How To Teach Esl To Kindergarten Students

Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten - What Is It Like? Imagine what a child may feel when going to kindergarten for the first time. The new environment tends to be intimidating. EFL kindergartens are even more so due to foreign faces that speak foreign languages. In this essay, I'm going to talk about important aspects teachers need to embrace when teaching EFL in a kindergarten. I will refer specifically to the advantages of using play, establishing an environment of clear rules and the language enrichment that comes with oral storytelling. These ideas stem from my +5 years of teaching EFL in international kindergartens in China. Table of Contents Is it possible if you don't know the kids' mother tongue? Miracle of Play Rules are...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 3 Stress Relief Strategies to Help Students in the ESL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to help students reduce stress while learning English. A Teacher’s Role in The Development of Student Motivation Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of students' motivation. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on what part a teacher takes in motivating their students. Top Tips for Building a Successful Course Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, you will find out how to create a perfect course for your students. Our TEFL graduate shares their knowledge and ideas. Reasons Why Teaching Productive Skills is The...  [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]

Job Teaching EFL in Hong Kong Date posted:2019-09-09 | Writer: ABC Pathways | Email: [email protected] Established in 2002, ABC Group is a leading educational company comprised of English Language Schools, International Kindergartens and Franchising Schools. The group has enjoyed a long and successful reputation in English language education, catering to learners from nursery to upper secondary. ABC Group operates a total of 19 branches through Hong Kong and Bangkok, including ABC Pathways School, franchising brand Juniorversity and ABC Pathways International Kindergarten. We have an immediate opportunity in our Hong Kong centre for an EFL teacher. DETAILS: - Starting salary range = $22-25,000 HKD per month for applicants that possess ESL teaching qualifications, a Bachelor’s...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Makes ESL Kindergarten so Challenging for Teachers? Any kind of teaching is always a big challenge itself, no matter who you teach what you teach and where you teach. Teaching has been one of the most important and still complex processes for the teachers and students at the same time, especially teaching languages, as it is a sensitive and hard job. Teaching different subjects requires different approaches to it, so does teaching languages, particularly teaching foreign languages. English is one of those demanded languages being taught ages in foreign countries as a second language in educational institutions such as schools, university colleges, kindergartens, etc. Table of Contents Through the lens of my experience Rapport...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach English as a Foreign Language in Kindergarten? Children learn fast, that is a fact. Learning a language is their natural skill, which they are born with. We all have gone through that process. There is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to speak, there is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to pronounce e.t.c. Mothers and fathers are not teachers, but they teach their kids how to speak, or maybe kids learn by themselves? In my opinion, communication is one of the very basic needs, which comes naturally. Children need to talk to their mothers, fathers and other people who are around them. Speaking is a result of listening and observing – in this case, family members. Kids learn from people in their environment,...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The 5 Most Exciting Flashcard Games Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article contains 5 interesting activities to use in your ESL classroom. Building Reading Awareness in Children Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to teach reading to ESL students? Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the problem. Business English Teaching Equals Teaching Adults Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on similarities of teaching business students and adults. Problems for Chinese Learners of the English Language Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the most common issues faced by Chinese students in English learning. How Can Parents Help Their...  [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 5 Fun and Engaging Flashcard Activities | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas of flashcard activities for children of different ages. Teacher as a Key Person in the Classroom Environment | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This article was written by a TEFL graduate who explains what roles may teachers have within a classroom. How Teaching ESL Differs from Teaching EFL | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences ...  [Read more]

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten First, let me explain what EFL means. It means English as a Foreign language. We all know childhood is the best time in everyone's life. Firstly, children are taken care of by their parents. Parents provide love, food, clothing, and knowledge. They want their children to have the beast, so they can be the best. Secondly, children are taken to school and put into the care of teachers. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Teacher's Attitude Secrets of teaching EFL Relationships with the students How to create a positive atmosphere Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph Thomas...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Using Songs as a Transition in the ESL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate explains how to use songs as a tool to transit between activities. Classroom Management as a Skill in the Modern ESL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate considers classroom management as a skill. Teaching Key Phonics Sounds to Early Learners Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of phonics and phonetics in Early Childhood Education. Our TEFL graduate explains how to teach phonics correctly and effectively. The Place of Family in the ESL Education Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Top Tips to Teach Receptive and Productive Skills in a Kindergarten Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on the top tips to teach receptive and productive skills in a kindergarten. How can an instructor effectively use games with adult EFL students? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to teaching techniques for adult ESL learners based on games. It is written by a recent TEFL course graduate. Why is Classroom Discipline Important? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, a recent TEFL graduate shares his opinion on classroom discipline. He explains how to set up better relations in the...  [Read more]

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Destinations Top 4 Tips How to Find a Teaching Job in China China is a great destination to start your ESL teaching career as the country offers a lot of job opportunities, high salaries and employers usually don't require many years of teaching experience. Table of Contents Where to Search for Job Openings How to find a job directly Be prepared for offensive job offers Choose a job that suits your preferences Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English in China? Related Articles: However a lot of teachers wanting to teach there have no idea how to look for a suitable position in China. Here are the top 4 tips how to find a teaching job in China. Also read: 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in China Where to Search for Job...  [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 Building Reading Awareness in Children | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to teach reading to ESL students? Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the problem. Business English Teaching Equals Teaching Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on similarities of teaching business students and adults. Why Classroom Management is a Key to Successful Educational Process | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers English as a Foreign Language in Kindergarten Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their own experience of teaching kindergarten level and gives a piece of advice. 7 Useful Tips on Teaching Beginner Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on teaching English to beginner students. Features of Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching English to kindergarteners. A Simple Guide on Establishing Rapport From The Very Beginning Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL...  [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 Punishment Influences A Student's Motivation | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate considers punishment as ineffective method and offers some alternatives to it. Common Pronunciation Mistakes of Japanese Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate listed a number of pronunciation issues occuring around Japanese learners of English. Reading as a Part of Leadership | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers How to Create an Effective Student Profile Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on students' profiles and why to make them. How to Build Confidence in Chinese Business Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to build confidence in Chinese Business English students. 3 Practical Ways to Be Culturally Sensitive Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to get ready for working with students representing other cultures. How a Teacher’s Performance Influences Students’ Learning Process Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In...  [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 Speaking in an ESL Kindergarten | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to teach young second-language learners speaking English? This question can be quite challenging for new ESL teachers. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their knowledge on the topic. How to Increase Children’s Interest in Reading? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is about reading. "Leaders are readers" - is a very common concept, however, to grow a leader it is important to pay complex...  [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 Teach English Grammar Communicatively | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English can be taught in many ways. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers the communicative approach. How to Develop the Speaking Abilities of Kindergarten Level Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching speaking in a kindergarten. The Importance of Business English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Course Materials: How to Engage Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and ideas on how to engage students. How to Use Multiple Intelligences Theory in Teaching English Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this post, one of our TEFL course graduates shares their thoughts on how to use the Theory of Multiple Intelligences in ESL teaching. Difficulties You May Face if You Don't Plan Classes Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is written by a TEFL graduate who shares their point of view on the necessity to preplan lessons. Using Storytelling Activities to Teach English in African Cultures Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post,...  [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 Create an Effective Student Profile | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on students' profiles and why to make them. How to Build Confidence in Chinese Business Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to build confidence in Chinese Business English students. 3 Practical Ways to Be Culturally Sensitive | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers How to Implement Games in a Young Learner Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on effective usage of games in an ESL classroom. Classroom Management Strategies For Teaching Youngsters Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to teach students of younger age? Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas in this blog post. A Sample Lesson Plan for a Pre-Intermediate EFL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL alumna shares their lesson plan example for teaching a pre-intermediate classroom. Useful Tips for Managing a Kindergarten EFL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching kindergarten...  [Read more]

List TEFL Check out tefl tesol about List 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. R. Australia said: Teaching EFL in a KindergartenTeaching EFL in a kindergarten could only be described as rewarding, challenging and exhausting. Kindergarten students are of the approximate ages 5 and 6, depending on their location of schooling. Kindergarten students are egocentric, have a short attention span, energetic and high spirited. With all this in mind, teachers need to be enthusiastic and responsive to their needs and interests. When students are placed in a classroom to learn...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker ITTT TEFL After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer. Read my articles Seven Effective Ways to Motivate Students in a Diverse Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you looking for tips on how to motivate your English language students? In this post, a TEFL course graduate provides some great ideas for motivating students in a modern, diverse classroom. Why Exposure is Important when Learning a Second Language | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences There are many factors that can impact on...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 8 Effective Reward Systems for ESL Learners in an Online Classroom Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reward systems can be a very powerful tool for teachers in an online environment. Having a reward system for your students is essential because it encourages even the more shy and reserved young learners to participate in their virtual English lessons. Top 6+ Tips to Design Effective Lessons for Your Online Classes Pritam Nagrale Teaching Ideas How to design effective lessons for an online class? Is it that easy? I will try and answer both these questions in this article while providing six topmost tips that might help you create superb and engaging lessons for your online classes. Puppets as a Teaching Tool in the...  [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 Teach English as a Foreign Language in Kindergarten? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their experience and ideas on how to organize your teaching in a kindergarten to achieve better results. The Most Important Take-Aways From a TEFL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate, in this blog post, explains the principles of building a course syllabus. Classroom Activities Using Storytelling | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker ITTT TEFL After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer. Read my articles Feeling Comfortable Making Mistakes Can Really Help a Student’s Language Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas When learning a new language most students have some level of fear about making mistakes when practicing what they have learned. In this post, an ITTT graduate explains how her own foreign language experience has shaped her teaching philosophy. Top Tips for Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Alumni...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten The role of a kindergarten teacher can be very challenging yet highly rewarding. This is usually the first time that children have left the safety, comfort and familiarity of their own home and families, and it is often the first time that they have direct and regular contact with a second language that is completely foreign to them. This new environment needs to ensure that the children are completely at ease and ready to begin their language learning journey. So, what are the best methods for teaching EFL in a kindergarten? Table of Contents The Stages of Second Language Acquisition Total Physical Response (TPR) Using Authentic Materials Displaying Visuals and Realia Play...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Teaching Styles and Methods Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching styles and methods. Our TEFL graduate considers various teaching methods and suggests the most convenient ones. The Future of English as a World Language Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English became one of the most important languages in the world. What influences such a success? Read in this blog post. Reasons Why Incorporating Music and Songs is Valuable for ESL Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are many benefits of using music in your classroom. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and ideas on how to organize your classroom and make the most out of implementing songs. ...  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Pros and Cons of ESL in Kindergarten Learning a new language is not an easy task, regardless of the age it is learned at. Typically it is a little easier to learn languages at a young age, as most of the learning process is done subconsciously and most activities are geared to be fun and informative. It is important to begin learning languages at a young age and begin to stimulate the different parts of the brain involved in language processing. Therefore it is important to begin learning English as a foreign language in kindergarten classes. Table of Contents Anticipated Problems Teaching Ways Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [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 Art of Teaching New Vocabulary | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to teach new vocabulary to EFL students. What Problems South Korean Students Face While Learning English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on problems South-Korean English Learners face. How Using Songs May Be Beneficial for Your Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]