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Roles a Teacher has to Possess to Help Students Love English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
"A man doesn't learn to understand anything unless he loves it" Goethe
Accessor
Observer
Role model
Guide
Participant
Assistant and motivator
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The role of the teacher is very important in our lives. A good teacher provides us with knowledge, motivation, and encouragement while creating interest in his subject. He cares about his students and demonstrates patience. An experienced teacher knows what role or roles to take during his lesson. The most important role is the role of an organizer. The teacher instructs the class through daily activities. He may also split students into pairs for role-playing or encourage mill drill exercise, where students come to each other, ask... [Read more]
List of Emotions in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a huge list of 132 powerful emotions for ESL learners. Share this list with your students to enhance their writing and speaking skills.
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Tefl reviews - Review From Tefl Student Lisa - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TEFL review video, Lisa from Germany shares her thoughts on a TEFL course she recently took with ITTT. She learned a lot of new teaching activities that will enhance her teaching skills. She's excited to go back to teach English in China and make use of all the new things she learned from the TEFL course.
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Connectors of Sequence List and Example Sentences - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This list of connectors of sequence will improve your and/or your students' writing skills in the English language.
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Words for Describing a Person in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great list of words to describe people in English. Hand this out to your students or use it to improve your own English skills.
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Confusing Verbs in English and How to Really Use Them! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here is a list of the 15 most common confusing verbs in English any English teachers needs!
This handy infographic is ideal for explaining the 15 most common confusing verbs in English to your students.
This verb is used when creating a physical object, an action/reaction, a sound/speech or food.
For example:
My dad likes to make furniture.
"Do" on the other hand, is used for jobs or activities, with "anything" or "something", and it also indicated generic actions.
For example:
I need to do housework.
This verb is used to decline to accept/give something and indicates an unwillingness.
For example:
I refuse to argue with you.
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Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Certainly! Teaching English abroad uniquely positions you for rapid foreign language acquisition. Immersion in a new culture, surrounded by native speakers daily, is one of the most effective methods to grasp a language. As an English teacher abroad, every interaction - from daily errands to classroom engagements - becomes an invaluable opportunity to hone your linguistic abilities.
What are the benefits of learning a foreign language when teaching English abroad?
Can I learn Chinese while teaching English abroad?
Can I learn Arabic while teaching English abroad?
Can I learn Spanish while teaching English abroad?
Can I learn French while teaching English abroad?
What other languages can I learn while teaching English abroad?
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3 Reasons Why a Teacher is Important for Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Everybody knows that English is the most popular language nowadays, and it has been for centuries. Besides the popularity, it is one of the most important and crucial skills and is an international means for communication and expressing one's feelings anytime and anywhere. We can safely surmise that English as a language performs four important services: (a) International Language, (b) Window to new knowledge, (c) Common medium of Reference, and finally (d) Link Language.
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1. Role of a teacher
2. Teacher's Responsibilities
3. Teacher's Competence
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Evaluation and Testing of Students in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Evaluations are the useful tools or techniques that provide insight for modification, planning and in some cases re-designing a course. Student evaluation also provides the opportunity to address issues regarding student learning while the course is still in progress. There are different ways a teacher can assess a student's language level:
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Tests
Placement Test
The Diagnostic Test
Progress Test
Practice Test
Tutorials
Evaluation by the Students
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a) Testsb) Tutorialsc) Evaluation by the students.
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200 IELTS Words You Need to Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Preparing for IELTS? Whether you're a test prep teacher or are taking the proficiency test yourself, keep this list of 200 IELTS words close!
The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English, and was established in 1989.
IELTS exams are designed to cover the full range of ability from non-user to expert user of English. There are two versions of the IELTS test: academic and general.
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From Student to teacher in 6 easy steps - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Many people are unaware quite how accessible a career teaching English as a foreign language is while others are simply not aware that it is even possible to live and work abroad in almost any country in the world. Not only is possible but it is relatively easy to achieve in a short period of time. By following the six steps outlined here, you could be working abroad as an EFL teacher before you know it.
Step 1 involves research. Once you have decided where you would like to teach, you need to find out what the requirements are for the place you want to work in. Do you need a degree? Is an online or in-class TEFL certificate required? Find out what the local salaries are like and whether you can afford to work there - some countries are best avoided if you have large student loans to... [Read more]
Reasons Why Teachers Need to Build Rapport With Their Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
While there are many things a teacher can do to prepare for the classroom, the way students interface with their teachers is something that can be both difficult and spontaneous. Building rapport with students is crucial to maintain a high level of energy and focus throughout a class session.
Students' Comfort
Teacher's Image
Mindfulness
Environment
Interest
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5 Great Places to Teach English Abroad Without a Degree - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Destinations
As there is a strong demand for English language teachers in countless countries in almost every region of the world, it is inevitable that the qualifications required by teachers will often vary. In some countries, it is government policy or a work visa requirement that teachers possess a four-year degree to be eligible to work legally. However, for those without a degree, there is no need to despair as there are also plenty of countries worldwide where you can confidently look for teaching jobs with no need to hold any specific academic qualifications.
1. Teaching English in Mexico
2. Teaching English in Cambodia
3. Teaching English in Spain
4. Teaching English in Argentina
5. Teaching English in Russia
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From Student to Teacher - My Language Journey - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
It was the last day of Japanese class and my teacher's last day of teaching at our school. We were all standing up getting ready to bow him one last time. It was dead quiet but I could still hear sniffles around me and felt the sadness of the moment. I never thought I would care so much about a teacher leaving. To this day, the words and wisdom my Japanese teacher taught me still ring in my head. Flash forward to a few years ago, I went to Japan for the first time, after a hiatus of not studying Japanese, but amazingly I still had all the skills my teacher had taught me in high school. How did this person have such an impact on me? The answer I have come to realize is that because he truly cared about me becoming skillful in a foreign language. The most... [Read more]
Christmas ESL Vocabulary Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun ESL printable matching exercise for ESL students to study and practice Christmas vocabulary. The students look at the list below and write the names of the Christmas vocabulary under the correct pictures.
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270 TOEFL Words You Need to Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Preparing for TOEFL? Whether you're a test prep teacher or are taking the proficiency test yourself, keep this list of 270 TOEFL words close!
TOEFL stands for "Test of English as a Foreign Language" and is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities. The test is accepted by many English-speaking academic and professional institutions. TOEFL is one of the two major English-language tests in the world, the other being the IELTS.
The purpose of the TOEFL test is to get an evaluation of the English proficiency of people whose native language is not English. TOEFL scores are used as a measure of the ability of international students... [Read more]
Top ESL Weather Vocabulary List - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Teaching weather vocabulary early on in an English course is a great idea because it is something that the students can practice on a daily basis. Especially during daily warm ups, teachers can always ask about the weather and weather vocabulary comes in handy during other activities too.
During your usual warm up, try and get the students talking about the seasons. Then, ask students what season they like best and see if anyone can explain why. This is a great way to elicit some of the weather vocabulary you plan to practice during the lesson. When certain vocabulary words come up, write them on the board. Depending on the level of your students, you can also talk about different activities people do during particular... [Read more]
Top 10 Cities in Latin America with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
While you are not likely to find the highest salaries in this region, teachers moving to Latin America to teach English are predominantly attracted by the continents cultural richness and varied landscapes. Whether you see yourself exploring the Andes in Chile or the rainforests of Costa Rica, here are the top 10 cities in Latin America with the highest demand for English language teachers.
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Buenos Aires - La Reina del Plata
San José - The Big Pineapple
Santiago - Gem of Latin America
Lima - The City of Kings
Bogotá - The Rising Star in Latin America
Mexico City - The City of Palaces
Rio De Janeiro - The City of Carnaval
Guatemala City - Land of Eternal Spring
Quito - Light of America
Managua - The Paris of Central America
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Glossary of ESL Cooking Terms - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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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.
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The Most Important Opposite Words in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Studying words in pairs of opposites is a great way to build vocabulary quickly. Every teacher should have this list of the most important opposite words in English in their teaching materials.
Pairing opposite words is a great way to learn new vocabulary. It is much easier to attach meaning to a word when students are also presented with a word’s antonym. For instance, the meaning of the word “tall” is a lot easier to grasp when presented as “tall/short.”
Images are also very helpful when learning opposites. Words such as “big/small,” when accompanied by visuals of big and small animals or objects, can be instantly understood. Opposites can also be reinforced through various fun activities such as the... [Read more]
Top Time Fillers for an EFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Teaching Ideas
As every TEFL certified English teacher will know, it is all too common to find you have completed the lesson but there is still time left before the end of the class. While first-time teachers might panic in this position, experienced teachers will always have a few go-to activities to use in these situations. To help you out we have put together the following suggestions for fun, educational activities that can be brought out with little or no preparation.
Telephone
Pictionary
The Never-Ending Story
Why/Because
Charades
Whiteboard Slam
Would You Rather
Open Questions
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Top 5 Skills Teachers Need To Set Their Students Up For Success - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Teachers play important roles in the lives of the students in their classrooms. Teachers are best known for their role of educating the students. The best teachers possess excellent communication skills, understand classroom management and appropriate discipline techniques to ensure a positive learning environment. As with all skills, teachers need to continue to improve their teaching skills by sharing with other teachers, continuing education and classroom experience. There are five important skills that teachers need in the classroom to set their students up for success. The focus needs to be on strengthening these skills to increase the effectiveness of the lessons.
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Ways to Encourage ESL Students to Learn English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
To be able to answer this question, we need to think about what is the meaning of motivation. So motivation is the force that drives us to achieve our goals.
What Does Students' Progress Depend on?
Motivation
Student-Teacher Relationships
Evaluation and Assessment
Parents Role
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Review From Tefl Student Alistair - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Alistair thinks the in-class course in Phuket is a life-changing experience. He thinks the course is fast-paced and keeps you on track of reaching your goal of becoming a certified EFL teacher. He thinks the value for money is great due to the amazing support and assistance he has received during the course. He also greatly enjoys life in Thailand and is thinking of staying there to pursue a teaching career in English as a Foreign Language. He feels like he has gained enough experience during his training to live abroad and teach English worldwide.
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The Principles of Encouraging Students for a Better ESL Performance - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Any action performed by living beings is supported by a motive. In humans, we are driven by motivators unique to each one of us; without this motivation, our goals and desires remain unaccomplished. There are different types of motivators both internal and external that of which directly impact second language acquisition in the classroom. In this setting both parents and teachers alike play a pivotal role in motivating students, thus enabling their success in second language learning. This essay will outline how motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, affects students in the language learning classroom and how a teacher may establish motivation in students.
What is Motivation?
Internal Will
External Will
Teachers' Responsibilities
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Tefl Review For In Class Chiang Mai Course 3 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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.
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3 Ways to Overcome Stressful Situations in The Classroom
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
A classroom is a place where most individuals engage in attaining new information and interacting with others for a particular purpose. Stress, one of the major causes of various illnesses, can arise from both the teacher and the students within the classroom. Often times, when the stress level rises, the level of interest in the task ahead is usually reduced and the task remains undone or the individual simply quits. This end result can, however, be avoided as the purpose for learning in to eventually gain a greater understanding of the information being taught. The essay will, therefore, focus on ways to overcome stressful situations in a classroom.
1. Setting Goals
2. Create a Fun Atmosphere
3. Speak Your Heart Out
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Getting Student Placement Right - The Best Desk Arrangements for EFL Students - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
As a teacher of English as a foreign language, or any subject really, you have to consider the seating arrangement in your classroom. Studies have shown that seating arrangements where the teacher can see the faces of all of the students at all times increase student engagement and are therefore beneficial for their learning. Considering this, here are the best desk arrangements for EFL students that you should try out in your classroom!
Single Rows
U-Shape
Double Rows
Clusters
More things to consider regarding desk placement:
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What makes a great TEFL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Being a great TEFL teacher transcends just mastering the English language; it is about leaving a lasting positive impact on students. Key qualities that define an exceptional TEFL teacher include:
A standout TEFL teacher doesn't just teach; they inspire, motivate, and pave the way for meaningful language learning experiences.
Communication
Passion
Patience
Organization
Adaptability
Confidence
Although all the following points are important, this might well be the most crucial of them all. The bottom line is you can have all the qualifications and knowledge in the world, but if you are a poor communicator your lessons will not achieve the results that you and your class might expect. Of course, this is doubly important when teaching in an environment where you probably don't speak your... [Read more]