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Fri, 24 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as a Global Language: What Motivates Students to Learn English? As an international study major in college, I learned that the United Nations, a non-governmental organization, officially recognizes six world languages: every meeting, written document, and speech are translated into these languages. English is one of them. It is spoken and written by billions of people around the world. Having traveled in eight countries myself, I was surprised to have seen how commonplace it was for countries to translate directional signs in both the official language and in English. A student's mastery of the English language, or in any language, can be a difficult journey to venture. Therefore, this essay will explore what factors may...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Active Approach to Motivating Students When it comes to learning English, some students already have a strong source of motivation. This could be for many reasons, such as a desire to move to an English-speaking country, to be able to communicate with English-speaking friends, or even simply because they enjoy the language and culture. Table of Contents Motivation and Age Games and Other Activities Considering Students' Interests Choosing Learning Resources Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Julianna W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Motivation and Age When teaching...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Motivation Value in TEFL Teaching Motivation is the act of giving a reason or reason to carry out a task and or function. In today's society schools are becoming more and more diverse and as such it provides teachers and students an extra task to try and learn about individuals in their surroundings. As we all know, a student's background plays a role in the student's receptive and productive skills. Hence the reason for building rapport with students. Not all students are self-motivated, so teachers need to motivate them and encourage them to develop self-motivation. Motivating students is essential as it promotes learning, growth and self-development, and truancy reduction in schools. Table of...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways to Develop Students’ Positive Attitude Our goal as EFL teachers is to get our students to learn to communicate through a second language; therefore we should try to make them want to learn it actively. For this, it is necessary to take into account several factors which affect the learning process, analyze how to better motivate students and encourage them towards positive attitudes in EFL competences; other student's learning feedback, the classroom, the teachers, the English language and its culture. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Students' experiences Types of motivation Some of these factors Physical conditions of the class Methodology Teacher's attitude Success perception Psychology Family, environment and...  [Read more]

Onsite TEFL Programs Check out tefl tesol about Onsite TEFL Programs 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.K. - Korea said: Motivation in the classroomThere is a difference between wanting to learn to do something than actually taking the effort to do so. Many people say they would like to learn to play guitar when they hear a friend playing a song that they themselves have only heard through Guitar Hero. Who would actually search out for a guitar instructor or would purchase a guitar to practice at home? There are those who do, but many who do not. Motivation. It can be seen as...  [Read more]

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Can We as Teachers Motivate Our Students? In classes all over the world, students of various linguistic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds are struggling with a lack of motivation. Not only in English as a foreign or second language classroom but also in other subjects from Mathematics and Science to Arts and Culture. For this course, we will focus on the students learning English as a foreign or second language hereafter simply referred to as 'student(s)'. Table of Contents Reasons for Learning Teaching Approaches Teacher's Qualities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Zacharias Johannes P. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Motivation: Adults vs. Young learners People of all ages around the world wish to learn English, for varying reasons, and many begin this endeavor at different times in their lives. For teachers, it is important to understand that the approach to teaching English is not painted with a broad stroke across all ages of learners. To ensure that you reach your class in the most effective way possible it is vital to know what level your students are at and also what motivated them to learn English. Table of Contents Beginning Students Reasons to Learn Personal Interest and Desire Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ilse G. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Motivation as Energy for the Class A simple definition of motivation can be, the reason why someone is doing something, for example, the reason to be in the class. Why are they taking this class? An adult student can be taking the class because her or his job requires. A young student can be taking the class because their parents are asking for or because it is a subject in school. If this is the case the young student will be not motivated to be in there and learn, this is when the teachers will look for the best way to motivate the student to learn and be present. Table of Contents What is Motivation? Types of Motivation How to Motivate? The Effects of Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The Impact of Positive Motivation on an ESL Classroom Student motivation is very important when it comes to being a successful teacher. As teachers, our results are highly dependent on what we are able to teach our students and students are far more likely to succeed if they are motivated. Student motivation also far exceeds the bounds of just learning English and extends into the other subjects they study and even their daily lives. A well motivated student will be more disciplined, attentive and willing to participate than an unmotivated student. Having motivated students is great for teachers as it means you are able to do your job much more efficiently. Table of Contents The Two Categories of Motivation Factors That Affect a...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Sources and Significance of Motivation in Second Language Learning In acquiring a second language, the end goal of the student and teacher should be shared. The student ultimately wants to acquire at least some level of proficiency in the second language, while the teacher wants to assist them in that task. For most learners, this is a difficult journey that includes a lot of rote memorization and potentially anxiety-causing first-hand practice. Without sufficient motivation, it can be extremely difficult for students to consistently study for the long hours that may be required. It may also prove overwhelming for them when they try to practice the language in the real world. If they are embarrassed about making mistakes, they will...  [Read more]

Thu, 23 May 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Key Ways to Motivate Students from Young Learners to Adults As we all know, motivation is a core aspect of teaching and learning a language. Lack of motivation is perhaps the biggest obstacle that we face as students and teachers. If a student lacks motivation, he/she will not pay attention in the class or will simply find it boring. At the same time if a teacher lacks motivation to teach he/she will be unable to attract students' attention and give them all they need. Let us be honest and say that intelligent students are those, who always eagerly attend class and enjoy the process. Here we need a highly motivated teacher who is willing help them. In this article I divide students into several categories because different situations...  [Read more]

Organisation Professional TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Organisation Professional 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.H. - U.S.A. said: Motivation in the classroomMost people would agree that motivation is a crucial factor and component of learning and developing any new skill whether it is a new job, new knowledge, or a physical skill set. A coach of a sports team is expected to research and utilize effective ways to motivate his team to achieve maximum performance. Learning a foreign language is no different and should be analyzed accordingly by teachers and educators...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Guide to Teaching Receptive Skills in the EFL Classroom When students learn English as a second language, there are two types of skills that they work towards obtaining proficiency of: receptive and productive skills. As an EFL teacher, you need to understand how to incorporate the learning of these skills into your lessons - and this guide will help you with that. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Receptive Skills Definition Motivations for the Students Challenges for the Students Planning Your Lessons Considering the Motivations and Challenges Great Resources for Teaching Receptive Skills Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can Language Teachers Encourage Student Motivation? Motivation is integral to the development of any language learner. Disengaged learners do not actively participate in or see the reasoning behind their learning. While external motivation is a prominent factor, teachers need to implement a range of strategies to encourage enthusiastic engagement in classroom activities. To provide adequate opportunities for student achievement, educators need to understand their students and utilize prior experiences in their instruction. Effective classroom instruction will implement materials and resources that are relevant to students' lives and provide ample opportunity for meaningful communication while ensuring activities are fun and...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Answering the Question on Why Motivation is Necessary for the Classroom What is the key objective of a teacher? It is simple: ensuring students learn well and don't forget what they were taught a few minutes after a course ends. Table of Contents Teacher's proficiency Research in the field Proof of the findings First impression Useful recommendations 1. Teacher's personal attitude 2. No boredom in the ESL classroom 3. Realistic goals 4. Classroom environment 5. Self-assurance Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cinzia G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teacher's proficiency...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What is The Difference Between Teaching ESL and EFL? While English is a popular language used globally, people learn and use the language differently, a feature that informs the techniques employed in teaching the language. A Chinese immigrant living in the United States with his parents, for example, will learn English as a Second Language (ESL). Such a learner would learn in an environment where English is the primary language for interaction. The case is different with a French boy learning English in a school in Paris. The boy in this context learns English but is likely to continue using his French mother tongue while out of class. As such, he learns English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The two learners in this hypothetical...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways to Encourage ESL Students to Learn English To be able to answer this question, we need to think about what is the meaning of motivation. So motivation is the force that drives us to achieve our goals. Table of Contents What Does Students' Progress Depend on? Motivation Student-Teacher Relationships Evaluation and Assessment Parents Role Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Patrycja E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What Does Students' Progress Depend on? Students' achievements depend on several factors such as students' learning opportunities, teacher's work, students'...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas How Motivated Students Influence the Whole Atmosphere of the Classroom In any classroom, for students to successfully learn to the best of their abilities, they must be motivated to do so. If a student is not motivated to learn, they will not actively engage with the lesson, they will not focus on the information presented, and they will not retain the new material. This is why motivation is so essential for each student's learning experience. A large part of achieving student motivation comes from the teacher inspiring this motivation. Table of Contents Actions Ways I Motivate Students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alexandria A. Please...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Use English as a Global Language to Improve Student Motivation 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. Table of Contents Reasons to learn English English in the global world Motivation and happiness Teaching beginners Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Vemund V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Different Students’ Profiles Every student requires something different to learn English successfully. Aside from one-on-one lessons, teachers usually will not have the time to dedicate extensive attention to each student, though. Not every English-learner will be given a unique lesson catered to their needs. However, teachers can develop plans that fit best for general types of students based on their profiles. Factors such as students' age, language level, and motivation for learning helps teachers identify a student profile and thus develop the best lessons to get them engaged. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Beginners Young students Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways to Help Students Keep Calm in an ESL Classroom Learning English may be stressful for students and adults, as well. The reasons may be different. Table of Contents What is the solution? How to help students to overcome their stress in learning English?. Motivation and punctuation. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: In this essay, I will try to examine the possible causes of why learning English can be stressful especially for young learners. I will try to propose some suggestions that in my opinion may work. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Maxim D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Probably, the lack of...  [Read more]

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Secret of Overcoming Stress in English Learning Learning English may be stressful for students and adults, as well. The reasons may be different. In this essay, I will try to examine the possible causes of why learning English can be stressful especially for young learners. I will try to propose some suggestions that in my opinion may work. Table of Contents Lack of Experience What is the solution? How to help students to overcome their stress in learning English? Motivation and punctuation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Maxim D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Lack...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why is Motivation Necessary in the ESL Classroom? Motivation is a special ingredient in achieving goals. It is a necessary factor that urges us to act. A person is motivated when his or her activities are positively focussed on a certain end. Table of Contents There are two forms of motivation: Extrinsic motivation is the kind of motivation stemming from an exogenous influence. Intrinsic motivation is the kind of motivation that stimulates activity from an impulse within. Peer-dependent motivation type Teacher-dependent motivation type Peer- and teacher-dependent motivation type Peer- and teacher-independent motivation type Therefore, it is important to motivate students, especially when they become teenagers with more and more...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Types of Student Motivation: Benefits and Drawbacks As an experienced teacher, I would like to speak about motivation in the classroom. When we are going to teach a class one of the biggest problems is the motivation. Depending on the level of the class we need to consider how the students are motivated. As we know generally we divide the age of groups into 3 parts: 18+, 7 and less, and the middle group. Table of Contents Group Size and Age Inner and Outer Motivation Build Rapport With Students Prepare Engaging Lessons Give Students Options Start a Rewards Program Advantages: Disadvantages: Advantages: Disadvantages: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

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Thu, 05 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Comparing Young Learners and Adult Business English Students As an aspiring TEFL teacher, I have to be ready to teach students of all ages. While the language and lesson-planning follow frameworks that stay consistent for all students, the topics I utilize depend on who I am teaching; for example, the ESA lesson plan works for all classrooms, but different students require different engage-phase activities - a game of battleships is better suited for young learners than adults. In this report, I explore the similarities and differences between teaching young and adult learners. Table of Contents Goals Choice of Topics Teaching Aims Choice of Materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ensuring Student Motivation and Engagement in the Classroom As a teacher myself, I am aware of the importance of ensuring my students are engaged in all their lessons and learning experiences. Students are more likely to participate fully in their learning if they are interested and/or motivated to be there. There are many reasons why students take EFL courses or classes and it is important for the teacher to understand what has brought them there. I believe that by knowing or finding out why students are in the class, we as teachers can gain an incredible insight into how best to engage them in their learning. Table of Contents Personal Teaching Approach Multiple Intelligences Theory Ways to Engage Do you want to teach English...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Main Driving Forces in The Classroom Motivation refers to a psychological process that gives purpose and direction. Motivation in the classroom helps students to be interested in learning. It's a process involved in the arousing and orientation of someone towards achieving a given goal. As a teacher, motivation in the classroom has a lot to do with my personality. I have to be a role model, a good leader and a good example for the students to follow. I have to listen to each and every student with keen interest, making sure I understand them and give them the attention they deserve. I'll also need to apply discipline as well as compassion. All this will help to maintain and ensure self-confident within the students. In addition,...  [Read more]