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Having gained your initial certification in ESL you will want to start thinking about how to develop your career. It is never too early to start this process and training and learning should be seen as a lifelong progression. There are many ways to enhance and develop your skills, a number of which are outlined below. The suggestions are not exhaustive and you should do further research to find further options.
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Older vs. Elder – What’s the Difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Older and elder are two similar sounding words that can sometimes be used incorrectly by both native and non-native English speakers. Let’s take a look at how they should be used correctly.
When teaching the English language you often come across words that sound and look similar. Sometimes these words can be used interchangeably to mean the same thing and sometimes they cannot. In this example older and elder can sometimes be used to say the same thing, but they have to be used differently.
The adjective old has a base form, a comparative form, and a superlative form: OLD, OLDER, and OLDEST.
Examples of the three forms:
These can all be used when talking about things and also people. For example:
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Specially vs. Especially - What's the Difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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In many situations, the two words "specially" and "especially" are used with the same meaning, but this is not always correct. Let's take a closer look at the difference between "specially" and "especially".
The word "specially" means 'for a particular reason' and is used with an adjective in the past participle form, for example:
The word "specially" means 'particularly' and it is used at the beginning of a phrase but never at the beginning of a whole sentence, for example:
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The Importance of a Lesson Plan and its Structure - TEFL Blog
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Standing in front of a class, a teacher procrastinates by asking each student random questions and scribbling on the board, but something is wrong. The students seem restless and the teacher looks uncomfortable. The teacher then springs into action by quickly shuffling through a stack of papers on their desk while the students look around blankly at one another. Their attention is dwindling.
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." - Benjamin Franklin
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Teaching ESL vs. EFL - What’s the difference? - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
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ESL is English which is usually taught to students in an English speaking country. EFL is English which is taught to students in a foreign, non-English speaking country. As it is true of many European countries, where is common to learn to speak more than one foreign language. For these reasons ESL is typically the term used in the United States, an English-speaking nation, whereas EFL is more often the term of choice in countries where English is not the native language.
What's ESL? What's EFL?
Teaching ESL versus teaching EFL
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1. Hands-on English lessons suitable for their immediate needs.
2. Explicit cultural instruction.
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Study Abroad vs. Teaching Abroad - What's Better? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello good morning or good evening good afternoon good good whatever wherever you are hi my name is linda i'm from itt um welcome to another live session this week i'm super excited to be here today um and to talk about this interesting topic and before we jump in as always a short intro um please don't forget to like and subscribe if you are interested in interested in teaching english abroad online all things tefl and t-saul i highly recommend liking and subscribing um we are live on youtube and on facebook at the same time so if you haven't liked our page if you haven't subscribed to our youtube channel yet now is the perfect opportunity you're already here you have nothing to lose and we share a lot of interesting and helpful content every day for people who are teachers people who... [Read more]
What's The Time? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun board game for your students to practice the time.
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Do & Make: What's the difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The verbs "do" and "make" are among the most used words in the English language. These two words often confuse English learners because they often use one verb for both in their native language (like "hacer" in Spanish). To help your students understand this better, take a look at the following chart below showcasing the difference between "do" and "make".
"Do" and "make" are two verbs that frequently confuse students learning English. The following explanations will help you better understand the difference between "do" and "make" and when to use each one.
1. "Do" is used when talking about work, jobs or tasks:
2. "Do" is used to refer to non-specific activities, for example:
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What's in My Egg ESL Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This Easter-themed ESL worksheet is interactive and helps your student with their writing skills.
Instructions for the teacher:
Prepare plastic eggs that can be opened for your students. Go thorugh the instructions with your students and also tell them to go through the instructions with their parents.
Instructions for the parents:
Your child has brought home a plastic egg. Please help your child choose something to place in the egg. Next, help your child write three clues that he or she will read to the class. The class will then have to guess what is tn your child's egg.
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What's the weather like today? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun worksheet to practice the weather with your beginner ESL students. Have your students read the sentence and draw the correct weather accordingly.
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Further vs Farther - What's the Difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Further and farther are easily confused as both words can be used to say “at a greater distance”. To be sure you are using them correctly take a look at the following explanation.
How to Use Further
Further Examples:
How to Use Farther
Farther Examples:
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What's included in the TEFL course cost? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
When evaluating the cost of a TEFL course, it is important to know what is included in the fee. At ITTT, our TEFL course prices transparently cover all necessary components for your training. Unlike some providers, the advertised price on our website includes all essential resources, examination fees, and the cost of your certification. You won't encounter any hidden charges. Simply put, our fee ensures you have everything you need to successfully complete your training and receive your TEFL certificate.
What is included in an online TEFL course?
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Are there any extra fees I might need to pay?
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Weather vs. Whether - What's the Difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Weather and whether are a pair of homophones which means they sound the same, but they have different spellings and meanings. Here we explain how to use these words correctly.
WEATHER Definition and Examples
Weather can be a noun or a verb.
WEATHER Examples:
WHETHER Definition and Examples
Whether is a conjunction, which joins two words or phrases together.
WHETHER Examples:
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Everyday vs. Every day - What's the Difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The two expressions "everyday" and "every day" are frequently used in English but often confused. Take a look at the below infographic to find out the difference!
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Study Abroad Vs. Teaching Abroad What's Better? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Do you want to live abroad and experience a new culture? Studying abroad and teaching abroad are both excellent ways to do this! But which one of the two options is better for you? Let's find out in this live session! #TEFL #BestTEFL #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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In-class and online TEFL/TESOL courses: What’s the Difference? - TEFL Blog
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There are three common ways of earning your TEFL/TESOL certificate; in-class, online or a combination of the two. But how do they differ and how can you decide which course is the right one for you?
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The first option is the in-class TEFL course and this is best for people who like a structured study environment and have the ability to attend a four week on-site course. Trainees on in-class courses benefit from more than 120 hours of study time, the advice of experienced and qualified teacher trainers, foreign language learning experience, welcome meal and excursion,... [Read more]
What's the difference between online courses, in-class courses and combined courses? ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ITTT offers three ways of earning your TEFL certificate. These are in-class, online and a combination of the two. But how do they differ and which course is the right one for you? The first option is the in-class course and this is best for those who like a structured study environment and have the ability to attend a four week on-site course. Trainees on the in-class courses benefit from the more than 120 hours of study time the course involves, plus the advice of experienced and qualified teacher trainers.
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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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