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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Sunny Valley 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: This unit provided me with a very detailed study of modal verbs and highlighted how students' attention must be drawn to certain aspects of them: i.e. how they cannot be used to show tense. Moreover the teaching ideas given proved very useful and have shown me how students can be encouraged to use this aspect of grammar while replicating common everyday situations, e.g. with roleplay. The sections on passive voice and phrasal verbs were also very helpful and again showed me the intricacies of these...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Sun Valley 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 unit it was great to learn about the different goals of speaking and writing, the two productive skills. I will remember that the goal of speaking is fluency and not to correct every mistake students make in the moment, and instead let them be free to experiment and talk about 'better ways to say things' or corrections after class or during another lesson if many students make the same mistake repeatedly. On the other hand, the goal of writing is accuracy, so I will have to be alert when I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Sun Valley 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: Teachers play various roles in a typical classroom but one of the most important is that of a classroom manager. Effective teaching & learning cannot take place in a poorly managed classroom. When there's no apparent rules and procedures, guide behavior, chaos becomes the norm . Poor management wastes class time, reduces students' time on task and detracts from the quality of the learning environment. In these situations both teacher and ...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Sun Prairie 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 find that this unit gives a good overview of the types of tests given to students throughout their directed study of the English language. I learnt the purpose and distinctions of giving a diagnostic, placement, progress and practice tests. Now I can put into place a systematic way of finding out whether my students will be prepared for the big exams. Not only that, I will be able to tailor my lessons more finely to suit my student's needs. What I found interesting in particular is the section...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Louisville Kentucky 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 special groups was an interesting unit, covering both being a good teacher and student, and also the class management units together with different age and language levels. Having been an EFL student for many years myself, the parts particularly about the young learners, were very interesting and informative. Similar teaching methods and discipline problems and management were used by our teachers quiet similar to the techniques mentioned in this unit, and it was very essential for me to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Deposit 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: The Unit 11 is designed to instruct TEFL teachers on how to teach receptive skills: listening and reading. Although this unit have only discussed receptive skills, it clarified that both: receptive and constructive skills are equally important for students, hence they should be granted the same level of attention. Receptive skills are, in my opinion, the doors for most of the student?s improvement regarding language learning. When you read and listen a lot of a second language, your brain starts to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Ames 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: In the Unit 10 CD\\Video lessons I had a great opportunity to see how teacher's attitude,gestures and tone of voice affect on students participation in the class.It is true that often teachers meet challenges to make grammar lessons very interesting and energetic despite the student's level in English.I really like that the result of using the students name right in the beginning of the second lesson.It is truly brought a great benefits for both :teacher and students.Also smiling is very helpful to build...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Delran New Mexico 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 learnt about the two receptive skills- reading and listening. Reading and listening can be done to obtain a purpose or for entertainment. Understanding of a person when reading or listening will depend on factors like their predictive skills, scanning for specific information, skimming, to get detailed information or to deduce from the text. The problems students encounter while reading or listening will depend upon language used in the text, topics chosen, creation of interest and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Nodaway 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 was particularly helpful for somebody with little to no experience teaching in a classroom. I had never really thought about how the setup of a classroom can affect the entire mood. Learning about the pros and cons of the different ways to group students was beneficial as well. I will most likely be utilizing pair work as often as possible in order to increase student talk time and establish rapport with them. Little details such as using a student's name at the end of a question in order to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Creola Alabama 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: Receptive skills are so important. They are the building blocks to productive skills and overall fluency. If a learner cannot understand what is being said to them or what it is they are reading, then they will be unable to come up with a thought out response that makes sense in the conversation or task at hand. Because we are constantly being bombarded by sights and sounds, the receptive skills develop naturally. But it is important to ensure that the receptive skills naturally developing, are aided...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Green Ridge Missouri 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: Evaluations in several forms are key in helping students progress. The diagnostic or placement test will provide a starting point for teacher generated lessons and textbook materials. Just as important are consistent evaluations or progress tests. There may be times when the lessons are not producing the desired learning progress, so adjustments may need to be made in lesson planning. The progress test can give teachers the direction to go to improve instruction. Since some organizations require...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Mojave Ranch Estates 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: i have learnt from this last unit-20 / Common problems that teachers may ve approach when teaching; - First Lesson, this is fall into 2 catagories; 1- New Group:Students doesnt know each other 2-Existing Group:Students are already likely know about each other and comfortable In the first lessons teachers will not resort to the course book but some activities that will achieve following; - Establish rapport between the students -Find out about the students , needs/aspirations -Find out the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Buhl Alabama 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 often have students practice writing in class, but I often feel that they really struggle with forming sentences. Seeing different ways on how to engage their attention first and then move the class into groups for a larger activity is very beneficial to see. I really enjoyed reading the differences found in this lesson with the previous one. It is interesting to see how the development for receptive skills and productive skills differs in the ESL classroom. I want to be able to create more engaging...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Liberty 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: This unit was extremely informative as I believe it lay the groundwork for lesson planning. It also overviewed some of the techniques teachers can use to be effective in a classroom. I particularly found all the examples for each technique useful, as they spelled out exactly what a teacher could do to ensure a lesson moves along smoothly. I found it also helpful to know that though we are learning about ESA in this TEFL course, we are free to adapt what we learn here to what suits our classrooms,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Broadkill 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 5 was an excellent unit to read through. I really enjoyed the gentle reminder it gave me as a teacher that it?s ok to personalize lessons to what the students enjoy. Currently, my classroom for my American Sign Language class is set up in the ?horseshoe? shape so that they can sign to each other more easily. I never thought about the fact that it makes the classroom ?more intimate.? Upon further reflection, I realized that is in fact correct. The students are more engaged in conversation,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Wingate North Carolina 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: Whenever I am selecting vocabulary to teach to my classes, I oftentimes tend to underestimate the students' capacity to absorb information and end up teaching them words that are too easy for their respective levels. In this unit, I have learned about how to properly select vocabulary, most especially in the aspect of frequency and coverage. I think this is a brilliant way of selecting vocabulary since the words are already frequently used by native English speakers and the students would...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Waterville Ohio 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: Modal auxiliary verbs are use to express the following:obligation,possibility, permission,ability,and advice. MAux verbs do no change for when they are spoken with different pronouns and they are followed by base-form verbs. The passive voice focuses on the object being performed in rather than the doer. In the passive voice construction the ver tense is followed by the past participle. The relative clause is either defining in which the relative pronoun information is essential, but it is not...  [Read more]

  California is one of the most famous and most visited states in the USA and it is not hard to see why. ‘The Golden State’ offers great weather year-round, splendid beaches and breathtaking natural scenery. California received its nickname from the boom period of the Gold Rush years when it saw major changes due to the millions of migrants flocking to the area in search of their fortune. Still today, California is the most populated and one of the most ethnically diverse states in the country. In the north you will find some of the best wine regions, as well as the famous city of San Francisco. Here you can rent a bike and ride across the famous Golden Gate Bridge, and then check out the galleries and museums at Golden Gate Park. Fisherman’s Wharf is a great place to try fresh...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Leland 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: I did not know about a lot of these theories,methods and techniques .The\" Engage Study and Activate\" method really showed me how to organise myself to teach a lesson and therefore be prepared for the lesson. For example if I'm going to teach about the weather I can ask my students how they feel about todays weather, I think most people have an opinion about the weather so this will get them talking in english .In the study stage, I would teach them how to make up a questions by giving the answer:...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Malone Florida 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 have learn that students have four things they needs to do in new language in whatever way the teacher presents his class. Like to be exposed to it Understand it?s meaning Understand how it?s constructed Be able to practice and produce it Grammar being the tree of the language while vocabularies and functions are leaves that add the beauty and values should always flock together for effectiveness I have learn to introduce the language to my students in a balance and manageable way...  [Read more]