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Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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My Personal Teaching Experience in Xi’an, China | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their story of teaching abroad. They worked in China, one of the most popular destinations for ESL teachers.
A Lesson Plan to Practice Speaking With ESL Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Teaching Ideas
In this article, our TEFL expert shares an EFL lesson plan for teaching speaking skills. Get inspired or simply use this ready lesson with your advanced level students.
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Is it easier to teach English to children or adults? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Is it easier to teach English to children or adults?
Deciding whether it is easier to teach English to children or adults is subjective. Children are naturally curious, but their attention spans can be short, necessitating dynamic and engaging methods. Adults, on the other hand, often learn with a clear purpose and are self-motivated, yet they might require a deeper understanding of technical aspects like grammar. Both age groups present distinct challenges and benefits, and the ease of teaching hinges on the educator's adaptability to each group's unique needs and learning styles.
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Motivation and classroom management
Lesson content
Games and activities
Student expectations
Getting students to talk in English
Teacher/student relationships
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Is it easier to teach English to children or adults? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Is it easier to teach English to children or adults?
Is there an inherently simpler age group to teach English? The straightforward answer is no. Anyone who has navigated through varying classroom environments understands the stark differences between teaching adults and young learners. Each age group has their unique motives for being in the classroom, the levels of motivation and discipline fluctuate considerably, and even the learning styles can greatly differ. These disparities demand a teaching style that is specifically tailored to each group's needs. Let's delve into some of these key differences.
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Motivation and classroom management
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Types of Learning Process: Young Students vs. Adults - TEFL Blog
Tue, 17 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Types of Learning Process: Young Students vs. Adults
Teaching is an opportunity that all of us can learn and benefit from. Teaching expands across all nationalities, genders, religious, racial and age groups. Education among different age groups has is similarities and differences that have evolved throughout civilization. Throughout my time teaching, there are several pros versus cons when it comes to teaching children and adults. Both are an absolute joy to teach in my opinion, however, some strategies must be implemented that both can benefit from.
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What do they have in common?
Influence on the lessons
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How Adults’ Learning Differs From Teenagers’ and Children’s Learning? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How Adults’ Learning Differs From Teenagers’ and Children’s Learning?
ESL teachers must acknowledge that it is not equal teaching English Lessons to children, teenagers, and adults, there are some wide differences between the practices used in each case, classroom, population, levels, and country where English is taught, on this paper we will check how an ESL lesson may be affected by these variables, and how we could overlap them on the practices used in teenagers and adults English lessons.
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Basic concepts
Self-concept
Personal Experience
Adults learning process
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Differences Between Two Learning Modes: Young Students vs. Adults - TEFL Blog
Fri, 31 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Differences Between Two Learning Modes: Young Students vs. Adults
Learning English has become a relevant goal for both adults and children these days. Before starting a career as a teacher one should decide who he or she wants to teach. What is the main difference between adults and children when it comes to studying? Let's discuss the most important points.
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Motivation
Experience
Classroom Behavior
Teaching Approach
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Learning Modes: Young Students vs. Adult Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Learning Modes: Young Students vs. Adult Students
In the past, the emphasis on teaching a foreign language was, amongst other older techniques, Grammar-Translation, and is still used in some situation today. This method helped the student to learn 'about' the language instead of learning the language (ITTT Unit 3,3). Over time, and continuing today, more and more attention and research have been placed on the question of what makes a good language learner.
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Differences between youngsters and adults
Differences between learning 1st and 2nd language
Levels of expertise
Approaches to teaching young students
Approaches to teaching adults
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The Challenges of Teaching EFL to Older Adults - TEFL Blog
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 Desrine Francois
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The Challenges of Teaching EFL to Older Adults
Teaching English as a foreign language to older adults students comes with its own unique set of challenges. These students are, more often than not, retirees whose professional lives are behind them. Unlike their younger counterparts, they do not need to learn English for educational or professional purposes. So what impels these older adults to attend EFL classes? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of having them as students?
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Motivation for attending EFL classes
Personal growth
The classroom as a social forum
Continued intellectual stimulation
Advantages and Disadvantages of teaching EFL to speakers of English
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A Lesson Plan to Practice Speaking With ESL Adults - TEFL Blog
Mon, 24 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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A Lesson Plan to Practice Speaking With ESL Adults
When it comes to teaching adults with higher levels of English proficiency, it is quite complicated to create lessons as most of the students usually have very specific needs and challenges.
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Listen to this blog post:
Engaging People Into a Lively Conversation
Studying Without Realizing That You Actually Study
Wrapping Up
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In this blog post, I would like to share a sample online lesson that I taught to an adult group of advanced EFL learners to train conversational skills. For presenting my... [Read more]
Am I Too Old to Learn a New Language? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Am I Too Old to Learn a New Language?
If you're a native language speaker, you've likely heard the phrase, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks". There has been little evidence found to support this claim, but the belief persists. Many adult learners believe that it is too late for them to learn a new language. If you are teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language you may find yourself teaching a class of adult learners. Adult learners differ in many ways from young learners, and one such issue you may encounter is a doubt from the learners that they are capable of picking up a new language now that they are no longer children. Though the style of learning and the issues encountered will inevitably differ from those of... [Read more]
Teacher Adaptation to the Age of Their Students - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teacher Adaptation to the Age of Their Students
The capacity for learning is present in people of any age and the desire for education and knowledge should be nurtured and celebrated to the best ability of not only the student but the educator as well. Because education is something that people seek out for the duration of their lives, the role and processes of an educator are incredibly diverse and are many times determined by the specific educational situation. One of the biggest determinations of the teaching processes and style arises when one considers the age of her students. Though a teacher may use songs and games when teaching children, her approach to teaching adults would be very different. Young learners acquire... [Read more]
Teaching Bigger Groups vs. Individual ESL Learners - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching Bigger Groups vs. Individual ESL Learners
One of the main differences between teaching groups and individual students is the lesson plan.
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Teaching One-to-One
From a Learner's Perspective
What do Teachers Think
Lesson Plan for Group Teaching
Students Abilities
Students Peculiarities
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Several factors need to be considered when planning a lesson for a single student:
The aforementioned factors should be taken into account even when teaching groups but in one-to-one lessons they are crucial. Considering that the whole lesson is dedicated to one individual, material covered should be graded to his/her exact level to achieve the best... [Read more]
The Importance of Different Students’ Profiles - TEFL Blog
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Importance of Different Students’ Profiles
Every student requires something different to learn English successfully. Aside from one-on-one lessons, teachers usually will not have the time to dedicate extensive attention to each student, though. Not every English-learner will be given a unique lesson catered to their needs. However, teachers can develop plans that fit best for general types of students based on their profiles. Factors such as students' age, language level, and motivation for learning helps teachers identify a student profile and thus develop the best lessons to get them engaged.
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Beginners
Young students
Motivation
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Motivating students Motivation is a key factor when teaching English as a foreign language to students. If the students aren't motivated they no longer are interested in the class, therefore not willing to even try learning the material. Motivation is the base of any relationship between teacher and student. Everything else doesn't matter if there is no motivation.
There are ways to keep students motivated, especially young students. Adult learners are more... [Read more]
Advantages of Teaching Adult Students and Implications on Teacher’s Methodology - TEFL Blog
Thu, 27 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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Advantages of Teaching Adult Students and Implications on Teacher’s Methodology
How does teaching adults differ from teaching young learners? To most people, it should be rather obvious that teaching children is very different from teaching adults, due to adults being more mature and having more life experience than children. This article discusses the advantages of teaching adult students and what the implications on a teacher's methodology are. Adult learners refers to anyone who is above the age of eighteen. Although it is not a perfect definition, we will nevertheless use eighteen as our cut-off age since it is the most common age threshold in many language schools when it comes to deciding whether a student should go to a... [Read more]
Comparing Young Learners and Adult Business English Students - TEFL Blog
Thu, 05 Dec 2019 Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences
Comparing Young Learners and Adult Business English Students
As an aspiring TEFL teacher, I have to be ready to teach students of all ages. While the language and lesson-planning follow frameworks that stay consistent for all students, the topics I utilize depend on who I am teaching; for example, the ESA lesson plan works for all classrooms, but different students require different engage-phase activities - a game of battleships is better suited for young learners than adults. In this report, I explore the similarities and differences between teaching young and adult learners.
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Goals
Choice of Topics
Teaching Aims
Choice of Materials
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T.G. - U.S.A. said:
Teaching one to oneWhen most esl students start learning English for the first time, they typically start lessons in a group setting. The biggest reason for this is that they usually start learning English in the Elementary or Middle school. The students are accustomed to studying in groups from an early age. This group classroom dynamic is something that is continued in most English school because there are many advantages to it. However, in... [Read more]
Business English Teaching Equals Teaching Adults - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Business English Teaching Equals Teaching Adults
The teaching of business English by definition means that your students/clients will be adults.English is the modern language of business. As markets have become global, businesses at all levels have had to adapt and train their staff in English usage, both written and spoken.
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Expertise in different fields
Business interactions vs. Life interactions
Benefits
Place of study
Skills to develop
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ESL Learners’ Modes: Differences between Young Students and Adults - TEFL Blog
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]
How do you teach English one-to-one? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do you teach English one-to-one?
Before delving into the specifics of conducting one-to-one lessons, we need to be mindful of certain preliminary steps essential for effective lesson planning.
Initially, you must assess your student's English proficiency level. This is usually achieved through a level test. The level test typically begins with a verbal conversation to gauge the general competency level of the student. English proficiency is often categorized on a five-point scale:
A basic level test could involve asking progressively complex questions to pinpoint the level at which the student begins to struggle.
Once the level test is completed, the next step is a needs analysis. This process aims to ascertain why the student is learning English, as needs will vary among learners.... [Read more]
How do you teach English one-to-one? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do you teach English one-to-one?
Before delving into the specifics of conducting one-to-one lessons, we need to be mindful of certain preliminary steps essential for effective lesson planning.
Initially, you must assess your student's English proficiency level. This is usually achieved through a level test. The level test typically begins with a verbal conversation to gauge the general competency level of the student. English proficiency is often categorized on a five-point scale:
A basic level test could involve asking progressively complex questions to pinpoint the level at which the student begins to struggle.
Once the level test is completed, the next step is a needs analysis. This process aims to ascertain why the student is learning English, as needs will vary among learners.... [Read more]
What is Lesson Planning and How to Implement it in The TEFL Work? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What is Lesson Planning and How to Implement it in The TEFL Work?
I believe it is very important to plan and write down lessons, for the benefit of the students, myself, relieving teachers, and especially while I am an inexperienced teacher. A lesson plan acts as a device for a singular lesson, helps create a series of lessons, and as a record of what has been taught. Self Evaluation Forms will be vital as a new teacher so that I can continuously self improve.
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Initial Assessment
The Students
The Classroom
Parts of a Lesson Plan
My additions to the lesson plan to include:
Self Evaluation
Self Evaluation Forms should be at the bottom or on the back of the lesson plan
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TEFL Perspectives for Non-Native English Speaking Teachers
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This blog post is devoted to the problem of native and non-native teachers of English. Our TEFL graduate shares their vision of the point.
First and Second Language Acquisition: What do Teachers Need to be Aware of?
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How the first and the second language are different in terms of acquisition? Our TEFL graduate explains.
How Classroom Management Leads to A Positive Learning Environment
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains how classroom management influences the overall atmosphere of the class.
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Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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How to Teach English Grammar Communicatively | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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English can be taught in many ways. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers the communicative approach.
How to Develop the Speaking Abilities of Kindergarten Level Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Teaching Ideas
This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching speaking in a kindergarten.
The Importance of Business English | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this article, our TEFL... [Read more]
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Date posted:2020-12-18 | Writer: KickStart English | Email: [email protected]
We are looking for enthusiastic online TEFL teachers who enjoy tutoring small groups online. The vast majority of our students are pre-intermediate to upper intermediate adults from Belarus. Tutors will be required to cover 'must haves' that's part of our Level Up syllabus. These will often include two grammar area and two vocab topics per month. How these are covered is largely left up to the teacher.KickStart English was founded in August 2016. We are a small family-based language school that is steadily growing. We focus on providing speaking-based lessons to mini-groups. We have two classrooms in the centre of Minsk (the capital of Belarus). We aim to continue delivering the highest possible... [Read more]
Strategies to Evaluate the Necessity of Motivation in an ESL Setting - TEFL Blog
Wed, 30 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Strategies to Evaluate the Necessity of Motivation in an ESL Setting
Nowadays students and people, in general, are surrounded by social media, they are immersed in the internet, have international job opportunities, multiple career choices, and the possibility to easily travel to many English language speaking countries all this means that people are dealing with the English language more and more.
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English in Communication
Internal and External Motivation
Lesson Planning
Drama Play
Grammar
Vocabulary
Games and Activities
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Pros and Cons of Teaching Students of Different Age Groups: Adults vs. Youngsters - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Pros and Cons of Teaching Students of Different Age Groups: Adults vs. Youngsters
What are the pros and cons of teaching a language to adults and young learners? First of all, let us talk about learner groups. Adults are people 18 years of age and more and young learners are split into three groups: over 13, from 8 to 12, and under 7.
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When do language abilities start to form?
However, on the other hand, teaching a language to adults is easier
Advantages and disadvantages
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Phuong V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Reasons Why Singing Songs Helps Children to Learn English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 21 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Reasons Why Singing Songs Helps Children to Learn English
I have a great fascination and interest to teach English as well as proper study techniques to students of all ages. This next year, I plan on moving to China to teach English to young children. When contemplating these future endeavors, I plan on implementing songs as a method to help young children learn English. Singing songs is a fun, interactive method that engages the attention of children. When teaching children, I argue that singing songs is a great method to cultivate and maintain a strong foundation in their English language level.
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Children and Learning
Lesson Goals
How to Choose Songs for The Lesson
Other Pros
Regular Repetition
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Methods of Teaching Adult Students Online - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Methods of Teaching Adult Students Online
There is no doubt that the development of new technologies has a great effect on people's jobs and the ways they manage their work. It is also the case when it comes to teaching. At this step, one should understand that teaching English to kids and teens, especially in groups, might require a teacher's full presence and in-class participation. However, teaching adults is something that steps away from the methods used with children. In this work, several ways of tackling this issue will be suggested.
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Why is the online mode of teaching in demand?
Advantages of online courses
Drawbacks of teaching online
Ideas of activities for online classes
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Are TEFL teachers in demand in the USA? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Are TEFL teachers in demand in the USA?
In the diverse landscape of the USA, there is a significant demand for TEFL-certified teachers. Given the country's vast immigrant communities, along with international students and professionals flocking for higher education and business opportunities, the need for proficient English language instruction has skyrocketed.
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Requirements for teaching English in the USA
Typical English students in the USA
The best places to find TEFL jobs in the USA
How to find TEFL jobs in the USA
Private English language lessons
Final tips for teaching English in the USA
Requirements for teaching English in the USA
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