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The term TESOL is one that is often used in a general sense, although it does have a specific meaning. Generally the meaning of TESOL 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 TEFL, TEAL, TESL and many others. It is also generally used as the name of a qualification, such as a TESOL certificate, which relates to the result of a TESOL training course. Here we will look at the meaning of TESOL 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]

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  And now it's time to have a look at our first grammar unit. Grammar in its widest sense is the structure of a language. We as speakers of the language can structure our language without a problem. However, as teachers of the language we need to be able to better analyze the grammar and the grammar that exists within statements that we make. These basic parts of grammar are called parts of speech. Each part of speech has a certain function within a sentence. Our example sentence here is "My older brother lives in Tokyo." Each one of these words is a certain part of speech, which we'll have a look at in just a minute but let's just think about the words within this particular sentence. We have ?my?, indicating whose brother it is, we have "older", indicating which brother it is....  [Read more]

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Discover the flexibility and convenience of customizing your CELTA course schedule with ITTT. Our internationally recognized TEFL and TESOL training program offers a range of options to fit your unique needs and preferences. Whether you are a busy professional looking to advance your career or a student seeking to gain valuable teaching skills, our customizable schedule ensures that you can achieve your goals on your own terms. ITTT understands that one size does not fit all when it comes to education. That's why we offer a variety of scheduling options for our CELTA courses. Whether you prefer to study part-time or full-time, on weekdays or weekends, in-person or online, we have a schedule that will work for you. With ITTT, you can design a course schedule that fits seamlessly into your...  [Read more]

  We'll begin our examination of all the tenses by first looking at the present tense. There are four present tenses and we'll begin with the present simple tense. It's the most common tense in the English language as it talks about things in general, general facts, routines, habits. Those are usages that we'll look at in a little while but first let's focus on the form of the tense. Here, we've got our subjects 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' and the base form of the verb followed by the rest of our sentence. Here for the 'he', 'she' and 'it' subjects, we have to conjugate our verb and in this case we've added an '-es' for 'teaches' followed by the rest of our sentence. With subjects 'I', 'you', 'we' and 'they' the pattern stays the same throughout we use the base form of the verb....  [Read more]

1. Why Choose ITTT for your TESOL Training? 2. The Benefits of TESOL Certification 3. Course Options Available at ITTT 4. How to Get Started with ITTT Are you considering a career in teaching English as a second language? Look no further than International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT). With over 25 years of experience in providing high-quality TESOL certification courses, ITTT is a trusted name in the industry. Our programs are designed to equip aspiring educators with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field of English language teaching. Whether you are a recent graduate, a current teacher looking to enhance your skills, or someone seeking a career change, ITTT has the right TESOL course for you. Earning a TESOL certification from ITTT comes with a wide range of benefits....  [Read more]

  First and most common we added simply an '-s' for verbs like 'work', 'play'. This is what we typically see within our language. However, when we have verbs with spelling patterns such as ending in '-ch', '-sh', '-z', '-s' and our shorter verbs 'do' and 'go', we have to add our '-es'. Then for verbs the end in a consonant and 'y' we drop our 'y' and add our '-ies'. Finally, we have our irregular verbs 'be' and 'have'. For subject 'I', we use 'am', for the subject 'he', 'she' and 'it', we use 'is', whereas with 'you', 'we', 'they', we use 'are'. Finally, we have 'have', which stays as 'have' for these subjects: 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' but for 'he', 'she' and 'it', we change 'have' to 'has'. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online...  [Read more]

1. ITTT's Reputation for Excellence in ESOL Education in London 2. Why Choose ITTT for ESOL Education 3. Programs Offered by ITTT in London 4. How to Enroll in ITTT's ESOL Courses ITTT, the International TEFL and TESOL Training, has established itself as a reputable institution for ESOL education in London. With a focus on providing high-quality training to aspiring English language teachers, ITTT has garnered a reputation for excellence in the field of English language teaching. The institution's commitment to delivering comprehensive and practical training programs has made it a preferred choice for individuals looking to pursue a career in teaching English as a second language. There are several reasons why ITTT stands out as a top choice for ESOL education in London. Firstly, ITTT...  [Read more]

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  Before looking at specific teaching ideas for the present simple tense, let's first look at some considerations for teaching ideas in general. We have to remember that these activities will be used in the activate stage of your lesson. Here, the focus will be on building fluency and using the language in a bit more of a free-flowing way yet still focusing on that class' language point. We also have to consider the appropriacy for a number of factors: timings. Whether the activity will be too short or too long. We want to look at ages making sure that the activity is appropriate for young learners or adult learners. We also have to take into consideration our language levels. Will the activity be appropriate for our starters or our pre-intermediates or our intermediates? Will the...  [Read more]

  A first example of a teaching idea for the present simple tense will be a classic activity called 'Find someone who'. Here, we will be trying to find someone who has a general truth such as the ability to play a musical instrument or the fact that they have a brother and a sister. This results in students going around the room asking questions in the present simple tense, such as 'Do you play a musical instrument?' 'Are you a teacher?' 'Do you have a brother and a sister?' The answers resulting will also be in the present simple tense. They will be generally 'Yes I do,' or 'No I don't.' The students will go around trying to find somebody who fits the general truth and when they do, they will write their name in the appropriate space. The students will mill around the room for...  [Read more]

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