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Enhancing Listening Skills: Key Considerations for Adult ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Fri, 07 Jul 2023 Federico Riva
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Enhancing Listening Skills: Key Considerations for Adult ESL Classes
Listening is possibly the least covered of the four skills needed by ESL learners in most classrooms. As it is a fundamental skill, teachers should try to create as many listening skills lessons as they do for the other three skills: reading, writing, and speaking.
Table of Contents
Challenges of Listening Compared to Reading
The Stages of Listening
The Receiving Stage: Hearing and Attending
The Understanding Stage: Decoding and Comprehension
The Evaluating Stage: Forming Opinions and Thinking Ahead
The Remembering Stage: Processing and Storing Information
The Responding Stage: Verbal or Written Answers
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Great Ideas for Teaching Listening Skills in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 Sep 2018 Mark Crocker
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Great Ideas for Teaching Listening Skills in the ESL Classroom
Of the four language skills taught in an ESL classroom, listening skills are often overlooked as teachers can be unsure how to make these lessons interesting and relevant to their students. However, as listening skills are a fundamental part of the language learning process, it is vital that we give them the classroom time they deserve. The good news is that there are many ways to make listening skills lessons both fun and productive. Here are 6 ideas for livening up your lesson plans.
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Popular Culture
Secret Phrase
Celebrity Squares
Describe the Picture
Listen and Quiz
Vowel Cards
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Discover the transformative power of completing a TEFL course. Journey through motivations, inspirations, and the path to a rewarding teaching career abroad.
Enhancing Listening Skills: Key Considerations for Adult ESL Classes | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog we look at the process of human listening and cover a five stage process of receiving and processing auditory information. For each of these factors we then look at the implications for the planning of our ESL listening lessons and associated activities.
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Sara Stojanovic
Sara Stojanovic is an English teacher from Serbia who is passionate about imparting her knowledge to learners of all ages and assisting them in mastering their command of the English language. Sara enjoys reading, journaling, and spending time with her friends in her free time.
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Explore Gardner's 8 intelligences and tailor your teaching methods to tap into students' unique strengths for effective learning.
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The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching
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Explore the benefits of larger classes in education, comparing class sizes in the UK and Vietnam. Gain a different perspective on the advantages from an Asian country. Consider the potential benefits of implementing a main teacher and apprentice teacher system in the UK.
Why Classroom Management is an Important Skill for EFL Teachers
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Explore effective classroom management strategies for EFL teachers. Learn about setting the right tone, using eye contact and gestures, and creating proper classroom arrangements. Strengthen your skills to create a successful learning environment and foster... [Read more]
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Should Slang and Idioms be Taught in the Classroom?
Elizaveta Pachina
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This blog post is devoted to the problem of slang and idioms in ESL. Our TEFL graduate considers the necessities to teach them.
Reading and Listening: Why Are These Skills Important?
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this article, our TEFL graduate considers reading and listening skills and the ways to develop them.
How to Organize and Manage Your ESL Classroom
Elizaveta Pachina
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This blog post is devoted to the problem of managing and organizing an ESL classroom. Our TEFL graduate shares their strategies and suggestions.
Classroom Management as a Skill of Relaxing Manner
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Navigating the Testing Maze: Understanding the Array of Assessments for ESL Learners - TEFL Blog
Fri, 16 Jun 2023 Federico Riva
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Navigating the Testing Maze: Understanding the Array of Assessments for ESL Learners
Assessing language proficiency is a vital component of any English as a Second Language (ESL) program, enabling educators to gauge learners' abilities and track their progress. In the realm of ESL testing, there exists a diverse array of test types, each designed to evaluate specific language skills and competencies. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the eight primary categories of ESL tests, shedding light on their purposes, formats, and significance in determining learners' language proficiency. Whether you are an ESL teacher, student, or language enthusiast, this article aims to unravel the intricacies of... [Read more]
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Why Is Motivation Important in the Classroom?
Federico Riva
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Discover why motivation is crucial in the classroom. Building relationships, setting clear goals, and using engaging activities are key to inspiring students. Learn more in this insightful post.
The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Explore the benefits of larger classes in education, comparing class sizes in the UK and Vietnam. Gain a different perspective on the advantages from an Asian country. Consider the potential benefits of implementing a main teacher and apprentice teacher system in the UK.
Why Classroom Management is an Important Skill for EFL Teachers
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Why Is Motivation Important in the Classroom?
Federico Riva
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Discover why motivation is crucial in the classroom. Building relationships, setting clear goals, and using engaging activities are key to inspiring students. Learn more in this insightful post.
The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Explore the benefits of larger classes in education, comparing class sizes in the UK and Vietnam. Gain a different perspective on the advantages from an Asian country. Consider the potential benefits of implementing a main teacher and apprentice teacher system in the UK.
Why Classroom Management is an Important Skill for EFL Teachers
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Teaching Language Skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
Sara Stojanovic
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Unlock the power of language education! Explore effective techniques for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Which TEFL/TESOL Course is Best if I Want to Teach ESL Online?
Federico Riva
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Teaching English online requires all the same knowledge and skills required for teaching in a regular face to face classroom and so there is no specific training required for this job. Having said that there are some differences you will need to be aware of, which we discuss here.
The Importance of Grammar Instruction in EFL Classes
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General Rules on Teaching Receptive Skills in ESL - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
General Rules on Teaching Receptive Skills in ESL
In any language, there are four basic skills. They are equally important and teachers should try to include them in every lesson. Reading and listening are known as receptive skills while speaking and writing are known as productive skills. Teachers may focus more on one particular skill in each lesson while still integrating the others.
Table of Contents
How do skills work?
Readers and listeners utilize, among others, the following skills:
Problems in receptive skills and techniques to improve receptive skills
Teachers could use several strategies to improve listening and reading skills.
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Why Receptive and Productive Skills are Important for Language Learning - TEFL Blog
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why Receptive and Productive Skills are Important for Language Learning
The process of learning a new language is complex and time-consuming. As the demand for learning a new language increases or rather the process of learning the primary language in a given society is taken into consideration, methods to teach become variable, as the most optimal way of learning is sought after. This does not always result most efficiently, however. For this very reason, certain factors must be taken into consideration when evaluating the way a language is learned since the easiest way is not always the best way. The concept of a language is very detailed, meaning that because of this it is commonly very confusing, but if dialed up to the top of... [Read more]
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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.
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Why is English Considered a Global Language? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate contemplates upon English being a global language.
My Teaching Experience in Japan | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and experience of working in Japan. You'll find out what are the common issues faced by the Japanese native speakers in English.
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5 Great Ways to Give Your Students Feedback
Linda Dunsmore
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Giving feedback is one of the most important parts of being a teacher. Here are 5 great ways to give your students feedback for a successful learning environment.
7 Awesome ESL Conversation Activities to Really Get Your Students Talking
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Check out these 7 awesome ESL conversation activities that will really get your students talking and help them learn English in no time!
Top Tips for Teaching English One-on-One
Linda Dunsmore
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One of our TEFL alumni has shared with us his tips when teaching one-on-one English lessons. Check them out in this post.
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Teaching Receptive Skills to Business English Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker
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Teaching Receptive Skills to Business English Students
Being able to listen and read is an indispensable part of being a fluent user of the English language. I have been teaching business English since 1993 and know that the primary tasks of my students are acquiring exposure to the English-speaking business environment, immersing themselves in anglophone culture and being able to comprehend complex ideas in their professional fields through different media. As broadband Internet connection becomes ever more pervasive, students are switching from printed information sources to video and text content available online. Learners' increasing demands represent an even greater challenge for me as an EFL tutor. The question then becomes, how... [Read more]
Why Teaching Productive Skills is Important - TEFL Blog
Mon, 02 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why Teaching Productive Skills is Important
Teaching is the passing on of knowledge and ideas to a particular person or group, especially about politics, religion, science or society. The ability to use a language is called language skill. When we learn a language we usually learn four for skills to effectively communicate in that language. These usually are, listening being the first, speaking the language, reading and finally writing skills. Productive skills can be defined as the production of good or useful things in large quantities or to do something well or type of workability that you learn through training and continuous practice.
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Speaking and Writing
Reasons to learn productive skills
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What is Grammar in English - Everything EFL Teachers Need to Know
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Discover the importance of grammar in English language communication. Learn about parts of speech, tenses, modal auxiliary verbs, and effective teaching methodologies. Enhance your language skills and become a confident communicator.
The Journey of Completing a TEFL Course
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Discover the transformative power of completing a TEFL course. Journey through motivations, inspirations, and the path to a rewarding teaching career abroad.
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Productive and Receptive Skills in the ESL Classroom - Receptive Skills - Overview
This presentation is going to have a look at the idea of receptive skills and how we can go about teaching receptive skills lessons. There are two receptive skills and they are reading and listening. If we think about first of all, why do we read or listen, then there are probably two main answers to that. Firstly, it could either be for entertainment or it could be for a specific purpose. Within the reading and listening areas there are a number of sub-skills that we can teach our students. Firstly, what we can do is to show different examples of reading. So, let's say, for example, that we have just bought ourselves a new video camera and along with that video camera came a whole book of... [Read more]
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5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Russia for Teaching English Abroad
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Although Russia has one of the highest demands for English language teachers in the world, it is often overlooked. However, there are many reasons why we think you should seriously consider Russia as a TEFL destination, and here are our top 5.
7 Awesome ESL Conversation Activities to Really Get Your Students Talking
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Check out these 7 awesome ESL conversation activities that will really get your students talking and help them learn English in no time!
Top 10 Places to Take Your TEFL Course in Spring
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How to Use Videos in Online ESL Lessons - TEFL Blog
Thu, 08 Oct 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Use Videos in Online ESL Lessons
Watching videos is an effective way to switch between different activities or time fill. Modern students are more likely to watch videos or look at images than to do worksheets or read. Videos are also excellent sources of audio-lingual information that develops listening and speaking skills.
Table of Contents
Goals and Exercises
Why use video-listening activities?
Student's Level
Video Length
Exercise Ideas
What activities to prepare?
Video Resources for Online ESL Lessons
For younger students:
Vocabulary lessons:
For teenagers and adults:
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Creating your Own English Immersion Experience for ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 Estefany Garduño
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Creating your Own English Immersion Experience for ESL Students
When you hear about English lessons, the first thing that comes into your mind is probably lessons taken from a book, answer lesson sheets, and talking in pairs applying a small group of vocabulary, and that's all. Let's change the game by giving a higher immersion of English to your ESL students without going to an English-speaking country to obtain more vocabulary, pronunciation, and speaking practice.
Table of Contents
What is an English Immersion Experience?
How could I start?
Select a topic according to your students' English level
Include as receptive as productive skills.
Build confidence in students
Time to expand during the... [Read more]
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Productive and Receptive Skills in the ESL Classroom - Productive Skills Overview
This presentation is going to cover the teaching of productive skills. To start with, if we think about the way in which you learnt your first language, most of us go through a particular process. Firstly, we listen to those around us, after that first silent period of listening to other people, then we start to make utterances. Having learned to speak to a certain extent at least, we then go on to learn how to read and to write and this process that we go through is actually covering the four skills that we're trying to teach our English students. So, we have listening, speaking, reading, and writing. If we group those skills into their different types, then the two skills of reading and listening... [Read more]
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How Stories Transform English Learning in Early Childhood
Federico Riva
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Discover the enchanting power of stories in early childhood English learning. Uncover the motivation, real-life examples, and lifelong benefits they bring.
Transforming Lives: Unveiling the Profound Impact of a Teacher's Role
Federico Riva
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Discover how a teacher's evolving role and nurturing relationships impact students' learning journey and future success.
Effective Teaching in Crowded Classrooms: Strategies for Success
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Article archive: 2023, 09 - from: 2
Archives for September 2023
Effective Teaching in Crowded Classrooms: Strategies for Success
Federico Riva
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Discover proven strategies to engage every student in large classrooms, from personal connections to group activities.
Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom
Sara Stojanovic
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Explore Gardner's 8 intelligences and tailor your teaching methods to tap into students' unique strengths for effective learning.
Top 3 Differences in Teaching Approaches With Young Learners and Adult Learners
Federico Riva
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Explore key differences in teaching children and adults. Adapt your methods to enhance learning for all age... [Read more]
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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Teaching Receptive and Productive Skills - TEFL Blog
Tue, 13 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching Receptive and Productive Skills
In this course, I learned so many new and helpful things about teaching, grammar, teaching methods, students, groups, ESA methods, lesson planning, games, etc.
Table of Contents
Listen to this blog post:
General Overview
Lesson Stage
Productive Skills
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General Overview
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Enhancing ESL Reading Lessons: Strategies and Materials for Effective Learning - TEFL Blog
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 Federico Riva
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Enhancing ESL Reading Lessons: Strategies and Materials for Effective Learning
Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for ESL (English as a Second Language) students to develop. As teachers, it is essential to select appropriate resources and employ effective techniques to maximize the benefits of reading activities in the classroom. In this blog post, we will explore various types of reading materials, discuss strategies to improve reading comprehension skills, and highlight the importance of integrating discussions into the learning process.
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Types of Reading Materials
Authentic Materials:
Non-Authentic Materials:
Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension Skills
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Theories - Methods & Techniques of Teaching English: An Overview
Federico Riva
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Methodology, Approach, Method and Technique, what are all these terms and how do they relate to my teaching ESL in the classroom? We take a look at these concepts and explain their meaning.
Productive and Receptive Skills in the EFL Classroom - Receptive Skills - Potential Problems
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
The receptive skills of reading and listening, generally get less attention than the other skills of speaking and writing. Here we look at some of the reasons they are avoided and why e should overcome these fears.
Productive and Receptive Skills - Speaking Activities
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5 Secrets How to Teach English Grammar to ESL Students Easily - TEFL Blog
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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5 Secrets How to Teach English Grammar to ESL Students Easily
Some learners are very interested in finding out or learning grammar rules and doing lots of grammar exercises. Others hate grammar and think it is the most boring part of learning a new language. Whatever opinion you have, however, you cannot escape from grammar.
Table of Contents
1. Listening lays the foundation for learning any language, and it is the basis of all lessons
2. Watch and learn
3. Read many English books as possible
4. Know the parts of speech
5. Look for partners
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The Importance of Grammar Instruction in EFL Classes
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Enhancing grammar lessons with drama and role-play can make language learning more engaging and authentic.
Is a TEFL Certificate Necessary for Online Teaching?
Federico Riva
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Is a TEFL certificate necessary for online teaching? Explore why it's crucial for new and non-pedagogical online teachers to consider obtaining one.
What Is the Best Thing I Learned from My TEFL/TESOL Course? Teaching Special Groups
Federico Riva
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Discover how my TEFL/TESOL course taught me to tailor English teaching for diverse student groups. A vital skill for... [Read more]