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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Florida 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.S. – U.S.A. said: In this Unit I have learnt about the two receptive skills - reading and listening. They are both equally important for the students and should be incorporated in lessons for having a healthy balance. When planning a lesson, we have to always think about the two main purposes for a human beeing to read or listen: Either we do it for a purpose or for our own entertainment. It is also possible that our reading / listening motives come out as a mix of those two mentioned above. But no matter what...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lee Florida 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: When we report someone?s words we can do it in two ways. We can use direct speech with quotation marks (?I work in a bank?), or we can use reported speech (He said he worked in a bank.In reported speech the tenses, word-order and pronouns may be different from those in the original sentence. Direct speech: ?I travel a lot in my job? Reported speech: He said that he travelled a lot in his job. The present simple tense (I travel) usually changes to the past simple (he travelled) in reported speech. Direct...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Marineland Florida 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 4 Present Tenses This unit is very important and informative in all aspect for the following reasons; Tense system is vital for me as a teacher because it gives a sound knowledge on tense form which includes the grammatical construction and fundamental rules regarding how tense or grammar point is made. Also, the tense system explained in this unit gives elaborate and clear explanations on the usage of tenses for clarification. These clarifications will enhance the learning capacity of my...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Fellsmere Florida 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 have big issues finding suitable material for my classes. When I started teaching with no experience last summer, I had no curriculum and no course book available. I had just one goal: prepare the students for the GED. I had to figure out what to teach, how to teach it and find suitable material. Because of the financial situation of my students, it was impossible to get a course book. Creating materials took me extremely long and it was very difficult to match the level of my students. I created...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Sebastian Florida 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 7 explains introduction of new vocabulary, grammar structures and language functions. ESA straight arrow methods are used in lessons that introduce grammar or vocabulary. For example, in a lesson on clothing the Engage would have a discussion of new clothes the students received for Christmas; Study would possibly have Gap-fill exercises and drill on words students mispronounced during Engage; Then, Activate would possibly be a packing the suitcase for a trip game. Teaching language functions...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jennings Florida 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: To create an ideal lesson plan, the teacher must know the balance between teacher-led activities and student-led activities. The plan must be clear and simple but have structure; too much structure makes for a rigid, teacher-centered class; too little structure makes for a loose, student centered class. The ideal lesson plan keeps the teacher in control but allows students to have fun while not feeling pressured to succeed. The best learning occurs when the students don't know that they're learning...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lauderhill Florida 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: If I am to be honest, my head is swimming slightly from that unit. This is without a doubt one subtle facet of language I have never thought too much about when using it myself, but clearly makes such a difference. The combination of tense shifts as well as hypothetical and the seemingly endless combinations that can be mixed with both is no doubt a reason students struggle to grasp the concept. I think that writing things down almost in a timeline (that is to say visual aids) is at least the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Weston Florida 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 were two lessons given to students on the same subject however the way each lesson was taught differentiates the effectiveness of the professor. In the first lesson the teacher spoke quickly and wasn't clear on many subjects throughout the lesson. This created discomfort and confusion amongst the students which led to low participation in the class from the students. In the second lesson, the teacher was friendlier, more organized and supportive. The reinforcing manner led to confidence and more...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Dunedin Florida 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 section I learned how to teach new vocabulary to the students using different strategies. With the Engage phase presenting the information to the students or explaining the words and their meanings while kind of breaking the ice. Next the study phase is useful to help students apply what they have learned through different paper worksheets etc. next, the activate stage is another way for students to apply what they have learned by ei her group activities or role play, class debates etc. a way...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Deltona Florida 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 12 is about teaching productive skills. Teachers can learn what the productive skills are and how they should be tough. Thanks to the unit future teachers know which activities are the most stimulating for students' skills. It is crucial to focus on students' fluency and accuracy equally. The are both extremely important and teachers can focus on them on particular phases of the lesson. For instance Fluency activities are perfect for activate phase, when teachers can easily observe the output....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Brooker Florida 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 two was about the methodologies of teaching. No methodology is best and which one is used can depend on individual circumstances as a teacher including your personality and the culture you are teaching in. The Engage, Study and Activate section was particularly helpful for me because it provided a practical way to plan out a lesson plan. All ESA lessons should usually begin with engage and end in the activate stage. The middle can range from a few different studies and activate stages, as long as...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Micanopy Florida 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: A good preparation of teaching materials will not only ease the progress of teaching but also enhance the extent of learning. As a teacher of Business English, which is normally communicated in a formal way, we should try to maximise the use of authentic materials as much as possible as they can expose students more towards the realistic world. A well-structured lesson plan laid out with full details will highly improve the possibility of a successful lesson as it can serve as a great guide.In...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Century Florida 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: Evaluation and testing was the subject I studied about during the Unit 15 of this course. I observed and learned about different ways of evaluating students' levels and progress, as well as some of the common external exams that I may need to prepare my future students for. Tutorials, evaluation by the students and tests are good ways to assess a student's language level. I read as well about the fact that it is often apropiate to give tests at different stages in a course; placement test in the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Montverde Florida 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: After going over this unit, I have realized that the future tense, although similar in nature to the present and past tense by methodology, is slightly more abstract in theory. I anticipate that the future tense will be more difficult to explain and teach to non-native speakers. For this reason, I will put a great deal of effort into planning a lesson plan accordingly when we reach the future tense. This was a very good refreshment on my own memory, as a native English speaker, these differences in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Greenwood Florida 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: Lesson one made me feel uneasy. Being a teacher myself I saw the flaws immediately. The teacher was aggressive, frustrated, and had no empathy for the students. Students were uncomfortable because, even though they were struggling, the teacher kept telling them how easy the work was and how anybody could complete the task. In the second lesson the teacher was upbeat, had humor, and gained participation from his students in return. Student talk was up in this lesson and teacher talk was lowered....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Wildwood Florida 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: During this unit I have learned the importance of materials and books. As I don't have a course book where I teach,I need to make a lot of my materials myself, and although there is a lot of things on the internet these days, I do find it easiest to make my own according to the specific classes and students that I have. Some of them might like flowers, others might like transport and although we will be learning the same skill, example past tense I can have different ways and materials to teach them...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Callaway Florida 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 we saw two very clear examples of the actual teaching practice. We ere able to compare two different approaches, and see how they impacted the students and their ability to participate and learn. We saw how important the disposition of the teacher is. We also saw how important a well structured lesson is. A lesson with clear instructions, good examples, and a teacher that is always aware of the class A teacher that actively sees to it that students understand everything, and can correctly...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Gretna Florida 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 20 discussed the different types of students that I will potentially come in contact with throughout my teaching career. Building rapport with students could potentially be difficult, but will need to be established the first lesson. I will also need to get to know my students and discuss with them their hopes and aspirations in terms of the English language. There are a few different ways that I can do about doing this, one of which is a questionnaire or survey. Throughout my career as a teacher,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Tequesta Florida 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 14 discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using published textbooks to teach language. Textbook materials typically provide a progressive and gradable structure to develop language skills with continual reinforcement of previous vocabulary throughout. Your course is essentially pre-prepared and already includes previously targeted language structures/vocabulary. Using only textbook materials for language teaching however can result in boredom for the students as they rarely get to apply...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Courses Florida 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. said: Unit 13 was about the teaching of pronunciation and phonology. While I found it to be informative I did not feel like it gave me a good enough understanding and the confidence to teach this subject to a class. Of all that I have learned so far I feel it is the area I will have to focus on the most on my own before I have the ability to pass on the knowledge. Due to the fact that it is an area that many native speakers never have to consider on I can understand why it is intimidating to...  [Read more]