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1. The Comprehensive Curriculum of ITTT 2. Specialized Training for Teaching English 3. Internationally Recognized Certification 4. Ongoing Support and Job Placement Assistance In the competitive world of teaching English as a foreign language, ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) stands out as a leading provider of certification programs. With a focus on providing high-quality training to aspiring English teachers, ITTT offers a comprehensive curriculum, specialized training, internationally recognized certification, and ongoing support for graduates. ITTT's programs are designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of English language teaching. The comprehensive curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including lesson planning,...  [Read more]

Unlock Your Potential with the ITTT TESOL Certificate Online Program 1. Introduction 2. Benefits of the ITTT TESOL Certificate 3. Flexibility and Convenience 4. Why Choose ITTT Embark on a rewarding journey towards a successful career in teaching English as a foreign language with the International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) TESOL certificate online program. Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned educator looking for a new challenge, or someone seeking a career change, our comprehensive and accredited TESOL certification course equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of English language teaching. - Internationally recognized certification - Practical training and guidance from experienced educators - Job placement assistance worldwide - Access to...  [Read more]

1. Exploring the Exciting World of Celta Vigo Fans 2. Connecting with Celta Vigo Fans on Social Media 3. Engaging with Celta Vigo Fan Communities 4. Sharing Your Passion for Celta Vigo Welcome to the vibrant and passionate community of Celta Vigo fans! As a proud supporter of this historic football club, you are part of a global network of enthusiasts who share a deep love for the team. Whether you're cheering from the stands at the Balaidos Stadium or following the latest updates from afar, being a Celta Vigo fan is a truly unique and rewarding experience. In this digital age, connecting with fellow fans online has never been easier, allowing you to share your passion, celebrate victories, and commiserate defeats together. Social media platforms have revolutionized the way fans interact...  [Read more]

A description of how we acquire our first language without any formal teaching. This is usually contrasted with language learning.(see S. Krashen Second Language Acquisition theory for example).  [Read more]

Linked to the production of speaking and writing. There are four generally recognized skills in learning a language. Two relate to students receiving INPUTS from reading and listening. The other two are OUTPUTS in the form of writing and speaking.  [Read more]

Originally suggested as five basic needs of humans. Maslow’s basic hierarchy of needs is a motivation theory involving five needs, namely; from lowest to highest: psychological needs, safety needs, love and belonging, esteem and self-actualization. The hierarchical nature means the lower levels must be met before a person can attend to the higher levels. His ideas were later extended to include areas of curiosity and personal growth.  [Read more]

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) publish the following definition: Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge (2002).  [Read more]

Relates to the tendency to teach to an external or internal test, rather than to the students’ weaknesses. Also referred to as backwash. When the outcome of a course is a final test, it is sometimes used as the basis for the teaching. Washback can therefore interfere with the natural order and sequence of learning and can also mean that areas not on a final test are never taught.  [Read more]

Concept of ICT affordance. Wersch built upon Gibson’s theory of affordance to attach the general theory to that of the possibility of using technology in a pedagogical way. ICT affordance relates to the use of technology (particularly, IWBs and computers, etc.) to aid the language teaching and learning process.  [Read more]

There are three articles used to describe nouns: ‘a’, ‘an’, and ‘the’. These are broken down into the definite article ‘the’ and the indefinite articles, ‘a’ and ‘an’. The definite article is used to describe something specific, whereas the indefinite articles describe something non-specific. The use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ depends upon whether the starting letter or starting sound of the noun is a vowel or vowel sound.  [Read more]

Observed teaching practice. Part of a teacher training program where trainees are observed by experienced teachers and given feedback on their performance. Many TEFL and TESOL training courses include a component of OTP within the course. For trainees who have no previous experience this can be a valuable aspect of their training.  [Read more]

This term is frequently used in relation to English language teaching to refer to the techniques a teacher can use to ensure that the students provide the maximum amount of information during a lesson, rather than simply being told everything by the teacher. If done correctly, this process can draw a surprising amount of existing knowledge from within the student group that can then be developed further by the teacher. Vocabulary and grammar structures that are developed in this way are far more likely to be memorable to the student in the long term than language that is simply provided by the teacher alone. Using elicitation in the classroom can also lead to a more student focused environment which is generally more stimulating for the class as a whole. Simple elicitation techniques...  [Read more]

The equivalent term to pedagogy, but applied to adults. The term originally coined in the first half of the 1800s has a few variations depending on which part of the world defines it. In the USA and mainly due to the work of Knowles it is defined as the art and science of helping adults learn.  [Read more]

In phonetics a dipthong can be described as a phoneme made from two adjacent vowel sounds. When a single sound is formed by beginning with one vowel and ending with another vowel, the resulting overall sound is a dipthong.  [Read more]

Dialects refer to the overall classification of the grammar, vocabulary and way of speaking of a particular form of a language. The most common example would be the Cantonese and Mandarin dialects of Chinese. Note that accent is part of the overall dialect classification.  [Read more]

Part of Cambridge Assessment English, this online testing system tests all four skills of, reading, writing, listening and speaking. (Previously BULATS). These level test results are often used by employers and higher education institutions as an entry requirement to a job or course. The results of these tests are linked to the Common European Framework (CEFR).  [Read more]

An approach to teaching English as a second or foreign language, making use of three phases within a lesson: Presentation, Practice and Production. Generally presentation sets up the context of the lesson and covers the teaching point. Practice covers examples of the material covered, typically using worksheets. Production puts the practice into use in some form of communicative task.  [Read more]

Representing the work or ideas of another person as your own. This is considered a very serious breach of academic standards in most learning institutions worldwide. Plagiarism may be intentional or unintentional, which is why it is very important to cite resources and also check your work before submission.  [Read more]

As opposed to a didactic teacher, a facilitator creates the conditions for learning within the classroom and makes use of the learners to advance knowledge. Rather than the teacher acting as the ‘knower’, and delivering knowledge, the facilitator tries where possible to elicit information from the students, thus making use of what they already know to develop ideas further.  [Read more]

A useful tool for practicing a whole range of language features in an EFL classroom. These can easily be created in survey form and both the functions of questioning and a particular grammar structure for the answer can be covered simultaneously. They can be adapted for all levels of students and the activity of everyone moving around asking and answering questions, is referred to as a “mill drill”.  [Read more]