Direct Questions Examples

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Direct and indirect speech are important topics in English grammar. Check out this infographic with great examples of both direct and indirect speech in English.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! With the fun dice, you can play a game involving the question words. For example, you can use this to ask questions about a text they have just read in class.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

So you’ve completed your TEFL course and started applying for jobs in your dream destination country? The next step on becoming a successful English teacher is the TEFL interview. Interviews for teaching jobs can take a couple of different formats and these are face-to-face, over the phone, or via Skype. Each type of interview has its own particular points that need addressing. For face-to-face interviews it is important to be early but not too early make sure that you research the route to the school before the interview day. You must remember to dress smartly; many teaching jobs are in holiday destinations and some people seem to forget the difference between what is suitable for work and what is suitable for the beach. If you are being interviewed over the phone, be clear on the...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Wh question words are a vital part of English grammar. In the image below, we showcase the 8 basic wh question words in English with usage and example sentences to help you master your English grammar.   List of questions words Usage: WHO is used to ask the person who did the action. Examples:  Usage: WHAT is used to ask for information. Examples: Usage: WHEN is used to ask the time of an event/action. Examples: Usage: WHERE is used to ask for the location. Examples: Usage: WHY is used to ask for a reason/cause. Examples: Usage: HOW is used to explain a process. Examples: Usage: WHICH is used when there is a choice. Examples: Usage: WHOSE is used to...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is an activity to present some of the WH Questions in a simple recognizable way. You can use them as flashcards, show them and make your students create a sentence with that question word.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! As a teacher of English as a foreign language, it's a good idea to teach students polite words and expressions right from the start. While diplomatic language often includes difficult vocabulary, it's actually not that hard to add some polite spice to a simple sentence - even for beginner students.   Of course you can make sentences a lot more polite by using the two magic phrases "please" and "thank you". However, there are a lot of other ways to use more polite language when speaking to others. For English leaners, the problem mostly comes down to the fact that words and expressions that are considered "kind" in one language, aren't always kind in another. English uses a lot of language strategies to express politeness that...  [Read more]

When deciding on a TEFL course, it is vital to consider the standard qualifications EFL employers look for. A 120-hour TEFL certificate course is widely recognized as the baseline requirement globally. At ITTT, we offer multiple avenues to achieve this essential certification, ensuring our trainees meet the most sought-after criteria in the English teaching world. Travel to learn or stay at home? What are onsite TEFL courses like? What are online TEFL courses like? 120-hour TEFL certification Specialized TEFL courses Diploma level course Package courses Combined TEFL courses The first distinction in TEFL course type depends upon whether you want to travel to a training center to complete your studies or stay at home. If you wish to travel, then an onsite course is best for you. Should you...  [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 language...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This reading response worksheet is ideal for practicing story elements, reading strategies, comprehension, text connection, author study, vocabulary work and so much more!     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a list of commonly used animal idioms in English. They are incredibly fun to teach to your ESL learners.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a list of commonly used fruit idioms in English. They are incredibly fun to teach to your ESL learners.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a list of commonly used time idioms in English. They are incredibly fun to teach to your ESL learners.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Let's have a look at relative pronouns! Following is a list of common relative pronouns in English with ESL pictures and example sentences to help you master English grammar.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Teaching English as a volunteer has become an increasingly popular choice for those seeking to make a difference and immerse themselves in diverse cultures. While opportunities abound globally, some top destinations include South America's remote communities, Asia's bustling cities, and Africa's rural schools. Each region offers a unique experience, from the rich histories of Cambodia and Peru to the vibrant traditions of Kenya and Colombia. Why should you teach English as a volunteer? Where can you volunteer? What do you mean by best? Here are some variations on the volunteering theme. Free volunteering Affordable volunteer program (starting from $180) Volunteer program with pay Paid volunteer programs Teaching English as a volunteer not only impacts communities in need but also offers...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   Prepositional phrases are essential in every English classroom. The following images includes the most important prepositional phrases in English you should learn to broaden your vocabulary.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here are various discussion topics about traveling to encourage your ESL students to speak.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a great worksheet for your ESL students to practice the different question words.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   Let's take a look at the six basic types of adverbs in English. Learn useful usage, example words, and example sentences of different adverbs types in English with this printable ESL infographic.   Usage: Describes when or for how long a certain action happened. Example words: Already, ago, before, yet, never, soon, yesterday, soon, lately Example sentences:   Usage: Describes how often something occurs, either indefinite or indefinite terms. Example words: Always, usually, normally, often, sometimes, occasionally, once, seldom, rarely, never Example sentences:   Usage: Tells about where something happens or where something is. Example words: Here, everywhere, near, nearby, down, away,...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   So what exactly are relative pronouns? Let's take a look at relative pronoun definition, useful grammar rules with examples sentences and an ESL printable infographic below.   A relative pronoun is used to join or relate two different clauses together by referring to the noun in the previous clause using the following pronouns: who, whom, whose, which and that.   "Which" and "that" are generally used for objects; while "who" and "whom" are used for people, and "whose" is used to show possession. Let's take a look at some examples: In this example, "which" joins the two related clauses about choosing a color and a color which would look good on everyone.   In this case, "that" joins the two sentences...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here is a fun worksheet to practice the Wh questions with your ESL students. Have them read the statements and fill in the right word into the gaps.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! The phrase "for example" is used a lot in the English language. Below, we offer a variety of alternatives to mix it up with the phrase that you can use in written papers or when discussing topics in English.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a great way to prepare students for their beginner's speaking and listening exam.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! What is your favorite way to start up a conversation? Whether it's in the English classroom or at a dinner party, it can be very awkward to start talking to people you don't know. The following questions will help you start a conversation and break the ice!   A conversation jar can help you get beyond small talk and start a fun, unusual conversation! It assures that you have a few conversation starters in your back pocket. To create a conversation jar: Striking up a conversation doesn't have to be so hard. Whether you’re trying to meet someone new or just learn more about an old friend, asking out-of-the-box questions is a great way to break the ice and even make new friends!   Register now & get certified to...  [Read more]

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

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! These are some fun conversation cards with "Would you" questions for your ESL students.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

hi welcome guys linda here from itt for another live session this week i'm so happy to be here today the weather is great today the lighting is good uh if you were watching last week uh yeah it was pretty much like the end of the world weather here and it suddenly turned super dark and i don't have a light or anything like a ring light so um but today it's great i feel good i have my coffee right here even though it's almost gone but um yeah so happy to be here if you can see me if you can hear me please just drop a high into the comments we are live on facebook and we're also live on youtube and if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thanks for the download we really appreciate it we always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes you can find the podcast on all major...  [Read more]

  The idiom "old hand" refers to someone with a lot of experience in doing something, for example: If you have any questions, ask Lisa. She's done this job before and is an old hand at project planning. 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. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Unit 18 went over modals, phrasal verbs, and the passive voice. It also covered the basic rules and gave charts explaining each verb and their uses. I learned how to...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Let's explore the present continuous tense in English with useful examples! Learn the definition and how to form the present continuous tense with this infographic.     The present continuous is a verb tense in which the action is on-going/still going on and hence the name "continuous". We use the present continuous tense to talk about actions that are happening at this current moment.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This list of connectors of sequence will improve your and/or your students' writing skills in the English language.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

The acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. While this term is used for the physical act of actually teaching English abroad, it is also commonly used to refer to the training courses that many prospective teachers complete before heading overseas, as well as the qualification they receive upon successfully graduating from the course. By gaining a TEFL certificate it is possible to find work as an English language teacher in almost any country of your choice worldwide. TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language TESL - Teaching English as a Second Language TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ELT - English Language Teaching TEFL Qualifications Choosing a TEFL Certificate Course Online or In-Class TEFL Course Finding a Teaching Job Teaching Hot...  [Read more]