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Problems for English Learners in the United Arab Emirates - TEFL Blog
Tue, 05 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Problems for English Learners in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates though being a discrete country is a league of 7 states comprising people whose first language is Arabic. UAE being a prominent Arab country in Middle East homes to a myriad of Arabs from neighboring countries. Hence, the challenges that a learner's faces are also varying depending on the nativity of the person. I firmly believe there are four basic challenges that learners face in the UAE.
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The primary challenge a learner faces is the cultural background that the student carries.
Also, there is a problem with comprehension.
However few English words have their roots in Arabic, the two languages follow very different conventions.... [Read more]
Benefits of Computer-Aided TEFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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Benefits of Computer-Aided TEFL Teaching
I have never met a person who is not interested in languages because of their attraction. Learning a foreign language appropriately, correctly, and faster is the concern of most non-native speakers, which propelled them to seek effective methods for learning languages. This process yielded a new field of research called Computer-Aided Language learning or CALL, which is "the use of computational methods and techniques as well as new media for language learning and teaching." Consequently, most modern learning languages focus on technology applications, where using computers and electronic devices plays an important role in the learning process. In this essay, I will solely... [Read more]
A Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Intermediate ESL Students in a 1-Hour Class - TEFL Blog
Fri, 30 Jun 2023 Federico Riva
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A Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Intermediate ESL Students in a 1-Hour Class
Effective communication is a crucial skill for ESL learners, and developing strong speaking abilities is a key aspect of language acquisition. In this blog post, we will explore a comprehensive lesson plan designed specifically for intermediate ESL students. This one-hour class aims to equip learners with the necessary tools to enhance their speaking skills, fostering confidence and fluency. Let's dive into the details!
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Part 1: Warm-Up and Introduction (10 minutes)
Part 2: Vocabulary and Language Review and Speaking Practice Task (25 minutes)
Part 3: Language Focus and Expansion with Role-Play or Simulation... [Read more]
Useful Methods for Teaching Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Fri, 07 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Useful Methods for Teaching Vocabulary
Teachers often encounter difficulties in various aspects of language teaching. The main task of every teacher is to motivate and engage a student in the process of language learning. In this regard, teachers try to set a learning environment in the classrooms to be able to demonstrate and make learners stay focused on the lessons. There are different methods and approaches to learning English, and it is not always easy to choose the best one to make a lesson effective and successful.
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Why work on vocabulary?
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So, how do we, teachers, teach the vocabulary?
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Approaches to Teaching English Vocabulary to ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Approaches to Teaching English Vocabulary to ESL Students
Learning new vocabulary is considered as an integral part of learning a new language. Even children who learn their mother tongues learn isolated phrases and words before making complex sentences. Similarly, in second language learning, teaching new words and phrases plays an important role in helping learners' communication. Based on David Wilkins "without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed". If learners spend their time on learning grammar, their English will not improve greatly. However, if they learn more words, phrases, and expressions, they can express almost anything (Thornberry, 2002; Watkin, 2005).
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Using Stories to Develop Speaking Abilities in Kindergarten Age Kids - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Using Stories to Develop Speaking Abilities in Kindergarten Age Kids
Young learners, especially of kindergarten age, are the most challenging group that a teacher can ever teach during his/her career. They are curious, open-minded, enthusiastic to absorb, explore the world, yet forget as easily as taking in so it takes them much time to master a word/phrase actively. They have a vivid imagination but short attention span so they so easily get sidetracked or busy thinking that they forget to communicate and interact with others. That's a challenge to help them develop their English speaking abilities at such a young age: How to help them gain as much useful language in a shorter time so that they can use it later in their daily life?... [Read more]
Alumna Experience: ✅ Challenges Faced by TEFL Students From China - TEFL Blog
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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Alumna Experience: ✅ Challenges Faced by TEFL Students From China
The development of information lined social life and the economy's globalization make English more and more crucial. As one of the essential information carriers, English has become the most widely used language in every field of human life. English ability has become a necessary skill for every learner. The benefit of gaining a foreign language is tremendous. It will help him/her open the door to another world of learning different or new knowledge and achieve the goal of multiple learning and self-actualization. According to the number of people from all over the world, English usage has more than any language. English is the... [Read more]