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  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word ilk. This word describes a person or a thing that is similar to a person or a thing previously referred to. Suitable synonyms for ilk are type, category, sort, and class. 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. This was the hardest so far. Sometimes its to mush information before the next information comes. But this will not stop me. Its still interesting and i know i will like this job as a...  [Read more]

  Here now is a teaching idea for the present perfect tense. If you remember back, one of the main usages of the present perfect tense is to talk about past experiences at an indefinite time. Here, will be having students work in small groups. Each small group will receive a prompt. This prompt has various past experiences. However, not conjugated into the question. The challenge for the students will be to take one of these prompts and to create a question based upon it. For example here they see 'win' and 'a competition'. One at a time, the students will take turns forming the question. 'Have you ever won a competition?' The other people listening to the question in the small group, will exchange their past experiences, either 'Yes, I have,' and perhaps tell a bit about the...  [Read more]

  "Now let's take a look at the future perfect continuous tense. This tense is used to talk about how long an action had been taking place up until a certain point in the future. Our examples are for the positive sentence we have our subject "you" and three auxiliary verbs "will have been" and then our main verb in the present participle form again that's the verb plus "ing". For our negative form, again, we're simply inserting the word "not" between "will" and "have" and to ask our question, we invert "will" with the subject here we're using "you" and we come up with a question "Will you have been watching?" and the rest of our sentence. As with the other future tenses the word will can be substituted for other modal verbs. These modal verbs would indicate very levels of certainty...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word hidebound. This word refers to an unwillingness to change because of a tradition. Some synonyms for hidebound include conservative, conventional and reactionary. 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. This unit was about future tense. I have learned about to going( going to future). I have never heard of this type of future tense. I have learned that its usages are based on intentions,...  [Read more]

  Our next consideration is going to be building and maintaining rapport. The importance of rapport is that within our communicative activities, we're asking the students to talk to each other. If they feel comfortable with each other and with us, then that interaction is much more likely to be useful. So how do we actually build and maintain rapport? Well, it's easiest if we consider two stages of the course itself. What we can do at the start of the course and what we can do throughout the course to help build and maintain that rapport. So at the start of the course, it's very useful if we ask the students to create a name card and to make that name card visible to everyone. Secondly we need to try to do some ice breaking activities that will allow the students to interact with...  [Read more]

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  What’s the attraction of teaching English in Korea? Well, apart from the opportunity to learn and explore a society steeped in history with its own unique culture, one of the reasons many people go to Korea is the money. A hardworking teacher can earn considerably more in Korea than they could in other countries in Asia, and with a lower cost of living than Japan, Korea gives you the opportunity to actually save. For people who see teaching English abroad as a way to pay their way while traveling, teaching in Korea could be the perfect option. Not only do you get to live in and learn about a new and fascinating country but you also have the ability to jet off to others in your holidays with places such as Vietnam or Thailand only a short flight away. Are you ready to live...  [Read more]

Are you an international student looking to embark on a rewarding journey in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL)? Look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) for comprehensive TEFL classes in Darwin. With a global reputation for excellence in teacher training, ITTT offers a range of courses designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field of English language teaching. Whether you are a seasoned educator or a complete beginner, our TEFL classes in Darwin cater to students at all levels, providing a solid foundation for a successful career in TEFL. 1. Comprehensive Curriculum: ITTT's TEFL classes in Darwin are designed to cover all aspects of TEFL training, including lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching...  [Read more]

{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ [ ] ] } Maintaining discipline in the ESL classroom is crucial for effective teaching and learning. Drawing from common experiences in school, it is evident that discipline is often rooted in the student-teacher relationship. Here are key strategies to ensure discipline: Demonstrate Respect:Always show respect towards students in every interaction. This mutual respect fosters a positive learning environment and encourages students to reciprocate respect. Preparation and Organization: Be thoroughly prepared for each lesson with appropriate materials and activities. A well-structured class reduces idle time and keeps students engaged, minimizing disruptive behavior. Punctuality and...  [Read more]

As the worldwide market for qualified English language teachers is so huge, there are plenty of jobs available for non-native English speakers as well as those who come from a native English speaking background. Due to the ever-growing demand for teachers in many countries around the world, we actively encourage non-native speakers to sign-up for our TESOL certification courses providing they possess a good standard of written and spoken English. Many people choose to stay in their home country to teach after completing their training, while many others take advantage of the strong demand for their services in countries across Asia and Latin America in particular. Whatever your post-course plans, rest assured that not being a native speaker of English should in no way stop you from...  [Read more]

  It also helps us form our tenses. Many of the tenses will use these auxiliary verbs; particularly we have our continuous tense and our perfect tense. There are additional tenses that use auxiliary verbs. We'll get into that when we talk about our individual tenses. Another important aspect of our verbs is that they generally tell us what tense the sentence has been formed in. Take for instance the verb "to live." We could use it as live, lives, living or lived. "I live" or "she lives in Bangkok," meaning the present. "I am living in Bangkok," still the present or "I lived in Bangkok," meaning the past. Another difference with our verbs has to do with whether or not the verb is regular or irregular. With the regular verbs, in order to conjugate the verb into the past, we simply...  [Read more]

Are you looking to kickstart a rewarding career in teaching English as a second language? Look no further! With ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), you can gain the accreditation and skills you need to excel in the field of ESL teaching. Our accredited ESL classes provide comprehensive training and support to help you become a confident and effective English teacher. Whether you're a seasoned educator looking to expand your skill set or someone brand new to teaching, ITTT has a program that's right for you. 1. Why Choose ITTT for ESL Training 2. Accreditation and Recognition 3. Comprehensive Curriculum 4. Ongoing Support and Job Placement Assistance When it comes to ESL training, ITTT stands out as a trusted and reputable provider of top-quality courses. With over 25 years of...  [Read more]

  This particular methodology is known as a straight arrow ESA lesson. If every single lesson that we undertook with our students was a straight arrow ESA lesson then it is quite possible that the students would be able to predict what is going to come up next and whilst this is good for the lower level students, then it could potentially become a little bit boring for our higher level students. So what Harmer did in his ideas about ESA, was to generate two other types of ESA lesson that we can use to try and generate a little bit more interest. So, the other two types of ESA lesson that we can follow: The first is known as a boomerang lesson and the second is known as a patchwork lesson and what we're going to do is to have a look at those other types of ESA lesson in a little bit...  [Read more]

1. Importance of Clean Eating 2. Tips for Implementing Clean Eating 3. Benefits of Clean Eating 4. Sustainable Weight Loss through Clean Eating Are you looking to shed those extra pounds and improve your overall health? One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through clean eating. Clean eating involves consuming whole, natural foods that are minimally processed and free of additives. By making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can experience significant weight loss and feel better both physically and mentally. Read on to learn more about the importance of clean eating and how it can help you achieve your weight loss goals. Clean eating is not just about cutting calories or following a fad diet; it's about nourishing your body with wholesome foods that provide...  [Read more]

  Outlined in the video above are some of the possible jobs teachers can take in order to move on in their EFL career. Below we expand a little more on what each role involves. Teacher Trainer – This position is one that some teachers move onto after teaching for a couple of years. Duties often include teaching a particular module of the course such as grammar, phonology, lesson planning etc. Teacher trainer jobs can be found advertised online but your best bet may be to remain in contact with the centre where you completed your initial training. Director of Studies – The Director of Studies (DOS) is a senior managerial position that includes overseeing the academic program, managing a successful teaching team, providing support and training for teachers, helping...  [Read more]

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  The state of Utah features unique natural scenery that is unlike anywhere else in the country. Red canyons make up much of the state and are a major tourist magnet. While Utah is famous for its’ numerous sandstone formations, the state is also home to many scenic rivers and creeks. In ancient times, the Navajos and Ute-Aztecs settled in this part of the country and lived in peace with nature. Still today, this land holds something deeply spiritual which is another reason why it is so popular with national and international visitors. There is plenty to do in Utah as it has seven national monuments, five national parks, three national historic trails, two recreation areas and one national historic site. As you can see, you will not get bored in Utah. Nature lovers are able to...  [Read more]

Phonetics and TESOL Phonetics, the study of the sounds of human speech, and in particular “Articulatory Phonetics”, are not commonly taught to native speakers of English, let alone learners of English as a second language. However if the learner is serious with their English and wish to progress to an advanced level, learning phonetics, in particular the International Phonetic Alphabet, would be of immense benefit. English spelling is often contradictory, devoid of relation to the pronunciation of a word, and lacking in clear patterns. Patterns that do exist are numerous, with a large number of exceptions, and all of this makes it very difficult for the learner of English as a second language to master pronunciation. The International Phonetic Alphabet puts all of the...  [Read more]

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Teaching one-to-one Teaching English as a foreign language can be done one of two ways: teaching a group of students or by teaching on a one-to-one basis. It’s estimated that up to 40% of TESOL teaching is done one-to-one, however teachers find it increasingly difficult to find relevant material, advice and assistance on the method. Nicola Meldrum argues that teaching one-to-one “unfortunately is not covered much in ELT discussion” and that ‘It is somehow assumed that teaching English as a foreign language means organizing huge groups of students, while the reality is that one to one is a normal and significant part of our teaching lives”. Teachers are in effect left to their own devices; however this doesn’t stop the concept of teaching one-to-one...  [Read more]