First Conditional Practice

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun ESL first conditional worksheet to help your students learn and practice how to use the first conditional tense.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Conditionals are an important part of English grammar. Take a look at the following explanation to learn how to use the first conditional correctly.   What Is the First Conditional? The first conditional indicates something that may happen in the present or future. It has a two clause structure. This includes an if clause and the main clause. A comma usually separates the two clauses if the if clause precedes the main clause. The example below illustrates the comma necessity. In contrast, when the main clause appears first there is no need for a comma. The example below shows the lack of a comma. When the main clause comes first if acts as a conjunction and joins the two clauses together. ...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a worksheet to practice the first conditional for beginners. You can do the exercises online or print the worksheet out.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Conditionals are sentences which are also known as ‘if clauses.’ These types of sentences are an important concept for anyone learning the language to understand. Let's take a look at the different conditionals in the infographic below.   Conditionals are sentences with two clauses, an “if” clause and a main clause. Generally, conditional sentences are often divided into different types. Let's take a look at each of them. (Present Real Conditional) In general, “zero conditional” refers to conditional sentences that express a fact, rather than describing a hypothetical situation or potential future circumstance. The grammar term is typically used in the present tense, however such sentences can be formulated with...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Conditionals are an important part of English grammar. Take a look at the following explanation to learn how to use the third conditional correctly.   What Is the Third Conditional? The third conditional is used to talk about things which did not happen in the past. If your native language does not have a similar construction, you may find this a little strange, but it can be very useful. It is often used to express criticism or regret. For example: Third Conditional Structure Like the other conditionals, a third conditional sentence consists of two clauses, an ‘if‘ clause and a main clause. We use different verb forms in each part of a third conditional sentence. If the ‘if‘ clause comes first, a...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Conditionals are an important part of English grammar. Take a look at the following explanation to learn how to use the second conditional correctly.   What Is the Second Conditional? The second conditional is used to talk about things which are unreal (not true or not possible) in the present or the future – things which don’t or won’t happen. For example:        If the ‘if‘ clause comes first, a comma is usually used. If the ‘if‘ clause comes second, there is no need for a comma. For example: Sometimes it’s possible to use ‘should’, ‘could‘ or ‘might’ in place of ‘would‘. For example: Second Conditional Structure Like a first...  [Read more]

  The zero conditional is the most basic form of the conditionals in the English language. This is a teaching idea for the zero conditional that can also be adjusted for any other types of conditionals. 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! It gives me an overview of choosing topics, text and tasks to create interest among the students. I personally think that the pre-existent knowledge of students is...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here is a fun board game to practice the 1st and 2nd conditionals in your ESL classroom.   Set up groups of students and hand out a board game to each group. If you have a small class, you can play it with everyone together. Have a die ready or prepare an online die. Students take turns rolling the day and moving across the board game. The aim of the game is to fill in the gaps correctly using the first or second conditionals.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Conditionals are a fundamental part of English grammar that every teacher should know like the back of their hand. Let's take a look at the zero conditional below.   Zero conditionals are used for facts that are generally true and do not change. They refer to a general situation that always happen (for example in the rules of a game or laws of physics) if a condition is met. The condition always has the same result. The zero conditional uses the present simple in the if clause and in the main clause. Zero conditionals are also called "Type 0 conditionals" (general truth – general rule).   Let’s take a look at some example sentences: Here, the condition is leaving ice in the sun. This is an if-clause because it...  [Read more]

  This video is the first video of our series on conditionals and reported speech. The conditionals are commonly referred to as "if" sentence structure speaking about if this happens then that happens. 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! There is 3 different ESA approaches. The straight arrow ESA approach which is mostly used for vocabulary or grammar. Then there is the boomerang and patchwork ESA...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Some English training centers will require newly hired teachers to observe classes for a certain period of time. During said time, the new hire can become familiar with the general culture and atmosphere of the institutions learning environment. The new teacher can then also learn the rules of the classroom that students are expected to follow. In some cases, the observed teacher may sometimes include the new hire in activities so that the students begin to feel more comfortable with the newly hired teacher. During this period of observation, the teacher can start to establish rapport with students not only inside the classroom but also in passing outside the classroom. During my experiences teaching at various training centers and universities in...  [Read more]

  The first conditional is used for likely results of possible future situations, as well as promises, threats, warnings or back-up plans. This video is specifically aimed at teaching the first conditional in an ESL setting. 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! I have learnt some new things about future tense. First, I am clear about the difference between will and be going to, 'will 'can be a...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a set of cards to practice unreal conditionals questions and short answers with your ESL students. They work in pairs or groups and interview each other.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  ITTT has been providing high-quality in-class and online TEFL/TESOL courses for nearly two decades. We are constantly striving to provide the best courses for our students to meet the demands of the TEFL/TESOL industry. With this in mind we have developed our online Observed Teaching Practice (OTP) course. The ITTT OTP course is mainly aimed at qualified teachers who require a practical teaching component to their certification but are unable to attend a training centre in person due to geographical or time constraints. Uniquely all elements of the course can be completed remotely without the need of any specialised technology. Participants complete several study tasks before planning, teaching and recording a series of actual lessons. Course work is submitted online which is then...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a free printable ESL worksheet about apartments and houses to practice with your students.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  This video is a review of the conditionals in the English language. We take a look at the zero conditional, first conditional, second conditional, third conditional and mixed conditional. This video is specifically aimed at teaching the conditionals in an ESL setting. 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! This unit taught me the different advantages/disadvantages to various types of client situations...  [Read more]

  "In this video, our OTP trainee Richard introduces the topic of modal verbs. They are used to express ability, possibility, permission or obligation. Richard also introduces modal verbs in different tenses such as the past and the future to his students. ITTT's Observed Teaching Practice courses (OTP) are ideal for teachers wanting to improve their teaching skills remotely from anywhere in the world." 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...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This worksheet is ideal to practice classroom objects. Match the descriptions to the classroom objects.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This worksheet is perfect for practicing reading at the beginning of the new year. Have your students clap and count how many syllables are in the words provided on the sheet.   Clap and count how many syllables are in each word. Circle the number of syllables in each word.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas So you've got your TEFL certificate in hand and landed your dream teaching job abroad. Once you're at the school, it's time to prep for your classes. More often than not, teachers are expected to create their own course syllabi for their different classes. Here is our guide to writing your first TEFL syllabus. What is a course syllabus? What does my syllabus have to include? Writing your syllabus How to time your syllabus Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our ITTT graduate Zirui P. The syllabus of a course is the frame of what the course is. It tells the students and the teacher what is being taught in the course as well as in what order it is being taught. This is especially true in...  [Read more]

  "In this video, our OTP trainee Richard elicits the topic of his class by asking his students what they would buy if they won the lottery. He then puts the information up on the board and does a quick gap-fill exercise to further elicit the second conditional. ITTT's Observed Teaching Practice courses (OTP) are ideal for teachers wanting to improve their teaching skills remotely from anywhere in the world." 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...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here is a collection of dialog cards to practice the correct usage of the past simple tense.   Cut out the dialog cards and hand them out to your students, who form answers using the past simple tense.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  There are many benefits to taking a TEFL course in an in-class environment and the biggest is probably the real life teaching practice that makes up a large part of the 4-week schedule. Throughout the course each trainee will have many opportunities to practice the skills they have learned in the input sessions by teaching their own lessons to a group of genuine English language learners in an authentic classroom setting. What better way to prepare for the realities of teaching than having multiple practice sessions under the guidance of one of our professional teacher trainers. In preparation for each practice lesson you will receive plenty of help and advice during the planning stage from our team of trainers, who will then follow up the lesson with a debriefing session where...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A method of teaching contains the techniques used by teachers to impart knowledge to students. These strategies are determined partly on the subjects to be taught and partly by the nature of the learner. In this task, I will give some examples of different teaching methodologies, compare these techniques, and explain why it is important that teachers, mostly who are teaching in a foreign country should know these methods. ESA Methodology PPP Methodology Effectiveness of the ESA Method Deeper Understanding Do you want to teach English to ESL students all over the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nathalie L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video trainee Amy talks about her experiences with TEFL in China. Regardless of the course or the course location ITTT offers quality, professional training and you will be given the skills and tools you need to begin your exciting career teaching English abroad. 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 sixteen covers the conditionals and reported speech. There are five main...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Challenges are inevitable especially if you want to be successful at what you do and teaching EFL is not devoid of them. In fact, teaching English as a Foreign Language can be very much exciting but also very challenging as it comes with lots of problems. Among these problems are what to do for the first lessons and how to get students motivated for the EFL course. These problems like many others have solutions and this essay seeks to highlight the problems and provide some practical solutions to them. First impressions are the most lasting Overcoming this issue Getting your students motivated Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Belinda S. What to...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The development of classroom management understanding and skill is a process acquired over many years and characterized by discontinuities, especially as the teacher encounters new teaching contexts. In addition, beginning teachers' perspectives on classrooms are often incomplete and rapidly reorganize their pedagogical knowledge during student teaching. Developing an understanding of classroom management thus requires experience in classroom contexts to be pragmatic; that is, to be integrated into the network of scripts, expectations, and routines that the teacher will utilize in the classroom and result in the effective management of students. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MODELS Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related...  [Read more]

Congratulations if you have recently completed a TEFL certification course and are now looking for that all important first teaching position. As learning English is commonplace in the majority of countries around the world, qualified TEFL teachers rarely find it difficult to secure a good job. However, the level of demand can vary greatly from one place to the next, which also means the level of requirements can vary. What is required in one country might be completely different to the requirements in its immediate neighbor. Can I teach anywhere as a first-time EFL teacher? How hard is it to get a TEFL job? How can I get a TEFL job with no experience? Head to where you want to live and work and apply for jobs on the ground Sign up with a TEFL recruitment agency Add some experience to...  [Read more]

Our team is comprised of educated, experienced professionals who work effectively with teachers and schools to bring them together through quality networking. We are flexible and adaptable regarding the needs of each individual school. On the other hand, we also listen closely to the needs of our teachers amid efforts to ensure that we find the best fit for our teachers, placing them in jobs in Turkey as well as overseas. At Prudential First Recruitment, we work with selective schools and universities to ensure that our teachers have the best work experience possible. Each position available with Prudential First has been vetted, and we try our best to visit each school in-person. Our legal team reviews contractual terms on behalf of our teachers, to ensure that all regulatory and legal...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun worksheet about the topic of conditional type 1 using superstitions.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]