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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Hunter Pennsylvania 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 research article is about the effect of non-verbal communication on motivation in the esl classroom. This paper will attempt to demonstrate that non-verbal communication in the classroom enhances learning for english learners by conveying clear and distinct messages to students which aid in their comprehension by allowing students to transfer concepts and ideas in english to those of their native language. The process in which this occurs allows lowering the barriers of language and allowing students to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yunfeng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Guangyuan 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. This unit provides an overview on the different aspects that one should pay attention to when apply for an ESL job within or out of his/her home country. Of these, I have realized that it is imperative to associate myself with an internationally recognized TEFL association so that my prospective employers can see me more highly or perhaps I can, by doing so, gain...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jobs Rach Gia Vietnam 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 would like to say that this course has been extremely helpful. Unit 20: Troubleshooting was a great way to end it. I found that there were a number of common problems that i would not have expected. I did not consider the different problems associated with listening texts and the tips that were given to correct these problems were very straight forward. I also really appreciated the section on reluctant students as I expect this to be a common problem. In general i would like to say that this course was...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL 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: Y.P. - South Africa said: This course has provided insight into the importance of lesson planning, and the use of activities to encourage students to learn the language. I have learnt about different activities which can be used in the class room to achieve learning of various language points. I have also learned about the many challenges an esl teacher may face in the class room, and how to deal with these challenges. Challenges such as behavior problems, working with students who are at different levels, and lack of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Ali-d-qu-ngari? Are you interested in teaching English in Ali-d-qu-ngari? 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| When I reac this unit, I didn't understand those I found it rather interesting to read about some of the common methods associated with language teaching There are several teaching methods for learning a language, for example, The Classical Method, Audio Lingualism, The Silent Way,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Games are great tools to motivate students and encourage them to learn things informally. However, ESL classroom games must have a purpose and support the learning process and not distract from it. In this blog post, our ITTT TEFL expert shares seven steps to gamify your ESL classroom effectively. Before starting a game with your students, ask yourself what you want your students to achieve by the end of the game. Do you want them to learn a linguistic point or some particular behavior pattern? If you know your students' needs, then it's easier to choose an appropriate activity that will be purposeful to the learners. Also Read: Playing Games in the Classroom to Create a Friendly Atmosphere Achieving a more prominent...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences When it comes to learning ESL, most learners associate it with memorizing spelling rules, doing countless grammar exercises, making abstract speaking topics, and translating sentences from L1 into English. In these, there is little or no listening and speaking practice involved, making English just one of the numerous boring school subjects. However, there is so much more to learning and activating the language if the fun element is involved. This doesn't only include traditional classroom games but also learning both at school and home with the usage of modern technology. Most children born in the 2000s have grown up using iPads and mobile phones, which makes them much more tech-literate even compared to the children born in the 90s. This calls for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Laocheng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Dezhou 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 differences between many Asiatic languages' pronunciation and that of English form the basis for a multitude of the miscommunications between international interlocutors. My experience living in Japan provides plentiful evidence to support this assertion. When my Japanese associates and I communicate in English, I notice three significant pronunciation struggles...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Centerville Iowa 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: The use of songs in the esl classroom can be a fun and innovative way of covering a range of english language topics. Songs can be used for vocabulary, grammar, dictation, pronunciation, phonetics, speaking, writing, listening, integrative skills, and many other esl points. Songs can also expose foreign children to Western culture. For instance, pop music gives the learner a taste of what is trendy at the moment. Meanwhile, the lyrics to classic rock songs can give a sense of history and the attitude of the country...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences In the field of teaching and all its many styles there are none more binary as teaching a single individual versus a group of individuals. Any teacher who has taught in both environments will soon discover that there are many differences, benefits, and drawbacks associated with teaching ESL on a one-to-one basis. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Chase E. When a teacher is teaching only one individual they can focus on their specific needs and wants, which is an incredible boon for the student’s growth. Teaching one-to-one has many benefits for both the teacher and students alike; one of the greatest being the friendly relationship between teacher and student that can only be forged in a interpersonal one-to-one setting. Once this...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will consider how best to use the teaching material course book that often accompanies a course. There are a number of strategies we can adopt to get the most out of the book in different situations. Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will consider the classification of ESL materials into, authentic and created. We will then look at some of the major advantages and disadvantages of using each of them in the ESL classroom. Etienne Van Rooyen TEFL Information Alumni Experiences There are three types of senior high schools in Japan. Each senior high school (grades 10, 11, and 12) has a different purpose and students attend it. Understanding this helps us learn...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The differences between many Asiatic languages' pronunciation and that of English form the basis for a multitude of miscommunications between international interlocutors. My experience living in Japan provides plentiful evidence to support this assertion. When my Japanese associates and I communicate in English, I notice three significant pronunciation struggles for my conversation partners. For the Japanese who are learning English, the clear enunciation of the /th/ sound, the fricative quality of the /v/ consonant, and the distinction of /l/ versus /r/ formation of the tongue. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Brandon F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Aside...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Qifeng 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. Learning a second language is always challenging. When that second language happens to be English, replete with a myriad of irregularities, irrational spellings, and difficult sounds, the task becomes even more of a challenge. Students learning English as a second language can easily become discouraged, especially when their success is often tied to future-determining...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Pouch Cove, 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! There are currently piloted learning studies being conducted in north america to determine the benefits of new technology being integrated in to the classroom. Although new...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Tampico 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: H.B. - U.S.A. said: Having studied International Relations in school and then continuing to work in the field of cultural exchange, the value of cultural sensitivity is not lost on me. While it is true that culture is difficult to measure or track, it is also true that to ignore it in the classroom could lead to disastrous results. Culture is defined as a shared set of learned beliefs and perceptions. The culture that you are raised in informs not only your behavior and customs, but also the way you relate to other people and the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Gonzales Texas 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: Having studied International Relations in school and then continuing to work in the field of cultural exchange, the value of cultural sensitivity is not lost on me. While it is true that culture is difficult to measure or track, it is also true that to ignore it in the classroom could lead to disastrous results. Culture is defined as a shared set of learned beliefs and perceptions. The culture that you are raised in informs not only your behavior and customs, but also the way you relate to other people and the way...  [Read more]

Desrine Francois TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English as a foreign language to older adults students comes with its own unique set of challenges. These students are, more often than not, retirees whose professional lives are behind them. Unlike their younger counterparts, they do not need to learn English for educational or professional purposes. So what impels these older adults to attend EFL classes? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of having them as students? Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will consider some of the organizational and pedagogical differences that we should be aware of when teaching Monolingual and Multilingual classes. Both bring their own potential advantages and...  [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 Coxsackie 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: Nothing is scarier than stepping into a classroom and hearing a language that sounds familiar but isn't. The teacher is talking and has a big welcoming smile, however, there's often thought of “what am I getting myself...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Western Cape? Are you interested in teaching English in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape? Check out our opportunities in Oudtshoorn, 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! All esl classrooms present challenges for the teacher, but the challenges of teaching four to six year olds are unique. Students in this age group are inquisitive, energetic, highly visual, easily bored and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shangshe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yangquan 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. In the world of ESL (English as a Second Language), the formal version of the English language is highly revered, as it should be, due to the fact that this particular style is widely used in every English language-based situation one can possibly think of. Non-native English subject teachers can be quite keen about their students learning formal, polite English...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are many resources for use in the classroom at the disposal of an ESL/EFL teacher. Broadly speaking, these are divided into two categories: authentic materials, and non-authentic (or created) materials. The distinction between these two categories is that authentic materials are those that have been produced in the world for a purpose that is not teaching, while non-authentic materials have been created expressly to teach language students. Authentic materials would include company brochures, advertisements, television and radio programs, realia, newspapers, and magazines, etc., whereas non-authentic materials include created worksheets (e.g., crosswords, word search puzzles, gap fills, etc.), flashcards, picture story cards/games, and role-play...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yandian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Liaocheng 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. Although motivation isn't always thought of as an essential part of an ESL syllabus, it is a crucial part of any ESL course. Ways to increase and maintain it should be considered regularly throughout the course. Students with higher levels of motivation are more likely to study outside of and beyond the classroom. They will retain more information and try to get...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Linyi-shi? Are you interested in teaching English in Linyi-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| I am an English major and with 6 years of overseas trading and 2 years of English teaching experience The country I’d like to focus my writing on is Hong Kong as it is one of the most bustling and international cities in the world Realizing the goals of a lesson, should be the target of...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Estill Springs 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: In any job or profession, it is critical to step back from the work and review one's progress. In a paid position, this function is usually performed by one's employer. Monetary rewards are typically tied to annual reviews. In the world of volunteerism there are no such guidelines and parameters. Therefore, it is up to the volunteer to determine the set of guidelines and parameters, by which she will analyze her progress. I submit the following thoughts as a guide to meditation, self-reflection and...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Ellsworth Iowa 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 any job or profession, it is critical to step back from the work and review one's progress. In a paid position, this function is usually performed by one's employer. Monetary rewards are typically tied to annual reviews. In the world of volunteerism there are no such guidelines and parameters. Therefore, it is up to the volunteer to determine the set of guidelines and parameters, by which she will analyze her progress. I submit the following thoughts as a guide to meditation, self-reflection and analysis for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liangyong 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. The teaching of grammar is one of the most frustrating aspects of being a novice English as a second language teacher (Allahyar, 2012). However, education in a foreign language has historically placed an emphasis on grammar in the instruction of a second language (Wang, 2010). This is because it has been found to play an important role in the teaching of speaking,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Howard Gardner, Ph.D. was born in 1943 in Scranton, Pennsylvania in the USA. He is a Cognition and Education Professor at Harvard University and the author of hundreds of articles and more than 30 books translated into several languages. He has received numerous awards and honorary degrees worldwide. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Natália S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As a developmental psychologist Gardner believed that his multiple intelligence research would have repercussions on his peers, however, his Theory of Multiple Intelligence made him known worldwide and studied primarily by educators. He has been focused on studying the educational implications...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will consider some of the organizational and pedagogical differences that we should be aware of when teaching Monolingual and Multilingual classes. Both bring their own potential advantages and disadvantages to us as teachers, that we should be aware of. Estefany Garduño TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Let’s change the game by giving a higher immersion of English to your ESL students without going to an English-speaking country to obtain more vocabulary, pronunciation, and speaking practice. Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will discuss some of the more common problems that can be associated with the teaching of Business English...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A foreign language is a sector of linguistics that is region-based and as the name states are foreign to the country or the person. And this entails that language is part of the culture and personality of every person. As each language is unique and meaningful in its way and turn reflects the culture, values, and behavior. No region or country does not have its language, culture, and beliefs. Overall, when learning a foreign language you are learning not only linguistics but their religion, their way of interaction, their mode of transportation or their way of life. And in the world today, English is considered as the universal language of the world because of globalization and in turn is the generalized or common medium in teaching form and common...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Seneca Gardens Kentucky 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: “Music is the universal language of mankind (Longfellow). “ In other words, everyone, regardless of age, gender or origin, can relate to or likes some kind of music. Here we will explore how songs can be used in the classroom to make learning more enjoyable and effective. People listen to music for a variety of reasons, whether they are to change their mood, inspire dance or help provide inspiration while performing a task. According to Henry Wadsforth Longfellow, music can help students to concentrate...  [Read more]