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Strategies of Teaching ESL Groups Effectively - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Strategies of Teaching ESL Groups Effectively
There are different types of classes. We will be teaching and adults and children. Let's take a more detailed look into each group. ESL teachers are often working with beginners; however, some people could have been exposed to English previously. We can refer to these students as 'false beginners.' This subgroup could include adults who have learned the language before and may have forgotten it without consistent use. Adults beginners may tend to be more motivated than young beginner learners because adults make the decision to study English by themselves. Children may be told to learn and externally motivated by parents or family members. We should keep in mind that a beginner without... [Read more]
Teaching Strategies: ✅ How to Connect With ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching Strategies: ✅ How to Connect With ESL Students
Some people might think that the methodology is of greater importance than any other teaching aspect. Yet teaching is based on human relationships. Therefore it is essential whether the teacher manages to establish harmonious interactions between faculty and students. Bernieri defines these interactions as 'rapport' (Galzier 2016). According to Frisby and Myers, rapport is "the ability to build a relationship based on trust and harmony and is considered to be a positive and prosocial behavior that is relationally powerful enough to enact cohesiveness, reduce the threat, and structure social interaction (Fleming 2009)." Multiple studies have... [Read more]
What to Expect in a Small ESL Program - TEFL Blog
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 Ashton March
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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.
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The Most Important Teaching Strategies and Techniques ESL Need to Use - TEFL Blog
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT
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The Most Important Teaching Strategies and Techniques ESL Need to Use
Upon completion of my TESOL course, the best thing I have learned is actually plural and not limited to one item. Most importantly a TESOL instructor needs to be able to reach all students with varying needs, styles and preferences of learning in order to ensure the highest degree of probability that his or her students learn English, while keeping all students in the class as engaged as possible at all times.
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Mastering Error Correction: Strategies for Balancing Fluency and Accuracy in ESL Classrooms - TEFL Blog
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 Federico Riva
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Mastering Error Correction: Strategies for Balancing Fluency and Accuracy in ESL Classrooms
Navigating the delicate balance between fostering language fluency and ensuring grammatical accuracy poses a perennial challenge in ESL classrooms. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the nuanced world of error correction strategies, exploring how educators can address language errors effectively while nurturing the fluency and confidence of their students. From distinguishing between errors and mistakes to crafting a three-stage correction process, join us on a journey through practical methods and considerations for creating a supportive and growth-oriented learning environment in ESL settings.
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The Importance of Using Games in the ESL Environment - TEFL Blog
Wed, 30 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Importance of Using Games in the ESL Environment
One of the things I have learned in this course is the importance of motivation. Both teachers and students have to be motivated so that the teaching and learning environment in the classroom can be a fun and enjoyable experience.
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ESL Teaching Strategy In 2022 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ESL Teaching Strategy in 2022
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Alumna Experience: ✅ The Principles of Building a Successful Teaching Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their experienc of taking a 60-hour TEFL course with ITTT and talks about several milestones on building a successful EFL career.
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ESL Teaching Strategy in 2022 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ESL Teaching Strategy in 2022
01/17/2022
hey everybody it's lizzy here and i'm glad to welcome you at another
livestream session with itttt uh it's been quite a long time since
we've met previously actually it was like last year uh because i had quite a
long vacation and i hope that you still remember me because um i kind of missed
this live stream sessions uh so as i have already mentioned uh
today's live stream session uh is gonna be devoted to um
quite an interesting point which is the esl strategy for 2022
uh and i also want to say that um well
we kind of discussed this thing already but the problem is that uh not every
teacher is ready to implement this idea so i hope that today's live stream
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Teaching Speaking in an ESL Kindergarten | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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How to teach young second-language learners speaking English? This question can be quite challenging for new ESL teachers. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their knowledge on the topic.
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Games as a Teaching Method for Adult ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Receptive Skills as a Bridge to Deeper Language Understanding
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What is the difference between EFL and ESL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the difference between EFL and ESL?
ESL (English as a Second Language) pertains to students learning English while living in an English-speaking environment. In contrast, EFL (English as a Foreign Language) is for students learning English in a country where it isn't the primary language. Essentially, the distinction lies in the learning context: ESL learners are surrounded by the language daily, while EFL learners study English in settings where the primary language isn't English.
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How Does a Teacher Successfully Manage a Classroom? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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The problem of classroom management is relevant to many teachers both experienced and inexperienced. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to work it through.
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