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Top 3 ESL Games for Teaching Online - TEFL Blog
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 Sara Stojanovic
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Top 3 ESL Games for Teaching Online
With the introduction of technology, teaching English as a foreign language has changed a lot. Computers opened many new doors for both the teacher and the students. Technology has allowed us to use many resources that were unavailable before.
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Kahoot
Scavenger Hunt
Tow Truths One Lie
Conclusion
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Gamification in ESL Teaching: Tools, Platforms, and Benefits - TEFL Blog
Fri, 15 Dec 2023 Federico Riva
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Gamification in ESL Teaching: Tools, Platforms, and Benefits
In the dynamic landscape of education, the infusion of game-like elements into traditional teaching methods has emerged as a powerful tool for language instructors. Gamification, an innovative approach that adapts gaming features to serve educational functions, is reshaping the way English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught. Explore how gamification websites are transforming the pedagogical experience for online teachers and students, offering a spectrum of interactive tools and resources. Let’s delve into two remarkable platforms, Edvibe and Wordwall, each revolutionizing language education in its unique way.
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Who will my students be when teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Who will my students be when teaching English abroad?
The age, background, and motivation of the students in your ESL classroom will vary greatly depending on where you are teaching and the school or institute you work for. You could have a class full of university students, hotel workers or even high flying business executives. Alternatively, you might work in a government school teaching a class of children aged anywhere from five to sixteen. Each of these groups has its own characteristics, and different teachers have their own preferences. Just remember that by completing a reputable TEFL certification course before you head off abroad, you will learn all the skills required to deliver effective and enjoyable lessons to almost any group of learners.
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Learning Modes: Young Learners vs Adults - TEFL Blog
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Learning Modes: Young Learners vs Adults
In this short essay, I would like to share the differences in teaching YL and Adults. For effective learning, it is important for us, as teachers, to understand how these two groups go about learning. The critical point is the suitable design and delivery of the program.
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To enhance the adult learning and engagement Malcolm Knowles introduced 4 principles:
1. Involvement
2. Experience
3. Relevance
4. Problem-centered
Teaching Young Learners vs. Adults:
1. Dependency:
2. Accepting Instruction:
3. Applying Learnings:
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The Importance of Using Online ESL Games in TEYL - TEFL Blog
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Importance of Using Online ESL Games in TEYL
When it comes to learning ESL, most learners associate it with memorizing spelling rules, doing countless grammar exercises, making abstract speaking topics, and translating sentences from L1 into English. In these, there is little or no listening and speaking practice involved, making English just one of the numerous boring school subjects. However, there is so much more to learning and activating the language if the fun element is involved. This doesn't only include traditional classroom games but also learning both at school and home with the usage of modern technology. Most children born in the 2000s have grown up using iPads and mobile phones, which makes them much more... [Read more]
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What is it like teaching English in Bangladesh?
Sahil Gazi
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Are you interested in moving to Bangladesh to teach English as a foreign language? This article takes a look at what you will expect.
5 ESL Classroom Halloween Decor Ideas
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our TEFL experts share five Halloween decor ideas for your ESL classroom. Get inspired and create incredible atmosphere of this fun holiday.
7 Easy Ways to Make Money Online as an English Teacher
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7 Easy Ways to Make Money Online as an English Teacher
Elizaveta Pachina
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This blog post was written by an ITTT TEFL expert who shares 7 ideas on how to make money online as an English teacher. Online EFL market is boosting this year due to the global quarantine, thus, there are new ways to implement your skills and get profit sharing your personal EFL teaching experience.
3 Apps for Digital ESL Lesson Plans
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In this blog post, our TEFL expert shares 3 useful digital apps for ESL lesson plans. You will learn about Evernotes, Trello, and Notion, a 2020 favorite planning app. Create your own system... [Read more]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Education in The ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Education in The ESL Classroom
There is no doubt that it is the Information Age people are currently living in. And it is cannot be ignored that online education is one of the fastest growing teaching and learning methods in recent years due to different reasons and needs, which takes the advantages of the Internet and save both teachers' and learners' time and energy that has been spent on the distance and traffic. Among that, ESL online learning gets a great acceptance from the ESL learners. And here is a discussion about the advantage of ESL online education.
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Advantage
Flexible Time
No Region Limitation
Lower Cost
Learners Centered
Disadvantages
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ESL Education in Turkey: ✅ British English vs. American English
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This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who considers the problem of ESL education in Turkey. ✅ Read this article to find out about the best experience of ESL students in terms of the English type: British or American.
ESL Games as The Best Tool to Stimulate English Learning Process
Elizaveta Pachina
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This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who considers the problem of TEFL games in the ESL classroom. ✅ Read this article to find out how to implement ESL activities so that students could benefit from them.
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Krashen's Hypotheses and Second Language Acquisition
Sara Stojanovic
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Dive into Krashen's Hypotheses for Second Language Acquisition. Explore nature vs. nurture, the input hypothesis, and more. Discover the enduring impact on language learning.
Harmonizing Education: The Transformative Influence of Music in the Classroom
Federico Riva
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Discover the power of music in education! Engaging, connecting, and enhancing learning. Boost your classroom with music's benefits!
What to Expect in a Small ESL Program
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Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers
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Teachers, new and experienced spend a lot of time planning lessons and preparing materials. Anything that can help reduce this task is always welcome. Here are five trusted and tested sites to do just that.
The Role of Diagnostic Tests in an ESL Curriculum
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Explore the pivotal role of diagnostic tests in ESL curriculums, bridging learning goals through analysis and application.
Tips on How to Speak English More Fluently
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How Does Online Education Influence ESL? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How Does Online Education Influence ESL?
The biggest influence online education has on ESL is that it changes the dynamics of the classroom to be nontraditional. It does not necessarily reflect the situations teachers envision themselves in when they set out to teach ESL. This nontraditional dynamic stretches from the delivery methods like online teaching platforms to the class itself and even the work and homework for students.
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Differences between in-class education and online education
Future of online education
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5 Creative Writing Activities for the ESL Classroom
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Writing is a large part of English language learning. This post looks at five different activities students can use to put their thoughts into writing.
The 4 Most Common Learning Difficulties ESL Students Are Facing
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This article was written by a course graduate who shares the 4 most common learning difficulties ESL students are facing.
Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom – Focus on Teaching English To Non-Native Speakers
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8 Amazing Places to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia
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If you are teaching English in Asia, you will have the unique opportunity to experience Lunar New Year festivities like a local. Here are 8 Amazing Places to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia.
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5 ESL Classroom Halloween Decor Ideas | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our TEFL experts share five Halloween decor ideas for your ESL classroom. Get inspired and create incredible atmosphere of this fun holiday.
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Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID - TEFL Blog
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 Anna Domiczek
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Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID
English language learners at the preschool level comprise a significant percentage of all online.
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Close Look at VIPKID's Curriculum
Level 1 VIPKID Curriculum Topics
Level 2 VIPKID Curriculum Topics
ESL Curriculum Objectives and Teaching Preschool Students
Conclusion
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6 Great Ideas for Developing Vocabulary in English Learners
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Exposure to a language is of prime importance if one intends to excel in it. Like every language, English needs to be practiced in all its integrated skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Vocabulary has always been among a key component of language learning that teachers rely on. The following are 6 great ideas for developing vocabulary in English... [Read more]
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The 8 Best Classroom Tools Every Teacher Should Use
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Flashcard Games for ESL Classrooms
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The Best Methods to Increase Confidence in ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who talks about 6 easy games to use during the ESL class.
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Is Teaching English Online Convenient? - TEFL Blog
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Is Teaching English Online Convenient?
Teaching English online is a huge growing market in today’s globalized society. According to the British Council, there are over a billion people who are learning English (750 million English as a foreign language learners and 350 million English as a second language learner). The difference between EFL and ESL learners is that EFL learners live in a country where the language of the community is not English and English is used by a learner in rare instances such as for business or pleasure; while ESL learners live where English is either a primary language or has an established role in the society and the language is used daily.
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching vocabulary to EFL students from 6 to 9 years.
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Games and Their Role in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Games are very useful for language learning. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to use games in the classroom.
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Schools are starting again and students and teachers flock back to the classroom. Check out these simple and powerful back-to-school ideas and your students will surely remember this first lesson of yours for a long time!
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Global status of English influences relation to this language. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to organize teaching considering this point.
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Where is EFL taught? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where is EFL taught?
Within the world of English language teaching there are many acronyms used to describe what type of teaching is involved in any particular scenario. EFL is one of the more common ones you will come across and it stands for English as a Foreign Language. You will find EFL is most commonly used when describing the teaching or learning of English in a non-English speaking country, such as Spain, Japan, or Mexico.
What’s the difference between EFL and ESL?
It is very common for either of these acronyms to be used when talking about any situation where a student is learning English, however, there is a technical difference between the two. As previously mentioned, EFL is when the student is learning English in a non-English speaking environment, for example, a Japanese... [Read more]
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Alumna Experience: ✅ The Principles of Building a Successful Teaching Career
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Teaching Strategies: ✅ How to Connect With ESL Students
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In this blog post, our TEFL alumna shares their thoughts on rapport building in the ESL classroom. ✅ They share the most crucial factors to connect with TEFL students at 100%.
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Where is EFL taught? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where is EFL taught?
EFL, standing for English as a Foreign Language, predominantly refers to the instruction of English in non-English speaking countries. This encompasses many popular countries for teaching such as Spain, Japan, Mexico, and numerous others. In these settings, learners engage with English even though it is not the dominant language of their environment. While EFL can also denote courses in English-speaking nations, its primary context is the teaching or learning of English where it isn't the native language.
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What's the difference between EFL and ESL?
What's the difference between teaching EFL and teaching ESL?
What's the difference between EFL and ESL?
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How Chants and Rhymes Benefit ESL Instruction - TEFL Blog
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 Anna Domiczek
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How Chants and Rhymes Benefit ESL Instruction
Many research articles demonstrate the effectiveness of chants and rhymes and list the reasons why they should be an important element of ESL instruction. Through the use of chants and rhymes, students get to increase their vocabulary, improve rhythm, intonation, pronunciation, as well as memorization skills. Chants and rhymes are important in language teaching because:
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Improvement in Language Skills through Chants and Rhymes Possible?
Concrete Examples of Chants/Rhymes and Teaching Applications
Conclusion
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Overview of the Best Online Teaching Platforms
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Are you interested in online English teaching but do not know where to start? In this online session, we will overview teaching platforms and their main requirements. Don't miss it!
6 Reasons to Take Your ESL Students Outdoor
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students and explains why oudoor activities might help increasing ESL classroom productivity. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
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