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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Brimley 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 revolved around dealing with problems that students can encounter when they are in an English class. The best way for an instructor to develop rapport with his students is to break the ice with a small questionnaire where the student talks about themselves, or a pass the ball game where students can answer questions. The Instructor can use what is called \"Warmers\" that are games that students can play that introduce them to the topic the Instructor will talk about. Warmers include...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Idlewild 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: Unit 11 discussed different means of evaluation and testing utilized for English learners. There are different ways to evaluate learners progress. Those include tutorials, evaluations by students, and tests. This unit went into more detail on different types of tests that can be used by instructors and when to best use them. For instance, typically before the start of a class an instructor would want to evaluate the students level of English in order to best plan for the class. The instructor would...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Spider Lake 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: A lot of instructors will have different struggles in different parts of their teaching career. It may be with their initial lessons, problem students, or a cultural curtain. The answer to problems that you may face as an instructor would be how to deal with each situation. Of course, there is no specific method for every scenario, so it is under the responsibility of the instructor to know how to assess difficulties as they arise. It doesn't hurt to be prepared, or to take preventative measures...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Serbia Leskovac 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 offers an excellent review of the tenses. It is very important for the English instructors to differ all the different tenses in a clear and easy way, in order to teach the students as simple as possible. The unit explains in a very clear and simple manner that there are three different tenses, the past, the present and the future. Moreover, there are four aspect in each different tenses, simple, continuous, perfect and perfect continuous. The unit also provide us as instructor...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Maywood 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: Unit 20 discusses common problem areas while teaching English. Many common problems arise while teaching large classes, varying levels of English and reluctant students. There are ways to combat these problems. For example, while teaching a large class it is imperative that instructors are clear and concise. Also, splitting the class into groups, pairs and also assigning group leaders could help with large classes. Furthermore, this unit gives examples on how to approach first lessons, especially if...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification India Nanded 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: Lesson planning provides a framework for instructors to follow and allows them to think through the lesson plan. I see a lesson plan providing a sense of security for new teachers, a crutch of sorts (in a good way!). More experienced teachers will still create a plan; however, likely with far less detail--or focusing the detail on the exercises, as they are more comfortable with the Study portions of the lesson. As a planner, I am excited about the lesson planning portion of the role of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Chile curico 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 final unit goes over some of the first time experiences with teaching a class. This would be with a beginner or an existing group of students. The most inexperienced instructors or an instructor with a beginner class will have to focus on creating rapport with the students, finding out about their aspirations and needs when learning, and the English level of every student. Warmers are a good way to begin lessons to include the students in an engaging exercise to not bore the students but...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Crystal Lake 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: Lesson planning has been a large concern for me throughout the period in which I have worked as EFL instructor. Their usefulness is clear to me. I should be keeping them as a record of my previous lessons and as a guide for other instructors with whom I might work in the future. What is more clear now is that I should use them as a tool to compare and contrast previous lessons plans - so that I might diversify the array of activities which I consider for each lesson. By looking at older...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Germany Kassel 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: From the get go the first lesson made me so uncomfortable. It was possible to tell almost immediately that the lesson was not going to go well. The instructor was condescending, spoke way too quickly and in an unclear tone, didn't properly explain a single thing, and seemed like he all around didn't want to be there. That attitude was reflected immediately by the students, who seemed intimidated and uncomfortable. I nearly breathed an audible sigh of relief upon starting the second video. The...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Chile coquimbo 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 taken classes to learn two foreign languages and had six different instructors, both good and bad. I have found that the most important thing a teacher can do to help students learn is to create a safe, encouraging environment. This allows students to be able to comfortably practice speaking, ask questions, and take risks with the language without the fear of being belittled for mistakes. The instructor in the second lesson did this by smiling, using students' names, saying things like...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Discount TESOL Program 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. R. - U.S.A. said: Motivating StudentsI sat and watched the TA (teaching assistant) teach the class that I would be teaching, if I signed the contract to go to grad school. When I was first approached, I was gripped by low self-esteem and thought myself incapable of teaching at the university level. I had some great instructors, but I didn't feel confident in their class. But, as I sat watching this young woman, brilliant in her field, trying to convey the concepts to her students, all I could think was:...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Zhangjiagang 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: Visual examples of teaching methods are useful when learning how to teach others in any subject. This unit contains two videos of an instructor teaching English to a group of Thailand students. The first video had an instructor who was not explaining the point of the lesson, not actively engaging with the students, does not bother to learn their names, and so on. The second video had an instructor who was highly positive, engaging, spoke clearly and worked well with the students. Consequently,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs United States West Covina 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: For this unit, videos of a lesson was provided to be watched and analyzed. The important thing to note is the major differences in teaching style the instructor focused on in each video. The first video showed the instructor creating a distance between the teacher and students in terms of understanding. The instructor was not clear in the explanation, quick to move on to each activity, and continuously missed moments where the students could participate effectively. The second video...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Institute Inexpensive 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: V.S. - New Zealand said: I have personally gained so much from this course! Thank you, Tania especially, for guiding so patiently, professionally and clearly through those tough grammar units. Thank you for thoroughly explaining important points in a way anyone could understand (good teaching!) and for returning all of my finished units so promptly even when I had to resubmit them. Thank you to the video instructors for the extra review, instruction and clarification that fit so well with each lesson...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL North Haven Maine 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 talked about the different methods of teaching different students. The way you would teach younger students would be different than how you would teach older students. The Instructor must be sure to present all of their teachings in English. When dealing with younger students, the Instructor should make use of games and visual language. Young students might be afraid of embarrassing themselves, so the Instructor should take consideration to make sure the young students have the confidence...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Swisshome 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 presents information on what an instructor needs to know and consider prior to and when he/she introduces new vocabulary, grammatical structures, and language functions. It also gives a list of possible activities an instructor could use during each phase of the ESA structure as well as sample lessons following the ESA format for teaching new vocabulary, grammatical structures, and language functions. I find the list of possible activities for each phase of the ESA structure when teaching...  [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 Dates TESOL Accredited 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. L. - U.S.A. said: Motivating StudentsThe lack of motivation can be a debilitating obstacle for english learners and teachers alike. Problems with motivation can stem from various factors including self-consciousness that prevents students from participating and lack of interest in the language. Learning a language can also often seem a daunting task. The patches of frustration students feel can easily transform into a lack of motivation. Teachers must be sensitive to this and take measures to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Eden 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: In this Unit, two different lessons are taught by the same instructor. The first, is an example of a poorly presented lesson in grammar to ESL students. During the lesson the instructor does not build rapport with the students and doesn't bother to learn their names. He also delivers the lesson without smiling throughout the entire lesson. He begins the lesson speaking quickly and talking about grammar concepts that are beyond the students understanding. It is clear that the students are confused but...  [Read more]