Negative Silence

  This ITTT video examines the negative structure of the Present Simple tense. The positive and questions forms are covered in other videos. Negative: subject + auxiliary verb 'do' + not + base form of the verb I/You/We/They do not teach. He /She/It does not teach. It is always important to teach the contracted forms i.e. do not - don't, does - doesn't. In the negative form the auxiliary verb (also called the helping verb) doesn't has the s so the main verb doesn't need an s -- for example, He doesn't teach. ITTT's teaching courses equip graduates with the qualification and skills necessary to obtain teaching positions globally. Our graduates are in high demand because of the professional level of training and learning acquired on our courses. As a result of this our...  [Read more]

  For statements in the negative form, what we have to do is add the auxiliary verb 'to do'. For subjects 'I', 'you', 'we' and 'they', we simply leave 'do' as 'do', use the word 'not', and keep the base form of the verb now for the negative statements. However, for 'he', 'she' and 'it', we have to conjugate our auxiliary verb into 'does'. We still use 'not' and we still keep the base form of the verb. The pattern performing questions is very very similar to the pattern performing negative statements. However, what we've done is invert our subject and our auxiliary verb so that the questions read the auxiliary verb first. Of course, again, we use 'do' for 'I', 'you', 'we' and 'they' and use 'does' for 'he', 'she' and 'it'. In both cases, we've left our verb form as the base form of...  [Read more]

Christian Davey Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Once you've decided to move abroad for work, I'm sure you'd like to know the pros and cons of the place? Sure, a quick browse online can give you some idea, but it probably won't go into anything specific or any real depth. Well, look no further as I'm going to give you five positives and five negatives about teaching English in Taiwan. Let's start with the positives, in no particular order. The Positives of Teaching English in Taiwan 1. It's quite safe and clean. 2. Everything is super convenient. 3. Taiwan is very foreigner-friendly. 4. Taiwan's nature has a lot to offer! 5. Taiwan has a vibrant indigenous culture. The Negatives of Teaching English in Taiwan 1. The air quality is not the best. 2. You will likely face a...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a great worksheet about the present simple exercises to practice negative and affirmative statements for ESL students.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here is a fun Christmas activity to practice the structure BE GOING TO positive and negative to express future plans on the theme of Christmas.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  "In terms of the things that are negative about it, we've already said that it doesn't develop speaking but perhaps the biggest negative point about this particular methodology is that it's very unnatural. Ok, so despite the criticisms of this particular method, and particularly the fact that is unnatural, this particular methodology was in use all the way through the 17th, 18th and 19th century and indeed it's still in use today. However, Gouin in the 1880s and Berlitz in the early 1900s decided that this particular methodology was so unnatural that they wanted to come up with something new. The method that they came up with, they called the direct method. You will also sometimes see it as the natural method. What these two people were saying is that if we wish to learn a language...  [Read more]

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I’m Chrissy, to tell you a little bit about myself, I’m from Jersey, in the Channel Islands; I left there in the Autumn of 2015 to work and travel in Australia for two years. I had the best two years of my life in that country! The most majestic, bewitching beaches and landscapes I had ever laid my eyes upon and the adrenaline-style activities that I tried were some of my best memories (skydiving was one of them) and I made friends with people from all walks of life; from all over the world — it truly was a spellbinding experience! Then, as my visa was about to expire, by complete accident; I found myself a new journey/experience/chapter by befriending some Taiwanese friends. Enter: Taiwan. The rest is history! Christian Davey Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Every teacher needs a confidence boost, whether they are new or experience doesn't matter. It all depends on oneself to constantly develop and nurture one's level of self-confidence in the classroom because being confident in teaching is crucial as this is something transmittable. Your students always reflect your confidence level and this might affect their way of absorbing the language taught in the classroom. 1. Prepare before Teaching 2. Don't be a Perfectionist 3. Accept your mistakes 4. Realize your strengths 5. Set your own classroom rules 6. Clothing and Body Language Are you ready to teach English abroad? Listen to this blog post Related Articles: If a teacher is confident in what they're doing, so are the students and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Throughout the ITTT 120-hour course, I learned about 15 different usages of teaching aids in the classroom. Many of these teaching aids consisted of technology in the classroom. This included aids such as DVDs, overhead projectors, and interactive whiteboards. While the ITTT course did provide a great list of the positives and negatives of each of these items, it only went so far in answering the question of what constitutes positive implementation and usage of new technology in the classroom. In this essay, I will attempt to quantify what constitutes positive usage of new technology with two main points; the first being the technological, interactive experience itself, and the second being how well the information in the lesson is conveyed. Requirements...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Good discipline is one of the keys to an effective lesson. Not only new teachers meet difficulties to manage students, but some veterans in this profession also can face problems. In this summative task, I will share my experience on how to maintain classroom discipline with young learners. How to find a common language? There are some tricks below: 1. Teacher's good mood. 2. Start the lesson with something interesting. It can be a short video, song, dance, unusual toy, mask or even costume. Something bright, which attracts kids. 3. During the first class establish main rules, for example: 4. Use the different activities to figure out the main interests in the group and each kid. 5. Good discipline does not mean complete silence and absolute domination...  [Read more]

  Our next consideration is going to be how we actually group our students. There are perhaps three types of grouping arrangements that we can consider and within those we'll have a look at the potential positive and negatives of those particular arrangements. So firstly, what arrangements can we use? We could arrange our group as a whole class so all of their activities will be done as a whole class. They could be working as individuals and the final grouping arrangement we'll consider is that of small groups or indeed the use of pair work. So for each of these types of arrangements what are the potential positive and negatives with that type of arrangement? For the whole class certainly one of the main positive features is that it gives that class a sense of belonging. Secondly the...  [Read more]

Date posted:2013-09-30 | Writer: Proyecto Peru Language Centre | Email: [email protected] Do you want to use your TEFL qualification to teach English abroad with Proyecto Peru Language Institute in Cusco? Proyecto Peru is an accredited English school with small classes which are focused on conversation skills and are mainly related to tourism. Our EFL teachers are professional, punctual and sociable, giving fun and well prepared classes. Requirements: We require our teachers to be native level English speakers, to have a TESOL/TEFL/CELTA or a similar certificate for teaching English as a second language and at least half a year teaching experience. Basic Spanish level required. Preferably already in South America. How to apply: Please write us at the email address given on the job...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   The four expressions "many", "much", "a lot of" and "lots of" are widely used but often confused. Let's take a look at their differences and when to use which expression correctly.   The word "many" is used with countable, plural nouns in questions and negative sentences. Example Sentences   "Much" is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a large quantity. It is mostly used in negative questions or sentences. Example Sentences    A lot of means a large number of amount. It can be used for countable or uncountable nouns (negative, positive and question). Example Sentences   "A lot of" and "lots of" have the same meaning and they can be used interchangably; "lots of" means a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Back in 2014, I worked at a nursery school here in South Africa. I was the English teacher for the three to four-year-olds at this school. There were 32 students in my class. My class was so small that during nap time two students had to sleep on one mattress. There was no space to leave the class once the children had fallen asleep. I had to make sure that all my belongings were out of the class once the students came in for their naptime or I had to leave whatever was forgotten behind once I was one my way to my next job. In unit 3 on page 21, they talk about the whole class grouping pros and cons and that is really explained well where they say "class grouping is suitable for activities where the teacher needs to be in control" or "have the...  [Read more]

In a TEFL classroom, cultural misunderstandings are common due to the diverse backgrounds of students. It's crucial to recognize that cultural norms, values, and communication styles vary widely across different societies. Students may interpret gestures, expressions, or even silence differently based on their cultural upbringing. Lack of awareness of these differences can lead to confusion, miscommunication, or even offense. As a teacher, it's essential to educate yourself about the cultural backgrounds of your students to better understand their perspectives and anticipate potential misunderstandings. To effectively handle cultural misunderstandings in the TEFL classroom, teachers can implement various strategies. Firstly, promoting open communication and creating a safe space for...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In today's society, education is an irrevocable tool for people who want to develop, change and renew themselves. Therefore, the importance of education is increasing day by day in all age ranges. Education is the process of developing an individual's personality by changing his/her behavior positively. In addition to correcting and changing negative behaviors, the idea of gaining positive behaviors to an individual is the main basis of education. Preventative Care Punishment in a Modern Classroom Why is it Bad? Are there any positive aspects? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Elif Ece A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Date posted:2017-01-23 | Writer: E.L.T. The English Language Trainers | Email: [email protected] E.L.T. The English Language Trainers GmbH in Erfurt, Germany, has a freelance teaching position starting immediately. We offer a guarantee of 15 hours/week minimum (a workload of 20 hours and more are common if desired by trainers), thorough induction and teaching support, together with a professional and enjoyable work environment. In addition, we offer administrative and organisational support as well as assistance with relocation and obtaining a visa. REQUIREMENTS: If you are: - a native level English speaker - looking for a long term teaching position in Germany (min. one year) - motivated and professional and if you have: - a University or college degree - TEFL / TESOL / TESL Certification...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Past perfect tense indicates the finished or completed actions of the past. For example, I had taken eaten two pieces of cake before my friend finally showed up.   Past perfect tense indicates the finished or completed actions of the past. For example, I had taken eaten two pieces of cake before my friend finally showed up.     Subject + had + Past participle (v3) To make the positive sentences, we use the following structure: Subject + had + Past participle (V3) Examples of positive sentences We add ‘not’ after auxiliary verb to make the sentence negative. Subject + had + not + Past participle (V3) Examples of negative sentences. To make the question, ‘had’ come at the start of the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This essay seeks to discuss the possible disadvantages of negative reinforcement, specifically corporal punishment, as a means of discipline, when used by educators teaching young learners. Also, positive reinforcement, such as praise and feedback, as an alternative method to discipline young learners will be discussed. State of The Problem Punishment as a Teaching Tool Negative Effects of Punishment Punishment vs. Encouragement Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Desriel G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As mentioned, the negative reinforcement measure that will be discussed in this essay is...  [Read more]

  Moving down our list of parts of speech, we have our verbs. The first big difference between verbs that we need to look at is whether it's an action verb or a state verb. Our action verbs, as the name suggests, mean that we typically can see these things in action. We can see people working and we certainly see people going to various places. Now, we have our state verbs. These are basically indicating a state of being. Two examples would be "seem" and "have" or "own". We have a sentence such as "He seems angry." and "I own my house." You can't actually see the action happening, even though those words are used as verbs. A very big differentiation between the two here as well is, state verbs typically don't take the progressive or continuous form. That form is the verb "+ing". As I...  [Read more]

Date posted:2017-03-09 | Writer: TIMKORVER Individual English Training | Email: [email protected] TIMKORVER Individual English Training is a Business English language institute, dedicated to providing effective in-company training in Business English language & communication skills, in and around Munich. We are looking for experienced Business English trainers with a professional qualification and a teaching certificate, such as TESOL, CELTA or TEFL, to join our team. Our clients are mostly working professionals who need to improve and develop their English skills within their work context. We provide our trainers with regular and reliable on-going courses, up-to-date teaching materials and teacher training workshops while also hosting occasional social evenings with our team....  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   We use "there is" and "there are" to say that something exists. The two phrases are often confused so below we take a look at the differences between "there is" and "there are".   We use there is and there are to say that something exists.   We use "there is" for singular and "there are" for plural.   We also use "there is" with uncountable nouns:   The contraction of "there is" is "there's". You cannot contract "there are".   The negative is formed by putting not after is or are: We almost always use contractions when speaking. The Negative contractions are:   When we want to indicate that a zero quantity of something exists we use there aren't any. We also use...  [Read more]

Simon ITTT Teaching Ideas The number of combinations of modals and usages is enormous, so TEFL certified teachers often spend a lot of time trying to find an activity that suits their particular teaching point. Here, we give you some adaptable ideas which should save you time thinking or searching, assuming you already have good grammatical knowledge of the subject and a little bit of creativity. Listen to this blog post: Language Tennis Mill-drill/Mingling Group Discussions or Debates Board Games Information Exchange Draw the Sentence Marked Up Dice Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! It's often better to spend a bit of time creating your own material rather than looking fruitlessly on the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are a lot of teaching methods. Some of them are more popular, some of them less. But the theme of this summative task is about efficiency, not about the most interesting or the most popular method. So, is drilling an effective teaching method? If we want to ask this question, first, we need to consider the following question: "What is drilling?". After this, we can discuss the pros and cons of this method. What is drilling for? Skills Group size Students' Level Advantages and Disadvantages Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dmitry S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In short, drilling is a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This topic excites me the most as I am seeing myself becoming a teacher in the coming future, so why not explore it. As a teacher being confident can improve the overall effectiveness of the class because it's very easy and quick to judge the teacher's confidence by the student. Lack of confidence can lead to issues with classroom management. 1. Be prepared with a Plan 2. Relax and slow down 3. Do not try to be a perfectionist 4. Don't fear criticism focuses on your strength 5. Act Confident Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Whether it is someone's first teaching job or someone who is well experienced, everyone feels a bit nervous sometime or the other because of various reasons especially when you meet new...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The process of learning a foreign language is not an easy one because they are expected to cover various aspects, and the challenges faced could cause a learner to take a longer time to learn the new language. Students' Feelings Language Aspects Cultural Specifics Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Payton P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. One of the difficulties that learners face is their attitude towards learning the language. An individuals' attitude relates to how they feel about something. Some of the learners have to learn English for job purposes and their reaction towards the language...  [Read more]

  The Silent Way: A Unique Teaching Method The Role of the Teacher in The Silent Way Importance of Pronunciation in The Silent Way Using Cuisenaire Rods in The Silent Way Student-Centered Learning in The Silent Way Overcoming Challenges in The Silent Way Advantages of The Silent Way in Language Learning Implementing The Silent Way in ESL Teaching The Silent Way vs. Traditional Teaching Methods Success Stories of The Silent Way in Practice The Silent Way is a teaching approach that emphasizes student independence and self-discovery. Developed by Caleb Gattegno in the 1960s, this method focuses on the use of silence by the teacher to encourage students to actively engage in the learning process. By placing a strong emphasis on the student's role in learning, The Silent Way aims to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences When learning a new language one's teacher plays an important role in how they develop and increase their knowledge, as well as how motivated they are to continue studying, regardless of teaching methodology, differences in culture, age, experiences that affect students way of learning or their initial reason to start learning said language. Teachers' Responsibilities Point of View Methods of Delivering Lessons Behavior Management Parents-Teachers Communication Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ria J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. A Teacher must help students learn new material and...  [Read more]

  Some and Any are two words that often cause confusion, which is why we have decided to take a closer look at the difference of the two words in this video. Firsly, some is a determiner used for positive statements while any is a determiner used in questions and negative statements. Consider the following situation: I asked the teacher if he could give me some paper. I said ?Excuse me, have you got any paper?? Unfortunately, he didn?t have any. The first statement is positive and therefore requires us to use some. The second sentence is a question and therefore, we need to use any. The third and final sentence is a negative statement which also requries us to use any. It's worth noting that we do sometimes use some in questions and we also use any in positive statements. For...  [Read more]