Cassie Simons

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Nigeria Ila 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 on past tense provided a succint overview of four main forms of the past tense: past simple, past continuous, past perfect, and past perfect continuous. Past simple is used for completed past actions (e.g. Yesterday, I swam.). Past continuous can refer to interrupted past actions or a gradual development (e.g. The tide was rising.). Past perfect indicates actions completed before another past action (e.g. I was tired because Simon had kept me up late.). Past perfect continuous refers to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates All 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.H. & C.A. - U.S.A. said: Teaching EFL in KindergartenThe role of an EFL kindergarten teacher can be difficult but can also be highly rewarding. As it is often the first time the child has left the safety of their home, the teacher will make a huge impact on their first learning experience. Therefore it is essential to provide the kindergarteners with a supportive learning environment in which to begin their education career. The most difficult aspect of teaching EFL to kindergartners would likely be keeping...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Fastest TESOL Program 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.C. - U.S.A. said: Pronunciation Problems for spanish SpeakersWhen I first arrived in Spain, I was dozing during siesta and heard voices but could not make out specific words. In that semi-conscious state I felt as though the language had a shape. I could tell it was english: it sounded rectangular, compared to the roundness of spanish. I believe this feeling of shape was due largely to the rhythm but also the individual sounds, and perhaps the intonation. A native spanish speaker and expert in english...  [Read more]

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Creating Materials In my experience of teaching English, I think the most fun I and my students had was with created materials, or realia, used in conjunction with the planned lessons in the text. As a photographer, I had a number of images that could be printed out and used in games, for vocabulary lessons and also as a basis for dialogues created by the students themselves. An article about realia by Stefan Chiarantano (2005) describes using plastic fruit, toy animals, Christmas cards, maps and other items to introduce new vocabulary to his young students. Cultural items, such as the Christmas cards, can also be used to teach students about customs in other nations. They are often very curious about other customs and their very curiosity will improve their attention spans and help them...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest TESOL Language 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.B. - U.S.A. said: Games in the classroom“There is a common perception that all learning should be serious and solemn in nature, and that if one is having fun and there is hilarity and laughter, then it is not really learning. This is a misconception. It is possible to learn a language as well as enjoy oneself at the same time. One of the best ways of doing this is through games.” Games help teachers create contexts that make learning more meaningful and motivate students to be part of the learning...  [Read more]

Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten My experience as a bilingual kindergarten (Spanish/English) teacher has demonstrated the ability children have to learn two languages in an immersion program. Through a well-structured program including reading, journal writing and phonics (Aranjo) my students acquired a broad vocabulary and the ability to communicate with confidence to their peers and adults. The curriculum is presented to kids in a fun exciting way including storytelling, song, chants, games, rhymes, movement, dance, cultural lessons and holiday celebrations (Faust). It is essential to commit to the faithful implementation of the English learning program for the minimal 45 minutes a day to provide the consistency and practice needed for their success. Brain research supports the belief...  [Read more]

Songs in the Classroom The use of songs in the ESL classroom can be a fun and innovative way of covering a range of English language topics. Songs can be used for vocabulary, grammar, dictation, pronunciation (stress and intonation), phonetics, speaking, writing, listening, integrative skills, and many other ESL points. Furthermore, songs can invite the non-native speaker into the English speaking culture. For instance, pop music gives the learner a taste of what is trendy at the moment. Meanwhile, the lyrics to classic rock songs can give a sense of history and the attitude of the country at the time of recording (for example, “Give Peace a Chance,” John Lennon, 1969). Additionally, children’s songs are crucially important for the young learner as they are an easy way to encourage...  [Read more]