Esl Advanced Lesson Plans For Adults

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In the past, the emphasis on teaching a foreign language was, amongst other older techniques, Grammar-Translation, and is still used in some situation today. This method helped the student to learn ‘about’ the language instead of learning the language (ITTT Unit 3,3). Over time, and continuing today, more and more attention and research have been placed on the question of what makes a good language learner. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cliff G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There are considerable differences in age, gender, motivation, attitude, and culture. Different students assimilate differently. The environment also plays a roll in learning. Some learn...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Every student requires something different to learn English successfully. Aside from one-on-one lessons, teachers usually will not have the time to dedicate extensive attention to each student, though. Not every English-learner will be given a unique lesson catered to their needs. However, teachers can develop plans that fit best for general types of students based on their profiles. Factors such as students' age, language level, and motivation for learning helps teachers identify a student profile and thus develop the best lessons to get them engaged. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jake E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Beginner students may have never...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas There are many types of English learning groups and each group requires different teaching techniques. In my opinion, English learners can be divided into 2 groups: beginners and English learners for specific purposes. Beginners can be students who have no English at all or know a few simple structures. They can be children or adults. English learners for specific purposes are students who have a basic English level and want to achieve their specific aims of learning. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nhung T. Children are quick to learn but prone to forget. Therefore, they need frequent repetition and revision. Here are some tips for successful lessons with young beginners: Also read: 10 Tips When Teaching English...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas There are many famous games used by TEFL teachers that students know like the back of their hand. If you want to change up your online lessons and bring even more fun in your teaching, check out these seven non-trivial online ESL games to help you in every stage of the TEFL class. For this activity, you will need to prepare a digital image and share it with a student during the online class. You can find plenty of connect-the-dots worksheets on the internet. The student needs to have access to the drawing tool, so make sure the online conference program you use has this feature. Choose a picture that would accompany the lesson's topic. Ask a student to connect the dots at the beginning of the online class to find out...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL alumna who considers English proficiency as an important thing for global interactions. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with french students and explains what difficulties they usually face in ESL learning. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This article is devoted to the problem of teaching different age groups. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and experience of work with children and adults. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article was written by our TEFL graduate who shares their thoughts on the problem of teaching skills. They explain what qualities are extremely important for ESL educators. Elizaveta...  [Read more]

Carrie Kellenberger Visa and Legal TEFL Information Learning how to answer common questions in an ESL interview is easy if you’ve researched and prepared in advance, even if you’ve never had a formal job interview before. Before we head into answering the top 15 most asked questions in a TEFL interview, there are a few things to check off your to-do list before interviewing: 1. Tell me a little about yourself. This is an icebreaker question that gives you the opportunity to sell yourself. Be positive and tell the interviewer about your good points, especially the parts of your personality that make you a good teacher. Explain why you are interested in moving abroad to teach and focus on the care and attention you will give to your new job. You can also talk about previous travels,...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Nampho 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: L.B. - U.S. said: Beginner students who want to learn english as their second language are grouped into two types. Absolute Beginners and False Beginners. Absolute beginner students are those that have never been exposed to the english language in any way. And False beginner students are those that perhaps speak some english words, taken some classes and not practiced, may have a small amount of comprehension, but generally cannot speak the language fluently. While teaching Beginner students can be a great springboard to a strong...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Not all Teaching English as a Foreign Language is equal. Different types of groups of learners include beginner vs. intermediate/advanced learners as well as monolingual classes vs multilingual classes. Another set of distinctive groups and perhaps the most contrary groups to be aware of are groups of young vs adult learners. In the following comparison, the many ways to ensure success with both types of groups will be discussed, as well as reasons the groups can be both challenging and rewarding. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Paige B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There are many ways to ensure the success of a group in one’s classroom, and both young learners...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There can be a lot of difficulties a teacher might face in the future lesson. You might have to manage a class without any help or you might have students from different nationalities, ages, interests or so on. I believe, however, that most of the problems you might have would be solved if you planned the lessons carefully in advance. There are some reasons to support my idea. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eri S. First, you can find what you should exactly do in a lesson as a part of a whole course by planning the lesson in advance. Otherwise, you go forward with your lesson aimlessly and you might lose sight of the final goal of the lesson. It is important to understand what the goal of the lesson is and what the students...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There is a saying that goes ‘Old dogs can’t be taught new tricks’. However, recent advances in cognitive science prove the concept of brain plasticity or neuroplasticity, which is the ability of the brain to continuously re-wire and change throughout the life of a person. This ability can be observed in the brain healing from injuries and can also be applied to ordinary brain activities like learning. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cherryl T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As I have learned in this course and experienced in actual practice, almost all adults learning business English are working and studying at the same time. Schedule constraints,...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I have been teaching English in Japan for 8 months now, acquiring the job solely with the qualifications of being a native speaker and having a bachelor’s degree. After 6 months of teaching with these credentials and the two weeks of initial training provided by my employers, I felt I owed it to myself and my students to complete a TEFL and receive a sounder understanding of EFL/ESL pedagogy. In this essay, I will elaborate on the benefits of the TEFL course as they apply to my own teaching experience and professional development by first providing background on my experience before the course, the practical applications of the course in my current position, and finally by addressing how the course will be of further use in my future teaching...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Charlemagne, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in Charlemagne, 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! Beginner students who want to learn english as their second language are grouped into two types. Absolute Beginners and False Beginners. Absolute beginner students are those that have never been exposed to the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I believe it is very important to plan and write down lessons, for the benefit of the students, myself, relieving teachers, and especially while I am an inexperienced teacher. A lesson plan acts as a device for a singular lesson, helps create a series of lessons, and as a record of what has been taught. Self Evaluation Forms will be vital as a new teacher so that I can continuously self improve. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kylie G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When I take the time to write down a lesson, it requires thinking about the level of that particular class and what I want to achieve by the end of the lesson. The lesson plan can be written on a formal...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xianyang-shi? Are you interested in teaching English in Xianyang-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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| (Please note I have created two parts for this topic) Question: Part 1: List a number of role play situations that would be appropriate for beginner and low intermediate level students The Cambridge dictionary defines troubleshooting as the process of discovering why something does not...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Prospect Heights Illinois 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: Using songs in the efl classroom is a great way to help establish a relaxed and fun environment, as well as engage in culture. Music and group singing in particular, are an innate part of society -- people are known to sing at parties, events, religious services, school, in the car, or while taking a shower. Although some students may be reluctant at first, if the teacher is enthusiastic about it, usually the class will soon follow (which is the case for most activities!). In his 2001 article, Schoepp...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yangyu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xianyang 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. Classroom management is a necessary and highly unique aspect of teaching. Contrary to popular belief, I do not think it should be referenced only in respect to children's classes. But rather towards a broad outlook on what it really means to manage a class (everything between disciplining ill-behaved children to using humor to lighten the mood of an otherwise flat...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Sunrise Beach Missouri 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 a strong desire to work and live in a foreign country, but I never thought of becoming an esl teacher until my parent has put that idea in my mind and suggested that I take a tesol/tefl course to become a teacher in a foreign country. I think that teaching english is challenging and rewarding, I have learned that obtaining a tesol/tefl certification has many benefits such as traveling around the world, employment, potential money making and the ability to learn new language skills and techniques for...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The lesson plan functions as a roadmap for the teacher, providing an organized framework for the planning, preparation, and execution of the lesson and serving as a record of what has been completed. It should not be a detailed script, but rather a guide that allows for flexibility and adaptation in the classroom. The plan is a living document that may continue to be refined and enhanced after execution, incorporating lessons learned. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Simona H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Through the process of developing a plan, the teacher will be able to organize their thoughts on the lesson objectives and the sequence of steps required to meet...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhoucun 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. When I was an elementary student, I've wanted to become a teacher. I admired my teachers in my subjects. I especially liked when they call the names of the students, checking the written exams and looking at their uniforms. I thought that it was that easy. They come to school, teach the lesson, give tests and after the class, they chat with co-teachers. But...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas If you have already switched to online ESL teaching, you've definitely been using an online board. There are many good options out there, but I prefer using Miro over the others. Miro is a convenient online whiteboard with lots of fun and interactive tools to use during the class and outside. In this blog post, I'd like to share several interactive ideas to enhance your online ESL lesson. At the beginning of the online ESL lesson, start with a warm-up conversation. Ask your students about their mood, day, weather, etc. Just do some small talk of any kind. To support the conversation, you can encourage your students to draw pictures on Miro using the "pen" tool. This exercise is a fun way to break the ice and remember...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Anyone who has ever been in a classroom knows how much students enjoy playing games. Playing games is exciting and a great time for the students to get to know each other better as well as feel more at ease with the teacher. Consequently, a good English Teacher should know how to use games I order to achieve goals like reviewing previously learned vocabulary, enhancing spelling skills, practicing grammar points, promoting a nice and positive attitude in the classroom and many more! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Xenia P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Students of all levels and ages usually like playing games in the classroom, but no age group is as rewarding as...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Lumberport West Virginia 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 chose this topic based upon both the experiences I've already had and those I hope to have as an efl teacher. Having now tutored both adults and children as young as three, I was fairly aware of the different considerations for each group; this tefl course and its research project have taught me even more. Each group—older and younger learners—have their pros and cons: while older students may be more motivated to learn the new language, younger learners have the advantage when it comes to retaining...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Pinewood 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 chose this topic based upon both the experiences I've already had and those I hope to have as an efl teacher. Having now tutored both adults and children as young as three, I was fairly aware of the different considerations for each group; this tefl course and its research project have taught me even more. Each group—older and younger learners—have their pros and cons: while older students may be more motivated to learn the new language, younger learners have the advantage when it comes to retaining...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL New Lenox Indiana 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: (8) Why Complete a tefl course Before signing up for ITT's online tefl course, I had been teaching esl at a university for almost 2 years. I found the job very rewarding and tried very hard to prepare lessons that my students would find enjoyable but also valuable to their future study. I was even entered into a teaching competition among 100 other teachers (Foreign and chinese teachers) and was awarded 2nd place for my energy, organization, and lesson planning skills within the classroom. I felt proud of myself...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Lawrence 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: (8) Why Complete a tefl course Before signing up for ITT's online tefl course, I had been teaching esl at a university for almost 2 years. I found the job very rewarding and tried very hard to prepare lessons that my students would find enjoyable but also valuable to their future study. I was even entered into a teaching competition among 100 other teachers (Foreign and chinese teachers) and was awarded 2nd place for my energy, organization, and lesson planning skills within the classroom. I felt proud of myself...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences We live in the age of technical progress and globalization. Both these trends require people to get together, unite, share ideas to come up with new inventions, discover other cultures. This is why thousands of people all over the world take up studying English every day. They turn to language schools, private teachers, speaking clubs or any other resources they can find, excited to start and be able to speak fluently in a year or so. However, reality shows that only half of those students get the result they wanted. So, possible obstacles and complications which face Ukrainian adult students while learning English will be discussed in this essay, possible solutions will be suggested. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Iryna M....  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Mulhall Oklahoma 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 a class is in progress, it is important that the teacher and the student are motivated. If the teacher appears to be unmotivated then immediately the students will become disengaged. If the students become disengaged they have the potential to become disruptive which can lead to further problems down the line and as a consequence other members of the class losing their confidence in the teacher's ability. Students' confidence in a teacher is an essential part of motivation in the classroom. If a teacher enters...  [Read more]