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The Most Effective Strategies to Teach Reading - TEFL Blog
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]
The English Language and its Peculiarities - TEFL Blog
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The English Language and its Peculiarities
The English Language is universally derided for its difficulty and the absurd number of exceptions to every rule. To teach English effectively in an EFL setting, it is important to make note of these difficulties and teach students both the rules and the plentiful exceptions. My personal experience as a teacher and the knowledge I've gleaned from this course illustrate the importance of incorporating games and group practice so that students feel motivated. I want my students to find learning English fun rather than frustrating. It is key, especially when teaching young learners, to pick one's battles: a pedantic mindset will only breed frustration and lead to a classroom full of anxious... [Read more]
Grammar Lessons: Does Teaching Standard Grammar Mean Delivering it Like a Native Speaker? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Grammar Lessons: Does Teaching Standard Grammar Mean Delivering it Like a Native Speaker?
Studying and learning standard English grammar is an experience that most native speakers must also do. Furthermore, even after learning grammar in an English education system, many native speakers still make grammatical errors in their everyday conversations, and especially so when writing formal documents.
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Is clarity is over norms and rules?
Is focusing on mistakes effective?
Variations
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A 1-2-3 Guide How to Become a Motivator For Your Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
A 1-2-3 Guide How to Become a Motivator For Your Students
When approaching a new language, one must understand that this will be a challenging journey. Not an impossible one, but a learning process that, sooner or later, will require a great deal of motivation, passion, and commitment. As educators, I think that our first duty is not only to really outline this journey for our students, but also to bring to life their inner motivation.
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Teacher Role in The Learning Process
Students Psychology
1. See Their Troubles
2. State Global Opportunities
3. Show The Beauty of Language
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G.S. - Canada said:
Teaching Slang and IdiomsMany years ago when I was going to school in Montreal I roomed with students from Malaysia, Taiwan, Nicaragua, and Montreal. They all knew English as a second language and were going to an English university. They were all functioning well within the formal structure of the education system. It didn't take long for me to discover that they often had puzzled looks on their faces as I was speaking. I was probably one of the... [Read more]
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MEANING OF TEFL
Meaning of TEFL | What does TEFL mean?
The term TEFL is one that is often used in a general sense, although it does have a specific meaning. Generally the meaning of TEFL is some form of ‘the Teaching of English to people whose first language is not English’ and is often used interchangeably with terms such as TESOL, TEAL, TESL and many others. It is also generally used as the name of a qualification, such as a TEFL certificate, which relates to the result of a TEFL training course.
Here we will look at the meaning of TEFL in these broad terms and also give its specific meaning, along with many other common acronyms used throughout the industry.
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The Necessity of Teaching Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Necessity of Teaching Vocabulary
Learning a new language has always been a challenge given the strong motivation of some people to communicate with others and to make friends from different countries and cultures all over the world. The most important thing when learning a new language is both grammar and the vocabulary part, as we cannot have a conversation without the proper vocabulary in a certain field or situation.
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Considerations
Why is vocabulary development so important?
Ideas for vocabulary planning and teaching
Engage
Study
Activate
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The Ways Reading Influences Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Ways Reading Influences Language Acquisition
Reading plays an important role in language learning. It is one of the language skills that can be used to interpret a written text and discuss the given information applying speaking and listening skills as well. Reading different books, texts, advertising wallpapers, or magazines helps us gain knowledge or receive important information. Since old times books have always been one of the main sources of knowledge. While reading people could imagine themselves traveling to different places, having an amazing adventure, possessing pirates' treasure, or even solving a mystery, and at the same time learn about different countries and their cultures. In other words, reading has always... [Read more]
5 Fun and Engaging Flashcard Activities - TEFL Blog
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
5 Fun and Engaging Flashcard Activities
Flashcards are an integral part of teaching English as a second language, and the variety of uses of cards is innumerable. Flashcard-based activities help teachers to make lessons fun, engaging, and therefore more effective. According to numerous studies conducted in different countries, and by various linguists, there are several types of students with varying abilities of memory and types of mind. And usually many of these types are represented within any one class, which leads us to the conclusion that the teacher should address each of them during the lesson.
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Reasons to Use Additional Resources
Examples of Games
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Match up
Couples
Sort and Name
Funny steps
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Important Ideas to Consider when Teaching Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
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.
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Problems for Chinese English learners
The importance of careful vocabulary selection
Knowing what to teach
Choosing an appropriate teaching method
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The Importance of Teaching Slang and Idioms to ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Fri, 15 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Importance of Teaching Slang and Idioms to ESL Students
Every language has its own rules and way of speaking. People that share a common language are united not only by the way they communicate but also in cultural experiences. Using language, whether it is sign language or spoken language, helps individuals experience the world differently. Teaching slang and idioms are an integral part of learning any language. For students learning slang and idioms is an extension of language learning, it offers a way to communicate better and it helps students experience the world through the native speaker lens.
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First Stages of Language Learning
Language Usage
The History of Slang
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CLT: The Best Way to Teach Grammar - TEFL Blog
Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
CLT: The Best Way to Teach Grammar
"The role of grammar is perhaps one of the most controversial issues in language teaching" (Richards and Renandya, 2002, p.145). From the past to the present, there have been so many changes in methodologists' views on which grammar items should be taught and how to teach them.
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Traditional Approach
CLT
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Traditional Approach
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Teaching English to Young Children - TEFL Blog
Wed, 20 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Teaching English to Young Children
Today there is a worldwide trend that parents want their offspring to be able to speak English and they hold the notion that the earlier kids start learning the foreign language, the more impressive results they will receive. This post talks about the advantages and disadvantages of teaching English to very young students.
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The Disadvantages of Teaching English to Young Children
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How Chants and Rhymes Benefit ESL Instruction - TEFL Blog
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 Anna Domiczek
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
How Chants and Rhymes Benefit ESL Instruction
Many research articles demonstrate the effectiveness of chants and rhymes and list the reasons why they should be an important element of ESL instruction. Through the use of chants and rhymes, students get to increase their vocabulary, improve rhythm, intonation, pronunciation, as well as memorization skills. Chants and rhymes are important in language teaching because:
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Improvement in Language Skills through Chants and Rhymes Possible?
Concrete Examples of Chants/Rhymes and Teaching Applications
Conclusion
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How to Pronounce 'REJUVENATE' - English Pronunciation
In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word rejuvenate. This word is used as a verb and refers to making a person look or feel younger, as well as fresher, and more lively. Some synonyms for rejuvenate include revive, revitalize and regenerate. The word is a combination from re- ?again? and the Latin word juvenis meaning ?young?.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
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What is the Importance of Reading in EFL Teaching? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 Elaheh Rezvani
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What is the Importance of Reading in EFL Teaching?
Among the four main language skills, reading is considered to be influential in the process of language acquisition. Indeed, reading is one of the best contributors to the journey of learning a new language, and its advantages are not exclusive to reading comprehension. It enhances the other skills of language to a higher degree.
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Benefits of Reading
Drawbacks
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Phonetics: How can Phonemic Awareness Facilitate Effective Reading? - TEFL Blog
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].
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Difference between phonemes and phonics
Universal way of acquiring a language
Why phonemes are important?
Correlation between phonemic awareness and spelling ability
Teachers' Role
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Why is Music in the Classroom Very Important? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why is Music in the Classroom Very Important?
Music plays an important role in our life. Music is also considered a form of international language. Everybody can enjoy and understand music. For children, the music brings back a lot of useful things. Therefore, songs are a great way for children to learn English. Singing, Playing, and Listening to music/songs every day is extremely important especially when you are teaching young learners. As we all know that repetition is the key to learning, so songs are the best way to help them learn English while having fun at the same time. Music helps children to remember things better and predictable, repetitive activities make them feel secure.
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Two Main Ways of Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners - TEFL Blog
Sun, 03 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Two Main Ways of Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners
Vocabulary has a direct impact on written and spoken language comprehension. All students come to school with differences in their vocabulary knowledge, and part of teaching them how to be successful in English is to teach them vocabulary. Vocabulary development plays a critical role in helping English language learners increase their ability to communicate in the receptive and expressive domains in English. This is why vocabulary must be explicitly and systematically taught.
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The Best Way to Teach Grammar and Vocabulary in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Best Way to Teach Grammar and Vocabulary in an ESL Class
Students from many different backgrounds with various skillsets, native languages, cultures, and experiences daily enter my Level 3 Low-Intermediatlow-intermediate Some students come having been exposed to English from a young age watching American television or listening to popular songs. Some of these students feel comfortable speaking in simple, broken sentences but communicating, nonetheless. Others step into the ESL classroom timid and insecure. They've just recently learned the Roman alphabet and have difficulty understanding simple directions or piecing words together. Regardless of where students come from and their prior experience with the English language, there... [Read more]
7 Games to Cheer On Your ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 13 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
7 Games to Cheer On Your ESL Students
Defining games for kids can open up a broad prospect but in this topic, we are going to specifically talk about the various games that kids can not only enjoy but can incorporate in their learning curriculum.
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1. Monopoly
2. Pictionary
3. Taboo
4. Tongue twisters
5. Bingo
6. Charades
7. Hangman
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Playing games in the classroom helps kids to feel more relaxed and friendly with the teachers.
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Companies Online TEFL
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B. B. - USA said:
Course ExperienceI have to admit that this course was far more challenging than I had imagined it would be. I had thought to myself: ?I speak English and I am a writer on top of it. I have a good sense of what is proper and improper. How difficult can it be?? But the fact is, I had no idea how many rules the English language had and I certainly had no idea how to teach them. It was an eye-opener to learn how a single word can change the meaning of a... [Read more]
The Struggles of Teaching Difficult English Language Patterns - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Struggles of Teaching Difficult English Language Patterns
There are many different types of peculiarities when concerning the English language, and this essay is aimed at the difficulties in teaching those peculiarities to learners that are not fluent in the English language. It can be difficult for native English speakers to progressively learn the subtle nuances as children graduating to young adults and navigating complexities of the language as adults; deciphering whether or not these peculiarities warrant further investigation or retention based on usage and context. These oddities of the English language can be exponentially more difficult for those attempting to learn the English language as a second language, having fully... [Read more]
Challenges of Teaching Slang and Idioms - TEFL Blog
Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Challenges of Teaching Slang and Idioms
How important is it for EFL learners to learn slang and idioms? Let's clarify what is slang? What is an idiom?
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Informal Language
The History of Slang
Confusion Breeds Confusion
Cultural Boundaries
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Informal Language
Slang is an informal language and should be used only with people one knows very well. Slang can change constantly, appear today, disappear within month or year and some words have been used by English speakers since medieval... [Read more]
The Power of Stories for English Learning in Early Childhood - TEFL Blog
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Power of Stories for English Learning in Early Childhood
"Our lives gain meaning only when we tell our story". -David Steindl-Rast. In our case, stories not only add meaning to our lives in general but are very important in rendering language learning interesting and creative as our specific subject essay will demonstrate. Stories are an effective model for learning the English language through which we can develop the four language skills writing, speaking, listening, and reading. So why and how stories can enable us to effectively learn the English language?
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Why stories are so important for English learning in early childhood?
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G.F. - India said:
Syllabus designThe government of Karnataka has ambitious programs to promote the teaching of English in all schools whether government or private.
Please see appendix (Extract from http://www.scribd.com/doc/46465645/English-Syllabus)
Up to now however there are only three syllabuses:
Kannada medium; a very low standard syllabus that covers just the essentials of all subjects from Kindergarten (lower/upper) to 10th standard (grade). With respect to English this... [Read more]
Teaching English Idioms as an Important Part of Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching English Idioms as an Important Part of Language Acquisition
It was my first experience teaching in Taiwan and I was in charge of teaching ESL to 7th-11th graders. I had never taught out of the United States and never considered the possibility that my students wouldn't understand, what I thought, was simple English. I asked my junior high students to "put on their thinking caps," to "line up single file," "to quit fooling around" and that English was as "easy as ABC." I told my senior high students to "give me a show of hands" and told them if they "studied hard" and "hit the books," they would "pass with flying colors." I told my college students I would give them an "A for effort" if they "quit goofing off" and "skipping... [Read more]
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A.E. - Spain said:
Teaching VocabularyVocabulary is probably one of the most important parts of learning any new language including English. Having a wide knowledge of vocabulary is what allows us to communicate and express what we want to say. Often students, most commonly young learners, may have studied English grammar throughout their time at school, the tenses, correct pronoun usage etc and so they may have good knowledge of the structure and the technical part of the... [Read more]
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English Language Assistant Needed in Germany
Date posted:2021-07-12 | Writer: Hermann Lietz Schule Schloss Bieberstein | Email: [email protected]
Schloss Bieberstein is a private boarding school situated near Fulda (about an 1.5 hours drive from Frankfurt/Main). It can be found in an old castle on top of a hill, with the nearest village in walking distance.Bieberstein is home to about 95 students aged between 14 and 20, who are organized in so-called “family groups” of up to 12 students. Each group is supervised by a teacher living on campus with the students. Since the relationship between teachers and students is closer than in state schools, students and teachers call each other by their first names and use "du" instead of "Sie".The Language Assistant is expected to participate... [Read more]
Secrets of Teaching Grammar to Young Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 May 2021 Anna Domiczek
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Secrets of Teaching Grammar to Young Students
Teaching grammar can be challenging, and it becomes especially tricky if we teach younger students, who learn differently than older students or adults. Whereas the latter group focuses primarily on learning vocabulary and grammar rules first, before applying those rules and expressing themselves in the new language, children need to be surrounded by the language and be able to sort it out.
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Making Grammar Instruction Interesting
Introducing Games into 3 Stages of Grammar Instruction
Research Proven Results: Games and Grammar
Fun Simple Games to Teach Grammar Skills
Conclusion
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