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Check out tefl tesol about International TESOL Centers 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.P. - Australia said: I have had a refresher in the structure of the english language and feel far more confident in the use of linguistic terms that in the past I struggled to remember. Primarily in the past I have taught private classes with no more than three in a group, this course has clearly demonstrated how to structure and plan for larger classes, catering to the needs of the class and the individual. It has given me good examples for teaching the curriculum and keeping a good pace, using...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Shubra Al Khaymah Egypt 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 discussed different testing situations and methods, along with references to several specific tests for immigrants and people hoping to work in the field of International Business. I personally believe that many short quiz like progress tests are important for the student to understand what is expected of them so they do not fall too far behind, and as another chance to practice reading and writing.In this lesson I learn interesting things about troubleshooting what...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Athens Maine 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 provides how to teach first lesson to students; need to check new students or existing students, the games how to make students feel familiar the classroom, warmer games to make students feel active. Most of the time, we teach the same level classroom. But, there are slow learners. This unit also describes at that time how to manage the classroom, which methods (Dos and Don?ts) are useful to teach the different level classroom. Some classes have around 20 students whereas some classes have large...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Pueblo 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: This unit focuses on the pronunciation of the English language, which looks in depth in phonology. I have learned different areas of phonology including stress, rhythm, intonation, International Phonetic Alphabet and their uses in helping students to understand the pronunciation of English. I think learning the phonetic alphabet is very important because this would enable students to pronounce English correctly.In Unit 20 titled ?Troubleshooting?, I learned the various teaching...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Gujrat City 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: When looking at pronunciation, phonology and stress, many factors have to be incorporated into the lessons. Its not just about reading the words but about the use of the mouth, breathe, and use of the vocal chords and vibrations.Although there may be a wide range of accents that alter our individual speech, the pronunciation of words will always be the same based on the International Phonetic Alphabet.Evaluating students will help to monitor progress and classroom dynamics throughout...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jingjiang 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: G.K. - Canada said: As a English language instructor in a university in China, I have a tendency to lecture on various social topics or things of interest to warm up each class. These are diversions and rarely related to the language we will be studying that day. I don't know if that would be considered appropriate by international TEFL standards or not, but it helps to break the ice with shy Chinese students in large classes who are often reluctant to speak out on their own for even the simplest language. In an...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Hildebran 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 has taught me about various types of testing and evaluation in an TEFL classroom. There are many types of tests that teachers can use to evaluate their students for a variety of purposes. Placement tests can be used to sort students in appropriate levels of language classes. Diagnostic tests tell teachers what the students already know and what they still need to work on. Progress tests show teachers what the students have learned, and what they may have forgotten. This information...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Herreid 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: This unit contains information about reasons and methods for evaluation of the English language with students and classes. Evaluation is beneficial to both student and teacher. By monitoring the progress of learning in English, assessing improvements or difficulties, teacher and student can get an overview of what area's are good and which can be improved, as well as allowing the teacher to prepare and form a lesson designed to improve areas of difficulty. Practice tests allow practice for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Roseville Michigan 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 addresses both advantages and disadvantages of materials and coursebooks. General class material can be created or authentic. Created resources are meant to be graded to the students level whereas Authentic resources are normally more relevant (if chosen wisely), appealing, and they promote in the learners a general sense of empowerment to tackle real-life language. Course-books can provide the appropriate and levelled classes' structure, inclusive of tests and review; however, these type...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Qa Em Shahr Iran 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 conditionals, a very tedious aspect of English grammar. Conditionals refer to past, present, or perfect possibilities. Conditionals have two clauses, the 'if' clause and the main clause. The clauses can go in either order. The five main conditionals are zero, first, second, third, and mixed. The third conditional refers to hypothetical past action and the hypothetical past result. The mixed conditional is a combination of the second conditional clause with a third conditional...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Dunfermline 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: I felt that in this unit of the course I have learnt the most about grammar. It's true, pronounciation is often overlooked in the learning and teaching of English. I had a colleague say to me that we should not worry too much about the students pronounciation because everyon has different accents, but that we should focus more on grammar. However, his statement contradicts with this unit and the true claims that people for the most part when learning a new language want to learn how to pronounce...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Sabara 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: The unit taught me how a teacher can assess a students language level, why a teacher needs to evaluate, and the different types of testing and evaluating a teacher can use. There was also a brief overview of general external examinations, and why these tests are usually taken. I learned which tests I can do and why, and at what time of the course. I am likely to start working at a language centre, where the parents/the centre want to see the progress of the students. I can do a progress test with...  [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 Flexible TESOL Programs 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.F. - U.S.A. said: Linguistic learning Have you ever wondered why the student sitting next to you can get all the word problems in math correct, or why some students are better at writing than others? Well, the most probable answer is that they are Linguistic learners. Linguists is the study of human language. Linguistic learning is a style of learning that refers to a person's ability to reason, solve problems, and learn using language. Linguistics has several fields or categories that fall under its...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Monaca 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: In this unit I learned that in giving the students new words/ vocabulary words it doesn't have to be difficult at first, of course there are also things that we need to consider, i.g: is their culture. If you teach Japanese kids an advanced kind of word in vocabulary clearly they will have a hard time in remembering what is the meaning of that word and on how it is being pronounced and where it is being used. As what I have read in page 1, fourth paragraph, \"An effective teacher will think about...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Auburn 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: Hardest lesson so far.All topics covered are essential to getting a non-native speaker over the top. Pronunciation itself is the most important aspect in communicating in a foreign language in my opinion. Stress, rhythm, and intonation are the important contributors to successful pronunciation and phonology. The place of articulation,connected speech, and the International Phonemic Alphabet are important components to teaching English as well. After this unit I will continue to work on the IPA as I now...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Coures 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: E.B. – Canada said: During the course I've further familiarized myself with ESL, TEFL, and teaching concepts. I've touched on areas of the english language that upon second glance can be extremely difficult for students to learn. Just thinking about and dealing with them will be extremely valuable in dealing with other areas of grammar. I've also learned things that I hadn't even thought about teaching before. For example, I'd never thought about intonation and stress, yet with these students can really say a whole...  [Read more]

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Our training center in Chongqing, China gives students the chance to earn their TESOL certificate in a classroom environment in just three weeks, ideal for those short on time. Chongqing is an important industrial and economic center in southwest China and is located on the Yangzi River. The city is popular with tourists from the rest of China and is becoming increasingly popular with international visitors. With several museums, amusement parks and a zoo, there is plenty to see and do in the city itself. As the gateway to the Three Gorges region there is also plenty to enjoy outside the city such as the ancient temple complex of Baidicheng or the Three Natural Bridges; three natural limestone bridges that span the Yangshui River. Another major draw for tourists is Chongqing Hot Pot, a...  [Read more]