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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Trail Minnesota 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 ESA concept covered in this chapter details the stages of an organized and effective class session in order to teach lessons that are both engaging and effectively build upon what the students already know. The content was interesting and it reminds me of high school so I understand the pattern. I think that the examples for activities will be very helpful and I'm already wondering how I could add or adjust those if need be for my own lessons, especially since certain activities, like Hangman or...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Sumpter 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: This unit provided good information about the formation of classroom lessons and the importance of each section. I had previously thought that the importance of the study type of activities would outweigh those of the other sections, but this is not the case. It does seem that language learning would improve more from usage than repeated drilling, although corrections and the introduction of new material are still important. Making students comfortable enough to speak in a new language is a difficult...  [Read more]

  Thailand is firmly established as one of Asia's must-see destinations and is a favorite stop for many on the traditional backpacker trail. For those who want to stay on for an extended visit the good news is there is a healthy demand for English language teachers in many parts of the country. Although wages may not match those found in some of the region's teaching hotspots, you can still earn enough to live a comfortable lifestyle and to enjoy all that this beautiful country has to offer. In the past it was almost the norm for teachers to work 'under the table' without a proper work permit, however, those days are largely gone and you now need to have the necessary paperwork in place if you want to earn a good salary. To be granted a work permit you need to possess a degree in...  [Read more]

  Thailand is firmly established as one of Asia's must-see destinations and is a favorite stop for many on the traditional backpacker trail. For those who want to stay on for an extended visit the good news is there is a healthy demand for English language teachers in many parts of the country. Although wages may not match those found in some of the region's teaching hotspots, you can still earn enough to live a comfortable lifestyle and to enjoy all that this beautiful country has to offer. In the past it was almost the norm for teachers to work 'under the table' without a proper work permit, however, those days are largely gone and you now need to have the necessary paperwork in place if you want to earn a good salary. To be granted a work permit you need to possess a degree in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Topsfield Masachusetts 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 now understand the methodology of teaching more clearly. I also realized the importance of the 3 parts of the Engage Study Activate method, and that it can be used in any order, and should be used in specific order to follow the level of understanding and the capacity of the students throughout the lesson. It is clear to me now that correcting the learners is a delicate thing, and must be done fairly and at the right moment to prove real efficiency. There is a lot more to say about this unit,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Bergen North 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: Unit 6 addresses the Past Tenses. The past tenses are very similar to the present tenses in the sense of form; affirmative, negative and question. In the negative and question form the addition of did or did not are required. In the negative past continuous however, the not comes before the present participle and was/were is used instead. Good activities to activate teaching concepts would be interview questions and memory cards. Likewise similar activities could be used to practice the past...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Cocoa Florida 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: Despite being a language student for many years, I was totally unaware of all the different ways a language could be taught. I primarily learnt with worksheets and the occasional sing-along, although this varied for all of my teachers and, in turn, I didn't always pick the language up effectively. This unit has been enlightening and has provided many examples of fun ways to engage students in learning, which I hope to be able to incorporate into my own teaching one day. It reinforces the fact that every...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Getting TESOL Certificate 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.K. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in ItalyI have been living In Florence, Italy for about five years. I first came to Italy in 2006 to continue my studies with design as well as the italian language and culture. Although italian is one of the most romantic languages in the world it can be difficult for foreigners to learn and difficult for Italians to forget while trying to learn and speak in english. While living here, I have learned that many Italians start learning english from elementary...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Highest TESOL Program 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.M. - U.S.A. said: Problems for Learners in ItalyOver the past year, I was fortunate enough to have lived, traveled, and taught across Italy. On this journey, I noticed recurring problems italian students had with english. I found these difficulties in everything from pronunciation, grammar, and the educational culture. italian learners, across the board, had problems when it came to creating specific sounds in english. These problems were rooted in the fact that italian is a phonetic language. Every...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Otsego 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 discussed present tenses: present simple, present perfect, present continuous, and present perfect continuous. While I use these tenses in everyday life, I was not familiar with the names of the different tenses. Therefore, I was not aware of the possible difficulties in teaching the present tenses. This unit helped in heightening my awareness and gave me a starting template on how to go about teaching the students and getting around the difficulties. I really enjoyed that the unit provided...  [Read more]

If Italy’s combination of superb food and wine, and la dolce vita - the sweet life – doesn’t grab you, then nothing will. Italy proudly boasts fabulous art and opera, a magnificent array of ancient monuments, and history stretching back thousands of years. Whether you head for fashionable Milan, or ancient Rome in this relatively small country you’re never too far away from great beaches, verdant rolling hills or alpine skiing. Who could ask for more? The language primarily in use is Italian, however, it may be useful to note that Italians can understand Spanish. Outside the main tourist areas English is not widely spoken, and indeed the Italian education system is a little deficient on this front. This deficiency in the high-school education provision is one of the reasons that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Colleges Authorized 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.I. - U.S.A. said: New Technology inthe ClassroomMost teachers of today still feel the most secure when using the traditional, old-school methods of teaching but are concluding that this isn’t effective. However, they feel nervous about integrating technology, which would spice things up, into the classroom. The challenge is how to get the kids to use the technology appropriately and monitor it. Also, for many teachers, technology is a learning curve that they don’t have the time or energy to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Kure 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: Another helpful unit. I appreciated learning about the different categories of beginners, the definition of each, and the teaching methods or combination thereof that is best suited to address this category. The Business English section was also interesting. The Needs Analysis that is conducted will most certainly prepare the teacher for the specific requirements of this particular audience.The most complex area is the tense system for me. especially i'm always struggling the meanings between...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Rentiesville Oklahoma 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 covers the range of teaching aids and equipment that may compromise a classroom setup. We can learn about using Interactive Whiteboards and what teachers should do to maximize the IWB contributions to the lesson. The unit strongly suggests teachers practice using the board, switching between apps and planning what they will put on the IWB as part of the lesson planning stage. The unit goes on to discuss the uses of overhead projectors and lists their advantages and disadvantages. For...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification montenegro Podgorica 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 17 : This unit is about equipment and teaching aids . The equipment and teaching aids are part of our teaching plan , there can be very helpful or not , depend if teachers can use it well .What i want to say about it , is for example there are school with the last technology but if the teacher has not a good lesson plan or doesn't know how to use it , is really a big mistake from the teacher . The other side is when the place where we are teaching doesn't have any equipments ,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Huxley 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 has provided me with perhaps the most useful list of resources that I can use in my classroom. Having access to these resources will make my teaching life so much easier. Having all of the uses of equipment laid out is extremely helpful as well and explains so much of how to properly use everything. I remember the first time I discovered the power of writing something on the board. It convinces the kids that they need to write it down, like a compulsion. Even though I have said something, ten or...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Matsumoto 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 about the materials, and basically which ones are good to use, why and the advantages and disadvantages of the use of authentic and created materials. It would have been interesting to discuss the future kinds of materials that could be used to enhance the skills of the learners, such as tablets, apps, E-dictionaries, or who knows, translator glasses or interpreting earphones.This lesson was a relatively easy and straight forward lesson, as most of the contents had already...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Noida 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: There are many different ways of evaluating students? language this can be through the use of tutorials, tests and evaluation by other students. There are also many reasons for assessing students, at times it is for the purpose placing students in the correct language class and other times it is to check their progress. The assessment process can take many forms which can either be formal or informal depending of the school or teachers preference. Therefore I have learnt the many ways of assessing...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Soyapango El Salvador 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 it mainly covered that teaching special groups. Firstly, it covered the tips for teaching beginners, like which methodology and techniques we could use, some possible problems and how to motive them. Secondly, it listed some suggestions for teaching individual students. Thirdly, it went through some tips and solutions for teaching children. Lastly, it introduced Business English teaching in detail.I have been studying Italian for the past year and at this stage of my...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Carver Minnesota 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 purpose of this Unit was to define the two receptive learning skills, listening and reading. It gave an example lesson using the patchwork form demonstrating one possibility of an effective lesson. It also pointed out the importance of balancing lessons between receptive skills - listening and reading with productive skills - speaking and writing. I personally loved how it pointed out the difficulties of the listening skills as when I was learning Italian, I found I could read much easier than...  [Read more]