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What Different Roles Could a Teacher Have During a Lesson? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
According to the type of activity during a lesson, a teacher could have diverse roles in the classroom.
Manager
Facilitator
Organizer
Assessor
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A teacher can be a manager/controller meaning that the teacher is responsible for managing a class, giving guidelines and explanations in front of his students. He is the person who must stand in front of the class with the aim to control the pace of the lesson, balancing out the flow of the course and giving instructions whenever it is necessary. Some teachers feel comfortable with this role, but others appear quite shy and stressed out because... [Read more]
What I learned About a Teacher’s Attitude During My TEFL Certification Course - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
During my Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification, I learned several valuable lessons. While knowing the English language and how to relay that to those who are learning the language is important, the most important lesson I learned is how a teacher's attitude directly affects student interaction and class rapport.
A simple smile goes a long way
How the course teaching videos helped my understanding
Always maintain a positive attitude
Applying these lessons in my future teaching career
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How Observant are you? What can you see? Picture Description IV - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking about what happens in the picture.
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How Observant are you? What can you see? Picture Description II - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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How Observant are you? What can you see? Picture Description III - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking about what happens in the picture.
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How Observant are you? What can you see? Picture Description VII - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking or writing about what happens in the picture.
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How Observant are you? What can you see? Picture Description VI - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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What sort of accommodation will I have during my in-class TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Accommodation during in-class TEFL courses can differ based on location. While the course fee generally doesn't encompass housing, we offer guidance on trusted and comfortable housing options tailored for a four-week training duration. Most often, participants can choose accommodations that have been vetted for both comfort and affordability. Common options, detailed on our course location pages, range from shared apartments where you have a private bedroom but share amenities like kitchens and living spaces, to various types of hotels, guesthouses and hostels. Always ensure you budget accordingly for this crucial aspect of your training experience.
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Summer Vacation Word Search - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Teach summer vocabulary with this word search. Review and discuss all the words in the word box before completing the word search. Discuss what sports the children are doing. What do you enjoy doing during summer?
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What kind of support can I expect from a TEFL course provider during and after the course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
When considering enrolling in a TEFL course, it's essential to understand the kind of support you can expect from the course provider. Support is crucial during and after the course to ensure that you have a successful learning experience and are well-prepared to start your teaching career. In this guide, we will discuss the various types of support you can expect from a TEFL course provider, both during and after the course.
During the TEFL course, you can expect to receive various forms of support from the course provider. This support is designed to help you navigate the course material, assignments, and any challenges you may encounter. Some common forms of support during the TEFL course include access to experienced tutors who can provide feedback on your lesson plans and teaching... [Read more]
Master Your TEFL Interview Demo Lesson: Tips and Strategies for Success - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Hi, welcome Linda here, from ITTT. Back with another live session this week. And this week we're talking about the demo lesson and how to hold effective demo lessons for your TEFL interviews so you get hired. Yeah, welcome back, I'm back here again. You know we go live every week. I hope you know by now. Don't forget to like and subscribe so you always stay up to date, you never miss any of our upcoming live sessions. We usually go to go live at this time on this day so please stay tuned, give us a like, give us a subscription wherever you're watching from. We're actually live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time, so whichever platform you prefer you can tune in.
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Why Every Teacher Should Complete a TEFL Course? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
If you're thinking about starting your EFL teaching career, the first thing you should do is taking a TEFL course. It helps you decide where to teach, as it contains information about differences between students from different countries and regions, i.g. Asia and Latin America, as well as information on how to work with students' cultural backgrounds.
Reasons
Course Structure
Language Training
Teaching Skills
Job Research
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Lesson Planning: What is it and Why is it Necessary? - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Planning, planning, planning! Many things in life need to be properly planned, be it a summer holiday or a work presentation. It can be a plan that is formally written down or it can be a plan that you simply keep in your mind. Having some kind of structure in place before doing activities will help put you at ease because you know what to do next and what to expect. Planning will also make you more productive as there will be no 'guessing' time, you will know what to do and when to do it. Taking the time to plan your lessons will almost certainly save you time in the long run.
What is a Lesson Plan?
Constructing a Lesson Plan
Added Benefits of a Lesson Plan
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CELTA training in Malta - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
1. What is CELTA training?
2. Why choose Malta for CELTA training?
3. How to enroll in a CELTA course in Malta?
4. What to expect during CELTA training in Malta?
CELTA stands for Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. It is an internationally recognized qualification for those looking to teach English as a foreign language. The course covers teaching methodology, language analysis, lesson planning, and practical teaching experience. CELTA is designed for both native and non-native English speakers who are looking to start a career in English language teaching.
Malta is a popular destination for CELTA training due to its beautiful Mediterranean setting, rich history, and vibrant culture. The island offers a unique blend of ancient architecture, stunning beaches, and... [Read more]
The Tet Festival - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Emergency Numbers in South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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TEFL Breakdown - What Subjects Will Your TEFL Course Cover? - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
TEFL Information
Whether you choose an online format or an in-class option for your TEFL certification course, the overall goal is to provide you with all the skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective teacher in your post-course classroom. But what exactly are the skills and knowledge you will learn? While the exact content may vary from course to course, here we break down some of the general topics that you are likely to study.
The Role of the Teacher
Classroom Management
Lesson Planning
Teaching Strategies
Pronunciation
Testing
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Teaching Young Learners vs. Adult Learners - The Differences You Can Expect - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
A good TEFL teacher must understand that there are a lot of differences between young learners and adult learners, but also they have some similarities. The following differences and similarities between these two types of students are the most common ones any teacher will notice having worked in both situations.
Discipline and Behavior
Motivation
Methods of Study
Difficulties for Adult Learners
Similarities Between Young Learners and Adult Learners
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Teaching business English students is a specialized profession that comes with its own unique challenges. In this post one of our graduates discusses his own experiences teaching business English to Russian students.
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All our trainees have their own reasons for taking a TEFL/TESOL certification course. Here one of our graduates explains why they decided it was a good option for them.
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What to Expect When Learning a Language Online - TEFL Blog
Dana W
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Online learning has become extremely popular over the last several years. Many people take college courses and several other types of learning classes online, especially now during this global pandemic. If you're considering online learning, you may have questions. What makes it different from taking a class in a language school? Are online teachers just as qualified to teach me? Will I learn the same information as I would face to face? I'd like to provide some clarity on what to expect when learning a language online.
You'll Receive Personal Attention
You'll Learn At Your Convenience
You'll Learn Exactly What You'd Learn In A Language School
You Can Start Learning Right Now!
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Tefl reviews - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Tefl Video Journal Week 4 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this ITTT video former trainee Ben talks about his experiences during the final week of his four week TEFL/TESOL certification course and what he plans to do now that he has gained his teaching qualification.
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.
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Pronunciation is one of the most difficult part of English language. Many of us doesn't think about intonation even in our native language. Unit... [Read more]
Tactics to Increase Teacher Confidence in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
A teacher must be confident in the classroom so he or she can keep control over it and make sure that the students look up to him/her as an example for their English journey.
Knowing the subject
Preparing the class
Being on time
Being patient with yourself
Know the student's needs
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As a teacher, you have to know and understand clearly anything you are trying to teach to your students. This, apart from showing respect to your students, make the teacher feel confident about what is coming out of his/her mouth and the... [Read more]
How important are hiring seasons when deciding on a TEFL course date? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Hiring seasons can play a significant role in determining when to take a TEFL course.
Choosing a TEFL course date that does not align with hiring seasons can have several drawbacks:
Hiring seasons can significantly impact job opportunities for TEFL course graduates in the following ways:
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TEFL Australia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Volunteer Efl Teacher Needed In Melbourne Australia
Date posted:2011-09-27 | Writer: Salvation Army | Email: [email protected]
Are you interested in working with one of Australia’s largest charity organization? Do you want to accumulate EFL teaching experience? We are looking for a TESOL qualified volunteer who is interested in teaching elderly Chinese people. Our aim is to help them to learn basic spoken English. Days and times are flexible. We assist people not only in learning English but also in learning about Australian Culture. The Salvation Army is currently looking for a volunteer English teacher to run our English conversation class. Our group has fewer than 10 people and is located in one of the public housing estates in North Melbourne. The class is going to be held once a week on Mondays or Wednesdays for 20... [Read more]
Lingo in Limbo - What does it mean for Teachers? - TEFL Blog
Sahil Gazi
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Lingos are of significant interest to linguists because they exist within the subsets of linguistics, by observing the significance of individual words or sentences through semantics and their meaning in a broader social context through pragmatics.
What actually happens?
What does it do?
What does it look like?
When does it happen?
How may it affect teachers?
Can it be implemented as a disciplinary tool?
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In this scenario, the subject is in a particular group of lingos. They are a repeating phenomenon, and, as such, they are referred to as being in a "limbo."
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How do hiring seasons impact on TEFL job recruitment? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Hiring seasons significantly impact TEFL job recruitment in various ways:
The busiest hiring seasons for TEFL job recruitment are typically in line with the academic calendars of different regions and countries. The most common hiring seasons for TEFL job recruitment are:
Timing is crucial when it comes to applying for TEFL job opportunities. The timing of your job applications can significantly impact your chances of securing a position in the field of English language teaching. Here's how the timing of job applications can affect TEFL job opportunities:
Yes, there are specific months when TEFL job openings are more competitive. TEFL job markets can vary depending on the country and region, but in general, there are peak hiring seasons when competition for positions can be particularly... [Read more]
7 Amazing Winter and Christmas ESL Activities Your Students Will Love - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
When the aroma of gingerbread and eggnog is in the air, you know it's time to translate your love for the most beautiful season of the year into your TEFL classroom with winter ESL activities!
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1. What makes the perfect winter day?
2. Write an article for a local newspaper
3. Make paper snowflakes
4. Read something about winter
5. Play a game of Taboo
6. Holiday Extravaganza!
7. If everything else fails: These worksheets do the trick!
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The Prepositions of Time: At, On & In - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The prepositions of time, "at", "on" and "in", describe when something happens, happened or will happen. What exactly is the different between these three prepositions? Let's have a look below.
We use "at" for a specific time or hour of the day, for example:
"At" is also used for a holiday period or a festical, such as:
We use "on" for specific days, for example:
We also use "on" when talking about dates, for instance:
The preposition "in" is used with months, for example:
The preposition "in" is also used with years, for example:
The preposition "in" is also used with decades, such as here:
The preposition "in" is also used with centuries, such as:
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Different Types of ESA Lessons - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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If every single lesson that we undertook with our students was a straight arrow ESA lesson then it is quite possible that the students would be able to predict what is going to come up next. Whilst this might be good for the lower level students, it could potentially become a little bit boring for our higher level students. Harmer considered this and his response was to generate two other types of ESA lesson that we can use to try and generate a little bit more interest.
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