Esl Young Learners

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information TOP tips for teaching ESL Young Learners The teaching of Young Learners forms a very large part of the ESL teaching market. It is important to keep some simple strategies in mind when teaching them. Teaching YL's can be very rewarding as their progress can be quick, however, being young, they also present challenges. The following ideas have been tried and tested over many years and have proven to be effective. Table of Contents One: Create a Positive Learning Environment Two: Employ Language Acquisition Strategies Three: Individualized Instruction Four: Integrating all four Language Skills Five: Culturally Responsive Teaching Six: Technology Integration Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language?...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Praise is Imperative for Young ESL Learners Learning a new language can be nerve-wracking, especially for young learners who experience a great deal of peer pressure and fear of sounding unintelligent in front of their classmates. This fear is something adults learning a new language experience as well. I have personally experienced it as a native English speaker learning Spanish. Therefore, praise from the teacher they view as an expert in the language they're learning is vital to the learning process in many ways. Table of Contents Reasons for Encouragement Types of Encouragement Labeling Classroom Practice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 11 Fun ESL Activities for Young Learners When teaching young learners, it's important not to spend too much time on any one activity as they can soon lose interest. It is also a good idea to have activities that give younger learners the chance to move about and use the boundless energy they have at that age. Below we present a list of short activities suitable for young and very young learners of English. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What's the Time Mr. Wolf? Telephone Basketball Volleyball Bingo Can you …? I Spy Odd One Out Stand Up Please Mastermind Blindfold Obstacle Course Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences ESL Teaching To Young Learners - What are the Advantages? Description: Teaching English as a foreign language in a kindergarten can be a dynamically different experience than teaching students in older age groups. Teaching in a kindergarten has advantages such as motivation, smiles, and the ability to learn the material in short bursts. It also has disadvantages, such as; short attention spans, diapers, and tantrums. Teaching young children can be extremely rewarding and extremely demanding. Table of Contents Learning is fun for small children. Children have a low attention span. Misconceptions about teaching young learners Do you want to teach English to young learners? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ESL Learners’ Modes: Differences between Young Students and Adults An instructor should adapt their instruction based on the student's needs and abilities, and should take into account the age of students as this is likely to affect factors such as student motivation, attention span, and openness to activities. An instructor should anticipate that young students may be less internally motivated than adult learners. Adult learners are likely to have longer attention spans than younger students, therefore the instructor should adjust lesson plans accordingly. Certain activities will be well received by very young students and poorly received by slightly older students or adult learners, this should be taken into account when...  [Read more]

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Fostering Flourishing Futures: Empowering Young ESL Learners with Innovative Strategies Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to young learners requires special attention to foster a supportive and encouraging classroom environment. The success of ESL students is greatly influenced by the teacher's ability to motivate and engage them. It is important that teachers explore effective strategies and techniques for encouraging young ESL students in the classroom. These strategies can include creating a positive learning atmosphere, implementing interactive activities, providing constructive feedback, and promoting cultural inclusivity. Table of Contents Creating a Positive Learning Atmosphere Engaging with...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Interactive Whiteboard in a Young Learner's ESL Class Interactive whiteboards have been around since the turn of the millennium. They have been implemented and studied in multiple ESL classrooms, primary schools, and language centers in order to find the best practices. The American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) acknowledges the importance of using technology, such as the interactive whiteboard, to support and enhance classroom-based instructions (Segni & Davidson, 2019). In order for the interactive whiteboard to be used effectively to take advantage of learning opportunities and support children's learning, it is important to use it skillfully in education. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What...  [Read more]

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Teaching ESL & Knowing Your Audience: Young Learners vs. Adults Whether speaking at a public event where thousands have gathered, or talking politics around a table with friends, this simple piece of advice is well-known to anyone who has ever done any public speaking. But, it is also critical advice for the aspiring teacher—whether those teaching English as a second language, or those teaching chemistry in high school. The more well-acquainted a teacher is with his or her classroom, the more successful he or she will be in engaging their minds in the topic at hand. Table of Contents Motivations of Young Learners Information Presentation Language Retention Take a TEFL course and start learning to be a better teacher! Listen to...  [Read more]

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How to Engage Young ESL Learners in an Online Classroom Shifting from a traditional classroom to a virtual setting can be daunting for teachers who do not have experience teaching online. This is especially the case if one has to keep young students engaged and motivated. What are the tricks to instill excitement and interest in preschoolers who do not have the intrinsic motivation to perform to achieve good grades? Their parents' primary desire is for them to speak like the native and one day go off to an internationally renowned US university or work for a foreign company. Young students are motivated by something else- a desire to have fun in a welcoming environment. Table of Contents English learners are getting...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Best Approaches to Teaching Grammar to Young ESL Learners English is not the native language of those who begin to learn English. For children in Vietnam as a country using English as a second language, learning English grammar is difficult for children to learn. So how to teach children grammar effectively and children remember and use it most naturally. Table of Contents 1. Learn grammar through games: 2. Practice: 3. Learning English in a mixed and systematic way: 4. Set up groups, create environments for children to read and write. 5. Simplify, review and edit: Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! St. Patrick's Day Bingo Game Here's a fun St. Patrick's Day Bingo game for young ESL learners.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL or TESOL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Teaching Young Learners   The next category we are looking at in our series on teaching special groups in ESL are young learners. We consider students aged 2 to 16 young learners. Find out the positives, negatives and tips when teaching young learners in this video. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Days of the Week Coloring Worksheet Here's a fun worksheet for young ESL learners to practice the days of the week.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! I Spy January Coloring Page This is a fun coloring page for young ESL learners to learn about the month of January.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Do's and Don'ts When Teaching Young Learners   There are some general Do's and Don'ts that need to be considered when teaching young learners. Watch this video to get more insight into teaching this special group of learners. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Archives for August 2023 Fostering Flourishing Futures: Empowering Young ESL Learners with Innovative Strategies Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Unlock the secrets to inspire young ESL learners! Discover proven strategies for a vibrant classroom, fostering confidence, and embracing diversity. Navigating Learning Difficulties: Understanding, Strategies, and Success Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Unveil the realm of learning difficulties. Discover insights into causes, strategies, and resilience against challenges. Benefits and Challenges of Personalized Language Learning through 1-to-1 Teaching Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Explore the pros and cons of one-to-one language teaching. Personalized learning vs. limited...  [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 Dos and Don’ts in an ESL Classroom Management | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate who shared their experience of managing a classroom. Teaching at a University in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL student tells about his work at a Chinese university. He explains the differences and common challenges for teaching specialists. Learning Modes: Young Learners vs. Adults Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta...  [Read more]

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Advantages of Teaching Adult Students and Implications on Teacher’s Methodology How does teaching adults differ from teaching young learners? To most people, it should be rather obvious that teaching children is very different from teaching adults, due to adults being more mature and having more life experience than children. This article discusses the advantages of teaching adult students and what the implications on a teacher's methodology are. Adult learners refers to anyone who is above the age of eighteen. Although it is not a perfect definition, we will nevertheless use eighteen as our cut-off age since it is the most common age threshold in many language schools when it comes to deciding whether a student should go to a...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles Navigating the Testing Maze: Understanding the Array of Assessments for ESL Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Testing is required at various stages in a student course to assess the language proficiency of, English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. What are these tests and what do they cover and finally where do students usually take them. TOP tips for teaching ESL Young Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Teaching YL’s can be very rewarding as their progress can be quick, however, being young, they also present challenges. The following ideas have been tried and tested over many years and have proven to be effective. Why You Should Take a TEFL or...  [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]

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Speaking in an ESL Kindergarten In teaching kindergarten level students, I find that three important aspects must be included in every lesson. Each lesson must contain parts that allow the students to "warm-up" their English skills, they must also have a chance to drill the vocabulary and target language, and lastly, the classes must have activities that give the students a chance to practice using their vocabulary and target language in a relatable activity. Table of Contents Beginning of the class Methodology Active stage Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rebecca S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [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 Teaching English as a Second Language in Small Communities in America | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how native-speaking environment might help immigrants to learn English better. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Why it is Important to Teach Slang and Idioms to ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent...  [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 The Functions of an ESL Teacher in Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the functions of an ESL teacher. The Necessity of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate considers the problem of managing equipment and materials. Young Learners vs. Adults: What are the Differences in the Classroom? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles ESL Teaching To Young Learners - What are the Advantages? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on ESL teaching to young learners and speaks about the advantages, disadvantages and common stereotypes. What traits should an EFL teacher have in teaching one-to-one Business English? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who answers the question: What traits should an EFL teacher have in...  [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 Two Primary Modes of Learning: Differences Between Young Learners and Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their knowledge of teaching young students and adults. Secrets and Techniques to Teaching Receptive Skills | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares several secrets of teaching productive skills. What is Teacher Self-Analysis and Why is it Significant for Student and Teacher Relationships? | ITTT...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles How To Write The Perfect ESL Lesson Plan | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Lesson planning is an important part of a teacher's daily life. This guide is for both new and experienced teachers on how to write the perfect ESL lesson plan. The Best Thing I Have Learned From My 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This story was written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares the most important thing they've learned from taking the 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course from ITTT. Top 5 Skills Teachers...  [Read more]

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