Esl What Is

  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]

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  So, for the study phase what we're going to do is to show them the idea of the cartoon strip. In the cartoon strip what there's going to be are some people with speech bubbles and this is going to represent where dialogue will appear and in the bottom, there are these rectangular boxes, where there will be descriptive things happening. So, it will explain the actual situation that these people are in. So, we get across the idea, first of all, that these are speech and these are for description and we can then show them a blank one of these cartoon strips and try to elicit from our students what could possibly the people be saying and in what actual situation are they in, in order for them to say that. Once we've gone through that, we can move on to our first study activity and in...  [Read more]

  Before we go into looking at the actual receptive skills lesson, if we were thinking about what potential problems there could be in these lessons. So, what things could go wrong in a reading lesson? Well, firstly the students when they are reading in a language that is not their native language, they tend to read every word as a separate piece and by reading word to word it?s very difficult to get an overall impression of what that particular text is saying. Secondly, the sentence length in a lot of articles that we will get will be very long and many of our students will not be used to that structure of language. So, here it's important to have a think about the way in which the text has actually been written and will it be fairly easy to read. The final thing is the actual...  [Read more]

  So let's have a look now what might take place in a typical writing lesson and, again, we're going to use the format of a straight arrow ESA lesson. Our first stage is to the go to the engage stage and, if we think back to what we said before, what we need to do is try to generate interest. So, an example here could be we show a picture first of all taken from a newspaper or magazine and then we can ask the students some questions. From looking at the picture we can ask them if they can tell us what is actually happening now as shown by the picture. Then, we can generate a bit more interest by asking them to give us ideas about what they thought was happening before this picture took place and what happened after. So, here we're just trying to build up the idea of a sequence of...  [Read more]

  The next example of a game that we can adapt very easily for classroom use is the game of Jeopardy and in this particular game, what we can do is to have a set of levels for our questions, I'd say one through five, where one is going to be the easiest example and five is going to be the most difficult and then, in each of these sets of boxes, we can have various grammar points, such as tenses, perhaps modals, vocabulary and maybe even conditionals. So what the students can do is they can pick a particular topic first of all and within that topic, they can pick the level of the question that they want and then we can have a set of cards that have been created to fit into these slots and we can ask them that question at that level. So, a very simple adaptation of the game jeopardy...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences While English is a popular language used globally, people learn and use the language differently, a feature that informs the techniques employed in teaching the language. A Chinese immigrant living in the United States with his parents, for example, will learn English as a Second Language (ESL). Such a learner would learn in an environment where English is the primary language for interaction. The case is different with a French boy learning English in a school in Paris. The boy in this context learns English but is likely to continue using his French mother tongue while out of class. As such, he learns English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The two learners in this hypothetical case have unique needs in their learning with the environment being a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teachers play an essential role in educating their students. While teachers are known for this, they also serve many other roles. Teachers set healthy environments for the classroom, motivate students to perform well, can provide cultural expertise outside of the student’s traditions, and have a greater understanding of the general difficulty in learning English as a second language. The role of the teacher is to guide the student, allowing them to perform to the best of their ability. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Micheal S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing environment that helps in developing the overall...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Grammar plays a very important role in learning and teaching a foreign language. What is grammar? Crystal describes grammar as “the business of taking a language to pieces, to see how it works” (as cited in Bentsen, 2017). This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Meral B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. According to Swan ‘‘grammar is essentially a limited set of devices for expressing a few kinds of necessary meaning that cannot be conveyed by referential vocabulary alone’’ (as cited in Hu, 2012). Ur believes that ‘‘grammar may be roughly defined as the way a language manipulates and combines words (or bits of words) to form longer units of meaning’’ (as...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Madison Wisconsin. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Madison Wisconsin, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Madison Wisconsin. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Lincoln Wisconsin 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 esl and efl can often be confusing for some. esl stands for english as a Second Language and efl stands for english as a Foreign Language. The main difference between the two is the status of english in...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Rock Island Washington 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 esl and efl is pretty much the same thing, but there are a couple of differences from teaching esl and efl. Let's first define the meaning of esl and efl. esl stands for english as a Second Language. esl ignores the fact that english may not be the student's second language. The student can be on his third, fourth, fifth or even sixth language. efl stands for english as a Foreign Language. Some people believe efl should stand for english as a First Language. esl is an America term, whereas efl is a...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Kyiv 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: G.A. - Panama said: This course has been very useful for me. I have learned the essential methods to structure an esl class and to do lesson plans. I have reviewed essentials of english grammar and other important aspects that will contribute to my becoming a successful esl teacher. My tutor has provided helpful feedback and encouragement which I have valued. I plan to volunteer to teach in an esl program for women who cannot pay for esl instruction but require english in their jobs. This should be most challenging and will give me...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Mayfield 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: There are many terms used to describe teaching english these days. Two of the most popular terms are esl and efl, meaning english as a Second Language and english as a Foreign Language respectively. Both involve teaching english to people whose primary language is not english. Although they are similar, and often interchangeable, there are subtle differences. english as a Second Language refers to teaching english in a country where the primary language is english. The students who take these courses come from a...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching skills and explains the necessity in them. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate considers the importance of teaching receptive skills and explains what they provide students with. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, you will learn why games are crucial for ESL teaching and find out some strategies for effective usage in your practice. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why teaching English to kindergarten students can be complicated. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our recent TEFL graduate provides us with several...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL New Vineyard Maine 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: teacher career development is essential to the ongoing evolution and development of the esl industry. There are many ways to look at and approach teacher development. In attempt to look at teacher development I have broken it down to education, experience, and training. Education is key to having a good esl teacher. Like all other teaching disciplines teachers should have a base foundation of education. In the case of esl teachers a university degree is often the standard to start with. It is debatable whether a...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Qingmuchuan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Hanzhong 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. Many don't know the difference between teaching ESL and teaching EFL in the classroom. ESL refers to teaching English as a second language in a English-speaking country where student's native language is not English, while EFL refers to teaching English as a foreign language in a country where English is not the primary language. In the ESL classroom, student's...  [Read more]

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Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Here's a story of a recent TEFL course graduate and his vision on what increases teaching skills at 100%. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students from Spain and explains are some common challenges they have when learning English. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students and explains which variant of English - British or American - might be more beneficial for the ESL classroom. ✅ Read this article to learn...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Columbus Ohio. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Columbus Ohio, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Columbus Ohio. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Akron Ohio 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 so much from this course! Thank you, Tania especially, for guiding so patiently, professionally and clearly through those tough grammar units. Thank you for thoroughly explaining important points in a way...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Hanchuan 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: R.A. – U.S.A. said: In the past 4-5 years I have had several short term experiences of teaching esl. I volunteered to serve with a group from my church to lead a one week english Camp in Taiwan for three summers. Last year I volunteered to help teach a community esl class in my community. So I taught one class a week for about 9 months. I had studied some on my own, but I had never taken a formal certification class for esl. As a result of taking this class here is what I have gained: 1. A good beginning grasp of grammar that...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why teaching English to kindergarten students can be complicated. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our recent TEFL graduate provides us with several strategies to organize an ESL classroom for effective work. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on games and their applicability in an ESL classroom. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their strategies on how to motivate students in an ESL setting effectively. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate explains what is parents part in ESL learning and how they can help...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching skills in the ESL class. Read our TEFL graduate's thoughts on the point. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas If you are still not sure whether to teach slang or not, read this article and find out what our TEFL graduate recommends. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ESL course success depends on the way you organize your materials. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their ideas. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas It is your choice whether to get certified or not. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their reasons to take a course. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Speakers of different languages usually have problems learning a second language. In this blog post, our TEFL...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Ellwood City 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: First of all, as a native english speaker, I have learned that I needed a big review for most of the english parts, such as tenses. I do not recall ever learning the word ‘participle' and have asked some former classmates, and they agreed with me. I feel there is a lot more that needs to be learned but this course has given me a taste of what teaching esl will be like. The units on teaching were everything I learned back in the day while working on my bachelor's degree, and the lesson planning was very...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Olathe Kansas 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: First of all, as a native english speaker, I have learned that I needed a big review for most of the english parts, such as tenses. I do not recall ever learning the word ‘participle' and have asked some former classmates, and they agreed with me. I feel there is a lot more that needs to be learned but this course has given me a taste of what teaching esl will be like. The units on teaching were everything I learned back in the day while working on my bachelor's degree, and the lesson planning was very tedious in...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Strattanville 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: I have gained so much from the course material/exercises and my effort to submit my best work that it is difficult to know where to start. Teaching: There is so much more to teaching esl than I had ever imagined, starting with the importance of lesson planning and the plan itself. I have learned that a single page lesson plan forces precise thinking about the learner objectives, the context of the lesson, the timing and nature of the activities and the materials required to accomplish the objectives. I...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Certification India Hyderabad 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 15 deals with testing and evaluation. It gave me an excellent insight into how to measure my students progress and how best to convey that to them it also outlined the variety of testing methods testing used in esl environments. It gave me an overview of the different types of external exams that esl students may decide to take too and explained who each of these is directed towards. Unit 15 deals with testing and evaluation. It gave me an excellent insight into how to measure my students...  [Read more]