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  In this video Linda breaks down the difference between "everyday" and "every day". Due to their spelling, it can be quite hard for non-native English learners to understand the difference between the two. This video explains exactly how to differenciate between both expressions. 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. As a teacher you should be more aware and considerate of your student and you should be more observant than focusing on your own...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Day Wisconsin 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 really enjoyed this unit, because the conditionals and the reported speech are 2 of the 3 things i like the most about english grammar, together with the passive voice. I am aware that those are probably the 3 most difficult units to teach to students that are below the upper intermediate level of English learning. When you live in a non english speaking country, it can be very difficult to know exactly when to use the conditionals or the reported speech, so it is going to be a good challenge for me...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Phoenix 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: S.C. - Hong Kong said: This unit focuses on teaching vocabulary, grammar and functions. In selecting vocabulary for a lesson it needs to be appropriate to the student and the task, frequency and coverage, how often they will use it and teachability. Students need to know, it meaning, use, word grammar, interaction with other words, spelling and pronunciation. Using the ESA for vocabulary keep in mind in the engage part of the lesson you want to use, pictures, discussion, or mimes, get the students engaged. In the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Canyon Day 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 very aptly titled \"troubleshooting\", for it talks about the most common problem situations that a teacher may encounter in the classroom (i.e. how to deal with a large class, how to motivate students who are reluctant to participate in class activities, how to teach first lessons, how to use 'warmers' to get students motivated at the beginning of a lesson, how to maximise the use of English in class, etc.) The section discussing how to deal with a large class is particularly...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Day 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: UNIT 17 EQUIPMENT AND TEACHING AIDS 1-TEACHING EQUIPMENTS THE BOARD INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARD OVER HEADED PROJECTOR VISUAL AIDS WORKSHEETS AND WORK CARDS VIDEO CAMERA CD PLAYER DICTIONARIES RECOURSE BOOKS COURSE BOOKS PHOTOCOPIERS VIDEOS AND DVDs COMPUTERS ONLINE SOURCES 2-BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR THE BOARD WORK:ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE BOARD IS CLEAN.USE THE CORRECT WRITING TOOL FOR THE BOARD.CLEAN THE BOARD AT THE END OF THE LESSON 3-INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS:WHEN USING...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL John Day Oregon 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: Having a lesson plan is important for a teacher. You need to have a plan of what you will be doing in class before you get there. They serve as records for knowing what you taught in the past and they help to guide where you are going. It is important that your lesson plan is flexible and you don?t hold on to it like a crutch. You need should write your lesson plan in a style that fits you and make sure you can quickly glance at it to see how you are doing and how much more you have to do. The most...  [Read more]

  If you are located in the USA or Canada and are thinking about teaching English abroad, you might want to consider one of our short-format combined courses that offer a convenient mix of online study followed by five days attendance at the training center of your choice. This is a good option if you like the idea of reinforcing the knowledge gained during your long distance learning by additional in-person instruction from a professional teacher trainer. This unique course option is currently available in 16 different locations across 13 states of the US, and in the city of Toronto, Canada. If you prefer to be in a big city you can join us in great destinations such as Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, San Diego, or San Francisco. Alternatively, we also have training...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Courses Phoenix 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: A.B. - China said: This unit presented two videos of a lesson on modal auxiliary verbs. In the first video, the teacher was very disconnected with the students. He's attitude in the beginning of class was of-putting, he did not put in a lot of effort to encourage students to participate and his ENGAGE phase was very poor. Ultimately, he struggled to teach his lesson effectively and was unable to engage his students in the learning process. In the second video, the teacher started out with a very welcoming...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Phoenix 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 covers the ways teachers can evaluate their students as well as test their knowledge. A variety of methods are explored, such as tutorials, evaluations by the students, and testing. Different tests include placement tests to understand a student's level prior to their start in a class, and a diagnostic test to evaluate the already placed students in the class before the entire course begins. Progress tests can be given so the teacher can see where the students are at in their education....  [Read more]

Our course in Arizona is based in the city of Phoenix, the modern and lively state capital. Its location within the boundaries of the Sonoran Desert means the city enjoys a warm and dry climate throughout the year, and it is also ideally situated for enjoying the many amazing national parks to be found in this part of the country. Whether you are a fan of the great outdoors, or prefer more laidback pursuits, you are sure to enjoy your time on our TEFL/TESOL course in Phoenix, Arizona. The modern history of Phoenix began with the founding of the city in the 1860s, and since that time it has grown into the most populous state capital in the whole country. The city continues to grow year on year as thousands of people move here from right across the country in search of a more comfortable way...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Arizona Phoenix 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 7 covers teaching receptive skills which are listening and reading. The unit goes over the reasons for reading and listening which are for some sort of instruction or some sort of entertainment. It also covers the ways that we red such as scanning and skimming and using predictive skills, among others. The unit also covers how to avoid some problems with listening and reading by doing things such as pre-teaching vocabulary and carefully selecting texts. Finally this unit covers...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Phoenix 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 was a pretty simple unit explaining the pro's and con's of using a course book or generating your own materials. It is best when using a course book to supplement it by omitting or adjusting information enough to cater to the needs of the students. Course books can be good for evaluation and organization. They also have a balance of grammar and vocabulary. Creative material can be easier to target the specific needs of the students.This unit taught the importance of evaluating the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Phoenix 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: In this lesson, I learned about the specifics of the present form of the English language. I learned about the different structures of present form including present simple, present perfect, present continuous and so on. I also learned about the correct conjugations for verbs in present tense according to pronoun, whether the sentence is positive or negative, and whether the sentence is making a statement or asking a question. Along with that, I learned of different ways I can apply what I learned...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Arizona Phoenix 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 covered the different methodologies and approaches to teaching English. While there are many different approaches and there is no one perfect way of teaching English, the ESA approach (Engage, Study, Activate) is very popular and effective because students are motivated and given plenty of time to speak the language as well as learn its theory during the \"study\" part of it. Teachers begin by capturing the students' interest, thus engaging them in a certain topic (Engage Phase), then...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Hamamatsu 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: M.P. - U.S. said: Both receptive and productive skills are very important and should be incorporated into lessons wherever possible to have a balanced approach. There are two reasons for reading and listening; i.e. for a purpose or for entertainment. Sometimes it may be a combination of both. We should know that out should not only be able to recognize and understand words but also having total understanding from a pre-existing knowledge of the world as well. Reading and listening are not just matters of eyes and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Clarksville 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: This unit focuses on how to teach the students new vocabulary, grammar and functions. It covers what may make teaching vocabulary difficult such as its similarity or difference to the students native language. It furthers outlines how to select the vocabulary, techniques for teaching it and it gives an example of a lesson plan. It shows what the students need to know when learning new grammar, it's meaning, usage etc. It also gives teaching techniques and a possible lesson plan. It describes...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Coalton 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 20: Troubleshooting was the final unit in months of studying for my TEFL certification. I am proud of myself for getting through the program and all I have learned. There were a few units where I struggled with the language items, or the method to teach was much different than learning as a native speaker. I know this program is not all-inclusive of the English language, but I feel competent to produce lesson plans and teach basic English. My confidence and comfort has grown over the past 20...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Quilmes Argentina 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 GIVES A GOOD DESCRIPTION OF WHAT DIFFERENT TYPES OF GROUPS YOU WILL ENCOUNTER. I RANGE CAN AND WILL BE VERY WIDE. I HAVE TAUGHT 3 YEAR OLDS UP TO ADULTS. AND THE NEEDS ARE VASTLY DIFFERENT. IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND WHAT MATERIALS TO USE ALONG WITH HOMEWORK, LESSON PLANS, ETC. CHILDREN LESSONS CAN BE MADE A BIT MORE FUN AND INFORMAL. THIS HELPS THE CHILDREN TO BE A BIT MORE RELAXED. ADULT LESSONS CAN SOMETIMES BE A BIT MORE FORMAL, AS THERE IS A CLEAR AND CONCISE GOAL IN MIND,...  [Read more]