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Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas It is said that textbooks are either embraced or feared by a teacher. Attitudes aside, a textbook is often used as core material for the classroom in carrying out the syllabus. After the selection or assignment of a textbook, the teacher’s next task is to figure out how to effectively use it. The common ways of adapting a textbook to suit a specific class include omission, replacement, adaptation and supplementation, with the latter two being the most effective. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Katrina T. The first way a teacher can adapt the textbook is through omission, that is, either through cutting out a whole activity, lesson, or parts of it. Omission is mainly used to exclude irrelevant material that is...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shawo Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Heze 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. Katrina Trask It is said that textbooks are either embraced or feared by a teacher. Attitudes aside, a textbook is often used as core material for the classroom in carrying out the syllabus. After the selection or assignment of a textbook, the teacher’s next task is to figure out how to effectively use it. The common uses of the text include omission, replacement,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on classroom management. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares her experience of working with the Chinese students. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate explains the necessity of early childhood development. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Love them or hate them, textbooks are a feature of most TEFL jobs. In this post, an ITTT graduate looks at common ways to adapt your textbook to make it more suitable for your students. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the teacher's role in the...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching English to kindergarteners. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on establishing rapport. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching grammar. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Love them or hate them, textbooks are a feature of most TEFL jobs. In this post, an ITTT graduate looks at common ways to adapt your textbook to make it more suitable for your students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares her thoughts on teaching vocabulary to ESL students. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Language textbooks are a good source for language learners and teachers, especially new language learners or teachers who may not know exactly where to begin. However, while textbooks are a valuable resource, they do not teach students everything they need to know when it comes to interacting with native speakers of the target language. This is because all native speakers use some level of slang in their everyday speech, in the classroom, and even in their workplace. For this reason alone, ESL students need to begin learning common slang they may hear. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Justin W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. While young learners will not begin...  [Read more]

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Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas Image by Alice Bolden via Writix Of all the language skills that are taught in the ESL classroom, teaching writing skills is often seen as one of the least popular. Some teachers consider these lessons to be a bit boring, hard to evaluate and somewhat limited in what you can incorporate into them. However, this doesn’t have to be the case as teaching writing skills to your ESL students can actually be interesting, fun and productive. Take a look at these ideas for spicing up your English writing skills lessons. One of the most common reasons why writing lessons are sometimes seen as boring is that many teachers stick to a traditional approach that rigidly focuses on structure, grammar, and punctuation. While these are an important part of the writing...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in British Columbia? Are you interested in teaching English in Trail, British Columbia? Check out our opportunities in Trail, 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! Why not making the learning process pleasant, pertinent and interesting by tailoring your classes around your students? The approach on creating materials permits you to adapt the lessons to your students'...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Republic 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: Wow – this course was so much more than I expected it to be. I imagined grammar drills and vague generalities about esl. I got so much more! I have learned about the wide variety of esl language learners, lesson planning, teaching equipment and aids, testing, course materials, methodology, and how to be a better teacher….and grammar! This course will help me from my very first encounter with my students (ice breaking activities, evaluations, etc.) and throughout my entire course with them by helping me plan...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jefferson Crossroads 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: Several of the units from the ITTT curriculum state that, “young learners learn a new language faster than adult learners”. young learners are motivated by their innate sense of curiosity (Unit 19), and thus soak up new language ideas like a sponge. It is reasonable to assert from this pattern of behavior and opportunity that a great deal of a young learner's potential for learning a new language, is realized during their elementary level education. This is what I assumed when I joined the japanese...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Hamilton 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: K.H. Japan said: Several of the units from the ITTT curriculum state that, “young learners learn a new language faster than adult learners”. young learners are motivated by their innate sense of curiosity (Unit 19), and thus soak up new language ideas like a sponge. It is reasonable to assert from this pattern of behavior and opportunity that a great deal of a young learner’s potential for learning a new language, is realized during their elementary level education. This is what I assumed when I joined the japanese...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in China. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in China, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's China. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jobs China Shiyan 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 17 equipment and teaching aids is one of the most important unit for esl teachers to know about it. I believe that different aids can be used to make lessons more interesting and effective and less dependent on the textbook. It will help...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Rocky Mound 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: During my experience teaching english in Korea, I have come to realize a drastic difference between the motivations of students in the early years of elementary school compared to the later years of elementary school. While I realize that approaching adolescence affects kids in all aspects of their lives, not just esl, I can't help but try and understand why sixth graders are so incredibly uninterested while second graders will fall to tears if they don't get a chance to practice their english. I have noticed this...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Wachapreague Viriginia 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: During my experience teaching english in Korea, I have come to realize a drastic difference between the motivations of students in the early years of elementary school compared to the later years of elementary school. While I realize that approaching adolescence affects kids in all aspects of their lives, not just esl, I can't help but try and understand why sixth graders are so incredibly uninterested while second graders will fall to tears if they don't get a chance to practice their english. I have noticed...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Chandigarh 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: M.S. - South Korea said: During my experience teaching english in Korea, I have come to realize a drastic difference between the motivations of students in the early years of elementary school compared to the later years of elementary school. While I realize that approaching adolescence affects kids in all aspects of their lives, not just esl, I can’t help but try and understand why sixth graders are so incredibly uninterested while second graders will fall to tears if they don’t get a chance to practice their english. I...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this essay I will be discussing the problems for young Japanese learners of English, and what problems Japanese learners often encounter as well as explaining some of the reasons why teachers can run into problems while teaching in Japan. I will be referring to the book “The Smart Guide to Teaching English in Japan’ by Charlie Moritz and Martin Bragalone, as well as drawing from my knowledge and experiences of studying and volunteering in Japan. Japan can be a challenging but rewarding country to work in, despite stereotypes of Japanese people being polite and studious so it is important to consider that reality can be different when teaching in Japan. When TEFL teachers aim to teach in Japan, the most common jobs available are largely...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Chengwuxiannanluji Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Heze 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 English often has its challenges for students who have no other language that serves as a barrier, as a result, I can only assume it is doubly hard for students, of any age, who have a native language that’s sometimes extremely different in structure and usage. I am of the view that these problems can be dealt with if the teacher understands the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There are millions of English teachers out there and how do we know if they are teacher material or not. We don’t. Because every single person in this world has its own unique qualities that are lovable by someone. However, there are certain qualities that are needed if you are an English teacher, but they are just my own opinion. Besides you should be able to teach English in English, I think patience is the most important quality a teacher should have. You will experience from the most annoying kid to the most unreasonable adult. How can you handle them without causing a scene? Patience is all you need. Sometimes all you need to do is to talk to them patiently and not lose your temper. You will find it surprisingly effective. This post was...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Wangcun 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. Introduction Czech educational system as we know it today has been historically shaping for the last 300 years and its traditional patterns, which stood at the beginning of the public schooling, are still visible in the modern state institutions. Overall emphasis on discipline, memorization and repetition of the learned material is widely prevailing even though the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Tenstrike Minnesota 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 english language is unique in that it contains four language systems: the Phonologic System, the Syntactic System, the Semantic System, and the Pragmatic System. These four different systems present many difficulties for a student learning english as a second language. An esl teacher must have knowledge of these systems in order to facilitate the language acquisition. The Phonological System is the first and most basic system and is the sound system of english with approximately forty-four sounds. A phoneme...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Holdrege 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: With a population close to 1.3 billion in china, the majority of students start learning english at a very young age. The major factor that affects chinese students to study english is the mastery of the language leads to opportunities (Walker, Jay Walker on the World's english Mania, 2009). The ability to communicate globally is believed to open up a brighter future. However, due to cultural and spatial constraints, there are three main problems for learners in china; passive learning process, direct translation...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Green Ridge 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: Multiple intelligence is a fascinating theory of intelligence developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University. Gardner proposed that the way we conceptualize intelligence and measure it in IQ tests and standardized testing in school is way too limiting. He says our culture over emphasizes the first two of the eight intelligences: Linguistic intelligence ("word smart"), which is the most common where the teacher talks and student listens, and Logical-mathematical...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dazhai Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jinzhong 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. I was fortunate when I began this course to have already had many years of teaching experience. In 2011, after graduating from university, I was unsure of my life goal and had a friend who was planning to go to South Korea for a year to teach English. At the time, they were taking in a lot of teachers, even those who had low qualifications. Since I was eligible for...  [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 am in my 3rd year of working in the countryside of Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in public elementary and junior high schools. An ALT's official job description is to be the assistant to a Japanese Teacher of Language (JTL). In my experience, especially in elementary schools, the ALT is not seen as an assistant but as "the English teacher" since the regular homeroom teacher has no training or experience with ESL. In most cases, the ALT has a degree in a field unrelated to teaching and has no qualifications. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Carl S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. At the moment, English in elementary schools in Japan is a class...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Rockville Minnesota 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: Knowledge of the english language and the ability to speak it fluently had both become valuable and tangible assets. The terms esl and efl are two of the most popular acronyms used in english language study. These acronyms can be rather confusing, especially considering they are used interchangeably. Interestingly, efl is essentially a UK term whereas esl is an American term. Beyond that, a distinction is made between teaching english to non-native speakers in a non-english speaking country (efl) and teaching...  [Read more]