Fun Esl Reading Activities

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Classroom Management – The Key to Creating a Successful Learning Environment Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on classroom management as the most important thing for creating a good ESL environment. 5 Great No-Prep Games to Teach New Idioms Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to such teaching point as idioms. You will find useful ideas on how to carry out a TEFL lesson in a fun and engaging way. 7 Simple but Effective EFL Activities with Post-it Notes Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Post-it notes are a great tool to incorporate into your English lessons and make them more fun for your students. Here are 7 simple but effective EFL activities...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The Importance of Grammar and How We Teach it Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Is grammar the most important aspect of ESL? The answer to this question is given by our TEFL graduate in this article. The 3 Typical Problems For ESL Students from Different Countries Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Some problems in English are typical to a particular nationality and other challenges are faced by students of different nations and cultures. Our TEFL graduate considers them in this essay. How Can English Influence a Student’s Future Career? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English is now an integral part of many people's lives. Our TEFL graduate considers different ways of how this language can influence students' future...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Top Tips for Working With Business English Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching business English. The Most Effective Strategies to Teach Reading Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching reading can be daunting. In this blog post, our TEFL alumna shares their effective ideas on teaching reading. Best Practices for Planning Classroom Activities When Teaching Receptive Skills Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will find ideas on the most effective activities for teaching receptive skills. Unique Challenges and Advantages of Teaching Beginner English Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our...  [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 A Sample Lesson Plan For a 2nd Grade Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Here, our TEFL graduate shares a sample lesson plan for teaching 2nd grade. What Are The Differences Between Foreign Language and Mother Tongue Acquisition? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers the main differences between first and second language acquisition. Several Ways to Implement Popular Songs in the Young ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 10 Requirements Every ESL Teachers Needs To Have Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the requirements to ESL teachers. 7 Great Games for Your ESL Conversation Class Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching speaking skills is an important part of an ESL class. Sometimes, entire conversation classes are established that focus solely on speaking. Here are 7 great games for your ESL conversation class. What Outdoor Activities Can Help When Teaching English Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on outdoor activities. 7 Ways to Teach Reading Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained English Impact on The ESL Students' Future Career Perspectives Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching English as a second language. ✅ Read this article to learn how English may shape students' future career perspectives. TEFL Teacher and Their Important Personal Qualities Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal TEFL experience. ✅ Read this article to learn about the most important qualities for an English teacher. 5 Fun ESL Flashcard Games to Activate New English Skills Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni...  [Read more]

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How Can Parents Help an ESL Teacher? Parental involvement plays a pivotal role in the success of learning English as a second language (ESL) education. When parents actively participate in their child's language learning journey, they become valuable partners with ESL teachers contributing to the overall effectiveness of the educational process. This essay explores various ways in which parents can assist and support ESL teachers in fostering English language proficiency among their children. Table of Contents Creating a Supportive Home Environment Encouraging Reading and Language Practice Collaboration with Teachers Consistency and Practice for Language Acquisition The Crucial Role of Parents in ESL Teaching Are you...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 5 Fun ESL Flashcard Games to Activate New English Skills Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of using games to teach English. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points and find several fun activities for TEFL lessons. Storytelling as a Part of Learning English as a Second Language in Early Childhood Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students with the help of storytelling. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points and reasons for using storytelling in the ESL/EFL classroom. Why Reading is...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories TEFL Teacher and Their Important Personal Qualities Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal TEFL experience. ✅ Read this article to learn about the most important qualities for an English teacher. 5 Fun ESL Flashcard Games to Activate New English Skills Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of using games to teach English. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points and find several fun activities for TEFL lessons. Storytelling as a Part of Learning English as a Second Language in Early Childhood Elizaveta Pachina TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Inspiration to Create Teaching Materials Teaching is a creative enterprise and creating your materials is very satisfying. There are many positive reasons for a teacher to create their materials. Purposely created materials are inexpensive, tailored to specific grammar and language topics, adaptable for different language levels, specific expansions on the course resources, culturally sensitive and correct. From my perspective, among the most important reasons for creating your materials are that it adds a personal touch to your class, and it enables you to have a sense of ownership in the curriculum. Table of Contents Topics to discuss Online resources Printed materials Second-hand materials Life-learning Self-made materials...  [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 How English Grammar Can be Acquired More Effectively by ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains the ways of acquiring grammar. How Can Knowledge of First Language Acquisition Aid Successful Second Language Acquisition? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on language acquisition. How Can Reading Influence Language Acquisition? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article overviews...  [Read more]

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 Michela Coticone TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Interesting Ideas for Having an Effective ESL Circle Time Teaching a new language to children can come with many challenges because there is limited time and sometimes limited attention spans. To effectively teach a new language, children need to have a feeling of confidence in the fact that they can perform what they are being taught, and the element of having fun while learning. Children, just like adults, need repetition to effectively learn a task. Repetition Repetition alias Drilling: Is it an Effective Way to Remember Language Points? will allow a child to mentally prepare themselves for a task that will happen at a certain time of the day, therefore they can begin to anticipate what their...  [Read more]

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching English Vocabulary to Young Learners One of the pillars of the English language, vocabulary, could well be seen as an insurmountable challenge with no end for language learners, but it can actually be a rewarding one that opens up the very heart of the language. Table of Contents The challenge for young learners How young learners pick up new vocabulary Activities that young learners love Understanding the limitations of young learners Focusing on what's important Are you ready to teach English vocabulary to young learners? Related Articles: Listem to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dawson N. The challenge for young learners With multiple, controversial estimates, putting the number of...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ESA Principles of Teaching Reading I'm a young ESL teacher in China, and I is Chinese. English is a compulsory subject for all Chinese students and reading skills have gained raising importance in the national tests for English subjects. Besides this, reading itself is fun and beneficial. I always try to let my students "learn through English" instead of "learning English". From my experience, a successful reading class for young learners should consist of the following steps: Table of Contents Engage stage: Study stage: Activate stage: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fang W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Unusual Ways to Build Strong English Vocabulary Vocabulary lessons are quite easy to teach and students love them because of the many exciting games teachers usually implement. In this article, we want to share several unusual ideas for building strong English vocabulary that will definitely help you in your classroom. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. PlayDough Wordbuilding 2. Greek and Latin Word Roots 3. Interactive Word Wall 4. Labelling Real Objects 5. Find a Native-Speaking Pen Pals Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. PlayDough Wordbuilding You can approach any age...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Top 10 ESL Activities for Older English Learners Francesca Marchi TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you teaching English abroad or online to older students? ✅ Here are 10 ESL activities for older English learners for you to try. 5 Secrets How to Teach English Grammar to ESL Students Easily Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to teach English grammar to ESL students easily. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Playing Games in an ESL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to...  [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 Need in a Structured Course to Progress in ESL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of creating a course syllabus for effective ESL teaching. Learning Techniques and Educational Assessment | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on learning types and assessment techniques. Top-5 Fun Flashcard Activities | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta...  [Read more]

How do you motivate TEFL students? To motivate TEFL students, understanding their age group and unique challenges is crucial. Young learners often respond with enthusiasm to fun activities, while adults are typically self-motivated, attending classes with clear objectives. However, teenagers present a distinct challenge. Due to heightened self-awareness, they might hesitate to participate out of fear of mistakes or peer judgment. To enhance motivation in teens, implement strategies that boost their confidence, incorporate relatable content, and create a supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and reduces fear of errors. Table of Contents Use plenty of pop culture Use a little competition Play to their strengths Use pen pals to encourage writing skills Only use age...  [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 Main Points of Child Development and Their Relation to TEFL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching children and explains why child development is important for TEFL teaching. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. The Significance of Good Teaching Skills in The EFL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this...  [Read more]

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Skills to Create The Best Classroom Atmosphere Teaching skills in the classroom can be a very challenging experience, but it is essential (at least for any English teacher) to learn how to do it properly and effectively. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Study Guide Additional Activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lucas B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Listen to this blog post: Study Guide As it was shown in the Units 7 and 8 of this '60-hour' ITTT course, there are 4 (four) basic skills in the English language (and in any other language...  [Read more]

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Online Teaching: ✅ 7 Activities to Enhance Your Online ESL Lesson with Miro If you have already switched to online ESL teaching, you've definitely been using an online board. There are many good options out there, but I prefer using Miro over the others. Miro is a convenient online whiteboard with lots of fun and interactive tools to use during the class and outside. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Small Talk 2. Mood Board 3. Picture Comics 4. Kanban Table 5. Mindmap 6. Stickers 7. Emoji reactions Are you ready to switch to online ESL teaching? Take a TEFL course to stand out! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! In this blog post,...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas Great Ideas for Teaching Writing Skills in the ESL Classroom Image by Alice Bolden via Writix Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Think outside the box Encourage creativity, not perfection Encourage students to write about what interests them Writing doesn't have to be a solo activity Introduce multi-skilled lessons Writing games Are you ready to teach writing skills in your own classroom? Related Articles: Of all the language skills that are taught in the ESL classroom, teaching writing skills is often seen as one of the least popular. Some teachers consider these lessons to be a bit boring, hard to evaluate and somewhat limited in what you can incorporate into them. However, this doesn't have to be the case as teaching writing...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Art of Preparing Working Lesson Plans Doing up lesson plans for my up and coming TEFL classes is something that I am quite excited about. I suppose it is because I see an opportunity for creativity and that gets my juices flowing. I love the engage, study and activate model that was taught to us, both in the TEFL course itself as well as in this course on teaching business English lessons to adults. I would like to share some ideas that I have reaped from this course on how I would prepare a lesson plan for the to engage, study and activate methodology. Table of Contents Engagement Giving New Information Applying New Information on Practice Points to Remember Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of Using Online ESL Games in TEYL When it comes to learning ESL, most learners associate it with memorizing spelling rules, doing countless grammar exercises, making abstract speaking topics, and translating sentences from L1 into English. In these, there is little or no listening and speaking practice involved, making English just one of the numerous boring school subjects. However, there is so much more to learning and activating the language if the fun element is involved. This doesn't only include traditional classroom games but also learning both at school and home with the usage of modern technology. Most children born in the 2000s have grown up using iPads and mobile phones, which makes them much more...  [Read more]

Older Posts TEFL Ice Breakers: What You Need to Know Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Ice breakers as the name implies are activities (often games) used to introduce the teacher to the students, to each other and vice-verca. These activities allow the group to get to know each other in a friendly, fun atmosphere as we will describe. Ice breakers can be used for all levels of ESL student. TEFL for Beginners: Top Tips to Know Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this blog we discuss some of the fundamentals of the industry, include general terminology, application for teaching posts and typical qualification requirements. As the points are general in nature, some information may not apply to specific situations and you should always do your own...  [Read more]

Archives for April 2022 Theories - Methods & Techniques of Teaching English: An Overview Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Methodology, Approach, Method and Technique, what are all these terms and how do they relate to my teaching ESL in the classroom? We take a look at these concepts and explain their meaning. Productive and Receptive Skills in the EFL Classroom - Receptive Skills - Potential Problems Federico Riva Teaching Ideas The receptive skills of reading and listening, generally get less attention than the other skills of speaking and writing. Here we look at some of the reasons they are avoided and why e should overcome these fears. Productive and Receptive Skills - Speaking Activities Federico Riva TEFL Information In this blog post, we will consider three...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How I Constructed My First ESL Lesson Plan When I had to design my first lesson plan I wanted it to be as coherent as possible as the purpose of every lesson plan is to guide the teacher in organizing her material and herself for the purpose of helping the students to attain the intended learning outcomes. When planning lessons, we need to think carefully about what stages a lesson will go through and how we will get from one stage to another. In this plan I stuck to the ESA (Engage, Study, Activate) Method that I learned about during my TEFL certification course. Table of Contents The Engage Stage of the Lesson The Study Stage of the Lesson The Activate Stage of the Lesson Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Sample Lesson Plan for a Pre-Intermediate EFL Classroom This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Medine A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Anticipated problems for students: Anticipated problems for the teacher: Phase Procedure Timing Interaction Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Anticipated problems for students: Difficulty understanding the rules on changing verbs that have endings.Confusion with some special verbs, such as like, feel, smell, etc. which are not normally used in the present...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 May 2021 Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Importance of Stories in Teaching English to Young Learners In the education world, the potential and value of using stories and storytelling techniques have always been known and recognized, especially in the context of teaching younger students. Recently, more and more EFL teachers of young learners are integrating carefully selected children's literature stories to teach English. Children's literature is such a significant part of English language literature - using it for teaching English can be a very motivating tool for young learners. Table of Contents Why Use Stories in Teaching English? Advantages of Stories in Teaching English to Young Learners Research proven benefits: Predictable Patterns and Enhanced...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 5 Communicative ESL Speaking Activities Your Students Will Love Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by the ITTT TEFL expert. ✅ They share 5 ideas of EFL speaking activities for your students. Try to implement these exercises in your classroom and get impressed with your students' results! 5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL expert Anastasiia shares her experience of teaching English in China. She talks about 5 important things that helped her to get the most out of this work opportunity. 7 Steps to ESL Classroom Gamification Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information...  [Read more]