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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]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Effective Strategies to Teach Reading Reading competence involves making sense of the written text and requires the complex interaction of knowledge and skills. When children learn to read, they need to learn to integrate the use of visual, phonological and semantic cues and relate to their own experience to construct meaning. An effective reading instruction thus involves a combination of phonological instruction (decoding) and whole language (reading for meaning), with the use of authentic literary experience. This paper will provide a summary of essential areas of reading instruction, coupled with various strategies that I have used in my work as an educational psychologist and teacher, helping young children to read....  [Read more]

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Professional Skills of a Great Teacher Education today revolves more around encouraging the student to awaken their confidence, curiosity and desire to learn. A number of teaching techniques have emerged due to this change in education. In my point of view, the following teaching skills are essential to language teaching. Table of Contents Confidence of Varying Activities Ways to Motivate Planning Evaluation and Praise Practical Knowledge Are you ready to teach English all over the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rong L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Confidence of Varying Activities In coping...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Several Ways to Implement Popular Songs in the Young ESL Classroom Songs are very popular in classes for young learners. Children need frequent changes in activities to stimulate their curiosity. Songs are fun and offer a nice way to warm up students and spend out their high-level energy. But songs are likewise an effective way to teach new vocabularies and sentences, improve speaking fluency and develop students' artistic abilities. Often teachers make use of videos downloaded at YouTube or another online platform, but they can also reproduce songs in a micro-system or even sing or play the song with a guitar or another instrument. Table of Contents Planning according to goals and objectives Approach to teaching Pre-teaching...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Private Classes vs. Working With Bigger Groups This essay will focus on the differences between one-to-one teaching and group teaching. With both teaching approaches, there are advantages as well as disadvantages. Table of Contents Private Lessons Choice of Activities Group Teaching Communicative Approach Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alida K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Private Lessons Recently, there has been an increase in demand for one-to-one lessons, particularly within the business industry (Teaching Special Groups, Unit 19). Students feel...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reasons to Obtain a TEFL Certificate Even if You Have Teaching Experience I am an experienced teacher, so why should I complete a TEFL course? A personal reflection on my experience, and how it has benefited and informed my teaching practice. Table of Contents Career Importance Surprising Discovery First Teaching Experience Teaching Abroad Obvious Benefits ESA Methodology Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Melanie W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Career Importance I didn't sign up for this course by choice. I was forced to do it by my employer. After many years of...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Fun and Engaging Flashcard Activities Flashcards are an integral part of teaching English as a second language, and the variety of uses of cards is innumerable. Flashcard-based activities help teachers to make lessons fun, engaging, and therefore more effective. According to numerous studies conducted in different countries, and by various linguists, there are several types of students with varying abilities of memory and types of mind. And usually many of these types are represented within any one class, which leads us to the conclusion that the teacher should address each of them during the lesson. Table of Contents Reasons to Use Additional Resources Examples of Games Name the Card Match up Couples Sort and Name Funny steps Do...  [Read more]

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Positive Aspects of Using Games in the Classroom Learning any language requires a great deal of effort. Playing games help students to make and sustain the effort of learning a particular language. Educational Games feel more like a form of entertainment than a method of learning. Because games include rules, definitive objectives, measurable goals, and competition, they deliver an interactive experience that promotes a sense of achievement for all of the participants/students. Games provide language practice in various ways –speaking, writing, understanding, listening and reading. They encourage students to interact and communicate with each other as well as with the teachers. Table of Contents Benefits The importance of...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten The role of a kindergarten teacher can be very challenging yet highly rewarding. This is usually the first time that children have left the safety, comfort and familiarity of their own home and families, and it is often the first time that they have direct and regular contact with a second language that is completely foreign to them. This new environment needs to ensure that the children are completely at ease and ready to begin their language learning journey. So, what are the best methods for teaching EFL in a kindergarten? Table of Contents The Stages of Second Language Acquisition Total Physical Response (TPR) Using Authentic Materials Displaying Visuals and Realia Play...  [Read more]

Approved TEFL Programs Check out tefl tesol about Approved TEFL Programs and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.E. - USA said: Difference between teaching one to one and groups There are many advantages and disadvantages in teaching one on one and groups. Depending on a student?s preference, some may prefer a group setting environment while others may benefit on a one to one learning environment. One to one teaching is catered towards that particular student?s needs while a group setting would follow a more structured syllabus. Teaching a group would be catered to the majority of...  [Read more]

Hoàng Minh Huy HUY MINH HOANG is a 38-year-old English teacher from Vietnam who is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the language with children to help them become more confident learners. He has a variety of hobbies, but reading is his favorite as it improves his vocabulary and concentration, and opens up knowledge about the world, history, and literature. HUY MINH HOANG believes that reading is one of the most interesting indoor activities and he is dedicated to serving his students and their parents to the best of his ability. Read my articles Tips on How to Speak English More Fluently | ITTT | TEFL Blog Hoàng Minh Huy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Dive into the transformative realm of English learning with technology. Uncover how AI revolutionizes fluency through...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why is it Important for ESL Teachers to Focus on Building Confidence in Beginner Students? Learning a new language is an inherently challenging task. One important way for ESL teachers to help beginner students learn English is to focus not only on teaching language concepts but on building their confidence to experiment with the language and persist with their learning. This essay will firstly examine why building confidence is important in ESL teaching, and different strategies teachers can employ to do this, including how they interact with students and the content they choose for classes. Table of Contents Why might beginner students suffer from low confidence, and how can this interfere with their learning? Student-Teacher...  [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]

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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]

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Teaching Business English in China English is, without a doubt, the global language of business, and the ever-increasing globalization of the world economy means that the vast majority of people working in the business world today are required to show some fluency in the language to communicate effectively with clients, partners or colleagues. Business English commonly refers to the formal English language that is used in a business context, encompassing all types of communication (presenting, reporting, discussing, negotiating, communicating via phone/email, etc.) as well as any business-specific vocabulary. However one can learn it only after having achieved a decent fluency in general English. Knowledge of informal...  [Read more]

Full-time TEFL Job in Japan Date posted:2013-12-03 | Writer: Amic International | Email: [email protected] Amic English Center, a division of AMIC International, is seeking applications from EFL teachers for full-time employment in Matsuyama-shi, the capital of Ehime prefecture on Shikoku island. This job starts in January. This is a great opportunity to work with some wonderful students at a growing company. Main responsibilities include: - Planning and teaching children's and adult’s conversation classes - Proofreading work - Assisting with day-to-day office activities Salary and benefits: - Salary starting from 250,000yen/month (based on qualifications and experience) - Proofreading allowance - Performance allowance - Apartment is ready at a very reasonable rent  WORK...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles Top Ways for Non-Native English Teachers To Build Their Teaching Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information There are a number of different strategies discussed here to help build a teaching career. These include, private teaching volunteering. Other ideas that may not generally be known include teaching blogs and selling lesson plans and materials that you have created. Top 8 Misconceptions About Teaching ESL | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this blog post, we look at two of the most common misconceptions about teaching ESL. First, that finding a job is really hard and second that you need a degree to teach English abroad. 10 Crucial Teaching Skills Every Online Teacher Should Have | ITTT |...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Methods of Developing Speaking Skills in Kindergarten Level Children Kindergarten students are those who are typically around the age of five. From birth till five, they would have developed their sensory and speaking abilities in their mother tongue with decent fluency. Children at this age have a strong potential to gain a lot of information. They would know about 1000-2000 words by this time. At this age, they are formally introduced to reading and writing skills, group work, independent thinking, and sharing practice. Teaching children at this age can be quite challenging and fun. Vocabulary is one of the strongest predictors when it comes to speaking capacity. So, by carefully incorporating study into play we can enrich...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Games in an ESL Classroom: Are They Really That Important? Did you say games in a classroom? Is that even possible? Many people around the world cannot imagine or accept that education can be fun too. However, it is very important to motivate, entertain and vary the class activities in order to avoid class boredom. Entertainment in class is also important because it helps to establish rapport in the class (it creates a relaxed, fun and motivated environment) and it works as an evaluation tool (gives us information about the student's' knowledge). One particularly telling definition of games was explained by Diane Ackerman, a famous American poet and essayist, who stated that "Play is our brain's favorite way of...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This is What I Learned from my Online TEFL Training The most widely used language throughout the world is English. Some countries use English as an official language. English is a major subject In China. Most of the Chinese students start to learn English from primary school or middle school. In recent years, more and more students start to learn English from kindergarten. They put a lot of time and effort into learning English. The majority of Chinese students learn English for over 10 years. But there is a strange situation. They still can't speak English fluently, even though some simple English conversations. But they can get high scores in the exam. Why is it? Because Chinese students are too stupid? Or not hard-working? No!!!...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What My TEFL Course Taught Me About Classroom Management When a student describes a class that they've enjoyed, they often attribute their positive experience to the interesting content of the class, friendly classmates, or an inspiring teacher. A well-organized class can contribute to building these healthy student-student and student-teacher relationships, as well as create an environment in which a student can comfortably listen and learn the content given. From this course, I've learned how an effectively managed classroom can have a significant impact on the student's experience, and furthermore can help a student succeed in an EFL classroom. Table of Contents "My Personal Favorite is the Horseshoe Arrangement"...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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]

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The English Language and its Peculiarities The English Language is universally derided for its difficulty and the absurd number of exceptions to every rule. To teach English effectively in an EFL setting, it is important to make note of these difficulties and teach students both the rules and the plentiful exceptions. My personal experience as a teacher and the knowledge I've gleaned from this course illustrate the importance of incorporating games and group practice so that students feel motivated. I want my students to find learning English fun rather than frustrating. It is key, especially when teaching young learners, to pick one's battles: a pedantic mindset will only breed frustration and lead to a classroom full of anxious...  [Read more]

Companies Distance TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Companies Distance TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.Y. - U.K. said: Teaching English as a second language to 3 - 5 year olds can be a very challenging, daunting and exhausting experience, yet highly rewarding if done correctly. A Kindergarten should be a place equivalent to a well marked out road with a clear destination. This can be achieved by structuring a classroom environment with clear organised plans, lots of materials, fun activities and a lively, enthusiastic teacher. The first day the children walk into the...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Students Lack Motivation and How to Motivate Them There are a variety of reasons why students may or may not be motivated to learn English. For many teachers, especially teachers who are just beginning their English teaching careers, a lack of motivation in their students is one of the biggest obstacles that they face [1]. Luckily, there are many methods for cultivating motivation in English language students. Table of Contents Giving up early Student-teacher relationship Student-student relationship Unclear goals Teacher's correction work Teacher's style Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ryan L. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Kind of Motivation Important for an ESL Classroom When starting any class, if you expect that your students will be motivated to learn a new language, at first, you have to be primarily motivated and enthusiastic. We have seen that we can have self-motivated students and also reluctant students, it's the teacher's role to make the best to involve providing an interesting and pleasant class when you show passion to the subject that you are teaching, it can be contagious for most students, who will model your positive behavior. Table of Contents Teacher's Part Daily Routine Outer Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Is ESA & How To Apply It In Class The teaching methodology Engage-Study-Activate, or ESA for short, is one of the most effective and popular methodologies teachers use when teaching students another language. Table of Contents PPP methodology Now, what are the benefits of using ESA? The Engage Phase The Study Phase The Activate Phase 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! PPP methodology Before the advent of the ESA methodology, many teachers used the PPP model of Presentation, Practice, and Production as the favored model of teaching. Although effective, it is inadequate when it comes to teaching more difficult...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas The Ways a TEFL Instructor Influences Their Learners Teachers are people who help, motivate, and encourage students to acquire knowledge. Their role in society should not be underestimated, as they tend to have a significant influence on student achievement, discipline, and overall intelligence. Many personality characteristics can be linked with a good teacher, such as their ability to be kind, patient, lively, knowledgeable, and caring amongst many other things. Their primary role in the classroom, however, should be to effectively encourage learning. Almost everyone can name a teacher who stands out amongst the rest not because they gave easy A's, but rather due to their ability to fully engage and inspire their class. Table of...  [Read more]

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ESA: Teacher’s Best Approach Engage, study and activate method was put forward by Jeremy Harmer. This method provides flexibility to the teacher inside the classroom. Table of Contents Get Ready Learn Practice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Teachers can do various activities to make the classroom more comfortable and enjoyable for the students and to learn in a much better way. It is much more appropriate for the new teachers or trainee teachers to apply in the classroom. All the lessons comprise of the engage, study and activate stages. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Priyanka Y. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

Companies Fulltime TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Companies Fulltime TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.Z. - Korea said: lesson planning lesson planning is the crucial key to any successful classroom. lesson planning provides a direct and organized way to stay on track with the class and further the agenda of the teacher. The plan should be concise and very detailed; however it should be flexible and contain creative and entertaining activities. When lesson planning, there are three main stages of the actual plan: Engage, Study and Activate, better known as ESA....  [Read more]