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Fri, 09 Jul 2021 Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Using TPR in Preschool ESL Teaching Total Physical Response is a very successful teaching method that can be used for both children and adults, particularly for beginner and lower-level learners. This English teaching approach, developed by Dr. James Asher, has been applied for almost thirty years. Asher's language learning method is built around the coordination of speech and action, and its purpose is to teach language through physical activity. Table of Contents Is TPR Beneficial in Online ESL Teaching? How Can TPR be Used in Teaching ESL to Young Learners? Simon Says TPR Storytelling TPR Songs Scavenger Hunt Challenge Charades Pronunciation Conclusion Are you ready to teach English abroad or online?...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek I am a TEFL qualified teacher with years of preschool teaching experience. I am passionate about ESL teaching techniques, methodologies and enjoy curriculum and instructional design related to both early education and teaching English as a second language. As a language enthusiast, I am also a freelance interpreter and translator. Read my articles Top Tips for Using TPR in Preschool ESL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you planning on teaching English as a foreign language? Check out this article for tips for using TPR in preschool ESL teaching. Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID | ITTT | TEFL Blog Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you considering teaching English with...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 May 2022 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - Total Physical Response It has been noted that the function of the brain is separated into two sides (hemispheres) commonly known as the left and right brain. What specific functions are included in the two sides of the brain and how did this information become incorporated into a mainstream ESL teaching methodology. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic This particular methodology is accredited to James Asher around 1965 and is called Total Physical Response (TPR). Asher looked at the way in which we learn our native language and he saw that most children,...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten The role of a kindergarten teacher can be very challenging yet highly rewarding. This is usually the first time that children have left the safety, comfort and familiarity of their own home and families, and it is often the first time that they have direct and regular contact with a second language that is completely foreign to them. This new environment needs to ensure that the children are completely at ease and ready to begin their language learning journey. So, what are the best methods for teaching EFL in a kindergarten? Table of Contents The Stages of Second Language Acquisition Total Physical Response (TPR) Using Authentic Materials Displaying Visuals and Realia Play...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Preventing Favouritism in Class: A Teacher’s Perspective Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The majority of battles we face in life can only be fought effectively if we have a clear understanding of the enemy. In this post, I will explain favouritism and offer guidance for preventing favouritism in the classroom. School Meetings: What are they about? Anna Bondar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Let's take a look at the different types of school meetings most teachers have to go through when teaching English as a foreign language. An Overview of Stephen Krashen's Theories of Second Language Acquisition Shirin Sophy TEFL Information Teaching Ideas If you are a teacher of a foreign language,...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas 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]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Tips for Improving Your Classroom Management Shirin Sophy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you struggling to control your classroom? These tips will help you improve your classroom management for your lessons. Teacher Burnout - How Real Is It and What Can You Do About It? Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This article focuses on the topic of teacher burnout. What is it and how can you avoid it? How Online Education Bridges Learning Gaps Elaheh Rezvani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you teaching English online? Then this article is for you as it explores how online education bridges learning gaps. A Teacher’s Need for a TEFL Certificate Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences ...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Engaging Activities With a Set of Flashcards Flashcards are considered to be an effective means to introduce new vocabulary in the ESL classroom. They are vivid, easy-to-use and they are considered to stimulate active recall method which helps us to retain the vocabulary for long periods. Some teachers consider that flashcards can to be used for young learners only. In my opinion, even adults will benefit from using flashcards. They can help to reduce TTT while introducing new vocabulary, can be used as a revision activity, and when adapted, can even be applied to practice vocabulary in complex grammar structures. Table of Contents 1. Disappearing flashcards 2. The game is called "Darts" 3. Pictionary 4. TPR and flashcards or...  [Read more]

Cheaper TEFL Language Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper TEFL Language 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 W. M. - Spain said: Comparative teaching methodologiesThe wide variety of methodological options and approaches is a prominent characteristic of contemporary second and foreign language teaching. New classroom practices and approaches to designing learning materials reflect a commitment to finding more efficient and more effective ways of teaching languages. The changing principles for foreign language study and the classroom techniques and procedures have reflected...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Great and Easy Ways to Introduce New Vocabulary Teaching vocabulary is an integral part of every ESL class. There are many ways teachers can introduce new vocabulary to their students that aren't dull and boring and actually peak the students' interest and get them excited to learn. Here are 7 great and easy ways to introduce new vocabulary to your ESL students. Table of Contents 1. Keep it Real 2. Teach Pairs 3. Picture This 4. The Root of the Issue 5. Tell it like it is 6. Sing it out loud 7. Get Physical Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: 1. Keep it Real Using real-life objects to introduce new vocabulary to your students will greatly help them associating a mental image to the word....  [Read more]

Teach EFL in France This Spring! Date posted:2019-01-23 | Writer: American Village, Nacel | Email: [email protected] American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native level English speakers & love working with children. We’ve been running English immersion camps in France since 1994! Our English Language Counselors live at our immersion camps, scattered in the countryside across France. Working at American Village Camps is a good first ESL job. It gives you experience: - Implementing lesson plans (2 hrs of ESL class, daily) - Using ESL games - Working with beginners - Practicing TPR - Perfecting your communication skills - Meeting other ESL teachers - Getting international work experience All the while having fun with games and activities in...  [Read more]

Opportunities in France Teaching EFL Date posted:2018-07-02 | Writer: American Village / NACEL | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to work in France this autumn! Now hiring for contracts of maximum length from 12 September to 27 October! American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native level English speakers & love working with children. We use positivity and fun to get kids to love English. Counsellors live on camp – housing, meals and a salary are provided for every employee. There are 5 camp locations in France during the autumn. Counsellors create and lead activities, as well as English classes. They are also responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care. They also are ONLY allowed to speak...  [Read more]

Summer Camp TEFL Positions in France Date posted:2017-01-04 | Writer: American Village Camps in France | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to work in France next spring or summer! American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native level English speakers & love working with children. Counselors live on camp, creating and leading activities, as well as English classes. Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care. We’ve been running English immersion camps in France for over 20 years! American Village camps are for French children between the ages of 7 & 17 years old. We hire North American, British, and French counselors for periods of 1 to 8 weeks at a variety of camp locations across...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 7 Effective Ways to Teach New Vocabulary Teaching new words should be organized as a vivid way for better understanding and a higher level of remembering. These activities are easy to implement with any group of students. They are also very adaptable to online teaching format. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Picture it 2. Keep it Real 3. Tell it Like it is 4. Sing it Outloud 5. Introduce Couples 6. Get Physical 7. The Root of the Issue Do you want to teach English online or abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. Picture it The easiest way to introduce new vocabulary is to show students colorful pictures. You can use...  [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. Table of Contents One: Create a Positive Learning Environment Two: Employ Language Acquisition Strategies Three: Individualized Instruction Four: Integrating all four Language Skills Five: Culturally Responsive Teaching Six: Technology Integration Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language?...  [Read more]

Work in France Teaching English in a Summer Camp Date posted:2017-03-23 | Writer: American Village Camps in France | Email: [email protected] American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native level English speakers & love working with children at our camps in France. This is an ideal first EFL job. American Village camps are for French children, ages 7 to 17 years old. Our English-immersion camps have been creating a positive environment where it is fun, natural & necessary to use English for over 20 years. We use positivity and fun to get kids to love English. Counsellors live on camp - housing, meals and a salary are provided for every employee. There are 8 camp locations in France during the spring. You will create and lead activities,...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What do Songs Mean to ESL Students? Children love music and they love songs in the classroom. Using English songs in the classroom can be effective to teach your learners. Children can benefit from having a lively and cheerful classroom full of music. So how can we be productive using songs in the classroom? And how can we motivate children to learn new English words and improve their pronunciation by using songs? Table of Contents Songs can help learn vocabulary and improve pronunciation. How to choose songs correctly? Choice of materials Accompanying with other activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Edgar R. Please note...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences The Most Important Teaching Strategies and Techniques ESL Need to Use Upon completion of my TESOL course, the best thing I have learned is actually plural and not limited to one item. Most importantly a TESOL instructor needs to be able to reach all students with varying needs, styles and preferences of learning in order to ensure the highest degree of probability that his or her students learn English, while keeping all students in the class as engaged as possible at all times. Table of Contents Activities to use in the classroom Using technology in the classroom Learn strategies and techniques to improve your lesson with a course from ITTT! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 May 2021 Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Puppets as a Teaching Tool in the ESL Classroom Puppets can serve as a wonderful pedagogical tool in the ESL classroom. Young children are very familiar with them since puppets play a large role in the world of children's imaginative play, and they have become widely accepted as a pedagogical tool because they are valuable in serving as an anchor in overcoming the language barrier. Table of Contents Research Proven Teaching Benefits Puppets and Oral Language Skills Students Less Anxious Enhanced Listening Skills Growth of Self-Confidence 8 Ways to Incorporate Puppets into Language Teaching Songs and Chants Descriptions RolePlay Games Conversational Dialogues Grammar Review Teaching Assistant Classroom Management Are...  [Read more]

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Preschool ESL: Songs Songs and music are such an important part of an ESL preschool curriculum. Not only are they fun, but they are also very powerful tools to help young students learn English in a fun and entertaining way. Learning a second language at the preschool level needs to be experienced through engaging activities - words and actions need to go in tandem. Songs allow the children to move along and learn in a pleasant, fun way, in accordance with the TPR technique. They also serve as a tool to lower students' affective filter - according to the famous linguist Stephen Krashen's theory (1983), students can develop a blockage/filter toward their study because of a negative emotional attitude. When that...  [Read more]

Exam TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Exam 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 C. Y. - Japan said: Teaching vocabularyOne of the most difficult aspects of teaching English to esl students is vocabulary. native speakers learn vocabulary through immersion and trial and error. From when they are very young, they pick up most of their basic vocabulary from their environment. The ESL student does not have the benefit of this method of language acquisition. Their environment does not usually assist in the acquisition of English vocabulary, therefore teaching this aspect of English...  [Read more]

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Adjust Your Teaching to the Needs of the Beginner Students As the term beginner students refers to the level of students knowledge, I have decided to focus on beginner level in different age groups. Therefore, this essay will be divided into teaching beginner young students and beginner adults. My definition of a beginner student is the following: regardless of age, this is a learner with very little or no previous knowledge of the English language. However, there are certain things we should aim to know about every age group: Table of Contents Teaching beginner young students Group 1 – beginners ages 5-9 Group 2 – beginners ages 9-13 Teaching adult beginner learners Are you ready to teach abroad? Related...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why TEFL Teaching Requires Classroom Management? Classroom management is vital to the role of teaching EFL learners of all ages and abilities. This essay discusses some of the reasons why classroom management is important and how effective class management can help optimize teaching and learning time. Table of Contents Problems of Learning Approach Relationships Building Correction Techniques Setting Up Rules Total Physical Response Approach Miscommunication Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Carol T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Problems of Learning Approach EFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Theory of Multiple Intelligences as an Integral Part of ESL Teaching Every child is born with an immense capacity for learning, with an innate sense of curiosity and creativity that are of vital importance for the learning process to become a truly exciting journey. However, as a child grows up he is immersed into the world of formal schooling that tends to be downright tedious at times. As a result, most often the child feels pressed because of the attempts to fit in the way he is being taught. Memorizing, chasing results becomes a habit, while ingrained personal strengths remain barely discovered. Hence, a huge realm of human inborn potential remains unrecognized. But what if the idea of multiple intelligences would be...  [Read more]