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The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained from: 140
The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained
Course Books and Materials: Use of Visual Aids
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, we will consider some examples of visual aids, such as real objects. We will then look at ways in which thay can be useful in the classroom, such as for eliciting information.
Contributing to the Classroom as an ALT in Japan
Asia Ridley
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? Working as an Assistant Language Teacher in a Japanese school is a great way to get move to Japan. This article gives an in-depth look into the life as an ALT in Japan.
Course Books or Jail Books?
Mohammad Jabary
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Course books are an essential part of any English... [Read more]
Teacher Adaptation to the Age of Their Students - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teacher Adaptation to the Age of Their Students
The capacity for learning is present in people of any age and the desire for education and knowledge should be nurtured and celebrated to the best ability of not only the student but the educator as well. Because education is something that people seek out for the duration of their lives, the role and processes of an educator are incredibly diverse and are many times determined by the specific educational situation. One of the biggest determinations of the teaching processes and style arises when one considers the age of her students. Though a teacher may use songs and games when teaching children, her approach to teaching adults would be very different. Young learners acquire... [Read more]
Improve Your Young Learners Classes with these 30 Course Books - TEFL Blog
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 Jon ITTT
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Improve Your Young Learners Classes with these 30 Course Books
TEFL teachers both new and experienced will benefit from having a range of course books to draw on for their lessons. General English course books for young learners differ from those for adults in a number of ways. Obviously the types of topics will be geared towards the interests of younger people but there are also differences in the way the language is presented. Course books for adults will generally have sections with explicit presentations of a grammar point,whereas books for young learners do not usually cover grammar in detail.
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Oxford University Press course books for young learners
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Stories for ESL Students of Different Age Groups - TEFL Blog
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Stories for ESL Students of Different Age Groups
Stories expose the students to more language, they engage and motivate the learner, they can be used to teach the structure of a language and the concepts about print which may be different between cultures. Stories with images can also help the students anchor their knowledge about the text. Listening to stories also helps the students hear accents and how words are pronounced. However, it is important to choose the correct book or story for the students you are working with. If familiar storylines are chosen the student is more likely to understand the story. It is also important to take into consideration the interests of the students and to find text on those topics.
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What are Differences and Similarities Between Teaching Adults and Youth? - TEFL Blog
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.
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The Level of Motivation
The Level of Connection
The Level of Inclusiveness
The Way of Absorbing Information
Receptiveness of Adults
Main Challenges
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How to Teach Young Learners vs How to Teach Adults - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 May 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
How to Teach Young Learners vs How to Teach Adults
Learning is something essential in anyone's life, not only as a human being but as a species. As humans we start learning about everything in our environment the moment we come into this world and this experience of learning proceeds with us throughout our lives till the moment we leave this world. The more we learn the more knowledge we accumulate, which will help us, as individuals or societies, to improve our lives in every way possible as long as we use this knowledge that we have learned and apply it correctly in our daily lives. It is evident that learning happens through communication and interaction between an individual and his/her environment and the main tool for interaction... [Read more]
Tips for Teaching Different Types of English Learning Groups - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Tips for Teaching Different Types of English Learning Groups
There are many types of English learning groups and each group requires different teaching techniques. In my opinion, English learners can be divided into 2 groups: beginners and English learners for specific purposes. Beginners can be students who have no English at all or know a few simple structures. They can be children or adults. English learners for specific purposes are students who have a basic English level and want to achieve their specific aims of learning.
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Young Beginners
Adult Beginners
English Learners for Specific Purposes
Conversation Learners
Business Students
Examination Classes
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Where to Find Materials for Online English Lessons - TEFL Blog
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Where to Find Materials for Online English Lessons
Hello and welcome to the weekly ITTT live session, my name is Liza and I'm glad that some people have joined already. I hope everything works smoothly here and you can hear me clearly and see me well, if not please let me know in the comment section so that I can fix it quickly. Today we are going to talk about the vital topic of lesson materials.
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Watch the live session here
Before Finding Lesson Materials
Types of Materials
Okay, and Louise from Italy says that she teaches b2-c1 levels and they are totally online. So Louise, what struggles do you have when you prepare for your online lessons? Let us know.
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3 Reasons Why Reading Boosts Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
3 Reasons Why Reading Boosts Language Acquisition
Reading is important in developing language skills. While we may speak every day, the vocabulary used is often limited. For people who speak more than one language, reading is an easy way to help o develop their language skills and fluency.
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1. Exposure to Various Topical Vocabulary
2. Exposure to Speech Patterns and Imagination Activities
3. Access to Different Social Contexts
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1. Exposure to Various Topical Vocabulary
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Where To Find Materials For Online English Lessons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Where to Find Materials for Online English Lessons
Hello and welcome to the weekly ITTT live session, my name is Liza and I'm glad that some people have joined already. I hope everything works smoothly here and you can hear me clearly and see me well, if not please let me know in the comment section so that I can fix it quickly. Today we are going to talk about the vital topic of lesson materials.
I know that many people struggle looking for resources and content for their lessons so this is something I want to look at today. While we are waiting for some more people to join us, please let me know where you guys are tuning in from. I'm located in the Euro region of Russia in Yekaterinburg city, it's pretty chilly today and it is also snowing so my plan is to go skiing right after... [Read more]
Is it easier to teach English to children or adults? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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.
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Motivation and classroom management
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The Principles of Choosing Course Materials for ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Principles of Choosing Course Materials for ESL Students
The importance of having proper course materials should be one of the first things a new teacher should consider when they are preparing to start teaching new or experienced learners, without having picked or created proper course material which is appropriate for the learners, they could become lost, confused, uninterested or bored during lessons. When picking course materials, you must know your target audience.
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What to Consider Before Choosing Course Materials?
Teaching Younger Students
Perfect Format
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Where to Find Materials for Online English Lessons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Where to Find Materials for Online English Lessons
02/02/2021
hello hello welcome to the weekly ITTT session my name is
lisa and i'm glad um that some people have been joining
already so um i hope everything
works smooth here and you can hear me clearly and see me well if not
if anything goes wrong please let me know in the comment section uh so that i could fix it quickly
and i'm happy to j uh i'm happy to welcome you here today thanks for coming
to this session today we are going to talk about a vital topic of lesson materials
i know that many people still struggle uh looking for resources and
contents for the lessons so um this is something i want to dwell upon
today and uh just while we are waiting for some more people to join us please let me
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The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers from: 1510
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The Role of Multiple Intelligences in The Lesson Planning
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to apply the MI theory in lesson planning.
3 Strategies of The Classroom Management in TEFL Teaching
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on classroom management.
Why Playing Games in a Classroom is Beneficial for Students and Teachers
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on using games in the classroom.
What is a Driving Engine of EFL Students’ Motivation?
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
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Top Tips For Teaching English Through Stories - TEFL Blog
Sat, 15 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Top Tips For Teaching English Through Stories
Stories... we live in a world of stories. Every single day we have a story to tell. A funny story, a serious story, a scary story or even an upsetting story. These are the pictures we keep in our minds, like our own little movie playing in our heads. Attached to every story, is language. Language completes our story, it gives our story meaning.
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The Power of Stories
Choice of Stories
For Children
For Teenagers
For Adults
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Which online English teaching platform pays most? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which online English teaching platform pays most?
We have good news if you are interested in teaching abroad but are hesitant to settle down in one place: Teaching is one of the best-paying online jobs from home and one of the fastest growing career paths for remote workers.
The best part about online teaching jobs is that you can not only get paid to speak English, but you can also find opportunities to teach English online with no prior experience. If you want to travel while earning money for speaking English, check out the best-paying online teaching jobs that you can do from anywhere in the world using your laptop.
Teaching English online on Preply
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5 Simple Ideas on Teaching Grammar - TEFL Blog
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
5 Simple Ideas on Teaching Grammar
I think of myself as having been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to learn other languages at a young age. I was taught French in primary school and at home, I learned or acquired Spanish. At school, I remember my language teacher being very textbook-oriented and she focused and followed the book to the “Tâ€. I picked up easily on the grammar because I had already learned Spanish at home and I was also very keen to learn foreign languages, especially French. The grammar didn’t seem difficult or boring to me at all because I had already been exposed to the language at a very early age. However, many students didn’t feel the same way I did and had difficulty with... [Read more]
English for Young Learners in Turkey: ✅ Problems and Solutions - TEFL Blog
Wed, 09 Dec 2020 Anastasiya Akpinar
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
English for Young Learners in Turkey: ✅ Problems and Solutions
For the last 50 years, English has become one of the most widely spoken languages worldwide. Nowadays, almost all spheres of our daily life are strongly connected to this language. We use English in business, tourism, education, and entertainment. With globalization trends and technology development, we cannot imagine even one day passing without using English. So the need to learn English as a foreign language increases all around the world every day.
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But does it mean learning is always easy and successful?
Problems learners face
Less of skills
Not taking studying seriously
Limited learning environment
Motivation
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Which online English teaching platform pays most? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which online English teaching platform pays most?
Among the top-paying online English teaching platforms are VIPKid, Lingoda, Cambly, and Preply. The online teaching industry not only offers competitive compensation but is also one of the rapidly expanding sectors for remote professionals, allowing educators the freedom to teach from anywhere.
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Teaching English online on Preply
Teaching English online on VIPKid
Teaching English online on Lingoda
Teaching English online on Cambly
Teaching English online on Italki
Teaching English online on Synthesis School
Teaching English online on English First
Teaching English online on Englishhunt
Teaching English online on Palfish
Teaching English online on Preply
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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.
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How is Language Acquisition Influenced by Reading? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Language acquisition is a complex process. Reading is a part of it. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains how reading influences a foreign language acquisition.
The Cultural Problem for Learners in an EFL Classroom in Morocco | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Our TEFL graduate shares their observations of cultural challenges at schools in Morocco.
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How Teaching English to Young Students Differs from Teaching Adults - TEFL Blog
Fri, 01 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How Teaching English to Young Students Differs from Teaching Adults
Teaching is an exceptional art which allows all human beings to take advantage of the conveyed knowledge. Particularly, the teaching and learning process of English could be successfully accomplished in the case of young learners as well as adults. Both the teacher’s role and several techniques denote essential features to achieve rewarding English learning results.
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There are two key aspects when it comes to teaching young learners who often are full of energy but lack motivation.
Opposed to young learners, adults are eager to get immersed into the English learning process.
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Engaging Language Acquisition: The Importance of Reading for Pleasure - TEFL Blog
Tue, 21 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Engaging Language Acquisition: The Importance of Reading for Pleasure
Fears of declining reading rates have long plagued the United States. In 2007, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) released To Read or Not To Read: A Question of National Consequence, a report showing that reading rates for all demographic factors had declined. The report shed light on the potentially devastating effects that such a decline may have: this was not about mourning the loss of book sales, but about reading’s impact on citizens’ abilities to comprehend written material, improve their socioeconomic standing, and maintain a successful career.
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Research discovery
What is FVR
Other studies
Emotions
Possible risks... [Read more]
Nightly Reading Homework: Best Practices in 6 Steps - TEFL Blog
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 Ahmed Taha
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Nightly Reading Homework: Best Practices in 6 Steps
If you're teaching a child in Kindergarten to second grade, you can probably assign about 10, 20, or 30 minutes of reading per night as homework.
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Recommendations for Parents
Number 2 is: Don't "tell" the words.
Number 3: Move beyond "sound it out."
Number 4: Have the child re-read some passages for fluency.
Number 5: Allow some mistakes to go uncorrected.
Number 6: Allow the child to read the same book multiple times.
Finally, continue to read to your child.
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TEFL ONLINE - page 5 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs online
TEFL jobs Online
There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online.
Here are some online teaching positions:
Part-time Online English Tutors Wanted | (Date posted:2021-09-18)
Date posted:2021-09-18 | Writer: HiTutor.com Inc. | Email: [email protected]
HiTutor is the biggest online language institution based in the Philippines. We offer language tutoring for more than 17 languages including English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Japanese/Korean/Thai…and so on. We are currently recruiting online native level English teachers who are enthusiastic and passionate in... [Read more]
Private Tutoring or Group Teaching: Which Teaching Mode to Choose? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Private Tutoring or Group Teaching: Which Teaching Mode to Choose?
To understand the difference between teaching one to one and groups this essay aims to provide a discussion of the factors which exert influence on choosing one of these types of teaching or learning according to their advantages and disadvantages. Nowadays teachers and students often ask themselves a question: “What should I choose: individual or group studying?†There are a lot of things they need to bear in mind for making this decision.
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Benefits of Private Classes
Drawbacks of Private Classes
Group Teaching
Final Thoughts
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The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
The Benefits of Music in Learning
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Discover the powerful benefits of incorporating music in the classroom. Enhance learning, foster connections, and boost memory retention. Read more!
Enhancing Receptive Skills: Teaching Reading and Listening
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Unleash the power of receptive skills in language learning. From comprehension strategies to teaching vocabulary, discover effective techniques now!
Stories for Teaching English: Suitable Options for Different Age Groups
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Discover the power of storytelling in English language teaching. From... [Read more]
How do you motivate TEFL students? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do you motivate TEFL students?
To motivate TEFL students, understanding their age group and unique challenges is crucial. Young learners often respond with enthusiasm to fun activities, while adults are typically self-motivated, attending classes with clear objectives. However, teenagers present a distinct challenge. Due to heightened self-awareness, they might hesitate to participate out of fear of mistakes or peer judgment. To enhance motivation in teens, implement strategies that boost their confidence, incorporate relatable content, and create a supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and reduces fear of errors.
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Use plenty of pop culture
Use a little competition
Play to their strengths
Use pen pals to encourage writing skills
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The Most Common Issues of Vietnamese Learners of English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 18 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Most Common Issues of Vietnamese Learners of English
In Vietnam, it is so important and popular that English becomes a compulsory subject for students at schools and universities. Working people also need to learn English for their job, to talk to English speakers or get a new well-paid job.
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During my studies and the process of teaching, I noticed that learners are facing some problems such as:
Pronunciation is the first obstacle because the same have different sounds
Patiency and Knowledge
How to Solve Problems?
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The Methods of Developing Speaking Skills in Kindergarten Level Children - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Methods of Developing Speaking Skills in Kindergarten Level Children
Kindergarten students are those who are typically around the age of five. From birth till five, they would have developed their sensory and speaking abilities in their mother tongue with decent fluency. Children at this age have a strong potential to gain a lot of information. They would know about 1000-2000 words by this time. At this age, they are formally introduced to reading and writing skills, group work, independent thinking, and sharing practice. Teaching children at this age can be quite challenging and fun. Vocabulary is one of the strongest predictors when it comes to speaking capacity. So, by carefully incorporating study into play we can enrich... [Read more]
English Transforming Students’ Future - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English Transforming Students’ Future
Students need to learn English when they are still young (from 3 years old or even sooner).So why should they learn English as early as possible?
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Reason 1: accent
Reason 2: enjoyment
Reason 3: Undaunted
Reason 4: 10,000 hours
So how can English influence a student’s future career?
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Reason 1: accent
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