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Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech in English
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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Tips for Polite and Diplomatic Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Tips for Polite and Diplomatic Language
As a teacher of English as a foreign language, it's a good idea to teach students polite words and expressions right from the start. While diplomatic language often includes difficult vocabulary, it's actually not that hard to add some polite spice to a simple sentence - even for beginner students.
Of course you can make sentences a lot more polite by using the two magic phrases "please" and "thank you". However, there are a lot of other ways to use more polite language when speaking to others.
For English leaners, the problem mostly comes down to the fact that words and expressions that are considered "kind" in one language, aren't always kind in another. English uses a lot of... [Read more]
7 Activities for Teaching Reported Speech in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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7 Activities for Teaching Reported Speech in the ESL Classroom
When teaching reported speech the potential for mistakes, errors, and the general difficulty is enormous due to the number of changes that are made with verb tenses, patterns, pronouns, questions, time expressions etc.. It's important to cover the subject slowly with lots of verbal practice at every opportunity. There are plenty of standard 'change the direct speech to reported speech' activities, but your students will soon tire of these if you overuse them. Here are some ideas which have worked well in the EFL classroom and will give your students a good amount of talk time in a variety of ways.
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Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Online vs. On-Site TEFL Courses
The content of online courses and onsite courses is similar. As for the effect of learning, it varies from person to person. Some students like online courses. Because online courses do not need to go to the site to attend classes, they can go to class directly at home, which is convenient and time-consuming. It is more flexible, you can choose the time of the lecture, and you can listen to it repeatedly during the validity period. In particular, most of the users of our drop-out network are in-service personnel, and they can use the time to watch the video to learn. Face-to-face courses are convenient,some students prefer onsite courses because the courses are more direct, and they can... [Read more]
Peer learning: Is it Useful in an ESL Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Peer learning: Is it Useful in an ESL Classroom?
What is peer learning and is it useful in an ESL classroom? Let's first define what is peer learning. "Peer learning essentially refers to students learning with and from each other as fellow learners without any implied authority to any individual, based on the tenet that 'Students learn a great deal by explaining their ideas to others and by participating in activities in which they can learn from their peers' (Boud, 2001)" (Gwee, 2003).
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Language Level
Grouping within the class
Communication between students
Disadvantages
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Learning DifficultiesThe term learning difficulty is applied to students who struggle with advancement in basic skill areas such as language, literacy and numeracy. In the past, attempts have been made to apply labels to the reasons behind why students may experience learning difficulties, with some attribute of the student usually targeted as being the cause of learning issues. However, upon examination, it can be seen that many factors external to the... [Read more]
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TEFL in Zaragoza, Spain
Date posted:2006-08-01 | Writer: Professional School of English | Email: [email protected]
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History of the school
Professional School was founded in 1990, it grew steadily and slowly until 1997 when, with 160 students and 4 teachers, the school changed management. In 2001 Professional School (Sector Miguel Servet) moved to larger premises and in 2003 Professional School - Sector Actur the second school opened. The two schools currently have a total of 750 students and 14 teachers and is one of the largest English Language Schools in Zaragoza. Professional School Actur is also about to relocate to larger and more modern premises in August 2006.
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Teaching Various Groups of Students: Young Learners vs. Adults - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching Various Groups of Students: Young Learners vs. Adults
Not all Teaching English as a Foreign Language is equal. Different types of groups of learners include beginner vs. intermediate/advanced learners as well as monolingual classes vs multilingual classes. Another set of distinctive groups and perhaps the most contrary groups to be aware of are groups of young vs adult learners. In the following comparison, the many ways to ensure success with both types of groups will be discussed, as well as reasons the groups can be both challenging and rewarding.
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Group success
Needs Analysis
Anticipated Problems
Benefits of working with both groups
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The Significance of Vocabulary in Language Learning - TEFL Blog
Tue, 04 Jul 2023 Federico Riva
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The Significance of Vocabulary in Language Learning
Vocabulary is one of the most important skills required for teaching and learning a foreign language. It is vital for effective communication and understanding of written text. A rich vocabulary helps individuals express their feelings, ideas, and needs while also enhancing their overall understanding of others. Vocabulary develops with age and presents one of the biggest challenges when learning a second language.
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The Stages of Vocabulary Knowledge
The Four Types of Vocabulary in Teaching
Teaching Strategies for Vocabulary Acquisition
Overcoming Challenges in Teaching Vocabulary
Conclusion
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How Language Learning Motivation is Affected by Young French-Canadian Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How Language Learning Motivation is Affected by Young French-Canadian Students
As a bilingual country, Canada has a considerable population of French speakers. Most of them live in the province of Quebec. A large number of Quebecers have always believed (and some still believe) that learning English as a second language will impede their proficiency in their first language. They are worried that future generations will not cherish French as much as they do because of the growing influence of the English language in Quebec. In a certain way, they want to preserve their French identity and the province's identity as intact as possible. This mentality becomes problematic in an academic environment when parents transfer their... [Read more]
The Essential Role of Grammar - TEFL Blog
Tue, 04 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Essential Role of Grammar
Grammar is not only about vocabulary and sentence structure but also can improve our communication and ability of logical thinking.
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Why learning grammar?
Misconceptions
How to learn a language effectively?
Functions of grammar
How to improve grammar?
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Some vs Any - English Grammar - Teaching Tips
Some and Any are two words that often cause confusion, which is why we have decided to take a closer look at the difference of the two words in this video. Firsly, some is a determiner used for positive statements while any is a determiner used in questions and negative statements. Consider the following situation: I asked the teacher if he could give me some paper. I said ?Excuse me, have you got any paper?? Unfortunately, he didn?t have any. The first statement is positive and therefore requires us to use some. The second sentence is a question and therefore, we need to use any. The third and final sentence is a negative statement which also requries us to use any. It's worth noting that we do sometimes use some in questions and we... [Read more]
There Is vs. There Are - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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There Is vs. There Are
We use "there is" and "there are" to say that something exists. The two phrases are often confused so below we take a look at the differences between "there is" and "there are".
We use there is and there are to say that something exists.
Positive Sentences
We use "there is" for singular and "there are" for plural.
We also use "there is" with uncountable nouns:
Contractions
The contraction of "there is" is "there's".
You cannot contract "there are".
Negative Form
The negative is formed by putting not after is or are:
We almost always use contractions when speaking.
The Negative contractions are:
There aren't with ANY
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Teaching English Abroad: The Good, the Bad and Why it’ll Make You a Better Teacher
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Living and immersing yourself in a new country can be beautifully exhilarating and full of self-discovery. It can also come with adjustments and challenges. When it comes to teaching English, fully immersing yourself in the country you are in will certainly improve your influence and success as an English teacher.
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An Overview of Stephen Krashen's Theories of Second Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 Shirin Sophy
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An Overview of Stephen Krashen's Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Second or foreign language learning, which appears to be an ever-present hurdle for many, has constantly been a topical issue with numerous Hypotheses centered around it, including language acquisition theory or monitor model with its sweeping effects on language learning in classrooms around the world. This well-known theory, first presented by Stephen Krashen in the 1970s, is initially based on six Hypotheses ( The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis, the Natural Order Hypothesis, the Monitor Hypothesis, the Input Hypothesis, the Affective Filter Hypothesis, and the Reading Hypothesis) that will be discussed in this article.
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C.D. - U.S.A. said:
Problems for English learners in ChinaChinese esl students face many problems that stem from the characteristics of their first language, including problems with pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. chinese students? cultural background may also present problems in relation to their style of expression and patterns of communication.
Many aspects of the English phonological system cause difficulties for chinese learners. There are many phonemes found in English that do... [Read more]
An Overview of Some Common Teaching Approaches - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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An Overview of Some Common Teaching Approaches
The teaching techniques and approaches, as well as activities that teachers employ in teaching in the classroom, is known as teaching style (Cooper, 2001). Grasha (2002) defines teaching style as the continuous and steady actions of teachers in their relationship with students in the course of teaching-and-learning. Jarvis (2004) considers teaching style as containing "evidence of beliefs about values related to and attitudes toward all the elements of the teaching-learning exchange" (p. 40). Teachers' styles of teaching represent their behavior in the classroom. These definitions indicate that teaching styles are the methods, activities, and approaches that are employed by a teacher in... [Read more]
The Most Common TEFL Interview Questions - TEFL Blog
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 Mark Crocker
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The Most Common TEFL Interview Questions
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... [Read more]
How Can Knowledge of First Language Acquisition Aid Successful Second Language Acquisition? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How Can Knowledge of First Language Acquisition Aid Successful Second Language Acquisition?
Successful acquisition of a first language (otherwise known as an L1) has almost a 100% success rate. Aside from a few people that are unable to read or write everyone can communicate fluently in their L1. Successful acquisition of a second language, however, does not occur nearly as often. Why is this so and can anything be learned from first language learning to improve second language fluency.
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Variations in the English Language Form
Language Acquisition Process
Second Language Acquisition Process
Teaching Ways
Children and Language Acquisition
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Top Tips for Teaching Reading to Younger Groups of Students - TEFL Blog
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Top Tips for Teaching Reading to Younger Groups of Students
There are four basic skills in any language: receptive skills – reading and listening, and productive skills – speaking and writing. Usually, when we learn a new language, we tend to access our learning process and result by checking how our productive skills are and forget that before we can the product, we need to receive first. Data says that the production of every 100 words in writing needs a receipt of 1000 words in reading which means to be able to produce anything, one must get as much as 10 times receipt. Similarly in listening and speaking.
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Receptive Skills: Writing vs. Reading
Decoding
Reading aloud for fluency
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Authentic and Adapted Songs In The Class - TEFL Blog
Sun, 05 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Authentic and Adapted Songs In The Class
Nowadays the ESA method is used all over the world to teach English. ESA is the first letters of the phases of an English language lesson. These three elements are; Engage, Study and Activate. The classic method only included study phase. It wasn't important to teach how to speak the foreign language in the past. However, it is a big issue now. It is hard to improve speaking skills in a country where English isn't the first language as the students aren't surrounded by English and don't have the opportunity to practice realistic situations.
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Authentic vs. Adapted
Engage
Study
Activate
Songs Suggestions
Nursery Rhymes List:
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7 Cool Post-it Note Icebreaker Activities - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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7 Cool Post-it Note Icebreaker Activities
How to start your very first lesson or transition to study after a long summer vacation? The following activities help you easily break the ice with your English students. Students of all ages love interesting games that encourage interaction. Try one of them as a starter or as an icebreaker!
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1. All-Star Class
2. Where Are You From?
3. Get to Know
4. A Matched Set
5. Question Mixer
6. Two Truths and a Lie
7. Hidden Treasure
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How to Decrease Teacher Speaking Time - TEFL Blog
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Decrease Teacher Speaking Time
Traditionally, education in the classroom has largely employed a teacher-centred approach. Focus is on the teacher who talks, rather than on the students, who exclusively listen and are discouraged from collaboration.
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Student-Centered Approach
The ESA Method
Peer Feedback
Corrections
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Student-Centered Approach
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Play-based Learning vs. Intentional Teaching in Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Wed, 27 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Play-based Learning vs. Intentional Teaching in Kindergarten
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gary H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Classroom Environment
Choice of Activities
Age-related Challenges
Teaching Approaches
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Classroom Environment
Entering into an early years unit at any school is like entering another time zone. The classroom has an atmosphere unlike other classes and can best be described as an assault on the senses. The room is divided into different areas including role-play, messy play, building and construction, reading, writing and... [Read more]
Comparing British and American Standards of English - TEFL Blog
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Comparing British and American Standards of English
Why are British and American versions of English so different? British and American English, while, broadly speaking, are mutually intelligible (each party can understand and communicate with each other), there are notable differences that make one wonder why there is a difference at all? In this essay, I'll briefly discuss some key differences in these two dialects, and further, provide reasons and evidence explaining said differences.
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Differences between variants
Reasons of variants derivation
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How to Learn English Grammar - TEFL Blog
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Learn English Grammar
In today's world learning English is no longer a possibility, but an essential part of being a world citizen. However, we must face the fact- for some people- to learn English grammar is not so easy and fun, they hate grammar and even think it is the most boring part of learning a new language. On the other hand, others are extremely interested in learning grammar rules and practice it as much as they can.
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There are Eight Practical Steps to Learn Grammar Easily.
Learn as many words as you can
Talk to people
Watch, Listen and Learn
Ask for Correction
Know the parts of speech
Look for patterns
Practice verb forms
Use Technology in your favor
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Top Tips for Decreasing Teacher Speaking Time
Imagine a classroom where the teacher is lecturing the entire class time. Student's attention span starts to flee, they begin looking for any source of entertainment. They are now distracted and unable to apply the lesson the teacher is demonstrating in the real world. Teacher lecture time should be supplemented with other methods of teaching. Students need mental breaks and activities to engage them in the lesson.
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Reasons to Decrease TTT
Ways to Work on the Problem
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