Esl Teacher Lesson Plans

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) as a course contains a variety of units that are meant to enable an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher to be prepared for the classroom and everything that they may face. Some of the most important benefits of the course are the units on the three main components of lesson structure, lesson planning, possible problems in the classroom, grammar overviews and classroom management. Even if the TEFL is not a requirement, it is an invaluable resource meant to provide support to ESL teachers wherever they may teach. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kyra H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. One of the most helpful...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In my experience and the experience of my teacher colleagues, lesson planning has never been among the most interesting or engaging activities. The reasons are always different: some believe that lesson planning is not effective because a teacher cannot predict the direction of the lesson. Others think that it is a complete waste of time because the process of planning a lesson may seem boring and time-consuming. As a beginner teacher, I had a false belief that lesson planning is not important for an ESL teacher, especially if the group of students has a high level of English. However, after teaching for a longer period, I have realized that only with a certain amount of planning can an ESL lesson be not only “passable”, but effective, interesting,...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas One of our TEFL alumni has shared with us his tips when teaching one-on-one English lessons. Check them out in this post. Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas It is not unusual for some ESL teachers to shy away from certain kinds of lesson as they are unsure how to make them interesting and productive. One common lesson that teachers often struggle with is listening skills. Here we look at some great ways to improve listening skills lessons in the ESL classroom. Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas To provide a rounded English language education you need to cover all the different language skills equally. However, many teachers struggle to make their writing skills lessons interesting, relevant and motivating for their students. Take a look at these simple ideas...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Certification South Korea Anyang 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 lesson was focused on two contrasting esl lessons. The first lesson was very ineffective and the teacher did not do a very good job of teaching at all. The second lesson was done much better than the first lesson. The teacher showed much better teaching skills and the lesson was much more effective. The contents of this unit breaks down into two distinct sections and the relationship between them: teachers and students. I was personally impressed by the further breakdown of teacher roles This...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Lafayette Colorado 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: Improved understanding and teaching in terms of grammar. This has given me a deeper insight into the english language and its grammar components, which is something I hadn't been taught before in so much detail. This is not only essential for being an esl teacher and understanding the inner workings of the language but also since I have gained this knowledge from this course I have put it into practice more often during my lessons. Before I perhaps felt apprehensive to talk about grammar in class, but since...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Shelton 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: Improved understanding and teaching in terms of grammar. This has given me a deeper insight into the english language and its grammar components, which is something I hadn't been taught before in so much detail. This is not only essential for being an esl teacher and understanding the inner workings of the language but also since I have gained this knowledge from this course I have put it into practice more often during my lessons. Before I perhaps felt apprehensive to talk about grammar in class, but since picking...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Hedgesville 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: Improved understanding and teaching in terms of grammar. This has given me a deeper insight into the english language and its grammar components, which is something I hadn't been taught before in so much detail. This is not only essential for being an esl teacher and understanding the inner workings of the language but also since I have gained this knowledge from this course I have put it into practice more often during my lessons. Before I perhaps felt apprehensive to talk about grammar in class, but...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Edmonton 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: It has always been a dream of mine to someday live abroad amongst a culture different from my own. I therefore decided that once I finish my degree, I would take a gap year and spend my gap year abroad. I decided to become an esl (english as a second language) teacher to achieve this purpose as it afforded me the opportunity to teach the language english, a universal language which will greatly benefit any non- native english speaker. Currently, there is a great worldwide interest in communicating in...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Shengzhou 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: J.D. - U.S.A. said: As an experienced esl instructor, I am a firm believer in the ceaseless pursuit of knowledge to become a better teacher. Taking a 120 hour tefl course has helped me in this pursuit, and I recommend that all teachers take advantage of the valuable information and guidance that a tefl course provides. There are many advantages to taking and completing a 120 hour tefl course. No matter if you are an experienced esl instructor or an aspiring esl instructor with zero classroom experience, a 120 hour tefl course...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Being an ESL teacher is not an easy task, especially if you work as a freelancer TEFL teacher online. In this case, you have to be even more organized to provide better services to your students. This blog post offers you 3 apps for digital ESL lesson plans that will save you a lot of time. I know that many teachers still prefer to write their notes and plans on paper because it's the best way to make imagination flow. However, there is a considerable disadvantage with this approach: even if you are a very organized person, in time, it becomes challenging to figure out your thoughts on scattered lesson plans. A digital planner can help you sort everything out much more efficiently. This gives you more time to relax....  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Giving feedback is one of the most important parts of being a teacher. Here are 5 great ways to give your students feedback for a successful learning environment. Mark Crocker Destinations Although Russia has one of the highest demands for English language teachers in the world, it is often overlooked. However, there are many reasons why we think you should seriously consider Russia as a TEFL destination, and here are our top 5. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Check out these 7 awesome ESL conversation activities that will really get your students talking and help them learn English in no time! Linda Dunsmore Destinations Spring is the ideal time to start your TEFL adventure! Here are our top 10 places to take your TEFL course in the...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The very moment I started thinking about the TEFL/TESOL course, many options came up in my mind that’s an online TEFL course or on-site course. Another thought I had in mind was after completing the course should I teach English in a classroom or online? Although both options have pros and cons, there are several distinct differences between teaching English in a classroom and teaching online. While undergoing my TEFL/TESOL 120-hour course with ITTT, considering both options, I think classroom teaching will be suitable and important to my lifestyle. There’re factors which I took into consideration which are listed below: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nkwain N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TESOL Certification Germany Freiburg Im Breisgau 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: Unit 9 stresses the importance of lesson planning and gives us concrete steps to organize lessons. Writing down a lesson plan is helpful because it aids in planning the lesson and helps you think logically about the steps. A lesson plan gives you something to refer to during the lesson and also functions as a record so you and possible replacement teachers know where the students are at and what has been taught. We are given a long list of what can be included in a lesson plan but I like...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Brownstown 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: In this course, I have learned that teaching efl/esl requires the right methodology. I realized that there are many different ways to approach certain lessons such as the straight arrow, the boomerang and the patchwork approach. This only goes to show that teaching foreign language learners requires the teacher to be flexible and resourceful. There cannot only be one method. This lesson made me more flexible and understanding since there is no single way of doing things. In addition, the english levels that my...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Telangana? Are you interested in teaching English in Kamareddy, Telangana? Check out our opportunities in Kamareddy, 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 course, I have learned that teaching efl/esl requires the right methodology. I realized that there are many different ways to approach certain lessons such as the straight arrow, the boomerang and the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Prince Edward Island? Are you interested in teaching English in Alberton, Prince Edward Island? Check out our opportunities in Alberton, 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 course, I have learned that teaching efl/esl requires the right methodology. I realized that there are many different ways to approach certain lessons such as the straight arrow, the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinyuan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Haixi Mengguzu Zangzu 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. Every student has the ability to learn a new language, and it is the teacher’s duty to encourage this through their teaching styles, lesson plans, and enthusiasm to teach. The role of the teacher is to use classroom instruction and presentations to help students learn and apply the language they are learning. Teachers perform many day-to-day...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Guangxing Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Chengdu 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. A teacher a person who teaches, instructs or an educator. The ESL teacher is one who is teaching English to people who do not speak English or those who don’t speak English very well that is intermediate level. So the teacher is important in the ESL classroom. The teacher is important in the ESL classroom because he helps to control the discipline in the class...  [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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Gujun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Baoji 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. There are many interactive tools that can be used during teaching to enhance a lesson and keep students engaged. There are also a few tools that are a teacher’s lifeline during a lesson. Course materials that range from props and pictures of vocabulary words, to simple worksheets and lesson plans are integral to teaching a good lesson. They can provide basic aid to a...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Richmond 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: It is clear in the titles “english as a Second Language” and “english as a Foreign Language” that there is a difference between the two english learners. Christina Lynne Renoud notes the difference in her book english as a Second Language Listeners' Perceptions of Different Varieties of english on pages four and five. Renoud describes esl students as “non-native english speakers who are residing in an english using country.” Renoud goes on to describe efl as an “adult/youth english-language...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you new to teaching English abroad? Don't fear! These 5 keywords will help you increase your confidence in the classroom as a teacher and help you to lead effective English lessons! Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Are you not sure what to do this winter with your EFL students? Don't worry we've got you covered! Try these 7 amazing winter and Christmas ESL activities your students will absolutely love! Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Check out these 7 activities for teaching reported speech in the ESL classroom that will help your students learn this tricky English topic in no time! Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching Ideas Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? Our TEFL alumni Kaavya shares three differences in...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English is traditionally done in a classroom setting; however, a growing number of teachers and students are attracted to the convenience and flexibility of teaching one-to-one lessons. Whether teaching privately or for a company, in-person or online, to young learners or adults ESL teachers know their approach must change when switching from group teaching to teaching individuals. How is this done and what changes need to be made? Switching from group lessons to teaching one-to-one involves much more than modifying materials for a smaller audience; ESL teachers also need to make changes to teacher-student roles, syllabus and structure, and resources. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Victoria I. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Exeter New Hampshire 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: Being a current esl teacher abroad in South Korea, I feel it is vital, educational, enriching, informative, and appropriate for any esl teacher teaching at home or abroad to do a tefl course. Many prospective esl teachers who are native english speakers believe that they are fully capable and knowledgeable in the english language to teach it. Like many, I too had believed it was not necessary to enroll in a tefl course since it is my primary language. It was not until I started teaching esl abroad for the first...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Changle 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: J.M. - South Korea said: Being a current esl teacher abroad in South Korea, I feel it is vital, educational, enriching, informative, and appropriate for any esl teacher teaching at home or abroad to do a tefl course. Many prospective esl teachers who are native english speakers believe that they are fully capable and knowledgeable in the english language to teach it. Like many, I too had believed it was not necessary to enroll in a tefl course since it is my primary language. It was not until I started teaching esl abroad for the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhouwan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yan'an 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 is traditionally done in a classroom setting; however, a growing number of teachers and students are attracted to the convenience and flexibility of teaching one-to-one lessons. Whether teaching privately or for a company, in-person or online, to young learners or adults--ESL teachers know their approach must change when switching from group teaching...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This article was written by a course graduate who shares her thoughts on the importance of cultural sensitivity in the classroom and gives tips how you can implement it. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This article was written by a course graduate who shares his thoughts on how to become a more confident teacher in the ESL classroom. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you teaching high schoolers and aren't seeing high participation rates? Here are some of the best ways how to motivate high school students in the ESL classroom. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas EFL classroom games are an important part of any English language course. Used correctly they can enhance any lesson for the students...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xuecheng 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. A man once said that "there is only one corner of the universe one can be certain of improving and that is one's own self". Making reference to this quote, it is absolutely necessary to point out that a teacher's self-analysis begets improvement at certain areas of his/her shortcomings in teaching. First of all, what is self-analysis?...  [Read more]