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Question Words Roll the Dice - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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With the fun dice, you can play a game involving the question words. For example, you can use this to ask questions about a text they have just read in class.
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Past Perfect Tense (Structure & Examples) - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Past perfect tense indicates the finished or completed actions of the past. For example, I had taken eaten two pieces of cake before my friend finally showed up.
Past perfect tense indicates the finished or completed actions of the past. For example, I had taken eaten two pieces of cake before my friend finally showed up.
Subject + had + Past participle (v3)
To make the positive sentences, we use the following structure:
Subject + had + Past participle (V3)
Examples of positive sentences
We add ‘not’ after auxiliary verb to make the sentence negative.
Subject + had + not + Past participle (V3)
Examples of negative sentences.
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Reading Questions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This reading response worksheet is ideal for practicing story elements, reading strategies, comprehension, text connection, author study, vocabulary work and so much more!
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WH Questions Words - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Wh question words are a vital part of English grammar. In the image below, we showcase the 8 basic wh question words in English with usage and example sentences to help you master your English grammar.
List of questions words
Usage: WHO is used to ask the person who did the action.
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Usage: WHAT is used to ask for information.
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Usage: WHEN is used to ask the time of an event/action.
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Usage: WHERE is used to ask for the location.
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Usage: WHY is used to ask for a reason/cause.
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Usage: HOW is used to explain a process.
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Usage: WHICH is used when there is a choice.
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Relative Pronouns: Definition, Rules & Useful Examples - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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So what exactly are relative pronouns? Let's take a look at relative pronoun definition, useful grammar rules with examples sentences and an ESL printable infographic below.
A relative pronoun is used to join or relate two different clauses together by referring to the noun in the previous clause using the following pronouns: who, whom, whose, which and that.
"Which" and "that" are generally used for objects; while "who" and "whom" are used for people, and "whose" is used to show possession.
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In this example, "which" joins the two related clauses about choosing a color and a color which would look good on everyone.
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Techniques to Transmit New and Difficult Concepts to Students - TEFL Blog
Ramon Perez
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Every day, we learn something new. It can happen on the street, at work, at school and even in our home. We can attain new skills and knowledge through our interactions with our surroundings. Utilizing our 5 senses and past experiences to make sense of what is going on, we can ascertain new concepts and make proper use of them in our daily lives. However, as a teacher, we are tasked with transmitting abstract concepts that become difficult to fully grasp through traditional methods. Consequently, some teachers rely on literal translations to bring the point across.
VISUAL AIDS
ACTING/ROLE PLAY
ENUNCIATION AND SPEECH
MIMING
CONCLUSION
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Wh Questions Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here is a fun worksheet to practice the Wh questions with your ESL students. Have them read the statements and fill in the right word into the gaps.
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Traveling Conversation Questions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are various discussion topics about traveling to encourage your ESL students to speak.
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Questions Words Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great worksheet for your ESL students to practice the different question words.
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Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Direct and indirect speech are important topics in English grammar. Check out this infographic with great examples of both direct and indirect speech in English.
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Time Idioms and Phrases with Meanings and Examples - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a list of commonly used time idioms in English. They are incredibly fun to teach to your ESL learners.
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Relative Pronouns in English: Usage and Useful Examples - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Let's have a look at relative pronouns! Following is a list of common relative pronouns in English with ESL pictures and example sentences to help you master English grammar.
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Fruit Idioms and Phrases with Meanings and Examples - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a list of commonly used fruit idioms in English. They are incredibly fun to teach to your ESL learners.
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Animal Idioms and Phrases with Meanings and Examples - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a list of commonly used animal idioms in English. They are incredibly fun to teach to your ESL learners.
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Complete List of Prepositional Phrase Examples in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Prepositional phrases are essential in every English classroom. The following images includes the most important prepositional phrases in English you should learn to broaden your vocabulary.
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6 Questions About Teaching Abroad - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
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Whether you want to teach as a volunteer in the depths of the jungle on the Thai-Myanmar border or as a business English instructor to corporate high-flyers in São Paulo, Brazil, you will need most likely need to meet some form of minimum requirement to get the dream job you are looking for.
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TEFL Frequently Asked Questions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Welcome to the TEFL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page! Whether you are considering embarking on a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) journey or are already in the midst of one, this resource is designed to provide you with clear, concise answers to the most common questions about TEFL. From understanding the benefits of TEFL certification to choosing the right program, navigating the costs, and adapting to new cultural environments, our FAQ section covers a wide range of topics to support you at every stage of your TEFL career. You'll find detailed explanations and practical advice on obtaining and renewing your TEFL certification, preparing for classes, and mastering effective teaching techniques. Additionally, we address key concerns about online TEFL certification, the... [Read more]
Present Continuous Tense: Definition & Useful Examples in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Let's explore the present continuous tense in English with useful examples! Learn the definition and how to form the present continuous tense with this infographic.
The present continuous is a verb tense in which the action is on-going/still going on and hence the name "continuous". We use the present continuous tense to talk about actions that are happening at this current moment.
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The Basic Types of Adverbs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Usage & Adverb Examples in English
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Let's take a look at the six basic types of adverbs in English. Learn useful usage, example words, and example sentences of different adverbs types in English with this printable ESL infographic.
Usage: Describes when or for how long a certain action happened.
Example words: Already, ago, before, yet, never, soon, yesterday, soon, lately
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Usage: Describes how often something occurs, either indefinite or indefinite terms.
Example words: Always, usually, normally, often, sometimes, occasionally, once, seldom, rarely, never
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Usage: Tells about where something happens or where something is.
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TEFL Courses FAQs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Frequently Asked Questions
At ITTT we are dedicated to training new teachers to become effective and confident professionals who are capable of working in English language classrooms worldwide. Throughout the training process we are here to guide you every step of the way, from choosing the right course all the way through to finding the best job to suit your plans. Inevitably you will have many questions along the way which is why we have put together the following FAQ section that should help to answer some of the most common queries.
What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL?
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Personal Information Questions and Answers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great way to prepare students for their beginner's speaking and listening exam.
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The WH Questions in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is an activity to present some of the WH Questions in a simple recognizable way. You can use them as flashcards, show them and make your students create a sentence with that question word.
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Grammar Meets Conversation: Wh Questions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a grammar-based ´Getting to know you´ worksheet aimed at practicing the use of correct wh-question words, speaking, listening, asking for clarification, asking to repeat, note-taking and short presentations or talking in front of the class.
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3 Important Questions About Lesson Planning - TEFL Blog
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Lesson planning is an important part of being a TEFL teacher. While experienced TEFL teachers may appear to not require a plan it is only because they have probably taught a lesson so many times that the majority of their plan is in their head. They will still have a good idea of how they want and expect the lesson to proceed. Inexperienced TEFL teachers will need the structure a good lesson plan provides.
What is the purpose of lesson planning?
What are the basic tenets of lesson planning?
What is the lesson planning process?
Preparation
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Tefl reviews - Modal Verb Questions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video is a sample EFL lesson in a real-life classroom setting abroad. After eliciting key vocabulary from the students, the teacher starts with the study phase of the lesson, which focuses on modal verbs. The teacher is using the modal verbs ?have to? and "can" when teaching the students how to form questions with modals. Note how the teacher also writes all the information clearly on the board so that the students can copy it down.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Study Building Questions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video is a sample EFL lesson in a real-life classroom setting abroad. In the study phase of this lesson the students learn how to build questions with modal verbs. The teacher writes example sentences on the board and the students need to make corresponding questions. It is essential during a study lesson to clearly write information on the board so that the students can absorb the new grammar point or vocabulary effectively.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the... [Read more]
The Most Common TEFL Interview Questions - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
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Job interviews are traditionally one of the most daunting prospects that we face in our working lives and interviews for TEFL jobs are generally no exception. Although no one looks forward to a job interview, the whole experience can be made less intimidating if you have some idea of what to expect. As with any type of job, interviewers for TEFL related positions have certain areas that they want to cover to assess your suitability for the position. Because these areas are normally much the same worldwide, it is possible to have a rough idea about the kind of TEFL interview questions you need to prepare for. Armed with this knowledge you should be able to enter the interview room feeling positive and in a good position to show you are the right person for... [Read more]
7 Important Questions about Business English - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
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As a newly qualified TEFL teacher you may well find yourself teaching business English either full time or as a means of earning extra income. Business English is a specialized area within English language teaching/learning and comes under the umbrella of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Business English can refer to the English vocabulary used in business such as international trade, finance etc. It can also refer to business communication such as the language needed for presentation, correspondence, negotiations, socializing etc.
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Other Ways to Say "For Example" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The phrase "for example" is used a lot in the English language. Below, we offer a variety of alternatives to mix it up with the phrase that you can use in written papers or when discussing topics in English.
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Teaching a Multilingual Classroom: The Importance of Understanding Basic, Building Block Language Concepts - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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Teachers of English as a Foreign Language are often native English speakers. As such, there are many language concepts, especially grammatical ones, that are subconsciously understood due to having learned them in early childhood. One of the most important parts of TEFL training is relearning these concepts from the perspective of one who does not speak English. This can often be one of the most revelatory parts of the process as it can be disconcerting to uncover seemingly unfamiliar concepts and rules to language one already know perfectly. In a monolingual class, this can sometimes be remedied by relating vocabulary and concepts to the students' native language. In a multilingual classroom, a classroom whose students do not all share the same native... [Read more]
