Federico Riva
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Discipline in the EFL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Discipline in the classroom is an important aspect of the overall rapport you build with your classes. In this blog we will look at some of the major factors that can affect how our classes behave.
Read moreBuilding and Maintaining Rapport in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Classroom interaction is in part dependent upon the relationship that exists between the students and the teacher. This relationship involves the rapport that exists within the classroom. In this blog we will consider some techniques to help build rapport in the classroom.
Read moreSample ESA lesson: Patchwork ESA | ITTT | TEFL Blog
When using the ESA methodology, there are a number of lesson formats available. In the third of this series we look at a Patchwork lesson. What does a Patchwork lesson look like and for what level of student is it most appropriate?
Read moreThe ESA Methodology of Teaching - Sample ESA Boomerang Lesson | ITTT | TEFL Blog
When using the ESA methodology, there are a number of lesson formats available. In the second of this series we look at a Boomerang lesson. What does a boomerang lesson look like and for what level of student is it most appropriate?
Read moreThe ESA Methodology of Teaching - Sample Straight Arrow ESA Lesson | ITTT | TEFL Blog
In this blog post, we will look at an actual example of an ESA straight arrow lesson plan. We will include examples of the activities used and their purpose. You can adapt this plan to a variety of other uses and levels.
Read moreDifferent Types of ESA Lessons | ITTT | TEFL Blog
We explained in the previous ESA blog how Harmer had realized that the ESA format would become predictable if that was the only type of lesson. Here we explore the other two types of format he suggested, what they involve and who they are generally for.
Read moreTheories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - ESA Methodology | ITTT | TEFL Blog
ESA is a three-stage methodology where each of the letters represents a particular phase of the lesson. The first one being called the Engage phase, the second the Study phase and the final one the Activate phase.
Read moreTheories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - Suggestopedia | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Developments in the study of Psychology starting from the 1950's led to new theories of learning. These theories were translated into new methods. One such method was called Suggestopedia. What does this method involve and how effective does it appear to be?
Read moreTheories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - Total Physical Response | ITTT | TEFL Blog
It has been noted that the function of the brain is separated into two sides (hemispheres) commonly known as the left and right brain. What specific functions are included in the two sides of the brain and how did this information become incorporated into a mainstream ESL teaching methodology.
Read moreLesson Planning - Part 1 - Why do we plan lessons? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
What are some of the most important reasons for planning our lessons? Covering these ideas will then inform us as to what we should actually put on our lesson plan. In this blog post, we cover both these aspects of lesson planning.
Read moreTheories - Methods & Techniques of Teaching English: An Overview | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Methodology, Approach, Method and Technique, what are all these terms and how do they relate to my teaching ESL in the classroom? We take a look at these concepts and explain their meaning.
Read moreProductive and Receptive Skills in the EFL Classroom - Receptive Skills - Potential Problems | ITTT | TEFL Blog
The receptive skills of reading and listening, generally get less attention than the other skills of speaking and writing. Here we look at some of the reasons they are avoided and why e should overcome these fears.
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