Esl Lesson Themes

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Chile concepcion 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 contained information about teaching themes. It discussed the following areas: songs, chants, music, games, stories, arts & crafts, drama & movement and seasonal activities. All of these sections were very helpful and pertinent for a teacher creating activities and teaching materials within an ESL classroom. There were three areas that I found most beneficial. First, was the article about Howard Garnder's theory on multiple intelligence. I have always been fascinated by his...  [Read more]

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TEFL Lemon began in 2014 as an ESL blog on the WeChat platform in China, quickly becoming the biggest ESL blog on WeChat. TEFL Lemon provided English teachers with ELT articles to read and share, as well as free ESL lesson ideas, ESL games and fun speaking activities which TEFL teachers could use in their classes. English teachers in China could also download free ESL flashcards on a variety of themes. Following their success on the WeChat platform, in 2018, TEFL Lemon decided to build their own website to offer their ESL Flashcard Games for Kids, ESL Warmers, ESL games and speaking activities for teens and adults for free to TEFL teachers around the world. You can visit their website here. Not only do TEFL Lemon offer teachers brilliant ESL games and teaching ideas, but they also have...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Companies Respected 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.M. - Korea said: Games in the classroomIntroduction: This article will attempt to point out the positive effect of games and how to use them in the E.S.L. classroom, but will also show some of the pitfalls that can and should be avoided. I will also focus more on a Kindergarten environment specifically. Games…in class? The classroom has traditionally been an area of serious study. Although numerous teachers through history has been exceptional, they all have this in common – they capture the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about College 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: J.H. - Germany said: Teaching ESL in a KindergartenThis article will outline the benefits of children learning a second language at the kindergarten level (in this case english) and review some of the recommended methods of teaching english to this age group: 2-6 years. There is an increasing trend for kindergartens to offer a second language. english is the primary choice. The benefits of having ESL at an early age is supported by quantitative and qualitative research and linguistic experts....  [Read more]

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business English The study of business English relates specifically to learning and improving English ability for use in international trade. It is studied by non-native speakers who wish to communicate with companies in English speaking countries. In addition, it is used between non-native speaking companies who communicate using English as a shared second language. In principle, the same structures are used to teach business English as other areas of TESOL teaching. However, the contexts and vocabulary will differ. Areas of vocabulary will vary depending on the needs of the student but will generally fall into the region of general business vocabulary, trade, finance and international relations. Besides specific vocabulary, there is often a focus on communications skills...  [Read more]

Should Students Be Allowed to Use Their Native Language in the Classroom When I first began teaching lessons during the TESOL Course I found myself almost automatically saying to the students, “English please,” after all it is an English class. However, I began to question myself about whether or not this was “correct” practice or if the students should in fact use their native language to assist them in the learning process. After doing some research I found the TESOL Law Code of Ethics. The Law of Ethics provided many vague and open-ended ideas. It suggested things along the lines of, “The foreign language teacher shall direct her whole professional effort to assist the students to develop his/her second language speaking ability.” It also mentions that TESOL teachers are to...  [Read more]

This TESOL glossary presents terms which are links to the description of that term. All the terms are in general use throughout the teaching industry with a particular focus on EFL. Some slight variations in meaning may be possible depending upon the specific area the term relates to, but on the whole, we have chosen those terms with generally accepted meaning and minimal ambiguity. Simply click on the TESOL glossary link term below for the full definition. When learning the English language students are regularly confronted with vocabulary that is new and unfamiliar to them. In order to learn how to pronounce these words correctly the student needs to hear... READ MORE Recognition that professional standards have been met. Recognition that academic and other standards have been...  [Read more]