I Am Teaching English To My Younger Brother

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I have 3 years of experience in teaching English in a few kindergartens in Beijing, China and some experience in teaching adults in a training center.Table of Contents Differences Between Teaching Children and Adults Principles in Teaching Kids Learning Atmosphere Teacher's Responsibilities My Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: When I started in kindergarten, it was very difficult because I didn't have enough information about how to make a proper lesson plan. I didn't have enough materials, games, songs, and it took me a lot of time to collect all the necessary information for teaching and creating my teaching plan. Without experience, it wasn't easy for me to build a good rapport between...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Whether online or in-person teaching English to children is higher energy than adults. A teacher must be kind, happy, fun and energetic. A teacher must speak clearly, slowly as needed and use lots of hand gestures, visual aids, and props. Teachers should prompt students, giving them time to answer and lots of opportunities to speak, ensuring a student-centered class.Table of Contents Obvious Difficulties in the Approach My Experience Teaching Process Out-of-control Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laurel C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching English online presents some differences...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are four basic skills in any language: receptive skills – reading and listening, and productive skills – speaking and writing. Usually, when we learn a new language, we tend to access our learning process and result by checking how our productive skills are and forget that before we can the product, we need to receive first. Data says that the production of every 100 words in writing needs a receipt of 1000 words in reading which means to be able to produce anything, one must get as much as 10 times receipt. Similarly in listening and speaking.Table of Contents Receptive Skills: Writing vs. Reading Decoding Reading aloud for fluency Learning how to read close Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Motivation is one of the top priorities when it comes to working with kids. You can use the most effective activities, choose the most interesting topics, but all that will not work if your students are not motivated. This goes a lot easier with adults, as they have chosen to study English by themselves and they often have set one or few goals, so, at the end of the day, they are moving towards the set target. With kids things are a bit more complicated, as they did not choose to study the English language, their parents had made this choice for them.Table of Contents 1. Teaching Experience 2. Teaching Process 3. Parents-Teachers Communication 4. Praisals Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I adore books, and reading aloud to our young students is one of the highlights of my job as a Teaching Assistant.Table of Contents The Importance of Reading Classes Factors Influencing Students' Interest Classroom Routine Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Most of our students are Turkish, whose ages range from four to eleven years old, who have had little or no exposure to the English language. The students come to our school to receive an English education and therefore use daily a language of which their parents have little knowledge. It can be overwhelming to suddenly be thrust into an environment where everything is taught or spoken to them in a foreign language. Consequently, reading aloud to this age group...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching grammar can be challenging, and it becomes especially tricky if we teach younger students, who learn differently than older students or adults. Whereas the latter group focuses primarily on learning vocabulary and grammar rules first, before applying those rules and expressing themselves in the new language, children need to be surrounded by the language and be able to sort it out.Table of Contents Making Grammar Instruction Interesting Introducing Games into 3 Stages of Grammar Instruction Research Proven Results: Games and Grammar Fun Simple Games to Teach Grammar Skills Conclusion Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Comprehending abstract concepts and grammar rules is not the...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Music-based learning is an effective technique to develop English proficiency within an early youth classroom. Classroom-based singing can create a fun learning environment and lead to the development of musical skills, social interaction, and English vocabulary.Table of Contents Simple Rhymes Examples of Suitable Rhyme Songs Involving the Class Listen to the blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our ITTT graduate Patrick H. The most effective method for younger learners is the use of various simple rhymes. Rhymes are simple in nature and may easily be adapted to the current material that is being taught. The teacher and students will benefit most from a circular seating arrangement as...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Learning English has become a necessary extra-curricular activity for many students in China. Since China has become a global giant as a result of her rapid economic development, many parents have picked up the momentum in raising their children's proficiency in English. From learning and studying the TESOL and Young Learners' sessions, there are three areas of hurdles observed. They are learning environment, technical differences, and students' mindsets.Table of Contents Learning Environment Technical Differences Cultural differences Students' Mindset Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angela W. Although English is taught to children since...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A common theme that has been present in the 120-hour TEFL course, the 50-hour Business English course and the 50-hours Young Learners course has been that different age groups of students have different expectations of their teacher. Adult learners, for example, have fixed views on teaching and learning styles that they have built off of prior learning experiences. Young learners, on the contrary, typically are open-minded to new learning experiences and teaching methods. Young learners are typically not as motivated to learn English because they may not realize the direct benefits of learning English due to their lack of life experience. To specify, young learners, are anyone between the age of 2 and 13. Young learners ages 9-13 are typically more...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Flashcards tend to be the most commonly used and popular teaching tool during any of my lessons performed regularly. I come across them so often during my teaching practice that I eventually decided to write my essay on this very topic.Table of Contents Materials Types of Activities Tap Game Step on the Right Flashcard Flash a Flashcard What's Missing? Wind Blows Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mikhail E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. It is basically an ultimate flat piece of paper (carton) usually with fancy picture on it that can be easily touched, carried, thrown, stepped on, folded,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Storytelling has been a powerful tool for centuries. Before there was written language, humans told stories through pictures and oral sequences. Stories have the power to connect us and to stimulate empathy. Storytelling can be an important instrument for facilitating language learning, especially in early childhood. It is especially helpful in increasing student attention and empathy.Table of Contents Biological Importance My Experience Emotional Connection Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today to become an officially certified teacher! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jillian C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I would like to start by saying that some jobs look simple and many people would deem they are easy at first sight. Alright, it is not completely true. One will never know how something tastes until tasting it his/her own. It is the same thing with the teaching task. Some people would say it is an easy peasy job; just stand right there giving instructions on the front of a couple of students. It is entirely the opposite, it is a tiring job, but the tire here is more related to one's psychology and inner side. However, it is relative for teachers depending on many standards like the age of the students, culture, or nationality.Table of Contents Children's abilities Miscommunication Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Kindergarten students are at the "Beginner" phase of learning English. Therefore, you must treat the students and the learning experience in a fun and appropriate manner. Being kind, friendly, and entertaining is vital for young learners and your rapport as a teacher. Building a good rapport is essential to truly provide the best English course and helping the Kindergarteners progress throughout the semester. Since the students are so young and open to learning, talking only easy, simple words are beneficial to them at the moment. Do not go into further detail in the time being. They are beginners and need to learn the absolute basics before going into further detail about grammar. Your role as a teacher will be to observe, teach, and be a model for the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Being a teacher, you should know that children learn language differently from adults. Although grammar does play an important role in language learning- especially in the early stage of the process where a new language can seem very contradictory, lacking structure and rules and disorganized where grammar teaching comes into its own. So I think we should find "how to teach grammar for young learners?"Table of Contents 1. Teaching and modeling: For example: 2. Practice 3. Practical application. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hien N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The children can imitate...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Throughout this course, there have been many interesting lessons and tips that I have found useful in different academic settings. For instance, in my tenure teaching middle school students in China, I found that it is better to help the student like a partner as opposed to just giving her or him a worksheet and watching them complete it by themselves. I have also haven't had a great deal of pair-work that I am trying to implement even now in my Kindergarten classes, though to a lesser degree.Table of Contents Class Organization Challenges Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jonathan A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

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.Table of Contents Is it a good choice? Cultural exchange Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas These days, young children from non-English speaking countries are increasingly being forced to learn English and many parents believe that their children knowing English will benefit their children's futures. The demand for English teachers, particularly in Asia, is quite high and this has called for many schools and English learning centers in Asia to look to hire native English speakers. As demand is high, there often is a compromise on the quality of the teachers. Working with young children requires specific skill sets that often can be taught but must also come naturally. This essay will address issues and provide recommendations on what is needed to be able to work with young children that are learning English for the first time.Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The most challenging activity for adults and the enjoyable learning of children is language learning. This ability of children to learn a new language has been confirmed by various studies. At the same time, in early language education, children have a much better pronunciation ability than adults. The reason behind all this closeness is that the children's brains are much more flexible and adapt to a new language more easily. Because they learn the language by hearing, repeating, and imitating. Everything they learn is recorded in the main area of ​​the brain. This makes the learning process much shorter. Another reason is perhaps the most effective. Children are more courageous than adults. Because they don't feel...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In the education world, the potential and value of using stories and storytelling techniques have always been known and recognized, especially in the context of teaching younger students. Recently, more and more EFL teachers of young learners are integrating carefully selected children's literature stories to teach English. Children's literature is such a significant part of English language literature - using it for teaching English can be a very motivating tool for young learners.Table of Contents Why Use Stories in Teaching English? Advantages of Stories in Teaching English to Young Learners Research proven benefits: Predictable Patterns and Enhanced Learning Better Vocabulary Acquisition Through Stories Grammar Learning Through Stories...  [Read more]

General English course books for young learners differ from those for adults in a number of ways. Obviously the types of topics will be geared towards the interests of younger people but there are also differences in the way the language is presented. Grammar chants are a popular method of drilling grammar points in books for young learners and while course books for adults will generally have sections with explicit presentations of a grammar point, books for young learners do not usually cover grammar in such detail, especially those for very young learners. There are several publishers involved in producing general English course books for young learners. The main publishers are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. These two publishers produce course books...  [Read more]

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. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post, written by our TEFL graduate, considers the problem of teaching English vocabulary to students of different levels. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their working experience and opinion on teaching younger groups of ESL learners. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate. They share their personal experience and knowledge on the topic of classroom management. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent...  [Read more]

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. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with ESL children online. They explain all possible difficulties and benefits. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of pronunciation. Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching Japanese native speakers. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent graduate gives a piece of advice on taking a TEFL course stating several benefits of the program. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our...  [Read more]

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. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading can be helpful in a language acquirement. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains why to use reading activities in an ESL class. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teacher plays an important role in any setting. However, in EFL classes teachers take even more responsibilities. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Latin Alphabet often substitutes other languages systems. In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on Vietnamese and explains how the English spelling influences ESL students' language...  [Read more]

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. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on motivating younger learners of English. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on teaching skills which help students learn English better. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on learning first and second languages. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their own experience of...  [Read more]

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. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on rapport-building techniques. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of self-analysis in teaching. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on techniques to teach young students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the teaching role. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni...  [Read more]

  Let's begin our examination of parts of speech with nouns. Nouns are our naming words. They name a person or people, such as Jack, Jill, brother, Prime Minister. We have a place or places such as kitchen, Tokyo. Things or the things around us: pen, light, camera. We have our concepts and ideas: beauty, democracy. These people, things, places and concepts fall into two basic subcategories. Those subcategories are countable and uncountable. As their name suggests, the differentiation here is whether or not we can count our nouns or if we cannot count them. We have our countable nouns: dogs, pens, are two examples. The very nature of the words means that we can count these nouns one dog or 5, 10. Then, we have our uncountable nouns. The nouns that cannot be separated: music, bread....  [Read more]

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