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Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! How Observant are you? What can you see? Picture Description V This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking or writing about what happens in the picture.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach the Correct Pronunciation of L, R, V, and F Many students of English as a Second Language (ESL) find that, of the many struggles they have with the language, pronunciation is the most difficult to master. Table of Contents Working on Fluency Difficult Sounds: Part 1 How to Teach? Difficult Sounds: Part 2 How to Teach? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sophie M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Working on Fluency Pronunciation is an extremely important ability to have to sound more fluent in English. By gaining the knowledge and skill of...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Effective Teaching Skills to Have Although it is important to be well versed in the knowledge of the subject that is going to be taught, it is also important that a teacher has the important teaching skills to create a positive learning environment for his or her students. For a class to be able to learn effectively, the teacher must be able to have the teaching skills to inspire confidence in his or her students. By exhibiting and using proper teaching skills, a teacher will be able to apply these skills to work better with the lives and learning habits of their students in a variety of ways. Table of Contents Communication Skills Flexibility Problem Solving Skills Creativity Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Keys to Effective Classroom Management Classroom management skills of a teacher are extremely important in a classroom because it is only when the classroom is managed effectively, that learning will take place for the students. Imagine a classroom without order and discipline, where students can do whatever they want to, how can learning take place in such an environment? However, classroom management skills are skills that teachers acquire and hone over time, as they acquire experiences in managing different kinds of students - students with behavioral problems, with learning difficulties or for teachers teaching the younger children; those children who are overly enthusiastic in volunteering information and who will not stop...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Are Effective Teaching Skills? Teaching is a professional activity performed by the teacher through a major basic process. The goal is to help a good learning approach. It is one of the works that can be judged, its quality, and mastery through analysis and observation. After evaluation, performance can be improved and improved. Table of Contents The Essence of Teaching Skills Lesson Planning Execution skill The use of the blackboard Homework This importance of assessment Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Moustafa M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The Essence of...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Effective Vocabulary Teaching Methods I think vocabulary is something that should be taught at the very beginning of the course. When you're starting with a brand new language, the hardest part of learning a foreign language from scratch is vocabulary building. This is because when one starts a new language, they typically don't know where to start. For example, should they learn how to say "Hi, how are you?" first, or should they learn some of the more substantial, yet basic vocabulary terms, such as "I give" "I eat" etc? At what point should you introduce grammar? Table of Contents Language Learning Experience Using a Target Language to Deliver New Knowledge Core Vocabulary Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Is Drilling an Effective Teaching Method? There are a lot of teaching methods. Some of them are more popular, some of them less. But the theme of this summative task is about efficiency, not about the most interesting or the most popular method. So, is drilling an effective teaching method? If we want to ask this question, first, we need to consider the following question: "What is drilling?". After this, we can discuss the pros and cons of this method. Table of Contents What is drilling for? Skills Group size Students' Level Advantages and Disadvantages Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dmitry S. Please note that this blog post might...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of Effective Classroom Management J.K. Rowling, the brilliant author of the Harry Potter series, is extremely talented and her writing encouraged young adults and children to enjoy reading. This, however, does not necessarily mean that she will be equally successful if asked to teach writing to a group of students. Teaching requires specific skills of its own. The way a teacher manages a classroom can undoubtedly affect how many students in that class learn. Table of Contents Lesson Success Set of Directions Teacher's Attitude Relationships Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ana L. Please note that this blog post might...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Effective Classroom Management from Day One Walking into a brand-new class, especially as a new teacher, can be very intimidating. Being prepared with the proper principles, tools, and attitude goes a long way when dealing with the first-class up through to the final exam. Table of Contents Principles of classroom management Tools of classroom management Rules for the class Attitude for classroom management Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mark R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Principles of classroom management Relationships matter. Building a relationship with...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom Discipline For Effective TEFL Work Discipline, according to Fields, Perry & Fields, (p.4, 2010) can be regarded as helping the children or students to learn personal responsibility for their behavior and to judge between right and wrong for themselves. This definition, apart from a common understanding of the discipline, tells the importance of guidance as to the proactive measure of punishment. To establish discipline, that is to say, establish guidance, it is vital to take necessary precautions and set up the physical and emotional dimension of the classroom. Table of Contents Classroom Environment Emotions Teacher's Role Attitude Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Key Tools for Effective Classroom Management Throughout the last 20 readings, there has been a consistent theme of classroom management. To teach a class effectively a teacher must have the floor and have control of the dialogue in the group. To do so it does not matter what activities they present now their mastery of the language that they are about to teach, what is paramount for every teacher is their ability to manage the classroom so that all students all have access to the information about the language that is being presented. Without proper classroom management, a teacher cannot teach, however, with excellent classroom management a teacher will be able to become much more efficient in their teaching and further help their...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Two Cases on Effective Student Motivation A gifted American educator has said, 'motivation is the key to turn hopeless, hostile students into eager and ambitious achievers. It is useless to teach when students are not motivated. One can only have the information processed and digested in a stand of filtered out when their mind is open when they believe in themselves that they can do it. And if the ways of motivation are rightly chosen, if it's carried out by a driving, dedicated and patient teacher, gradually, and often quite swiftly, the gap in-betweens will be filled, and the learning begins. Table of Contents Case 1: Teacher Anne Mansfield Sullivan and Helen Keller Case 2: Teacher Marva Collins and her students Do you want to...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Effective ESL Education with Parental Help Family, in general, has a main role in affecting a child's early childhood, growth, development, and most importantly education. More specifically; the parent-child relationship is very important because the child spends most of his time with his parents, and while many factors affect the child's education, the learning environment at home and parents' attitude toward education contributes most to shaping his development. The child's learning process begins at home and the early years are a good opportunity for parents to build a solid educational phase that can lead to proper education. Table of Contents How Parents may Influence on Students? Household Economics How to Achieve Results? Do...  [Read more]

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 Sara Stojanovic TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom At the beginning of the 20th century, a group of psychologists developed intelligence tests that measure intelligence and express it in numbers or the 'IQ' score. Table of Contents Linguistic intelligence Logical-mathematical intelligence Spatial intelligence Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence Musical intelligence Interpersonal intelligence Intrapersonal intelligence Naturalist intelligence Multiple intelligences in the classroom Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! However, 80 years later, a Harvard psychologist, Howard Gardner...  [Read more]

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Fostering Flourishing Futures: Empowering Young ESL Learners with Innovative Strategies Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to young learners requires special attention to foster a supportive and encouraging classroom environment. The success of ESL students is greatly influenced by the teacher's ability to motivate and engage them. It is important that teachers explore effective strategies and techniques for encouraging young ESL students in the classroom. These strategies can include creating a positive learning atmosphere, implementing interactive activities, providing constructive feedback, and promoting cultural inclusivity. Table of Contents Creating a Positive Learning Atmosphere Engaging with...  [Read more]

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas ESA Methodology - What Is It and Why Should You Use It in the Classroom? ESA is a common methodology that teachers use when teaching students another language. It is also a large part of your TEFL certification course. By using the layout of the ESA method to plan your lessons, they will be more structured, organized and effective. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What is ESA? The Engage Phase The Study Phase The Activate Phase Benefits of Using the ESA Method Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our ITTT graduate Casandra L. Listen to this blog post: What is ESA? ESA stands for engage, study, and activate. By...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Components of an Effective Lesson Plan A lesson plan is a series of instructions written by the teacher on how to cover his lessonIt is also a working document to refer to during the lesson ad a record of the class content useful for future lessons or for other teachers. Table of Contents Structure Teaching Materials More Things to Consider Anticipated Problems Interaction Are you ready to take your TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: An effective lesson plan should be flexible and open to change. How a lesson plan is written depends upon the teacher. It's complicated because it doesn't exist the perfect way to write a lesson plan. It can be formal following a specific pattern or written in the form of notes...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Effective Planning for Inclusive Business English Lesson The demand for teaching business English has been dramatically increased following the globalization of business. Many people think teaching business English requires detailed knowledge in the field where students are working. However, many students take business English classes because they want to learn and improve their communication skills with customers and coworkers, such as presenting a new product or describing the information to consumers, more than learning about their own business. Therefore, having special knowledge of the student's business is not necessary for teaching business English. Table of Contents Students' Age and Abilities Anticipated Problems Placement...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Strategies for Effective Teaching of Grammar Type in "teaching grammar effectively" into Google and the reader will be confronted with pages and pages of advice/frameworks/theories on how to effectively teach grammar. Table of Contents 8 Do's and Dont's for Effective Grammar Instruction 8 things to avoid Alternative Approach Theory Explanations Examples Exercises Supplementing the coursebook Carry-over 7 tips for effective grammar instruction Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Most of the content does acknowledge that there is no "golden rule" for effective grammar teaching before imparting their particular key rules or areas that should be incorporated into teaching grammar. This post was...  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Simple But Effective ESL Flashcard Activities If you teach English to Young learners, then you will know that flashcards are one of the best tools a teacher can take with them into the classroom. So here I want to share five activities with flashcards. I hope you like my flashcard activities in this essay. Table of Contents What are flashcards? The following are these five activities with flashcards: 1. TRAIN RIDE 2. MEMORY MASTER (How many flashcards can you remember?) 3. VOLCANO (Don't touch the lava!) 4. GO AWAY RAIN! 5. RINGS Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ma M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 2 Effective Strategies for Teaching Business English Business English is considered a specific subset of international English. Business English focuses on studying English vocabulary and topics that can be applied to business purposes such as trade, finance, and even international relations. English in the workplace often requires a specific subset of skills such as presentations, negotiations, and professional correspondence that are typically not covered in general English courses. As the amount of business English learners grows, there is an increasing need to understand how business English differs from general English and what strategies are effective for teaching business English. Table of Contents Business English vs. General...  [Read more]

Giving Effective Feedback to ESL Students   ESL Feedback: Giving feedback is an essential skill for ESL teachers to master. Appropriate feedback on students' work can motivate, inspire, and establish rapport. Come to this live stream and get valuable tips from our TEFL expert Liza. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 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]

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Create an Effective Student Profile Student profiling, also known as learner profile, is one of the first things a teacher or schooling system tends to do with new students. It involves either a document/questionnaire or a series of conversations with the student and the parents, to assess the student's background and to help the teaching staff understand the strengths, needs, interests and learning patterns of the student. Table of Contents How does it work for teachers? Things to keep in mind when designing a student profile questionnaire or conversation are: How to design it? What's the purpose? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Effective Tips to Master English Grammar There are many views about learning English grammar. Many people think that learning English grammar is not important and unnecessary. This idea is not wrong because it depends on the purpose of your English learning. Table of Contents Essential grammar study Challenges Ways to learn English grammar: Must learn with practice Improve your English grammar by reading a lot Practice writing skills every day Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate May T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Essential grammar study For middle and high school...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 Sara Stojanovic TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Tips for Effective Online ESL Teaching In the last few years, the world has witnessed a remarkable turn toward online schooling. With the outbreak of the pandemic, both the teachers and the students had to get used to an entirely new way of studying and teaching. Table of Contents 1 Master the platform you are using 2 Plan your classes carefully 3 Understand the needs of your students 4 Actively participate in the class 5 Provide and seek feedback Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Online teaching offered students many benefits such as flexible learning time and access to training...  [Read more]

Giving Effective Feedback to ESL Students   ESL Feedback: Giving feedback is an essential skill for ESL teachers to master. Appropriate feedback on students' work can motivate, inspire, and establish rapport. Come to this live stream and get valuable tips from our TEFL expert Liza. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Games in the Classroom are Effective Teaching English as a foreign language with little to no experience is a daunting task and one that should be seriously considered. There are many aspects to teaching that I was expected to know and implement while teaching English in another country. I had to learn how to teach in about two weeks and although I learned many techniques and strategies, one of the most important tools and one of the most effective was including games in the classroom. Table of Contents Games as a tool for learning Applicability Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Patricia C. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 7 Principles of Effective ESL Classroom Management Try picturing this: students running around their desks, paper airplanes flying everywhere, and students yelling loudly, giving you a migraine. Does this sound familiar? It's a teacher's worst nightmare - an out-of-control classroom. Table of Contents 1. Lay Down The Rules 2. Build Rapport With Your Students 3. Be Prepared 4. Offer Your Students Praise 5. Give Incentives To Students To Do Their Best 6. Keep Your Temper In Check 7. Act As An Ideal Model Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate VICTOR...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Effective Strategies to Teach Reading Reading competence involves making sense of the written text and requires the complex interaction of knowledge and skills. When children learn to read, they need to learn to integrate the use of visual, phonological and semantic cues and relate to their own experience to construct meaning. An effective reading instruction thus involves a combination of phonological instruction (decoding) and whole language (reading for meaning), with the use of authentic literary experience. This paper will provide a summary of essential areas of reading instruction, coupled with various strategies that I have used in my work as an educational psychologist and teacher, helping young children to read....  [Read more]