Phonics And Reading

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Key Phonics Sounds to Early Learners A key barrier to achieving fluency for ESL students is a mastery of individual phonics sounds. My experience with ESL students from Southeast Asia has led me to focus on techniques for the particularly difficult L, R, M, and P phonics sounds. In this essay, I propose methods for using the straight arrow ESA lesson plan to introduce and drill phonics sounds with young learners. Table of Contents The Engagement Stage The Study Stage The Activate Stage Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ethan W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways How Reading Influences Language Acquisition In this paper, we will attempt to show how important reading is and how it can influence language acquisition and its development. We will mainly focus on primary school pupils as most children start to learn to read around six or seven years of age. With this aim in mind, we will first try to define what reading is and carry on by providing a description of the different types of readings. In a second phase, we will look at the reasons that encourage pupils to read and finally the type of reading material that can be presented to them Table of Contents Definition Type of readings 1. Phonics-based reading 2. Read-as-a-whole approach Reasons and benefits of reading 1. Reading for...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Effective Strategies to Teach Reading Reading competence involves making sense of the written text and requires the complex interaction of knowledge and skills. When children learn to read, they need to learn to integrate the use of visual, phonological and semantic cues and relate to their own experience to construct meaning. An effective reading instruction thus involves a combination of phonological instruction (decoding) and whole language (reading for meaning), with the use of authentic literary experience. This paper will provide a summary of essential areas of reading instruction, coupled with various strategies that I have used in my work as an educational psychologist and teacher, helping young children to read....  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Teaching Phonics to Kindergarten Children Phonics is a method of teaching children to read by linking sounds (phonemes) and the symbols that represent them (graphemes, or letter groups). Phonics is very commonly used in Hong Kong's kindergarten to teach children the sound of the words. It involves matching the sounds of spoken English with individual letters or groups of letters. For example, the sound k can be spelled as c, k, ck or ch. Table of Contents Phonics teaching step 1: Decoding Phonics teaching step 2: Blending The Phonics System Are you ready to teach English online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Phonics teaching step 1: Decoding Teach...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Phonetics: How can Phonemic Awareness Facilitate Effective Reading? Phonemics according to the Merriam Webster dictionary is a branch of linguistic analysis that consists of the study of phonemes. In other words, it could be explained as the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes. Phonemics awareness, on the other hand, is the ability to examine language independently to its meaning and to manipulate its component sound[1]. Table of Contents Difference between phonemes and phonics Universal way of acquiring a language Why phonemes are important? Correlation between phonemic awareness and spelling ability Teachers' Role Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID English language learners at the preschool level comprise a significant percentage of all online. Table of Contents Close Look at VIPKID's Curriculum Level 1 VIPKID Curriculum Topics Level 2 VIPKID Curriculum Topics ESL Curriculum Objectives and Teaching Preschool Students Conclusion Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The number of ESL students is going to continue to increase in the coming years, and teachers who are interested in teaching ESL online/abroad need to be prepared to offer quality, age-appropriate English instruction. According to the data...  [Read more]

TEFL / Phonics Teacher Wanted in Taiwan Date posted:2012-03-06 | Writer: Wen Ting Language Institute | Email: [email protected] We are looking for EFL teachers that have good knowledge of phonetics and phonology to teach in a historical small town, Lukang, in central Taiwan. The job involves teaching English to Taiwanese students (7 to 12 years old) after their regular school hours. The classes are focused on improving students' phonics, word recognition, and reading skills and are taught in interactive classrooms.     Contract Year:     - July 1st, 2012 to June 30th, 2013.     School Hours:     - Monday to Saturday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Teachers may choose to work from Monday to Friday, or Tuesday to Saturday, or Monday...  [Read more]

Teach English in Hong Kong, China and Macau Date posted:2020-09-22 | Writer: Monkey Tree ELC | Email: [email protected] Discover, Teach and Inspire with Monkey Tree English Learning Center!Teaching opportunities available in Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Changsha, Huizhou, Dongguan and Guiyang.Monkey Tree ELC is looking for passionate and enthusiastic TEFL teachers to join the team. By incorporating play-based education into their tailor-made curriculum, their teaching philosophy is one of lots of fun, energy and positive reinforcement. You will be teaching children aged between 2.5 -12 years old, as well as a variety of classes ranging from beginner phonics through to spelling and grammar.Come and join our growing team in this stimulating and...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Teaching Reading to Younger Groups of Students 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...  [Read more]

Legitimate TEFL Centers Check out tefl tesol about Legitimate TEFL Centers 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 C.S - Thailand said: TEFL for non native speakersI?m a thai national born and raised in thailand. Being a non native english speaker, I?ve faced many difficulties in learning and understanding English since the beginning. Pronunciation was difficult, grammar was difficult, and I believe learning and just REMEMBERING all the tenses, modals, and verb forms would have been nearly impossible without the fortunate help I had from many American, Filipino, and European friends,...  [Read more]

English Teacher - Hong Kong Date posted:2021-03-12 | Writer: Monkey Tree ELC | Email: [email protected] Discover, Teach and Inspire with Monkey Tree English Learning Center!Monkey Tree ELC currently have teaching opportunities in Hong Kong. Discover the true beauty of this cosmopolitan city whilst taking in its iconic skyline from The Peak, and exploring the city’s local street markets.Monkey Tree ELC is the leading English language center in Hong Kong and is looking for passionate and enthusiastic teachers to join the team. By incorporating play-based education into their tailor-made curriculum, their teaching philosophy is one of lots of fun, energy and positive reinforcement. You will be teaching children aged between 2.5 -12 years old, as well as a variety of classes...  [Read more]

English Teachers Needed in Hong Kong Date posted:2022-02-14 | Writer: Monkey Tree English Learning Center | Email: [email protected] Monkey Tree ELC is the leading English language center in Hong Kong and is looking for passionate and enthusiastic TEFL teachers to join the team on a 12-month program. By incorporating play-based education into their tailor-made curriculum, their teaching philosophy is one of lots of fun, energy, and positive reinforcement. You will be teaching children aged between 2.5 -12 years old, as well as a variety of classes ranging from beginner phonics through to spelling and grammar.Requirements:    Bachelor degree    Required Certificates:    TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours    Fluent...  [Read more]

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 7 Ways to Teach Reading The above is a topic that I want to particularly used to teaching reading to young learners. There are some points given below, they are. Table of Contents 1. Use songs and nursery rhymes to build phonemic awareness 2. Make simple word cards at home 3. Engage your child in a print-rich environment 4. Play word games at home or in the car 5. Understand the core skills involved in teaching kids to read 6. Play with magnet letters 7. Harness the power of technology to keep your child engaged Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angeline J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Seeking TEFL Teachers in Hong Kong Date posted:2017-11-30 | Writer: Monkey Tree | Email: [email protected] Are you ready to use your TEFL skills for a new and exciting opportunity to travel, explore and teach English as a foreign language? Apply to work in one of the most famous cities in the world. We currently have teaching opportunities in Hong Kong. Discover the true beauty of this cosmopolitan city whilst taking in its iconic skyline from The Peak, and exploring the city’s local street markets. A firmly established English learning center, Monkey Tree, is looking for passionate and outgoing EFL teachers to join the team. By incorporating play and songs into their tailor-made curriculum, their teaching philosophy is one of fun and lots of energy. You will be teaching...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Hong Kong Date posted:2018-05-09 | Writer: Global Teacher Recruitment | Email: [email protected] Are you ready to use your TEFL skills for a new and exciting opportunity to travel, explore and teach English as a foreign language? Apply to work in one of the most famous cities in the world. We currently have teaching opportunities in Hong Kong. Discover the true beauty of this cosmopolitan city whilst taking in its iconic skyline from The Peak, and exploring the city’s local street markets. A firmly established English learning center, Monkey Tree, is looking for passionate and outgoing EFL teachers to join the team. By incorporating play and songs into their tailor-made curriculum, their teaching philosophy is one of fun and lots of energy. You will be...  [Read more]

New Teaching Opportunity in Hong Kong! Date posted:2023-11-16 | Writer: Monkey Tree English Learning Centre | Email: [email protected] Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference in children's lives? Global Teacher Recruitment has the perfect opportunity for you!We are currently seeking passionate and enthusiastic teachers to join our team in Hong Kong, where you can discover the true beauty of this cosmopolitan city while taking in its iconic skyline from The Peak and exploring the local street markets. As the official recruitment partner of one of the leading English language center networks in Hong Kong, we offer a stimulating and rewarding career with a teaching philosophy that incorporates play-based education into a tailor-made...  [Read more]

Agency Accelerated TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Accelerated 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 A.B. & T.W. South Korea said: Games: A Strong Tool for ESL TeachersStudents of all ages enjoy playing games in the classroom. It is easy to assume games are a useful way of filling time, but in actual practice playing games in the classroom is one of the strongest tools teachers have to get students to learn and retain new vocabulary and concepts. Games give students the opportunity to practice all skill areas: receptive (listening and reading) and productive...  [Read more]

TEFL in Comayagua, Honduras Date posted:2004-05-21 | Writer: Escuela Bilingue Honduras | Email: [email protected] Primary teachers (1st-6th grade): homeroom to teach language,reading, spelling, science, math, phonics, art and health. Secondary teachers (7th-11th) for: Math, Science, History, Literature and Grammar. If you'd like to teach for us and have the experience of a lifetime in Honduras then you should possess the following: - University Degree - Native English Speaker - Between 21 and 40 years old - Willing to commit to a one year contract - Previous travel abroad - Teaching experience would be an advantage - ESL Certification preferred/desirable Personal Profile: - Adaptable, flexible, energetic, enthusiastic - Culturally sensitive - Willing to adjust to small...  [Read more]

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Drilling is a Common Teaching Method in an ESL Class Drilling is a teaching method used by teachers, teaching languages or other subjects, all over the world. Generally, drilling involves the teacher saying or modeling something to the class and the students repeating it. There are many ways of using the drilling method. Some teachers may use it sparingly in class while others may use the method so often it becomes the main way their students acquire new information. Table of Contents Balance My Experience Variety of Activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Erin D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ESA Principles of Teaching Reading I'm a young ESL teacher in China, and I is Chinese. English is a compulsory subject for all Chinese students and reading skills have gained raising importance in the national tests for English subjects. Besides this, reading itself is fun and beneficial. I always try to let my students "learn through English" instead of "learning English". From my experience, a successful reading class for young learners should consist of the following steps: Table of Contents Engage stage: Study stage: Activate stage: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fang W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Job For EFL Teachers at Jolly Kingdom in Hong Kong Date posted:2018-10-04 | Writer: Jolly Kingdom English Learning Centre | Email: [email protected] Jolly Kingdom is a vibrant, successful and jolly place to work and learn. Jolly Kingdom is a well-respected, professional phonics training centre with over 40 branches. We teach English through our systematic phonics, grammar and creative writing programmes to students from Kindergarten to Primary (age: 3 – 12). We also have classes for very young children, accompanied by a parent, where they have fun with English through play and songs. Our goal is to equip students with a strong foundation in reading, writing, speaking and listening. We teach in a pleasant and joyful way so that kids will learn with fun. With small classes (max 6...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Hong Kong Date posted:2017-01-05 | Writer: Monkey Tree | Email: [email protected] A firmly established English Learning Center in Hong Kong, Monkey Tree, is looking for outgoing EFL teachers to join its staff in Hong Kong. We focus on providing a fun and stimulating learning program that targets the development of academic, social and emotional needs in young learners. Students aged 2 and a half – 12 are offered a range of classes that are expertly and collaboratively created by their dedicated team of professionals. Small class sizes, an internally developed curriculum and access to extensive materials ensure that both students and teachers have everything they require to build the ideal educational environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Teach a diverse...  [Read more]

TEFL Teaching Position in Hong Kong Date posted:2022-03-22 | Writer: English Excel | Email: [email protected] English Excel is a British owned company that was founded in 2000. We have twelve schools across Hong Kong and we continue to broaden our horizons. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality, interactive and nurturing learning environment for our students. Classes are strongly geared towards oral interaction as well as reading and writing. Classes are limited to a maximum of 4 students per class and so offer an ideal learning and teaching environment and due to our small class sizes, we can place our students according to their level of English rather than their age. We are a registered Trinity College London Examination Centre.Students enrol at English Excel for...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning Difficulties: How to Support Them Within The Classroom Learning difficulties can found in all teaching environments, be it a classroom of mixed ability students, a one-to-one tutoring session, teaching EFL or online teaching. Learning difficulties affect all age groups, both genders, and all languages and cultures, therefore a good teacher must be able to both foresee and prepare for supporting a student's learning difficulties. This is even more important when teaching EFL students as unless these difficulties are met and coping methods are established then the student will struggle to make any progress in their learning English as a second language. Table of Contents My Personal Experience Real-Time Lessons Learning...  [Read more]

English Teaching Positions in Hong Kong Date posted:2021-09-24 | Writer: miniMinds English Learning Centre | Email: [email protected] We are looking for passionate TEFL teachers who are creative, fun, energetic and enjoy a team-oriented environment that cares about excellence in teaching and professional development. We offer an attractive package with bonus, medical benefits and opportunities for training and career promotion. Compensation is commensurable with experience and qualification.Founded in 2006, miniMinds is an after-school English learning Centre located in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Our courses are designed for children from pre-nursery to lower secondary levels, ranging from phonics, conversation, reading, creative and formal writing.  We strive to deliver our...  [Read more]

Job Teaching Young Learners EFL in China Date posted:2016-11-13 | Writer: Scholastic | Email: [email protected] Scholastic is one of the world's largest children’s book publishers and distributors with annual revenue of USD 2 billion and is a publicly listed company on NASDAQ. Our mission in China is to help Chinese children learn English in a fun and effective way. We have an immediate opportunity in Guangzhou for a TEFL trained teacher who enjoys teaching children. In China, we have created a chain of English tutorial centers with professional curriculum, small class sizes, and a highly interactive approach to teaching English that has proven to be very effective. Scholastic GZ ZJNT Center is the newest Scholastic English Center in Guangzhou City, China. We provide professional...  [Read more]

Teach Young Learners EFL in Hong Kong Date posted:2016-10-23 | Writer: Little Panda English Learning Centre | Email: [email protected] Little Panda is a British owned and managed learning centre with two branches in Hong Kong with immediate opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. We pride ourselves in our highly dedicated and qualified staff, all of whom have a career set in the education sector. We want our teachers to apply their skills, from their certified training courses and experience, into the classroom to allow a dynamic and fun equilibrium between students and teachers. Our students range from 3-12 years old and our class sizes are typically 4-8 students. We offer courses from official publishers including, Letterland, Macmillan, Cambridge YL and Trinity....  [Read more]

ESL Teachers Needed in Hong Kong Date posted:2022-09-28 | Writer: miniMinds | Email: [email protected] Founded in 2006, miniMinds is an after-school English learning Centre located in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Our courses are designed for children from pre-nursery to lower secondary levels, ranging from phonics, conversation, reading, creative and formal writing.  We strive to deliver our courses in a fun and effective way as we believe in the simple idea that children learn best when they love to learn. At miniMinds, we are passionate about what we do and we believe the importance of instilling confidence, increasing motivation and inspiring learning in every child and in our teaching team too. We have a diverse team of over 25 teachers from around the world, with one thing...  [Read more]

Teaching English for Kids Online Date posted:2022-01-10 | Writer: Nurture Global Learning | Email: [email protected] We are looking for Young Learners Certified / Phonics Tutors. Job DescriptionWe are looking for competent and flexible online English teachers to teach global kids. In this position, we expect the following requirements:•        Should be passionate about teaching.•        Should be a native English speaker or have excellent command of the language like a native speaker.•        Have neutral English accent so that kids can understand better•        Should have good computer knowledge and be equipped with a...  [Read more]

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Important Ideas to Consider when Teaching Vocabulary In my personal opinion, vocabulary learning is the basic and most substantial part in any language learning. It's like the bricks for building a house. Moreover, the process of vocabulary learning is the most difficult and time-consuming. It requires not only memorizing skills but also a good understanding of the word, and constant practice. Table of Contents Problems for Chinese English learners The importance of careful vocabulary selection Knowing what to teach Choosing an appropriate teaching method Learn how to teach vocabulary effectively with a TEFL course today! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dan W. Problems...  [Read more]