Talking Activities For Esl Students

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]

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Awesome ESL Conversation Activities to Really Get Your Students Talking We all know what it's like to teach a class with reluctant students who don't want to talk. It's like pulling teeth. However, with these 7 awesome ESL conversation activities, you can really get your students talking! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Ice Breaker Jenga 2. Get To Know You Bingo 3. Mystery Party Guest 4. 20 Questions 5. Create a Game 6. Apples to Apples 7. Choose Your Victim Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. Ice Breaker Jenga For this activity, you simply use a tumbling block game such as Jenga and write 1 simple ice...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 5 Great Ways to Give Your Students Feedback Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Giving feedback is one of the most important parts of being a teacher. Here are 5 great ways to give your students feedback for a successful learning environment. 7 Awesome ESL Conversation Activities to Really Get Your Students Talking Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Check out these 7 awesome ESL conversation activities that will really get your students talking and help them learn English in no time! Top Tips for Teaching English One-on-One Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas One of our TEFL alumni has shared with us his tips when teaching one-on-one English lessons. Check them out in this post. Great Ideas for Teaching Listening Skills in the ESL...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers How to Learn Classroom Management Skills and Implement Them at Work Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom management is essential for ESL teaching. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on the point. What to Consider When Curating the Best Possible Course Experience Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to design a proper ESL course? Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts in this blog post. Teacher Roles and Responsibilities in an ESL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate considers the most important teaching responsibilities. Effective ESL Education with Parental Help Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Students need parental help but how should it be organized to achieve better results in...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Learn Classroom Management Skills and Implement Them at Work Classroom management deals with role flexibility, organizing and maintaining discipline. The student's confidence and learning effectiveness will depend on the teacher's classroom management skills. The teacher must know when it is time to be firm or when to leave students alone. The level of firmness depends on the age of the students. Overall, it is best to keep a controlled environment at the beginning then tail it off with a relaxed environment especially with kids or younger learners. Table of Contents Eye Contact Grouping Seating Arrangement Discipline Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The Ways a TEFL Instructor Influences Their Learners Federico Riva Teaching Ideas This blog post is written by our TEFL graduate who shares their thoughts on some ways a TEFL teacher can influence students' in a second language learning. Rapport Building for The Most Enjoyable EFL Experience Federico Riva Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will find information on appropriate rapport building strategies to get your students to enjoy ESL classes. Top Tips for Reducing Teacher Talking Time Federico Riva Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teacher talking time. Our TEFL graduate shares several ideas on how to reduce it and why it is necessary. How to Make Lessons Fun For Children Learning English...  [Read more]

Agency TEFL Teacher Check out tefl tesol about Agency TEFL Teacher 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.V. - Canada said: Classroom Management Classroom Management is a skill that all teachers have to have. esl teachers have a more unique situation than a regular teacher though when most of your students don?t know how to speak English. There is no one way to manage a classroom but there are key elements that have to happen in every ESL classroom in order for learning to happen. Teachers have to be able to make students feel confident about themselves and their learning...  [Read more]

Older Posts 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Russia for Teaching English Abroad Mark Crocker Destinations Although Russia has one of the highest demands for English language teachers in the world, it is often overlooked. However, there are many reasons why we think you should seriously consider Russia as a TEFL destination, and here are our top 5. 7 Awesome ESL Conversation Activities to Really Get Your Students Talking Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Check out these 7 awesome ESL conversation activities that will really get your students talking and help them learn English in no time! Top 10 Places to Take Your TEFL Course in Spring Linda Dunsmore Destinations Spring is the ideal time to start your TEFL adventure! Here are our top 10 places to take your TEFL course...  [Read more]

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 10 Tips When Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Children Most EFL teachers abroad will - at some point in their career - teach children. The English education market catered to young learners is a billion dollar business and many countries hire teachers to fill this need. What you can do to brace yourself besides taking our 50-hour specialized TEFL course in Teaching English to Young Learners is to take the following 10 tips to heart. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Don't Think it's a Piece of Cake Involve Your Students in Hands-On Activities Don't Talk for Long Periods Children Learn Through Personal Interactions Cater to Multiple Intelligences Review, Review, Review Encourage Self-Correction Use Learned Information...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The Principles of Choosing Course Materials for ESL Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL alumna who shares their ideas on choosing course materials for effective lessons. Approaches to Teaching English Vocabulary to ESL Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will learn several ways of teaching new vocabulary to ESL students. 7 Go-To Activities For Your ESL Conversation Class Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 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...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Decrease Teacher Speaking Time Traditionally, education in the classroom has largely employed a teacher-centred approach. Focus is on the teacher who talks, rather than on the students, who exclusively listen and are discouraged from collaboration. Table of Contents Student-Centered Approach The ESA Method Peer Feedback Corrections Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Christie T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Student-Centered Approach In recent years, however, more emphasis has been given to student-centred education: instructors share classroom talk time with...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Relevance of Teaching Methodologies in Real Practice A method of teaching contains the techniques used by teachers to impart knowledge to students. These strategies are determined partly on the subjects to be taught and partly by the nature of the learner. In this task, I will give some examples of different teaching methodologies, compare these techniques, and explain why it is important that teachers, mostly who are teaching in a foreign country should know these methods. Table of Contents ESA Methodology PPP Methodology Effectiveness of the ESA Method Deeper Understanding Do you want to teach English to ESL students all over the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles 7 Amazing Back-to-School Ideas for Your ESL Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Schools are starting again and students and teachers flock back to the classroom. Check out these simple and powerful back-to-school ideas and your students will surely remember this first lesson of yours for a long time! 7 Go-To Activities For Your ESL Conversation Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas As an ESL teacher, getting your students talking can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish. English learners often lack the necessary...  [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]

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top 10 Mistakes of an Online English Teacher Ever since online English teaching became a common means of delivering lessons, every online English teacher must strive for excellence to guarantee their students' best learning experience. Table of Contents 1. Imbalanced Lesson Planning 2. Lack of Equipment 3. Poor Lesson Design 4. Inappropriate Teaching Content Lack of Interaction and Personalized Approach Increased Teacher Talking Time Insufficient Lesson Flow Distractors Not Enough Feedback Miscommunication With Students and Parents Are you ready to teach English? Related Articles: Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! In this article, we will...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What are Good Storytelling Activities for the Classroom? Stories are sometimes excellent resources in the ESL classroom. They can get the students talking and thinking in English about favorite fairytales or other stories they know or create themselves. With this, they can be creative while developing their own stories in class. This can lead to excitement and motivation. There is an endless supply of stories suitable for all ages and levels that could be used to develop English Language skills. And, hopefully, no shortage of imagination in the students to create unique stories. Table of Contents Resources Useful Activities Other Materials Teachers' Creativity Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Great Games for Your ESL Conversation Class Teaching speaking skills is an important part of an ESL class. Sometimes, entire conversation classes are established that focus solely on speaking. Here are 7 great games for your ESL conversation class. Table of Contents 1. Mystery Party Guest 2. Choose Your Victim 3. Ice-breaker Jenga 4. 20 Questions 5. Apples to Apples 6. Get to Know You Bingo 7. Create A Game Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: 1. Mystery Party Guest Write down the names and key points about five celebrities and assign them to the same amount of students in your classroom. One by one, a student enters a "party" with another student playing the host. The host must then find out the identity of each...  [Read more]

Older Posts A Day in the Life of an EPIK Teacher in South Korea Brittany Varano Destinations Alumni Experiences For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. Here's a day in the life of an EPIK teacher. TEFL Alumni Interview with Claire Kaczanowski Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! 7 Simple but Effective EFL Activities with Post-it Notes Federico Riva Teaching Ideas ...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The Impact of Local Culture on Education in Laos The local cultural environment undoubtedly plays a crucial role in a community's education system. When specifically talking about developing countries, it is unavoidable to include Laos among those with a strong cultural background. Although Laos can be considered a fairly small country, it surprisingly contains more than 45 different ethnic groups, most of which boast their own traditions, culture, and language. This is a peculiar context that certainly needs to be taken into consideration when talking about education development. In a country like Laos, where old traditions and beliefs are still strongly followed by the community, the education system tends to absorb many of the...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Tips On How to Set Up a Friendly Environment Where Students Do Not Get Along With Each Other Learning is a process that can take place even in ''non-friendly'' environments. Everything can be made out to be a competition between students and mistakes can be the shame of the ones making them. Group work and pair work can be replaced by a teacher talking time and individual work. English language lessons though as all language lessons are important for communication and this need and will for communication first take place in the safe environment of the class, so that later on, it can extend out of the classroom, in real life. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Work on the same goals 2. Work on the class dynamics 3....  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Equipment and Teaching Aids: How to Organize Your Class Properly This unit focuses on the different uses of teaching equipment and what to take into consideration while choosing the adequate teaching equipment. Of the many named in the lesson, I have selected 3 to discuss in further detail. The whiteboard, the DVD player, and online resources. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of these, and for a teacher to have an efficient lesson, it is important to manage these resources. By managing these aids, we can fully use them to improve our classes. Table of Contents Whiteboard DVDs Internet Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Skills of the Top-Notch ESL Teacher Throughout the course of this TEFL course, many factors were discussed that can lead to potential success or failure within the ESL classroom. One factor that was constantly highlighted was the teacher's attitude and ability to build a good rapport with their students. Student engagement skills are vital for motivating students. Teachers in a classroom should develop a relationship with their students where the students can be comfortable in his or her classroom environment. Table of Contents Circumstances Supporting Rapport Solid Subject Knowledge Good Communication Abilities Natural Flexibility Interesting Teaching Materials Creative Approach Classroom Management Are you ready for your TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas TEFL Alumna Shares Her Best Lesson Planning Tricks Lesson planning is an important skill and resource for teachers with benefits for the teacher, the students, and the institution accommodating them. By implementing this technique teachers are equipped with a guide that can instill confidence for themselves, as well as clarity for their students and employers. Table of Contents Benefits Points to Remember Ways to Solve Anticipated Problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jason T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Benefits One of the primary and more evident benefits of...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Simple Guide on Establishing Rapport From The Very Beginning I have been teaching ESL classes professionally for two years. In addition to this experience, I have several years of experience as a volunteer teacher/mentor with ESL students. Through my experiences, I have learned that importance of establishing immediate rapport in the classroom. In this short article, I will talk about why it is vital to establish rapport from the very first day between the students and teacher as well as among the students. I will offer advice from my own experience of teaching both young learners and adults. Table of Contents The First Impression Introduction Choice of Activities Positive Environment Are you ready to teach English as a foreign...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles Teaching English in the Czech Republic - The Salary and Budget Guide | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations The Czech Republic is a popular destination for EFL teachers wanting to teach English in Europe. If you are interested in joining other English teachers in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in the Czech Republic. Top 10 Things to Know When Moving Abroad to Teach English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Moving to a new country you've likely never been to before...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 4 Activities to Use When Teaching Online Teaching English in the classroom remains a popular educational choice for families and children in decades. However, a lot of students cannot attend in-classroom all the time for many reasons. That's why teaching online has a potential extension possibility despite their limited competitive advantages in comparison with the general education method. Hence, online teachers need to be more creative in their lessons to increase learner's interest. As a result, many interactive activities have been developed in online English courses. Table of Contents 1. Pair Work 2. Game Play 3. Singing a Song 4. Quiz Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 6 Ways to Improve Your Classroom Management Skills To ensure an effective, beneficial, and enjoyable experience of learning, it is important to consider a range of factors within a classroom which have the potential to benefit or hinder a lesson. Such factors include the teacher's use of eye contact, the grouping of students, the layout of the classroom, and the amount of time the teacher and students talk, as well as building rapport with students and maintaining discipline within the classroom. Ultimately these factors are important for a teacher to understand as they have the propensity to determine learning outcomes. Table of Contents Eye contact, gestures and voice Student groupings Classroom layout Teacher and student talking time...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Successful Teaching Career Step by Step Teachers teach children to much more. They use games, videos, computers, and other tools to teach children different subjects. Teachers show students skills. They also explain the information. Teachers plan their lessons before they teach. Planning takes a lot of time. Table of Contents Role of the Teacher Steps of being a successful teacher: What is the role of a teacher in the life of a student? How to build a successful teaching career? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Role of the Teacher Teachers try to make their lessons easy to understand. Teachers might use a chalkboard, a projector, or a computer. They make posters or worksheets before...  [Read more]

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Effective Ways to Teach ESL to Younger Students Teaching English online can be an amazing way to connect with people from all around the world, while not having to commit to picking up and moving to a different country. Although it may be easier to teach an online course from any location, it does not necessarily make the lesson planning and teaching part easier. Online teaching, if done effectively, can be useful to both the teacher and the students, so what are some effective ways to teach English online to young learners? Table of Contents Environment Noise Control Focus Materials and Activities Team Work Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories TEFL Alumni Interview with Mihaela Camelia Pirvu Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! Top 5 Ideas For Your EFL Digital Lesson Planner Anastasiia Ovchinnikova TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL student shares their knowledge of teaching online lessons. She talks about 5 things important for digital classes and their effectiveness. Read this blog post to be ready for...  [Read more]