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Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Direct and indirect speech are important topics in English grammar. Check out this infographic with great examples of both direct and indirect speech in English.
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Connectors of Sequence List and Example Sentences - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This list of connectors of sequence will improve your and/or your students' writing skills in the English language.
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Question Words Roll the Dice - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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With the fun dice, you can play a game involving the question words. For example, you can use this to ask questions about a text they have just read in class.
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WH Questions Words - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Wh question words are a vital part of English grammar. In the image below, we showcase the 8 basic wh question words in English with usage and example sentences to help you master your English grammar.
List of questions words
Usage: WHO is used to ask the person who did the action.
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Usage: WHAT is used to ask for information.
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Usage: WHEN is used to ask the time of an event/action.
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Usage: WHERE is used to ask for the location.
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Usage: WHY is used to ask for a reason/cause.
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Usage: HOW is used to explain a process.
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Usage: WHICH is used when there is a choice.
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Tefl reviews - Theories Methods Techniques Of Teaching Repition Drill Example - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
So let's take an example of what those drills might involve. So here is an example of a repetition drill. I will model the language and then my class will repeat after me. So "This is a cup." "Spoon" ? "This is a spoon." "Knife" - "his is a knife." Thank you. The reason that it's called or also called the army method is that it was the method adopted by the United States military who had personnel stationed around the world at the end of Second World War and they realized that they needed those personnel to pick up the language very quickly and one of the positive things about this particular methodology is that you do very quickly learn vocabulary. Another positive thing about it is that you quickly learn the correct pronunciation of that vocabulary. However, there are some... [Read more]
Complete List of Prepositional Phrase Examples in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Prepositional phrases are essential in every English classroom. The following images includes the most important prepositional phrases in English you should learn to broaden your vocabulary.
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A Patchwork Example Lesson Plan For Teaching Productive and Receptive Skills - TEFL Blog
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Good advice and planning before an interview can settle your nerves and provide you with the answers to tough questions. What questions might you be asked? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
So you’ve completed your TEFL course and started applying for jobs in your dream destination country? The next step on becoming a successful English teacher is the TEFL interview.
Interviews for teaching jobs can take a couple of different formats and these are face-to-face, over the phone, or via Skype. Each type of interview has its own particular points that need addressing. For face-to-face interviews it is important to be early but not too early make sure that you research the route to the school before the interview day. You must remember to dress smartly; many teaching jobs are in holiday destinations and some people seem to forget the difference between what is suitable for work and what is suitable for the beach. If you are being interviewed over the phone, be clear on... [Read more]
The Basic Types of Adverbs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Usage & Adverb Examples in English
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Let's take a look at the six basic types of adverbs in English. Learn useful usage, example words, and example sentences of different adverbs types in English with this printable ESL infographic.
Usage: Describes when or for how long a certain action happened.
Example words: Already, ago, before, yet, never, soon, yesterday, soon, lately
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Usage: Describes how often something occurs, either indefinite or indefinite terms.
Example words: Always, usually, normally, often, sometimes, occasionally, once, seldom, rarely, never
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Usage: Tells about where something happens or where something is.
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Time Idioms and Phrases with Meanings and Examples - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a list of commonly used time idioms in English. They are incredibly fun to teach to your ESL learners.
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Fruit Idioms and Phrases with Meanings and Examples - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a list of commonly used fruit idioms in English. They are incredibly fun to teach to your ESL learners.
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Animal Idioms and Phrases with Meanings and Examples - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a list of commonly used animal idioms in English. They are incredibly fun to teach to your ESL learners.
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Past Simple Wh Questions Roll of the Dice - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun past simple Wh questions ESL game to help you teach your students how to make questions in the past simple tense.
To play the game, divide the students into pairs (A and B) and give each student a corresponding part of the worksheet and each pair two dice.
Student B begins by rolling the dice and adding up the numbers rolled.
Student A then formulates the past simple question that corresponds to the number on their worksheet.
For example, if Student B rolls a two, Student A asks question two on their worksheet, i.e. 'What did you wear yesterday?'
If Student B answers correctly, Student A crosses off the question. If Student B makes a grammatical mistake or is unable to answer appropriately in the... [Read more]
Relative Pronouns in English: Usage and Useful Examples - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Let's have a look at relative pronouns! Following is a list of common relative pronouns in English with ESL pictures and example sentences to help you master English grammar.
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Tefl reviews - Overview Of All English Tenses Present Tenses Present Simple Negatives And Questions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
For statements in the negative form, what we have to do is add the auxiliary verb 'to do'. For subjects 'I', 'you', 'we' and 'they', we simply leave 'do' as 'do', use the word 'not', and keep the base form of the verb now for the negative statements. However, for 'he', 'she' and 'it', we have to conjugate our auxiliary verb into 'does'. We still use 'not' and we still keep the base form of the verb. The pattern performing questions is very very similar to the pattern performing negative statements. However, what we've done is invert our subject and our auxiliary verb so that the questions read the auxiliary verb first. Of course, again, we use 'do' for 'I', 'you', 'we' and 'they' and use 'does' for 'he', 'she' and 'it'. In both cases, we've left our verb form as the base form of... [Read more]
The 4 Most Important Questions of a Good Lesson Plan - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
As an English teacher, we have to learn many ways of teaching. One of the most important skills is to learn how to plan a lesson. For writing a lesson plan, some teachers like to use formal plans, some take down notes while others write details into their notebooks. So, what exactly is a good lesson plan? Four aspects should be taken into consideration.
What is a lesson plan?
Why make a lesson plan?
How to organize your lesson plan?
What is a good lesson plan?
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Personal Information Questions and Answers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great way to prepare students for their beginner's speaking and listening exam.
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The WH Questions in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is an activity to present some of the WH Questions in a simple recognizable way. You can use them as flashcards, show them and make your students create a sentence with that question word.
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Reported Speech - 12 Dialogs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This activity will help your EFL students practice the usage of reported speech. Students work in pairs/groups take the cards and should report the dialogs in the indirect speech.
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Tefl reviews - Productive Receptive Skills/game Example Jeopardy - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The next example of a game that we can adapt very easily for classroom use is the game of Jeopardy and in this particular game, what we can do is to have a set of levels for our questions, I'd say one through five, where one is going to be the easiest example and five is going to be the most difficult and then, in each of these sets of boxes, we can have various grammar points, such as tenses, perhaps modals, vocabulary and maybe even conditionals. So what the students can do is they can pick a particular topic first of all and within that topic, they can pick the level of the question that they want and then we can have a set of cards that have been created to fit into these slots and we can ask them that question at that level. So, a very simple adaptation of the game jeopardy as... [Read more]
Where are the best places to teach English as a volunteer? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Teaching English as a volunteer has become an increasingly popular choice for those seeking to make a difference and immerse themselves in diverse cultures. While opportunities abound globally, some top destinations include South America's remote communities, Asia's bustling cities, and Africa's rural schools. Each region offers a unique experience, from the rich histories of Cambodia and Peru to the vibrant traditions of Kenya and Colombia.
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Here are some variations on the volunteering theme.
Free volunteering
Affordable volunteer program (starting from $180)
Volunteer program with pay
Paid volunteer programs
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Tefl reviews - Tefl Video Idioms/old Hand - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The idiom "old hand" refers to someone with a lot of experience in doing something, for example: If you have any questions, ask Lisa. She's done this job before and is an old hand at project planning.
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Which TEFL course should I take? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
When deciding on a TEFL course, it is vital to consider the standard qualifications EFL employers look for. A 120-hour TEFL certificate course is widely recognized as the baseline requirement globally. At ITTT, we offer multiple avenues to achieve this essential certification, ensuring our trainees meet the most sought-after criteria in the English teaching world.
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The first distinction in TEFL course type depends upon whether you want to travel to a training center to complete your studies or stay at home. If you wish to travel, then an onsite course is best for you. Should you... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Present Simple Forming Questions Teaching English Second Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The structure of the question form of the Present Simple tense is the topic for this ITTT video. The positive and negative forms are discussed in other videos. Question Form: auxiliary verb 'do/does' + subject + base form of the verb Do I/you/we/they teach? Does he/she/it teach? Teaching English as a second language is an exciting and rewarding experience. The major qualifications necessary to gain a position teaching English as a second language are an internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL Certificate. ITTT has a range of courses that will provide you with the skills to begin your career teaching English as a second language. If you are interested in gaining your qualification follow the link above.
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The Roles and Responsibilities of an ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching is a very crucial ingredient in education for without the term "Teaching" education would likely not have come to limelight. Teaching is, therefore, the act of transferring or imparting knowledge from a teacher to a learner, with carefully planned out modes of instruction to change a certain pattern or routine. Non-native speakers of other countries such as Russia, China, Iraq Etc may find it a little difficult to understand or learn the English language on their own. It is therefore through a TEFL teacher that their desires are fulfilled. In a nutshell, therefore, a teacher can be seen as one who educates or informs another person with the motive of changing something or giving the learner something new and positive.
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An Overview of Drilling Method as a Part of an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ma. C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Assessment:
Goal:
Examples for effective method includes:
Instructions:
Activity:
Gesture to the class to repeat the model all together twice. This is called a chorus drill.
Keep suitable and fun for the whole activity so that the students will cooperate and learn.
Observations
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The assessment of drilling is to monitor students learning and identify strengths and weaknesses. the teacher helps recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately.
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Ways of Controlling and Managing an ESL Class Effectively - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Classroom management focuses on ways used to ensure and secure a comfortable atmosphere in the classroom, these are ways the teacher uses to make the classroom conducive for learners, to achieve this task, the teacher must set up rules that eliminate unwanted behavior that get to disrupt learning. Different approaches can be put in place by the teachers too. Achieving his objective while taking into consideration the age and level of the kid's Different teachers will have a different approach in the respect, taking into consideration the age and level of the kids.
Relationship between students and teachers
Teacher's responsibility
Celebrating students progress
Punishment
Lesson planning
Role model
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The Importance of Evaluation and Testing in an Educational System - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
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Although evaluation and testing are considered to be a 'necessary evil' by some teachers and students, it is quite absurd to call them so. Evaluation and testing should never be seen as 'evil', although they are certainly 'necessary' within a properly functioning educational system. It can be argued that no serious study is possible without evaluation and testing as they are surely the best way of judging the capabilities and progress of a student, and a serious motivation for reaching new goals.
Distinctions Between Evaluation and Testing
The Purpose of Evaluation and Testing
The Importance of Planning and Instructions
Common Types of Tests
The Outcomes of Testing and Evaluation
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Miracle Effects of Music and Songs in an EFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
As we know, Music affects human life. Music – a subject that is quite interesting for students. Especially, when children aged 0-6 years old, there is 2-6 years old called the period of sensitive music of children. If at that time, parents give children a lot of music, they will receive very well. So, how do the songs affect children, and how are the benefits of using songs in English classes? Two of these problems will explain clearly the reason why the is song important.
Music as a Tool
Ways to Use Songs
Classroom Atmosphere
Communication and Friendship
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Reported Speech Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a worksheet to practice reported speech (or indirect speech) focusing on the verbs and the change in the time words. Students need to be aware of what each tense changes into and the changes that must be made to the time words.
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