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Who Is Easier to Be Taught: a Child or an Adult? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I would like to divide groups of learners into 4 categories: children (from 5 to 12 years old), teenagers (from 12 to 18 years old), adults (from 18 to 60 years old) and seniors (from 60+). I had the chance to teach all of those groups in some points of my life. The conclusion of this experience made me see the major difference in the abilities and motivation among those 4 different groups.
Teaching children
Teaching teenagers
Teaching adults
Teaching seniors
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Is a free TEFL certificate legit? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
We can start with two sayings:
1) These is no such thing as a free lunch
And
2) You get what you pay for
With these two things in mind let us explore what free TEFL certificates are available and the problems that may be associated with them.
Marketing tool: The course is free but you pay for certification
Hours: Most free courses don't give enough hours
Accreditation: Most free courses do not give a recognized qualification
You get what you pay for: This adage has lasted for a few hundred years at least
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Famous Landmarks Around the World Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun worksheet about different famous landmarks from around the world. Students have to name the landmark and the place it is located in.
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What support is available for TEFL teachers who experience culture shock while teaching abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Culture shock is a common phenomenon experienced by many individuals who move to a new country or culture. TEFL teachers are particularly susceptible to culture shock due to the unique challenges of living and working in a foreign environment. Culture shock typically occurs in four stages: the honeymoon stage, the negotiation stage, the adjustment stage, and the adaptation stage. During the honeymoon stage, everything is new and exciting, but this feeling eventually gives way to the negotiation stage, where differences in customs, language, and daily life can become overwhelming. The adjustment stage is characterized by a growing sense of familiarity and comfort, leading to the adaptation stage where individuals feel fully integrated into the new culture.
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Is grammar knowledge important when teaching English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Understanding grammar is pivotal in teaching English effectively. While there are varying class levels in English language instruction, as indicated by resources like Reward, New Headway, and others, all these levels underscore the importance of grammar. Given its foundational role in language, a teacher's proficiency in grammar ensures that students build a strong base and communicate accurately.
The four skills
Typical grammar and vocabulary topics studied at each level
Beginner/Starter
Elementary/Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate/Upper-Intermediate
EFL exams and correspondence of levels
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TEFL Czech Republic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Full And Part Time Tefl Jobs In Prague Czech Republic ann. 2
Date posted:2019-01-17 | Writer: Educating Earth | Email: [email protected]
As a European city, Prague needs no introduction. Famous for its gothic and baroque history and traditions, it has become a hub for visitors from all over Europe. Working as an EFL teacher for Educating Earth is the perfect way to experience the famous city of Prague, or other areas of the Czech Republic such as Brno, Hradec Kralove, and Plzen. Roles are open to either first time teachers or those with more experience in the classroom. This is the perfect opportunity for people to ‘get into’ ESL teaching abroad, at the same time experiencing one of Europe’s famous cities.
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5 Activities With Flashcards to Boost Your ESA Strategy - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
5 activities with flashcards it's one way to make a class more interesting especially when teaching kids.
1. Missing card
2. Jump over
3. Tower building
4. Sit on the flashcard
5. Pass the flashcard
6. Hide and seek
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This activity you will have to teach first the words and make sure the kids know the words and when they see the picture they can be able to identify what it is, so what you have to do is spread all the flashcards on the floor and tell them to look carefully if possible you can read with them the words one... [Read more]
Personal Teaching Experience in South Korea - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I have taught English before in an English tutoring institute in Korea on two separate occasions. I am American but I grew up in South Korea. For extra money, I started teaching English for the first time at age 19. I taught very young children, from age 4 to age 7. It was extremely difficult because there were probably about 20 students and at those ages' children have such different mental capacities. Therefore, teaching was almost impossible as the older children picked up everything very quickly and would become bored and loud, while the younger children would be too scared to talk and practice anything. It felt much more like a daycare than any English class.
Relationship with the school staff
Second try
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The 10 Best FREE Tools And Software For Online English Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching English online is a whole new domain for teachers who are used to in-person classes. There are so many different online tools and software for teachers to use it can be a bit overwhelming, which is why we’ve put together a list of 10 of the best - and they’re all FREE! #OnlineTeaching #OnlineESL #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Living and Teaching English in Belgium - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Habits & Customs
Although small in size, Belgium plays a big role on the international stage as it is effectively the capital of the European Union. Due to this status, it has a huge number of foreign nationals living and working in various jobs all over the country. If you are thinking about joining them, take a look through the following guides as they should give you some extra insight into the country and its people. As well as a few simple travel tips, you will find a guide to the capital city Brussels and a list of interesting facts and figures.
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The Panama Canal - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Things to Do in Siem Reap - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Why Teaching Productive Skills is Important - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching is the passing on of knowledge and ideas to a particular person or group, especially about politics, religion, science or society. The ability to use a language is called language skill. When we learn a language we usually learn four for skills to effectively communicate in that language. These usually are, listening being the first, speaking the language, reading and finally writing skills. Productive skills can be defined as the production of good or useful things in large quantities or to do something well or type of workability that you learn through training and continuous practice.
Speaking and Writing
Reasons to learn productive skills
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Sample ESA lesson: Patchwork ESA - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
When using the ESA methodology, there are a number of lesson formats available. In the third of this series we look at a Patchwork lesson. What does a Patchwork lesson look like and for what level of student is it most appropriate?
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Lesson aim: For the students to be able to discuss holidays using vocabulary and conducting a role-play.Student Level: Intermediate (Due to the complexity of Patchwork lessons they should only be used for Intermediate level and above)
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Who can take a TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Demand for TEFL qualified teachers is very strong in many parts of the world, which is why our TEFL courses are open to anyone who has a solid grasp of the English language. However, in order to successfully complete the course and go on to find a good quality teaching job you will need to put in some hard work and be willing to embrace new ideas and techniques.
How important is a student's attitude when taking a TEFL course?
How important are English language skills when taking a TEFL course?
How important are academic qualifications when taking a TEFL course?
Are there any age restrictions when taking a TEFL course?
Are there any restrictions to consider when looking for TEFL jobs?
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Readers Are Leaders: How to Instill the Love for Reading in Children - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
As Margaret Fuller once said, "Today a reader; tomorrow a leader". Reading is a habit that has a great number of benefits. It allows an individual to gain knowledge, expand their vocabulary, improve their writing skills and reduce their mental stress among many other things. Thus, we must instill a love for reading in children from a very young age. Three main ways to do this would be to find out what their interests are and help them find books that are about their interests, to show the children how passionate you are about reading and to motivate them to read as much as possible by rewarding them for it.
Basis of Frustration
Personal Interest
Support and Encouragement
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What is the Role of an Effective EFL Teacher? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What is the role of the teacher in English learning? Although 'teacher-centered education' was taught in the past, 'student-centered education' is more emphasized in the modern era. Accordingly, the role of the teacher is also changing from the teacher who delivers the knowledge of the subject to the teacher who facilitates students' successful learning. It is important to recognize that teaching and learning are an integral part of each other. (Harmer, 2007). Teaching practice should not be simply 'one-way' delivery of knowledge to students. Teachers should play a role in motivating students to participate in learning. A variety of learning methods should be tried to enjoy the process of learning a foreign language rather than the result of... [Read more]
Durbar Square Kathmandu - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Classroom Management Skills - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
I made a good number of blunders my first year teaching that still make me cringe. I learned though. And it's fair to say, when it comes to managing a classroom, most of what we learn as new teachers is trial by fire. It's also smart to heed the advice of those who have walked - and stumbled - before you. If you are struggling with discipline, here are five tips that you can start using right away:
1. Use a normal, natural voice
2. Speak only when students are quiet and ready
3. Use hand signals and other non-verbal communication
4. Address behavior issues quickly and wisely
5. Always have a well-designed, engaging lesson
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8 Important Tips For Good Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Classroom management begins well before the lesson commences and is vital so that the lesson can flow continuously without gaps, therefore, maintaining students interest.
1. Seating Arrangement
3. Building Rapport
4. Setting Rules
6. Encouraging the Students Reguarly
7. Structuring the Lesson in an Interesting Way
8. Dealing with Problematic Behavior
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Difficulties You May Face if You Don't Plan Classes - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Lesson planning is not a task that should be taken lightly; it is the foundation for all EFL classes and plays a significant part in determining how successful students will be. While motivation and desire to learn are factors in each student's success, a good teacher should be able to inspire motivation through interesting and student-centered lessons. However, this can only be achieved through careful consideration of all lessons.
Lessons' Format
Learning Stages
Choice of Activities
Minimizing Anticipated Problems
Record of Your Work
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Fiesta Guide - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Can I teach English with just a TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
While some countries mandate a degree for specific teaching roles, numerous opportunities exist for those without one. Flexibility in job types and conditions can pave the way. A prominent qualification that many employers globally seek is the TEFL certificate. Possessing a 120-hour TEFL certification enhances your employability, and further specialization can boost your prospects. Key areas of specialization include:
In essence, while a degree is beneficial, a TEFL certificate opens doors to diverse teaching opportunities worldwide.
Where can I teach EFL without a university degree?
Latin America
Asia
Europe
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Finally, consider internship programs or volunteering
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Can I get a B.A. in TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Yes, you can pursue a Bachelor of Arts in TEFL/TESOL. While a standard 120-hour TEFL certification may suffice for many entry-level overseas or online teaching positions, advancing in the field often requires higher qualifications. As the industry evolves, those aspiring for leadership roles or higher salaries in the EFL sector should consider a Bachelor's Degree in TESOL to meet the heightened standards and expectations.
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How does the course work?
How much does the B.Ed TESOL cost?
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Who Lives There? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This worksheet is a great reading comprehension practice. Students have to read the descriptions and guess who lives on each floor.
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How much can I earn teaching English in Qatar? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
In Qatar, English teachers can anticipate earning between $2,000 to $4,000 USD monthly. Qatar's swift development into a diverse and dynamic international hub ensures a vast array of teaching opportunities within its multicultural educational landscape. In addition to competitive salaries, teaching in Qatar offers the cultural richness of a classroom that encompasses students from various backgrounds, enhancing the professional experience for teachers and enriching their resumes.
What are TEFL salaries in Qatar?
Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Qatar?
What is the recruitment process for English teachers in Qatar?
What is the cost of living for English teachers in Qatar?
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The Kind of Motivation Important for an ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
When starting any class, if you expect that your students will be motivated to learn a new language, at first, you have to be primarily motivated and enthusiastic. We have seen that we can have self-motivated students and also reluctant students, it's the teacher's role to make the best to involve providing an interesting and pleasant class when you show passion to the subject that you are teaching, it can be contagious for most students, who will model your positive behavior.
Teacher's Part
Daily Routine
Outer Motivation
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How much can I earn teaching English in Qatar? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
In Qatar, English teachers can anticipate earning between $2,000 to $4,000 USD monthly. Qatar's swift development into a diverse and dynamic international hub ensures a vast array of teaching opportunities within its multicultural educational landscape. In addition to competitive salaries, teaching in Qatar offers the cultural richness of a classroom that encompasses students from various backgrounds, enhancing the professional experience for teachers and enriching their resumes.
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Teacher’s Confidence in Different Types of Classrooms - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Just imagine, how many teachers are there in a world right now? And each and everyone has a different individual character with confidence, as one of the indispensable personal qualities. In my opinion, the main reason why being self-confident and increasing personal confidence is crucial for teachers is so as to allow students to believe, what they are teaching is correct, has importance, and also to find respect from the students side. So, now I am going to list out some points, which, in my humble opinion, may help teachers to increase confidence.
Lesson Planning
Uniform
Self-education
Teaching bigger classrooms
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