Tesol Quarterly Editorial Board

Classroom Management for Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Writing on the Board   One of the major ideas here when writing on the board, is that we need to be aware that whenever we're using the board to write down information, we should not be talking and whenever we are talking we should not be writing on the board. This will inevitably lead to what's known as dead time when nothing is being said as we're putting information on the board. This dead time is not a problem but we can actually minimize it by using a number of techniques. We could use pre-prepared material. So we put information onto large pieces of paper and then instead of writing on the board, we actually stick those materials onto the board as we go through the class. Another idea is to actually ask...  [Read more]

Coursebooks and Materials - Use of the Wipe Board   So let's have a look at some of the more general issues when using the wipe board. Perhaps the most important thing to start with is that we should start with a clean board. Secondly it's always very useful to make a board plan so that you know where things are going to appear on the board by the end of your lesson. It?s very simple to do a board plan. Just take a sheet of paper, which is similar in shape to the board that you're going to use, and then onto that piece of paper decide where all the information that's going onto your board is going to be by the time that you've finished. So a very simple board plan just to show where the information is going to be. Also it's very useful if you make use of tables and columns to...  [Read more]

OTP English Lesson - Richard - Second Conditional Board Game   "In this video, our OTP trainee Richard does a fun board game activity with his students on the second conditional tense. ITTT's Observed Teaching Practice courses (OTP) are ideal for teachers wanting to improve their teaching skills remotely from anywhere in the world." 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]

ESA Board work study phase   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]

Lesson Planning - Part 6 - Lesson Plan Example - Study Phase   The first part of my study phase is going to be the board work and I'm going to use the information that I generated in the elicitation part of my engage phase to move on to the actual board work. What I'm going to do is to show the structure of this particular tense. So, the phase study I'm expecting to take about ten minutes on this particular part and, again, the interaction will mainly be the students talking to me. So, how am I going to achieve that with this information? Well, we could ask the students to have a look at the sentences themselves and to tell us what they can see. If we look at each of the first words in here, then at this level, I should hopefully be able to elicit from my students what each of...  [Read more]

OTP English Lesson - Richard - Second Conditional Activate Phase   "In this video, our OTP trainee Richard does a fun board game activity with his students on the second conditional tense for the activate phase. He is also walking around listening to the students speaking and giving feedback on their grammar usages. ITTT's Observed Teaching Practice courses (OTP) are ideal for teachers wanting to improve their teaching skills remotely from anywhere in the world." 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...  [Read more]

Overview of All English Tenses - Present Tenses - Present Perfect Continuous - Board Game   There's another activity for comparing and contrasting the tenses focusing here in this activity on the present perfect and the present perfect continuous. So in the activity, students will start at the start and roll a die. Perhaps they can roll a 5. They will read 'something you've been learning for a long time'. The appropriate sentence may be 'I've been learning English for a long time.' The next student may go and roll 4. They read 'a beautiful place you've visited.' Then, rather than the present perfect continuous, they would use the present perfect tense: 'I visited Paris.' You can encourage students to even ask follow-up questions, which would also include other tenses: 'What was so...  [Read more]

Games in the Classroom There are many games that can be used in the TEFL classroom, from simple games that only require a pen and a whiteboard to more elaborate board games. There are some games that have been specifically designed to be used in English language classes, while other, everyday games that we usually play for fun can also be adapted to be used with your students. You can even create your own games! There are many misconceptions about using games in the classroom. Some people believe that studying should be serious and that there is no place for this kind of “entertainment” in the classroom. Others believe that games are only for children and that adults are not interested in playing when they should be studying. Neither of these assertions is true, research and...  [Read more]

Classroom Management for Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Common Issues   There are some other classroom management issues that we need to consider and they may include issues such as writing on the board, giving students individual attention, the use of teacher talk time, the way in which we should give instructions to our students, the building and maintaining of rapport with our students, and finally the one that perhaps most new teachers particularly spend a lot of time worrying and thinking about, is the issue of classroom discipline. So what we'd like to do is to take each of these in turn and look at some of the major issues surrounding these classroom management issues. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Lam Dong, Vietnam Date posted:2017-10-23 | Writer: Queen Mary Foreign Language Center | Email: [email protected] Queen Mary Foreign Language Center is looking for two native level EFL teachers. It is a new center in Vietnam, surrounded by many stunning views of coffee and tea gardens in the central highlands of Vietnam, located at the heart of Lam Dong Province (180km from HCMC). We have a great demand for you and hopefully we can welcome you on-board ASAP. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • Job Title: English Teacher • Job Type: Full Time • Working hours per week: 30 • Time to start: from mid-October 2017 (ASAP) • Levels: Almost for kids and students from local schools • Type of class: We have kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools and high school...  [Read more]

Organizations TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Organizations TEFL Diploma 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 E.B. - Belgium said: New technology in the classroom I would like to write this article about new technologies that can be used in the classroom. One of the new hypes in teaching are interactive whiteboards. Although these interactive whiteboards are expensive, they find their way more and more into the classrooms. One of the big advantages is that all the work done on the whiteboard can be saved. Also you can prepare the things that you want to put on the...  [Read more]

Flexible TEFL Program Check out tefl tesol about Flexible TEFL Program 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.G - Canada said: Managing equipment and teaching aidsIn today?s age there are many different types of teaching aids that teachers can use to help gain the student?s interest and to help motivate students. A teaching aid is a tool that teachers use to help illustrate or reinforce a fact, skill, idea or lesson that they are teaching. Teaching aids also help to motivate students because it makes the activity or lesson more fun and entertaining. For the equipment being used...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Kanto, Japan Date posted:2009-11-05 | Writer: Shane English School | Email: [email protected] We are currently interviewing for positions to commence each month from May 2010 onwards. Positions also available in China, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.SHANE ENGLISH SCHOOLShane English School is a well-established and respected chain of EFL schools. SES places a great emphasis on providing a good quality, good value, caring service to its students and as a result a high proportion of these students join through word of mouth recommendations and/or as a result of observing or participating in classes on a trial or demonstration basis. Teach in JapanSESJ offers qualified EFL teachers a challenging and rewarding experience in the Kanto area. The position offers a...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in China (2) Date posted:2016-05-04 | Writer: Happy Goal Kids English | Email: [email protected] Happy Goal Kids English is an established Early Childhood Education Training center under Web Education Group. Aimed at helping early learners acquire English, We are currently seeking full time EFL teachers for our new schools opening in the greater Shanghai area. You will be part of a team of committed teachers who can add value to the school in many ways. WE OFFER: ·        Competitive salary 14760 RMB per month ·        Transportation Allowance 1000RMB per month after 6 months employment ·        Performance based monthly and quarterly bonuses...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Dominican Republic Date posted:2019-05-20 | Writer: Baby's First School | Email: [email protected] Baby’s First School, a private, bi-lingual, early childhood education center, located in the capital, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is now recruiting native-English speaking EFL teachers for the 2019-2020 school year. Teaching is an interactive job, shaping and socially educating preschoolers, while following a pre-designated curriculum, the teacher should integrate fun activities in the learning process, to make the learning more viable for toddlers. This is a very responsible position since the preschool teacher not only has to train the children, but also has to supervise them and ensure the provision of a safe and healthy environment that...  [Read more]

Rate Genuine TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Rate Genuine TEFL 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 H.F. & A.C. - Canada said: Equptment and AidsIntroduction I chose this topic because a teacher should be aware of what training equipment and teaching aids may be available. However, because they are available does not mean that you must use them. With this in mind, I will highlight some areas for consideration with the more common teaching aids and equipment. Selection Training aids and equipment are objects that you choose to assist with your teaching and the students?...  [Read more]

Job Teaching Young Learners in China Date posted:2016-02-16 | Writer: Happy Goal Kids English | Email: [email protected] Happy goal Kids English is an established Early Childhood Education Training center under Web Education Group. Aimed at helping early learners acquire English, we are currently seeking full time EFL teachers for our new schools opening in the greater Shanghai area. You will be part of a team of committed teachers who can add value to the school in many ways. WE OFFER: ·        Competitive salary 10500 RMB per month ·        Accommodation allowance 4000 RMB per month ·        Transportation Allowance 1000RMB per month after 6...  [Read more]

Jobs in Vietnam for TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2014-08-27 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected] Whether you are a career-minded ELT professional or looking for a new challenge overseas, you will find few opportunities to use your TEFL skills matching those offered by ILA Vietnam. We are Vietnam’s leading English Language training organization and  currently have sixteen training centres located around the country. Our modern and well equipped centre locations include Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Danang, Vung Tau, Binh Duong and Bien Hoa. All of our centres are designed, built and equipped to the highest standards. ILA uses the latest cutting edge technology to engage our students. At ILA there is the opportunity to use interactive white boards and other...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Costa Rica (2) Date posted:2012-07-04 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] We are Idioma Internacional, a language institute celebrating over a dozen years of quality instruction and communicative solutions located in a vibrant downtown neighborhood in San José, Costa Rica. We have regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers in our Corporate Division where our teachers travel around the Central Valley and deliver top-quality business English lessons to both local and international corporations. We offer an incredible experience to broaden professional and personal skills in an exciting work environment as well as make a real impact on the lives of Costa Ricans across the country.Our minimum requirements for hire are as follows:•...  [Read more]

Full-time Corporate EFL Positions in San José, Costa Rica! Date posted:2011-10-31 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] We are Idioma Internacional, a language institute celebrating over a dozen years of quality instruction and communicative solutions located in a vibrant downtown neighborhood in San José, Costa Rica. We have a Corporate Division where our teachers travel around the Central Valley and deliver top-quality business English to both local and international corporations. We offer an incredible experience to broaden professional and personal skills in an exciting work environment as well as make a real impact on the lives of Costa Ricans across the country. Our requirements for hire are as follows: • U.S. or Canadian native English-speaker •...  [Read more]

English Teacher Position in Madrid Date posted:2020-12-03 | Writer: American Language Academy | Email: [email protected] We are looking for native level English teachers to join our teaching staff in January 2021 in our academy located in the city center of Madrid Position Start Date:January 4th 2021 Contract Type:Full-Time or Part-Time Position About ALA:American Language Academy (ALA) is a well-established private language school located in the heart of Madrid with an excellence and reputation of more than 50 years. ALA provides teachers with an extensive Teacher Development Program. About the classes:Most of our students are adult professionals. Class sizes are small and materials are provided to the teacher. We have face-to-face, online and even hybrid...  [Read more]

TEFL Opportunities in Turkey Date posted:2012-12-11 | Writer: EFINST | Email: [email protected] Turkey’s leading private language school , EFINST, requires professional and energetic qualified EFL teachers to join its strong team for 3 branches in Istanbul providing first-class tuition to adults (in-school and in-company) and young learners, for the upcoming academic year. We offer different type of contracts: • Full time contracts are mostly for 9 months and based on a 5-day working week with a maximum 30 real contact hours including the travelling time spent on the way to and from the in-company classes. • Half time contracts are based on a 5-day working week with a maximum of 15 contact hours including the travelling time. • 3 Quarterly contracts are based on a 5-day...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions Available in Vietnam Date posted:2013-01-10 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected] Whether you are a career-minded TEFL professional or looking for a new challenge overseas, you will find few opportunities to match those offered by ILA Vietnam. We have teaching positions available in Ho Chi Minh City from March onwards. Why Choose Vietnam? Few countries can offer ELT teachers a lifestyle that compares to Vietnam as well as the opportunity to immerse themselves in a truly diverse culture. Vietnamese people are warm and hospitable and teaching in Vietnam is made extremely positive by the cultural appreciation of learning and profound respect for teachers. The cost of living is low, which means you can enjoy a fantastic standard of living whilst still...  [Read more]

Great Job Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2019-05-18 | Writer: KnK International Homeschool | Email: [email protected] KnK International Homeschool has opportunities for TEFL certified teachers available to start late July. Our school is located in Bundang, a satellite suburb of Seoul. This is the perfect job for teachers who are looking for a great job, in a wonderful school with the strengths of a 'standard' system without all the administrative red-tape. The teacher will teach North American Elementary or Middle School subjects such as Language Arts, Science and Social Studies, from standard native-English texts (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Scholastic, etc.). We use a modified North American curriculum, with small class sizes (a maximum of 8 students per class), and MOST of...  [Read more]

Great Job Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2019-05-18 | Writer: KnK International Homeschool | Email: [email protected] KnK International Homeschool has opportunities for TEFL certified teachers available to start late July. Our school is located in Bundang, a satellite suburb of Seoul. This is the perfect job for teachers who are looking for a great job, in a wonderful school with the strengths of a 'standard' system without all the administrative red-tape. The teacher will teach North American Elementary or Middle School subjects such as Language Arts, Science and Social Studies, from standard native-English texts (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Scholastic, etc.). We use a modified North American curriculum, with small class sizes (a maximum of 8 students per class), and MOST of...  [Read more]

Full-time TEFL Positions in San José, Costa Rica! Date posted:2014-08-26 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] We are Idioma Internacional, a language institute celebrating over a dozen years of quality instruction and communicative solutions located in a vibrant downtown neighborhood in San José. We are interviewing and hiring for immediate positions for both our Corporate English Division, where our teachers travel around the Central Valley and deliver top-quality business English to both local and international corporations, and our special NGO accounts division, teaching in the public sector. We offer an incredible experience to broaden professional and personal skills in an exciting work environment as well as make a real impact on the lives of Costa Ricans...  [Read more]

Jobs in Saudi Arabia For EFL Teachers Date posted:2020-02-13 | Writer: Wall Street English-Saudi Arabia | Email: [email protected] Wall Street English has positions in Riyadh, Jeddah and Hail for TEFL qualified teachers. We offer a very positive and friendly work environment and expense paid opportunities to travel to other WSE centers across the Kingdom to exchange experience and to attend training. There are career paths for ambitious teachers who want to grow to higher positions, such as Teacher Trainer or Service Manager.    BENEFITS: - Monthly Salary between 3466-3733 USD (Tax-Free) - Quarterly Bonus upon Reaching Service KPIs - End of Contract Salary Increment (based on performance appraisal) - End-of-Service Benefits (as per Saudi Labor Law) - Medical Insurance: Fully...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Vietnam (4) Date posted:2015-03-24 | Writer: Phoenix Education School | Email: [email protected] Phoenix Education ESL Center is a well established language center in Hue city and has regular opportunities for TEFL certified teachers. Our center has a team of enthusiastic foreign teachers with professional qualifications and experience in English teaching, which builds up and enhances the image and reputation of Phoenix Education. We also provide extensive teaching materials and supportive facilities so that teaching and studying could be facilitated. The center has friendly environment with many green trees, a large playground and a swimming pool which are ideal teaching and learning environment for both teachers and learners. Job Description: - Be responsible for...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions Throughout China (2) Date posted:2012-01-04 | Writer: americanenglish | Email: [email protected] We have regular openings for TEFL qualified teachers in most major cities throughout China. Typically, applicants should be friendly and outgoing computer literate native English speakers with some previous experience of teaching. Below are 2 current vacancies:Job Description:  #11. Make himself/herself familiar OUR teaching philosophy and course curriculum (Situational Experimental learning);2. Prepare lessons, make suggestions and help improve the existing curriculum when necessary; **All additional / supplemental material will be in electronic format and kept on the shared drive3. Teach the assigned classes according to our class structure (The assigned...  [Read more]

TEFL in Fuzhou, China Date posted:2007-01-08 | Writer: York School of Foreign Languages | Email: [email protected] York School is a foreign managed English training centre which prides itself on the high quality of tuition we provide to our learners. The School itself is an established, purpose built, 5 floor building in the on the lakeside of Xihu park in the centre of Fuzhou, capital of Fujian Province. We employ between 10 and 15 foreign teachers from around the globe, contributing to us a great mix of English speaking personalities. We are looking to add 3 intelligent, open and innovative teachers to our existing crew. You must be a British, American, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand born, native English speaker with a TESOL or CELTA certificate and relevant experience. We...  [Read more]