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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Aliso Viejo California 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 i learned about teaching different kinds of groups, like teaching children, o adults, or individual students. Me myself as a student, i have been in 3 kinds of classes: in school, for 12 years i had english lessons with the same classmates, but different teachers each year, in chile, were spanish is our first language. Then i also had private lessons, when i was like 14, so it wasnt like a wanted to take classes, but more that my parents wanted me to. And finally, when i lived in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Camacari Brazil 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 final lesson covers troubleshooting common problem situations while teaching an EFL class. An example of a common problem situation is the very first class. This is because the teacher must set the tone for the rest of the course and be able to create motivation and interest while maintaining structure and discipline. The first day is also an important day for the teacher to assess the level of the students and plan accordingly.The section tackled the uses of tests in specific class...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Xintai 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: Attitude really goes a long way in helping facilitate a comfortable and encouraging classroom. Letting your temper and frustration show is really disheartening for students, not to mention intimidating. The second video showcased an excellent lesson plan that was appropriate for the class. I hope to use that lesson plan one day when teaching the verb can and can not. I did something similar with relative clause 'An animal that is/which is...'. The videos in this unit helped to visualize some of the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL King City Missouri 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 talks about course books and how they should be used/supplemented. This was another area that seemed outdated to me (casettes?), but I know that textbooks are still a vital part of day to day classroom operations. It also seemed to be repeating a lot of information, such as authentic and created materials. I don't think I'll have much of a choice about what textbook I use, but it is useful to think about what kinds of activities I might use from it as well as additional activities I create...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Aletay 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: From this unit,I've learned the ways to assess a student's language level:Tutorials,Evaluation by the students and Tests.There are different kinds of tests:Placement tests,Progress tests,Diagnostic tests,Practice tests,General external examinations and Cambridge Assessment.I've also learned that when will we do a test and which test should we do,so I will prepare appropriate tests at different stages in a course for the kids.This unit discussed, vaguely, how to troubleshoot potential issues...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Colombia Sogamoso 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: After completing this unit on course development, I learned a lot and will bring a lot of this information to my every day activities in the classroom. I think the most helpful part for me was learning about the syllabus, as preparing these is one of the most important parts of the class (I believe) in order to have a successful, and organized class. The thing that scares me most is preparing a syllabus on time, before getting to knw the needs and level of your class! Since I get things done...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Canada Calgary 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 techniques that are used for teaching EFL, stating that they all have merit and it's wise to use a bit of each throughout the length of the semester or year. This unit went into the ESA method -- Engage, Study, Activate -- which is what this class focuses on. I learned the basics of how to create a lesson based on this model. First and foremost, it is extremely important to include all 3 stages, add variety in your lessons from day to day, and made sure you are...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Dhaka Bangladesh 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 very useful for me because I could see new ways to plan my daily lessons., ESA formats. Planning a lesson make my day.I feel confident, relax and safe of my daily work. I do not follow in exact order maybe but It is important to have available in my mind and on paper how is going to be my day with my students. The functions of a lesson plan are very useful for teachers, co-teachers, supervisors, and substitute teachers . When I need to prepare a lesson for my guest teacher in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Sawyer 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: While the Unit 9 was an interesting section to read, I found the Test questions were not appropriate for this lesson. Most of the test questions were related to ESA lesson from Unit 3. Nevertheless, Unit 9 was interested in how a teacher should plan his or her lessons. The section provided many ideas and excellent samples of blank lesson plan to use in a classroom. I feel these blank plans will be useful in the day to day activity of the classroom and in particular where the teacher can improve with the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Colleges Distance 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.J. - U.S.A. said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomScene #1: A Parent Meeting Korean Mother: Are there any concerns that you have about Youngsoo's behavior in class? American Teacher: Well…sometimes, when I try to give Youngsoo direction, he doesn't seem to pay attention to what I am saying. As a matter of fact, he looks somewhere else and appears distracted whenever I speak to him directly. Scene #2: Youngsoo's Home Korean Mother: Why do you not pay attention when your teacher talks to you?...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Szeged Hungary 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 3: Theories, Methods and Techniques is about the different methods of teaching that have been developed over the years. Starting with the Classical Method and culminating in the ESA method developed by Jeremy Harmer, there are many aspects of teaching students that can be incorporated depending on the learning levels of the class. I have also learned about both the pros and cons of each teaching method presented which has helped me to identify which one will be most effective depending on the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Sheldon 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: Past tense is a grammatical form of verbs which an action take place in the past period. There are four types of past tense: 1. Past simple tense is used to show something that happened and an action wholly completed in the past. e.g. He gave me a dollar on that day. And I gave him some money and he bought a pen with it. 2. Past perfect tense states that an action was completed at a certain point of time in the past. This tense refers to two period of time, one action completed before the other...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Locations Recommended 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.L. - China said: I started the course coming from a teaching style marked by teacher explanation/translating (instead of teacher elicitation/students’ production), minimum knowledge of areas encompassing the field of english teaching, and appreciation of best practices. Having taught students based on brute force, mother’s instinct, and an energetic personality, taking the course has been a much need, long over-overdue, and welcomed process. Specifically I have gained significant understanding and...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word psychology. This word is used as a noun and describes the science of mind and behavior of a person or animal. The word was created by combining the Greek word psych? (meaning life or soul) with –logia, from the Greek logos, meaning reason. 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. The topic of this Unit is linked with Grammar. It was nice to revise the Future tenses forms and functions. I also...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Osaka Japan 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 appreciated this unit's focus on troubleshooting and also the first day of class. The first day sets the tone for the rest of the class time, so I liked that it offered ideas and suggestions for a successful first day. I want to make sure that I follow the recommendations. Focusing on native language speakers was very helpful. I have had that happen on occasion, and now I feel like I will be more prepared in the future to avoid that. Thank you for your instruction! I am excited to start!This unit...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL St. Petersburg 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: Unit 14 on course books and lesson materials emphasized the importance in the process of choosing what materials get covered in a lesson. This is because students react differently to different kinds of material. One good example is how understanding authentic materials such as newspapers is considered a bigger accomplishment for a student as opposed completing to a sample role play exercise. The unit was also extremely beneficial in providing examples of created materials that could use to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Zapopan 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 was an interesting unit because i found that these same techniques can be applied for various kinds of groups that want to learn English. They could be 1. Teaching individual students 2. Students who have little or false knowledge about English 3. They could be young school Children 4. Or they could be business class students working for some industry. And as a teacher we have to adapt to the needs of these students. But as suggested the most rewarding is working for Children.This unit is on...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Matsumoto Japan 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 about the materials, and basically which ones are good to use, why and the advantages and disadvantages of the use of authentic and created materials. It would have been interesting to discuss the future kinds of materials that could be used to enhance the skills of the learners, such as tablets, apps, E-dictionaries, or who knows, translator glasses or interpreting earphones.This lesson was a relatively easy and straight forward lesson, as most of the contents had already...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Ontario Ohio 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 final lesson covered different problems that may arise when teaching and especially focused on starting off the class on the right foot by giving guidance on how to teach the first day of class. The teacher was encouraged not to jump right into the teaching material on the first day but to take some time for the class to get to know each other and the teacher and for you as the teacher to get to know them. Also, to take time to determine their English skill level and their interest/desire for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Petersburg Pennsylvania 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 mostly focused on different kinds of tests and their purposes. Then it went over the many different kinds of external tests, which is a useful reference. Honestly, some of the information here seemed pretty obvious. Hardly anything new. I think the most useful things from this section were the example test and the list of external tests. I am surprised the unit didn't spend more time on flaws with testing. When I taught in Japan, all the tests were dictated by the prefecture, not the...  [Read more]