Moroccan Customs

  Despite the many things the countries in Europe have in common there are plenty of ways in which the customs and cultures differ and each country has its own unique way of doing certain things. As an English teacher and visitor, an understanding of some of the manners and behavior of people in your chosen country can go a long way to improving your experience of teaching English abroad. Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started today: https://www.teflcourse.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION 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...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Perm Russia 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 relatively straight forward and about different types of tests that are administered when teaching English. I am currently looking at administering a placement test on my second week at my new school to see the overall level of grammar which the students have, particularly what areas they are weak in so I can focus on catching them up. I am in agreement that tests are not a true gauge of students language ability, especially not multiple choice tests.This unit opened my mind to 'what's...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Kimberley South Africa 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 really helpful as it provided teachers with the different teaching styles to adopt when working with different groups of students. I greatly enjoyed the detailed description of the different groups, especially between young learners and business English. All in all, this unit allowed me to understand how to effectively engage students in a classroom setting.This business unit goes into deals of where teachers will work and how they should go about selecting a country,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Liupanshui China 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 gives the basics of introducing new vocabulary, grammar, and language functions, and how to incorporate them in a lesson in order for students to learn. This unit further breaks down the learning of language into smaller, more manageable segments that build on each other to form a complete picture. When introducing new language elements, it's important to remain relevant and appropriate to the learner's level.This unit gave some practical and theoretical advice on working as a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Russia Orsk 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 focused on the characteristics of a good teacher and learner. The unit first covered the different roles an effective teacher can utilize to motivate and engage his/her students in a classroom setting, such as manager/controller, organizer, etc... The second part of the unit described the different types of learners a teacher may encounter based on age, language-experience, and a variety of other factors. All these factors can contribute to how a teacher might plan his/her lesson in order to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Nigeria Abeokuta 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: What I have learned from this Unit is the different types of learners, motivation of learners, and different stages of learners. The different stages of learners all play into the different levels of motivation. When teaching a younger student under eight years old, there might be different tactics and ways with visuals, songs, and games. Older students and adults have a harder time taking risks when learning language for fear of making mistakes around peers. Regardless of age it is always...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Kazakhstan Kostanay 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: During this lesson, we learned about different theories about approaching teaching to non-native speaking students. I feel as it is important for someone to notice what difficulties his/her class is having and teach from a standpoint that would help assist the majority of the student population and then have a few other approaches to have everyone feel as if he/she is positively learning something. As a communication major, I think the \"Communicative Language Teaching\" is highly important,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Quevedo Ecuador 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: Differentiating the structure for the future tense is very important in order to understand the usage. Therefore it is very important as teachers to relay the information in a manner where clarity is provided so students use these appropriately. These tenses based on how they are used can relay the wrong message if not used correctly.It is imperative to provide the best clarity as teachers for students to learn.This unit showed be the importance of being culturally sensitive to the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Mutual 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: Though this Unit I was able to better understand the importance of doing cultural research of a country before relocating to work there. Every country/ culture has its own acceptable protocol and it should be respected and followed in order to have a good teaching experience. A good rule of thumb is to always start with a conservative approach until we are familiar with the local culture and customs. Before relocating or even beginning a job search in a particular country or continent it is essential...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Austria Salzburg 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 one teaches us what characteristics a 'good' teacher or student will have when learning English. For example teachers must be motivated, patient, caring and be knowledgeable and so forth. Teachers must also understand the roles they have and when to use them, for example being an assessor when marking a task or test.Teachers must also be aware what level their students are at, whether they are beginners or advanced students, and be able to set them the appropriate level of tasks or tests. ...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Xingcheng 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.E. - India said: This unit reviews many resources to prepare for working in the world of business English. The unit discusses business etiquette. For example, it is recommended to research customs for the country in which you teach, always address people formally until you are sure about what is considered appropriate, and to avoid sarcasm altogether. The cyborlink website is very helpful. The unit reviews tips for finding employment, such as travelling to your target country to find a job in order to better...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Formation TESOL Diploma 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.G - Spain said: Motivation in the classroomWhen a class is in progress, it is important that the teacher and the student are motivated. If the teacher appears to be unmotivated then immediately the students will become disengaged. If the students become disengaged they have the potential to become disruptive which can lead to further problems down the line and as a consequence other members of the class losing their confidence in the teacher’s ability. Students’ confidence in a teacher is an essential...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accelerated TESOL Diploma 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.M. - U.S.A. said: Cultural sensitivity in the classroomThe Cambridge online dictionary defines culture as ‘the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time’. Cultural sensitivity means being aware that cultural differences and similarities exist and have an effect on values, learning, and behavior. (Stafford, Bowman, Eking, Hanna, & Lopoes-DeFede (1997) Cultural sensitivity in an ESL classroom is best dealt with when students are...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about College 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.G. - U.S.A. said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ESL ClassroomThe Cambridge online dictionary defines culture as ‘the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time.’ Education is an essential and important part of nearly every culture on earth. Therefore teachers, especially ESL teachers, need to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in the classroom. For the teacher to effectively communicate in the classroom, the students must have respect for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Drumright 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: The main idea of Unit 14 is organizing the content for your lesson because as it mentions ?for many students, compared to the course book, materials created by the teacher are more interesting, more relevant and a welcome change from the course book?. In my personal experience, the course books can be heavily outdated, so upgrades and custom lessons are a necessity not only a suggestion. Understanding the different types of materials and their uses was very informative, and addressing the pros...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review Alistair describes his experience as a TEFL/TESOL student with ITTT. He shares how the four week in-class course was a life changing experience for him and how deciding to do the course was one of the best decisions he ever made. 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 have learn the important role of being a good teacher, being a good teacher needs to be patient and caring on their students, a good teacher must also know the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Turkey Turgutlu 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 14 describes choices teachers have in choosing material for developing lesson plans. A balance between relying on established materials and creating custom materials is encouraged. This unit inspires online research which reveals an amazing amount of interesting materials as well as ideas to stimulate creative exercises for particular levels and interests. The subject of course books is not so delightful--leaving an impression that under the wrong circumstances a course book may be like a...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Nanping China 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 confusing, and quite challenging to think about. I can't imagine how difficult it would be to learn this as an English Language Learner. The different types of phrasal verbs were very confusing, and thinking about how the meaning is changed by only a small change in wording was eye opening. There are some phrases in the English language that would be impossible to decode for someone who is new to English.This unit talks about the possible ways and materials to teach a lesson....  [Read more]