Teaching Esl To Preschoolers

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Why is Pronunciation Important in Teaching Business English? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of pronunciation for Business English students. How Effective Lesson Planning Educates Successful Learners Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains the benefits of lesson planning and their effectiveness for students learning process. What It's Really Like Being a Non-Native English-Speaking Teacher Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their experience of being an ESL teacher as a non-native speaker. How Business English Stands Out Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their...  [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]

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Should Young Children Learn English? Today studying English is one of the most important and prospective goals of the modern world. The age of students has changed and parents are trying to start their children learning a foreign language as early as possible. Preschool-aged children are the most favorable for this activity. Table of Contents Most important purposes in teaching preschoolers are: Basic principles in teaching English in a kindergarten: Strategies for teaching children in a kindergarten: Phase Engage (5-10 min) Phase Activate (15-20 min) So why should young children learn English? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Archives for June 2023 A Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Intermediate ESL Students in a 1-Hour Class Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The Benefits of Music in Learning Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover the powerful benefits of incorporating music in the classroom. Enhance learning, foster connections, and boost memory retention. Read more! Enhancing Receptive Skills: Teaching Reading and Listening Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Unleash the power of receptive skills in language learning. From comprehension strategies to teaching vocabulary, discover effective techniques now! Stories for Teaching English: Suitable Options for Different Age Groups Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover the power of storytelling in English language teaching. From...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Repitition & Rhythm - Using Songs in the EFL Classroom Songs, what are songs? Merriam-Webster define a song as a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung OR a single (and often standalone) work of music that is typically intended to be sung by the human voice with distinct and fixed pitches and patterns using sound and silence and a variety of forms that often include the repetition of sections. I will like to emphasize on some major factors that makes songs in the classroom very important in learning a new language and the general upbringing of children. Table of Contents Using Music, Songs and Rhymes as a Teaching Aid Songs - a Tool for Memorization, Coordination, and Imagination Carefully Selecting...  [Read more]

Older Posts A Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Intermediate ESL Students in a 1-Hour Class Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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 teaching...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained Mastering the Art of Teaching English: Essential Qualities for Success Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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 teaching potential today! Top Tips for Instilling a Love of Reading in Children Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Unlocking the Joy of Reading in Children: Discover how to cultivate a lifelong passion for books, empower independent exploration, and tailor reading materials to individual interests. Let's instill a love of reading that lasts...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles The Journey of Completing a TEFL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Discover the transformative power of completing a TEFL course. Journey through motivations, inspirations, and the path to a rewarding teaching career abroad. Enhancing Listening Skills: Key Considerations for Adult ESL Classes | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog we look at the process of human listening and cover a five stage process of receiving and processing auditory information. For each of these factors we then look at the implications for the planning of our ESL listening lessons and associated activities. The Benefits of Music in Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Motivation in Preschool Classrooms I have chosen this subject because I have some experience in teaching young learners and motivation has always been a hot topic of discussion with my peer teachers. Table of Contents Young children, especially preschoolers, learn through play. Enthusiasm is another important aspect to be taken into consideration. Feedback is also an important tool when teaching preschool students. Do you want to teach English abroad or online? 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 graduate Lenuta M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Young...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Adapting Language Learning for Children (Ages 4-12): Strategies for Effective Instruction Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover effective strategies for tailoring language learning experiences for children aged 4-12. Explore the developmental characteristics of preschoolers and school-age learners, and unlock valuable insights to optimize language acquisition at each stage. Whether you're an educator or a parent, this comprehensive guide offers practical tips for fostering language skills in young learners. Mastering the Language of Healing: The Vitality of Teaching Medical English Abroad Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover the importance of teaching Medical...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Classroom Troubleshooting: ✅ TEFL Challenges for Students of Various Ages When starting a teaching career, it is necessary to be aware of the different difficulties groups of learners one will encounter. This includes young learners, beginners, multilingual, adults, and many more. Each group has a different class attitude and learning ability. While there are hundreds of different teaching activities and styles, not all of them will work with each group. It is important to distinguish the most useful from differing classes. Table of Contents Motivation Challenge for Adult Students Motivation Challenge for Young Learners English Level Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related...  [Read more]

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How to Engage Young ESL Learners in an Online Classroom Shifting from a traditional classroom to a virtual setting can be daunting for teachers who do not have experience teaching online. This is especially the case if one has to keep young students engaged and motivated. What are the tricks to instill excitement and interest in preschoolers who do not have the intrinsic motivation to perform to achieve good grades? Their parents' primary desire is for them to speak like the native and one day go off to an internationally renowned US university or work for a foreign company. Young students are motivated by something else- a desire to have fun in a welcoming environment. Table of Contents English learners are getting...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Flashcard Games for Younger Students I have been teaching English to young learners in China for almost a year and I tried to make my lessons with and without flashcards. And I can say for sure, that it's really hard to teach children (3-12 years old) if you don't have prepared flashcards for your classes, but only an interactive whiteboard and some stuff to play games. Table of Contents There are some following advantages of using flashcards to teach children: The games I use in my classroom are as follows: 1. Flashcard raise 2. Basketball with flashcards 3. What's missing 4. Hit the FC 5. Find flashcards Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs in Taiwan Almost everyone in Taiwan has studied English at one point in there life and this trend continues today. With thousands of English language schools throughout the country, and hundreds of thousands of English language students, you can begin to appreciate the huge number of available TEFL jobs in Taiwan. Available TEFL jobs are split between language schools and kindergarten, and you can expect to be offered TEFL jobs at both. Add to this the demand for English teachers made by private students such as businesspersons, homemakers, college students, and just about everyone, you can see that the TEFL Job market in Taiwan is huge. The cost of living in Taiwan is relatively low while an English teacher’s salary is quite high. You can expect to save well here. Taiwan is...  [Read more]

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Is the Personality of the Teacher Important to ESL Students? When a student walks into any classroom, his outlook on the class has a lot to do with how a teacher may present themselves, and the qualities that make up that outward presentation. This concept proves itself to be true as the course goes on, and key concepts are taught. The student's perspective on the material is largely dependent on the specific qualities of the teacher that make him or her a dependable source of information. This essay will explore how patience, listening, and empathy are important qualities for English teachers to have and maintain, and how those qualities are vital in the teacher and student learning equation. Table of Contents Patience Listening...  [Read more]

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]

TEFL jobs in Taiwan Almost everyone in Taiwan has studied English at one point in there life and this trend continues today. With thousands of English language schools throughout the country, and hundreds of thousands of English language students, you can begin to appreciate the huge number of available TEFL jobs in Taiwan. Available TEFL jobs are split between language schools and kindergarten, and you can expect to be offered TEFL jobs at both. Add to this the demand for English teachers made by private students such as businesspersons, homemakers, college students, and just about everyone, you can see that the TEFL Job market in Taiwan is huge. The cost of living in Taiwan is relatively low while an English teacher’s salary is quite high. You can expect to save well here. Taiwan is...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Increase Children’s Interest in Reading? Margaret Fuller has justly said, "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader." Remarkable leaders have countless exceptional habits - one of them, is reading. Table of Contents Brain Development Benefits of Reading Parents Role Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Snehal A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Brain Development Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy, so the phrase "use it or lose it" is particularly apt when it comes to your mind. The more knowledge you have, the...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Strategies of Motivating Young Students in the ESL Class A child needs to feel a sense of trust in educators to fully cooperate in the class. There are many ways to increase motivation that will gain students' performance. To successfully motivate students, educators need to get to know students on a more personal level to know strengths and weaknesses to find the proper direction in finding strategies to motivate students in the classroom. Table of Contents Knowing students' background What is motivation for? Rapport in class Common issues Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate My N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Does Reading Impact Language Acquisition? One of the most challenging contradictions I had to face as a high school language and literature teacher in Germany was the principle that each child should have equal opportunity when, sadly, the inequality often starts long before high school, and that as a teacher, you should give every student the chance to achieve excellent performances when, in reality, the latter also depends on factors outside of the classroom. In conversations with parents, I often pointed out specific deficiencies in their child's essays as I was taught to. I made suggestions on how to improve them, hoping in vain that next time, the student would get a much better grade. I knew...  [Read more]