Books Read In English Class

  http://www.teflonline.net The Present Simple tense teaching idea in this video is called "20 Questions." The teacher frames this game in the context of, What's my job? Who am I? What am I? (for objects) A student comes to the front of the room and selects a card. The class then asks appropriate questions such as; Do you work in an office? Do you wear a uniform? And try to guess the job, person or object. The student with the card answers using the Present Simple. Each student has a turn and there is a two minute time limit for each person. When teaching the Present Simple tense or any other grammar point, a good English language teacher will always model the language correctly. Students need to be exposed to new language, they need to understand its meaning, they need to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jincun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jincheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Wouldn't it be great if everything we needed to know to be successful was written down somewhere for us? Well, it is. Virtually everything we need to learn to help ensure our success has already been written and is available in books. You have probably heard the phrase, "Readers are Leaders," quite often. The reason is because it's true. Readers are leaders because...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shiqiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zibo Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. How to instill a love of reading in children? this is a complex topic now that some people put this charge to teachers while others to parents. Truth is, is that both have a very influential guidance on how giving a child the love to read. Usually the guidance starts at home when they are toddlers. Scientists have proven that reading to a child since birth and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bailey N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I have the privilege of remembering my journey to reading. When I was very young, my parents would read simple books to me, and I would enjoy looking at the pictures. I would enjoy the way they sounded especially when they rhymed. I remember the moment it clicked in kindergarten when I was so excited to understand the correlation between the words (“the cat bats the ball”) and the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shewobo Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yantai Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Reading it's a skill which we learn when we are a children. Some children learn to read before they start to joining elementary school, it depends on parents always. But how we can instill a love for reading in children? Parents should read a children's books since childhood like this the relationship between parents and a child become stronger, child get to know...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dengshuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Chengdu Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Reading is an important skill we all need to develop, but it is also a skill that many children find difficult or boring. As teachers teaching English to young students, we should also strive to instill a love of reading in children. Teachers should use books and stories on their classrooms on a regular basis and they can use this reading time to introduce...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A leader must read to expand his scope of knowledge, to keep abreast of what is happening in his field of expertise and around the world. Reading stimulates one's thinking and processing. Before we develop a child in his leadership ability, we must develop something more foundational – the love for reading. As an educator, I believe reading develops inquisitiveness, which in turn, develops the interest to engage, hence build confidence, even at a young age. And in the process, to nurture the child towards leadership ability. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Katherine C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 'Opening the world of adventure and imagination from a book set...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Claire O. Please note that...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Readers are for sure leaders, not just merely for the fact of reading, but for the thinking process that comes with reading. 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. 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 respecting the law. Also...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gentiana H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

  Let's just consider next, when using these resource books, the student book, the workbook and the teachers resource book, what are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using those types of materials? Well, firstly, the main advantage perhaps of using these types of material is that it's quicker than actually creating your own. Secondly, the course books that you will get will be graded for a particular level. So there'll be a set of books for the starter level, a set of books for the elementary level and so on and so forth. So you know that the activities and materials in there will have been graded for level. The use of the book can also offer continuity so that the syllabuses have been covered in a particular way by the book itself and are presented in a logical order....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Wangmao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yuncheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. From the day I entered school until present day, the adults and peers around me, school posters and television always sent the same message about reading: it’s a good thing. Reading has been touted as a stress-reliever, a good pastime, makes “smart kids”, and anybody invested in education could not stress less about the importance of reading. One study shows...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Smaranda E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There is no child for whom the benefits of mandatory reading will outweigh the damage. Obligation comes...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The topic of my summative task is ‘Lesson Materials’. In the world of English, there are different types of course materials that a teacher can use. They are usually divided into 2 groups. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mateo J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Also Read: The Difference Between Business English and General English For EFL Teachers As a teacher when you want to set some course materials there are a couple of considerations that you must do before you assign them. You have to evaluate your class. This can be things like age, level of English proficiency and also the purpose of the class. For example, some students may be learning Business English...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhoujia Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zibo Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Reading helps us has more knowledge in all areas of life. It helps us succeed in school and later in our career. Reading can also help us become more compassionate and empathetic with humanistic stories about the energy to rise up in life, as well as giving us pure enjoyment and relaxation. For everyone to promote their reading passion we should start in their comfort...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When teaching Business English, it is important to tailor lessons to the maturity and ability of the class. Essential to any lesson is the course materials to be used by both the teacher and the students. By tailoring these course materials to be more relevant to the Business English students, the teacher will hopefully gain a greater level of interest and create a better learning environment. To assist with a teacher with the style and type of course materials to be used with a specific Business English class there are several things the teacher could do. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Peter O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The teacher could do some research...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I’m a young ESL teacher in China, and I is Chinese. English is a compulsory subject for all Chinese students and reading skills have gained raising importance in the national tests for English subjects. Besides this, reading itself is fun and beneficial. I always try to let my students “learn through English” instead of “learning English”. From my experience, a successful reading class for young learners should consist of the following steps: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fang W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. If the book is about animals. I may ask the students some questions like “what animals do you know?” ,“ what is your favorite animal?”....  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Certification Costa Mesa United States 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: said: Unit 14 discussed about books and materials. I have learned that the teacher has to create his or her own materials to either supplement the course book or replace sections that are not suitable for the class. Materials can be divide into authentic and created material. Created materials are usually designed by the teacher and authentic materials refers to anything that a native speaker would hear or read. I have also learned about the advantages and disadvantages of coursebooks Unit 14...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Japan. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Japan, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Japan. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TESOL Jobs Takarazuka Japan 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: said: Books and materials are helpful and very important parts of teaching (as well as studying) new language. Often teacher has to create his/her own materials or replace sections of the course book that are not suitable for the class. These...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading is one of the key elements for all English learners. By reading authentic stories and books, not only do we learn reading and understanding the text we are working with, but we also expand our vocabulary by discovering new authentic words you wouldn't be able to find in your course books, and more importantly, you can see it in context which makes it easier to remember and use those words and structures in the future. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Julia P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. It's important to know which stories to choose based on your student's age and English level. Younger learners would find illustrated books with short stories for children...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Suining 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: E.A. - South Korea said: For me the tefl course was an interesting experience in the teaching world. Before joining the course I hadn’t had any teaching practice and would never imagine that today a lot of attention is drawn to the drilling exercises, especially the contracted forms. And it is nice to see that nowadays teachers pay more attention to develop speaking skills of their students, it is one of the priorities or must activities during a lesson. J. Harmer’s idea of ESA or patchwork lessons with activate stage, when...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Margaret Fuller has justly said, “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Remarkable leaders have countless exceptional habits - one of them, is reading. 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. 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 better-equipped you are to tackle any challenge you’ll ever face. Good readers excel at life, conversely those that can’t read end up in dire circumstances. “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers. I love...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dukang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weinan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. The course book is one of the most essential elements if you are someone that would like to improve his or her foreign language skills or even to learn a new one. When people talk about course books, I usually wonder if they really know how to choose the right one. In my opinion, too many things depend on course books. In other words, this decision isn’t easy to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shanqiandian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yantai Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. 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 their language skills and important to develop their fluency. Reading books ensure exposer to vocabulary on different topics, words that may not be head otherwise in...  [Read more]

  This video covers the difference between 'aisle' and 'isle'. As these two words have a similar pronunciation and spelling, their usage is often confused. The word 'aisle' is a noun and describes a passage between rows of seats in a church, in a theater, an airplane or between shelves in a supermarket. A suitable example sentece for the word 'aisle' would be: The aisle was crowded with people looking for seats. The word 'isle' is also a noun but has a very different meaning. It usually refers to a small island, such as here: The pirates were in search of the lost isle for buried treasure. As you can see, once you know the meanings of the two words, you will not confuse them as their meanings are very different. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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 inspired when the stories can relate to what they experience in real life and develop life skills. Stories...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Raofeng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Summative Task: Course Materials Utilizing proper course materials for English classroom teaching is crucial for effective teaching. This is especially so if the teacher is new on the job. It is also crucial if the classroom is composed of a special cohort, such as young learners, or a specialty course such as business English or academic English. A useful definition...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review, Laura from Romania talks about how she took the course because she wants to teach English in Japan and was recommended ITTT by a friend. Laura found the course to be great value for money and was happy that she was able to study the course at home in her own time. 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. A course book can be used in the class though it has disadvantages and advantages.Before the class,theachers have the responsibility to...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Haigler Nebraska 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: said: This topic is of a particular interest to me, as I must choose a course book for my upcoming esl course starting in the fall. I will have eight students of varying ability. They will be students in an extremely challenging academic environment. My course will be considered a support course that will accompany the traditional english course that all of their classmates will take. They have all taken the tesol exam, and have performed well. Although not so well in my opinion that they are ready to take on the likes...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Allahabad 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: Y.N. - U.S.A. said: This topic is of a particular interest to me, as I must choose a course book for my upcoming esl course starting in the fall. I will have eight students of varying ability. They will be students in an extremely challenging academic environment. My course will be considered a support course that will accompany the traditional english course that all of their classmates will take. They have all taken the tesol exam, and have performed well. Although not so well in my opinion that they are ready to take on the...  [Read more]