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  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word uxorial. This word is used as an adjective and describes things or habits relating to a wife. The word comes from the Latin 'uxor' meaning wife. 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! This unit took me some time as it has been decades since I have been required to actually break down a sentence to all of it's parts. I certainly don't...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Examples of visual aids include real objects (referred to as realia), pictures, photographs, menus, timetables, and models. They may be authentic materials not designed for teaching (authentic material) or created specifically for the classroom (non-authentic material). Why are visual aids useful? They can be used to elicit language. Visual aids can stimulate discussion. They can act as an aid to memory. The use of visual aids can reduce Teacher Talk Time (TTT). Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! For example, the use of a photograph allows students to understand and discuss various scenarios related to the image. It is...  [Read more]

  In this video we explain the difference in using "bad" and "badly". The key difference is that 'bad' is used as an adjective and 'badly' as an adverb. Therfore, 'bad' describes that something is not good, while 'badly' refers to something that is done in a bad manner, harmfully or in correctly. A good example sentence for 'bad' would be "Jenny had a car accident today. This is bad". Let's look at an example for 'badly': "Austin behaved badly". I'm sure you'll never confuse the two words again. 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...  [Read more]

Date posted:2010-02-28 | Writer: Grande Prairie Regional College | Email: [email protected] Our program instructs both international students who have come to Canada to learn English and the Canadian Culture, and students that have made Canada their new home. Our students: * Learn English * Learn Canadian Culture * Develop a multicultural understanding of each other Preferences will be given to individuals with: • TEFL/TESOL training • Bachelor Degree • ESL teaching experience This full time, contract, leave replacement position will commence on May 1, 2010 and end on April 30, 2011. To apply submit your resume and three references by 12:00 pm, Friday, March 19, 2010 to the e-mail address given on the job heading. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-11-05 | Writer: Ceal Express Immersions | Email: [email protected] Ceal Express Immersions, a well established business,  is looking for a high-enthusiasm native level EFL teacher to work at an English immersion school in the historical city of Tiradentes, Minas Gerais. Teachers receive starting salary of R$200 per day (pay bumps up depending on qualifications and student feedback), room and board and bus ticket paid. Standard immersion day is from 07:30 – 21:00. Aside from its stunning natural beauty, the school is a paradise for teachers, having all necessary equipment to teach high-quality classes. Teachers are encouraged to use their creative skills and develop interesting content. Extremely dedicated teachers may be sponsored for a work visa. The CEAL...  [Read more]

1. The Importance of In-Person TEFL Teaching 2. Strategies for Effective In-Person TEFL Teaching 3. Overcoming Challenges in In-Person TEFL Teaching 4. Conclusion In-person TEFL teaching plays a crucial role in language acquisition as it allows for real-time interaction, immediate feedback, and authentic communication. Face-to-face interactions provide a more immersive learning experience, enabling students to practice speaking and listening skills in a natural setting. Additionally, in-person teaching allows teachers to observe non-verbal cues, adapt their teaching methods, and create a supportive learning environment that fosters language development. To enhance the effectiveness of in-person TEFL teaching, teachers can employ various strategies. Incorporating interactive activities such...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One common problem the EFL teacher may confront in the classroom is a group of learners who are confused, intimidated, or anxious. In a word, classroom stress has the potential to significantly hinder the prospects of a successful learning experience. What are some techniques the teacher can employ to overcome this obstacle or to prevent it from emerging in the first place? Theoretical aspects Teacher's stress Good example Eliciting Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Brian J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. A useful way to begin answering this question is by referring back to...  [Read more]

Storytelling is a powerful tool in the TEFL classroom as it helps create a meaningful and engaging learning experience for students. By weaving narratives into lessons, teachers can captivate students' attention, making language learning more enjoyable and memorable. Stories provide context for new vocabulary and grammar structures, helping students understand and retain language in a more natural way. Furthermore, storytelling fosters cultural awareness and empathy as students are exposed to different perspectives and ways of life through the narratives shared in class. There are various ways to incorporate narrative techniques in English language lessons to enhance learning. Teachers can use picture books, short stories, or even personal anecdotes to introduce new language concepts in a...  [Read more]

  This video is a sample EFL lesson in a real-life classroom setting abroad. After eliciting various vocabulary words from the students, the teacher writes them on the board and performs language drills. These kinds of drills not only improve the students? pronunciation but also help to remember the new vocabulary words. 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! This last unit is telling us about...  [Read more]

  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]

1. What are TEFL courses with student-centered approaches? 2. Why are student-centered approaches important in TEFL? 3. How do TEFL courses incorporate student-centered approaches? 4. Tips for implementing student-centered approaches in TEFL classrooms. Student-centered approaches in TEFL are crucial as they focus on the learner's needs, interests, and abilities. By placing the student at the center of the learning process, teachers can create a more engaging and effective learning environment. This approach encourages active participation, critical thinking, and independence in language learning. Students are more motivated to learn when they feel that their needs are being met and their voices are heard. Additionally, student-centered approaches help build confidence and autonomy in...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Here we're going to consider the use of visual aids in the classroom. Visual aids can include examples such as, real objects (which we call realia), the use of pictures and photographs and also the use of models. So let's consider some of the ideas surrounding the use of visual aids. Watch the video about this topic Why are they useful? Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! First of all the use of a visual aid can reduce teacher talk time (TTT) which is always desirable.It is much simpler to just show a real object than to try to describe it, so that we could just ask the students, "what is this"? and they would say, "that is a pen" rather...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas One of the major ideas when writing on the board is that we need to be aware of is that whenever we're using the board to write down information, we should not be talking. Also whenever we are talking we should not be writing on the board. When writing on the board we want our students to concentrate fully on what we are writing down. Speaking at the same time, especially when they can't see your mouth (as you will write with your back to them) causes unnecessary interference of the message. Watch the video about this topic Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This will inevitably lead to what's known as 'dead time' when nothing is being...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-06-03 | Writer: Woodstock School | Email: [email protected] IMMEDIATE START! Woodstock School is looking for a Consultant (Short-Term) in the EAL department. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  • Use inspired and innovative teaching practices to inculcate in students a love for learning  • Embrace the department’s focus on student-centered learning, eliciting creative and critical responses to a range of course texts  • Encourage all students to embody the IB Learner Profile and Woodstock’s Desired Learning Outcomes, actively reviewing their progress against clear targets and success criteria.  • Maintain and update existing curriculum maps and related documents such as unit plans and rubrics • Interview prospective students as...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Methodology, Approach, Method and Technique, what are all these terms and how do they relate to my teaching ESL in the classroom? We take a look at these concepts and explain their meaning. Federico Riva Teaching Ideas The receptive skills of reading and listening, generally get less attention than the other skills of speaking and writing. Here we look at some of the reasons they are avoided and why e should overcome these fears. Federico Riva TEFL Information In this blog post, we will consider three different categories of speaking activity. For each we look at where each individual type is used and then look at some general ideas for delivering any of the three types of activity. Federico Riva Alumni Experiences We can quote people through...  [Read more]

  Understanding Student Engagement Benefits of Student Engagement in TEFL Strategies to Enhance Student Engagement Importance of Interactive Activities Incorporating Technology in Student Engagement Building Rapport with Students Encouraging Active Participation Providing Constructive Feedback Creating a Positive Learning Environment Measuring and Evaluating Student Engagement Student engagement in TEFL refers to the level of involvement, interest, and enthusiasm that learners demonstrate in the learning process. It goes beyond mere participation and involves active mental and emotional investment in acquiring language skills. Engaged students are motivated to learn, retain information better, and exhibit a higher level of language proficiency. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I have never been a teacher in a formal school set up before and I have no experience or whatsoever, except that I have been involved with young people for almost about nineteen years, daily. In all that period, I have learned and realized the huge responsibility that this profession has and I would like to salute men and women who dedicated their lives to improve many lives throughout the generations. Working with diverse students Providing Safety Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tumelo S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Going through this course has opened my eyes even wider. To...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The author and motivational speaker Hilary "Zig Zig" Ziglar wrote, "Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment." Drilling is defined as a teaching technique or method used when teaching a new language through extensive repetition by students, also aided through audio, oral, or even optical channels or props. As with other teaching methods, repetitive drilling has both advantages and disadvantages and has been deemed effective and ineffective over the years. Training Accuracy Drawbacks Advantageous in Combination Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning a language is acquiring the ability to produce the language and to produce the language accurately, a student needs to learn the grammar of that language. So, what is grammar? Listen to this blog post: Definition of Grammar Tricky Issue The Way of Explanation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sheila A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Grammar is the study of the way words are used to make sentences. It is a set of rules that provides the structure we need to organize our ideas and convey our messages fully. It determines how words are arranged in a sentence for understanding. It...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Business language is often used to affect another person's behavior. However, it should be stated early that the language must be used to help the other person. It should not be used for mere financial gain. One may gain financially by it, but the persuasion, if acted upon, must have a positive effect upon the person who has been persuaded. One may be able to persuade an Eskimo to purchase ice, however, that makes the businessperson a swindler rather than an excellent salesman. Sentence Structure Why to teach those points? Students' goals Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bill C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas When you teach English as a foreign language it's important to pay attention to details that we sometimes ignore when communicating with other native level speakers, either in spoken or written English. Some people have got into the habit of writing in uppercase/capital letters, use abbreviations, and don't think much about punctuation. We also tend not to be too critical of people's spoken English as long as we get the point across. 'There's a lot of cars on the road today' is grammatically incorrect for example. 1. Punctuation 2. Upper and Lowercase 3. Abbreviations 4. Use of Colour on the Board 5. Avoid Boring Gap-Fills 6. Avoid Changing What Students Say 7. Maximizing Student Talk Time 8. Calling on Individuals 9. Pronunciation Drilling Are you ready to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas "If you talk to a man in the language he understands, it goes to his head. If you talk to a man in his language, It goes to his heart." English as a native language Historical Factors Migration Slavery Current Factors International Trade Music and Tourism Technology Conclusion Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This is an allusion to the effect of language to individuals especially when it has to do with eliciting emotions. One's first language (L1) will always have a very big effect on how we react because it goes down to our innate desire to reach out. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Isiaka O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Walking into a classroom for the first time can be an intimidating experience! It can be even more intimidating if the teacher has moved to another country to teach English, as communication can be quite a challenge. Also, the teacher is often in an unfamiliar environment and dealing with cultural differences. Good Personal Skills Development and Experience Understanding the Teaching Routine Engage Study Activate Lesson Materials Establishing Rapport Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Janet K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. So what makes a good teacher? Well, personality-wise, a kind...  [Read more]

Sarah Jennings TEFL Information Learning a new language differs whether it occurs during early childhood or later in life. Nevertheless, in both scenarios, breaking a language barrier is essential for the student's progress and success. So, how do we break it so students can efficiently communicate in English? Native vs Second Language Roleplay Games in ESL Social Networks Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? When we learn our native language, we are fully immersed in that language. It surrounds us from the minute we are born, and our brains begin making associations immediately. We don't put much thought into it. It just happens. The same occurs with children who acquire two or more languages simultaneously, in parents who speak different languages. When you are thrown...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-07-05 | Writer: American Academy | Email: [email protected] American Academy has been widely recognized as a leading, reputable and reliable English Language Center with 29 branches in Vietnam and Thailand for over 10 years. We are looking for experienced, dynamic EFL teachers who can start in late August – September to teach communicative English at public schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Typical duties include: •             Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age group •             Evaluating a students’ class work and assignments...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. Receptive Skills: Writing vs. Reading Decoding Reading aloud for fluency Learning how to read close Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences I have now taken both ITTT's 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course and the additional course for teaching young learners. Both courses have been very beneficial, and, although it is difficult to narrow the benefits down to one "best" thing, one of the most helpful things I have learned is the idea of reducing teacher talking time and increasing student talking time. I have found this concept to be particularly valuable as I prepare for a future TESOL position, and I have been very pleased to find that it has benefited me in my current teaching job in an American classroom, as well. Course content effective for real world Positive effect on teaching style The benefits of encouraging students Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Lesson planning is an indispensable part of successful lessons. Generally speaking, lesson plans have various functions that are conducive to the classes. Listen to this blog post: The function of a lesson plan Lesson planning principles What should a lesson plan include? The ESA method Are you planning to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Juan W. First and most importantly, lesson plans can help teachers think and deliver classes logically through different stages of the classes. It can also give teachers hints needed. When teachers plan lessons, there are several aspects that need to be taken into consideration, such as lesson...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Every fresh teacher, once starting his or her career, has this question: how should I teach English? What is the best way to organize my classes to make sure students would not be bored and learn something? And how to keep them motivated and enjoy every lesson? I did have all these questions at the beginning of my teaching career, and by trials and errors, I found the approach this TEFL course is based on – ESA. My Language Learning Story Teaching Practice Lesson Steps Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angelina G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My English journey began long before...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The best thing I have learned from my TEFL course is the ESA method. I discovered this method in Lesson 2 of our course which, for me, is one of the best and useful lessons in the whole course. The Engage Phase The Study Phase The Activate Phase ESA for the win! Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Horacio A. In my previous experience, I had learned most of the methodologies explained in Lesson 2, but I had never had the chance to know about this method before. ESA stands for Engage-Study-Activate, the three stages or phases of this method. This method was introduced in 1998 by Jeremy Harmer. It is the most dynamic and creative method, suitable to any...  [Read more]