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Mastering Grammar: Dynamic Approaches and Engaging Activities for Language Learners
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Explore innovative approaches to teaching grammar in language learning with engaging activities. Discover effective methods and diverse perspectives on mastering grammar skills in this insightful blog post.
10 Tips for Adults to Learn English During Office Break Time
Minh Huy Hoang
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Discover 10 effective ways to learn English during office breaks! From language apps to podcasts, reading, and speaking sessions with colleagues, these hacks maximize your language learning in short bursts. Start enhancing your English skills during break time today!
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Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 156
Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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My Personal Teaching Experience in Xi’an, China | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their story of teaching abroad. They worked in China, one of the most popular destinations for ESL teachers.
A Lesson Plan to Practice Speaking With ESL Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this article, our TEFL expert shares an EFL lesson plan for teaching speaking skills. Get inspired or simply use this ready lesson with your advanced level students.
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How Adults’ Learning Differs From Teenagers’ and Children’s Learning? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How Adults’ Learning Differs From Teenagers’ and Children’s Learning?
ESL teachers must acknowledge that it is not equal teaching English Lessons to children, teenagers, and adults, there are some wide differences between the practices used in each case, classroom, population, levels, and country where English is taught, on this paper we will check how an ESL lesson may be affected by these variables, and how we could overlap them on the practices used in teenagers and adults English lessons.
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Basic concepts
Self-concept
Personal Experience
Adults learning process
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Learning Modes: Young Learners vs Adults - TEFL Blog
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Learning Modes: Young Learners vs Adults
In this short essay, I would like to share the differences in teaching YL and Adults. For effective learning, it is important for us, as teachers, to understand how these two groups go about learning. The critical point is the suitable design and delivery of the program.
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To enhance the adult learning and engagement Malcolm Knowles introduced 4 principles:
1. Involvement
2. Experience
3. Relevance
4. Problem-centered
Teaching Young Learners vs. Adults:
1. Dependency:
2. Accepting Instruction:
3. Applying Learnings:
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Difficulties of Classroom Management and Ways to Overcome Them
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This blog post is devoted to the problem of classroom management. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point.
How to Teach English to Children Online
Elizaveta Pachina
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This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching English to children online.
Keeping Adult Students Motivated: Reasons and Outcomes
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This blog post contains information on keeping adult students motivated.
Incredible Ways to Increase Students Self-Confidence in the Classroom
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This blog post is devoted to self-confidence of students in the ESL class.
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How to Teach Young Learners vs How to Teach Adults - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 May 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
How to Teach Young Learners vs How to Teach Adults
Learning is something essential in anyone's life, not only as a human being but as a species. As humans we start learning about everything in our environment the moment we come into this world and this experience of learning proceeds with us throughout our lives till the moment we leave this world. The more we learn the more knowledge we accumulate, which will help us, as individuals or societies, to improve our lives in every way possible as long as we use this knowledge that we have learned and apply it correctly in our daily lives. It is evident that learning happens through communication and interaction between an individual and his/her environment and the main tool for interaction... [Read more]
How to Use Videos in Online ESL Lessons - TEFL Blog
Thu, 08 Oct 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Use Videos in Online ESL Lessons
Watching videos is an effective way to switch between different activities or time fill. Modern students are more likely to watch videos or look at images than to do worksheets or read. Videos are also excellent sources of audio-lingual information that develops listening and speaking skills.
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Goals and Exercises
Why use video-listening activities?
Student's Level
Video Length
Exercise Ideas
What activities to prepare?
Video Resources for Online ESL Lessons
For younger students:
Vocabulary lessons:
For teenagers and adults:
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Is it easier to teach English to children or adults? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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.
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Motivation and classroom management
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Federico Riva
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The Best Methods to Increase Confidence in ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who talks about some strategies of increasing classroom confidence.
Top Tips for Playing Games During the ESL Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who talks about 6 easy games to use during the ESL class.
Creating a Comfortable Learning Environment: Classroom Management Strategies | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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This blog post is devoted to some ways on how to create an effective classroom management. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas.
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ESL Classroom Troubleshooting: ✅ TEFL Challenges for Students of Various Ages - TEFL Blog
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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ESL Classroom Troubleshooting: ✅ TEFL Challenges for Students of Various Ages
When starting a teaching career, it is necessary to be aware of the different difficulties groups of learners one will encounter. This includes young learners, beginners, multilingual, adults, and many more. Each group has a different class attitude and learning ability. While there are hundreds of different teaching activities and styles, not all of them will work with each group. It is important to distinguish the most useful from differing classes.
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Motivation Challenge for Adult Students
Motivation Challenge for Young Learners
English Level
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Tips for Teaching Different Types of English Learning Groups - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
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Tips for Teaching Different Types of English Learning Groups
There are many types of English learning groups and each group requires different teaching techniques. In my opinion, English learners can be divided into 2 groups: beginners and English learners for specific purposes. Beginners can be students who have no English at all or know a few simple structures. They can be children or adults. English learners for specific purposes are students who have a basic English level and want to achieve their specific aims of learning.
Table of Contents
Young Beginners
Adult Beginners
English Learners for Specific Purposes
Conversation Learners
Business Students
Examination Classes
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How to Teach English to Adults Online
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This blog post contains ideas on teaching online. Our TEFL graduate explains how to work with adult students on the internet.
Benefits of Implementing Created Materials in the ESL Classroom
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate who shares their thoughts on the importance of created materials in TEFL teaching.
7 Idiom Activities for Creative Conversation Classes
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this article, we share new ideas of games for teaching idioms.
How Can We Effectively Integrate Modern Technology into The Classroom?
Elizaveta Pachina
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Organizing Activities for Students with Short Attention Spans
Federico Riva
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This article is devoted to the problem of short attention span among ESL students. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to organize activities.
Top Strategies for Writing a Precise Lesson Plan
Federico Riva
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This blog post contains information on how to write an effective teaching plan. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas.
Simple Flashcard Activities to Have Fun During the Class
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate provides several games to apply in your lesson to have fun.
Suggestions for Building Student Confidence
Federico Riva
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TEFL USA - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl Job In Philadelphia Usa
TEFL Job in Philadelphia, USA
Date posted:2011-09-12 | Writer: Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians | Email: [email protected]
The Global Works Training Center is a project of the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians and includes classes in Vocational Literacy, Home Health Aide , ESL, Civics and GED. All of our classes are for students with limited English proficiency. We currently have a need for an EFL instructor for adult students. The primary focus of the Center is to prepare participants for work or advanced education. Generally, participants have several barriers to employment including limited English skills, a lack of understanding of U.S. workplace culture, and socio-economic needs such as childcare and transportation that make it difficult for them to work. ... [Read more]
Learning Modes: Young Students vs. Adult Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Learning Modes: Young Students vs. Adult Students
In the past, the emphasis on teaching a foreign language was, amongst other older techniques, Grammar-Translation, and is still used in some situation today. This method helped the student to learn 'about' the language instead of learning the language (ITTT Unit 3,3). Over time, and continuing today, more and more attention and research have been placed on the question of what makes a good language learner.
Table of Contents
Differences between youngsters and adults
Differences between learning 1st and 2nd language
Levels of expertise
Approaches to teaching young students
Approaches to teaching adults
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Top Tips for Working With Business English Students
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching business English.
The Most Effective Strategies to Teach Reading
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching reading can be daunting. In this blog post, our TEFL alumna shares their effective ideas on teaching reading.
Best Practices for Planning Classroom Activities When Teaching Receptive Skills
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, you will find ideas on the most effective activities for teaching receptive skills.
Unique Challenges and Advantages of Teaching Beginner English Students
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Two Primary Modes of Learning: Differences Between Young Learners and Adults - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Two Primary Modes of Learning: Differences Between Young Learners and Adults
An ESL teacher will most likely teach a class with young learners and adults at some point in their careers. Teaching young learners and adults has its own set of challenges. Some of these challenges will be the learning experience that each possesses, the different ways of learning and how this affects the lesson, and the motivation of the student and how it affects behavior. Whether it is young learners for adults, the rewards can be satisfying.
Table of Contents
Learning Background
Age Specifics
Motivation Level
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Differences between Young Learners and Adult Learners in the TEFL Environment - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Differences between Young Learners and Adult Learners in the TEFL Environment
This post will focus on the differences English teacher face when they are working with a class of young learners compared to a class of adult learners.
Table of Contents
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What are adults - what are young learners?
Typical Qualities of Adult Learners
Typical Qualities of Young Learners
Behavioral Problems with Young Learners
Which type of students do you prefer to teach?
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TEFL Other Latin America - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teaching Position In Loja Ecuador 1 ann. 2
ESL Teaching Position in Loja, Ecuador
Date posted:2021-10-24 | Writer: The Canadian House Center | Email: [email protected]
[email protected] This outstanding English academy in the southern region of Ecuador celebrated its 10 year anniversary in 2018. While they continue to grow they welcome teachers who are proficient in English and engaging for students.At their two campuses in Loja, they teach beginners through post-grad classes as well as private lessons. The adult campus, which is located downtown, attracts university students and professionals, whereas the children’s campus appeals to children (and their parents).Youngsters from 3 years old through to high school age learn through an interactive curriculum, technological classroom presentation... [Read more]
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Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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What is Lesson Planning and How to Implement it in The TEFL Work? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains all the peculiarities of lesson planning and how to integrate it in teaching.
TEFL Course as a Necessity for Personal and Professional Growth | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion towards TEFL certification. They explain why this course is important for non-native teachers.
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ESL Learners’ Modes: Differences between Young Students and Adults - TEFL Blog
Wed, 20 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
ESL Learners’ Modes: Differences between Young Students and Adults
An instructor should adapt their instruction based on the student's needs and abilities, and should take into account the age of students as this is likely to affect factors such as student motivation, attention span, and openness to activities. An instructor should anticipate that young students may be less internally motivated than adult learners. Adult learners are likely to have longer attention spans than younger students, therefore the instructor should adjust lesson plans accordingly. Certain activities will be well received by very young students and poorly received by slightly older students or adult learners, this should be taken into account when... [Read more]
How to Adjust Your Teaching to the Needs of the Beginner Students - TEFL Blog
Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How to Adjust Your Teaching to the Needs of the Beginner Students
As the term beginner students refers to the level of students knowledge, I have decided to focus on beginner level in different age groups. Therefore, this essay will be divided into teaching beginner young students and beginner adults. My definition of a beginner student is the following: regardless of age, this is a learner with very little or no previous knowledge of the English language. However, there are certain things we should aim to know about every age group:
Table of Contents
Teaching beginner young students
Group 1 – beginners ages 5-9
Group 2 – beginners ages 9-13
Teaching adult beginner learners
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Teaching one to oneWhen most esl students start learning English for the first time, they typically start lessons in a group setting. The biggest reason for this is that they usually start learning English in the Elementary or Middle school. The students are accustomed to studying in groups from an early age. This group classroom dynamic is something that is continued in most English school because there are many advantages to it. However, in... [Read more]
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What is Grammar in English - Everything EFL Teachers Need to Know
Federico Riva
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Discover the importance of grammar in English language communication. Learn about parts of speech, tenses, modal auxiliary verbs, and effective teaching methodologies. Enhance your language skills and become a confident communicator.
The Journey of Completing a TEFL Course
Federico Riva
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Discover the transformative power of completing a TEFL course. Journey through motivations, inspirations, and the path to a rewarding teaching career abroad.
Enhancing Listening Skills: Key Considerations for Adult ESL Classes
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The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching
Federico Riva
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Explore the benefits of larger classes in education, comparing class sizes in the UK and Vietnam. Gain a different perspective on the advantages from an Asian country. Consider the potential benefits of implementing a main teacher and apprentice teacher system in the UK.
Why Classroom Management is an Important Skill for EFL Teachers
Federico Riva
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Explore effective classroom management strategies for EFL teachers. Learn about setting the right tone, using eye contact and gestures, and creating proper classroom arrangements. Strengthen your skills to create a successful learning environment and foster... [Read more]
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Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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How is Language Acquisition Influenced by Reading? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Language acquisition is a complex process. Reading is a part of it. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains how reading influences a foreign language acquisition.
The Cultural Problem for Learners in an EFL Classroom in Morocco | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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Our TEFL graduate shares their observations of cultural challenges at schools in Morocco.
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What Measures Should be Taken if Students Misbehave?
Elizaveta Pachina
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The problem of students behavior is common to every classroom. Our TEFL graduate shares how to correct students in a right way.
What are The Best Speaking Activities for Mixed-Ability Classrooms?
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on activities for mixed-ability classrooms.
"Has the Cat Got Your Tongue?": Teaching Slang and Idioms
Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching slang and idioms can be difficult but rather important. Our TEFL graduate explains the importance of this language point.
Same, but Different: The Differences Between Teaching High-School and University Students
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The Benefits of Implementing Songs and Music in the ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Benefits of Implementing Songs and Music in the ESL Classes
For the summative task for this course, I decided to research the use of songs in the classroom. The use of songs interests me because it seems that this is a good medium to provide some variety in the classroom and develop interest. Songs and music can also be used with all age groups, although of course whereas singalongs may be more appropriate with very young learners, other activities such as lyric breakdown are still very useful for older learners.
Table of Contents
Motivation
The 9 Benefits by Lynch
Pronunciation Training
Developing Language Aspects
Using Songs with Older Students
6 Steps to Make a Song Accompany the Lesson Context
Songs for Adults
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Teaching English Vocabulary to Young Learners - TEFL Blog
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
Teaching English Vocabulary to Young Learners
One of the pillars of the English language, vocabulary, could well be seen as an insurmountable challenge with no end for language learners, but it can actually be a rewarding one that opens up the very heart of the language.
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The challenge for young learners
How young learners pick up new vocabulary
Activities that young learners love
Understanding the limitations of young learners
Focusing on what's important
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What You Need to Know about Teaching Adults and Youths
Elizaveta Pachina
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This article contains information on teaching adults and young students.
The Principles of Creating Lesson Plans to Achieve Better Results
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This article contains information on lesson planning for effective teaching.
Why Do You Need to Use Songs in Your Classroom?
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This blog post is devoted to usage of songs in the classroom. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts.
Classroom Activities for Various Groups of Students
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This article contains information on activities for different groups of students.
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