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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Century Florida and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Evaluation and testing was the subject I studied about during the Unit 15 of this course. I observed and learned about different ways of evaluating students' levels and progress, as well as some of the common external exams that I may need to prepare my future students for. Tutorials, evaluation by the students and tests are good ways to assess a student's language level. I read as well about the fact that it is often apropiate to give tests at different stages in a course; placement test in the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies TESOL Weekend and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.M. - U.S.A. said: British english vs American EnglishIn england and America, both countries want to be the purism form of english. Now there are lots of differences when it comes to grammar, spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary, etc. A teacher has to take in the spelling differences for english whether it is the American or British way. Most of American spelling is the same as the way the British spelled before 19th century. Noah Webster supposedly influenced many of the spelling rules that Americans use...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Marathon Iowa and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: The grammar?translation method is a method of teaching foreign languages derived from the classical (sometimes called traditional) method of teaching Greek and Latin. In grammar?translation classes, students learn grammatical rules and then apply those rules by translating sentences between the target language and the native language. Advanced students may be required to translate whole texts word-for-word. The method has two main goals: to enable students to read and translate literature written in the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Fast TESOL Programs and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: K.B. - U.S.A. said: english as International LanguageSince World War II, the english language has emerged as the the new international lingua-franca “auxiliary language,” taking the previous place of languages such as french, Latin and greek before it. Although english is not the most widely spoken language in the world (It is fourth behind chinese, Hindi, and spanish), it has definitely cemented its importance as the common, international second language for many. International languages are adopted for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Fast TESOL Course and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: B.G. - Italy said: I actually gained the knowledge of how to be a teacher from taking this course. Honestly, one day I was volunteering to help an english school with its Halloween party and the next I was given three different labs to teach with no experience and no idea where to start. I found that it was nice and fun, but I also was honest with myself that I did no real teaching. I was just a babysitter for the hour I was in their house. Taking this course gave me the information I needed to stop being the...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word mugwump. This word is a noun and refers to a person who remains independent, especially from politc parties. This word comes from the Algonquian native peoples in Canada. It has been used in English since the 19th century. 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. This unit has classified different parts of speech in sentences. It refreshed my memory about the basic grammar rules and helped me...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word sprachgefühl. This word refers to a person's intuitive ability to produce language in a natural way. Sprachgefühl is one of many Gernan words that found their way into the English language at the end of the 19th century. The word is a combination of sprache (language, speech) and gefühl (feeling). 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. honestly i got confused doing this test i did not...  [Read more]

  "In terms of the things that are negative about it, we've already said that it doesn't develop speaking but perhaps the biggest negative point about this particular methodology is that it's very unnatural. Ok, so despite the criticisms of this particular method, and particularly the fact that is unnatural, this particular methodology was in use all the way through the 17th, 18th and 19th century and indeed it's still in use today. However, Gouin in the 1880s and Berlitz in the early 1900s decided that this particular methodology was so unnatural that they wanted to come up with something new. The method that they came up with, they called the direct method. You will also sometimes see it as the natural method. What these two people were saying is that if we wish to learn a...  [Read more]

  New York is one of the most famous states in the entire USA. Not only does it feature one of the most exciting and vibrant cities on earth, it is also blessed with unbelievable natural scenery. ‘The Empire State’ is also rich in history and has greatly influenced the North America we know today. New York saw waves of mass immigration in the 19th century with millions of people coming to America from all over Europe and Asia. Over 10 million people entered the US through New York City’s Ellis Island alone. Still today, the state of New York is one of the most ethnically diverse places in the country. Upstate New York is especially beautiful with many forests, lakes and mountains. It is a perfect destination at any time of year, and a wonderland for outdoor lovers. Lake George...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Philippines Muntinlupa City and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Unit 19th provided us with information as for teaching more specialized groups. -Teaching beginners section presented different categories of such students. Tips for teaching beginners were given together with methodology and techiques, possible problems, motivation. - Teaching individual students introduced suitable for one-to-one tutoring activities. Ideas of purposeful homework were given. -Teaching children section was very helpful for me as for a teacher of young learners.Of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Raichur India and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Very helpful unit. This is the most difficult topic of English grammar for students understanding but without this knowledges of the conditionals & reported speech students can't speak more fluency.The Unit has the best explanations and has lack the unnecessary informations. Whole unit we can use for our lessons.If add more examples in our lessons, we can make students more confident in this ares.First and foremost I'd like to say, can't believe that I'm about to finish this...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Walsall United Kingdom and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: The modals are: can, could,may,might,shall should, will, would, must have to, have got to, need to, needn't and ought. They are used before other verbs to add meaning to the main verb. Modals can be use to express a number of different ideas. These complex lessons yet hard to understand build the English Language. The uses of certain words like can will take different forms like the ability I can run and informal polite request Can I borrow a pen.Unit 19th focuses on different methods and...  [Read more]

  Linda lives in China and is taking the 120-hour TEFL course with ITTT. This is the fifth installment of her TEFL review video journal outlining her experiences on the course. In this video Linda tells us about unit 5 of the course which covers aspects of classroom management. The unit has plenty of useful information on how students can be grouped within class and the types of activities that are suitable for different groupings. It also covers ways of dealing with problem behavior and methods for engaging students when they may not be interested in learning. At a quarter of the way through the course Linda is still clearly excited about earning her TEFL certificate. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course....  [Read more]

San Francisco is a city that needs no introduction, its use in a huge number of Hollywood movies means that much of this Californian city is instantly recognizable to people from all over the world. Whether it’s the iconic Golden Gate Bridge or the infamous Alcatraz Island, nearly everyone has an image of this city in their mind. San Francisco has a long history of ethnic diversity and this can be seen in its inclusive atmosphere and the many distinct neighborhoods that make up the city. San Francisco’s unique and iconic attractions, blended with its easygoing atmosphere, make it a great place to earn your TEFL/TESOL certificate. Despite being first settled by the spanish in the 18th century, San Francisco did not start to really grow until the famous Californian Gold Rush in the...  [Read more]

Situated on the west coast of the united states in southern California, San Diego benefits from a year-round warm climate making it an incredibly pleasant city in which to live, work and study. The city also benefits from long stretches of beautiful sandy beaches and a close proximity to the Mexican border. California’s second largest city is surrounded by beautiful coastline, impressive mountains and gorgeous valleys. Inside the city you will find numerous museums, galleries, theaters and music venues, while the beaches and surrounding countryside offer a seemingly endless number of sport and leisure activities. All of this makes San Diego the perfect place to take a TEFL/TESOL course and to start your journey as a qualified English teacher. Although known as the ‘birthplace of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Rock Mills Alabama and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: A analysis of the approach, methods and techniques of teaching. The history, description and the positive and negative points in relation to the different teaching methods. Beginning with the classic method from the 17th century which originated from grammar translations, audio lingualism -direct method, silent way, suggestopaedia, total physical response, finishing with a combination of all the methods - ESA. It appears that ESA is the easiest teaching methods for teachers to learn and apply in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Garrison North Dakota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This lesson supports the argument for proper equipment and teaching aids in the classroom. in the 21st century the resources are endless. The basics like worksheets and work cards and old-fashioned whiteboards as seen in the videos are very efficient. Interactive whiteboards have a multitud of uses but like all higher tech tools need some user knowledge and can go down because after all they are computers. OHP, CD players, Videos and DVDs, video cameras, Ipads, cell phones, videos are all useful...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification India Raniganj and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In a 21st century classroom,the growing diversity of students requires teachers to be able to take on different roles in order to meet different needs and support individual student's learning. It is also crucial for the teachers to understand the development stage of a language learner so that we can prepare for the problems may appear at different stage and facilitate our student's learning more effectively. I also like how this unit address the need and different types of student's...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Munds Park Arizona and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This unit covered the various methodologies that have been applied throughout history to teach languages effectively. Each methodology is a reflection of the developments in psychology (beginning with grammar-translation in the 17th century to the ESA method in 1998) due to increased and changing knowledge regarding language learning acquisition. The unit emphasizes the use of the Engage, Study, Activate method which basically takes all the positive attributes of previous methodologies and comprises...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Geddes South Dakota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This unit covered the different forms of the future tense, ( future simple, future continuous, future perfect, future perfect continuous) as well as the present simple and present continuous. This unit explored the different ways in which this tense relates to the present and other future events, concepts, states of being. For instance the future continuous \"predicts the present\". This form of the tense helps to express what we think or that which is happening now. This differs from the usage of...  [Read more]