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  In this video Linda breaks down the difference between "everyday" and "every day". Due to their spelling, it can be quite hard for non-native English learners to understand the difference between the two. This video explains exactly how to differenciate between both expressions. 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 convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. As a teacher you should be more aware and considerate of your student and you should be more observant than focusing on your own...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Day 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: I really enjoyed this unit, because the conditionals and the reported speech are 2 of the 3 things i like the most about english grammar, together with the passive voice. I am aware that those are probably the 3 most difficult units to teach to students that are below the upper intermediate level of English learning. When you live in a non english speaking country, it can be very difficult to know exactly when to use the conditionals or the reported speech, so it is going to be a good challenge for me...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Canyon Day 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: This unit is very aptly titled \"troubleshooting\", for it talks about the most common problem situations that a teacher may encounter in the classroom (i.e. how to deal with a large class, how to motivate students who are reluctant to participate in class activities, how to teach first lessons, how to use 'warmers' to get students motivated at the beginning of a lesson, how to maximise the use of English in class, etc.) The section discussing how to deal with a large class is particularly...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Day 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 EQUIPMENT AND TEACHING AIDS 1-TEACHING EQUIPMENTS THE BOARD INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARD OVER HEADED PROJECTOR VISUAL AIDS WORKSHEETS AND WORK CARDS VIDEO CAMERA CD PLAYER DICTIONARIES RECOURSE BOOKS COURSE BOOKS PHOTOCOPIERS VIDEOS AND DVDs COMPUTERS ONLINE SOURCES 2-BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR THE BOARD WORK:ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE BOARD IS CLEAN.USE THE CORRECT WRITING TOOL FOR THE BOARD.CLEAN THE BOARD AT THE END OF THE LESSON 3-INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS:WHEN USING...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL John Day 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: Having a lesson plan is important for a teacher. You need to have a plan of what you will be doing in class before you get there. They serve as records for knowing what you taught in the past and they help to guide where you are going. It is important that your lesson plan is flexible and you don?t hold on to it like a crutch. You need should write your lesson plan in a style that fits you and make sure you can quickly glance at it to see how you are doing and how much more you have to do. The most...  [Read more]

  If you are located in the USA or Canada and are thinking about teaching English abroad, you might want to consider one of our short-format combined courses that offer a convenient mix of online study followed by five days attendance at the training center of your choice. This is a good option if you like the idea of reinforcing the knowledge gained during your long distance learning by additional in-person instruction from a professional teacher trainer. This unique course option is currently available in 16 different locations across 13 states of the US, and in the city of Toronto, Canada. If you prefer to be in a big city you can join us in great destinations such as Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, San Diego, or San Francisco. Alternatively, we also have training...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Fennville 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 provided an overview of the various ways and skills that an EFL teacher can adopt and employ to their advantage to successfully manage the classroom environment. The unit stressed the importance of the teacher?s use of eye contact, gestures and voice to establish good rapport with students, enforce discipline, encourage student talk time (STT) and providing good and clear explanations to the class. I, for one, didn?t realise the importance of not losing one?s temper with a misbehaving...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Mount Zion Indiana 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 Ten; Evaluation and Testing In unit ten we learn about the different ways of evaluating students' levels and progress and also some of the common external exams that students need to be prepared for. Primarily we learn about the different types of tests and their purposes. There are placement tests, diagnostic tests, progress tests, practice tests and also the general external examinations such as TOEFL, IELTS,TOEIC, and then the Cambridge Assessment category. This includes KET, PET, FCE,CAE...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Grand Blanc 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: Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in groups can be extremely challenging, but can be one of the most rewarding experiences. The thought of walking into a classroom, full of unknown faces, may fill you with terror but don?t forget the students themselves will be nervous and will be looking to you for guidance. Patience, enthusiasm and good preparation can make working with groups one of the most enjoyable and satisfying aspects of ESL teaching. Benefits from small-group learning in a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Yaroslave 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: D.C. - U.S.A. said: In Unit 12, I learned about the difference between Accuracy Activities and Fluency Activities. This was useful. I recently had my high advance students write a piece for Valentines. Before we started the Activity phase, we discussed what the holiday meant to them, if it is celebrated in their country and it what way. Then we listened to a song by Jeff Buckley called Hallelujah. Each student read one stanza of the song. We discussed the meaning, what it meant to them. Here is where I got stuck....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Sudbury Vermont 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: Benefits from small-group learning in a collaborative environment include celebration of diversity, acknowledgment of individual differences, interpersonal development, actively involving students in learning and more opportunities for personal feedback.One of the major advantages of teaching groups is that the teacher can easily vary the types of activities used. For example teachers may choose to lead an activity, then split the class into pairs or smaller groups. Teamwork can also be successful...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Agency 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: J. C. - U.S.A. said: British vs American EnglishEnglish is typically considered one of the hardest languages to learn for foreigners. Of course, native speakers don’t have to deal with the learning process like foreigners do because they are raised on the language. However, there are several aspects that can cause major problems for even native speakers of english. One of these is the difference between British english and American english. While they have a vast majority of similarities, they can be...  [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]

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The granada TESOL course is in the perfect place to enjoy the present and discover the past. History is all around you here. granada's rich cultural history and architecture is fervently kept alive. The sumptuous cuisine, the sound of Flamenco music played late into the night, and the coming together of Christianity and Islam is truly amazing—Grenada is a one-of-a-kind place. granada has one of the last fortresses of the Moorish empire to be built in Western Europe. The world renowned Alhambra and the Generalifé are examples of the magnificence of this intriguing civilization. Here in 1492, Christopher Columbus gained the support he required and a charter from Queen Isabella to explore a new trade route to India, which eventually resulted in discovering the Americas. granada Cathedral...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification China Jimo 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 gives a detailed description of conditional sentences, form and usage, as well as sentences with indirect speech. A detailed description is given when we include direct questions in messages (also called indirect ones), what are the following changes. Typical errors of students are described in detail. The following points will be difficult for students: These are also modified if backshifting. For example, 'today' becomes 'that day', 'yesterday' becomes 'the day before' the...  [Read more]