Example Of A Teachable Moment

  Our second example sentence 'I am playing football at the moment.' is the present continuous tense. This has a different structure as the subject 'I', the verb 'to be' in the present tense 'am', 'is' or 'are' plus the verb with an '?ing' on the end. So here: 'I am playing football at the moment.' Whereas the present simple tense is used to talk about habits routines and facts, the present continuous tense is used to talk about actions in progress at the time of speaking or around the time of speaking. Our third example sentence is the present perfect: 'I have played football twice this week.' Here, the structure is the subject 'I', auxiliary verb 'have' or 'has' plus the past participle. The past participle is usually formed just by adding '-ed'- on to the end of the base form of...  [Read more]

  So let's take an example of what those drills might involve. So here is an example of a repetition drill. I will model the language and then my class will repeat after me. So "This is a cup." "Spoon" ? "This is a spoon." "Knife" - "his is a knife." Thank you. The reason that it's called or also called the army method is that it was the method adopted by the United States military who had personnel stationed around the world at the end of Second World War and they realized that they needed those personnel to pick up the language very quickly and one of the positive things about this particular methodology is that you do very quickly learn vocabulary. Another positive thing about it is that you quickly learn the correct pronunciation of that vocabulary. However, there are some...  [Read more]

Celta Vigo, a Spanish football club based in Vigo, Galicia, has a rich history filled with notable milestones that have solidified its place in the world of football. From its humble beginnings to its most recent achievements, Celta Vigo has left a lasting impact on the sport. In this article, we will explore some of the most significant milestones in the history of Celta Vigo. Celta Vigo was founded on August 23, 1923, making it one of the oldest football clubs in Spain. The club was formed by a group of local enthusiasts who shared a passion for the beautiful game. In its early years, Celta Vigo competed in the regional leagues before eventually gaining promotion to the national leagues. The club's commitment to developing local talent and playing an attractive style of football quickly...  [Read more]

  A final example is going to be an example of a patchwork ESA lesson and remember we said the form of this particular lesson will start with and engage always and will finish with and activate and there'll be some variation of E, S and A within the brackets here. So we're going to generate our patchwork ESA lesson as follows. Starting with the engage, the students are going to look at holiday photos and talk about what they like and don't like from what they see. From that, we're going to move directly into an activate phase and what the students are going to do is to make comments about holiday brochures and try to act out a role-play between the travel agent and a customer. Again, as this is taking place, the teacher will be moving around and looking for gaps in knowledge in...  [Read more]

  The next example of a game that we can adapt very easily for classroom use is the game of Jeopardy and in this particular game, what we can do is to have a set of levels for our questions, I'd say one through five, where one is going to be the easiest example and five is going to be the most difficult and then, in each of these sets of boxes, we can have various grammar points, such as tenses, perhaps modals, vocabulary and maybe even conditionals. So what the students can do is they can pick a particular topic first of all and within that topic, they can pick the level of the question that they want and then we can have a set of cards that have been created to fit into these slots and we can ask them that question at that level. So, a very simple adaptation of the game jeopardy...  [Read more]

  Connecting with Like-Minded Professionals Access to Resources and Support Professional Development Opportunities Networking for Job Opportunities Sharing Best Practices and Strategies Collaboration on Projects and Research Continuing Education and Training Building a Strong Support System Staying Updated on Industry Trends Contributing to the Field of TESOL Being part of a TESOL community allows you to connect with other professionals who share your passion for teaching English. It provides a platform to exchange ideas, experiences, and insights with individuals who understand the challenges and rewards of teaching English as a second language. Through networking events, online forums, and social media groups, you can build relationships with like-minded educators from around the...  [Read more]

  Now an example of a straight arrow ESA lesson for our engage phase. What we're going to do is to show the students a video of animals and they are going to say what they like about those animals and try to create a list of some more. So, remember what we're trying to do here is to get the students talking and thinking in English. We're using a typical engage activity, which is to create a list and we try to make sure that all the students have been involved in some way in creating those lists. Moving on to the study phase, the first part is going to be the board work and the teacher is going to try to elicit from the students what each of those animals can and can't do. Typically, what the students will say is just single words, so "run," "jump," "fly," etc. What we would then...  [Read more]

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  A first example of a teaching idea for the present simple tense will be a classic activity called 'Find someone who'. Here, we will be trying to find someone who has a general truth such as the ability to play a musical instrument or the fact that they have a brother and a sister. This results in students going around the room asking questions in the present simple tense, such as 'Do you play a musical instrument?' 'Are you a teacher?' 'Do you have a brother and a sister?' The answers resulting will also be in the present simple tense. They will be generally 'Yes I do,' or 'No I don't.' The students will go around trying to find somebody who fits the general truth and when they do, they will write their name in the appropriate space. The students will mill around the room for...  [Read more]

  The Importance of Examples in Teaching Using Real-life Situations in Demonstrations Incorporating Multimedia for Better Understanding Interactive Activities to Reinforce Learning Adapting Examples to Different Learning Styles Encouraging Student Participation in Demonstrations Creating Engaging and Memorable Lessons Feedback and Assessment in Demonstrations Addressing Challenges in Providing Examples Conclusion: Enhancing Teaching with Examples and Demonstrations Utilizing examples in teaching is crucial for students to grasp new concepts. ITTT emphasizes the significance of providing clear and relatable examples to enhance understanding and retention. By incorporating real-life scenarios, educators can make lessons more engaging and practical for learners. Utilizing examples in...  [Read more]

As a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) teacher, it is essential to understand the unique responsibilities and challenges that come with this role. TESOL teachers work with students who are learning English as an additional language, often in diverse and multicultural settings. They must be sensitive to cultural differences, adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of English language learners, and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Professional development plays a crucial role in helping TESOL teachers enhance their skills, stay updated with best practices, and continuously improve their teaching effectiveness. A comprehensive professional development plan for TESOL teachers should include a range of components to address various aspects of...  [Read more]

  The next example is going to be that of a boomerang lesson and remember the structure is like this. So, again, we're going to start with an engage phase and for our engage, the students are just going to have a discussion about jobs. What happens at interviews and so on and so forth. So, during that engage phase, what we'd hope to do is to elicit some useful language about jobs and interviews and the types of questions that are being asked. Then, we're going to move immediately into an activate activity and this is going to involve a role-play. So, we'll break the students into pairs. One will be an interviewer, the other will be an interviewee and they'll generate the language that that role-play will produce. What the teacher can do whilst that is taking place is to go around...  [Read more]

  Understanding Inclusivity in Teaching Creating a Supportive Learning Environment Implementing Inclusive Teaching Strategies Embracing Diversity in the Classroom Addressing Language Barriers Effectively Promoting Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Encouraging Collaboration and Communication Providing Equal Opportunities for All Students Celebrating Differences and Individuality Sustaining Inclusivity Through Continuous Learning Inclusivity in teaching involves creating an environment where every student feels valued and respected, regardless of their background, abilities, or identity. It is about fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring equal opportunities for all learners. By embracing inclusivity, educators can enhance the overall learning experience and promote diversity in...  [Read more]

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  As mentioned earlier, our example sentence has used a regular verb 'to play'. With the regular verbs we simply add '-ed'. This spelling pattern changes for words that end with a consonant and a Y: 'cry' goes to 'cried', 'try' to 'tried'. Another spelling pattern we have to be aware of is our consonant plus vowel plus consonant. In these instances, we double the consonant used: 'shop' needs the double P; 'ship' needs the double P. With these spelling patterns, and most spelling patterns in general for the English language, there are always exceptions to the rules. So we have to be aware of those exceptions. We also have to impart those exceptions on to our students. We can do so through various exercises and various activities to end our class. To form the negative sentence here,...  [Read more]

  The idiom "itchy feet" refers to the need to leave or a feeling of a need to travel, for example: Watching an airplane pass by is giving me itchy feet. 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. Unit 14 focused on the advantages and disadvantages of course books and the differences between created materials and authentic materials used in teaching English as a foreign languag. Course books are either loved or hated by the instructors; nevertheless,...  [Read more]

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