Word Order In English

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   When you use more than one adjective, you have to put them in the right order or it will sound very strange. Do you say, "I want a big black cat" or "I want a black big cat?" Let's take a look at infographic below.   So, do you say, "I want a big black cat" or "I want a black big cat?" The first one is correct. Why? If "big" is size and "black" is color, then it should come first because size is number (2) and color is number (5) on the infographic above. You can use this chart for all orders of adjectives. A quick and easy way is to always place the adjective that is easy to change first. Number 1 (Opinion) can be changed more easily than number 6 (Origin: where something is from). It is easy for me to change my...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This super cute worksheet is ideal to practice letters, counting, shapes, colors, and more!   Put the letters on the elephant in alphabetical order.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This fun winter vocabulary ABC order worksheet is perfect to practice winter-related words with you ESL students. Simply print it out and let your students have fun!   The object of this worksheet is to sort the winter words in alphabetical order:     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This worksheet aims at practicing the adverbs of frequency by putting the words in the right order to form a sentence.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Have your EFL students fix the sentences about turkeys by correcting the spelling mistakes.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word search with countries of the world.   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 the Past Simple or the Past Continuous. Students look at the pictures and fill in the gaps with one of the linking words in the box in order to complete the story.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

While mastering the English language is one thing, imparting that knowledge is another. English, with its intricate grammar rules, unique pronunciations, and varied spellings, can be challenging to teach. However, teaching English as a foreign language can be a rewarding experience, offering travel opportunities and immense job satisfaction. Proper preparation and understanding of the language's nuances are crucial before embarking on this teaching journey. Where are TEFL qualified teachers in demand? Asia Latin America The Middle East Europe What skills and qualifications do you need? If you want to start your teaching career in a positive fashion it is important to understand the TEFL job market and to head to where the demand is especially high. As a newly-qualified teacher you are...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video, recent TESOL course graduate Anna from Romania shares her thoughts on the TEFL course with ITTT. Anna decided to take a TEFL certification course from ITTT in order to move to Japan to work as an English teacher. She enjoyed her course experience and was able to complete the course faster than expected. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

The obvious place to start is with the acronym TEFL, what does it actually stand for? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and it can be used to refer to any situation where a non-native English speaker is being taught English. Technically, TEFL refers to situations where English is being taught in a non-English speaking country, but in most circumstances it is commonly used regardless of the learning environment. TEFL is also the name given to teacher training courses and the resulting certification that potential teachers undertake in order to meet the qualification criteria set out by most international employers of English language teachers. TEFL and TESOL certification Although a TEFL certificate is required to apply for most English language teaching jobs, many...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun word scramble with words related to animals.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

The straightforward answer is NO. Aspiring TEFL instructors often wonder about this, but the primary requirement is a profound mastery of English. While knowing the native language of your destination country can offer advantages in daily life and understanding cultural nuances, it is not a prerequisite for most employers. Your expertise in English will foster an immersive learning environment, encouraging students to actively engage with the language. What will I need to teach English as a foreign language? How will I teach English if I don't speak the local language? What are the benefits of learning the local language? How to learn another language while teaching English abroad The prerequisites often differ based on the region and specific employer. Universally, a profound grasp of...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to Scotland.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to sports.     Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL Certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word search with words related to Europe.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to Ireland.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word search with words related to university.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to Wales.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to England.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to fruits.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun word scramble with words related to Canada Day.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun word scramble with words related to home and furniture.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to university.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word search with words related to Halloween.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun word scramble with words related to home and living.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Ordinal numbers are used to show the order of sequence. One of the most common usages of ordinal numbers in both written and spoken English is for dates.   For dates in spoken English, we always use ordinal numbers, i.e. Fourth of July, not Four of July. Normally a -TH appears at the end of the number. e.g. seven … seventh. However, in written English you may write a normal (cardinal) number without the -TH or -ST etc. after it. Even if it is not written, the ordinal number is still said in spoken English. In the United States it is NOT common to put the -th after the number in written English. Order of Days and Months when saying the date There are two ways of...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Teach summer vocabulary with this word search. Review and discuss all the words in the word box before completing the word search. Discuss what sports the children are doing. What do you enjoy doing during summer?   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word search with words related to Thanksgiving.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word search with words related to weather.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun EFL word search with words related to camping.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]