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  Iban is currently living and teaching at an English academy in Pamplona, Spain. In his TEFL review, Iban tells us that he took the 120-hour TEFL course with ITTT. Iban appreciated the support he received from his online tutor throughout the course and the fact that he was able to put what he was learning into practice with his teaching job. Now Iban has finished the 120-hour course he is looking forward to taking the business English course as well the OTP course offered by ITTT. ITTT’s OTP (Observed Teaching Practice) course is a series of modules that allows you to gain practical teaching certification to supplement an online teaching certificate without having to attend a training center. It is an excellent way to boost your CV when applying for teaching jobs. Below you...  [Read more]

TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Other acronyms are often used within the English teaching world, such as TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), and ELT (English Language Teaching). However, in terms of teaching English abroad, they are often used interchangeably. Many of the most popular countries for teaching English abroad require teachers to hold a TESOL certification in order to obtain a work visa or work permit. The recognized worldwide standard qualification for teaching English to non-native speakers is known as either a TEFL or TESOL certificate. Providing you are willing to learn and are over the age of 18 years, you are eligible to take one of our courses. All our introductory level courses...  [Read more]

C. Rogers was developing ideas continuing on from the likes of Dewey and Montessori. The main theme is that of self directed learning. There were a number of important elements to Rogers’s experiential learning model. These can be summarized as: The learner decides they want to learn something (self directed) which gives them a sense of ownership in the learning process (personal). The learning is significant in that it changes behavior and this is recognized (evaluated) by the learner. Finally the whole learning experience creates ‘meaning’ to the learner.  [Read more]

A mix of online and in-person learning within an overall course of study. Read more: As the use of online teaching increases worldwide, courses are now making use of a mixture of onsite and online course delivery. Any course which involves both the modalities can be classified as blended learning.  [Read more]

The subject of much debate, adherents suggest that individuals have a preferred learning style and teachers should deliver their lessons with these in mind. Critics argue that preferred learning styles have been over-exaggerated and that traditional style approaches are more effective.  [Read more]

A learning strategy is a set of skills or procedures that learners can use to aid the process of learning. An example of a learning strategy to enhance learning from reading could be the SQ3R technique. This learning strategy involves a five step process: 1) scan the material to be studied; 2) create questions from the scan which you want to answer; 3) read the text and answer the questions; 4) recite or put those answers into your own words); and 5) review.  [Read more]

A teacher-led teaching methodology. In deductive learning the teaching is said to be didactic, which is more a form of lecturing. For language learners general rules about the language are given by the teachers with examples to show how they work. From this basis more specific rules are generated, as the language complexity increases.  [Read more]

Maslow and Rogers both posited humanistic theories. They relate to creating the best possible environment, both internally and externally for the student in order for them to learn most effectively. In the EFL classroom it is a learner-centered approach, with the learner having some say in how learning should take place. The teacher should facilitate such a learning environment.  [Read more]

This is a learning styles theory which categorizes possible preferred leaning styles into three areas: Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic. The terms relate to Visual, what we see helps us learn, such as pictures, videos, diagrams and charts. Auditory, what we hear helps us learn, such as speech, sounds and audio information. Kinesthetic, movement and motion helps us learn, such as practical activities, touching and miming.  [Read more]

Following directly from the work of Dewey, David Kolb also expounded experiential learning. For Kolb there are four elements in a cycle which are required for learning to take place. The four elements are 1) Concrete experiences which form the basis for 2) Observation and reflection. These reflections are converted into 3) abstract concepts and these concepts are 4) finally tested out in new situations.  [Read more]

A teaching method which focuses on task completion rather than accuracy of language used. As a communicative methodology this method makes the successful language use outcome of the task, for example, buying a train ticket, the most important aspect. Communication competence is the goal.  [Read more]

CALL is an all encompassing term which can be used to refer to the many ways in which computers are used by both teachers and students to aid the process of language learning. As the availability and sophistication of computer technology continues to grow, so does its relevance and usefulness in the English language classroom. While computers are no replacement for the knowledge and skills of a well trained and experienced English teacher, they do offer a multitude of ways to help the learning process. There are many types of software programs available that can help students learn and practice new language skills, as well as numerous websites aimed at English students. The internet also provides teachers with access to all manner of teaching materials, as well as various websites and...  [Read more]

Inductive learning uses many examples for learners to generate rules from the patterns seen, as opposed to the other way round which is ‘deductive’. Linked to the idea of a facilitator rather than didactic teaching. The students make use of their current knowledge and apply that to new situations to develop the rules of language.  [Read more]

Honey and Mumford identified four distinct learning styles: Activist, Pragmatist, Reflector and Theorist. Although we tend to have a mixture of these learning styles many of us have one preferred learning style. Knowing which learning style is best for us can be a useful tool in designing our own learning methods. A simple questionnaire can be used to determine a preferred learning style.  [Read more]

Suggests that language is learnt orally, by imitation, repetition and rewards. (see B.F Skinner for a more general description) The theory makes use of the general idea that any learning makes use of imitation and habit formation. One of the best examples of a behaviorist teaching method is Audio Lingualism.  [Read more]

The theory suggested that most learning occurs as a result of imitation. The theory comprised four main elements:. attention, retention, reproduction and motivation. Through observation and imitation of role models we learn how to behave. The main criticism of this theory is that it ignores any genetic traits.  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Gonbad-e Qabus 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: The unit introduced \"productive skills\" (speaking and writing) and how to teach them. The unit basically consisted of three parts: speaking, writing, games in the classroom. For the former it provided detailed information, what teaching techniques one can use and how to use the ESA approach on teaching them. For the games it gave a brief introduction, some examples and where to find them online.I found this unit useful in the explanation and examples of warmers. This is something i...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Shahrak-e Gharb 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 discussed the parts of speech. It used simple and clear explanation. I appreciated that it went into enough detail without making the material overwhelming. It was quite helpful to see the basic rules for the English language. One knows how to use words in their native language but in order to effectively teach that language they must know why. I especially appreciated seeing the difference between prepositions and conjunctions as they were presented together so it was easy to...  [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 Iran Shahrak-e Gharb 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 gave me helpful information as to how to manage a classroom. I knew most of the information, but some were new and helpful. For instance, I learned that students should not be moved without reason. There must be some purpose to it that students can see. Sometimes, when I move students, I do not explain why or the reason to the move is not clear to the students. A few months ago, my classroom of six students were playing a review jeopardy game. I wanted pairs of two to...  [Read more]