Sample Tefl Course

  Now an example of a straight arrow ESA lesson for our engage phase. What we're going to do is to show the students a video of animals and they are going to say what they like about those animals and try to create a list of some more. So, remember what we're trying to do here is to get the students talking and thinking in English. We're using a typical engage activity, which is to create a list and we try to make sure that all the students have been involved in some way in creating those lists. Moving on to the study phase, the first part is going to be the board work and the teacher is going to try to elicit from the students what each of those animals can and can't do. Typically, what the students will say is just single words, so "run," "jump," "fly," etc. What we would then...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Eagle Lake Maine 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 ways to arrange lessons to help the students better learn the language. It covered techniques for teaching different aspects of language(grammar, vocabulary, etc.), and included samples of typical ESA lessons in the various styles(Straight arrow, boomerang, patchwork). I found it particularly helpful that the sample activities for each aspect of the language was also broken down into which part of the lesson it should be used with (pictures and relia in the Engage phase, gap-fill...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Dunhuang 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: Wow! This unit has been a little overwhelming with all the tenses and thei forms, it is very interesting how we use them on a daily basis without even thinking about all the rules and forms behind them. I learned mostly about the present perfect continuous, I had no clue what the difference was between PPC and regular present continuous, so that was an eye-opener in this unit. I also had time to go over all the sample activate stage ideas and I have been writing them down, because I really think...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Devonshire Delaware 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 detailed and thorough regarding the forms and usages for each of the future tenses. I learned formation and usage for the future simple, future continuous, future perfect, future perfect continuous, and \"going to\" + infinitive future. The samples of affirmative, negative, and question forms were very helpful when I was filling out the Task sheets. The teaching ideas for each tense and sample activities for the Activate stage were also helpful for when I practice doing a lesson...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Belem 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: In the Unit 6 Test I found the choice of answers for Questions 5 to 8 totally confusing. I would have appreciated more information and examples given in the lesson content for the Past Perfect Continuous form of the verb, also some sample activities and teaching ideas would have been helpful. Although this unit was challenging, the Past Simple form of the verb was very well explained with adequate samples and teaching ideas provided.In unit 4, present tenses; the four forms of present tenses...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Otsu 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 rich in ideas and recommendations for developing class plans and materials. In particular, I found the discussion of how we might adapt games to be suitable for our classes to be very helpful in stimulating further thought in how to do this in my own classes. Sometimes, just a few examples can be very helpful in opening up my mind to the possibilities within my own classes, so thank you! I also found the encouragement to include various holidays and season-based classes to be helpful...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Warangal 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: C.G. - Romania said: Wow! This is my feedback on this unit. It?s full of useful information the teacher can put into practice at the lessons. Perfect! I absorbed the unit within a day, I studied it in detailed, wrote out some interesting activities I can realize in my classes. It was very interesting to get familiar with deferent methods and techniques in teaching language. To tell the truth, not all of them I apply at my lessons, but now I?ve understood how extremely important it is. During our lessons at public...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Jimo 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: 1. Overview of Unit 3 Unit 3 firstly deals with level tests and needs analysis of first time students. An extract from a sample level test and a sample Needs Analysis are given. Secondly the design of a language syllabus is covered in full including an example of a 'mini design' process as well as a sample syllabus. The importance of course assessment is stressed where the efficacy of the tutor's program is measured while the students' can also monitor their progress. Different tests are briefly...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Ube 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 teaching themes and their application in the Business English field. It begins by describing the use of case studies during lessons, providing a detailed step-by-step process and a sample case study. Then, the unit describes frameworking in a similar way, once again providing a detailed guide and sample data to illustrate the theory. The next theme discussed in the same style is the Problem-based Learning style; after that, the unit moves on to more creative themes such as...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Harbert 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: Unit 7 is on Teaching New Language, focusing on the teaching of vocabulary, grammar and functions of language. For vocabulary, there is content on selecting vocabulary for teaching, what students need to know, teaching techniques and a typical sample ESA straight arrow vocabulary lesson. For grammatical structures, there is a list of what students need to know, teaching techniques, and a sample ESA patchwork lesson. For language functions, there is a sample ESA boomerang lesson. The Task Sheet...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Oklahoma Tulsa 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’s focus was the teaching and proper use of new language. The first section of the unit provided tips on selecting and teaching new vocabulary and used a sample lesson using the ESA approach. Next, it explained ways to connect new vocabulary to appropriate grammatical use and function and once again provided sample lessons. The last section of the unit discussed new language functions such as inviting, refusing, agreeing and disagreeing, and included a detailed sample...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Spain Ourense 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 9 covers the important element of lesson planning when preparing and teaching a language-learning class. As mentioned in the unit, it is important for teachers to understand the role that lesson plans play and not to feel like every little detail, word, and second must be planned. Teachers should have a general idea of what is to be covered, what materials they will need, about how long each activity will take, and any possible complications or struggles their students might have. But it is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Volga Iowa 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 discusses different methods for lesson planning. It discusses the importance of having a class plan. This importance can range from having a class structure, to having detailed aims for the teacher and student goals and improvements. The lesson helps to plan every aspect of an ESA lesson and the different parts that should be included in a lesson plan. I personally benefited from the sample lesson plans because it helped me gain a structured sample to base my lessons and the lesson planning helped...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification United Kingdom Warrington 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, you will learn about the professional development wherein you can consider different cultural issues (how to adapt their culture) when teaching in different region worldwide. They also provided the different association that you might want to join in to expand your qualification in the field of teaching, several links for finding employment, some tips you should ask during the interview, sample interview questions in preparation of your job interview and some...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Aurelius 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: Past tenses includes four aspects: past simple, past continuous, past perfect and past perfect continuous. This unit covered the form, usages, common mistakes/errors and sample activate stage teaching ideas of these tenses. I?ve become more clear on which part that students might get confused or making errors. Such as: The common mistake/errors of past simple arise from the use of irregular verbs,etc. So the sample teaching ideas could be: to teach the irregular verb forms, discussing past holidays,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Isesaki 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 taught about the different types of course materials and resources that are available to ESL teachers. I learned that course materials should be authentic, but not too difficult for the students. Course books should be used as reference, but all material should be adjusted towards the students' needs. I really enjoyed looking at the sample lessons and sample material in the text.I have learned from this unit the different characteristics and challenges in teaching special...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Wittenberg 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: This lesson introduced the terms \"Receptive Skills\" and \"Productive Skills.\" The focus is on receptive skills. Receptive skills are reading and listening. Both are of equal importance, but reading skills allow for more time and repetition, making them easier. Listening skills can be more difficult because meanings must be gleamed immediately. The unit gives standards on how to choose what to teach. Topics should be interesting and presented at the appropriate level. Considerations must be made...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Tilton New Hampshire 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 9 discussed what I feel to be an important aspect to teaching: lesson planning. I was particularly excited for learning about lesson planning: the do's and don'ts, how to create one, and what should be included. I greatly appreciated the sample outline of the lesson plan, as it showed me the basics of how a lesson plan should look. And I especially appreciated the blank outline, I will definitely be printing them out to aid in my lesson planning. Although I do feel that the reading material...  [Read more]