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English Grammar -- Present Perfect Continuous -- Teaching Ideas 2 -- TEFL certification   The teaching idea covered here is one that would be particularly appropriate for more advanced English language learners, those who can use different tenses accurately. The activity is a board game that focuses on comparing and contrasting the tenses, focusing on the Present Perfect and the Present Perfect Continuous. Each student takes a turn at rolling the dice and moving around the board. For example a student could land on a square that says "Something you have been learning for a long time." An appropriate answer for the student could be "I have been learning English for a long time." The next student takes a turn and could land on a square that says "A beautiful place you have visited."...  [Read more]

Advanced English Grammar for Non-Native ESL Teachers   Are you a non-native English teacher? Is your English level quite advanced, but you still make mistakes that bother you as a teacher? This live stream is for you! Liza will share her experience on mastering grammar and give you practical tips on how to work out your English skills at 100%. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline #EnglishGrammar 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 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

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Wed, 25 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Benefit Using ICALL? Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning (ICALL), the subfield of CALL integrating natural language processing and artificial intelligence, has typically equated language acquisition with the learning of linguistic patterns and grammatical structures. ICALL system, therefore, has focused on identifying and providing feedback to problems in student performance that are exclusively related to linguistic structures. Table of Contents Basis of L2 Acquisition How does it Work? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Omer Shahid R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Challenges of Teaching Slang and Idioms How important is it for EFL learners to learn slang and idioms? Let's clarify what is slang? What is an idiom? Table of Contents Informal Language The History of Slang Confusion Breeds Confusion Cultural Boundaries Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laura B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Informal Language Slang is an informal language and should be used only with people one knows very well. Slang can change constantly, appear today, disappear within month or year and some words have been used by English speakers since medieval...  [Read more]

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Materials are Incorporated in Teaching English Online Online English teachers are divided into two groups. The first group is online ESL teachers that work for an education company. The second group is online ESL teachers who freelance. I will explain the two types of teaching materials, authentic and created materials, and how materials are incorporated in teaching English online to students. The focus of this article will be young learners as that is my personal career goal. Table of Contents Authentic Materials Created Materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dora E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Effectively Integrate Slang and Idioms into TEFL Intelligence has been defined in many ways, including the capacity for logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. More generally, it can be described as the ability to perceive or infer information and to retain it as knowledge to be applied towards adaptive behaviors within an environment or context (Wikipedia, 2019). Table of Contents Considering Language Habits Iconic Approach to Teaching Why Slang? Verb First Clauses Usually Play one of Three Roles: Teaching Slang and Idioms Incorporating Idioms and Slang into English language Teaching Do you want to teach English abroad? Take...  [Read more]

Regular Opportunities to Teach TEFL in Taiwan Date posted:2009-11-05 | Writer: Shane English School | Email: [email protected] We are currently interviewing for positions to commence each month from November onwards in Taiwan. We have positions starting every month and can place TEFL qualified teachers many months in advance. Positions also available in China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam.SHANE ENGLISH SCHOOLShane English School is a well-established and respected chain of EFL schools. SES places a great emphasis on providing a good quality, good value, caring service to its students and as a result a high proportion of these students join through word of mouth recommendations and/or as a result of observing or participating in classes on a trial or demonstration basis. Teach in...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Benefits of Computer-Aided TEFL Teaching I have never met a person who is not interested in languages because of their attraction. Learning a foreign language appropriately, correctly, and faster is the concern of most non-native speakers, which propelled them to seek effective methods for learning languages. This process yielded a new field of research called Computer-Aided Language learning or CALL, which is "the use of computational methods and techniques as well as new media for language learning and teaching." Consequently, most modern learning languages focus on technology applications, where using computers and electronic devices plays an important role in the learning process. In this essay, I will solely...  [Read more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Understand Lesson Planning and Nail It A lesson plan is a working document that serves as a reference point for teaching. A lesson plan is also a record; it can be referred to in any future lesson by the teacher. It also serves as a guide for a teacher who is covering an absent teacher. It helps the teacher to know how to carry out the lesson. This means that a lesson plan has to be simple and clear for another teacher to understand. Table of Contents A lesson plan consists of the date and time of the lesson. A lesson plan has a learner objective as well as a teacher objective. A lesson plan shows the procedure of the lesson. Engage Study Activate Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

All Accredited TEFL Check out tefl tesol about All Accredited TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.D. - Italy said: Role of the Teacher In light of the modern and most advanced glottodidactic theories the role of the L2 teacher has considerably changed over the past several years: It is no longer a homogeneous model of language which the learner must comply passively according to a unidirectional teaching / learning approach. The most innovative educational theories emphasize the learner centrality in the learning process, the interactive and bidirectional relationship...  [Read more]

ESL Teacher Wanted in Vietnam Date posted:2020-11-20 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected] A Great Opportunity to use your TEFL skills teaching with ILA Vietnam!ILA is the leading English training organisation with more than 20 years' experience in Vietnam. At ILA, teachers have the opportunity to teach students across a wide range of ages and abilities. We take pride in the Training and Support we offer our teachers, giving them the opportunity to develop your teaching skills and advance your career development.We employ more than 800 Native-Level English Speakers and provide ongoing professional development and excellent career opportunities for all staff. ILA Vietnam teaches more than 40,000 students a year ranging from beginners (inclusive of both Young...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore Grammar In the realm of English language learning, whether grammar is important or to what extent grammar should be learned has been the most debatable topic. As a non-native English speaker, the questions alike once have been circling in my mind like the "To be, or not to be" soliloquy uttered by Prince Hamlet. Compare to practice speaking, listening, and memorize vocabulary, learning grammar appears to receive less emphasis. Is it true learning grammar is not that important? Of course not! When it comes to a second language or foreign language acquisition, learning grammar is extremely vital. Table of Contents Definition of Grammar Grammar and Communication How Grammar is Being Acquired by...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Various Groups of Students: Young Learners vs. Adults Not all Teaching English as a Foreign Language is equal. Different types of groups of learners include beginner vs. intermediate/advanced learners as well as monolingual classes vs multilingual classes. Another set of distinctive groups and perhaps the most contrary groups to be aware of are groups of young vs adult learners. In the following comparison, the many ways to ensure success with both types of groups will be discussed, as well as reasons the groups can be both challenging and rewarding. Table of Contents Group success Needs Analysis Anticipated Problems Benefits of working with both groups Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Drilling as an Effective Learning Technique in the ESL Classroom The word 'drilling' in education refers to a teaching technique in which the teacher creates a certain pattern or structure to be practiced repeatedly by the students, for them to ultimately develop a system where they may identify and use the pattern or structure independently. Drilling as a technique has been put to use in teaching almost all subjects, but its efficacy has been particularly acknowledged in the field of language teaching, for training students in both pronunciation as well as grammar. However, just as it has been lauded for being a foolproof system of making students 'practice' a language, drilling has also been criticized for being a mechanical and...  [Read more]

ESL Teacher needed in Costa Rica Date posted:2023-03-04 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Job DescriptionESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is important that you take pride in your teaching. We specifically look for professionals with a passion for teaching. We stress three things in our classrooms:1. Professionalism2. Chemistry with our learners3. STT - Student Talk TimeSalary and benefitsThe Institute pays teachers a fixed base salary approximately 10% above the average teacher's salary in-country. This salary is not...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Importance of Teacher Career Development A teacher may simply be described as a person who helps people to learn. A teacher often works in a classroom. There are many different kinds of teachers. Some teachers teach young children in kindergarten or primary schools. Others teach older children in the middle, junior high, and high schools. A career may also be an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and opportunities for progress. Development may be looking at by first stating what it means to develop. To develop is to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate. The process of developing or being developed or the state of advancement may be...  [Read more]

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Challenges for English Learners from India India is a developing country in South Asia with at least 22 major languages and more than 1500 minor languages (Reference – Wikipedia, languages of India). The figures could be much higher if we include the dialects across various areas within each region. This diversity in languages is very wide in rural and urban parts of India. Having this established, English is mainly considered as an official language of the country, especially for most schools, colleges, jobs and major political and government dealings. The Urban Indians are expected to interact in English throughout their lives at schools, colleges, businesses so they do have an environment where they can communicate in...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Needed in Yangon, Myanmar Date posted:2020-01-22 | Writer: The Space Language Academy | Email: [email protected] The Space Language Academy are currently seeking full-time expatriate EFL instructors to be part of our team. You will be responsible for the delivery of quality English to young learners or adults from Upper-intermediate to Advanced level. ABOUT US: We are one of the leading English Language Course Providers in Myanmar. We mainly offer English for professional, academic and communicative purposes. We also provide standardized as well as customized corporate training programmes to organizations from different industries. The major teaching approach we pursue is communicative and student-oriented approach. RESPONSIBILITIES: Creating engaging and...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Ways Reading Influences Language Acquisition Reading plays an important role in language learning. It is one of the language skills that can be used to interpret a written text and discuss the given information applying speaking and listening skills as well. Reading different books, texts, advertising wallpapers, or magazines helps us gain knowledge or receive important information. Since old times books have always been one of the main sources of knowledge. While reading people could imagine themselves traveling to different places, having an amazing adventure, possessing pirates' treasure, or even solving a mystery, and at the same time learn about different countries and their cultures. In other words, reading has always...  [Read more]

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reasons Why TEFL Teachers Should Build Up Their Career A teacher may be described as a person who helps people to learn. A teacher often works in a classroom. There are many different kinds of teachers. Some teachers teach young children in kindergarten or primary schools. Others teach older children in the middle, junior high, and high schools. A career may also be an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and opportunities for progress. Development may be looking at by first stating what it means to develop. To develop is to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate. The process of creating or being developed or the state of advancement may be...  [Read more]

ESL Teachers Wanted in Cusco, Peru Date posted:2022-02-10 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Maximo Nivel is a leading ESL institute in Latin America. We are looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Cusco Peru. Maximo Nivel is well known in Latin America for our "Native English Program," our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service. We are a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for.ESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is...  [Read more]

ESL Teachers Needed in Cusco, Peru - January 2023 Start Date posted:2022-10-24 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Maximo Nivel offers the leading ESL program in Latin America with institutes in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. We are looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Cusco, Peru. Maximo Nivel is well known for our "Native English Program," our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service. We are a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for.POSITIONESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years...  [Read more]

ESL Teachers - Antigua, Guatemala Date posted:2023-07-16 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Maximo Nivel is the leading ESL program in Latin America with institutes in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. We are looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Antigua, Guatemala. Maximo Nivel is well known for our "Native English Program," our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service. We are a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for.POSITIONESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some...  [Read more]

ESL Teachers Wanted in Guatemala Date posted:2022-09-10 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Maximo Nivel is a leading ESL institute in Latin America. We are looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Antigua, Guatemala. Maximo Nivel is well known for our "Native English Program," our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service. We are a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for.ESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is important...  [Read more]

Which TEFL certificate do I need? When selecting the appropriate TEFL certificate, you will be presented with a myriad of choices, from introductory courses to advanced diplomas and degrees. The best fit depends not only on your personal aspirations but also on the specific requirements of your desired teaching destination. Different countries have varying prerequisites for work permits or visas related to TEFL qualifications. In competitive teaching markets, possessing a superior qualification or a specialized teaching certificate can give you an edge. Let's delve into the most prevalent types of TEFL certifications and their primary target audience. Table of Contents Standard level TEFL certification Advanced level TEFL certification Specialized TEFL courses Standard level TEFL...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 Carrie Kellenberger Visa and Legal TEFL Information The 15 Most Asked Questions in a TEFL Interview Learning how to answer common questions in an ESL interview is easy if you've researched and prepared in advance, even if you've never had a formal job interview before. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The 15 Most Common ESL Interview Questions Now you are ready for your adventure! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Before we head into answering the top 15 most asked questions in a TEFL interview, there are a few things to check off your to-do list before interviewing: Listen to this blog post: The 15 Most Common ESL Interview Questions 1. Tell me a little about yourself. This is an icebreaker question...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How Teaching Slang Can Benefit Your ESL Students Stepping onto my flight from Miami to Santiago, Chile, I was confident in my Spanish skills. After all, I had taken nearly seven years of Spanish classes in middle and high school. However, when I landed I found, not only did I not understand 80% of what my host family said to me, they couldn't understand me either. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: "Learning slang words is immensely helpful." "I was more motivated to retain these pieces of vocabulary and try them out in an attempt to sound more natural." "Learning slang can also open up the conversation for cultural exchange." "There are many activities that could be used to teach slang words." Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas What is a Beginner EFL Student and How Do You Teach Them? When you decide to take a TEFL certification course with the intention of teaching English abroad, in your home country, or online, it is difficult to know who you will actually end up teaching. Once you have finished your training you could end up teaching primary aged children, teenagers, or adults. They could be from any country worldwide and they could be at any level of English language from beginner to advanced level. In many ways it is a bit of a lottery, so you should ensure you are ready to deal with all types of environments. After a while most teachers develop a preference for the type of student they prefer to teach, however, the beginner EFL student is often the most...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Grammar as a Foundation for Skyscrapers Nowadays, an increasing amount of people have taken on a liking on English for various purposes, thus causing heated discussion about learning English, grammar learning especially. Some contend that we shouldn't learn grammar. While others attach great importance to English grammar. Table of Contents Grammar as a foundation Grammar as a game Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Personally speaking, English grammar is of great essence like the foundation for the skyscrapers. Everyone who wants to master a language must have a solid grammar foundation. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hóng Méi Z. Please note that this...  [Read more]