English Novels

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stories expose the students to more language, they engage and motivate the learner, they can be used to teach the structure of a language and the concepts about print which may be different between cultures. Stories with images can also help the students anchor their knowledge about the text. Listening to stories also helps the students hear accents and how words are pronounced. However, it is important to choose the correct book or story for the students you are working with. If familiar storylines are chosen the student is more likely to understand the story. It is also important to take into consideration the interests of the students and to find text on those topics. Stories for Children Books for Teens Printed Materials for Adults Do you want to...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Using stories and storytelling as teaching strategies in foreign language education is effective for students of all ages. Stories are a powerful tool for transmitting social and cultural heritage, and they engage students by allowing them to identify with characters and become invested in the outcomes. When teaching English to children, teenagers, and adults, it is important to select stories that are gripping, relatable, and relevant to their respective age groups. Stories for Children Stories for Teenagers Stories for Adults Improving Receptive and Productive Skills Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Even in the first language, it can be difficult to get children reading. There are many reasons they may turn their nose up at a book. In some way, I think most of those reasons can be boiled down to boredom. Personal Experience The Importance of a Good Example Common Challenges 1. First, it's still, quiet activity. 2. Second, for very young children, the act of reading itself can present a challenge, and the content of the book must be worth the effort they made to understand the words. 3. Third, children must be presented with a variety of book topics. 4. Lastly, reading should not be used as a punishment if you can help it. How do you instill a love for reading when the book is in a second language? Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One of the most valuable human attributes is imagination. An active and healthy imagination can be inspired by many things. One of the most significant inspirations behind a lively imagination is reading. Alternatively, an image can contribute to valuable characteristics, such as bravery, dignity, and leadership. Reading can introduce people to comprehension, vocabulary, new places, languages, cultures, ideas, perspectives, information, words, and sentences. Speaking and reading are great ways to learn new words of another language, as well as learn how to structure those new words in a sentence. Reading in childhood Teenage reading Reading in adulthood Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by...  [Read more]

When it comes to teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), having access to a variety of resources can greatly enhance the learning experience for both teachers and students. These resources can range from online platforms and printed materials to professional organizations and conferences dedicated to TEFL. By utilizing these resources effectively, TEFL teachers can create engaging and effective lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of their students. In today's digital age, there is a wealth of online resources available for TEFL teachers. Websites like British Council Teaching English, TEFL.net, and ESL Library offer a wide range of lesson plans, activities, and teaching tips for teachers of all levels. Online platforms such as Quizlet and Kahoot can also be used to create...  [Read more]

Incorporating storytelling and literature in your TEFL lessons can bring a myriad of benefits to both you as a teacher and your students. Firstly, using stories and literature can make language learning more engaging and enjoyable for students. Storytelling captures students' attention and imagination, making the language more memorable and easier to understand. Additionally, stories and literature can expose students to authentic language in context, helping them improve their language skills in a more natural way. There are various ways you can incorporate storytelling and literature into your TEFL lessons. One effective method is to choose age-appropriate stories or literature that align with your students' interests and language proficiency levels. You can use picture books, short...  [Read more]

Incorporating literature into a TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) curriculum is highly beneficial for language learners. Literature provides authentic language input that exposes students to various styles of writing, new vocabulary, and cultural nuances. It also enhances critical thinking skills and encourages students to engage with the language in a meaningful way. By studying literature, students can improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills simultaneously, making it a well-rounded language learning experience. There are several effective strategies for incorporating literature into a TEFL curriculum. One approach is to select age-appropriate texts that align with the language proficiency level of the students. Short stories, poems, and excerpts from...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In the following essay, I have chosen to explain my late-in-life interest in becoming certified as an EFL teacher, based on my background with foreign language experience, which began at an early age. My Story First Step Local Culture Future Possibilities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Manuel GK. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I was what some would call an early bloomer. As a baby, my mother read to me at night until I fell asleep. By the age of 2, I could speak in simple but uninterrupted sentences with proper syntax. By a few months after my third birthday, I was able to read the...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Using speaking cards is a great way to encourage conversations among ESL learners. The cards act as guides to give the students a direction in their conversations. Below you will find conversation cards about books and reading for your ESL classroom.   Let's take a look at all of the questions and possible answers. Possible answer: I recently finished reading the first book of the Outlander series. It's a fantastic book about an English woman from 1945 who travels back in time to Scotland in 1745. The story is very compelling and the characters' personalities are very well thought-through. Possible answer: One of my favorite books is "The Da Vinci Code" written by Dan Brown. Even though it is a fictional story,...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-10-28 | Writer: The American Baccalaureate School | Email: [email protected] About American Baccalaureate School: ABS is a private, non­-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information about ABS visit:  www.abs.edu.kw English Teacher: The main responsibility of an English teacher is to help students...  [Read more]

Zainab Sadriwala Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Exposure to a language is of prime importance if one intends to excel in it. Like every language, English needs to be practiced in all its integrated skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Vocabulary has always been among a key component of language learning that teachers rely on. The following are 6 great ideas for developing vocabulary in English learners. Listen to this blog post: Keep a journal of newly learned words Read newspapers Watch documentaries Play word games Vocabulary lessons Practice usage Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Students should keep a journal for noting down every new word they learn during the day. It's also a good approach to add example...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-03-26 | Writer: Pioneers Baccalaureate School | Email: [email protected] Pioneers Baccalaureate School in Nablus, Palestine is currently hiring English teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.English Language PositionsAll English classes are full English immersion. Early elementary classes introduce students to English letters, sounds, and written forms, and focus on steadily increasing students' reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar capabilities in English as well as instilling positive classroom behavior and a joy of learning. In later elementary and middle school classes, students read both fictional and informational books, novels, or other texts and develop their reading, writing, and grammar skills. High school students continue to read a wide variety...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reading is one of the most essential parts of learning a language as it not only facilitates language development but also enhances abstract skills such as visualization and imagination. For young learners and children, reading plays a vital role, as their vivid imagination intensifies the reading experience. However, their short attention spans can pose challenges in maintaining engagement with written material. So, how can we instill a genuine love of reading in children without relying solely on authority figures? Empowering Children to Take the Initiative The Vast Array of English Language Literature Identifying and Utilizing Individual Interests Utilizing the Internet for Accessible Reading Materials Encouraging...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word "hobbit". This word was invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for his 1937 novel "The Hobbit". Today, the word is widely known because of the immense popularity of J.R.R. Tolkien's books and the movies made from them. 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! Speaking and writing are very important tasks regarding the productive skills. English...  [Read more]

ICan is a Canada based online ESL company committed to transforming ESL learners into dynamic, confident English speakers. ICan offers Speaking Classes, Writing Classes, and IELTS preparation courses. Ican Speaking: Young students of speaking and conversation are given interactive playful lessons with new vocabulary, phrases, and games. Our teachers are there to help guide their pronunciation, correct their mistakes, and to create as much conversation as they can from what the student has given them. Mid-level and more advanced students use an interactive but less playful program which is more based on the conversational aspect of English. Along with grammar, the students are regularly prompted by the course material to speak on the different subjects introduced. Each lesson begins with...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The term business English is used to cover the English language taught to a wide range of professional people, and students in full-time education preparing for a business career. There's a lot more to learning a second (or third or fourth!) language than just vocabulary and grammar because languages are used differently in different contexts. Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our ITTT graduate Rupanpreet K. Business English is the type of English used in business contexts. Some types of English, like novels or law briefings, welcome long, sophisticated vocabulary. Business English isn't like that. Good writing is direct and to the point. There is less focus on grammar in...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate Ning Z., who shares their own personal story of learning English after emigrating to the United States from China at the age of 18 and how this personal learning experience helped them to become a TESOL teacher today. Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our ITTT graduate Ning Z. I had emigrated to the US from China at the age of 18 and am delighted to be able to share my language acquiring experience and shed some light on some of the challenges a new language learner might encounter during the course of learning. English is taught in middle and high schools in China as a compulsory curriculum, so, before arriving in...  [Read more]

Zainab Sadriwala Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas "The most challenging of the tasks during this COVID era has been to make my children read" states a frustrated Amena; a mother of two children, one in the primary years and the other in middle school. "It was much easier for me to monitor them and ask them to read and follow the schedule when they knew they had to report to their teacher. The school environment is just so integral for sustaining discipline in young people" she continues. Listen to this blog post: 1. Give your students something that interests them. 2. Schedule a set reading time. 3. Offer your child an incentive. 4. Don't let them read alone - read with them. 5. Share stories with the kids. Are you ready to become a better reader? Related Articles: Like Amena, there...  [Read more]

English language students learn English accents through exposure, practice, and imitation. Here's how students can improve their English accent: English language students learning different English accents is important for various reasons: To practice English accents effectively, students can: Yes, there are specific resources and tools that can help English language students improve their English accents. One of the most effective tools for improving English accents is using pronunciation apps and websites, which provide interactive exercises and feedback on correct pronunciation. Some popular resources include:  [Read more]

There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Online English Teacher | (Date posted:2020-12-18) Date posted:2020-12-18 | Writer: KickStart English | Email: [email protected] We are looking for enthusiastic online TEFL teachers who enjoy tutoring small groups online. The vast majority of our students are pre-intermediate to upper intermediate adults from Belarus. Tutors will be required to cover 'must haves' that's part of our Level Up syllabus. These will often include two grammar area and two vocab topics per month. How these are covered is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are many views about learning English grammar. Many people think that learning English grammar is not important and unnecessary. This idea is not wrong because it depends on the purpose of your English learning. Essential grammar study Challenges Ways to learn English grammar: Must learn with practice Improve your English grammar by reading a lot Practice writing skills every day Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate May T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. For middle and high school students, learning English grammar is very important because it accounts for the highest score in the English...  [Read more]

There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Online ESL Instructors Wanted | (Date posted:2021-12-24) Date posted:2021-12-24 | Writer: Harbin Air English School | Email: [email protected] Air English School is expanding its online ESL program and is looking for ESL teachers to teach online.Job description-Teach children ages 7-12 (one on one) online using the Classin online teaching platform. All teaching materials and orientation/training will be provided.- Classes Time Range: Mon - Fri, 6 PM - 9 PM. Sat-Sun, 8 AM - 8 PM **...  [Read more]

American English and British English are the two main varieties of the English language, each with its own unique characteristics. Here's how these forms of English differ: American English and British English are the two main forms of the English language, each with its own unique characteristics. The main differences between American English and British English include: Understanding the differences between forms of English, such as British English, American English, and others, is crucial for effective communication and language teaching. Here's why: Yes, learning different forms of English can greatly help in communicating with speakers from various backgrounds and regions. Understanding and being able to use different forms of English can enhance communication in a variety of ways,...  [Read more]

There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Non-native English Speaker Online English Teachers needed | (Date posted:2025-01-31) Date posted:2025-01-31 | Writer: Glats INC Japan | Email: [email protected] **** Exclusive Opportunity for Non-native English Teachers, apply Today****        (Position is for Non-native English Speakers only)Fixed Schedules:Option 16AM-9AM Japan Standard Time (weekdays)7AM-12NN  Japan Standard Time (weekends /w 2 day Rest days on weekdays)Option 26PM-11PM Japan Standard Time (with 2...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching grammar is one of the most challenging things for a teacher of English. As a student, it is essential to learn grammar as this gives you accuracy both in writing and speaking. This applies to every language, not only to English. Grammar vs. Math Balanced Approach to Teaching Verb as a Core of Language Teaching Approaches to Teaching Grammar Past Perfect Past Tense Present Future Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Adrian D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In many ways grammar can be compared to Mathematics; they both have a set of rules and exceptions that have to be known and practiced...  [Read more]

Yes, you do not have to be a native English speaker to teach English in Dubai. However, there are certain requirements and qualifications that you will need to meet in order to teach English in Dubai as a non-native speaker. Here are some key points to consider: Language Proficiency: Non-native English speakers must demonstrate a high level of English proficiency, usually by providing proof of a recognized language proficiency test such as IELTS or TOEFL. Educational Qualifications: You will typically need a bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a related field. Some employers may also require a TEFL/TESOL certification. TEFL/TESOL Certification: Obtaining a TEFL or TESOL certification is highly recommended for non-native English speakers looking to teach English in Dubai. This...  [Read more]

There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Part-Time Online English Teachers Wanted | (Date posted:2022-07-22) Date posted:2022-07-22 | Writer: Monte School | Email: [email protected] We are currently looking for Part-Time Online English Teachers, ITTT alumni, Russian or Portuguese speakers (desirable) to work with us and teach youngsters 7 to 13 yo!With us, you do not need to prepare lessons materials. Our school materials writer prepares them. As a teacher, you have to teach children online using our lessons materials. Most...  [Read more]

1. Importance of Learning English 2. Advantages of Being Fluent in English 3. Opportunities for English Language Speakers 4. Conclusion In today's globalized world, the ability to communicate effectively in English has become increasingly important. English is the dominant language in international business, diplomacy, tourism, and education. Whether you are looking to advance your career, travel the world, or connect with people from different cultures, learning English can open up a world of opportunities for you. One of the primary benefits of learning English is the ability to communicate with people from all around the world. English is widely spoken as a second language, making it a common language for people of different nationalities to use to communicate with each other. By...  [Read more]

When considering teaching English in non-English speaking countries, having a bachelor's degree is often a minimum requirement. While the degree doesn't necessarily have to be in English or education, having one showcases your dedication to education and can make you a more competitive candidate. Additionally, some countries may require a specific teaching license or certification, so it's essential to research the specific requirements of the country you're interested in. One of the most common qualifications for teaching English abroad is a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. This certification provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. While some countries may not require a TEFL certification, having...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-16 | Writer: Twenix | Email: [email protected] Join the Twenix team and redefine the way business professionals learn English! Twenix offers 26-minute online conversation classes to adult learners in Spain and Italy. Why Twenix Stands Out: Teach & Earn from Day One! No need for self-marketing or free trial classes – we automatically assign students to your available slots. 90% Occupation on your open slots!! Ultra-Flexible Scheduling: Set your own schedule without any minimum class requirements. Take advantage of last-minute booking opportunities, or easily transfer booked classes to other available teachers when life gets busy, penalty-free. Zero Lesson Prep: We provide ready-to-use teaching materials for every single class, requiring minimal preparation time....  [Read more]