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How to Use Learners’ Internal Motivation - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Motivating students is always a challenge and can, in fact, be one of the most difficult parts of education. There are countless ways to either encourage or intimidate a student into completing their work or participating in class but these external motivators have a limited effect. Encouragement and praise may only motivate a student while they are seated in the classroom. A teacher expressing disappointment on an uncompleted assignment may only encourage the student to avoid the subject or course work altogether. One of the best ways I have found for motivating students is to find a student's internal motivation.
Finding Students' Future Goals
Setting Up The Responsibilities
Individual Learning Plan
My Own Experience
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How to Use Lesson Planning to Its Fullest Potential - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
"Some theorists suggest that lesson planning is not a good idea as it creates a more fixed, teacher-centered lesson" (ITTT TEFL 009 Lesson Planning, pg 1). However, I would argue that without a lesson plan many inexperienced English teachers may often lack direction. I will discuss how to best use a lesson plan to achieve the greatest successes in each lesson.
It allows you to logically move through the engage, study and activate stages.
How to write a Lesson Plan
What to include in your Lesson Plan
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How to Use Videos in Online ESL Lessons - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Watching videos is an effective way to switch between different activities or time fill. Modern students are more likely to watch videos or look at images than to do worksheets or read. Videos are also excellent sources of audio-lingual information that develops listening and speaking skills.
Goals and Exercises
Why use video-listening activities?
Student's Level
Video Length
Exercise Ideas
What activities to prepare?
Video Resources for Online ESL Lessons
For younger students:
Vocabulary lessons:
For teenagers and adults:
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How can I use my TEFL certification to teach English online? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Having a TEFL certification can significantly enhance your prospects for teaching English online. Many online teaching platforms require or prefer candidates with a TEFL certification as it demonstrates your commitment to the field and ensures that you have received proper training in teaching English as a foreign language. Additionally, a TEFL certification equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to non-native speakers, making you a more competent and confident online English teacher.
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How to Use English as a Global Language to Improve Student Motivation - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this paper, I will discuss the reasons for students to learn English, and ways in which the teacher can help the students find motivation for learning said language. My arguments stem from the fact that English is one of the most beneficial languages to know in an increasingly global economy and a great number of different areas.
Reasons to learn English
English in the global world
Motivation and happiness
Teaching beginners
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How to Teach English Online on Preply - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Hello everybody, nice to see you again. Let me know that you can see me clearly and hear me clearly. I'm glad that you are joining us, thanks for coming today. We're just about to start our live session. My name is Liza and I am an ITTT TEFL expert and an online ESL teacher. Nice to see you guys joining me, thanks a lot and just before we start just quickly let me tell you about ITTT. so our company is a TEFL course provider and we are actually presenting on various social networks right now. If you guys want to get updates on different TEFL content make sure you follow our social networks and keep updated regularly.
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How to Effectively Use a Textbook During an ESL Course - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
It is said that textbooks are either embraced or feared by a teacher. Attitudes aside, a textbook is often used as core material for the classroom in carrying out the syllabus. After the selection or assignment of a textbook, the teacher's next task is to figure out how to effectively use it. The common ways of adapting a textbook to suit a specific class include omission, replacement, adaptation and supplementation, with the latter two being the most effective.
Omission
Replacement
Adaption
Supplementation
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How to Travel Japan on a Teacher’s Budget - TEFL Blog
Lydia Pincott
Destinations Alumni Experiences
For being a fairly small country, Japan sure packs a punch for the endless amount of things to see, do, and eat! As teachers though, we aren't living that high roller, bullet train life, yet we usually have enough days off for a decent holiday. So how do you get out and see Japan, while still having a few yennies left over for fried chicken at Family Mart?
Use the Seishun 18 Kippu Transport Pass (and region-specific passes)
Make Use of Tourist Information Centers
Stay at hostels with kitchens - but be sure to check the facilities!
Be loyal - to bus service, booking website, etc.
Choose the lowest cost option on Google Maps for getting around.
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Tips on How to Speak English More Fluently - TEFL Blog
Hoàng Minh Huy
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In recent years, the number of people learning English has significantly increased due to its importance. It offers various benefits, such as career opportunities, financial stability, and studying abroad. English comprises four essential skills, with speaking being a crucial step in mastering any language. This article outlines strategies to speak English fluently like a native.
Leveraging Technological Advancements
Engaging with Native Speakers
Immersing in an English-Speaking Environment
Conclusion: Diverse Paths to English Mastery
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6 Tips on How to Learn English Quickly - TEFL Blog
Kavinna Batra
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
English is a fun language to learn; however, it can even throw off the most professional learner with complex spelling rules and difficult grammar. Learning English quickly could seem difficult, even though it is considered to be accessible and reasonably easy for many to learn. I'm here to tell you that as long as you have the right plan, you can learn English quickly and easily.
Here are 6 tips on how to learn English quickly:
1. Don't get annoyed when you're down
2. Begin with what you truly need
4. Situate yourself in an English environment
5. Whatever Floats Your Boat
6. When you're in doubt, just ask!
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How to Make Good use of Flashcards in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I have been learning English my whole life and I have been teaching the language for the last nine years in three different countries, and in both roles (student and teacher) flashcards have been part of my learning and lessons; in fact, almost in every lesson. Most of the teachers and students with whom I have used these resources to work vocabulary and create different routines to learn and drill it, have really enjoyed it.
Spin around
Memory
Charades
Pictionary
Musical Circle Pass
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Emerging Technologies for TEFL and How to Use them in Your Classroom - TEFL Blog
Luciana Maluf
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Emerging technologies, such as VR and augmented reality, are taking off in the English Language Classrooms globally.
The Benefits of VR in a Classroom
How VR can Enhance your Classroom
Here are two spectacular ways you could implement them in your English classroom:
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Tips on How to Help Students Cope With Stress - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
As an English Speaking Person, I have had the stress of learning French as a Second Language, so I understand fully how difficult and stressful it can be to learn another language. I am here today to give successful ways to help overcome stress when students are learning English as a second language.
Personal Qualities
Teaching Approach
Let's look at some different age groups and what can help them with stress.
Pre-Teens to Teenagers
Business Class
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4 Tips on How to Teach English Using Music - TEFL Blog
Barbara Harrison
Teaching Ideas
Celebrate the universal language of music with your students. With music, students at all levels work on the basic skills of learning and improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while having fun! Music improves attitudes toward content and learning, as well as classroom participation. It's also been shown to decrease anxiety and tension on scary topics and increase memory of grammar concepts. The benefits are many, including improved concentration and memory, help to absorb material, inspire creativity, and encourage learning. Music makes learning fun!
Previous Class or Activity
Technology in the Classroom
Song Choice
Creating Lesson Plans
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3 Ideas on How to Enhance Your Classroom Experience - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Classroom Management is a skill that a teacher must try to learn and gain. This skill is a skill of managing the class, organizing the class and the classroom, having a relaxed manner, and maintaining discipline. As a teacher, it's not easy to have a relaxed manner and maintain discipline at the same time. To achieve this goal the teacher needs to know how to balance. How a class is managed effectively and efficiently can affect how students perform in the class. Which is another word that means the classroom management decides the environment of studying?
1. Classroom arrangement
2. Establish rapport
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Ideas How You Can Use Your Tefl Certificate To Make Money - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you considering enrolling in a TEFL course, or have you already obtained a TEFL certificate with ITTT? Then, this live stream is right for you! Our TEFL/TESOL expert, Liza, will share several helpful ideas on utilizing your certificate at 100%. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 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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ESA Teaching Method: ✅ How to use ESA for Online English Lessons - TEFL Blog
Anastasiya Akpinar
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Do you remember the frustration you have experienced after education moved went online? While it may have been a disaster initially, most teachers have now adapted to the new streams of the educational process. Some even say distance learning is better for everyone.
Where to start?
Simplicity is king
Three magic letters: ESA
In the beginning: Engage!
Now, let's study!
Imagine. Motivate. Activate!
Zoom background and filters help to learn
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How to Improve Teaching One-to-One - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In the last couple of years, I have been teaching English in Italy by using the one-to-one methodology. I'm registered on a platform called ProntoPro and this is how I get in touch with my future students. Teaching one-to-one can be very challenging, but also very rewarding. From a teacher's perspective, it is very important to find the methods that work best for you and for your students so you can both accomplish your goals. From my experience teaching, one-to-one is more student-centered and very motivational for the teacher since you need to create constantly new materials. It gives a lot of space to be creative to satisfy students' needs and interests.
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5 Ideas How You Can Use Your TEFL Certificate to Make Money - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys welcome to a new live stream with international tefl and tesol training my name is lisa and today we're going to discuss a rather important topic how to utilize your tefl certificate at one hundred percent to make more income uh and while waiting for some more people to join us i would like to briefly introduce myself so let me change um the slide quickly so here it is if you don't know me yet here i am my name is lisa i am an esl teacher i'm also an esl marketing consultant and i work as a teflon tesol expert at itt so these live streams are regular we uh deliver them twice a week i go live uh usually on tuesday and my colleague linda goes live on uh thursday or friday so if you want uh to get some uh interesting tips on tefl teaching um tefl certification feel free to join in um... [Read more]
5 Ideas How You Can Use Your TEFL Certificate To Make Money - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you considering enrolling in a TEFL course, or have you already obtained a TEFL certificate with ITTT? Then, this live stream is right for you! Our TEFL/TESOL expert, Liza, will share several helpful ideas on utilizing your certificate at 100%. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 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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Overcoming Stress: Classroom Challenges and How to Work on Them - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Before we dig in, I think it is very important to know exactly why we are doing anything that we do. Knowing the intention behind anything we do, gives us purpose and gives us the ability to see things from a bird's eye point of view. In this case, a person choosing to teach English as a foreign language needs to ask herself why do I want to teach English? Why do I want to be in a classroom with students from all sorts of different backgrounds?
Students with different backgrounds
Teacher's temper and attitude
Role model
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Top Ideas on How to Improve English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Hello everybody, it's Liza here. We are just about to start today's live session that is devoted to ideas on how to improve English skills. While I'm waiting for more people to join me let me just tell you about these live sessions. So we are doing them weekly and right now there are a lot of videos to check out on our YouTube channel and our Facebook group. If you missed any of these live streams you can go to our social networks and see any of them there.
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Why Games in the Classroom are Effective - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching English as a foreign language with little to no experience is a daunting task and one that should be seriously considered. There are many aspects to teaching that I was expected to know and implement while teaching English in another country. I had to learn how to teach in about two weeks and although I learned many techniques and strategies, one of the most important tools and one of the most effective was including games in the classroom.
Games as a tool for learning
Applicability
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How can I use technology to enhance my TEFL lessons? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
In today's digital age, integrating technology into TEFL lessons has become essential for engaging students and enhancing learning outcomes. Technology offers a wide range of tools and resources that can make language learning more interactive, dynamic, and effective. By leveraging technology in your TEFL lessons, you can create a more immersive and engaging learning experience for your students.
There are numerous benefits to incorporating technology into your TEFL lessons. Firstly, technology can provide access to authentic and up-to-date language materials, such as videos, podcasts, and online articles, which can expose students to real-world language use. Additionally, technology allows for personalized learning experiences, as students can work at their own pace and focus on areas... [Read more]
Suggestions on How to Improve Your Self-Esteem as a Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teachers are no different from anyone else when it comes to feeling nervous about embarking on a new venture. Whether it's an inexperienced teacher walking into his/her first classroom, an experienced teacher to teach English to foreign students in a foreign country, or a person walking onto a stage to address an audience of his/her peers for the first time; they are out of their comfort zone, moving into a place that they've never been to before, not knowing what to expect or exactly what will happen. There is a churning feeling in the pit of their stomachs and an almost overwhelming fear of failure. The most seasoned of professionals will tell you that this nervousness never goes away completely, it just diminishes over time.
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5 Ideas on How to Implement Stories into Your ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Stories provide a natural and relevant context for the exposure to English language and storytelling built on the children's innate capacity for fantasy and imaginative play, making it an essential aspect to be integrated into language lessons. Beyond just language skills, students are also able to acquire critical thinking skills such as predicting, hypothesizing, categorizing, sequencing, and inferring meaning through various storytelling activities. Stories are also used to enhance children's concentration skills and develop moral and emotional intelligence by teaching students to empathize with the characters in the story. Storytelling can be extended to include activities for children to retell, act out, and create their own stories. Therefore... [Read more]
How can I use technology to enhance my TEFL teaching methods? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Technology has become an essential tool in the field of education, including TEFL. There are several ways you can incorporate technology into your teaching methods to enhance the learning experience for your students. One effective method is to use multimedia resources such as videos, audio clips, and interactive games to make the lessons more engaging and dynamic. Additionally, online platforms and tools like virtual classrooms, educational apps, and language learning software can provide students with opportunities for independent practice and personalized learning experiences.
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How can I use games and activities to engage my TEFL students? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Incorporating games and activities into your TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) classes is a powerful tool for engaging students and enhancing their learning experience. Games and activities make the learning process fun and interactive, motivating students to participate actively in the lesson. They help create a positive and dynamic classroom environment where students feel comfortable and eager to learn. Additionally, games and activities provide opportunities for students to practice their language skills in a meaningful context, improving their fluency and confidence in using English.
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How can I use storytelling and narratives to enhance my TEFL lessons? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Incorporating storytelling and narratives into TEFL lessons can significantly enhance the learning experience for students. By using stories, teachers can create a more engaging and interactive environment that helps students improve their language skills in a natural and enjoyable way. Stories provide context and meaning to language, making it easier for students to understand and remember new vocabulary and grammatical structures. Additionally, storytelling can help students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills simultaneously, as they are exposed to authentic language use in context.
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6 Reasons To Use Flashcards When Teaching Teenagers And Adults - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This summary is focused on the use of flashcards with activities that the English teachers can use in the teaching-learning process. These activities are created not only to present new vocabulary, and practice pronunciation, but also to get students to participate in class. The use of flashcards helps teachers to introduce a new word through an image and that image is about any vocabulary words. Moreover, the main focus is that flashcards engage the ability to think clearly which is considered efficient learning. The majority of this generation learns best by seeing the information in an example format. Students of all ages are far more likely to remember visuals rather than words. This technique will help increase not only their memory and vocabulary... [Read more]
