Harder Language To Learn

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in South Korea? Are you interested in teaching English in Taebaek, South Korea? Check out our opportunities in Taebaek, 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 this unit I have learnt a lot of new interesting and useful methods and techniques of teaching English. Now I know the meaning of such words like: Grammar-translation, Audio-lingualism,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Japan? Are you interested in teaching English in Kitami, Japan? Check out our opportunities in Kitami, 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! Speaking and writing is much harder then listening and reading. There are so many people who can actually understand the foreign language on a quite good level, but are jut afraid to speak it out by...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in United States? Are you interested in teaching English in Waco, United States? Check out our opportunities in Waco, 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 this unit we talked about the various groups an English teacher might be called upon to teach. These groups include beginners, individual students and specific purpose groups as in for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Kuytun, China? Check out our opportunities in Kuytun, 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 has been a great way to conclude the grammar section of the course. I found a lot of the grammar items quite challenging myself. Knowing how modal auxiliary verbs sound makes this easier for me. But...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Armenia? Are you interested in teaching English in Yerevan, Armenia? Check out our opportunities in Yerevan, 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 this unit I have learnt about the 2 main receptive skills. Reading and listening. Both are of equal importance when teaching ESL. As a native English speaker, I am able to do these things without...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Canada? Are you interested in teaching English in Saint John, Canada? Check out our opportunities in Saint John, 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 this unit, we discussed course books, their benefits, as well as their disadvantages. This made me reflect on my own school's chosen textbook. I teach from a textbook for elementary grades 4...  [Read more]

Lesson planning is a crucial aspect of teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) as it helps teachers organize and structure their classes effectively. It ensures that learning objectives are met, activities are engaging, and students are actively involved in the learning process. A well-planned lesson can enhance student engagement, motivation, and overall learning outcomes. It also helps teachers anticipate potential challenges and prepare suitable solutions in advance. There are numerous online platforms and websites that provide resources and tools for TEFL lesson planning. Websites like British Council's TeachingEnglish, BusyTeacher, and TEFL.net offer a wide range of lesson plans, activities, worksheets, and teaching tips for TEFL teachers. These platforms also allow teachers to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Japan? Are you interested in teaching English in Suita, Japan? Check out our opportunities in Suita, 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! I have learned a great deal about different teaching methods. Both some that is not that productive, some that is rather outdated ( audio lingual ism), and what is most used today. I have read about that the...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word gourmand. This word refers to a person who enjoys eating. The word found its way into the English language from the French language. 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 3 on ?Theories, Methods and Techniques? was very instructive, as it really teaches us, (future EFL teachers) of the different methodologies and techniques that exists to teach English as a foreign language and the...  [Read more]

Special Educational Needs (SEN) refer to learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for students to learn than most students of the same age. In a TEFL classroom, students with SEN may face challenges related to language acquisition, attention deficits, cognitive impairments, or physical disabilities. It is crucial for teachers to be aware of the diverse needs of their students to provide effective support and create an inclusive learning environment. There are various strategies that TEFL teachers can implement to support students with SEN. Differentiated instruction, which involves adapting the content, process, and products of learning to meet individual student needs, is essential. Providing visual aids, multisensory activities, and alternative assessments can help...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) online presents unique challenges for educators. One major obstacle is the lack of physical presence, which can make it harder to establish rapport and gauge student understanding. Additionally, technical issues such as poor internet connection or platform glitches can disrupt lessons and hinder effective communication. Another challenge is the need for teachers to adapt their teaching methods to suit the online environment, as traditional classroom techniques may not always translate effectively to virtual settings. Despite the challenges, online TEFL teaching also offers numerous opportunities for educators. One major advantage is the ability to reach a wider and more diverse student population from around the world. This can provide teachers...  [Read more]

Special Educational Needs (SEN) refer to the additional support required by students who have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn compared to most students of the same age. As a TEFL teacher, it is crucial to have an understanding of the various types of SEN, such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and physical disabilities, as well as how these can manifest in language learning. By being knowledgeable about SEN, teachers can better identify the specific needs of their students and provide appropriate support and accommodations. Creating an inclusive classroom environment is essential for supporting students with special educational needs. This involves fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance for all students, regardless of their abilities or...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in United States? Are you interested in teaching English in Burbank, United States? Check out our opportunities in Burbank, 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 this unit, I learned about modals, phrasal verbs, and passive voice. I struggled with this unit quite a bit because of the subtle difference in meaning of modals, the different types...  [Read more]

  This particular methodology is known as a straight arrow ESA lesson. If every single lesson that we undertook with our students was a straight arrow ESA lesson then it is quite possible that the students would be able to predict what is going to come up next and whilst this is good for the lower level students, then it could potentially become a little bit boring for our higher level students. So what Harmer did in his ideas about ESA, was to generate two other types of ESA lesson that we can use to try and generate a little bit more interest. So, the other two types of ESA lesson that we can follow: The first is known as a boomerang lesson and the second is known as a patchwork lesson and what we're going to do is to have a look at those other types of ESA lesson in a little bit...  [Read more]

We will take a roughly historical perspective as we look through the different methodologies for teaching English, from ancient past to current day. Named after the method used to teach the “classical languages” of ancient Greek and Latin and is often called grammar translation. There is a heavy focus on grammar such as verb conjugations and language rules. Also called the “natural approach” which is intended to copy the way we learn our native language naturally. As such, only the target language is used and the emphasis is on speaking and listening. As the name implies the two major components of this methodology are; audio (listen) and lingual (speak), so the method makes use of different types of drills to reinforce language structures. The focus is on using the target...  [Read more]

Assessing student progress in a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) classroom is crucial for monitoring learning outcomes, identifying areas for improvement, and providing feedback to both students and teachers. Regular assessments help teachers understand the effectiveness of their teaching methods, adapt their lesson plans, and tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of students. Additionally, assessments provide students with a clear understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, motivating them to work harder and achieve their language learning goals. There are various types of assessments that can be used in a TEFL classroom to evaluate student progress. These include formative assessments, which are ongoing and provide feedback during the learning process, and...  [Read more]

  Connected speech is also an important element of phonology and it's involved in joining words together in an effect to make our speech more efficient. Some might say it's a product of being lazy but nonetheless it's what we all do and we want all of our non-native speakers to speak as naturally as possible, so we have to be aware of these things. Here are a few of the more common examples. We have linking, dropping, changing and extra lettering. An example of each would be with linking, we link our words together so that they almost in effect become one word. Instead of saying ?What do you want to do,? we typically will say ?Whatdoyou want to do?? Then, we can also have dropping. Rather than pronouncing each and every consonant, we can sometimes, especially in certain accents,...  [Read more]

As English is so widely used throughout much of the world in the media, government, and business, it is no surprise that hundreds of millions of people are currently learning it in countries worldwide. To service this huge demand there are hundreds of thousands of teachers, both native and non-native English speakers, working in schools, language centers, private businesses, colleges, universities, and virtual classrooms in almost every country you can think of. Although most of these teachers have a very strong understanding of the English language, they don’t all necessarily understand the wide array of acronyms used within the industry, such as EFL, ESL, TEFL, TESL, TESOL, ELT, etc. EFL and ESL are used to refer to the two main types of English language learning that occur...  [Read more]

The main challenge of teaching TESOL in a post-pandemic world is the need to adapt to online teaching. Many educators were forced to transition to virtual classrooms during the pandemic, and this shift has presented numerous challenges. Teachers have had to learn how to effectively use online platforms, create engaging digital content, and manage virtual classrooms. Additionally, they have had to find ways to assess student learning and provide feedback remotely. This shift to online teaching has required teachers to develop new skills and strategies to ensure that they can continue to deliver high-quality instruction in an online environment. Another significant challenge of teaching TESOL in a post-pandemic world is maintaining student engagement in a virtual setting. Keeping students...  [Read more]

Teaching English in rural areas with a TEFL certificate poses several unique challenges that are distinct from urban settings. One of the main challenges is the lack of resources and infrastructure in rural areas. Schools in rural settings often have limited access to teaching materials, technology, and even basic amenities like electricity and internet connectivity. This lack of resources can make it difficult for teachers to effectively engage students and deliver quality English language instruction. Additionally, the limited exposure to English outside the classroom in rural areas can hinder students' language acquisition and proficiency. Another significant challenge is the disparity in educational backgrounds and levels of English proficiency among students in rural schools. In a...  [Read more]