Good Songs For Learning English

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Including Songs into the Classroom Activity To call oneself a good teacher is not only about knowing the most efficient teaching methods - creativity is very crucial for maintaining the learner's interest through the lessons. Teaching languages there is all different kind of learners and each with variating motivations and reasons. Characteristics that should be highly considered especially for the selection of your creative tasks. But there are two facts: First, music is something most people like and feel connected to – no matter which country they are from or if they are old or young. Second, songs indeed can be very helpful for learning languages. Apart from exemplifying the use of vocabulary and grammar...  [Read more]

Location Combined TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Location Combined 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 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 A song that is selected to suit the needs and interests...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. Table of...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why is Music in the Classroom Very Important? Music plays an important role in our life. Music is also considered a form of international language. Everybody can enjoy and understand music. For children, the music brings back a lot of useful things. Therefore, songs are a great way for children to learn English. Singing, Playing, and Listening to music/songs every day is extremely important especially when you are teaching young learners. As we all know that repetition is the key to learning, so songs are the best way to help them learn English while having fun at the same time. Music helps children to remember things better and predictable, repetitive activities make them feel secure. Table of Contents Playing some nice songs will...  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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]

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Songs in the Classroom: How to Create a Positive Environment and Achieve Teaching Goals Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said "Music is the universal language of mankind" and it is still widely accepted today. Any language uses words to create sentences that convey messages with different tones and emotions as well as music does. Thus, bringing music to an English classroom is one good way to inspire the learners. There are tons of techniques or ideas involving music and songs that can be applied to any part of a lesson plan. It is available today in the form of online resources to use as a guideline for teachers. However, there are some arguments about how this strategy can be time-consuming and taking away the interest out of a...  [Read more]

Program TEFL Online Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Online 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 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]

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. Table of Contents 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 Do you want to...  [Read more]

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Benefits of Using Songs in the Classroom: a Mother’s and a Teacher’s Opinion As the mother of a 3-year-old son, born in Spain to British parents, I have found that singing the same song in both English and Spanish has helped my son become bilingual. Table of Contents Quicker Learning Total Physical Response My surprising observation Latest Researches Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alessandra Fay B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Quicker Learning Provided it is done in a fun and interesting way, James appears to retain information much quicker when...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How You Can Benefit If You Use Songs in Your Teaching Music is an important element in our lives. When you're on your way to work, you turn on the radio. When you're too tired to do anything, you choose a song from your playlist and play it to make you feel relaxed. Human beings are emotional by nature. Music offers encouragement and the strength that one needs. Its importance cannot be taken for granted. It is a tool that connects people of all ages, nationality, and culture. It's not odd to see a child listening to an old rock musician's song. Also, it's not surprising to see an Indian woman listening to Taylor Swift despite the differences in their cultures. I believe using music as a tool to teach English to foreign students have...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences When is the best time to use songs in a classroom for young learners? I was an English teacher in Japan for over three and a half years. In that time, I gained a lot of experience teaching young learners. My students were aged from two to fourteen. As I taught these students, I learned a lot about how songs can be used effectively in the classroom. Songs can be used to teach sentence structure, routines, vocabulary, and help aid the understanding of instructions in the classroom. Table of Contents Learning path Young children Lesson flow Transitions School kids Teenagers Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Megan B. Learning...  [Read more]

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Differentiating Teaching Based on Learner’s Maturity For this task, I have selected learning modes: Young learners v.s. Adults. When teachers are instructing students, they should first think about how to instruct them using the best methodologies to make learning best or what factors or aspects of learning they should consider for their classes, such as student motivation, previous learning experience, language awareness, behavior problems that could arise in class and the students' life experiences. All of the above factors can be divided by many different students, but it has been shown in this course that these facets are predominantly divided by young learners. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Teaching Approach...  [Read more]

Organizations Legitimate TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Organizations Legitimate 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 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]

Tue, 21 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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]

Mon, 18 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. Table of Contents USING PICTURES: STORY CIRCLE: STORYBOARDS: DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING: GUIDED LISTENING: USING SONGS: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shaimuna C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching...  [Read more]

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The 3 Most Important Tricks When Teaching English to Kindergarteners Walking into a kindergarten classroom in any language may have most teachers running right back out the door. A kindergarten classroom can be like a circus. The teacher is the ringmaster. The students range from man-eating lions to trapeze artists to clowns. It's important to remember that kindergarten students do not understand they are meant to be learning great truths and skills that will set them up for the rest of their life. They want to play, love, be loved, and enjoy every aspect of life to the fullest, even when they are sitting in the classroom. Even the physical excitement that kindergarteners have can be used to create an even deeper...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Key Benefits of Lesson Planning Teaching Strategies Best for Young Learners Do you want to learn new skills? Take a TEFL course and increase your professional knowledge! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. Table of Contents The following are the different ways to motivate the students in an EFL classroom Motivation in teaching by using real objects,...  [Read more]

Qualifications Credible TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications Credible 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 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]

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. Table of Contents Research in the Field In classroom Other purposes to use music Group work Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Huong T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Research in the Field A series of creative experiments performed by Dr. Georgi Lozanov and Evelyna Gateva and their findings revolutionized teaching...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Activities for Online TEFL Teaching This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thu Ly T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Rational, Aim of study Advantages and disadvantages of teaching online 1. Advantages 2. Disadvantages Activities and materials should be used Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Rational, Aim of study Basing on the development of technology and the trend of globalization nowadays, online English lessons are very popular and will be very popular in the future. However, there are many difficulties that teachers have to face when teaching online. Understanding its advantages and...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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]

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Designing an Effective Lesson Plan Teachers who want to have good performance in class should have good lesson planning. Teachers should answer these questions before preparing lesson planning: what am I teaching? Whom am I teaching? How will I teach? And how will I know if the students understand? Table of Contents Reasons to plan Lesson Components Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Phuong T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Reasons to plan Writing a lesson plan is very important for all teachers. A lesson plan helps the teacher to keep on target during the...  [Read more]

Agency Discount TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Discount 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 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]

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways to Solve The Motivation Problems When Teaching Younger Students Motivation is one of the top priorities when it comes to working with kids. You can use the most effective activities, choose the most interesting topics, but all that will not work if your students are not motivated. This goes a lot easier with adults, as they have chosen to study English by themselves and they often have set one or few goals, so, at the end of the day, they are moving towards the set target. With kids things are a bit more complicated, as they did not choose to study the English language, their parents had made this choice for them. Table of Contents 1. Teaching Experience 2. Teaching Process 3. Parents-Teachers Communication 4. Praisals Do you...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways to Improve Discipline in the Classroom Good discipline is one of the keys to an effective lesson. Not only new teachers meet difficulties to manage students, but some veterans in this profession also can face problems. In this summative task, I will share my experience on how to maintain classroom discipline with young learners. Table of Contents How to find a common language? There are some tricks below: 1. Teacher's good mood. 2. Start the lesson with something interesting. It can be a short video, song, dance, unusual toy, mask or even costume. Something bright, which attracts kids. 3. During the first class establish main rules, for example: 4. Use the different activities to figure out the main interests in the group and...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Multiple Intelligences Theory in Teaching English When we talk about intelligence, it is precisely very difficult to explain about an individual's perception of Intelligence, as it consists of wide varieties of explanations and there is no standard definition to define the term "intelligence". Table of Contents The Multiple Intelligence Theory by Dr. Howard Gardner A) Self knowledge: B) Expansion of career possibilities: C) Enhancement of self-esteem: Learning Domains Linguistic: Logical: Spatial/Visual: Bodily/ Kinesthetic: Musical: Interpersonal: Intrapersonal: Naturalist: Are you ready to implement your TEFL skills teaching abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English in Early Childhood: Alumni Teaching Experience For two years I have been teaching Italian children in a nursery, a group of 5,2-3 years old. They are still not able to speak well their mother tongue and have a short vocabulary. They have no experience yet in being taught traditionally, may still use pacifier and diaper, so how can you teach so small children English and is it even worth it? Shouldn't they first learn their native tongue? Many parents think so. Table of Contents Difficulties Flashcards Songs Books Gymnastics Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: I am sure they benefit from being exposed to English vocabulary and getting used to the sound of English as young as...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Main Principles of Teaching Young Children In China, Parents realize learning English is essential to their child's future. There are many reasons why Chinese have to speak okay English; they also know that the best time for one to master another language, the earlier the best. The biggest challenge we face in China is that parents are reluctant to use English in daily life. It is easy to understand why most Chinese are unwilling to speak English if you know our culture, "Saving Face," they are afraid to make mistakes in front of others, take "English" as a complicated subject, only teacher and school can handle it. Table of Contents Benefits of Teaching Young Children Useful Teaching Techniques Language...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Ideas for Parents to Help Their Children Learn English English is the most widely spoken language in the world. There is a horde of benefits of learning English in every aspect of life. Therefore, it doesn't come off as a surprise that parents want their children to learn to speak and write English proficiently. It is unnecessary to send kids to an institute where they are taught how to master the language. Instead, they can take some steps at home that can prove immensely useful for helping their kids learn English. What are these steps? The writing service experts shared the best out there. Read on to find out: Table of Contents 1. Learn English yourself 2. Play in English 3. Encourage reading...  [Read more]