The Best Book For Reading English

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 4 Main Problems of Building Reading Habits in EFL Students Even in the first language, it can be difficult to get children reading. There are many reasons they may turn their nose up at a book. In some way, I think most of those reasons can be boiled down to boredom. Table of Contents Personal Experience The Importance of a Good Example Common Challenges 1. First, it's still, quiet activity. 2. Second, for very young children, the act of reading itself can present a challenge, and the content of the book must be worth the effort they made to understand the words. 3. Third, children must be presented with a variety of book topics. 4. Lastly, reading should not be used as a punishment if you can help it. How do you instill a love for...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Speaking Activity: Conversation Cards about Books Using speaking cards is a great way to encourage conversations among ESL learners. The cards act as guides to give the students a direction in their conversations. Below you will find conversation cards about books and reading for your ESL classroom.   Conversation Cards about Books Let's take a look at all of the questions and possible answers. 1. What is the best book you have read recently? What is it about? Why did you like it? Possible answer: I recently finished reading the first book of the Outlander series. It's a fantastic book about an English woman from 1945 who travels back in time to Scotland in 1745. The story is very compelling and the characters'...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Help Children Become a Strong Reader As language acquisition through immersion goes, reading is positively amazing. Where movies may help with attitude and tone, reading allows us to see the words, form visual connections between them, and familiarise ourselves with spelling, punctuation, and structure. The best results, of course, are seen in readers who do it for pleasure, and for whom the point of reading is not simply to be done with it. How, then, do we get our children to read for fun when most of them seem to dread it? Table of Contents Step One: Drop mandatory/standardized reading Step Two: Make it social Step Three: Accept differences Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Reading is Considered an Important Skill to Obtain Readers are for sure leaders, not just merely for the fact of reading, but for the thinking process that comes with reading. Table of Contents Personal Point of View Teaching Reading Is Reading Still Popular? Benefits of Reading Teacher's Responsibility Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gentiana H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Point of View As an individual, I love reading. I love the smell of the book paper, the tiny letters and turning another page is something that I enjoy deeply. However, I didn't...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Why Reading is a Skill to Teach in ESL Education Readers are for sure leaders, not just merely for the fact of reading, but for the thinking process that comes with reading.As an individual, I love reading. I love the smell of the book paper. The tiny letters and turning another page is something that I enjoy deeply. However, I didn't become an avid reader by chance. I become a reader because I was born in a family where reading was a natural thing. My father was a university professor and was reading all the time. My mother, an accounting expert, used to read laws and regulations to ensure that her work is respecting the law. Table of Contents Perfect Role Model Boost of Creativity Reading at...  [Read more]

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Course Books and Materials - Best Use of the Course Book In this blog we will consider how best to use the teaching material course book that often accompanies a course. There are a number of stategies we can adopt to get the most out of the book in different situations. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic There are a number of factors that you should take into consideration when using ESL teaching course books. In terms of different possible approaches to using the course books, these could be; Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic There are a number of factors that you...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Coursebooks and Materials - Best Use of the Coursebook In this blog we will consider how best to use the teaching material course book that often accompanies a course. There are a number of stategies we can adopt to get the most out of the book in different situations. Table of Contents In terms of different possible approaches to using the course books, these could be; Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! ### Watch the video about this topic There are a number of factors that you should take into consideration when using ESL teaching course books. You should try to use these books to help you create a balanced lesson in terms of the...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading as a Key to Success A book is an important source of knowledge and "knowledge is power". There is no doubt that reading is beneficial to everyone. Shakespeare said, "Book is the nourishment of the world, life without books, as if the earth without sunshine; wisdom without books, just as birds without winds". Reading builds a good foundation to improve both speaking and writing skills since the more we read the more vocabulary we have available for us to use when we speak or write. This way we could better express our thoughts. Also, the more we read, the broader our knowledge base, and thus the more resources we have when we are dealing with problems. Francis Bacon said, "Reading gives a person with pleasure, give a person...  [Read more]

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Reasons Why Reading Boosts Language Acquisition Reading is important in developing language skills. While we may speak every day, the vocabulary used is often limited. For people who speak more than one language, reading is an easy way to help o develop their language skills and fluency. Table of Contents 1. Exposure to Various Topical Vocabulary 2. Exposure to Speech Patterns and Imagination Activities 3. Access to Different Social Contexts Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lidi L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Exposure to Various Topical Vocabulary Reading...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 Zainab Sadriwala Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Sustaining the Habit of Reading in the Times of Coronavirus "The most challenging of the tasks during this COVID era has been to make my children read" states a frustrated Amena; a mother of two children, one in the primary years and the other in middle school. "It was much easier for me to monitor them and ask them to read and follow the schedule when they knew they had to report to their teacher. The school environment is just so integral for sustaining discipline in young people" she continues. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Give your students something that interests them. 2. Schedule a set reading time. 3. Offer your child an incentive. 4. Don't let them read alone - read with them. 5. Share...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Boom of English Language Education Multiple researchers have shown that learning a new language is a healthy exercise for one's brain. In today's world where connection to each other has been made easy by technology, it has also become very important to be multilingual. Table of Contents English has become a must Free language learning platforms The ESL market has emerged Physical language centers appear everywhere Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sipho D. English has become a must English is still the widely spoken language in the world but the is a growing trend of Mandarin Chinese learners , Spanish learners and a number...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Coursebooks and Materials - Best Use of the Coursebook Federico Riva Teaching Ideas In this blog we will consider how best to use the teaching material course book that often accompanies a course. There are a number of stategies we can adopt to get the most out of the book in different situations. What are Conditionals? Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas What are conditionals? In simplest terms, they say “if this happens, then that happens”. They're commonly referred to as ‘if' sentence structures’. Top Tips for Making Online Teaching More Fun and Engaging Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this article, some basic tips that can make online teaching a more convenient experience for both...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Increase Children’s Interest in Reading? Margaret Fuller has justly said, "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader." Remarkable leaders have countless exceptional habits - one of them, is reading. Table of Contents Brain Development Benefits of Reading Parents Role Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Snehal A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Brain Development Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy, so the phrase "use it or lose it" is particularly apt when it comes to your mind. The more knowledge you have, the...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Readers Are Leaders: How to Instill the Love for Reading in Children As Margaret Fuller once said, "Today a reader; tomorrow a leader". Reading is a habit that has a great number of benefits. It allows an individual to gain knowledge, expand their vocabulary, improve their writing skills and reduce their mental stress among many other things. Thus, we must instill a love for reading in children from a very young age. Three main ways to do this would be to find out what their interests are and help them find books that are about their interests, to show the children how passionate you are about reading and to motivate them to read as much as possible by rewarding them for it. Table of Contents Basis of Frustration Personal Interest...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Building Reading Awareness in Children Among my most cherished childhood memories takes me back to the moment when it was time to choose a new book to get lost in before bedtime. I was lucky enough to have a bookshelf in front of which I would sit and, I thought, let the book choose me. Sometimes the calling was immediate; sometimes it took longer. I picked up random books, read the back, and smelled them; sometimes I read the first page, anything I needed to do until I found the perfect connection. Reading was one of my favorite moments of the day. Most of the time, the book I picked would be so perfect for the moment in my life that it would take all my attention the next morning. Table of Contents My Experience Reading Activities...  [Read more]

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stories for ESL Students of Different Age Groups Stories expose the students to more language, they engage and motivate the learner, they can be used to teach the structure of a language and the concepts about print which may be different between cultures. Stories with images can also help the students anchor their knowledge about the text. Listening to stories also helps the students hear accents and how words are pronounced. However, it is important to choose the correct book or story for the students you are working with. If familiar storylines are chosen the student is more likely to understand the story. It is also important to take into consideration the interests of the students and to find text on those topics. Table of...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading as a Key to Leadership Children are the future, our future, the generation that will take the world, and all it encompasses the next age of the world; whatever that may be. Children are the future. This phrase is repeated all around the world, in different countries, continents, and even across the vast array of cultures that exist on planet Earth. One would be hard-pressed to find any one person who would disagree with this statement. Table of Contents How Reading Can be Instilled? Lay a foundation. Expose the children to books. Be a role model. Limit electronics. Don't force the child, let them choose. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Fri, 29 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What are the Advantages of Reading Stories to Children When They are Learning English? Is it useful to read stories to my 3-years-old students? This is a question that many teachers ask themselves when considering reading in English in early childhood. Through careful self-assessment during my years of teaching experience, I have found out that reading stories in the classroom is a powerful resource when learning a new language. For starters, stories grab visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners' attention when seeing the images and connecting words and feelings. It is also worth considering that books enrich readers' vocabulary and strengthen their language skills. Last but not least, readers are motivated, influenced, and...  [Read more]

Older Posts The Role of Diagnostic Tests in an ESL Curriculum Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Explore the pivotal role of diagnostic tests in ESL curriculums, bridging learning goals through analysis and application. Tips for Working with English Teachers in Vietnam Hoàng Minh Huy Destinations Alumni Experiences Navigate teaching English in Vietnam with insights: observe local culture, build relationships, and contribute effectively. What are some useful ESL teaching resource books? Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas There are many different types of books that are useful in ESL teaching and these fall into three main categories: General teaching theory books, ESL book series, and activity resource books. The best books for a teacher will...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 Elaheh Rezvani TEFL Information Alumni Experiences What is the Importance of Reading in EFL Teaching? Among the four main language skills, reading is considered to be influential in the process of language acquisition. Indeed, reading is one of the best contributors to the journey of learning a new language, and its advantages are not exclusive to reading comprehension. It enhances the other skills of language to a higher degree. Table of Contents Benefits of Reading Drawbacks Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Book reading has been found to have the power to create interactional contexts which nourish language development. There has been a famous quotation by Dr....  [Read more]

Older Posts Course Books and Materials: Dictionaries Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog we are going to consider the types and use of dictionaries. Which is the best dictionary for the different levels of student to use and what are some of the things we should and should not do with them? Course Books and Materials - Best Use of the Course Book Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will consider how best to use the teaching material course book that often accompanies a course. There are a number of strategies we can adopt to get the most out of the book in different situations. Coursebooks and Materials - Authentic and Created Materials Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Build Strong Reading Skills from Early Childhood Reading skills are something that people should acquire from early childhood. A book is a treasure that produces inspiration, strong knowledge, morality, and pleasure. This activity stimulates people to shape their personality, nurture their character, and create a particular set of precious values and principles to guide them in life. Reading books continually determines people to discover themselves better, perceive the environment appropriately they live in, and understand the people and events around them. It makes people rich spiritually and contributes to the formation of a healthy and stable personality. Once they comprehend the...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Help ESL Students Build Strong Reading Skills Reading is a skill that people should acquire from early childhood. A book is a treasure that produces inspiration, strong knowledge, morality, and pleasure. This activity stimulates people to shape their personality, nurture their character, and create a particular set of precious values and principles to guide them in life. Reading books continually determines people to discover themselves better, perceive the environment appropriately they live in, and understand the people and events around them. It makes people rich spiritually and contributes to the formation of a healthy and solid personality. Once they comprehend the circumstances of...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading as the Most Important Skill to Acquire Reading is a skill that people should acquire from early childhood. A book is a treasure that produces inspiration, strong knowledge, morality, and pleasure. This activity stimulates people to shape their personality, to nurture their character, and to create a particular set of precious values and principles that will guide them in life. Reading books continually determines people to discover themselves better, to perceive appropriately the environment they live in, and to understand the people, events that happen around them. It makes people rich spiritually and contributes to the formation of a healthy and solid personality. Once they comprehend the circumstances of their living...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teachers, new and experienced spend a lot of time planning lessons and preparing materials. Anything that can help reduce this task is always welcome. Here are five trusted and tested sites to do just that. The Role of Diagnostic Tests in an ESL Curriculum Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Explore the pivotal role of diagnostic tests in ESL curriculums, bridging learning goals through analysis and application. Tips on How to Speak English More Fluently Hoàng Minh Huy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Dive into the transformative realm of English learning with technology. Uncover how AI revolutionizes fluency through...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles Navigating Learning Difficulties: Understanding, Strategies, and Success | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Unveil the realm of learning difficulties. Discover insights into causes, strategies, and resilience against challenges. Benefits and Challenges of Personalized Language Learning through 1-to-1 Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Explore the pros and cons of one-to-one language teaching. Personalized learning vs. limited peer interaction. Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teachers, new and experienced spend a lot of time planning lessons and preparing materials. Anything that can help reduce...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Does Reading Impact Language Acquisition? One of the most challenging contradictions I had to face as a high school language and literature teacher in Germany was the principle that each child should have equal opportunity when, sadly, the inequality often starts long before high school, and that as a teacher, you should give every student the chance to achieve excellent performances when, in reality, the latter also depends on factors outside of the classroom. In conversations with parents, I often pointed out specific deficiencies in their child's essays as I was taught to. I made suggestions on how to improve them, hoping in vain that next time, the student would get a much better grade. I knew...  [Read more]

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 Ahmed Taha Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Nightly Reading Homework: Best Practices in 6 Steps If you're teaching a child in Kindergarten to second grade, you can probably assign about 10, 20, or 30 minutes of reading per night as homework. Table of Contents Recommendations for Parents Number 2 is: Don't "tell" the words. Number 3: Move beyond "sound it out." Number 4: Have the child re-read some passages for fluency. Number 5: Allow some mistakes to go uncorrected. Number 6: Allow the child to read the same book multiple times. Finally, continue to read to your child. Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! References This blog post explains what the teacher can...  [Read more]

Older Posts Coursebooks and Materials - Best Use of the Coursebook Federico Riva Teaching Ideas In this blog we will consider how best to use the teaching material course book that often accompanies a course. There are a number of stategies we can adopt to get the most out of the book in different situations. What are Conditionals? Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas What are conditionals? In simplest terms, they say “if this happens, then that happens”. They're commonly referred to as ‘if' sentence structures’. Evaluation and Testing of Students - Placements Tests Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this blog we will show how a simple speaking interview with the student, can be used to place them in one of the five ESL teaching...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why is reading the perfect way to acquire a new language? When we are born, our first contact with our native tongue is one hundred percent oral. Our mother is the first one to speak to us in her native language and as we grow we are constantly exposed to words, expressions, and conversations that we take in and start to understand in our everyday life. Once we reach a proper school age everything starts to change because we are introduced to a new way of communication that goes beyond body language and oral expressions. We are introduced to written language. This rite of passage is as normal as it´is expected to be, but we must take into account something that in the last couple of decades has become part of this experience; the...  [Read more]