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A Road Map to Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Just as a map is a guide to a territory, grammar is the guide to a language. A language course ought to include such guidance, through which the student perceives direction. The ability to read a map, and, as a result, delineating the goal´s location, facilitates the endeavor to set the student onto the right path. When a learner understands the universal logic of language, he can put his native language into context within every foreign language. This comparison of languages will reveal similarities. To learn that all languages are alike will make the acquisition easier. If the teacher wants the student to understand that languages are closely related he has to present grammar as a common aspect of all languages. Grammar describes principals of... [Read more]
USA Map Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Start your students out on their geographical tour of the USA with these free, printable USA Map Worksheets.
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Europe Map Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Start your students out on their geographical tour of Europe with this free, printable Europe Map Worksheet.
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Where Are You - Giving Directions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Look at the map and then complete the sentences using the right prepositions of place.
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Constructive Approach to Teaching Children With Varying Learning Abilities - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Oxford Dictionary defines learning ability as the ability to comprehend or understand and profit from an experience (Vocabulary.com, 2019). The reality is that in any classroom, a teacher will be faced with teaching children of varying learning abilities.
Theoretical Points
In the EFL Classroom
Students With Various Abilities
The Engage Stages
The Activate Stage
The Study Stage
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Asking and Giving Direction Phrases in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Asking and giving directions is one of the most useful topics when learning English as a foreign language, or any language as a matter of fact. The following words, phrases and expressions will help you and your students understand how to ask and give directions in English.
Asking for and giving directions is one of the most important English speaking skills. There are many different ways how we can ask for directions and just as many possible ways to respond and give directions. The key here is to be as detailed and precise as possible and refer to landmarks and buildings that make it easier to identify the right way.
How do I get to the library?
I'm looking for...
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Which English should be taught in the TEFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
In the field of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), the choice of English variation often depends on the specific preferences of a country:
In conclusion, TEFL teachers should be aware of a country's preference and adapt their teaching accordingly.
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How exactly do these forms of English differ?
Spelling Differences
British Grammar vs. American Grammar
Same Word - Different Pronunciation
Differences in word for the same object
Other considerations
There are a number of major differences which we will examine. The following are in no way exhaustive and you should investigate for yourself for more examples.
Mainly due to the influence of Webster (of dictionary fame) American English has focused on how words are 'sounded' to... [Read more]
The Good and Bad of Course Materials - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
There are many interactive tools that can be used during teaching to enhance a lesson and keep students engaged. There are also a few tools that are a teacher's lifeline during a lesson. Course materials that range from props and pictures of vocabulary words to simple worksheets and lesson plans are integral to teaching a good lesson. They can provide basic aid to a teacher or help keep the students' attention. But, when overused or used during the wrong times, course materials can become problematic and disadvantageous. Different things that a teacher brings to a lesson can make or break an ESL lesson.
Important Course Materials
The Use of Props
The Downside of Using Course Materials
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When should I enrol on a TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Once you have made the decision that teaching English abroad is the right path for you to take, the next step is to complete a TEFL certification course that will give you the qualification and knowledge you need to find a good job and be confident and successful in the classroom. However, when it comes to choosing a TEFL course there are many different options available and each has a different time frame from sign-up to completion.
When should I sign-up for an in-class TEFL course?
How important are hiring seasons when deciding on a TEFL course date?
When should I sign up for an online TEFL course?
When considering when to sign-up for an in-class TEFL course, it is advisable to enroll at least three to six months prior to the start date. Although last-minute enrollments days before... [Read more]
Amazing Perks of Being a Volunteer Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Being a teacher is not like any other jobs. For example, if you are an engineer and you don't like your job, you can still manage to go to work but to be a teacher, you have to love what you do. It is just like being a mother of 20-30 children. You have to take care of them one by one. You have to be their psychologist, mentor, and idol at the same time. It's not something that you can do just for the money; at least if you're good at your job. That is why being a volunteer in teaching is an excellent way of making this planet better. There are a few reasons to be a volunteer teacher and this essay will mention some of them.
All About Love
Traveling
New Connections
Conclusion
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TEFL Venezuela - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ K 12 Teachers Needed
Date posted:2024-04-04 | Writer: Centro Educativo Las Morochas | Email: [email protected]
CELM is an international school based in Ciudad Ojeda, Zulia State, Venezuela. We are looking for Overseas K-12 teachers from North, South and Central America (from Early Childhood Education up to Grade 12).
We expect the teacher to:
• Plan, prepare, and teach well-developed lessons and deliver group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines which enthuse and inspire them, and promote the enjoyment of learning.
• Effectively and appropriately differentiate instruction to meet all students’ learning styles, with an appreciation for students’ learning differences.
• Select and sequence appropriate materials, resources, and approaches according to the... [Read more]
How do I set up my online TEFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Whether you have joined an online teaching platform or have chosen a solo path, one of your first tasks will be to construct an ideal online classroom setting. While some may envisage teaching from a hammock in their backyard while donned in beachwear, the actual scenario tends to be quite different. To retain existing students and attract new ones, it is essential that your online classroom strikes the perfect chord. Thankfully, achieving this isn't too challenging, and we are here to guide you with some valuable tips.
Choosing a teaching space
Having the right equipment
The importance of the back wall
The importance of props
The virtual classroom
The image of the teacher
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TEFL Certification Cost - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ITTT has a wide range of courses available to suit all requirements, budgets and time options. There are three possible routes to TEFL Certification with ITTT.
Completion of a course delivered…
All ITTT online courses are internationally accredited and come with online tutor support.
The course options include:
This is our best selling course which provides a good basic grounding to the skills and knowledge required to teach in an EFL classroom without having any previous experience. A 120-hour certificate is generally regarded as the minimum requirement for most TEFL employers worldwide.
This course combines the best selling 120-hour course from ITTT with an additional 50-hour certificate in teaching English online (CTEO), a skill which is continuing to grow in demand worldwide. The... [Read more]
TEFL vs TESOL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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.
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Understanding Multiple Intelligences as a Learning Bedrock - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Once I saw a satirical cartoon. Different animals such as a monkey, a fish, a giraffe, a snail, and a tiger were sitting in desks. In front of all the animals, was a godlike man pointing a tree. He then said, "The first one to climb that tree gets an A". I laughed the first time I saw it. Then, I was saddened.
Traditional Teaching Techniques
New Approach
Importance for Teachers
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My initial response was somewhat of a bittersweet reminiscence, in which I remember what it was to study, the difficulties and the rewards, my fellow classmates and my teachers. Most of us could relate to the satirical cartoon. Nonetheless, the cartoon is not... [Read more]
Receptive Skills as a Bridge to Deeper Language Understanding - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
When we talk about teaching language, we always think about speaking, listening, writing and reading; but now, let's just focus on reading and listening, in other words, the receptive skills.
Why do we read or listen?
Important Abilities Training
How to bypass such problems?
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The answers are: we do read or listen in teaching receptive skills because we need to know some instructions as how to control a video recorder which is not an usual task for a normal people so our a motivation must be higher than other in rather... [Read more]
TEFL Los Angeles California - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL USA: 5 days ▷ combined course
Santa Monica is a city in its own right although it is somewhat engulfed by its larger neighbor Los Angeles. Luckily it is not completely surrounded by L.A. as it sits right on the beautiful coast of California, and with over 300 days of sunshine there are plenty of chances to hit the beach throughout the year. The beach resort nature of the city, easy-going attitude and proximity to Los Angeles, mean its inhabitants are an interesting mix of media and business professionals, students, and surfers. There is unlikely to be a dull day in Santa Monica, which makes it the ideal place to take a TEFL/TESOL course.
With its beachside location and warm weather, Santa Monica has been a popular resort town since the beginning of the previous century, drawing in tourists from the local area and all... [Read more]
Secrets of Effectively Teaching Core Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Being an English teacher, teaching skills are very important. The quality of learning result depends on many factors, but the teacher's methods are the essential elements for learners' learning progress, motivation, enthusiasm, etc. to help them have the best result in studying English. I will concentrate on "How to teach vocabulary effectively".
The Role of Vocabulary in Communication
Engagement
Delivering New Means of Communication
Practicing Acquired Linguistic Devices
Other Ways to Teach
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Teaching and Learning Through Multiple Intelligences - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This essay on the Multiple Intelligences is based on my past 26 years of teaching experiences at the elementary and middle school grades, as well as teaching in teacher education in higher education at the university level. I have conducted much research on the area of Multiple Intelligences, however, this essay will be based on my memory and experiences of teaching utilizing the Multiple Intelligences; thus, references are not included as they have been an accumulation throughout the last 26 years of teaching.
Methodology
Learning Domains
1. Numbers
2. Art and Crafts
3. Body Language
4. Music
5. Social Skills
6. World Around
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Lesson Planning as a Medium of Effective Learning - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
A lesson plan is the instructor's road map of what students need to learn and how it will be done effectively during class time. Then, you can design appropriate learning activities and develop strategies to obtain feedback on student learning. Having a carefully constructed lesson plan for each 3-hour lesson allows you to enter the classroom with more confidence and maximizes your chance of having a meaningful learning experience with your students. A successful lesson plan addresses and integrates three key components: Learning Objectives, Learning Activities, Assessment to check for student understanding.
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Goals
Benefits
General Misconceptions
Teaching Approach
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What is The Future of Technology in The Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Twenty years ago as an elementary school principal in a large inner-city school district, the staff and I took great pride in creating what we considered to be an exemplary high-technology school. We believed that technology could serve as an excellent tool for children to develop critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills, deeper conceptual understanding, and the ability to communicate their understanding to others. This new paradigm was called inquiry-based information shifting teaching from a teacher-directed approach to a student-centered approach where the students acquired the skills necessary to access and use information. Of the many new initiatives, we started at this elementary school was a "Writing to Read" lab in K-1, a full-time... [Read more]
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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TEFL Thailand - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Literacy Coordinator For Early Years And Primary
Date posted:2024-03-30 | Writer: Satit Bilingual School of Rangsit University | Email: [email protected]
Satit Bilingual School of Rangsit University (SBS) is currently looking for a qualified and experienced Literacy Coordinator for Early Years and Primary.SBS is an IB PYP School situated just north of Bangkok.
Position: PYP Literacy Coordinator, AY 2024-25Salary: At least 75,000 baht per month depending on qualifications and experience
Literacy Coordinator Roles & Responsibilities:● Assess levels of students and determine the level of support needed● Provide language support that is in alignment with the PYP● Coach classroom teachers in creating inquiry based balanced literacy programmes● Coordinate Reading & Writing assessments (BOY, MOY, EOY)● Data analysis and... [Read more]
Meaning of TEFL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The term TEFL is one that is often used in a general sense, although it does have a specific meaning. Generally the meaning of TEFL is some form of ‘the Teaching of English to people whose first language is not English’ and is often used interchangeably with terms such as TESOL, TEAL, TESL and many others. It is also generally used as the name of a qualification, such as a TEFL certificate, which relates to the result of a TEFL training course.
Here we will look at the meaning of TEFL in these broad terms and also give its specific meaning, along with many other common acronyms used throughout the industry.
The general acronym for the field of teaching English is ELT: English Language Teaching. This term applies across the board to teaching English, be it to American high school... [Read more]
6 Reasons for Teaching English in the Czech Republic - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Destinations
The Czech Republic is by no means a newcomer to the EFL teaching world; in fact, it has been a firm favorite with many teachers for several years. However, it may not be among the countries you initially consider when planning to teach English as a foreign language in Europe. So what is it about the country that draws in thousands of teachers from all over the world every year? The following 6 reasons for teaching English in the Czech Republic should provide a few answers.
1. A Thriving Job Market for English Language Teachers
2. Work Visas for Non-EU Citizens
3. A Great location for Exploring Europe
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4. A Low Cost of Living
5. Fascinating History, Culture and Architecture
6. World-Class Beer and a Relaxed Way of Life
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How do I make a good TEFL lesson plan? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The rationale behind planning TEFL lessons is a crucial aspect to consider because it shapes the content of our lesson plans. We plan lessons for several reasons such as:
i) To provide a structure to our lessons
ii) To provide a record of what has been taught
iii) To easily cross reference against any syllabus requirements of the course being taught
The latter two points aid in ensuring we meet all the course requirements by providing a comprehensive record of lessons conducted. The first point, providing structure, is arguably the most crucial as it maps out the expected course of the lesson. Before delving into an actual plan, we should ponder on the kind of information we need to document in the plan.
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Which TEFL course is best? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In our search for which TEFL course is best, perhaps the first question we may ask is…
Am I eligible to take a TEFL course?
Here at ITTT, we want to make our courses as accessible to as many people as possible. Providing you are healthy and open to new ideas, you are welcome to join the many thousands of trainees of all ages and backgrounds who have gained their TEFL certification with us.
We believe the most important quality needed to teach EFL is the desire to learn from new experiences and other than that there are few limitations. In order to gain a TEFL certification with ITTT, you need to be at least 18 years old; there are no upper age limits.
We do not require our trainees to have completed any specific level of education, as it is not necessary to possess a university degree to... [Read more]
Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Overseas
Your journey starts here. A career in teaching English abroad is achievable for anyone who has a good knowledge and use of English in addition to a TEFL or TESOL qualification. Before you start your training it is important that you have some knowledge of what teaching English abroad entails and what options are available for you to get there. Here we will look at those options and the requirements needed to achieve them.
First and foremost you should choose a course which suits the type of work you hope to undertake and is recognized in the country or countries you hope to teach. All ITTT courses are suitable for teaching English overseas in a variety of settings. The typical minimum qualification requirement for employment is a course covering 100-120 hours of study. This can be done... [Read more]
TEFL Moscow - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Russia ▷ ITTT course
Moscow's vibe fluctuates between formal capital and cultural powerhouse. The Kremlin is at the core of political life, a building with an intimidating architectural style. Go inside – its cathedrals and museums whisper a thousand stories about czars and czarinas, patriarchs and princesses.
The Kremlin is Moscow’s crème de la crème. The 12th-century construction began with wood, and blossomed into the world’s largest medieval fortress. Waltz through Red Square past Lenin’s Mausoleum, with his century-old body lying in state, to find palaces, museums and a startling art collection inside the Armoury, including some of the famed Fabergé Eggs.
Wander through the world's largest gallery of Russian art. In the contemporary wing, analyze Malevich's provocative "Black Square."... [Read more]
Teaching English in 2022: What you Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi hello welcome to another live session my name is linda i'm here for itt international tevel and treat tesol training um yeah good to be here again today i thank you so much for watching for tuning in i know i normally go live on friday or thursday depending on where you are but today it's a day earlier than what i promised last time so i do apologize for that um so i still hope that you are able to make it today those people who were eager to watch this topic last week that you are also here today um that would be really really great yeah if you can see me if you can hear me clearly please just leave a high um in the comment section and maybe where you're watching from that will be really really cool um i myself am in south korea right now i'm about an hour and a half south of seoul... [Read more]