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Lesson plan for an 80-minute class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Solmaz F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Engage Stage
Study Stage
Activate Stage
Engage Stage
Study Stage
Activate Stage
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ESA (Engage-Study-Activate) Writing Skills Lesson Plan for an Elementary English Class - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Teaching writing skills to elementary English learners can be an exciting and rewarding experience. With a well-structured lesson plan, you can engage students, introduce key concepts, and provide opportunities for practice. In this blog post, we'll walk you through a sample one-hour straight arrow ESA (Engage-Study-Activate) writing skills lesson plan, tailored for an elementary English class.
Engage (10 minutes):
Study (25 minutes):
Activate (20 minutes):
Summary (5 minutes):
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Ways of Controlling and Managing an ESL Class Effectively - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Classroom management focuses on ways used to ensure and secure a comfortable atmosphere in the classroom, these are ways the teacher uses to make the classroom conducive for learners, to achieve this task, the teacher must set up rules that eliminate unwanted behavior that get to disrupt learning. Different approaches can be put in place by the teachers too. Achieving his objective while taking into consideration the age and level of the kid's Different teachers will have a different approach in the respect, taking into consideration the age and level of the kids.
Relationship between students and teachers
Teacher's responsibility
Celebrating students progress
Punishment
Lesson planning
Role model
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Setting Clear Goals and Expectations - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Understanding the Importance of Setting Goals
Defining Specific Teaching Objectives
Communicating Expectations Effectively
Creating a Structured Lesson Plan
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Cultivating a Positive Learning Environment
Monitoring Student Progress
Adapting to Different Learning Styles
Reflecting on and Adjusting Goals Regularly
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Lesson Planning and its Primary Goals as They Are - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jenny M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
What is lesson planning?
Positive outcomes from planning
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The fundamental of lesson planning is just like how someone would be planning for an upcoming vacation trip. This planning includes an objective, anticipated problems, places to visit, and also the amount of time needed for each activity. Lesson planning is similar where it will lists out how the lesson will proceed step by step through the different activities within different phases and also how much time each step will take. Although planning is required, it is... [Read more]
The Functions of an ESL Teacher in Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Every English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher desires to successfully teach their students how to proficiently speak, understand, and use the English language. English is a very complex language, and teaching it presents many challenges. Because of this, an ESL teacher must be willing and able to take on various roles throughout the teaching of a lesson. During a typical ESL lesson, a teacher will have some, or all, of the following roles: a manager or controller, an organizer, an observer, an assessor, a prompter, a participant, and a resource or facilitator.
Management
Observation
Assessment
Prompt
Participation
Facilitation
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An Overview of Drilling Method as a Part of an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ma. C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Assessment:
Goal:
Examples for effective method includes:
Instructions:
Activity:
Gesture to the class to repeat the model all together twice. This is called a chorus drill.
Keep suitable and fun for the whole activity so that the students will cooperate and learn.
Observations
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Example Lesson Plan for a Business English Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Knowing an additional language goes beyond the ability to speak it. It connects people, helps in understanding different cultures and has also been identified as a boost to brain function and increase intelligence.
Present Situation
Example Lesson Plan
Lesson: Receptive Skills
Engage and Study Phase:
Activate Phase:
Expected end result:
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Benefits of using ITTT for ESL teaching goals - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
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2. Comprehensive Training Programs
3. Internationally Recognized Certification
4. Ongoing Support and Job Guidance
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Tactics to Increase Teacher Confidence in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
A teacher must be confident in the classroom so he or she can keep control over it and make sure that the students look up to him/her as an example for their English journey.
Knowing the subject
Preparing the class
Being on time
Being patient with yourself
Know the student's needs
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As a teacher, you have to know and understand clearly anything you are trying to teach to your students. This, apart from showing respect to your students, make the teacher feel confident about what is coming out of his/her mouth and the... [Read more]
The Importance of In-class and Outside Stimuli for the Development of English Fluency - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
There are many challenges for second language learners to gain the fluency with the English language. That includes reading and listening. It is found that with second language learners there is a sense of being lost when they are attempting to speak to native speakers. Simple greetings are something that is learned to the point where a second language learner would have mastered that concept. But what would happen if the native speaker speaks too fast or they don't enunciate like their teachers do?
Reading to increase complex vocabulary
Make sure you use the right material
Increase exposure of English in and outside the classroom
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Why I Chose an Online TEFL Course Instead of an In-Class TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
When I looked at the choices of where and how to take a TEFL course, there were two factors that played into my decision-making process. These factors were time and money. I needed to find the quickest, most convenient way to take a TEFL course, and at the same time stay within my budget. And for these reasons, taking the online option was clearly the best way to go for me.
Why Quick Completion Was Important For Me
Why Cost Was Important For Me
What the Online TEFL Course Taught Me
Post-Course Thoughts
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The Secrets of Learning Proper Grammar in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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Learning grammar is, suffice it to say, one of the most important points to focus on. Equally, for foreign students, they need to know not just about vocabulary but how and why vocabulary "hangs" in a certain way within a sentence. In my teaching experience, grammar has been difficult from the standpoint of getting the student to agree with the fact that it is important. I've found that many clients have been indoctrinated into believing that grammar is "hard", "boring" "dull" and worst of all, "unnecessary". This has been a challenge, to say the least. As a foreign language teacher, I've had to not mention grammar at all and introduce it as "how to use English correctly". This new perspective for a person who has experienced a bad time with English... [Read more]
Teaching English in 2021: Setting Realistic TEFL Goals - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Teaching English In 2023: Setting Realistic TEFL Goals - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2023? Our TEFL expert Linda goes over a realistic timeline from taking your TEFL/TESOL course to starting to teach for your 2023 TEFL goals. Don't miss it! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Teaching English In 0 Setting Realistic Tefl Goals - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2023? Our TEFL expert Linda goes over a realistic timeline from taking your TEFL/TESOL course to starting to teach for your 2023 TEFL goals. Don't miss it! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Teaching English in 2023: Setting Realistic TEFL Goals - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The duration of an in-class TEFL course can vary depending on several factors. Here is a breakdown of how the duration may vary:
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Why Drilling is a Common Teaching Method in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Drilling is a teaching method used by teachers, teaching languages or other subjects, all over the world. Generally, drilling involves the teacher saying or modeling something to the class and the students repeating it. There are many ways of using the drilling method. Some teachers may use it sparingly in class while others may use the method so often it becomes the main way their students acquire new information.
Balance
My Experience
Variety of Activities
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7 Great Games for Your ESL Conversation Class - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
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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.
1. Mystery Party Guest
2. Choose Your Victim
3. Ice-breaker Jenga
4. 20 Questions
5. Apples to Apples
6. Get to Know You Bingo
7. Create A Game
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Write down the names and key points about five celebrities and assign them to the same amount of students in your classroom. One by one, a student enters a "party" with another student playing the host. The host must then find out the identity of each guest by having a conversation with everyone.
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Tefl Review For In Class Beijing Course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Rory is from the UK and recently completed the 1-month TEFL in-class course in Beijing, China. In her TESOL review, he explains that even though he found the course to be very intensive, he enjoyed his time at our Beijing center. He was able to define his teaching skills by teaching a variety of local EFL students at the center in Beijing, from young learners to adult students. He also loved Beijing and all that the city has to offer. He is now ready to take on his first position of teaching English overseas in South Korea.
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Tefl Review For In Class Prague Course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Jenny is from the United States and found the training in Prague to be very effective. She enjoyed working with the trainers and received helpful assistance throughout her stay. Her favorite part of the course was learning the different types of teaching methods and how to be effective with each. The teaching practice was challenging but helpful in finding her own teaching style. She enjoyed Prague and cannot wait to start a teaching position in the Czech Republic or other parts of Europe.
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Tefl Review For In Class Seville Course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Amy from the United States took the four-week in-class TEFL course in Seville, Spain, and had a great experience. She felt comfortable in the new environment as soon as she met the friendly faces at the local training center. She enjoyed living with fellow TEFL trainees in a nearby apartment and being able to explore her new surroundings with new friends who had the same goal as her. After her four-week course, she was hired by the TEFL center to teach local children at the center on a full-time basis Back in the US, she is using her qualification and experience to teach international students today.
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Tefl Review For In Class Sydney Course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TESOL review, one of our recent TEFL/TESOL trainees talk about his experience at our training center in Sydney, Australia. He especially enjoyed working with the local ESL students and creating interactive and fun lesson plans to teach them various language points in English. He is excited to start teaching English overseas with his new TEFL and TESOL teaching qualification. After completing the course, all trainees receive lifelong recruitment assistance with thousands of job offers from around the globe.
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Tefl Review For In Class Corinth Course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
More happy TEFL graduates who completed their in-class course in Corinth, Greece. They appreciated the helpful advice and assistance from the teacher trainers at the center and saw quick improvements day after day. Within only four weeks of hard training, they are now certified English language teachers and can start teaching English overseas. Whether they want to stay in Greece or move to other parts of Europe and around the globe, their internationally recognized TEFL and TESOL qualification allows them to teach almost anywhere in the world.
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Designing a Plan for a Preschool ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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Although I have spent many years as an English tutor and teacher of children, I always relied on my own innate skill and have never been formally trained. Within my circle, I was the resident expert on the English language, as I was one of the few native speakers. From my own efforts and studies, I developed my own program for my students. I often felt unsure if I was applying the right methods and longed for some formal training. Now I can say that I have learned a great deal from studying the ESA method, and have a better understanding of what good lesson planning and classroom management involves. From my own intuition and experience, I learned to apply some of the techniques and methods presented in this course; however, the examples and explanations... [Read more]
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Before choosing a TEFL course, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of your career goals in teaching English as a foreign language. Consider whether you want to teach abroad or online, the age group you prefer working with, and the level of qualification required in your desired teaching destination. Your career goals will dictate the type, duration, and level of TEFL course that will best suit your needs.
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How fast can I complete an in-class TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
You can typically complete an in-class TEFL course in 4 weeks. In-class TEFL courses are intensive programs designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a qualified English language teacher. Here are some key points to consider regarding the duration of an in-class TEFL course:
The average duration of an intensive TEFL course is typically 4 weeks, although this can vary depending on the program and the number of hours per week dedicated to the course. Additional details:
Yes, you can finish a part-time TEFL course within a specific timeframe. Part-time TEFL courses offer flexibility in terms of completion time, allowing you to study at your own pace while still adhering to a set timeframe. Here are some key points to consider:
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Tefl Review For In Class Phuket Course 9 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This TEFL trainee from South Africa shares her experience of her first week in Phuket. She came to join the four-week in-class TEFL/TESOL course in Thailand and has had a very positive experience so far. She enjoys working with a wide variety of different people from all parts of the world. The local training staff is very professional and also has her back whenever she has a question. She was also able to explore Phuket with her new friends and enjoys Thai culture. She is excited to see how fast she can improve her teaching skills in the next week.
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