Vocabulary And Concept Check

For Americans planning to teach English abroad, obtaining a criminal background check is often a critical part of the job or visa application process. Countries like South Korea, a major hub for foreign English teachers, mandate this check for securing an official work visa. Likewise, various nations and schools have similar prerequisites. Typically, the most frequently sought-after background check for American teachers is the FBI's Identity History Summary Check. Although locally-sourced checks are also accepted, the FBI's version is more universally recognized but may have longer processing times. Also read: What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? What is an FBI criminal background check? Can I get an FBI criminal background check abroad? Once you are in your...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 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]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In educational literature, the term Second Language Acquisition (SLA) is defined in various ways, influenced by factors such as socio-cultural aspects, the specific language being learned (e.g., second, third, or fourth language), and whether the learning occurs solely in a classroom. Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis Monitor Hypothesis Natural Order Hypothesis Input Hypothesis Affective Filter Hypothesis Ready to teach English as a Foreign Language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Let's examine SLA theory through the lens of Stephen Krashen's five hypotheses: Krashen proposes two mechanisms for language development. The first is an unconscious process akin to absorbing...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun ESL printable matching exercise for ESL students to study and practice Christmas vocabulary. The students look at the list below and write the names of the Christmas vocabulary under the correct pictures.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Ramon Perez Teaching Ideas Every day, we learn something new. It can happen on the street, at work, at school and even in our home. We can attain new skills and knowledge through our interactions with our surroundings. Utilizing our 5 senses and past experiences to make sense of what is going on, we can ascertain new concepts and make proper use of them in our daily lives. However, as a teacher, we are tasked with transmitting abstract concepts that become difficult to fully grasp through traditional methods. Consequently, some teachers rely on literal translations to bring the point across. VISUAL AIDS ACTING/ROLE PLAY ENUNCIATION AND SPEECH MIMING CONCLUSION Related Articles: Since the student's exposure to the target language can be extremely limited outside of the classroom, it's...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun worksheet on concept of sight words 'He/She'. Have your students look at the pictures and select the correct word.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Learning vocabulary words is a big part of any EFL classroom. Sometimes, it can be challenging for students to learn and remember new words - this is where the following activities come in handy! Here are 7 fun ways to introduce new EFL vocabulary! Listen to this blog post: 1. Get Physical 2. Sing it Loud 3. Keep It Real 4. The Root of the Issue 5. Introduce Couples 6. Tell it like It Is 7. Picture It Which is your favorite teaching activity? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This activity works well for a lot of vocabulary words. It is based around the total physical response method, which links physical movement with learning. Illustrate new vocabulary by acting out the words as you introduce them to...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Conditionals are sentences which are also known as ‘if clauses.’ These types of sentences are an important concept for anyone learning the language to understand. Let's take a look at the different conditionals in the infographic below.   Conditionals are sentences with two clauses, an “if” clause and a main clause. Generally, conditional sentences are often divided into different types. Let's take a look at each of them. (Present Real Conditional) In general, “zero conditional” refers to conditional sentences that express a fact, rather than describing a hypothetical situation or potential future circumstance. The grammar term is typically used in the present tense, however such sentences can be formulated with...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teachers of English as a Foreign Language are often native English speakers. As such, there are many language concepts, especially grammatical ones, that are subconsciously understood due to having learned them in early childhood. One of the most important parts of TEFL training is relearning these concepts from the perspective of one who does not speak English. This can often be one of the most revelatory parts of the process as it can be disconcerting to uncover seemingly unfamiliar concepts and rules to language one already know perfectly. In a monolingual class, this can sometimes be remedied by relating vocabulary and concepts to the students' native language. In a multilingual classroom, a classroom whose students do not all share the same native...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I haven't been a teacher for very long, but I have noticed more and more, since taking this course that a classroom can succeed if a teacher knows that teaching isn't just the passing of information. The teacher must understand that there are many different types of learners, that they must build a rapport with these learners, and they must tailor lessons based on these aspects. Teaching is more than just teaching a subject or language; this is the best thing I've learned from my ITTT classes. Types of Learners Rapport Tailoring Lessons Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Erin W. As a foundation, to being teaching, I have learned that there are...  [Read more]

The concept of TEFL standards can apply to several distinctive aspects of English language instruction and training. We will delve into some of these in more detail below. Types of regulation: Accreditation and moderation Types of certificate: Levels and entry standards Types of course Accreditation and moderation are two terms that are often mistaken as interchangeable, but they are quite different. Accreditation involves an external validation procedure, in which an authorized entity (like a university) scrutinizes the full course delivery and determines if it fulfills a predefined criteria set for that certificate level. Accreditation is usually granted once for a specific course and may require updating if there are substantial changes in the course or its content. Moderation, on the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why does the English language break all its own rules and have so many words or phrases that simply make no literal sense? How does one learn such a language like this? English Vocabulary Reasons for Derivation Ways of Understanding How to Learn Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bridget B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Football in most countries is a game where a ball is kicked around with one's foot. In American English, this sport is called soccer. The sport of American football has much less to do with the kicking of the foot but yet is still called football. And we still also have...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Vocabulary has a direct impact on written and spoken language comprehension. All students come to school with differences in their vocabulary knowledge, and part of teaching them how to be successful in English is to teach them vocabulary. Vocabulary development plays a critical role in helping English language learners increase their ability to communicate in the receptive and expressive domains in English. This is why vocabulary must be explicitly and systematically taught. Learn how to teach vocabulary effectively with a TEFL course today! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gina A. Research suggests the following three big ideas about teaching and learning new words: Also read: 4 Super...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun reading comprehension and vocabulary worksheet about Thanksgiving.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun worksheet with Halloween vocabulary for your EFL students.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! If you are invited to a Christmas party, then you will need some English words and phrases connected with the Christmas Party season.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun picture dictionary for practicing/reinforcing the vocabulary of London sights.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun ESL worksheet for practicing/reinforcing the vocabulary of London sights.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Practice spring-related vocabulary with your EFL students with this printable worksheet.   Print out this worksheet and share it with your students. For more advanced students, you can turn this into a competition whereas the student who completed this worksheet the fastest gets a prize.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun worksheet to practice Halloween vocabulary with your EFL students.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun worksheet to repeat vocabulary related to parts of the body.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This worksheet is ideal to practice classroom objects. Match the descriptions to the classroom objects.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This printable board game is great for practicing vocabulary words with your students. Play the game as a reward or when you have some time left at the end of your class.   This board game is the perfect activity to review vocabulary and help your students with their speaking skills. Print it out and play it with the whole class or play it in your virtual classroom.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Christmas is coming. Start your lessons on the holidays with this Christmas time vocabulary worksheet. Students match the pictures to the words given.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Vocabulary is one of the most important skills required for teaching and learning a foreign language. It is vital for effective communication and understanding of written text. A rich vocabulary helps individuals express their feelings, ideas, and needs while also enhancing their overall understanding of others. Vocabulary develops with age and presents one of the biggest challenges when learning a second language. The Stages of Vocabulary Knowledge The Four Types of Vocabulary in Teaching Teaching Strategies for Vocabulary Acquisition Overcoming Challenges in Teaching Vocabulary Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun ESL crossword puzzle for practicing/reinforcing the vocabulary of London sights.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun ESL worksheet for practicing vocabulary around the topic of clothing.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun crossword to introduce or reinforce fruits vocabulary with your ESL students.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This worksheet is designed to practice vocabulary and reading comprehension on daily activities.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun ESL speaking practice but also vocabulary and grammar reinforcement.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]