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Navigating the Testing Maze: Understanding the Array of Assessments for ESL Learners - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Assessing language proficiency is a vital component of any English as a Second Language (ESL) program, enabling educators to gauge learners' abilities and track their progress. In the realm of ESL testing, there exists a diverse array of test types, each designed to evaluate specific language skills and competencies. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the eight primary categories of ESL tests, shedding light on their purposes, formats, and significance in determining learners' language proficiency. Whether you are an ESL teacher, student, or language enthusiast, this article aims to unravel the intricacies of ESL testing, empowering you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and effectively measure... [Read more]
Possessive Pronouns Test - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a useful ESL grammar test around the subject of possessive pronouns. You can use this test after teaching possessive pronouns in your EFL class.
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TEFL Finland - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ English Language Examiner For The Ielts Speaking Test Helsinki Finland ann. 2
Date posted:2019-11-07 | Writer: Finnbrit Language Centre | Email: [email protected]
Finnish-British Society / Finnbrit Language Centre, is a registered non-profit membership society. We provide social and cultural activities, language training, and examination services with a focus on the IELTS and Cambridge examinations. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. IELTS has been developed by some of the world’s leading language assessment experts and tests the full range of English skills needed for success in a new job or study placement abroad. We are now looking for you to join our team of IELTS Speaking Examiners!
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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.
The Academic version is for test takers who want to study at tertiary level in an English-speaking country or seek... [Read more]
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 Reasons to take an English Level Test for a Non-Native English Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello everybody so liz is here and i'm super glad to welcome you to the itt weekly live session uh so today's session is devoted to international exams and the reasons to take them as a non-native esl teacher and before we begin please let me know if you see me and hear me clearly um just because i want to make sure my equipment works smooth so we've got this comments section and you can basically communicate with me so please let me know that you hear and see me well okay um and in addition uh while waiting for some more people to join okay i see that everything works thank you so much for letting me know and uh in addition while waiting for some more people to join me uh let me know uh where are you tuning in from so um as for me i'm located in the euro region of russia uh in the city... [Read more]
Christmas Time Quiz Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Test your ESL students' knowledge on the holiday season with this Christmas worksheet.
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Human Rights Reading Comprehension B2 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This test is all about human rights. The text is about 3 women that won the Nobel Peace Prize
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Listening Activity: Halloween Explain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a cloze test about the history of Halloween and in the text, you can find out the origin of Halloween, its traditions, and symbols more representative. The test consists in a video that pupils have to watch (the link is included in the text) and then they have to fill in the gaps in the text, and finally, they have to answer some questions about the video they have just watched.
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The Role of Diagnostic Tests in an ESL Curriculum - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
This essay will present a 'teleological analysis' of the use of diagnostic tests in ESL curriculums as a means for achieving larger course objectives. Diagnostic tests are usually given to students at the beginning of a class or at periodic intervals after completing course units as a means which provide a critical link in attaining certain larger course objectives in an ESL course. An ESL curriculum has the objective of introducing and familiarizing speakers of an L1 to an L2, with the final goal of enabling each student in the class to attain the highest possible proficiency in the essential four aspects of language proficiency.
The Hierarchy of Means and Ends
Aristotle's Concept of Teleology
The Material Cause
The Formal Cause
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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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Tefl reviews - Evaluation And Testing/types Of Tests - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video is part of our video series on "Evaluation and Testing of Students". In this video, we cover the different types of tests teachers will come across. These include placement tests, diagnostic tests, progress tests, practice tests and proficiency tests. In the next videos, we will take a look at each type of test in detail.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
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Tefl reviews - Evaluation And Testing/placement Tests - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video is part of our video series on "Evaluation and Testing of Students". In this video, we look at placement tests. This type of test is also referred to as a level test. Its goal is to find out the current level of the student tested. A placement test generally tests all four skills (reading, listening, writing and speaking) and progresses from easy to hard questions.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
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Tefl reviews - Evaluation And Testing/practice And External Tests - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video is part of our video series on "Evaluation and Testing of Students". In this video, we look at practice and external proficiency tests. Practice tests are usually used for revision purpose before internal and external exams to prepare the students. There are three types of external proficiency tests that English learners can take. Find out which ones in this video.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
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Tefl reviews - Evaluation And Testing/diagnostic And Progress Tests - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video is part of our video series on "Evaluation and Testing of Students". In this video, we look at the diagnostic and progress test. A diagnostic test gives the teacher information about the students' current strengths and weaknesses, while a progress test is usually held multiple times during a course covering all the material taught up until that point to check understanding.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
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IELTS and TOEFL ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
A couple of acronyms that you are likely to come across as an English teacher are IELTS and TOEFL. IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and is a United Kingdom and Commonwealth based test of English language skills. TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language and is a U.S. based English language skills test. These two are the main international English-language tests and are used by universities, governments and employers to assess the English proficiency of international students, immigrants and potential employees. TOEFL tests are mainly aimed at foreign students looking to study in U.S. universities and a Junior TOEFL test is also offered for middle school children. IELTS on the other hand has two types of test, there is the academic test for... [Read more]
The Main Features of Evaluation and Testing in Education - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
It is important to note that regardless of which situation you may find yourself in be it in a school, language center, teaching young learners or adults you will always be involved in some or the other form of testing or evaluation. These test/evaluation may include things that are done internally for the school such as homework, course unit test or end of year test/exam and you may also be involved in external exams such as IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and other exams. The most common types of test/evaluation that takes place are:
Features of tests
1. General English Test
2. Business English Test
3. Academic English Test
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Prepositions of Place in the Bedroom Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a practice worksheet for place prepositions with a great picture. The students must select the correct option from the brackets and then perform the true or false test. They must then write ten sentences about items in their own bedroom.
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Tefl reviews - Theories Methods Techniques Of Teaching Esa Methodology - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Our final methodology is accredited to Jeremy Harmer and it's known by the letters ESA. Around 1998, Jeremy Harmer produced a book called "How to teach English" and basically what Harmer did, is a background to this book is to do what we have done today and to work through all of the different methodologies that have come about over the last 300 years. He highlighted for each of those methodologies what was good about it, what was positive and what didn't appear to work and then put all of the positive things into a melting pot and came out with this methodology, which he called ESA. It's a three-stage methodology, where each of the letters represents a particular phase of the lesson. The first one being called the engage phase, the second the study phase and the final one the... [Read more]
Cambridge Exams ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Many EFL students study English in order to pass exams that will enable them to gain a visa for a particular country, go to university abroad or to prove their English ability for a job. The Cambridge English exams are some of the most popular in the world and include exams tailored towards young learners, general English skills, academic English and business English. Throughout your career as an English teacher you are likely to have students that need help in preparing for one of these exams.
These tests are designed for children in primary or lower-secondary education. There are three tests in total which are: Starters, Movers, and Flyers. Each test covers reading, writing, listening and speaking. The tests are usually taken within the child’s school but can also be taken at... [Read more]
The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained
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Learning a new language differs whether it occurs during early childhood or later in life. Nevertheless, in both scenarios, breaking a language barrier is essential for the student's progress and success. So, how do we break it so students can efficiently communicate in English?
Sarah Jennings
TEFL Information
Whether you want to make it your full-time job or teach English on the side, teaching one-to-one lessons will allow you to have access to additional employment options.
Sarah Jennings
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Parents are the initial educators in every child's life. Their involvement significantly influences a child's success in school, leading them toward a life enriched with knowledge. Parents demonstrate to children how to develop independence... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Tesol Tefl Reviews Tesol Review From Alina - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TEFL review video Alina tells us that he graduated from ITTT's 120-hour online TEFL course. Alina is from the Ukraine and thought that the course was very well structured and the information is precise. She also appreciated the great tutor support she received throughout the course.
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What is the Diploma in TESOL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Our Diploma in TESOL is an advanced, research-based online program designed to provide an in-depth understanding of English language teaching. It equips graduates with a significant edge in securing ESL positions globally. Completing this course positions candidates for roles with higher responsibilities and better salary prospects.
Can I take the Diploma in TESOL course without prior TEFL certification?
Does the Diploma in TESOL course come with tutor support?
How will I receive the Diploma in TESOL course study materials?
How is the Diploma in TESOL course assessed?
How quickly can I finish the Diploma in TESOL course?
Yes, you can. While our Diploma in TESOL is an advanced training course meant to expand on a standard TEFL certification, it also incorporates our 120-hour TEFL... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Alesheia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Alesheia completed her TEFL certificate course online with ITTT. In this TEFL review video, Alesheia tells us that although she studied TESOL as a minor at university, research showed that the majority of jobs required a specific TEFL certificate. She found the course to be a good refresher of her previous TESOL studies at university and it also taught her a number of new things such as classroom management and lesson planning. Alesheia recommends ITTT to new and experienced teachers looking to earn a recognized TEFL certificate.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient,... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Present Simple Teaching Ideas Tesl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The teaching ideas in these ITTT videos are intended to be used in the Activate stage of a lesson. During this stage students are encouraged to use the language as freely and communicatively as possible. The focus is more on the fluency than on the accuracy of the language. When selecting any activity it is important to ensure that the timing is appropriate and that the activity is appropriate for the students' age, language levels, class size, interests and culture. The video looks at one of three teaching ideas for Present Simple. The activity is called "Find someone who...." Each student will be given a sheet with a number of facts/habits/routines. For example ...plays a musical instrument,.....does a lot of sport, ....has a brother and a sister. The students then mill around... [Read more]
The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained from: 30
Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Unlock a world of opportunities in Business English education with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to get certified, refine your resume, find the best teaching jobs, and succeed as a freelance teacher. Join us as we explore the dynamic field of Business English instruction.
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Explore the dynamic world of online English language learning for children. Discover effective strategies to engage young learners, navigate challenges, and create an enriching virtual classroom experience.
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The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained from: 40
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Discover effective strategies to enhance your language learning journey. Explore the importance of reading skills, context clues, and authentic materials.
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Unlock the secrets of effective language teaching with the ESA methodology. Learn how structure and engagement boost student learning.
Federico Riva
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Unlock doors to a world of opportunities through language learning. Explore its impact on culture, education, and personal growth.
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EFL teachers come from a variety of backgrounds and it is often surprising just what experiences the people who enter the profession have. There are... [Read more]
The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained from: 10
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Within the teaching of English as a second language (ESL) there are several classifications of learner scenarios. You have probably heard of graded classes versus mixed ability classes as an example. Another major classification is monolingual versus multilingual classes.
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Second language acquisition is the name given to an educational theory of how we acquire a second language. It is similar to the way we pick-up our native language and is often contrasted with the term ‘language learning’, which is a formal process of instruction in a language.
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One of the most important differences is that whilst the... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Tesol Tefl Reviews Tesol Review From Patrick - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TEFL review video Patrick tells us that he graduated from ITTT's 120-hour online TEFL course. Even though Patrick is a native speaker of English, he was surprised how much he learned from the course. He was very satisfied with the amount of material provided during the course and recommends it to anyone wanting to teach English abroad.
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Evaluation and Testing in EFL and ESL Classrooms - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Most of us grew up being constantly evaluated by taking a wide variety of tests for all kinds of subjects, all with the goal to show how much you know and how capable are you. Throughout school years teachers evaluate your performance, and your knowledge they based on of on the results from several quizzes, exams, and tests, and commonly based on results they know how to approach each student's needs, or so they assume that the standardized score is accurate. Growing up you learn whether or not you are a test taker, you will find those who do amazing on tests but do not really pay attention in class, you will also find those who get really nervous and struggle but still do well, and you also find the ones who know all the material and cannot test well.... [Read more]