Learning English Is Difficult

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Russia? Are you interested in teaching English in Ivanovo, Russia? Check out our opportunities in Ivanovo, 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 found this unit to be challenging. I had such a difficult time grasping the concept of phrasal verbs- which was something I had never even heard of previously! I learned through this chapter that...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Kazakhstan? Are you interested in teaching English in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan? Check out our opportunities in Kyzylorda, 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 has covered pronunciation and phonology. Pronunciation is considered to be the most neglected skill in the aspect of the English language teaching. It is often difficult to teach...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Serbia? Are you interested in teaching English in Pancevo, Serbia? Check out our opportunities in Pancevo, 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 last unit I have learned about troubleshooting. There might be a lot of different problems for teachers to face regarding students’ motivation, English knowledge levels, class size and...  [Read more]

  http://www.tesolcourse.com ITTT's in-class four week TEFL certification course can be studied at one of our international locations. This intensive course covers the principals, theories and methodologies of TEFL and is given face to face in one of our training centers. On this course you are given the opportunity to teach local students thus gaining practical experience teaching English in a supervised environment. All teaching sessions are observed by qualified trainers who will provide you with valuable, constructive feed back after each of your lessons. Our combined course offers the main benefits of both the online course and the in-class course. The online component covers most of what is delivered face to face on the in-class course. Once you complete the online course...  [Read more]

  This video is part of our video series on "Evaluation and Testing of Students". In this video, we look at some of the most common business English exams people take around the world. Many EFL teachers around the world need to prepare their students for these international proficiency tests. 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 overviews the different methodologies that have been used when teaching foreign languages to student....  [Read more]

  Once we're satisfied that all the students have been engaged and that they've been given the opportunity to say something, we can move on to our study phase. Here, it may be necessary or useful to actually pre-teach some gaps in knowledge that have been shown from the engage phase and those gaps in knowledge may include actual grammar structures or indeed useful vocabulary and it's very important that, before we move on to doing any forms of activity, we check their understanding of this material. So, we need to do some study exercises. It's also very useful if you leave this information up on the board through all that study period. Those study activities can just be the normal types of gap fills or matching activities and, as always, we need to demonstrate those activities,...  [Read more]

  This teaching idea is very similar to the activity we can use for the future continuous. We pair up our students, give them diaries and have them find the day on which both of them are free to meet. This video shows you exactly how to execute this activity in the classroom. 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. Receptive skills(reading and listening) and productive skills(speaking and writing) are necessary to lean any language in the worl. This...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Tajikistan? Are you interested in teaching English in Dushanbe, Tajikistan? Check out our opportunities in Dushanbe, 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! The modal auxiliary verbs are: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, have to, have got to, need to, needn't and ought to. They are used before other verbs to add meaning...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Japan? Are you interested in teaching English in Sakata, Japan? Check out our opportunities in Sakata, 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 learnt that Pronunciation is perhaps the most difficult and the most neglected aspect in English teachinbg.Probably this is due to the fact that English words pronunciation is often influenced by...  [Read more]

--- In Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), authentic materials are resources that are created for native speakers of the language rather than for language learners. These materials can include newspapers, magazines, advertisements, songs, movies, podcasts, and more. The use of authentic materials in TESOL allows students to engage with language in real-world contexts, helping them develop their language skills in a meaningful way. Incorporating authentic materials into TESOL classes offers numerous benefits to both teachers and students. Firstly, authentic materials expose students to natural language use, including slang, idiomatic expressions, and cultural references, which helps learners become more proficient in the language. Additionally, using authentic materials...  [Read more]

1. The Evolution of ESL Instruction 2. Advantages of Virtual ESL Instruction 3. Challenges in Virtual ESL Instruction 4. Best Practices for Virtual ESL Instruction Over the years, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction has undergone a significant transformation with the advent of virtual teaching platforms. As technology continues to advance, so do the methods and tools used in ESL education. Virtual ESL instruction provided by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) has become increasingly popular due to its convenience and accessibility. Teachers and students from around the world can now connect and engage in high-quality ESL lessons without the constraints of physical location. This shift towards virtual ESL instruction has opened up a world of opportunities for both...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Japan? Are you interested in teaching English in Kyoto, Japan? Check out our opportunities in Kyoto, 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 is learning how to teach receptive skills - reading and listening. It is normally related to comprehension tasks which are difficult for foreigner students because normal is boring and difficult, so I...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Russia? Are you interested in teaching English in Zhukovsky, Russia? Check out our opportunities in Zhukovsky, 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 grammar point was rather difficult for me. I'm sure it is also difficult for english learners to memorize the rules. I think it would be useful to have an example activity that would useful...  [Read more]

--- Teaching English language learners in multilevel classes can be a challenging task, but with the right strategies and approaches, it can also be a rewarding experience for both teachers and students. In a multilevel class, students have varying levels of English proficiency, which can make it difficult to meet the diverse learning needs of all learners. Understanding the dynamics of multilevel classes is crucial for effective teaching. Teachers need to be aware of the different learning styles, preferences, and strengths of each student to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. By recognizing the individual needs of students, teachers can tailor their instruction to accommodate a wide range of abilities and ensure that all learners are engaged and making progress. ---...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Russia? Are you interested in teaching English in Chita, Russia? Check out our opportunities in Chita, 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! As typical with all units involving tenses, I struggled to keep track of all the different tenses. It took a lot of effort and "brain power" to remember all of them. I can imagine how difficult they must...  [Read more]

  In this video Linda breaks down the difference between ?aloud? and ?allowed?. 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. Working with short attention spans Set clear expectations for all student. Break assignments into smaller pieces to work on in short time period. Space breaks between assignments so students can refocus on their task. Share ideas with parents so they can help with homewor. Carry out everyday routines consistentl. Develop a reward...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Philippines? Are you interested in teaching English in Butuan, Philippines? Check out our opportunities in Butuan, 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 lesson, create a bond between you and your students. It is important to start with a strong relationship. Trust is going to be needed in the classroom. Start with games that help...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang, China? Check out our opportunities in Ankang, 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! The receptive skill unit focuses on the importance of listening and reading in learning a new language, building interest and choosing adequate topics according to the level of the students as well as...  [Read more]

  http://www.teflonline.net This ITTT video outlines the structure of the Present Perfect Continuous tense, the tense that is used for events which started in the past and are still continuing, or which have stopped, but whose effects are still ongoing. This one of two videos -- this one focuses on the structure of the positive and negative forms. Positive form: subject + auxiliary verb 'have'/'has' + been + present participle I have been working for ten years. Negative form: subject + auxiliary verb 'have'/'has' + not +been + present participle She has not been working here for some time. It is essential for any TESOL course to provide teachers with a sound knowledge of the English language tense system and to give teachers the confidence to present productive, meaningful...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Algeria? Are you interested in teaching English in Constantine, Algeria? Check out our opportunities in Constantine, 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 liked learning about what things make vocabulary items easy of difficult to learn. It is probably common sense, but it was important to see these things listed. The many specific examples...  [Read more]