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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Grant 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 think this unit does well to give some warnings to the learner of what not to do with some equipment. However, for the test, there are some questions that I believe are based on general knowledge too. For example, the most common used tool for grammar during the study phase is a worksheet. I was surprised that this unit stated that cassettes are the most useful tool. I feel like many language learners do not think about recording themselves even though they should. Singers also do it for learning...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Utica 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: This unit is about classroom management and gives a summary of teaching methods and behaviour helpful to control, maneuver and motivate your students. The use of students' names, of one's eyes, voice and gestures as well as grouping students individually, in pairs, groups or the class as a whole, is paramount in creating a positive classroom atmosphere and good rapport with your class, so that learning can take place at its' best. The chapter teaches you about the importance of classroom arrangement...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Kasson 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: In this unit I've learned about Conditionals and Reported Speech. There are 5 types of Conditionals: zero,first,second,third and mixed. Zero conditional is used to talk about facts. First conditional is used for the real life circumstances. Second conditional is used to talk about dreams and unreal ideas or wishes. Third conditional is used to express regrets about past actions. Mixed conditionals are used to express unreal past with probable result in present. Reported Speech is used to retell some...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Osseo 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: In this unit I have acquired knowledge about the productive skills (speaking and writing), as we have learned in the previous unit receptive and productive skills are all equally important, however, it seems writing is the most neglected skill and we as a teachers should not ignored that. The content of the unit is very precise because it allows you to have an idea of how teaching those skills. Moreover, the unit teaches you the difference between accuracy and fluency activities, and in which stages...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Noble Louisiana 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 Unit 14 the topics of Coursebooks and Lesson materials were introduced. The short unit includes topics such as Authentic materials; Created materials; Coursebooks advantages, and disadvantages. A large portion of the unit are sample materials. In this unit I learned that authentic materials can provide learners a boost in confidence and sense of accomplishment from understanding real world materials. Created materials on the other hand can be customised for the learners and add variety. In a more...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Minnesota St Paul 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: It is clear that the second lesson was much more effective than the first one. In the first lessor, the teacher appeared to be angry, not showing rapport, he was consistently negative and intimidating, he forgot the names of the students, the students were literally afraid. He started bringing the phrase \"modal auxiliary verb\" instead of just explaining what can/can not mean. In the second lesson the teacher looked more positive, fresh, he used body language, he kept it simple when...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification St Paul 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: Within this unit, I have learnt the five main conditionals, each of its form and usage, as well as some teaching ideas. Those ideas are split sentences, chain conditionals, what a question, use of what would happen if...., and nuclear bunker role play. This unit also talks about the difference between direct and reported speech and some teaching ideas for these two types of speeches.This unit contains the information about the four present tenses are there in English such as Present...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Eagan 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: The unit gives a basic knowledge on lesson planning. It introduces the importance of a plan and how it should be utilized within the lesson. To the point it was noted that a teacher should leave a flexibility to the lesson because he/she should pay proper attention to the needs of a student during the lesson. How important were the points to be included in the plan suggested by the unit, it is still quite elaborated and true was it said that this can be basis for an inexperienced teacher, while those...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Mound 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: In this unit, it has introduced the basics of grammar. Through this unit, I have learned in details the different types of nouns, adjectives, article, verbs, adverbs, gerunds, pronouns, prepositions and conjunctions. Out of them, I have newly learned about gerunds. Gerunds are -ing form of verbs used as nouns. In this unit, it has also presented the detailed types and usages of each grammar groups such as the different verb forms (base form, past simple, past participle and present participle)and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Islesboro 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 unit looked at the importance of evaluating students to check their progress and understanding, as well as to give them feedback. There are various ways in which students can be evaluated. This includes tutorials, which is time used to review work and check student understanding within smaller groups, or even for individual students. Another evaluation is by letting students evaluate the course, thereby letting the teacher know their strong and weak points. As well as what interests them and what...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Stacy 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: Unit 15 is concerned with evaluation and testing. This could be done in a variety of ways, e.g. informal: guided discussion in class or formal: external examination, for example TOEFL. Another possibility apart from evaluation by the students and tests is tutoring. However, one on one tutoring might be difficult to achieve in classes with high numbers of participants. Having a closer look at tests, there are many, many test out there and they test different skills. For example the IELTS or TOEFL...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Platte 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 looked at creative ways of promoting writing and speaking skills. Both fluency and accuracy are of equal importance. With accuracy, things like drills would be important to ensure students can pronounce things correctly and fluency gives them the chance to express language freely. During fluency activities, the teacher would not necessarily correct errors straight way, as this may discourage or distract the student but rather the teacher would give feedback afterwards. It should be seen as a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Searsport 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: Unit 9 explored the basic functions and the importance of flexibility when constructing a lesson planning. I enjoyed this section because it provided me with concrete tools and expectations as a teacher in the classroom. It also demystified my queries and apprehensions about creating a workable lesson plan in a timely manner. Themes that stood out most, were that the possibilities are endless--as long as learner objectives, personal aims, and language points remain in the forefront of the lesson plan....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Bowerbank 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 unit was short and sweet, to end the TESOL course. It had very good advice for first lessons. That was something not really told to me and I had some bumpy first lessons when I first started teaching. Your first couple of lessons should be fun and a way to formulate trust in the classroom. ESL students need a 'safe' place to practice English and make mistakes. This is how we learn so I establish right from the start that no one makes fun of anyone in this classroom. This is the place we make...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Alcona 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: Gives You the use of the basic rules and the break down of model verbs how you use them when using a commend, request uncertainty. Using passive voice the difference between that and active. How to incorporate the same sentence to have different meaning. Using the difference tenses to make different sentences and meanings. The break down of clauses and how a definite is a sentence that can stand alone and indefinite can't and uses commas. Being able to teach grammar to students has to be shown it is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Carter Oklahoma 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 covers the basic rules and part of grammar. the first part of grammar has to do with the modal auxiliary verbs. the modal auxiliary verbs deal with the chances and conditions under which things happen. for example may which is a polite form of asking for a request. here there is uncertainty that your request will be granted.should which has to do with obligation. it makes us understand that something has to be done. there are many other modal auxiliary verbs such as can, might, have to,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Pilger Nebraska 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 on testing and evaluation has helped me in three areas. 1. Testing for the placement of students in the proper level course. 2. Testing to ascertain the progress or lack of acquisition of the language by the students. 3. Understanding that some students may be motivated to take English courses in order to prepare to a standardized external examination. With regard to number two, it is worthwhile to note that that progress testing may show that more material may be added to the course due to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Bethel 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: The current unit covered the productive skills - speaking and writing. Along with a discussion of the various purposes of these communicative skills, controlled and creative activities were explained as well as techniques for encouraging students to speak with accuracy and fluency. Writing skills, including the basics of handwriting, spelling, punctuation, and layout were also discussed. As in previous units, I learned that the teacher's role in prompting students with engaging material is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Corsicana 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: This unit was about modal verbs, the passive voice and phrasal verbs. Again, I would not teach this as a single unit. There are so many complex ideas, rules and charts that this would definitely be many lessons. As with other units, this will be a great resource if/when I teach some of these concepts in the future. I have taught all of these in the past, but admit to forgetting the intricacies soon after the unit is finished. That isn't really a major problem, though. We're not taking this course to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Cyrus 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: Classroom management is extremely important in maintaining discipline and accomplishing the objectives of the lesson. The teacher should pay attention to groupings and seating arrangement in order to maintain cohesion and encourage participation in the lesson. For example, pair work grouping increases student talk time but students may end up paired with students whom they dislike. The grouping and seating arrangement chosen depends on how much the teacher is able to adapt to changing situations in the...  [Read more]