Giving Instructions

  Our next consideration is that of giving instructions to our students. In order for those students to effectively carry out an activity, we need to make sure we have given clear and unambiguous instructions. It's also very important to check that the students understand the activity before you start. If you've done that work correctly then the teacher shouldn't need to say anything once an activity has started because the students are very clear about what they're supposed to be doing. So some ideas when giving instructions. As we've mentioned use simple language. Secondly, rather than trying to explain an activity, then do a demonstration which is visual. Thirdly, try to use wherever possible common words that come up within every activity. These would be things like ?look?,...  [Read more]

  There are some other classroom management issues that we need to consider and they may include issues such as writing on the board, giving students individual attention, the use of teacher talk time, the way in which we should give instructions to our students, the building and maintaining of rapport with our students, and finally the one that perhaps most new teachers particularly spend a lot of time worrying and thinking about, is the issue of classroom discipline. So what we'd like to do is to take each of these in turn and look at some of the major issues surrounding these classroom management issues. 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...  [Read more]

  When it comes to manner of articulation, we have six different ways in which our breath is produced in order to make our sounds. We have our plosives, our affricates, fricatives, the nasal sounds, our lateral sound and the approximants. Let's take a look at each individually and see how they differ from one another. First we have our plosive sounds. As the word might indicate we have basically a little explosion of sound with our breath. The plosive sounds are made through a three-step process. First there's a closure somewhere in the vocal tract. Second there's a buildup of air and finally there's a sudden release of that air like a little explosion. If we look at some of the sounds that are made this way we might better understand why they are called plosives. Examples are the...  [Read more]

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  Before looking at the methods or approaches themselves, there are some terms that we need to define. These are the approach, the method or the technique. Basically, these are hierarchical. The approach is an overriding set of principles that a method can actually make use of, whereas the technique are the things that we actually do in the classroom to approach that method. So, these three words are going to appear during the presentation. Again, for each of either the approaches all the methodologies we're going to ask four questions. So be it an approach or a method for each of those things: Where did it come from? What's its background? What does it involve when we're talking about actually in the classroom, in other words techniques? What is positive about it? What appears to...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word tenet. This word refers mainly to princibles of a religion or philosophy. Some synonyms for tenet can include principle, belief or doctrine. The word comes from the Latin word tenere meaning ‘he holds’. 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 contains the principles of managing classes which include eye contact, gesture and the voice, grouping students, classroom arrangement,...  [Read more]

  Our next main issue is going to be that of giving students individual attention. Here many classroom management and leaving potential discipline problems can be avoided by applying some simple rules to giving your students attention. The first one is to think about the way in which you ask questions. Don't ask questions in a predictable order. If you just go around the class asking questions from one person to the next then the person at the end of the class will know that it's going to be some time before you actually get to them. So try to mix up the way in which you're asking questions. In terms of answers to questions don't allow individual students to dominate all of the answers. One of the things that we can do to help this particular issue is to use the students names as...  [Read more]

  We've seen the present tenses in isolation. Now, let's look at them together. Our first example is 'I play football every week.' This is the present simple tense and it has the structure 'subject I' + verb 'play'. This is quite a simple tense for students to form. However, they have to be aware of the third person singular form 'he', 'she' or 'it', which usually adds an '-s' or an '-es' to the end of the base form of the verb. 'I play football,' but 'He plays football.' Also, the question of negative forms using the auxiliary verb 'do' or 'does' 'Do you play football?' 'I don't play football.' 'Does she play football?' 'She doesn't play football.' The present simple tense is used to talk about habits, routines, facts and general truths and as such it's probably the most commonly...  [Read more]

Language barriers can manifest in various ways in the TESOL classroom, hindering students' ability to comprehend and communicate effectively. These barriers may stem from differences in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, or cultural norms. It is crucial for TESOL teachers to recognize these challenges to provide appropriate support and instruction tailored to individual student needs. By understanding the specific language barriers students face, educators can implement targeted strategies to enhance language acquisition and foster a more inclusive learning environment. TESOL teachers can employ a variety of strategies to help students overcome language barriers in the classroom. These may include differentiating instruction based on language proficiency levels, incorporating visual aids...  [Read more]

  Here now is a teaching idea for the present perfect tense. If you remember back, one of the main usages of the present perfect tense is to talk about past experiences at an indefinite time. Here, will be having students work in small groups. Each small group will receive a prompt. This prompt has various past experiences. However, not conjugated into the question. The challenge for the students will be to take one of these prompts and to create a question based upon it. For example here they see 'win' and 'a competition'. One at a time, the students will take turns forming the question. 'Have you ever won a competition?' The other people listening to the question in the small group, will exchange their past experiences, either 'Yes, I have,' and perhaps tell a bit about the...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in India? Are you interested in teaching English in Latur, India? Check out our opportunities in Latur, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In the first Class, I observed that the teacher is so fast in explaining the lesson without knowing the the student is not a native speaker. I also observed that the teacher is not giving instructions...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Chile? Are you interested in teaching English in Osorno, Chile? Check out our opportunities in Osorno, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Unit three has taught me the importance of classroom management from the characteristics and actions of the teacher themselves to the way the classroom is laid out and dealing with discipline in the...  [Read more]

  This video is part of our video series on "Evaluation and Testing of Students". In this video, we look at practice and external proficiency tests. Practice tests are usually used for revision purpose before internal and external exams to prepare the students. There are three types of external proficiency tests that English learners can take. Find out which ones in this video. 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 unit is giving us an image of...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word quay. This word is used as a noun and refers to the platform used for loading and unloading ships. Synonyms for quay include wharf, pier or landing stage. The spelling of the word was influenced by the French spelling quai. 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 5 gave me information about managing classe. Classroom management refers to the wide variety of skills and techniques that...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Russia? Are you interested in teaching English in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Russia? Check out our opportunities in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit reminded me of my time at school and how my teachers interacted with us as a class. Looking back I had an English teacher who spoke in such a mono-tone voice that we as...  [Read more]

TESOL students often face challenges in language comprehension and expression due to various factors such as limited exposure to the target language, differences in linguistic backgrounds, and cultural barriers. These students may struggle to understand complex language structures, idiomatic expressions, and academic vocabulary. Additionally, they may find it challenging to express their thoughts clearly and coherently in the target language. Understanding these challenges is crucial in providing effective support to help TESOL students succeed in their language learning journey. To support TESOL students struggling with language comprehension, educators can employ various strategies such as providing comprehensible input, using visual aids and realia, scaffolding instruction, and...  [Read more]

Non-native English speakers often face unique challenges when it comes to academic writing. Understanding these challenges is crucial for designing effective teaching strategies. Common issues include difficulties with grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and cultural differences in writing styles. It's essential to provide targeted support to address these specific needs and build a strong foundation for academic writing skills. Integrating language support into academic writing instruction is key to helping non-native English speakers improve their writing skills. This can involve teaching grammar and vocabulary in context, providing language input through reading and listening activities, and offering language-focused writing tasks. By scaffolding language learning alongside writing...  [Read more]

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey teaching English as a Second Language in the heart of Paris? International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) offers comprehensive certification programs that will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field of ESL teaching. With our accredited courses, you will gain a deeper understanding of language acquisition, classroom management techniques, lesson planning, and more. Whether you are a seasoned educator looking to enhance your teaching abilities or a newcomer to the world of ESL instruction, ITTT has a program to suit your needs. ITTT is a trusted leader in the field of TEFL and TESOL training, with over 25 years of experience in providing high-quality education to aspiring ESL teachers worldwide. Our courses are...  [Read more]