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Mon, 06 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Young Learners vs. Adult Learners - The Differences You Can Expect A good TEFL teacher must understand that there are a lot of differences between young learners and adult learners, but also they have some similarities. The following differences and similarities between these two types of students are the most common ones any teacher will notice having worked in both situations. Table of Contents Discipline and Behavior Motivation Methods of Study Difficulties for Adult Learners Similarities Between Young Learners and Adult Learners Do you want to teach English to young learners or adults? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daria K. Discipline...  [Read more]

General English Course Books for Young Learners 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....  [Read more]

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The 5 Best TEFL Games for Adult Students   Most TEFL certified teachers abroad will come across adult students sooner or later in their career. While you might have already prepared a folder full of fun TEFL games that work like a charm for young learners, not all of them will be useful for adult students. That does not mean, however, that adults don’t enjoy games in the classroom! Here are our 5 favorite TEFL games for adult students. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishAbroad 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...  [Read more]

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Mon, 03 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Successfully Balance Teaching English as a Second Language to Both Adults and Children Through my experience teaching in both a classroom setting and in a less formal setting, for example, teaching swim lessons, I have noticed that age affects how you are teaching materials. Using the swim lessons example, teaching a five-year-old how to swim will be much different from teaching an adult how to swim. You will use different techniques and be required to have a different approach. This is the same as teaching English as a Second Language. Teaching children a foreign language and teaching adults a foreign language will require different skills and energy. Throughout one's teaching career, teachers will likely have to balance...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Adults’ Learning Differs From Teenagers’ and Children’s Learning? ESL teachers must acknowledge that it is not equal teaching English Lessons to children, teenagers, and adults, there are some wide differences between the practices used in each case, classroom, population, levels, and country where English is taught, on this paper we will check how an ESL lesson may be affected by these variables, and how we could overlap them on the practices used in teenagers and adults English lessons. Table of Contents Basic concepts Self-concept Personal Experience Adults learning process Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Javier V....  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Two Primary Modes of Learning: Differences Between Young Learners and Adults An ESL teacher will most likely teach a class with young learners and adults at some point in their careers. Teaching young learners and adults has its own set of challenges. Some of these challenges will be the learning experience that each possesses, the different ways of learning and how this affects the lesson, and the motivation of the student and how it affects behavior. Whether it is young learners for adults, the rewards can be satisfying. Table of Contents Learning Background Age Specifics Motivation Level Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Chris V....  [Read more]

Organisations TESOL TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Organisations TESOL TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts D.W. - U.S.A. said: Learning ModesAs a teacher one objective should always be to know the needs of your students, build a good report, and inspire and motivate them to learn whether it be young or adult learners. The way in which you teach an adult is vastly different then how you would teach someone younger. young learners on average are usually not learning English because they want to but because it is required in school or their parents want them to learn. Most...  [Read more]

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning Modes: Young Learners vs Adults In this short essay, I would like to share the differences in teaching YL and Adults. For effective learning, it is important for us, as teachers, to understand how these two groups go about learning. The critical point is the suitable design and delivery of the program. Table of Contents To enhance the adult learning and engagement Malcolm Knowles introduced 4 principles: 1. Involvement 2. Experience 3. Relevance 4. Problem-centered Teaching Young Learners vs. Adults: 1. Dependency: 2. Accepting Instruction: 3. Applying Learnings: Are you ready to teach English to ESL students abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eddy P. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as an Influential Aspect in Students' Life In recent generations, the English language has merged as the language of choice for international interactions and transactions amongst individuals due to globalization and the use of technology in communications and business. Table of Contents English as a Necessity Personal Teaching Experience Globalization and Students' Plans Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Juan Pablo L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. English as a Necessity Many people from around the world, especially those from non-English speaking countries...  [Read more]

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Differences Between Two Learning Modes: Young Students vs. Adults Learning English has become a relevant goal for both adults and children these days. Before starting a career as a teacher one should decide who he or she wants to teach. What is the main difference between adults and children when it comes to studying? Let's discuss the most important points. Table of Contents Motivation Experience Classroom Behavior Teaching Approach 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 Anastasiia Al. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

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]

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Differences for Children and Adults When Acquiring a Second Language This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Vemund V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Children Adults Children Adults Natural abilities Ways to teach Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Children Also Read: "7 Great Games for Your ESL Conversation Class" Adults Children Also Read: How do I choose a TEFL course? Adults Natural abilities Children's natural ability to acquire new languages is strong before adolescence. Pronunciation comes easier, and vocabulary sticks during this time. A classroom of young students maybe a...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The 5 Best TEFL Games for Adult Students Most TEFL certified teachers abroad will come across adult students sooner or later in their career. While you might have already prepared a folder full of fun TEFL games that work like a charm for young learners, not all of them will be useful for adult students. That does not mean, however, that adults don't enjoy games in the classroom! Here are our 5 favorite TEFL games for adult students. Table of Contents Two Truths and a Lie Jeopardy Movie Trivia How-To Game The Great Debate Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles Two Truths and a Lie This activity is a great way to get adult classes going and it's so easy to play! Have your students think of three...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Learning Another Language Can Benefit Your Career Prospects Learning a second language, whether its English, Mandarin, or any language at all, can help you in regards to your future career prospects and/or opportunities. Many people from non-English speaking countries move to English speaking countries in the hopes of finding better employment or to provide their children with the opportunity to learn English and thus increasing their chances to be successful. Table of Contents English in Business World English for Adults English for Younger Learners Job Opportunities and Perks Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How English Influences the Future Career of a Student The English language is the most spoken in the world. Students of various ages and nationalities strive to learn the language. But is it really necessary to learn English? Can English influence a student's future career? Table of Contents Reasons and ways Global status Possible Work Opportunities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate ATHANASIOS Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Reasons and ways The answer to both of these questions is yes. In our fast-paced moving world, the need for global communication keeps rising. More...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Classroom Troubleshooting: ✅ TEFL Challenges for Students of Various Ages When starting a teaching career, it is necessary to be aware of the different difficulties groups of learners one will encounter. This includes young learners, beginners, multilingual, adults, and many more. Each group has a different class attitude and learning ability. While there are hundreds of different teaching activities and styles, not all of them will work with each group. It is important to distinguish the most useful from differing classes. Table of Contents Motivation Challenge for Adult Students Motivation Challenge for Young Learners English Level Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related...  [Read more]

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

Teach EFL in Canada (2) Date posted:2016-02-24 | Writer: Grade Learning | Email: [email protected] For 20 years, Grade Learning has been helping learners of all ages achieve their education and training goals. We currently have an opening for a part-time EFL teacher. You must be willing and able to teach ESL and English language to adult and secondary level students. Assets: Experience teaching adults, good computer skills,   With campuses across Ontario, Grade Learning offers: High School Credit Courses - Classroom-based, Online High School Credit Courses, Tutoring, Career College Diploma Programs, ESL Training, and Continuing Education (including Academic Upgrading, GED Preparation, Computer Training, Employability Training, and more). Our success wouldn’t be possible...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 Luciana Campos Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Language Learning for Career Advancement In today's interconnected and globalized world, learning a foreign language can significantly enhance career prospects. Several popular languages can be particularly beneficial for career growth. According to a blog by Graduate Coach, English, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese are among the most popular languages for career advancement. The ability to speak, explain, and negotiate in another language makes an individual more employable, increases confidence. It even can lead us to a higher salary. Additionally, learning a new language can improve business acumen, communication skills, and cultural awareness. These are all highly valued skills in the professional...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How I Accidentally Discovered My Passion For Teaching And Decided To Make It a Career This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who discovered their passion for teaching by accident and decided to pursue a career in ESL. Table of Contents Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our ITTT graduate Qiankun Y. About 2 years ago, I was working as an English tutor and taught adults in China. I graduated with a science major and had little teaching experience but I was keen to try out teaching. Before my first class, I was sent to a training program which taught me how to structure a class and how to teach with adult students. However, even after I completed...  [Read more]

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Strategies for Teaching English to Adult Learners Online Online English teaching has become more and more popular and worldwide, it not only can save a lot of time but also supply many possibilities to study at any time, any place as long as you have wifi. Nowadays, many adults choose online courses because of the convenience. I have taught adults online for almost a year, I chose this job because the working time is more flexible, and also I feel self-satisfied when I see my students making progress. But how to teach English to adults online? Table of Contents 1. Planning 2. Building Their Confidence 3. Know their needs well and monitor their progress 4. Choose Appropriate Activities 5. Create a Positive Atmosphere Do you want to...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Read my articles 4 Facts About In-Class TEFL/TESOL Courses | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT TEFL Information This ITTT TEFL article talks about what you can expect from taking an in-class TEFL/TESOL course at one of the many locations available around the world. 6 Useful Classroom Technologies | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas This ITTT TEFL article showcases 6 different technologies which can be used effectively in the EFL classroom. 3 Important Questions About Lesson Planning | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas This ITTT TEFL article describes why lesson planning is important and how you can use the lesson planning process to make yourself a better teacher. Improve Your Young Learners Classes with these 30 Course...  [Read more]

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Contrasts Between Adult and Young Learner Language Acquisition Many variances exist between teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners vs adults. Despite these dissimilarities, the fundamentals will remain the same. Teachers should motivate their students to communicate in the target language, and utilize students' previous knowledge while maintaining an engaging atmosphere in the classroom. Table of Contents Teaching Practice Level of Motivation English Atmosphere Communication Challenges Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Marlon W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions...  [Read more]

Which English teaching course should I choose: TEFL, TESOL or CELTA? Comparing TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA certifications is essential when embarking on a journey in English language teaching. Each certification caters to different teaching demographics and career goals. TEFL is ideal for teaching children and adults, while CELTA focuses on adult learners. TESOL encompasses both demographics, offering a balanced approach. Table of Contents Understanding the Acronyms. TEFL vs. TESOL: Deciphering the differences. What Does a TEFL Certification provide? What does TESOL Certification provide? Choosing Between TEFL and TESOL. TEFL vs. CELTA: Examining Variances The Worth of a CELTA Certification Making the Right Choice Video Testimonials. Understanding the Acronyms. TEFL stands for 'Teaching...  [Read more]

Teach Motivated Adults EFL in Saudi Arabia Date posted:2019-03-07 | Writer: Wall Street Institute | Email: [email protected] Are you looking to develop your TEFL career in one of the Middle East’s most vibrant and exciting countries, working alongside an international team of teachers where every day at work you will be making a real difference? Wall Street Institute is looking for dynamic, outgoing EFL teachers who can inspire our adult students to learn and develop their language skills. Founded 40 years ago and growing stronger every year, Wall Street Institute has provided instruction to over 2 million students and has over 400 centers in 27 countries, with a dominant presence in Saudi Arabia. Our innovative Wall Street Institute Method integrates the best of proven...  [Read more]

EFL Teacher Required in Argentina Date posted:2014-07-09 | Writer: Wall Street English | Email: [email protected] Wall Street English is looking for full/part time EFL teachers to work afternoon and evening shifts in Buenos Aires. If you want to be part of a company that contributes to personal and professional development of its employees, this is your chance. WHY TEACH WITH US: • You will be joining an international network, full of career opportunities. • Teacher Excellency Training provided. • Sponsored work visa, which will give you access to benefits such as health insurance and paid vacations. • Support to help you settle and network in Buenos Aires. JOB SPECIFICS: • You will teach a variety of pre-planned classes following our unique and successful method. • You will...  [Read more]

Teach English to Adults in Wonderful Indonesia Date posted:2020-03-04 | Writer: Wall Street English Indonesia | Email: [email protected] Wall Street English Indonesia is expanding and looking for motivated, dynamic English teachers to join us in 2020. Apply now! Join our family: teach communicative English to highly motivated adult learners. We have exciting full-time positions open for our centers in Jakarta and Bandung; immediate start dates and ongoing recruitment. As an integral part of WSE Indonesia, you will teach a variety of classes and be actively involved in creating a community that helps learners to communicate in English, with confidence, thus opening up a world of opportunity. If you are qualified, dedicated, and interested in working in a cutting-edge company and...  [Read more]