Jeremy English

Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - ESA Methodology   Our final methodology is accredited to Jeremy Harmer and it's known by the letters ESA. Around 1998, Jeremy Harmer produced a book called "How to teach English" and basically what Harmer did, is a background to this book is to do what we have done today and to work through all of the different methodologies that have come about over the last 300 years. He highlighted for each of those methodologies what was good about it, what was positive and what didn't appear to work and then put all of the positive things into a melting pot and came out with this methodology, which he called ESA. It's a three-stage methodology, where each of the letters represents a particular phase of the lesson. The first one being called the...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Lowdown On Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten According to Jeanne Et Al (2009: 284) teachers are regarded as one of the most important socialization factors in every society in the world. A world without teachers would be a black hole without any fruitful improvements. Kindergarten English teachers are regarded as the backbone of any form of language acquisition as people climb the academic ladder. This is the first stage that children are exposed to a language that is completely foreign to them. Children at this stage are just beginning to become comfortable with one language and introducing a new language, especially one as complex as English, can, therefore, be difficult. Table of Contents Teaching Resources that Kindergarten...  [Read more]

TEFL in China (Dalian) Date posted:2002-03-19 | Writer: Sea Rich Sino-British College | Email: [email protected] Positions: Beautiful Dalian, China The Location Dalian - Developed coastal city with clean air, mountains and fine beaches. Under one hour by air from Beijing, two hours to Seoul, three hours to Tokyo. The Facility We have quickly established ourselves as China's lead-centre for internationally accredited programmes. State-of-the-art, internationally accredited college located in a private villa complex, nestling in hills overlooking a lake and the city with ocean on 3 sides, all of which is only minutes away. The Opportunity Teachers of EFL, EAP, Business, and Executive English with a Degree and an EFL qualification Teachers of Hospitality Management with a...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Why ESA is Still the Most Effective Methodology in the English Language Classroom Throughout my ITTT TEFL course a specific teaching concept persisted, entitled "ESA". This methodology has been proven over several years to be effective in teaching English to students in the classroom. A precursor to this concept was "PPP" (Presentation, Practice, Production) which has been used by many teachers, though it lacks in engaging the students resulting in a less successful environment. Jeremy Harmer noticed this and in turn put forth a new and improved model, labeled "ESA", consisting of three steps; Engage, Study, and Activate. This methodology has continued to remain relevant to this day through its flexible and fluid approach to teaching...  [Read more]

What is the best method for teaching English? We will follow a largely chronological order as we delve into the different strategies for teaching English, from time-tested methods to modern approaches. The Classical Method This approach, also known as grammar translation, was originally used for teaching classical languages like Greek and Latin. It places a strong emphasis on grammar, particularly verb conjugations and language rules. The Direct Method Also known as the "natural approach", it strives to mimic the way we acquire our mother tongue naturally. Consequently, only the target language is employed, prioritizing speaking and listening skills. Audio-Lingual Method As the name suggests, this method primarily emphasizes listening ('audio') and speaking ('lingual') abilities. It...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in China (5) Date posted:2016-10-16 | Writer: Harry's Education | Email: [email protected] Harry’s Education, established 3 years ago by teachers from both China and France, has regular opportunities for TEFL trained teachers. Our teaching program is developed to help students to improve their speaking skills. We are not preparing for any exams and we do not put pressure on our students. We are located in Zhongshan, Guangdong, in the south of China. It is a quite, clean and comfortable city with very reasonable living cost. Zhongshan is located at about 100km from Hong-kong, Macao and Guangzhou which is very convenient to travel all around Asia. Please contact us at the email address given on the job heading if you are interested. BENEFITS:...  [Read more]

What is the best method for teaching English? We will follow a largely chronological order as we delve into the different strategies for teaching English, from time-tested methods to modern approaches. Table of Contents The Classical Method The Direct Method Audio-Lingual Method Task Based Learning Total Physical Response Engage Study Activate CLIL Conclusion The Classical Method This approach, also known as grammar translation, was originally used for teaching classical languages like Greek and Latin. It places a strong emphasis on grammar, particularly verb conjugations and language rules. The Direct Method Also known as the "natural approach", it strives to mimic the way we acquire our mother tongue naturally. Consequently, only the target language is employed, prioritizing speaking...  [Read more]

The ESA Methodology of Teaching - The Engage Phase   This presentation is going to focus on the ESA methodology of teaching. In our teaching methodologies section, we briefly had a look at what ESA was about, but in this presentation, we're going to look in greater detail about that particular methodology. This particular methodology is accredited to Jeremy Harmer from his "Practice of English language Teaching" book. It's a three-stage methodology and what we're going to do is to look at the purpose of each one of these stages and some typical activities that take place during those stages. So, the first stage is known as the engage and its sole purpose, as the name implies, is to get the students talking and thinking in English. There is no reason whatsoever, when these students...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Business English is the Future of Teaching Business English may be defined as the English language used for businesses that range from trader stalls to multi-nationals engaging in global trade, plus for professional and governmental institutions. Business English is communication, specifically vocabulary and grammar used in this business and academic world. Table of Contents Globalization Business English vs. General English Advanced Business English Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jeremy K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Globalization The learning of Business...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The History of the ESA Methodology ESA is a learning methodology invented by Jeremy Harmer. April 30, 1947, He has taught English in Mexico and the UK and has trained teachers around the world. He is the series editor of the "How to teach" series, and the author of the highly acclaimed The Practice of English Language Teaching and How to teach English. Table of Contents The principles of the method Typical Structure Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nawal S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The principles of the method The ESA method which he invented, has all the factors...  [Read more]

Immediate Start in St. Petersburg, Russia For EFL Teachers Date posted:2017-10-24 | Writer: Orange Language Centre | Email: [email protected] Orange Language Centre, one of the largest and most well-established schools in St. Petersburg, Russia, are seeking qualified native level English speaking teachers for immediate hire. WE REQUIRE: • A CELTA, TESOL, TEFL or equivalent teaching qualification • A university degree. • A good attitude and friendly personality, willingness to work as part of our team of teachers with either adults or younger learners. WE PREFER: • Teaching experience – the more the better, especially in a similar working environment. However, newly-qualified teachers with the right attitude and approach to professional development will be considered, and are...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Actually Use the ESA Method in Teaching The Engage, Study, Active (ESA) method is a combination of different methods. It was created by Jeremy Harmer when he wrote the book called "How to Teach English" in 1998. In this book, he gives an overview of the different methodologies such as Task-Based Learning, Community Language Learning, and Suggestopedia. He then describes a new methodology: ESA. This method has three main parts that are utilized in different ways to create three distinct ESA lessons discussed below. Table of Contents Lesson Stages Types of Lesson Plans Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kelly H. Please note that...  [Read more]

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas What are some useful ESL teaching resource books? The market for ESL teaching books is very large and all the major publishers have some form of involvement in the production and selling of these resources. There are many different types of books and resources that are used in ESL teaching and we will consider three main categories.1) General teaching theory books2) ESL book series3) Activity resource books Table of Contents General teaching theory books ESL book series Activity Resource books Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! General teaching theory books As an ESL teacher unless you spend your entire career...  [Read more]

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ESA: Teacher’s Best Approach Engage, study and activate method was put forward by Jeremy Harmer. This method provides flexibility to the teacher inside the classroom. Table of Contents Get Ready Learn Practice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Teachers can do various activities to make the classroom more comfortable and enjoyable for the students and to learn in a much better way. It is much more appropriate for the new teachers or trainee teachers to apply in the classroom. All the lessons comprise of the engage, study and activate stages. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Priyanka Y. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Decrease Teacher Talking Time TTT stands for Teacher Talking Time, 'of which teachers can't have too little. Teachers will speak more in class, when present knowledge, manage the classroom, correct students' mistakes, praise students or provide feedback, and set up or demonstrate the classroom activities. Table of Contents Examples Ways to Solve the Problem Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tang C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Examples Here are some inadequacies of too much TTT. Firstly, TTT is opposite to STT (Student Talking Time), and more TTT means less STT....  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Does Learning Motivation Impact Students' Learning? Learning a second language such as English is a process that requires practicing output and also input language, however, there must be challenges for the student during the learning process, especially when they are not yet able to express ideas or not being able to communicate with others through the second language. Students may be demotivated in their learning when they find failures using the second language, another possible reason to cause low-motivation is that they are not tentatively willing to join the course, as they may be required to join the course by their workplace. Table of Contents The Problem of Low Motivation How to Find out Students' Level of English? The...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 May 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - ESA Methodology ESA is a three-stage methodology where each of the letters represents a particular phase of the lesson. The first one being called the Engage phase, the second the Study phase and the final one the Activate phase. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic What are the positive factors in the use of the ESA methodology? Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic In 1998 Jeremy Harmer published a book called, How to teach English and basically what Harmer did as a background to his book was to look through all of the...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Revolutionizing Foreign Language Teaching Methodology: Why ESA Was The Best Thing I Learned About in My TEFL Course The best thing I have learned from this TEFL course is that teaching methodology is no longer dominated by the framework of translation/grammar-based learning, but newer, more holistic methods are starting to be used by teachers, such as the ESA method. Table of Contents Considering Language Structure A New Methodology Learned My Findings Are you ready to take your TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Leslie H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Considering Language Structure...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Using the ESA Method in Teaching English as a Foreign Language ESA stands for Engage, Study, and Activate. It is an effective and logical method used to teach new Language (Jeremy Harmer). Table of Contents The Engage Stage The Study Stage The Activate Stage Advantages Of Using The ESA Method In Teaching English As Second Language Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: By using ESA, it gives teachers the flexibility to conduct a classroom in an organized and productive way. ESA is extremely important when it comes to teaching, in the sense that it keeps the students interested, motivated and eager to learn more. ESA is particularly appropriate for trainees and new teachers, hence the...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How I Can Apply New TEFL Skills in My Personal Teaching Experience I have been fascinated by the ESA approach to teaching English as a foreign language. I believe that as Jeremy Harmer codified the concept, he provided an amazing guide for teachers in all areas of education how they can best effectively and engage students in whatever subject they are presenting. Table of Contents My Career Rapport Students' Engagement in Lessons Attitude Materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Douglas G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Career I have had an opportunity to...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The History of The ESA Approach My first exposure to learning a foreign language was back in the 1950s watching French lessons on the National Education Network, the predecessor of PBS. The only thing I can remember from the experience was the word Ecoute, listen, which I did little of. Latin classes in Junior High, followed by Spanish courses in High School and College did little to help me as an adult. The teaching methods used were both classical, grammar-translation and Audio- bilingualism, both tried and true relics of the past, and in some cases the present. Table of Contents What is ESA? ESA Structure Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Historical Reasons For The EFL One-to-One Teaching Demand EFL industry has seen a large demand due to the fact that students feel that the course can be more specifically geared towards their own needs and wants than a group course could. Whilst this is one of the main advantages of one-to-one teaching I would like to offer an alternate theory. However, before doing this, I would like to go back into the history of teaching English to foreign learners. Table of Contents Historical Prerequisites Impact of Technology Opportunities for Teachers Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Posts Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Desmond V. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Effectiveness of the ESA Method in Teaching English as an L2 English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction faces the significant challenge of effectively helping non-native speakers grasp the multi-layered intricacies of English. Many approaches to ESL instruction have been developed over the years, each with its own unique strengths and issues. Among these approaches, the Engage-Study-Activate (ESA) method stands out for its adaptability, student-centeredness, and focus on real-life language use. Table of Contents The ESA Method Flexibility and Adaptability Elicitation Student-Centered Interaction-Driven Learning Real-Life Language Use Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check...  [Read more]

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Simple Steps to Create an Impressive Lesson Plan Planning a lesson is an essential task of the teaching profession. Knowing how and when to plan a lesson can be beneficial for both teacher and students. There are various theories on this topic. The three main approaches are fully planned lesson, freestyle improvisation, and somewhere between these two extremes. As described by Jim Scrivener, planning is essentially a thinking skill. The teacher anticipates situations or problems and tries to come up with a structuring framework. This increases his/her options throughout the course. Table of Contents 1. Choose a Method 2. Consider The Type of Audience 3. Approach to Writing Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Several Why’s to Complete a TEFL Course In today's world, the English language has grown significantly to be a global language. This is because governments from the Eastern and Western hemispheres collaborate from time to time, business transactions are made across the globe and many students wish to travel to English speaking countries to immerse themselves in the culture. Therefore, persons are more interested in learning English in their home countries to better facilitate communication with those in the Western world. Thus, the demand has increased for English teachers. However, it is not enough for a native English speaker to say that he/she wants to teach English as a Foreign language without being TEFL certified. One should...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences What is the best thing I have learned from my TEFL/TESOL course The best thing I have learned from my TEFL course is the ESA method. I discovered this method in Lesson 2 of our course which, for me, is one of the best and useful lessons in the whole course. Table of Contents The Engage Phase The Study Phase The Activate Phase ESA for the win! Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Horacio A. In my previous experience, I had learned most of the methodologies explained in Lesson 2, but I had never had the chance to know about this method before. ESA stands for Engage-Study-Activate, the three stages or phases of this method. This method...  [Read more]

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Top Tips for Online ESL Classes with Younger Students In the past few years, teaching English as a second language on the internet has gained a lot of reputation for English teachers around the world. The convenience of only needing a stable internet connection and a computer to go to work sounds far more pleasing than going to a school or other institution to teach a couple of hours per day. Additionally, online teaching provides opportunities for English teachers to travel to new destinations while still being able to work as a freelancer. Consequently, teaching English to children online, in different parts of the world, must be one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. However, many obstacles need to be overcome to be a...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Is ESA & How To Apply It In Class The teaching methodology Engage-Study-Activate, or ESA for short, is one of the most effective and popular methodologies teachers use when teaching students another language. Table of Contents PPP methodology Now, what are the benefits of using ESA? The Engage Phase The Study Phase The Activate Phase 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! PPP methodology Before the advent of the ESA methodology, many teachers used the PPP model of Presentation, Practice, and Production as the favored model of teaching. Although effective, it is inadequate when it comes to teaching more difficult...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Useful Methods for Teaching Vocabulary Teachers often encounter difficulties in various aspects of language teaching. The main task of every teacher is to motivate and engage a student in the process of language learning. In this regard, teachers try to set a learning environment in the classrooms to be able to demonstrate and make learners stay focused on the lessons. There are different methods and approaches to learning English, and it is not always easy to choose the best one to make a lesson effective and successful. Table of Contents Why work on vocabulary? Challenges So, how do we, teachers, teach the vocabulary? ESA Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 Anastasiya Akpinar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESA Teaching Method: ✅ How to use ESA for Online English Lessons 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. Table of Contents 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 Are you ready to teach English online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! One of the most popular approaches to teaching is the ESA method, and...  [Read more]