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A Sample ESA Lesson Plan for English Teaching - TEFL Blog
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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A Sample ESA Lesson Plan for English Teaching
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thom P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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First Step
Second Step
Grammar (15 minutes)
a/an
the
no article
Pronunciation (15 minutes)
Third Step
Cool Down (5 minutes)
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First Step
Lesson Objectives: Students will practice recognizing homophones and practice the correct, indefinite, and zero articles.Summary of tasks/actionsWarm-Up: Vocabulary Review (10 minutes)
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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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Would You Rather Teach One-to-One or a Group? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching ESL one-to-one or a group. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
A Patchwork Example Lesson Plan For Teaching Productive and Receptive Skills | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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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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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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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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A Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Intermediate ESL Students in a 1-Hour Class
Federico Riva
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Enhance your ESL speaking skills with this comprehensive lesson plan! Designed for intermediate learners, discover engaging activities and targeted language practice to boost fluency and confidence. Level up your communication abilities today!
Mastering the Art of Teaching English: Essential Qualities for Success
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Discover the vital qualities that empower English teachers to excel. From cultural awareness to adaptable teaching methods, learn how to create an engaging and impactful learning experience for non-native English speakers. Unleash your... [Read more]
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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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Classroom Management Techniques You Can Implement in Your ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Classroom management should be considered as an integral part of ESL teaching. Our TEFL graduate gives several important pieces of advice.
Top Tips for Designing an Effective Lesson Plan | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Lesson planning is extremely important in an ESL classroom. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on designing lesson plans.
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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.
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How To Write The Perfect ESL Lesson Plan | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Lesson planning is an important part of a teacher's daily life. This guide is for both new and experienced teachers on how to write the perfect ESL lesson plan.
The Best Thing I Have Learned From My 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This story was written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares the most important thing they've learned from taking the 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course from ITTT.
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Lesson Planning Essentials - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Lesson Planning Essentials
In my experience and the experience of my teacher colleagues, lesson planning has never been among the most interesting or engaging activities. The reasons are always different: some believe that lesson planning is not effective because a teacher cannot predict the direction of the lesson. Others think that it is a complete waste of time because the process of planning a lesson may seem boring and time-consuming. As a beginner teacher, I had a false belief that lesson planning is not important for an ESL teacher, especially if the group of students has a high level of English. However, after teaching for a longer period, I have realized that only with a certain amount of planning can an ESL lesson be not... [Read more]
3 Apps for Digital ESL Lesson Plans - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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3 Apps for Digital ESL Lesson Plans
Being an ESL teacher is not an easy task, especially if you work as a freelancer TEFL teacher online. In this case, you have to be even more organized to provide better services to your students. This blog post offers you 3 apps for digital ESL lesson plans that will save you a lot of time.
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Why do you need a digital lesson planner?
Evernote
Some more essential features will work accurately for your digital ESL lesson plans:
Pricing
Trello
Pricing
Notion
Pricing
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The Basics of Planning and Reviewing a Lesson - TEFL Blog
Mon, 16 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Basics of Planning and Reviewing a Lesson
The lesson plan functions as a roadmap for the teacher, providing an organized framework for the planning, preparation, and execution of the lesson and serving as a record of what has been completed. It should not be a detailed script, but rather a guide that allows for flexibility and adaptation in the classroom. The plan is a living document that may continue to be refined and enhanced after execution, incorporating lessons learned.
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Basic Class Identification
Learner Objectives
Personal Aim
Language Point
Anticipated Problems and Solutions
Procedure Information
Lesson Review
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Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans?
For educators in the TEFL field, having a structured lesson plan is a key to successful teaching. While some prefer crafting their own, others benefit from readily available online resources. Leveraging free online resources not only saves time but also offers insights into diverse teaching strategies. If you are looking for free TEFL lesson plans, there are numerous online platforms worth exploring. Here is a curated list of recommended sites where you can access these invaluable resources:
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Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans?
UsingEnglish.com
TEFL.NET
The British Council
Lanternfish ESL
ThoughtCo
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Alumni Recommendations on Obtaining a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Alumni Recommendations on Obtaining a TEFL Course
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) as a course contains a variety of units that are meant to enable an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher to be prepared for the classroom and everything that they may face. Some of the most important benefits of the course are the units on the three main components of lesson structure, lesson planning, possible problems in the classroom, grammar overviews and classroom management. Even if the TEFL is not a requirement, it is an invaluable resource meant to provide support to ESL teachers wherever they may teach.
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ESA Methodology
Grammar Review
Preparing for Classes
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Key Functions and Principles of Lesson Planning - TEFL Blog
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT
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Key Functions and Principles of Lesson Planning
Lesson planning is an indispensable part of successful lessons. Generally speaking, lesson plans have various functions that are conducive to the classes.
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The function of a lesson plan
Lesson planning principles
What should a lesson plan include?
The ESA method
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The function of a lesson plan
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The Art of Preparing Working Lesson Plans - TEFL Blog
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Art of Preparing Working Lesson Plans
Doing up lesson plans for my up and coming TEFL classes is something that I am quite excited about. I suppose it is because I see an opportunity for creativity and that gets my juices flowing. I love the engage, study and activate model that was taught to us, both in the TEFL course itself as well as in this course on teaching business English lessons to adults. I would like to share some ideas that I have reaped from this course on how I would prepare a lesson plan for the to engage, study and activate methodology.
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Engagement
Giving New Information
Applying New Information on Practice
Points to Remember
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My Plans as an EFL/ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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My Plans as an EFL/ESL Teacher
When I envision myself in a classroom full of new English learners, I see myself striving to encourage and motivate students through positive student-to-student and student-to-teacher relationships. One of the key components of successfully learning a new topic is to enjoy it and to see a purpose in doing so. Creating a safe and welcoming environment is one of the most important things a teacher can do to ensure student learning by building confidence in every individual.
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Personal Language Learning Experience
Lesson Plan
Understanding Students' Needs
Favorite Classes
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Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans?
Having a meticulously constructed lesson plan is an essential tool for any educator. It provides a roadmap, without which the trajectory of a lesson can go astray rapidly. Although as you amass experience, you may find that you don't need to invest as much time in detailed planning, in the early days of your teaching career, a robust plan can make the difference between a smooth, successful class and a chaotic one. A comprehensive lesson plan enables you to articulate your learning objectives, organize your time efficiently, prepare the required materials and equipment, and anticipate potential issues along with their solutions. A well-prepared plan serves as your guide, ensuring you navigate each phase of the lesson without undue stress or wasted... [Read more]
Lesson Planning: Necessary or Not? - TEFL Blog
Sun, 05 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Lesson Planning: Necessary or Not?
This blog post will focus on answering why lesson planning is important. The fundamentals of lesson planning will be discussed while also covering topics such as teacher demeanor, necessary preparation, and flexibility.
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Necessary or Not?
Benefits
Preparation
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Necessary or Not?
Firstly it's important to point out that lesson planning isn't seen as a necessary tool for all teachers yet is largely considered helpful and if done so effectively, ensures the smooth running of a class. This means not having a rigid, unchangeable plan but... [Read more]
Lesson Planning for Perfect Results - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Lesson Planning for Perfect Results
For any work to yield the best results, it has to be efficiently executed for which meticulous planning is a must. Teaching is a very responsible work which decides the careers and hence the lives of students. Teaching is not just a routine job that can be done impromptu. Hence it has to be planned.
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Anticipating Challenges
Lesson Plan Components
Evaluation and Testing
Flexibility
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Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 Federico Riva
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Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers
Even experienced teachers have difficulty sometimes thinking of new ways to plan and deliver their lessons. The following list gives a set of 'go to' resources, for new and experienced teacher alike, to use for ideas and activities. These examples have been chosen on the basis that they are actually useful, saving teacher time when looking for lesson ideas and materials at all levels and in a wide variety of teaching situationsEach of the websites indicated were correct for the time of writing. You may need to find alternatives if domain names have changed. Also be aware that over time, popular free website resources are sometimes later monetized, either partly or in full.
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Why Preparing a Plan is Compulsory for New Teachers - TEFL Blog
Thu, 23 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why Preparing a Plan is Compulsory for New Teachers
Lesson planning is one of the most important elements of successful teaching in the ESL (English as Second Language) classroom and every TEFL (Teaching English as Foreign Language) lesson needs a plan, particularly so in the case of the less experienced teacher starting their career in a foreign country. The often-cited argument that over planning can create a less fluent atmosphere in the classroom does hold some truth but just as the artist is tutored not to attempt abstract art until first mastering the art of realism, the teacher likewise is best placed not to address a class unprepared until first mastering the art of pre-planning.
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Planning Lessons to Achieve Better Results in ESL - TEFL Blog
Wed, 24 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Planning Lessons to Achieve Better Results in ESL
In all times when we need to do some activity, we need to think about what to do first, what to do second and what to do last. The same thing when we want to teach; we need to think about the order and the content of this lesson. In other words, we need to plan our lessons. A lesson plan is a detailed tool gathered in a soft or hard form to give instructions to the teacher. So, why planning lessons is important?
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The act of planning a lesson is a very capturing process.
The essential purpose of the lesson plan is to guide teachers.
Also, lesson planning is of great importance for new teachers.
Another outstanding factor is that learners are considered as main benefits... [Read more]
One More View on Consistent Lesson Planning - TEFL Blog
Fri, 24 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
One More View on Consistent Lesson Planning
This is different thoughts on this as with on one hand some people say that it makes the lesson too rigid and on the other side other people say that it is essential for every teacher to do. I have been teaching English for about 3 years now. I feel I have improved in different areas of my teaching. The area that I have noticed the biggest change in over the course of those 3 years is my lesson planning. When I started teaching I would mostly just get the topic of the lesson and then basically just teach from my head using that topic. However, after a while, I got to speak to my fellow teachers and they introduced me to the importance of lesson planning and how to do this the proper... [Read more]
How to Use Learners’ Internal Motivation - TEFL Blog
Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How to Use Learners’ Internal Motivation
Motivating students is always a challenge and can, in fact, be one of the most difficult parts of education. There are countless ways to either encourage or intimidate a student into completing their work or participating in class but these external motivators have a limited effect. Encouragement and praise may only motivate a student while they are seated in the classroom. A teacher expressing disappointment on an uncompleted assignment may only encourage the student to avoid the subject or course work altogether. One of the best ways I have found for motivating students is to find a student's internal motivation.
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Finding Students' Future Goals
Setting Up The... [Read more]
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How to Use Videos in Online ESL Lessons
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In this blog post, our TEFL experts talks about the reasons and ways to use videos in online ESL lessons. If you want to spice up your online classes, read this article and try these exciting ideas!
Linguistics for ESL Teachers
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How can being a linguist help you when teaching English as a foreign language? This blog post will explore this topic.
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The Challenges of Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Challenges of Teaching Business English
Teaching English as a foreign language presents several opportunities as well as choices for a teacher. Certainly, there are numerous teaching positions around the world in traditional, classroom settings, and most ESL teachers will spend time in those settings. For many teachers, the classroom setting is a fulfilling endeavor; however, other outlets exist for teaching English, including teaching business English.
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Business English teaching vs. teaching for other purposes
Teaching experience
Running an Activity
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The Good and Bad of Course Materials - TEFL Blog
Mon, 24 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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The Good and Bad of Course Materials
There are many interactive tools that can be used during teaching to enhance a lesson and keep students engaged. There are also a few tools that are a teacher's lifeline during a lesson. Course materials that range from props and pictures of vocabulary words to simple worksheets and lesson plans are integral to teaching a good lesson. They can provide basic aid to a teacher or help keep the students' attention. But, when overused or used during the wrong times, course materials can become problematic and disadvantageous. Different things that a teacher brings to a lesson can make or break an ESL lesson.
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Important Course Materials
The Use of Props
The Downside of... [Read more]
How to Get Ready for Unforeseen Circumstances in The Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How to Get Ready for Unforeseen Circumstances in The Classroom?
There can be a lot of difficulties a teacher might face in the future lesson. You might have to manage a class without any help or you might have students from different nationalities, ages, interests or so on. I believe, however, that most of the problems you might have would be solved if you planned the lessons carefully in advance. There are some reasons to support my idea.
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What's your lesson goal?
You can manage your class anyways
Know your students
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The Life of an ESL Teacher in Hong Kong - TEFL Blog
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 Gianluca Costa
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The Life of an ESL Teacher in Hong Kong
If you are thinking of moving to Hong Kong to teach English, this article is a great overview of how an ESL teacher's life in Hong Kong can be. English is widely spoken in Hong Kong, and even young children start their English education very early. Many parents place their children in English institutions early on, which shows how important English education is in Hong Kong. That's why Hong Kong offers many opportunities for ESL teachers, and you can find placements in a variety of school settings, from kindergartens, learning centers to private tutoring lessons.
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