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5 Ideas How to Differentiate in The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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5 Ideas How to Differentiate in The Classroom
Every person is unique and every person learns in different ways. Identifying how each individual learns might sound like a challenging task to perform as a teacher. However, there are several tests that institutions and teachers can provide to students in order to identify the different types of learners they have in their classrooms. It is the theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner that shows how people have a variety in ways of learning. Some tests have been designed based on his theory and can be found online. Some of the Multiple Intelligences mentioned by Gardner include, but are not limited to Visual-Spatial, Linguistic-Verbal, Musical, Bodily-kinesthetic and... [Read more]
Methods of Teaching Vocabulary in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Methods of Teaching Vocabulary in the Classroom
While sentence structure and grammar are the foundation of the English Language, vocabulary is the glue that holds it together. An expansive vocabulary allows students to feel confident in their abilities and communicate more effectively. There are many methods of teaching vocabulary and in each class, the teacher may need to use different methods. This is because each class will be made up of different students each with their own learning style.
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What is vocabulary for?
Lesson structure
Sample Lesson Plan
Depending on students' age
An example of a more beginner class could entail:
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The 3 Ways to Teach Vocabulary Effectively - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The 3 Ways to Teach Vocabulary Effectively
Lewis (1993) claims that "Lexis is the core or heart of language" (p 89). Indeed, it is one of the basic steps of mastering a foreign language. Vocabulary knowledge is what makes verbal communication between people possible. Most teachers face problems when teaching new items. They feel the need to use techniques to have an effective lesson. Over the years, teachers have tried to find the most effective and practical strategies to teach vocabulary. They have been applying several methods like fill in the blank definitions, pre-teaching unfamiliar words and stressing high-frequency words. This essay will just focus on three strategies that can help teach vocabularies such as using visual... [Read more]
3 Useful Strategies to Teach Vocabulary in The ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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3 Useful Strategies to Teach Vocabulary in The ESL Classroom
Lewis (1993) claims that "Lexis is the core or heart of language" (p 89). Indeed, it is one of the basic steps of mastering a foreign language. Vocabulary knowledge is what makes verbal communication between people possible. Most teachers face problems when teaching new items. They feel the need to use techniques to have an effective lesson. Over the years, teachers have tried to find the most effective and practical strategies to teach vocabulary. They have been applying several methods like fill in the blank definitions, pre-teaching unfamiliar words and stressing high-frequency words. This essay will just focus on three strategies that can help teach vocabularies such as... [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?
Challenges
So, how do we, teachers, teach the vocabulary?
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3 Reasons Why Reading Boosts Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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3 Reasons Why Reading Boosts Language Acquisition
Reading is important in developing language skills. While we may speak every day, the vocabulary used is often limited. For people who speak more than one language, reading is an easy way to help o develop their language skills and fluency.
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1. Exposure to Various Topical Vocabulary
2. Exposure to Speech Patterns and Imagination Activities
3. Access to Different Social Contexts
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Top Reasons to Teach Vocabulary to ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Top Reasons to Teach Vocabulary to ESL Students
According to David Crystal (1941), 'Vocabulary is a matter of word-building as well as word-using.' While this may be true and speaks to the fundamental usage of vocabulary in any language, vocabulary can also be seen as world-building. Vocabulary is 'the body of words used in a particular language' (Google, 2019). While the aforementioned clearly identify why it is important to teach vocabulary, this essay will try to explore it a bit further.
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Main Language Tool
Vocabulary and Communication
Vocabulary in Real Life Situations
Common Vocabulary Teaching Techniques
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Which ‘English’ Should I Teach? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 12 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Which ‘English’ Should I Teach?
English is a language that has a variety of dialects: particularly, there are three different major English segments. English (American ), English (Australian), and English (British or Uk). The three segments have differences in the way they are written and spoken. In this article, I will compare American English versus British English and my own experience with these two.
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British English
American English
My Experience
Training Course
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Why Is Teaching EFL In A Kindergarten More Fulfilling? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why Is Teaching EFL In A Kindergarten More Fulfilling?
Teaching EFL to kindergarten requires both mental and emotional preparation but very rewarding. It is one of the most challenging yet fulfilling and enjoyable experiences in the life of a teacher. Children's attention is full of curiosity, desire to learn new things and have the ability to come up with different ideas and ways of doing things. I think this is the stage when geniuses are made!
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Moral Responsibility
Teaching Style
Teaching Vocabulary
Lesson Structure
Rules and Discipline
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The Main Principles of Teaching New Vocabulary
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In this blog post, you will find out how to work on building students' vocabulary and create lesson plans around this teaching point.
5 More Activities to Play in Your Classroom
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In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their favorite games to play with students in the classroom.
Why and How Should We Learn Teaching Skills?
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This blog post contains information on teaching skills and the ways to learn them.
Simple and Effective Ways to Teach English Vocabulary
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Productive Skills - TEFL Blog
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Productive Skills
The productive skills are Speaking and Writing, They are also known as active skills. While speaking and writing are substantially different in many ways, they both are used for the same purpose to communicate.In many ways writing is the more difficult skills, requiring a greater degree of accuracy. When speaking, any misunderstandings can be cleared 'up on the spot', Whereas this is not possible in writing.
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Speaking activities in the classroom
1) Controlled activities:
2) Guided activities:
3) Creative communication:
4) Hand Writing:
5) Spelling:
6) Encouraging students to speak:
Techniques to encourage interaction:
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Why Reading and Listening Skills are Important? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 15 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why Reading and Listening Skills are Important?
It is well-known that when we learn any language, listening, speaking, reading and writing are all important during language learning. Why do we learn a language the final goal is to communicate with others. Today I'd like to talk about the importance of learning reading and listening. The reasons for reading and listening can be contributed to the following parts. Firstly, we may read or listen for a particular aim or goal. Secondly, we may for entertainment, such as listening to their favorite songs and so on.
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Ways to Learn
Anticipated Problems
Personal Experience
Forming Good Habits
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Teaching Vocabulary to Chinese Native Speakers - TEFL Blog
Sat, 25 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching Vocabulary to Chinese Native Speakers
The Oxford English dictionary defines Vocabulary as "the body of words used in a particular language". From this definition, it is obvious that teaching vocabulary to new students of the English language will not be an easy thing due to the complexity and nature of the language. Context is very important when teaching vocabulary. The Shakespearean language of the 16th Century has evolved from the Victorian era, or to that of the early 20th century and today's 21st century. The location also determines the use of certain vocabulary and expressions. For example, the English spoken in London is different from that of Liverpool, Glasgow, New York, Houston, Ottawa, etc. It is important for a... [Read more]
Why is reading the perfect way to acquire a new language? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why is reading the perfect way to acquire a new language?
When we are born, our first contact with our native tongue is one hundred percent oral. Our mother is the first one to speak to us in her native language and as we grow we are constantly exposed to words, expressions, and conversations that we take in and start to understand in our everyday life. Once we reach a proper school age everything starts to change because we are introduced to a new way of communication that goes beyond body language and oral expressions. We are introduced to written language. This rite of passage is as normal as it´is expected to be, but we must take into account something that in the last couple of decades has become part of this experience; the... [Read more]
5 Challenges of Teaching EFL to Kindergarten Level Students - TEFL Blog
Thu, 21 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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5 Challenges of Teaching EFL to Kindergarten Level Students
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Susan W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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1. Self-introduction
2. Reasons for practicing as an EFL Teacher
3. Ways in which EFL will guide me achieve my goals
4. Games and activities in the classroom
5. Planning my New Lesson
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1. Self-introduction
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3 Steps for Teaching ESL Vocabulary Effectively - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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3 Steps for Teaching ESL Vocabulary Effectively
Words are an essential part of the structure of English sentences. If we want to speak English as a foreign language, we need to know new words and even progress. Considering a student who needs to know and learn new words as a teacher, we have to answer this question "What impressive ways do you have in teaching ESL vocabulary?"
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To effectively acquire new ESL vocabulary, students must go through four essential stages:
1. Noticing and understanding new words
Introducing nouns, things, objects, animals, etc.
Introducing adjectives
Introducing abstracts
2. Recognizing new words
Bingo
Matching
3. Producing ESL vocabulary
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3 Fun Flashcard Activities for the EFL Classroom
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In this blog post, you will find three useful games to play with your ESL students.
Why Teaching Productive Skills to Students is of Importance?
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Productive skills are important for students of all levels. How to teach them effectively? Read in this blog post.
Reasons Why Teaching Skills are Crucial for Your ESL Work Path
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One More Look at American English and British English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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One More Look at American English and British English
The United States and the United Kingdom's imperial histories and modern influences have had a significant effect on the English wording. Since English was exported to different countries across the world, the language has undergone different variations, the most common one being the British English vs. American English. The British introduced the language to Americans in the 17th century. At that time, the spelling had not been standardized. Given the number of regions where English is used, differences are bound to arise. Even though British and American English may seem similar, there are disparities in vocabulary, spelling, and grammar.
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Why is it Valuable to Incorporate Music and Songs into Your Teaching? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 24 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why is it Valuable to Incorporate Music and Songs into Your Teaching?
Enjoying music is an essential part of the human experience, so it follows that incorporating the use of songs in the classroom can be an enriching part of an English learner's journey. Songs and music can be used in a variety of EFL classrooms, across all cultures, levels of learning, and ages. The benefits of incorporating music in English language study vary from simple vocabulary learning to discover themes about cultures different than the student's own.
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For Younger Students
For Older Groups
Building Vocabulary and Learning Grammar Intuitively
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Reasons Why Incorporating Music and Songs is Valuable for ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Thu, 02 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Reasons Why Incorporating Music and Songs is Valuable for ESL Students
Enjoying music is an essential part of the human experience, so it follows that incorporating the use of songs in the classroom can be an enriching part of an English learner's journey. Songs and music can be used in a variety of EFL classrooms, across all cultures, levels of learning, and ages. The benefits of incorporating music in English language study vary from simple vocabulary learning to discover themes about cultures different than the student's own.
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Students' Age
Atmosphere
Conceptual Learning
Vocabulary
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The Ways Reading Influences Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Ways Reading Influences Language Acquisition
Reading plays an important role in language learning. It is one of the language skills that can be used to interpret a written text and discuss the given information applying speaking and listening skills as well. Reading different books, texts, advertising wallpapers, or magazines helps us gain knowledge or receive important information. Since old times books have always been one of the main sources of knowledge. While reading people could imagine themselves traveling to different places, having an amazing adventure, possessing pirates' treasure, or even solving a mystery, and at the same time learn about different countries and their cultures. In other words, reading has always... [Read more]
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10 Requirements Every ESL Teachers Needs To Have
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7 Great Games for Your ESL Conversation Class
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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.
What Outdoor Activities Can Help When Teaching English
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The Importance of Learning Different Dialects - TEFL Blog
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Importance of Learning Different Dialects
As with many languages, English has so many different dialects. When one travels to a different region of the United States, for example, one will likely encounter different accents, vocabulary and different meanings of the same words. This is also true for British English and American English. For the purpose of this assignment, we will look a little deeper into these.
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Easier to travel the world
Knowing some peculiarities in writing and speaking
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How to Keep English Fun By Diversifying Your Lessons - TEFL Blog
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 Regan McAllister
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How to Keep English Fun By Diversifying Your Lessons
Learning another language can and should be fun. A primary focus as a teacher should be to create an engaging learning environment for students. One of the simplest ways to do this is by diversifying your lessons. Having a variety of teaching styles and activities is a productive way to ensure that you teach a combination of skills and touch on the interests of all students.
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Why Diversify?
Ways to Diversify Your Lessons
Don't Forget About Culture!
Make English Classes Fun!
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How Can Reading Influence Language Acquisition? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How Can Reading Influence Language Acquisition?
Language acquisition is a process that engages different skills and is therefore influenced by them. Reading, which is among the four main language skills, is considered to be influential in this process in many ways. In my opinion, it is one of the best contributors to the journey of learning a new language and although its advantages seem to be exclusive to reading comprehension, it involves other skills to a high degree as well.
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Reading Resources
Benefits of Reading
Speaking Skills
Reading as a Way to Master Speaking
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Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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Date posted:2014-11-20 | Writer: Professional Language Service | Email: [email protected]
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Strategies to Evaluate the Necessity of Motivation in an ESL Setting - TEFL Blog
Wed, 30 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Strategies to Evaluate the Necessity of Motivation in an ESL Setting
Nowadays students and people, in general, are surrounded by social media, they are immersed in the internet, have international job opportunities, multiple career choices, and the possibility to easily travel to many English language speaking countries all this means that people are dealing with the English language more and more.
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English in Communication
Internal and External Motivation
Lesson Planning
Drama Play
Grammar
Vocabulary
Games and Activities
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