Tesol Principles

  This video covers the difference between 'principal' and 'principle'. These two words often cause confusion for English learners due to their similar spelling. The word 'principal' can be used as a noun and as an adjective. As a noun, it refers to a person of authority, like a school principal, the head of a school. When used as an adjective, it means 'leading' or 'primary', like a principal cause or reason. The word 'principle', on the other hand, is only used as a noun and refers to a moral or standard, like the principle of free speech. 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...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Uzbekistan Kokand 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 found that the course material was somewhat confusing. It was unclear to me at times whether the questions were seeking answers based on a 'general principle of the varying phases' or upon the specifics of the exercises documented in the samples within the module course notes. In this case I really do think that you could have been more SPECIFIC. Personally, I think that the exercise should be based on principles rather than a MATCHING exercise between question and notes. So I am genuinely a...  [Read more]

For those who want to teach English as a foreign language abroad, some countries require teachers to have a recognized degree. Without this degree, many potential candidates are considered out of the running for potential positions before they have had the opportunity to even apply. If this applies to you, then Siam Technology College’s International Program, Bachelors Degree in TESOL, is the perfect opportunity. Siam Technology College offers you the chance to work and earn money in Thailand, while working towards your degree in an educational facility fully accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education. We offer the chance to obtain an extremely marketable BA in TESOL + Diplomas in Language Acquisition, Phonology, Morphology and Syntax and TESOL Methodology, with the following unique...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Fee Week 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: C.N. - China said: Summary of what I learnt: 1). I have clarified, re- focused, reorganized more in-depth on different grammar points or basic language system. 2).I have developed an understand on theory of teaching, principles and method of classroom management, motivation and discipline. 3). How to write a lesson plan with standard plan format. 4). How to teach particular language points through different types of engage, study and activate activities. 5). Ways to handle special group and classroom...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Ranger Georgia 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 seventeen is on teaching equipment used in a classroom which are:The Board,Interactive white board,Over Head Projector,Visual aids,Work sheet and work cards,CD player, Cassette recorder,Video and DVD,Dictionaries,Video camera ,Course book,Resource books ,Photocopiers, Computers,we should not forget of the principles, negative and positive ways, while using some of these aids . In this unit, i have learned how to use and what material or teaching aids to use ,while teaching in a classroom. I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Gardiner New York 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 lesson that went over some basic principles and ground rules of how to prepare for a lesson in relation to the overall curriculum. For starters, it's important to write down a lesson plan and flesh it out because it aids in planning, it provides a working document, and it provides a record. Some principles when creating a lesson plan is to keep it simple, enact the lesson naturally, have it structured but also flexible, plan the lesson in line with time, remember to balance the skills...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Franklin Idaho 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, the factors, techniques, and principles related to teaching productive skills of speaking and writing are examined. The subject of accuracy and fluency are discussed in relation to each of their placement in the Engage, Study, and Activate stages of the ESA teaching model. Accuracy is typically connected to the study phase, focusing on producing correct language, whereas fluency is connected to the activate stage, focusing on experimentation, creativity, flow and effectiveness. Both are...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Brazil Aracaju 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: Conditionals are sentences that possess the expression 'IF' and 'When.' The four types of Conditionals are categories according to number, from Zero to Three and additionally, the mixed category. I learnt that the best means of helping students understand the different types of conditionals and their uses, are practically, by means of making up sentences, gap fill exercises and role playing with scripts that contain conditionals. The Principles of Direct speech and converting it into...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Alton 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: The content of this unit basically featured the four forms of the past tense such as explaining it sentence structures, giving usages and teaching ideas on (i) past simple (ii) past continuous (iii) past perfect and (iv) past perfect continuous. From this unit, I learnt how to apply the principles to the four forms of the past tense. They were i) past simple (ii) past continuous (iii) past perfect and (iv) past perfect continuous. I also learnt new teaching ideas with activities on how to go about...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Mylo 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: 1. Overview of Unit 9 Unit 9 covers the basic principles of lesson planning, explaining the reasons why teachers need to plan their lessons. Guidelines how to produce an effective lesson plan and what to include in the plan as well as planning for a sequence of multiple lessons are given. Different methods of correction are also briefly discussed. 2. What I learnt Thank you for giving practical principles and examples of lesson planning. I previously had the question how to practically divide the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Hartford United States 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 perhaps the most complicated English grammar principles--the conditional usage and reported speech. To properly understand and put into practice these principles, one must first have a firm understanding of all tenses and their proper uses. The potential for student error is varied and vast. Students must first have a firm understanding of basic grammar before attempting to understand and utilize these more complex principles.The content of this unit covered the different...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Bazhou 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: Lesson planning for dummies, very good information for me as a beginner at teaching and something I think will be a real challenge in the years to come. This unit gives me a basic explanation in how to think and what points to press and which in to be more flexible. I believe that with a good plan you create for your self the possibility to be flexible when the situation demands it, and then just lots and lots of practice...This unit discussed the basic principles and components of a lesson....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs El Salvador Ciudad Delgado 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 concept of lesson planning. First, this unit explained the importance of lesson planning especially as a beginning teacher. Lesson Plans help aid your personal planning, and is a helpful reference as you teach the class. Second, this unit explained the principles of lesson plans. Three examples of lesson plan principles are to keep the lesson plan simple, to not try to script the lesson, and to keep the lesson adaptable to the classes needs. Third, this unit...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Qionglai 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: F.W. - U.S. said: This lesson presented an overview of several different teaching methods. Some were based on behaviorist ideas. Each method has positive aspects and negative aspects. There are certain principles that should be applied to all English teaching. For example, the students should be encouraged to discover English themselves. The should be exposed to as much English as possible. There should be some structured instruction by the teaching. The Engage Study Activate (ESA) method was formulated after...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Ingallston 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 introduced the functions, benefits and challenges associated with preparing and utilizing lesson plans in teaching English. It introduced the basic principles and purposes of lesson plans, such as giving the lesson a structure while retaining flexibility and activating as many student language skills as possible. There was also a brief overview of considerations for planning series of lessons as opposed to isolated ones. The unit also included a sample lesson plan, and a blank plan to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL KissimmeeCounty Seat Florida 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: Other than presenting the usages and differences of the core principles of future tense (simple, continuous, perfect, perfect continuous), this unit also explains how the present simple, the present continuous, and the \"be going + infinitive\" form can be used for future applications. Furthermore, the \"be going + infinitive\" and the present continuous form can be easily differentiated by the presence of verb, but it can still provoke confusion for the learners. In my opinion, it is not...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Geneva New York 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 deals with equipment and teaching aids. Unit explains principles for work with white/black board and important points to remember when using interactive whiteboard (IWB). Advantages and disadvantages of the overhead projector (OHP) are also listed. Other types of teaching aids are visual aids, worksheets and work cards, cassette recorder, CD player, videos and DVDs, video camera, dictionaries, course books, resource books, photocopier. Computer is becoming an useful tool in teaching and...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Horse Heaven 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: I feel like I have learnt the advantages and disadvantages of different teaching aids and equipment like the OHP, the whiteboard and interactive whiteboard, visual aids in general, work sheets and work cards, the cassette recorder and CD player, videos, DVDs, video camera, dictionaries, course books, resource books, photocopiers, computers and online sources. I have learnt the basic principles of these teaching equipments and what I should bear in mind when using them. Specially the abundance of...  [Read more]