Esl Speaking Activities For Adults

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Miganqiao 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 process of language acquisition is a complicated matter. It can be affected by many different factors such as students’ learning style, motivation, the age of students, and the teacher’s teaching style. In this article, we will focus on the differences between teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to young learners versus adult learners. Young...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences ESL teachers must acknowledge that it is not equal teaching English Lessons to children, teenagers, and adults, there are some wide differences between the practices used in each case, classroom, population, levels, and country where English is taught, on this paper we will check how an ESL lesson may be affected by these variables, and how we could overlap them on the practices used in teenagers and adults English lessons. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Javier V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. To analyze all the practices and methods used in an ESL lesson differing from its population, we must clarify the first two basic concepts, Andragogy and Pedagogy,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Wangguantun 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. Teaching English as a second language for beginners is a challenging task for anyone. No matter what your background, or experience level, you will encounter constant new challenges when teaching English as a second language. In today’s globalized world, most beginner ESL students have had some contact with the English language, usually through the Internet,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yandian 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. Although motivation isn't always thought of as an essential part of an ESL syllabus, it is a crucial part of any ESL course. Ways to increase and maintain it should be considered regularly throughout the course. Students with higher levels of motivation are more likely to study outside of and beyond the classroom. They will retain more information and try to get...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In the past, the emphasis on teaching a foreign language was, amongst other older techniques, Grammar-Translation, and is still used in some situation today. This method helped the student to learn ‘about’ the language instead of learning the language (ITTT Unit 3,3). Over time, and continuing today, more and more attention and research have been placed on the question of what makes a good language learner. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cliff G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There are considerable differences in age, gender, motivation, attitude, and culture. Different students assimilate differently. The environment also plays a roll in learning. Some learn...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What makes the language learning experience so different for young learners compared to adult learners? How do adults and children acquire a second language differently? What benefits do young learners possess over adults when it comes to acquiring a second language and vice versa? The following essay attempts to provide an answer to these questions but more importantly, discuss the general differences between 1st language and 2nd language acquisition in young and adult learners. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Trent L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. To start off, let’s take a look at what language acquisition even is. Essentially, the first language we are fully...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Our Services 3. Benefits of ESL Classes for Adults in Singapore 4. Why Choose ITTT for ESL Classes in Singapore If you are an adult living in Singapore and looking to improve your English language skills, you have come to the right place. At ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we offer high-quality ESL classes tailored specifically for adults in Singapore. Our courses are designed to help you develop your language proficiency in a supportive and interactive environment. At ITTT, we understand the importance of effective communication in today's globalized world. Our ESL classes for adults in Singapore focus on all aspects of language learning, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I took the ITTT online TEFL course not to prepare to teach English as an employee working abroad, but as a volunteer in the United States to teach refugee and immigrant adults. I completed the units a few months ago, but I waited to do this summative task until I could begin teaching classes as a volunteer teacher and reflect on that experience. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sherri V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I’ve found that teaching ESL as a volunteer in the United States is associated with several factors that may be different from the experience of an employed TEFL teacher abroad. This essay describes key opportunities and challenges for volunteer...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences As the term beginner students refers to the level of students knowledge, I have decided to focus on beginner level in different age groups. Therefore, this essay will be divided into teaching beginner young students and beginner adults. My definition of a beginner student is the following: regardless of age, this is a learner with very little or no previous knowledge of the English language. However, there are certain things we should aim to know about every age group: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Aleksandra Đ. As young students can be divided into two groups – learners ages 5-9 and learners ages 9-13, I would like to further divide this particular section, as the approach, advantages, possible problems, and activities...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Whether speaking at a public event where thousands have gathered, or talking politics around a table with friends, this simple piece of advice is well-known to anyone who has ever done any public speaking. But, it is also critical advice for the aspiring teacher—whether those teaching English as a second language, or those teaching chemistry in high school. The more well-acquainted a teacher is with his or her classroom, the more successful he or she will be in engaging their minds in the topic at hand. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Emily B. So, of course, this is a vital component to any teacher who is seeking to help students wanting to learn English. It is important that the teacher asks such questions as: “What are the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Mingcun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Qingdao 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. As a relatively new teacher with very limited teaching experience,I have quickly come to understand the important value of games as a core teaching methodology in any English Speaking Language (ESL) classroom. Games incorporated through lesson activities have provided the platform for critical thinking and problem solving amongst the students. Games used in a lesson...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of ESL Classes for Adults 3. ITTT: Your Trusted Provider for ESL Classes 4. How to Enroll in ESL Classes with ITTT Are you an adult living in Moscow looking to improve your English language skills? Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, enrolling in ESL (English as a Second Language) classes can help you achieve your language learning goals. With the right guidance and resources, you can enhance your communication skills, boost your confidence, and open up new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Taking ESL classes as an adult can offer a wide range of benefits. First and foremost, improving your English language proficiency can enhance your overall communication skills, making it easier to interact with others in both personal and...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas English is one of the most common languages in the world. Knowing English can help people communicate with others from different countries and seek opportunities to have a better job or life. English can bring benefits to everyone, no matter how old they are. Therefore, English is becoming essential in many areas and more people, from kids to adults, are learning it as a second language. To help people learn English effectively, teachers play a significant role in their learning progress. There are many types of students and depending on their needs, ages, and personalities, teachers must learn how to adjust their teaching styles accordingly. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ngoc S. Some people learn English so they...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Guanghui 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. With the rapid increasing demand of study and business internationally, and the fast developing of Internet Technology globally, learning English online is becoming more and more an effectively and convenient way. This trend has affecting many learners, especially among adult English learners. This article is to discuss this raising demanding tool in teaching...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning a new language is an inherently challenging task. One important way for ESL teachers to help beginner students learn English is to focus not only on teaching language concepts but on building their confidence to experiment with the language and persist with their learning. This essay will firstly examine why building confidence is important in ESL teaching, and different strategies teachers can employ to do this, including how they interact with students and the content they choose for classes. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Emily U. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Different groups of beginner learners might be especially likely to suffer from low...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences One of the pillars of the English language, vocabulary, could well be seen as an insurmountable challenge with no end for language learners, but it can actually be a rewarding one that opens up the very heart of the language. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dawson N. With multiple, controversial estimates, putting the number of words a native English speaker knows from around 20,000 active vocabulary words and 40,000 passive vocabulary words up to 20,000/120,000 for highly educated speakers, and with some saying 5,000/20,000 words are needed for L2 language proficiency, this can seem an arduous and never-ending task for young EFL learners. Despite this, young learners are in a good position to absorb many words in certain...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Matou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Heze 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'm new to the role of teaching. I'm a native speaker, great at speaking, writing, reading, comprehension and listening but have never taught English. I used to encourage people to learn English like I did - through reading and listening. As a teacher I realise these two may not be as easy to do, purely through self-motivation and no guidance, as they sound. I like...  [Read more]

TEFL Lemon began in 2014 as an ESL blog on the WeChat platform in China, quickly becoming the biggest ESL blog on WeChat. TEFL Lemon provided English teachers with ELT articles to read and share, as well as free ESL lesson ideas, ESL games and fun speaking activities which TEFL teachers could use in their classes. English teachers in China could also download free ESL flashcards on a variety of themes. Following their success on the WeChat platform, in 2018, TEFL Lemon decided to build their own website to offer their ESL Flashcard Games for Kids, ESL Warmers, ESL games and speaking activities for teens and adults for free to TEFL teachers around the world. You can visit their website here. Not only do TEFL Lemon offer teachers brilliant ESL games and teaching ideas, but they also have...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Chengwuxiandatianji Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Heze 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 and learning are two basic processes underlying the activity of students and teachers nowadays. Learning process puts both parties toward each other , what it teaches , and what it takes, the teacher and the student. Today takes greatimportance to the training of students to teach themselves , their education, equipping them with the skills of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences From 2018 to 2019, I taught two eighth grade English classes in the rural Thies area, experiencing some of the challenges and advantages to teaching students who were just embarking on their language study. I was paired with a long-term Senegalese teacher who walked me through the basics of teaching a foreign language: engaging the class, developing study materials, and creating activities. What stood out to me was his emphasis on showing up as a role model for the students, as well as integrating other modes of learning into the classroom, such as art, singing, and dance activities. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Elise L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lingqian 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. I have been teaching ESL classes professionally for two years. In addition to this experience, I have several years of experience as a volunteer teacher/mentor with ESL students. Through my experiences, I have learned that importance of establishing immediate rapport in the classroom. In this short summative task, I will talk about why it is vital to establish...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One of the main differences between teaching groups and individual students is the lesson plan. Several factors need to be considered when planning a lesson for a single student: The aforementioned factors should be taken into account even when teaching groups but in one-to-one lessons they are crucial. Considering that the whole lesson is dedicated to one individual, material covered should be graded to his/her exact level to achieve the best result, giving the teacher freedom to make the lessons challenging to stimulate further self-study. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ivana P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Unlike teaching groups, where topics might be...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of ESL Classes in Orlando 3. Our Approach to ESL Education 4. How to Enroll in ESL Classes in Orlando Are you looking to improve your English language skills in Orlando? Look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) for comprehensive ESL classes designed for adults. Our programs are tailored to meet the needs of learners at all levels, from beginners to advanced speakers. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply looking to enhance your communication skills, our ESL classes in Orlando offer a supportive and engaging learning environment to help you achieve your language goals. Enrolling in ESL classes in Orlando can provide a range of benefits for adult learners. From improving your job prospects to enhancing your social...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinyan 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. What is English for Specific Purposes? English for Specific Purposes is an approach to teach English for reasons that may differ from general purposes. Usually is taught to working adults who seek to enhance their English abilities for their specific careers; for professionals in various fields, focusing on types of expressions, vocabulary, standard and formal...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I believe it is very important to plan and write down lessons, for the benefit of the students, myself, relieving teachers, and especially while I am an inexperienced teacher. A lesson plan acts as a device for a singular lesson, helps create a series of lessons, and as a record of what has been taught. Self Evaluation Forms will be vital as a new teacher so that I can continuously self improve. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kylie G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When I take the time to write down a lesson, it requires thinking about the level of that particular class and what I want to achieve by the end of the lesson. The lesson plan can be written on a formal...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Games are one of the most important components in an EFL classroom. Foreign language learning games can be considered as a framework to provide a meaningful context for language acquisition. Students can improve their understanding of written and spoken English via games, as well as learn new words, structures, pronunciation, and spelling, all while having a great deal of fun. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shiva R. Games can be used to warm up the class before your lesson begins, during the lesson to give students a break when you’re tackling a tough subject, or at the end of class when you have a few minutes left to kill. There are literally hundreds, probably thousands, of games that a teacher can play with...  [Read more]

Francesca Marchi Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What do you imagine there may be behind a group of old learners? Well, whatever comes to your mind, I can tell you it sounds like having an extended family that warms you up and makes you feel at home. Older students could be like loving grand-parents, great-uncles or great-aunts, and apart from relatives, caring neighbors and dearest friends. Actually, you may find out they are active pensioners, retired teachers or scholars, culture lovers, as well as humble workers without school-leaving certificates and, above all, passionate people and happy learners: these are senior students. In the following lines, I'm going to share my classroom experience with you. Join me to the end as we explore the advantages and the challenges of such a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences First of all, I want to say how this course encouraged me to get further education and qualification because you will never know everything, simply it is impossible. But there is always an opportunity to evaluate and improve yourself especially in languages as there is a lot of new vocabulary every year and some changes which are sufficient for a language teacher to be aware of. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Margarita F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The EFL teacher should switch between different roles appropriately such as manager, organizer, prompter, participant, tutor, facilitator, observer, or monitor. The teacher’s role will depend on the type of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas For the past couple of months, I have worked as an ESL teacher for the company Qkids. I took this course in order to obtain a certificate and meet the Chinese national standards. Even though I took it for that purpose only, it has been a very informative and helpful class. I have learned so much that I can apply to my own online ESL classes. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rebekah P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In my experience, and from what I have learned in the class, it is very important to keep the students encouraged to maintain their motivation. The platform I teach on allows me to rewards a student’s good work with virtual diamonds, sort of like...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Games and fun activities are a vital part of teaching English as a foreign language. Whether you’re teaching adults or children, games will liven up your lesson and ensure that your students will leave the classroom wanting more. Games can be used to warm up the class before your lesson begins, during the lesson to give students a break when you’re tackling a tough subject, or at the end of class when you have a few minutes left to kill. There are literally hundreds, probably thousands, of games that you can play with your students. EFL games are used to test vocabulary, practice conversing, learn tenses - the list is endless. Also read: The 5 Best TEFL Games For Adult Students This list of some basic classic ESL games every teacher...  [Read more]