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Secrets of Keeping Your ESL Class Motivated - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In everything we do in life there is a very important factor to ensure that we complete our tasks successfully. That factor is a simple yet crucial element to the recipe for success. The greatest tool at anyone's disposal for learning anything would be motivation. It is with the motivation that one can find the drive to accelerate their skills and learning capabilities.
Methods of Positive Motivation
Joy and Excitement
Visual Clues of The Progress
Understanding the Consequences
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7 Great Games for Your ESL Conversation Class - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Teaching speaking skills is an important part of an ESL class. Sometimes, entire conversation classes are established that focus solely on speaking. Here are 7 great games for your ESL conversation class.
1. Mystery Party Guest
2. Choose Your Victim
3. Ice-breaker Jenga
4. 20 Questions
5. Apples to Apples
6. Get to Know You Bingo
7. Create A Game
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Write down the names and key points about five celebrities and assign them to the same amount of students in your classroom. One by one, a student enters a "party" with another student playing the host. The host must then find out the identity of each guest by having a conversation with everyone.
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The Functions of an ESL Teacher in Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Every English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher desires to successfully teach their students how to proficiently speak, understand, and use the English language. English is a very complex language, and teaching it presents many challenges. Because of this, an ESL teacher must be willing and able to take on various roles throughout the teaching of a lesson. During a typical ESL lesson, a teacher will have some, or all, of the following roles: a manager or controller, an organizer, an observer, an assessor, a prompter, a participant, and a resource or facilitator.
Management
Observation
Assessment
Prompt
Participation
Facilitation
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Interactive Whiteboard in a Young Learner's ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Interactive whiteboards have been around since the turn of the millennium. They have been implemented and studied in multiple ESL classrooms, primary schools, and language centers in order to find the best practices. The American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) acknowledges the importance of using technology, such as the interactive whiteboard, to support and enhance classroom-based instructions (Segni & Davidson, 2019). In order for the interactive whiteboard to be used effectively to take advantage of learning opportunities and support children's learning, it is important to use it skillfully in education.
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What is an Interactive White Board?
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How to Use
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The Principles of Motivating in the ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Before a student is going to succeed, they have to want to succeed. Students have to find their reason why. As an English teacher, it is important to be able to help someone discover what motivates them, and help them use it as a driving force. Students from all around the world will have different reasons for wanting to learn English. It is not a teacher's job to give students a reason, it is their job to remind them of that reason and support them throughout their English learning journey.
One way to show support for students is by being genuinely interested in their lives.
Showing personal interest is also a way to learn what motivates a student.
Another way to keep students prospering is by having a good attitude.
Building confidence is another... [Read more]
Designing a Plan for a Preschool ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Although I have spent many years as an English tutor and teacher of children, I always relied on my own innate skill and have never been formally trained. Within my circle, I was the resident expert on the English language, as I was one of the few native speakers. From my own efforts and studies, I developed my own program for my students. I often felt unsure if I was applying the right methods and longed for some formal training. Now I can say that I have learned a great deal from studying the ESA method, and have a better understanding of what good lesson planning and classroom management involves. From my own intuition and experience, I learned to apply some of the techniques and methods presented in this course; however, the examples and explanations... [Read more]
6 Striking Benefits of Games in the ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Games are one of the most important components in the classroom. They include activities that have goals and rules at the same fun time. There are lots of benefits to playing games in the classroom. Students can practice important skills by playing an educational game in a small group or with a partner. Whole class games are great means to review skills for a test or at the end of the unit. When students need a brain break or during an inside recess, action games work perfectly. Games can be given for homework to provide fun, engaging and differentiated practice. Games can be played in all subjects and at all grade levels. Games are fun as well as beneficial. Here are important benefits that we should use games in the classroom:
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Top Tips for Playing Games During the ESL Class - TEFL Blog
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
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Ways of Controlling and Managing an ESL Class Effectively - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Classroom management focuses on ways used to ensure and secure a comfortable atmosphere in the classroom, these are ways the teacher uses to make the classroom conducive for learners, to achieve this task, the teacher must set up rules that eliminate unwanted behavior that get to disrupt learning. Different approaches can be put in place by the teachers too. Achieving his objective while taking into consideration the age and level of the kid's Different teachers will have a different approach in the respect, taking into consideration the age and level of the kids.
Relationship between students and teachers
Teacher's responsibility
Celebrating students progress
Punishment
Lesson planning
Role model
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Tactics to Increase Teacher Confidence in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
A teacher must be confident in the classroom so he or she can keep control over it and make sure that the students look up to him/her as an example for their English journey.
Knowing the subject
Preparing the class
Being on time
Being patient with yourself
Know the student's needs
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As a teacher, you have to know and understand clearly anything you are trying to teach to your students. This, apart from showing respect to your students, make the teacher feel confident about what is coming out of his/her mouth and the... [Read more]
7 Go-To Activities For Your ESL Conversation Class - TEFL Blog
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!
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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
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The Secrets of Learning Proper Grammar in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Learning grammar is, suffice it to say, one of the most important points to focus on. Equally, for foreign students, they need to know not just about vocabulary but how and why vocabulary "hangs" in a certain way within a sentence. In my teaching experience, grammar has been difficult from the standpoint of getting the student to agree with the fact that it is important. I've found that many clients have been indoctrinated into believing that grammar is "hard", "boring" "dull" and worst of all, "unnecessary". This has been a challenge, to say the least. As a foreign language teacher, I've had to not mention grammar at all and introduce it as "how to use English correctly". This new perspective for a person who has experienced a bad time with English... [Read more]
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Enhance your ESL teaching with the latest advanced class materials and resources from ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). Discover a wide range of tools to help you create engaging and effective lessons for your students. From advanced grammar exercises to challenging reading comprehension activities, our materials are designed to meet the needs of high-level English learners. Explore our collection today and take your ESL classes to the next level.
1. Overview of Advanced ESL Class Materials
2. Advanced Grammar Exercises
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4. Challenging Reading Comprehension Resources
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Advanced ESL class format and activities - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
In the world of English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching, the Advanced ESL class holds a special place. It is here that students who have already grasped the fundamentals of the English language come to hone their skills and deepen their understanding. The Advanced ESL class format is designed to challenge students with more complex linguistic tasks while providing opportunities for them to express themselves fluently and confidently in English. In this article, we will delve into the structure of an Advanced ESL class and explore some engaging activities that can be incorporated to enhance the learning experience.
In an Advanced ESL class, the focus shifts from basic vocabulary and grammar to more nuanced aspects of the English language. Students are encouraged to engage in... [Read more]
Advanced ESL class levels and placement - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Navigating the world of ESL classes can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to advanced levels and placement. Understanding the nuances of advanced ESL classes and finding the right placement for your skill level is crucial for your language learning journey. In this comprehensive guide provided by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we will delve into the intricacies of advanced ESL class levels and placement, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your language education.
1. The Importance of Advanced ESL Classes
2. Determining Your Language Proficiency
3. Placement in Advanced ESL Classes
4. Advancing in Your Language Journey
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7 Amazing Back-to-School Ideas for Your ESL Class - TEFL Blog
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!
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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
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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.
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2. Benefits of ESL Classes at ITTT
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At ITTT, we understand the importance of effective language learning. Our ESL classes are tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students, whether they are beginners or advanced learners. By enrolling in our courses, you can expect to improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Our experienced instructors use a communicative approach to teaching, ensuring that you not only learn the language but also... [Read more]
Advanced ESL class assessment and progress tracking - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Are you looking for a comprehensive and effective way to assess and track the progress of your advanced ESL class students? Look no further! Our advanced ESL class assessment and progress tracking service, provided by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), offers a range of tools and resources to help you monitor and enhance your students' learning journey.
1. Understanding the Importance of Assessment
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Why Drilling is a Common Teaching Method in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Drilling is a teaching method used by teachers, teaching languages or other subjects, all over the world. Generally, drilling involves the teacher saying or modeling something to the class and the students repeating it. There are many ways of using the drilling method. Some teachers may use it sparingly in class while others may use the method so often it becomes the main way their students acquire new information.
Balance
My Experience
Variety of Activities
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An Overview of Drilling Method as a Part of an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ma. C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Assessment:
Goal:
Examples for effective method includes:
Instructions:
Activity:
Gesture to the class to repeat the model all together twice. This is called a chorus drill.
Keep suitable and fun for the whole activity so that the students will cooperate and learn.
Observations
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The assessment of drilling is to monitor students learning and identify strengths and weaknesses. the teacher helps recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately.
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What is Motivation and How to Increase it in the ESL Class? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I think being a teacher it is not only to study. This profession includes so many roles such as being a friend, parent, psychologist, etc. It depends on many factors like age, nationality, size of the group of students, or individual student. One more very important factor is motivation. To find out why motivation plays a key role in building rapport between teacher and student first we need to define the meaning of it.
Definition
OBSERVE
REVISE
INVOLVE
ENCOURAGE
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What Games to Use in Your EFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
Growing up, hearing the word games in the classroom was almost always associated with a lack of concentration on the students' side or maybe just a side note on activities to be done during recess. Today, especially after taking this course, I have come to see just how essential academic games could be! From young learners to mature scholars, everyone always goes back to a classroom at some point and the fact that classrooms are now evolving makes the learning process more and more interesting.
Classroom Games
Importance
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Date posted:2024-05-15 | Writer: The Redeemer CE Primary School | Email: [email protected]
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Staying Motivated in Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Keeping all students motivated throughout class can be a difficult goal to achieve. As human individuality is growing in popularity and importance, most classrooms have children with varying hobbies and interests. Some classes might even have students of varying ages or cultural backgrounds. While keeping all students interested, engaged, and motivated throughout class may be difficult, three key ways can help make it much easier: having a positive, patient attitude; getting to know students, and appealing to a variety of interests.
First, it is very important to be positive and patient throughout all classes.
Second, it's really important and helpful that you get to know your students.
Lastly, students are more motivated when you incorporate games and... [Read more]
Incredible Ways to Increase Students Self-Confidence in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In learning, self-confidence is one of the important elements of a student. When students are more confident about their ability to do something, they are more likely to readily engage in the activity in the classroom. They will work longer and harder at it than when they doubt their capability. The sense of self-confidence enables them to accomplish tasks perfectly and build motivation. From that, they would be more successful in life.
1. Don't fix students' mistakes too much
2. Praise
3. Application, contact practice
4. Allow students to succeed
5. Use images
6. Make learning-oriented
7. Form and maintain habits from day one
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7 Games to Cheer On Your ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Defining games for kids can open up a broad prospect but in this topic, we are going to specifically talk about the various games that kids can not only enjoy but can incorporate in their learning curriculum.
1. Monopoly
2. Pictionary
3. Taboo
4. Tongue twisters
5. Bingo
6. Charades
7. Hangman
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Playing games in the classroom helps kids to feel more relaxed and friendly with the teachers.
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sonal L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Roles That an ESL/EFL Teacher Plays in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
One of my favorite aspects of teaching is the role of the teacher in the classroom. To some, the role of the teacher is only to teach people information that they then regurgitate during a later exam. However, to me, teaching is a fascinating profession because a teacher is many things to many different students.
Instructor
Friend
Role-model
Conclusion
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Date posted:2024-05-06 | Writer: Nord Anglia AS Beijing Shunyi | Email: [email protected]
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Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject of English Language with experience in national or international curriculum (such as CNC, Cambridge, British NC or similar);
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