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Tips for Teaching Different Types of English Learning Groups - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Tips for Teaching Different Types of English Learning Groups
There are many types of English learning groups and each group requires different teaching techniques. In my opinion, English learners can be divided into 2 groups: beginners and English learners for specific purposes. Beginners can be students who have no English at all or know a few simple structures. They can be children or adults. English learners for specific purposes are students who have a basic English level and want to achieve their specific aims of learning.
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Young Beginners
Adult Beginners
English Learners for Specific Purposes
Conversation Learners
Business Students
Examination Classes
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ESL Classroom Troubleshooting: ✅ TEFL Challenges for Students of Various Ages - TEFL Blog
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
ESL Classroom Troubleshooting: ✅ TEFL Challenges for Students of Various Ages
When starting a teaching career, it is necessary to be aware of the different difficulties groups of learners one will encounter. This includes young learners, beginners, multilingual, adults, and many more. Each group has a different class attitude and learning ability. While there are hundreds of different teaching activities and styles, not all of them will work with each group. It is important to distinguish the most useful from differing classes.
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Motivation Challenge for Adult Students
Motivation Challenge for Young Learners
English Level
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My Personal Teaching Experience - The Different Roles of an ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Fri, 22 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
My Personal Teaching Experience - The Different Roles of an ESL Teacher
Each of us has our own story to tell especially with the different experiences that we have with the different people, classes, and countries we have been to teach. In this blog post, I am discussing some of the topics related to my personal teaching experience, including teaching classes containing a wide variety of ages. It will also touch on teaching styles, roles of the teacher in the classroom and how I motivate students to make the learning more fun and engaging.
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Teaching is learning twice.
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Two Primary Modes of Learning: Differences Between Young Learners and Adults - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Two Primary Modes of Learning: Differences Between Young Learners and Adults
An ESL teacher will most likely teach a class with young learners and adults at some point in their careers. Teaching young learners and adults has its own set of challenges. Some of these challenges will be the learning experience that each possesses, the different ways of learning and how this affects the lesson, and the motivation of the student and how it affects behavior. Whether it is young learners for adults, the rewards can be satisfying.
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Learning Background
Age Specifics
Motivation Level
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TEFL Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Online Certified Esl Teachers Needed
Online Certified ESL Teachers Needed
Date posted:2023-11-08 | Writer: English Partners | Email: [email protected]
English Partners is looking for enthusiastic, flexible, professional, and dedicated TESL teachers. We are seeking professionals to provide active, student-centered classes. We believe in a communicative approach where grammar plays a strategic role in oral production. Teachers are encouraged to prepare extra materials to support their students' learning processes. We expect you to have the necessary skills to strategically engage your students on-line. All of your students will be professional adults based in Chile.• 60-90 min. classes with business professionals.• One-on-one and small group classes.• Scheduled students for 2–6-month periods.What makes us... [Read more]
TEFL Other Latin America - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teaching Position In Loja Ecuador 1 ann. 2
ESL Teaching Position in Loja, Ecuador
Date posted:2021-10-24 | Writer: The Canadian House Center | Email: [email protected]
[email protected] This outstanding English academy in the southern region of Ecuador celebrated its 10 year anniversary in 2018. While they continue to grow they welcome teachers who are proficient in English and engaging for students.At their two campuses in Loja, they teach beginners through post-grad classes as well as private lessons. The adult campus, which is located downtown, attracts university students and professionals, whereas the children’s campus appeals to children (and their parents).Youngsters from 3 years old through to high school age learn through an interactive curriculum, technological classroom presentation... [Read more]
TEFL Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Online Esl Teacher 1
Online ESL Teacher
Date posted:2023-08-18 | Writer: Nevy's Language | Email: [email protected]
About us• Nevy's Language is a platform for online group English language classes for adult immigrants in Canada and the USA. • Most of our students are adults beginners at levels 0 and 1• Our classes take place between 6pm-10pm, New York City time.• Students are grouped into groups of 6-8 students.• Groups are assigned one teacher. Classes run Mon - Fri at the same time each day. Classes are daily and move through the curriculum.What you'll need to teach on the Nevy's platform• Paid Zoom or Google Meets account• Free teaching materials (we... [Read more]
Volunteer ESL Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities - TEFL Blog
Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Volunteer ESL Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities
I took the ITTT online TEFL course not to prepare to teach English as an employee working abroad, but as a volunteer in the United States to teach refugee and immigrant adults. I completed the units a few months ago, but I waited to do this summative task until I could begin teaching classes as a volunteer teacher and reflect on that experience.
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Teaching ESL as a volunteer provides important opportunities for learning and growth.
On the other hand, serving as a volunteer teacher poses several challenges.
Volunteer Programs
Working With Different Groups
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TEFL ONLINE - page 2 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs online
TEFL jobs Online
There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online.
Here are some online teaching positions:
ESL teachers needed ONLINE to work with IT professionals | (Date posted:2023-11-26)
Date posted:2023-11-26 | Writer: Unifyhub | Email: [email protected]
Unifyhub, a corporate language learning and content creation company with offices in Tallinn (Estonia), and Saint-Petersburg (Russia) is looking for ESL teachers to join our international team of professionals. In the past 14 years, we have helped over 100,000 people learn English, get into foreign universities, travel... [Read more]
TEFL Chile - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs in Chile
TEFL Jobs in Chile
ESL teachers, Santiago
Writer: Smooth Talkers | Email: [email protected]
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable teachers with a genuine interest in student learning. We offer online and in person classes from beginner to advanced levels, to individuals or small groups.Who should apply?Motivated native or fluent English speakers with teaching experience or qualifications. You do not need a university degree in the field, but you should have a TEFL certificate or similar. You should be a good listener and communicator, comfortable explaining the language but also fostering an enjoyable class environment.What sort of classes will you teach?We have clients from a variety of backgrounds. Many students are from major Chilean companies who need to train... [Read more]
How to Teach Young Learners vs How to Teach Adults - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 May 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
How to Teach Young Learners vs How to Teach Adults
Learning is something essential in anyone's life, not only as a human being but as a species. As humans we start learning about everything in our environment the moment we come into this world and this experience of learning proceeds with us throughout our lives till the moment we leave this world. The more we learn the more knowledge we accumulate, which will help us, as individuals or societies, to improve our lives in every way possible as long as we use this knowledge that we have learned and apply it correctly in our daily lives. It is evident that learning happens through communication and interaction between an individual and his/her environment and the main tool for interaction... [Read more]
TEFL Costa Rica - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl Position In Costa Rica
TEFL Position in Costa Rica
Date posted:2009-09-30 | Writer: SCLC | Email: [email protected]
Located on the beautiful Sarapiqui River, the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center is a non-profit organization in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica dedicated to linking the communities with conservation through education and ecotourism.
The SCLC is currently looking for an ESL Teacher. This position involves teaching English to adults and teens at the Center, possibly teaching English at local elementary schools, and assisting with conservation projects. Preferred applicants have TEFL certification, a university degree and speak Spanish.
Job Description • Teach 3 levels of English night classes to adults and young adults. (Each level meets twice a week for 1.5 hrs) •... [Read more]
TEFL Lemon is a one-stop solution for TEFL teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL Lemon
TEFL Lemon began in 2014 as an ESL blog on the WeChat platform in China, quickly becoming the biggest ESL blog on WeChat. TEFL Lemon provided English teachers with ELT articles to read and share, as well as free ESL lesson ideas, ESL games and fun speaking activities which TEFL teachers could use in their classes. English teachers in China could also download free ESL flashcards on a variety of themes.
Following their success on the WeChat platform, in 2018, TEFL Lemon decided to build their own website to offer their ESL Flashcard Games for Kids, ESL Warmers, ESL games and speaking activities for teens and adults for free to TEFL teachers around the world. You can visit their website here.
Not only do TEFL Lemon offer teachers brilliant ESL games and teaching ideas, but they... [Read more]
TEFL Other Latin America - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Efl Instructor Needed In The Galapagos Ecuador ann. 2
EFL Instructor Needed in The Galapagos, Ecuador
Date posted:2017-04-19 | Writer: GAIAS Instituto de Idiomas | Email: [email protected]
GAIAS Instituto de Idiomas is seeking energetic, motivated, proactive, creative and flexible English teachers in one of the most unique places in the world – the Galápagos Islands! Use your TEFL skills to become part of an internationally diverse faculty and staff at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) Galápagos in Santa Cruz or in San Cristóbal. The University’s popular English program has been operating on San Cristóbal Island for over ten years, and has recently opened a new Language Institute on Santa Cruz, the most-populated island of the archipelago. We provide English as a Foreign Language classes to children, high school... [Read more]
TEFL ONLINE - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs online
TEFL jobs Online
There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online.
Here are some online teaching positions:
English Language Instructor | (Date posted:2024-04-25)
Date posted:2024-04-25 | Writer: MyES - My English School France | Email: [email protected]
My English School is looking for qualified, passionate English language Teachers to teach courses online over Zoom. Positions would initially be freelance, part-time roles, but with the opportunity for future growth. Full training in our teaching style provided, and materials provided for all classes.The ideal candidate will... [Read more]
Strategies of Teaching ESL Groups Effectively - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
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]
12 Course Books to Improve Your General English Lessons for Adults - TEFL Blog
Thu, 29 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
12 Course Books to Improve Your General English Lessons for Adults
As a newly qualified TEFL teacher the chances are you will be working for a school which supplies its teachers with all the resources needed to teach successful lessons based on a set course. This article shows a selection of the course books that are available for teaching general English course to adults from a number of publishers in the TEFL industry.
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Oxford University Press
Cambridge University Press
Pearson/Longman
Macmillan
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Teaching Various Groups of Students: Young Learners vs. Adults - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching Various Groups of Students: Young Learners vs. Adults
Not all Teaching English as a Foreign Language is equal. Different types of groups of learners include beginner vs. intermediate/advanced learners as well as monolingual classes vs multilingual classes. Another set of distinctive groups and perhaps the most contrary groups to be aware of are groups of young vs adult learners. In the following comparison, the many ways to ensure success with both types of groups will be discussed, as well as reasons the groups can be both challenging and rewarding.
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Group success
Needs Analysis
Anticipated Problems
Benefits of working with both groups
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Games in the Classroom: What are EFL games? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Games in the Classroom: What are EFL games?
ESL games are games that can be used in the classroom to practice certain language points and encourage active and creative communication between your students.
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Common misconceptions about games in the classroom
How to use games in the classroom
Good resources for games to use in the EFL classroom
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There are many different games created specifically for use in the English language classroom that can be found online or in any number of resource books. But we are not limited only to those games designed for the class; the majority of games that we played as children or still play... [Read more]
Differences between Young Learners and Adult Learners in the TEFL Environment - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Differences between Young Learners and Adult Learners in the TEFL Environment
This post will focus on the differences English teacher face when they are working with a class of young learners compared to a class of adult learners.
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What are adults - what are young learners?
Typical Qualities of Adult Learners
Typical Qualities of Young Learners
Behavioral Problems with Young Learners
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The Importance of Different Students’ Profiles - TEFL Blog
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Importance of Different Students’ Profiles
Every student requires something different to learn English successfully. Aside from one-on-one lessons, teachers usually will not have the time to dedicate extensive attention to each student, though. Not every English-learner will be given a unique lesson catered to their needs. However, teachers can develop plans that fit best for general types of students based on their profiles. Factors such as students' age, language level, and motivation for learning helps teachers identify a student profile and thus develop the best lessons to get them engaged.
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Beginners
Young students
Motivation
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Challenges of Teaching a Monolingual Class in Italy - TEFL Blog
Mon, 11 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Challenges of Teaching a Monolingual Class in Italy
Teaching English as a Foreign Language to adult Italian students within the corporate environment presents a variety of specific challenges, both for the teacher and the students. These include issues about the actual language acquisition and problems relating to particular company dynamics.
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Learning Experience
English Environment
Shaming
Women vs. Men
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A Lesson Plan to Practice Speaking With ESL Adults - TEFL Blog
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.
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Engaging People Into a Lively Conversation
Studying Without Realizing That You Actually Study
Wrapping Up
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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]
TEFL Costa Rica - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Efl Teachers Needed In Costa Rica
EFL Teachers Needed in Costa Rica
Date posted:2020-02-17 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected]
Maximo Nivel, a leading language institute, is seeking TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certified native level English speakers for full-time teaching work in Costa Rica. Immediate openings: Teachers are needed for classes starting in March 2020 and beyond. Competitive pay and bonuses available.
JOB DETAILS:
Our ESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday – Friday. Class size is strictly limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults (18-30 years old) and we provide classes specifically for teenagers (12-16 years old) between 4:00PM to 5:00PM only.
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TEFL Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Online English Tutor At Twenix
Online English Tutor at Twenix
Date posted:2024-03-16 | Writer: Twenix | Email: [email protected]
Join the Twenix team and redefine the way business professionals learn English! Twenix offers 26-minute online conversation classes to adult learners in Spain and Italy.
Why Twenix Stands Out:
Teach & Earn from Day One! No need for self-marketing or free trial classes – we automatically assign students to your available slots. 90% Occupation on your open slots!!
Ultra-Flexible Scheduling: Set your own schedule without any minimum class requirements. Take advantage of last-minute booking opportunities, or easily transfer booked classes to other available teachers when life gets busy, penalty-free.
Zero Lesson Prep: We provide ready-to-use teaching materials for every single class,... [Read more]
TEFL Other Latin America - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Volunteer Teacher Required In San Cristobal Island Galapagos
Volunteer teacher required in San Cristobal Island, Galapagos
Date posted:2005-03-01 | Writer: Susan Carey (GAIAS) | Email: [email protected]
2 ESL teachers needed for work in the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts & Sciences (GAIAS) is currently seeking 1-2 experienced ESL teachers to volunteer at its community college in San Cristobal. Teachers receive free housing and a stipend which covers 2-3 meals per day in exchange for their services. The position runs from June 29-December 11, 2005 with the option to renew the contract. Minimum qualifications: Applicants should be native speakers of English. They should have a BA in Education or other related field OR have a TESOL certificate plus two years of experience teaching ESL to adults. There is a... [Read more]
TEFL ONLINE - page 6 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs online
TEFL Jobs Online
There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online.
Here are some online teaching positions:
Online ESL Teacher | (Date posted:2021-06-10)
Date posted:2021-06-10 | Writer: Abroad Academy | Email: [email protected]
THE SCHOOL:• We are an online language school. • We offer different courses to Spanish speakers (children and adults).• General English - Speaking & pronunciation - Book clubs - Workshops and other extracurricular activities.• We aim to build an English learning... [Read more]
TEFL Other Europe - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teacher Wanted In Portugal
ESL Teacher Wanted in Portugal
Date posted:2022-08-20 | Writer: Escola Inglesa | Email: [email protected]
Escola Inglesa, Escola Inglesa, Lda., was founded in 1990 and approved by the Ministry of Education (nr. 5/92) as well as certified by DGERT – Direção Geral do Emprego e das Realações de Trabalho to teach foreign languages (English, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese as a Foreign language).Staff are highly qualified native teachers whose methodology privileges personalized teaching consequently making language learning quicker and more effective. Lessons can be taught individually or in groups. Courses focus on children, teenagers, and adults. All programs are according to the Common European Language Framework. Qualified Pedagogic/Teaching staff are aware of the... [Read more]
TEFL Mexico - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teachers Sought In Merida Mexico ann. 2
ESL Teachers Sought in Merida, Mexico
Date posted:2022-04-12 | Writer: LLS Language Learning Solutions | Email: [email protected]
LLS: Language Learning Solutions MX133, is looking for ESL teachers to join our team.LLS is a well-established Cambridge Authorised Centre and language school with over 20 years of experience offering classes to children, teenagers, and adults in a friendly and comfortable environment.The school, as well as providing fun day to day classes, helps and prepares hundreds of students every year to succeed in Cambridge qualifications from Young Learners English up to Cambridge C1 Advanced and Cambridge teaching training certifications. Being the only Cambridge certified centre in the state of Yucatan enables us to support our teachers career progression and... [Read more]
TEFL Poland - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach Efl In Poland 3
Teach EFL in Poland (3)
Date posted:2012-12-12 | Writer: English College | Email: [email protected]
English College Poland is a reputable, private language school based in Radom area in the centre of Poland looking for creative TEFL qualified teachers who are able to teach all ages from kindergarten to adult students. Benefits of working for us include a full-time contract teaching classes of no more than 10 students through to June 2013, for a very competitive salary.
We are looking for people who:
* are in good health * are very creative and extremely enthusiastic about teaching * have extrovert personality and are always positive about teaching * are native speakers of English from UK or Ireland holding EU passport. (We also accept application... [Read more]