Teaching English To Students Of Other Languages

  There are some other classroom management issues that we need to consider and they may include issues such as writing on the board, giving students individual attention, the use of teacher talk time, the way in which we should give instructions to our students, the building and maintaining of rapport with our students, and finally the one that perhaps most new teachers particularly spend a lot of time worrying and thinking about, is the issue of classroom discipline. So what we'd like to do is to take each of these in turn and look at some of the major issues surrounding these classroom management issues. 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...  [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 TESOL Juárez 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: A.M. - China said: Unit seven is based on the method of teaching the grammar, vocabularies, and the importance of language function. Here we learn how to use the method of ESA to teach the students about them.memorizing vocabularies is difficult for students, so the appropriate vocabularies related to the lesson are chosen then by getting advantage of realia, pictures,mime,etc. the engage part will be started, then for study section there are other ways like crosswords, gap-fill exercises or the other ones, and it...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Texhoma 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 deals with the techniques in teaching vocabulary, grammar, and functions. Vocabulary is central to language acquisition. Without enough vocabulary to use, students will not be able to express their ideas nor do they understand others. It is therefore important to bear in mind factors such appropriacy to the students and task, frequency of coverage, and teachability in selecting what vocabulary to teach. Teaching grammatical structures effectively is determined by the students? language...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Agency Discount 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. B. - U.S.A. said: Volunteer TeachingGetting education is a huge part of a person’s life. It is about learning and growing. Countless organizations have been providing education in various countries. As education is continually provided, the demand for volunteer teachers has been growing rapidly for several years. For teachers, it is a way of gaining suitable experience for themselves and passing it on to others. The experience, of course, can vary for different persons. Volunteer Teaching has become a...  [Read more]

Bilingual Education versus English Only Models Over the years, many debates have arisen in regards to second language instruction (L2), giving prominence to two main models: English Only versus Bilingual Education. English Only uses solely English as the medium for instruction, whereas Bilingual Education, as its name implies, uses both English and the student’s native language. While there are several aspects to the debate, this paper will briefly cover a certain few: cultural sensitivity, accuracy, and segregation. Proponents of the English Only model claim that the use of a student’s native language creates a “cycle of native language dependency,” meaning that the student, to some extent, gets “tethered” to his native tongue. Using solely English in the classroom, advocates...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Courses Michigan 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.K. -Taiwan said: This unit covered phonology and phonetics - the study of sound in language and how sounds are physically transmitted. It introduced the phonetic script and many other tools for pronunciation. The lesson made the point that pronunciation is perhaps the most neglected area of English teaching. It can be overwhelming and intimidating for both teacher and students. However it is important to teach this because not only does it help English students communicate more clearly, but it also is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Duitama Colombia 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?ve learned about the differences between teaching different types of learners. Some learners are learning specifically for business, while others are children who may have been told to learn by parents or school teachers. These different groups require different methods such as kneeling down to the level of children, or making fun of yourself to retain their interest. Other methods involve knowing that there is no need to completely understand a student?s field of interest in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Newburg 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: There will be many issues that arise from teaching the class. This includes having to deal with small classes to large classes and having a class full of different leveled students. Other difficulties also include reluctant students and students using their native languages. A good teacher should understand how to adapt to each type of class and what activities and methods are well suited for that particular class. Many activities include pair or group work, role play, using worksheets, among many...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accelerated TESOL School 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: H.M. - U.S.A. said: Foreign Language ExperienceLearning a foreign language can be a fun and important skill to have in the world today. Since business and trade with other countries has become much easier, (In 2010 over 27 billion dollars were spent in international trade having foreign language experience can give you a leg up on the competition. Having the ability to speak another language can greatly improve your chances of being hired for a job. Companies want to invest in people who can help...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Tongling China 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: Future tenses can describe something that will happen in the future at a certain time, will have happened by a certain time,and to make predictions and assumptions, among other usages. Because of the varied potential uses, I can personally say that the future tense has always been one of the most problematic areas when I've taken foreign language classes. I think special care needs to be taken explaining why some sentences will use a future conjugate and others seem to be using present tense...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Udupi India 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 illustrates the management of the classroom such as maintaining discipline, the teacher's position, grouping students, writing on the board, giving instructions, and many other ideas that help the student succeed. I learned about different ways to group students because this gives a variety on how to keep the students interacting with others instead of the same person all the time. I also learned how to manage a classroom by maintaining discipline, but at the same time, not being too...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Patratu India 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 mainly focused on vocabulary, grammar structure and language functions. I learnt about the criteria we use when selecting vocabulary and different techniques for vocabulary teaching. Important points to keep in mind while teaching vocabulary item are meaning, usage, word grammar, how the word interacts and affects other words, spelling and pronunciation. Whereas, for grammatical structures, students must be taught with what the language means, how it is used, formation and patterns of the...  [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]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Mount Haley Michigan 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 productive (speaking and writing) skills. Much like the previous unit of receptive skills, this unit provided examples of fun activities and games to teach and practice these skills. I learned that this may be one of the harder lessons for me to teach. Speaking and writing in a foreign language has been less appealing to me than reading and listening to the same language. Things like intimidation from others, fear of making a mistake, or lack of confidence make me...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Fee Legitimate 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: K.D. - Australia said: Differences when teaching one to one or groupsThere are so many differences when it comes to teaching private lessons to teaching groups. This really depends on what each individual student needs are when it comes to learning and how they would like to be taught, if it is individual or in a group class. Individual classes are great for those who are not able to attend a group class or simply do not have the time to fit into those classes that are being run. Individual lessons are...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Italy taranto 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 is not a single best method for everyone in all contexts, and no one teaching method is inherently superior to the others. Also, it is not always appropriate to apply the same methodology to all learners, who have different objectives, environments and learning needs. There are many different teaching methods. Each method has a different focus or priority. Teaching process doesn't have to follow a straight line. There are different ways and we can use several at different times to reinvent our...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Rochester Hills Michigan 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 several potential problems that arise when teaching English to speakers of other languages. They include, starting a class where students don't know each other. In this case, the teacher will do well, to learn as much about the students and their English language abilty as possible through warm up activities and questionaires. Another potential problem is large class sizes. In this case, teachers will need to conduct many choral repetition exercises with the class, and plan...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Yiwu 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: S.B. - U.S.A. said: Speaking is important because the goal of language is communication and the aim of speaking in a language context is to promote communicative efficiency. As speaking is interrelated with the other skills, its development results in the development of the others. One of the primary benefits of increased communicative competency is the resulting job, education and travel opportunities; it is always an asset to be able to communicate with other people. Writing is also necessary because it improves...  [Read more]