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  Hello. This presentation is going to cover this section on lesson planning and what we're going to do is to have a look as to why we go about planning a lesson, what do we actually put in it? We'll create an empty lesson plan pro-forma and then having done that what we'll do is to fill in that lesson plan for a particular teaching point. So, our starting position is going to be: "Why do we plan lessons at all?" There are a number of reasons why we need to plan a lesson. The first and foremost perhaps is that it's going to create a logical sequence for our lessons. If we didn't have a lesson plan, it is quite possible that we could go all over the place and it would become confusing for the students. By having this plan, what we've created is a structure that we can work from. So,...  [Read more]

  http://www.teflonline.net This video is the first of two that looks at the structure of the Present Perfect tense. Positive: subject +auxiliary verb have/has + past participle I have played. / She has played. Negative: subject + auxiliary verb have/has + not + past participle I have not played. / She has not played. Question: auxiliary verb have/has + subject + past participle Have I played? / Has she played? This verb tense requires the use of the past participle. With regular verbs the past participle is the verb plus ed, for example work - worked. However there are many irregular verbs that do not follow this pattern and have to be learnt from memory. For example, eat- eaten, drink-drunk, teach-taught. Most good grammar books will provide you with lists of irregular verbs....  [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]

  Regardless of which particular business English setting you find yourself teaching in, there is a typical process that is recommended to go through before you start your course. Watch this video for helpful tips and tricks for anyone who is teaching business English classes. 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 12, teaching productive skills was a very mind opening uni. Not only did this unit take into consideration, such things as...  [Read more]

The growth mindset concept, popularized by psychologist Carol Dweck, is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. In a TESOL classroom, fostering a growth mindset in English language learners is crucial for their language acquisition journey. By instilling the belief that language proficiency can be improved with effort, students are more likely to engage in challenging tasks, persist through difficulties, and ultimately achieve greater success in learning English. To cultivate a growth mindset in English language learners, TESOL educators can implement various strategies. One effective approach is to emphasize the learning process rather than the end result. Encouraging students to focus on their progress, effort, and strategies used can...  [Read more]

  Establishing Clear Expectations Building Positive Relationships Implementing Engaging Activities Utilizing Effective Communication Handling Discipline Issues Promoting Inclusivity and Diversity Encouraging Student Participation Providing Constructive Feedback Integrating Technology in Teaching Self-Care for Teachers Setting clear expectations is essential for effective classroom management. Clearly outlining rules, routines, and consequences helps create a structured learning environment. Communicate these expectations consistently and ensure students understand them. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) emphasizes the importance of establishing clear guidelines to promote a positive learning atmosphere. Setting clear expectations is essential for effective classroom...  [Read more]

  Setting Realistic Expectations Prioritizing Tasks Effectively Allocating Time for Preparation Incorporating Flexibility in the Schedule Balancing Work and Personal Life Utilizing Time Management Tools Breaking Down Tasks into Manageable Steps Evaluating Progress Regularly Adjusting the Schedule as Needed Celebrating Achievements Along the Way When creating a schedule and timeline for teaching English abroad, it is crucial to set realistic expectations. Understand the demands of the job, the cultural differences, and the potential challenges that may arise. By acknowledging these factors, you can create a schedule that aligns with the reality of teaching in a foreign country. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the unexpected...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Russia? Are you interested in teaching English in Dzerzhinsk, Russia? Check out our opportunities in Dzerzhinsk, 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! When I was in college, I was originally a speech pathology major and we had many classes on the topic of the four basic skills in every language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Due to...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word quiescent. This word refers to a state of inactivity. Synonyms for quiescent include inactive, idle, at rest, and quiet. 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 was the most challenging unit of them al. I had a hard time with the mouth diagram, the syllable chart on page 8, and the Manner and place of articulatio. I understood the lesson when I pronounced the words and said aloud a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Mexico? Are you interested in teaching English in Aguascalientes, Mexico? Check out our opportunities in Aguascalientes, 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 unit was about conditionals and reported speech. The first part was about the five main conditionals which are the zero conditional, first conditional, second conditional, third...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Iran? Are you interested in teaching English in Bukan, Iran? Check out our opportunities in Bukan, 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 was rather difficult for me, especially the section about phrasal verbs. This tells me I need to study up more in this area to be able to recognize the difference between the three types. I felt...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Switzerland? Are you interested in teaching English in Geneva, Switzerland? Check out our opportunities in Geneva, 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 was very useful for me to learn the reasons behind why exactly parts of speech are the way they are. One very interesting piece of information I learned was when to use most/more...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word perseverate. This word refers to the continuity of something, especially repitition. 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 was again a good review of grammar rules and usage. I did find some of the classroom activities helpfu. Since I teach younger students, we probably won't ever get much past simple past tens. It is also a good reminder that it is very difficult to learn...  [Read more]

  In this episode, Linda takes on the pronunciation of the word "vox populi". Enjoy the episode! 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. Modal and Modal Phrases (Semi-Modals) A modal is a type of auxiliary (helping) verb that is used to express: ability, possibility, permission or obligatio. Modal phrases (or semi-modals) are used to express the same things as modals, but are a combination of auxiliary verbs and the preposition t. The modals and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in India? Are you interested in teaching English in Bokaro Steel City, India? Check out our opportunities in Bokaro Steel City, 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 thought it was really helpful to watch the two videos back to back. The first video made me feel uncomfortable and sorry for the students. Watching the following video straight...  [Read more]

  We are going to move on to the second of the productive skills, which is writing and, again, we'll have look at the background, too, and create a typical lesson for a writing skills session. One of the things to be aware of in a writing skills lesson is that writing tends to be more formal than spoken English. So, there will be some differences between the two, such as writing very often uses less contracted forms and so on, but having said that there are many similarities between the two particular skills. So, many of the considerations that we had for a speaking skills lesson will also apply here to a writing skills lesson. Within writing skills itself there are some sub-skills that we may want to teach and those sub-skills could include, but are not limited to, hand writing...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Russia? Are you interested in teaching English in Nefteyugansk, Russia? Check out our opportunities in Nefteyugansk, 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 provided many resources that I can refer to when needed. The categorization was beneficial; allowing easy searching for equipment and teaching aids. The categorization within the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in United States? Are you interested in teaching English in Moreno Valley California, United States? Check out our opportunities in Moreno Valley California, 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 was about conditionals and reported speech. Conditionals are sentences containing 'if' or similar words like 'when' that refer to past, present...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Russia? Are you interested in teaching English in Dimitrovgrad, Russia? Check out our opportunities in Dimitrovgrad, 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! It was really shocking to me to watch the first video and how the teacher treated the students. In the first lesson, he was extremely disrespectful; he didn't care about their names and did...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Russia? Are you interested in teaching English in Nevinnomyssk, Russia? Check out our opportunities in Nevinnomyssk, 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 two videos of sample lessons were like night and day. In the first video, the teacher did not try to make the students comfortable and went straight into teaching. What really struck me...  [Read more]