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Top Tips For Creating An EFL Lesson Plan For Young Learners - TEFL Blog
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.
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WHAT IS A LESSON PLAN?
WHAT
WHEN
HOW
WHERE
WHY
WHAT DOES A LESSON PLAN CONSIST OF?
WARM-UP
REVIEW
NEW SUBJECT
GAME
WORKSHEET
FINAL TIPS
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Top Tips For Creating An EFL Lesson Plan For Young Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In today’s blog, we will briefly discuss what a lesson plan is, the 5 elements mentioned above, and go into depth about what a lesson plan may consist of.
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How To Write The Perfect ESL Lesson Plan | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Lesson planning is an important part of a teacher's daily life. This guide is for both new and experienced teachers on how to write the perfect ESL lesson plan.
The Best Thing I Have Learned From My 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This story was written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares the most important thing they've learned from taking the 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course from ITTT.
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My Experience Taking the 50-hour Teaching English to Young Learners TEFL Course from ITTT - TEFL Blog
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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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.
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What is a "Young Learner"?
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Differentiating Teaching Based on Learner’s Maturity - TEFL Blog
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Differentiating Teaching Based on Learner’s Maturity
For this task, I have selected learning modes: Young learners v.s. Adults. When teachers are instructing students, they should first think about how to instruct them using the best methodologies to make learning best or what factors or aspects of learning they should consider for their classes, such as student motivation, previous learning experience, language awareness, behavior problems that could arise in class and the students' life experiences. All of the above factors can be divided by many different students, but it has been shown in this course that these facets are predominantly divided by young learners.
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How Materials are Incorporated in Teaching English Online - TEFL Blog
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How Materials are Incorporated in Teaching English Online
Online English teachers are divided into two groups. The first group is online ESL teachers that work for an education company. The second group is online ESL teachers who freelance. I will explain the two types of teaching materials, authentic and created materials, and how materials are incorporated in teaching English online to students. The focus of this article will be young learners as that is my personal career goal.
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Authentic Materials
Created Materials
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D.W. - U.S.A. said:
Learning ModesAs a teacher one objective should always be to know the needs of your students, build a good report, and inspire and motivate them to learn whether it be young or adult learners. The way in which you teach an adult is vastly different then how you would teach someone younger.
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H. Gardner’s Theory Multiple Intelligences - TEFL Blog
Thu, 23 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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H. Gardner’s Theory Multiple Intelligences
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What Should be Considered When Teaching English as a Global Language? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 08 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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What Should be Considered When Teaching English as a Global Language?
We are moving closer to becoming a Global Village in this more inclusive and competitive world, the need to be able to communicate effectively becomes a real necessity. Communicating effectively is no longer a nice to have skill but it is now becoming essential. Due to historical facts and the current geopolitical situation English has become the language of choice to progress, it is particularly and increasingly used in business, tourism, and social media environments.
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The history of English expansion
Variants of English
English as a Second Language
Problems
Teacher's Role
When to Start Learning English?
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The Importance of Different Students’ Profiles - TEFL Blog
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Importance of Different Students’ Profiles
Every student requires something different to learn English successfully. Aside from one-on-one lessons, teachers usually will not have the time to dedicate extensive attention to each student, though. Not every English-learner will be given a unique lesson catered to their needs. However, teachers can develop plans that fit best for general types of students based on their profiles. Factors such as students' age, language level, and motivation for learning helps teachers identify a student profile and thus develop the best lessons to get them engaged.
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How to Make Lessons Fun For Children Learning English Online - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Dec 2019 Federico Riva
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How to Make Lessons Fun For Children Learning English Online
The following essay is based on my personal experience of teaching one-to-one English lessons to young children (ages ranging from 5-14), through online platforms and companies. Engaging students through a virtual classroom presents challenges for teachers for several reasons. The first being that throughout the time of the lesson the child sees only the teacher and the given background. In other words, there are no sources of distraction or points of interest besides the teacher herself/himself and, as is known, it is especially important for young learners that the environment and the delivery of the lessons be as interesting and fun as possible. For online lessons, this... [Read more]
How Motivating Students Helps Them to Grow - TEFL Blog
Sun, 18 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How Motivating Students Helps Them to Grow
I believe that motivating your students is a major part of teaching and is relevant to all students regardless of age or level. Keeping students motivated throughout a class has positives for both the learner and the teacher. It will result in the class running smoothly and effectively due to having an engaged class that is eager to learn, this will result in a productive lesson for both the teacher and the learners. I believe to motivate students you have to keep the lesson entertaining, positive and energetic. To build this kind of lesson atmosphere there are a lot of things you should consider when planning and carrying out your lesson.
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ESL Learners’ Modes: Differences between Young Students and Adults - TEFL Blog
Wed, 20 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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ESL Learners’ Modes: Differences between Young Students and Adults
An instructor should adapt their instruction based on the student's needs and abilities, and should take into account the age of students as this is likely to affect factors such as student motivation, attention span, and openness to activities. An instructor should anticipate that young students may be less internally motivated than adult learners. Adult learners are likely to have longer attention spans than younger students, therefore the instructor should adjust lesson plans accordingly. Certain activities will be well received by very young students and poorly received by slightly older students or adult learners, this should be taken into account when... [Read more]
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Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Implement Games in a Young Learner Classroom
Children are creative. Bringing games into an English language classroom to incite young learners' attention and creativity is vital to keeping them motivated and entertained. Several games promote English grammar, memorization, and sentence building. These games can be reproductions of current popular games or manufactured by a teacher. Whichever method is chosen by the teacher there are still simple rules to follow. The game must be explained clearly and concisely, so the students have a full understanding of the game. An example round with the students is an effective way to ensure complete understanding. They can be a useful warmer activity to get students engaged in the lesson... [Read more]
The Best Thing I've Learned From My Two TESOL courses from ITTT - TEFL Blog
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The Best Thing I've Learned From My Two TESOL courses from ITTT
The two TEFL courses I took with ITTT provided a comprehensive coverage of English teaching to non-native speakers. The 50-hour young learners course and the 120-hour TEFL course taught language points such as grammar and tense structure. The courses also went into depth on topics related to teaching English such as classroom management and lesson preparation. These aspects are very important to teaching English as well as mastering the English language itself. A skilled teacher must know how to handle different types of classes.
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Developing Lesson Plans for Young Learners
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G.C. & E.H. - Australia said:
Learning modes young learners vs adult learnersWhen teaching English to non-English speakers, there are two main categories of learner?s in regards to their ages. There are adults who are generally 18 years or over and there are young learners who can be further placed into 3 categories. These categories range from the very young learners of pre-school age who are aged 7 years or less to early teen learners who are 13 years and... [Read more]
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Tue, 12 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This is the Best Thing I've Learned from my TESOL Course
Upon completing the 50-hour Teaching English to Young Learners Course, the best things I've learned would have to be the section that covered course development, including ESA (engage, study, activate), testing/assessment, and how they all come together to form a syllabus and ultimately an English language course.
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"I have seen ESA before but not applied in a way to be used with young learners in mind."
"It was nice to see different types of tests used and how they are used throughout out a course."
"Every teacher will use these skills throughout their career in teaching."
"I will always value my time from this program."
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Course Books or Jail Books? - TEFL Blog
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Course Books or Jail Books?
The topic may seem strange to some initially, but if you come to think about it, you see that a coursebook can be a deadline in innovative teaching.
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Try using new and different technologies in your classes:
Having outdoor classes or activities:
Get out of your comfort zone
Students are not empty vessels to be filled in
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3 Key Strategies for Teaching Young Learners - TEFL Blog
Fri, 19 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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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.
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Use the first lesson to get to know your students!
Use your students' names wisely!
Never put a student on the spot!
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Being a Teacher is More Than Just Teaching - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Being a Teacher is More Than Just Teaching
I haven't been a teacher for very long, but I have noticed more and more, since taking this course that a classroom can succeed if a teacher knows that teaching isn't just the passing of information. The teacher must understand that there are many different types of learners, that they must build a rapport with these learners, and they must tailor lessons based on these aspects. Teaching is more than just teaching a subject or language; this is the best thing I've learned from my ITTT classes.
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Types of Learners
Rapport
Tailoring Lessons
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Mon, 20 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Supporting Outer Motivation of Younger Learners
A common theme that has been present in the 120-hour TEFL course, the 50-hour Business English course and the 50-hours Young Learners course has been that different age groups of students have different expectations of their teacher. Adult learners, for example, have fixed views on teaching and learning styles that they have built off of prior learning experiences. Young learners, on the contrary, typically are open-minded to new learning experiences and teaching methods. Young learners are typically not as motivated to learn English because they may not realize the direct benefits of learning English due to their lack of life experience. To specify, young learners, are anyone between... [Read more]
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Wed, 18 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Am I Too Old to Learn a New Language?
If you're a native language speaker, you've likely heard the phrase, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks". There has been little evidence found to support this claim, but the belief persists. Many adult learners believe that it is too late for them to learn a new language. If you are teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language you may find yourself teaching a class of adult learners. Adult learners differ in many ways from young learners, and one such issue you may encounter is a doubt from the learners that they are capable of picking up a new language now that they are no longer children. Though the style of learning and the issues encountered will inevitably differ from those of... [Read more]
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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Approach Teaching Adults and Children?
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How To Create, Carry Out and Review Your EFL Lesson - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How To Create, Carry Out and Review Your EFL Lesson
A good teacher will bring their own passion, style, and experience in every lesson. Some teachers may have a great deal of teaching experience, while others may be new to the role. The teachers with less teaching experience may find great benefit in putting time and effort into their preparation through Lesson Planning. While more experienced teachers may be able to naturally feel their way through a lesson, perhaps even the syllabus, and frown upon Lesson Planning as being too rigid or structured, for a new teacher I believe it is a necessity to achieving their success.
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Strategies on Planning Grammar Lessons
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The Basics of Planning and Reviewing a Lesson - TEFL Blog
Mon, 16 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Basics of Planning and Reviewing a Lesson
The lesson plan functions as a roadmap for the teacher, providing an organized framework for the planning, preparation, and execution of the lesson and serving as a record of what has been completed. It should not be a detailed script, but rather a guide that allows for flexibility and adaptation in the classroom. The plan is a living document that may continue to be refined and enhanced after execution, incorporating lessons learned.
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Basic Class Identification
Learner Objectives
Personal Aim
Language Point
Anticipated Problems and Solutions
Procedure Information
Lesson Review
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Top Qualities To Teach Kindergarteners - TEFL Blog
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Top Qualities To Teach Kindergarteners
One of the most rewarding times of my life is my career of teaching kindergarten for the last fifteen years. These young learners bring curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm to the classroom. Five and six year olds are still accustomed to needing help, and making mistakes; therefore, they are less self-conscious and are eager to learn in order for them to become more self-reliant. My husband and I are embarking on a new adventure to Indonesia where I will be working in a school in the early childhood department. The information I learned from my TEFL course will be very useful.
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Create a Cheerful Environment
Be patient, kind, encouraging and observant.
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My Experience of Teaching Young Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 13 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
My Experience of Teaching Young Students
I started my teaching career in 2016. I was an international student in London, doing a part-time job as a private Mandarin tutor for covering my living cost. In London, I was teaching Mandarin for young learners, age between 3-15-year-old from 2016-2018. After I came back to my country in 2019, I have started to teach English for Kindergarten students age between 3-8-year-old in a private English School.
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Tutoring
The Beginning of My TEFL Career
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