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The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
Federico Riva
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Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer.
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
This is a frequently asked question and we usually answer it with another question: Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course which will meet your specific needs. So what are the options?
Federico Riva
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7 ideas for business English classes ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The activities provided in this graphic allow students to use English in ways that areinteresting, fun and relevant to their needs as business English learners.
In ‘Negotiations’ students get to role-play a negotiation between two sides, earning points for each success they have in negotiating with the other side. Telephone role-plays are a great way to practice speaking to another person without the non-verbal clues that usually assist face-to-face communication. Comparison information gap activities are good for getting students to use English to find out particular information they need from another person, an important communicative skill needed by many business English learners. Arranging meetings is a good activity for practicing phone skills... [Read more]
5 Tips on How to Impress Business Clients as a Business English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Joanna Dineva
Teaching Ideas
Like it or not, ready or not, English is the global language of business. Globalization in business is widespread both in market globalization and production globalization. More importantly, more and more multinational companies are mandating English as the common corporate language—Airbus, Daimler-Chrysler, Fast Retailing, Nokia, Renault, Samsung, SAP, Technicolor, and Microsoft in Beijing, to name a few.
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1. Dress to impress!
2. Be professional.
3. Needs Analysis.
4. Provide a course success report.
5. Distribute a course evaluation at the end of the course.
But relax!
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Federico Riva
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Teachers, new and experienced spend a lot of time planning lessons and preparing materials. Anything that can help reduce this task is always welcome. Here are five trusted and tested sites to do just that.
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Explore the pivotal role of diagnostic tests in ESL curriculums, bridging learning goals through analysis and application.
Hoàng Minh Huy
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Dive into the transformative realm of English learning with technology. Uncover how AI revolutionizes fluency through personalized experiences and authentic conversations.
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Federico Riva
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Discover effective error correction strategies in ESL classrooms! Balance fluency and accuracy, empower learners, and create a supportive teaching environment.
Federico Riva
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Discover the power of gamification in ESL education through platforms like Edvibe and Wordwall. Explore how these innovative tools are reshaping language learning and engaging students in online classrooms.
Minh Huy Hoang
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Discover the importance of critical thinking in language education and explore engaging exercises for young learners in this insightful blog post.
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Tho Nguyen
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Exploring ADHD in children and effective strategies to improve their focus, engagement, and performance in school. Discover how meditation, exercise, engaging activities, and rewards can make a significant difference in their lives.
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In general you will get what you pay for. This is true for most things and a quality, well designed and operated course, giving a good quality accredited certificate will cost money. There are a number of factors to check before opting for any particular course.
Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
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Federico Riva
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Unlock the secrets of effective language teaching with the ESA methodology. Learn how structure and engagement boost student learning.
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Explore the pros and cons of group vs. one-to-one language lessons in this insightful blog. Discover which teaching approach suits you best as a teacher and which offers students a more personalized learning experience.
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Revamp your teaching with modern classroom management strategies. Create engaging, respectful, and productive learning environments today!
Federico Riva
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Sara Stojanovic
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Explore Gardner's 8 intelligences and tailor your teaching methods to tap into students' unique strengths for effective learning.
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Explore key differences in teaching children and adults. Adapt your methods to enhance learning for all age groups.
Sara Stojanovic
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Unlock the power of language education! Explore effective techniques for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Federico Riva
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What Options do Business English Teachers Have? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This summative task essay will answer the question, "What options do business English teachers have?". This is topic number 14, "Options for Teachers." The different career options available for teachers of business English, as well as their unique benefits and challenges, will be discussed in the following.
The number of options
Technological inclusion
Benefits
Individual work
Being employed
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Example Lesson Plan for a Business English Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Knowing an additional language goes beyond the ability to speak it. It connects people, helps in understanding different cultures and has also been identified as a boost to brain function and increase intelligence.
Present Situation
Example Lesson Plan
Lesson: Receptive Skills
Engage and Study Phase:
Activate Phase:
Expected end result:
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4 Best Ways to Choose Business English Course Materials - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
When teaching Business English, it is important to tailor lessons to the maturity and ability of the class. Essential to any lesson is the course materials to be used by both the teacher and the students. By tailoring these course materials to be more relevant to the Business English students, the teacher will hopefully gain a greater level of interest and create a better learning environment. To assist with a teacher with the style and type of course materials to be used with a specific Business English class there are several things the teacher could do.
1. Research First
2. Sourced Materials
3. Created Materials
4. Ready-to-Use Materials
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How to Motivate Business English Students From a Company - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The fastest-spreading language in human history is English! It is spoken at a useful level by some 1.75 billion people worldwide says an online article from the Harvard Business Review in 2015. In almost every country companies need to act international or do have contact with clients and employees with different backgrounds. The pressure of a company to deal with in its business, with the support of its employees, on a common language is extremely high to resist this global market next to its competitors.
The Essence of the Question
Why is motivation so important?
Why is it different to motivate these students than in another group?
What kind of learning style and learning ability each of us has should we know as soon as possible?
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The Difference Between Business English and General English For EFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The term business English is used to cover the English language taught to a wide range of professional people, and students in full-time education preparing for a business career. There's a lot more to learning a second (or third or fourth!) language than just vocabulary and grammar because languages are used differently in different contexts.
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Understanding the Importance of Syllabus Design when Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Syllabus design is one of the most important parts of developing a business English course. In order to formulate a syllabus, a lot of factors have to be kept in mind. These include the purpose of the course, the language proficiency of the students, the field in which the students specialize, as well as the aims, goals and objectives that you intend to achieve by the end of the course. The syllabus design should represent a logical step by step process to take the students from their present level of proficiency to their desired level.
The Different Types of Syllabus Design
Focus on the Specific Needs of the Student Group
Don't Forget to Include Testing and Evaluation
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How to make an online teaching demo? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
To create a compelling online teaching demo, it is crucial to exhibit both your expertise and personality. To guide your efforts, here is a step-by-step breakdown:
Make sure you have a clear plan
Keep things as simple as possible
Practice, practice, practice
Remember to smile!
Having a clear plan is a straightforward rule that should apply to every lesson you ever deliver in the classroom, whether online or in-class. When preparing your demo lesson you might be given a specific topic and a level of language learner, or you might be left to decide for yourself. Either way, having a prearranged plan in place will help ensure everything goes smoothly. A fully detailed lesson plan is not necessarily needed, but a structure needs to be put in place that allows you to move through every... [Read more]
How do I create my own online teaching business? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
If you do not want to be tied to an individual English teaching platform and would prefer to be your own boss, you can potentially set up your own online teaching business. There are many different ways to set up your own online teaching service, although it obviously helps if you have some previous experience in the field of online language teaching. Former ITTT alumna Bri did just that and shared her story and top tips with ITTT on our TEFL blog:
How To Start Your Own ESL Teaching Service
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Tefl reviews - Teaching English Esl Efl Tips/problems With Business English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video focuses on some of the problems teachers of business English might encounter. How is business Enligsh different to general English? Will you be able to teach business English? Find out in this video.
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.
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Perfect English (PE) - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
At Perfect English (PE), our motto is “Quality Education First” and its at the core of everything we do as a school. Our founders, Jack and Janet Murray, began the school in January 2002, it was because they believed English teaching in China could be improved. As an after-school program they saw a need to offer “quality” education, using native speakers, thus providing students with access to better oral English and improved language skills. Back in 2002, English after-school programs were rarely offered by native speakers, additionally in the Chinese public schools spoken English was just a minor part of what was taught. As trained educators, the Murray’s used their background to initiate a program of:
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TEFL ONLINE - page 2 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs online
There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online.
Here are some online teaching positions:
Online English Teacher: Teaching Adults | (Date posted:2024-02-02)
Date posted:2024-02-02 | Writer: NativeX Edtech | Email: [email protected]
A. Overview• Expected start time: March 2024 (after onboard training)• Class duration: 45 minutes/ slot• Teaching time: 8:00 - 23:45 every day (GMT+7), especially 8:00 - 11:45 and 19:00 - 22:00• Teach General English (04 skills) to Vietnamese adults• ... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Present Perfect Continuous Teaching Ideas 3 Pay For English Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this video we look at a TESOL teaching idea for the Present Perfect Continuous. This tense is the one we use when we want to say what has been happening. The activity in the video is called "Guess what I've been doing?" It is a fun activity that can generate a lot of student talk time. Students each receive a card that has two pieces of information on it, a past activity and a result. Each student has a turn of telling the class the result and the class then has to guess the activity using the Present Perfect Continuous. For example, the past activity on a card is "You have been driving your motorbike in the rain", the result written on the card is "You are all wet. Your clothes are wet". The other students could ask, "Have you been swimming?", "Have you been washing the dog?"... [Read more]
ITTT 60-hour 10-unit Course in Teaching Business English with tutor
Teaching Business English is a rapidly expanding area of the TEFL/TESOL market. No previous experience or training in education is required to complete this course. The course is designed for anyone who is currently working, or intends to work within the field of teaching Business English.
On completion of the course you should have gained a basic knowledge of teachers and their roles, students/business clients and their needs, how to manage a classroom and the all-important skill of creating your own lessons, all with specific reference to teaching Business English. Further topics of study include some of the practical requirements of hardware and software needed to teach your Business English learners online. The course concludes with a look at the teaching employment... [Read more]
Key Responsibilities of a Teacher in a TEFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The roles of an English teacher in a TEFL classroom are varied and depend largely on the stage of the lesson and the situations that may arise, both planned and unplanned. Many people see the teacher as the main source of information and an example of the English language. This, in a sense, is the primary role of a teacher; however, in order to fulfill the ultimate goal a teacher has, they must create a productive atmosphere in the class and a good, working relationship with their students.
Learning trajectory
Lesson flow
Role model
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The Challenges of Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching English as a foreign language presents several opportunities as well as choices for a teacher. Certainly, there are numerous teaching positions around the world in traditional, classroom settings, and most ESL teachers will spend time in those settings. For many teachers, the classroom setting is a fulfilling endeavor; however, other outlets exist for teaching English, including teaching business English.
Business English teaching vs. teaching for other purposes
Teaching experience
Running an Activity
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7 Great Resources for Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Business students are most likely already familiar with using computers and particularly the Internet for learning English. The Internet can provide a teacher with an enormous array of teaching resources from non-authentic and authentic materials to lesson plans and ideas. Here are 7 great resources for teaching business English at no cost to the teacher!
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BusinessEnglishSite.com
Busy Teacher
AnnualReports
Infoplease
VOA Learning English
BBC Learning English
UsingEnglish.com
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Business English Phrases for Meetings - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are some really useful Business English phrases for starting and closing meetings, conference calls, and small talk with other business professionals.
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Business English and Young Learners - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In addition to its main TEFL courses, ITTT also offers two specialised certificates in teaching business English and teaching English to young learners. These courses are a fantastic way to improve your teaching skills, enhance your CV and give you the edge in the employment market.
Each course has 50 hours of study time and 6 study modules. Both courses are available with or without the support of a highly experienced online tutor, feature continuous assessment and are completed 100% online. Successful completion of the course results in certification and graduates will receive an embossed hard copy certificate via registered mail. The courses also come with complimentary lesson plan access and lifetime job placement assistance. Many countries around the world are lowering the age at... [Read more]
3 Strategies That Will Help Young Teachers to Increase Their Confidence - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
A confident teacher would have a positive impact on his or her students' achievement, attitude, effective and even socio-emotional growth (Wang, 2016). A teacher's confidence clearly influences a student's learning, thus it is necessary that a teacher develops confidence as he or she progresses in his or her career. Some teachers easily develop their confidence but some struggle to have it. In my 14 years of teaching, I have established the following principles in order to develop confidence, be it facing my students, dealing with their parents, communicating with my peers or even talking to my higher-ups.
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1. Work on Self-Awareness
2. Believe in Yourself
3. Focus on Positive Things
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Great Ideas for Teaching Writing Skills in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Teaching Ideas
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Think outside the box
Encourage creativity, not perfection
Encourage students to write about what interests them
Writing doesn't have to be a solo activity
Introduce multi-skilled lessons
Writing games
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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... [Read more]
Top Tips For Teaching Business English Abroad In Japan - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What does it mean to teach Business English? And how does it differ from normal classroom-style English teaching? Many adult students choose to take English classes to help support their business and activities as well as to advance their careers. However, business English doesn't take place in just a classroom-style setting. There are "teacher dispatch" companies that offer several important key factors that set them apart from a traditional teaching school.
Environment
Clothing
Body Language
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Complete Guide to Getting a Job Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Are you passionate about teaching and have a knack for business acumen? If so, a career in teaching Business English might be the perfect fit for you. As the world continues to become increasingly interconnected, the demand for English language skills in a business context has never been higher. In this blog post, we will explore the steps you can take to embark on a rewarding journey as a Business English teacher.
Step 1: Get certified
For new TEFL/TESOL teachers:
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Step 2: Refine your TEFL/TESOL resume
Tailor Your Resume for the Job:
Showcase Transferable Skills from Previous Careers:
Step 3: Search for Business English Teaching Jobs
Exploring Job Search Methods:
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