Esl Best Practices

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This is an interesting article written by one of our TEFL alumni who shares her thoughts on the importance of observed teaching practice for ESL teachers. This post was written by our ITTT graduate Roxanne L. When I think of having my teaching observed either by an inspector or by a teacher-in-training, I think of the Christmas song, which impels its listeners, “He knows when you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!” The reason is simple, when we know we are being scrutinized, we do a better job! In reality, students observe their teachers every day, and even without expertise in the field of education, students know implicitly a good teacher from a bad teacher. Still, having your teaching (or teaching practice) observed by fellow...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Saint Rémi, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in Saint Rémi, 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! Though a definite challenge at times (especially grammar review) I am so thankful I took this course. This course will serve to help me become a better esl teacher all around. I now have many more “tools” in my...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Shaftsbury Vermont 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: english is an important language throughout the world, thus teachers are needed worldwide to try and help others learn the language. There are two ways in which this is done: through esl and efl. esl refers to english as a Second Language and is mostly used to teach english in a multilingual classroom (Krieger, 2005). In this setting the students are mostly all of different background and speak different languages. They are not in their native country. efl on the other hand refers to english as a Foreign...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Hanshui 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. When teaching English as a foreign language in any country (other than your country of origin) you will find cultural differences. This is part of the reason people travel; to experience other cultures, languages, food, environments and landscapes. While teaching Business English you have to consider not only the general customs and norms of the country you are...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are thousands of English coursebooks nowadays, and one might get confused while trying to choose a coursebook for the students. I have faced this problem as well, trying to choose the coursebook for private classes with a 7-year-old student who has already learned some English before. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Elena K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As far as I am concerned, Oxford University Press is known to be one of the best ESL coursebook «producers» in the world. One of their best courses is «Family and Friends» which had been developed into «Family and Friends 2nd edition», a highly-popular course among ESL teachers. Also Read: What is the...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English is causing many problems in Asian countries which can be seen just by the high demand for English teachers - including ESL teachers. One of the countries is Japan, a country with a good economy and a society well known for their kindness and politeness, but unfortunately also for the low number of English speakers. There are many reasons why English is likely to pose problems in Japan but there are many possibilities to improve the English lessons to offer lessons that help Japanese students to achieve a higher English level. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eileen Cathrin B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. So why is it that Japanese students struggle...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who considers the problem of creating teaching materials. ✅ Read this article to find out how to make engaging and motivating teaching aids to make sure your ESL students get the best out of your lessons! Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Where are the best places to teach English abroad in 2021? ✅ Join us during this live session to find out. Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Many teachers have recently shifted from in-person classes to virtual classrooms. ✅ How do we make our online lessons just as fun as in the real world? Here are some great tips to engage young ESL learners in an online classroom. Federico Riva ...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Saint Bruno de Montarville, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in Saint Bruno de Montarville, 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! I have been interested in taking this class for a few years now as a vehicle for enabling me to teach esl students when I retired from 30+ years of teaching and working with Special...  [Read more]

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Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Visa and Legal Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In the post-epidemic time, qualified TEFL teachers grow in real demand in China again. If you consider this TEFL destination, we suggest you read carefully the article written by our ITTT TEFL expert who shares their important experience of job hunting in this country. Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Visa and Legal Budget and Salary Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you considering China as a TEFL destination? Read our TEFL expert's story to find out where to go - a small town or big city - to enjoy your stay in this beautiful country most. Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Japan has been a popular destination for teaching English abroad for many years. This is...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Business English Teacher needs to consider how to structure and develop a course for students. Because students in a Business English setting are working professionals, they typically will have specific needs and learning objectives that a teacher will have to cater to. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jan S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Knowing how to structure and develop an ESL class for adult, Business-English students involves first finding out what motivates the students to learn English, and also what their English ability is upon entering the course. This involves two steps that can be undertaken simultaneously. First, the teacher must administer some...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Taiping Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Aba Zangzu Qiangzu 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. Dyslexia is a learning disorder in children and adults where individuals brain struggles to process visual signs, phonetic sounds and additionally, struggle to connect visual signs to phonetic sounds. Commonly, students with dyslexia have problems recognising the difference between similar sounds, can be slow at learning a new vocabulary, and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article contains information on teaching new vocabulary. The activities we suggest are the best for setting your classroom on a fun and engaging way. Students will definitely enjoy learning new words and remember them better. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we share several games for your conversation lesson. Students usually feel uncomfortable to communicate in English, especially if their level isn't advanced yet. However, with these fun activities, they'll speak with pleasure. All games can be adjusted to online format as well, just be creative! Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Productive skills are considered as the most challenging for teaching by many individuals. However, it is not so difficult if you know...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This story was written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares their experience of taking the 50-hour teaching English to Young Learners course by ITTT. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This story was written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares her experience of teaching English as a foreign language and the little special moments that make this career so rewarding. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares their thoughts on the best things they have learned from their TEFL course from ITTT. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares their thoughts on the most useful corrections techniques in the...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Explore the best countries in Europe for teaching ESL: from job opportunities to cultural immersion experiences, find your perfect destination to teach and travel. Hoàng Minh Huy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Speaking skills are crucial for language learners. Learn the benefits of fluent speaking in a second language & strategies to improve your English speaking skills in this informative blog post. Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will look at five strategies you can use t boost your effectiveness within the class and also as a general way of increasing your online business. Ideas covered include the use of gamification and individualization. Tho Nguyen Alumni...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I am a South African who has worked in South Korea for more than eight years and one of the most important tools as an ESL teacher from a whole different nationality and culture has been the knowledge and awareness of cultural sensitivity in the classroom. When I meet a new ESL teacher and they ask me for advice this is usually the first thing I recommend: become an expert in the culture. It helps you meet the needs of your students and it creates a comfortable environment in which your students want to learn. In this essay we will look at what is culture, strategies for culture learning and how to assess your level of cultural competence. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Amy B. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

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