Esl Class Activities

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Bennett 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 discusses the methods of teaching English, both the ones used traditionally and what is recommended to be used by a TEFL student. The 3 stages of the ESL method are Engage, Study & Activate. Engage is a way to warm up a class, in order to reduce student inhibitions and encourage class participation, in a fun manner. This can be done by activities such as word linking, memory game, sentence prompts etc. The Study phase consists of worksheets and activities that focus on language...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Edmonton 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 reviews the common problems a teacher may come across being an ESL teacher. It also goes over what to do in certain situations such as first lessons. For example during the first lesson it is useful to find out the students language level and establish a rapport. Some activities that are useful are questionaires/surveys, pass the ball, and needs analysis. I have learnt that in order to make the students feel comfortable and motivated the teacher should use \"warmers\" such as hangman,...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Greensboro Alabama 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 the two productive skills in English language communication are speaking and writing. The purpose of these two skills is essentially the same- they are both needed in order to effecively communicate in English. In the ESL industry, writing is often seen as a neglected element, but after reading this unit I now know the importance of it in the overall student learning experience. Without proper writing skills (especially in the modern world of electronic communication)...  [Read more]

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