Teaching To Read With Phonics

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Key Phonics Sounds to Early Learners A key barrier to achieving fluency for ESL students is a mastery of individual phonics sounds. My experience with ESL students from Southeast Asia has led me to focus on techniques for the particularly difficult L, R, M, and P phonics sounds. In this essay, I propose methods for using the straight arrow ESA lesson plan to introduce and drill phonics sounds with young learners. Table of Contents The Engagement Stage The Study Stage The Activate Stage Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ethan W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Teaching Phonics to Kindergarten Children Phonics is a method of teaching children to read by linking sounds (phonemes) and the symbols that represent them (graphemes, or letter groups). Phonics is very commonly used in Hong Kong's kindergarten to teach children the sound of the words. It involves matching the sounds of spoken English with individual letters or groups of letters. For example, the sound k can be spelled as c, k, ck or ch. Table of Contents Phonics teaching step 1: Decoding Phonics teaching step 2: Blending The Phonics System Are you ready to teach English online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Phonics teaching step 1: Decoding Teach...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Phonics Read Words Worksheet This worksheet is perfect for beginner students to practice phonics. Students have to read the words and circle the word that matches the picture.   Directions: Say the name for each picture. Circle the word that matches the picture. Color the pictures. Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

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]

Charlotte Lam I’m Charlotte, an English kindergarten teacher in Hong Kong. I have been teaching English for two years and recently received my teaching registration in New Zealand. I’m looking forward to traveling and teaching around the world. Read my articles How Teachers Can Cope with Different Changes in an EFL School | ITTT | TEFL Blog Charlotte Lam TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Changes in school are a very common situation, especially during these days when there is so much uncertainty in society—for instance, the pandemic situation, the economy, etc. We have experienced a lot of changes in school, including school suspension, online teaching, teaching during the pandemic, etc. In this post, I will outline how to cope with changes and what you can...  [Read more]

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]. Table of Contents Difference between phonemes and phonics Universal way of acquiring a language Why phonemes are important? Correlation between phonemic awareness and spelling ability Teachers' Role Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL / Phonics Teacher Wanted in Taiwan Date posted:2012-03-06 | Writer: Wen Ting Language Institute | Email: [email protected] We are looking for EFL teachers that have good knowledge of phonetics and phonology to teach in a historical small town, Lukang, in central Taiwan. The job involves teaching English to Taiwanese students (7 to 12 years old) after their regular school hours. The classes are focused on improving students' phonics, word recognition, and reading skills and are taught in interactive classrooms.     Contract Year:     - July 1st, 2012 to June 30th, 2013.     School Hours:     - Monday to Saturday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Teachers may choose to work from Monday to Friday, or Tuesday to Saturday, or Monday...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Coursebook Review There are thousands of English coursebooks nowadays, and one might get confused while trying to choose a coursebook for the students. I have faced this problem as well, trying to choose the coursebook for private classes with a 7-year-old student who has already learned some English before. Table of Contents Oxford Resources and Materials Coursebook Contents Feedback Structure Revision Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Elena K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Oxford Resources and Materials As far as I am concerned, Oxford University Press is known to be...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Pronunciation Mistakes of Japanese Students This piece will discuss the difficulties faced by Japanese learners of English regarding English pronunciation and suggest methods to help learners in different age groups overcome them. It posits that most difficulties stem from the differences in phonology between the English alphabet and the Japanese kana system. Table of Contents Differences in the Alphabetic Systems Ways to Overcome Difficulties Working with Adults How to Approach Young Students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Niall M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways How Reading Influences Language Acquisition In this paper, we will attempt to show how important reading is and how it can influence language acquisition and its development. We will mainly focus on primary school pupils as most children start to learn to read around six or seven years of age. With this aim in mind, we will first try to define what reading is and carry on by providing a description of the different types of readings. In a second phase, we will look at the reasons that encourage pupils to read and finally the type of reading material that can be presented to them Table of Contents Definition Type of readings 1. Phonics-based reading 2. Read-as-a-whole approach Reasons and benefits of reading 1. Reading for...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 8 Effective Reward Systems for ESL Learners in an Online Classroom Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reward systems can be a very powerful tool for teachers in an online environment. Having a reward system for your students is essential because it encourages even the more shy and reserved young learners to participate in their virtual English lessons. Top 6+ Tips to Design Effective Lessons for Your Online Classes Pritam Nagrale Teaching Ideas How to design effective lessons for an online class? Is it that easy? I will try and answer both these questions in this article while providing six topmost tips that might help you create superb and engaging lessons for your online classes. Puppets as a Teaching Tool in the...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories 5 Things You Can Do to Make Your Life Easier for Teaching English in Taiwan Christian Davey Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in moving to Taiwan? Check out these 5 top tips to make your life easier for teaching English in Taiwan. What Learning a Second Language Can Teach You About Your Own Regan McAllister TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching your native language? Consider learning a foreign language first! Here's what learning a second language can teach you about your own. 8 Effective Reward Systems for ESL Learners in an Online Classroom Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reward systems can be a very powerful tool for teachers in an online environment. Having a...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Speaking Challenges in China I came to China 4 years ago to teach English. I have not managed to learn Mandarin in that time frame but I did learn quite a bit about the differences in pronunciation between Mandarin and American English. The most common errors made by Chinese students generally come from the habit of translating to their native language. English and Mandarin share some similarities such as word order and sentence structure which also complicate the issue. In this essay, I will discuss teaching pronunciation, the problems that can occur when teaching pronunciations, and the issues that occur with Mandarin speakers learning English. Table of Contents Pronunciation Intonation Phonics Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What are Common Problems for English Learners in Hong Kong? I have been teaching English in an education center for three months. Even though it's not a long period but I have seen several challenges that these Chinese native students are facing while learning English. Especially for younger learners aged roughly between three and eight years old. Table of Contents Phonics Confidence The problem of using students' native language Grammar issues Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Elsa C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Phonics While learning the alphabet, I have...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning Difficulties: How to Support Them Within The Classroom Learning difficulties can found in all teaching environments, be it a classroom of mixed ability students, a one-to-one tutoring session, teaching EFL or online teaching. Learning difficulties affect all age groups, both genders, and all languages and cultures, therefore a good teacher must be able to both foresee and prepare for supporting a student's learning difficulties. This is even more important when teaching EFL students as unless these difficulties are met and coping methods are established then the student will struggle to make any progress in their learning English as a second language. Table of Contents My Personal Experience Real-Time Lessons Learning...  [Read more]

TEFL in Kumamoto, Japan Date posted:2004-04-19 | Writer: Washington Institute of Language (WIL) | Email: [email protected] Where: Washington Institute of Language ( Contact us ) (New Kikuchi Bldg. 3F, Kamitori-machi 2-30, Kumamoto City, JAPAN 860-0845) What: Full-Time Native English Teacher Male or Female [Experience teaching children (with phonics or related knowledge) and adults, accommodation available (37, 000 yen) and visa sponsorship] When: July 1, 2004 Compensation: 250, 000 yen /month Contact: Recruiter FAX: Japan (81)-96-356-0680 E-mail: [email protected] Mail: Address above. Application requirements: In your application, please include all of the following: -a cover letter explaining why you are specifically interested in this position; why you think you are a great...  [Read more]

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID English language learners at the preschool level comprise a significant percentage of all online. Table of Contents Close Look at VIPKID's Curriculum Level 1 VIPKID Curriculum Topics Level 2 VIPKID Curriculum Topics ESL Curriculum Objectives and Teaching Preschool Students Conclusion Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The number of ESL students is going to continue to increase in the coming years, and teachers who are interested in teaching ESL online/abroad need to be prepared to offer quality, age-appropriate English instruction. According to the data...  [Read more]

Job For EFL Teachers at Jolly Kingdom in Hong Kong Date posted:2018-10-04 | Writer: Jolly Kingdom English Learning Centre | Email: [email protected] Jolly Kingdom is a vibrant, successful and jolly place to work and learn. Jolly Kingdom is a well-respected, professional phonics training centre with over 40 branches. We teach English through our systematic phonics, grammar and creative writing programmes to students from Kindergarten to Primary (age: 3 – 12). We also have classes for very young children, accompanied by a parent, where they have fun with English through play and songs. Our goal is to equip students with a strong foundation in reading, writing, speaking and listening. We teach in a pleasant and joyful way so that kids will learn with fun. With small classes (max 6...  [Read more]

Job Teaching TEFL in Hong Kong Date posted:2005-06-06 | Writer: HK Education Provider Company | Email: [email protected] Our company represents over 15 Kindergarten schools in Hong Kong. We are looking for 10 more Native English Teachers for the coming semester which starts from 1Sept 2005 to July 2006. We offer :1. 11 months contract, from 1st Sept to 31st July. Plus 1 monthsummer course for Aug.(11+1), summer course will confirm in the second semester. 2.Six weeks paid holidays during X'mas, Chinese New Year and Easter. 3. Monthly salary HK$12, 000 plus HK$3, 000 in total as trip allowances during paid holidays,HK$1,000 per trip. 4. Free Accomodation, to be shared with 1 teacher. 5. Free return air-ticket to home land or next destination, maximum HK$5, 000. 6. Free Working Visa...  [Read more]

Legitimate TEFL Centers Check out tefl tesol about Legitimate TEFL Centers 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 C.S - Thailand said: TEFL for non native speakersI?m a thai national born and raised in thailand. Being a non native english speaker, I?ve faced many difficulties in learning and understanding English since the beginning. Pronunciation was difficult, grammar was difficult, and I believe learning and just REMEMBERING all the tenses, modals, and verb forms would have been nearly impossible without the fortunate help I had from many American, Filipino, and European friends,...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Useful Teaching Ideas for EFL Kindergartens in China Working as an English teacher in the kindergarten is very entertaining and challenging, as the teacher will deal with the children who don't have even a basic knowledge of English, have the very short attention span and very different in terms of their behavior. Before I moved to China, I haven't prior experience in teaching the kindergarten level students, because I always thought that teaching the young learners would be annoying, hard to discipline and far too energy-consuming. So what I had learned was just through my own experience. Table of Contents My Experience Rapport Building Lesson Planning Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Teaching Reading to Younger Groups of Students There are four basic skills in any language: receptive skills – reading and listening, and productive skills – speaking and writing. Usually, when we learn a new language, we tend to access our learning process and result by checking how our productive skills are and forget that before we can the product, we need to receive first. Data says that the production of every 100 words in writing needs a receipt of 1000 words in reading which means to be able to produce anything, one must get as much as 10 times receipt. Similarly in listening and speaking. Table of Contents Receptive Skills: Writing vs. Reading Decoding Reading aloud for fluency Learning how to read...  [Read more]

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Drilling is a Common Teaching Method in an ESL Class Drilling is a teaching method used by teachers, teaching languages or other subjects, all over the world. Generally, drilling involves the teacher saying or modeling something to the class and the students repeating it. There are many ways of using the drilling method. Some teachers may use it sparingly in class while others may use the method so often it becomes the main way their students acquire new information. Table of Contents Balance My Experience Variety of Activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Erin D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 7 Ways to Teach Reading The above is a topic that I want to particularly used to teaching reading to young learners. There are some points given below, they are. Table of Contents 1. Use songs and nursery rhymes to build phonemic awareness 2. Make simple word cards at home 3. Engage your child in a print-rich environment 4. Play word games at home or in the car 5. Understand the core skills involved in teaching kids to read 6. Play with magnet letters 7. Harness the power of technology to keep your child engaged Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angeline J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Hong Kong  TEACHER/LIBRARIAN ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL STREAM Writer: The German Swiss International School | Email: [email protected] The Teacher Librarian will provide a range of library and research services for the school and to develop the library resources and its collections. The Teacher Librarian will support the successful development of literacy and academic research skills and literature appreciation in both GSD and ESD and will provide educational and pedagogical support in collaboration with faculty subject staff and school leadership. The successful candidate is expected to foster a love of reading, both for leisure and for academic development, to support and challenge learners to seek appropriate information, to use planned methods of inquiry and...  [Read more]

Job With Immediate Start in Thailand For TEFL Certified Teacher Date posted:2018-07-19 | Writer: Aksorn Thepprasit School, Pattaya, Chonburi | Email: [email protected] An English Conversation/ Phonics Teacher is required to teach mainstream Primary 1 to 6 students in Aksorn Thepprasit School, Pattaya, Chonburi. The candidate must be enthusiastic, energetic and available to start immediately. Newly qualified TEFL teachers are welcome to apply. CONDITIONS: - Salary: minimum salary of 37,000 baht. Some room for negotiation for candidates with qualifications in Education and teaching experience. - Full time positions - up to 21 hours teaching time per week. - Working hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 - 16:00 - BUPA Health Insurance (Ruby Classic) after a 3 month probationary period. -...  [Read more]

School in Hong Kong Seeks EFL Teachers Date posted:2018-03-13 | Writer: KidsGo English Kingdom | Email: [email protected] KidsGo English Kingdom is seeking qualified native level English Teachers (NET) to work in Hong Kong. Full time positions, teaching 5 days per week, are immediately available. We are a leading English learning center committed to provide innovative lessons for young kids aged 1-6. We strive to stimulate the students' interests via many interesting activities and interaction.   JOB DUTIES: ● Responsible for Playgroup and Nursery classes ● Conduct Phonics/Chat room/ Cambridge YLE/ Trinity GESE classes ● Developed curriculum, prepare lessons and materials ● Classes will involve a lot of fun & games REQUIREMENTS: ● Must be native level English...  [Read more]

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. Table of Contents Problems for Chinese English learners The importance of careful vocabulary selection Knowing what to teach Choosing an appropriate teaching method Learn how to teach vocabulary effectively with a TEFL course today! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dan W. Problems...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Hong Kong Date posted:2017-01-05 | Writer: Monkey Tree | Email: [email protected] A firmly established English Learning Center in Hong Kong, Monkey Tree, is looking for outgoing EFL teachers to join its staff in Hong Kong. We focus on providing a fun and stimulating learning program that targets the development of academic, social and emotional needs in young learners. Students aged 2 and a half – 12 are offered a range of classes that are expertly and collaboratively created by their dedicated team of professionals. Small class sizes, an internally developed curriculum and access to extensive materials ensure that both students and teachers have everything they require to build the ideal educational environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Teach a diverse...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Effectiveness of Online English Learning For Young Children A lot can be said about the connections teachers make when coming face to face with their students for the first time. Eye contact and smiles are tools teachers should use to immediately create a welcoming environment. There is nothing better to put a nervous child at ease, especially when spoken words are not an option. Can these same tools be effective through a computer screen? Can a child, half a world away, learn from a stranger they can't understand? Is it possible to convey warmth and a desire to teach through a screen? Is it possible to teach a language? Table of Contents Judging from the previous background Challenges of the First Attempts Rapport in Online...  [Read more]