Games To Play On A White Board

  Using games in your lessons is a great way to liven up the class and get students excited and interested in using English in the classroom. Not only do they provide a welcome break from the usual activities, they also help to create a relaxed environment where even the most reluctant student can be persuaded to take part. There are many games that can be used in the TEFL classroom, from simple games that only require a pen and a whiteboard to more elaborate board games. There are some games that have been specifically designed to be used in English language classes, while other, everyday games that we usually play for fun can also be adapted to be used with your students. You can even create your own games! Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Online Tools for TESL Lesson Planning 3. Top Online Tools for TESL Lesson Planning 4. How ITTT Can Enhance Your TESL Lesson Planning Experience In the realm of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), lesson planning stands as a cornerstone of effective instruction. Crafting engaging and comprehensive lesson plans requires time, creativity, and resources. Fortunately, with the advent of online tools, TESL educators now have a plethora of resources at their fingertips to streamline and enhance their lesson planning process. Embracing these digital aids not only boosts efficiency but also enriches the learning experience for students. In this article, we will delve into the top online tools for TESL lesson planning and explore how ITTT (International TEFL...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) requires a diverse range of resources to engage students effectively and enhance their language learning experience. As a TEFL teacher, utilizing various teaching resources can make your lessons more dynamic, interactive, and engaging. Whether you are a new or experienced TEFL teacher, having access to a variety of resources can help you cater to different learning styles and levels of proficiency among your students. In the digital age, online resources have become invaluable tools for TEFL teachers. Websites such as BusyTeacher, ESL Library, and Breaking News English provide a wide range of lesson plans, worksheets, activities, and teaching tips for teachers of all levels. Platforms like Kahoot and Quizlet offer interactive games and quizzes...  [Read more]

Teaching Productive Skills Acquiring the skills to effectively use a new language may involve traditional classroom learning lessons and controlled practice, but experience with the language and the opportunity for creative exploration are also important components in the learning process. Students need to be exposed to the new language, they need to be able to understand its meaning and how it is constructed, and they must be able to practice and produce the language using the knowledge base they have attained (Unit 7 p.1, ITTT course book). Productive skills include speaking and writing, two critical components of the complex process of communication. There are countless reasons for communication between individuals: they have something they wish to express (verbally or in writing),...  [Read more]

Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten My experience as a bilingual kindergarten (Spanish/English) teacher has demonstrated the ability children have to learn two languages in an immersion program. Through a well-structured program including reading, journal writing and phonics (Aranjo) my students acquired a broad vocabulary and the ability to communicate with confidence to their peers and adults. The curriculum is presented to kids in a fun exciting way including storytelling, song, chants, games, rhymes, movement, dance, cultural lessons and holiday celebrations (Faust). It is essential to commit to the faithful implementation of the English learning program for the minimal 45 minutes a day to provide the consistency and practice needed for their success. Brain research supports the belief...  [Read more]

Seating Arrangements in the Classroom Choosing a seating arrangement for a classroom is one of the most important decisions a teacher can make. The proper plan can facilitate the learning process, while a poor choice can all but render a lesson a failure. Nicole Cusik wrote a research paper about the implications of classroom arrangement for her Instructional Strategies and Reflections class at the University of Delaware. This paper can be found at. Her main point states that a teacher needs “to be sensitive to the learning objective of the lesson, as well as the interpersonal dynamic that exists among the students in the group.” There are several options when it comes to arranging a class, including rows, circles, clusters, activity zones, and pairs. Each can work well in some...  [Read more]

Teaching Grammar The acquisition of new grammar presents interesting challenges for both the student and the teacher. There are factors that need to be considered from the student's point of view, as well as the teacher's point of view. Grammar should be taught and learned a natural form. Teacher should avoid using technical terms related to grammar. The aforementioned factors can cause other difficulties that will be discussed in this article. Learning grammar in a natural form depends mostly on the way on which the teacher presents the grammar. The teacher must present the grammar using natural situations and examples that the students can relate to. In order to achieve this it is necessary, that the teacher plan ahead, know his students well, have a firm grasp of the grammar topic and...  [Read more]