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Top Online Lesson Plan Resources for New and Advanced Teachers - TEFL Blog
Tue, 12 Jun 2018 Mark Crocker
Teaching Ideas
Top Online Lesson Plan Resources for New and Advanced Teachers
For many new and experienced EFL teachers, one of the most challenging aspects of their career is coming up with lesson plans that are both engaging and effective. Even if your employer provides a specific textbook to follow as a curriculum, you will often find that this can be rather dull for the students unless you spice things up by adding in some fun and original ideas from an outside source. By searching online you will find a huge amount of sites offering all manner of resources of varying quality and relevance. To save you the hassle of searching through them all, we have listed our 5 favorite websites that you can use to find quality lesson plans free of charge.
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What are the best books for teaching ESL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What are the best books for teaching ESL?
The realm of ESL teaching books is expansive, with renowned publishers offering a plethora of resources. Generally, ESL teaching materials can be categorized into:
These categories encompass a range of tools, from structured lesson plans to interactive activities, essential for any ESL educator.
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Book Series
Teaching Theory Books
Activity Resources
Book Series
There are a number of well known book series. These are specifically written for the ESL teaching market and are generally set at the five levels most often taught. These levels are Starter or Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, and Upper-Intermediate.
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What are the best books for teaching ESL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What are the best books for teaching ESL?
The market for ESL teaching books is very large and all the major publishers have some form of involvement in the production and selling of these resources. There are many different types of books and resources that are used in ESL teaching and we will consider three main categories.
1) Book series
2) General teaching theory books
3) Activity resources
Book Series
There are a number of well known book series. These are specifically written for the ESL teaching market and are generally set at the five levels most often taught. These levels are Starter or Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, and Upper-Intermediate.
A typical book series at each level will contain three books. These are the teacher book, student book and resources... [Read more]
What are some useful ESL teaching resource books? - TEFL Blog
Sun, 20 Aug 2023 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
What are some useful ESL teaching resource books?
The market for ESL teaching books is very large and all the major publishers have some form of involvement in the production and selling of these resources. There are many different types of books and resources that are used in ESL teaching and we will consider three main categories.1) General teaching theory books2) ESL book series3) Activity resource books
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General teaching theory books
ESL book series
Activity Resource books
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Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans?
For educators in the TEFL field, having a structured lesson plan is a key to successful teaching. While some prefer crafting their own, others benefit from readily available online resources. Leveraging free online resources not only saves time but also offers insights into diverse teaching strategies. If you are looking for free TEFL lesson plans, there are numerous online platforms worth exploring. Here is a curated list of recommended sites where you can access these invaluable resources:
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Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans?
UsingEnglish.com
TEFL.NET
The British Council
Lanternfish ESL
ThoughtCo
BusyTeacher
English Is a Piece of Cake
The Internet TESL Journal
iSLCollective
Online English Expert
Off2Class
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Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 Federico Riva
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Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers
Even experienced teachers have difficulty sometimes thinking of new ways to plan and deliver their lessons. The following list gives a set of 'go to' resources, for new and experienced teacher alike, to use for ideas and activities. These examples have been chosen on the basis that they are actually useful, saving teacher time when looking for lesson ideas and materials at all levels and in a wide variety of teaching situationsEach of the websites indicated were correct for the time of writing. You may need to find alternatives if domain names have changed. Also be aware that over time, popular free website resources are sometimes later monetized, either partly or in full.
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Inspiration to Create Teaching Materials - TEFL Blog
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Inspiration to Create Teaching Materials
Teaching is a creative enterprise and creating your materials is very satisfying. There are many positive reasons for a teacher to create their materials. Purposely created materials are inexpensive, tailored to specific grammar and language topics, adaptable for different language levels, specific expansions on the course resources, culturally sensitive and correct. From my perspective, among the most important reasons for creating your materials are that it adds a personal touch to your class, and it enables you to have a sense of ownership in the curriculum.
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Online resources
Printed materials
Second-hand materials
Life-learning
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7 Great Resources for Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 04 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
7 Great Resources for Teaching Business English
Business students are most likely already familiar with using computers and particularly the Internet for learning English. The Internet can provide a teacher with an enormous array of teaching resources from non-authentic and authentic materials to lesson plans and ideas. Here are 7 great resources for teaching business English at no cost to the teacher!
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BusinessEnglishSite.com
Busy Teacher
AnnualReports
Infoplease
VOA Learning English
BBC Learning English
UsingEnglish.com
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Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans?
Having a meticulously constructed lesson plan is an essential tool for any educator. It provides a roadmap, without which the trajectory of a lesson can go astray rapidly. Although as you amass experience, you may find that you don't need to invest as much time in detailed planning, in the early days of your teaching career, a robust plan can make the difference between a smooth, successful class and a chaotic one. A comprehensive lesson plan enables you to articulate your learning objectives, organize your time efficiently, prepare the required materials and equipment, and anticipate potential issues along with their solutions. A well-prepared plan serves as your guide, ensuring you navigate each phase of the lesson without undue stress or wasted... [Read more]
How to Use Videos in Online ESL Lessons - TEFL Blog
Thu, 08 Oct 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
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.
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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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Course Materials: How to Engage Students - TEFL Blog
Mon, 02 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Course Materials: How to Engage Students
There are many goals for English as a second language teacher (ESL). The teacher must inform and evaluate student abilities to competently produce written and verbal communication in the English language. Ultimately, one of the most important goals for the teacher to achieve is a reduction in their own talk time and an increase in student talk time (STT), using the target language. Creating a positive classroom environment is essential in generating students that have high levels of productivity. This environment is established well by building rapport and engaging the students. Having varied course materials incorporated in each lesson will help to maintain engagement for the learner and with... [Read more]
Empowering ESL Educators: A Guide to Free Teaching Tools - TEFL Blog
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 Federico Riva
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Empowering ESL Educators: A Guide to Free Teaching Tools
Navigating the realm of ESL teaching is both rewarding and challenging. To equip educators with versatile and effective resources, a myriad of free tools has emerged, revolutionizing the way English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught. These tools not only streamline lesson planning but also enrich classroom engagement and student learning experiences. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into an array of invaluable free resources tailored specifically for ESL teachers, empowering them to craft dynamic and impactful lessons that resonate with diverse learners.
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Miro
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WeTransfer
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The Ways Parents May Assist Students in Language Learning - TEFL Blog
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Ways Parents May Assist Students in Language Learning
Parents play an integral role in the students learning of the English language. Parents are a large part of the foundation for the support system of the learning process. The student spends the majority of their time with the parents, so the environment and tone the parents set will influence the student's ability and willingness to learn. If the home is supportive of English learning, it will aid in assisting the student in learning English more effectively then if the home or the parents was not supportive.
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Support
Encouragement
Home-Education
Additional Help
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The Good and Bad of Course Materials - TEFL Blog
Mon, 24 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The Good and Bad of Course Materials
There are many interactive tools that can be used during teaching to enhance a lesson and keep students engaged. There are also a few tools that are a teacher's lifeline during a lesson. Course materials that range from props and pictures of vocabulary words to simple worksheets and lesson plans are integral to teaching a good lesson. They can provide basic aid to a teacher or help keep the students' attention. But, when overused or used during the wrong times, course materials can become problematic and disadvantageous. Different things that a teacher brings to a lesson can make or break an ESL lesson.
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The Use of Props
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Why ESA is Still the Most Effective Methodology in the English Language Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
Why ESA is Still the Most Effective Methodology in the English Language Classroom
Throughout my ITTT TEFL course a specific teaching concept persisted, entitled "ESA". This methodology has been proven over several years to be effective in teaching English to students in the classroom. A precursor to this concept was "PPP" (Presentation, Practice, Production) which has been used by many teachers, though it lacks in engaging the students resulting in a less successful environment. Jeremy Harmer noticed this and in turn put forth a new and improved model, labeled "ESA", consisting of three steps; Engage, Study, and Activate. This methodology has continued to remain relevant to this day through its flexible and fluid approach to teaching... [Read more]
The Necessity of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids - TEFL Blog
Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Necessity of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids
Teaching aids have become fundamental for teachers in all types of classrooms. These aids serve in honing the students' reading skills and comprehension, keeping the class from becoming boring for the student, and presenting material in practical ways that can be applied in everyday activities.
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Habits
Working with books
Digital equipment
Printed materials
Other tools
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Habits
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7 Tips To Become Grammar-Savvy - TEFL Blog
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 Catia Pereira dos Santos
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7 Tips To Become Grammar-Savvy
After becoming a certified teacher in English as a second language, I put together a few reasons and benefits why students and EFL teachers around the world should become even more grammar-friendly.
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Worksheets are worth it!
It can be self- taught, too!
Here below, you will find seven great tips that might help you on your grammar journey.
In conclusion
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Why learn English grammar? What are the benefits of learning it? Grammar is right where accuracy lies! It's the key to speaking any foreign language fluently.
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The Role of the EFL Teacher in Mitigating the Obstacle of Illiteracy in English Language Learning - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Role of the EFL Teacher in Mitigating the Obstacle of Illiteracy in English Language Learning
There is widespread recognition that the demand for EFL services in developed nations is high. A myriad of EFL/ESL courses has sprung up aiming to train teachers to meet this need. Most of these EFL/ESL certification courses function on the premise that the teacher will be working with students for whom the acquisition of English is either a matter of personal aspiration or a requirement for a job position, visa, etc.
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The Problem of Teaching Resources
Access to English Classes
Global Challenges
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A Journey in English Teaching: From Language School to Personalized Success - TEFL Blog
Fri, 27 Oct 2023 Federico Riva
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A Journey in English Teaching: From Language School to Personalized Success
Drawing on my substantial personal teaching experience, I naturally gravitated toward this topic for a summative task. Throughout my six years of teaching English, I have encountered various settings, approaches, and challenges. Here, I recount my journey from a language school to one-on-one tutoring, highlighting my evolving teaching methods, materials, and strategies.
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From Language School to One-on-One Teaching
Embracing One-on-One Tutoring
Crafting Engaging Lessons
Interactive Learning and Progress
Evolving with Proficiency
Shaping Language Skills
Insights from Teaching Individual Students
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The Positive Effects of Technology in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 02 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
The Positive Effects of Technology in the ESL Classroom
Within the past 20 years we have seen great advancements in technology. Mobile phones and laptops that are thinner than a short novel, voice activated software systems, robotics, high speed internet etc. Much of the world is now technologically developed, but often the ESL classroom is less so. However, in many areas there has been a gradual introduction of newer, more educationally oriented forms of technology in the classroom. From the introduction of the overhead projector and cassette players to modern day equipment such as Smart Boards and laptops. So what has been the effect of this technology in language learning?
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TEFL Czech Republic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach Efl In Tabor Czech Republic ann. 2
Teach EFL in Tabor, Czech Republic
Date posted:2017-05-18 | Writer: Anglictina | Email: [email protected]
A TEFL position is available starting September 2017 in Tabor, a small and beautiful city of around 35,000 people in Southern Bohemia, about 1.5 hours south of Prague by train. The position includes around 20 teaching hours a week, most of which are with children (ages 4 -14). There are also private lessons with adults. Because of the small size of Tabor, you will get to experience the Czech Republic in a unique way and will be able to foster authentic relationships with locals. There is also accommodation in the city center.
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-TEFL certification
-Native level English Speaker
-University degree
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How to Research, Develop, and Implement Materials in the ESL/EFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
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]
Aspects to Consider When Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Wed, 16 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Aspects to Consider When Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten
For many kindergarten students, their English classes are likely the first time being introduced to and interacting with a native speaker. As such, the experience that the children have in the class can have a huge impact on their future outlook of learning English. It will be my job as a teacher to make the class fun and engaging so that the kids associate English with fun. The importance of the formative years in learning means that there are several aspects to consider when approaching English teaching in a kindergarten, many of which I picked up throughout the course.
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Relationships
Preparation
Lesson Flow
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How Materials are Incorporated in Teaching English Online - TEFL Blog
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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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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Why is Completing a TEFL Course Important? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why is Completing a TEFL Course Important?
A TEFL course is undertaken by individuals that would like to teach English as a foreign language. Completing a TEFL course is important as the course teaches aspiring teachers the key skills they would need to teach the English language in the best manner possible.
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Students' Background
Teachers' Appearance
Relationships
Training
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Students' Background
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Is Teaching English Online Convenient? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
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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All You Need to Know When Teaching Multi-Level ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
All You Need to Know When Teaching Multi-Level ESL Classes
While you learn about teaching multi-level classrooms when you take a TESOL or TEFL certification course, the reality often looks a little different. It's true that multi-level ESL classrooms have many benefits for English learners. For example, they have the chance to communicate with each other and learn how to use English through practice and negotiating meaning.
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Assessing Student Needs
Lesson Planning
Grouping Your Students
Using Projects or Themes
Creating a Variety of Materials
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Online ESL Game Design Workshop for Teachers - TEFL Blog
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
Online ESL Game Design Workshop for Teachers
Hello everybody and welcome to the ITTT weekly live stream. It's Liza here and I'm super excited that this stream happens every week and we can talk about teaching and TEFL and stuff like that. So welcome and thank you for joining me.
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Today, we are going to talk about online ESL game design. Last week I started showing you the game I was designing, it was Monopoly. Today I'm going to show you the outcome of the game and also tell you a little bit more about online game design.
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Online ESL Game Design Workshop For Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Online ESL Game Design Workshop for Teachers
Hello everybody and welcome to the ITTT weekly live stream. It's Liza here and I'm super excited that this stream happens every week and we can talk about teaching and TEFL and stuff like that. So welcome and thank you for joining me.
Today, we are going to talk about online ESL game design. Last week I started showing you the game I was designing, it was Monopoly. Today I'm going to show you the outcome of the game and also tell you a little bit more about online game design.
Thanks a lot for letting me know that you are watching and right now please let me know at what stage of your ESL career you are at. As for me, I'm an online ESL teacher currently. I used to teach in a real classroom several years ago, but then I decided to... [Read more]
How to Effectively Use a Textbook During an ESL Course - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 May 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
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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Omission
Replacement
Adaption
Supplementation
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