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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Green Ohio 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 12 focuses on the basic productive skills of speaking and writing, which is a nice follow up to unit 11?s receptive skills. Unit 12 covers handwriting skills, differences between accuracy and fluency, it discusses three categories of speaking activities, as well as ways to get students more involved with a lesson, and it also provides some sample lessons and activities. I appreciated how the unit briefly touched on accuracy versus fluency. I have worked with a few other English teachers who attempt to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Hilliard Ohio 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 this unit, videos of model lessons emphasising the difference between a good lesson and a bad lesson was covered. I found this very useful and provided a lot ideas and techinques and eye-openers about my own teaching style. It was easy to see how the teachers attitude effects the student's motivation, confidence and willingness to participate. Also, it was useful to see the ESA type lesson in action. It showed how eliciting answers from students helped carry the flow of the lesson and how building on...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Columbus Ohio 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 is important to the classroom teachers as well as guiding teaching and learning. This unit takes us through the meanings of test, measurement assessment and evaluation in education. Their functions are also discussed. For me as a teacher, this unit also gave an idea of the importance of evaluation in education. It helped me to understand the processes of evaluation, measurement and testing in a better a manner and be able to plan and conduct evaluation and testing.This unit was about...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Ohio Columbus 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: I've learnt the difference between the receptive and productive skills, as well as the importance of them. Thr unit brings very clear explanation on how to conduct a lesson in order to work the receptive skills, using the ESA methodology to exercise and achieve the goal for each lesson. A important factor is the reasons why we read or listen to something, when studying, reading a manual or simply enjoying our favorite book or songs. All the skills must be exercised not only for a language...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Norcross Minnesota 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: I miss overhead projectors! Growing up, our classrooms had either black/whiteboards or overhead projectors. Now, the classrooms I work in or take classes in, have smart boards (interactive whiteboards). They definitely have their advantages; reduce materials and prep time and can be used for different things (presentations, video, writing, games). However, they are more high maintenance - power, calibration, patience, a computer. The overhead projector may require more space, but it doesn't use...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Hazleton 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: In this unit, model auxiliary verbs and the passive voice were examined, as well as a brief overview of phrasal verbs and relative clauses. Furthermore, models are used before other verbs to add meaning to the main verb. Models such as: can, could, may, might, shall etc. Models can be used to express a number of different ideas such as: obligation, possibility/probability, permission/prohibition, ability and advice. The two voices used in English: the active and passive were discussed, also the form,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Columbus Ohio 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: As an ESL teacher to young learners, I really enjoyed this unit as it pertained to my work. As I read I found that I am currently implementing many of the teaching strategies from the unit in my classroom. I agree with the unit that when teaching young learners a teacher must not only act as a teacher but also as a performer. It is in my opinion that children learn better when they don't feel like they are learning but are being entertained. The business and multilingual classes to pertain to me...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Crosby Mississippi 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 is the first time I've read about the ESA method of teaching. The ESA method is pretty straightforward and I think it is very easy to follow. This unit have helped introduced me to more teaching methods that I would like to apply into my future classroom. From reading this unit, there are many examples of how I can teach English to the students. I think the difficult part of any lesson would be the end result. It is also the nerve-wrecking part. Have the students learned the objective? What...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Case Michigan 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 has emphasized the importance of evaluating students. The word 'test' is often associated with grading and causes fear or anxiety in many students. However, there are many different types of tests and therefore different purposes. A placement test is used to determine the student's level of the language which allows the teacher or school to place the student in the correct class. Similar to placement tests are diagnostic tests. They are given prior to the start of a class to help the teacher...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Hamilton Ohio 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 this Unit I learned about the different types of materials and resources that can be used in order to teach Business English. It is important to find the perfect mix between authentic and non authentic material. The main advantage of the non authentic material is that it will be more user-friendly and easier for them to follow but mixing it with authentic scenarios will keep the students interested and happy for they are using realistic examples. Lesson planning has to be taken very seriously for it...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Wailea Hawaii 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: Problematic situations can appear in all stages of a course. To try to make a course go as smooth as possible the first lessons should be used to build rapport between the students and also between students and the teacher. To begin a lesson properly students should get warmed up to motivate them. Here some warm up games like hangman etc can be of use. In all classes you should always try to speak English only, and also respond only to English. That way students should be discouraged to use their mother...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Dunseith 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: While reading the unit \"Planning Lessons,\" I found myself between Teacher-Centered \"TC\" and Student-Centered \"SC\". Because I graduated from school in Kazakhstan, a country whose Soviet educational system still exists, it means only the teacher talks until the teacher decides to question the students. Now I understand the meaning of the Student-Centered Teaching. \"Why don't we ask our students what they need?\" and let them freely guide their understanding of the individual participants in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Ridgeway Viriginia 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: Before giving a lesson, the teacher must ask what do they want the students to learn and why. The teacher then needs to think about what the students need to be able to grasp the lesson and preteach certain grammar or vocabulary points. For Speaking and writing, a straight arrow approach can be used. First the teacher will get the students attention and get them brainstorming. Then the teacher can go over what the lesson is about and check to make sure the student understand. Then, in the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Flagler Beach 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: This Unit by far includes the most important information on Teaching to Speakers of other languages. Without the information in this Unit, it could prove very difficult to be able to make the right decisions while performing a task or planning a lesson. The different ideas and task for each stage of teaching and learning has been a very useful and interesting subject. This unit also emphasizes on the importance of timely correction and how often it should be made. Feedback both from the teacher...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Princeton Missouri 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: I am pleased with the concept of grammar training. The parts of speech is important for mastery of the English grammar. I had been enjoying the learning process as I had recapitulation of the previous knowledge in parts of speech. We always commit mistakes of the usage of parts of speech and I retained to myself that I have to practice using it both verbal and non-verbal communication so I could enhance my grammar skills. Now that this training had provided me the sufficient knowledge in parts of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL University Park Texas 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 unit is very helpful in my current situation as I have learned the following: 1) body language (use of eyes, voice, and gesture) 2) how to arrange the class (whole class, individuals, pair work, group work), their pros and cons 3) benefits and when to use student's name 4) how to arrange the classroom and the factors we need to determine a) How are the student/teacher relationship likely to vary in each case? b) How it will affect the class atmosphere? c) Which will be more conducive to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Smiths Creek Michigan 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 introduces methods for teaching receptive skills, focusing first on reading and listening. While the unit mentions that all four receptive skills are equally important, we see in this lesson that reading and listening skills are important to develop so that students will be able to move forward into speaking and writing. Reading allows students to review the same material several times for a more accurate understanding while listening forces students to focus on the material as it is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Deblois Maine 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 was a good section in that it provided clear instructions on the limitations associated with teaching aids. Without know the positives and limitations, it would be easy to misuse or to not include some beneficial technologies. I am concerned about the links being the best current available. The problem with many resource listings is that they are current at time of writing but are not updated. The fact that cassette recorders are included smartphones are not included leads me to believe that the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Akron Ohio 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 is about how to present and teach the 7 different forms of future tense. It goes into examples of how each form is used to set up a sentence and how to conjugate the verbs correctly. I think that the most interesting part of the unit is how it goes into how to ask and answer questions using future tense. Living overseas I have found that most of my interactions with non native English speakers are often question and answers about how long I have lived abroad and what do I do for work. I feel that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Trotwood Ohio 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 described four different tenses of verbs in the present form, after briefly introducing the 12 English language tenses (simple, continuous, perfect and perfect continuous forms of the past, present and future). The four present tenses - present simple, present continuous, present perfect and present perfect continuous - were described in the context of their forms and common usages, and for each one, common student errors/mistakes were presented as well as sample Activate exercises for each...  [Read more]