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Wed, 10 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What are a Teacher’s Roles and Responsibilities? There is something special about a teacher. The role they play in a student's life and education is undeniable. Just think about your school days and the role your teachers played on the road you find yourself today. Table of Contents The many roles in the classroom Personal qualities Professional qualities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Huibré T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The many roles in the classroom Teachers are psychiatrists, lawyers, mentors, moms, dads, doctors and so much more than just a teacher. A...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teacher in a Classroom as a Conductor in an Orchestra Although teachers might not want to be the central focus of the class, they should be ready to overtake two or more roles to help bring about well-established balanced classes. Nowadays, most of the successful ESL classes are becoming less concerned about the teacher's talking time inside the class as much as the students'. However, a teacher remains the students' role model and a person whom they always look up to. Accordingly, it is of pivotal significance that teachers get to know the various roles that they may or may not play during a class. To clarify, managing, organizing, promoting and assessing are four of the most important roles a teacher would wish to play. Table...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Roles and Responsibilities Will You Take as a Teacher in an ESL Classroom? The teacher across the ages can be assessed in different ways, but in general, the teacher still plays an important role in education. They not only impart knowledge to students but also play many other roles such as; organizer, who guide many educational activities for students, create a friendly learning environment and problematic situations that encourage students to actively participate in learning activities. They are also friend, sharer, leader, and inspirer, observer, people involved in the activity, reminder, reviewer. Table of Contents Teaching knowledge Teaching skills Organizer Instructor Friend, sharer, leader, and inspiration Personality...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Traditional Approach Comparing to The Modern Point of View Towards Teacher's Part in Teaching In traditional teaching, teachers are not only the teachers of teaching content, the controller of the teaching process, the organizer of the teaching activities, the judges of the students' academic achievements, but also the absolute authority. This kind of teaching style of laying too much stress on teaching by teachers instead of understanding and learning by students themselves overstretched the dominant position of teachers, ignoring the students at the center. Table of Contents Teacher-Centered Approach Another Point of View The Controller The Prompter The Organizer The Creator Teaching Content Find your role as an ESL teacher...  [Read more]

Fri, 01 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Roles That an ESL/EFL Teacher Plays in the Classroom One of my favorite aspects of teaching is the role of the teacher in the classroom. To some, the role of the teacher is only to teach people information that they then regurgitate during a later exam. However, to me, teaching is a fascinating profession because a teacher is many things to many different students. Table of Contents Instructor Friend Role-model Conclusion Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Derek G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Instructor The most prominent role of a teacher is the conveyor of...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Would You Rather Teach One-to-One or a Group? All English language learners learn differently. The kind of environment they study in dramatically affects their learning experience. Teaching one to one and teaching in groups both have their advantages and disadvantages. English language teachers may come across both situations in their teaching career and what the student gains from each case is unique. Table of Contents Planning Classroom Activities Group Dynamics Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Paulina T. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Prompting Students to Learn: Necessity and Importance When teaching a new language there are many important factors a teacher should be aware of. Learning a language has no certain formula hence teachers should follow the golden rules of ESL teaching but also know when to adapt and improvise. Let's think about how we learned our first language when we were little. Table of Contents Communicative Method The Frustration of Learning a Second Language Young Students vs. Adults Organizational Techniques Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Erdem Ç. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Songs and Rhymes as Effective Teaching Methods in the Classroom Have you ever wondered why nursery rhymes are one of the first grammar structures taught in the life of a young learner? And how come it is easy for most adults to remember lyrics to a song that they learned in Kindergarten? Table of Contents 1) Rhymes are Simple. 2) Rhymes have an Element of Playfulness. 3) Rhyme and Song have the Element of Repetition. 4) Music is Universal. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dee S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Let us analyze a few elements that Song and Rhyme have that...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Role of Parents in ESL Education I'm writing this essay from the perspective of young learners (4-10years of age) and the role their parents play on their English learning journey. Table of Contents Generally, which Ingredients are necessary for strong ESL progress? Parents' role in encouraging participation', 'motivation' and 'self-study' Participation Motivation Self-study/homework. Pulling parents in and making them part of the learning experience How do we make parents part of the journey? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: I have been an ESL teacher for nearly 10 years and I've been teaching my private students in my private classroom for about 8 years. It has been an incredible...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This is What I Learned from my Online TEFL Training The most widely used language throughout the world is English. Some countries use English as an official language. English is a major subject In China. Most of the Chinese students start to learn English from primary school or middle school. In recent years, more and more students start to learn English from kindergarten. They put a lot of time and effort into learning English. The majority of Chinese students learn English for over 10 years. But there is a strange situation. They still can't speak English fluently, even though some simple English conversations. But they can get high scores in the exam. Why is it? Because Chinese students are too stupid? Or not hard-working? No!!!...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Go-To Activities For Your ESL Conversation Class Listen to this blog post: As an ESL teacher, getting your students talking can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish. English learners often lack the necessary confidence to speak openly and freely in English. The following activities are perfect for getting your students out of their shells! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Here are 7 go-to activities for your ESL conversation class. 1. Dialogue 2. Role-Play Change-Up 3. Interviews 4. Tag Team Role Play 5. Mystery Partner 6. Problem Solved 7. Creative Improvisation Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Here are...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Techniques and Roles of a Teacher in an ESL Setting In the language classroom, there are many roles that a teacher should be able to play to be well-rounded. In different situations and problems, a teacher will need to change his/her roles to complement the matter or to solve the conflicts. I would like to discuss a few roles that a teacher would need to play in a classroom: Entertainer, motivator, and leader/manager. Table of Contents Attention-grabbing skills Confident work Management skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Po W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Principles of Motivation in the ESL Classroom Motivation provides learners with an aim and direction to follow. According to Gardner motivation is the combination of attempt and desire to obtain the aim of learning the language and favorable attitudes toward learning the language. If students are motivated they will be excited about learning and willing to work hard. Motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, is a key factor in the success of students in all stages of their education, and teachers can play an important role in providing and encouraging that motivation in their students. Table of Contents The following are the different ways to motivate the students in an EFL classroom Motivation in teaching by using real objects,...  [Read more]

Tue, 19 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Class Rules and Class Management Should Really Be Like Classroom management means that during the teaching process, the teacher healthily takes the students in a short and disciplined way according to certain rules and personal education. Table of Contents Does each student follow these rules? No. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Seçil B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The first item in the classroom to provide discipline: Listen to my command. In short, our aim in this article is to focus the students' attention on the teacher when we say dinle listen to...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Storytelling Activities for the ESL Classroom Storytelling can be useful to enhance students' imaginations as well as improve a wide variety of skills such as listening, comprehension, order, memory, and vocabulary. It is targeted for all ages, but best to start earliest possible to allow students to develop a liking towards reading. Storytelling can come with different forms of follow-up activities to further increase teaching efficiency as well as to check understanding of the students through elicitation. This essay will be focused on mainly storytelling activities for young learners in schools. Table of Contents Activities Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Asia General  Teachers needed - Kyrgyzstan Writer: Bishkek International School | Email: [email protected] Bishkek International School is a leading educational institution based in Asia Kyrgyzstan. We offer an international education to students from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on academic excellence and holistic development. Our school follows the IB MYP curriculum and provides opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities.We are currently seeking an experienced Drama Teacher to join our Performing Arts department. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Drama and Theatre Studies at the Middle School level.Skills and Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Drama or related field- Minimum of 3 years of...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas A Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Intermediate ESL Students in a 1-Hour Class Effective communication is a crucial skill for ESL learners, and developing strong speaking abilities is a key aspect of language acquisition. In this blog post, we will explore a comprehensive lesson plan designed specifically for intermediate ESL students. This one-hour class aims to equip learners with the necessary tools to enhance their speaking skills, fostering confidence and fluency. Let's dive into the details! Table of Contents Part 1: Warm-Up and Introduction (10 minutes) Part 2: Vocabulary and Language Review and Speaking Practice Task (25 minutes) Part 3: Language Focus and Expansion with Role-Play or Simulation...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Methods of Developing Speaking Skills in Kindergarten Level Children Kindergarten students are those who are typically around the age of five. From birth till five, they would have developed their sensory and speaking abilities in their mother tongue with decent fluency. Children at this age have a strong potential to gain a lot of information. They would know about 1000-2000 words by this time. At this age, they are formally introduced to reading and writing skills, group work, independent thinking, and sharing practice. Teaching children at this age can be quite challenging and fun. Vocabulary is one of the strongest predictors when it comes to speaking capacity. So, by carefully incorporating study into play we can enrich...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Teacher’s Role in the Classroom Management Teachers are facilitators of student learning and creators of the productive classroom environment. A good teacher has effective discipline skills and can promote positive behaviors and change in the classroom. A great teacher has the classroom management skills and can ensure good student behavior, effective work and study habits and over the sense of respect in the classroom. Teachers set the class of their classroom, build a warm environment, mentor and nurture students, become role models, and listen and look for signs of trouble. Table of Contents Self-consciousness Balance and flexibility Discipline Troubleshooting Cultural sensitivity Different roles include the following:...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Designing an Effective Lesson Plan Teachers who want to have good performance in class should have good lesson planning. Teachers should answer these questions before preparing lesson planning: what am I teaching? Whom am I teaching? How will I teach? And how will I know if the students understand? Table of Contents Reasons to plan Lesson Components Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Phuong T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Reasons to plan Writing a lesson plan is very important for all teachers. A lesson plan helps the teacher to keep on target during the...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Useful Techniques for Teaching Vocabulary to Primary School Students No one denies the importance of English language in the present time as a global language. If a language was a house, vocabulary would be construction material to build up that house. Table of Contents Language and Vocabulary Textbooks Visual Clues Games Audio-lingual Approach Video Format Tests Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dung N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Language and Vocabulary Therefore, studying a language cannot be separated from studying vocabulary. Besides, vocabulary plays an important...  [Read more]

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Should Teachers Punish Students for Bad Behavior? The Oxford dictionary defines punish as "inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offense, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code". Using this definition, the short answer to the question, "should a teacher punish students for bad behavior?" is yes! Table of Contents State of Thing Classroom Relationship Why do students misbehave? Actions to punish for Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bevan S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. State of Thing However, there are many facets to the...  [Read more]

Job Teaching Chinese Students Online Date posted:2018-09-19 | Writer: My Travel Tribe | Email: [email protected] “Become An Online English Teacher in 15 Minutes” is a recruitment company which helps people start teaching English online. Whether you have no experience or have been teaching for years, we have a job for you. We help everyone to find an online English teaching position, whether they have a background in education, a degree, or recently completed a TEFL course! We have connections to 20+ English teaching schools and companies. We are always hiring new online teachers.   ROLE DESCRIPTION: Teach English Online to kids/adults in China and Worldwide. Teaching positions are 100% remote. You can work from anywhere as long as you have a stable WIFI connection. We...  [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, 21 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Key Functions and Principles of Lesson Planning Lesson planning is an indispensable part of successful lessons. Generally speaking, lesson plans have various functions that are conducive to the classes. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The function of a lesson plan Lesson planning principles What should a lesson plan include? The ESA method Are you planning to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Juan W. Listen to this blog post: The function of a lesson plan First and most importantly, lesson plans can help teachers think and deliver classes logically through different stages of the classes. It can...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Easy Tips to Help Students Get More Inspired in The Classroom As teachers, it is our duty to bring out the best in our students. One way of doing that is inspiring confidence in them. I have listed three simple tips you can incorporate in your class, whether it's online or offline, to achieve that. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Coping With Stressful Situations 2. Working on the Teacher-Student Relationships 3. Giving a Positive Feedback Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Aileen P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Listen to this blog post: 1. Coping With Stressful Situations...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ESL Learners’ Modes: Differences between Young Students and Adults An instructor should adapt their instruction based on the student's needs and abilities, and should take into account the age of students as this is likely to affect factors such as student motivation, attention span, and openness to activities. An instructor should anticipate that young students may be less internally motivated than adult learners. Adult learners are likely to have longer attention spans than younger students, therefore the instructor should adjust lesson plans accordingly. Certain activities will be well received by very young students and poorly received by slightly older students or adult learners, this should be taken into account when...  [Read more]

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Become an ESL Teacher In the world, there are many different professions that people dream of. If you ask someone to name some of them, they probably would say something like a doctor, teacher, singer, and so on. When I was a child, my dad wanted me to become a teacher. He thought that becoming a teacher was a great job. Not just him, but many other people also thought so. It has always been like that. Back then, I was too young to understand the reason. But now that I have become a teacher, I am starting to realize why my dad and everyone else liked it. Table of Contents When Do You Become a Teacher? Many Responsibilities Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Acquiring TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Acquiring TEFL Diploma 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 T.H. - U.S.A. said: Learning modesIt is obvious that young learners and adults should be taught differently and approached differently; the ways they think and behave are quite different from each other, therefore the structure of the class and how the teacher deals with the students should change accordingly to establish rapport and maximize the effectiveness of the class. The main difference between the young learners and adult learners would be the attention span; from...  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Emphasis on the Need for Teaching Productive Skills The productive skills, in my definition, are skills that require the students to articulate or produce words, sounds, speeches, or sentences either in written or typed form. The productive skills are speaking and writing. The productive skills are essential and are needed for communicative purposes in our day to day activities. Table of Contents Why are Productive Skills Important? Preparation for Teaching More Techniques Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Taiwo B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Why are Productive...  [Read more]