How To Teach Internationally

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Monrovia California 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: Physical activity such as internationally recognized hand gestures and eye contact can enhance the learning process by providing variation in the content of interpersonal interactions. Classroom setup can influence cohesiveness and group identity and support teacher talk time and control. Student interactions in the English language can be increased through visual cues, discussions, mime and gestures and other activities to support student talk time. Discipline of unruly behavior can be achieved...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Neillsville Wisconsin 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: Clearly becoming familiar with testing systems used internationally help teachers who enter these environments to quickly compare established standards with what his or her employer expects. In China where all children are taught basic English skills at an early age the government encourages each school, whether in wealthy or poor neighborhoods to achieve a high standard of English comprehension. Having sample tests here, as well as online certainly help the new teacher to quickly see testing is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Arcola Mississippi 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 are various types of assessments/evaluations used with each having its purpose. Placement test are used to place students i.e evaluate their level before starting a course, diagnostic tests are similar to placement test but are more detailed. Progress tests are used to ascertain students progress in a course, how much they have retained or forgotten. Practice tests are usually used to prepare students for a bigger (external) exam. Frequency and manner of testing if not set by institution is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Gisela Arizona 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 covers the basics on how to test and assess students on their placement level and progress. The different tests mentioned in this unit serve a variety of purposes but all are issued with the same goal of accurately evaluating student's abilities and current knowledge base. Some tests like the IELTS, the ( International English Language Testing System) are internationally recognized and considered by colleges, universities, employers and immigration services. Other tests, like general progress...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Littleton North Carolina 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 different types of classroom examinations and their functions whether they be to initially gauge the proficiency levels of the students to track progress throughout the course. The unit also familiarized me with the many official examinations used internationally such as the Cambridge tests and business English tests. At the schools and level I plan on teaching, I do not think I will have a choice over what tests I will use in the classroom or what type of material will...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Philippines Daraga 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 studied on evaluation and testing where we need to assess a student's language level. The common ways to assess a student are through the tutorials, evaluations by the students and tests. The tests commonly use for assessing one language level the Placement, Diagnostic, Progress and Practice. There are also an External Proficiency Test, which certifies ones language proficiency and standards that is recognized internationally. A well-known provider of the certification...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Algeria Tiaret 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 13 of this course focus on how to teach pronunciation and phonology , a very important way to increase learners fluency and accuracy . Pronunciation and phonology are helpful to make English learning process standard, in a way words can be pronounced the same way no matter the accent , easier to make the student understand the right pronunciation of English language . Intonation , stress , articulation and international phonetic alphabet are the main areas covered in this unit ,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Oak Valley Texas 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 was about speaking phonetically correct. There was a lot of detail on the subject. It has rules on when syllables, words and sentence structures should be stressed..or intoned. There was a lot of information on the biology of producing phonetic sounds and an internationally accepted list of the phonetic symbols. There is SO much information that goes into this subject, that I take completely for granted as a native speaker of English. No one had to teach me the majority of these rules. I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Palestine 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: The unit taught me about pronunciation and phonology. The unit gave insight in intonation and gave practical ideas how to practice this with our students. Putting stress on a word in a sentence can completely change the meaning of the sentence. The phonemic alphabet shows us how a word is pronounced, what doesn't necessarily match the way it's spelled. And the unit gave insight in the place of articulation and manner of articulation. I never used or studied the phonemic alphabet before. It is very...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Kamakura 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: Phonology is the study and classification of sounds we make to form languages. Rhythm, stress and intonation are all crucial elements to understanding speech sounds. Intonation is variation of sound in a sentence and stress deals with particular words. The phonetic alphabet is used internationally to help pronounce words in the dictionary, and is useful to both teachers and students to learn.Unit 13: Teaching Pronunciation & Phonology was a very challenging unit. I certainly...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Pago Pago United States 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 went over receptive and productive language skills. In order to be fluent or literate in any language, both sets must be mastered. Our reading contained some good ideas with regard to how to develop the skills of students by analyzing relatable narratives. These included cultural differences in dress and the Tom Cruise interview portion of the test.This very short unit gives a brief description of the types of tests that can be used to evaluate the students ability,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Erode 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: This unit reviews the different type of testing that is used to measure student progress at various stages of a course. These forms of evaluation help to promote interaction and awareness among the students. They also help the teacher access the students along the way. Different types of testing include placement tests, diagnostic tests, progress tests, achievement tests, and also external examinations.This unit describes the different and common types of evaluations and testing. It explains...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Poland Jastrzebie Zdroj 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 can help teachers and students to know what areas are strengths and what areas may need more attention. Placement tests are often given before the start of a class to inform the school what level each student should be placed in. Diagnostic tests aid teachers in knowing the level of the students in their class before preparing a curriculum. Progress tests help teachers understand what the students are understanding and retaining throughout the term. ...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Butuan Philippines 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: An overview of the content of this unit can be summed up as \"managing classes\" as the title of the course unit states. Different methods/techniques applied internationally in class management were discussed, for example, the ways to group students, etc. How to arrange the classroom seating and where to situate the teacher's position during classes were also fairly examined. I have been able to understand better how to handle and properly effect good classroom management.Teaching English as...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs India Haldia 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 sheds light how a teacher can evaluate (including testing) their students’ (four) language skills. It introduced a wide variety of exams which one employ before, during and at the end of a course. The beginning of the unit gives us a glance at T.E.T. - 'Tutorials' , 'Evaluations by students' and 'Testing'. To be honest, I wish that there had been more time and detail given to the first two- tutorials and evaluations, as pre-prepared materials for these two items are not easily...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Jordan Amman 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 information contained in unit 15,”Evaluation and Testing” covers the means by which a student’s level of English as a foreign language may be assessed during various stages of the learning process. Three ways of assessment mentioned are via tutorials, evaluation by the students, and tests administered at various instances. These are all important to give both teachers and students an idea of where they are at in their current capabilities and where they can focus on going to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Germany Halle 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: Pronunciation is considered the most neglected aspect of English language teaching. At the same time pronunciation was included in the substantial majority when asked to compare its difficulty with other aspects of learning the language. Phonology is the study, science , analysis, of sound and include the areas of Stress, Rhythm, and intonation. Intonation is the variation in volume and pitch of the whole sentence, and include the rise/fall intonation as well as fall/rise. Stress is indicated by...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Yuanjiang 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 the last unit of TEYL course we are looking at the teachers’ professional development. It is compulsory after obtaining some qualification not to stay on the same place, but move forward, improve your knowledge and grow professionally. TESOL teacher with internationally recognized certification should understand the difference between Western, Eastern and Asian cultures and mentalities. Young learners from different countries have different views and traditions. TESOL teacher should...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Czestochowa Poland 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: Teachers must be well informed about articulatory phonetics and the phonetics of the mother tongue(s) and target language of learners; target languages cannot be addressed in isolation. eachers need: a (good) grasp of articulatory phonetics; a well-trained ear; knowledge of the phonology (contrasts, major allophones, processes and prosodies) of both the mother tongue(s) (today's language classes increasingly take place in multilingual classrooms) and the target language.This unit was a great...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Woodburn 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: This unit covered the different types of assessments that can be used to determine the language level of students as well as what they are retaining from lessons and how well-prepared they are for external exams. The purpose of each type of assessment and exam were detailed and I learned that placement tests and diagnostic tests are similar in that they test the language level of students before they begin an English language course but that placement tests are usually given before the start of a course...  [Read more]