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Coursebooks and Materials - Use of Visual Aids
The next idea we're going to consider is the use of visual aids and visual aids can include some examples such as real, objects, which we call realia, the use of pictures and photographs and also the use of models. So let's consider some of the ideas surrounding the use of visual aids. Well, why are they useful? Well, first of all the use of a visual aid can reduce teacher talk time. It's very much more simple just to show a real object than to try to describe it so that we could just ask the students ?what is this,? and they would say ?this is a pen,? rather than trying to actually describe it. Again if we were trying to show examples of fruit and vegetables rather than to try and describe them why not use an actual model and this is... [Read more]
Course Books and Materials: Use of Visual Aids - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 Federico Riva
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Course Books and Materials: Use of Visual Aids
Here we're going to consider the use of visual aids in the classroom. Visual aids can include examples such as, real objects (which we call realia), the use of pictures and photographs and also the use of models. So let's consider some of the ideas surrounding the use of visual aids.
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Why are they useful?
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The Power and Practicality of Visual Aids in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 Federico Riva
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The Power and Practicality of Visual Aids in the Classroom
Examples of visual aids include real objects (referred to as realia), pictures, photographs, menus, timetables, and models. They may be authentic materials not designed for teaching (authentic material) or created specifically for the classroom (non-authentic material).
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Why are visual aids useful?
They can be used to elicit language.
Visual aids can stimulate discussion.
They can act as an aid to memory.
The use of visual aids can reduce Teacher Talk Time (TTT).
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Lesson Planning - Part 6 - Lesson Plan Example - Study Phase
The first part of my study phase is going to be the board work and I'm going to use the information that I generated in the elicitation part of my engage phase to move on to the actual board work. What I'm going to do is to show the structure of this particular tense. So, the phase study I'm expecting to take about ten minutes on this particular part and, again, the interaction will mainly be the students talking to me. So, how am I going to achieve that with this information? Well, we could ask the students to have a look at the sentences themselves and to tell us what they can see. If we look at each of the first words in here, then at this level, I should hopefully be able to elicit from my students what each of... [Read more]
5 Steps to Teaching the Degrees of Comparison in an ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 25 Nov 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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5 Steps to Teaching the Degrees of Comparison in an ESL Classroom
ESL students face the rules for the degrees of comparison early on in their English learning path. However, this topic may become daunting and lead to constant mistakes later on due to problems like confusing different degrees, doubling up, formulating unbalanced comparisons, etc.
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What Are Adjectives?
For example:
Adjective Degrees
Irregular Comparative
Syllable
Bonus Rule
For example, let's take a positive adjective slow:
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The ESA Methodology of Teaching - Sample Straight Arrow ESA Lesson - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 Federico Riva
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The ESA Methodology of Teaching - Sample Straight Arrow ESA Lesson
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.
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Straight arrow ESA Lesson PlanClass level: ElementaryNumber of students: 8
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H.D. - India said:
Teaching EFL vs ESLTeaching ESL and EFL can often be confusing for some. ESL stands for English as a Second Language and EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language. The main difference between the two is the status of English in the classroom and the country. Even with this distinction, many might still be unsure if there really is a difference between teaching ESL or EFL. For anyone interested in a career in teaching English to non-native english speakers it... [Read more]
9 Small Details That Matter When Teaching EFL - TEFL Blog
Thu, 29 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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9 Small Details That Matter When Teaching EFL
When you teach English as a foreign language it's important to pay attention to details that we sometimes ignore when communicating with other native level speakers, either in spoken or written English. Some people have got into the habit of writing in uppercase/capital letters, use abbreviations, and don't think much about punctuation. We also tend not to be too critical of people's spoken English as long as we get the point across. 'There's a lot of cars on the road today' is grammatically incorrect for example.
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1. Punctuation
2. Upper and Lowercase
3. Abbreviations
4. Use of Colour on the Board
5. Avoid Boring Gap-Fills
6. Avoid Changing What Students Say
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ESL Teacher and Their Role in a TEFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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ESL Teacher and Their Role in a TEFL Classroom
Teaching can be a gratifying career, but with it comes great responsibility. Possessing a high grasp of grammar, teaching theories, techniques, etc., will hold you in good stead. However, there are many other wide-ranging characteristics required to be a great teacher.
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Flexibility and Adaptability
Planning and Managing
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2 Sample Lesson Plans to Incorporate Storytelling in the EFL Class - TEFL Blog
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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2 Sample Lesson Plans to Incorporate Storytelling in the EFL Class
In the next year, I'll be working as an English Teaching Assistant in Zadar, Croatia on a Fulbright grant where I'll be working with university level students as well as with middle school students. I'll be hosting workshops for middle school students on life and culture in America. I hope to utilize storytelling activities to both engage the class and provide an opportunity for language acquisition.
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Here I'll give an example of a straight arrow ESA lesson that would incorporate storytelling.
I'd like to give an example of a Boomerang lesson involving superheroes that incorporates storytelling.
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The ESA Methodology of Teaching - The Study Phase
This video is part of our ESA Methodology series. The ESA methodology consists of three stages. In this series, we look at the individual purposes of each stage and typical activities for each stage. This second video introduces the study phase of ESA. The purpose of this phase is to cover the actual teaching of the lesson and to check the understanding of that material.The second stage or phase of the lesson is known as the study phase and really the purpose of this phase is to cover the actual teaching of the lesson and to check understanding of that material. Typically in an ESA lesson, the study phase will have two parts. The first phase of the study is to cover the actual teaching component in what's known as the board work... [Read more]
Teaching Preschool ESL: Songs - TEFL Blog
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 Anna Domiczek
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Teaching Preschool ESL: Songs
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. Learning a second language at the preschool level needs to be experienced through engaging activities - words and actions need to go in tandem. Songs allow the children to move along and learn in a pleasant, fun way, in accordance with the TPR technique. They also serve as a tool to lower students' affective filter - according to the famous linguist Stephen Krashen's theory (1983), students can develop a blockage/filter toward their study because of a negative emotional attitude. When that... [Read more]
How can an instructor effectively use games with adult EFL students? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How can an instructor effectively use games with adult EFL students?
When I first made the transition from primary school to university, I knew that my lesson plans were clearly going to have to change. As I began to come up with ideas for my new job, I was disappointed that most of the content I previously used had no place in the university. Games, such as Hangman and Pictionary, worked excellently in capturing the interests of my young students, but I didn't think these childish games had any place in a university classroom. I found out weeks later how wrong I was when I used Pictionary at the beginning of one of my courses to 'preview' the vocabulary we would be covering in class that day. I discovered that day that games can... [Read more]
Why are Games so Important for Young Learners? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why are Games so Important for Young Learners?
When I think of my earliest childhood memories, I remember that I used to love to play games in the classroom (charades, 7-up/head down-thumb up, categories, bingo, etc.). Going from a boring 'copy from the board' type of class to a competitive, fun and activity-filled class gave me the ability to open my mind, so I could find the subject being taught more interesting and made it easier for me to absorb the information. Young learners may not have an interest in studying because they don't yet have any motivation from learning, so they are only interested in games, songs, and other fun activities. When playing most of the games in the classroom, young learners are compelled to... [Read more]
The Main Principles of Teaching Beginner Students - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Main Principles of Teaching Beginner Students
In this essay, I will give an introduction on how to teach beginner level students and I will not only outline how to approach the subject matter to teach first but I will also highlight techniques to create a positive learning environment to keep students motivated about studying. I will focus on teaching adults because young learners will need a slightly different approach. However, some common rules apply to both groups of students.
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Classroom Environment and Relationships
The Culture of Making Mistakes
Teaching Approaches
So how do we start and get the students to speak from the very beginning?
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TEFL certification and Its Benefits for an Alumna’s Career - TEFL Blog
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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TEFL Certification and Its Benefits for an Alumna’s Career
The best thing I've learned from this course begins with the EFL teacher as an instrument of facilitation. The creative spark that ignites a flame in every student that is trying to master a new language. A teacher doesn't need to be perfect but must be fully present and prepared with a positive, supportive vibe. The successful teacher is a role model, a subject matter expert, and a skilled conductor of English language learning and immersion. Course books aside, from the very first lesson, a teacher identifies the level of learners and builds rapport with students through engaging activities that aim to reveal the students' needs and interests. These interests can then... [Read more]
Top Differences when Teaching Multilingual versus Monolingual Classes - TEFL Blog
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 Federico Riva
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Top Differences when Teaching Multilingual versus Monolingual Classes
Before we start to look at the differences between teaching monolingual and multilingual classes, we should first define what these terms actually mean.
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Advantages of teaching a multilingual class
Disadvantages of teaching a multilingual class
Advantages of teaching a monolingual class
Disadvantages of teaching a monolingual class
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Multilingual classes will have a range of first languages, so they have different L1's. An example here may be the teaching of English to a group of students from a range of... [Read more]
How Games Can Boost Your Lessons - TEFL Blog
Thu, 08 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How Games Can Boost Your Lessons
One of the repeating themes of this TEFL course has been the games a classroom may participate in, and the many variants of games appropriate for the learning of English. Examples are hangman, crossword puzzles, word jumbles, 20 questions, and many more to mention. The games can often serve very specific purposes, which were perhaps not the original intentions for the games, however within the classroom they can perfectly fit into their role. Tongue-twisters are an excellent choice when practising pronunciations on students in the fluency stage of the lesson, as it allows them to make mistakes without the fear of embarrassment from failure (as failure is almost certain for everybody, at least once),... [Read more]
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The ESA Methodology of Teaching - Sample ESA Lesson
Now an example of a straight arrow ESA lesson for our engage phase. What we're going to do is to show the students a video of animals and they are going to say what they like about those animals and try to create a list of some more. So, remember what we're trying to do here is to get the students talking and thinking in English. We're using a typical engage activity, which is to create a list and we try to make sure that all the students have been involved in some way in creating those lists. Moving on to the study phase, the first part is going to be the board work and the teacher is going to try to elicit from the students what each of those animals can and can't do. Typically, what the students will say is just single words,... [Read more]
A Teacher’s Role in The Development of Student Motivation - TEFL Blog
Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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A Teacher’s Role in The Development of Student Motivation
Although it is important that a teacher maintains the students' motivation throughout the course, the initial stages are particularly important because they lay the foundation for the course. For example, if a strong motivational atmosphere is not initially established then he/she will have more difficulty motivating them when correction is needed in the later stages. If a strong motivational foundation is laid then the students' will understand that the teacher has their best interests at heart and is trying to help them as best as he/she can.
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Relationships
Teacher's Interest and Love
Engagement
Special Occasions
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A Sample ESA Lesson Plan for English Teaching - TEFL Blog
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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A Sample ESA Lesson Plan for English Teaching
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thom P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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First Step
Second Step
Grammar (15 minutes)
a/an
the
no article
Pronunciation (15 minutes)
Third Step
Cool Down (5 minutes)
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First Step
Lesson Objectives: Students will practice recognizing homophones and practice the correct, indefinite, and zero articles.Summary of tasks/actionsWarm-Up: Vocabulary Review (10 minutes)
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The Benefits of the ESA Methodology - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Benefits of the ESA Methodology
Over the course of this certification program, I learned an abundance of information and methodologies, but none as important as the ESA outline; the ESA methodology is, undoubtedly, the best thing I've learned from my TEFL course. The ESA procedure provides a myriad of benefits, engaging learners in a series of dynamic activities aimed to create a seamless and effective educational environment. Due to the adept and fluid nature of the ESA methodology, it is easily the most important tool taught to me throughout this program and something I foresee utilizing often in the near future.
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Engage Stage
Study Stage
Activate Stage
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4 Ways How Games Can Enhance Your Lesson - TEFL Blog
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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4 Ways How Games Can Enhance Your Lesson
Games have proven to be a useful approach within a classroom environment when teaching English. In this essay, I will be discussing in further detail why it is beneficial for the teacher to use games as part of their teaching practice and the different types of games that can be played.
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1. Set up a comfortable environment
2. Build a team
3. Help to get flexible in class
Bingo
Guess who
Role play
Imagination games
Hangman
4. Help to review the material
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The Dependence of Teaching on Students Motivation - TEFL Blog
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Dependence of Teaching on Students Motivation
A highly motivated student is one who is goal-oriented, driven by passion and focused. He/she does things from the bottom of the heart. Motivation can be viewed as an internal impulse that brings us to complete an action. Without motivation, there is no action. Motivation is what moves or inspires the learner to achieve set objectives. It's the motor that drives the student to achieve pedagogical objectives. Hence it's an essential tool to equip students with, so that whatever they do it effectively and with perfection.
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Behavior and Motivation
Efforts and Motivation
Get to Know Your Students
Get Your Students Involved
Vary Your Activities
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Main Driving Forces in The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Main Driving Forces in The Classroom
Motivation refers to a psychological process that gives purpose and direction. Motivation in the classroom helps students to be interested in learning. It's a process involved in the arousing and orientation of someone towards achieving a given goal. As a teacher, motivation in the classroom has a lot to do with my personality. I have to be a role model, a good leader and a good example for the students to follow. I have to listen to each and every student with keen interest, making sure I understand them and give them the attention they deserve. I'll also need to apply discipline as well as compassion. All this will help to maintain and ensure self-confident within the students. In addition,... [Read more]
Difference Between Formal and Colloquial Language Devices - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Difference Between Formal and Colloquial Language Devices
Having recently moved to Spain with the full intention of completing a TEFL course and making a new life outside of the UK, whilst studying how to teach English, at the same time as learning Spanish so that I can communicate reasonably, it is this juxtaposition between this my English competence that has underlined for me just how difficult it can be for anybody to learn a new language, having been humbled by the gaps in my knowledge.
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My Experience in Germany
So in what ways does formal differ from informal English?
Reasons for Informal Speech
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How to Implement The ESA Approach in Your Classroom - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Implement The ESA Approach in Your Classroom
Teaching a real class, first, we need to mention the rapport between teachers and students. What makes a good teacher and a good learner are tend to be "student-centered" class than "teacher-centered", which means teachers' talking time is less than students'. Being a good teacher will always remind and encourage learners about their learning motivations and interests.
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Lesson Planning
ESA Method Patterns
Choice of Activities in the ESA Lesson
Body Language
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The ESA Methodology of Teaching - Boomerang ESA Lesson
The next example is going to be that of a boomerang lesson and remember the structure is like this. So, again, we're going to start with an engage phase and for our engage, the students are just going to have a discussion about jobs. What happens at interviews and so on and so forth. So, during that engage phase, what we'd hope to do is to elicit some useful language about jobs and interviews and the types of questions that are being asked. Then, we're going to move immediately into an activate activity and this is going to involve a role-play. So, we'll break the students into pairs. One will be an interviewer, the other will be an interviewee and they'll generate the language that that role-play will produce. What the... [Read more]
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C. Y. - Japan said:
Teaching vocabularyOne of the most difficult aspects of teaching English to esl students is vocabulary. native speakers learn vocabulary through immersion and trial and error. From when they are very young, they pick up most of their basic vocabulary from their environment. The ESL student does not have the benefit of this method of language acquisition. Their environment does not usually assist in the acquisition of English vocabulary, therefore teaching this aspect of English... [Read more]
Entertaining Approach to Teaching Grammar - TEFL Blog
Tue, 23 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Entertaining Approach to Teaching Grammar
Grammatical structures are the essential building blocks to any language, English is no exception. Without a frame, a painting will fall off the wall or lose its form. The meaning behind the words is very much the same as a painting in a frame. The ideas which are meant to be conveyed are like the characters of a painting, the grammatical tools are like the colors, the structure and order of the words are like the brushstrokes which add depth and tone to a work of art. English is art. Subjects, objects, and verbs are the colors, shapes, and tones of basic English.
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Why to teach grammar?
Entertaining approach to teaching grammar
Engage
Elicitation and study
Activate
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