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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Odessa 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: First lesson: different classes: new group, existing group should try to achieve the following: Establish rapport between the students and also between teacher and class; Find out about students, Find out about student`s interests, Find out English level of each individual class member. There are following activities to achieve it: Questionnaire, activities such as \"Tell us about\", pass the ball game, needs analysis. Warmers: Typical warmer ideas include: Hangman, Pictionary, Tongue twister, Memory...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Blackburn Oklahoma 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 discusses the common problems faced by teachers in the classroom and gives tips on how to handle these problems effectively. It provides inputs on how to start first lessons, what not to do for these lessons and what warmers can be used to ease students into the target lesson. It discusses the different kinds of problems that a teacher might encounter in monolingual classes, with mixed group of students, in large classes with reluctant students and while teaching listening. It discusses...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Peabody 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: Evalaution and testing in way in which teachers use to know students`levels and progress .A students language can be assess through tutorials ,evalauations by students ,and test .I learnt that test is further divided into : Placement test which are designed to enable teachers to place new students into the new class according to their language ability.secondly ,progress test used periodically to guauge what language has been remembered or acquired and what language has been forgotten.It includes a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Cranford 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: This unit focusses on teaching pronunciation and phonology,and it's integral part of the english language.Most foreign students lack confidence in pronouncing words correctly in english .Therefore,they require skilled practice in class and the teacher can give variation to the lesson by means of different techniques such as visuals and own mouth.Intonation and stress on words make the meanings more meaningful in sentences and communication better.We can use a single word such as 'hello'stressed in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Springfield Massachusetts 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 system of past tense is very similar to the system of present tense. All continuous forms include the verb 'to be' plus the 'ing' form of the verb; all perfect forms include the verb 'to have' and the past participle form of the verb; and all perfect continuous forms include some form the the verb 'to have', plus 'been', plus the 'ing' form of the verb. Again relearning this information makes it easier to take into consideration the possible difficulty it may present a new...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Goodyear 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 Unit 5, I learned how to manage a classroom. I learned about the different ways of doing so such as making eye contact, giving gestures and using my voice. This is done to maintain discipline, show students they're all involved, to indicate who's turn it is to talk, to convey the meaning of language, etc. I also learned about grouping classes and how it depends on classroom size, number of desks, physical space, etc. and the different setups such as orderly rows, circles and horsehoes and separate...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Massachusetts 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.W. - South Korea said: This unit explained the importance of teaching Pronunciation and Phonology. It covers Intonation, Stress, Place and Manner of Articulation connected to different organs and vocal chords and use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Intonation is the variation in volume and pitch in the whole sentence. The rise/fall, fall/rise etc can indicate whether the speaker has finished what he has to say, whether he expects a response from the listener and also indicate emotion or feeling. One...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Courses Massachusetts 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: E.W. - Poland said: This unit was great for me in terms of understanding the various types of teaching methods, as we know that not all learners are the same. There are a number of methods that can be used for Kinaesthetic learners, Auditory learners, Visual learners and Auditory Digital learners. The Engage, Study and Activate method was my favourite in the methods section. This unit offered me an understanding of a wide variety of methods and approaches to use for all learning styles, thus...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Gaziantep 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.G. - Australia said: Unit Nineteen covers some specific issues that may arise with teaching special groups, such as young children, business groups, and multilingual classes. When teaching young beginners, one of the biggest issues that the teacher will face is keeping the students focused on learning English. Young beginners are often the quickest to pick up the language, but their attention spans are very short and they often get distracted by classmates and playing with their friends. It is a good idea for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs George Town Malaysia 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 now know how to gesture well, use eye contact, and use my voice in the correct way. I will now say a student's name after I ask a question. This section has shown me the different group work options I can use along with the pros and cons of each. I need to think about how I'll arrange my classroom using the seating options as a guide. I will use the tricks in this unit to not have my back to the students often. I am thankful for the sections on rapport and what to not do as a teacher.It is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Dupree South 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 are advantages and disadvantages in using course books. Using course book is less time consuming and it provides a syllabus which is graded to a level suitable for the students. However, it does not always fit the specific needs and interests of all the class members and it may not cover in enough depth language problems specific to the nationality of students we are teaching. Therefore, teachers should know when to omit certain lessons from the course book and replace some of the course book...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Seremban Malaysia 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 different ways to engage with the textbook. It also briefly outlined advantages and disadvantages of using a textbook in class. There was a good balance in the views presented. I agree that created materials should always be incorporated regardless of how much the textbook is used. If I were a student in a class that strictly followed the textbook and allowed for no outside activities, I would be pretty bored and probably lose interest in the subject pretty quickly.Unit two...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification George Town Malaysia 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 covered the different special groups a teacher may encounter such as absolute beginners or people who are required to learn a very specific subset of English... the unit explained how to plan a lesson for these groups and how to adapt to their unique needs. Although it may seem daunting at first i think that as long as the teacher is well prepared everything should go smoothly.Unit nine focuses on planning lessons. It highlights on the importance of planning and keeping a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Malaysia George Town 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's main theme was an introduction to grammar and the different parts of speech we use in our day to day conversations. I learned what an indefinite article, definite article, and zero article are, and how they are important in grammar when trying to create a structurally sound sentence. For example singular or specific nouns are definite and indefinite articles are non-specific. I also learned the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb. A transitive verb is a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Walpole Masachusetts 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 has taught me a lot about lesson plan structure and new ideas to incorporate into a lesson. The ENGAGE part of the lesson is used to get the class interested and excited which will help in the upcoming lesson. During this stage we can use anything from songs to games and everything in between to help the students get their minds thinking in \"English mode\" so to speak. The STUDY phase is made to properly introduce new material and help the students understand it. During this stage you...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Daleville 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: The most important thing I learned in this unit was that in a typical ESl classroom textbooks should only be used as a guide in order to explore deeper topics or ideas in class. Teachers should use a coursebook or textbook as it provides a basis upon which to expand, but they should also be very aware of the individual needs of any one particular group of students and be able to change or add materials according to this. Teachers should use both authentic materials (genuine English language...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Saks 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: Writing and speaking are two parts of productive skills ,Comparing with speaking, writing is relatively tricky for ELF learners, as it requires the accuracy of spelling and demands proper layouts, meanwhile, punctuation on the other hand add the difficulty to it as well. In this unit, the guidelines and examples given to inspire the teaching practitioners to satisfy the requirements of various levels of students are very fundamental and practical. They are of great value for newbies to refer to so that...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lucas 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: Unit 17, Equiptment and teaching aids, outlines the many different pieces of equiptment and excellent resources that can be used to help the learning process. The unit does a great job at explaining the best uses for each teaching aid, allow with their benefits and how to properly prepare for their use. This information is particularly helpful for teaching aids that teachers may not have previous experience with, such as an interactive whiteboard. The Unit additonally does an excellent job of providing...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL West Concord Masachusetts 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 focused on the importance of course books and course material. When I was learning a foreign language my course book and workbook were very helpful in terms of committing the language and forms to memory. This unit also talked about the importance of mixing together both authentic and creative materials. Authentic materials allow students to experience everyday use of the language and helps with their confidence. Creative materials allow for the students to learn new aspects of the...  [Read more]