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  An English teaching certification course will cover teaching methodologies, grammar and teaching ideas such as those covered here for the future simple. In the video the teaching ideas are horoscopes, fortune telling and wedding vows. For the horoscope activity students will be given zodiac signs and will create a horoscope for that sign before finding out who in the class the horoscope applies to. The fortune telling idea enables the students to role play using the future simple tense with one student being the fortune teller and the other the customer. Lastly, students create their ideal wedding vows or alternatively they can create silly vows. For many people, gaining English teaching certification is the first step on an exciting and rewarding journey as an English teacher...  [Read more]

  The future simple tense can be used for threats, promises and predictions. In this video we look at a teaching idea for the predictions usage. In pairs students are given a card with some prompts and responses. One student reads the prompt and the other responds with the given comment and their own sentence in the future simple tense. For example: Student 1: I've lost my shoe. Student 2: Don't worry. It'll turn up somewhere. For anyone wanting to Teach English Certification is the best route to take. An online TEFL course from ITTT will equip you with the skills needed to be successful in the classroom. Not only will it cover tenses such as the future simple featured in this video but it will also cover other grammar points such as modal verbs, reported speech etc. and...  [Read more]

  The teaching idea covered here is one that would be particularly appropriate for more advanced English language learners, those who can use different tenses accurately. The activity is a board game that focuses on comparing and contrasting the tenses, focusing on the Present Perfect and the Present Perfect Continuous. Each student takes a turn at rolling the dice and moving around the board. For example a student could land on a square that says "Something you have been learning for a long time." An appropriate answer for the student could be "I have been learning English for a long time." The next student takes a turn and could land on a square that says "A beautiful place you have visited." This time the student could use the Present Perfect rather than the Present Perfect...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Illinois? Are you interested in teaching English in Chicago, Illinois? Check out our opportunities in Chicago, 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 Unit 5 I feel I got a good overview of classroom dynamics. In particular it made me think about the classroom settings I had growing up- why the teacher would sit down at certain times, stand at...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Illinois? Are you interested in teaching English in West Chicago, Illinois? Check out our opportunities in West Chicago, 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 another grammar unit which I was challenged by only because the grammar rules were ones that I have never paid attention to as a native English speaker. Modals and passive...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Indiana? Are you interested in teaching English in Chicago Ridge, Indiana? Check out our opportunities in Chicago Ridge, 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 rather very interesting with the demo video. The teacher in the video was amazing as he built quick rapport with the students and made the 1 hour long class much interesting...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Indiana? Are you interested in teaching English in East Chicago, Indiana? Check out our opportunities in East Chicago, 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 describes the present tense. It gives a good overview of how all English verb tenses break down into 12 categories (three times with four aspects each), then describes in detail...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Illinois? Are you interested in teaching English in North Chicago, Illinois? Check out our opportunities in North Chicago, 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 covers present tense which is included: simple present, present continuouse, present perfect, and present perfect continuous. For each tense the unit covers the following...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Illinois? Are you interested in teaching English in Chicago Heights, Illinois? Check out our opportunities in Chicago Heights, 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 good to be reminded that a teacher doesn't primarily have to be a disciplinarian. Setting a relaxed atmosphere, giving as well as expecting respect and how to use your voice...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Indiana? Are you interested in teaching English in South Chicago Heights, Indiana? Check out our opportunities in South Chicago Heights, 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 is slightly more complex as it deals with several various forms of future verbs. However, the seven tenses (Simple, Continuous, Perfect, Perfect Continuous, be...  [Read more]

  This timespan will vary from one trainee to the next as it depends on several factors, such as the specific course you take and your own study speed. However, despite the current pandemic, online teaching jobs and in-class jobs in some countries are still readily available.  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Minnesota? Are you interested in teaching English in Chisago City, Minnesota? Check out our opportunities in Chisago 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! Lesson planning is very important. You cannot only rely on your experience and good subject knowledge. Every lesson should have a structure according to learner’s level, previous...  [Read more]

You are ready to jump into teaching ESL online, but do you require a TEFL certificate to land a good online teaching job? Generally, the answer is yes, a TEFL certificate is required or considered an asset for the majority of the highest-paying online teaching jobs. Even though it might not be a requirement for all teaching platforms out there, your pay when teaching online as a certified TEFL teacher will be higher with certification than without certification. Completing a TEFL course also gives you the confidence and abilities necessary to teach someone a foreign language, which is no simple undertaking! Aside from a TEFL certificate, there are a few other requirements for teaching English online, which we will explore here. In most cases, you will need to meet the following...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class TEFL Teaching and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: R.H. - U.S.A. said: Comparative Teaching MethodologiesWhen talking about comparative teaching methodologies, specifically for english as a second language, we are looking into different ways in which to teach english to a non-native speaker. These methods pull from psychology and teaching methods to try to create the best possible technique to teach a new language. Many methods have been developed, tried and tested and by combining elements of all of them, a teacher can find the perfect blend to match the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Price Teaching TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.L. - U.S.A. said: Teaching EFL in a KindergartenTeaching children at a kindergarten level can be an extremely rewarding career. A successful kindergarten teacher possesses not only a unique set of attributes and skills but also a thorough understanding of the abilities and needs of children at this age. Having fun should always be one of the highest priorities in a kindergarten ESL classroom in order to develop a love for learning and the english language. Children at the kindergarten level have a natural...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites Additional TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: S.C. - U.S.A. said: Establishing Rapport As a student myself, I find that no matter how interesting a subject may be, the teacher can make or break how well a student learns the material. A large part of being an effective teacher is establishing good rapport with students. Connecting to students on a personal level, and making each student feel as though they are equally appreciated may be an extremely challenging task for the teacher, although it is also one of the most important. Overall,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Phd Program and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.V. - France said: Business EnglishWhile the international world of commerce and relations has many working languages, as it stands today english is the dominant international business language in many if not most parts of the world. The reasons for this can be attributed to historic, geographic, economic and political issues. Additionally, as a language english is considered by many easier to learn and use. As such, globally there are more speakers of english as a second language than there are as a first...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Residential TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: V.P. - Austria said: Teaching vocabularyMcCarten posits that “[t]he acquisition of vocabulary is arguably the most critical component of successful language learning” (2007: 26). The numbers seem to bear this claim out: 'Heinemann Guided Readers' for 'Upper Level' students use about 2,200 words (Hedge 2008:111). In comparison, the number Aitchison gives for the vocabulary range of the average 5-year-old english native speaker is 3,000 (2003: 188). Naturally, these figures are even higher for adults...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites Authorised TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: S.F. - .U.S.A said: Why I decided to teach EnglishEnglish is a fun, distinctive and worldwide spoken language. I have learnt english on my own starting from the age of 5 or 6 years old, I remember watching an American movie at the time and wanted to become fluent like those beautiful actresses in the movie. My parents felt my strong desire to learn english and enrolled me in an after school english school. I was a very studious child and quickly became the best at english in my class. Growing up I kept...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Recognition and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.Z. - Australia said: Teaching EFL in a KindergartenWhether through english immersion or separate language lessons, english as a Foreign Language (EFL) is a growing field in kindergartens around the world, with native speakers increasingly being employed in such roles. While some people believe that teaching kindergarten students a foreign language puts too much pressure on them and may interfere with their native language skills, many researchers have highlighted the benefits of children learning foreign...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Easy TEFL Course and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: S.K. - U.S.A. said: Games in the ClassroomThe motivation and interest of students in english classes is very important to their learning experience. The use of games in the classroom can help boost their motivation and interest while having fun learning. It is important to play these games with a purpose and not just to play them for fun. The games should incorporate the objective of the lesson. There are two types of games that can be used. The first type is competitive games in which the students are either in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites TEFL Diploma and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: S.S. - U.A.E. said: english as a Global LanguageThe use of english globally has many repercussions on its teaching and learning. english is the lingua franca of the world and as such it has multiple uses. english television and english movies are the standard for entertainment. english literature gains popularity across the world. The computer and internet are more accessible through knowledge of english. Professional standards and manuals are first published in english and then translated to other...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Organizations Discount TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.F. - Japan said: The ESA MethodEngage, Study and Activate, a method of teaching english Language is becoming popular within teaching programs. It allows for much more flexibility, and lessons often move between the different stages. There are 3 different ESA methods. The first one is the “straight-arrow” method (ESA), second is the “boomerang” (EASA) and the last is the “patchwork” method (EAASAESA). As an english Teacher, I find that the ESA method of teaching works well inside the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre Genuine TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: R. S. - U.S.A. said: Songs in the ClassroomOn my first day as an english teacher in france, my students asked me what I had done during college. When I told them that I had sung in a gospel choir for three years, I opened the door to a fun and creative activity for all of my classes. While it is commonly found in preschool and elementary classes, I believe singing in the classroom works well with any age or level. Music is a language that is universally understood. It's also usually something that everyone is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Course and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.V. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in South KoreaMany teachers going to teach english overseas in South Korea may wonder what problems learners in South Korea will face when they are being taught english by a Western teacher. Teachers may be concerned with what type of challenges they will encounter with their students. There are many hurdles that South Korean students will face, when learning the english language. The main difficulties for Korean students come from the essential differences between the english...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Top and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: R. C. - Thailand said: Multiple Intelligence In 1983, Harvard University psychologist Howard Gardner proposed the multiple intelligence theory in his book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, According to Gardner, traditional views of human intelligence are too limited, and most educational assessments do not test the full range of human intelligence. He originally proposed seven different ways to measure intelligence, and later added two more for a total of nine. Gardner’s multiple intelligences...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre TEFL Tesl and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: R.A. - U.S.A. said: english as a Global LanguageThe advantages and disadvantages of english as a global language are, to my mind, mainly influenced by economics, cultural politics, and freedom of information. The adult non-native english speakers with whom I’ve interacted view english as a tool that they must be able to use to do their jobs competently. The children to whom I’ve spoken are all compelled to learn english, but the ones who enjoy it the most are those who seen english as a window into a culture...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lesson Courses TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: L. S. - U.K. said: Problems for learners in JordanDuring the past four years of my life, I have tutored english language and literature to students from different ages, but with the same background, and that is them being native speakers of Arabic, in Jordan. The methods when teaching english is may differ depending on the group, their age, aims, etc. However, the problems encountered for them as Arab students learning english are the same. One of the main problems native speakers of Arabic encounter when...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Prices TEFL Tesl and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.O. - Germany said: Traditional and online courses and Cheating There are many pros and cons to taking an on-line or an on-site course. Quite often, one would say that whether online or in class is better depends on who you are and the needs that you have. In pursuit of a certificate or degree, the academic integrity also varies from person to person and organization to organization. The hope is that all students of all ages want a quality education... the type of education TEFL focuses on giving. TEFL offers...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Get and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.K. - Bolivia said: Building confidence in studentsAs one self-confessed language addict once commented, there is no substitute in the language learning process for ‘real ego-crushing interaction’ with native speakers (1a), or in other words language learning is a humbling experience. Mistakes must be made! How can teachers make the experience positive, so that each bumbling experience is part of an upward cycle not a downward spiral? The key is to build confidence in the students. Building confidence in students...  [Read more]