Books For English Learners

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dukang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weinan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. The course book is one of the most essential elements if you are someone that would like to improve his or her foreign language skills or even to learn a new one. When people talk about course books, I usually wonder if they really know how to choose the right one. In my opinion, too many things depend on course books. In other words, this decision isn’t easy to...  [Read more]

  So how do we actually make best use of the course book? Well, just a couple of factors that you need to keep into consideration when using these types of material, use the course book to help you create a balanced lesson in terms of the range of skills that are being taught and the actual types of material within that the grammar or vocabulary. Secondly, don't use it all the time, particularly with things like activities, we can create our own materials and we can tailor those materials much more specifically to the actual class that we're teaching. As very often the actual creations in the book are very general, we can make our own materials much more specific. The third thing you need to be aware of is that you can't always rely 100% on the information that's presented in those...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Raofeng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Summative Task: Course Materials Utilizing proper course materials for English classroom teaching is crucial for effective teaching. This is especially so if the teacher is new on the job. It is also crucial if the classroom is composed of a special cohort, such as young learners, or a specialty course such as business English or academic English. A useful definition...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shanqiandian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yantai Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Reading is important in developing language skills. While we may speak every day, the vocabulary used is often limited. For people who speak more than one language, reading is an easy way to help their language skills and important to develop their fluency. Reading books ensure exposer to vocabulary on different topics, words that may not be head otherwise in...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading is important in developing language skills. While we may speak every day, the vocabulary used is often limited. For people who speak more than one language, reading is an easy way to help o develop their language skills and fluency. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lidi L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Reading books ensure exposer to vocabulary on different topics, words that may not be head otherwise in our daily lives. Many studies have shown that people who read every day have a larger vocabulary than those who don’t. this is because they are exposed to more words which turn to increase their vocabulary. Learning to read boost linguistic awareness in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhaojin Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Tongchuan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Materials can be defined as “anything we bring with us to the classroom to aid the teaching process” (ITTT CTEYL Unit 4, pg 3). When it comes to materials, there are two types available for English teaching. These include authentic and non-authentic materials. Authentic materials are materials which have been produced for real life purposes rather than for the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Most of us take being able to read for granted. We seldom give a thought to how the process of learning to read began in our lives. I am sure most of us will not even recall the age we began to read. For many learners experiencing some form of learning difficulty, this may seem like a mountain with no peak. I am writing this essay based on my experience of having worked with learners ranging from those with various learning challenges to those with extreme learning disabilities. One thing I have learned over the years is that giving up on a child is never an option. One is forced to think creatively and innovatively to address the challenge. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lynne C. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in XinhuZhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Tai'an Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Can Kindergarten Students Learn When They Are Having Fun? Teaching TEFL in a kindergarten classroom can bring both the teacher and students many joyful moments with an abundance of learning. In the kindergarten classroom, there will be a mix of English and the students’ native language. Kindergarten is a powerful year for students to continue building their language...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Nieying Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xinzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Summative task by Jane Garcia 09/07/2019 How can reading influence language acquisition? Does reading facilitate the acquisition of English vocabulary for the second language learner? Introduction As we have seen in Unit 11 of the ITTT 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL certificate course, reading is a receptive skill, along with listening (as opposed to the productive...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yuju Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yan'an Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Taking a TEFL course allows future teachers to know the basics of teaching a TEFL class. A TEFL course shows the best techniques of teaching a TEFL class, and how to prepare a lesson plan. It also shows how to use a course book and how to interact with specific types of classes. For many people that want to teach english to foreign students, this will be their first...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Matou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linyi Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Introduction The book I am going to review is called Impact Grammar: Grammar Through Listening. This book was written by Rod Ellis and Stephen Gaies and first published in 1999 from Longman. Generally, this book aims to improve learners’ grammatical competence through listening activities, assuming the development of it can contribute to the development of students’...  [Read more]

Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In Hong Kong, the education system is competitive where the majority of people try their utmost to study in a better school. They are also required to learn Cantonese, English, and Mandarin starting from kindergarten. In order to get into a renowned school, the Cambridge examination becomes an important criterion for getting into a famous school, and therefore, Cambridge English lessons become much more popular in Hong Kong city. The Cambridge English exams are designed for different levels of English learners. For children in kindergarten, Cambridge English for young learners is suitable for them. It is designed for children in primary or lower-secondary education. There are three tests in total, including Starters, Movers, and Flyers....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shagou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zaozhuang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. I chose this topic because of my background as a writer and artist in addition to my professional teaching career, and because I am currently very interested in returning to teaching younger students in particular. I will be traveling to South Korea for two weeks late summer to teach ESL. My sister-in-law owns her own English school and primarily teaches children....  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word dross. This word describes something that is seen as junk or rubbish. Some synonyms for dross are trash or garbage. This word comes from the Old English 'dr?s' and is also related to Dutch droesem and German Drusen meaning dregs. 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 served as an excellent introduction in how to teach writing and speaking in an TEFL classroom. I was happy to learn that...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Teaching English to Young Learners 3. Importance of Using TEFL Course Books for Young Learners 4. Features of TEFL Course Books for Young Learners Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to young learners can be a rewarding experience for both teachers and students. As the demand for English language skills continues to grow globally, the need for qualified and trained TEFL teachers is also on the rise. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers comprehensive TEFL courses that equip teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to young learners. Teaching English to young learners has numerous benefits, both for the students and the teachers. For students, learning English at a young age can improve cognitive...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading plays an important role in language learning. It is one of the language skills that can be used to interpret a written text and discuss the given information applying speaking and listening skills as well. Reading different books, texts, advertising wallpapers, or magazines helps us gain knowledge or receive important information. Since old times books have always been one of the main sources of knowledge. While reading people could imagine themselves traveling to different places, having an amazing adventure, possessing pirates’ treasure, or even solving a mystery, and at the same time learn about different countries and their cultures. In other words, reading has always provided its readers with something new. This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Is it useful to read stories to my 3-years-old students? This is a question that many teachers ask themselves when considering reading in English in early childhood. Through careful self-assessment during my years of teaching experience, I have found out that reading stories in the classroom is a powerful resource when learning a new language. For starters, stories grab visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners’ attention when seeing the images and connecting words and feelings. It is also worth considering that books enrich readers’ vocabulary and strengthen their language skills. Last but not least, readers are motivated, influenced, and inspired when the stories can relate to what they experience in real life and develop life skills. Stories...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Gangshang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linyi Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. In a classroom, it is up to the teacher to provide their students with not only instruction, but the tools they can use to learn english. The teacher has a large responsibility in providing students with equipment that can aid them in their journey of learning a new language. Teachers must take many things into account when choosing what equipment to use and how to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I’m a young ESL teacher in China, and I is Chinese. English is a compulsory subject for all Chinese students and reading skills have gained raising importance in the national tests for English subjects. Besides this, reading itself is fun and beneficial. I always try to let my students “learn through English” instead of “learning English”. From my experience, a successful reading class for young learners should consist of the following steps: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fang W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. If the book is about animals. I may ask the students some questions like “what animals do you know?” ,“ what is your favorite animal?”....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The importance of having proper course materials should be one of the first things a new teacher should consider when they are preparing to start teaching new or experienced learners, without having picked or created proper course material which is appropriate for the learners, they could become lost, confused, uninterested or bored during lessons. When picking course materials, you must know your target audience. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Guthrie T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Things you must take into consideration when identifying the most effective way to target your students are age, level of English knowledge, course objective, and purpose for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Taoxia Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weinan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. I haven’t been a teacher for very long, but I have noticed more and more, since taking this course that a classroom can succeed if a teacher knows that teaching isn’t just the passing of information. The teacher must understand that there are many different types of learners, that they must build a rapport with these learners, and they must tailor lessons based on...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Kou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xianyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. If you are a young learners’ English teacher students aged 6-10, what kind of course material you should choose for your class? The answer to this question can be very important to those tutors who have to choose the course material by themselves and are not provided by the school. In this article I will share my knowledge and experience about two course materials I...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Wucun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jining Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Teaching English to foreign learners demands the attention and participation of the learners. It is the instructor’s responsibility to meet students at their level of English learning, to hold their attention, and to encourage participation. Only when instructors meet these conditions do they facilitate a productive learning environment. The materials that...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading is one of the key elements for all English learners. By reading authentic stories and books, not only do we learn reading and understanding the text we are working with, but we also expand our vocabulary by discovering new authentic words you wouldn't be able to find in your course books, and more importantly, you can see it in context which makes it easier to remember and use those words and structures in the future. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Julia P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. It's important to know which stories to choose based on your student's age and English level. Younger learners would find illustrated books with short stories for children...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Using TEFL Course Books 3. Top-rated TEFL Course Books 4. Conclusion Welcome to ITTT's guide to the top-rated TEFL course books available in the market today. As a leading provider of TEFL and TESOL training, ITTT understands the importance of quality resources for teachers and aspiring educators. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using TEFL course books and highlight some of the top-rated options that can help you enhance your teaching skills and excel in the field of English language education. TEFL course books are an essential tool for teachers looking to deliver high-quality English language instruction. These books are specifically designed to cover a wide range of topics, from grammar and vocabulary to lesson planning and classroom...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Readers are for sure leaders, not just merely for the fact of reading, but for the thinking process that comes with reading. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gentiana H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As an individual, I love reading. I love the smell of the book paper, the tiny letters and turning another page is something that I enjoy deeply. However, I didn't become an avid reader by chance. I become a reader because I was born in a family where reading was a natural thing. My father was a university professor and was reading all the time. My mother, an accounting expert, used to read laws and regulations to ensure that her work respecting the law. Also...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xiaozhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Liaocheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. It is well known that language learners face a lot of difficulties when learning a new language so in order to successfully learn the target language, they make use of numerous learning techniques. Learners will obviously have different difficulties (this may sometimes depend on how similar or different the target language is from their native language) and as...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas As a newly qualified TEFL teacher the chances are you will be working for a school which supplies its teachers with all the resources needed to teach successful lessons based on a set course. This article shows a selection of the course books that are available for teaching general English course to adults from a number of publishers in the TEFL industry. There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the TEFL classroom. The main publishers are Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Pearson/Longman and Macmillan. These publishers produce course books across a range of EFL sectors including, young learners, adults, business English, and English for specific purposes. General English course books for adults will...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to TEFL Course Books 2. Benefits of Using TEFL Course Books 3. Types of TEFL Course Books Available 4. How to Choose the Best TEFL Course Book TEFL course books are essential resources for teachers looking to enhance their grammar practice and teaching skills. These books are designed to provide comprehensive guidance on grammar rules, lesson planning, and classroom management. Whether you are a novice teacher or an experienced educator, TEFL course books offer valuable insights and strategies to improve your teaching techniques. At ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we understand the importance of utilizing quality course books in the classroom. Our curated selection of TEFL course books is carefully chosen to meet the needs of teachers worldwide. From...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Wenchuan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Hanzhong Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. There is an obvious difference between teaching one to one and teaching groups. Teaching one to one is focused on an individual student that he or she can get full attention from the teacher. While teaching groups is focused on the majority of students. Teaching activities can be differentiated based on the different levels of all students. Teaching One to One...  [Read more]