Esl Books For Kids

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach Reading to Young ESL Students As a part of receptive skills, reading is so important that children start to read both English and Chinese books at the very beginning of their lives. Reading is a beneficial way to learn English well, especially for young learners. They can accumulate more and more vocabulary as well as the way native speakers communicate with each other by reading various kinds of books. As we all know reading a good book just like talking with a great author. Table of Contents Personal Teaching Experience Reading Techniques Parents' Help Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Xiangnan G. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Improve Your Young Learners Classes with these 30 Course Books TEFL teachers both new and experienced will benefit from having a range of course books to draw on for their lessons. General English course books for young learners differ from those for adults in a number of ways. Obviously the types of topics will be geared towards the interests of younger people but there are also differences in the way the language is presented. Course books for adults will generally have sections with explicit presentations of a grammar point,whereas books for young learners do not usually cover grammar in detail. Table of Contents Oxford University Press course books for young learners Cambridge University Press course books for young...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ESA Principles of Teaching Reading I'm a young ESL teacher in China, and I is Chinese. English is a compulsory subject for all Chinese students and reading skills have gained raising importance in the national tests for English subjects. Besides this, reading itself is fun and beneficial. I always try to let my students "learn through English" instead of "learning English". From my experience, a successful reading class for young learners should consist of the following steps: Table of Contents Engage stage: Study stage: Activate stage: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fang W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach English as a Foreign Language in Kindergarten? Children learn fast, that is a fact. Learning a language is their natural skill, which they are born with. We all have gone through that process. There is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to speak, there is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to pronounce e.t.c. Mothers and fathers are not teachers, but they teach their kids how to speak, or maybe kids learn by themselves? In my opinion, communication is one of the very basic needs, which comes naturally. Children need to talk to their mothers, fathers and other people who are around them. Speaking is a result of listening and observing – in this case, family members. Kids learn from people in their environment,...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Features of Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten Deciding to be a teacher in a kindergarten can be intimidating for some inexperienced teachers in the beginning. In my case, I was quite unsure of teaching very young kids and would rather teach adults. However, I ended up in China and started to teach English in a kindergarten and it resulted to be easier than expected. Table of Contents Good Rapport Interesting Materials Proper Teaching Aids Are you ready to teach English in a kindergarten abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Samy H. Good Rapport I would say that the key point in order to be a good kindergarten teacher is establishing a good rapport with the kids...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Why Reading is a Skill to Teach in ESL Education Readers are for sure leaders, not just merely for the fact of reading, but for the thinking process that comes with reading.As an individual, I love reading. I love the smell of the book paper. The tiny letters and turning another page is something that I enjoy deeply. However, I didn't become an avid reader by chance. I become a reader because I was born in a family where reading was a natural thing. My father was a university professor and was reading all the time. My mother, an accounting expert, used to read laws and regulations to ensure that her work is respecting the law. Table of Contents Perfect Role Model Boost of Creativity Reading at...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Family and Its Importance in a Student’s Development As the learning of a child starts at home parents are their first teachers and they have a key duty in shaping up their character and Learning of anything including English. A child's education at home and school makes a child's actual learning. Being a helping hand in their learning journey and traveling with them with true inspiration. Parental encouragement had played a crucial role in successful students. Their role is not limited to home but involvement in school activities too. Table of Contents Becoming a role model for the kids as they would be easily inspired by what their parents do. Parents can read together with the child. Overseeing the child's activity Devising fun...  [Read more]

Top Tips for Preparing ESL Students for Exams 10/05/2021 hey guys it's been a week it's been a week since last time and i couldn't start i couldn't wait to start this live session okay so i have to uh cut this first part uh when i start editing my live stream session after we finish it but anyway uh i couldn't wait to start this live stream session because the topic of the discussion is going to be really fun and i like to dwell upon this um idea so let me quickly uh open the presentation and while waiting for some more people to join us um i'm gonna tell you a little bit more about myself i also want to introduce itttt so i will be really short i i will be really brief on that but anyway it's like an intro part uh and if you guys are there please let me know that you can see and hear me...  [Read more]

Job Teaching Young Learners EFL in China Date posted:2016-11-13 | Writer: Scholastic | Email: [email protected] Scholastic is one of the world's largest children’s book publishers and distributors with annual revenue of USD 2 billion and is a publicly listed company on NASDAQ. Our mission in China is to help Chinese children learn English in a fun and effective way. We have an immediate opportunity in Guangzhou for a TEFL trained teacher who enjoys teaching children. In China, we have created a chain of English tutorial centers with professional curriculum, small class sizes, and a highly interactive approach to teaching English that has proven to be very effective. Scholastic GZ ZJNT Center is the newest Scholastic English Center in Guangzhou City, China. We provide professional...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What It’s Like Teaching Kindergarten in Thailand - My Personal Story Having spent more than 20 years as a marketing consultant, I decided to change career, to become an English language teacher. Hence, I took up the 120-hour TEFL course with ITTT, along with a specialised course in teaching young learners and another one in teaching business English. Even before I finished my TEFL course, I was offered a teaching job with a private school in Bangkok, Thailand. I have since been teaching kindergarten kids for about 8 months. Table of Contents My Typical School Day Planning and Preparation Lessons I Have Learned Since Starting My New Job My Plans for the Future Do you want to teach English in Thailand? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Early Career Teacher Describes Teaching Teaching has been my dream since a very young age! This should be the normal and most common answer when you ask a teacher about his childhood dream job. For me, It was absolutely the opposite. I have never seen myself teaching anybody even my closest friends and relatives! I have always considered myself an introvert. My best friend used to be a book I'm reading! I have never liked crowded places or getting to know new people! Going to a wedding or a party was more like a nightmare to me. Table of Contents A Turning Point Teacher Training I can say that problems in a classroom depending on many factors: The major problems I encountered are: Anticipated Problems Personal Teaching Experience...  [Read more]

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Role of Digital Learning for Generation-Z ESL Students More or less,20 years ago students who tried to learn a new language used to have Mr.and Mrs. Brown books, cassettes,language labs or the lucky ones would have to have a trip to the countries providing language courses which promised them to teach English in a month or so. Table of Contents Pros and cons of digital learning English and online gaming Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Seda K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. But now the case is getting more different. With the improvement of technology, we have...  [Read more]

Native English speaking teacher wanted to teach TEFL in Korea Date posted:2002-03-28 | Writer: Park OverseasPersonnel Sevice (POPS) | Email: [email protected] Park Overseas Personnel Service (POPS) specializes in recruiting individuals to teach conversational English to Koreans. POPS was established in 1991 as a pioneer in this field. We represent many of the well-known institutes in South Korea, for example The Korean Herald Kids School presently has about 70 schools and expanding rapidly. POPS works directly with these institutes through its branch offices in Korea. With 10 years of experience POPS is now very successful and has numerous connections, individuals may qualify for positions at the Universities or within the government. Salary and Benefit: - Salary 2 million Won...  [Read more]

Native English speaking teacher wanted to teach TEFL in Korea Date posted:2002-03-28 | Writer: Park OverseasPersonnel Sevice (POPS) | Email: [email protected] Park Overseas Personnel Service (POPS) specializes in recruiting individuals to teach conversational English to Koreans. POPS was established in 1991 as a pioneer in this field. We represent many of the well-known institutes in South Korea, for example The Korean Herald Kids School presently has about 70 schools and expanding rapidly. POPS works directly with these institutes through its branch offices in Korea. With 10 years of experience POPS is now very successful and has numerous connections, individuals may qualify for positions at the Universities or within the government. Salary and Benefit: - Salary 2 million Won...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Coursebook Review There are thousands of English coursebooks nowadays, and one might get confused while trying to choose a coursebook for the students. I have faced this problem as well, trying to choose the coursebook for private classes with a 7-year-old student who has already learned some English before. Table of Contents Oxford Resources and Materials Coursebook Contents Feedback Structure Revision Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Elena K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Oxford Resources and Materials As far as I am concerned, Oxford University Press is known to be...  [Read more]

Tue, 05 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stories in the ESL Classroom: Are They Important for Language Learning? For centuries, stories have been effective tools to express human being's thoughts and experiences. Stories also have been built through generations to generations to share and connect people. Storytelling helps children's development in a lot of ways. They help children boost their imagination and brain development, teach student language, and how to express their emotions, and improve the relationship between children and parents. Those are the reasons why teaching stories in English in early childhood is so important. Table of Contents First of all, English stories help children learn vocabulary. Complexity of Speech Imagination Exercises Next, children can...  [Read more]

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 3 Main Difficulties for English Learners in Turkey Turkey, being famous for its fast-growing economy, fulfilling the educational needs of most of the people around the globe has been my residence for the past three years. As an ELT professional, I have the privilege of teaching English in various educational institutions in the country. During my tenure in those institutes, I came upon various reasons as to why students are having difficulty in learning English. I devised various solutions by adding in more activities and solving the complications from the grass-root level. Table of Contents Educational System Lack of Teacher Professional Development Choice of Teaching Materials Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related...  [Read more]

TEFL in Hanno, Japan Date posted:2006-11-21 | Writer: Kidz Talk Ltd | Email: [email protected] Kidz Talk, a private English school for children, is seeking a full time teacher who will be available from the end of March, 2007. Kidz Talk is the private English school for children age from 5 to 18 years old. There are about 170 students in all but no more than 8 students in one class. Our students come once a week for an hour and a half. A native English teacher and a Japanese teacher, Director of Kidz Talk, teach all the students. There is also a part time Japanese teacher who teaches once a week. We teach communicative English. We use course books depending on the students' levels. We aim to make English fun, so we play lots of games. Also, using supplementary materials, we try to...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Alumni Experience: Passionate Teaching in China My personal experience being an ESL teacher in China. Does the content of TEFL, YouTube, LinkedIn and Blog's have more prowess over a newly graduated university student with passion? Let us not forget, most training institutes are businesses first and education institutions second with advertising portraying the latter as their priority. Table of Contents Benefits of teaching Teaching with passion and a willingness to self-learn Teachers' Responsibilities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Troy D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Filipinos Acquire English as Their Second Language I am a Filipino. I was born in The Philippines and my first language is Tagalog. I remember my parents told me the first two words I ever learned or spoke were "mama" and "papa". My parents were my very first teachers. Table of Contents Language in Childhood Popularity of English Reasons to Learn Languages Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gladiolus R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Language in Childhood When we are young we acquire our first language through our parents, relatives, or from the things we see or...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Top Tips to Teach Receptive and Productive Skills in a Kindergarten Over the years, globalization and living in a global village have had a major effect on various aspects of modern people, like commerce, academic domain, and tourism. Therefore, this phenomenon has necessitated people to learn the English language so as to communicate and interact in different situations more easily and successfully. Likewise, there has been a noticeable tendency among the parents who have found it really vital to have their children learn the English language from an early age. There are some main reasons why they are so insistent on getting their kids to learn English. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Some tips to teach receptive and...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas 7 Alternatives to Boring English Worksheets The grammar worksheet is an integral part of any English class. It's straight-forward and gets the job done. Nevertheless, both teachers and students always welcome alternatives to the, often so boring, worksheets. Here you go - ten alternatives to boring English worksheets! Table of Contents 1. Videos 2. Interactive Pieces 3. Scrambles 4. Flipping Books 5. Stations 6. Coloring Sheets 7. Non-Fiction Are you ready to revamp your worksheets? Related Articles: 1. Videos These days, a lot of learning occurs visually and many more students respond to visual learning. Have your students make their own videos or research and show videos relating to an English grammar point to the class for a great...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Things That Motivate Students and How You Can Apply Them To Your Teaching As with any subject, a student's motivation can affect their interest in the subject matter. English is no different, in fact, I believe that motivation is the key difference in students who continue to progress and improve in English and those who don't and discontinue English in their future. Now, this is not to say that all students with low motivation do not pick up any English through their learning, nor does it mean that a student with motivation will find English learning to be easy. However, I believe that motivation plays a key role in ensuring that a student remains engaged with the English language and eventually progresses into fluency. I wouldd...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Ideas on How to Implement Stories into Your ESL Teaching Stories provide a natural and relevant context for the exposure to English language and storytelling built on the children's innate capacity for fantasy and imaginative play, making it an essential aspect to be integrated into language lessons. Beyond just language skills, students are also able to acquire critical thinking skills such as predicting, hypothesizing, categorizing, sequencing, and inferring meaning through various storytelling activities. Stories are also used to enhance children's concentration skills and develop moral and emotional intelligence by teaching students to empathize with the characters in the story. Storytelling can be extended to include...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Learning English in Early Childhood In the past, some scientists thought young learners do not learn as fast as adults. However today even parents are aware of the importance of starting learning a second language early. Table of Contents Advantages of Early Start Consider the Mix of Abilities Choice of Activities Nursery Rhymes Flashcards GamesThe Main Problems Young English Learners Face In China Stories Are you ready to teach English to younger children? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Safak Ä°. Advantages of Early Start When people start learning at early ages of their life, they increase the probability of gaining better language skills and favorable...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Rapport as a Center of Teacher-Student Relationships In my life, I had the opportunity to work in several different jobs. I use to work as a physical education teacher, swimming coach for kids, fitness instructor, supplement salesman, and many other roles. In all those jobs and also in personal relationships establishing and building rapport was from the critical importance, and being an English language teacher and establishing rapport with the students is no different. Table of Contents Why Rapport is Important? Ways to Establish Rapport Personal Opinion Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Why Rapport is Important? The answer is simple. If someone likes us, respects us and trusts us...  [Read more]

Opportunities For EFL Teachers in Costa Rica Date posted:2016-11-17 | Writer: EVOLC | Email: [email protected] English Volunteers for Change (EVOLC) is a unique non-profit volunteer program which was established by ALIARSE and Costa Rica Multilingüe, a government sponsored initiative that seeks to create a bilingual Costa Rica by 2020. We have regular opportunities for TEFL graduates who want to develop their skills. We are constantly working to provide volunteers with experiences that are fully funded by local sponsors. Our volunteers contribute to the sustainable development of the continuously thriving tourism sector in Costa Rica as well as impoverished rural and urban communities, positively affecting the lives of students, teachers and community members. Our next camps will be...  [Read more]

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Materials are Incorporated in Teaching English Online Online English teachers are divided into two groups. The first group is online ESL teachers that work for an education company. The second group is online ESL teachers who freelance. I will explain the two types of teaching materials, authentic and created materials, and how materials are incorporated in teaching English online to students. The focus of this article will be young learners as that is my personal career goal. Table of Contents Authentic Materials Created Materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dora E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Role Through The Lens of My Personal Experience 7 years ago, when I was just starting my career as a teacher, I asked myself: what my role as a teacher is. After all these years I could finally admit that I managed to define the most important teacher's role for myself. I've been teaching at international preschools and kindergartens as a Homeroom Teacher, and for me, the most crucial and broad role is to create a positive classroom atmosphere, which implies the standards, the mood, and attitudes, that make nurturing learning environment. Table of Contents Classroom Environment Control Over Classroom Teaching Routine Attitude Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by...  [Read more]

2021 Online ESL Classroom: How To Plan Effective Online Lessons   Hello guys, please let me know in the comment section that you can see me clearly and you can hear this video so that I know that my equipment works smoothly. I'll be very thankful for that. To start with my name is Liza and I’m an ITTT TEFL expert and an online English teacher and today we will talk about one of the most important things in TEFL teaching, online lesson planning. Well we will talk about lesson planning in general, but as I’m more specialized in online teaching I'll try to share my personal experience in planning online classes. Thanks for joining me, I hope that you are having a great time especially after your long winter holidays. Let me know where you are from. I’m located in beautiful...  [Read more]