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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL San Francisco 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: P.M. – U.K. said: Unit Thirteen was dedicated to pronunciation, a vital aspect of teaching any language. However, it is important to find a balance between phonetics and linguists, as (as stated in the unit itself) a secondary speaker will likely not ever have perfect phonetics, as compared to a native speaker, and spending too much time stressing perfect pronunciation will take away time from building fluency and vocabulary. Among the many tips and tools provided in this unit (to include mouth charts and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Courses San Francisco 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: P.L. – U.S.A. said: This unit was packed full with information about the four forms of conditionals and reported speech. The conditional sentences are those that contain 'if' or similar expressions such as 'when'. Which refers to past, present and future possibilities. These are the types of conditionals: the zero conditional is used for basic truths, the First Conditional is used for a possible condition and its possible result, the Type 2 conditional (or second conditional) is not based on fact...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs San Francisco California 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: It is important, as a teacher, to better understand proper teaching methods. This represents the action system of the guide and students as ways and modes to organize optimal educational and cognitive action towards established goals. Sometimes content and objectives are well selected and organized, but when it comes to determining the 'how to teach, educate and learning methods', the process becomes a challenge. Without having a comprehension of the process of teaching the task becomes...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL South San Francisco California 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 teacher should inspire confidence within the students without being overbearing or leaving the students uncertain. A teacher should have a friendly relaxed manner and still be able to maintain discipline, there is no need to holler. Having a good rapport with the students will go a long way in classroom management. Let the students see that you are enthusiastic and invested in their learning. Know the students names and something about them and who they do and don't get along with....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification California san francisco 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 talks of equipment and teaching aids. It further breaks this down by outlining and explaining a good number of resources often found in classrooms and study centers. Some of such materials include: computers, photocopiers, coursebooks, videos and DVDs, visual aids, overhead projector, online resources and a host of others. It also gives the merits and demerits of using the above resources in the teaching-learning process.It has also enumerated a hos of links where...  [Read more]

San Francisco is a city that needs no introduction, its use in a huge number of Hollywood movies means that much of this Californian city is instantly recognizable to people from all over the world. Whether it’s the iconic Golden Gate Bridge or the infamous Alcatraz Island, nearly everyone has an image of this city in their mind. San Francisco has a long history of ethnic diversity and this can be seen in its inclusive atmosphere and the many distinct neighborhoods that make up the city. San Francisco’s unique and iconic attractions, blended with its easygoing atmosphere, make it a great place to earn your TEFL/TESOL certificate. Despite being first settled by the spanish in the 18th century, San Francisco did not start to really grow until the famous Californian Gold Rush in the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL University Park 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: Students can fall under 2 categories: new students who are unfamiliar with each other or an existing group where students are familiar with each other. In the former, establishing rapport among students and with the class is important. One way to achieve this is by conducting a survey to help teachers know the interests of the students. This further aids in students becoming comfortable with each other. Another way to achieve good rapport and encourage students is by employing fun and engaging...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL University Park Texas 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 unit is very helpful in my current situation as I have learned the following: 1) body language (use of eyes, voice, and gesture) 2) how to arrange the class (whole class, individuals, pair work, group work), their pros and cons 3) benefits and when to use student's name 4) how to arrange the classroom and the factors we need to determine a) How are the student/teacher relationship likely to vary in each case? b) How it will affect the class atmosphere? c) Which will be more conducive to...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Guangshui 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.M. - U.K. said: The English language is one of the most popular spoken language in the world. However, in as much as it has gained popular for yesteryears, it has also brought some divisions amongst her speakers with every speaker claiming superiority and refinement over the other. - take the case of the British and American English. Nevertheless, there is no one standard English as each speaker basically reflects where they come from. This unit thus tackles the role of pronunciation and phonology in ESL...  [Read more]

  One major benefit of having our online TESOL courses accredited by a well respected organization such as the Paris University of International Education (PUIE) is you can earn credits towards your bachelor’s or master’s degree. If you complete our extremely popular 120-hour TESOL certification course you will also earn three bachelor’s credits or one master’s credit. If you sign up for one of our course bundles such as the 550-hour Expert Package, you will earn nine bachelor’s credits or six master’s credits once all parts of the course are finished. By choosing ITTT as your TESOL course provider you can gain an internationally recognized ESL teaching qualification at the same time as adding to your higher education portfolio. Another point to consider is that our...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Gaomi 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: N.V. - Japan said: This unit focused on the five conditionals (zero, first, second, third, and mixed) and reported speech. Conditional sentences need to have an \"if\" clause that needs to be satisfied before the main clause, the \"then\" can be realized. The zero conditional's form is if/when + present tense, present tense and its uses are scientific facts, general truths, and things that are certain to happen. For the First Conditional the form is \"if\" + present simple, will + base form and the uses are the likely...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Palmdale California 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: Again I admire the presentation of the topic related to the tense, as a student I hated tenses, I was believing that it is hardest topic, I could suggest to add a time line to visualise the time and action. So far, I'm extremely happy with the materials you offer, my favourite part of the tense related unit is \"Common student mistake\", I would like to see more examples, it gives a good lead where you should pay more attention.From this unit? I learn more about how to organize and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification California Palmdale 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 I learned more about productive skills and the difference and importance between fluency and accuracy. Fluency is how much one can be talking without interruption or stopping to think how to say it. Accuracy is taking into account the correct use of words, grammar and pronunciation. We can never say one is more important than the other. Both are necessary for each other. When teaching writing skills, the teacher has to take into account the penmanship, correct...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lidgerwood North Dakota 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 like that this unit shares the problems one can face when dealing with different students that face different problems. I think reluctant students are the most difficult. Although it would seem that reluctant students are most likely younger beginners, its helpful to have extra activities at hand. The examples given can help prep a teacher. It is important to be over prepared than under prepared. I like that this unit is more of a reminder of how to overcome situations especially on your...  [Read more]

  Andra is from Indonesia and is studying for his master’s degree at a university in Malaysia. In this TEFL review, Andra tells us how he has been teaching English to primary and secondary school students for more than two years. Andra points out that students’ parents will have more confidence in their child’s teacher if he or she has a recognized teaching qualification and this is one of the reasons he decided to take the 120-hour online TEFL course with ITTT. 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...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Ruse Bulgaria 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: Thi unit showed the diference between a successful class versus an unsuccessful class. The success of the class was largely based on the teachers attitude and preparation. In the first video, the teacher had very low energy and gave a lot of negative feedback. During the second video, the teacher was smiling, had more energy and gave a lot more positive feedback. He also used simpler language and gestures to engage the students.This section was rather intuitive. It is true that teachers...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Ruse Bulgaria 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 past and the present tenses share similar patterns of structure and usage. Both the present and past continuous forms use the verb to be, eg. in the present as 'I am' hearing this, in the past as 'I was hearing this' Both the present perfect and the past perfect use the verb 'to have' eg. in the present perfect, i have been skating, in the past perfect I had been skating. The same 'to have' verb is shared in the perfect continuous forms also. When we understand the structural...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Bulgaria Ruse 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: Creating and controlling optimal social atmosphere and rapport within the class helps all students to relax, feel included and accepted, and most of all confident in their English speaking abilities. There are many factors to consider: how to arrange the classroom, how to group students, how to give instructions and maintain discipline, how to minimise the dead time when it is necessary to write on the board, how and when to give students individual attention, using the teachers body to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Bulgaria Ruse 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: Teaching vocabulary, grammar, and language functions can be more thought out than what initially meets the eye. Considerations regarding criteria for vocabulary selection, form and pattern of grammatical structures, and the appropriacy of a specific language function must be taken into account when determining the right approach to teaching the targeted students. Furthermore, while a straight-arrow ESA approach may be appropriate for some lessons, others such as a boomerang or patchwork type ESA...  [Read more]