Esl For Elementary Students

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Talk About Love Speaking Cards Let’s talk about LOVE! Here are fun ESL conversation cards for elementary to intermediate level students.   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]

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What is a Good English Course Structure for Elementary School Students? There are many course structures available now for teaching English. However, there are problems there to be solved. Problems are like some students find memorizing words and grammar all the time are boring; some find learning English itself is meaningless; some find they can't talk and use it after learning all grammar from grammar practice books; some students are so nervous to talk that they kill the "communication and thinking tool" in its cradle; some even hate it after several tries of learning. However, English's not to blame for the problems. Neither the things described by English nor grammar is. Resources are littered casually within the mind, they...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Circle the Correct Fruit This is an elementary worksheet for ESL students to circle the correct fruit shown in the picture.   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]

Teach TEFL in Japan Date posted:2006-06-23 | Writer: Westgate Corporation | Email: [email protected] Teach in Japan - More Than 100 EFL Instructors Needed For University Program's Fall 2006 Term and Academy Program's Year 2006!! ==WESTGATE CORPORATION EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 380 ENGLISH INSTRUCTORS PER YEAR!== ==We are pleased to announce that our survey in the past 3 years shows more than 70% of our instructors wish to renew the contract with us, and we actually have many returning instructors!== WESTGATE is looking for highly motivated EFL/ESL instructors to teach conversational English to Japanese university students at universities for approx. 3 to 4 months (UNIVERSITY PROGRAM), to Japanese elementary school children at elementary/primary schools for approx. 3 months...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers How Kindergarteners Learn English as a Foreign Language Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching younger students. Our TEFL graduate shares their experience. Differences Between Formal and Informal Language: Why ESL/EFL Students Should Learn Formal Language? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why learning formal language is important to ESL students? Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. Establishing a Deep Rapport In The Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, you will learn how to build rapport between students and teachers deeply and effectively. Phonetics/Phonology: Why Teaching this Neglected Aspect of Language is Important Elizaveta...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Key Responsibilities of an ESL Educator in Class When I hear the term role, I often think of a theatrical production. Which role is so and so playing? "What has to do they wear?" is another question for what the teacher does in and out of the classroom. Table of Contents Teaching Abilities Caregiving Responsibilities Mentoring Abilities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Regardless of the term, I believe the answers are numerous. The teacher must fill many functions. Most of these roles will stay the same regardless of the age of the students, whether they are clients in a mandatory English class paid for by their company or a classroom full of elementary students in a US public school...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories What are the Cultural Implications of Having English as a Global Language? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How English influence on global culture? Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts in this article. Why is the Parents’ Role in Education So Important? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of parental help in students' education. Personal Teaching Experience: Navigating a Changing Curriculum as a Co-teacher in Japanese Elementary Schools Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working in Japan with the help of ALTs. Online vs. On-Site TEFL Courses Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What's the difference between online TEFL...  [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 Establishing a Deep Rapport In The Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, you will learn how to build rapport between students and teachers deeply and effectively. Phonetics/Phonology: Why Teaching this Neglected Aspect of Language is Important | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of phonetics and phonology. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. The Principles of Teaching ESL in Waldorf Elementary School | ITTT |...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Evaluation and Testing of Students - Placements Tests Placement tests are designed to put students in their appropriate ESL level band. What are the levels and how do the tests do this? Table of Contents Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! ### Watch the video about this topic One type of test we commonly use for our ESL students is called the placement test. They're also called level tests and as the name implies what we're trying to do is to place students in a particular level of class. Typically there are five levels, these being, Starter (Level 1), Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Upper-...  [Read more]

Opportunities to Teach English in Korea Date posted:2013-04-10 | Writer: Jeong Sang Language School | Email: [email protected] JLS hagwon has regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers and is currently looking for teachers to fill vacancies in Shinjeong Elementary School. We have been in the Korean ESL industry for over 25 years now and have a solid reputation. We produce and publish our own curriculum and over the past few years we have been providing a version of our curriculum to the Korean public school system for their after school English programs. This curriculum and program is called "CHESSCool". It includes all the resources and materials (PPT, workbook, storybooks, etc) to provide the teacher with a fun way to engage the students while enabling them to use English...  [Read more]

Opportunities to Teach English in Korea Date posted:2013-04-10 | Writer: Jeong Sang Language School | Email: [email protected] JLS hagwon has regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers and is currently looking for teachers to fill vacancies in Shinjeong Elementary School. We have been in the Korean ESL industry for over 25 years now and have a solid reputation. We produce and publish our own curriculum and over the past few years we have been providing a version of our curriculum to the Korean public school system for their after school English programs. This curriculum and program is called "CHESSCool". It includes all the resources and materials (PPT, workbook, storybooks, etc) to provide the teacher with a fun way to engage the students while enabling them to use English...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Experience as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japanese Elementary and Junior High Schools I am in my 3rd year of working in the countryside of Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in public elementary and junior high schools. An ALT's official job description is to be the assistant to a Japanese Teacher of Language (JTL). In my experience, especially in elementary schools, the ALT is not seen as an assistant but as "the English teacher" since the regular homeroom teacher has no training or experience with ESL. In most cases, the ALT has a degree in a field unrelated to teaching and has no qualifications. Table of Contents Japanese Education System ALT Training My Unexpected Discovery Language Course Peculiarities Do...  [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 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 Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their observations of cultural challenges at schools in Morocco. What Benefits do Communication Games in the...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Worksheet for Verb "To Be" Here's a great worksheet about the verb "to be" for elementary ESL students.     Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL in Japan Date posted:2007-03-19 | Writer: Westgate Corporation | Email: [email protected] !!URGENT!! 20 MORE ENGLISH INSTRUCTORS NEEDED FOR THE UPCOMING SPRING!! WESTGATE is looking for highly motivated EFL/ESL instructors to teach conversational English to Japanese university students at universities for approx. 3 to 5 months (UNIVERSITY PROGRAM), to Japanese elementary school children at elementary/primary schools for approx. 3 to 6 months (YOUNG LEARNERS PROGRAM), or to tutor Japanese university students and business people online (E-Learning Program). E-Learning Program tutors may teach company classes and/or the University Program. We are pleased to announce that our survey in the past 3 years shows more than 70% of our instructors wish to renew the contract with us,...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! ESL Winter Quiz This winter quiz is perfect for your winter-themed lesson to upper-elementary students.   Answer Key Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TESOL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Volunteer ESL Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities I took the ITTT online TEFL course not to prepare to teach English as an employee working abroad, but as a volunteer in the United States to teach refugee and immigrant adults. I completed the units a few months ago, but I waited to do this summative task until I could begin teaching classes as a volunteer teacher and reflect on that experience. Table of Contents Teaching ESL as a volunteer provides important opportunities for learning and growth. On the other hand, serving as a volunteer teacher poses several challenges. Volunteer Programs Working With Different Groups Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our...  [Read more]

Regular Openings For TEFL Teachers in Korea Date posted:2011-04-07 | Writer: ENW Asia | Email: [email protected] ENW, a recruiting company, are seeking ESL teachers to teach kindergarten and elementary level students starting in April, May, June and later months of this year. We have nearly 40 open positions located in and near Seoul and other areas in Korea. Our positions are mainly full time, working Monday to Friday. Benefits include an attractive salary dependant on qualifications and experience, paid vacations and accommodation. TEFL or TESOL qualified teachers who are passionate in educating young children are greatly welcomed. Contact us at the e-mail address given above for the latest opportunities. Here are a few of the positions currently available:...  [Read more]

Regular Openings For TEFL Teachers in Korea Date posted:2011-04-07 | Writer: ENW Asia | Email: [email protected] ENW, a recruiting company, are seeking ESL teachers to teach kindergarten and elementary level students starting in April, May, June and later months of this year. We have nearly 40 open positions located in and near Seoul and other areas in Korea. Our positions are mainly full time, working Monday to Friday. Benefits include an attractive salary dependant on qualifications and experience, paid vacations and accommodation. TEFL or TESOL qualified teachers who are passionate in educating young children are greatly welcomed. Contact us at the e-mail address given above for the latest opportunities. Here are a few of the positions currently available:...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2002-10-21 | Writer: Dalstate Consulting | Email: [email protected] At Dalstate Consulting, we help native English speakers find jobs in South Korea. We have been helping teachers for over a year. Originally we concentrated on placing teachers in Korea's third largest city, Daegu. However, due to our success we have new contracts with ESL schools located all across Korea. Dalstate Consulting has built a reputation, based on putting the teacher first. We take into consideration all the requirements of the teacher, to help ensure that they find the best job possible. Over the year we have placed more than thirty teachers in schools across Korea and we would love to help you find the right job! Many teachers have used recruiters in the past, and...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2002-10-21 | Writer: Dalstate Consulting | Email: [email protected] At Dalstate Consulting, we help native English speakers find jobs in South Korea. We have been helping teachers for over a year. Originally we concentrated on placing teachers in Korea's third largest city, Daegu. However, due to our success we have new contracts with ESL schools located all across Korea. Dalstate Consulting has built a reputation, based on putting the teacher first. We take into consideration all the requirements of the teacher, to help ensure that they find the best job possible. Over the year we have placed more than thirty teachers in schools across Korea and we would love to help you find the right job! Many teachers have used recruiters in the past, and...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories The Benefits of Completing a TEFL Course Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why to complete a TEFL course? Our TEFL alumna shares their thoughts. What are the Responsibilities of the Parents in ESL Education? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Can parents assist in students' English education? Read in this blog post. How is Language Acquisition Influenced by Reading? 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 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their observations of...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Many Sides of The Teaching Job in Japan What do you think of when I say the word "teacher"? When I think of this word, I think of the "teacher when I was a child. The person who talked and I listened. The person who gave me instructions and I followed. I think in today's environment this word has changed. What does the word "teacher" mean today? We'll look at what the roles of a teacher are in today's ESL world in Japan, where I've taught for over 14 years. Table of Contents Types of Teachers in Japan Responsibilities Are you ready to teach English all over the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post We use many synonyms for the term "teacher". In elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools in Japan...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Wanted in Taiwan Date posted:2015-12-10 | Writer: Starlight International Academy | Email: [email protected] Starlight International Academy, an ESL language center for young students in West Dist. near The Fine Arts Museum, Taichung City, Taiwan has full time and part time opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start work in February 2016.  FULL TIME POSITION INFORMATION: - Salary from TWD$65,000 monthly pay upwards, depending on qualifications/teaching experience - Minimum one year contract - Working hours, Mon-Fri, half Saturday on shift with extra hour pay TWD$650 upwards if classes scheduled - 9 hours per weekday, including 1 hour meal break - Student age: mainly kindergarten-elementary school - May be deployed to public or...  [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]

English Teaching Opportunity in Dominican Republic Date posted:2021-08-30 | Writer: The Esperanza Project | Email: [email protected] This is a great, last minute job opportunity for an ESL/EFL elementary teacher ready to take the leap and make a move to the beautiful town of Cabrera, Dominican Republic.We are looking for an elementary teacher who would work with students ranging in age from about 6 to 14, but mainly with the 6 to 8 year olds. We are a Canadian non-profit and provide low cost to free education for the local children in the area, so it isn’t a position where you’d be saving money or paying off loans but it is a good salary for her in the DR and will be enough to allow you to live comfortably while here, as well as providing you with an amazing, once in a life...  [Read more]

Will TEFL certification help you teach English? Definitely! Just as we expect professionals like surgeons or pilots to be trained, students expect their English instructors to be both knowledgeable and skilled. A TEFL certification ensures two primary competencies: Thus, being TEFL-certified not only bolsters your expertise but also fosters trust and credibility among students. Table of Contents So how can taking a TEFL certification provide this knowledge? The second major component mentioned at the start, that of Classroom skills. In conclusion: So how can taking a TEFL certification provide this knowledge? First you need to find a course that offers these components. While many native English speakers have learned the rules of English grammar sub-consciously as part of their language...  [Read more]

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teachers & Learners – Language Levels of Learners A consideration for the categorization of your language learners is actually their language level. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic True Starters and False Beginners Elementary Level Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Upper Intermediate Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! So within any class the language level the students should all have, (assuming that your class is not a mixed ability class) is usually at one particular level. Typically your students will have had some form of level test to put them into one of the levels and in ESL teaching there...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Costa Rica Date posted:2008-10-26 | Writer: Saint Patrick American School | Email: [email protected] ESL Positions Saint Patrick American School Puntarenas, Costa Rica Puntarenas, Costa Rica is the closest beach town to San Jose and provides access to many of Costa Rica’s best tourist destinations. Our school is hiring the following positions: * Grade 2-6 Elementary ESL teachers (Spanish is not required) * Pre-School, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Qualifications and Experience * Native English speaker * Candidates with a Bachelor of Education will receive preference * TEFL/TESOL or equivalent preferred* ESL teaching experience preferrred* Minimum 11 month commitment Saint Patrick General Information • The school year begins in February and ends in...  [Read more]

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]