Esl Advanced Lesson Plans For Adults

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Lesson Plan to Practice Speaking With ESL Adults When it comes to teaching adults with higher levels of English proficiency, it is quite complicated to create lessons as most of the students usually have very specific needs and challenges. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Engaging People Into a Lively Conversation Studying Without Realizing That You Actually Study Wrapping Up Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: In this blog post, I would like to share a sample online lesson that I taught to an adult group of advanced EFL learners to train conversational skills. For presenting my...  [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]

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, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Get Ready for Unforeseen Circumstances in The Classroom? There can be a lot of difficulties a teacher might face in the future lesson. You might have to manage a class without any help or you might have students from different nationalities, ages, interests or so on. I believe, however, that most of the problems you might have would be solved if you planned the lessons carefully in advance. There are some reasons to support my idea. Table of Contents What's your lesson goal? You can manage your class anyways Know your students Are you ready to teach ESL classes? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eri S. What's your lesson goal? First, you can find what you should exactly do in a...  [Read more]

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 Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Basics of Planning and Reviewing a Lesson The lesson plan functions as a roadmap for the teacher, providing an organized framework for the planning, preparation, and execution of the lesson and serving as a record of what has been completed. It should not be a detailed script, but rather a guide that allows for flexibility and adaptation in the classroom. The plan is a living document that may continue to be refined and enhanced after execution, incorporating lessons learned. Table of Contents Basic Class Identification Learner Objectives Personal Aim Language Point Anticipated Problems and Solutions Procedure Information Lesson Review Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas Top Online Lesson Plan Resources for New and Advanced Teachers For many new and experienced EFL teachers, one of the most challenging aspects of their career is coming up with lesson plans that are both engaging and effective. Even if your employer provides a specific textbook to follow as a curriculum, you will often find that this can be rather dull for the students unless you spice things up by adding in some fun and original ideas from an outside source. By searching online you will find a huge amount of sites offering all manner of resources of varying quality and relevance. To save you the hassle of searching through them all, we have listed our 5 favorite websites that you can use to find quality lesson plans free of charge. Table...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs Online 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: ESL teachers needed ONLINE to work with IT professionals | (Date posted:2023-11-26) Date posted:2023-11-26 | Writer: Unifyhub | Email: [email protected] Unifyhub, a corporate language learning and content creation company with offices in Tallinn (Estonia), and Saint-Petersburg (Russia)  is looking for ESL teachers to join our international team of professionals. In the past 14 years, we have helped over 100,000 people learn English, get into foreign universities, travel...  [Read more]

TEFL Position in Costa Rica Date posted:2009-09-30 | Writer: SCLC | Email: [email protected] Located on the beautiful Sarapiqui River, the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center is a non-profit organization in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica dedicated to linking the communities with conservation through education and ecotourism. The SCLC is currently looking for an ESL Teacher. This position involves teaching English to adults and teens at the Center, possibly teaching English at local elementary schools, and assisting with conservation projects. Preferred applicants have TEFL certification, a university degree and speak Spanish. Job Description • Teach 3 levels of English night classes to adults and young adults. (Each level meets twice a week for 1.5 hrs) •...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas 12 Course Books to Improve Your General English Lessons for Adults As a newly qualified TEFL teacher the chances are you will be working for a school which supplies its teachers with all the resources needed to teach successful lessons based on a set course. This article shows a selection of the course books that are available for teaching general English course to adults from a number of publishers in the TEFL industry. Table of Contents Oxford University Press Cambridge University Press Pearson/Longman Macmillan Are you ready to teach English to adults all over the world? Related Articles: There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the TEFL classroom. The main publishers are Oxford University...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Various Groups of Students: Young Learners vs. Adults Not all Teaching English as a Foreign Language is equal. Different types of groups of learners include beginner vs. intermediate/advanced learners as well as monolingual classes vs multilingual classes. Another set of distinctive groups and perhaps the most contrary groups to be aware of are groups of young vs adult learners. In the following comparison, the many ways to ensure success with both types of groups will be discussed, as well as reasons the groups can be both challenging and rewarding. Table of Contents Group success Needs Analysis Anticipated Problems Benefits of working with both groups Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 Carrie Kellenberger Visa and Legal TEFL Information The 15 Most Asked Questions in a TEFL Interview Learning how to answer common questions in an ESL interview is easy if you've researched and prepared in advance, even if you've never had a formal job interview before. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The 15 Most Common ESL Interview Questions Now you are ready for your adventure! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Before we head into answering the top 15 most asked questions in a TEFL interview, there are a few things to check off your to-do list before interviewing: Listen to this blog post: The 15 Most Common ESL Interview Questions 1. Tell me a little about yourself. This is an icebreaker question...  [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]

TEFL jobs in Japan The TEFL jobs market in Japan is possibly the largest in the world. With tens of thousands of TEFL teachers required year after year. Teaching in Japan is often a pleasant experience. Expect to work hard and earn well. There are many online resources for finding TEFL jobs in Japan. If you run a quick search on Google, you’ll find hundreds of TEFL jobs in Japan at any one time. TEFL jobs are plentiful in every city and town. Choose your preferred location before hand and the chances are you will find a TEFL job there. Should you need to, seek direct school contacts from online language school directories. For further particulars, visit Teaching English in Japan. View job offers on the following pages to gain an insight into TEFL jobs in Japan.  English...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Teaching Experience in Japan I have been teaching English in Japan for 8 months now, acquiring the job solely with the qualifications of being a native speaker and having a bachelor's degree. After 6 months of teaching with these credentials and the two weeks of initial training provided by my employers, I felt I owed it to myself and my students to complete a TEFL and receive a sounder understanding of EFL/ESL pedagogy. In this essay, I will elaborate on the benefits of the TEFL course as they apply to my own teaching experience and professional development by first providing background on my experience before the course, the practical applications of the course in my current position, and finally by addressing how the course...  [Read more]

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 7 Non-Trivial Online ESL Games There are many famous games used by TEFL teachers that students know like the back of their hand. If you want to change up your online lessons and bring even more fun in your teaching, check out these seven non-trivial online ESL games to help you in every stage of the TEFL class. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Connect The Dots 2. Simon Says 3. Online Word Chain 4. Catchphrase 5. I Went to The Market and Bought 6. Don't Say Yes or No 7. Would You Rather? Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. Connect The Dots ...  [Read more]

Program TEFL Online Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Online and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts F.C. - Canada said: Songs in the ClassroomUsing songs in the EFL classroom is a great way to help establish a relaxed and fun environment, as well as engage in culture. Music and group singing in particular, are an innate part of society -- people are known to sing at parties, events, religious services, school, in the car, or while taking a shower. Although some students may be reluctant at first, if the teacher is enthusiastic about it, usually the class will soon follow...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs Online 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,...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Important Roles of an ESL Teacher In my opinion, the most important role of the teacher is a provider of information, and all other roles are needed to help students absorb that information effectively. To prove my point let's take a look at major roles. Table of Contents Traditional Roles More Advanced Skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Yurii P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Traditional Roles The provider of the information is the traditional role of the teacher. The teacher gives lessons on a particular subject such as grammar, parts of speech,...  [Read more]

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 Barbara Harrison Teaching Ideas 4 Tips on How to Teach English Using Music Celebrate the universal language of music with your students. With music, students at all levels work on the basic skills of learning and improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while having fun! Music improves attitudes toward content and learning, as well as classroom participation. It's also been shown to decrease anxiety and tension on scary topics and increase memory of grammar concepts. The benefits are many, including improved concentration and memory, help to absorb material, inspire creativity, and encourage learning. Music makes learning fun! Table of Contents Previous Class or Activity Technology in the Classroom Song Choice Creating Lesson Plans Listen to...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs Online 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: English Language Instructor | (Date posted:2024-04-25) Date posted:2024-04-25 | Writer: MyES - My English School France | Email: [email protected] My English School is looking for qualified, passionate English language Teachers to teach courses online over Zoom. Positions would initially be freelance, part-time roles, but with the opportunity for future growth. Full training in our teaching style provided, and materials provided for all classes.The ideal candidate will...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Needs and Skills Assessment During the First Business English Lesson ESL teachers when they meet their class for the first time should learn what students know and what they need to know. Even for General English in schools or university classrooms where students have more or less the same level of English. There should be some short tests to determine students' gaps in knowledge, personal objectives or institutional requirements.Especially assessment is needed when teaching Business English. This essay will discuss types of assessments in the early stages of teaching Business English to students. Table of Contents Students' Reasons to Learn and Their Language Level An example of a level test taken from ITTT Specialized Course...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Using Cognitive Science to Reduce Adult Learning Difficulties in Business English There is a saying that goes 'Old dogs can't be taught new tricks'. However, recent advances in cognitive science prove the concept of brain plasticity or neuroplasticity, which is the ability of the brain to continuously re-wire and change throughout the life of a person. This ability can be observed in the brain healing from injuries and can also be applied to ordinary brain activities like learning. Table of Contents Visuals Practice Keeping learning materials relevant Emphasize the advantage of learning a new language Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Online Education as a Tool For Global Achievements Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL alumna who considers English proficiency as an important thing for global interactions. The Most Essential Personal Qualities of a Good English Teacher Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article was written by our TEFL graduate who shares their thoughts on the problem of teaching skills. They explain what qualities are extremely important for ESL educators. Family and Its Importance in a Student’s Development Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Do parents actually influence on students' overall development? In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on this point and expresses their...  [Read more]

TEFL Opportunities in Saudi Arabia Date posted:2017-07-13 | Writer: Arddel Consulting | Email: [email protected] Arddel Consulting specialises in helping talented professionals find fulfilling career opportunities in the Middle East. Enthusiastic EFL teachers are currently required for multiple projects and institutions in Riyadh and across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Suitable for new entrants and mid-career TEFL teachers. Previous experience of teaching in the Kingdom is helpful but not a prerequisite. Depending on the project/client, ESL teachers will be required to prepare and deliver English language classes for Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced students. Students may come from all age groups; children, adolescents, and adults. Teachers will have the opportunity to teach across...  [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 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. ...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Peru  Language Support Specialist Writer: Newton College | Email: [email protected] Newton College is looking for a talent who can be our Language Support Specialist in Upper School (Secundaria).RequirementsHold a degree (Licenciatura) in Education, Special Education, Applied Linguistics or related field.English level: CPE or bilingualCertification in teaching English as a second language (TESOL), English language teaching (CELTA) or equivalent.Minimum 3 years' experience teaching a foreign language.At least 2 years of IB Program experienceExperience working with students who have language-based learning differences or second language learners.ResponsibilitiesActively participate in collaborative spaces with colleagues, including observation of student...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs Online 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 Teacher | (Date posted:2021-06-10) Date posted:2021-06-10 | Writer: Abroad Academy | Email: [email protected] THE SCHOOL:•    We are an online language school. •    We offer different courses to Spanish speakers (children and adults).•    General English - Speaking & pronunciation - Book clubs - Workshops and other extracurricular activities.•    We aim to build an English learning...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Group Teaching or One-to-One: What Will You Choose? Teaching a group or having private lessons can be as beneficial as challenging. Let's try to understand which kind of teaching is more suitable for us. Table of Contents Advantages of Group Teaching Disadvantages of Group Teaching Pros to Teach One-to-One Cons to Teach One-on-One Are You Ready to Teach ESL Students? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our ITTT graduate Catalina R. Advantages of Group Teaching Teaching large classes has many advantages. A large class offers a greater variety of activities. The teacher can have students work alone, in pairs, in groups or as a class. This allows the focus to be placed on the students instead of the...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Problems Ukrainian Adult Students Face While Learning English We live in the age of technical progress and globalization. Both these trends require people to get together, unite, share ideas to come up with new inventions, discover other cultures. This is why thousands of people all over the world take up studying English every day. They turn to language schools, private teachers, speaking clubs or any other resources they can find, excited to start and be able to speak fluently in a year or so. However, reality shows that only half of those students get the result they wanted. So, possible obstacles and complications which face Ukrainian adult students while learning English will be discussed in this essay, possible...  [Read more]