English For Adults

  Cilene from Portugal has been an English teacher for 12 years teaching children, teenagers and adults. She took the 120-hour online TEFL course with tutor support and videos from ITTT and in this TEFL review video Cilene tells us how, despite her prior experience as a teacher, she was able to use the course to revise topics she already knew and also learn new things to enhance her classes. While taking the course she was working with a company teaching groups of students of different levels which allowed her to implement the things she was learning into her lessons. 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...  [Read more]

  The dynamics of classroom interaction is often dictated by the arrangement of the classroom itself and the way in which the classroom is arranged could depend upon a number of factors and they might include things such as the age of the students, so for example we're unlikely to have the same arrangement for adult learners as we would have for young learners. It could also depend upon the actual physical space available. The physical space may determine how we have to arrange our classroom to maximize the opportunity for interaction and so forth. It will also depend on what material is available and by material in this case we're talking about the actual desks and chairs and so on and so forth. Perhaps the final thing we might put here is that it could also depend upon the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liquanzhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Qingdao 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. As a child, English was not my first language, nor was it my mother's, or my father's. Indeed, both parents were born and raised in what I may now see as a “foreign tongue”, and their exposure to the English language was brought on by the influence of Western pop culture. Initially speaking, my parents were motivated by a desire to put meaning to the TV...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in British Columbia? Are you interested in teaching English in Quesnel, British Columbia? Check out our opportunities in Quesnel, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net 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. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! The age of the persons you are teaching makes a big difference in what you are going to teach them. You wouldn't prepare the same lesson for a 9 year old as you would for one that is 30!! The attention...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Orange County California. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Orange County California, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Orange County California. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Whittier California 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: young learners and adults are very different in the manner in which they learn. The teaching approach must adapt to suit both learners appropriately. This ranges from both the teaching...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TESOL Certification Medinipur India 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: There are many areas to consider when teaching children OR adults. In this case adults have a higher level of expectancy and are often looking for someone who is engaging and exciting. In some cases it is the personality of the teacher that is the key factor to the adult learner's success for failure. The psychological role of the teacher is essential for adults I think. There are many areas to consider when teaching children OR adults. In this case adults have a higher level of expectancy and are...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Madhya Pradesh? Are you interested in teaching English in Mauganj, Madhya Pradesh? Check out our opportunities in Mauganj, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net 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. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this article I'd like to give a brief explanation about the main differences between young learners and adult learners. Before explaining the differences between these two categories though, we need to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Chaigou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weifang 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. It is a fact that there are dissimilarities between young and adult learners. A teacher responsibility is to consider all the factors such as educational background, motivation etc and also a teachers aim must be to maintain a proper learning. So the question is what separates these two unique groups of learners? One of the most noticeable differences is an autonomy...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Sizhang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jining 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. Our environment is a crucial element for humans to learn languages. The context in which the human interacts will develop their language skills to meet the verbal behavior that is heard. A child will learn a language faster than an adult. A child is taught in their natural environment, while adults learn best in a structured classroom. A child often will not have a...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Lynnville Tennessee 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: When teaching any subject, it's important to understand that the age of the students in the classroom will make a significant difference in how they go about learning. Adult learners will have many characteristics that younger learners do not and vice versa. It's important for the teacher to understand these differences so that they can plan their lessons accordingly. young learners are probably going to have short attention spans and high amounts of energy. They may be self-conscious and unwilling to experiment...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Ann Arbor Michigan. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Ann Arbor Michigan, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Ann Arbor Michigan. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Central Lake Michigan 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: Teaching efl in a Kindergarten (34) We are teachers by trade. Raised by an entrepreneur and a teacher made us lean more toward teaching. Teaching Kindergarten is a lot easier. Kindergarten students are...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Ann Arbor Michigan. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Ann Arbor Michigan, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Ann Arbor Michigan. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Antioch Michigan 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: As children enter schooling age, they learn quickly as they adapt building knowledge and absorbing information to their environment. For adults, compared with children, language acquisition is more difficult...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in New York City. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in New York City, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's New York City. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Baldwin New York 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: “Though similarities have been found between young learners and adults during their motivation process, there are evident differences which need to borne in mind, especially by a teacher, to ensure smooth transition during...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Ridgeland Mississippi 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: Introduction This is a really interesting question that we need to consider because teaching young learners or adults are completely different jobs, requiring very different skills, approaches, attitudes and personalities. Teaching children • More opportunities Firstly, there are a whole lot more jobs out there for teaching young learners than there are for adults, although the number of adult learners has increased in recent years, but still much lower than the number of children enrolled in school. •...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Gaziantep 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: S.G. - Australia said: Introduction This is a really interesting question that we need to consider because teaching young learners or adults are completely different jobs, requiring very different skills, approaches, attitudes and personalities. Teaching children • More opportunities Firstly, there are a whole lot more jobs out there for teaching young learners than there are for adults, although the number of adult learners has increased in recent years, but still much lower than the number of children enrolled in school....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Wangguantun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Datong 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. Teaching English as a second language for beginners is a challenging task for anyone. No matter what your background, or experience level, you will encounter constant new challenges when teaching English as a second language. In today’s globalized world, most beginner ESL students have had some contact with the English language, usually through the Internet,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Learning English has become a relevant goal for both adults and children these days. Before starting a career as a teacher one should decide who he or she wants to teach. What is the main difference between adults and children when it comes to studying? Let’s discuss the most important points. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anastasiia Al. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Children learn English because they have to do it. We need to keep in mind that children usually learn the language when they are forced by their parents. Of course, some children enjoy English, but mostly it was not their choice to study. In any case, the teacher needs to support the natural...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Puji Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Liangshan Yizu Zizhizhou? 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. This unit contains information on what makes good teacher and different roles of a teacher as well as differences between adult and younger learners and how to approach the different students depending on the age range. I have learnt that kids need motivation and lots of fun games where as adults are usually motivated by themselves because it is their own...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Mexico City. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Mexico City, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Mexico City. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Demarest New Mexico 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: Throughout their teaching career, esl teachers may encounter a variety of students, including students of different learning levels and ages. teachers must be adaptable and conscientious of their students' learning abilities and...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jobs Dortmund Germany 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: I've always been a firm believer in finding and fostering the student's motivation or goals but the most informational and useful part of this unit concerned the differences between young and adult learners. I have been teaching children as well as adults at many different levels for years but have never considered the unique differences posed by each type of student. This unit very concisely summarized the pros and cons possessed by each student. In particular I've always been a firm believer in finding and...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Selma North Carolina 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 course has made me think more logically about how to plan for accomplishing specific goals in each class. The result is that I feel much more confident that I can successfully teach a group of adults and have fun doing it. My short term plan is to volunteer to teach a small class of adult immigrants who need help with basic language. Then after retiring I will be moving to Korea and hope to be allowed to teach business english in a college or independently. This course has made me think more logically...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences People of all ages around the world wish to learn English, for varying reasons, and many begin this endeavor at different times in their lives. For teachers, it is important to understand that the approach to teaching English is not painted with a broad stroke across all ages of learners. To ensure that you reach your class in the most effective way possible it is vital to know what level your students are at and also what motivated them to learn English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ilse G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Beginners are not all equal. There are varying sub-levels to the beginning level. As a teacher, it is important to know which sub level your...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in China. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in China, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's China. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Certification China Loudi 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: Different groups of students most often times require a different approach. You cannot use the same tactics for teaching children on business adult classes. The adults would feel offended or made fun of. An important part of being a teacher...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Togiak Alaska 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: In order to fully understand a foreign learner, one must understand their reason for seeking out the education they need for success. No matter if the person is a young learner or an adult, they all learn at a different pace. They also learn according to the teaching style of the teacher. The teacher teaches while using the lesson material but also through their personality while teaching the particular group. This focus is to identify why the young learners are different from the adult learners. There are many...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Christine Manor Delaware 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: I have been living In florence, italy for about five years. I first came to italy in 2006 to continue my studies with design as well as the italian language and culture. Although italian is one of the most romantic languages in the world it can be difficult for foreigners to learn and difficult for italians to forget while trying to learn and speak in english. While living here, I have learned that many italians start learning english from elementary school until High school and are taught english by...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Helsinki 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: B. W. - Mexico said: Being a good teacher is one of the most challenging jobs one can have, as it requires dedication, motivation and enthusiasm to not only teach the students english but also inspire them. Teaching adults brings along a different challenge, as they call for another approach to be motivated and maintain their interest in the course. Beginners, then, stretch the teacher´s ability to be patient, clear and fun, while progress can be made relatively quickly. So, teaching adult beginners combines the joys and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shangbamiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Bazhong 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. Teaching is a very hard work. For being a teacher you need to have some special skills. Especially when you are a teacher who teaches different groups. In my summative task I would like to discuss the differences of teaching young learners and adults. With young learners you need to combine fun and teaching. As it is not possible to dictate or read lectures for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Hanxue 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. Teaching adults and young learners have many similarities and differences. It is important that teachers understand how these two groups deal with learning and what the challenges teachers can find during their classes. Age The difference between young learners and adults: Adults are students who are 18 years old or more. There are three categories of young...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas As a newly qualified TEFL teacher the chances are you will be working for a school which supplies its teachers with all the resources needed to teach successful lessons based on a set course. This article shows a selection of the course books that are available for teaching general English course to adults from a number of publishers in the TEFL industry. There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the TEFL classroom. The main publishers are Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Pearson/Longman and Macmillan. These publishers produce course books across a range of EFL sectors including, young learners, adults, business English, and English for specific purposes. General English course books for adults will...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Kiamensi Gardens Delaware 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: Classroom Management (3) Classroom Management for some teachers is like second nature, and for others it takes some practice. Depending on the age of the groups taught, the techniques will vary. young learners require a lot more management than adults. Teenagers require management, but in a different way. Adults generally need much less management, but adult classes can not totally lack it. A teacher who teaches all age groups must master several different skills in order to maintain peace and order in her...  [Read more]