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What are the best ways to motivate English language learners in a TEFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
One of the best ways to motivate English language learners in a TEFL classroom is by creating a positive and supportive learning environment. This can be achieved by fostering a sense of community and belonging among the students. Encourage teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect in the classroom. Celebrate diversity and create a safe space where students feel comfortable taking risks with their language skills. Positive reinforcement, praise, and encouragement go a long way in boosting students' confidence and motivation.
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Containers and Quantifiers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun worksheet to practice quantifiers and containers for different kinds of things.
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English Pronouns Grammar Crossword Puzzle - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great crossword puzzle to practice the different kinds of pronouns (possessive adjectives and pronouns, subject and object pronouns) with your ESL students.
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Rajasthan Guide - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Verbs Board Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun board game to practice verbs. You can modify this to all different kinds of tenses or grammar patterns.
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What are TEFL standards? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The concept of TEFL standards can apply to several distinctive aspects of English language instruction and training. We will delve into some of these in more detail below.
Types of regulation: Accreditation and moderation
Types of certificate: Levels and entry standards
Types of course
Accreditation and moderation are two terms that are often mistaken as interchangeable, but they are quite different. Accreditation involves an external validation procedure, in which an authorized entity (like a university) scrutinizes the full course delivery and determines if it fulfills a predefined criteria set for that certificate level. Accreditation is usually granted once for a specific course and may require updating if there are substantial changes in the course or its content.
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The advantages of teaching English to Groups of students
Sarah Jennings
Teaching Ideas
Teaching a group or small class of students has many advantages. Students who are able to speak and practice English conversation will benefit from the small group and safe environment that comes from discussions at close quarters.
The advantages of teaching English to groups of students are numerous. Not only do collaborative learning projects foster an environment where 'two heads or more heads are better than one,' but they also provide opportunities for students to learn from peers and make friends. When students work together on problem-solving tasks, they are more likely to experiment with different techniques and learn faster from both positive and negative feedback. Moreover, engaging in discussions and questioning each other's opinions and... [Read more]
Mastering the Language of Healing: The Vitality of Teaching Medical English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Learning English as a foreign language in healthcare has become increasingly common and essential due to globalization and the growing demand for healthcare professionals in diverse settings. This article emphasizes the significance of teaching Medical English and highlights the need for qualified instructors with a medical background.
The Impact of Language Proficiency in Healthcare
Developing Students' Language Proficiency
Incorporating Authentic Materials
Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Advancement Opportunities for Healthcare Workers
Conclusion
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3 Ways to Develop a Healthy Classroom Management Strategy - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
To answer the question of what is effective classroom management it is firstly important to define what is meant by "classroom management". ITT defines classroom management as: "the skill of organizing and managing the class, having a friendly, relaxed manner and maintaining disciple" (page 2, unit 5, ITT course content – which is also referenced throughout the below essay)
1. Organizing and managing the class
2. The friendly and relaxed manner
3. Maintaining discipline
(1) Preventing problem behavior: effective teachers can prevent problems arising by
(2) Responding to problem behavior: effective teachers respond to problem behavior by
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The Ever-Changing Role of the Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Deciding what role will be held as a teacher as many variables. Teachers can be anywhere from instructors to policemen and many things in between on any given day. Being aware of which role is necessary and when will have an impact on the teacher and students.
Let us begin with the role of the instructor
This takes us to the next role of facilitator
When in front of the classroom the teacher becomes the mentor to the learners
Time to focus on the role of a psychologist
The counselor
Now onto the policeman
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The Importance of In-class and Outside Stimuli for the Development of English Fluency - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
There are many challenges for second language learners to gain the fluency with the English language. That includes reading and listening. It is found that with second language learners there is a sense of being lost when they are attempting to speak to native speakers. Simple greetings are something that is learned to the point where a second language learner would have mastered that concept. But what would happen if the native speaker speaks too fast or they don't enunciate like their teachers do?
Reading to increase complex vocabulary
Make sure you use the right material
Increase exposure of English in and outside the classroom
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Parts of the Day - Prepositions of Time - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This infographic looks at the prepositions of time AT, ON, IN with parts of the day (morning, afternoon, evening, night).
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TEFL Certification Cost - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ITTT has a wide range of courses available to suit all requirements, budgets and time options. There are three possible routes to TEFL Certification with ITTT.
Completion of a course delivered…
All ITTT online courses are internationally accredited and come with online tutor support.
The course options include:
This is our best selling course which provides a good basic grounding to the skills and knowledge required to teach in an EFL classroom without having any previous experience. A 120-hour certificate is generally regarded as the minimum requirement for most TEFL employers worldwide.
This course combines the best selling 120-hour course from ITTT with an additional 50-hour certificate in teaching English online (CTEO), a skill which is continuing to grow in demand worldwide. The... [Read more]
The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained
Jon ITTT
TEFL Information
Navigating the complexities of international education requires educators to adopt effective strategies that not only meet diverse learning needs but also foster a cohesive and engaging classroom environment.
Jon ITTT
TEFL Information
Child development unfolds in distinct stages, each marked by profound changes in cognition, language acquisition, and social interaction. Just as children progress through stages like sensorimotor,
Jon ITTT
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Although group lessons are enjoyable, one-to-one lessons are satisfying for teachers and students alike, offering unique advantages in language education.
Estefany Garduño
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The Importance of Motivation in Online Teaching
Sarah Jennings
TEFL Information
Motivation serves as a cornerstone for language learning success, and while students are expected to bring their own motivation to class, teachers play a significant role in fostering and sustaining it. Online teaching presents unique challenges in this regard, as building rapport and connection can be more challenging compared to traditional classrooms. However, with dedication and creativity, online teachers can effectively motivate their students. In this post, we explore five strategies to boost student motivation in the online learning environment.
Demonstrate Care and Interest
Harness the Power of Music
Utilise Interactive Activities and Games
Discuss Current Events
Keep it Simple and Fun
Crucial for success
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3 Best Tools to Gamify Your Online Lessons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi again everyone this is another live stream session by itt and my name is lisa i am happy to welcome you to this livestream session and today we're gonna discuss um three interesting tools you might utilize to make your lessons uh interactive and engaging because these uh things will help you to gamify to gamify your classes so in my previous live stream i actually shared uh several trends uh like 10 uh trends for 2022 that you have to think about to implement in your online classes and today i will dive into this idea of gamifying lessons and share several tools that you might actually use to help your students uh get excited and engaged into your content and i hope that you will love these ideas uh these are going to be actually um online teaching tools so they are um some of them um... [Read more]
The Subtle Art of Building Relationship in The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Second language acquisition depends on the interpersonal relationship) between teacher-student as well as student-student. These interpersonal relationships are based on rapport, which is defined as "a mutual, respectful, enjoyable, and positive connection" (Frisby, 2018). There are two quotes that reflect this. First, Aristotle stated, "educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." Second, Confucius stated, "By three methods we may learn wisdom; First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is bitterest. These quotes highlight the need for rapport.
Emotional Intelligence
Strong Interest
Feedback
Commitment
Communication
Engagement
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The Importance of Using Games in the ESL Environment - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
One of the things I have learned in this course is the importance of motivation. Both teachers and students have to be motivated so that the teaching and learning environment in the classroom can be a fun and enjoyable experience.
The Easiest Way to Motivate
Class Starter
Experience Exchange
Great Ideas
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There are many ways a teacher can motivate the student to learn, and one of the tools is the use of playing games in the classroom. Games are effective because aside from keeping the students interested, they are a great... [Read more]
The Importance of English Grammar - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In my opinion, Grammar plays an important role in English Learning and Teaching, because Grammar is the heart of any language. Learning English is the same as building a house and its grammar acts as a foundation and frame. Knowledge of English grammar helps us in the correction of mistakes and improvement of writing work. A person cannot learn a foreign language accurately only through a process of unconscious assimilation.
Grammar and Linguistics
1. The formal grammar helps us speak correctly in English:
2. Grammar helps us communicate correctly:
3. Grammar helps us improve communication skills:
4. Writing and speaking in formal grammar will increase the value of personal branding.
5. Correct grammar gives many benefits in applying for a job:
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The Quintessence of Building Rapport - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The trust that a person has in another is one of the most important parts of communication and the first step in strengthening bonds. Establishing rapport can put any individual at ease, whether it be in the business world, classroom setting or even a neighbor. To execute efficiently, a teacher must first inspire confidence in his or her students. In this summative assessment, I will show how establishing rapport is essential to the flow of the classroom.
Personal Experience
Methods to Build Rapport
1. Customized Activities
2. Grouping
3. Class Dynamics and Discipline
How did it work for me?
Preparation
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The Great Canadian Road Trip - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Tefl Review For In Class Chiang Mai Course 3 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
These three students came to Thailand to join our four-week in-class course in Chiang Mai and had a very positive experience. Coming from different backgrounds, they enjoyed meeting new people who shared the same goal of working abroad as English teachers. Within only a month, they have learned all the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in EFL classrooms worldwide. They are now eager to start teaching English overseas.
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Color The Correct Choice of the Verb To Be - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun worksheet for practicing the verb to be. Print it out and work on it with your students or hand it out for homework.
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An Overview of the Conditionals in the English Sentence - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Conditionals are sentences which are also known as ‘if clauses.’ These types of sentences are an important concept for anyone learning the language to understand. Let's take a look at the different conditionals in the infographic below.
Conditionals are sentences with two clauses, an “if” clause and a main clause. Generally, conditional sentences are often divided into different types. Let's take a look at each of them.
(Present Real Conditional)
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Where are the best places to teach English as a volunteer? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Teaching English as a volunteer has become an increasingly popular choice for those seeking to make a difference and immerse themselves in diverse cultures. While opportunities abound globally, some top destinations include South America's remote communities, Asia's bustling cities, and Africa's rural schools. Each region offers a unique experience, from the rich histories of Cambodia and Peru to the vibrant traditions of Kenya and Colombia.
Why should you teach English as a volunteer?
Where can you volunteer?
What do you mean by best?
Here are some variations on the volunteering theme.
Free volunteering
Affordable volunteer program (starting from $180)
Volunteer program with pay
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Tefl reviews - The Esa Methodology Of Teaching The Activate Phase - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
And so on to the final phase of the ESA lesson, which is called the activate phase. What we have done so far, if you remember, is to engage the students, to get them talking and thinking in English, where possible we've elicited the teaching point from the students and covered any gaps in knowledge to make sure that the teaching point has been fully covered and then we've checked understanding of that teaching point by asking targeted and specific questions. Usually the types of activities that we've done for the study phase will involve using a single word in order to answer those questions correctly this, however, is not how language is actually used. When we use language, we always use it in some form of context. So the purpose of the activate activity is to put that teaching... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - The Esa Methodology Of Teaching The Engage Phase - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This presentation is going to focus on the ESA methodology of teaching. In our teaching methodologies section, we briefly had a look at what ESA was about, but in this presentation, we're going to look in greater detail about that particular methodology. This particular methodology is accredited to Jeremy Harmer from his "Practice of English language Teaching" book. It's a three-stage methodology and what we're going to do is to look at the purpose of each one of these stages and some typical activities that take place during those stages. So, the first stage is known as the engage and its sole purpose, as the name implies, is to get the students talking and thinking in English. There is no reason whatsoever, when these students come to your class, that they should have said a... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - The Esa Methodology Of Teaching The Study Phase - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video is part of our ESA Methodology series. The ESA methodology consists of three stages. In this series, we look at the individual purposes of each stage and typical activities for each stage. This second video introduces the study phase of ESA. The purpose of this phase is to cover the actual teaching of the lesson and to check the understanding of that material.The second stage or phase of the lesson is known as the study phase and really the purpose of this phase is to cover the actual teaching of the lesson and to check understanding of that material. Typically in an ESA lesson, the study phase will have two parts. The first phase of the study is to cover the actual teaching component in what's known as the board work and what we try to do in the board work phase is to... [Read more]
The Impact of Nonverbal and Body Language Communication in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In my experience as a learner and now a teacher it has become obvious that nonverbal actions play an essential role in the foreign language classroom. I believe that nonverbal communication between the teacher and their students is clearly a very useful tool for classroom management and for creating an effective classroom environment. The main aspects of nonverbal communication I have witnessed as a learner and now use myself as an EFL teacher include: eye contact, gestures and mime, facial expressions and voice projection.
Eye Contact
Gestures and Mime
Facial Expressions
Volume, Tone and Speed of Voice
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Days of the Week Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a useful worksheet to practice the days of the week with your ESL students.
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