Books To Read For English Class

Mohammad Jabary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The topic may seem strange to some initially, but if you come to think about it, you see that a coursebook can be a deadline in innovative teaching. Try using new and different technologies in your classes: Having outdoor classes or activities: Get out of your comfort zone Students are not empty vessels to be filled in Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Many teachers are used to going along with plans that they are given by their school supervisor or rather the old system they follow in teaching. It may seem practical for the marks that are expected by the end of the term by school authorities, while the true purpose of teaching is...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Nowadays, we see children who readily pick up an iPad instead of a book. It seems that reading is not as popular as it used to be. It is lessening. Reading is a receptive skill, and it is a meaningful activity that should be enjoyed by all children. So how can we instill a love for reading in children? As a person who has a passion for reading, I would like to make some recommendations. Teach the Importance of Reading Make Books Accessible or Low-Cost Use Positive Reinforcement Assess Reading Activity and Performance Make Reading Fun! 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! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas As a newly qualified TEFL teacher the chances are you will be working for a school which supplies its teachers with all the resources needed to teach successful lessons based on a set course. This article shows a selection of the course books that are available for teaching general English course to adults from a number of publishers in the TEFL industry. Oxford University Press Cambridge University Press Pearson/Longman Macmillan Are you ready to teach English to adults all over the world? Related Articles: There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the TEFL classroom. The main publishers are Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Pearson/Longman and Macmillan. These publishers produce course books across...  [Read more]

 Business English is an area of English language teaching and learning that is part of the wider category of English for Specific Purposes. Unlike general English, business English focuses on the language students need in order to function in an international business setting. Students taking business English classes will generally already have a reasonable level of English language ability and course books tend to be aimed at pre-intermediate level students and above.   There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the business English classroom. The main ones are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. These two publishers produce business English course books across a range of levels in British, American and International...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information Business English falls under the umbrella of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and is an area of English language teaching that focuses on the language students need in order to function in an international business setting. It is a popular sector for qualified TEFL teachers to work in and one that can be financially rewarding. Students taking business English classes will generally already have a reasonable level of English language ability and course books tend to be aimed at pre-intermediate level students and above but there are books aimed at lower level students. Oxford University Press Cambridge University Press Pearson/Longman Macmillan Collins ELT Are you ready to teach English to business professionals around the world? Related Articles: There...  [Read more]

There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the ESL classroom. The main publishers are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. These two publishers produce course books across a range of ESL sectors including, young learners, adults, business English, and English for specific purposes. General English course books for adults will include topics geared towards the interest of adults such as the world of work, entertainment, socialising etc. They will also have more detailed explanations of grammar than you would find in books aimed at young learners. The majority of these course books can be ordered directly through the’ websites of the publishers, online from Amazon or in the EFL section at your local bookshop. Depending where you are...  [Read more]

  BrE = British English AmE = American English A1 - B1 etc. = Language levels from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages(CEFR) Int = International English OUP Business Venture (A1 - B1) International Express (AI-C1] Business Result (A1 - C2) CAMBRIDGE Business Plus (Al- Bl, Int) New International Business English (B2, BrE) Communicating in Business 2nd Edition (B2 - C1, AmE) PEARSON/LONGMAN Intelligent Business (AZ-Cl.BrE) Market Leader (AI-Cl.BrE) Workplace Plus (4 levels, AmE) ABAX ELT PUBLISHERS Business Listening & Speaking MACMILLAN In Company 3.0 (AI-Cl) Macmillan Business English Skills (AI-Cl.BrE) Workplace Plus (4 levels, AmE) BARRONS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Business English How to Write Better Business Letters COLLINS ELT Collins Business...  [Read more]

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. Grammar chants are a popular method of drilling grammar points in books for young learners and while course books for adults will generally have sections with explicit presentations of a grammar point, books for young learners do not usually cover grammar in such detail, especially those for very young learners. There are several publishers involved in producing general English course books for young learners. The main publishers are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. These two publishers produce course books...  [Read more]

 English for Specific Purposes is an area of English language teaching and learning that encompasses business English, English for Academic Purposes as well as courses that teach English needed for specific professions. In this infographic we look at course books aimed at teaching English to those in certain professions such as finance, law, tourism, medicine and aviation. We also look at course books available for teaching English for Academic Purposes. EAP focuses on the language and skills needed for students to study in English at university level. As with other English teaching, EAP deals with reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as vocabulary and grammar but these are linked to the students’ specific study needs such as essay writing.   There are...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Helping students manage and overcome stress as they learn English is critical to their success in language-learning. I would suggest five ways of helping students in this area. First of all, teachers can help by bringing fun into the classroom. Secondly, teachers should prepare students well for exams. Thirdly, they should be aware of, and attempt to alleviate unnecessary pressure from parents. Fourthly, teachers might remind students that learning is a life-long endeavor. And fifthly, they should be vulnerable in sharing any personal failures of language learning. What is Stress? Common Sources of Stress How to Overcome Stress Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas As an ESL teacher, getting your students talking can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish. English learners often lack the necessary confidence to speak openly and freely in English. The following activities are perfect for getting your students out of their shells! Listen to this blog post: Here are 7 go-to activities for your ESL conversation class. 1. Dialogue 2. Role-Play Change-Up 3. Interviews 4. Tag Team Role Play 5. Mystery Partner 6. Problem Solved 7. Creative Improvisation Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Pair up your students and let them write a short dialogue. After all the pairs are done, they go in front of the class and...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Schools are starting again and students and teachers flock back to the classroom. Check out these simple and powerful back-to-school ideas and your students will surely remember this first lesson of yours for a long time! Listen to this blog post: 1. Give a Report 2. Weekly Journal 3. Information Gap 4. My Dream Job 5. Our Class Policies 6. Give a Speech 7. Survey your Classmates Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Have your students write a short report (or let them do it verbally) about something newsworthy that happened in their neighborhood or town during the school break. Introduce a weekly journal to your students. The focus of this should be on...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There can be a lot of difficulties a teacher might face in the future lesson. You might have to manage a class without any help or you might have students from different nationalities, ages, interests or so on. I believe, however, that most of the problems you might have would be solved if you planned the lessons carefully in advance. There are some reasons to support my idea. What's your lesson goal? You can manage your class anyways Know your students Are you ready to teach ESL classes? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eri S. First, you can find what you should exactly do in a lesson as a part of a whole course by planning the lesson in advance. Otherwise, you go forward with your lesson aimlessly and you...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a conversation related to traveling. Read this dialog with your ESL students and create a similar roleplay in class.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas ESL games are games that can be used in the classroom to practice certain language points and encourage active and creative communication between your students. Common misconceptions about games in the classroom How to use games in the classroom Good resources for games to use in the EFL classroom Listen to this blog post Get creative and have fun while teaching English abroad! Related Articles: There are many different games created specifically for use in the English language classroom that can be found online or in any number of resource books. But we are not limited only to those games designed for the class; the majority of games that we played as children or still play as adults can be adapted and used in lessons. Whether games are co-operative or...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas The market for ESL teaching books is very large and all the major publishers have some form of involvement in the production and selling of these resources. There are many different types of books and resources that are used in ESL teaching and we will consider three main categories.1) General teaching theory books2) ESL book series3) Activity resource books General teaching theory books ESL book series Activity Resource books Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! As an ESL teacher unless you spend your entire career teaching kindergarten, you are going to have to teach English grammar. There are many books that cover this well and you...  [Read more]

This post discussion focuses on making the transition between teaching English as a second or foreign language online to doing the same thing in a physical classroom. It assumes you have been teaching for some time online in a particular situation and therefore have background knowledge of teaching. There are three main factors that we will cover: Teaching English online may be done from anywhere in the world where a good stable internet connection is available. Teaching EFL in-class is also available worldwide in English speaking and non-English speaking countries. You should do enough research to make yourself aware of the culture of the country you intend to teach in, as you may find the requirements somewhat different if you have been teaching online. Also read: TEFL, where can I...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Learning foreign languages is a very exciting and very responsible deal. A significant role in teaching foreign languages, in particular, English, belongs to games in the classroom. Games enhance students' mental activity, helps them consolidate material of the lesson, therefore it's a very important activity. The developing value of the game we can find in itself, because where is a game - there is emotion. Where is emotion, there are attention improvisation and imagination. How to Implement Games? Teacher's Part Examples of Games Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ivan S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions...  [Read more]

Proficiency in reading and writing is crucial for English language learners (ELLs) as it enables them to effectively communicate, comprehend texts, and succeed academically and professionally. Reading skills help ELLs understand English grammar, expand their vocabulary, and improve their overall language proficiency. Writing skills allow ELLs to express themselves creatively, organize their thoughts coherently, and convey their ideas effectively. Therefore, it is essential for educators to employ effective strategies to help ELLs develop these skills. One of the most effective strategies for teaching reading to ELLs is the use of scaffolded instruction, where teachers provide support such as pre-teaching vocabulary, using graphic organizers, and guiding students through the reading...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information As technology grows, people become busier dealing with modern issues, for this reason taking online courses has taken a noticeable place recently. Despite all advantages that an online course might have, yet many prefer taking the on-site courses. However, the main reasons why people prefer onsite courses to distinguish from one another. Benefits of online courses Why choose real-life courses? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hanie S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. If you ever happened to ask yourself the differences...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Knowing an additional language goes beyond the ability to speak it. It connects people, helps in understanding different cultures and has also been identified as a boost to brain function and increase intelligence. Present Situation Example Lesson Plan Lesson: Receptive Skills Engage and Study Phase: Activate Phase: Expected end result: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nagashree C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In the present age of expanding businesses, capturing markets across the globe, establishing offices far and wide, more and more business are following the model of 'following...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! With the fun dice, you can play a game involving the question words. For example, you can use this to ask questions about a text they have just read in class.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

In TEFL teaching, incorporating real-life scenarios is crucial for providing students with practical language skills that they can use in everyday situations. Real-life scenarios help students to contextualize the language they are learning and understand how to apply it in authentic situations. By using real-life scenarios, teachers can create a more engaging and interactive learning environment that motivates students to actively participate in the learning process. Moreover, real-life scenarios help to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world communication, enabling students to develop their language proficiency in meaningful ways. There are various ways in which TEFL teachers can incorporate real-life scenarios into their lessons. One effective approach is to use...  [Read more]

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One of the most convenient and accessible resources for TEFL teachers to enhance their skills is through online platforms and websites. Websites like the British Council, TEFL.org, and TEFL.net offer a plethora of resources such as lesson plans, teaching tips, grammar guides, and forums where teachers can connect with peers from around the world. These platforms often have sections dedicated to professional development, providing articles and webinars on the latest teaching methodologies and techniques. Many organizations offer professional development courses and certifications specifically designed for TEFL teachers. These courses range from short online modules to more comprehensive programs that delve into areas such as classroom management, lesson planning, and assessment strategies....  [Read more]

1. Why Choose ITTT for CELTA Training in Siem Reap 2. The Benefits of Studying with ITTT 3. What to Expect from ITTT's CELTA Training in Siem Reap 4. How to Enroll in ITTT's CELTA Program When it comes to pursuing a career in teaching English as a foreign language, obtaining a CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) certification is often a crucial step. The International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) offers a comprehensive CELTA training program in Siem Reap, Cambodia. With a reputation for excellence in teacher training, choosing ITTT for your CELTA certification can open up a world of opportunities in the field of English language teaching. Studying with ITTT for your CELTA certification comes with a range of benefits. With a team of experienced and dedicated...  [Read more]

In a TEFL classroom, creating a communicative environment is essential to provide students with opportunities to use English for real-world communication. Encourage students to interact with each other in English by setting up pair or group activities that require communication, such as role plays, debates, or problem-solving tasks. Emphasize the importance of speaking and listening skills by incorporating activities that simulate real-life conversations, such as interviews, discussions on current events, or storytelling sessions. Providing opportunities for students to express their opinions, share personal experiences, and negotiate meaning will help them develop their communication skills in a meaningful way. Integrating real-world tasks and activities into your lesson plans is a great...  [Read more]

One effective way to create opportunities for students to use English for real-world purposes in a TEFL setting is by incorporating real-world tasks into your lessons. These tasks should mirror activities that students may encounter in their daily lives, such as ordering food in a restaurant, asking for directions, or making a phone call to book an appointment. By engaging students in tasks that are relevant to their lives outside the classroom, you can help them see the practical value of learning English and motivate them to actively use the language in meaningful ways. Another strategy to foster real-world language use is by utilizing authentic materials in your lessons. Authentic materials are resources that are created for native speakers of the language, such as newspapers,...  [Read more]

Teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a specialized field within the broader scope of teaching English as a foreign language. It focuses on equipping students with the language skills necessary for academic success in an English-speaking environment. As a TEFL-certified teacher looking to specialize in EAP, you will find a plethora of resources to enhance your teaching methods and materials. Here are some of the best resources available to you: One of the top resources for TEFL certification holders venturing into EAP is the British Council's Teaching English website. This platform offers a wide range of articles, lesson plans, and teaching tips specifically tailored for EAP instructors. The British Council is a reputable source in the field of English language teaching, and...  [Read more]