Esl Speaking Lessons

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Lesson Plan to Practice Speaking With ESL Adults When it comes to teaching adults with higher levels of English proficiency, it is quite complicated to create lessons as most of the students usually have very specific needs and challenges. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Engaging People Into a Lively Conversation Studying Without Realizing That You Actually Study Wrapping Up Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: In this blog post, I would like to share a sample online lesson that I taught to an adult group of advanced EFL learners to train conversational skills. For presenting my...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas A Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Intermediate ESL Students in a 1-Hour Class Effective communication is a crucial skill for ESL learners, and developing strong speaking abilities is a key aspect of language acquisition. In this blog post, we will explore a comprehensive lesson plan designed specifically for intermediate ESL students. This one-hour class aims to equip learners with the necessary tools to enhance their speaking skills, fostering confidence and fluency. Let's dive into the details! Table of Contents Part 1: Warm-Up and Introduction (10 minutes) Part 2: Vocabulary and Language Review and Speaking Practice Task (25 minutes) Part 3: Language Focus and Expansion with Role-Play or Simulation...  [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 My Personal Teaching Experience in Xi’an, China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their story of teaching abroad. They worked in China, one of the most popular destinations for ESL teachers. A Lesson Plan to Practice Speaking With ESL Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL expert shares an EFL lesson plan for teaching speaking skills. Get inspired or simply use this ready lesson with your advanced level students. ...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained The Benefits of Open-Note Tests Mudita Yajnik TEFL Information Teaching Ideas What’s the best way to find out what your students know? Or, how much they’ve been paying attention, or what you need to revisit? Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - ESA Methodology Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas ESA is a three-stage methodology where each of the letters represents a particular phase of the lesson. The first one being called the Engage phase, the second the Study phase and the final one the Activate phase. Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - Suggestopedia Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Developments in the study of Psychology starting from the 1950's led to new theories of...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Factors to Consider While Designing the Activate Phase Shirin Sophy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The following features that are briefly discussed in this article can directly affect the quality of the lesson and facilitate generating a more desired outcome. Teaching Preschool ESL: Songs Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Songs and music are such an important part of an ESL preschool curriculum. Not only are they fun, but they are also very powerful tools to help young students learn English in a fun and entertaining way. Top Tips for your ESA Activate Phase Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The activation phase is naturally divided into some steps to facilitate the activation...  [Read more]

IAcademy Education ICan is a Canada based online ESL company committed to transforming ESL learners into dynamic, confident English speakers. ICan offers Speaking Classes, Writing Classes, and IELTS preparation courses. Ican Speaking: Young students of speaking and conversation are given interactive playful lessons with new vocabulary, phrases, and games. Our teachers are there to help guide their pronunciation, correct their mistakes, and to create as much conversation as they can from what the student has given them. Mid-level and more advanced students use an interactive but less playful program which is more based on the conversational aspect of English. Along with grammar, the students are regularly prompted by the course material to speak on the different subjects introduced. Each...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching ESL Classes vs. EFL Classes Programs in English as a second language (ESL) generally take place in countries where English is the dominant or official language. People participating in an ESL program likely immigrated to an English-speaking country from a non-English speaking county and so are learning English as a language to be used in their everyday lives. In contrast, programs in English as a foreign language (EFL) generally take place in countries where English is not the official or dominant language. People participating in an EFL program are likely still in their home country and may or may not ever use English outside of the EFL classroom. This fundamental difference between the two types of programs can lead to...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Games as The Best Tool to Stimulate English Learning Process As teachers, one of our biggest goals while teaching English to a class or individual is to keep them engaged and motivated during the lesson while also making them feel comfortable and confident as they learn. There are three critical ways in which playing games in the classroom can help effectively promote speaking English. By playing "warming" games, students can become more comfortable around teachers and students, making them more likely to participate during lessons. They can also keep students motivated and play a significant role during the "Engage" and "Activate" phase of the ESA approach. Table of Contents Engagement Stage...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The ESA Methodology of Teaching - Sample Straight Arrow ESA Lesson Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will look at an actual example of an ESA straight arrow lesson plan. We will include examples of the activities used and their purpose. You can adapt this plan to a variety of other uses and levels. Different Types of ESA Lessons Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas We explained in the previous ESA blog how Harmer had realized that the ESA format would become predictable if that was the only type of lesson. Here we explore the other two types of format he suggested, what they involve and who they are generally for. The Benefits of Open-Note Tests Mudita Yajnik TEFL...  [Read more]

Older Posts The Benefits of Open-Note Tests Mudita Yajnik TEFL Information Teaching Ideas What’s the best way to find out what your students know? Or, how much they’ve been paying attention, or what you need to revisit? Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - ESA Methodology Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas ESA is a three-stage methodology where each of the letters represents a particular phase of the lesson. The first one being called the Engage phase, the second the Study phase and the final one the Activate phase. Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - Suggestopedia Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Developments in the study of Psychology starting from the 1950's led to new theories of learning. These theories were...  [Read more]

Qualifications Affordable TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications Affordable TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts G.M. - U.S.A. said: Songs in the ClassroomThe use of songs in the ESL classroom can be a fun and innovative way of covering a range of English language topics. Songs can be used for vocabulary, grammar, dictation, pronunciation, phonetics, speaking, writing, listening, integrative skills, and many other ESL points. Songs can also expose foreign children to Western culture. For instance, pop music gives the learner a taste of what is trendy at the moment....  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained Teaching English Abroad: The Good, the Bad and Why it’ll Make You a Better Teacher Regan McAllister TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Living and immersing yourself in a new country can be beautifully exhilarating and full of self-discovery. It can also come with adjustments and challenges. When it comes to teaching English, fully immersing yourself in the country you are in will certainly improve your influence and success as an English teacher. Live TEFL/TESOL Q&A: Ask Us Anything! Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Join us live and ask us your most burning questions about teaching English, TEFL/TESOL, and everything in between! Online Workshop: How to Create Lessons Based on Videos Federico...  [Read more]

Older Posts Our Complete Guide to Teaching English Online Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas There are a number of different ways in which you can work online. In this blog we describe the ways you can do this and briefly describe some of the positives and negatives for each system. How to Stand Out on Online Teaching Platforms Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog we discuss the types of platfrom available to online English teachers. We then look at ways to add your profile to these platforms in order to attract the maximum number of students to you. 3 Creative Zoom Lesson Plans for Children Hoàng Minh Huy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In the wake of the pandemic, distance learning has...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories How to Structure your Study Phase To Target Productive Skills Shirin Sophy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This blog post is a suggested procedure that can be taken into account while teaching productive skills after the engagement phase is applied and learners are ready to start the study phase. Native vs. Non-native Speaking EFL Teachers Ahmed Taha TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This article talks about the question "Which is better: Native vs. Non-native Speaking EFL Teachers?" Do We Consider Multiple Intelligences in the English Classroom? Luciana Maluf TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This article talks about the question: Do We Consider Multiple Intelligences in the English Classroom? ...  [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 to Build Strong Reading Skills from Early Childhood | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching reading skills. ✅ Is it the parents' responsibility or depends on children? Learn more here. How to Teach EFL Kindergarten | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and experience on teaching EFL kindergarten...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 Ashton March TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What to Expect in a Small ESL Program Imagine yourself preparing for your first day at your ESL school. You've created a cute presentation for your first lesson, prepared the group activities for your large classroom, and are overjoyed at the thought of meeting your smiley students. Except, you find yourself in a small classroom with one or two students, no tech whatsoever, and figuring out how your group activities are going to work now. Table of Contents Creating Your Own Curriculum Lack of Resources Small Classes Remember this! Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Teaching at small, low-resource...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories English for Young Learners in Turkey: ✅ Problems and Solutions Anastasiya Akpinar TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Turkey is an exciting destination to work as an English language teacher. ✅ If your dream is to live and work abroad in Turkey, these tips will help you understand your local students that much better! Teaching Online: ✅ Tips For Giving Video Homework Anastasiya Akpinar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Try video homework in your online lessons to make them more fun and exciting! 5 Steps to Work on Your ESL Teaching Career Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL expert shares their personal experience of ESL teaching career development. ✅ You will...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained 8 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying to EFL Teaching Jobs Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences If you're looking to apply for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teaching jobs, it's important to avoid some common mistakes that can hurt your chances of getting hired. In this blog post, we'll share eight mistakes to watch out for when applying to EFL teaching jobs. From not tailoring your resume to the job to lacking enthusiasm in your cover letter, we'll cover the most common missteps to avoid. By being aware of these mistakes and taking steps to avoid them, you can increase your chances of landing the EFL teaching job of your dreams. Exploring the Diverse Job Opportunities for TEFL/TESOL Certified Teachers Federico Riva TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Bigger Groups vs. Individual ESL Learners One of the main differences between teaching groups and individual students is the lesson plan. Table of Contents Teaching One-to-One From a Learner's Perspective What do Teachers Think Lesson Plan for Group Teaching Students Abilities Students Peculiarities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Several factors need to be considered when planning a lesson for a single student: The aforementioned factors should be taken into account even when teaching groups but in one-to-one lessons they are crucial. Considering that the whole lesson is dedicated to one individual, material covered should be graded to his/her exact level to achieve the best...  [Read more]

Accredited TEFL certificate Check out tefl tesol about Accredited TEFL certificate and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts T.G. - U.S.A. said: Teaching one to oneWhen most esl students start learning English for the first time, they typically start lessons in a group setting. The biggest reason for this is that they usually start learning English in the Elementary or Middle school. The students are accustomed to studying in groups from an early age. This group classroom dynamic is something that is continued in most English school because there are many advantages to it. However, in...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Alumni Recommendations on Obtaining a TEFL Course Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) as a course contains a variety of units that are meant to enable an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher to be prepared for the classroom and everything that they may face. Some of the most important benefits of the course are the units on the three main components of lesson structure, lesson planning, possible problems in the classroom, grammar overviews and classroom management. Even if the TEFL is not a requirement, it is an invaluable resource meant to provide support to ESL teachers wherever they may teach. Table of Contents ESA Methodology Grammar Review Preparing for Classes Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas TEFL Alumna Shares Her Best Lesson Planning Tricks Lesson planning is an important skill and resource for teachers with benefits for the teacher, the students, and the institution accommodating them. By implementing this technique teachers are equipped with a guide that can instill confidence for themselves, as well as clarity for their students and employers. Table of Contents Benefits Points to Remember Ways to Solve Anticipated Problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jason T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Benefits One of the primary and more evident benefits of...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas 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. Table of...  [Read more]

Productive and Receptive Skills in the ESL Classroom - Why do we speak?   So, we'll focus first of all on a speaking skills lesson and perhaps a starting point for this would be to ask a question which is: Why do we speak to each other? The reason that it's important to ask ourselves this question is that whatever answers there are to this should be present in our lessons. So, why do we speak to each other? Well, there are a multitude of answers to that but when you boil them all down to their essence, they probably actually come down to one or two things. We communicate to each other by speaking because of either a need. We need something. We want something or a desire to achieve something. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online...  [Read more]

Older Posts 5 Steps to Work on Your ESL Teaching Career Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL expert shares their personal experience of ESL teaching career development. ✅ You will learn about five ways how to become a better ESL teacher and enhance your career. 5 Benefits of Sharing a 17sq-meter Apartment in Tokyo on the JET Program Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences If you're heading to Japan on the JET Program, be prepared for the fact that you could potentially be living in a very small space! But don't fear, there are so many benefits to living in a small space and honestly, you get used to it very quickly. It's just all part of living in the biggest city in the world! 5 Steps to...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Adults’ Learning Differs From Teenagers’ and Children’s Learning? ESL teachers must acknowledge that it is not equal teaching English Lessons to children, teenagers, and adults, there are some wide differences between the practices used in each case, classroom, population, levels, and country where English is taught, on this paper we will check how an ESL lesson may be affected by these variables, and how we could overlap them on the practices used in teenagers and adults English lessons. Table of Contents Basic concepts Self-concept Personal Experience Adults learning process Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Javier V....  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained The Top Reasons To Complete a TEFL Course Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares his thoughts on why one should take a TEFL course and move abroad to teach English! 10 Tips to Help You Enjoy Your TEFL Course Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Taking a TEFL course doesn't have to be a boring undertaking! Here are 10 tips to help you enjoy your TEFL course. Can TEFL work for non-native English speaking teachers? Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate answers the popular question: "Can TEFL work for non-native English speaking teachers?" - the answer might surprise you! Online TEFL Courses vs. Onsite TEFL Courses Linda Dunsmore ...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 3 Ways to Develop a Healthy Classroom Management Strategy Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this essay, our recent TEFL graduate covers three effective ways of working on classroom management including preventative care and responding to challenging behavior. The Perfect Skillset of a Great ESL Teacher Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is written by our TEFL graduate who contemplates the importance of teaching skills for ESL practice. Personal Teaching Experience in China and Russia Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of working in two different countries: China and Russia. They explain what differences those countries have, and what is...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Family Impact on Children's EFL Education Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who shares their thoughts on parents' role in ESL education. ✅ Read this article to learn about the problem of family relationship in TEFL teaching. Teaching Cambridge English in a Hong Kong Kindergarten Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate from Hong Kong who shares her thoughts on what it's like teaching Cambridge English in a Hong Kong kindergarten. Top 3 Crucial Aspects Impacting Classroom Management in ESL Teaching Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ...  [Read more]

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Teaching Productive Skills to Students is of Importance? For students to be able to communicate effectively, they need to be proficient in the four language skills. Productive skills are known SPEAKING and READING, then you have your receptive skills known as READING and LISTENING. All four language skills are of importance and should be combined during lessons as they are all of importance to teach students to communicate with others. Table of Contents Goals Speaking Writing Integration Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Natalie B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Goals...  [Read more]