Get Certified To Teach English As A Second Language

Check out tefl tesol about Inclass TESOL Lessons 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.P. - U.S.A. said: First Language v Second Language AcquisitionHow can a child learn language so quickly and how is that similar or different to how they pick up english later on in our classrooms? In this brief article I will attempt to highlight the differences between how children pick up their first language and how they pick up their second language. Then, a look at what can be improved upon for teachers of second languages. First, let us examine the environment in which the first language is picked...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Osmaniye Turkey 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: Focusing on student who study English as their second language it takes passion in teaching as we learn here the theories, method and techniques because it includes your surrounding.Its little bit motivated you to try any kind of approach you apply in the classroom to engage the student especially with student with different backgrounds how they consume the language.I think this part would present a challenge for many ESL students, especially from Asia, as their native languages often...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Qingyang China 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 found this unit to be a bit jarring because I should have already known these simple things. It reminded me of how easy a language is when you grow up with it. It also made me realize that English truly is one of the hardest languages to learn and I'm surprised anyone can fully comprehend it as a second language. I'm excited to move farther along in the course and learn to simplify these ideas for my future students.I appreciated that part of the unit was set on students' typical...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Hyderabad 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.M. – Japan said: \"ESA\" methodology is one of the best methodologies preferred as a model of teaching nowadays. It stands for engage, study, and activate. It has shown its superiority over the ?PPP? model of teaching. During the first phase the main purpose is to attract the students? attention through some amusing videos, games, pictures or some other useful activities. This would help the student to get on board with what the teacher wanted to shed the lights on in his lesson. The second face is called study...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Ravenna Italy 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 outlines the different methods and techniques that could be used in an ESL lesson. I found this unit very helpful as it contained specific and relevant examples of activities that could be used throughout any stage of the lesson. Some of the games/activities I was familiar with but others I had not heard of (such as fizz-buzz). The methods and techniques (ESA) will be helpful not only in my ESL classes but in classes where I teach Japanese as a second language (one of my teaching areas).I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Kumagaya Japan 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 was great. I found the first video effective in demonstrating the pitfalls of a bad teacher. I felt badly for the students because you could tell they just didn?t get the point of the lesson. On the other hand, the second video was just as effective in demonstrating a fun, comfortable environment. The students were laughing and genuinely seemed to enjoy learning, just as much as the teacher seemed to enjoy teaching. In the second video, I found myself smiling along with the class.Teaching...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Emery South Dakota 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: These two videos had many great examples of how a teacher should conduct themselves in a classroom. In the first video, I noticed the body language the teacher gave wasn't positive. The students were facing down with their faces covered. The attitude of a teacher can reflect onto the students. In the second video, it was a better example. The teacher had a clear voice and it sounded inviting and warm to the students. Constantly smiling and using his body language was helpful to get the students...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Scalp Level Pennsylvania 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 was yet another very crucial unit on grammar, specifically conditionals and reported speech. It taught the different kinds of conditionals in the English language, such as zero conditional, first conditional, second and third conditional, as well as mixed conditional as well as their form and usage. It also gave teaching ideas for this topic in grammar which is invaluable for a teacher to be. It also covered the difference between direct and reported speech and how to identify them....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Chile coquimbo 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 taken classes to learn two foreign languages and had six different instructors, both good and bad. I have found that the most important thing a teacher can do to help students learn is to create a safe, encouraging environment. This allows students to be able to comfortably practice speaking, ask questions, and take risks with the language without the fear of being belittled for mistakes. The instructor in the second lesson did this by smiling, using students' names, saying things like...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Stratton Colorado 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 was shocked during the first video. I thought this was an actual teacher who teaches like this for real. I was thinking that I am one awesome teacher! This lesson taught me that teacher attitude and being positive helps more than almost anything else when it comes to teaching students. I live in a small village in Alaska. We can only get here by plane or boat. We can also get here by snow machine but only when the river is frozen. Our students have a deep respect for their culture and Yupik...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Kisarazu 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 presents previous methodologies in teaching language, in particular, teaching English. Some of these methods are incorporated into TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), such as PPP - Presentation, Practice and Production, and Community Language Learning. However, the main method used for ESL is the ESA (Engage-Study-Activate) Method, and variations to this (e.g. the Boomerang ESA). In summary, the teacher should try to get the interest of the students through various...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Port Moresby Papua New Guinea 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 lesson dealt with the most likely problems an esl teacher will face. It begins by discussing what to do in a first class. It is important for you to get to know your students and for them to get to know you so that way you build rapport, you get to know their desires and can access their ability. Teachers will face many problems such as students speaking their native language or being unwilling to participate so this unit gave examples of how to overcome these problems.For this...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Connoquenessing Pennsylvania 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: From this unit, I learned about the importance of being aware and addressing the common problems that may arise from teaching different classes. As I am also a learner of a second language, I am completely familiar with the situation in which a classroom could have students who are on different levels of comprehension of a language. Some students do grasp things quickly, are more motivated, and so on. I also found it important about building rapport and not starting a first lesson/meeting...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Manning Oregon 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 the difficulties that may be encountered in teaching English as a second language. Those difficulties could arise from class sizes, unwilling student, learners at different levels, student reverting to L1 or problems with particular disciplines such as listening skills. The unit gives handy tips on how the teacher should cope with these scenarios. I was rather impressed by the section on first lessons for new groups as opposed to existing groups. When I started I had both of these...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Manchester 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: Throughout this unit I finally started to get a grasp for what I should aspire to accomplish in each lesson I will give. Up until now each chapter has been a more broad overview of what I am expected to teach my students in the larger picture, but in this chapter through giving insight into specific lesson plans, I have a better idea of what my day to day experience as an English language teacher would be like. When one is learning all about the English language in a short period of time after spending...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Saint Petersburg 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.G. – U.S.A. said: There is a clear difference inbetwwen the first and the second lesson. In the first lesson is it obvius that the students are lost and didn't undersatd what the teacher was talking about. The students were looking at each other to try to understand more. The worksheet that the teacher hands out is not understandable to the students. The teacher sound rude and not really interested if the students understand or not. He doesn't introduce himself and doesn't ask their name to the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Morristown South Dakota 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: With this unit, I was able to see how a teacher attitude can affect an entire lesson. In video one, we saw the how a class should not be conducted for various reasons. first the teacher had a negative attitude, repeated himself without giving an explanation, scared or intimidated the students with phrases such as, \" it very easy everyone can do it\" and did not engage the class. However, in the second video, the teacher was the opposite. He was smiling, and he began to talk to the student....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Dnipropetrovsk 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: W.C. - U.S.A. said: After comparing these two lessons, it is obvious that students enjoyed more and learned a lot from second lesson. The main different between two lessons is the performance of the teacher, we can find the teacher in the second lesson is more patient and kind, he always smiled to students , which let students feel relaxed and comfortable to get involved in the different activities in the class. What's more, teacher in the second lesson spoke very slowly in difficult parts and added lots of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Cariacica Brazil 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 was an interesting unit. I had some difficulties with the questions based on the videos. The perspective of the students was difficult to understand in the first video. As they seemed both confused and uninterested; the quality of the video also made it difficult to fully understand what was really going on. There was a night and day difference between the first lesson and the second lesson. The teacher improved tremendously between lessons one and two. I liked how involved the class...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Nueva Ecija San Jose City 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 is the type of grammar that i do not remember learning as a student in all of my years throughout elementary, middle, or even high school. Either we did and i just do not remember, or its second nature for those who speak English as a first language. Either way it is very entertaining to learn how the english language is broken down into so many steps. In this particular lesson,it is very frustrating to remember all the past/present/and future tenses. whether in its simple...  [Read more]