Why Is Learning English Is Important

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Linguistics is the scientific study of the human language and its structure, and as any other science, it is divided into different branches or areas of analysis. One of these divisions examines the articulation of sounds and has a name that corresponds to its function: phonetics. Despite the crucial character it plays in its scientific field, the one it performs in teaching is considered roughly secondary. Nonetheless, a change in role assignment could improve the learning of the English language immensely.Table of Contents Speaking as a skill What aspects should you teach? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Keilany G. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Arranging seats in your classroom can be an important task, though it may not seem like it when you first are thinking about it. There are so many different options when it comes to how you can arrange seats. There is the full circle, semi-circle, giant square, U-shape, grouping tables in several desks, two desk pairs all facing forward, or the single file rows facing forward, just to name some of the many you can choose from.Table of Contents Pros and Cons of Different Types of Seating Arrangement Other Things to Consider Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Brandie K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Class management is an important component of the classroom. A well-managed class, free of distraction, will not only keep the students focused on learning, but will provide them with an environment that is safe, comfortable, and stable for their education. Also, this will enable the students to be at ease in sharing their ideas and create excitement for learning in the classroom.Table of Contents Safety and Comfort Focus Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Samantha P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Setting class guidelines...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Modern society demands high-quality teaching and learning from teachers. Teachers have to possess a great deal of knowledge and skills about both teaching and assessment practices to meet those demands and standards of quality education.Table of Contents Benefits for Teachers Teaching Success Work with Students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Vivian M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Effective teacher learning and professional development are important for student's achievement. Teacher learning skills are a continuous process that promotes teaching skills, master new knowledge, develop new...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Unlike learning a first language, learning a second language is a task that can sometimes seem frustrating and at times even impossible. There are many reasons for this as learning a second language is very different than learning your mother tongue. Firstly, there are biological factors involved and the fact that normally children tend to assimilate things more easily than adults. Secondly, it is often harder to get the same level of exposure to the language than it is when learning a native language where repetition from parents etc. is constant. That is why when you sign up for an English class, or any other language for that matter, teachers will try to replicate that scenario with endless repetitions and fun games, because the most crucial thing is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Language is a medium of communication that helps to express our feelings, desires, and queries to the world around us. The ability to use language distinguishes humans from other animals and when we know a language, we can speak and be understood by others who know that language. Effective communication requires an understanding and recognition of the connection between a language and the people who use it. The ability to use a language requires profound knowledge that most speakers don't know that they know. Language is considered to be an infinite set of well-formulated sentences and it can be deduced by the grammar. Hence grammars are the theories of language composed of hypotheses of the structure of some part of the language. In Layman's terms,...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Depending on the teaching situation, you might think that maintaining discipline isn't so important. You want the time you spend in the classroom to be fun, instead of wasting time protecting and punishing children. However, did you know that according to estimates, 80 percent of ESL teachers who quit their jobs after the first year do so because of their inability to maintain discipline in their class?Table of Contents The Importance of a Good First Impression Simple Ways to Aid Discipline in the Classroom When Discipline is Necessary Group Dynamics Other Factors to Consider Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tina S. Although the word...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The process of learning a new language is complex and time-consuming. As the demand for learning a new language increases or rather the process of learning the primary language in a given society is taken into consideration, methods to teach become variable, as the most optimal way of learning is sought after. This does not always result most efficiently, however. For this very reason, certain factors must be taken into consideration when evaluating the way a language is learned since the easiest way is not always the best way. The concept of a language is very detailed, meaning that because of this it is commonly very confusing, but if dialed up to the top of the branches one can see that there are two main variants that are involved in the language...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Grammar is an essential part of English. However, to an EFL student, learning grammar can be challenging. Although there are a lot of rules and exceptions, Grammar helps EFL students correct their mistakes and improve their receptive and productive skills.Table of Contents Rules and Exceptions Phrasal Verbs Auxiliary Verbs Future Tenses Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Johnay G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Learning Grammar is important because EFL students commonly make mistakes in the rules and exceptions of English. EFL students commonly make mistakes with the use of articles, which are...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas For a native English speaker, it is easy to understand as they are commonly used every day in casual conversation. But for ESL students, this type of informal English might as well sound like Mumbo Jumbo! (Make no sense).That's because most students are taught proper, textbook English like:Table of Contents Consider the same sentence in slang Business students generally need correct textbook English as, However, certain types of Idioms are used in business every day, Regional Generational Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: "[name of person], are you going anywhere today?""No. I'm just relaxing at home." This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mark L. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas For centuries, stories have been effective tools to express human being's thoughts and experiences. Stories also have been built through generations to generations to share and connect people. Storytelling helps children's development in a lot of ways. They help children boost their imagination and brain development, teach student language, and how to express their emotions, and improve the relationship between children and parents. Those are the reasons why teaching stories in English in early childhood is so important.Table of Contents First of all, English stories help children learn vocabulary. Complexity of Speech Imagination Exercises Next, children can learn the sounds, rhythm, and intonation. Besides, stories help children develop their...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Many English language learners have different motivations, interests, and skills in learning a new language. In a classroom with diverse backgrounds and skill levels, it's very important that a teacher strives to understand each of their students to the best of their abilities and support them along in their journey to learning English.Table of Contents What Are Personal Qualities? 1. An Ability to Listen 2. An Ability to Empathize 3. An Ability to Build Rapport 4. An Ability to Be Patient 5. An Ability to Adopt Are you ready to work on your teaching qualities? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tessa S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Dana W Alumni Experiences There are so many reasons it is important to learn the English language. Before you begin or continue on your learning journey, it is also important to consider your 'why'. Why are you learning English? Is it simply a personal desire you have always had? Is it because you want to land a better job or career? Is it because you have a big upcoming presentation at work and you are nervous to speak English in front of your boss and colleagues? Let's take a look at the benefits of learning English.Table of Contents English is Spoken in More Than 50 Countries Worldwide It Makes Traveling Easier and More Enjoyable You Will Have More Job Opportunities You Will Become More Intelligent The Bottom Line Or are you ready to be an English teacher yourself? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Phonetics and phonology may seem like advanced or 'bonus' aspects of teaching the English language, but they are essential and fundamental to successful English communication for English students. While teaching and practicing concepts like pronunciation, intonation, stress, and articulation may be difficult (or seem outright impossible!), there are several methods and tools which English teachers can employ to help their students master them.Table of Contents Clear Understanding Importance to Teach this knowledge How to start? Practical Work Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Max T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning a second language such as English is a process that requires practicing output and also input language, however, there must be challenges for the student during the learning process, especially when they are not yet able to express ideas or not being able to communicate with others through the second language. Students may be demotivated in their learning when they find failures using the second language, another possible reason to cause low-motivation is that they are not tentatively willing to join the course, as they may be required to join the course by their workplace.Table of Contents The Problem of Low Motivation How to Find out Students' Level of English? The Research Data Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Early childhood is the period from 0-8 years old, it is a time of remarkable growth with brain development at its peak. During this stage, children are highly influenced by the environment and the people that surround them. We can say further that Early childhood education is a branch of education that relates to the teaching of children from birth to the age of eight, therefore covering infancy, kindergarten and the early school years up to grades 3. So how does storytelling come in? Well, storytelling does a lot here because this stage is very crucial to a child's early physical, socio-emotional, cognitive and linguistic development.Table of Contents Benefits of Stories for Children Role in Children's' Development Teaching Ability Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences ESL teachers must acknowledge that it is not equal teaching English Lessons to children, teenagers, and adults, there are some wide differences between the practices used in each case, classroom, population, levels, and country where English is taught, on this paper we will check how an ESL lesson may be affected by these variables, and how we could overlap them on the practices used in teenagers and adults English lessons.Table of Contents Basic concepts Self-concept Personal Experience Adults learning process Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Javier V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. To...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences We now live in the age of globalization where competition and challenges are on the rise. Economies, cultures, technologies and businesses are all part of this worldwide progress. People are demanded not only with a higher level of education, but also with skills. One of the most essential skills that a person should possess is the ability to communicate in English. According to Harvard Business Review, English is now the medium of global business communication. Numerous multinational companies are now using English as the common corporate language to facilitate communication and performance across business endeavors.Table of Contents So, the question is how can non-native English-speaking professionals keep up with globalization? So how do students...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Prepositions are one of the most important parts of English grammar. Here is a list of the 100 most important prepositions in English.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Now we're living in an unstable time. All the world facing a lot of problems, such as the problems of war and peace, ecology, economy, international cooperation. And all of them can't be solved without speaking the same language.Table of Contents Globalization Business Traveling Technology Education Career Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nikita B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The English language is now the first language of about 350 million people, the native language of 12 nations and the official language of more than 33 nations. It means that one of seven people in the world speaks...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English is the language of the modern world. All people around the world know the English language importance in our life, because we need it in our work and sometimes when we meet other people from other cultures, maybe they are not from Britain or America but we almost think they are talking English.Table of Contents The General Simplicity Flexibility Advantages of using English as a global language: Brain Power Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Doaa E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. That doesn't mean our language isn't important. Sure all people love their language, but the first language...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English may not be the most spoken language in the world, but it is the official language of 53 countries. It is the first language of nearly 400 million people and the second language of another 300 million people. Furthermore, 750 million people are learning English today. It is expected that half of the world's speaking population will be proficient in English by the year 2050 (Hargraves, 2003). There is no other existing language that this high volume of people tries to learn it as a foreign language.Table of Contents English for an international career Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Zeki G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As with many languages, English has so many different dialects. When one travels to a different region of the United States, for example, one will likely encounter different accents, vocabulary and different meanings of the same words. This is also true for British English and American English. For the purpose of this assignment, we will look a little deeper into these.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Easier to travel the world Knowing some peculiarities in writing and speaking Are you ready to start your teaching career? Begin with a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarah Jane G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Many people...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   Studying words in pairs of opposites is a great way to build vocabulary quickly. Every teacher should have this list of the most important opposite words in English in their teaching materials.   Pairing opposite words is a great way to learn new vocabulary. It is much easier to attach meaning to a word when students are also presented with a word’s antonym. For instance, the meaning of the word “tall” is a lot easier to grasp when presented as “tall/short.” Images are also very helpful when learning opposites. Words such as “big/small,” when accompanied by visuals of big and small animals or objects, can be instantly understood. Opposites can also be reinforced through various...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Being an English teacher can be challenging when he/she do/does not count on the qualities mentioned down below.Table of Contents Patient Good at communicating Good listener Adaptability Approachability Organize Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tatiana M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The teacher must be patient with his students, without forgetting about the goals of the class. As a teacher (especially with kids) we have to understand that not everyone's mind works the same and not everyone absorbs the information at the same speed. Some subjects might be more difficult for some specific...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Games are one of the most important components in an EFL classroom. Foreign language learning games can be considered as a framework to provide a meaningful context for language acquisition. Students can improve their understanding of written and spoken English via games, as well as learn new words, structures, pronunciation, and spelling, all while having a great deal of fun.Table of Contents The Versatility of Games in the Classroom Games Are Not Just About Having Fun The Many Benefits of Games in the Classroom Games Are Not Just For Young Learners Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shiva R. Games can be used to warm up the class...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A teacher's personal qualities play a huge role in the success of their students! One of the best things I learned from this course was what makes a good teacher, and what a good teacher needs to be aware of when teaching EFL. Depending on whom you ask or what website you look at, you will get different thoughts and opinions on the qualities an English teacher needs to have. In this essay I am going to talk about the personal traits I believe are the most important and why.Table of Contents Care Motivate Manage Organize Ask Treat and Encourage Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarah R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English is so much more than just transmitting knowledge of the language. English teachers should have a certain amount of qualities to provide effective lessons.Table of Contents Teaching Skills Organizing Lessons Creativity Understanding Proportions Psychological Qualities Personal Qualities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Valerie V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First of all, to be a good English teacher, it is necessary to have certain qualities to deliver quality content. Teachers have to be organized. They need to create organized courses that follow a logical evolution...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teachers are resourceful and students expect lots of values from them as teachers themselves are expected to share molding lessons as well.Table of Contents 1. Motivational skills 2. Eye contact 3. Physical appearance 4. Body language 5. Using civil languages 6. Positive attitude 7. Problem-solving skills 8. Flexibility and time management 9. Creativity Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Upon delivering ‎language lessons, the personal qualities of teachers engage the classroom dynamics well. Let's see some personal qualities of teachers that contribute positive empowerment. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fasil K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Albert Einstein once said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge," a quote that exemplifies a major quality that a teacher should be able to express comfortably within their classroom environment. While being able to express imaginative ideas within a lesson plan, a teacher of the English language should possess other qualities that will help advance their student's knowledge. A teacher should remain kind and patient, have a dedication to teaching, be imaginative, should bring a positive and fun energy to the classroom, and make a connection with their class.Table of Contents The Importance of a Comfortable Environment Teacher's Attitude The Necessity in Play Emotional Image Contributing the Relationships Do you want to teach English abroad? Take...  [Read more]