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The Best Way to Teach Grammar and Vocabulary in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Best Way to Teach Grammar and Vocabulary in an ESL Class
Students from many different backgrounds with various skillsets, native languages, cultures, and experiences daily enter my Level 3 Low-Intermediatlow-intermediate Some students come having been exposed to English from a young age watching American television or listening to popular songs. Some of these students feel comfortable speaking in simple, broken sentences but communicating, nonetheless. Others step into the ESL classroom timid and insecure. They've just recently learned the Roman alphabet and have difficulty understanding simple directions or piecing words together. Regardless of where students come from and their prior experience with the English language, there... [Read more]
How to Teach Vocabulary Effectively - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Teach Vocabulary Effectively
Teaching vocabulary is one of the important ways for teachers to help English students succeed. When students expand their vocabulary, they can improve other language skills. The more vocabulary students have, the more words they can use to express thinking in their minds. And there are so many ways to help students to build their vocabulary, especially the three following ways.
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Visualization
Flashcards
Context
Student Talking Time
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The Many Ways of Teaching Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Many Ways of Teaching Vocabulary
Having undergone a process of teaching and based on my knowledge and experience, today I can give a sense of an area or topic that I think of any of you. I agree with the same opinion.
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When teaching vocabulary to students, students need to understand the following factors:
I also apply another way: drawing a macrologue diagram.
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"Teaching vocabulary" is the topic I am talking about today. As a teacher, I have failed in teaching vocabulary for students, complex because I do not have enough knowledge or knowledge, my students have Remembering a word that day, I was very sad and thinking about my teaching... [Read more]
Top Strategies for Teaching English Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Tue, 19 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Top Strategies for Teaching English Vocabulary
While learning the second language, we all want to speak fluently as much as we can. What do we need to speak fluently; grammar, vocabulary, structure or other knowledge of language? Let's think that we know all the grammar rules and structures. How can we speak without a lack of knowledge of vocabulary? The most difficult part of learning a second language is to learn vocabulary because words are easy to forget and are confusable. As a teacher, our role in teaching vocabulary is vital. Teaching vocabulary is the most important part of teaching the second language so we need to use a mix of teaching methods and techniques. In this article, we see how we can use some of the methodologies... [Read more]
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TEFL: How to teach vocabulary?
When teaching vocabulary in TEFL, it is imperative to employ strategies that maximize retention and practical use. Key approaches include:
Harnessing these methods, TEFL teachers can ensure students not only learn but also effectively utilize new vocabulary both in and outside the classroom.
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Teach new words in context
Frequent repetition is a must
Use pictures and other visuals
Use games to practice new vocabulary
Teach new words in context
One of the most beneficial strategies for helping students remember new language is teaching it in context. Simply listing new words on the board and expecting immediate comprehension might lead to disappointment. When introducing new vocabulary, it is advisable to group related words together rather... [Read more]
6 Reasons To Use Flashcards When Teaching Teenagers And Adults - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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6 Reasons To Use Flashcards When Teaching Teenagers And Adults
This summary is focused on the use of flashcards with activities that the English teachers can use in the teaching-learning process. These activities are created not only to present new vocabulary, and practice pronunciation, but also to get students to participate in class. The use of flashcards helps teachers to introduce a new word through an image and that image is about any vocabulary words. Moreover, the main focus is that flashcards engage the ability to think clearly which is considered efficient learning. The majority of this generation learns best by seeing the information in an example format. Students of all ages are far more likely to remember visuals rather... [Read more]
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Top ESL Weather Vocabulary List
Teaching weather vocabulary early on in an English course is a great idea because it is something that the students can practice on a daily basis. Especially during daily warm ups, teachers can always ask about the weather and weather vocabulary comes in handy during other activities too.
Teaching Weather: Step By Step Guide
1. Warm up
During your usual warm up, try and get the students talking about the seasons. Then, ask students what season they like best and see if anyone can explain why. This is a great way to elicit some of the weather vocabulary you plan to practice during the lesson. When certain vocabulary words come up, write them on the board. Depending on the level of your... [Read more]
7 Effective Ways to Teach New Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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7 Effective Ways to Teach New Vocabulary
Teaching new words should be organized as a vivid way for better understanding and a higher level of remembering. These activities are easy to implement with any group of students. They are also very adaptable to online teaching format.
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1. Picture it
2. Keep it Real
3. Tell it Like it is
4. Sing it Outloud
5. Introduce Couples
6. Get Physical
7. The Root of the Issue
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1. Picture it
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TEFL: How to teach vocabulary? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
TEFL: How to teach vocabulary?
Teaching new vocabulary is a substantial part of an English teacher's role, especially when working with beginners or lower-level students. A considerable amount of lesson time is dedicated to learning new words, making it critical for the teacher to employ effective methods for optimal results. By using proven techniques, teachers can help their students retain new language skills and boost their confidence in using them both inside and outside the classroom.
Teach new words in context
One of the most beneficial strategies for helping students remember new language is teaching it in context. Simply listing new words on the board and expecting immediate comprehension might lead to disappointment. When introducing new vocabulary, it is advisable to group... [Read more]
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Songs in the ClassroomSongs are an important aid to learning language! Songs should be used to teach vocabulary, grammar, idioms, and to increase fluency in spoken English.
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Songs in the classroom add excitement to the learning process.
?Educational research supports that the ability to learn new concepts is best when the material is motivating and meaningful to the learner.?1
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The Most Common Problems Students in Mexico Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The Most Common Problems Students in Mexico Face When Learning English
Most of the Mexican learners have difficulties with English due to a lack of the use of English in daily life. Most people in Mexico do not normally have real contact with English outside the classroom. They are usually only exposed to it through the media, such as online channels or music videos but most of them never listened to a real conversation in English or practiced a real-life situation (as asking for directions, ordering food, etc). If you are interested in teaching English in Mexico, this article will be very helpful as it highlights the most common problems students in Mexico face when learning English.
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The Necessity of Teaching Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Necessity of Teaching Vocabulary
Learning a new language has always been a challenge given the strong motivation of some people to communicate with others and to make friends from different countries and cultures all over the world. The most important thing when learning a new language is both grammar and the vocabulary part, as we cannot have a conversation without the proper vocabulary in a certain field or situation.
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Considerations
Why is vocabulary development so important?
Ideas for vocabulary planning and teaching
Engage
Study
Activate
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Secrets of Effectively Teaching Core Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Secrets of Effectively Teaching Core Vocabulary
Being an English teacher, teaching skills are very important. The quality of learning result depends on many factors, but the teacher's methods are the essential elements for learners' learning progress, motivation, enthusiasm, etc. to help them have the best result in studying English. I will concentrate on "How to teach vocabulary effectively".
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The Role of Vocabulary in Communication
Engagement
Delivering New Means of Communication
Practicing Acquired Linguistic Devices
Other Ways to Teach
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The Benefits of a TEFL Certification for English Language Educators
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Games in The Classroom as a Fantastic Way to Start a Lesson
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to use games for fun and engaging learning.
3 Methods to Teach EFL Kindergarten in a Fun Way
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to teach EFL kindergarten in a fun and creative way.
3 Useful Strategies to Teach Vocabulary in The ESL Classroom
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Are Non-Native English Language Teachers no Longer Needed?
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The Best Way to Teach Grammar and Vocabulary in an ESL Class
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This blog post is devoted to the principles of teaching grammar and vocabulary.
Most Common Problems for English Learners in Spanish-Speaking Colombia
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Students from different cultures face various problems. Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching Colombian students.
What are Common Problems for English Learners in Hong Kong?
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How to Develop the Speaking Abilities of Kindergarten Level Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Develop the Speaking Abilities of Kindergarten Level Students
Benjamin Franklin quoted "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
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Conversation
Support Oral Conversation
Listening activities
Interactive storytelling activities'
Vocabulary enhancement
Poems, Rhymes, and Games
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The 3 Most Popular ESL Games That Work in Every Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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The 3 Most Popular ESL Games That Work in Every Classroom
Games and fun activities are a vital part of teaching English as a foreign language. Whether you're teaching adults or children, games will liven up your lesson and ensure that your students will leave the classroom wanting more.
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1. Board Race
How to play:
2. Call My Bluff / Two Truths and A Lie
How to play:
3. Simon Says
How to Play:
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Important Ideas to Consider when Teaching Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT
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Important Ideas to Consider when Teaching Vocabulary
In my personal opinion, vocabulary learning is the basic and most substantial part in any language learning. It's like the bricks for building a house. Moreover, the process of vocabulary learning is the most difficult and time-consuming. It requires not only memorizing skills but also a good understanding of the word, and constant practice.
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Problems for Chinese English learners
The importance of careful vocabulary selection
Knowing what to teach
Choosing an appropriate teaching method
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3 Reasons Why Reading Boosts Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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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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Anticipated Problems When Teaching English Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Anticipated Problems When Teaching English Vocabulary
Young children, even when they are learning their native tongue, learn the words before they learn how to apply them correctly and as a result, children often make mistakes in their grammar, however, even when they do, it is mostly the vocabulary or the order of the words which still provides a degree of context which makes the message they intend to convey understandably and thus susceptible to improvement. It is exactly because of this fact that in this essay, I would like to dive into teaching vocabulary.
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Some reflections and advice
Teaching vocabulary in primary school
Teaching vocabulary to teenagers
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Why is Music in the Classroom Very Important? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why is Music in the Classroom Very Important?
Music plays an important role in our life. Music is also considered a form of international language. Everybody can enjoy and understand music. For children, the music brings back a lot of useful things. Therefore, songs are a great way for children to learn English. Singing, Playing, and Listening to music/songs every day is extremely important especially when you are teaching young learners. As we all know that repetition is the key to learning, so songs are the best way to help them learn English while having fun at the same time. Music helps children to remember things better and predictable, repetitive activities make them feel secure.
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Creative Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Creative Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten
English has spread widely all over the world, first because of the influence of the British Empire and, second due to the pre-eminence of North American influence in the world. In Europe, English has advanced as an international language especially after World War II, leaving behind other preeminent languages such as French.
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What makes lessons fun?
1. Art Projects
2. Active games
3. Singing Songs
4. Labeling
5. Educative Play
Examples of such questions include:
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Things to Consider When Teaching Students a Course Material - TEFL Blog
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Things to Consider When Teaching Students a Course Material
Common standards must be met by every American student in classes like mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts. English language learners are held to the same standards and given the same assessments in these different content area classes. Are these assessments a true measure of what an English language learner knows? How can teachers prepare English language learners for the rigors and expectations of the American educational system? Teachers who are prepared can help these students to succeed in both their learning of the new language and the content of the academic classes in which they are enrolled.
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Why Use Games in Your ESL Lessons? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 05 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why Use Games in Your ESL Lessons?
Trying to make your class fun and exciting for young learners can be quite difficult at times. The best way to get around teaching young learners is to add games in each lesson. Kids can learn a foreign language without really trying, they soak up the new language like a sponge. It is up to the teacher to be the facilitator in the learning process and make it happen. To be effective in the classroom you have to be able to engage with your young students. By making your lessons lively and interesting you can achieve just that.
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Reasons to use games
Games in the classroom can also improve cooperation with other children.
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The Good and Bad of Course Materials
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How To Write The Perfect ESL Lesson Plan
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Lesson planning is an important part of a teacher's daily life. This guide is for both new and experienced teachers on how to write the perfect ESL lesson plan.
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One More Look at American English and British English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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One More Look at American English and British English
The United States and the United Kingdom's imperial histories and modern influences have had a significant effect on the English wording. Since English was exported to different countries across the world, the language has undergone different variations, the most common one being the British English vs. American English. The British introduced the language to Americans in the 17th century. At that time, the spelling had not been standardized. Given the number of regions where English is used, differences are bound to arise. Even though British and American English may seem similar, there are disparities in vocabulary, spelling, and grammar.
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Useful Methods for Teaching Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Fri, 07 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Useful Methods for Teaching Vocabulary
Teachers often encounter difficulties in various aspects of language teaching. The main task of every teacher is to motivate and engage a student in the process of language learning. In this regard, teachers try to set a learning environment in the classrooms to be able to demonstrate and make learners stay focused on the lessons. There are different methods and approaches to learning English, and it is not always easy to choose the best one to make a lesson effective and successful.
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Why work on vocabulary?
Challenges
So, how do we, teachers, teach the vocabulary?
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Mexico is one of the most popular destinations for teaching ESL anywhere in the world, but what is there to do in your free time away from the classroom? Here we look at 8 of the most popular places to visit across this fascinating country.
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Strategies On How To Learn A Language From Scratch: Tips For the English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 Hadassah Roberts
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Strategies On How To Learn A Language From Scratch: Tips For the English Teacher
Learning a second language is something many English teachers need to undertake. Having good strategies to use is key to learning successfully.
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How to Learn a Second Language from Scratch
Start at the very beginning.
Ways to Learn Your First Vocabulary
Strategies On How to Learn to Use Vocabulary in Practical Ways
Final Steps in Learning A Language
Conclusion
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3 Steps for Teaching ESL Vocabulary Effectively - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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3 Steps for Teaching ESL Vocabulary Effectively
Words are an essential part of the structure of English sentences. If we want to speak English as a foreign language, we need to know new words and even progress. Considering a student who needs to know and learn new words as a teacher, we have to answer this question "What impressive ways do you have in teaching ESL vocabulary?"
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To effectively acquire new ESL vocabulary, students must go through four essential stages:
1. Noticing and understanding new words
Introducing nouns, things, objects, animals, etc.
Introducing adjectives
Introducing abstracts
2. Recognizing new words
Bingo
Matching
3. Producing ESL vocabulary
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