Teaching Efl To Young Learners

Job in China Teaching EFL to Young Learners Date posted:2017-02-16 | Writer: Kkandoo English | Email: [email protected] Kkandoo English are looking for energetic EFL teachers for positions teaching English to children in Beijing. Small classes, 25 hours teaching time (plus some admin time), help in finding extra one on one tuition if wanted. These are relaxed, informal positions in a young environment.   Are you prepared to try new things? Do you really want to teach? Are you prepared to embrace a new culture and can you “roll with the punches”? Are you up for a challenge? – Life teaching in China can be a lot of fun. Children seeing their first westerner maybe will be excited and inquisitive – but also challenging! If you answered yes to these questions and are ready to...  [Read more]

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. Read my articles How to Implement Games in a Young Learner Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on effective usage of games in an ESL classroom. Classroom Management Strategies For Teaching Youngsters | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to teach students of younger age? Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas in this blog post. A Sample Lesson Plan for a Pre-Intermediate EFL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL...  [Read more]

Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Do's and Don'ts When Teaching Young Learners   There are some general Do's and Don'ts that need to be considered when teaching young learners. Watch this video to get more insight into teaching this special group of learners. 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. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

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

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Tips For Teaching English Through Stories Stories... we live in a world of stories. Every single day we have a story to tell. A funny story, a serious story, a scary story or even an upsetting story. These are the pictures we keep in our minds, like our own little movie playing in our heads. Attached to every story, is language. Language completes our story, it gives our story meaning. Table of Contents The Power of Stories Choice of Stories For Children For Teenagers For Adults Are you ready to teach English through good old stories? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lindie N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions...  [Read more]

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. Read my articles What is a Driving Engine of EFL Students’ Motivation? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to motivate EFL students. Reasons to Get TEFL Certified | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the TEFL course for a successful career. Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Young Learners vs. Adult Learners - The Differences You Can Expect A good TEFL teacher must understand that there are a lot of differences between young learners and adult learners, but also they have some similarities. The following differences and similarities between these two types of students are the most common ones any teacher will notice having worked in both situations. Table of Contents Discipline and Behavior Motivation Methods of Study Difficulties for Adult Learners Similarities Between Young Learners and Adult Learners Do you want to teach English to young learners or adults? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daria K. Discipline...  [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 ESL Teaching To Young Learners - What are the Advantages? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on ESL teaching to young learners and speaks about the advantages, disadvantages and common stereotypes. What traits should an EFL teacher have in teaching one-to-one Business English? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who answers the question: What traits should an EFL teacher have in...  [Read more]

What are specialized TEFL courses? At ITTT we offer three specialized courses that are designed to provide a higher level of knowledge and qualifications for teachers who are already TEFL certified. Our Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners (CTEYL), Certificate in Teaching Business English (CTBE), and Certificate in Teaching English Online (CTEO) are all completed 100% online. The addition of one or more of these qualifications will greatly enhance your CV/resume and make you more desirable to employers worldwide. Can I take a specialized TEFL course without prior TEFL certification? As our specialized courses are designed to build on the topics covered in a standard TEFL certification course, prior certification is usually required. Exceptions might be made if you have...  [Read more]

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. Read my articles TEFL Certification and Its Benefits for an Alumna’s Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the problem of TEFL certification and its advantages for the career. The Importance of Slang and The Way to Teach it to Young Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to teach slang and why is it important for EFL students? Our TEFL certified alumna shares their thoughts and experience. What is The Role of Motivation in...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 May 2021 Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Importance of Stories in Teaching English to Young Learners In the education world, the potential and value of using stories and storytelling techniques have always been known and recognized, especially in the context of teaching younger students. Recently, more and more EFL teachers of young learners are integrating carefully selected children's literature stories to teach English. Children's literature is such a significant part of English language literature - using it for teaching English can be a very motivating tool for young learners. Table of Contents Why Use Stories in Teaching English? Advantages of Stories in Teaching English to Young Learners Research proven benefits: Predictable Patterns and Enhanced...  [Read more]

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The Best Ice Breaker Games Every EFL Teacher Should Know   In this live session, TEFL expert Linda shares the best ice breaker games every EFL teacher should know. They can be applied to any level and any type of lesson. #TEFL #BestTEFL #TESOL Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

A Guide to Fluency vs. Accuracy in English Language Teaching   Discover the best practices and strategies for designing your course to achieve maximum effectiveness. Learn about the difference between accuracy and fluency, whether to teach them separately or together, and which instructional methods promote parallel growth in both skills. #ESL #EFL #EnglishLanguageTeaching #FluencyvsAccuracy Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning Modes: Young Learners vs. Adults Learners Although the Classroom Learning Modes are affected by many variables, a large factor that instructors should be aware of are the differences and similarities between Youth and Adult Learners. Youth versus adult learners may vary in their classroom experience, energy, and sources of motivation, however, all students (regardless of age) can learn successfully if the teacher is cognizant of these dimensions as they design and deliver their course. Table of Contents Benefits of Younger Students Pros to Teach Older Students Other Factors Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What are the Most Effective Methodologies for Teaching Beginner Students? In my experience gained the past few years, one of the most challenging experiences for me was to effectively teach beginner students. Since all my students were absolute beginners (learners who have had no contact with English at all), I had to find ways to make the learning effective, differently to teaching false beginners, who have some form of understanding of the English language. Table of Contents Effective methodologies Circle Time Approach to Teacher's Behavior Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching English Vocabulary to Young Learners One of the pillars of the English language, vocabulary, could well be seen as an insurmountable challenge with no end for language learners, but it can actually be a rewarding one that opens up the very heart of the language. Table of Contents The challenge for young learners How young learners pick up new vocabulary Activities that young learners love Understanding the limitations of young learners Focusing on what's important Are you ready to teach English vocabulary to young learners? Related Articles: Listem to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dawson N. The challenge for young learners With multiple, controversial estimates, putting the number of...  [Read more]

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. Table of Contents Differences between youngsters and adults Differences between learning 1st and 2nd language Levels of expertise Approaches to teaching young students Approaches to teaching adults Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences 3 Key Strategies for Teaching Young Learners As the world becomes increasingly globalized, EFL programs are nearing ubiquity. A substantial portion of EFL participants are young learners. Although there is a lot of crossover between techniques used for young learners and those used older children or adults, there are certainly strategies that can be employed to get the most out of a classroom of young learners. Table of Contents Use the first lesson to get to know your students! Use your students' names wisely! Never put a student on the spot! Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kara C. Use the first lesson to get to know your...  [Read more]

Jobs For EFL Teachers in Spain Date posted:2013-07-10 | Writer: Tower Academia de Inglés | Email: [email protected] CALAC stands for Central Andalusian Language Academies. We are looking for keen, motivated EFL teachers interested in professional development to join our team in striving for excellence. We are comprised of five well-established language academies in the six towns of Carmona, Utrera, Osuna, Lucena, Montilla and Ecija. The group began with the objective of exchanging ideas and experience to maximise professional practice. It has now evolved and developed into a group wishing to create a reference of excellence in the teaching of English in the central Andalusian area through the shared expertise of their teachers, trainers and directors. Positions available include a...  [Read more]

Teach Young Learners EFL in UK Date posted:2017-04-27 | Writer: Bell Educational Services | Email: [email protected] For over 40 years Bell Educational Services has offered a range of outstanding Young Learner Programmes to overseas students aged 7 – 17. These unique courses combine academic excellence with an exciting cultural and social programme and provide students with a unique experience and exceptional care. We are now looking to recruit enthusiastic, dedicated and responsible EFL teachers for our Young Learner Courses running at four UK independent schools between June and August. EFL Teachers will plan and develop exciting and inspiring lessons for their students' level and will also participate in the cultural and social programme through excursions, activities and...  [Read more]

Teaching Young Learners English in the Czech Republic Date posted:2014-01-27 | Writer: Wattsenglish Ltd | Email: [email protected] Are you a native level English speaking EFL teacher? Do you want to work with young learners? Then don´t hesitate and apply for a job with Wattsenglish Ltd., which is one of the leading organisations active in Central Europe concerned with young learner education. The teacher is obliged to complete a monthly average of 35 hours per week. Of this the teacher will be expected to teach no more than 25 hours on average per week. All teaching material and methodical support provided. Help with visa and accommodation. Requirements: Native level English speaker Teaching certificate /TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, etc./, Experience is not a must but a plus, Available to...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 Sarah Jennings TEFL Information Professional Development for EFL Teachers Obtaining a TEFL certification marks the onset of your journey as an EFL teacher. Truth be told, it's merely the tip of the iceberg!After all, there's always room for improvement. Staying abreast of the latest advancements in English language teaching isn't just commendable; it's essential. This not only benefits your students in their language learning journey but also fosters your growth as an EFL educator.While some educational institutions may provide ongoing training opportunities for their faculty, those operating outside the conventional classroom setting or as independent contractors will benefit professional development.Thankfully, ITTT provides a range of specialised courses and a...  [Read more]

Regular TEFL Jobs in Italy (2) Date posted:2014-11-04 | Writer: Evocation EFL | Email: [email protected] Evocation EFL works with accredited language schools in Italy and we currently need 25 qualified EFL teachers and conversation assistants to start working in all parts of the country teaching young learners and adults. This work is on a full-time contract until June/July 2015. The majority of the contracts are starting now but please indicate your availability. Email us today and let us know what you can offer (and when you can start). Young learner experience is particularly welcome, but we need teachers at all levels. Qualifications required: - DELTA/CELTA/TEFL/TESOL (or equivalent) - At least some teaching experience preferred - Native level of spoken English - Must be...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 May 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences How to Teach Young Learners vs How to Teach Adults Learning is something essential in anyone's life, not only as a human being but as a species. As humans we start learning about everything in our environment the moment we come into this world and this experience of learning proceeds with us throughout our lives till the moment we leave this world. The more we learn the more knowledge we accumulate, which will help us, as individuals or societies, to improve our lives in every way possible as long as we use this knowledge that we have learned and apply it correctly in our daily lives. It is evident that learning happens through communication and interaction between an individual and his/her environment and the main tool for interaction...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. Table of Contents When do language abilities start to form? However, on the other hand, teaching a language to adults is easier Advantages and disadvantages Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: 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. When do...  [Read more]