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Wed, 19 Sep 2018 Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas 5 Activities for Using Movies in the ESL Classroom One of the first things you should learn during a TEFL certification course is that delivering interesting lessons goes a long way to keeping your students happy and motivated in the classroom. And, if your students are stimulated by your lessons they are likely to progress quicker, which also makes the teachers job that much more satisfying. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Silent Movie The Prediction Game Vocabulary Match Guess the Dialogue Guess My Movie Are you ready to take your students to the movies? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! So what exactly makes a TEFL lesson interesting? There are many things you can do to...  [Read more]

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why TEFL Teachers Should Work on Establishing Rapport Establishing rapport with students is a crucial part of any successful teacher because it allows teachers to teach their students more effectively and in different ways. Rapport is defined as, "the ability to maintain harmonious relationships based on affinity...is more colloquially thought of as what happens when two people "click"—they connect, interact well, and respond to each other favorably" (Weimer, facultyfocus.com). Table of Contents Connection Motivation Communication Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dominic D. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Class Onsite TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Class Onsite TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.M. - U.S.A. said: New technology in the ClassroomThe latest buzz in teaching these days is all about the 21st Century classroom. This means technology integration is extremely important as well as teaching and preparing students who are ready to go into the work place after graduation. Along with this, teachers should be preparing students in English as well as professionalism, work ethic, critical thinking, team work, technology, leadership, creativity, cross-cultural...  [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]

Older Posts 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. 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...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Vocabulary as the Main Part of ESL Learning Vocabulary represents one of the most important skills necessary for teaching and learning a foreign language. It is the basis for the development of all the other skills like Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension, speaking, writing, and pronunciation. Vocabulary is the main tool for students to use English effectively. When he/she is confronted with a native English Speaker, when watching a movie or when listening to a favorite song, when reading a text or when writing a letter to a friend, students will always need to operate with words. Table of Contents WHY IS VOCABULARY IMPORTANT? TECHNIQUES FOR MEMORIZING VOCABULARY: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Challenges of the French Native Speakers in English Learning Several surveys, such as EF (Education First), have shown that France has the worst English level in the European Union. We shall explain, firstly, why French students have problems in learning English and what these problems are. Then, secondly, we shall share solutions to these problems. Table of Contents Origin of Typical Difficulties Global Status of French Lack of Exposure to English Academical Importance Common Vocabulary Tenses Pronunciation Lesson Ideas Ways to Engage Grammar and Vocabulary Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mohamed S. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why do Japanese Learners Face Difficulties when Studying English? English is causing many problems in Asian countries which can be seen just by the high demand for English teachers - including ESL teachers. One of the countries is Japan, a country with a good economy and a society well known for their kindness and politeness, but unfortunately also for the low number of English speakers. There are many reasons why English is likely to pose problems in Japan but there are many possibilities to improve the English lessons to offer lessons that help Japanese students to achieve a higher English level. Table of Contents 1. English is only written during lessons (Student Talk time is too low) 2. Students are not asked to express their...  [Read more]

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas ESA Methodology - What Is It and Why Should You Use It in the Classroom? ESA is a common methodology that teachers use when teaching students another language. It is also a large part of your TEFL certification course. By using the layout of the ESA method to plan your lessons, they will be more structured, organized and effective. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What is ESA? The Engage Phase The Study Phase The Activate Phase Benefits of Using the ESA Method Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our ITTT graduate Casandra L. Listen to this blog post: What is ESA? ESA stands for engage, study, and activate. By...  [Read more]

Qualifications TEFL Teachers Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications TEFL Teachers 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 H. B. - U.K. said: Teaching Grammar Teaching grammar can be one of the most frustrating aspects of an English teachers? job description. Teaching Grammar can be divided into 2 categories, declarative knowledge and procedural knowledge. Declarative knowledge can be summed up as knowledge about a thing such as the rules of grammar whereas procedural knowledge is being able to apply the knowledge to communicate effectively. Many older styles of teaching grammar...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why is Teaching Vocabulary so Important? Vocabulary represents one of the most important skills necessary for teaching and learning a foreign language. It is the basis for the development of all the other skills like Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension, speaking, writing, spelling, and pronunciation. Vocabulary is the main tool for students to use English effectively. When he/she is confronted with a native English Speaker, when watching a movie or when listening to a favorite song, when reading a text or when writing a letter to a friend, students will always need to operate with words. Table of Contents Why is vocabulary important? Techniques for memorizing vocabulary In conclusion Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [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]

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Materials for Teaching English Online With the opportunity of teaching English online comes the opportunity of using items outside of the classroom. Exactly what materials can be used for teaching English online? Most importantly, online teaching requires specific equipment for enabling a quality connection to students. For the classroom, any items that can assist in teaching students the language can be used for online lessons. Using some regular classroom materials is a great option but objects found at home and online resources are extremely useful, too. This summative paper will discuss the types of materials mentioned above. Table of Contents Computer Interactive Equipment Sharing Abilities Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Ways Parents May Assist Students in Language Learning Parents play an integral role in the students learning of the English language. Parents are a large part of the foundation for the support system of the learning process. The student spends the majority of their time with the parents, so the environment and tone the parents set will influence the student's ability and willingness to learn. If the home is supportive of English learning, it will aid in assisting the student in learning English more effectively then if the home or the parents was not supportive. Table of Contents Support Encouragement Home-Education Additional Help Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas How Motivated Students Influence the Whole Atmosphere of the Classroom In any classroom, for students to successfully learn to the best of their abilities, they must be motivated to do so. If a student is not motivated to learn, they will not actively engage with the lesson, they will not focus on the information presented, and they will not retain the new material. This is why motivation is so essential for each student's learning experience. A large part of achieving student motivation comes from the teacher inspiring this motivation. Table of Contents Actions Ways I Motivate Students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alexandria A. Please...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker ITTT TEFL After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer. Read my articles 8 Must-Visit Places When Teaching English in Mexico | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Destinations Mexico is one of the most popular destinations for teaching ESL anywhere in the world, but what is there to do in your free time away from the classroom? Here we look at 8 of the most popular places to visit across this fascinating country. 5 Great Destinations for Surfers to Teach English Abroad | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Destinations When it comes to choosing a...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Things I Wished I Knew When Teaching English as a Foreign Language in a Kindergarten If someone asks me what I think about teaching kindergarten children as a native English teacher (NET), I would say that it is one of the happiest and most rewarding experiences that I have ever received. But, if someone asked me what I thought about teaching kindergarten children when I first started, I would have responded differently. I would say, "I can't seem to get my students' attention," or "Some of my students still have trouble learning new words." It was after a few weeks into teaching and some wonderful advice from my coworkers I realized that I had overlooked the fact that the students' age, perception, and interests play an...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 6 Exciting Online Classroom Activities Throughout this course, I have set my sight on becoming an online teacher for young learners. I have done extensive research on different classroom activities for teaching online and have found six different ones that I like. This summative is based solely on teaching online meaning both the teacher and student are doing 100% of the work online. Table of Contents 1. My window, my world 2. Five clicks away 3. Extensive News Reading 4. That's my line 5. Binomials 6. Parting gifts Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Danielle C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Using the ESA Method in Teaching English as a Foreign Language ESA stands for Engage, Study, and Activate. It is an effective and logical method used to teach new Language (Jeremy Harmer). Table of Contents The Engage Stage The Study Stage The Activate Stage Advantages Of Using The ESA Method In Teaching English As Second Language Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: By using ESA, it gives teachers the flexibility to conduct a classroom in an organized and productive way. ESA is extremely important when it comes to teaching, in the sense that it keeps the students interested, motivated and eager to learn more. ESA is particularly appropriate for trainees and new teachers, hence the...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Karah Musani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 8 Things I Wish I had Known Before I Started Teaching English Online I started teaching online two years ago. With no training, it was a bumpy start. If there is one thing I want you to take away from this post, it's this: relax. It gets better. Table of Contents 1. The learning curve is STEEP. You will get better. 2. You will have bad classes. It's not always your fault. 3. They don't have to get it right away. 4. Rushing class is counterproductive. 5. Students learn more if they're having fun. 6. You can't let your students see how far they have to go. 7. Starting kids off with a win helps them be more confident in class 8. It gets better Do you want to teach English online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: 1....  [Read more]

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Communicative Approach to Teaching Grammar Grammar is a very important piece of learning English. Students need grammar as it gives them a handle on the language, helps them to become reflective of the language and to build fluency. The goal of a grammar lesson is to present the grammar, help the students comprehend the main points and to move into practice, which starts as controlled practice and passes to free practice. The goal for the students is to develop fluency through the grammar structure, presenting the grammar in a meaningful context. Table of Contents Why is grammar important? How to start a grammar lesson? Guided practice Student-centered approach Peer learning Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Group Seating Arrangement is Important Most of the teachers like to arrange the seating arrangement. The aim is the only one which is to make sure all the students focus and understand what is going on in class. Even no arrangement is perfect but yet it helps. As a teacher in a lower primary in one of the international schools in Indonesia, I do like to arrange my students' seats. With English as a daily basis language and students are from different Asia countries with mixed language ability, the seating arrangement is one of the keys. Table of Contents Usual Seating Why to Groups Students? How Seating Arrangements Influence Students' Results? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post...  [Read more]

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Is Lesson Planning Worthwhile? Lesson planning is a frequently used tool by teachers to provide a lesson's direction, aim, activity outline and a record of the material taught. It tends to be a very individual exercise with some teachers preferring to do little planning and others preferring to plan thoroughly. Factors that might impact on this preference are likely to be a teacher's level of experience and also possibly the school's requirement for a teacher to follow a set syllabus. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Who is Against Lesson Planning? Principles of Planning Teaching Approach Do you want to teach abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alex...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Science of Building Confidence in Students Confidence - how many times we've heard about it. That it's important, that we should have it, that we should build it, that we should help students or any other people develop it. But what does it mean? Table of Contents The essence of confidence Responsibilities Factors influencing confidence So how do we do it? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Iuliia S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The essence of confidence It's been always difficult to explain what is it, as it's something that comes from feelings of well-being,...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Three Strategies For Teachers to Work on Confidence One of the most important traits a teacher can bring into the classroom is confidence. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Confidence is "a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or reliance on one's circumstances" and " faith or belief that one will act in a right, the proper, or efficient way". When a teacher is confident in the classroom it will help create a more relaxed and trusting environment. Table of Contents Personal Experience Strategy One: Self-Development Strategy Two: Preparation Strategy Three: Feedback Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarah Z. Please note...  [Read more]

Centre TEFL Certificate Check out tefl tesol about Centre TEFL Certificate 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 V.O. - U.S.A. said: Classroom ManagementClassroom Management is an essential piece to creating a successful classroom. Without it, teaching academic content becomes very difficult. In this independent research article, I will tell you about two different types of classroom management programs, the School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program and a Stoplight Program. One way to implement consistent management into your classroom is through a SWPBS program or, School-Wide...  [Read more]

Tue, 05 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Main Aspects of Motivation in a Business English Classroom Motivation plays one of the most important roles in a teacher's pedagogy and students' process of learning. In the classroom both sides have to be motivated, students and teachers likewise. It will make work productive and resultative. So, before we get into the details about how to keep the atmosphere motivated in your classroom, let's figure out what is 'motivation', what types of motivation exist, and what can help us to be motivated and motivate others. Table of Contents Motivation as a process Methods of increasing motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Iuliia S....  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas Great Ideas for Teaching Writing Skills in the ESL Classroom Image by Alice Bolden via Writix Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Think outside the box Encourage creativity, not perfection Encourage students to write about what interests them Writing doesn't have to be a solo activity Introduce multi-skilled lessons Writing games Are you ready to teach writing skills in your own classroom? Related Articles: Of all the language skills that are taught in the ESL classroom, teaching writing skills is often seen as one of the least popular. Some teachers consider these lessons to be a bit boring, hard to evaluate and somewhat limited in what you can incorporate into them. However, this doesn't have to be the case as teaching writing...  [Read more]

Price Recommended TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Price Recommended TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts E.K. - U.S.A. said: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTDuring my time at teaching college, the topic of classroom management would usually come up. Being that most of us were just about to be given control of our own classes and students there was an overwhelming feeling of nervousness and foreboding among most of us. Our teachers tried their best to ease our worries by having other seasoned instructors come in and speak on how best to manage classes. However, the advice was varied and...  [Read more]