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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]

Whom and Whose - How to use them in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   Let's take a look at how to correctly use "whom" and "whose" in English.   Whom is an object pronoun like  ‘him’, ‘her’, ‘us’, etc. We use WHOM to ask which person receives an action, for example:   Whose is a possessive pronoun like ‘her’, ‘his’, ‘our’, etc. We use WHOSE to find out which person something belongs to, for example:   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Possessive Pronouns Test - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

200 IELTS Words You Need to Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 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


Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 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


Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Test your ESL students' knowledge on the holiday season with this Christmas worksheet.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

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! The job consists of conducting the IELTS...  [Read more]

Human Rights Reading Comprehension B2 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This test is all about human rights. The text is about 3 women that won the Nobel Peace Prize   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Listening Activity: Halloween Explain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Meaning of TEFL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


The term TEFL is one that is often used in a general sense, although it does have a specific meaning. Generally the meaning of TEFL is some form of ‘the Teaching of English to people whose first language is not English’ and is often used interchangeably with terms such as TESOL, TEAL, TESL and many others. It is also generally used as the name of a qualification, such as a TEFL certificate, which relates to the result of a TEFL training course. Here we will look at the meaning of TEFL in these broad terms and also give its specific meaning, along with many other common acronyms used throughout the industry. The general acronym for the field of teaching English is ELT: English Language Teaching. This term applies across the board to teaching English, be it to American high school...  [Read more]

TEFL Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


English is studied as an additional language by millions of people worldwide and it is generally one of the most commonly used second languages in most regions. This study can take place in a wide variety of schools and language centers, but the one thing they typically have in common is that the study is led by a language tutor known as a TEFL teacher (or a similar variant such as EFL teacher, ESL teacher, etc). A TEFL teacher’s role is to gradually build the four language skills of their students; reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to ensure they are able to reach their personal goals, whether for work, study, travel, or any other reason. Please note: the acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. As the number of worldwide English learners is so high,...  [Read more]

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 Assessing...  [Read more]

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 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

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. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! It is true that writing skills...  [Read more]

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. Register now & get certified to teach...  [Read more]

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. Register now & get certified to teach...  [Read more]

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. Register now & get certified to...  [Read more]

English idioms: Food ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


The English language contains many set phrases whose meanings cannot be discerned by looking at the individual words that make up the phrase. These phrases are called ‘idioms’ and they are used widely by native English speakers around the world; they are also a common cause of confusion for English language learners and as such many EFL students ask their teachers to teach them English idioms. Teachers used to think that there was no point in teaching idioms to students out of fear that they would use them incorrectly; however, as they are such a widely used part of the language it is now considered a good idea to teach them. There are many books available for both teachers and learners that provide explanations of different idioms and exercises to help students practice. In these...  [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]

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. TESL applies when teaching English to non native speakers in a...  [Read more]

TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options - TEFL Blog


Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This is a frequently asked question, and it can start to be answered by asking another question… Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course that will meet your specific needs. So what are the options?Let us start with the basics; the minimum qualification required by most ESL employers worldwide is a 120-hour TEFL or TESOL certificate course. The good news is that there are a number of ways in which this can be achieved. TEFL or TESOL Travel to learn or stay at home? What are onsite TEFL courses like? What are online TEFL courses like? a. 120-hour TEFL certification b. Specialized TEFL courses c. Diploma level courses Combined TEFL courses Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

Tefl reviews - English Grammar Past Perfect Continuous Teaching Ideas Tesl Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  In this TESL training video the teaching idea for the past perfect continuous tense involves giving the students a prompt and asking them to finish it with a sensible answer in the past perfect continuous tense. For example: I didn't have dinner last night... because I had been snacking all day. She passed the test... because she had been studying hard. The past perfect continuous is a rarely used tense and is often quit confusing for learners of English as well as new English teachers. Taking a 120-hour online teaching course with ITTT will give the knowledge needed to make sure you know how to explain such tenses to students the moment you step into your first TESL classroom. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL...  [Read more]

Best TEFL Blog - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  If you want a one-stop shop for all things TEFL related, you should head over to the ITTT Blog where you will find a vast amount of interesting information. The blog contains all manner of fascinating posts from professional TEFL experts and our very own course graduates. You will find helpful tips on visas and work permits, salaries and budgets, and general TEFL course information. There is also a section on teaching locations that looks at many of the most popular destinations from a wide variety of angles, as well as some great teaching ideas that you can use to transform your own classroom into a modern, fun and productive environment. A large part of the blog is given over to our TEFL course graduates who take the time to write about their experiences of teaching English...  [Read more]

Why You Should Take a TEFL or TESOL Course Right Now - TEFL Blog


Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information In this blog post, we discuss some of the main reasons for taking a TEFL or TESOL course now rather than later. Why does it make sense to do it sooner rather than later. Watch the video about this topic Reason #1: It makes sense to take a course now is from a financial standpoint. Choosing your TEFL or TESOL course. Work through the course. Receive your certificate. Apply for jobs. Start your teaching career. Reason # 2: Take advantage of as many options or opportunities as possible. Reason # 3: A TEFL/TESOL Certificate never expires. Reason #4: You'll have more time to get your mind ready. Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The first...  [Read more]

Evaluation and Testing of Students in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog


Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Evaluations are the useful tools or techniques that provide insight for modification, planning and in some cases re-designing a course. Student evaluation also provides the opportunity to address issues regarding student learning while the course is still in progress. There are different ways a teacher can assess a student's language level: Listen to this blog post: Tests Placement Test The Diagnostic Test Progress Test Practice Test Tutorials Evaluation by the Students Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! a) Testsb) Tutorialsc) Evaluation by the students. This post was written by our ITTT graduate Michael O. Students can be tested from time to time during the course....  [Read more]

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]

Tefl reviews - English Grammar Present Perfect Continuous Structure Tesol Course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  This ITTT video outlines the structure of the Present Perfect Continuous tense, the tense that is used for events which started in the past and are still continuing, or which have stopped, but whose effects are still ongoing. This one of two videos -- this one focuses on the structure of the positive and negative forms. Positive form: subject + auxiliary verb 'have'/'has' + been + present participle I have been working for ten years. Negative form: subject + auxiliary verb 'have'/'has' + not +been + present participle She has not been working here for some time. It is essential for any TESOL Course to provide teachers with a sound knowledge of the English language tense system and to give teachers the confidence to present productive, meaningful and correct information to their...  [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 Test yourself by taking a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was...  [Read more]

Prepositions of Place in the Bedroom Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

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