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Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Young Learners vs. Adults: What are the Differences in the Classroom? Learning a new language is not an easy task, regardless of the age it is learned at, and with the globalization of the English language, there are more and more people faced with the challenge of learning English to better their lives. English is known as one of the most difficult languages to learn due to its irregularities, and therefore requires a variety of different techniques to be applied in the classroom to help students learn the language better. Even though adult and young learners are both learning the same things, the learning process for both groups can be quite different. Table of Contents Working with young students Working with adults Do you...  [Read more]

Archives for September 2023 Effective Teaching in Crowded Classrooms: Strategies for Success Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover proven strategies to engage every student in large classrooms, from personal connections to group activities. Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom Sara Stojanovic TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Explore Gardner's 8 intelligences and tailor your teaching methods to tap into students' unique strengths for effective learning. Top 3 Differences in Teaching Approaches With Young Learners and Adult Learners Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Explore key differences in teaching children and adults. Adapt your methods to enhance learning for all age...  [Read more]

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Understand and Address Discipline in Adult Learners of EFL Discipline is an important aspect of classroom life when teaching EFL to adults. It affects the teachers and students and can hold a classroom together. Lack of discipline creates chaos and diminishes the ability of students to learn. In this essay, I will seek to explore what kind of discipline problems there are among adults, why a lack of discipline exists, and some strategies to solving a lack of discipline. Table of Contents To begin with, I'd like to review some literature about common problems which exist among students. With all these reasons for lack of discipline in mind, what solutions can be implemented? Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a...  [Read more]

How do you deal with misbehaving TEFL students? Addressing disruptive behavior in an TEFL classroom can be challenging, but it is important to know how to manage it to ensure smooth classroom operations. While teaching adult learners might result in fewer concerns aside from minor punctuality issues, young learner classrooms usually come with a greater potential for disruption. To prevent small issues from becoming significant problems, teachers need to acquire skills and experiences to confidently manage classroom behavior. Table of Contents Different types of bad behavior Dealing with bad behavior Rewarding good behavior Managing behavior Different types of bad behavior Different teachers might have varying perceptions of what constitutes disruptive behavior. However, there are...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Building Reading Awareness in Children | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to teach reading to ESL students? Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the problem. Business English Teaching Equals Teaching Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on similarities of teaching business students and adults. Why Classroom Management is a Key to Successful Educational Process | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles 3 Reasons Why Reading Boosts Language Acquisition | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the ways reading helps to acquire a language. Learning Modes: Young Learners vs Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching young students and adults. Several Ways a Teacher Can Act in The Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Dos and Don’ts in an ESL Classroom Management | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate who shared their experience of managing a classroom. Teaching at a University in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL student tells about his work at a Chinese university. He explains the differences and common challenges for teaching specialists. Learning Modes: Young Learners vs. Adults Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles The Functions of an ESL Teacher in Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the functions of an ESL teacher. The Necessity of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate considers the problem of managing equipment and materials. Young Learners vs. Adults: What are the Differences in the Classroom? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Lesson Planning: Importance and Structure | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will find useful information on lesson planning. Second Language Acquisition: Young learners vs. Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate considers the ways of second language acquisition by young students and adults. The Secret of Overcoming Stress in English Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Songs in the Classroom: How to Create a Positive Environment and Achieve Teaching Goals | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is about teaching English with the help of songs. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas. Differences for Children and Adults When Acquiring a Second Language | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how adults and children learn languages. How To Encourage Your Students to Overcome Stress and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to manage equipment and teaching aids in the classroom. The Relevance and Impact of Computer-Aided Language Learning in Teaching English Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the use of CALL in English teaching. Key Factors to Increase Confidence in The Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Advantages of Teaching Adult Students and Implications on Teacher’s Methodology How does teaching adults differ from teaching young learners? To most people, it should be rather obvious that teaching children is very different from teaching adults, due to adults being more mature and having more life experience than children. This article discusses the advantages of teaching adult students and what the implications on a teacher's methodology are. Adult learners refers to anyone who is above the age of eighteen. Although it is not a perfect definition, we will nevertheless use eighteen as our cut-off age since it is the most common age threshold in many language schools when it comes to deciding whether a student should go to a...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Read my articles 4 Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate discusses the benefits of using technology in the classroom. 5 Important Areas of Life Where Grammar is Vital | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate describes his thoughts on the importance of grammar. How to Teach Young Learners vs How to Teach Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate describes his strategies for teaching young and adults students. 10 Important Roles of a Good Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by...  [Read more]

What type of TEFL teacher is most in demand? Before discussing the demand of different TEFL teachers we must first be aware of the different roles that these teachers can take. Perhaps the first distinction or grouping would be between online and onsite teachers. What are the different roles TEFL teachers take? For online teaching there are a few types of teaching jobs that you can undertake. These include: For onsite teaching there are also a few types of teaching jobs available, such as: Table of Contents Which teachers are in most demand? What other roles can TEFL teachers move into? Conclusion Which teachers are in most demand? There is no single answer to this question as it depends very much upon whether you want to work online or onsite and if so, which country you are...  [Read more]

What type of TEFL teacher is most in demand? Before discussing the demand of different TEFL teachers we must first be aware of the different roles that these teachers can take. Perhaps the first distinction or grouping would be between online and onsite teachers. What are the different roles TEFL teachers take? For online teaching there are a few types of teaching jobs that you can undertake. These include: For onsite teaching there are also a few types of teaching jobs available, such as: Which teachers are in most demand? There is no single answer to this question as it depends very much upon whether you want to work online or onsite and if so, which country you are considering. It will also depend to a certain extent on your qualifications and experience. In general, the minimum...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Two Primary Modes of Learning: Differences Between Young Learners and Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their knowledge of teaching young students and adults. Secrets and Techniques to Teaching Receptive Skills | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares several secrets of teaching productive skills. What is Teacher Self-Analysis and Why is it Significant for Student and Teacher Relationships? | ITTT...  [Read more]

Classroom Management for Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Classroom Arrangement   The dynamics of classroom interaction is often dictated by the arrangement of the classroom itself and the way in which the classroom is arranged could depend upon a number of factors and they might include things such as the age of the students, so for example we're unlikely to have the same arrangement for adult learners as we would have for young learners. It could also depend upon the actual physical space available. The physical space may determine how we have to arrange our classroom to maximize the opportunity for interaction and so forth. It will also depend on what material is available and by material in this case we're talking about the actual desks and chairs and so on and so...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Games as a Teaching Method for Adult ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching adults. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts. Alumni Thoughts: Should Parents Take Part in their Child’s Learning Path? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by ITTT alumni who shared their thoughts on parents taking part in their children's' education. How the English Language Can Help to Change the World | ITTT | TEFL Blog ...  [Read more]

The 5 Best TEFL Games for Adult Students   Most TEFL certified teachers abroad will come across adult students sooner or later in their career. While you might have already prepared a folder full of fun TEFL games that work like a charm for young learners, not all of them will be useful for adult students. That does not mean, however, that adults don’t enjoy games in the classroom! Here are our 5 favorite TEFL games for adult students. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishAbroad Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL...  [Read more]

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Wed, 12 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What are Differences and Similarities Between Teaching Adults and Youth? When teaching English as a second language many considerations go beyond simply presenting language and relying on your expertise as a native speaker. Differences in age and life experience will have profound effects on how students learn and retain information. In this essay, I will look at the differences in young and adult learners in how they learn and important considerations for each group. Table of Contents The Level of Motivation The Level of Connection The Level of Inclusiveness The Way of Absorbing Information Receptiveness of Adults Main Challenges Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Korea Date posted:2009-01-20 | Writer: Kongju National University | Email: [email protected] Kongju National University requires 3 TEFL qualified ESL Instructors for the Institute of International Language EducationSALARY & BENEFITS(Based on a One-Year Contract)1) Minimum 25 hours per week2) Average overtime up to 5 hours per week3) 2.0-2.2 million KRW approximately per month, depending on overtime hours.4) Airfare of 500,000 KRW paid at the beginning and end of the contract5) Annual severance valued at one month's salary, paid at the end of the contract6) Furnished one bedroom apartment/house(Bed, Closet, Desk, Gas Range, air conditioner, etc)7) 10- weeks paid vacation per year(In addition to Statutory, University, Seollal, and Chuseok Holidays)8) National Health...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Korea Date posted:2009-01-20 | Writer: Kongju National University | Email: [email protected] Kongju National University requires 3 TEFL qualified ESL Instructors for the Institute of International Language EducationSALARY & BENEFITS(Based on a One-Year Contract)1) Minimum 25 hours per week2) Average overtime up to 5 hours per week3) 2.0-2.2 million KRW approximately per month, depending on overtime hours.4) Airfare of 500,000 KRW paid at the beginning and end of the contract5) Annual severance valued at one month's salary, paid at the end of the contract6) Furnished one bedroom apartment/house(Bed, Closet, Desk, Gas Range, air conditioner, etc)7) 10- weeks paid vacation per year(In addition to Statutory, University, Seollal, and Chuseok Holidays)8) National Health...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Top 3 Differences in Teaching Approaches With Young Learners and Adult Learners When it comes to teaching English as a foreign or second language (TEFL/TESL, Introductory Unit), it is no secret that there are important differences between children and adult learners. These differences determine how teachers approach each group and the techniques employed in the classroom. As a teacher, it is necessary to tailor your teaching approach and methodology depending on whether you are teaching young learners or adults. The paragraphs below will outline some of the main differences between these groups and how lessons might be planned around the age of the students. Table of Contents Defining Young Learners and Adult Learners...  [Read more]

Is it easier to teach English to children or adults? Is there an inherently simpler age group to teach English? The straightforward answer is no. Anyone who has navigated through varying classroom environments understands the stark differences between teaching adults and young learners. Each age group has their unique motives for being in the classroom, the levels of motivation and discipline fluctuate considerably, and even the learning styles can greatly differ. These disparities demand a teaching style that is specifically tailored to each group's needs. Let's delve into some of these key differences. Also read: What are the best books for teaching ESL? Motivation and classroom management When engaging with young learners, it is essential to keep them intrigued and motivated,...  [Read more]

Is it easier to teach English to children or adults? Deciding whether it is easier to teach English to children or adults is subjective. Children are naturally curious, but their attention spans can be short, necessitating dynamic and engaging methods. Adults, on the other hand, often learn with a clear purpose and are self-motivated, yet they might require a deeper understanding of technical aspects like grammar. Both age groups present distinct challenges and benefits, and the ease of teaching hinges on the educator's adaptability to each group's unique needs and learning styles. Table of Contents Motivation and classroom management Lesson content Games and activities Student expectations Getting students to talk in English Teacher/student relationships Motivation and classroom...  [Read more]

Sun, 19 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Adult Classroom Compared to The Adolescent Classroom Both adults and young learners are different age groups. Therefore, when working abroad and teaching adults there are both advantages and disadvantages when compared to young learners. Table of Contents Advantages of teaching adults Disadvantages of teaching adults Are you ready to teach English to vatious age groups? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Emma M. Advantages of teaching adults Adults tend to have greater levels of motivation than adolescents which is an advantage over young learners. Teaching and Learning in an adult student classroom 'behavioral problems are minimal,' as they are not always...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Types of Learning Process: Young Students vs. Adults Teaching is an opportunity that all of us can learn and benefit from. Teaching expands across all nationalities, genders, religious, racial and age groups. Education among different age groups has is similarities and differences that have evolved throughout civilization. Throughout my time teaching, there are several pros versus cons when it comes to teaching children and adults. Both are an absolute joy to teach in my opinion, however, some strategies must be implemented that both can benefit from. Table of Contents What do they have in common? Influence on the lessons Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 Desrine Francois TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Challenges of Teaching EFL to Older Adults Teaching English as a foreign language to older adults students comes with its own unique set of challenges. These students are, more often than not, retirees whose professional lives are behind them. Unlike their younger counterparts, they do not need to learn English for educational or professional purposes. So what impels these older adults to attend EFL classes? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of having them as students? Table of Contents Motivation for attending EFL classes Personal growth The classroom as a social forum Continued intellectual stimulation Advantages and Disadvantages of teaching EFL to speakers of English Advantages:...  [Read more]