When Was Valentine's Day First Celebrated

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 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 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 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 Chesapeake Viriginia 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 was about specific teaching situations and how to properly \"troubleshoot\" them. It allowed me to prepare myself for different types of groups (existing and new) on the 1st day of class, to effectively deal with reluctant students, and what to do when there are difficulties with listening texts. I liked how this was the last lesson because it allowed me to really think ahead about different situations I might face in my potential classroom and how to prepare/deal with them. This unit, as...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Eden 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: This unit was very helpful and eye opening. It has been a long time since I studied up on past tense usage and I had forgotten most of the rules and information. I can now see all four types of the past tense usage in my day to day. The past simple seems to be the most common method which is easy for English language beginners to understand. The past continuous is helpful for when there was an interruption. The past perfect was a bit confusing at first so I was happy to see there were a lot more...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification India Thiruvananthapuram 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 what to do when you are first meeting a class. It also talked about some difficulties that teachers can have from students not speaking in English in the class, and then gave pointers on how to help the students remain in English. Being able to discuss about the first day when meeting with students was a nice thing to do to be able to help set up a good class atmosphere for the duration that a teacher will be teaching a class. Without knowing how to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lowville 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: The most insightful thing I learned in this unit was the 1st day advice of not using a book. Using the book may intimidate students on the first day. With a new group especially, its good to do some fun activities with students to make them feel comfortable, have fun, and build rapport. It helps the students get to know each other and the teacher. When dealing with large classes, its hard to do large class activities so pair work and worksheets are a good alternative to large class activities that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Tokushima 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 16, I learned about Conditionals and Reported Speech. There are five types of conditionals, Zero, First, Second, Third and Mixed. A conditional sentence has two clauses: the condition and the consequence or result. The condition has to be met in order for the action or result to be realized. Learning the forms and usages for each was helpful. Reported, or indirect speech, can be reported in the present tense, in which case the verb tenses stay in the present. But if, for example, a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Philippines Digos City 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 16 was on conditionals and reported speech. It was a unit where it was hard to process the terminology but I knew it all already through speaking it every day. It was a confusing unit. Conditionals are best described as if/when clauses. There are five main conditionals. Zero conditionals are for actions that are certain. First conditionals talk about a situation in the future that is certain to happen. Second conditionals discuss a future unreal scenario which is probably not...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Ukraine Odessa 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 meaning of the modal auxiliary verbs are usually connected with ideas of certainty, possibility, probability, doubt, permission and obligation. The verbs can, could, will, would, should, may, might, must, ought and shall are verbs which 'help' other verbs to express a meaning. These \"modal verbs\" have no meaning by themselves. A modal verb like would has several varying functions: it can be used, for example, for ability, polite request, preference and repeated past action. There is also a...  [Read more]

  The idiom "all ears" means that someone is very keen to hear what you have to say and you have his/her full attention. For example: Why are you crying? Tell me, I'm all ears. In this case, the person asking really wants to know the reason for the other person to be upset and crying. 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. This unit was very important to me because it improved my confidence for when I conduct my first lesson. I learnt the do's and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Bosaso Somalia 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 a necessary Unit for all of my questions. While progressing through the course some of these trouble shooting questions came up for me and I am glad this section was included. I am glad to hear that teachers are not recommended to jump straight into the lesson plans on the first day but rather use games, surveys, and ice breakers to get to know students and needs.This module was a bit difficult and needed to be read a few times to understand. It was however interesting to learn...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Davy West Virginia 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 first part of this lesson focussed on the different methodologies available for teaching English. After going through them, I was able to pick out strategies I would use over others and was able to pick out pros and cons within the different methodologies. I thought this unit was extremely helpful when it came to giving classroom activity ideas for each stage of the ESA. The ESA, (Engage, Study, Activate) is what I felt was at the core of this unit. After learning about this concept in detail, I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Smelterville 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: The topic of Unit 20 was troubleshooting. Problem situations can occur at the first lesson, when you have different student levels in one class, the classes are too big, you have reluctant students, etc. Besides the most common problem solutions mentioned in this unit, I learned about the importance of a warmer (also called icebreaker or energizer). At the beginning of the first lesson with a new group of students it is very important for them and the teacher to build up a relationship and to get to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Japan Oita 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 filled with helpful tips for various situations, ranging from the first day of class and a large class size to students speaking their native language and students who are reluctant to participate in class. I was surprised to read that using the textbook is not recommended on the first day of class because from my experience, there is always a great deal of material to get through in a course, so it is necessary to use the textbook off the bat. I am especially looking forward to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Delmas Haiti 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 definitely increased my repertoire of games by studying this unit. Unit 12 has prepared me for teaching the two productive skills called reading and writing. The difference between accuracy and fluency drills is now clear to me because it was well explained in this unit. I have learnt techniques to encourage students to speak and to increase their interaction. As for writing skills, the most important points to consider for improvment are spelling, handwriting, layout and punctuation as well...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Agency Residential 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. D. - U.S.A. said: Pecularities of the english LanguageAn expert of english fluency must be able to command all the language’s dimensions, including even the most defeating of oddities. Many people find that english might possibly be one of the most difficult languages to learn. Not for the words per se, but for the fact that it has so many unusual and contradictory rules. First off, english has many irregularities when it comes to pluralizing; why is it that the hunter who shoots three deer, buys him...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification United States Wichita 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 that I learned so many things from this unit, is interesting to learn new teaching thecniques, I consider myself very lucky to study English in a country where English is the first official language. I agreed with the introduction of this unit when explains that learners of English who have the opportunity to live in an English speaking environment while studying have a huge advantage, it is true indeed, my mother tongue is Spanish and despite that I learned English all my...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Bangladesh Tangail 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 set of videos used to demonstrate a successful and unsuccessful TEFL classes. The professor and the subject of the lesson were the same in both examples, but the first lesson, the unsuccessful one, had many issues. First of all the instructor did not smile, introduce himself, or know the students' names. This results in a tense and unfriendly atmosphere in the room. Also, he kept repeating how easy the subject matter was and this intimidated many of the students. His back was to...  [Read more]