Tefl For Young Learners

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Strategies For Motivating Young Learners What motivates young students to learn a new language? That’s the question many teachers have when teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). Many children learn English because their parents or teachers dictate it, not necessarily by choice. Additionally, often there is no immediate real-world application of English outside the classroom (Noamen, 2009). For many students, the thirty to sixty minutes in class may be the only language exposure they’ll have. It is therefore critical for ESL teachers to motivate students to learn English by creating a communicative learning environment where students engage in real language experiences and by utilizing a variety of fun and purposeful...  [Read more]

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information TOP tips for teaching ESL Young Learners The teaching of Young Learners forms a very large part of the ESL teaching market. It is important to keep some simple strategies in mind when teaching them. 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. One: Create a Positive Learning Environment Firstly, it is crucial to establish rapport and build relationships with young learners right from the first lesson. This can be accomplished by incorporating ice-breaker games and activities, which not only serve as a fun way to engage students but also help in...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 11 Fun ESL Activities for Young Learners When teaching young learners, it’s important not to spend too much time on any one activity as they can soon lose interest. It is also a good idea to have activities that give younger learners the chance to move about and use the boundless energy they have at that age. Below we present a list of short activities suitable for young and very young learners of English. Listen to this blog post: What’s the Time Mr. Wolf? This is a good activity for practicing time with small classes. Clear a space in the center of the classroom and have a student stand in front of the board with their back to the class, this person is the wolf and the rest of the class stand at the back of the room. For each...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Praise is Imperative for Young ESL Learners Learning a new language can be nerve-wracking, especially for young learners who experience a great deal of peer pressure and fear of sounding unintelligent in front of their classmates. This fear is something adults learning a new language experience as well. I have personally experienced it as a native English speaker learning Spanish. Therefore, praise from the teacher they view as an expert in the language they’re learning is vital to the learning process in many ways. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alexandra W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Reasons for Encouragement I believe praising...  [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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kara C. Use the first lesson to get to know your students! A teacher’s initial lesson will help set the tone for the semester and should be warm and fun. Teachers should avoid teaching from the book and instead focus on making connections between teacher and students,...  [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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Melissa M. How to become an English teacher in Japan For context, most teaching environments for entry-level teaching positions in Japan involve a foreign teacher working alongside a native...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Best Games for Young English Learners Nowadays there is a wide variety of how to teach English. Every teacher uses his or her unique methodologies and techniques to make lessons more informative and entertaining. One of the approaches could be using educational games in the classroom. Games in the classroom are a great tool for teachers as they can be adapted to different ages and levels. Within this essay, I would like to clarify why using games in the classroom for young learners is extremely useful and educational. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kristina S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Children’s Learning Ability There is no doubt...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why are Games so Important for Young Learners? When I think of my earliest childhood memories, I remember that I used to love to play games in the classroom (charades, 7-up/head down-thumb up, categories, bingo, etc.). Going from a boring ‘copy from the board’ type of class to a competitive, fun and activity-filled class gave me the ability to open my mind, so I could find the subject being taught more interesting and made it easier for me to absorb the information. Young learners may not have an interest in studying because they don’t yet have any motivation from learning, so they are only interested in games, songs, and other fun activities. When playing most of the games in the classroom, young learners are compelled to...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Learning Differs for Young Learners and Adults Young learners and adults have different needs and goals in the classroom. Young learners want to be engaged and have rapidly changing activities while adult learners will enjoy a more serious classroom setting. It is the job of the teacher to ensure that these needs are met for both age groups. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Preston M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Visual If a teacher is teaching classes with young learners, visual cues are very important. Many young learners are not able to read at all or can read very little, so young learners need to be using material that is picture...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Ramon Perez Teaching Ideas Top Tips For Creating An EFL Lesson Plan For Young Learners With each passing day, we learn something new. We build upon the previously attained knowledge and expand our understanding of various subjects. As teachers, we have the responsibility of expanding our students’ knowledge and abilities. As much as we would like to provide fun and innovative ways to present the information, it can be difficult to keep it fresh on a daily basis. There are many factors to take into consideration when teaching a new subject: what, when, how, where, and why. Because we have many factors to consider, it’s vital to be as organized as possible. The tool we use to achieve this, is a lesson plan. In today’s blog, we will briefly discuss what a lesson...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Fun Games in the Classroom for Young English Learners Games have many elements that make them a powerful learning tool, many of them related to communication, collaboration, and a competitive motive that drives children and adults to do their best, encourage them to be creative, and use imagination. Playing games in the classroom have so many benefits and applying different approaches is not only a necessity in today’s context but also a way for the teacher to feel personal satisfaction with their work. Researches show that game-based learning fosters student creativity and enhances learning levels. The classroom is the place, where students feel comfortable to participate in activities and to explore and to study. When teachers...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Problems for Young English Learners in Public Schools in China Since the opening of China to the Western world, Chinese society and economic prowess have both continued to grow at exponential rates. This has led to its status as a rising power, culturally and economically, and an international power increasingly interconnected with many parts of the globe. As Chinese educational infrastructure tries to match pace with the rapidity of the country’s progress, one educational mandate that has persisted in importance over time has been that of English learning for all young learners across the country. The government sees English proficiency as a matter of national economic competitiveness, in fact requiring that English is taught as...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 4 Super Easy Tips for Teaching Vocabulary to Young Learners When students hear ‘vocabulary’, they may expect to hear the word ‘list’ next. More often than not, we associate the word ‘list’ with ‘boring’! We think of 2 daunting columns of black letters on white paper: one with the native language and one with the target language. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and for teaching young learners, it cannot be that way. Certainly, teaching vocabulary will involve lists that help learners to receive language methodically and thoroughly. But what a teacher does with the vocabulary lists can be creative and fun and, most of all, memorable! This post was written by our ITTT graduate Roxanne L. Using Visuals - Loads of Them!...  [Read more]

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 Anastasiya Akpinar TEFL Information Alumni Experiences English for Young Learners in Turkey: ✅ Problems and Solutions For the last 50 years, English has become one of the most widely spoken languages worldwide. Nowadays, almost all spheres of our daily life are strongly connected to this language. We use English in business, tourism, education, and entertainment. With globalization trends and technology development, we cannot imagine even one day passing without using English. So the need to learn English as a foreign language increases all around the world every day. Many people start English language courses and use different educational applications and try to find schools that provide the best foreign language study methods for their children. But does it mean...  [Read more]

English Teacher Needed for Young Learners in Thailand Date posted:2021-01-20 | Writer: Modulo Kids | Email: [email protected] Full-time TEFL teacher needed for a new private Bangkok development school. The candidate must be available on weekends.Modulo Kids is a new concept school from Modulo Language School, Bangkok's fastest growing language school company, and because of this we are always on the lookout for the best teachers.The ideal candidate is energetic, determined, knowledgeable, personable and holds a willingness to improve as a teacher.We teach young learners from 3 to 12 years old, in very small groups of 1 to 4 students.What makes Modulo a great place to work?- Our teachers are competitively compensated at a rate of 462 baht to 612 baht per 50-minute lesson for classes on...  [Read more]

EFL Teacher Needed for Young Learners in Mexico Date posted:2019-08-13 | Writer: Na'atik Language and Culture Institute | Email: [email protected] Na’atick Language and Culture Institute are looking for an enthusiastic EFL teacher for our youngest learners (ages 4-7) in the Yucatan peninsula for the 2019-2020 school year. Start date will be determined at the time of hire. In addition to inspiring our young learners, this teacher will also teach primary school students and adolescents. Reporting to the Academic Director, this role works closely with our other English teachers (3 in total) and our librarian. This is a 10-month, full-time appointment with local salary and paid housing. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: (Please do not apply if you do not meet the required...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina 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. Read my articles How to Implement Games in a Young Learner Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on effective usage of games in an ESL classroom. Classroom Management Strategies For Teaching Youngsters | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to teach students of younger age? Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas in this blog post. A Sample Lesson Plan for a Pre-Intermediate EFL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL...  [Read more]

Energetic EFL Teacher Needed For Young Learners in Japan Date posted:2015-12-07 | Writer: Banana Kids English School | Email: [email protected] Banana Kids, an established English as a Foreign Language school, seeks motivated, energetic, native level English speakers to teach children. Our school has been operating for over 19 years and is located in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. Utsunomiya is about 100 km north of Tokyo. Banana Kids English lessons: 1. We strive to make a comfortable atmosphere for Japanese children to become comfortable with English and their foreign teachers. Lessons generally take place at local kindergartens. 2. Foreign teachers work together with Japanese teachers to provide a conversational English lesson. Dealing with young children, it is required that...  [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]

EFL Teacher Needed in Hong Kong For Young Learners Date posted:2018-09-10 | Writer: Explorer Island | Email: [email protected] Explorer Island is an independently owned learning centre that focuses on creating a positive learning environment for its students. We are currently looking for a Native level English Speaker with CELTA, TESOL, or equivalent ESL training, to teach children aged 1-12. We are known for putting the children’s well-being first as well as delivering a positive and fun working environment. We believe that we deliver a progressive, child-centered approach to teaching that delivers results, and that happy learners are fast learners. Explorer Island has two locations at the moment. Our main branch is based in Po Lam. This is easily accessible by public...  [Read more]

Enthusiastic EFL Teacher Wanted for Young Learners in Malaysia Date posted:2019-04-28 | Writer: Emphasis English | Email: [email protected] Founded in 2004 by a native-English-speaking teacher, Emphasis English is one of Malaysia's premier English language centres and we are looking for another EFL teacher to join our team of native-English-speaking teachers in June 2019. Our focus is on teaching young learners, so the majority of our students are pre-school and primary school children. We teach a range of courses mainly focused on pre-school and primary school children. Our pre-school students are between 4 and 6 years old and develop through six levels. From there they progress to our courses for primary school students. Our primary school students are aged between 7 and 12 years...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Various Groups of Students: Young Learners vs. Adults Not all Teaching English as a Foreign Language is equal. Different types of groups of learners include beginner vs. intermediate/advanced learners as well as monolingual classes vs multilingual classes. Another set of distinctive groups and perhaps the most contrary groups to be aware of are groups of young vs adult learners. In the following comparison, the many ways to ensure success with both types of groups will be discussed, as well as reasons the groups can be both challenging and rewarding. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Paige B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Group success...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Skills Essential for Teaching Young ESL Students The classroom embodies a space where students learn. That space is usually a mixture of varying personalities, learning styles, and student levels. A teacher’s role in ensuring that students learn is of great importance seeing that the teacher serves as a facilitator for all, counselor to some, mentor to some, and disciplinarian to others. Teachers must possess or learn certain skills to be effective in the ESL/EFL classroom. While many factors are influencing the actual outcome of an EFL/ESL lesson, teachers of young learners must be patient, adaptable, and possess good classroom management skills. These skills are crucial for young learners because, on the one hand, they...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! St. Patrick's Day Bingo Game Here's a fun St. Patrick's Day Bingo game for young ESL learners.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL or TESOL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Contrasts Between Adult and Young Learner Language Acquisition Many variances exist between teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners vs adults. Despite these dissimilarities, the fundamentals will remain the same. Teachers should motivate their students to communicate in the target language, and utilize students’ previous knowledge while maintaining an engaging atmosphere in the classroom. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Marlon W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching Practice The classroom is not the place for superficial work. Any teacher who is gratified with superficial knowledge will not attain a high degree of...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences When is the best time to use songs in a classroom for young learners? I was an English teacher in Japan for over three and a half years. In that time, I gained a lot of experience teaching young learners. My students were aged from two to fourteen. As I taught these students, I learned a lot about how songs can be used effectively in the classroom. Songs can be used to teach sentence structure, routines, vocabulary, and help aid the understanding of instructions in the classroom. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Megan B. Learning path Before students can even grasp the language, they can understand rhythm and music. When teaching the youngest students (two years old), we used a lot of chants. Chants are...  [Read more]

Full-Time EFL Teachers Needed For Young Learners in Korea Date posted:2018-03-12 | Writer: Maple Bear Pyeongchon | Email: [email protected] Maple Bear is an immersion school that teaches students through hands-on, play based learning. At Maple Bear Global Schools we believe that nothing is more important than the education of our children. The Maple Bear mission is to deliver a student-focused learning system in a safe, secure and stimulating environment that prepares students for success at the post-secondary level and that instills a passion for life-long learning. We are looking for energetic and resourceful full-time EFL teachers for an open teaching position that begins this April. We have a great staff of native English teachers with Korean partner teachers to assist...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Discipline in the Classroom is Important The one question that hinders many individuals in the educational profession, is what makes a terrific classroom? Is it the motivated students, the motivational teachers, or the resources? While all these elements are extremely crucial when looking at the dynamics of a classroom, they all lead to one thing, which is the importance of discipline in a classroom setting. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jasmine Q. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What is Discipline? Discipline can be simply defined as the practice of training people to obey rules. Furthermore, a teacher uses discipline in a classroom to...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! EFL Kindergarten Animal Word Scramble Here's a fun word scramble with words related to animals for kindergarten or young learners.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL Certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Days of the Week Coloring Worksheet Here's a fun worksheet for young ESL learners to practice the days of the week.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]