Methods To Tesol

  Before looking at the methods or approaches themselves, there are some terms that we need to define. These are the approach, the method or the technique. Basically, these are hierarchical. The approach is an overriding set of principles that a method can actually make use of, whereas the technique are the things that we actually do in the classroom to approach that method. So, these three words are going to appear during the presentation. Again, for each of either the approaches all the methodologies we're going to ask four questions. So be it an approach or a method for each of those things: Where did it come from? What's its background? What does it involve when we're talking about actually in the classroom, in other words techniques? What is positive about it? What appears to...  [Read more]

  "In terms of the things that are negative about it, we've already said that it doesn't develop speaking but perhaps the biggest negative point about this particular methodology is that it's very unnatural. Ok, so despite the criticisms of this particular method, and particularly the fact that is unnatural, this particular methodology was in use all the way through the 17th, 18th and 19th century and indeed it's still in use today. However, Gouin in the 1880s and Berlitz in the early 1900s decided that this particular methodology was so unnatural that they wanted to come up with something new. The method that they came up with, they called the direct method. You will also sometimes see it as the natural method. What these two people were saying is that if we wish to learn a...  [Read more]

  This presentation is going to focus on the theories, methods and techniques of teaching and we're going to start with a quote. This is an interesting quotation because it contains within it a philosophical argument and it's a philosophical argument in the way in which we learn. Basically, this one is saying that the intelligence of their own children comes about due to a natural process. So this one could be said to be due to nature. This is exactly the opposite of this one, which is saying that they're teaching the environment that we create, creates that intelligence. So this one can be said to be due to nurture and this argument 'nature versus nurture' has been going on for thousands of years. These two viewpoints are two ends of a scale, or a continuum if you like, and every...  [Read more]

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TESOL Teaching Methods Explained In the fast-paced world of English language teaching, it is crucial to stay updated on the latest teaching methods and techniques to ensure effective and engaging lessons for students. TESOL, which stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, encompasses a wide range of approaches that educators can utilize to help non-native English speakers develop their language skills. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore some of the most popular TESOL teaching methods and how they can be applied in the classroom. 1. Communicative Language Teaching 2. Task-Based Learning 3. Content-Based Instruction 4. Total Physical Response Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is a widely used approach in TESOL that focuses on the importance of communication in...  [Read more]

  Our final methodology is accredited to Jeremy Harmer and it's known by the letters ESA. Around 1998, Jeremy Harmer produced a book called "How to teach English" and basically what Harmer did, is a background to this book is to do what we have done today and to work through all of the different methodologies that have come about over the last 300 years. He highlighted for each of those methodologies what was good about it, what was positive and what didn't appear to work and then put all of the positive things into a melting pot and came out with this methodology, which he called ESA. It's a three-stage methodology, where each of the letters represents a particular phase of the lesson. The first one being called the engage phase, the second the study phase and the final one the...  [Read more]

  Also in the 1970s la señal came up with a new methodology called "Suggestopedia". As psychological theory was developing, one of the ideas that came up was something called ?the effective filter?. Basically, the effective filter is a barrier to learning. It's the reasons why we inhibit our learning of a particular language. There are two main elements to the effective filter, two sets of factors, if you like, those are known as internal and external factors. The external factors to learning, the reasons why we have barriers to learning, may be just simple things such as external noise. So, people talking to us while we're trying to learn and so on and so forth. Perhaps more important are these internal factors and the internal factors one of the main things here is our previous...  [Read more]

  So let's take an example of what those drills might involve. So here is an example of a repetition drill. I will model the language and then my class will repeat after me. So "This is a cup." "Spoon" ? "This is a spoon." "Knife" - "his is a knife." Thank you. The reason that it's called or also called the army method is that it was the method adopted by the United States military who had personnel stationed around the world at the end of Second World War and they realized that they needed those personnel to pick up the language very quickly and one of the positive things about this particular methodology is that you do very quickly learn vocabulary. Another positive thing about it is that you quickly learn the correct pronunciation of that vocabulary. However, there are some...  [Read more]

  The purpose of grammar translation then is to basically translate between L1 and L2 and vice versa. So, we could take a simple example. Let's imagine that our native language was English and our target language was French and let's assume that we want to translate a document from French into English. Let's take a simple sentence. Here's a sentence in French "Ouvre la fenêtre" and we'll add "s'il vous plaît" at the end. What we want to do is to take this L2 and translate it back into English. Now, if we have a reasonable knowledge of French then we may well know that this particular verb "ouvre" "to open" translates directly and this female form of the and finally the fenêtre "Open the window" and this polite form of "please". This is all very well if the two structures that...  [Read more]

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  Our next particular methodology is accredited to James Asher around 1965 and is called total physical response. Asher looked at the way in which we learn our native language and he saw that most children, before they even went to school, have picked up a very large percentage of both the grammar and the vocabulary that they would use in their native language before any type of formal schooling. So Asher started to have a look at ideas of how to use the whole of our brain in language learning in the way that we do when we're very young. It's accepted that within our brain there are two hemispheres, one is the left hemisphere the other is the right hemisphere, and one of the functions of the left hemisphere is language learning. One of the major functions of the right hemisphere is...  [Read more]

  ITTT has a number of courses that vary in cost, duration and study method. We offer online courses that are studied 100% by distance learning and can be studied in the comfort of your own home and at your own speed. ITTT has a popular in-class four week TEFL certification course that can be studied at one of our international locations. This intensive course covers the principals, theories and methodologies of TEFL and you are given the opportunity to teach local students thus gaining practical experience teaching English in a supervised environment. All teaching sessions are observed by qualified trainers who will provide you with valuable, constructive feedback after each of your lessons. We also offer a combined course which offers the main benefits of both the online...  [Read more]

  Before we move on to the final methodology for today, let's just recap and see where we are at this point in time. We're looking at different learning methodologies. Each of those methodologies takes its premise from being somewhere on this particular spectrum of ?nature versus nurture? and where we are on this spectrum gives us a starting point for the background or theory to that particular methodology. So, we?ve had a look starting in the 17th century and the classical method and moving on as the ideas of psychology developed to various methods, such as audiolingualism, the silent way, Suggestopedia and TPR. Each of these showing a development as knowledge about learning increased and each of these takes a different starting point on our English spectrum. Below you can read...  [Read more]

  So what we're going to do is to run through a series of methodologies that were created mainly in the 1900s that adopted the idea that language learning should be much more communicative, much more natural. The first one is called audiolingualism and it's also called the army method because of where it was developed. Basically, psychology, during the 1950s and 60s, was building up new theories about behaviorism. Perhaps the most famous experiments that were done in this particular area were by Pavlov, where he was showing that most animals undergo a stimulus response mechanism and he had a series of famous experiments, where by ringing a bell, he could cause a dog to salivate, that would be his response, in the expectation of getting some food. This behaviorist idea of stimulus...  [Read more]

  The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a system designed by the council of Europe to provide a standardized method of comparing levels of language proficiency represented by the different examinations and assessments throughout Europe and other areas. The system can be used in conjunction with any European language and divides proficiency into six separate levels. Each level of the framework has a description of the abilities needed to achieve that level in speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. The CEFR system is becoming widely known as the European standard for evaluating an individual’s language proficiency. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each...  [Read more]

  Julia completed the 370-hour Diploma in TESOL and the 50-hour young learners course with ITTT. In this TESOL review video, Julia tells us how studying the courses online and without tutor allowed her the freedom to study at her own pace giving her the freedom to study and look after her two children at the same time. 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 unit was not very difficult one. It was clear and simple, easy to understand, but not one...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Online Teaching Methods 3. Strategies for Effective Online Teaching 4. Conclusion In today's digital age, online teaching methods have become increasingly popular among TESL professionals. With the convenience and flexibility that online platforms offer, educators can reach a wider audience and provide quality language instruction. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) recognizes the importance of incorporating online teaching methods into the curriculum and provides comprehensive training for TESL professionals looking to enhance their skills in this area. One of the key benefits of online teaching methods is the accessibility it provides to both teachers and students. Through virtual classrooms, educators can connect with learners from around the...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Overview of ESL Teaching Methods in Vietnam 3. Challenges Faced by ESL Teachers in Vietnam 4. How ITTT Can Help ESL Teachers in Vietnam Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Vietnam is a rewarding and challenging experience. With a growing demand for English language proficiency in the country, ESL teachers play a crucial role in helping students achieve their language learning goals. In this article, we will explore the various ESL teaching methods commonly used in Vietnam, the challenges faced by ESL teachers in the country, and how ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) can provide support and resources for ESL teachers in Vietnam. In Vietnam, ESL teaching methods vary depending on the age group and proficiency level of the students. Traditional methods...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Being an English teacher, teaching skills are very important. The quality of learning result depends on many factors, but the teacher's methods are the essential elements for learners' learning progress, motivation, enthusiasm, etc. to help them have the best result in studying English. I will concentrate on "How to teach vocabulary effectively". This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nhat D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. It can't be denied that the learning outcomes mainly depend on the effort of each learner, but the mission of each teacher is no less important. Vocabulary is one of the most important factors for learners, those...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this summative task, I'll describe the best thing I've learned from my TEFL/TESOL course. Firstly I would like to state that the lesson planning learning was the best part of this course for me. For this task, I will include the methods of planning that I have learned about in this course such as materials, songs and movement, and also a short lesson plan I have come up with myself. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lorna A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The best part throughout this course I have learned how important lesson planning can be and how being organized and prepared for a lesson is. Disorganization can...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Online TESOL Certification 3. Interactive Teaching Methods 4. Why Choose ITTT for TESOL Certification Are you passionate about teaching English to speakers of other languages? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals seeking to improve their English language skills? Look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) for your online TESOL certification needs. With our comprehensive and interactive teaching methods, we provide educators with the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field of English language teaching. Online TESOL certification offers numerous benefits for individuals looking to pursue a career in English language teaching. With the flexibility of online learning, you can complete your certification...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, you will learn about our TEFL graduate's experience of taking a course. They share the benefits they got from the course content. Federico Riva TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Choosing a course was an important task for me given my background in a business career and corporate environment. Teaching was a very new experience and I wanted to ensure I had adequate training to provide a solid foundation with which to grow in a teaching capacity. I made sure to commence an in-class TESOL course which offered the opportunity to practice what I had learned in a real classroom environment. The course I chose was perfect for this as it was taught in a real school and allowed me to use my newly learned skills in the classroom. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sam B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. One of...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Advanced English Teaching Methods 3. Advanced English Teaching Techniques 4. Conclusion Welcome to our webpage dedicated to advanced English teaching methods, brought to you by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). As language learning continues to evolve, it is essential for educators to stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and approaches to ensure effective and engaging instruction. In this guide, we will explore the benefits of advanced English teaching methods, various techniques that can be incorporated into the classroom, and the importance of continuously enhancing teaching practices. Implementing advanced English teaching methods can lead to a host of benefits for both teachers and students. By utilizing innovative techniques, educators...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Overview of ESL Teaching Methods and Techniques 3. Effective Strategies for Teaching ESL in the USA 4. Benefits of Using ITTT for ESL Training Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in the USA requires a unique set of skills and strategies to cater to the diverse needs of students from various cultural backgrounds. With the increasing demand for ESL teachers in the USA, it is essential to stay updated on the latest teaching methods and techniques to ensure student success. In this guide, we will explore ESL teaching methods and techniques that are commonly used in the USA and discuss how ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) can help you enhance your skills as an ESL teacher. ESL teaching methods and techniques in the USA encompass a wide range of approaches...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences A few weeks ago, I was pondering on what was required for me to have a successful TEFL teaching career. I came to the conclusion that I needed to start from the beginning and complete a TEFL course. There were many different TEFL courses being offered on several websites. I compared several different TEFL courses and finally decided on the TEFL course offered by the International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT), as it appeared to provide the best overall value in terms of quality, rating, resources, and cost. For a beginner TEFL teacher, I think there are several advantages for completing the TEFL course. First, it provides me with the essential teaching tools and materials that I will need to teach classes. Secondly, I...  [Read more]

{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ [ ] ] } TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. In other words, it is a teaching qualification for teaching English to anyone whose first language isn?t English. TEFL certificates are academic qualifications that are provided upon successful completion of a TEFL course. TEFL certificates can be used anywhere in the world, although the TEFL acronym is most commonly used when referring to teachers in the UK and Europe. Almost all schools expect their ESL teachers to be fluent in the English language, with sound communication skills and an ESL teaching qualification (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA). CELTA shares some similarities with TEFL and TESOL courses. It is overseen by the...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to Remote English Tutoring 2. Benefits of Remote English Tutoring 3. How ITTT Provides Remote English Tutoring Services 4. Why Choose ITTT for Remote English Tutoring Remote English tutoring is an increasingly popular way for individuals to improve their English language skills from the comfort of their own home. This convenient and flexible method of learning allows students to connect with experienced English tutors online, eliminating the need for travel and providing access to a wide range of resources and materials. There are numerous benefits to remote English tutoring, including the ability to schedule sessions at times that are convenient for the student, the opportunity to work with tutors from around the world, and the flexibility to tailor lessons to meet...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Traditional English Teaching Methods in India 3. Modern English Teaching Methods in India 4. ITTT's Approach to English Teaching in India English is a widely spoken language in India, and the demand for proficient English teachers is constantly growing. As a result, the methods of teaching English in India have evolved over the years to meet the needs of students seeking to improve their language skills. In this article, we will explore the traditional and modern English teaching methods in India, as well as how ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) is contributing to the advancement of English language education in the country. Historically, English teaching in India has been heavily focused on rote learning and grammar-based instruction. Students were often...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The best things I have learned as a teacher and taking the 470H TESOL Professional Package are patience, persistence, and management of handling students. With this course, I found that I felt much more confident in areas such as classroom management and planning lessons but this is probably due to my own experiences and previous jobs and volunteering work. With the TEFL course, you can focus on your areas of weakness which are a good plus point. I found the course to be flexible and I appreciated that I was able to work at my own pace, spending more time on the areas I needed to. This aspect gives the TEFL course a more personalized feel, rather than having to rush through and risk not understanding things fully....  [Read more]