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Check out tefl tesol about Distance Learning 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: I.G. - Russia said: The course influenced me a lot as it showed me how many responsibilities an english teacher has. First of all, teachers have to play numerous roles as soon as they enter the classroom. Now I realize how important it is for teachers to be able to switch between these roles appropriately. Personally, I will try to carry out each of the roles required, influenced by the type of activity the class is doing or which stage of a lesson we are at. It is not an easy thing to manage the students...  [Read more]

  When choosing a TEFL certification course one of the first decisions you need to make is whether to complete it online as a distance learning course or in-class by attending a training center. Both have their pros and cons so it is down to the individual to decide which best suits their own personal situation. So what are the main differences to consider between an online TEFL course and an in-class TEFL course? Probably the most significant difference is the inclusion of Observed Teaching Practice (OTP) in classroom based courses. Throughout the four-week course you will spend many hours practicing your teaching skills in a real classroom with genuine English language learners. These practice lessons are observed by an experienced course trainer who will provide instant...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Distance TESOL Cities 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: R.L. – U.S.A. said: To start off, I have been out of school for some time now. It is amazing how much we take for granted about how precise and complicated language can be. Ask the average person what a modal is or the difference between preterit and imperfect and you will surely get a blank stare. Lately I have often found myself dissecting sentences while I read making sure I understand all the parts to the sentence. Re-learning english as an adult has made me appreciate language in a general sense. ...  [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 Jobs Vietnam Buon Ma Thuot 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 helped me to identify the teaching styles that I would be more likely to embrace. I am very open minded and willing to try new styles of teaching. However, If I have to choose the top 5 most important roles of a teacher those would be, participant, tutor, organizer, assessor and Model. Also, this unit helped me to learn to identify and recognized the qualities of a good learner. Having the desire to learn and the ability to ask questions is key, in my opinion. The desire to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Buon Ma Thuot Vietnam 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: A new language incorporates grammar, vocabulary and language function. An effective teacher knows how to structure a lesson around these elements appropriately. Each element in itself must follow a guideline. For example, the vocabulary taught must be appropriate to the students and the lesson. It must not be too simple nor too advanced. Similarly, the level of grammar taught depends on the level of the students and the nature of the lesson.This course has provided me with relevant,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Vietnam Buon Ma Thuot 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 PRODUCTIVE SKILLS which includes Speaking and Writing. The techniques of speaking which includes; controlled activity, guided activity and creative communication. This unit also focuses on the guidelines for a free speaking activity. Writing skills also is extensively detailed in this unit as well where students are encouraged to read extensively due to the fact that English language is a phonetic language in terms of writing. I learned via the set guidelines...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Buon Ma Thuot Vietnam 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 a review of the different levels of students that we will encounter in the course of our teaching. It also provides general information as well as some specific details regarding the effective techniques in handling students of different levels in their English study. In addition, it also gives helpful pointers in teaching Business English.I really enjoyed this unit because it helped me see several ways to teach grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre 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: R. S. – U.S.A. said: I have gained a lot of insight from this course. Being passionate about the versatility and artistry of the english language myself, I’ve always been fascinated with the process behind learning a new language. The philosophies and methods I learned in this course shine new light on how to effectively communicate with people whether they speak english or not, and will certainly affect the way I interact with people. I’ve gained much confidence not only as a teacher, but as a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies 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: J.P. - China said: From this course I learned a lot of teaching methods which is very different from my school book. Before my english Grammar is not very good but now my Grammar skill is getting better and better. I am not very good at solving some issues in the classroom when I was teaching kids. For examples: varying student levels within the same class, difficulties with comprehending listening texts or large class sizes. After I’ve learned from this course. I think I can easily solve them now. Like...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company 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.N. & J.A. - Singapore said: I’ve gained a lot from this course especially that it covers almost everything in the area of teaching. I’ve been under the belt of teaching for years but nothing can compare to the training I got from this course. It really made a big difference in my view of teaching. It’s more interesting now and I’m quite excited for the next semester of teaching english. This course made me realized that I did a lot of wrong turns in my teaching for the past semester, things...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Distance 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: K. Y. - U.S.A. said: British english vs American english The english language is a very complex subject for anyone to learn. From the grammar, the vocabulary and pronunciations, to the different spellings, english is not the easiest of languages to learn. To make matters even more complicated, the rules of english are not the same everywhere. Though they may seem quite similar – and in many ways they are indeed - British english and American english do differ from one another in several ways. Let’s look...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Distance TESOL Lessons 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. Z. - U.K. said: Motivation in the classroomWithout a doubt a motivated student is always more fun than one who is not. After all, it makes the job easier for the teacher and the rest of the students in the class if students are willing to cooperate and learn. Students who enjoy learning and being taught are far more susceptible to be enthusiastic and cooperative. There is nothing worse than having 12 unmotivated students in your class; this is a nightmare in itself. Therefore, it is up to the teacher to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation 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: H.P. - China said: english as a Global LanguageWhat factors encourage the emergence of a Global Language? Is it simply when the largest amount of people can speak the language, whether as an official language or a second one? Currently there are 6909 known active languages throughout the world, with 473 on the brink of extinction.[1] The english language is actually third in the number of people who can speak it, behind Mandarin chinese and spanish.[2] So why hasn’t spanish or Mandarin emerged as the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Long 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: J.N. - Vietnam said: The ‘most’ key point I will focus on from this course is to always have too much material (which I have comprehensively planned) when I go to teach a class. I have learnt that I have much, much, more to learn with respect to my TEFL and teaching development. I have become far more aware of many of the small intricacies that apply to the english language – I’ve learnt things that I might have learnt some time of previously, but for which I really should have, in my perspective,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Colleges 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: J.J. - U.S.A. said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomScene #1: A Parent Meeting Korean Mother: Are there any concerns that you have about Youngsoo's behavior in class? American Teacher: Well…sometimes, when I try to give Youngsoo direction, he doesn't seem to pay attention to what I am saying. As a matter of fact, he looks somewhere else and appears distracted whenever I speak to him directly. Scene #2: Youngsoo's Home Korean Mother: Why do you not pay attention when your teacher talks to you?...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lessons 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: L. L. - Vietnam said: All the units in ITTT have helped me a lot. I am confident to start my new profession as an english teacher. The units have highlighted the qualities a teacher should possess. I have personally learnt a lot about grammar and pronunciation techniques from these 20 units. It may seem to be little but not less. All I can say - “My knowledge on teaching english as a language has increased”. While teaching, I intend to follow the procedures that I have learnt. The strategies of lesson...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Distance TESOL Schools 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: T.J. – U.S.A. said: I’ve really gained insight into the art that is teaching. There is a lot of theory behind the skills needed and I was really excited to learn that knowledge. The units themselves will be of great value during my teaching career as it’s something I can look back upon as a resource. I also learned more about my weaknesses, mostly my lack of formal knowledge of grammar, which will allow me to continue to working on those skills. I’ve really gained insight into the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class 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: J.C. - Japan said: Motivating studentsMotivating students can be one of the most challenging and difficult tasks a teacher might encounter. This particularly refers to students who are not too interested in attaining new knowledge and feel rather reluctant to actively participate in lesson. Understanding student motivation can greatly enhance the teaching methods and student performance. We can talk about two types of motivations: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The former refers to motivation that comes...  [Read more]

C. Rogers was developing ideas continuing on from the likes of Dewey and Montessori. The main theme is that of self directed learning. There were a number of important elements to Rogers’s experiential learning model. These can be summarized as: The learner decides they want to learn something (self directed) which gives them a sense of ownership in the learning process (personal). The learning is significant in that it changes behavior and this is recognized (evaluated) by the learner. Finally the whole learning experience creates ‘meaning’ to the learner.  [Read more]