How To Help Esl Students

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Help ESL Students Build Strong Reading Skills Reading is a skill that people should acquire from early childhood. A book is a treasure that produces inspiration, strong knowledge, morality, and pleasure. This activity stimulates people to shape their personality, nurture their character, and create a particular set of precious values and principles to guide them in life. Reading books continually determines people to discover themselves better, perceive the environment appropriately they live in, and understand the people and events around them. It makes people rich spiritually and contributes to the formation of a healthy and solid personality. Once they comprehend the circumstances of...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Games Help Students to Learn in an ESL Classroom Games play an essential role in students' language acquisition regardless of other numerous sources they can be exposed to. Other sources include pictures, stories, poems, flashcards, videos and so on and so forth. Flashcards, for example, serve the purpose of a visual stimulus and aim to help visual learners in particular. The visual learning style often refers to a way of learning in which a person acquires language when information is associated with images. What about other learning styles? This essay aims to emphasize the importance of games in the classroom context and how beneficial they are for language acquisition. Table of Contents The Importance of Games Example Game:...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Help Chinese Native Speaking Students in Their ESL Practice China is one of the leading countries in the world that has been in the search and quest to learn the English language. In recent years the demand to learn English has been on a rise. Every school tries to have a teacher who can teach the language to the learners. However, in this process of learning, many learners encounter a series of problems which make the language learning process not an easy task both for teachers and students. However, we are going to be looking at very common problems students learning English as a foreign language face in China. Table of Contents First Language Lack of Interest Pronunciation Difficulties Ways to Solve The Abovementioned...  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons to Build Confidence in Your ESL Students Today we live in a rapidly developing world and one of the most important parts of our lives is communication. It is not a secret that the most commonly used language is English, which is the reason why people all over the world are learning it here and now. While studying a language, we might struggle with plenty of obstacles, so teachers aim to encourage their learners to continue developing their skills even if they make errors. Table of Contents What is Self-Confidence? Classroom Environment Correcting Students What is the best way for a teacher to build confidence in students? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Daily Routines: Time to the Hour This is a great activity to help ESL students identify their daily routine while also learning about how to tell time.     Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! First Conditional Worksheet Here's a fun ESL first conditional worksheet to help your students learn and practice how to use the first conditional tense.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TESOL certificate with ITTT.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Useful Techniques to Help Your Students Cope with Stress Learning English can be a daunting task. There is a great amount of vocabulary, a phonics system that is filled with exceptions, grammar that doesn't always follow its own rules, and pronunciation that can be difficult to reproduce. A failure to speak and understand English effectively can have damaging effects on a student's life. They could miss out on a crucial job opportunity, or lose face at a social gathering. It is for these reasons and many more that learning English is often a stressful task for students. It is therefore of vital importance to reduce the amount of stress that a student feels when learning English. Table of Contents Understanding students Choosing a...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Expressing Likes and Dislikes This is a fun ESL likes and dislikes activity to help you teach your students how to express preferences, likes, dislikes and favorites.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Past Simple Wh Questions Roll of the Dice Here's a fun past simple Wh questions ESL game to help you teach your students how to make questions in the past simple tense.   To play the game, divide the students into pairs (A and B) and give each student a corresponding part of the worksheet and each pair two dice. Student B begins by rolling the dice and adding up the numbers rolled. Student A then formulates the past simple question that corresponds to the number on their worksheet. For example, if Student B rolls a two, Student A asks question two on their worksheet, i.e. 'What did you wear yesterday?' If Student B answers correctly, Student A crosses off the question. If Student B makes a grammatical mistake or...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading to Activate Second Language Skills The use of reading in the course of language acquisition is valuable and often underrated. Before undertaking a detailed explanation, I will first offer a general example to demonstrate the problem of teaching without it. Imagine you are teaching the word "ball" to an older student. You could ask them to say "ball, ball, ball" in a drilling manner. This can be inefficient and above all, boring for the student. But suppose that you do teach it enjoyably. How many words might they learn? Table of Contents Course Structure to Accept English Vocabulary Stephen Krashen Reference: As much as this practice is gaining ground around the world, two major drawbacks should be assessed. Do you want to...  [Read more]

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Helping Students Conquer Stress in the ESL Classroom Learning a new language can elicit stress/fear responses in students. This is especially prominent in speaking as it can make people feel vulnerable/ashamed in front of their peers. It is very common for students to feel shy, especially if they are one of the weaker students in English or don't have the motivation to learn the language. Table of Contents My Personal Language Learning Experience Ways to Support Students 1. Classroom Dynamics 2. Attention to a Group, not to an Individual 3. Team Building and Peer Work Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daniela A. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How To Encourage Your Students to Overcome Stress and Speak Out in English Expressing ourselves in a language that it is not our native language could be for most students frustrating and intimidating, especially when they are in a room full of people and there is a fear to be judged by peers and their teacher who is carefully listening to them; these feelings are the ones that stress out and hold down students, preventing them from participating in class, and as a consequence they do not practice and learn English efficiently. There could be many reasons for students to stress in the classroom, some students may simply be shy, some may be afraid to make mistakes and others may just lack English knowledge and vocabulary to express...  [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 The Applicability of ESA Strategy to Academic Research Writing Instruction | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of taking a course with ITTT and explain how a proposed ESA methodology may be applicable in some other fields. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. How to Help ESL Students Build Strong Reading Skills | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching...  [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 Songs in the Classroom: How to Create a Positive Environment and Achieve Teaching Goals | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is about teaching English with the help of songs. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas. Differences for Children and Adults When Acquiring a Second Language | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how adults and children learn languages. How To Encourage Your Students to Overcome Stress and...  [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 How to Help Chinese Native Speaking Students in Their ESL Practice | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to help Chinese Native Speakers to work on their challenges in English. The World Status of The English Language | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on English as a global language. Evaluation and Testing of Chinese Native Speakers Learning English |...  [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 Principles of Motivation in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is devoted to the problem of the motivation of ESL students. Tips on How to Help Students Cope With Stress | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, you will find several useful tips on how to help students to overcome stressful situations in learning English. What Personal Qualities are Important for English Teachers? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog...  [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 Teaching English Idioms as an Important Part of Language Acquisition | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching idioms in the EFL classroom. 3 Tips On How to Set Up a Friendly Environment Where Students Do Not Get Along With Each Other | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to create a positive atmosphere in the classroom where some students act unfriendly...  [Read more]

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Impact of English on One's Future Career English is the most widely spoken language if viewed internationally and has become the most important language to people in many parts of the world. I believe that people who can tell a very superior English level have more chances of finding a good job and have more job opportunities. Thus, it will give them a big chance to work at an international company. The job market has a strong demand for English, and fluency of the language can add an advantage to a candidate's possibility to get hired. Most companies require their employees to be well-versed in the English language to communicate fluently with English-speaking guests, clients, customers, or...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Steps to Teaching the Degrees of Comparison in an ESL Classroom ESL students face the rules for the degrees of comparison early on in their English learning path. However, this topic may become daunting and lead to constant mistakes later on due to problems like confusing different degrees, doubling up, formulating unbalanced comparisons, etc. Table of Contents What Are Adjectives? For example: Adjective Degrees Irregular Comparative Syllable Bonus Rule For example, let's take a positive adjective slow: Do you want to develop your ESL teaching career? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! In this blog post, you will learn five easy steps...  [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 Games as a Teaching Method for Adult ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching adults. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts. Alumni Thoughts: Should Parents Take Part in their Child’s Learning Path? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by ITTT alumni who shared their thoughts on parents taking part in their children's' education. How the English Language Can Help to Change the World | ITTT | TEFL Blog ...  [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 1st Language vs. 2nd Language Acquisition: How and TEFL Instructors Must Learn from the First to Better Teach the Second | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL graduate considers the principles of language acquisition. English Students’ Favorite Flashcard Activities | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their personal ideas of interesting and engaging activities. The Importance of Friendship in an ESL Classroom Elizaveta...  [Read more]

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Tue, 14 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Encourage ESL Students For the past couple of months, I have worked as an ESL teacher for the company Qkids. I took this course in order to obtain a certificate and meet the Chinese national standards. Even though I took it for that purpose only, it has been a very informative and helpful class. I have learned so much that I can apply to my own online ESL classes. Table of Contents Personal Experience Online vs. Real Students' Peculiarities Body Language Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rebekah P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Experience In my...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reasons Why ESL Students Stress Out in the Classroom Attempting to learn a new language is a very challenging undertaking. An ESL student will face many obstacles and difficulties not only when they are a beginner but also throughout their entire English education. There are so many unique rules and intricacies to the English language that it can be very daunting to remember everything. Issues ranging from grammar to spelling to pronunciation; can add to a student's stress level. That is why it is so vital for teachers to be aware of this when working with students. How a teacher speaks, acts, the actual words used, and many other things can impact students in either a positive way that helps with...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why is it Important for ESL Teachers to Focus on Building Confidence in Beginner Students? Learning a new language is an inherently challenging task. One important way for ESL teachers to help beginner students learn English is to focus not only on teaching language concepts but on building their confidence to experiment with the language and persist with their learning. This essay will firstly examine why building confidence is important in ESL teaching, and different strategies teachers can employ to do this, including how they interact with students and the content they choose for classes. Table of Contents Why might beginner students suffer from low confidence, and how can this interfere with their learning? Student-Teacher...  [Read more]

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Is the Personality of the Teacher Important to ESL Students? When a student walks into any classroom, his outlook on the class has a lot to do with how a teacher may present themselves, and the qualities that make up that outward presentation. This concept proves itself to be true as the course goes on, and key concepts are taught. The student's perspective on the material is largely dependent on the specific qualities of the teacher that make him or her a dependable source of information. This essay will explore how patience, listening, and empathy are important qualities for English teachers to have and maintain, and how those qualities are vital in the teacher and student learning equation. Table of Contents Patience Listening...  [Read more]

Fastest TEFL Lessons Check out tefl tesol about Fastest TEFL Lessons 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 C.B. - Australia said: Promoting cultural sensitivity in an ESL classroomAn ESL classroom is perhaps one of the most culturally diverse learning environments. Cultural diversity involves more than different languages. Learners from different cultures have different ways to think, to act, to react and to express themselves. How can a teacher promote cultural diversity in an ESL classroom and ensure a respectful environment allowing students from different cultural background to...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The Principles of Designing a Syllabus Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to create a perfect syllabus for your ESL class? Our TEFL graduate shares their strategies. How can Game-Based Learning be Helpful to EFL Students? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Games are great in terms of teaching and learning a second language. Our TEFL graduate considers a game-based approach in this article. The Importance of Reading in Language Acquisition Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading is a great skill that helps to influence other language abilities too. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. Shaping Success in the ESL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What influences success in...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Functions of an ESL Teacher in Class Every English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher desires to successfully teach their students how to proficiently speak, understand, and use the English language. English is a very complex language, and teaching it presents many challenges. Because of this, an ESL teacher must be willing and able to take on various roles throughout the teaching of a lesson. During a typical ESL lesson, a teacher will have some, or all, of the following roles: a manager or controller, an organizer, an observer, an assessor, a prompter, a participant, and a resource or facilitator. Table of Contents Management Observation Assessment Prompt Participation Facilitation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a...  [Read more]