Online Teaching Activities

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thu Ly T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Rational, Aim of study Advantages and disadvantages of teaching online 1. Advantages 2. Disadvantages Activities and materials should be used Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Basing on the development of technology and the trend of globalization nowadays, online English lessons are very popular and will be very popular in the future. However, there are many difficulties that teachers have to face when teaching online. Understanding its advantages and disadvantages to have the appropriate teaching methods could help you overcome all troubles and be...  [Read more]

  Online ESL Activities: Are you an online English teacher? Do you want your students to enjoy and have fun? Then, this live stream is for you! Our TEFL/TESOL expert, Liza, will share five interactive activities that you will be able to use at your next class. Great news that these games will suit any age group and level. Don't miss! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 00:00-00:48 Mic was off 00:48-01:00 Intro 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 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  The Importance of Teaching Materials Types of Teaching Materials Creating Engaging Activities Incorporating Technology in Lessons Adapting Materials for Different Learners Using Authentic Materials Role of Visual Aids Interactive Games and Simulations Incorporating Real-life Scenarios Evaluation and Feedback in Teaching Effective teaching materials are crucial for successful ESL instruction. They provide structure, aid comprehension, and enhance engagement. ITTT, a leading TEFL and TESOL provider, emphasizes the significance of quality materials in language education. Effective teaching materials are crucial for successful ESL instruction. They provide structure, aid comprehension, and enhance engagement. ITTT, a leading TEFL and TESOL provider, emphasizes the significance of...  [Read more]

  Online ESL Activities: Are you an online English teacher? Do you want your students to enjoy and have fun? Then, this live stream is for you! Our TEFL/TESOL expert, Liza, will share five interactive activities that you will be able to use at your next class. Great news that these games will suit any age group and level. Don't miss! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 00:00-00:48 Mic was off 00:48-01:00 Intro 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 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Having to organize and hold a winter camp is a daunting task, especially for new teachers who haven't done it before. For these kinds of English camps, teachers typically create up to 10 lesson plans for the duration of the camp. Winter camps can last anywhere between one week to a month or even longer. The main goal of an English camp is to have a fun and memorable time with the students while practicing their English. Listen to this blog post: It's all About Fun… and Props! Making Sock Snowmen! Making Christmas or New Year's Cards Have Handouts Ready Powerpoint/Computer Games Board Games When Your School Doesn't Have a Budget or Supplies Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Holding a summer camp can be an intimidating challenge for new and experienced teachers alike. For these kinds of English camps, teachers typically create up to 10 lesson plans for the duration of the camp. Summer camps can last anywhere between one week and a month or even longer. The main goal of an English camp is to have a fun and memorable time with the students while practicing their English. Listen to this blog post: It's all about fun… and props! Water Balloon Toss The Flyswatter Game Have Handouts Ready Powerpoint/Computer Games Board Games When Your School Doesn't Have a Budget or Supplies Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! While this might sound easy,...  [Read more]

1. Benefits of Online TEFL Courses 2. Interactive Activities in Online TEFL Courses 3. Choosing the Right Online TEFL Course 4. Top 10 Online TEFL Courses with Interactive Activities Online TEFL courses offer flexibility and convenience for those looking to obtain a TEFL certification. With the ability to study from anywhere with an internet connection, students can work at their own pace and schedule. This is particularly beneficial for working professionals or those with busy lifestyles. Additionally, online TEFL courses often provide a more affordable option compared to traditional in-person courses, making it accessible to a wider range of individuals. Interactive activities play a crucial role in online TEFL courses as they engage students and enhance the learning experience. These...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to ESL Classroom Activities 2. Speaking and Listening Activities 3. Reading and Writing Activities 4. Vocabulary and Grammar Activities One of the most effective ways to improve English language skills is through speaking and listening activities. These activities help students practice their pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension. One popular activity is role-playing, where students act out scenarios to practice conversational English. Another useful activity is storytelling, where students take turns sharing a story or personal experience. Listening activities, such as watching videos or listening to podcasts, can also enhance students' listening skills and expose them to different accents and speech patterns. Reading and writing activities are essential for developing...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas While it is true that many students crave consistency in the classroom, it can also be argued that students of all ages and levels tend to lose motivation and interest if lessons become too predictable or repetitive. For this reason, many teachers choose to incorporate outdoor activities into their lessons. In addition to maintaining interest, some possible benefits to taking your students outside the classroom (especially in an English-speaking country) include opportunities to interact with locals, experience culture, and practice in "real life" scenarios, all of which can help build students' confidence. Even if students are learning English in their home countries, there are still benefits to changing the scenery of your class. What Are Outdoor...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to Teaching Vocabulary in ESL 2. Effective Vocabulary Teaching Strategies 3. Engaging Vocabulary Activities for ESL Students 4. Conclusion Teaching vocabulary is a crucial aspect of English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. A strong vocabulary is essential for effective communication and language proficiency. As an ESL teacher, it is important to employ a variety of strategies and activities to help students expand their word bank and use words accurately in context. There are several effective strategies that ESL teachers can use to teach vocabulary. One key approach is to introduce new words in context, such as through reading passages or listening activities. It is also important to teach word families and collocations to help students understand how words are used...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas One of the great things about teaching conditionals is that once you discover some classroom activities that work well for one, they can be adapted to suit any of the conditional patterns that you may be asked to teach. Here are 7 fun activities for teaching conditionals for the ESL classroom that you can easily adapt to help your students understand the correct structures and usages. Listen to this blog post: 1. Pass the Pig 2. Chain Conditionals 3. Pelmanism ("Concentration") 4. Mill Drill Questionnaire 5. Group Discussions 6. Board Game With Prompts 7. Using Songs Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Tell your students to stand up and form in two lines (teams) and...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas When teaching reported speech the potential for mistakes, errors, and the general difficulty is enormous due to the number of changes that are made with verb tenses, patterns, pronouns, questions, time expressions etc.. It's important to cover the subject slowly with lots of verbal practice at every opportunity. There are plenty of standard 'change the direct speech to reported speech' activities, but your students will soon tire of these if you overuse them. Here are some ideas which have worked well in the EFL classroom and will give your students a good amount of talk time in a variety of ways. Listen to this blog post: The Go-Between Game The Lying Game Pelmanism ("Concentration") Guess Who Reported Speech "Tennis" Who Asked What? Find Someone...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas You will find the web full of ideas for teaching vocabulary and, although most of them are undoubtedly good activities, some are only suited to a particular level. Here are some tried and tested activities that can be adapted to suit any level of student and a variety of class sizes. Listen to this blog post: 1. Hot seat 2. Beat the clock 3. Crosswords 4. Board games 5. Slow Pictionary 6. Vocabulary tennis 7. Pelmanism ("Concentration") Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This is a great activity that can be used as a warm-up at the beginning of a class, or as a game at the end of a lesson. It's suitable for any class size over 4 students and requires minimal...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas In a previous post, we looked at various teaching ideas for future simple and here we're going to describe some fun ideas for teaching three other future tenses. There are a wide variety of usages for future tenses and it's always important to make sure your activities focus on the usages that you've taught in your lesson. For example, future continuous can be used to talk about an ongoing action at a point in the future, a fixed future event, polite enquiries or to predict the future or the present. Predicting the present is one that students often have trouble conceptualizing, so we might as well start from there. Listen to this blog post: Predicting the present Ongoing action at a point in the future Expected achievements at a point in the future...  [Read more]

1. Engaging English Teaching Activities 2. Benefits of Using Engaging Activities in English Teaching 3. Types of Engaging English Activities 4. How ITTT Can Help Enhance English Teaching through Engaging Activities In the realm of language education, engaging students is key to successful learning outcomes. The use of interactive and stimulating activities can significantly enhance the English language acquisition process. By incorporating engaging activities into lessons, educators can create a dynamic and immersive learning environment that captivates students' attention and fosters active participation. This results in improved comprehension, retention, and overall language proficiency development. The benefits of incorporating engaging activities into English teaching are manifold....  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas There are a myriad of ways to talk about the future in English, so it's important to have a variety of activities for students to practice what you've taught them. Here we're going to focus on various usages for future simple and describe some fun teaching ideas that match them. 1. Spontaneous decisions 2. Predictions (no evidence) 3. Facts/certainties 4. Assumptions/deductions Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: One of the most common ways we use future simple in our day to day lives is to make spontaneous or unplanned decisions. For example, when choosing food from a menu, (I'll have the fish please), or if you have to make a change of plan (a friend calls to say they can't pick you up to go out and you might...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Passive voice is something native English speakers can use without much thought but it can be difficult for language learners to master because the switch from active to passive voice is quite an involved process – as many EFL teachers find when they first attempt to present it. Here are some fun activities that you can use in the classroom to help your students practice using this tricky language pattern. Do remember when you adapt these games that not every verb or tense in the English language can be used for the passive voice! Listen to this blog post: Change the Room Quiz Describing a Process Relay Tennis Game Jenga Roleplay; Blame it on Your Sister Mill-drill (mingling) Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen To This...  [Read more]

1. Importance of Listening Activities in TEFL 2. How TESOL Certification Enhances Teaching Listening Skills 3. Strategies for Teaching Listening Activities in TEFL 4. Incorporating Technology in Teaching Listening Skills Listening is a crucial skill in language learning as it is the foundation for other language skills such as speaking, reading, and writing. In a TEFL setting, listening activities help students improve their comprehension, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. By engaging in listening tasks, students are exposed to authentic language input, which aids in their overall language acquisition process. TESOL certification equips teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively teach listening activities in a foreign language classroom. Through TESOL courses,...  [Read more]

1. Understanding the CELTA Certification Program 2. Importance of Teaching Listening Skills 3. Strategies for Teaching Listening Activities 4. Incorporating Technology in Teaching Listening Skills The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification is a prestigious qualification for individuals looking to teach English as a foreign language. Offered by Cambridge English, it is recognized globally and is highly regarded by employers in the field of English language teaching. The program provides a solid foundation in teaching methodology, language analysis, and practical teaching experience. To obtain a CELTA certification, candidates must complete a rigorous training course that includes observed teaching practice, written assignments, and feedback...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching new tenses to students of a foreign language is often not as easy as you might anticipate, especially when the tense you are trying to teach them does not exist in their native language. The following 7 activities for teaching the present perfect for the ESL classroom will help your students pick up the tense in no time! Listen to this blog post: 1. Great Accomplishments 2. Have You Ever? 3. How Many Times Since? 4. Great Ambitions 5. Most Deprived 6. Bucket Lists 7. Since or For? Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This is a great warm-up activity to make your students understand what the present perfect is all about. After teaching the structure of the...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas ESL teachers often encounter difficulties when teaching grammar patterns to students abroad. The following 7 activities for teaching the simple present for the ESL classroom will help your students pick up the tense in an easy and efficient way. Listen to this blog post: 1. Daily Routine 2. Cultural Norms 3. Classmate Interviews 4. ESP (Extraordinary Sensory Perceptions) 5. Where am I? 6. Present Simple BINGO Mingle 7. Weekend Party Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This is a very good activity for when you start discussing the simple present and how it's used for routines and regularities. You can place the students into groups or pairs and have them discuss their...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The simple past is one of the most important tenses in the English language. As it describes past actions, it's quite an easy tense to teach using a variety of fun and interactive activities. Here are 7 activities for teaching the simple past for the ESL classroom. 1. Preparations 2. Good Days and Bad Days 3. Charades Series 4. Dear Diary 5. Get Out and About 6. Accurate Endings 7. Double Duty Review Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: For more activities check out: 10 Exciting Activities for the Past Simple For this activity, the students think of significant accomplishments in their lives. After sharing with the class what they have accomplished, the students should describe what they did in order to achieve...  [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]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching grammar patterns often involves a lot of classtime and the more activities you have up your sleeve as a teacher the better. The following 7 activities for teaching the past progressive for the ESL classroom will help your students pick up the tense in no time! 1. Memory Challenge 2. People Watching 3. The Luck of The Draw 4. What You Didn't Do 5. So Much in Common 6. Strange Explanations 7. My Alibi Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Pull up an image with a lot of actions going on, for example, people engaging in different activities at a park or another public place. You can either hand out printed images or show it to your students on an overhead projector or TV. After having your students analyze...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The present progressive is one of the most important tenses in the English language. As it describes actions currently happening, it's quite an easy tense to teach using a variety of fun and interactive activities. Here are 7 activities for teaching the present progressive for the ESL classroom. 1. Look Around 2. A Letter Home 3. A Picture's Worth 4. Charade Call Out 5. What are you doing? 6. Sorry, I Can't 7. Picture Perfect Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Have your class make observations about what's happening all around in the classroom and outside the windows. Make sure they students use the present progressive when describing what they see. Ask your students to write a letter to a parent, relative or friend describing their...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Storytelling in the classroom can seemingly be one of the most diverse and engaging ways to help students learn English as a second language. Storytelling for the purposes of this essay is a broad term that I am using to refer not only to students telling stories about what they did on the weekend for example but also using existing stories that are well known and loved, for example, Harry Potter or the Lion King. Firstly, classroom activities using storytelling when centered around the students are a great way for students to get to know one another. Further, students can be encouraged to go and explore and to create their own stories. Moreover, using existing stories, such as the Harry Potter or Lion King examples as listed before, opens up a plethora...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Why Choose ITTT for Teaching English to Indonesian Learners? 3. Engaging Activities for Teaching English to Indonesian Learners 4. Conclusion Are you looking for innovative and effective ways to teach English to Indonesian learners? Look no further! ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers a range of comprehensive courses and resources to help you become a successful English teacher in Indonesia. With a focus on practical teaching methods and hands-on experience, ITTT equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to engage and inspire your students. Whether you are a seasoned educator or new to the field, our courses are designed to meet your needs and help you make a real difference in the lives of Indonesian learners. ITTT is a leading provider of TEFL...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This worksheet is designed to practice some common daily actions. There are 28 pictures and students must match them with the correct actions.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun worksheet to practice talking about daily routines in English.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  The Importance of Interactive Activities Engaging Students Through Games Using Technology in the Classroom Role-Playing Scenarios for Language Practice Incorporating Real-World Simulations Interactive Worksheets and Quizzes Group Projects and Collaborative Learning Interactive Storytelling and Drama Music and Movement Activities Wrapping Up: The Impact of Interactive Activities Interactive activities play a crucial role in ESL teaching, enhancing student engagement and participation. By incorporating interactive elements into lessons, teachers can create a dynamic and stimulating learning environment that caters to diverse learning styles. ITTT, a leading provider of TEFL and TESOL courses, emphasizes the significance of interactive activities in language education. Interactive...  [Read more]