English Teaching Assistant Abroad

Check out tefl tesol about Cost Recommended 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: K.C. – U.S.A. said: My first experience at teaching was being an english language assistant in France. Fresh out of college, I was totally unprepared to deal with classroom management/disruptions, creating my own lesson plans and essential grammar questions that students would randomly spring on me. The information that I learned during this course would have been immensely useful during those two years. When I took the job I figured all I needed to be able to do was speak english, but I was so wrong. As...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Ste. Marie 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 describes many teaching techniques such as grammar translation, the silent way, and task-based learning. I was already familiar with the majority of these techniques from an education class I took in my undergraduate career. However, there were a few techniques that were completely new, such as the silent way. The unit also gave a detailed explanation of the ESA method of teaching. I deeply appreciated the plethora of examples provided for each stage of the ESA model. As a Resident...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification India Jalgaon 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 imagined the classroom environment I will be apart of as a teacher or teaching assistant. The availability of certain technologies will really depend on what environment I teach in. In my experience, I enjoyed OHP lessons that involved clear sheets with gap-fill exercises or places for the students to participate in the formulating of correct grammatical sentences. This exercise can apply to many learning objectives. I appreciate how the teacher can face the students too. I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper TESOL School 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: A.R. -Japan said: This is my second year working within the japanese school system as an Assistant Language Teacher of english. I neither had a background in english nor in teaching when I started working in japan, and while working with my students, it became clear that to be effective I would have to try to understand the english learning process from an ESL perspective. For this reason, I have simultaneously worked to improve both my japanese skills and my knowledge of english. Completing this TEFL course...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Machilipatnam India 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 felt that this final unit on troubleshooting was helpful in summarizing the teaching aspects of the course. The foundations and building blocks of establishing rapport and community is imperative in having a successful EFL class. I hope to use the what I have learnt in this course in my current position as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japan and in future positions teaching English in the future.I think that the videos were a bit too long and, even though they demonstrated well...  [Read more]

Deep in the heart of Europe, Germany has much to offer the visitor and the prospective resident alike. Germany’s great wealth is clearly visible in its elegant big cities, whilst out of town you can expect to find fairy-tail castles, bucolic villages, and endless forests and mountain peaks. In either rural or urban settings fine wines, and famously excellent beer can be enjoyed along side a wealth of culture and history. The official language is German, with no sub languages in use. English is widely spoken, particularly by younger people. The population of the country is a little over eighty-two million. It is a large country and climates range from the arid steppe to the peaks of the German Alps. When contemplating working in Germany it is useful to remember that unification did not...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Naplate 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 has been extremely helpful in understanding how to create a lesson plan and utilise it in a way that is structured yet flexible to students' timing and needs. As a Teaching Assistant in the past, I used to sometimes create lesson plans but would always structure them too much and that would lead to my becoming a bit flustered in class if we couldn't get through all the material. In reaction to that, I would not write a plan for the following lesson or would plan very minimally, which often...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification China Lishui 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 about the advantages and disadvantages of using textbooks in a class. This is very relevant to me because as an assistant language teacher, I work with Japanese English teachers who often stick strictly to the book because it is the usual Japanese teaching style. Since the books are approved by the government and made specifically for Japanese students, there's not much of a problem with material being unsuitable based on nationality. However, the material is often...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Philippines Bacolod 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 focused on two types of special groups which are commonly encountered in Teaching EFL. The first group discussed was young learners who require special skills and a great deal of patience to instruct effectively. The second group discussed was professionals learning English for business purposes. This group requires unique motivational methods and the ability to plan lessons based on a one on one format. I was particularly interested to see what this course recommended for teaching...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Hangzhou 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 presented a clear overview of the various types and levels of English learners, as well as a guide to various ways of teaching and learning. It was interesting to learn about the different methods in which a teacher can be involved in a lesson and I was able to recognize which ones I actively do or don't do in class, and the manner in which I tend to fill each of those roles. The breakdown of the different learner age groups was also interesting to me as I was able to reflect on my own...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lessons Locations 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. M. - Hong Kong said: Being a native english speaker I had never really thought about english grammar, as a native speaker I just knew if something was grammatically incorrect. I have since learnt so much about english grammar that I am shocked at how little I knew. I have gained a lot more confidence in my current role as an education assistant and have been able to incorporate much of what I have learnt in my day to day role. I decided to do the TEFL course as I want to do some voluntary work with...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Brazil arapiraca 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 1 Overview While living Japan and working as an Assistant Language Teacher, I was looking for ways to enhance my working conditions and level up my professionalism, that is why I decided to get TESOL Certificate. After having some experience working as a teacher, I understood that I love working with young learners. It is an immensely rewarding job, but it’s not always fun, and sometimes it’s just not that easy at all!! By taking this course I believe I can get more ideas and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Dali 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 learned that by teaching children, patient repetition, encouragement and praise are the most important parts in language growing process. There are some basic rules I need to follow, 1, I need to speak english all the time and persist the students should do the same too. 2, When doing the instructions, I need to put the instructions short and clearly, at the same time I will use gestures to help students to understand. 3, make fun of myself, kids love people to be silly. Another two things i have...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Barika Algeria 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: There are four basic skills for any language: the receptive skills (reading and listening) and the productive skills (speaking and writing). This units focuses on the teaching of receptive skills. I learned that the receptive skill is not simply the using of the eyes and ears: it is a cognitive process that differs from person to person. To deal with difficulty with reading and listening, the teach can pre-teach the possible unknown vocabulary, select texts with appropriate difficulty and try to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Katowice 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. - Taiwan said: This unit provided insight into the management style of the classroom and the pros and cons of different choices with regard to seating arrangement, TTT vs. STT, and grouping possibilities. It also discussed potential problems in the classroom and how they can be avoided and/or dealt with. In classes I have taught before as a Teaching Assistant at university, I have found managing large groups quite difficult because I am naturally quite soft-spoken and do not have a natural command of the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Courses TESOL Institute 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.M. – Spain said: I have been giving conversational classes as well as private classes for the past three years. I took this course to gain more knowledge. Knowledge that I can put to use in my classrooms. I feel like this course has helped me by giving me a wider understanding of what I already know when working in a classroom setting. As well, it has allowed me to analyze my personal teaching skills and how I can improve those skills. Although I already have classroom skills, I do not teach grammar....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies TESOL International 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: S.L. - Jamaica said: Personally, I have gained a lot from the course. Initially, I thought it would be somewhat easy, considering that I have been speaking english all my life. However, it has proven challenging and I am sure that I will develop into a strong ESL teacher because of the course. I have gained a renewed appreciation for tenses, something I took for granted. Learning how to write a lesson plan has also been very rewarding and has helped me to appreciate the effort of many of my past...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Guanghan 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.G. - U.S.A. said: This unit helped clarify many of the classroom seating situations I have encountered during my school years. I have had classes in huge theaters where the seats are stationary and in rows and levels. I've had classes where we were grouped in 4 at each table, the horseshoe arrangement of desks and even a large classroom with rows and rows of individual carrel desks for studying. I experienced the pros and cons of each. Groups of 2 or 4 allowed me to feel like I was part of a micro-group in the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Institute Comprehensive 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: K.A. - Canada said: I have learned quite a bit and have gained a large amount from this course. The first thing I gained was a deeper understanding of english grammar. Everything I knew on a passive basis, and couldn’t put a name on, I learned from a more actively. This gave me the ability to teach grammar more concretely, and gave me a vocabulary about english grammar that will be essential in teaching english. I also gained an understanding on how to teach. It taught me how to recognize certain...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates Inclass 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: T. F. – U.S.A. said: I have been volunteering as an ESL classroom assistant at a non-profit for about a year now. The experience is incredibly rewarding in itself, but being able to put the ideas and information obtained in this course to use makes me feel even more effective. Having a bit of flexibility within the teacher’s lesson plan, I can much more confidently fill time or adjust activities to suit the students. To understand the science behind how the students learn is incredibly useful. The units...  [Read more]