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Useful Ways to Structure Your ESL Course Materials - TEFL Blog
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Useful Ways to Structure Your ESL Course Materials
Generally speaking, course materials contain course books/textbooks and other auxiliary materials. The course materials used in different countries vary enormously. Likewise, even in a country, course materials are also used quite differently in a variety of schools. Let's take China as an example.
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Teaching Experience in China
Classic Course Books
Disadvantages of School Program
Additional Materials
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The Principles of Choosing Course Materials for ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Principles of Choosing Course Materials for ESL Students
The importance of having proper course materials should be one of the first things a new teacher should consider when they are preparing to start teaching new or experienced learners, without having picked or created proper course material which is appropriate for the learners, they could become lost, confused, uninterested or bored during lessons. When picking course materials, you must know your target audience.
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What to Consider Before Choosing Course Materials?
Teaching Younger Students
Perfect Format
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Benefits of Implementing Created Materials in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Benefits of Implementing Created Materials in the ESL Classroom
Classroom materials are important tools in learning. These can range from books, printed materials, graphs, charts, videos, realia, and a lot of varied materials that aid in learning. It is easy to succumb to using materials that are commercially produced and textbooks that are provided by the school or the education center that a teacher works for. They are available and convenient for the busy teacher. Published materials are level-appropriate, thus, they give good practice for the students. Although sometimes the teacher needs to create his or her material at some point in the learning process. Creating materials that are tuned to the students' needs gives the... [Read more]
Coursebooks and Materials - Authentic and Created Materials - TEFL Blog
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 Federico Riva
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Coursebooks and Materials - Authentic and Created Materials
Two classifications of ESL materials are Authentic and Non-Authentic (or created). What is the difference between what are called authentic and created materials?
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Authentic Materials
Created Materials
Selection of authentic materials
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Authentic Materials
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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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Creating ESL Materials: ✅ Motivating to Create, Motivating to Use - TEFL Blog
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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Creating ESL Materials: ✅ Motivating to Create, Motivating to Use
What I understand by 'Materials'
When I think of materials in terms of English Second Language (ESL) teaching, I think of a broad range of items, from worksheets to pictures, flashcards to figurines, exercises, tests, and so on. To put 'materials' more in perspective, these are materials needed to deliver an ESL course.
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What I understand by 'Materials'
Why this topic?
A Process
Material
Delivery of Materials
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The Importance and Application of Created Materials in ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Importance and Application of Created Materials in ESL Teaching
When teaching English as a second language, one can find a variety of pre-made resources. From tried-and-true textbooks to authentic sources, an instructor can find a readily available structure for most lessons. However, to fully cater to one's students and their specific needs, a teacher must creatively produce relevant supplemental materials.For instance, one may encounter a broad range of information covered within a textbook; whether it be vocabulary or grammar, most English books offer a generalized base for students. Sometimes the reader may have insufficient explanations on grammar practices, or perhaps the students request... [Read more]
Creating Materials Suitable for Your Lessons - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Creating Materials Suitable for Your Lessons
Creating materials is, in my opinion, an enjoyable and resourceful pastime. Ahead of the lesson in which they may be used, I think it helps with the teacher's ability to understand learning objectives for a lesson. Furthermore, it provides clarity for children (if this is the age group of the class) and contributes significantly to their level of motivation. It is important to note that in creating something that will then be the basis for learning, various topics of interest can be covered. Similarly, materials may be geared towards exploring popular culture and therefore encouraging discussion of ideas or opinions. I think it is safe to say that whether a teacher is dealing with children... [Read more]
How to Research, Develop, and Implement Materials in the ESL/EFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Research, Develop, and Implement Materials in the ESL/EFL Classroom
There are many resources for use in the classroom at the disposal of an ESL/EFL teacher. Broadly speaking, these are divided into two categories: authentic materials, and non-authentic (or created) materials. The distinction between these two categories is that authentic materials are those that have been produced in the world for a purpose that is not teaching, while non-authentic materials have been created expressly to teach language students. Authentic materials would include company brochures, advertisements, television and radio programs, realia, newspapers, and magazines, etc., whereas non-authentic materials include created worksheets (e.g.,... [Read more]
Authentic and Non-Authentic Materials: Their Strengths and Weaknesses - TEFL Blog
Wed, 27 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Authentic and Non-Authentic Materials: Their Strengths and Weaknesses
Imagine you are in a language class and the teacher has given you a task. You are excited. The last time you completed an assignment like this one you gained a greater sense of confidence in the target language. After completing the last assignment the confidence gained from it gave you the courage to strike up a conversation with the waiter at the restaurant where you were dining. He was from the country of your target language. You said "hello" and also read the menu and ordered it in the TL. Why? Where did this confidence come from? I do not want to oversimplify the answer because learning a language takes time and effort, it is a compilation of many things, but... [Read more]
What Books to Use: An Overview of The ESL Teaching Materials - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
What Books to Use: An Overview of The ESL Teaching Materials
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What are the Different Techniques that Have Been Used to Teach Students a New Language? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 21 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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What are the Different Techniques that Have Been Used to Teach Students a New Language?
Throughout history, several different teaching approaches and methodologies have been tried and tested with some being more popular and effective than others.There are various teaching methods and techniques that are employed to help students learn a new language and this critique explains the advantages/disadvantages and effectiveness of some of the more important approaches.
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Grammar Translation
The Audio-Lingual Method
The Structural Approach
Suggestopedia
Total Physical Response (TPR)
The Silent Way
Task-Based Language Learning
The Lexical Approach
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Why Carefully Selecting Course Materials are Important - TEFL Blog
Tue, 21 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why Carefully Selecting Course Materials are Important
Course materials are the foundation of an English as a Second Language class, as they are a key component for moving the course forward and are essential for the student's success. Thus, the materials that an educator selects significantly impact the outcome of the course for teachers and students. Whether choosing a textbook, authentic materials, or created materials it is important for the teacher to consider the benefits, disadvantages and how best to use the materials they have selected. This ensures the creation of an engaging program where they, as educators, may grow along with their student's English language abilities.
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The Use of Songs in the ESL Environment - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Use of Songs in the ESL Environment
The use of songs in teaching English to children is an effective method that many parents and teachers are now teaching their children. Because of the benefits that teach him through song. Children love to listen to children's music because of their cuteness and closeness. Therefore, if children start to familiarize themselves with English songs, they will surely learn easily. The fun, lovely melody of the song will help your child not be bored. Also, it will help children practice pronunciation more accurately. English songs often use familiar, familiar phrases in everyday life. Therefore, music helps children to have good listening and reflexes when communicating with foreigners.
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How to Create Lessons Based on Videos - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How to Create Lessons Based on Videos
06/03/2021
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How to Choose Lesson Materials for Cross-Classroom TEFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Choose Lesson Materials for Cross-Classroom TEFL Teaching
Different classes have different requirements for appropriate teaching materials. These requirements are influenced by several factors, such as the class's skill level, age, ability, a native language they speak, and the unique problems native speakers of that language have when learning English. Cultural factors also need to be taken into account. Course material could become problematic in a classroom if they deal with family relationships or gender so that a country's particular culture or the students may find it inappropriate.
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Media Influences in Assisting with ESL Learning - TEFL Blog
Tue, 24 May 2022 Tamara Jennings
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Media Influences in Assisting with ESL Learning
While there is great value in learning a second language, it can also be quite time-consuming. It also requires a good amount of patience and determination. Thanks to technology, the bright side is that learning doesn't always have to feel like work! Continue reading to find out ways to use media to your advantage in assisting students with enjoyable ways to gain their target language skills.
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Music
Social Media
YouTube
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Online Workshop: How to Create Lessons Based on Videos - TEFL Blog
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 Federico Riva
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Online Workshop: How to Create Lessons Based on Videos
Hey there it's Lizzy here and I'm super happy to welcome you to our weekly live stream. This live stream is provided by ITTT, International TEFL and TESOL Training. If you haven't watched our recent live streams please feel free to go to one of our social networks and check out the previous videos, because we share really useful topics on a regular basis. Today's live stream is going to be devoted to creating lessons based on videos.
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How Materials are Incorporated in Teaching English Online - TEFL Blog
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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.
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Authentic Materials
Created Materials
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Course MaterialsThe choice of course materials in the ESL/EFL classroom is one that requires much consideration. There are so many options when exploring the different possibilities for materials in the classroom. Textbooks are a popular path to take when teaching ESL but there are sometimes downfalls with this choice. It is important to look at the different textbook from all angles to ensure that the class is always student centered and effective... [Read more]
How to Effectively Use a Textbook During an ESL Course - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 May 2019 Mark Crocker
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How to Effectively Use a Textbook During an ESL Course
It is said that textbooks are either embraced or feared by a teacher. Attitudes aside, a textbook is often used as core material for the classroom in carrying out the syllabus. After the selection or assignment of a textbook, the teacher's next task is to figure out how to effectively use it. The common ways of adapting a textbook to suit a specific class include omission, replacement, adaptation and supplementation, with the latter two being the most effective.
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Replacement
Adaption
Supplementation
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Why Course Materials are Important - TEFL Blog
Mon, 08 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why Course Materials are Important
Most if not all courses make use of materials, regardless of the topic being taught. In ESL courses materials are crucial to the learning processes from the beginning to the end of a student's education in English. Whether the materials used are authentic, non-authentic, realia, or media, they aid the students by testing, reinforcing, and improving the learner's knowledge. Course materials also provide learners with a reference other than the instructor in the case of dictionaries and other reference materials.
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What are course materials?
Authentic and non-authentic materials
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Course Books and Materials - Best Use of the Course Book - TEFL Blog
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 Federico Riva
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Course Books and Materials - Best Use of the Course Book
In this blog we will consider how best to use the teaching material course book that often accompanies a course. There are a number of stategies we can adopt to get the most out of the book in different situations.
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There are a number of factors that you should take into consideration when using ESL teaching course books.
In terms of different possible approaches to using the course books, these could be;
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"Authentic" English: 3 Tips for Implementing Authentic Materials in Language Classrooms - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Laura Payne
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"Authentic" English: 3 Tips for Implementing Authentic Materials in Language Classrooms
Authentic materials are media that native speakers of a language encounter in their everyday lives, which are not specifically created for language students. TV programs, newspaper articles, books, songs, YouTube videos, and more all fall under this term.
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1. Take advantage of pre-teaching.
2. Focus on a single language point and give your students a clear goal.
3. Vary the role authentic materials play in your lessons.
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What are some of the considerations needed for students to complete a writing lesson? Here we outline some of the types of activity you can produce and major issues to be aware of.
Course Books and Materials: Use of the Wipe Board
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The wipeboard in all its' forms is a ubiquitous tool in the classroom. What should we think abour during our lesson planning and delivery, in terms of the material to be presented on the wipeboard?
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