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Is it easier to teach English to children or adults? Is there an inherently simpler age group to teach English? The straightforward answer is no. Anyone who has navigated through varying classroom environments understands the stark differences between teaching adults and young learners. Each age group has their unique motives for being in the classroom, the levels of motivation and discipline fluctuate considerably, and even the learning styles can greatly differ. These disparities demand a teaching style that is specifically tailored to each group's needs. Let's delve into some of these key differences. Also read: What are the best books for teaching ESL? Motivation and classroom management When engaging with young learners, it is essential to keep them intrigued and motivated,...  [Read more]

Productive and Receptive Skills in the ESL Classroom - Game Example 'Jeopardy'   The next example of a game that we can adapt very easily for classroom use is the game of Jeopardy and in this particular game, what we can do is to have a set of levels for our questions, I'd say one through five, where one is going to be the easiest example and five is going to be the most difficult and then, in each of these sets of boxes, we can have various grammar points, such as tenses, perhaps modals, vocabulary and maybe even conditionals. So what the students can do is they can pick a particular topic first of all and within that topic, they can pick the level of the question that they want and then we can have a set of cards that have been created to fit into these slots and we can ask them...  [Read more]

TEFL in Salzburg, Austria Date posted:2006-11-20 | Writer: SFA Sprachreisen | Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: Contact us 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts 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 unit primarily discussed course...  [Read more]

3x3 Drilling   3x3 Drilling 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 next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Going into this unit, I thought it would be the easiest. However I was wrong. It took me a while to learn it. Maybe it is just because all the tenses are now all in my head and I?m getting confused, but hopefully I have chosen the correct answers in the test. Looking now at all the different tenses, it...  [Read more]

Employment teaching English in Chile Date posted:2006-01-31 | Writer: Comunicorp | Email: [email protected] Comunicorp contracts only Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)-certified teachers. Most contracted staff are employed from April through mid-December, although some positions may be available as late as June. Comunicorp works with multinational companies located in Santiago and in sites outside the city, teaching both general and business English to all proficiency levels. Courses for children are also offered at private homes and in school settings. We have been in this business for just over ten years and have experienced steady growth in the number of teachers hired from abroad and in our client base. If you are interested in working with Comunicorp, send us a...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Using Games in the ESL Environment One of the things I have learned in this course is the importance of motivation. Both teachers and students have to be motivated so that the teaching and learning environment in the classroom can be a fun and enjoyable experience. Table of Contents The Easiest Way to Motivate Class Starter Experience Exchange Great Ideas Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Carol T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The Easiest Way to Motivate There are many ways a teacher can motivate the student to learn, and one of the tools is the use of...  [Read more]

How much is a TEFL course and how do I pay for it? At ITTT we have developed a wide range of TEFL certification courses to suit a variety of situations. Whether you are a complete beginner who is looking to kick start a new teaching career or an experienced teacher looking to increase their level of qualifications and knowledge, we have a good option for you. As each course varies in content they are all priced individually. Simply click on the course page that you are interested in for full details on cost and payment options. How do I pay for my TEFL course? There are several ways for you to complete your course payment. The quickest and easiest method is via a credit or debit card. Card transactions are completed via our online payment page which is both secure and hassle-free. We...  [Read more]

How much is a TEFL course and how do I pay for it? At ITTT we have developed a wide range of TEFL certification courses to suit a variety of situations. Whether you are a complete beginner who is looking to kick start a new teaching career or an experienced teacher looking to increase their level of qualifications and knowledge, we have a good option for you. As each course varies in content they are all priced individually. Simply click on the course page that you are interested in for full details on cost and payment options. Table of Contents How do I pay for my TEFL course? Can someone else pay for my TEFL course? Do you offer any discounts on TEFL courses? Do you offer any financial aid for TEFL courses? Are there any additional fees at any time during the TEFL course? Are...  [Read more]

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Simple Ideas on Teaching Grammar I think of myself as having been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to learn other languages at a young age. I was taught French in primary school and at home, I learned or acquired Spanish. At school, I remember my language teacher being very textbook-oriented and she focused and followed the book to the "T". I picked up easily on the grammar because I had already learned Spanish at home and I was also very keen to learn foreign languages, especially French. The grammar didn't seem difficult or boring to me at all because I had already been exposed to the language at a very early age. However, many students didn't feel the same way I did and had difficulty with the subject and therefore,...  [Read more]

Online Teaching Job For EFL Teachers Date posted:2017-05-24 | Writer: The Online Teacher.com | Email: [email protected] The-Online-Teacher.com  is here to bring together the best online teachers and the best online teaching companies and distance education opportunities. We are here to bring you the best TEFL opportunities in online education that anyone has to offer. Our E-Learning Blog is here to share knowledge on the world of internet based learning. BENEFITS: •             competitive salary (15-40 dollars/hour) •             flexible working schedule (you choose your own time)...  [Read more]

Legit TEFL Courses Check out tefl tesol about Legit TEFL Courses and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C.R. - Italy said: Building confidence in studentsThere are many methods of building confidence is the students. One way is by drilling, but making sure to not over do it. Role play is another method that works well especially if they are familiar and can relate with the topic. It is important to remember that during the role play to not interrupt the student, or you could break the student's confidence. This is a very good confidence building exercise. Grammar is also a good...  [Read more]

Are TEFL teachers in demand? Of all the questions we get asked as a provider of TEFL certification, this is probably the easiest to answer. The simple truth is that the demand for TEFL qualified teachers is generally very high in most parts of the world and in some areas you can even take your pick of a range of job options as there are not enough teachers to fill the available positions. Are TEFL teachers in demand in English speaking countries? Although for many TEFL course graduates the aim is to head overseas to experience living and working in a foreign culture, it is not the only option. Plenty of people use their teaching qualification within their home country as increasing levels of immigration have led to a rapid increase in demand for EFL teachers in English speaking...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 7 Effective Ways to Teach New Vocabulary Teaching new words should be organized as a vivid way for better understanding and a higher level of remembering. These activities are easy to implement with any group of students. They are also very adaptable to online teaching format. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Picture it 2. Keep it Real 3. Tell it Like it is 4. Sing it Outloud 5. Introduce Couples 6. Get Physical 7. The Root of the Issue Do you want to teach English online or abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. Picture it The easiest way to introduce new vocabulary is to show students colorful pictures. You can use...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 7 Idiom Activities for Creative Conversation Classes Teaching English idioms is not the easiest task. The following activities will help you to engage students quickly and help them understand this difficult language topic. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Crocodile Idioms 2. Picture Perfect 3. Back to the Source 4. A Piece of Culture 5. Original Idioms 6. Improvisation 7. Movie Review Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: 1. Crocodile Idioms For this activity, you need to write various idioms on an index card and shuffle them. Let your students come to the front of the classroom, choose a card and act out that idiom. The rest of the class guesses...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as a World Language English is considered a universal language, mainly because it is widely spoken all over the world. English was originally the language of England. Its expansion became imperative due to the dominance in world trade, religion, technology, tourism, education and so on. UK expansion and incursion of the USA as the first world power saw the migration of the English language all over the world. About 70 countries adopt the English language as their official language and statistics have it that the English language is one of the easiest languages to learn when compared with other languages like Chinese, French, German or Spanish. Table of Contents English Prevalence English in Asia ESL Career Difficulties Do...  [Read more]

7 ideas for business English classes   Liven up your business English classes and encourage high student talking time with these fun and creative activities. NEGOTIATIONS In pairs students role-play a negotiation. Each side will be given a sheet listing demands and concessions. Each side of the negotiation is awarded points for the type of concessions they get from the other side. For example, if one side manages to get a 25% discount, they get 10 points and the other side gets 0. TELEPHONE CALL ROLE-PLAYS Telephone role-plays can be used with a variety of different topics such as leaving and taking a message, placing an order, arranging a meeting, making a complaint etc. The main point is to give students the chance to practice communicating in English without the visual clues...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Role of Multiple Intelligences in The Lesson Planning The theory of multiple intelligences (MI) suggests that there are eight different areas in which an individual can be intelligent. This idea was developed by Dr. Howard Gardner, who thought using only one measurement from an IQ test limits one's potential. Table of Contents The MI Theory Outline Eight intelligences: Applicability of The Theory Challenges Planning Lessons Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ilma J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The MI Theory Outline Eight intelligences: Theory eventually became...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Great and Easy Ways to Introduce New Vocabulary Teaching vocabulary is an integral part of every ESL class. There are many ways teachers can introduce new vocabulary to their students that aren't dull and boring and actually peak the students' interest and get them excited to learn. Here are 7 great and easy ways to introduce new vocabulary to your ESL students. Table of Contents 1. Keep it Real 2. Teach Pairs 3. Picture This 4. The Root of the Issue 5. Tell it like it is 6. Sing it out loud 7. Get Physical Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: 1. Keep it Real Using real-life objects to introduce new vocabulary to your students will greatly help them associating a mental image to the word....  [Read more]

How much is it to do a TEFL course? Within the TEFL world there is no standardized content or set course length, which allows providers to offer any style of course they want at whatever price they see fit. When choosing the right option to suit you it is best not to simply go for the cheapest one available as it may not be of sufficient quality or depth to satisfy potential employers in the country you wish to work in. Also, cheap courses are unlikely to provide suitable preparation for starting a new career as an EFL teacher. To give yourself the best start to a new life teaching English abroad it is recommended that you consider more than just the initial cost of the TEFL certification course. What is the cost of an in-class TEFL course? In-class TEFL courses usually involve 4-weeks...  [Read more]

Qualifications Genuine TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications Genuine TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts G.R. - Libya said: English as a Global LanguageThe Christian Bible explains the advent of different languages and ever since that event communication between people of different languages had been a problem. During modern times people are no longer separated by distance and there is continued interaction between different nationalities, the most common being trading for business purposes. Communication due to different languages is becoming more and more...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Are The Differences Between Foreign Language and Mother Tongue Acquisition? I chose this topic because I have first-hand experience with my trilingual child. She is 3 years old now, we are a couple of Romanians living in China, and my husband is a middle school English teacher. My daughter was born in China and I can both speak Chinese. 'What language will my daughter learn first?' Was one of the questions that haunted me and I thought it would be the greatest challenge of motherhood. Well, the reality proved me wrong – it was the easiest task and now my daughter can speak perfect English, she can understand and speak Romanian very well and she understands Chinese and can speak when she has to. Table of Contents There is...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Implement TEFL if You're a Non-native Teacher As a non-native English speaker, I was very scared of teaching English or even thinking about teaching English at the beginning of my teaching career. But some months later I realized that I have a huge advantage compared to the native speakers: I still remember the difficulties of learning English and I know what might cause problems to my students. Table of Contents Advantages of Non-native Teachers How I Design My Lessons Are you ready to teach English all over the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gabriella S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Receptive and Productive Skills are Important for Language Learning The process of learning a new language is complex and time-consuming. As the demand for learning a new language increases or rather the process of learning the primary language in a given society is taken into consideration, methods to teach become variable, as the most optimal way of learning is sought after. This does not always result most efficiently, however. For this very reason, certain factors must be taken into consideration when evaluating the way a language is learned since the easiest way is not always the best way. The concept of a language is very detailed, meaning that because of this it is commonly very confusing, but if dialed up to the top of...  [Read more]

Achieving TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Achieving TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts T.H. - U.S.A. said: Why complete a TEFL courseWhat is TEFL? TEFL is the acronym for teaching English as a foreign language. This is teaching English to students whose native language is not English. TEFL usually takes place abroad in a non-English speaking country. If one is considering living or traveling abroad and is interested in teaching English, then they should at least research and consider completing a tefl course to get an overview and understanding of what is involved. After...  [Read more]

How much is it to do a TEFL course? Within the TEFL world there is no standardized content or set course length, which allows providers to offer any style of course they want at whatever price they see fit. When choosing the right option to suit you it is best not to simply go for the cheapest one available as it may not be of sufficient quality or depth to satisfy potential employers in the country you wish to work in. Also, cheap courses are unlikely to provide suitable preparation for starting a new career as an EFL teacher. To give yourself the best start to a new life teaching English abroad it is recommended that you consider more than just the initial cost of the TEFL certification course. Table of Contents What is the cost of an in-class TEFL course? What is the cost of an...  [Read more]

How can I teach online without a degree? With the help of the information we have provided below, you can start teaching English as a foreign language online even if you don’t have a degree. We have looked at why some employers might insist on a degree, how to increase your chances of getting hired, and where to hunt for jobs. Why do some online teaching jobs require a degree? Normally, employers require a degree in order to obtain a work visa when hiring someone to teach English abroad. Visas are not a problem, though, when it comes to teaching online - so why do they still want teachers with degrees? One reason can be found in recent reforms made in the largest TEFL market: China. China is the largest TEFL market in the world, and this is also true for the online TEFL sector, where...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Commonly Mispronounced Sounds by Chinese Native Speakers Throughout the world, different countries have difficulty pronouncing other sounds from different languages. For many native English speakers learning Mandarin, pronouncing the "x", "sh", "q", "ch", and "z" sounds are not easy obstacles to overcome. Based on my own experience it takes plenty of repetition to master how to pronounce each of these sounds. Chinese students have a similar problem when trying to pronounce certain sounds in English. The three sounds that come to mind are "th", "v" and the difference between "r" and "l". Table of Contents Difficult Sounds Replacing the /v/ sound with the /w/ sound Replacing the /l/ sound with the /r/ sound Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

Accreditation Recognition TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation Recognition TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A. M. - U.S.A. said: British English Vs. American English British English and American English began to diverge in 1607, with the founding of the first American colony. Some of the major ways in which these two dialects have deviated include pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling, idioms, and the formatting of dates and numbers. [1] Of these differences, most are mutually intelligible by speakers of both dialects (i.e., ?colour? versus ?color?), but the...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Stress Relief Strategies to Help Students in the ESL Classroom Like many other subjects, learning a foreign language is a cumulative process. What you learn during one lesson or study session will build upon what you learned previously. Learning a new language especially English is not easy. A lot of students struggle to face the confusion and difficulty of English. English being particularly popular can be hard at times for several reasons. This essay discusses the way teachers should do to help their students get rid of the pressure of learning English. Table of Contents 1. Encouragement 2. Homework Reduction 3. Appealing Materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Competence Between British English and American English Many people who speak English are aware of the fact that American English and British English are similar yet different. There have been many debates about which one is better or correct. Some ways of speaking might be different if one would be speaking British English compared to American English. Table of Contents Spelling Rules Naming Phonetics Knowing the Differences Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Camilla R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Spelling Rules British English has used its way of spelling words...  [Read more]