Chrystal Smith

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Smith Mills Masachusetts 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 really interested to learn more about teaching business English and in particular, 'English for Specific Purposes (ESP). It was encouraging to learn in this unit that you don't need to be an expert in the client/company's industry to teach English. I have not really examined the possibility of this option and after being introduced in this unit will definitely look up more information as I feel that it may be a suitable career path for me. I now have a wider understanding that English...  [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 Smiths Grove Kentucky 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 brings up different kind of tests and how to asssess the students. It ranges from placement tests to external proficiency tests. I also like the idea of students evaluating the course. However, this would only work if the students are honest. I think it shouldn´t be used as the only way of assessing, but maybe a part of it. The way students experience a course might differ to their actual ability. While I can see why mentioned tests are good, I think the unit is forgetting one thing:...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Hindsboro Indiana 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 concentrates on the English pronunciation and the techniques in teaching pronunciation. Many English teachers find pronunciation is hard to teach because English is maybe not their first language. The benefit of having a native speaker teach English is obvious here. However, native speakers may not notice catering features in English pronunciation because they are too used to it. It's hard to hear things such as the fall or rise of speech, particularly at the end of sentences. This unit...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Walker 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: I read about productive skills which is speaking and writing. It was important to know reasons for communication. The difference between Accuracy activities and fluency activities and that they carry equal importance. I learned about types of speaking activities; How to encourage students to speak; Techniques to encourage interaction; ESA (engage, study, and activate) creative speaking lesson; and guidelines for a creative speaking activity. Writing skills also have same factors as those for a speaking...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Mount Forest 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: Phrasal verbs consist of a verb and another word or phrase, usually a preposition. The resulting combination creates what amounts to a new verb, whose meaning can sometimes be puzzling to non-native speakers. Phrasal verbs often arise from casual uses of the language and eventually work themselves into the mainstream of language use. Phrasal verbs can be both intransitive. Passive voice is the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence. the finite form of the verb...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Bedford 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 unit seven we covered vocabulary, grammar and functions. A vocabulary lesson will be easy or difficult depending on the words have some similarity to the students' own language, similarities to words already known and spelling and pronunciation. We need to select vocabulary that is appropriate to the nclass and the student. Grammatical structures are introduced in accordance with the level of the class. No matter what the level students will need to know the meaning, the usage, the forms and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Wellington Kentucky 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 lesson we learned the difference between an effective lesson plan, and a non-effective lesson plan. Firstly I would like to mention I enjoyed the idea that the teachers attitude in the beginning of a class, can have a profound effect on the mood for the duration of the rest of the classroom. A simple smiling gesture, and introductions can lighten up the mood. As well as higher the level of of participation, and encouragement for our students. The success of the second lesson was due to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Dallas Center 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: This unit uncovered the necessities of classroom management. As a teacher it is important to be aware of you voice, eye contact and gestures that are made while teaching. A voice should be projected so that all students can hear. Eye contact should be made to ensure that learning is taking place and to encourage students in their language learning (but not overly so that students feel uncomfortable). Gestures should be used to help students comprehend what is being said as well as to reduce...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Agency Legitimate 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. C. - U.S.A. said: British vs American EnglishEnglish is typically considered one of the hardest languages to learn for foreigners. Of course, native speakers don’t have to deal with the learning process like foreigners do because they are raised on the language. However, there are several aspects that can cause major problems for even native speakers of english. One of these is the difference between British english and American english. While they have a vast majority of similarities, they can be...  [Read more]

Learning Grammar - English as a Second Language Basics Several months ago during a dinner date, my friends commented on the articulation and enunciation of my speech. They said that they were not accustomed to hearing such language outside of a classroom environment. They suggested that I use utilize this natural ability to teach young children in a formal environment. However, I was deeply entrenched in the business realm and I could not fathom the thought of switching careers at this point in my life. It took a year working abroad in South Korea to reassure myself that a real need was present for my talents. I noticed the true motivation of my South Korean friends to learn the English language. They could readily identify and pronounce certain things but they were hesitant to speak for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre TESOL Refresher 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.A. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in a country of your choiceWhen teaching english as a second language in another country, there will always be some problems for the learners of that country. The problems will, of course, vary from country to country, generally involving certain grammar points, or even the writing systems. The problems may also be a result of the differences in culture rather than jsut the differences between the languages. Japan is one such country where the culture, which is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Legit 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.N. - U.S.A. said: Why Complete a TEFL CourseIn the summer of 2011, I left San Jose, California: my hometown. Up until that point in time, leaving town meant driving to Disneyland. This time was different. I wasn’t driving across the state; I was hopping on a plane and flying across the world. Seven weeks later, I cried as I sat in the airport. It was time to go home to sunny California. As I sat there, I was lost in a state of reflection, thinking about my experiences in Hangzhou, China. The images Dog,...  [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]