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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Arden 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: This lesson covers the two topics that people usually think of right away when imagining language classes - the productive activities of speaking and writing. A well-structured lesson includes both. While speaking fluently is the immediate desire of most students, writing is important because it forces students to be more careful and accurate in spelling, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. Students whose first language does not include the same letter forms, direction of reading or punctuation have...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Accredited TESOL Diploma 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: I.C. - Canda said: British english vs American EnglishEnglish is the third most spoken language in the world after Mandarin and spanish. The spread of english from england to many parts of the world is greatly due to the colonization and trade of the British. In 1607, english was first introduced to America and this is where the divergence of english into British english and American english begins. With more than 400 years of influences in development, the english in America and the United Kingdom has...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Caledonia 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: This unit talked about the different types of tests, from placement tests, to diagnostic tests, practice tests and external evaluations. It also helped to differentiate between the different types of external tests, especially in terms of countries and the student's background and objectives. I learned the difference between a placement test and a diagnostic test, and I also learned more about the testing procedures in Britain. I liked the information on progress testing and tutorials, as I often...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Agency Accredited 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 .L. - South Korea said: British english vs American EnglishThere are many different dialects of english spoken today, the two major groups being British english and American english. Some of the differences between British and American english today, range from spelling and grammar to punctuation and time/date formatting. The use of American and British english is strongly determined by the location of the speakers. American english is the form of english used mainly by people in the united states of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Germany Bremerhaven 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 15 was about evaluating and testing. What I learned from this lesson was that there are a vast number of external tests for English learners. General external examinations consist of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), and the TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication). The Cambridge Assessments are the world’s leading range of certificates for learners of English. The consist of numerous...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Kusatsu 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 explained the different ways in which students can be evaluated for their language ability, and the uses for certain kinds of exams. The most helpful portion of this unit, for me, was the example placement test as it gave me more of an idea of how I would have to create my own placement exam if need be. Written tests like that are useful in placement, but verbal examinations are also very important too, though I can understand how it might be difficult or time-consuming to undertake a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Kakinada India 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 able to learn a lot of information regarding evaluation and assessment in this unit. For example, I learned that Practice tests are often used for external exams and that the diagnostic tests can provide teachers with information regarding future lessons. I also learned that continual assessment is the most effective way to constantly monitor student progress. In addition, I learned that immigrants that move to Britain from other countries can take the Cambridge English Certificate in ESOL...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Afghanistan Sar-e Pol 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: Placement tests include reading, writing, speaking and listening. This test helps place students in certain classroom levels. The test begins with easy questions and moves to harder questions. Diagnostic tests reveal the student's strengths and weaknesses. It indicates the students aptitude and whether they will be able to learn new material. It also allows us to focus our planning on their gaps in knowledge. The progress test includes testing reading, writing, reading and listening. It is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs India Saharanpur 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 last tenth unit focuses on the different types of students’ language level and progress evaluation. It also describes some existing external tests that some students may wish to pass. This unit talks about such kinds of tests as placement, progress, diagnostic tests and practice. I find the example of the placement very useful and I will use it in order to place new students into correct class with regard to their language ability. This unit is of great importance for me as it...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Lianyuan 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 are inevitable parts of the teaching process and it is the topic of unit 15. The unit provides us with names and purposes of different external examinations taken by English learners, for instance, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC etc. as well as some Cambridge exams, like KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE (on general English), BEC, BULATS (on business English), and Skills for life needed by the immigrants who have moved to Britain. In the classroom evaluation and testing should not be neglected as...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL San Antonio 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.K. - Japan said: During this unit, I learned different ways of evaluating students? levels and progress. There are a number of ways to assess a student?s language level such as tutorials, evaluation by the students, tests. Tutorial can take place with the whole group of individual students. Evaluation by students can be useful to ask the students to evaluate their course work by means of questionnaire or guided discussion. There are four major types of tests which are as follow: Practice tests, Placement test,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Xuancheng 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: Through the learning ,I was further enhanced the knowledge on these two grammatical terms. Especailly, The conditionals are more conplex and difficult for EFL learners.as they combines the concept of conjunctive mood which have various verb forms need to be switched in different tenses and situations.Therefore,teachers have to devise more activities during lessons,so as to let students obtain more opportunities to use them in practice.as a result,they can eventually generate an instinctive...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs San Juan Argentina 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 15 goes over testing and evaluating in the classroom, and the proper tests for the proper occasions. It allowed me to understand the different stages of testing and properly coordinate them, from placement and diagnostic, to progress and practice. It also taught me the list of tests and exams that exist around the world and cater to different people and different situations, from being specifically in Britain, to specific age groups. This unit will allow me to properly evaluate my...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Cuenca Ecuador 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 15 talks about evaluating students. In this unit it is teaching and evaluating students always. Evaluating students means testing the understanding level and progress of students. how can a teacher evaluate his or her students. A teacher can evaluate his or her students by using the following methods: Test giving periodic test to students can help the teacher to really understand his or her student more better. Tutorials giving students tutorials will help the student to evaluate them selves...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Aizuwakamatsu 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 lesson was about evaluations and testing. It went over evaluating students that are currently in your course to see how they are feeling about the material. It also went over the different tests that are given from entering the school to external tests for going beyond. Also, it went over specific tests tailored for specific reasons like people that moved to Britain or people that are interested in English. I learned about almost all of these tests as I was only familiar with a few of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Liverpool 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: M.W. - Sweden said: This unit is about evaluation and testing of students of English language. There are number of ways to access a students English language such as tutorials, evaluation by students and by tests. The tutorials can take place with whole group or with individual students. The evaluation by students is useful to evaluate their course by means of questionnaire or guided discussion. Tests are the most appropriate way to check the student's ability and progress at the start and end of the English...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies TESOL Language 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. - Spain said: english as a global languageWhat is a global language? In his book english as a Global Language, Crystal (1997) asserts, “A language achieves a genuinely global status when it develops a special role that is recognized in every country” (p. 2). The definition hinges on the special role, which Crystal describes as serving as the native language of the majority (such as english does in the united states or Australia), serving as the official language, or ...  [Read more]