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How to Choose Songs for Your ESL Lessons - TEFL Blog
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Choose Songs for Your ESL Lessons
Even for people who are unable to carry a tune, singing is something that most would probably enjoy. There is a bit of embarrassment to overcome for many people, especially youths, but with a classroom full of people all singing together, the embarrassment factor is lowered. With that in mind, I would say that singing song in the language that a student is learning help keep vocabulary and grammar in their mind. In a lesser sense, poetry fulfills a similar goal, but I would assume that more people would find fun in singing, and therefore be more open to subject retention, than poetry simply because of the musical aspect. It creates an upbeat and happy mood (depending on the song), and this... [Read more]
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F.C. - Canada said:
Songs in the ClassroomUsing songs in the EFL classroom is a great way to help establish a relaxed and fun environment, as well as engage in culture. Music and group singing in particular, are an innate part of society -- people are known to sing at parties, events, religious services, school, in the car, or while taking a shower. Although some students may be reluctant at first, if the teacher is enthusiastic about it, usually the class will soon follow... [Read more]
4 Reasons Why Using Songs in the Classroom is Important - TEFL Blog
Wed, 03 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT
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4 Reasons Why Using Songs in the Classroom is Important
We all probably know, that music has no language. It is kindly welcomed by all nations equally, as well as all races, ages and cultures. So how can music or songs help us to teach English and to do it more effectively?
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Music aids memory
Songs can teach vocabulary
Music provides clear patterns to follow
Using songs and music build rapport
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Music aids memory
Music lets us go deeper into conscious that anything else, it is much more memorable, so the words and grammar structures may be remembered much faster. It... [Read more]
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D. S. - U.S.A. said:
Songs in the ClassroomSongs are an important aid to learning language! Songs should be used to teach vocabulary, grammar, idioms, and to increase fluency in spoken English.
It Makes Learning Fun
Songs in the classroom add excitement to the learning process.
?Educational research supports that the ability to learn new concepts is best when the material is motivating and meaningful to the learner.?1
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The Benefits of Implementing Songs and Music in the ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Benefits of Implementing Songs and Music in the ESL Classes
For the summative task for this course, I decided to research the use of songs in the classroom. The use of songs interests me because it seems that this is a good medium to provide some variety in the classroom and develop interest. Songs and music can also be used with all age groups, although of course whereas singalongs may be more appropriate with very young learners, other activities such as lyric breakdown are still very useful for older learners.
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Motivation
The 9 Benefits by Lynch
Pronunciation Training
Developing Language Aspects
Using Songs with Older Students
6 Steps to Make a Song Accompany the Lesson Context
Songs for Adults
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The Use of Songs in the ESL Environment - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Use of Songs in the ESL Environment
The use of songs in teaching English to children is an effective method that many parents and teachers are now teaching their children. Because of the benefits that teach him through song. Children love to listen to children's music because of their cuteness and closeness. Therefore, if children start to familiarize themselves with English songs, they will surely learn easily. The fun, lovely melody of the song will help your child not be bored. Also, it will help children practice pronunciation more accurately. English songs often use familiar, familiar phrases in everyday life. Therefore, music helps children to have good listening and reflexes when communicating with foreigners.
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8 Classroom Activities that are Great for Kinesthetic Learners - TEFL Blog
Tue, 21 May 2019 Mark Crocker
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8 Classroom Activities that are Great for Kinesthetic Learners
Kinesthetic learners are learners that learn through objects that they can touch and explore. They also learn best by discovering and experiencing and particularly enjoy physical activities that involve getting out of their seat and moving around. Unlike visual and auditory learners, kinesthetic learners can be tough to accommodate in the classroom because of their need to be physically active. Since they need to be active in their learning, they may get bored very quickly if you allow them to simply listen and look at your visual aids or video presentation. As teachers, we must always be versatile and understand how to incorporate different types of... [Read more]
6 Classroom Activities Using Storytelling - TEFL Blog
Mon, 18 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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6 Classroom Activities Using Storytelling
Who doesn't love a story? Stories are universal. Stories connect us all. Stories also transcend caste, creed, color, and age. From the beginning of time, to-date the medium may have changed but stories engage us with others because it is easy to see ourselves reflected in them and understand the message conveyed easily.
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USING PICTURES:
STORY CIRCLE:
STORYBOARDS:
DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING:
GUIDED LISTENING:
USING SONGS:
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E.A. - U.S.A. said:
Foreign Language ExperienceMotivations for learning a foreign language vary. I myself wanted to understand Spanish song lyrics which my brother had left behind when joining the army. I would strum his guitar, wondering what the song ?La Cucaracha? meant.
Life took a curve; I studied French. Two and a half years later, still unable to translate Spanish sheet music, French remained a challenge. Conversational practice was nil; emotional... [Read more]
Principles of Motivation in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Principles of Motivation in the ESL Classroom
Motivation provides learners with an aim and direction to follow. According to Gardner motivation is the combination of attempt and desire to obtain the aim of learning the language and favorable attitudes toward learning the language. If students are motivated they will be excited about learning and willing to work hard. Motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, is a key factor in the success of students in all stages of their education, and teachers can play an important role in providing and encouraging that motivation in their students.
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T.M. - Canada said:
Songs in the ClassroomLearning is life long and from the time we are born we have been hearing music. The
first toys for babies play lullabies. Mothers nurture and bond with their babies while
singing lullabies. Most children know a number of nursery rhymes before entering
school. It?s part of how we?ve learned language and our culture.
We know that music improves concentration and memory.
?Even if you don?t like Classical music, listen to it anyway. Buy... [Read more]
Teaching Skills Essential for Teaching Young ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching Skills Essential for Teaching Young ESL Students
The classroom embodies a space where students learn. That space is usually a mixture of varying personalities, learning styles, and student levels. A teacher's role in ensuring that students learn is of great importance seeing that the teacher serves as a facilitator for all, counselor to some, mentor to some, and disciplinarian to others. Teachers must possess or learn certain skills to be effective in the ESL/EFL classroom. While many factors are influencing the actual outcome of an EFL/ESL lesson, teachers of young learners must be patient, adaptable, and possess good classroom management skills. These skills are crucial for young learners because, on the one hand, they... [Read more]
The Best Thing I learned on The TEFL Course: Strategical Lesson Planning - TEFL Blog
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Best Thing I learned on The TEFL Course: Strategical Lesson Planning
In this summative task, I'll describe the best thing I've learned from my TEFL/TESOL course. Firstly I would like to state that the lesson planning learning was the best part of this course for me. For this task, I will include the methods of planning that I have learned about in this course such as materials, songs and movement, and also a short lesson plan I have come up with myself.
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Storytelling Activities for the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Storytelling Activities for the ESL Classroom
Storytelling can be useful to enhance students' imaginations as well as improve a wide variety of skills such as listening, comprehension, order, memory, and vocabulary. It is targeted for all ages, but best to start earliest possible to allow students to develop a liking towards reading. Storytelling can come with different forms of follow-up activities to further increase teaching efficiency as well as to check understanding of the students through elicitation. This essay will be focused on mainly storytelling activities for young learners in schools.
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Activities
Experience
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4 Activities to Use When Teaching Online - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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4 Activities to Use When Teaching Online
Teaching English in the classroom remains a popular educational choice for families and children in decades. However, a lot of students cannot attend in-classroom all the time for many reasons. That's why teaching online has a potential extension possibility despite their limited competitive advantages in comparison with the general education method. Hence, online teachers need to be more creative in their lessons to increase learner's interest. As a result, many interactive activities have been developed in online English courses.
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1. Pair Work
2. Game Play
3. Singing a Song
4. Quiz
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7 Activities for Teaching Conditionals in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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7 Activities for Teaching Conditionals in the ESL Classroom
One of the great things about teaching conditionals is that once you discover some classroom activities that work well for one, they can be adapted to suit any of the conditional patterns that you may be asked to teach. Here are 7 fun activities for teaching conditionals for the ESL classroom that you can easily adapt to help your students understand the correct structures and usages.
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G.P. - Thailand said:
Teaching EFL in a KindergartenHow to teach English as a foreign language effectively to children of Kindergarten age.
Children are at their most susceptible during the early years, they can absorb as much information as you can give them but they are also vulnerable to ideas and opinions being shaped that will/can influence the rest of their lives.
For example a negative experience of English during the Kindergarten stage could impact the... [Read more]
Puppets as a Teaching Tool in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 May 2021 Anna Domiczek
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Puppets as a Teaching Tool in the ESL Classroom
Puppets can serve as a wonderful pedagogical tool in the ESL classroom. Young children are very familiar with them since puppets play a large role in the world of children's imaginative play, and they have become widely accepted as a pedagogical tool because they are valuable in serving as an anchor in overcoming the language barrier.
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Research Proven Teaching Benefits
Puppets and Oral Language Skills
Students Less Anxious
Enhanced Listening Skills
Growth of Self-Confidence
8 Ways to Incorporate Puppets into Language Teaching
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Descriptions
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Conversational Dialogues
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Teaching Assistant
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5 Creative Writing Activities for the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 Laura Payne
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5 Creative Writing Activities for the ESL Classroom
Much of language learning comes through language experimentation; steering away from examples and formulas and attempting to arrange your own ideas into words. No matter what a student's goal may be in learning English, they will eventually have to do this by leaving the classroom and using English on their own. Activities like creative writing are one method to encourage the practice of experimentation and expression in ESL students. In this post, we're going to look at five different activities students can use to put their thoughts into writing.
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My Experience as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japanese Elementary and Junior High Schools - TEFL Blog
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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My Experience as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japanese Elementary and Junior High Schools
I am in my 3rd year of working in the countryside of Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in public elementary and junior high schools. An ALT's official job description is to be the assistant to a Japanese Teacher of Language (JTL). In my experience, especially in elementary schools, the ALT is not seen as an assistant but as "the English teacher" since the regular homeroom teacher has no training or experience with ESL. In most cases, the ALT has a degree in a field unrelated to teaching and has no qualifications.
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Answering the Question on Why Motivation is Necessary for the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Fri, 13 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Answering the Question on Why Motivation is Necessary for the Classroom
What is the key objective of a teacher? It is simple: ensuring students learn well and don't forget what they were taught a few minutes after a course ends.
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Teacher's proficiency
Research in the field
Proof of the findings
First impression
Useful recommendations
1. Teacher's personal attitude
2. No boredom in the ESL classroom
3. Realistic goals
4. Classroom environment
5. Self-assurance
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How to Engage Young ESL Learners in an Online Classroom - TEFL Blog
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How to Engage Young ESL Learners in an Online Classroom
Shifting from a traditional classroom to a virtual setting can be daunting for teachers who do not have experience teaching online. This is especially the case if one has to keep young students engaged and motivated. What are the tricks to instill excitement and interest in preschoolers who do not have the intrinsic motivation to perform to achieve good grades? Their parents' primary desire is for them to speak like the native and one day go off to an internationally renowned US university or work for a foreign company. Young students are motivated by something else- a desire to have fun in a welcoming environment.
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9 Ways To Get Efficient In Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Sun, 05 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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9 Ways To Get Efficient In Classroom Management
What is classroom management? Classroom management refers to all kinds of activities and measures taken by teachers in order to make effective use of their time, to create a good learning environment and to reduce bad behavior. In classroom teaching, in addition to the task of "teaching", the teacher also has the task of "managing", that is, coordinating and controlling all kinds of teaching factors in order to ensure the smooth progress of teaching activities.
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Overview of Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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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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Implementing Music in an ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Implementing Music in an ESL Classroom
There are many reasons that using songs in the classroom is important. The first, music speeds up learning. The 1960s was the moment when scholars began to examine the possibility of increasing memory abilities with music.
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Research in the Field
In classroom
Other purposes to use music
Group work
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