Esl Adult Books

When it comes to motivation, younger learners are usually no problem as any activity can often be met with great enthusiasm. Equally, adult learners are often keen and motivated because they have chosen to be in your class and they have a clear goal to achieve for work, study, or personal reasons. However, if you have a class of teenagers to deal with it can be a very different experience. At this age young learners are typically reluctant to talk in class for fear of making a mistake or being shown up in front of their peers. Self consciousness can also hold back students from getting properly involved in class activities. Here are a few straightforward ideas for getting teenagers motivated and active in your ESL classroom. Although your students might not be that interested in...  [Read more]

Details such as the age, background, and general motivation of your ESL students will vary considerably depending on the location and type of school that you work for. Your class could be full of university students, businessmen, or hotel workers, all of whom will be looking for a different type of lesson. Alternatively, teachers in government run schools will have a class full of children whose could be aged anywhere from five to sixteen. Whatever the individual group, they will have distinct characteristics which may or may not appeal to different teachers. It is worth remembering that by completing a TESOL certification course before you start teaching, you will learn all the skills you need to be successful in any classroom environment you are likely to come across. Many people...  [Read more]

The most comprehensive course option offered by ITTT is the 550-hour Expert Package with tutor support. It covers a complete spectrum of TESOL skills that teachers of English as a foreign language can use in most classroom situations. The 550-hour Expert Package fully prepares course graduates so they are ready to tackle a wide range of future teaching and management roles at home or overseas. This extensive package consists of six course components: The 120-hour TESOL course (Part 1 of the package) must be completed first, however, parts 2 to 6 can be taken in any order you decide. After successfully completing the 120-hour course you will have the option of receiving a 120-hour certificate then five further individual certificates for each section successfully completed (there is an...  [Read more]

  The content for the unit included a discussion of roles to be played by the instructor as well as several descriptions of levels of learning proficiency. In addition, the unit discussed the potential A nice unit to finish off grammar and an easier to understand explanation for obligation, possibilities, permission, ability and advice. Much easier when spoken of course and can understand the diffic This unit was very interesting and important at the same time, as it gave complete idea about how to deal with different groups of learners. We got to know that there are specific methods and techniqu The unit covered the most common problem situations that teachers can face while teaching and some effective ways how to deal with them. The most common problematic situations occur during...  [Read more]

The capital of Colombia, Bogotá is located in the heart of the Andes at a height of 2,640 meters. It is an exciting and fascinating city and one of the highest capitals in the world. Colombians from all parts of the country call Bogotá home and it is also a hub for the greater region. There is always something to catch your eye and pique your interest in Bogotá and around the city. Visitors can explore local history and culture in the old downtown, or check out the beautiful landscapes and wildlife outside Bogotá. There are plenty of good restaurants, clubs, cafes and bars in the city as wells as parks which play host events such as concerts, plays, film screenings and much more. The La Candelaria part of the city is home to a number of interesting sites including Calle del Embudo,...  [Read more]

ITTT is dedicated to assisting you throughout your TESOL training and to providing you with a means of support during your ensuing teaching career. If you have any questions regarding our courses, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section below. Our TESOL FAQs should be able to answer most of your questions, but if you have any other queries do not hesitate to contact us by submitting them using the form at the bottom of this page. What does TESOL mean?   The acronym TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The term is commonly used when referring to certification courses that provide the skills necessary to teach the English language to non-native speakers in your own country or abroad. Read more What is the difference between TESOL...  [Read more]