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Live TEFL Talk: How to teach English in Asia | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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Are you interested in teaching English in Asia? TEFL expert Linda from ITTT shares the ultimate guide to teaching English as a foreign language in one of the most intriguing regions of the world!
Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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Check out this live session where we answer your most burning questions about teaching English, TEFL/TESOL, and everything in between!
Advanced English Grammar for Non-Native ESL Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Are you a non-native English teacher? Is your English level quite advanced, but you... [Read more]
7 Non-Trivial Online ESL Games - TEFL Blog
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
7 Non-Trivial Online ESL Games
There are many famous games used by TEFL teachers that students know like the back of their hand. If you want to change up your online lessons and bring even more fun in your teaching, check out these seven non-trivial online ESL games to help you in every stage of the TEFL class.
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1. Connect The Dots
2. Simon Says
3. Online Word Chain
4. Catchphrase
5. I Went to The Market and Bought
6. Don't Say Yes or No
7. Would You Rather?
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8 Effective Reward Systems for ESL Learners in an Online Classroom
Anna Domiczek
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Reward systems can be a very powerful tool for teachers in an online environment. Having a reward system for your students is essential because it encourages even the more shy and reserved young learners to participate in their virtual English lessons.
Top 6+ Tips to Design Effective Lessons for Your Online Classes
Pritam Nagrale
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How to design effective lessons for an online class? Is it that easy? I will try and answer both these questions in this article while providing six topmost tips that might help you create superb and engaging lessons for your online classes.
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Games in The Classroom as a Fantastic Way to Start a Lesson - TEFL Blog
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Games in The Classroom as a Fantastic Way to Start a Lesson
Anyone who has ever been in a classroom knows how much students enjoy playing games. Playing games is exciting and a great time for the students to get to know each other better as well as feel more at ease with the teacher. Consequently, a good English Teacher should know how to use games I order to achieve goals like reviewing previously learned vocabulary, enhancing spelling skills, practicing grammar points, promoting a nice and positive attitude in the classroom and many more!
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Games For Young Learners
Vocabulary Games
Competition
Hangman and Pictionary
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Game On – Using Icebreaker Games in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Game On – Using Icebreaker Games in the ESL Classroom
We must up our game as ESL teachers in the 21st century – both figuratively and literally. I use games to engage students and promote learning in my classroom for a wide range of learning objectives. Below is a short list of icebreaker games that I regularly use in my classroom, and I will discuss the learning target(s) that each game aims to facilitate and deliver as well as the context in which the game is used. Since I work with high school age and adult students, the games are geared for English Language Learners in these age groups. As learning communities become more globalized and data give more information on how people learn, one major challenge I find with... [Read more]
Top 3 ESL Games for Teaching Online - TEFL Blog
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 Sara Stojanovic
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Top 3 ESL Games for Teaching Online
With the introduction of technology, teaching English as a foreign language has changed a lot. Computers opened many new doors for both the teacher and the students. Technology has allowed us to use many resources that were unavailable before.
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Kahoot
Scavenger Hunt
Tow Truths One Lie
Conclusion
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With the outbreak of the pandemic, most of the language teaching and learning switched to the online variant.
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Top 5 Activities With Flashcards - TEFL Blog
Mon, 09 Dec 2019 Federico Riva
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Top 5 Activities With Flashcards
Flashcard is an indispensable tool that every teacher needs during the studying process. Regardless of the age of the students, it can be used effective equal with young learners or adults. Usually, in the ESL classes, the teacher uses flashcards when they need to teach new or review the previous vocabulary. It's also one of the easiest ways to add some games into your lesson, cause mostly it doesn't need special preparations. Young learners especially like flashcard games because usually it's active games and allow them to have fun during the lesson.
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1. Flashcards hunt
2. Flashcard Story Prompts
3. Cups game
4. Memory matching
5. Active game
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5 Amazing ESL Activities With Flashcards - TEFL Blog
Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
5 Amazing ESL Activities With Flashcards
Learning English is often a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be boring or something to trudge through. By making English lessons fun and engaging, the students will be more motivated to learn the subject matter. Some ways that the teacher can make learning fun include playing games and turning activities into contests with positive reinforcements like prizes or additional game time.
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1. Memory matching.
2. Charades
3. Slap it!
4. Telephone
5. Musical flashcards
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Online ESL Game Design Workshop for Teachers - TEFL Blog
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 Federico Riva
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Online ESL Game Design Workshop for Teachers
Hello everybody and welcome to the ITTT weekly live stream. It's Liza here and I'm super excited that this stream happens every week and we can talk about teaching and TEFL and stuff like that. So welcome and thank you for joining me.
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Today, we are going to talk about online ESL game design. Last week I started showing you the game I was designing, it was Monopoly. Today I'm going to show you the outcome of the game and also tell you a little bit more about online game design.
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Online ESL Game Design Workshop For Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Online ESL Game Design Workshop for Teachers
Hello everybody and welcome to the ITTT weekly live stream. It's Liza here and I'm super excited that this stream happens every week and we can talk about teaching and TEFL and stuff like that. So welcome and thank you for joining me.
Today, we are going to talk about online ESL game design. Last week I started showing you the game I was designing, it was Monopoly. Today I'm going to show you the outcome of the game and also tell you a little bit more about online game design.
Thanks a lot for letting me know that you are watching and right now please let me know at what stage of your ESL career you are at. As for me, I'm an online ESL teacher currently. I used to teach in a real classroom several years ago, but then I decided to... [Read more]
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Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL
Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in South Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
South Korea is a popular teaching destination that has one of the largest EFL job markets in the world. Whether you are interested in working for a public or private school, you will find great salaries and benefits in South Korea. Here are 5 reasons why you should teach English in South Korea.
Teaching English Abroad: What's Next? - How To Advance In Your EFL Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
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Teaching English as a foreign language is a... [Read more]
How should I approach my first day in a TEFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How should I approach my first day in a TEFL classroom?
Despite having a TEFL certification, the inaugural day in front of students can be daunting for many teachers. To turn those first-day jitters into a positive and memorable experience, consider these strategies:
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Be punctual
Be prepared
Play games
Get to know each other
Learn their names
Be confident
Be punctual
For teachers, punctuality isn't just important, it is crucial. Always arrive early to familiarize yourself with your surroundings and get ready for the lesson. On the first day, be clear about where, who, and what you are teaching well before the start. Arriving with ample time allows you to better tackle any surprises your first lesson might throw at you.
Be prepared
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How should I approach my first day in an TEFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How should I approach my first day in an TEFL classroom?
Even with a completed TEFL course under your belt, taking charge of your own classroom for the first time can be unnerving for many teachers. It is perfectly normal to feel anxious on your first day, but certain strategies can help make it more manageable. Here are some tips to ensure that your first day as a teacher is one you will recall fondly, not one you would rather forget.
Be punctual
For teachers, punctuality isn't just important, it is crucial. Always arrive early to familiarize yourself with your surroundings and get ready for the lesson. On the first day, be clear about where, who, and what you are teaching well before the start. Arriving with ample time allows you to better tackle any surprises your first lesson might... [Read more]
5 Communicative ESL Speaking Activities Your Students Will Love - TEFL Blog
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
5 Communicative ESL Speaking Activities Your Students Will Love
Speaking activities are essential for English learning as they give a chance to learn new linguistic points, including grammar and real-life listening skills.
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Speaking Cards
Collaborative Discussion
Interview
Giving Directions
Speaking Boardgame
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Unfortunately, teachers often omit communicative tasks in the classroom because they feel that it is difficult to manage them. There is also a lack of time to practice speaking; many course books provide ESL... [Read more]
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What Learning a Second Language Can Teach You About Your Own
Regan McAllister
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Are you interested in teaching your native language? Consider learning a foreign language first! Here's what learning a second language can teach you about your own.
Where to teach English Online: Best Websites to Teach on for Both Native and Non-Native Speakers
Federico Riva
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In this live session, Liza will tell about several platforms to teach on as a native or non-native TEFL teacher.
8 Effective Reward Systems for ESL Learners in an Online Classroom
Anna Domiczek
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Reward systems can be a very powerful tool for teachers in an online environment. Having a reward system for your students is... [Read more]
Top Tips for Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
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?
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The Stages of Second Language Acquisition
Total Physical Response (TPR)
Using Authentic Materials
Displaying Visuals and Realia
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Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 276
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.
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The Value of Encouragement in EFL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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Why is it necessary to encourage students in the ESL classroom? Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion and experiences on this point.
Sources and Significance of Motivation in Second Language Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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Motivating students is extremely important in terms of teaching EFL students. Our TEFL graduate shares their experiences and explains how to approach to it.
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The Best Ice Breaker Games Every EFL Teacher Should Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Best Ice Breaker Games Every EFL Teacher Should Know
06/10/2021
hi guys hey linda here from itt with another live session this week i'm so happy to be
here again hope to see many of you guys today thanks so much for joining
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yeah today's topic i'm really excited about because it's something a little bit different than what i'm usually
talking about and today i'm going to share with you the the best icebreaker games that
every efl teacher should know so yeah i'm gonna be showing you guys
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7 Fun Activities for Teaching Vocabulary in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
7 Fun Activities for Teaching Vocabulary in the ESL Classroom
You will find the web full of ideas for teaching vocabulary and, although most of them are undoubtedly good activities, some are only suited to a particular level. Here are some tried and tested activities that can be adapted to suit any level of student and a variety of class sizes.
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1. Hot seat
2. Beat the clock
3. Crosswords
4. Board games
5. Slow Pictionary
6. Vocabulary tennis
7. Pelmanism ("Concentration")
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The Value of Encouragement in EFL Teaching
Elizaveta Pachina
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Why is it necessary to encourage students in the ESL classroom? Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion and experiences on this point.
Sources and Significance of Motivation in Second Language Learning
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Motivating students is extremely important in terms of teaching EFL students. Our TEFL graduate shares their experiences and explains how to approach to it.
7 Effective Ways to Teach New Vocabulary
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This article contains information on teaching new vocabulary. The activities we suggest are the best for setting your classroom on a fun and engaging way. Students will definitely enjoy... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 1908
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.
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Suggestions on How to Improve Your Self-Esteem as a Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on improving teacher's confidence.
How New Technology Can be Used in TEFL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how new technologies can be used in the classroom.
6 Pros Why Games Are Effective Teaching Tools in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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How to Get Ready for Unforeseen Circumstances in The Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How to Get Ready for Unforeseen Circumstances in The Classroom?
There can be a lot of difficulties a teacher might face in the future lesson. You might have to manage a class without any help or you might have students from different nationalities, ages, interests or so on. I believe, however, that most of the problems you might have would be solved if you planned the lessons carefully in advance. There are some reasons to support my idea.
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What's your lesson goal?
You can manage your class anyways
Know your students
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Online Education as a Tool For Global Achievements
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This blog post was written by our TEFL alumna who considers English proficiency as an important thing for global interactions.
The Most Essential Personal Qualities of a Good English Teacher
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This article was written by our TEFL graduate who shares their thoughts on the problem of teaching skills. They explain what qualities are extremely important for ESL educators.
Family and Its Importance in a Student’s Development
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Do parents actually influence on students' overall development? In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on this point and expresses their... [Read more]
Methods of Teaching Vocabulary in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Methods of Teaching Vocabulary in the Classroom
While sentence structure and grammar are the foundation of the English Language, vocabulary is the glue that holds it together. An expansive vocabulary allows students to feel confident in their abilities and communicate more effectively. There are many methods of teaching vocabulary and in each class, the teacher may need to use different methods. This is because each class will be made up of different students each with their own learning style.
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What is vocabulary for?
Lesson structure
Sample Lesson Plan
Depending on students' age
An example of a more beginner class could entail:
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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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IAcademy Education
ICan is a Canada based online ESL company committed to transforming ESL learners into dynamic, confident English speakers. ICan offers Speaking Classes, Writing Classes, and IELTS preparation courses.
Ican Speaking: Young students of speaking and conversation are given interactive playful lessons with new vocabulary, phrases, and games. Our teachers are there to help guide their pronunciation, correct their mistakes, and to create as much conversation as they can from what the student has given them.
Mid-level and more advanced students use an interactive but less playful program which is more based on the conversational aspect of English. Along with grammar, the students are regularly prompted by the course material to speak on the different subjects introduced. Each... [Read more]
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10 Crucial Teaching Skills Every Online Teacher Should Have
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
In this blog post on crucial teaching skills we will look at the specific skills of: Pronunciation, Grammar knowledge and Teaching methodology.
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... [Read more]
Overview of Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Overview of Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
The theory of Multiple Intelligences was developed by Howard Gardner. The theory postulates that there are many different types of intelligence, which involve different skills and ways of thinking. Gardner (1989) relied on that intelligence was divided into the following categories: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal and intrapersonal.
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Linguistic Intelligence
Visual/ spatial intelligence
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
Logical-mathematical intelligence
Musical intelligence
Interpersonal intelligence
Intrapersonal intelligence
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Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 156
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.
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My Personal Teaching Experience in Xi’an, China | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their story of teaching abroad. They worked in China, one of the most popular destinations for ESL teachers.
A Lesson Plan to Practice Speaking With ESL Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this article, our TEFL expert shares an EFL lesson plan for teaching speaking skills. Get inspired or simply use this ready lesson with your advanced level students.
... [Read more]
3 Experiences Possible in the ESL Teaching Career - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
3 Experiences Possible in the ESL Teaching Career
My teaching journey has started when I decided to study science education at university because since I was a child, I'd loved to teach and to learn, to share knowledge and to understand the world around me. There I could learn a lot about didactics, learning theories and psychology, teaching methods, and many other human sciences, in addition to several hours of internship at elementary schools and kindergarten.
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Personal Language Learning Experience
1. Improvisation
2. Communicational Skills
3. Lesson Planning
Current Practice
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