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  CALL: Computer Assisted Language Learning CALL is an all encompassing term which can be used to refer to the many ways in which computers are used by both teachers and students to aid the process of language learning. As the availability and sophistication of computer technology continues to grow, so does its relevance and usefulness in the English language classroom. While computers are no replacement for the knowledge and skills of a well trained and experienced English teacher, they do offer a multitude of ways to help the learning process. There are many types of software programs available that can help students learn and practice new language skills, as well as numerous websites aimed at English students. The internet also provides teachers with access to all manner of...  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-02-18 | Writer: British English | Email: [email protected] British English offers you the best of both worlds – a great opportunity to develop your teaching career and experience life in a unique and fascinating country.The British-run organisation operates two busy centres in the city of Cali and is the only school employing 100 per cent native English speaking teachers.   Resume, photo and references to:  [email protected]     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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Below you...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning English may be stressful for students and adults, as well. The reasons may be different.Table of Contents What is the solution? How to help students to overcome their stress in learning English?. Motivation and punctuation. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: In this essay, I will try to examine the possible causes of why learning English can be stressful especially for young learners. I will try to propose some suggestions that in my opinion may work. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Maxim D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Probably, the lack of experience of a new language learning can be the number 1 reason for...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Which methodology uses music to calm us down before learning? It is called Suggestopedia. How does that work?Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! In the 1970's Georgi Lozanov introduced a new teaching method called Suggestopedia. As psychological theory was developing, one of the ideas that emerged was called the affective filter. The affective filter is a barrier to learning; it's one of the reasons why we are inhibited in our learning of a language. There are two main elements to the affective filter, two sets of factors; these are known as internal and external factors. The external...  [Read more]

Why Choose Cali for TEFL Certification? Demand for English Teachers in Cali TEFL Course Structure and Delivery in Cali Cultural Insights and Teaching in Cali Top TEFL Providers for Cali: A Focus on ITTT Cali stands out as a premier location for those seeking to complete their TEFL certification due to its dynamic education market and rich cultural environment. From vibrant urban centers to more relaxed surroundings, Cali offers a unique blend of career opportunities and personal development for TEFL-certified teachers. This city has seen a growing need for English education as it connects more closely to the global economy, making it an ideal destination for aspiring teachers. With its diverse population and extensive learning opportunities, Cali is a top choice for TEFL certification....  [Read more]

Why Choose La Luz (La Cal) for TEFL Certification? Demand for English Teachers in La Luz (La Cal) TEFL Course Structure and Delivery in La Luz (La Cal) Cultural Insights and Teaching in La Luz (La Cal) Top TEFL Providers for La Luz (La Cal): A Focus on ITTT La Luz (La Cal) stands out as a premier location for those seeking to complete their TEFL certification due to its dynamic education market and rich cultural environment. From vibrant urban centers to more relaxed surroundings, La Luz (La Cal) offers a unique blend of career opportunities and personal development for TEFL-certified teachers. This city has seen a growing need for English education as it connects more closely to the global economy, making it an ideal destination for aspiring teachers. With its diverse population and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Today's technology-based society has a significant impact on how English is both experienced and taught. A great number of professionals spend a large part of their day on the Internet and interacting with all that it and ICT, in general, has to offer. Through it, they absorb information, generate knowledge and are both indirectly and directly educated and influenced. Computer-assisted language learning tools provide us with a vast number of resources that we can use both in the classroom when teaching collective language lessons or in a group and individual students assignments. I would like to elaborate on different aspects of Computer-Aided Language Learning (CALL), some of which were highlighted in the ITTT Business English unit.Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Why Choose San Antonio de la Cal for TEFL Certification? Demand for English Teachers in San Antonio de la Cal TEFL Course Structure and Delivery in San Antonio de la Cal Cultural Insights and Teaching in San Antonio de la Cal Top TEFL Providers for San Antonio de la Cal: A Focus on ITTT San Antonio de la Cal stands out as a premier location for those seeking to complete their TEFL certification due to its dynamic education market and rich cultural environment. From vibrant urban centers to more relaxed surroundings, San Antonio de la Cal offers a unique blend of career opportunities and personal development for TEFL-certified teachers. This city has seen a growing need for English education as it connects more closely to the global economy, making it an ideal destination for aspiring...  [Read more]

Why Choose Tolimán (incl. Barrio de Casas Viejas, Horno de Cal) for TEFL Certification? Demand for English Teachers in Tolimán (incl. Barrio de Casas Viejas, Horno de Cal) TEFL Course Structure and Delivery in Tolimán (incl. Barrio de Casas Viejas, Horno de Cal) Cultural Insights and Teaching in Tolimán (incl. Barrio de Casas Viejas, Horno de Cal) Top TEFL Providers for Tolimán (incl. Barrio de Casas Viejas, Horno de Cal): A Focus on ITTT Tolimán (incl. Barrio de Casas Viejas, Horno de Cal) stands out as a premier location for those seeking to complete their TEFL certification due to its dynamic education market and rich cultural environment. From vibrant urban centers to more relaxed surroundings, Tolimán (incl. Barrio de Casas Viejas, Horno de Cal) offers a unique blend of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Keeping all students motivated throughout class can be a difficult goal to achieve. As human individuality is growing in popularity and importance, most classrooms have children with varying hobbies and interests. Some classes might even have students of varying ages or cultural backgrounds. While keeping all students interested, engaged, and motivated throughout class may be difficult, three key ways can help make it much easier: having a positive, patient attitude; getting to know students, and appealing to a variety of interests.Table of Contents First, it is very important to be positive and patient throughout all classes. Second, it's really important and helpful that you get to know your students. Lastly, students are more motivated when you...  [Read more]

Hadassah Roberts Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas As an English teacher, you may find yourself accepting the call to teach in a remote village or town in any part of the world where the inhabitants are more or less secluded from urban society. Often you may also find that the house you move into is a dry cabin.Table of Contents What is a Dry cabin? How to stay hydrated? How to take baths and showers? How to wash dishes? How to wash clothing? What type of toilets to expect? Conclusion Over to You Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! A dry cabin is when a house has no well or septic and yet is deemed livable—my experience in a dry cabin. I used to live in a dry cabin because, in Alaska, there are many dry cabins. My house...  [Read more]

  We now consider what we might call the technology that we could use within the classroom then that could include things such as cassettes, the use of CDs, the use of DVD and video. Some general issues surrounding the use of these types of material, make sure whenever you're using any of this type of technology though you know how it actually works when using it for a listening activity, for example. How long does it take for the whole tape to play through? How long does it take to rewind and so on. Other issues that you might need to think about is if you're using a cassette player or CD or something that you set the volume level before you actually start the lesson so that when you switch on you don't shock everyone with a very loud sound or that they can't actually hear it. Also...  [Read more]

  The next idea we're going to consider is the use of visual aids and visual aids can include some examples such as real, objects, which we call realia, the use of pictures and photographs and also the use of models. So let's consider some of the ideas surrounding the use of visual aids. Well, why are they useful? Well, first of all the use of a visual aid can reduce teacher talk time. It's very much more simple just to show a real object than to try to describe it so that we could just ask the students ?what is this,? and they would say ?this is a pen,? rather than trying to actually describe it. Again if we were trying to show examples of fruit and vegetables rather than to try and describe them why not use an actual model and this is going to be much more visually stimulating than...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A computer has led to greater strides in education, allowing students and teachers opportunities to use multiple learning tools in ways that were unimaginable some years ago. A computer has gained a well-defined function in English teaching and learning. Computers have enhanced drill on basic skills such as decoding, reading comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and so on.Table of Contents The Spread of Computer Education CAL CALL CAL and CAI add an element of fun to learning Ways to Utilize Computers in Class Presenting Tool Computers are data sources A computer can be a communication facilitator Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching can be a very fulfilling and enjoyable occupation. It is, however, also filled with a lot of challenges. The workload can be high, the hours long, the course material may be difficult, and the students themselves can make a lot of difficulty for the teacher. As most teachers will attest there will be students who are difficult to deal with. They can be unmotivated, distracted, tired, or even purposefully disruptive. Many teachers have quit the profession because of unruly classes. Many more teachers have lost their temper and ruined a class because of this. There are, however, many ways to manage unruly students. Sometimes, they even become the very best students.Table of Contents Considering Anticipated Problems Level of Engagement Keeping Calm...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I have eight years of experience teaching English to children in Japan. I was usually the sole teacher in the classroom. I taught at an eikaiwa. An eikaiwa is when the children come to study English after school or on the weekends. Many personal qualities were important for me to develop as an English Teacher, to become successful and confident in the classroom. I will discuss these personal qualities, and how they improved my English lessons for my students.Table of Contents Keep Calm Be Prepared Be Happy Be Creative and Handy Be Energized Be Flexible Be Punctual Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rachel S. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this essay, I will not only take a closer look at how to deal with difficult students and how to properly react to and solve challenging situations in the classroom but I will also highlight possible solutions outside the classroom.Table of Contents Cultural Sensitivity Set a Needed Example How to React on Misbehaving Students When to Correct? A Piece of Advice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dennis S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First of all, teachers need to be aware of cultural differences that might spark conflicts within the classroom. So it is vital to study the local culture...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English to foreign students can be challenging, yet one of the most rewarding experiences. Providing education on the English language to young, middle-aged, or older individuals can be an eventful experience, shaping an instructor's portfolio and personal life. In this report, I explore possible advantages and disadvantages of teaching English to university students in China from a prospective instructor's perspective.Table of Contents Individual Needs Working on Personal Qualities Listen to this blog post Enjoying The Process Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dhanisha N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching, in general, can be an...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When teaching young learners, one must be prepared to face the challenge with an open heart and respect. Children deserve our respect as much as adults do, and if we manage, as educators, to offer them our respect and moreover, our trust, they will progress beautifully.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Possible Challenges 2. Lesson Duration 3. Shorter Attention Spans Are you ready to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Flavia-Ioana S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. To fully explain some of the difficulties and the ways of dealing with them, when teaching kindergarteners, I will start by taking a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Being a teacher is an art that should be learned with a lot of patience, devotion and a great wish. It should embrace many years of constant self – development, training, willingness for knowledge, stable mind and character.Table of Contents What is Important to do as a Teacher? Teacher's Authority Students' Reasons to Misbehave Satisfying Students' Requests Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: It is an interesting profession that takes time and experience to achieve and accomplish. It is not only about finishing a degree in teaching, but it is also a psychological lifetime training. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tatiana P. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Michela Coticone TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Classroom management creates a set of rules and guidelines that helps to keep an organized classroom environment. Having a good structure for classroom management opens the door for the teacher to engage in the students learning and development. It would be almost impossible for the teacher to be able to do his/her job effectively if a classroom is disorganized and fails to have effective classroom management expectations in place. To practice good classroom management the teacher must be patient and set clear boundaries throughout the courseTable of Contents Classroom Environment Balancing TTT Classroom Environment Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Although all parts of a lesson are important, the engage phase (or warm up) may be the most important. The engage phase is the departing point of the lesson, where you need to draw the attention of the students away from other occurrences of the day and make them focus on learning the English language. Choosing an activity to grab the students' attention can be a challenge, as it needs to work within just a few minutes. Through various studies, music has shown to be an activity which utilizes many parts of the brain at once, and therefore is a great activity to "jump start" the brain, and get students to focus more quickly.Table of Contents Why Music Activities are Great for Language Learners Music to Make Things More Challenging Music...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Our consideration here is going to be discipline within the classroom.Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic The major things that you should consider include the following: Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! From your own experiences at school you will know that some teachers have more discipline problems than others. Whilst there are no set rules which will work for all situations that you find yourself in, there are some things that we can do to stop problems arising in the first place. One of the major causes of problems is when students do not respect the teacher and there are some things that we can do to help build and...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences A teacher, in general, has the direct opportunity to make a difference and to change the future. As a teacher, you will expect every one of your students to want to learn and more importantly to understand. You want your students to fight over the seats in the front row as if they were attending a concert, not elementary school. You want to make your students wonder, make them question, make them think critically, make them write and of course to make them read.Table of Contents Reason 1: You'll see amazing new things! Reason 2: You'll increase your adaptability! Reason 3: You'll broaden your personal horizons! Are you ready to take your TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas So you have got your TEFL certificate in hand and are about to set foot into your very own classroom abroad. You have planned your lessons, created your teaching materials and marked the right pages in your textbook. There's only one more thing to consider: challenging students! Here are the 5 common types of EFL students and how to deal with them in the classroom.Table of Contents 1. The Dominator 2. The Class Clown 3. The Silent Student 4. The Translator 5. The Arguer Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Every teacher loves students who are eager to learn and enthusiastic about your lesson. However, there's often a student in a class that demonstrates his/her eagerness in a destructive and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A teacher's role has the greatest impact on a student's ability to learn the language. I have never experienced teaching a language to foreign students yet, but I have been a student of a foreign language. The students always tend to feel overworked, or overly informed, and lose their attention and interest in the class, regardless of their own decision to attend the class.Table of Contents The many responsibilities and roles Rapport Flexibility Organization and Control Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Beatriz E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. It is very important to define a teacher's...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching offers the chance to change other people's lives permanently for the better. As a teacher, you can help develop someone's subject of knowledge and/or their mind and personality. Teachers are instruments that ignite powerful thoughts in students, helping them unleash their true potential. In addition to being knowledgeable in their area of expertise and having the ability to plan and execute lesson plans, to be an effective and successful teacher you need to possess some personal emulateable skills. To bring a long-term impact in the lives of your students, it's important to have the following qualities;Table of Contents COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION SKILLS SELF-DISCIPLINE CREATIVE PATIENCE CONFIDENCE SELF-MOTIVATED ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Is it appropriate to punish younger children in an ESL classroom? No, there is no need for that. Punishment is such a strong word to use for children when trying to learn a new language. Learning a new language may be difficult for everyone. It requires patience towards the children you teach and patience towards yourself. Punish us not the word that I would use, discipline is.Table of Contents Misbehavior The Principles of Discipline Understanding Students' Challenges Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kathrina M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. At some point, the children in your class would...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching is a difficult occupation, Teachers play an essential part in training children, teenagers,... etc. although every great teacher has their own special, unique style, a good teacher must have some special qualities. Which are: knowledge, authority, confidence, empathy, sense of humor and passion.Table of Contents Knowledge Authority Humor Interest for work Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hajar E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Knowledge is One of the most important qualities for a teacher to have. A good teacher should understand the major concepts and have an understanding of the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching means imparting knowledge or skills to the learners, through various modes of communication; using a wholesome mix of audio, visuals, text, body language, pictures, mimes, and many more. Therefore, we can say that teaching is communication and it's always a two-way process. As a teacher, you must have great communication skills. As a language teacher, you need to make sure that your students understand and follow what you say. You should be able to speak with them effectively and firmly in a calm and clear tone, similarly, they should have this trust on you that they will be heard and understood too, that their views are equally important to you. Make sure that the classroom environment remains a two-way process and. Make sure to listen to and...  [Read more]