Glenn Schneider

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Glenn Dale Maryland 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 explores coursebooks and less materials. A teacher must carefully consider what materials to use in the classroom. Will they use a coursebook? Will they create their own materials? Will they use authentic or created materials? Will they use some of all of these tools? The answers depend on what resources the teacher has available to them. Coursebooks need to be supplemented with materials that are tailored to the needs of the students. Some useful materials include flashcards,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Glen Campbell 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 focused on the two productive skills of speaking and writing. The difference between accuracy and fluency activities were first discussed, and then different type of speaking activities to use in the classroom were given. These included guided, controlled, and creative activities. The unit stressed the importance of getting all students to participate, and ways to create more student interaction. An example of a speaking lesson was then given, along with suggestions for during and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Glen Elder Kansas 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 went over the use of created and authentic materials, with created materials being designed by teachers that either replace or supplement activities from authentic materials which are things that are used in everyday life eg. newspapers, songs etc. The advantages and disadvantages of using course books were also stated. Advantages included providing an outline for lessons and security for teachers and students. Disadvantages included the teacher becoming lazy and less creative and the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Glen New York 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 some of the most common problem situations that teachers can encounter in the classroom and the suggest ways of dealing with them. When faced with a first lesson, the experienced teacher will not reside on the course book but will try to use activities such that establishing rapport between the students and also between the teacher and the class. And also, teachers need to find out about the students' needs/aspirations with English, and find out the English level of each...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Glen Lyn Washington 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 have learned that one of the biggest factors to consider is your attitude during your lesson. The first lesson the teacher was dull and boring so all the students seemed to be tired and not interested at all. I have also learned that it is very important to make sure your student knows what you are talking about and not to assume that something is easy for them just because it is easy for you. I think depending on where you teach, example teaching english in Taiwan or teaching...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Glen Carbon Indiana 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: Past Tense is a tense expressing an action that has happened or a state that previously existed. It has mainly four types 1. Simple past Tense which indicates the activity completed in the past. e.g. I watched a movie last night. 2. Past Continuous Tense shows an activity which was in progress during a past time. e.g. My baby was crying bitterly in the afternoon. 3. Past perfect Tense tells us about an activity occurred before other actions in the past.e.g. I had already finished my lesson plans...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Glen Dale West Virginia 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 particularly useful because of the list of the major external exams taken by English learners. In the past I have met a variety of students preparing for several exams bough I wasn't aware of the differences between them or exactly what the various anagrams referred to. After reading this unit I am now more knowledgeable about this. Furthermore the definitions of different exams e.g. Placements test, diagnostic test are also useful. My current workplace doesn't have a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Forest Brook Glen Delaware 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: Teaching a new language entails vocabulary, grammar and functions. In this unit we learned how to execute good lessons to help students learn the language and use it. Selecting the vocabulary that students need to learn depends on many different criteria including: if the word is appropriate to the student, use or frequency of the word, and how teachable the word is. Grammar lessons should teach students how a word is said and written. Language function includes inviting, refusing, agreeing...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Glen Ridge New Mexico 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: Conditional sentences contain the work if and refer to past, present, or future possibilities. There are five main conditions when teaching English. They include zero conditional, first conditional, second conditional, third conditional, and mixed conditional. Each conditional has its own grammar rules including tense and verb agreement. The lesson also introduces reported speech which is repeating or reporting what another person says. Tense is also very important in learning the mechanics of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Glen Berne Estates Delaware 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 looks at various activities and techniques. Those can be used when teaching specific groups and focusing on their needs. Teachers use different ways to teach beginners, intermediate students, or young learners. For instance there are a lot of categories and terms describing beginners, for example: the absolute, false, adult, young, and a beginner who doesn't know the Roman alphabet yet. All these categories need a bit different teacher approach. As always it is essential for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Wayne Nebraska 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 discussed past tense, and the 4 aspects of the past tense. It provided information on how I might explain these different grammatical forms to students, and what situations which aspect was appropriate. Personally, I've found resources that discuss tense and aspect separately more helpful, because the times are very intuitive (and thus don't need to be explained for that long), while the aspects are the same in each tense (in an abstract sense). By discussing them as part of each separate...  [Read more]

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]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Dixie 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 is the most important unit for a teacher in becoming a successful \"Teacher\". This unit covers all the necessary points that a teacher should have in mind while teaching in class and accordingly manage and control the class. What is expected from students , behaviour of the student , how to teach the class are some important points discussed. How a teacher can control a class with Eye contact, gesture and voice is explained in details. How grouping of a class and sitting arrangement of a class can...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Hillsboro 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: This unit let my imagination run with an active happy classroom with lots of space. I have the space to rearrange my desks and tables to suit my lessons which are varied and engaging. I limit my talk time to direction or perhaps I read aloud while they follow then they take turns using the popcorn method so everybody is ready to takeover if their name is called.My discipline issues are minimal because proximity eliminates most and they are eager to learn because lessons are fun and apply to their...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Boykins Viriginia 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 covered the differences between authentic and creative materials and when and how to use them in the classroom. Authentic materials are great for learning how people actually speak in regular conversation. They can also be found anywhere so it's easy to find different materials to practice and study from. However, as they are geared towards an audience that is already fluent in that language, they may be difficult for various levels of learning and it's important that, when using them,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Kapaa Hawaii 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 covered course books and lesson materials. Some teachers like using course books, where as others do not. There are several ways to make the classroom fun and interesting. I learned the difference between authentic materials and creative materials. Authentic materials consist of anything you hear or read, such as programs, newspapers, songs, etc. They are real and much more motivating, which leads to students being more confident. Creative materials are usually designed by the teacher, and can be...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Ridgecrest Louisiana 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 wast interested to learn that capitalization is a definite \"not\" in the classroom because it's easier to read lower case letters. Students tend to use capitals a lot nowadays because of the usage in texting to show emotion, emphasis etc. (the overuse of exclamation points drive me crazy as well). The list of items for proper use of a white board was beneficial as well. Again, simple, obvious steps that were not part of my education program at UBC. I also haven't much experience using...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Radium Springs New Mexico 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: While teaching, visual and audio aids have many effects and importance on providing learning permanence. However the traditional materials such as textbooks and games are equally useful in delivering the adequate stimuli to the students. Choosing the materials is an important part of the lesson plan, it allows us to create an adequate learning environment for the students and their respective level, reinforce their weaknesses and target the parts we find more needed to help. This unit...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Cedar Bluff 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: This lesson was beneficial in respects to helping a teacher understand the importance of different types of course materials that should be used throughout the entirety of a classroom course. I like that it gives you examples of different types of material that would be suitable to teach a class. It'll allow me, as a teacher, to reference them and draw my own exercises and activities to provide my classes with once I begin teaching. I especially liked that the lesson drew on the importance of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL West Point Nebraska 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 covers two productive skills that are speaking and writing. These two skills are as important as skills mentioned before in Unit 11, therefore I should involve them equally in my teaching. With regard to the speaking skills, there is a relevance of accuracy and fluency, both of them carry equal importance and should be included in the context of the lesson. This unit shows a lot of different types of speaking activities which I can use in the classroom. Some useful tips concerning with the...  [Read more]