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Top Differences when Teaching Multilingual versus Monolingual Classes - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Before we start to look at the differences between teaching monolingual and multilingual classes, we should first define what these terms actually mean.
Advantages of teaching a multilingual class
Disadvantages of teaching a multilingual class
Advantages of teaching a monolingual class
Disadvantages of teaching a monolingual class
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Multilingual classes will have a range of first languages, so they have different L1's. An example here may be the teaching of English to a group of students from a range of countries, in an English speaking country. An example could be a class of Europeans from different countries,... [Read more]
All You Need to Know When Teaching Multi-Level ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
While you learn about teaching multi-level classrooms when you take a TESOL or TEFL certification course, the reality often looks a little different. It's true that multi-level ESL classrooms have many benefits for English learners. For example, they have the chance to communicate with each other and learn how to use English through practice and negotiating meaning.
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Assessing Student Needs
Lesson Planning
Grouping Your Students
Using Projects or Themes
Creating a Variety of Materials
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Lesson Planning for Structured ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The lesson plan is a structure of the course that you will give to your students, a clear guide as to what you want to achieve and how you are going to do it. A good lesson plan generally consists of learner objectives, personal aims, language points, procedure, phase, and interaction, etc. It is of great importance because it can help teachers to have confidence in class, make the class go more smoothly and help to improve the course.
What is lesson planning for?
Lesson flow
Course effectiveness
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Difficulties You May Face if You Don't Plan Classes - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Lesson planning is not a task that should be taken lightly; it is the foundation for all EFL classes and plays a significant part in determining how successful students will be. While motivation and desire to learn are factors in each student's success, a good teacher should be able to inspire motivation through interesting and student-centered lessons. However, this can only be achieved through careful consideration of all lessons.
Lessons' Format
Learning Stages
Choice of Activities
Minimizing Anticipated Problems
Record of Your Work
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The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Bigger is better, right? It's a concept most of us have grown up with. A bigger house is better than a smaller one, a bigger car is better than a smaller one, and a bigger motorbike is oh so much better than a smaller one. The list is almost endless. So, we all agree then, bigger is better! Or is it?
Challenging the Perception: Bigger is Better?
A Different Perspective on Class Sizes
Comparing Class Sizes: UK vs. Vietnam
The Role of Apprentice Teachers in Larger Classes
Conclusion
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The Essential Part of Planning in Delivering Your Classes - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
I'm extremely grateful for the review of lesson planning. I learned a lot of useful things in this course especially lesson planning. Lesson planning is a significant element of the teaching-learning system.
What is a lesson plan?
Applicability of a lesson plan
Achieving goals
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First of all, a lesson plan is a step-by-step guide that provides a structure for essential learning. It helps the teacher in maintaining a standard teaching pattern and does not let the class deviate from the topic. It tells the teacher how the... [Read more]
7 ideas for business English classes ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The activities provided in this graphic allow students to use English in ways that areinteresting, fun and relevant to their needs as business English learners.
In ‘Negotiations’ students get to role-play a negotiation between two sides, earning points for each success they have in negotiating with the other side. Telephone role-plays are a great way to practice speaking to another person without the non-verbal clues that usually assist face-to-face communication. Comparison information gap activities are good for getting students to use English to find out particular information they need from another person, an important communicative skill needed by many business English learners. Arranging meetings is a good activity for practicing phone skills... [Read more]
Top Tips for Online ESL Classes with Younger Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In the past few years, teaching English as a second language on the internet has gained a lot of reputation for English teachers around the world. The convenience of only needing a stable internet connection and a computer to go to work sounds far more pleasing than going to a school or other institution to teach a couple of hours per day. Additionally, online teaching provides opportunities for English teachers to travel to new destinations while still being able to work as a freelancer. Consequently, teaching English to children online, in different parts of the world, must be one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. However, many obstacles need to be overcome to be a successful English teacher for children online. Hence, these will be... [Read more]
14 Course Books to Improve Your Business English Classes - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
TEFL Information
Business English falls under the umbrella of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and is an area of English language teaching that focuses on the language students need in order to function in an international business setting. It is a popular sector for qualified TEFL teachers to work in and one that can be financially rewarding. Students taking business English classes will generally already have a reasonable level of English language ability and course books tend to be aimed at pre-intermediate level students and above but there are books aimed at lower level students.
Oxford University Press
Cambridge University Press
Pearson/Longman
Macmillan
Collins ELT
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Top 5 ESL Teacher Strategies for Your Online Classes - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, we will look at five strategies you can use t boost your effectiveness within the class and also as a general way of increasing your online business. Ideas covered include the use of gamification and individualization.
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Gamification
Individualization
Charting your course
Strategies of content delivery
Narrowing down your niche
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This idea isn't new but not many teachers appear to try to apply it to their online classes. There are several reasons why you should try it. (Especially as the majority of online classes are for young... [Read more]
Conversation Cards about Christmas - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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These printable conversation cards about Christmas are ideal for classes before the winter holidays.
Print out this sheet and cut out all cards individually and play it with your ESL class. Students take turns picking cards and starting conversations about the questions on the cards.
For big classes: Divide the class into groups and hand one sheet / set of cards to each group. Have the students play the conversation cards among each group.
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Enhancing Listening Skills: Key Considerations for Adult ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Listening is possibly the least covered of the four skills needed by ESL learners in most classrooms. As it is a fundamental skill, teachers should try to create as many listening skills lessons as they do for the other three skills: reading, writing, and speaking.
Challenges of Listening Compared to Reading
The Stages of Listening
The Receiving Stage: Hearing and Attending
The Understanding Stage: Decoding and Comprehension
The Evaluating Stage: Forming Opinions and Thinking Ahead
The Remembering Stage: Processing and Storing Information
The Responding Stage: Verbal or Written Answers
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Top 5 ESL Teaching Ticks for Your Online Classes in 2022 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys it's liza here and it's been about two weeks since the previous live stream session so i am super happy to be back here and i hope that today's live stream will be helpful and you will find something insightful uh in my tips and tricks uh so today we will discuss uh five useful uh things you could apply to your online teaching classes in 2022 so this new year is coming and it is really important to make sure you can enhance your english classes somehow and i am here to share several tips that uh you can actually utilize uh so um stay tuned and we will discuss all of them right here on the screen you can actually see uh the topic of today's session uh but uh if you have any further questions related to the point uh feel free to use the comments section and at the same time um if... [Read more]
Top 5 ESL Teaching Ticks For Your Online Classes In 2022 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ESL Teaching Online 2022: Do you want to boost your online English teaching? Then this live stream is for you! Our TEFL expert Liza will share her online teaching experience and help to enhance your lessons in 2022! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Guide to Teaching One-to-One & Group Business English Classes - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The main reason for doing this TEFL course was to improve my teaching skills and to use them to teach business English. Even though I studied business and economics, I cannot know everything in this field or other fields like hotel management or IT. But I can help my students to improve their vocabulary and to speak more fluently at meetings. It is important in the beginning that we ask our students what they would like to improve and why they decided to take special business English classes. Based on their needs we can provide a high-level class, tailored to their needs.
Design the lessons in a way that nobody feels uncomfortable.
Students who decide to take private lessons are highly motivated.
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Teach English Through Movies: Best Tips to Make Your Classes Engaging - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Nowadays educators and CEOs are doubtful about the efficiency of the current educational contents and system. The question which keeps us alert about our performance as teachers is "Are we preparing our students to face the working demands of the century?"
Reasons to Use Movies
Ways to Become a Facilitator
Working With Kindergarteners
Working With School Kids
Young Adolescents and Older Teens
Preparing for The Movie Class
During the Lesson
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The 10 Best FREE Tools And Software For Online English Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching English online is a whole new domain for teachers who are used to in-person classes. There are so many different online tools and software for teachers to use it can be a bit overwhelming, which is why we’ve put together a list of 10 of the best - and they’re all FREE! #OnlineTeaching #OnlineESL #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Review From Tesol Students In Corinth - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
These three TEFL trainees recently completed their TEFL and TESOL training at our training center in Corinth, Greece. They had a positive experience at the center and found that the theoretical classes in the mornings and the teaching practice sessions in the afternoons perfectly complemented each other. They especially enjoyed working with the local EFL learners at the training center and have seen quick improvements after every single days. The three of them can now start looking for positions in teaching English overseas and start their adventures of living abroad.
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ProgressMe - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ProgressMe is an interactive linguistic platform for online education providing solutions for private online classes, language marathons, and schools with support for more than 140 languages. We bring together more than 50,000 language teachers around the world and help improve the quality of online learning every day.
ProgressMe allows teach online using: - Virtual Classrooms; - Course Constructor; - Integrated Video communication system; - Automatic check of students' answers; - Personal accounts for each user with their own schedule; - Full synchronization with the student; - Library of interactive materials; - Blended learning mode; - ProgressMe Academy with educational content.
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TEACHING METHODOLOGY: What is CLIL, and how to apply it in online ESL classes? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey there it's lizzy here and i'm super glad to welcome you to today's live session um today i'm going to talk about um methodology and uh the reason i chose this topic is that um in my previous live streams many um viewers many um many of you who watched my uh previous live streams uh requested to dwell upon this point so i decided that it's a great topic to discuss over this live session uh and by the way um i am an online esl teacher uh so i always try to implement um this teaching methodologies uh in my online esl lessons so everything i try to deliver via these live streams is actually based on my personal experience um i also try to find some useful tips on the internet uh so uh it's it's not something super uh special or unique um everything related to teaching methodology um can... [Read more]
Tesol Review From Artem - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TESOL review video, ITTT course graduate Artem from Russia shares his thoughts on taking online TEFL courses with ITTT. Even though he has been teaching general English and IELTS preparation classes for a while, he still learned a lot of new things from taking the TEFL course. It's also a nice addition to any portfolio and it also gives you the chance to look at your own teaching style from a different perspective.
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Challenges of Teaching a Monolingual Class in Italy - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching English as a Foreign Language to adult Italian students within the corporate environment presents a variety of specific challenges, both for the teacher and the students. These include issues about the actual language acquisition and problems relating to particular company dynamics.
Learning Experience
English Environment
Shaming
Women vs. Men
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First of all, we must consider the students' specific learning background: in Piemonte, a region in the North-West of Italy, people who are now in their forties and... [Read more]
Graduate English Teaching Certificate - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Over the years, ITTT has focused on providing quality training to future TEFL and TESOL teachers, preparing them to teach English as a foreign language. We have been asked by a number of course graduates if, as qualified ITTT teachers, they can award certificates independently to the students they teach.
ITTT has addressed this by providing certificates that graduates can issue to their students. These certificates, which can be purchased in packs of 10, 25, 50 or 100, allow the teacher to fill in the student’s name, class level and the number of hours of study, and are signed by the graduate. Each certificate is uniquely numbered, with a place on the certificate to enter the teacher’s ITTT certification number. Your students can... [Read more]
How to Keep ESL Students Engaged After the Lesson - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello everybody it's liza here and i'm super happy to welcome you to today's itttt live session um so i hope that you um have some spare time uh to tune in and uh let's talk about um another exciting uh teaching topic today uh so if you see and hear me clearly please let me know that you are here actually via the chat box and um by the way um i'm super excited uh not only because of this live session but also because of the weather it is super warm in my place today um my hometown is blooming and um it it feels so nice actually um also let me know where are you guys tuning in from uh so i am actually located um in the middle of russia um the city of yekaterinburg um so uh usually it's pretty cold here but may is just the best uh month of the year so if you um think of coming here one day... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Tesol Review From Jeaninee - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TESOL review video, ITTT course graduate Jeaninee from Namibia lives in Germany and she's currently teaching English classes to children aged 7 to 10. She decided to get TEFL certified to advance in the English teaching field and has thoroughly enjoyed her course experience with ITTT. Jeaninee learned many new things from the 120-hour TEFL course and recommends the course to anyone wanting to teach English as well.
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Adjectives and Adverbs Grammar Quiz - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This grammar quiz is perfect for ESL students practicing adjectives and adverbs in their ESL classes.
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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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Indefinite Pronouns - Grammar Quiz - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This grammar quiz is perfect for ESL students practicing indefinite pronouns in their ESL classes.
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Christmas Word Scramble Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Use this free printable Christmas Word Scramble Game for ESL students during your Christmas-themed classes.
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How to Effectively Teach a Large Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Handling a large classroom is a task that many teachers must face eventually, so it is important to be able to know how to effectively instruct a class that is a size above average. A teacher must work on his/her performance and work on how to make lessons constructive with a big crowd in mind. Without these two objectives done successfully, the teacher risks being misunderstood and the students won't be learning adequately.
Body Language
Teaching Techniques
Establishing Rapport
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