Sara Mckinney

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL McKinley Minnesota 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: Reading and Listening (called Receptive Skills) are two of the four basic language skills (Reading ? Listening ? Speaking ? Writing). We read and listen for purpose reasons or for entertainment. Reading and Listening do not only require our eyes and ears but also our minds and various specialist skills such as Predicting, Scanning, Skimming, Detailing and Deducting. To reduce problems with Learners? comprehension while teaching receptive skills, various techniques must be used by the teacher, such...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL McKinley 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: Unit 4 concerns the tense scheme in English in general and the present tense in particular. It begins with an overview of time, tense, and aspect in order to establish clear understanding and uniformity in usage. It follows with examples of the usages of each tense and their additional affirmative, negative, and question forms. I was happy to read this chapter as it helped to clarify the terminologies and rationale for each tense in the present. I also appreciated the segments devoted to common...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Paonia Colorado 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 importance of lesson planning. It highlighted the functions of a lesson plan and how it is necessary for inexperienced teachers to have a lesson plan but without affecting class flexibility. Then the unit described how to write down a lesson plan and what should be included. It also included a sample lesson plan and included worksheets that could be used during language lessons. I learnt how to write and structure a formal lesson plan to help as a record and also how to monitor my...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Iran Sari 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 about teaching special groups. It included teaching various knowledge levels, teaching children and teaching business English. This unit was well explained and gave good advice and a variety of topics. The possible problems that could be encountered were also helpful to note down for future. In the 'teaching children' section, a statement was made about boredom in the class being the teachers fault. I do not agree. Being a teacher means teaching 8 to 10 lessons a day, having a certain...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Iran Sari 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 6 gives information on how to advance one's teaching career, such as resume and cv support. Also, the first section details things that should be considered with cross-cultural interactions, such as welcoming gestures and greetings. When making a resume, it’s important to keep it brief and list only relevant information in reverse chronological order. While writing the CV letter, make sure that you are not repeating too much from your resume. Allow the person reading your CV to see...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Sari Iran 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 the difference between authentic and inauthentic materials. Course books can be very useful if they are used in an appropriate context. Course books are helpful in that they are topical and provide structure for courses. However, it is important for teachers to adapt course books to meet the needs of students. Furthermore, overuse of course books can become repetitive and mundane for students. Teachers should allow for opportunities to stray from course books when appropriate.In...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Sari Iran 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: Personally I enjoy having books in the lessons I teach. Having a book gives some kind of structure that I can follow if I like. Usually I?m not following books strictly and I?m more flexible during the lessons. I don?t like to put so much effort on making my own materials, because it can take so much time. On the other hand I know that if I make the materials on my own they are probable OK.In unit 14, I have revised the materials used to teach English. I have studied autentic and non-autentic...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Burbank 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: There are many advantages to adding a computer aided or AV components to lessons but this does not eliminate the need for preparation and many times increases it. Utilizing electronic aids requires the teacher to not only understand the materials they are presenting and how to teach to them but also a firm comfort with the medium they are using to present. A lesson could easily be derailed if the chosen presentation medium stops working and a teacher does not have a back up plan. Similarly, if the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Hickory Ridge 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: Unit 20 on Troubleshooting highlighted how to handle some of the most common problem situations a teacher can come across in class. The most common problems are first lesson jitters, unengaged students from lack of warmup, different levels of students, having large classes, the use of students? native language, reluctant students, and difficulty with listening texts. There were many helpful suggestions such as encouraging pair/group work amongst students to create a safer and more open...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Afghanistan Sar-e Pol 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: Placement tests include reading, writing, speaking and listening. This test helps place students in certain classroom levels. The test begins with easy questions and moves to harder questions. Diagnostic tests reveal the student's strengths and weaknesses. It indicates the students aptitude and whether they will be able to learn new material. It also allows us to focus our planning on their gaps in knowledge. The progress test includes testing reading, writing, reading and listening. It is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Afghanistan Sar-e Pol 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 a new language requires specific and well crafted methodes to introduce new vocabulary ,grammar and other language concepts.As such,it is on this topic that this lesson is focused on.4 things which students need to do with a new language is to be exposed to it, understand it's meaning,understand how it is conctructed and be able to practise and produce it.We can easily apply our ESA methods to introduce new language.This is because,lessons that are specifically targetted to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Sar-e Pol Afghanistan 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: Phonetic script can be very fun and challenging to read. It helps us see the different phonemes in English. While English pronunciation has so many inconsistencies, native speakers have no trouble speaking it. However, it is difficult for English learners to discern between the many different pronunciations in English. With much practice, good instruction, and support, these learners can discern between the many different sounds in English.In this unit I learned about Equipment and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Sar-e Pol Afghanistan 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 the most complex and hardest unit so far. I have encountered most things in this unit as a student, but it's not something I've studies to remember. I believe it's equally challenging for native and foreign speakers. Before I can teach this unit I will have to spend a lot of time learning it in greater detail. I will have to focus and pay special attention to the international phonological system. Once a student is familiar with the phonology he or she can automatically express and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Iran Khomeini Shahr 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 talks about EFL theories, methods and techniques. Mentioned methodologies include Grammar-translation, Audio-ligualism, Presentation, Practice and Production (PPP), Task-Based Learning, Communicative Language Teaching, Community Language Learning, The Silent Way, Suggestopaedia and The Lexical approach. However, the main focus is on the ESA method (Engage, Study and Activate), as these are the main stages of a lesson. During the Engage stage you as a teacher want to ensure...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Qarchak Iran 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 modals, phrasal words, and the passive voice. Modals are used to add meaning to the main verb and they are used for a variety of usages: advice, ability, obligation, permission, and possibility. The unit also provided great teaching exercises for modals. Additionally, the material explained the usage of the passive voice. The passive voice is usually used when focus of the sentience is on the object or action, because the person performing the action is not known or not...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Qarchak Iran 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 helps me understand the conditionals, its types. the formation and the usage of each of the conditionals. It also helps me understand the direct and reported speech and the fun ways of teaching it to the students in the class. This unit would have a continuation of the grammar from the previous lessons, hence teaching this would help brush up even the lesson of 'tenses' to the students.The unit had again cleared some confusions i had when it comes to perfect and perfect continuous...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Khomeini Shahr Iran 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 productive skills of speaking and writing. From this unit I had learned the differences between accuracy and fluency and the importance of practicing both. I understand how accuracy is associated with the study phase, because this is controlled by the teacher and should therefore be practicing correctness, and fluency is associated with the activate phase because it should encourage confidence and creativity, therefore, the content of the output should be created by the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Herat Afghanistan 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: So, while teaching there may appear some problems, e.g. students with different levels, very large classes, silent and very shy students, problems with listening etc. In this case a teacher needs to solve the problem, but not to avoid it. The unit gives ideas about how to solve these problems. The unit also gives some ideas for workers, which teachers can use in their teaching. And also at the beginning of the unit there's given information about the first lessons: what is better to do during...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Bulawayo Zimbabwe 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: Very intense and meaningful. As a trained teacher in another area, I found this unit to be very beneficial. I have come across some areas before however the topics are named differently.I was able to relate to some topics which made it a little easier to absorb.Some I learnt about for the first time especially the section about corrections techniques. The ESA method i found to be very interesting. I really enjoyed learning about this area.Troubleshooting: How to try to predict the start of a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Bulawayo Zimbabwe 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 consider the unit very important, because nowadays it?s hard to imagine a lesson, where a teacher doesn?t use special equipment, such as a computer, a projector and a white-board. In the unit I found an amazing collection of different resources, which I may use during the classes. Tips about using camera and DVD player always seemed to be very helpful.in this unit we learned about modals, phrasal verbs and passive voice. To be honest, I thought that the transitive inseparable and...  [Read more]