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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Dobson North Carolina 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 prodvied instruction on classroom management by means of teacher position and voice, classroom organization, structure of activities and behavior management. I learned that it is not just about what you say, but how you say it. For example, the pitch, pace and power of your voice will convey different ques to the students and should be tailored appropriately to the individual class/ student and activity. The unit provided examples of how to manage behavioral problems, within the scope...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Renqiu 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: M. A. - Italy said: This unit covered different teaching themes that can be used while teaching Business English, as well as how to put these themes into practice. The various approaches are: case studies, frameworking, problem-based learning, games, CALL (Computer Aided Language Learning), and speech act theory. All of these could be used in the classroom and it is a good idea to use a variety of them to suit the different needs. For example, frameworking shows an input, a process, and an output (such as company...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Ualapu'e 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: In this unit, I learned that it is important for the teacher to really be aware details that can easily be overlooked. For example, it is important for the teacher to take notice of the individual behaviors of students to that they can structure the class in a way that all behaviors, personalities, and learning speed can be accommodated. Some students might be a bit behind, in that case I would pair that student with someone who is a bit more ahead so it can create a balance. I also learned that the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TESOL Courses 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: I.M. - Phillippines said: Phonetics PhonologyPhonology is the study of the sound patterns that occur within languages. Phonology is concerned with anatomy and physiology – the organs of speech and how we learn to use them. The root of phonology ‘phone’ originates from the greek word phoneme which means sound. Phonology is also connected to socio-linguistics and this makes us think of how accent, intonation, rhythm and pronunciation affect social attitudes. Man is unique among primates in that he has...  [Read more]

  http://www.teflonline.net This ITTT video is the second part of a lesson looking at the structure of the Present Perfect tense. It reviews an example of the structure with a regular verb -- played. I/you/we/they have played. She/He/It has played. The video then examines some of the spelling patterns that are used with irregular verbs. For example, verbs ending with a consonant + y. cry changes to cried, try changes to tried. Another spelling pattern with irregular verbs ending with a consonant + a vowel + a consonant Shop changes to shopped, ship changes to shipped. When teaching this particular point, as with other grammar points, it is important to explain to students that there are exceptions to most rules in the English language. Where specific patterns exist we...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Nantong 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: M. T. - Canada said: Classroom management is one of the most important parts of being a good successful teacher. While a strong understanding of the subject matter is very important, if you cannot successfully manage the class, the amount of knowledge you have means very little. Know how to use things like eye contact, your voice, and hand gestures to have the greatest effect as a teacher. Depending on the activities you have planned for the lesson will determine how you want to set up the seating arrangement. Each...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Philippines Nasugbu 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 2 leaves mixed feelings, as it provides all the necessary information about parts of speech in English language, and at the same time makes you realize that some questions stay open. For instance, how to explain what roles articles play in the sentence to a speaker of the language that does not have the articles as part of its grammar structure. But generally, the simple, 'obvious' for any native-speaker or anyone who is fluent in English language, things like nouns, verbs etc are shown...  [Read more]

  There are certain instances where we tend to use the passive voice instead of the active voice. This is true when the agent is unknown or unimportant. We also use the passive voice to change focus or to conceal the agent. Find out more about this topic in this video. 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. Gerunds are not parts of grammar I was familiar with. Therefore, it helped reading about those as well as the different types of adjectives. ...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word "deterioration". This word is used as a noun and describes the process of something becoming progressively worse. Some synonyms for deterioration include decline, collapse or drop. 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 lesson was great! I learned so much about the structures of sentences. It also helps that I have been to another country and have seen the common mistakes in their speech....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Highest TESOL 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: C.W. - Japan said: This course was a great chance for me to gain confidence in my teaching skills and also to identify areas of weakness that I must work on improving. Many times as I was reading or watching the material, I found myself nodding along and agreeing with the points mentioned. This helped to boost my confidence as a teacher as it means that I am on the right track. All teachers need feedback, not only from students, but from colleagues or more experienced teachers. That is something that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation Intensive TESOL 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: D.P. – U.S.A. said: Personally, I have benefited so much from this course. Below is a summary of some of these benefits: 1. I have gained an enormous and invaluable knowledge which has made me a better teacher. 2. I feel confident to teach than I used to feel. 3. I have developed more love for the ‘english’ language and feel I no longer have boundaries. 4. Now, I am able to properly explain grammatical mistakes to my students; unlike before. I’m now able to correctly and boldly indentify the...  [Read more]

  http://www.teflonline.net http://www.teflcourse.net ITTT has over thirty training centers around the world where trainees can complete our four week in-class course. In this TEFL review video one of our trainees shares her experiences of her first week at the Phuket training center in Thailand. ITTT's graduates are in demand globally and therefore it is never a problem to find employment that fits your requirements. We have a huge list of employment opportunities in any one of a number of different locations. To learn more about possible employment opportunities visit our web site. Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started today: https://www.teflcourse.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class TESOL TESOL 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.D. - The Netherlands said: Teacher Self AnalysisBefore looking at the possible ways in which teacher self analysis can be implemented I feel it's important to lay a proper foundation for the subject. In other words, we need to be clear about what we mean by teacher self analysis, and from which base such an activity might take place. Let's first look at the title: Teacher Self Analysis. If we start with the word analysis we see that it implies a subject and an object, the one being analyzed by the other. The...  [Read more]

  The acronym TEFL stands for teaching English as a foreign language. TESOL is teaching English to speakers of other languages. Today, both terms have much the same meaning are generally used interchangeably in the EFL field. In the early days, TEFL was more of a UK-based qualification and TESOL was more of a North American-based qualification. ESL is English as a Second Language, and is usually used when teaching English in an English-speaking environment. Some people argue that TESOL encompasses both EFL and ESL. In reality there is very little difference, if any. As the need for English language training has developed worldwide, the two terms have almost become synonymous. They are both used to describe the field of English language teaching and one of them is stated on...  [Read more]

  The purpose of grammar translation then is to basically translate between L1 and L2 and vice versa. So, we could take a simple example. Let's imagine that our native language was English and our target language was French and let's assume that we want to translate a document from French into English. Let's take a simple sentence. Here's a sentence in French "Ouvre la fenêtre" and we'll add "s'il vous plaît" at the end. What we want to do is to take this L2 and translate it back into English. Now, if we have a reasonable knowledge of French then we may well know that this particular verb "ouvre" "to open" translates directly and this female form of the and finally the fenêtre "Open the window" and this polite form of "please". This is all very well if the two structures that...  [Read more]

  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]

Slovakia is a good place to get off the beaten track and experience rural folk life, hill walking, and out-door pursuits. At the same time the cities are vibrant and their architecture is a testament to wave after wave of conquerors leaving their mark upon the population centres. Slovakia is also extremely inexpensive both as a place to live and a place to visit. The official language is Slovak; however, Hungarian, Czech and German are also spoken. The population is five and a half millions, and this fits into a fairly tiny nineteen thousand square miles. Of the population, sixty percent are Roman Catholic, ten percent are Protestant, and four percent Orthodox. Since 1989 the transition to a market economy in what was the old Soviet Bloc has led to huge demand for English language skills....  [Read more]

Vietnam is a great choice for anyone who wants to teach English as a foreign language in Southeast Asia. Demand for teachers is high and salaries are sufficient for a comfortable lifestyle.. Increasing levels of tourism and foreign investment mean Vietnam’s economy is one of the healthiest in the region. All this adds up to higher demand for English language skills and a very bright future for teachers. In order to maximize the odds of finding a job teaching in Vietnam, you’ll want to hold an internationally recognized TESOL certificate such as that offered by ITTT. With the help of our lifetime employment assistance, you’ll be able to find jobs in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC, previously Saigon), Hanoi and other cities. In relation to living costs, salaries in urban areas are rather...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation Courses TESOL 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: H.P. - Canada said: Volunteer TeachingThere are many reasons to begin a career teaching english as a second or foreign language. As with any job, many individuals go into the field for the purpose of sustaining a lifestyle or securing a paycheck. However, over the past years a new trend has been emerging and growing worldwide: the practice of volunteer teaching. While it may seem absurd to spend time and effort teaching for free, there are a variety of reasons people choose try the non-profitable...  [Read more]

  No, TEFL certificates do not expire, they are valid for life. Once you have completed your course, either online or by attending a training center, you will be able to start work straight away or set off on your travels and use it later when your funds starts to get low. A TEFL certificate really is a great qualification to have in your backpack or briefcase as you can use it to earn a good income at any time, in any part of the world. Although your certification will never expire, we do recommend that you continue to develop your skills and knowledge as you progress in your teaching career. Additional courses such as an advanced TEFL Diploma or a specialized certificate in teaching business English or teaching young learners will build on your existing skills, allowing you to...  [Read more]