Interactive Listening

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Certification Dallas United States 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 covers teaching equipment and aids. A white or black board is the most important and common aid. It is used to organize and highlight important information. Interactive whiteboards are electronic boards that contain lesson plans and can be used for interactive activities. However they can be costly and difficult to use. Overhead projectors can help during lessons because they focus attention and can be prepared in advance so they don't require the teacher to turn his/her back on the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Bazhou 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. The use of games in an EFL classroom is an important part of learning English for students of all ages. Learning English isn’t just a grammar book and tests. There are a variety of English games that focus on reading, listening, speaking, writing, spelling and even grammar. But teaching is all about balance. If we use too many games in our classrooms, there can be...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jobs Tajikistan Dushanbe 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: Trying not to get confused with present and past tenses mixed together which can often happen if you speak english as your first language. Because sometimes it can get confusing with getting the right tense in the sentence either talking or writing. The teaching ideas are more interactive with students being able to participate instead of just listening to the teacher and not understanding. Being practical can assist students on present and past tense Trying not to get confused with present and past...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in KwaZulu Natal? Are you interested in teaching English in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu Natal? Check out our opportunities in Amanzimtoti, 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! When it comes to teaching classes to read and listen it is imperative that the material presented to the students is interesting and engaging. Using themes and topics that interest students or topics...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Interactive whiteboards have been around since the turn of the millennium. They have been implemented and studied in multiple ESL classrooms, primary schools, and language centers in order to find the best practices. The American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) acknowledges the importance of using technology, such as the interactive whiteboard, to support and enhance classroom-based instructions (Segni & Davidson, 2019). In order for the interactive whiteboard to be used effectively to take advantage of learning opportunities and support children’s learning, it is important to use it skillfully in education. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate William N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word "bunkum". This word is a noun and refers to foolish talk or nonsense. The word came into existence after a representative for Buncombe County, North Carolina, held a speech on an irrelevant subject in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1820. Soon after, the word "bunkum" became known as a synonym for nonsense. 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 lesson gave good details on how to help the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liulin 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. Interactive whiteboards have been around since the turn of the millennium. They have been implemented and studied in multiple ESL classrooms, primary schools, and language centers in order to find the best practices. The American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) acknowledges the importance of using technology, such as the interactive whiteboard, to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I play video games. I’m not sure I would classify myself as a gamer, but I like to play and have as long as I can remember. I went to school before the internet was available, so I remember having to manually look up everything. I remember when computers were first introduced into classrooms, and what a difference it made. Now it seems like teaching can’t be done without the use of computers, as they have become such an integral part of the classroom. This has changed the way that ESL teaching is conducted. The question isn’t whether computers are necessary for a classroom or not. There are very few people let in the world who think that computers in the classroom are a bad idea. This isn’t about whether or not to use a computer to teach a...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Unless you are working in some really impoverished regions of the world, the chances are you will have access to some form of classroom technology. This may be as basic as a chalkboard and tape player or as advanced as a class of children with tablets that connect to an interactive whiteboard. In this article I look at some of the most common forms of technology that you are likely to encounter in the TEFL classroom. Interactive whiteboards or IWBs are large touch sensitive boards that can be used both as a traditional whiteboard and a large computer screen. They enable you to connect your computer or the computers of the students to the whiteboard in order to show images, video, access the internet etc. Also read: The Benefits and Risks of New...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shiqiaozi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weifang 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. Our world is quickly changing all the time and especially recent times. Modern technologies are a part of our everyday life and even more children can't imagine this world without gadgets. Our generation saw the world without digital technologies, and we have an opportunity to compare it “before” and “after”. But children see all new modern technologies...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Franklin Alabama 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 types of new technology are coming together to present teachers of all kinds with novel opportunities in classrooms around the world. These innovations include both new hardware, such as interactive whiteboards and tablet computers, and new types of software. Social networking through sites such Facebook have exploded in popularity in the past few years. Many teachers who participate in such forums face a quandary when current or former students seek to “friend” them. Administrators and teachers are...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zitongmiao 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. Summative Task WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN BE USED WHEN TEACHING ONLINE Lucy BRYANT | ITTT TEFL | 29/07/19  Introduction In this summative task I will be looking at which activities to use when teaching online. As with any language class, students need to be involved as much as possible to keep their attention and interest. This can be particularly challenging when you...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Courses Montana 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: W.C. - Germany said: From this course one may gather the awareness of the difficulties that the teacher of english as a foreign language result not from unique factors in their individual classes but from common problem situations. The lesson on the common problem situations is well placed after the content rich lessons of the course that have been solution oriented. As a teacher the best that one may do is learn during the first lessons who are new to the language and who are familiar with the language. Once this is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As technological advances are made in the world the ways to teach English and the resources available to us expand in the classroom setting; from computers, laptops, and interactive websites to cameras, projectors, and even robots that understand spoken language. As introduced in the TEFL course, in particular, unit 17: equipment and teaching aids, there are many pieces of technology we can utilize in the classroom to make learning more interesting and motivate students or simply aid teachers in presenting listening and speaking material. As suggested in research conducted by Mistler - Jackson and Butler Songer (2000), students learning science using a technology involved course resulted in highly motivated students. In this summative essay, I want to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning English is often a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be boring or something to trudge through. By making English lessons fun and engaging, the students will be more motivated to learn the subject matter. Some ways that the teacher can make learning fun include playing games and turning activities into contests with positive reinforcements like prizes or additional game time. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Matthew S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Flashcards are wonderful educational tools in the classroom. Learning with flashcards can be a fun and interactive educational experience for both children and adults. Using flashcards develops and improves...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL South Bound Brook New Jersey 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: 1. teachers and learners. I learned why people learn english, now I can understand my students more easily. 2. Introduction to english grammar and parts of speech.* I recapped basic grammar, so when students ask questions I have more confidence to answer accurately. 3. Teaching theories, methods and techniques. I learned about different types of lesson planning which allows me to vary my lesson structure, making classes less boring. I also learned good and bad points about teaching theories from the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Barnard 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: The english language is considered to be the universal language because of its great influence on global economy. Students have sufficient level of motivation to learn english. Consequently, they are trying to learn english and apply it wherever needed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Sometimes our learners are reluctant when it is the question of learning english Grammar. They tend to believe that grammar is an obstacle to acquiring english. According to them, english even as a second language can be...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Xingping 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: A.P. - Colombia said: The english language is considered to be the universal language because of its great influence on global economy. Students have sufficient level of motivation to learn english. Consequently, they are trying to learn english and apply it wherever needed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Sometimes our learners are reluctant when it is the question of learning english Grammar. They tend to believe that grammar is an obstacle to acquiring english. According to them, english even as a second language can...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Hanwang 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. Having worked in Korea for almost 8 years, I have been fortunate enough to experience a rapid influx of new technology in the classroom. As a hub of new technology, Korea promotes the use of new technology by teachers in public schools. These new technologies include the use of touch-screen TVs, Ipads and tablets, as well as VR systems. Touch-screen TVs Touch...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I have traveled throughout Asia for some forty-five years, Vietnam is now my home. I always found the younger generations had a thirst for knowledge, particularly English as a second language. The difficulties of acquiring the knowledge under what was a repressive regime have diminished somewhat, but the major stumbling blocks to acquiring good English are the lack of experienced Vietnamese teachers, interaction with English natural speakers, and knowledge of the outside world in general. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Christopher M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Learning English as a second language has now become a priority for most caring parents for their...  [Read more]

Erica Sunarjo TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Due to the way most businesses tend to operate and with the increasing rate of digitalization which has started over a decade ago, most schools are starting to catch up with the online teaching trend that private courses have grown used to. With the ever more growing population that is both teaching and learning over the internet, there is a need for efficient, fun and interactive lessons. Where in the old-style classroom teachers could use various nonverbal tools, over the internet luckily there are a few tips and tricks to help them. Here are some of the ways you can make your online lessons more interactive and thereby more engaging for students! Most people vary in style with which they learn. According to the study done in 2014,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Western Cape? Are you interested in teaching English in Worcester, Western Cape? Check out our opportunities in Worcester, 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! One of the most common things that many educators forget is that just like the sciences, education is constantly changing and evolving. A teacher should not teach in the same manner they were taught because...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Campbellton, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Campbellton, 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! One of the most common things that many educators forget is that just like the sciences, education is constantly changing and evolving. A teacher should not teach in the same...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huangtu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linfen 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. Over the last decade, a technological revolution has brought about an acceleration of new innovations. Each year, new and improved applications and software are available. This has summoned a major shift in education. An online learning platform can be an effective means for teaching courses other than in the classroom. Before committing, teachers need proper...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tanyi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linyi 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. One of the greatest advantages about a TEFL course is that it prepares you to phase different classroom settings. Conducting a Needs Analysis Test to have a better understanding of your learner profile will give you the ability to create the appropriate development plan for various age-groups and will contribute to the teaching skills needed to help students with their...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Watterson Park 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: Students of all ages enjoy playing games in the classroom. It is easy to assume games are a useful way of filling time, but in actual practice playing games in the classroom is one of the strongest tools teachers have to get students to learn and retain new vocabulary and concepts. Games give students the opportunity to practice all skill areas: receptive (listening and reading) and productive (speaking and writing). In the game ‘Simon Says,' students practice speaking and listening. They practice speaking...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English is, without a doubt, the global language of business, and the ever-increasing globalization of the world economy means that the vast majority of people working in the business world today are required to show some fluency in the language to communicate effectively with clients, partners or colleagues. Business English commonly refers to the formal English language that is used in a business context, encompassing all types of communication (presenting, reporting, discussing, negotiating, communicating via phone/email, etc.) as well as any business-specific vocabulary. However one can learn it only after having achieved a decent fluency in general English. Knowledge of informal language including slang and idioms is also useful for socializing with...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jiangcun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xianyang 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 VOCABULARY Introduction Learning a new language has always been a challenge given the strong motivation of some people to communicate with others and to make friends from different countries and cultures all over the world. The most important thing when learning a new language is both grammar and the vocabulary part, as we cannot have a conversation...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Having worked in South Korea for almost 8 years, I have been fortunate enough to experience a rapid influx of new technology in the classroom. As a hub of new technology, Korea promotes the use of new technology by teachers in public schools. These new technologies include the use of touch-screen TVs, Ipads and tablets, as well as VR systems. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hannah P. Touch screen TVs can really benefit the teacher in the language classroom. It makes creating interactive materials a lot simpler, as well as allowing for students interaction during the class. Interactive games and PPTs can make the materials more fun and help to increase motivation in the learners. The use of individual iPads and...  [Read more]

  Being interviewed for a TEFL related position is much like any other interview situation; it can be an intimidating prospect. However, if you do your homework and prepare for some general questions in advance, you can remove a great deal of worry from the whole process. Unfortunately you cannot predict exactly how any interview will unfold but most will include a similar range of questions that are aimed at assessing your suitability for joining the existing workforce. So what questions should you expect to be asked? The employer will certainly want to form an impression of who you are as a person, so expect questions such as: What do you like to do in your spare time? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in five years? If the job is outside of your...  [Read more]