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Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This free printable snowman writing page with a picture prompt is perfect for young writers. Have your students add something to the drawing, then write about their picture.   This writing prompt is great to encourage creative writing and story telling skills. Have your students add some elements to the snowman drawing, then write a story about their drawing.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun Gingerbread man Pre-K and early Kindergarten writing activity.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun ESL writing exercise about Christmas/winter. Students take a look at the picture and describe what they see.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check this free Thanksgiving writing printables out. Share it with your students and have them write down who or what they are thankful for.   Print out this fun Thanksgiving "I am Thankful For" worksheet and have your students think about what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving season. Introduce the meaning of Thanksgiving and give some examples of what you can be thankful for. If you have additional time left, you can let your students color in the pictures on the sheet. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This printable worksheet is perfect for practicing story-telling with your EFL students.   This printable worksheet contains a Christmas themed writing word bank for your students to choose words from for their story. It also includes the best Christmas story starters your students can choose when writing a story about Christmas. The writing checklist at the bottom of the sheet keeps your students on track and makes sure they don't forget the most important parts of story-telling.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! What would you do if a gingerbread man jumped out of your oven?   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun activity to practice writing the numbers 1-20. The students have to unscramble the written numbers.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

1. Importance of Teaching Writing Skills in TEFL 2. Strategies for Teaching Writing Skills 3. Activities to Improve Writing Skills 4. Assessing Writing Skills in TEFL Teaching writing skills in TEFL is crucial as it helps students communicate effectively in a written form, which is a fundamental aspect of language proficiency. Writing allows students to practice grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure, leading to overall language development. Moreover, writing skills are essential for academic and professional success, making it a vital component of language learning. By focusing on writing, students can enhance their critical thinking and analytical skills, enabling them to express their thoughts clearly and cohesively. When teaching writing skills in TEFL, it is essential to...  [Read more]

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Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a creative writing prompt about your student's city. Have them write answers to all the questions asked at the top of the sheet.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This free ESL worksheet is perfect for practicing writing skills with your ESL students. Discuss St. Patrick's Day and ask your students what they would wish for if they had one wish.   Simply print out the sheet, hand it out to your students and have them write down what they would wish for if they had one wish.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This activity is perfect as a comeback exercise after the winter holidays! Have your students reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the new year ahead!   Have your students finish the sentences in the stars on the sheet.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas So you've got your TEFL certificate in hand and landed your dream teaching job abroad. Once you're at the school, it's time to prep for your classes. More often than not, teachers are expected to create their own course syllabi for their different classes. Here is our guide to writing your first TEFL syllabus. What is a course syllabus? What does my syllabus have to include? Writing your syllabus How to time your syllabus Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our ITTT graduate Zirui P. The syllabus of a course is the frame of what the course is. It tells the students and the teacher what is being taught in the course as well as in what order it is being taught. This is especially true in...  [Read more]

1. Importance of Writing Skills in TEFL 2. TESOL Certification for Writing Skills 3. Strategies for Teaching Writing in TEFL 4. Conclusion In the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), writing skills play a crucial role in enabling students to effectively communicate in English. Writing is a productive skill that allows learners to express their thoughts, ideas, and opinions in a structured and coherent manner. Proficient writing skills not only enhance students' ability to communicate effectively but also help them in academic, professional, and social contexts. Moreover, writing skills are essential for language learners as they provide a platform for practicing grammar, vocabulary, and syntax, thereby reinforcing their overall language proficiency. Obtaining a TESOL...  [Read more]

1. Importance of Writing Skills in ESL Teaching 2. Strategies for Teaching Writing Skills 3. Resources for Teaching Writing Skills in ESL 4. Conclusion Writing skills are an essential component of language learning, especially in ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching. Developing writing skills helps students communicate effectively, improve their language proficiency, and enhance critical thinking abilities. In the ESL classroom, writing tasks can range from simple sentence construction to more complex essay writing, depending on the students' proficiency level. By focusing on writing skills, ESL teachers can help students become more confident and proficient in using English for various purposes. When teaching writing skills in ESL, it's important to incorporate a variety of...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This board game aims to put more fun (and competition) into writing. With the prompts given on each square, players or teams try to make sentences and get to the finish line first.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a free, printable writing activity where students practice writing conclusions for a passage about Hawaii.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This Christmas themed writing prompt encourages your EFL students to express their opinion and offer reasons that support their opinion.   Hve your students choose between candy canes or kisses. Make sure all students complete the writing prompt and add one or several reasons why they prefer one over the other.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun ESL printable writing activity worksheet for learners of English to practice the past simple tense with both regular and irregular verbs.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Sara Stojanovic TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas There are 4 different types of language skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. When teaching, a teacher should make sure that students develop all four language skills. This can be achieved through different teaching techniques as well as through practicing them through exercises. How to teach reading? How to teach writing? How to teach speaking? How to teach listening? Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Reading is important for students in many different ways and it is an important part of a teacher's job. Many students want to improve their reading skills in order to be able to read texts in...  [Read more]

  Understanding the Purpose of a TEFL Cover Letter Researching the School or Organization Highlighting Your TEFL Certification Showcasing Your Teaching Experience Tailoring Your Skills to the Job Requirements Demonstrating Cultural Awareness and Adaptability Emphasizing Your Passion for Teaching English Incorporating Language Skills and Proficiency Addressing Any Potential Gaps in Experience Concluding Your TEFL Cover Letter A TEFL cover letter serves as your introduction to potential employers in the field of teaching English as a foreign language. It provides a glimpse into your qualifications, experience, and passion for teaching. This letter is your opportunity to make a strong first impression and stand out among other candidates applying for the same position. It should...  [Read more]

  Engaging Activities for Vocabulary Expansion Using Storytelling to Enhance Speaking Skills Incorporating Role-Play for Real-Life Scenarios Journaling for Writing Fluency and Expression Utilizing Music and Lyrics for Language Learning Interactive Games for Grammar Practice Drama and Performance for Confidence Building Debates and Discussions for Critical Thinking Cultural Exchange Through Food and Customs Collaborative Projects for Teamwork and Communication One effective way to enhance language development is through engaging activities that focus on expanding vocabulary. By incorporating fun and interactive games, students can learn new words in a more enjoyable and memorable way. Activities such as word association games, vocabulary scavenger hunts, and charades can help students...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a great writing exercise to practice writing a narrative. Keywords and drawings are given.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Collaborative writing in a TEFL classroom is a valuable tool for students to develop their writing skills while also enhancing their communication and critical thinking abilities. By working together on writing tasks, students can exchange ideas, provide feedback to one another, and learn from their peers. This approach not only fosters a sense of community within the classroom but also helps students build confidence in expressing themselves in English. To effectively teach collaborative writing in a TEFL classroom, it is essential to provide clear instructions and guidelines for the tasks. Encourage students to brainstorm ideas together, outline their writing, and divide the work evenly among group members. Emphasize the importance of communication and cooperation throughout the writing...  [Read more]

Teaching English writing skills is a crucial aspect of TEFL as it helps students communicate effectively in both academic and professional settings. Writing skills are essential for tasks such as writing essays, reports, emails, and other written communication. By focusing on writing skills, students can improve their grammar, vocabulary, and overall language proficiency. Several TEFL courses offer specialized training in teaching English writing skills. These courses provide teachers with the necessary tools and techniques to help students develop their writing abilities. Some courses focus specifically on teaching academic writing, while others cover a broader range of writing skills, including creative writing and business writing. TEFL courses that emphasize writing skills typically...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun multi-purpose worksheet to practice writing and speaking skills.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun multi-purpose worksheet to practice writing and speaking skills in the third person.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  We are going to move on to the second of the productive skills, which is writing and, again, we'll have look at the background, too, and create a typical lesson for a writing skills session. One of the things to be aware of in a writing skills lesson is that writing tends to be more formal than spoken English. So, there will be some differences between the two, such as writing very often uses less contracted forms and so on, but having said that there are many similarities between the two particular skills. So, many of the considerations that we had for a speaking skills lesson will also apply here to a writing skills lesson. Within writing skills itself there are some sub-skills that we may want to teach and those sub-skills could include, but are not limited to, hand writing...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun March writing prompt where students can think about why they are lucky.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Many language learners will have the difficulty of creating something new in the targeted language. Reading something written out loud is not as challenging or rewarding as reading your own work. When a language learner starts creating her own work, then she can start feeling productive and confident in the targeted language. There are many different ways of teaching productive skills such as speaking or writing. Listen to this blog post: Natural skills Higher level of interest Types of writing Teaching writing What is speaking Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nalan F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]