Language Teaching For Young Learners

  The dynamics of classroom interaction is often dictated by the arrangement of the classroom itself and the way in which the classroom is arranged could depend upon a number of factors and they might include things such as the age of the students, so for example we're unlikely to have the same arrangement for adult learners as we would have for young learners. It could also depend upon the actual physical space available. The physical space may determine how we have to arrange our classroom to maximize the opportunity for interaction and so forth. It will also depend on what material is available and by material in this case we're talking about the actual desks and chairs and so on and so forth. Perhaps the final thing we might put here is that it could also depend upon the...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Comprehensive 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.P. - U.S.A. said: Young leaners vs adultsAs children enter schooling age, they learn quickly as they adapt building knowledge and absorbing information to their environment. For adults, compared with children, language acquisition is more difficult although they put a great deal more effort. What are some of the major differences to find between young learners and adults? Why is it necessary to find out the differences between those two groups? Children learn new languages very easily just...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Courses Online 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.W. - Canada said: Teaching Beginner StudentsTeaching beginner english to young learners has many benefits and rewards as well as challenges Young students tend to pick up the language quicker as they have little life experience and life skills to cloud their brains and they have a high level of curiosity. They have not yet mastered their own language so are receptive to a new one. Young learners are more receptive to visual learning materials and generally have less fear in expressing themselves. ...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs India Cuddalore 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 deals with the qualities,roles,and responsibilities of both teachers and learners in the classroom, these will help both parties to put up their best. There are about six language levels, whichever level a student might be,with determination and motivation a learner might get much out of studying a language. I have also come to know that there are some differences between adults and young learners. Adults learners have much learning experience and because of this,they already have a...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lyons 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: Unit 19 focused on the teaching of specialty groups such as beginners, adults, young learners, individuals or business English classes. It provided tips and suggestions on how to tailor lessons to suit these various interest groups as young learner beginners can differ greatly from a business English learners. Particular reflection points included, avoiding using a native language if known as it can detract from their motivation to use English. Furthermore, for young learners it is important to maximize...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Mexico Guaymas 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 tries to give participants the opportunity to study ideas and methodologies, relating to the teaching of English to young learners who are non-native foreign language speakers. Upon completion of this course participants should be able to: Discuss using standard industry terminology, the role of teaching English to young learners. Have an understanding of the general role of a young learner English teacher, in a variety of settings. Create a teaching syllabus. Have realistic...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Poland Bielsko-Biala 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 is an overview to what we will find and learn in this course. It introduces its content in each unit, acronyms used, its goal and objectives, and explains what a young learner is in terms of English language teaching. Some of the topics this course will teach are Teaching and Learning, materials and management, and Professional Development. Here I learned that the age related to teaching young learners is between the ages of five, which is when children start school, and thirteen....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Glenview Hills Kentucky 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, specialized groups of language learners are examined which include, multilingual/monolingual learners,individual learners, young learners in the beginner category, and business people of varying ages who need to learn English, beyond what is company related. Teaching ideas, techniques and methodologies are also detailed in this unit, as are lesson plan activities that are deemed suitable for each learner level. I have learned that the technique of using a Need Analysis used to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification India Kothagudem 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 about how to study this course. I found out that the target group is English teachers who wish to specialise in the teaching of younger learners, and that the various objectives of this course include understanding industry terminology, making a syllabus, knowing how to make lesson materials and knowing the role of an English teacher for young learners. This unit introduced some key terminology, and defined a young learner as someone between the age of 5 and 13. I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lexington 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: This unit has covered 'teaching special groups'. More specifically it discussed teaching beginners or young learners and the special techniques/methods needed for each group. For example a group of young learners aged 4-5 years old will need more variety in the lesson and lots of visual aids and even some slapstick element to keep their attention. The teacher must speak clearly and slowly, often repeating sentences and instructions. Activties should be simple and not too long, like singing...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Combined TESOL Classes 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. - U.S.A. said: Learning modesA teacher must adapt to the course he or she teaches, depending on the students who are taking the course. A teacher must adapt majorly when teaching young learners, as opposed to teaching adults. Teaching young learners can be very rewarding, as the students tend to learn quicker than adults and can get very excited about small things. It can also be very challenging, as younger students have a much shorter attention span and the teacher has a great responsibility to...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Elizabeth 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 section is about teaching special groups, for example, young learners or Business English students. In Business English classes there may be a wide range in age difference, difference in experience with the English language etc. which could be a challenge in teaching a new language. Young leaners might need some extra support in class considering their age.Most of this unit was fairly obvious information, but I appreciated the breakdown of lots of online resources with the...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Canada Oshawa 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 three covered course development. It discussed level tests and the 5 different levels of the young language learner: Starter, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, and Upper-Intermediate. It also mentioned what kind of things you need to think about when creating a syllabus: what your employer tells you to teach, the length of time of the course, the resources available to you, the cultural issues in the country you are teaching in, as well as the students (who are they and what...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Distance 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: K. Y. - Hong Kong said: Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten in Hong KongTeaching EFL in a Kindergarten in Hong Kong is an exciting opportunity to introduce young learners to english. Firstly, it is important to understand that in Hong Kong, local chinese children usually start nursery school by the age of two years. Even in the pre-kindergarten years, the nursery school curriculum is generally quite structured, and includes bilingual lessons in both english and Putonghua (Mandarin or Cantonese). Outside of the school...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Mexico Mazatlan 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 teaching a language it is important for the teacher to provide materials at the level of the students in their class. If a teacher is unable to cater to his/her students then the language learning experience is going to be largely unproductive. By considering the needs and maturity of the student (are they young learners? businessmen? adult beginners?), teachers can craft their lessons to best meet the needs of the language learner. Sometimes, circumstances outside of the...  [Read more]

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