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Check out tefl tesol about Class TESOL Online 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.D. - Germany said: Songs in the ClassroomLanguage has many elements of music within it. When we speak there is a natural melody in our words. Speech has rhythm and cadence, accents and dynamics. Sometimes we speak in short staccato syllables and sometimes in smooth legato phrases. The voice itself has a harmonious quality that makes it either pleasant or painful to listen to, depending on the speaker. It seems only natural that we should take advantage of these similarities and use music when we teach english....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Kuopio Finland 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 very helpful in understanding how challenging it can get to teach a new language. Also it offers a very good insight into a variety of methods available to present and best convey each different \"part\" of a new language. Some methods presented in this unit felt very contemporary, and I wish there were more teachers using them when I was younger and trying to learn languages I found challenging.The unit mentioned about teaching equipment and teaching aids. In the first part,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Reading United Kingdom 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: Teaching of productive skills is definitely lacking in my country of residence, so this unit gave me an opportunity to reconsider the ways that we have been introducing speaking and writing activities so far. I especially appreciate the encouragement to use traditional games as a means of applying newly-gained skills in a more engaging way and insisting on giving students preparation time to increase confidence and produce a more satisfying result.This unit talks about the various types of...  [Read more]

CALL is an all encompassing term which can be used to refer to the many ways in which computers are used by both teachers and students to aid the process of language learning. As the availability and sophistication of computer technology continues to grow, so does its relevance and usefulness in the English language classroom. While computers are no replacement for the knowledge and skills of a well trained and experienced English teacher, they do offer a multitude of ways to help the learning process. There are many types of software programs available that can help students learn and practice new language skills, as well as numerous websites aimed at English students. The internet also provides teachers with access to all manner of teaching materials, as well as various websites and...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Rajshahi Bangladesh 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 methodologies to teach English as a second language, each has its advantages and disadvantages depending on the student's level, possibility to practice English outside of lesson and personal approach. The key element to learning is engagement, and to aid engagement and motivation encouragement and praise are essential. Furthermore, ESA is an effective method to motivate students and provide them with exposure to the language. Different sequences are possible with the ESA...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Pollachi 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 enjoyed this topic, though I do believe the equipment in the classroom are often more expansive than that suggested in this unit, but it does provide a basic overview, and talks about the usages, yet typically I have found that most teachers nowadays tend to use the likes of OHP for games and watching movies with children during special occasions such as holidays. Not so often do I see such equipment used during traditional classes, even when I was at university here, they almost never used the...  [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 Jobs China Jiangyin 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: As we all know, Culture Shock absolutely can not be avoided in cross- cultural communication, if our students are from different countries, we have to pay more attention to cultural errors which could happen due to language differences. In this unit, I learnt many rules about this part. Firstly, I know I should find out as much as I can about the country where my student used to live by researching books. And then, I should use formal greetings until I'm quite familiar with them. What's more, I...  [Read more]

Slang and Teaching Idioms In TESOL education, idioms appear particularly daunting for students and teachers alike and for this reason they are often neglected in English courses. A brief overview of everyday slang reveals an intimidating array of idioms that could easily go unnoticed by the native speaker but prove confusing for the student of English. On Kenneth Lawrence’s website devoted solely to idioms, he has attempted, like many other books on idioms and websites that focus on them, to organize idioms into coherent categories. The categories are diverse; there are bird idioms, money idioms, and even arm, head and finger idioms. It is clear from the amount of idioms in existence and the limited activities used for teaching them that idioms are a subject for more advanced English...  [Read more]

  This video is part of our series on the past tenses in English. In this video, we take a look at the past perfect tense and suitable teaching ideas for this tense. We'll ask our students to describe what a person in a picture had just done before the photo was taken. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. I learned how to carefully choose course book lessons based on the English level of students. I also learned that if a certain subject in the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Donnellson 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: Unit 17 covered equipment and teaching aids for language teachers. There are many different teaching aids; e.g. boards (white or chalk boards), dictionaries, videos and DVDs, course books, etc. One of the most expensive but also very effective teaching aids is the IWB (Interactive White Board) which works like an oversized interactive computer screen on the wall with its own software. There are many interactive classroom lessons and activities on the market. I really profited from the amount of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Kusatsu 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: The current unit provides an overview of teaching aids used in the classroom. From white boards to technologically driven visual aids are covered in the lesson. A significant number of resources are provided from course books, references and websites are provided. Teachers are encouraged to utilize a variety of resources so that learners will remain motivated and stimulated in the classroom.Authentic materials are more fun and creative to use than created materials. Magazines, newspapers,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Chiawuli Tak 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 is about the various types of equipment and teaching aids that a teacher can use to enhance the learning experiencing for English language learners. Equipment like white boards, interactive white boards, video cameras, etc are resources that can be used to elicit participation, maintain & focus attention, and inform students of important concepts. Similarly, teaching aids like dictionaries, the course book, and various websites can also be used to aid in the students educational...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Serbia Kraljevo 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 beneficial in the layout of authentic materials versus nonauthentic materials. Writing a lesson plan was challenging to get the right mix of games, songs and instruction, finishing with practice and an activation phase incorporating the new knowledge. The websites are beneficial to anyone teaching English to young learners because they provide many free worksheets about colors, animals, verbs, the weather etc. These are useful tools to the inexperienced teacher. In...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Gangneung South Korea 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 have learnt what is important in teaching a new language. The three most important things are vocabulary, grammar and functions to study a new language. grammar is the tree trunk and branches of a language and vocabulary and functions add as leaves to beautify the verify the language. There were many important things in the unit and it was a bit difficult.Again, in this unit there are useful material for us. I mean the websites and games. Also the unit itself.....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Turkey Ordu 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 4 examines the differences between authentic and non-authentic materials that are used to aid the teaching process in an English language classroom. It explores the wide range of materials that a teacher can use in classroom activities, such as worksheets, flashcards, and tapes, and how to effectively use them. It also discusses the importance of lesson planning as well as the benefits and disadvantages of course books. This unit covers classroom management and looks at ways of creating...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Araraquara 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: This unit discussed the different equipment and teaching aids available to teach English as a second language. I found it to be helpful to review all the available tools that typically are present in the classroom. I found it particularly helpful to have the list of available websites and resources available to me as a teacher. This was a great lesson for preparing to teach and to have tools available regardless of where we each work.In my experience,grammar has always been fundamental...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Higashimurayama 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 provides useful soft skills for teaching English, especially for the focus of teaching a new language to our students. Now, it is clear that the grammar of a language is the most important element to deliver to the student. At the meantime, the best teaching approach can lead the students to fully understand the grammar, vocabulary and functions of the new language. So the typical ESA lesson plans are some good examples for us to apply the best teaching approach of using ESA...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Bryant 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: Unit 17 focused on lesson equipment and teaching aids. This involved the use of range of items that can assist students by improving engagement, assisting in language exposure or pronunciation. Various equipment was covered including over head projectors, interactive white boards and CD players. The unit provided a description on how best to use these in a classroom. In addition to this, Unit 17 outlined a number of different websites that can be used as resources. They included topics such as...  [Read more]