Tefl Course Young Learners

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Improve Your Young Learners Classes with these 30 Course Books TEFL teachers both new and experienced will benefit from having a range of course books to draw on for their lessons. General English course books for young learners differ from those for adults in a number of ways. Obviously the types of topics will be geared towards the interests of younger people but there are also differences in the way the language is presented. Course books for adults will generally have sections with explicit presentations of a grammar point,whereas books for young learners do not usually cover grammar in detail. Table of Contents Oxford University Press course books for young learners Cambridge University Press course books for young...  [Read more]

TEFL for Young Learners - Business English TEFL-TESOL Courses   ITTT offers two specialized 50 hour online TEFL/TESOL qualifications. For those who wish to work with younger students ITTT offers the Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners. For those who wish to work with business people we offer the Certificate in Teaching Business English. By completing one or both of these courses you gain an extra qualification that will enhance your job prospects. 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...  [Read more]

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Teaching ESL & Knowing Your Audience: Young Learners vs. Adults Whether speaking at a public event where thousands have gathered, or talking politics around a table with friends, this simple piece of advice is well-known to anyone who has ever done any public speaking. But, it is also critical advice for the aspiring teacher—whether those teaching English as a second language, or those teaching chemistry in high school. The more well-acquainted a teacher is with his or her classroom, the more successful he or she will be in engaging their minds in the topic at hand. Table of Contents Motivations of Young Learners Information Presentation Language Retention Take a TEFL course and start learning to be a better teacher! Listen to...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences My Experience Taking the 50-hour Teaching English to Young Learners TEFL Course from ITTT To begin with, I had completed my TEFL onsite course with International TEFL and TESOL Training in Paris, France before starting my CTEYL online course. After practicing teaching both to adults and young learners, I decided that I am more interested in teaching English to young learners. That’s why I chose the 50-hour specialized course Teaching English to Young Learners. Table of Contents What is a “Young Learner”? The role of the Teacher Professional teacher development Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post After successfully completing all the units of this course, I can say...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Differences between Young Learners and Adult Learners in the TEFL Environment This post will focus on the differences English teacher face when they are working with a class of young learners compared to a class of adult learners. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What are adults - what are young learners? Typical Qualities of Adult Learners Typical Qualities of Young Learners Behavioral Problems with Young Learners Which type of students do you prefer to teach? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rebecca M. Listen to this blog post: What are adults - what are young learners? First, it is necessary to define what we...  [Read more]

Specialized TEFL Courses Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! TTeaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) often branches into specific areas that concentrate on teaching particular groups of students. Worldwide demand for qualified EFL teachers in these fields is increasing every year, which is why we have developed a range of specialized courses that are focused on preparing teachers with these skills. These ITTT specialized courses are available for further study: The benefit of earning specialized certifications is that they improve your ability to teach effectively in diverse teaching situations. They also look good on your CV/resume when applying for any type of teaching position as it shows you are committed to improving your overall understanding as a TEFL...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences 3 Key Points to Consider When Teaching English to Young Learners Teaching English to young learners is quite different from teaching English to adults in many ways. One of the differences is that young learners do not learn the language in a conscious process, mostly they acquire the language. For young learners, it can be said that it is easier for them to acquire and learn English as long as they are exposed to the language. Since learning languages differs from age to age, teaching styles and strategies also change accordingly. As English teachers, we have different approaches, methods, techniques, and tools which gravitate towards different needs and levels of young learners. So, as English teachers, we should address those needs....  [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]

Jon ITTT Read my articles 4 Facts About In-Class TEFL/TESOL Courses | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT TEFL Information This ITTT TEFL article talks about what you can expect from taking an in-class TEFL/TESOL course at one of the many locations available around the world. 6 Useful Classroom Technologies | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas This ITTT TEFL article showcases 6 different technologies which can be used effectively in the EFL classroom. 3 Important Questions About Lesson Planning | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas This ITTT TEFL article describes why lesson planning is important and how you can use the lesson planning process to make yourself a better teacher. Improve Your Young Learners Classes with these 30 Course...  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Amy is from South Africa and recently completed the 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL certification course with ITTT. On top of that she also took the certificate for teaching English to young learners. Both courses were beneficial and very well put together. She enjoyed working with her tutor and greatly benefited from her assistance. She thought the course was well put together and all units were linked and easy to comprehend. She is going to be teaching overseas in South Korea and is excited to live abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Classroom Management for Young Learners in Japan With the end goal of working in a Japanese kindergarten or pre-school, I decided to take the Teaching English to Young Learners certification course to accompany the TEFL course I recently completed through ITTT. Even though I knew the skills necessary for teaching young learners would differ from teaching learners of other ages, I found a lot of useful information in this course specifically regarding the topic of classroom management. Table of Contents How to become an English teacher in Japan Disciplining the students while still maintaining a fun learning environment Switching seating around to avoid the creation of ‘cliques’ in the classroom Are you ready to take...  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Anna   Anna took ITTT’s 120-hour TESOL course and our Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners course. In this TESOL review video, Anna tells that during these courses Anna learnt a great deal about lesson planning and other aspects of teaching such as how to approach teaching students of different ages and abilities. Anna hopes to be able to put the knowledge she gained through studying with ITTT to use in a job working as an English teacher. 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...  [Read more]

Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Teaching Young Learners   The next category we are looking at in our series on teaching special groups in ESL are young learners. We consider students aged 2 to 16 young learners. Find out the positives, negatives and tips when teaching young learners in this video. 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]

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]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Julia   Julia completed the 370-hour Diploma in TESOL and the 50-hour young learners course with ITTT. In this TESOL review video, Julia tells us how studying the courses online and without tutor allowed her the freedom to study at her own pace giving her the freedom to study and look after her two children at the same time. 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! ...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Dima   This is a video review form Dima who shares his view of our TEFL/TESOL courses. He is from the Ukraine and is planning to live abroad in China and teach English to young learners. He enjoyed the course and thought it was very well put together. He feels confident to lead his own classroom after taking the course and recommends this course to anyone interested in teaching English as a foreign language. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Advantages of Teaching Adult Students and Implications on Teacher’s Methodology How does teaching adults differ from teaching young learners? To most people, it should be rather obvious that teaching children is very different from teaching adults, due to adults being more mature and having more life experience than children. This article discusses the advantages of teaching adult students and what the implications on a teacher’s methodology are. Adult learners refers to anyone who is above the age of eighteen. Although it is not a perfect definition, we will nevertheless use eighteen as our cut-off age since it is the most common age threshold in many language schools when it comes to deciding whether a student should go...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences ESL Teaching To Young Learners - What are the Advantages? Description: Teaching English as a foreign language in a kindergarten can be a dynamically different experience than teaching students in older age groups. Teaching in a kindergarten has advantages such as motivation, smiles, and the ability to learn the material in short bursts. It also has disadvantages, such as; short attention spans, diapers, and tantrums. Teaching young children can be extremely rewarding and extremely demanding. Table of Contents Learning is fun for small children. Children have a low attention span. Misconceptions about teaching young learners Do you want to teach English to young learners? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Maria   In this TESOL review video, ITTT course graduate Maria from Canada talks about her experience with ITTT's 120-hour online TEFL course and the 50-hour teaching English to young learners specialized course. She enjoyed both courses and thought that they were flexible to work through independently and the material was straight to the point. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Course Online: ITTT 60-hour 10-unit Course in Teaching English to Young Learners with tutor     Teaching English to Young Learners is a rapidly expanding area of the TEFL/TESOL market. No previous experience or training in education is required to complete this course. The course is designed for anyone who is currently working, or intends to work within the field of teaching English to young learners. On completion of the course you should have gained a basic knowledge of teachers and their roles, students and their needs, how to manage a classroom and the all-important skill of creating your own lessons, all with specific reference to teaching English to young learners. Further topics of study include the practical requirements of hardware and software needed to teach your...  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Amy   In this TESOL review video, graduate Amy from South Africa tells us how she took two online courses with ITTT; the 120-hour course with videos and tutor support and the course in teaching English to young learners. After completing the courses Amy accepted an English teaching position in Korea. 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...  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Linda currently lives in China and is teaching English to young learners. She decided to take our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course to further her career prospects. She just started with the first unit of the course and shares a short video review. The course is well organized and separated into 20 individual units. The introductory unit outlines the course content and the ongoing support every graduate will receive upon completion of the course. She is excited to work through the units. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Oksana is from the Ukraine but she is currently living in China. She is teaching English to young learners and adult students. She wanted to improve her teaching skills and decided to take our TEFL/TESOL course. She enjoyed the course a lot and found it to be well organized and informative. She is sure that this new qualification will help her advance in her teaching career. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

How do you motivate TEFL students? Motivating young learners often proves straightforward, as they typically greet activities with eager enthusiasm. Likewise, adult learners usually exhibit determination and interest, being in the class by choice and possessing explicit objectives related to their career, academic, or personal life. However, the teenage years can present a different set of challenges. As adolescents, learners often become reticent to participate in class due to fear of making errors or being embarrassed among their peers. Their self-awareness can hinder full engagement in classroom activities. Here are some effective strategies to bolster motivation and participation in your teenage students. Use plenty of pop culture While English learning may not enthuse your students,...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Linda   Linda currently lives in China and is teaching English to young learners. She decided to take the 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT to enhance her portfolio. This is a video review on unit 4 of the course. She enjoyed the grammar recap on the tense system of the English language. This unit focuses on the present tenses and gives useful examples of common difficulties for non-native students for this tense. She is excited to complete the course and see where it takes her. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Linda currently lives in China and is teaching English to young learners. She decided to take the 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT to improve her employability. This is a video review of unit 5 of the course. This unit offers a lot of information on student grouping as well as activities that are suitable for each grouping situation. Moreover the unit gives detailed insight into dealing with problem behavior and offers tips on how to engage students when they are not interested in the lesson. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Linda   Linda currently lives in China and is teaching English to young learners. She is taking the 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT and shares her experience in her video review. She talks about unit 3 of the course. The unit focuses on teaching methodologies and theories and gives useful information on teaching methods, lesson planning, correction techniques and games useful for any EFL classroom. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Eugenio   Eugenio is from Italy but has been working in Japan as an English teacher for several years. He felt it was time to enhance his portfolio and took our 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course as well as the teaching English to young learners course. Even though he had been teaching for years, he was able to implement the new techniques and methodologies in his classroom in Japan and has seen an increase in student participation. He highly recommends the course to anyone looking for a high-quality certification to teach English as a foreign language. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles Navigating the Testing Maze: Understanding the Array of Assessments for ESL Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Testing is required at various stages in a student course to assess the language proficiency of, English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. What are these tests and what do they cover and finally where do students usually take them. TOP tips for teaching ESL Young Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Teaching YL’s can be very rewarding as their progress can be quick, however, being young, they also present challenges. The following ideas have been tried and tested over many years and have proven to be effective. Why You Should Take a TEFL or...  [Read more]

Teach Business English and Teach to Young Learners In addition to its main TEFL courses, ITTT also offers two specialised certificates in teaching business English and teaching English to young learners. These courses are a fantastic way to improve your teaching skills, enhance your CV and give you the edge in the employment market. Each course has 50 hours of study time and 6 study modules. Both courses are available with or without the support of a highly experienced online tutor, feature continuous assessment and are completed 100% online. Successful completion of the course results in certification and graduates will receive an embossed hard copy certificate via registered mail. The courses also come with complimentary lesson plan access and lifetime job placement assistance....  [Read more]