Grammar Teaching Method

Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - Grammar Translation   The purpose of grammar translation then is to basically translate between L1 and L2 and vice versa. So, we could take a simple example. Let's imagine that our native language was English and our target language was French and let's assume that we want to translate a document from French into English. Let's take a simple sentence. Here's a sentence in French "Ouvre la fenêtre" and we'll add "s'il vous plaît" at the end. What we want to do is to take this L2 and translate it back into English. Now, if we have a reasonable knowledge of French then we may well know that this particular verb "ouvre" "to open" translates directly and this female form of the and finally the fenêtre "Open the window" and this polite...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 Hoàng Minh Huy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences 3 Essential Teaching Skills Every Teacher Needs To Know Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) is a challenging yet rewarding task that requires a set of essential skills. Pronunciation, grammar knowledge, and teaching method are three crucial elements that every teacher needs to possess in order to be effective in their role. From developing a neutral pronunciation to understanding grammatical rules and exploring different teaching methodologies, these skills are necessary for both native and non-native English teachers. In this blog post, we'll delve into each of these skills, highlighting their importance and providing practical tips for improvement. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting out,...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Mastering Grammar: Dynamic Approaches and Engaging Activities for Language Learners In this insightful blog post, we'll explore the essence of grammar, examining various approaches to its teaching, offering a comprehensive understanding of this linguistic foundation. Table of Contents What is Grammar? Preparation Grammar Practice Activities and Games Grammar Quiz Memory test Miming an action Ready to teach English as a Foreign Language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! What is Grammar? For decades, mastering grammar stood pivotal in students' perception of language learning. However, contemporary perspectives vary widely on what constitutes essential...  [Read more]

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. Read my articles Methods of Teaching Vocabulary in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to teach vocabulary. 5 Simple Ideas on Teaching Grammar | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching grammar. How Teaching One-to-One Increases Teacher’s Confidence | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares...  [Read more]

TEFL Interview So you’ve completed your TEFL course and started applying for jobs in your dream destination country? The next step on becoming a successful English teacher is the TEFL interview. Interviews for teaching jobs can take a couple of different formats and these are face-to-face, over the phone, or via Skype. Each type of interview has its own particular points that need addressing. For face-to-face interviews it is important to be early but not too early make sure that you research the route to the school before the interview day. You must remember to dress smartly; many teaching jobs are in holiday destinations and some people seem to forget the difference between what is suitable for work and what is suitable for the beach. If you are being interviewed over the phone,...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Which Teaching Method is Best for a First-time Teacher? Teachers may already have a vision in their head of what kind of teacher they will be and what their class will be like. They might imagine how organized their class with being or how well behaved their students are. One thing they must consider before they start teaching is which method or methods of teaching they will use to help their students learn. Each teacher must evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching and be able to adjust their teaching style for one that may be better suited for their particular class. There are many ways to teach a class but which is best and how should teachers be conducting their classes? Table of Contents Direct Method Grammar-Translation TPR...  [Read more]

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Program TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Diploma 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.A. - U.S.A. said: LearningTechniquesThe ways that people learn are varied and individual. The world has come to recognize that some people are audio learners, some are visual learners, and some are analytical learners. All these types of learners pass through the classrooms of teachers to whom they owe gratitude, resentment, or indifference for the knowledge that they gained as a student in their class. Knowing this, what have teachers done to try and impart their knowledge...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Styles and Methods Teaching styles can vary drastically and no one style is king. Over time and in different parts of the world different styles have risen to prominence while others lose favor. The effectiveness of a teaching style depends on the students, their need, the language they are being taught, the language they are being taught in, and many other factors. Effective teachers will be familiar with different styles and the various methods introduced in each style. They will be capable of creating their own unique style based on what is most effective for their situation. The following methodologies of teaching all have their strengths and weaknesses, most are found to be outdated or overly flawed but we can still...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences An Overview of The Most Popular Teaching Styles and Methods Teaching styles can vary drastically and no one style is king. Over time and in different parts of the world different styles have risen to prominence while others lose favor. The effectiveness of a teaching style depends on the students, their need, the language they are being taught, the language they are being taught in, and many other factors. Effective teachers will be familiar with different styles and the various methods introduced in each style. They will be capable of creating their own unique style based on what is most effective for their situation. The following methodologies of teaching all have their strengths and weaknesses, most are found to be outdated...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What are the Different Techniques that Have Been Used to Teach Students a New Language? Throughout history, several different teaching approaches and methodologies have been tried and tested with some being more popular and effective than others.There are various teaching methods and techniques that are employed to help students learn a new language and this critique explains the advantages/disadvantages and effectiveness of some of the more important approaches. Table of Contents Grammar Translation The Audio-Lingual Method The Structural Approach Suggestopedia Total Physical Response (TPR) The Silent Way Task-Based Language Learning The Lexical Approach Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

What is the best method for teaching English? We will follow a largely chronological order as we delve into the different strategies for teaching English, from time-tested methods to modern approaches. The Classical Method This approach, also known as grammar translation, was originally used for teaching classical languages like Greek and Latin. It places a strong emphasis on grammar, particularly verb conjugations and language rules. The Direct Method Also known as the "natural approach", it strives to mimic the way we acquire our mother tongue naturally. Consequently, only the target language is employed, prioritizing speaking and listening skills. Audio-Lingual Method As the name suggests, this method primarily emphasizes listening ('audio') and speaking ('lingual') abilities. It...  [Read more]

What is the best method for teaching English? We will follow a largely chronological order as we delve into the different strategies for teaching English, from time-tested methods to modern approaches. Table of Contents The Classical Method The Direct Method Audio-Lingual Method Task Based Learning Total Physical Response Engage Study Activate CLIL Conclusion The Classical Method This approach, also known as grammar translation, was originally used for teaching classical languages like Greek and Latin. It places a strong emphasis on grammar, particularly verb conjugations and language rules. The Direct Method Also known as the "natural approach", it strives to mimic the way we acquire our mother tongue naturally. Consequently, only the target language is employed, prioritizing speaking...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Relevance of Teaching Methodologies in Real Practice A method of teaching contains the techniques used by teachers to impart knowledge to students. These strategies are determined partly on the subjects to be taught and partly by the nature of the learner. In this task, I will give some examples of different teaching methodologies, compare these techniques, and explain why it is important that teachers, mostly who are teaching in a foreign country should know these methods. Table of Contents ESA Methodology PPP Methodology Effectiveness of the ESA Method Deeper Understanding Do you want to teach English to ESL students all over the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Best Methodology for EFL Teaching Teaching English to foreign-speaking students comes with much responsibility, creativity, patience, and kindness. On the opposite end, learning another language is challenging, requires practice and can be frustrating. To make the teaching and learning exchange seamless there are a variety of lesson structures and independent/ group activities available for teachers to implement into classrooms. Although many methods can be used, grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, writing, and speaking are all important structures taken into consideration as learning the language comfortably and fluently is always the end goal. Throughout this summative task, different methodologies will be paired and...  [Read more]

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Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas CLT: The Best Way to Teach Grammar "The role of grammar is perhaps one of the most controversial issues in language teaching" (Richards and Renandya, 2002, p.145). From the past to the present, there have been so many changes in methodologists' views on which grammar items should be taught and how to teach them. Table of Contents Traditional Approach CLT Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Man C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Traditional Approach In the past, in a traditional classroom, grammatical competence and explicit knowledge of language rules were emphasized....  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The Most Effective Vocabulary Teaching Methods Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their effective methods of teaching vocabulary. Active Learning Techniques Influence on Students' Perception Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on learning techniques. Engaging Games With Flashcards Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to some exciting and engaging games which were shared by our TEFL student. How Punishment Influences A Student's Motivation Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate considers punishment as ineffective method and offers some alternatives to it. Reading as a Part of...  [Read more]

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Fri, 21 Jul 2023 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 3 EFL Teaching Methods You Should Know That Work In this post, we'll be uncovering the secrets behind successful language instruction. We'll be looking at three different methods - Audio-Lingual, Presentation Practice Production (PPP), and Engage Study Activate. These methods play a big role in helping you learn languages confidently. Join us as we dive into these approaches and discover how they can make language learning a fantastic journey! Table of Contents The Audio-Lingual method Typical features of an Audio-lingual Method lesson: Presentation Practice Production Phase 1 of the PPP Method: Presentation Phase 2 of the PPP Method: Practice Phase 3 of the PPP Method: Production Engage Study Activate Engage phase...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Revolutionizing Foreign Language Teaching Methodology: Why ESA Was The Best Thing I Learned About in My TEFL Course The best thing I have learned from this TEFL course is that teaching methodology is no longer dominated by the framework of translation/grammar-based learning, but newer, more holistic methods are starting to be used by teachers, such as the ESA method. Table of Contents Considering Language Structure A New Methodology Learned My Findings Are you ready to take your TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Leslie H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Considering Language Structure...  [Read more]

Providers TEFL Teaching Check out tefl tesol about Providers TEFL Teaching 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.K. - Russia said: Teaching GrammarGrammar is central to the teaching and learning of languages. It is also one of the more difficult aspects of language to teach well. We all know what words are, for example: met, she, yesterday her friend. These words tell us little but what we can do is combine all these words to make sentences, which can tell us a lot more: She met her friend yesterday. This is not as simple as it may seem ? we can?t simply put words together in a...  [Read more]

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Thu, 04 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 3 Important Reasons to Complete a TEFL Course A few weeks ago, I was pondering on what was required for me to have a successful TEFL teaching career. I came to the conclusion that I needed to start from the beginning and complete a TEFL course. There were many different TEFL courses being offered on several websites. I compared several different TEFL courses and finally decided on the TEFL course offered by the International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT), as it appeared to provide the best overall value in terms of quality, rating, resources, and cost. For a beginner TEFL teacher, I think there are several advantages for completing the TEFL course. First, it provides me with the essential teaching tools and materials that I will need to...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why You Can’t Avoid Teaching Grammar In a world where communication is the most important thing and language - your own or a second (even third or fourth) - grammar seems to be overlooked by people as unimportant. But is that really so? And is this true for all areas of communication? And do we only tend to say this because grammar is challenging for both teachers and learners? Table of Contents Grammar-Translation Method In Modern World Definitions So do we leave grammar out of our curricula? Grammar in Communication Different Approach Real State of Grammar in Class Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Amal D. Please note that...  [Read more]

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Most Effective Teaching Methodologies for Online ESL Teaching Mode For the last two years, I have worked as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) at a Japanese high school. Along with my teaching job, I have volunteered at a weekly English conversation class, where I teach English to both children and adults. Next year, I plan to transition out of my ALT job and into private ESL teaching. It is most likely that I will do most of my teaching online, where I will be one-on-one with a student. Table of Contents Teaching Methodologies ALT Lesson Stages Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Comparative Teaching Methodologies in TEFL There is a grander purpose of education in a society and a community. Education is the cornerstone of any social community or society. When you have the education you can understand and have a basis for political, religious, and economic points. Knowing is the basis of existence, remembering holds a legacy. Table of Contents Teacher's Role Overview of Methodologies Other Approaches Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jessi H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teacher's Role The role of the teacher is to teach students how to think...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Grammar Influences a Language Acquisition Teaching a language seems to have its roots precisely in teaching grammar: one of the first learning methodologies in history was grammar-translation. Used to translate Greek into Latin, it was inefficient for speech development, yet it remains one of the most popular teaching methods in education. Unfortunately, even from my own experience as a student, this is the preferred teaching method and it wasn't until recently that a more interactive way of learning was introduced in schools. Table of Contents Reasons to Learn Grammar Approaches to Teaching Grammar 1. Deductive approach 2. Inductive approach Young Learners Adult Learners Potential problems Are you ready to teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Drilling as an Effective Learning Technique in the ESL Classroom The word 'drilling' in education refers to a teaching technique in which the teacher creates a certain pattern or structure to be practiced repeatedly by the students, for them to ultimately develop a system where they may identify and use the pattern or structure independently. Drilling as a technique has been put to use in teaching almost all subjects, but its efficacy has been particularly acknowledged in the field of language teaching, for training students in both pronunciation as well as grammar. However, just as it has been lauded for being a foolproof system of making students 'practice' a language, drilling has also been criticized for being a mechanical and...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Australia Date posted:2012-09-06 | Writer: Impact English College | Email: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   This unit focused on different teaching methods and techniques. This lesson has taught me that there is no...  [Read more]