Esl Certification Kentucky

  Our next category in our series of teaching special groups in ESL is English for specific purposes. This video focuses specifically on teaching business English. How is business Enligsh different to general English? Will you be able to teach business English? Find out in this video. 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. When teaching how to speak English the teacher must work on accuracy and fluency at different times in order to let the student produce...  [Read more]

  Within the teaching of ESL throughout the world, there is a whole spectrum of the types of groups that you may be involved in. It's worth breaking those types of groups down to have a look at some of the more specific things we need to do when we're teaching those groups - and this is what this video focuses on. 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. Unit 1 begins with an overview of the course content, how the CTEYL course works, the aims and objectives of...  [Read more]

  The next category we are looking at in our series on teaching special groups in ESL are young learners. We consider students aged 2 to 16 young learners. Find out the positives, negatives and tips when teaching young learners in this video. 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. This unit is based on the explanation of the structure and the use of the modal verbs, the passive voice and the phrasal verbs in English.Phrasal verbs are very important to...  [Read more]

  The next category we are looking at in our series on teaching special groups in ESL are individuals. Teaching individuals, or one-to-one, forms a large part of the ESL market. Find out the positives, negatives and tips in this video. 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. This unit really helps potential teachers figure out the right questions they need to ask before accepting a job. I also do appreciate how this unit tells new teachers that its always...  [Read more]

  Globalization and the increasing demand for English speaking professionals all over the world, especially in emerging regions, has brought about a new, steadily growing sector: English as a Second Language (ESL). An ESL teacher is, therefore, an educator who works with English Language Learners (ELLs) whose native language is not English. The goal of the ESL teacher is to help the students reach a certain level of fluency in English, on both a spoken and written level. ESL educators are not to be confused with foreign language teachers. ESL teachers do not share the same native language and are specifically trained to offer explanations and directed teaching methods to non-English speakers. This teaching style is mainly focused on repetition, drills, demonstrations, and visuals....  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL 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: I.C. - Taiwan said: I have been teaching efl learners for approximately six months now and have learned slowly as I have progressed what works and what does not. My reason for taking this course was because I wanted to improve my teaching skills so that I can improve on a personal and professional level and become the best teacher that I possibly can be, pushing my ability to the limit. I feel that, before I started this course, there were patches in my teaching skills and knowledge of teaching, by taking this course; I believe...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Oldham 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: He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania in the united states in 1943. He entered Harvard in 1961, after his shift from history into social relations (which includes psychology, sociology and anthropology) he met his mentor Erik Erikson. Gardner was also influenced by Jean Piaget, Jerome Bruner and Nelson Goodman. Gardner defines intelligence as “the capacity to solve problems or to fashion products that are valued in one or more cultural setting” He used both biological and cultural research to formulate a list of...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Mayfield 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: Since I have taught students in the past I have some idea of teaching procedures but this course has taught me specifically how to deal with teaching english as a second language. It has made me aware of techniques to employ and ways to keep the interest of the students. I have had to relearn parts of speech and tenses and in turn learn how to teach this to students of different ages and backgrounds. It has also made me aware of all the resources available outside the classroom to use to teach and keep the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Sanders 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: I'm currently on my second year working as a native english teacher in Korea. I did not have any tefl experience prior to coming to Korea, and the first year was difficult in terms of lesson planning. Taking this course has given me the skills to handle planning more efficiently and effectively. I hope to apply the knowledge I've gained to continually teach efl effectively. I'm currently on my second year working as a native english teacher in Korea. I did not have any tefl experience prior to coming to Korea,...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Raywick 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: A child's development refers to the biological and psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings from birth to adulthood. The aspects of development are physical growth, motor development, cognitive/intellectual, social-emotional, and language development. It is one of the good qualities of a good preschool teacher to know and understand every aspect of it especially their social-emotional development. Social-emotional Aspect One of the main goals of a preschool is to teach children social skills...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Louisville 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: Learning teaching skills is not something done only in the beginning of a career. It is an ongoing process. No one is perfect; therefore everyone has room for improvement. There are always new techniques and strategies to be learned. One can always improve and develop further as a teacher and in skill. The important thing is to get a strong foundation at the beginning and continue to build upon it regularly. Often people learn to teach through classes at their university. The classes consist of a combination of...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Wheelwright 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: This course has given me new insight into the realm of teaching. I have gained important knowledge in terms of what to expect from students, how to structure lessons according to the students' needs, how to plan lessons and how to teach language. These have been the most important lessons for me. As a language tutor, I feel that my grasp and ability to explain language is competent. However, my knowledge of how to make the lessons more enjoyable and more suited to specific students has been expounded upon...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Nicholasville 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: Teaching styles vary depending on the age of the learners. Their different qualities and tendencies have a big impact on their learning styles. So, it is important to plan out a lesson suitable for the age level. Most young learners are required to learn english. Whether it is following the school curriculum, or advised by parents, it is an obligation. Therefore, many students are usually not motivated. In order to get the students motivated, it is important to use interesting topics which students can relate...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Wellington 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: I have personally gained a lot! I decided to teach english four months ago but I didn't have any qualification in english or in teaching. This course gave me both. I needed a reminder of english grammar as well as a teaching course and I have to say I'm not disappointed. The school I'm going to work for is private and is based on what they teach in CELTA courses which is, I think, very close to tefl. I will always keep my tefl course files preciously close by to build my lessons, to remind me some tricks of the...  [Read more]