English Language Books For Beginners

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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yuanzhuang 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. Unit 14 exposed us to the variations in course materials and the effective use of different materials for different learning levels and age groups. This essay will examine the reasons why a variety of course materials is not only ideal, but essential. It will also discuss the ways in which different course materials ought to be used, the contexts in which they are...  [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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yaocun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Taiyuan 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. What is a Beginner Student ? How old are they ? Is it a spontaneous wish or have they been compelled to learn english ? In which case do they want to learn a new language, is it for their own purpose or for a specific goal ? What are their expectations from us as a teacher ? How can we analyse their needs and motivations ? How to establish a good relationship with...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yungang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Datong 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 the classroom, varied use of different types of materials is important in the creation of an interesting and engaging learning environment. Unit 14 of this TEFL course provides valuable insight into the types of materials commonly used, while the importance of an engaging classroom environment is emphasised throughout the course. This summative task shall focus on...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Baichi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changzhi 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. More and more parents have planed their kids’ education even before their kids’ births. In China, most parents require their children to learn English when they are little. Most kindergartners start to teach English as second language. Parents who are 25 years old around or above learned English when they were grade 7. Parents were the young beginners to learn...  [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]

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]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning is always hard especially learning something new such as English learning. English is a different new language compared with Chinese, so when we are learning, definitely we will meet all kinds of difficulties in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate XIAO J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Due to the lack of vocabulary, beginners can not get the main idea of a story. They usually expect to know every single word and if they miss some words, they will become extremely nervous so that they lose their confidence at all. The best way to avoid it is to pre-teach some potentially difficult vocabularies. And listening to English...  [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]

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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xiangquan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Baoji 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 was informative and comprehensive. Since I had a good grasp of the language, initially I thought I would go to the classroom and teach. But after deep pondering, questions crept up in my mind: What if I run out of ideas in the middle of the class? What if my students are not motivated? What if the lessons I provide are not effective? There is so much more...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas TEFL teachers both new and experienced will benefit from having a range of course books to draw on for their lessons. General English course books for young learners differ from those for adults in a number of ways. Obviously the types of topics will be geared towards the interests of younger people but there are also differences in the way the language is presented. Course books for adults will generally have sections with explicit presentations of a grammar point,whereas books for young learners do not usually cover grammar in detail. There are several publishers involved in producing general English course books for young learners. The main publishers are Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Pearson ELT, and Macmillan. These...  [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]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences The course was informative and comprehensive. Since I had a good grasp of the language, initially I thought I would go to the classroom and teach. But after deep pondering, questions crept up in my mind: What if I run out of ideas in the middle of the class? What if my students are not motivated? What if the lessons I provide are not effective? There is so much more to teaching. The list of my apprehensions went on, and that was when I decided to enroll in a course. After doing some research, I found ITTT with its internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL program. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shalia M. As a new teacher the course gave me the confidence that I needed to be effective. The introductory units dealt with the teachers’...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Hello and welcome to the weekly ITTT live session, my name is Liza and I'm glad that some people have joined already. I hope everything works smoothly here and you can hear me clearly and see me well, if not please let me know in the comment section so that I can fix it quickly. Today we are going to talk about the vital topic of lesson materials. I know that many people struggle looking for resources and content for their lessons so this is something I want to look at today. While we are waiting for some more people to join us, please let me know where you guys are tuning in from. I'm located in the Euro region of Russia in Yekaterinburg city, it's pretty chilly today and it is also snowing so my plan is to go skiing...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stories expose the students to more language, they engage and motivate the learner, they can be used to teach the structure of a language and the concepts about print which may be different between cultures. Stories with images can also help the students anchor their knowledge about the text. Listening to stories also helps the students hear accents and how words are pronounced. However, it is important to choose the correct book or story for the students you are working with. If familiar storylines are chosen the student is more likely to understand the story. It is also important to take into consideration the interests of the students and to find text on those topics. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Claire O. Please note that...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Songbǎi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Rizhao 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. From my experience, teaching beginner students can be one of the most rewarding and challenging experience for any teacher. In this essay, I would like to put my perspective on what any teacher, experienced or not, can stumble upon when teaching students that have absolutely none or insignificant level of English. One of the greatest advantages of teaching beginner...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information Business English falls under the umbrella of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and is an area of English language teaching that focuses on the language students need in order to function in an international business setting. It is a popular sector for qualified TEFL teachers to work in and one that can be financially rewarding. Students taking business English classes will generally already have a reasonable level of English language ability and course books tend to be aimed at pre-intermediate level students and above but there are books aimed at lower level students. There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the business English classroom. Two of the main publishers are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Caichang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Chengdu 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 is a very important and interesting job. Teachers play a vital role in the students’ lives, they should have a lot of knowledge and ought to mentor and nurture students. Teachers have to love their job and try to create a wonderful relationship with their students. One of their biggest challenges is dealing with beginners. There are four types of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading is important. It is an important tool that aids in language acquisition whether the language is native or foreign. Unfortunately, it is sometimes neglected, especially as the students move up in their studies. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Wesley J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Having been raised without television until I was in junior high school, I would read books, magazines, and the Sunday newspaper. At an early age, my first card was the library card. I could borrow many books. I would often borrow fifteen to twenty books every two weeks in addition to the four books I could borrow from my school library. At home, my mother provided science...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Siling Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Bazhong 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. Every language is mutable; its words and sometimes even its structures change over time: if that were not the case, then it would become a dead tongue, just as happened to Latin and Ancient Greek. Thus, it is not surprising that language course books are revised and updated each year, in order for the content presented to reflect the current way native speakers...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Taitou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weifang 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. Due to the large variety of books available learners should be able to find books that interest them, this can motivate them to learn new words from like football or pop culture content yet have a familiar feel to it. Such content is widely available on the internet, it could be as simple as reading your favorite magazine in a different language. For beginners this...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhengcheng 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. Teaching English to unilingual and Multilingual groups can be a rewarding experience, however, it might be very challenging for those who are beginners in TEFL. Monolingual is a group defined as people who share the same Mother Tongue. Monolingual groups learning a new language usually tend to rely on each other to overcome their own common challenge, but on the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Beizhuang 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. Storytelling has been a powerful tool for centuries. Before there was written language, humans told stories through pictures and oral sequences. Stories have the power to connect us, and to stimulate empathy. Storytelling can be an important instrument for facilitating language learning, especially in early childhood. It is especially helpful in increasing...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dawang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Dongying 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. PROBLEMS I EXPERIENCES AS A FOREIGN TEACHER . 1. Discrimination and racism between whites and. blacks to some natives they show it ,Which some times happens inside the class where some students they don't want to be touched or being next to them this detoreate me becouse I'm black African teacher 2. under payment , they pay me below the minimum salary of the...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas There are many types of English learning groups and each group requires different teaching techniques. In my opinion, English learners can be divided into 2 groups: beginners and English learners for specific purposes. Beginners can be students who have no English at all or know a few simple structures. They can be children or adults. English learners for specific purposes are students who have a basic English level and want to achieve their specific aims of learning. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nhung T. Children are quick to learn but prone to forget. Therefore, they need frequent repetition and revision. Here are some tips for successful lessons with young beginners: Also read: 10 Tips When Teaching English...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jiangtuan 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. Understanding the use of slang in a different language is a benchmark for fluency. Once a speaker is able to navigate society by listening and speaking slang, they are better able to assimilate among native speakers. But whether or not colloquial speech has a place in English classrooms is debated among teachers. While formal English takes precedence in many...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Storytelling has been a powerful tool for centuries. Before there was written language, humans told stories through pictures and oral sequences. Stories have the power to connect us and to stimulate empathy. Storytelling can be an important instrument for facilitating language learning, especially in early childhood. It is especially helpful in increasing student attention and empathy. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jillian C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. According to the book “Children Tell Stories”: Teaching and Using Storytelling in the Classroom by Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weis, storytelling has powerful neurological impacts on youth. Teachers must be...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas When you decide to take a TEFL certification course with the intention of teaching English abroad, in your home country, or online, it is difficult to know who you will actually end up teaching. Once you have finished your training you could end up teaching primary aged children, teenagers, or adults. They could be from any country worldwide and they could be at any level of English language from beginner to advanced level. In many ways it is a bit of a lottery, so you should ensure you are ready to deal with all types of environments. After a while most teachers develop a preference for the type of student they prefer to teach, however, the beginner EFL student is often the most feared. So what actually defines a beginner EFL student? To make sure you are...  [Read more]