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Halloween Facts Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a worksheet to learn facts about Halloween. It is a reading task and there also are some activities to check the pupils' reading comprehension. The students also can learn about the origins of Halloween and how the Ancient Celtics used to celebrate it.
Here are the exercises for after the reading:
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Halloween ESL Roll-A-Story Activity Sheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This Halloween Roll-A-Story is an old favorite, where students roll dice to determine their story’s character, setting, and conflict. Print it out and give it to your student for a fun, Halloween-themed activity!
Have your students come up with a Halloween story by using this handy roll-a-story activity sheet! Give your students a die and let them roll to get their story’s character, setting, and conflict.
Once they filled out all the blanks, they are ready to begin writing their story! Once everyone is done, have them read their stories out loud in front of the class, or organize a spooky story night where the stories are shared.
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Where is it easiest to teach English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
As the demand for English skills rises globally, certain destinations stand out for their ease of transitioning for TEFL teachers. Based on factors such as job availability, straightforward visa processes, favorable income-to-cost of living ratios, and local hospitality, countries in various regions emerge as top picks. Notably, South Korea leads the pack, with other countries such as Colombia, Germany, Morocco, and the UAE, all scoring highly.
South Korea
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Christmas Definitions ESL Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This ESL worksheet with Christmas definitions is great for teaching your students more about Christmas, its customs, and how it is celebrated.
1. An imaginary creature that looks like a small person and has magical powers is a pixie.
2. A fat man with a white beard and a red suit who gives toys to children at Chriswtmas is Santa Claus.
3. Animals that are in front of Santa's sleigh are reindeer.
4. A shiny ball hung on a Christmas tree is a bable.
5. Wax formed into a stick with a string in the middle is a candle.
6. The "green" thing you decorate is called a Christmas tree.
7. Tinsel is shiny metal strips.
8. The red-nosed reindeer is called Rudolph.
9. Something you give to someone special is a present.
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Is it possible to teach English in countries where English is not widely spoken? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Teaching English in countries where English is not widely spoken can be a rewarding and enriching experience for both the teacher and the students. While it may seem challenging at first, there are numerous benefits to teaching English in non-English speaking countries.
One of the main benefits of teaching English in non-English speaking countries is the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and language. This can help you gain a deeper understanding of the local customs, traditions, and way of life. Additionally, teaching English in a non-English speaking country can be a great way to travel and explore new places while making a positive impact on the local community.
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Private or Public Schools in South Korea - Where is it Better to Teach English? - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
Teachers in South Korea either work for private language institutes, called Hagwons, or public schools through the government-funded EPIK program. Both options are highly popular and offer good salaries and other benefits. However, there are a couple of distinct differences that might help you to decide whether working at a private or public school in South Korea is a better fit for you.
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Differences in the Hiring Process
Differences in Salary
Differences in Working Hours
Differences in Vacation Time
Other Differences Between Public and Private Schools in South Korea
Which School Type Suits You Most?
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Is it possible to teach English in countries where English is not the primary language? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Teaching English in countries where English is not the primary language can be a rewarding and enriching experience for both the teacher and the students. There are various benefits to teaching English in non-English speaking countries.
Teaching English abroad provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a new culture, gain valuable teaching experience, and make a positive impact on the lives of others. By teaching English in a non-English speaking country, you can also develop cross-cultural communication skills, expand your global perspective, and enhance your own language proficiency. Additionally, teaching English abroad can open up new career opportunities and enhance your resume with valuable international experience.
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Is it possible to teach English in a country where English is not widely spoken? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
To teach English in a country where English is not widely spoken, you typically need a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. This certification equips you with the necessary skills to teach English to non-native speakers effectively. While a bachelor's degree is not always required, it can improve your job prospects and earning potential. Additionally, some countries may have specific visa requirements for English teachers, so it's essential to research and comply with the regulations of the country you wish to teach in.
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Which Witch is which? Halloween Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This worksheet contains 3 witches, each with an exercise attached. When the activities have been completed, the students can cut up the boxes, jumble them and then match the passage to the correct witch.
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Lesson Planning: What is it and Why is it Necessary? - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Planning, planning, planning! Many things in life need to be properly planned, be it a summer holiday or a work presentation. It can be a plan that is formally written down or it can be a plan that you simply keep in your mind. Having some kind of structure in place before doing activities will help put you at ease because you know what to do next and what to expect. Planning will also make you more productive as there will be no 'guessing' time, you will know what to do and when to do it. Taking the time to plan your lessons will almost certainly save you time in the long run.
What is a Lesson Plan?
Constructing a Lesson Plan
Added Benefits of a Lesson Plan
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Printable Halloween Word Scramble Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This Halloween word scramble for kids is great to use at home or in the classroom. Simply download it, print it out, and share it with your students!
This Halloween word scramble worksheet is incredibly versatile and will bring joy to your students as they learn to talk about the spooky season.
This worksheet is ideal for a quick and fun homework assignment. Your students won't even notice that it's homework!
If you want to keep it in the classroom, it's a great addition to your quiet centers or as a activity you can play with the whole class when you have some time to kill. Split the class up into two teams for some competitive fun.
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Is it possible to teach English in countries where I don't speak the local language? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Teaching English in countries where you don’t speak the local language is not only possible but also quite common. Many English language teachers work in countries where English is not the first language. This can actually be a benefit as it immerses students in an English-only environment, promoting faster language acquisition. However, it can present some challenges that need to be addressed.
One of the main challenges of teaching English in a non-English speaking country is the language barrier between you and your students. To overcome this, it's essential to use techniques such as visual aids, gestures, and simplified language to make sure your instructions are clear. Additionally, learning a few key phrases in the local language can help you navigate daily life and build rapport... [Read more]
Is it possible to teach English in countries where I do not speak the local language? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Teaching English in a country where you do not speak the local language can present challenges, but it is definitely possible with the right strategies in place. While knowing the local language can be helpful, it is not a requirement for teaching English as a foreign language. Many TEFL teachers successfully navigate this obstacle by relying on other communication tools and methods to effectively teach English to their students.
One key strategy for teaching English in a non-English speaking country is to immerse yourself in the language learning process alongside your students. By demonstrating a willingness to learn and make mistakes, you create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Additionally, utilizing visual aids, gestures, and real-life examples can help bridge the... [Read more]
Where is EFL taught? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
EFL, standing for English as a Foreign Language, predominantly refers to the instruction of English in non-English speaking countries. This encompasses many popular countries for teaching such as Spain, Japan, Mexico, and numerous others. In these settings, learners engage with English even though it is not the dominant language of their environment. While EFL can also denote courses in English-speaking nations, its primary context is the teaching or learning of English where it isn't the native language.
What's the difference between EFL and ESL?
What's the difference between teaching EFL and teaching ESL?
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How Useful Is A TEFL Qualification And Is It Worth Pursuing? Let's Talk About It! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Join us for a live discussion on the usefulness of a TEFL qualification and whether it's worth pursuing! Tune in to learn more and ask your questions! #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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What is Student Motivation and Why is it Important? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Motivation can be seen as the reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a certain way. Many people in the world today battle to find the motivation they need to achieve their goals, be it in the business sector, schools, or even in their day to day activities.
Motivation is the driving force towards reaching your goal.
For a class to learn effectively, the teacher must be able to ignite confidence in them.
Using lots of examples during a lesson and also connecting them to real-life can spark interest in the students.
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How Useful Is A Tefl Qualification And Is It Worth Pursuing Let S Talk About It - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Join us for a live discussion on the usefulness of a TEFL qualification and whether it's worth pursuing! Tune in to learn more and ask your questions! #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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Classroom Management - What is it and how do I implement it? - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
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Many texts on this subject begin primarily by defining the term 'classroom management'. I equally think it is not out of place to begin a discussion on classroom management from the same perspective. Classroom management refers to the variety of skills employed by which teachers and schools to curtail disruptive behavior of learners so as to create a congenial environment for teaching and learning. It is the case from the definition that the classroom setting may not always be as well-ordered and peaceful for teaching and learning as it should be and may require certain organizational skills and the ability to create of a friendly and disciplined atmosphere in order for teaching and learning to be effective. In every class there are different kinds of... [Read more]
What time is it? Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun worksheet to practice telling the time in English with your ESL/EFL students.
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Is TEFL worth it? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely, and here is why:
In summary, a TEFL certification not only amplifies your employability but also ensures you are adept at fostering an enriching learning environment.
In-class TEFL courses
Online TEFL courses
Specialized TEFL courses
If you prefer face-to-face instruction, we offer numerous on-site training locations worldwide. These courses typically span four weeks and are more intensive than our online options. A key benefit of this study mode is the opportunity to practice your teaching skills in a real English language classroom setting. Our courses include comprehensive English teaching theory lessons led by experienced trainers. Of course, we also ensure ample time for exploring the local culture and surroundings.
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Which Christmas House is it? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great worksheet for Christmas; a bit of reading, then the students decide which Christmas house is being described.
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Is It Normal To Praise Students? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
We all love to be told when we have done something great, completed an assign tasked or even given a simple compliment such as a good job or well done. Within any teacher-student relationship, praise is of course quite normal and very important as it will not only help to motivate and encourage the student to try harder but also will help them to relax and get more out of the lesson given.
How does praise work?
Disadvantages of praise
Motivation
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Motivation in Class as it is - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
According to the Cambridge dictionary, motivation is the need or reason for doing something. Motivation is a way to get somebody to complete something that they might not aspire to execute on his or her own. Teachers have been using different forms of motivation in the classroom for years, which has been positive and negative. My parents used to tell me stories about their school time when the teachers would smack their hands with rulers if they didn't do their homework. They would also use the same rulers to smack the students' buttocks when they were misbehaving. When I was in school our motivation to perform satisfactorily in the class was to get decent grades.
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5 Important Areas of Life Where Grammar is Vital - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
Grammar can be defined as the study of the classes of words, their inflections and their functions and relations in the sentence (see Merriam Webster) or grammar is a linguistic tool that determines the rules for presenting sentences correctly. It involves a number of related sub-fields including syntax, phonetics, morphology, and semantics. That is to say, grammar is the system of the language and is the rules that make it possible for us to talk about language. Grammar names the types of words and word groups which could make up sentences not only in English but in any other language. As human beings, we can all do with grammar, even as children. But it is not everybody who is able to talk about how sentences are built, about the types of words and word... [Read more]
What is Peer Learning and Why is it Good for ESL Classes? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Understanding the main purpose of any language usage as a means of exchanging, obtaining information, rendering our emotions, feelings, desires, states, or transmitting ideas inevitably involves this process, other people. In other words, we use language to communicate with other language speakers. So why not use this peculiarity in the process of language studying? Thereby using peer learning techniques in an ESA classroom becomes an essential and inherent part of it.
Where implementing Peer-to-Peer learning?
Benefits
Ideas for outside the classroom activities
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Teacher Self-Analysis: Why is it Important? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
"To be a good teacher, you need to love what you teach. Teachers are given the word not to put their thoughts to sleep, but to wake someone else's." - V. Klyuchevsky, Russian historian
Teaher's Self-development
Teacher's Attitude
Teacher's Professional Development
Teacher's Self-evaluation
How Self-analysis Influences Teaching?
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Is it worth taking a TEFL degree? - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
A degree in TEFL/TESOL is at level 6 (of the UK qualifications system) and is therefore a very high level of study in the English teaching world. We will show later what level six means, in the overall qualification scheme.
What can these degrees be used for?
Other jobs that will become available with your degree
1. Director of Studies in an ESL situation
2. Consulting and advisory positions
3. Writing and editing for publications such as magazines
4. Curriculum development
Levels of TEFL Degrees
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Is a free TEFL certificate worth it? - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
We can start by considering a number of factors to investigate what these courses do or do not provide in terms of their outcomes. These factors are:
Hours: Most free courses don't offer enough hours.
Accreditation: Most free courses do not provide a recognized qualification.
Marketing tool: The course is free, but you pay for certification.
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Is it Difficult to Teach Children Online? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Most would say it's an almost impossible task, one that requires a lot of patience and repetition. How are you supposed to keep their interest? How do you communicate to them efficiently despite not being physically present? Teaching children may not be an easy task, however, I believe it would be a most rewarding one. Teaching online is something that I have been keen on and would like to venture into after completing this course. We are moving into a digital world where we will all soon be connected over the internet. This is a wonderful opportunity to be able to reach and enrich the lives of children globally.
Is it a good choice?
Cultural exchange
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Praise in the Classroom: Is it Normal? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Praises are like honey when you are on the receiving end you feel "sweet" or great about yourself. Imagine how your students feel when they are being praised for a job well done. They feel the same way too. According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, praise is defined as, "expressing admiration or approval of achievements of a person." Praise works hand in hand with motivation. If you praise your students when they try to make an effort or when they do extremely well, it will go a far way in boosting their self-confidence and motivate them to want to learn. In doing so, this will help to increase their participation in class, which in turn would be a recipe for success.
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