English Class Terms

In the field of English language instruction, various abbreviations often get mixed up, leading to confusion. A typical mix-up occurs between the terms EFL and ELL. Simply put, EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language, and ELL signifies English Language Learner. EFL pertains to the course or class, while ELL denotes the English student. What exactly does "EFL" mean? What does "ELL" stand for? EFL, or "English as a Foreign Language," denotes programs specifically constructed for ELL students. Many educational institutions offer EFL classes designed for English learners, utilizing EFL-centric curricula and programs. The term EFL broadly encapsulates the techniques and resources employed in teaching English to learners. ELL, an acronym for "English Language Learner," represents students...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A dedicated and passionate teacher knows that before a lesson plan and a diagnostic test are made, he/she must produce a classroom management plan. And why is this so vital in the world of teaching? Listen to this blog post: Many Personalities in one Class Get Your Students Familiar With the Rules Give Love Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jun-Mark S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The teacher's classroom is full of vibrant personalities. These are individuals who have unique attitudes and behavior which are developed at their respective homes and enhanced from their environment....  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This page has a glossary of ESL cooking terms several tasks for you to do to help you remember these vocabulary words. Being able to cook is a useful skill, and it is also good to be able to talk about food and cooking. It is also a great topic to talk about with EFL students around the world because everyone likes to eat. The vocabulary on this page will let you explain about cooking and the kitchen.   Talking about eating, cooking and food in general is a great skill for English learners because it's something everyone does and can related to. The following five activities are perfect for brining cooking into the EFL classroom. Start off with this vocabulary building exercise to introduce students to adjectives related...  [Read more]

As with most professions the world of Teaching English as a Foreign Language has many of its own particular and sometimes peculiar terms and jargon. Getting to grips with the wide array of acronyms in the industry can sometimes feel like learning a whole new language! So if you have trouble telling the difference between your IWB (Interactive Whiteboard) and your OHP (Overhead Projector), this infographic is a great guide to what’s what in the English language teaching industry. Two of the most commonly used phrases in English teaching, and two that cause most confusion are TEFL and TESOL. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL means Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Another term, TESL, means Teaching English as a Second Language. TESL is...  [Read more]

Lesson planning is an important part of being a teacher. While experienced teachers may appear to not require a plan it is only because they have probably taught a lesson so many times that the majority of their plan is in their head. They will still have a good idea of how they want and expect the lesson to proceed. Inexperienced teachers will need the structure a good lesson plan provides. A good plan acts as a guide to your planning. It helps a teacher consider the direction of the lesson and possible pitfalls and diversions. It also helps a teacher keep on track during the lesson but should not be so restrictive that it prevents flexibility in class. A lesson plan also serves as a record of what you have taught before enabling you to easily see what to review at later dates and to...  [Read more]

When choosing between TEFL and CELTA, it is essential to understand their specific strengths: In essence, while both certifications are valuable, the choice between TEFL and CELTA largely depends on your target teaching audience and career goals. What does TEFL mean? What does CELTA mean? Which is better, TEFL or CELTA? What if a course doesn't meet this criteria? Does the location of the course affect its quality? TEFL, or Teaching English as a Foreign Language, broadly encompasses any training or certification aimed at individuals who wish to teach English, whether locally, abroad, or online. It does not denote a specific course or certification. Upon researching, you will find countless TEFL course providers offering a variety of courses differing in duration, cost, and quality....  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This board game practices the frequency adverbs. It's a fun game to play with a small class as well as a bigger class in groups, for example.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching writing skills to elementary English learners can be an exciting and rewarding experience. With a well-structured lesson plan, you can engage students, introduce key concepts, and provide opportunities for practice. In this blog post, we'll walk you through a sample one-hour straight arrow ESA (Engage-Study-Activate) writing skills lesson plan, tailored for an elementary English class. Engage (10 minutes): Study (25 minutes): Activate (20 minutes): Summary (5 minutes): Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! To kickstart the class, begin with a lively warm-up activity that activates students' prior knowledge and generates interest...  [Read more]

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: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nagashree C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In the present age of expanding businesses, capturing markets across the globe, establishing offices far and wide, more and more business are following the model of 'following...  [Read more]

The generally recognized acronym for the field of teaching English is ELT which simply means: English Language Teaching. Within this huge field there are a number of specialisms. One such specialism is the teaching of English to learners for whom English is not their first language. Three common acronyms that are often used when applied to this scenario are TEFL, TESL and TESOL. By defining the terms we will show that the idea of comparing one versus the other, i.e. “TEFL vs TESOL” is not particularly useful. So what do they mean? When the English teaching is to non native speakers and takes place in a country where the first language is not English. Examples would be teaching English in Peru or teaching English in Taiwan. TESL applies when teaching English to non native speakers in a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Every English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher desires to successfully teach their students how to proficiently speak, understand, and use the English language. English is a very complex language, and teaching it presents many challenges. Because of this, an ESL teacher must be willing and able to take on various roles throughout the teaching of a lesson. During a typical ESL lesson, a teacher will have some, or all, of the following roles: a manager or controller, an organizer, an observer, an assessor, a prompter, a participant, and a resource or facilitator. Management Observation Assessment Prompt Participation Facilitation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences All humans are raised with an innate love for games. Since we were all children, playing games was our pastime activity. When comes to teaching either young learners or adults, in-class games are the foundation stone of learning. Business English The Effect of Games Strategy Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Pavlina M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching Business English (BE) to clients/adults must be a fun procedure. There are many reasons why a teacher must use games when teaching English in class regardless of students' age or occupation. To begin with, students can learn with...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I have experience in Childhood development. I've taught over twenty plus years. My experience ranges from infants to school-age children. I have always taught three-year-olds and up. For almost two years, I have had the pleasure of working with children that are 18 months to 24 months old. I am the Lead teacher for our Toddler program. Growing Expertise Every Child is Unique Early Childhood Education Specific Techniques Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Judy N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Although working in a private preschool has helped me in childhood development, learning strategies...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Although evaluation and testing are considered to be a 'necessary evil' by some teachers and students, it is quite absurd to call them so. Evaluation and testing should never be seen as 'evil', although they are certainly 'necessary' within a properly functioning educational system. It can be argued that no serious study is possible without evaluation and testing as they are surely the best way of judging the capabilities and progress of a student, and a serious motivation for reaching new goals. Distinctions Between Evaluation and Testing The Purpose of Evaluation and Testing The Importance of Planning and Instructions Common Types of Tests The Outcomes of Testing and Evaluation Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun worksheet to practice description and the present simple tense.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Nowadays, the role of teachers is changing differently from the past. Teachers in these days are required to be kind and patient, be lively and entertaining, have a good rapport with students, and so on, it seems like the teachers are likely to be friends of students. It is good to have these qualities, however, teachers could become easygoing or too forgiving to omit the students' mistakes when they do something wrong. It is worse when teachers becoming targets and even victims of students' aggression. Therefore, it is quite difficult to teach students the boundaries between what they could and could not do. In this writing, there are two questions will be discussed. The first question is why the discipline in the classroom is important, and the second...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Throughout this course, my favorite units have been the ones that teach us how to lead an effective lesson and have a fun classroom environment. I love all the suggestions and teaching ideas they give, and it excites me to think about using those for my future lessons. For that reason, I chose the topic of five activities with flashcards. This essay will be a perfect opportunity for me to delve further into my favorite part of this class and plan some fun things to do. When I move abroad I plan on teaching young children, mainly kindergarten-aged, so my five activities will be geared towards young learners. They need way more energy, fun, and excitement in their lessons than teenage or adult learners because their attention spans are so short, so I tried to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English as a Foreign Language to adult Italian students within the corporate environment presents a variety of specific challenges, both for the teacher and the students. These include issues about the actual language acquisition and problems relating to particular company dynamics. Learning Experience English Environment Shaming Women vs. Men Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Flavia C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First of all, we must consider the students' specific learning background: in Piemonte, a region in the North-West of Italy, people who are now in their forties and...  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-03-01 | Writer: UUNZ Institute of Business | Email: [email protected] UUNZ Institute of Business in Auckland CBD has its own office building, UUNZ Tower. A wide range of courses are offered from ESOL to Master's Degree level in conjunction with its education partner, The University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Since its establishment in 2002, UUNZ has emerged to become one of Auckland's leading private institutions and has occasional opportunities for TEFL trained teachers. Our English Language courses focus primarily on improving communicative skills, and a high standard of teaching is expected. We seek teaching staff who are passionate and committed to excellence and achievement, while providing a friendly learning classroom environment. We currently have the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences For a class to function properly it necessitates the teacher to put his /her student in a confident position, in this sense the teacher must know when to be firm with students and when to give them liberty. What is the classroom? Main methods of work organization Grouping Working on behavior Instructing Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate CHIFON R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Classroom here refers to a room in a school or an establishment where a group of students is being taught by a teacher or a group of teachers. Classroom administration, on the other hand, is the process of ensuring...  [Read more]

The global demand for English language teachers presents vast opportunities. Here is a step-by-step guide to embarking on this journey: While a degree and prior teaching experience isn't always mandatory, comprehensive research and careful planning are crucial to navigating and thriving in the international teaching arena. Is it difficult to teach English in another country? How do I go about becoming an English teacher in another country? Enroll in a TEFL certification course and become a TEFL certified teacher Do I need to decide where to teach before taking a TEFL course? How do I find a teaching job after completing my TEFL course? Embarking on an international teaching journey can indeed have its hurdles, especially when adapting to new cultural contexts. However, a TEFL...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas According to the Cambridge dictionary, motivation is the need or reason for doing something. Motivation is a way to get somebody to complete something that they might not aspire to execute on his or her own. Teachers have been using different forms of motivation in the classroom for years, which has been positive and negative. My parents used to tell me stories about their school time when the teachers would smack their hands with rulers if they didn't do their homework. They would also use the same rulers to smack the students' buttocks when they were misbehaving. When I was in school our motivation to perform satisfactorily in the class was to get decent grades. Personal Story Key to Perfect Lessons Teacher's Responsibilities Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

  Nathan signed up for our in-class course in Phuket, Thailand, and had a great time. During his one-month stay, he learned a lot about the English language that he did not know before. He also thinks the training staff was very knowledgeable and helped him a lot with his progress. Thailand is a great place to start a career in teaching English as a Foreign Language as the demand for qualified teachers is very high in all parts of the country. Our certification does not only allow you to work in Thailand, but all over the world. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Steve from Australia had a great time at our in-class course in Phuket, Thailand. He thought the training was very effective and he feels that he learned a tremendous amount of new skills and techniques. He especially enjoyed the elicitation techniques and lessons on English grammar. On top of that, he thinks it’s a fast-paced course that also requires hard work. In the end, he thinks the course was definitely a great choice given the opportunities he has because he is certified now. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Learning foreign languages is a very exciting and very responsible deal. A significant role in teaching foreign languages, in particular, English, belongs to games in the classroom. Games enhance students' mental activity, helps them consolidate material of the lesson, therefore it's a very important activity. The developing value of the game we can find in itself, because where is a game - there is emotion. Where is emotion, there are attention improvisation and imagination. How to Implement Games? Teacher's Part Examples of Games Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ivan S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions...  [Read more]

  Mac from the United States enjoyed working with other people during his in-class training course in Chiang Mai. He met a many new people from all across the world at the training center in Thailand and learned a lot about local culture. He enjoyed working with the professional teacher trainers who gave him confidence to teach overseas. He is now ready to embark on his journey of teaching English abroad. With his TEFL and TESOL qualification in hand, he can find a teaching position virtually anywhere in the world. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Kelly felt that the four-week in-class course in Phuket was a life-changing experience. She learned a lot during her course and appreciated the support she received from the local staff and teacher trainers. She also met a lot of people from different parts of the world. She now feels confident that she can start a career in teaching English overseas. She describes the three main advantages of the course as meeting new people, getting a solid foundation in EFL teaching and receiving positive feedback from the trainers. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Bigger is better, right? It's a concept most of us have grown up with. A bigger house is better than a smaller one, a bigger car is better than a smaller one, and a bigger motorbike is oh so much better than a smaller one. The list is almost endless. So, we all agree then, bigger is better! Or is it? Challenging the Perception: Bigger is Better? A Different Perspective on Class Sizes Comparing Class Sizes: UK vs. Vietnam The Role of Apprentice Teachers in Larger Classes Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author, an alumni of ITTT...  [Read more]

  These three students came to Thailand to join our four-week in-class course in Chiang Mai and had a very positive experience. Coming from different backgrounds, they enjoyed meeting new people who shared the same goal of working abroad as English teachers. Within only a month, they have learned all the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in EFL classrooms worldwide. They are now eager to start teaching English overseas. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Cameron is from London, UK, and attended the four-week in-class course in Buenos Aires because he wanted to get out of his comfort zone. He is also passionate about helping others and teaching English abroad seemed to be the perfect fit for him. In his TEFL review he speaks about his experience at our in-class center in Argentina. He gained valuable teaching experience with children and adults and is excited to put his new learned skills into practice. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]