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This feeling circle is perfect for ESL learners to expand their vocabulary and learn new ways to express themselves.
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Circle the Correct Fruit - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is an elementary worksheet for ESL students to circle the correct fruit shown in the picture.
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4th of July Word Search - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun word search with vocabulary related to the 4th of July. Circle words in the puzzle.
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Fall Worksheet "Which one is big?" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This fall worksheet is perfect for your fall lesson plans. Print it out and have your students circle the bigger item.
Go over the vocabulary for the drawing on the sheet with your students. Once they have all understood each word, hand out this work sheet and practice the concept of "big" and "small".
You can also introduce the full sentence, e.g. "The pumpkin is big." or "The hedgehog is small".
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Phonics Read Words Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This worksheet is perfect for beginner students to practice phonics. Students have to read the words and circle the word that matches the picture.
Directions: Say the name for each picture. Circle the word that matches the picture. Color the pictures.
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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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Helpful and Fun Outdoor ESL Activities - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What outdoor activities can help to teach English? I would like to say that there are plenty of outdoor activities that are effective to teach English. However, many teachers prefer indoor activities rather than outdoor, as they think that it might distract the students. Nonetheless, outdoor activities can increase their motivation for learning. Also, it helps to decrease their stress level, as they do not have to stay in the classroom as usual.
Freewriting time
Flashcard game
'Stand up if you've ever' game
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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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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]
Tefl reviews - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Iskender - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Iskender is from Turkey and he is teaching English in Mongolia. He recently completed our 120-hour TEFL certification course and was able to apply his new-learned skills in his classroom. He saw immediate results and his students improved greatly.
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Songs In an Early Childhood ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
It is a very well known fact that English is a very melodic language, it sounds very soft and children love singing in English. When you keep a certain rhythm, rhyme, and pace, it is very likely to learn faster and better almost any topic.
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Young Learners
The objective would be to sing and to touch the body parts at the same time.
Both engage and practice stages are important during the lesson as they will have to be well balanced and guided.
More Ideas
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St. Patrick's Day ESL Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a super fun and printable St. Patrick's Day ESL Word Search Puzzle Worksheet that your students are going to love.
Find and circle the words in the word search puzzle and number the pictures.
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January Syllables Practice Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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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.
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How to Create Lessons Based on Videos - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey there it's lizzy here and i'm super happy to welcome you to our weekly live stream uh so this live stream is provided by um itttt international tefl and t soul certification uh training um if you haven't watched our recent live streams please feel free to go to one of our social networks and check out the previous videos because we usually try to give you some value and uh we share really useful topics um on the regular basis and today's live stream is going to be devoted to um creating uh lessons based on videos and uh i'm going to change the size of the slide right now let me know guys if you see and hear me clearly there is a comment section uh in the live stream uh so feel free to um write down type in any words any um i don't know any greetings there uh so that i know that... [Read more]
One More Look at Ways to Encourage EFL Students to Enjoy Learning - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
For the past decades, English plays a major role in the international arena. It keeps us competitive for the rest of the world. It's not a secret that for many countries English is a foreign language. In accordance with Kachru "Three circle model of World Englishness" (1988), Turkmenistan belongs to the third circle – expanding the circle and for us, English should be the target language. The target language due to cultural various and globalized world.
International Phenomenon
Motivated Teacher - Motivated Students
Power of New Technologies
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Teaching a Large Class: My Challenging Experience - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Back in 2014, I worked at a nursery school here in South Africa. I was the English teacher for the three to four-year-olds at this school. There were 32 students in my class. My class was so small that during nap time two students had to sleep on one mattress. There was no space to leave the class once the children had fallen asleep. I had to make sure that all my belongings were out of the class once the students came in for their naptime or I had to leave whatever was forgotten behind once I was one my way to my next job. In unit 3 on page 21, they talk about the whole class grouping pros and cons and that is really explained well where they say "class grouping is suitable for activities where the teacher needs to be in control" or "have the... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - How To Pronounce Rejuvenate - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word rejuvenate. This word is used as a verb and refers to making a person look or feel younger, as well as fresher, and more lively. Some synonyms for rejuvenate include revive, revitalize and regenerate. The word is a combination from re- ?again? and the Latin word juvenis meaning ?young?.
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The Complexity and Importance of Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
A smaller class size becomes more popular these days, especially for language courses, since it encourages students' participation and interaction with teachers and peers. Different from a big class of 25 or more students, a small class requires less teacher's instructions and more students' discussions and cooperation, so effective classroom management strategies should be adopted and applied to the class. According to unit 5 of the course, classroom management is "the skill of organizing and managing the class, having a friendly, relaxed manner and maintaining discipline" (1). Focusing on the teacher's role, seating arrangement, discipline maintenance, and rapport building, this essay will illustrate the significance and provide a summary of... [Read more]
11 Fun ESL Activities for Young Learners - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
When teaching young learners, it's important not to spend too much time on any one activity as they can soon lose interest. It is also a good idea to have activities that give younger learners the chance to move about and use the boundless energy they have at that age. Below we present a list of short activities suitable for young and very young learners of English.
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What's the Time Mr. Wolf?
Telephone
Basketball
Volleyball
Bingo
Can you …?
I Spy
Odd One Out
Stand Up Please
Mastermind
Blindfold Obstacle Course
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Living and Teaching English in Iceland - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Habits & Customs
Due to its remote location just south of the Arctic Circle, Iceland has not been a traditional destination for tourists over the years. However, that has changed dramatically in recent times and it is now one of the fastest growing destinations in Europe. If Iceland’s unspoiled natural environment, unique culture and friendly welcome intrigue you, take a look at the following guides for more information. You will find an array of basic travel tips, a guide to the capital city and a handy cheat sheet for the Icelandic language. We also have a guide to the local cuisine to get your appetite going.
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English Students’ Favorite Flashcard Activities - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
People say that language is a tree and the vocabulary is the leaf of that tree. Therefore teaching vocabulary items are indeed an essential part of any English learners' growth. Especially for younger students, who are motivated to learn the basic words, they need to get by in the language. There are many different ways to teach vocabulary. Using flashcards is one of the most suitable media in teaching vocabulary. Because learners can easily memorize and understand the meaning of vocabulary through flashcards.
I am going to share with you my 5 favorite and effective activities with flashcards:
1. Spin the Bottle:
2. Rope Jump:
3. Roll the Dice:
4. Picture word match race:
5. Over-under:
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Improx Training Academy - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ImproX Training Academy has Tie-up with some of the best companies both locally and Internationally and also has a Very Good Placement Team, so that each and every Trainee will receive an Opportunity to enter the working class value chain.
We are a student centered institution that seeks to educate, empower and entertain academic minds! Whilst finding creative solutions to eradicate the scarcity of access to Education in our communities.
Tertiary education must be accessible to all students in all walks of life!
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How Important is Personal Teaching Experience in Russia? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Five years ago, I didn't have the experience, nor the knowledge to teach English. However, I have the skills to speak like a Native Speaker.
My First Classroom
Self-Study
Test Group
My Surprising Observation
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At first, I have 3-4 students between 2-3 years old. I was given lesson plans to follow and instructions on how to teach this group and I simply followed it. Teaching 2-3 year's old non-Native speakers were both difficult and fun. It's difficult because they are not familiar with the English language.... [Read more]
What Are The Problems For English Language Learners In Saudi Arabia? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I was born in Saudi Arabia and I had to finish my education from kindergarten to high school in Jeddah and other cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The history of teaching English
English Level
Problems
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As a student and a resident for more than 12 years there, I think that I have some experience in the education system in Saudi Arabia. I will try here to explain English learners' problems in Saudi Arabia with my personal opinion and experience.
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What are the pros and cons of TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Teaching English as a Foreign Language is a career that is open to anyone with an excellent standard of written and spoken English, regardless of age, nationality, or academic history. All you need, apart from a solid understanding of the language, is a TEFL or TESOL certification and the drive to make your dreams come true. However, despite all the many benefits that await teachers heading overseas, there are also a few potential issues that you need to prepare for. So what are the main pros and cons of TEFL?
Freedom
Money
Experiences
Friends
Loneliness
Red Tape
Discrimination
The Job
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Going Out of the Classroom: What Games and Activities Can Be Used? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Outdoor games and activities can be motivating and fun for English language learners. According to my research, there are many different activities that teachers can use to practice and develop students' English language skills. Outdoor learning has many benefits: Students can be highly motivated and energized by being outside. When a class has become boring or the students disinterested, going outside can help students return to the classroom refreshed and more focused than before. Furthermore, being in the new surroundings opens up unique, memorable ways to teach English in the great outdoors.
ESL Community Experience
Choice of Activities
Game Ideas
Scientific Research
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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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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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5 Perfect Activities With Flashcards - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Flashcards on its own is an easy method to apply when teaching beginners, teenagers even adults because they can match the words to the pictures and it's an easy way to remember new vocabulary. I think this is the best way of acquiring a new word of a second language because identification and recognition is the key.
1. Ask, Guess and Answer
Materials:
2. Display Flashcards on the Floor
Materials:
3 From Here to There
Materials:
4. Rhyme Concentration
Materials:
5. Puzzling Words
Materials:
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What Makes an Excellent EFL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
If English held no promise of greater opportunity, there would be little reason for a non-native speaker to bother with it. After all, to most of the world, it is a hegemonic foreign language that delights in disobeying its own rules and depicts its non-speakers as the exotic and sometimes less civilized other. If one's native tongue alone could grant unlimited opportunity and unrestricted global mobility, then there would be no reason to learn any other language, least of all one as complicated and othering as English.
International Language
Opportunities
Motivation
Love and Interest
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