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Prepositions of Place in the Bedroom Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a practice worksheet for place prepositions with a great picture. The students must select the correct option from the brackets and then perform the true or false test. They must then write ten sentences about items in their own bedroom.
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Prepositions of Place - Where are the mice? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a writing activity for beginners. Students practice the use of the prepositions of place, there is / there are and places and items in the house.
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Furniture and Prepositions "A messy room" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Students will have to complete the sentences with a preposition of place and match the words supplied with the picture.
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"Picnic in the Countryside" Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This printable worksheet is great for practicing the prepositions of place and the present continuous tense.
Print out this worksheet and hand it out to your students. Start off by looking at the picture on the sheet and give your students some speaking practice. Ask them what they can see and have them describe the scene. You can also ask some true or false questions to check the understanding.
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Where Are You - Giving Directions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Look at the map and then complete the sentences using the right prepositions of place.
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Easter Prepositions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Where is the bunny? For this worksheet, students have to find the correct preposition: over, between, behind, on, in, under, in front of, or next to.
This is a great worksheet to do during Easter time to practice the prepositions of place. Where is the bunny?
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Time Expressions Board Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun board game to practice time expressions and prepositions of time. Your students talk in pairs about the topics on the sheet. Each student places their counter on one of the "start" squares and then move forward by one square at a time talking about the topic using the appropriate time expressions.
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Basic Preposition Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a sheet for younger students to practice the basic prepositions. Have them put the right preposition in the gap and then color the sheet in.
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What is Classroom Management and How Does it Affect the ESL Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Classroom management can be defined as the ability or skill to organize the class. This will involve the use of the eyes, the voice, and different gestures. Classroom management will also involve group arrangements which can consist of the whole class, individuals or pair work. The use of student's names, desk arrangements, use of the board, giving individual attention, and teacher talk time also fall under the label of classroom management.Table of Contents
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The Place of Grammar in TEFL - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Grammar, more often than not, has been a subject of great scrutiny and dislike amongst students of all ages and all levels, either because they find it complicated or simply not fond about it because of the memory that the exams in school were always difficult or it was easy for the teachers to correct and put the students on the spot for being unable to differentiate between the tenses.Table of Contents
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The Prepositions of Time: At, On & In - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The prepositions of time, "at", "on" and "in", describe when something happens, happened or will happen. What exactly is the different between these three prepositions? Let's have a look below.
We use "at" for a specific time or hour of the day, for example:
"At" is also used for a holiday period or a festical, such as:
We use "on" for specific days, for example:
We also use "on" when talking about dates, for instance:
The preposition "in" is used with months, for example:
The preposition "in" is also used with years, for example:
The preposition "in" is also used with decades, such as here:
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The Difference Between ON Time vs. IN Time - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The two prepositions "on time" and "in time" are widely used but also often used incorrectly. Let's take a look at the difference between the two below.
When something happens "on time", it happens at the planned time.
= punctual
= on schedule
= at the arranged time
= at the planned time
= at the correct time
= neither early nor late
The meeting was scheduled for 10 a.m.
-> This means I wasn’t late. I arrived at the planned time.
-> This means she never arrives at the correct time. She is never punctual.
When you are in time, you are early enough to have spare time, usually to be able to do something else.
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The Place of Family in the ESL Education - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Parents are the children's first teachers depending on their knowledge and experience parents will raise and educate their children in different ways. This education is important, not only for the child's growth but also for the whole future life.it is said that no teacher can replace parents from the education of the children. The rapport establishes between and their children will unconsciously help to develop good and bad habits and personalities of children.Early childhood is the foundation stage of the child's life, parents should pay special attention to this stage of the education and development of personality.there are several very important factors to consider:Table of Contents
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Grammar and its Place in Human History - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The purpose of this essay is to explore the concept of grammar by defining it and explaining its role in society.Table of Contents
Definition of Grammar
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Grammar and Biology
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Merriam Webster defines it as: "a: the study of the classes of words, their inflections (see inflection sense 3), and their functions and relations in the sentence. b: a study of what is to be preferred and what avoided in inflection .."
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100 Prepositions List in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Prepositions are one of the most important parts of English grammar. Here is a list of the 100 most important prepositions in English.
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Useful Ways to Motivate TEFL Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Motivation has proven to be one of the major challenges teachers face in the classroom, where he/she must, however, engage the students. No matter how you see it, a teacher's personality matters so much in the classroom. Now the question is, how will a teacher improve his student's motivation in the classroom.Table of Contents
Get to know your students well
The use of the game
The use of feedback and the good attributive cause:
The control of oneself and one's environment:
Self-confidence:
Self-determination:
The competition:
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What is a hagwon and are they a good place to work? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
A hagwon is a specialized educational institution in South Korea, distinct from the standard public school system. It operates primarily as a private academy, catering to students who seek supplementary education, especially in subjects like English. While the public school system offers foundational education, hagwons focus on enhancing and refining a student's knowledge.
Approximately 95% of South Korean students enroll in a hagwon at some point in their educational journey, indicating their significant role in the Korean academic landscape. Given their prominence, hagwons present a vast majority of employment opportunities for EFL teachers in South Korea. However, potential educators should thoroughly research individual hagwons and their working conditions to ensure they align with... [Read more]
The Place of Teaching Skills in ESL Education - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In our everyday life we try to teach someone something, as in life we use different methods to explain something to someone, it is the same for a teacher. We spend every day as teachers and learners. We don't have to be students to learn and we don't have to be teachers to teach.Table of Contents
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Through the TEFL course, I have learned that there never exists one fixed way of teaching.
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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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A Teacher’s Practice and Their Place in it - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
We have many teachers throughout our lives and in very differing forms. For example, our very first teachers are ourselves, as we learn to grow through nature and get stronger. Our next teachers are our parents, family, and friends who essentially teach us how to communicate with others, right from wrong (if we are lucky!), and how to navigate our way through life. We also have our more formal education in the form of Nursery or Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Further Education such as College or University.Table of Contents
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Why Buenos Aires is the Ideal Place to Teach English - TEFL Blog
Alexis Biro
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Argentina is divided into 24 districts, 23 provinces plus the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, which is also the capital of the country and where the federal government is located. Buenos Aires is without a doubt the most cosmopolitan city in South America and a city that was built by immigrants from all over the world.Table of Contents
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Where is the best place to teach English in Japan? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Deciding on the best place to teach English in Japan depends on individual preferences. Tokyo, the bustling capital, offers the allure of city life and the most job opportunities. Osaka combines vibrant urban experiences with rich history, while Kobe is renowned for its international atmosphere. Beyond the main cities, there are countless towns that provide an authentic cultural immersion. Regardless of location, teachers can expect a competitive salary and a unique cultural experience.Table of Contents
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The Place of English in the Globalized Environment - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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About the question of why has English become or is perceived to be the current global language, it is important first of all to take a step back and look at some context.Table of Contents
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TEFL
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English and Entertainment
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Why Beijing Is the Ideal Place to Teach English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
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China is the largest EFL market in the world. Beijing is not only the country capital but also one of the fastest-growing cities in Asia and the world. Beijing is a commercial, educational and cultural hub in China and has a lot to offer to anyone coming to visit. On top of that, Beijing is home to thousands of foreign English teachers, many of whom are not ready to leave and have made the city their permanent home base.Table of Contents
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How can I effectively manage classroom behavior in a TEFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
One of the key strategies for managing classroom behavior in a TEFL setting is to establish clear expectations from the beginning. Communicate these expectations to your students in a language they understand and ensure they are aware of the consequences of not meeting them. Use visual aids, such as posters or charts, to remind students of the rules and expectations regularly. By setting clear guidelines, you create a structured environment that helps prevent behavioral issues before they arise.
Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool in managing behavior in a TEFL classroom. Praise students for good behavior and academic achievements to encourage them to continue their positive actions. Use a reward system, such as stickers or tokens, to incentivize students to stay on task and... [Read more]
How will I find a place to live when I teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
When embarking on a journey to teach English abroad, a paramount consideration for many teachers, whether novice or seasoned, is securing suitable accommodation that melds comfort with safety. Fortunately, given the precedence of foreign educators in most teaching destinations, there is a well-trodden path to finding housing. Table of Contents
When is accommodation included in a TEFL contract?
What if accommodation is not included in my TEFL contract?
What else can I do to find accommodation?
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Why Prague is the Ideal Place to Teach English - TEFL Blog
Christine Thompson
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Prague is one of the most popular places for EFL teachers in Europe. The Czech Republic makes it relatively easy for non-EU citizens to secure a work permit and the cost of living isn't as astronomical as in many Western European countries. Here are four amazing reasons, why Prague is the ideal place to teach English.Table of Contents
Variety and Volume of Available Teaching Work
Rich History and Cultural Offerings
So Much to See and Do
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New Technology in the Classroom: Are New Technologies Effective in the Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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Recently there was a debate on whether technology should be used in the classroom. It intern created these questions; is it profitable in the long run? Is it worth the money for parents? Are we as educators feeding into the technology movement? Breslin, McKeown, & Groves (2012), states "technology refers to methods, systems, and devices which are the result of scientific knowledge being used for practical purposes."Table of Contents
Technology for knowledge retention
Technology for individual learning
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How can I create a positive classroom culture in my TEFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Creating a positive classroom culture is essential in a TEFL setting as it sets the tone for learning and interaction among students. A supportive and inclusive environment encourages students to participate actively, take risks in their language learning, and build confidence in their abilities. When students feel comfortable and respected, they are more likely to engage with the material and each other, leading to a more enriching learning experience. Additionally, a positive classroom culture fosters a sense of community and belonging, which can motivate students to persist in their language learning journey.
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Why Seoul Is the Ideal Place to Teach English in 2018 - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
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South Korea's capital is one of the most important and fastest-growing cities in Asia and indeed the world. Across the city you will find some of the world's largest companies in the technology and automobile industries. On top of that, Seoul is an exciting city with lots of historic attractions, as well as modern museums, hot fashion shows, and a wide variety of music acts. Seoul is also home to thousands of foreign English teachers, many of whom are not ready to leave and have made the city their permanent home base.Table of Contents
Major Trading Hub In Asia
Vibrant Culture and History
City of the Future
Unique Food Options
Education Paradise
Competitive Salaries Allow Teachers to Save Thousands
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