Fun Fluency Activities

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jobs Brazil Macapa 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: Productive skills include speaking and writing. Writing tends to be ignored these days but that does not mean it less important. Speaking and writing are of equal importance. We use both accuracy and fluency but generally in different stages of the lesson. Accuracy activities are concentrating on the student producing correct language. Fluency activities are concentrated on allowing th students to experiment and have more fun with the english language. Productive skills include speaking and writing. Writing...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word armada. This word refers to a large fleet of warships. The word has been in use ever since the Spanish naval forces lost against England in 1588. 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. There is a science and a method to teaching children of all ages of the classroom. Ultimately, a teacher should try to be as engaging as possible to encourage students to practice their language skills. Without practice,...  [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 Lianyungang China 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 unit twelve I have learned some better techniques for teaching productive skills. Using a good balance of controlled and guided activities can help me improve the students speaking accuracy. However I need to include creative comunication to...  [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 TESOL Certification Bengbu China 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 unit focuses on the two productive skills of speaking and writing. In speaking activities the emphasis will tend to be on fluency and in writing more on accuracy. Accuracy is using the language correctly and fluency is using the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jobs Porto Velho Brazil 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 12 has taught me the importance of productive skills: speaking and writing. There are many activities that a teacher can use to get the students thinking and speaking english. It will take some time planning and creativity on my part. I will need to be sensitive to other cultures since english will be very difficult for them to form since their own language may be far off. I will also need to be sensitive during the accuracy activities and not overcorrect for fear to deflating their confidence. The...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TESOL Jobs Derby United Kingdom 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 unit was good to see the difference between accuracy and fluency also to make sure that we are keeping the students interested in the topic at hand so that they are more willing to participate as with speaking and writing most students are reluctant to share their ideas because of fear of mistakes or looking bad in front of their peers also this unit gave good instruction on how to facilitate the lesson using different techniques and activities to help create a fun environment using games to practice...  [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 Certification China Lengshuijiang 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 unit learning the difference between accuracy and fluency activities and the role of the teacher in each activity. The fun part about the role of the teacher is discovering and planning games to engage the students. The...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Maracaibo 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: N.K. – U.S.A. said: I have gained some vital knowledge that every efl teacher should have to be an effective teacher. To begin with, the importance of establishing good rapport is emphasized throughout the course, and I think that is one of the key points to start with a new class. Secondly, I have learned the importance of lesson planning and which pattern to use while planning my lessons. How to include some fun in these lessons, where to find games and materials for this purpose are all covered in this course. Thus, I have...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dangquka Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Lasa Shi — Lhasa? 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. In unit 3, I learned language teaching methods that built up to the Engage, Study, Activate (ESA) teaching methodology, as well as ESA and its various configurations. I now know several activities and ideas for use in the engage phase and the importance of helping students become fully engaged at this starting point. I want students to be relaxed and having...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching skills in the classroom can be a very challenging experience, but it is essential (at least for any English teacher) to learn how to do it properly and effectively. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lucas B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As it was shown in the Units 7 and 8 of this ‘60-hour’ ITTT course, there are 4 (four) basic skills in the English language (and in any other language as well), and these skills are divided into two groups: Receptive skills, which include reading and listening. And productive skills, which include speaking and writing. Both groups (and all of the skills) are very important and should be taught equally in the classroom,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Renhe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ziyang 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 giving a lesson, it is important that it is various and keeps the students speaking the language. The "engage" stage is mostly for piquing the interest of the students, and used as a warm-up. It can introduce the current theme/topic, but shouldn't be overbearing in rules and technical terms, and should be somewhat fun and interesting. Ways to do this include...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jianchi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang 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. Speaking and writing are called productive skills. Both are used for the same purpose which is communication. When we learn a language, we listen to those around us at first (Listening). Then, we try to make utterances (Speaking) and finally we learn to read and write in that language. Speaking: To make students speak, the teacher must create a desire and need for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Longquan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yantai 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. This essay will focus on the differences between one-to-one teaching and group teaching. With both teaching approaches, there are advantages as well as disadvantages. Recently, there has been an increase in demand for one-to-one lessons, particularly within the business industry (Teaching Special Groups, Unit 19). Students feel they are receiving a service tailored...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Kualapuu Hawaii 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 advantages and disadvantages in teaching one on one and groups. Depending on a student's preference, some may prefer a group setting environment while others may benefit on a one to one learning environment. One to one teaching is catered towards that particular student's needs while a group setting would follow a more structured syllabus. Teaching a group would be catered to the majority of students. If there was a certain topic that majority of the class has trouble on, that certain topic would be...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The role of a kindergarten teacher can be very challenging yet highly rewarding. This is usually the first time that children have left the safety, comfort and familiarity of their own home and families, and it is often the first time that they have direct and regular contact with a second language that is completely foreign to them. This new environment needs to ensure that the children are completely at ease and ready to begin their language learning journey. So, what are the best methods for teaching EFL in a kindergarten? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Chen M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There are actually five stages that the students might...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Songs are very popular in classes for young learners. Children need frequent changes in activities to stimulate their curiosity. Songs are fun and offer a nice way to warm up students and spend out their high-level energy. But songs are likewise an effective way to teach new vocabularies and sentences, improve speaking fluency and develop students’ artistic abilities. Often teachers make use of videos downloaded at YouTube or another online platform, but they can also reproduce songs in a micro-system or even sing or play the song with a guitar or another instrument. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gabriel C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When deciding which...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning any language requires a great deal of effort. Playing games help students to make and sustain the effort of learning a particular language. Educational Games feel more like a form of entertainment than a method of learning. Because games include rules, definitive objectives, measurable goals, and competition, they deliver an interactive experience that promotes a sense of achievement for all of the participants/students. Games provide language practice in various ways –speaking, writing, understanding, listening and reading. They encourage students to interact and communicate with each other as well as with the teachers. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shrutee V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Chongning Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weinan 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 as a foreign language in a kindergarten can be a dynamically different experience than teaching students in older age groups. Teaching in a kindergarten has advantages such as motivation, smiles, and the ability to learn the material in short bursts. It also has disadvantages, such as; short attention spans, diapers, and tantrums. Teaching young...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The most widely used language throughout the world is English. Some countries use English as an official language. English is a major subject In China. Most of the Chinese students start to learn English from primary school or middle school. In recent years, more and more students start to learn English from kindergarten. They put a lot of time and effort into learning English. The majority of Chinese students learn English for over 10 years. But there is a strange situation. They still can’t speak English fluently, even though some simple English conversations. But they can get high scores in the exam. Why is it? Because Chinese students are too stupid? Or not hard-working? No!!! The biggest cause is that teaching English methods is wrong. That’s...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Chewang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Binzhou 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. Why playing games are important in the classroom? Learning any language requires a great deal of effort. Playing games help students to make and sustain the effort of learning the particular language. Educational Games feel more like a form of entertainment than a method of learning. Because games include rules, definitive objectives, measurable goals and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Education today revolves more around encouraging the student to awaken their confidence, curiosity and desire to learn. A number of teaching techniques have emerged due to this change in education. In my point of view, the following teaching skills are essential to language teaching. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rong L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In coping with a foreign language, confidence plays a very large part. Students need to feel that they will be able to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real life and be able to tackle many different situations in a foreign language in a foreign country. It is up to the teacher to give the students...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Did you say games in a classroom? Is that even possible? Many people around the world cannot imagine or accept that education can be fun too. However, it is very important to motivate, entertain and vary the class activities in order to avoid class boredom. Entertainment in class is also important because it helps to establish rapport in the class (it creates a relaxed, fun and motivated environment) and it works as an evaluation tool (gives us information about the student's’ knowledge). One particularly telling definition of games was explained by Diane Ackerman, a famous American poet and essayist, who stated that “Play is our brain's favorite way of learning”. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Pablo R....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Ganhe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xi'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. Education today revolves more around encouraging the student to awaken their confidence，curiosity and desire to learn. A number of teaching techniques have emerged due to this change in education . In my point of view the following teaching skills are essential to language teaching . In coping with a foreign language, confidence plays a very large part. Students need...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Meizhong Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Liaocheng 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. The information covered in this course was extremely useful and has provided a solid foundation of knowledge in teaching English as a foreign language. With that said, between ensuring that I am fully prepared for each class and having to keep the coursework stimulating for the students, the thought getting up in front of a class for the first time seems a bit...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning a new language is an inherently challenging task. One important way for ESL teachers to help beginner students learn English is to focus not only on teaching language concepts but on building their confidence to experiment with the language and persist with their learning. This essay will firstly examine why building confidence is important in ESL teaching, and different strategies teachers can employ to do this, including how they interact with students and the content they choose for classes. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Emily U. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Different groups of beginner learners might be especially likely to suffer from low...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Chongjin 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: C.M. - Italy said: A good lesson plan is an invaluable tool that helps teachers to successfully teach lessons throughout their course. This is true for all teachers, but even more so when it comes to inexperienced teachers who may still lack confidence in themselves and their ability to teach in a rational, orderly and accurate way. When teachers can rely on a good lesson plan they will be less stressed and more comfortable and productive, the lesson will have a nice flow and students will benefit from clearly presented and...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Harvey Iowa 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 good lesson plan is an invaluable tool that helps teachers to successfully teach lessons throughout their course. This is true for all teachers, but even more so when it comes to inexperienced teachers who may still lack confidence in themselves and their ability to teach in a rational, orderly and accurate way. When teachers can rely on a good lesson plan they will be less stressed and more comfortable and productive, the lesson will have a nice flow and students will benefit from clearly presented and organized...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yaocun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jining 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. Keeping the attention of students and making them excited to participate is often noted as being one of the biggest challenges of teaching, especially with young students. It’s the teacher’s job to keep their students motivated and engaged, one of the ways to do that in the classroom is with games. Adult students are generally more inclined to be pre-motivated for...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This essay will focus on the differences between one-to-one teaching and group teaching. With both teaching approaches, there are advantages as well as disadvantages. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alida K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Recently, there has been an increase in demand for one-to-one lessons, particularly within the business industry (Teaching Special Groups, Unit 19). Students feel they are receiving a service tailored to their wants and needs than that of a group lesson would. Furthermore, teaching one-to-one allows the teacher to create a plan that directly suits the learners' needs; for example, vocabulary based on a certain topic or theme...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Nuoshuihe 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. A teachers plan for a lesson shouldn’t be taken lightly, because a proper lesson plan can ensure absolute fluency of the entire lesson. From as simple as teaching the content to the more complicated management of the lesson. The distinct difference between these two creates the importance of being able to merge them together. In my opinion a teacher who masters...  [Read more]