High Affective Filter

Mon, 13 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Motivation and the Language Learner - The Major Factors That Influence It Motivation is one of the most influential aspects of learning a new language. For all language learners motivation varies, but it is surely an essential part in achieving fluency within any given language. Motivation can be dependent upon age, language fluency (both first language and second language), affective filter (i.e. an individual's comfort level within a particular setting), and many other factors. Table of Contents How Age Can Influence Motivation How Language Fluency Can Influence Motivation How the Affective Filter Can Influence Motivation Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 Shirin Sophy TEFL Information Teaching Ideas An Overview of Stephen Krashen's Theories of Second Language Acquisition Second or foreign language learning, which appears to be an ever-present hurdle for many, has constantly been a topical issue with numerous Hypotheses centered around it, including language acquisition theory or monitor model with its sweeping effects on language learning in classrooms around the world. This well-known theory, first presented by Stephen Krashen in the 1970s, is initially based on six Hypotheses ( The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis, the Natural Order Hypothesis, the Monitor Hypothesis, the Input Hypothesis, the Affective Filter Hypothesis, and the Reading Hypothesis) that will be discussed in this article. Table of Contents The...  [Read more]

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Preschool ESL: Songs Songs and music are such an important part of an ESL preschool curriculum. Not only are they fun, but they are also very powerful tools to help young students learn English in a fun and entertaining way. Learning a second language at the preschool level needs to be experienced through engaging activities - words and actions need to go in tandem. Songs allow the children to move along and learn in a pleasant, fun way, in accordance with the TPR technique. They also serve as a tool to lower students' affective filter - according to the famous linguist Stephen Krashen's theory (1983), students can develop a blockage/filter toward their study because of a negative emotional attitude. When that...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom Management Strategies For Teaching Youngsters How do we manage the class when teaching youngsters aged from 4 to 12? This is different from teaching adults since students in this age range have a shorter concentration span and higher affective filter. Here are the techniques we may use in the classroom. Table of Contents Teacher's role in the classroom: Five ways on how to build rapport with students 1. Physical touch 2. Words of affirmation 3. Quality time 4. Giving gifts 5. Arts of service Proper discipline in the classroom Here are some discipline techniques: Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Personal Teaching Experience and What Factors Influence it I taught high school and college-level Spanish. I taught language for about 20 years. I learned many things throughout my tenure as a teacher. There are many traits and characteristics that I found useful in my career. Table of Contents The first of these is Creativity Secondly, I found that an effective teacher must be a good communicator Another trait that I found very useful in the classroom was patience Humor is a trait I found useful in the classroom Lastly, I would like to talk about flexibility Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Keith B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Humor Enhances Learning in the Classroom Every teacher's goal is to be effective in the classroom and help students learn. Educators want their students to be eager and engaged. Humor is an important aspect of teaching and has the power to fuel that engagement. This paper will attempt to show the value of humor in the classroom and how humor enhances learning, regardless of the culture or country in which a person is teaching. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: My First Experience What is Humor? West vs. East How Humor Influences Teaching and Learning? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Melynie T. Please note that this...  [Read more]