Esl Activities For Beginners

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Things a Teacher Needs to Focus on When Teaching Beginner Students When you select information to teach in your lesson, you need to think about what level the students are at and how well your lesson fits into what they already know and what they need to know. When you begin teaching it can be quite difficult to know what students are likely to comprehend at each level and few EFL teachers follow the same students from beginner to advanced level. Table of Contents Conseider the students' age Grammar to cover includes: Vocabulary to cover includes: How to explain the meanig Are you ready to teach beginner students? Take a TEFL course to learn new skills! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

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 Are you ready to teach abroad? Related...  [Read more]

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Strategies of Teaching ESL Groups Effectively There are different types of classes. We will be teaching and adults and children. Let's take a more detailed look into each group. ESL teachers are often working with beginners; however, some people could have been exposed to English previously. We can refer to these students as 'false beginners.' This subgroup could include adults who have learned the language before and may have forgotten it without consistent use. Adults beginners may tend to be more motivated than young beginner learners because adults make the decision to study English by themselves. Children may be told to learn and externally motivated by parents or family members. We should keep in mind that a beginner without...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The Main Principles of Teaching New Vocabulary Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will find out how to work on building students' vocabulary and create lesson plans around this teaching point. 5 More Activities to Play in Your Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their favorite games to play with students in the classroom. Why and How Should We Learn Teaching Skills? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on teaching skills and the ways to learn them. Simple and Effective Ways to Teach English Vocabulary Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is devoted to the most effective ways to teach English vocabulary. 5...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Top Tips for Working With Business English Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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 Teaching Ideas 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 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our...  [Read more]

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. Read my articles 5 More Activities to Play in Your Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their favorite games to play with students in the classroom. Why and How Should We Learn Teaching Skills? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on teaching skills and the ways to learn them. Simple and Effective Ways to Teach English Vocabulary | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is devoted to the most...  [Read more]

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas What is a Beginner EFL Student and How Do You Teach Them? When you decide to take a TEFL certification course with the intention of teaching English abroad, in your home country, or online, it is difficult to know who you will actually end up teaching. Once you have finished your training you could end up teaching primary aged children, teenagers, or adults. They could be from any country worldwide and they could be at any level of English language from beginner to advanced level. In many ways it is a bit of a lottery, so you should ensure you are ready to deal with all types of environments. After a while most teachers develop a preference for the type of student they prefer to teach, however, the beginner EFL student is often the most...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers A Guide to Developing Teaching Skills Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their strategies on developing teaching skills. Establishing Rapport while Volunteer Teaching: Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of volunteer teacher. They explain the challenges of cultural sensitivity. How to Apply Positive Discipline in The Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What is positive discipline and how to implement it in the ESL classroom? Our TEFL graduate shares their knowledge and ideas in this blog post. 5 Energizing Flashcard Games for EFL Classes Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Top Approaches to Teaching Reading Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will find information on some practical ways to teach reading. How to Organize Students With Learning Difficulties Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are students with learning difficulties almost in every classroom. Our TEFL graduate explains how to organize your work effectively. Strategies for Teaching Beginner Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Every students' age group is different and requires a special approach. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate suggests how to organize your work with beginners. The Teaching Craftsmanship: My Experience Teaching English in Russia Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers What Measures Should be Taken if Students Misbehave? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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 Teaching Ideas 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 Teaching Ideas 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 ...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Different Students’ Profiles Every student requires something different to learn English successfully. Aside from one-on-one lessons, teachers usually will not have the time to dedicate extensive attention to each student, though. Not every English-learner will be given a unique lesson catered to their needs. However, teachers can develop plans that fit best for general types of students based on their profiles. Factors such as students' age, language level, and motivation for learning helps teachers identify a student profile and thus develop the best lessons to get them engaged. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Beginners Young students Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What are The Ways to Manage and Adapt Teaching and Learning for Mixed-Ability Classes? Teachers of ESL will often find themselves in charge of a class with students at different levels of proficiency. When this happens, the teacher needs to know ways to adapt and manage the class and activities in a way that benefits all the students. The stronger students could become bored if the teacher caters to the weaker ones, and, reversely, the weaker students could become demotivated and feel forgotten and left behind when they cannot keep up with the advanced students. So how can a teacher make sure all the students get what they need from the class? Table of Contents Adapting materials according to the level Grouping Other strategies Do...  [Read more]

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Awesome Insights into Teaching Italian Beginner Students When starting a career in teaching, regardless of age,gender and nationality, a prospective teacher should always bear in mind one fundamental skill:patience. This particular talent is what I personally believe distinguishes a competent teacher from the incompetent one, and is crucial in establishing the overall success of each and every student. So, how patient should teachers be and, particularly, how patient should the teachers at beginner levels be? Table of Contents The influence of the student's first language Problems with possessives, prepositions and plurals Knowing when to correct Patience is key Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Important Things When Teaching Beginner Students I am an English teacher. I am teaching beginner students who are aged from 3 years and a half to 8 years old. My students are very young learners who normally have shorter attention spans, and have not even completely mastered their mother tongue. They are generally amenable to fun games, singing, and drawing. For my students, they start from zero knowledge of English to a very basic knowledge that cannot be quickly or easily activated, but with these levels, success is easy to see and usually good fun. Table of Contents Play and Have Fun PPP Method Learning Environment Relation to Students Listening Skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The 3 Most Important Tricks When Teaching English to Kindergarteners Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas So, you are new to teaching toddler and young children English? Here are the 3 most important tricks when teaching English to kindergarteners. Songs in the ESL Classroom for Younger Beginners Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What better way to teach English than with music! Here are some great tips on how to use songs in an ESL classroom for younger beginners! 5 Keywords to Increase Your Confidence in the Classroom as a Teacher Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you new to teaching English abroad? Don't fear! These 5 keywords will help you increase your confidence in the...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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 Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why is it Important for ESL Teachers to Focus on Building Confidence in Beginner Students? Learning a new language is an inherently challenging task. One important way for ESL teachers to help beginner students learn English is to focus not only on teaching language concepts but on building their confidence to experiment with the language and persist with their learning. This essay will firstly examine why building confidence is important in ESL teaching, and different strategies teachers can employ to do this, including how they interact with students and the content they choose for classes. Table of Contents Why might beginner students suffer from low confidence, and how can this interfere with their learning? Student-Teacher...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas It's Not Rocket Science: Teaching Slang and Figurative Speech in English Classrooms Understanding the use of slang in a different language is a benchmark for fluency. Once a speaker is able to navigate society by listening and speaking slang, they are better able to assimilate among native speakers. But whether or not colloquial speech has a place in English classrooms is debated among teachers. While formal English takes precedence in many classes, teaching slang can be important depending on students' reasons for learning English and their experience with the language. Incorporating slang can also be a motivational tool for teaching disengaged students. Table of Contents Get to Know Your Students Consider Their Level and Needs Do...  [Read more]

Older Posts Songs in the ESL Classroom for Younger Beginners Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What better way to teach English than with music! Here are some great tips on how to use songs in an ESL classroom for younger beginners! The Most Common Problems Students in Italy Face When Learning English Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences If you are interested in teaching English in Italy, you should be aware of the issues highlighted in this post. This article covers the most common problems students in Italy face when learning English. Teaching English in Spain - The Salary and Budget Guide Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Spain is a popular destination for EFL teachers wanting to teach English in Europe. If you are interested in joining...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in South Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Destinations South Korea is a popular teaching destination that has one of the largest EFL job markets in the world. Whether you are interested in working for a public or private school, you will find great salaries and benefits in South Korea. Here are 5 reasons why you should teach English in South Korea. Teaching English Abroad: What's Next? - How To Advance In Your EFL Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching English as a foreign language is a...  [Read more]

Older Posts 7 Activities for Teaching the Present Perfect for the ESL Classroom Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 7 activities for teaching the present perfect for the ESL classroom to teach the present perfect tense to your students and help them understand the correct structure and usage of the tense. Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom While Teaching English Abroad Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas These top 10 mistakes to avoid in the classroom while teaching English abroad will help you become a better EFL teacher and make sure your students learn English in the most effective way possible. Top Time Fillers for an EFL Classroom Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas No matter how well you plan your lessons, it is inevitable that you will sometimes...  [Read more]

Archives for October 2022 10 Crucial Teaching Skills Every Online Teacher Should Have Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas In this blog post on crucial teaching skills we will look at the specific skills of: Pronunciation, Grammar knowledge and Teaching methodology. TEFL Ice Breakers: What You Need to Know Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Ice breakers as the name implies are activities (often games) used to introduce the teacher to the students, to each other and vice-verca. These activities allow the group to get to know each other in a friendly, fun atmosphere as we will describe. Ice breakers can be used for all levels of ESL student. TEFL for Beginners: Top Tips to Know Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this blog we...  [Read more]

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Methods of Teaching Vocabulary in the Classroom While sentence structure and grammar are the foundation of the English Language, vocabulary is the glue that holds it together. An expansive vocabulary allows students to feel confident in their abilities and communicate more effectively. There are many methods of teaching vocabulary and in each class, the teacher may need to use different methods. This is because each class will be made up of different students each with their own learning style. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What is vocabulary for? Lesson structure Sample Lesson Plan Depending on students' age An example of a more beginner class could entail: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today?...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Establish Rapport with Students A teacher has an important responsibility to get to know his or her students to ensure that they are engaged with the lesson on a daily basis. Learning another language is not easy so it is imperative that a teacher does everything in his or her power to get to know their students and become as familiar with them as possible. One of the most effective ways a teacher can begin to do so is by establishing rapport with their students. Table of Contents When should a teacher build good relationship? First day activities Planning lessons In addition Are you ready to teach ESL students? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kathyrine...  [Read more]

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. Read my articles How to Benefit Using ICALL? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on learning grammar with the help of ICALL. Teaching English to Beginners in Japan | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching beginners in Japan. Main Points of Teaching Grammar ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Spring Has Arrived ESL Worksheet This worksheet is meant for very young learners. The students can practice spring vocabulary, including clothes, activities, and weather.   This worksheet is ideal for practicing spring vocabulary with your beginner EFL students. Print it out and go over the worksheet as a class, or, if your students are more advanced, you can have them fill it out on their own and then feedback later.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

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. Read my articles 5 Ideas How to Differentiate in The Classroom | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to differentiate students in the classroom. How Personal Language Learning Experience Helps in Teaching | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on having a personal language learning experience and how it influences teaching. All You Need to Know About Teaching Beginners | ITTT | TEFL Blog ...  [Read more]

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas What are some useful ESL teaching resource books? The market for ESL teaching books is very large and all the major publishers have some form of involvement in the production and selling of these resources. There are many different types of books and resources that are used in ESL teaching and we will consider three main categories.1) General teaching theory books2) ESL book series3) Activity resource books Table of Contents General teaching theory books ESL book series Activity Resource books Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! General teaching theory books As an ESL teacher unless you spend your entire career...  [Read more]

Teach English in Czech Republic (4) Date posted:2012-08-09 | Writer: MK Language Centre | Email: [email protected] 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.   An ESL teacher may encounter varying types of students/classroom situations and types of classes taught....  [Read more]

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]