Teacher Talking Time And Student Talking Time

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Have you ever had the experience of saying a fictional character's name out loud to someone for the first time and they don't know whom you are talking about even though you're reading the same book? I have and it was a confusing feeling. The thing I have learned about English is that to truly learn it, you need to speak it. When we learn English by speaking it out loud we can avoid the mistakes of mispronouncing words that we have only ever read in our heads. This is the primary reason I think we need to decrease teacher speaking time in class and dramatically increase student speaking time when we are teaching our students English. Anticipated Challenges Current Teaching Experience in Japan Other Ideas Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One of the most difficult aspects of English teaching is not grammar or even structure; it's the externalization of ideas through the act of speaking with the teacher or students. The thought seems trivial but when put in an environment where the language taught overrides their own most students have a hard time organizing their ideas and thoughts to form coherent sentences that expresses what is on their minds. Challenges Ways to work on it Repetition Activities Other ideas How to deal with reluctant students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alvin M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Most...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Traditionally, education in the classroom has largely employed a teacher-centred approach. Focus is on the teacher who talks, rather than on the students, who exclusively listen and are discouraged from collaboration. Student-Centered Approach The ESA Method Peer Feedback Corrections Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Christie T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In recent years, however, more emphasis has been given to student-centred education: instructors share classroom talk time with learners, allowing them to communicate with their teacher and each other. By minimizing teacher domination...  [Read more]

  When considering Teacher Talk Time, we can perhaps look at the major advantage and disadvantage of the teacher actually talking. The major advantage is that you as the teacher are usually the only real model for the language, the source of correct English. So at some stages, your talking time is very important to the students. So when you?re modeling language, that use of Teacher Talk Time can be very advantageous. There are major disadvantages to overusing Teacher Talk Time, however, and perhaps the major one is that whenever the teacher is talking, the students are listening and if the students are listening, then they themselves cannot be talking. So, Teacher Talk Time reduces the opportunity for Student Talk Time. So, we should try to minimize the use of Teacher Talk Time...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   "For" and "since" are prepositions used when talking about time. Let’s look at the difference between the two words.   For and Since are prepositions. Let’s look at the difference between these two words.   "For" is used with a period of time. This is often a number plus a time word. "For" is used when we measure the duration of something or how long it lasts. It has a start point and an end point and can be used in different tenses.   "Since" is used with a starting point or a time or date. It refers to something that started in the past and continues until now. "Since" is mostly used with the present perfect and perfect progressive tense. For example:   Register now & get certified to...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here are some great synonyms for the word "angry" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun board game to practice time expressions and prepositions of time. Your students talk in pairs about the topics on the sheet. Each student places their counter on one of the "start" squares and then move forward by one square at a time talking about the topic using the appropriate time expressions.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This free printable winter word search and word scramble activity is perfect to get your students talking about the winter season.   This worksheet includes 16 winter related words that your students have to find in this fun word search puzzle. Not only are word searches fun activities but they are also great for building vocabulary and improving your students' spelling skills. At the bottom of the sheet, your students will also have to unscramble five additional winter related words. Print out this worksheet onto a standard 8.5×11 inch page.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-01-20 | Writer: VUS - The English Center | Email: [email protected] Full-Time expat ESL teachers wanted in Vinh city, Nghe An province.VUS is one of the biggest language centers in the South of Vietnam with the majority of its English schools in Ho Chi Minh city. We are expanding to new locations each year with English schools in Hanoi, English schools in Bien Hoa, English schools in Binh Duong, an English school in Da Nang and an English school in Vung Tau.We are looking for full-time/part-time English speaking teachers who can take on a wide variety of ages (predominantly with 6-16 year olds) during both weekends and weeknights at our centers.What we offer:- Sustainable monthly salary- Accommodation support- Completion bonus & Vacation bonus- Resigning bonus-...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I guess we all have been there. Sitting in a classroom where the teacher never stops talking. How did it feel? Was it interesting and motivating or was it perhaps boring and discouraging? Did you have the feeling of having learned something when the lesson was over? Whereas getting students talking in the classroom has proved quite a challenge to many teachers, having them verbalize what they are thinking about is very important. Even when the learning has been handed over to the students, it is still very tempting to spend far too much time giving directions, repeating important information and instructions, and telling students how they did rather than asking them to reflect on their work. Is it too bad to talk? Benefits of TTT Reasons to reduce TTT...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-17 | Writer: YBM PNT Inc. | Email: [email protected] We Are Hiring HOME-BASED Native Speakers (Americans & Canadians) for PART-TIME positions to teach Korean students! Shift Schedule –  AM 06:00 – 10:00(KT)  or PM 19:00 – 23:00(KT) Broken Shift schedule is also acceptable (both shift above) USD 2.5 per 10 mins class (counted by real class time) Incentive: Perfect Attendance Incentive – USD 200 per month Pay Rate per Hour: Minimum: $10Maximum: $15 Class Size: 1 to 5 Students Student Ages: Elementary & Junior (age 5-15)High School & College Prep (age 15-18)Adult (age 18+) Class Schedule: Early Morning (6am-9am)Evening (6pm-9pm) Accent(s): Native North AmericanNative UKNative Australian/New ZealandNative IrelandNative South Africa...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun activity around jobs. Students read the description and try to guess which job it is talking about.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-12-22 | Writer: Squbee English | Email: [email protected] We have a full time English teaching position available. Squbee English is located in Tokushima, Shikoku, Japan. The closest large cities are Kobe and Osaka. Squbee English has about 200 students ranging from toddlers to adult students. It has a history of 41 years. We are looking for an energetic teacher, able to teach classes to young children through adults. Candidates who are excited about teaching young children are especially desirable.  Starting date is April 1st 2024. A suitable teacher should have a university degree in any field. A TEFL/TESOL certificatation would be an advantage. The salary is 250,000yen per month. There is an average of 25 teaching hours per week, with a maximum of 30...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-10-09 | Writer: Internationella Engelska Skolan | Email: [email protected] Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group ("friskola") in Sweden teaching its students in both Swedish and English, with English being the main language of the school. IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups with 37 schools around the country. IES is currently looking for a qualified EFL teacher for grades 6-9. Besides common teacher tasks such as planning, teaching, marking and follow-ups, our teachers are also part of a mentorship program and have to be available for meetings with parents, students or colleagues. BENEFITS: Competitive Salary REQUIREMENTS: Teaching Degree / Bachelor of Education, TESOL or TEFL certificate required Must feel...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Classroom management is a topic that is so broad, so overwhelming that it's hard to know where to begin. A group of people coming together to learn a common subject or topic under the guidance of an instructor is called a class. The people taking the instructions are called learners and the place where the instruction takes place is called the classroom. Ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted learning environment in a classroom so that teaching takes place successfully is called classroom management. Progressively I will be discussing the strategies used to achieve effective classroom management. Key Strategies Positive Relationship Rules Encouragement Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Tokyo / Gallery Tokyo / Gallery Our Tokyo In-Class Course Is Waiting For You During your in-class training course in Japan, you will have the chance to teach real EFL learners of all ages. In your free time, you will also have plenty of time to explore Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Our teacher trainers provide helpful feedback and in-depth training to make sure you will be a confident and competent English language teacher. Japan has been a premier EFL destination for years and is still one of the most popular locations for teaching English abroad with a lot of job opportunities for those with TEFL qualifications.   [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Authentic materials and created materials are some of the most effective materials an instructor teaching English as a foreign language can use. You can use both created materials and authentic materials in teaching a wide variety of students and the result will remain the same. Teachers can choose to use these materials rather than the course book materials. In going through the TEFL certification course, you learn the different group levels of students you could be teaching. In this summative task, I will discuss the benefits for each group level learning English and in using the created and authentic materials to teach the students English. Designed Materials Materials for Children Types of Authentic Materials Do you want to teach English all over the...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-10-08 | Writer: International School of Panama | Email: [email protected] The International School of Panama (ISP) is a non-profit, student-centered, independent school, inspiring lifelong learners for a future without borders. ISP operates under the license of the Ministry of Education of Panama and is accredited by AdvancED. As an authorized IB World School, ISP offers the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) for students in grades 11 and 12. In addition, ISP offers the unique Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate and AdvancED certified STEM programs. We are currently looking for a substitute EFL teacher for high school to cover a maternity leave through to mid-April 2020. BENEFITS: Competitive Salary Paid maternity leave REQUIREMENTS: High level of...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-27 | Writer: Kaplan lnternational Toronto | Email: [email protected] Full and Part-Time ESL Teachers in Toronto, Canada. Would you like to work for a company that was named one of the best companies to work for in Forbes magazine and has campuses worldwide? Kaplan International Toronto is looking for talented, energetic, professional, English language teachers. We have both full and part-time positions available for the summer, with the potential to continue afterwards for those interested. Position Summary Kaplan International Teachers are responsible for all aspects of classroom management within their designated classes, as well as adherence to the Kaplan curriculum, helping international students achieve their academic goals through English language instruction...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-04 | Writer: JustEnglish | Email: [email protected] We are looking for part-time English teachers! This is a part-time, on-site role for an English Lecturer located in Kajang. The English Lecturer will be responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating the Academic English Programme for university students. Key Details: Start Date: May 14, 2024 Semester runs until September 2024 Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Weekdays) Qualifications: 1) A Master's Degree in a relevant field or a Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, Education with a professional teaching qualification (CELTA, TEFL, DELTA) 2) Proven experience as an English teacher, preferably in a higher education institution or language centre 3) Excellent verbal and written communication skills...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! In this fun articles board game, students review 'a', 'an' and 'the' by completing true or false statements and talking about various topics for 30 seconds.   In this free articles board game, students review a, an and the by completing true or false statements and talking about various topics for 30 seconds. Give each group of three or four a copy of the game board, a dice and counters. The players then take it in turns to roll the dice and move their counter along the board. When a player lands on a 'True or false?' square, they complete the statement with the correct article (a, an, or the) and read it to the group. If the player is able to do this correctly, they score a point. If not, they must move back to their...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking or writing about what happens in the picture.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a great speaking task to develop fluency for talking about New Year's Eve, the past year, and the year to come. Have your students take turns to choose a card and ask the question to their partner/group.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a worksheet to practice reported speech (or indirect speech) focusing on the verbs and the change in the time words. Students need to be aware of what each tense changes into and the changes that must be made to the time words.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

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 Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This is a classic old classroom game that is still great fun to use today. First, you need to arrange the...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking about what happens in the picture.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking about what happens in the picture.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking about what happens in the picture.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

In some European countries including Italy it can be notoriously difficult for non-EU citizens to find teaching jobs. Language schools can be reluctant to undertake the often laborious task of obtaining a work permit when they can simply hire a teacher from within the EU who requires no documentation. One option open to non-EU teachers is to apply for a student visa that allows you to legally work in a language school for up to 20 hours per week. To supplement this income, many teachers also take on private students in their free time which should enable you to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while living and working in Italy. What is the application process for a student visa in Italy? How can I check that I have the right documents? What should I do on arrival in Italy? How easy is it...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun time filler or end of lesson activity in which students practice vocabulary and quick thinking.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]