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TEFL Lemon began in 2014 as an ESL blog on the WeChat platform in China, quickly becoming the biggest ESL blog on WeChat. TEFL Lemon provided English teachers with ELT articles to read and share, as well as free ESL lesson ideas, ESL games and fun speaking activities which TEFL teachers could use in their classes. English teachers in China could also download free ESL flashcards on a variety of themes. Following their success on the WeChat platform, in 2018, TEFL Lemon decided to build their own website to offer their ESL Flashcard Games for Kids, ESL Warmers, ESL games and speaking activities for teens and adults for free to TEFL teachers around the world. You can visit their website here. Not only do TEFL Lemon offer teachers brilliant ESL games and teaching ideas, but they also have...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Wakefield Kansas 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 a great review of the parts of speech that comprise the English language. This unit covers all the basics such as nouns, adjectives, articles, verbs, adverbs, gerunds, pronouns, and prepositions/conjunctions. This unit was a refresher for the parts of speech that I have learned in the past. I enjoyed this unit because it reminded me of how important parts of speech are and that I should not neglect these topics when teaching my ESL classes. I agree with the beginning of the chapter where...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about College TESOL International 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: J.H. - Germany said: Teaching ESL in a KindergartenThis article will outline the benefits of children learning a second language at the kindergarten level (in this case english) and review some of the recommended methods of teaching english to this age group: 2-6 years. There is an increasing trend for kindergartens to offer a second language. english is the primary choice. The benefits of having ESL at an early age is supported by quantitative and qualitative research and linguistic experts....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Jaen Spain 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 number three had very useful content about teaching theories, methods and techniques. I believe Jeremy Harmer's Engage, Study and Activate method of teaching language is a very effective approach for ESL teachers. The examples of activities given for each stage of the ESA method were very insightful and I feel that these examples will be very useful in the future.The content in this unit pertained to grammar and parts of speech. From this unit I have learned about the different parts of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Venezuela Valera 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 2 contains grammar guidance that we need to be teaching students. I believe that grammar is always known as a very difficult process of learning English and as a native speaker it is usually not that important though for ESL learning students, they need to understand how to put structure sentences. I personally have been teaching it for a few years already and have some knowledge about it however it is always good to have more knowledge about grammar as mentioned in this unit as well that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Sofia 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: Unit-2 : Grammer of the English Lesson. I learnt from this Unit The English Grammer..Like; Nouns : countable-uncountable-plural Adjectives : Rules; size-age-colour-material+noun / and / comparisons(-er) , superlative (-est) , Articles : definite -the and undefinite -a-an Verbs : Transitive + Intransitive / Regular + Irreguler Adverbs -ly Gerund -ing Pronouns Personal+Possesive+reflexive+relative Prepositions and ConjuctionsThis lesson was a good review of teaching methods. I wonder,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Italy trieste 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 article examines the advantages and disadvantages of ESL course books and what English teachers can do to improve their lessons. The use of course books in the ESL classroom is very common because the course books have the advantages of being visually appealing, easy for the teacher to prepare, and the activities fits well into the timetable. However, from the researcher’s own teaching experience, there are several problems and issues with the course books such as uninteresting topics,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Kazakhstan Semipalatinsk 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 receptive skills (reading & listening) was the topic of this unit 11. Being an avid reader, I found this unit fascinating because I have not really thought about the different reasons for which we read and listen. It also was helpful to be reminded of the significance of both when integrating an ESL lesson. In addition, I found the list of specialist skills to be intriguing when thinking about how I read and when/what/how topics I choose to read on a daily basis....  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Villahermosa 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: This unit was a brief and basic grammar review. It outlined some of the most fundamental components of grammar including parts of speech, prepositions, auxiliary verbs, articles, and the like. Because these are the fundamentals of English, they are crucial to understand and even more crucial to be able to teach to those learning them for the first time. They may be difficult to teach, but with practice and better understanding, it can become easier and more digestible for students.This unit...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Chile concepcion 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 contained information about teaching themes. It discussed the following areas: songs, chants, music, games, stories, arts & crafts, drama & movement and seasonal activities. All of these sections were very helpful and pertinent for a teacher creating activities and teaching materials within an ESL classroom. There were three areas that I found most beneficial. First, was the article about Howard Garnder's theory on multiple intelligence. I have always been fascinated by his...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word whodunit. This word describes a mystery or detective story that can either be a movie, a book, a play or anything to that extend. It is basically a short form of the words Who has done it?, meaning who is the criminal / murder in the story. 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 outlines some of the personality traits and roles teachers and students need in order to become...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Tongling 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 never before considered teaching English in a few of these capacities. The idea of teaching a business class intimidates me, but I think it could be very rewarding. I have definitely thought about working with children before, and this unit reminded me that (even though they're ESL students) it's not much different from teaching any other elementary class. Students are high-energy and they are motivated by simple things like winning games or earning stickers. This is most likely not the case...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Flexible TESOL Courses 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: K.F. - U.S.A. said: Culturally Sensitive ClassroomIn Japan, it is the ultimate faux-pas to blow your nose in public. In India, stepping on someone's foot is a major, unclean insult. In Argentina and other South American countries, closer communication space means taking a step back is an insult. When teaching english to other cultures on their native turf, teachers are faced with similar challenges to those of the teacher in their own native country yet in a classroom of diversified cultures unified in the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies TESOL Courses 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: J.M. - South Korea said: Problems for Korean StudentsThe purpose of this research essay is to highlight some of the challenges of learning english that are unique to the Korean people. As a result, they should be of interest to anyone seeking employment as an ESL teacher on the Korean peninsula. These educational hurdles range from being as simple and straightforward as having different alphabets, to being as complex and abstract as having a rich, historical “culture of education” that is both...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video Juhee tells us about her experience with ITTT. Juhee took the 120-hour online TESOL course with ITTT and really enjoyed her time. Although initially confident that her English speaking ability meant that she didn’t need to take a course to learn how to teach, she soon discovered the importance of earning a qualification in teaching English. 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. From this unit,I can learn the past...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company TESOL Celta 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: J.P. and R. M. - U.K. said: Why Teach ESL AbroadSome individuals seek experience, thrill, and excitement, while others are in search of a sense of accomplishment, to help others, or to collectively, as a whole, make an impact on a society. For whatever a person is in search of, teaching english abroad will remedy this search in ways that could change an individual’s outlook on other cultures, beliefs, background/lineage, education and style of living. There are substantial benefits that drive the final...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Best TESOL 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: J.M. - U.S.A. said: Problems for ESL Learners in ChinaAlthough studying a second language presents problems for all learners, it is important to examine similar problems faced by learners with similar language background. With the economic growth in China, it has been important for chinese students and workers alike to learn and study english to compete in the global economy. Thus it is important to determine the challenges chinese ESL students face in learning english. Pronunciation is one of the major...  [Read more]

Games in the Classroom Teachers and researchers have moved away from the separation of linguistic skills as the best and only way to instruct students learning other languages. Today, more emphasis is being placed on purposeful games in the classroom which create a more carefree and fun environment for its learners. This method, when carefully chosen, produces confidence, creates competition and teammanship, and promotes a desire to win the prize...which is fluency of a 'once' strange language. In the end, everyone wins, since the goal is fluency of a foreign language with a teacher who becomes the hero, because she makes her lessons meaningful and entertaining at the same time. Games can be wonderful communicative device in the classroom setting and should be a central part of educating...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class Recommended TESOL 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: J.C. - U.S.A. said: Motivation in the ESL ClassroomWhat is motivation and why is it important in an english as a Second Language Learners (ESL) class? Some would say that without motivation in life, very little would be accomplished. Humans need motivation, whether intrinsic or extrinsic, to accomplish daily activities. Why use all our energy to go to the gym? Perhaps we want to be healthy, thin, meet a partner, relax... There could be many different motivations that get us off that couch. Let’s take a...  [Read more]