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Then vs Than - English Grammar - Teaching Tips

 

In this video, Linda explains the difference between "then" and "than" two words often confused by native and non-native English speakers alike. "Than" is a conjunction used for comparisons, such as here: "Her car is faster than yours". "Then", on the other hand, is an adverb used to situate actions e.g. "I did my homework, then I had a nap?. As you can see, the usages of the two words is very different and cannot be used interchangeably. Keep their differences in mind and you'll not make any mistakes in the future.


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.

After studying this unit I feel much more prepared to teach, lead a classroom. You can use the eye contact in appropriate times as well as gestures. You cannot give more attention to those having difficulty or doing good job but for everyone equally. One of the important thing I thought was to always keep calm by not shouting with students and be simple when using the language.Since babies learning their first language spend a couple of years listening and then start babbling before finally speaking fluently, it is unfortunate this kind of time is not available in the classroom. The teacher needs to be aware that both receptive skills are important and that teaching listening and reading must be done in such a way as to be interesting and enjoyable.



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