Giving Instructions

  Our next consideration is that of giving instructions to our students. In order for those students to effectively carry out an activity, we need to make sure we have given clear and unambiguous instructions. It's also very important to check that the students understand the activity before you start. If you've done that work correctly then the teacher shouldn't need to say anything once an activity has started because the students are very clear about what they're supposed to be doing. So some ideas when giving instructions. As we've mentioned use simple language. Secondly, rather than trying to explain an activity, then do a demonstration which is visual. Thirdly, try to use wherever possible common words that come up within every activity. These would be things like ?look?,...  [Read more]

  There are some other classroom management issues that we need to consider and they may include issues such as writing on the board, giving students individual attention, the use of teacher talk time, the way in which we should give instructions to our students, the building and maintaining of rapport with our students, and finally the one that perhaps most new teachers particularly spend a lot of time worrying and thinking about, is the issue of classroom discipline. So what we'd like to do is to take each of these in turn and look at some of the major issues surrounding these classroom management issues. 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...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom management is the most crucial aspect of facilitating education. With no classroom management the class does not know what to do and becomes chaotic. With encompassing and nuanced management the class will run as efficiently as possible. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dirk K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Classroom management starts on day one. Educators utilize it to learn about their students' needs, interests, and personalities. There are numerous ways to go about doing this, a simple ‘ice-breaker’ search on the internet will yield many results. By the end of the first lesson each individual in the classroom should introduce themselves and share...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Ximo Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yuncheng 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 way a teacher manages the classroom has a profound impact on students’ ability to learn. A disengaged, unenthusiastic, or disorganized teacher can make student learning much more difficult than it needs to be. This essay will outline three important ways a teacher can have a positive impact on their students through establishing rapport, being physically...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom management is one of the most important aspects of teaching. This is because students need a learning-friendly environment to feel safe, which makes the students more willing to actively participate and learn. This learning-friendly environment can be achieved in many ways such as, how the teacher gives instructions, maintains discipline, establishes rapport, arranges the classroom, groups students together, the way they talk to the students, and so on. I am only going to touch on a few of these topics that I think are the most important in managing a classroom. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Emma V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First, I want to talk...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huangzhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Laiwu 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 the role of the teacher is obviously very important. There are many different aspects and roles of being a teacher. The main role of a teacher is managing the class and in managing the class there are also a lot of different things you need to do. When managing your classroom you have to be mindful of establishing rapport, giving instructions,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Anban Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Pu'er 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 learned about establishing rapport, classroom arrangement, the correct ways of giving instruction and maintaining discipline in a classroom. I think that the most important thing I learned from this chapter was the correct ways of giving instructions. Things such as using the same set of words for the same instruction, giving demonstrations, and using language at a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huangshan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Lijiang 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. Some important things to notice when managing classes: 1. Eye contact, gesture and the voice 2. Grouping students: includes Whole-class grouping, Students working on their own, Pairwork, Groupwork. 3. Classroom arrangement: We could put students in orderly rows, circles and horseshoes, separate tables and we should notice the teacher’s position 4. Writing on the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Malan 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. It is to most people’s belief that to be a good teacher one has to be an out going teacher in the classroom but there are many good teachers who very low key and chilled but delivering epic classes, while other teacher can be both lively and amazing. One should bear in mind that for a class to be at its best and be effect, the teacher must be a role model and very...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences It is to most people’s belief that to be a good teacher one has to be an outgoing teacher in the classroom but there are many good teachers who very low key and chilled but delivering epic classes, while another teacher can be both lively and amazing. One should bear in mind that for a class to be at its best and be the effect, the teacher must be a role model and very inspiring to his or her students. A teacher must be flexible and be able to adjust based on the situation ahead of them and this has been the reason for this summary as I talk about classroom management, what is it that is called classroom management? what skills are required for great classroom management? how to arrange the classroom, and how to maintain discipline. All these...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dongnan 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. Teachers play important roles in the lives of the students in their classrooms. Teachers are best known for their role of educating the students. The best teachers possess excellent communication skills, understand classroom management and appropriate discipline techniques to ensure a positive learning environment. As with all skills, teachers need experience to...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas The teacher’s role is to catch the interest of the students and to give them confidence. Getting the students involved in the lesson will also help to prevent most of the disciplinary problems. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Marie Alice C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The first thing is for the teacher to try to know his students. Knowing their name is, of course, necessary to get their attention or indicate who is to answer the question, but the teacher should also try to know their surroundings. The students will be more willing to participate if the topic has been carefully chosen to fit their interests. Making sure that the relation between the students is...  [Read more]

Shirin Sophy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In today's cosmopolitan world, the noticeable necessity of mastery over foreign languages apart from one's native language is motivating manifold people to consider improving this particular ability which results in an increasing demand for language learning courses and services. Among the major purposes of language learning, communication and language production are definitely much more measurable and outstanding, specifically through productive skills, including writing and speaking. In terms of pedagogy, the following is a suggested procedure that can be taken into account while teaching productive skills after the engagement phase is applied and learners are ready to start the study phase. Exposure to the target language in the format...  [Read more]

At ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we offer a wide range of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) courses to help you kickstart your teaching career or take it to the next level. Our courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field of English language teaching. Whether you are a novice looking to get certified or an experienced teacher seeking professional development, we have a course that will meet your needs. Our TEFL and TESOL courses are internationally recognized and accredited, ensuring that you receive high-quality training that is respected by employers worldwide. With ITTT, you can choose from a variety of course options, including online courses,...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. ITTT TEFL and TESOL Training Programs 3. Benefits of ITTT TEFL and TESOL Training 4. How to Enroll in an ITTT Program Are you looking to start a career in English language instruction? Look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). Our programs are designed to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a successful English language teacher. With a wide range of courses to choose from, ITTT has something for everyone, whether you are a seasoned educator looking to enhance your skills or a complete beginner interested in starting a new career. ITTT offers a variety of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) training programs to suit your needs. Our courses are...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The main goal of reducing teacher talk time or TTT is to have the teacher speaking less and the students engaging more. This essay will explore the benefits of doing this for the teacher and student, complications that could arise and how to deal with them, and how this can be implemented into any ESL lesson. It will cover a few key areas in an ESA lesson such as planning, questioning, student participation, silence, and instructions. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Benjamin R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. One of the first things as teachers that we can do to reduce teacher talk time is to give clear instructions. Instructions are needed throughout the lesson...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Giving directions as a teacher to non-native English speakers in an EFL classroom often requires a set of techniques to ensure the students truly understand the directions and can follow them how you want them to. The following 10 tips to help your students follow directions when teaching English abroad work for students of all ages and levels but are especially useful for English learners of young ages or low levels. Before starting an activity, be sure to take some time to explain the instructions carefully to your students. This starts by making it clear that the students should now pay attention as you will give the directions. If you don’t make it clear that you are about to explain an activity, some students tend to “turn off” their brains while...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Chihe 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. It’s most obvious that almost all the teachers have to teach both one to one and group lessons during their carrier and of course, they both are very different, challenging in various ways and comes along with various possibilities and problems. However, I personally prefer one to one due to many reasons such as I can develop my own strategies, a way of approaches...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Laowo Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Nujiang Lisuzu Zizhizhou? 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. this unit has emphasized on the importance of teacher`s use of voice, whereas the teacher should vary his voice when ever needed. A good modulation of voice is important. Never shout or use your voice to discipline students. Eye contact; this can contribute to establishing rapport and maintaining discipline to students. It also helps to ensure or convey...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Every English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher desires to successfully teach their students how to proficiently speak, understand, and use the English language. English is a very complex language, and teaching it presents many challenges. Because of this, an ESL teacher must be willing and able to take on various roles throughout the teaching of a lesson. During a typical ESL lesson, a teacher will have some, or all, of the following roles: a manager or controller, an organizer, an observer, an assessor, a prompter, a participant, and a resource or facilitator. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jennifer N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Firstly, every ESL teacher...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teachers play important roles in the lives of the students in their classrooms. Teachers are best known for their role of educating the students. The best teachers possess excellent communication skills, understand classroom management and appropriate discipline techniques to ensure a positive learning environment. As with all skills, teachers need to continue to improve their teaching skills by sharing with other teachers, continuing education and classroom experience. There are five important skills that teachers need in the classroom to set their students up for success. The focus needs to be on strengthening these skills to increase the effectiveness of the lessons. This post was written by our ITTT graduate Jin K. The first skill is...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yingye'er Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yili Hasake Zizhizhou — Ili? 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. This unit explains the basics of classroom management. From developing rapport, seating arrangements, and connecting with students, this unit covers a lot of information. I found the details regarding eye contact and voice most helpful. When I was first teaching, I did not keep my voice strong. A clear, strong voice is essential in a language...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences For a class to function properly it necessitates the teacher to put his /her student in a confident position, in this sense the teacher must know when to be firm with students and when to give them liberty. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate CHIFON R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Classroom here refers to a room in a school or an establishment where a group of students is being taught by a teacher or a group of teachers. Classroom administration, on the other hand, is the process of ensuring that classroom lessons can run smoothly without any disruptive behavior from students comprising the delivery of instructions. Below are some factors that can affect...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shuanghe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Aba Zangzu Qiangzu Zizhizhou —? 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. A teacher is not only someone with knowledges where his/her function is only to teach and to help learners to assimilate a language. A teacher have multiples roles such as Instructor, Facilitator, Mentor, Psychologist, counsellor and Policeman but and mostly he/she has to be a good manager. The teacher effectively have to take into...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jiajiaping 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. In this short essay I would like to share the differences of teaching YL and Adults. For effective learning, it is important for us, as teachers, to understand how these two groups go about learning. The critical point is the suitable design and delivery of the program. Malcolm Knowles differentiates between teaching adults (andragogy) and Young Learners/Children...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The English Language is globally profound more than it has been many years ago. It has become the international language of the world with most people speaking and understanding. It is taught in schools in different countries all around the world to people whose native language is not the English Language. However, are these teachings effective? Does teaching skills in the classroom have a huge impact on student learning and interest in the language? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sandie M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Each school or classroom has a mission and that mission is to enhance student learning through teaching instruction. This requires skill and a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yangquanqu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Luliang 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. Classroom management is a critical skill that all teachers must learn to master. A classroom is meant to be a fun, safe and orderly environment, conducive to learning. The teacher being the leader or facilitator of English instruction is responsible for creating and maintaining such an atmosphere. A good teacher must know how to keep the balance between freedom,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Heijing Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Chuxiong Yizu Zizhizhou? 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 this unit there are many aspects taught for becoming an effective and respected teacher along with inspiring the students to become confident with speaking and writing English. Having a relaxed, cheerful and positive demeanor as a teacher will help classroom management, along with maintaining organizational skills and discipline. To keep your students...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Daying 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. Gilbert Torres: July 9, 2019 End of Course Summative Essay. Page 1 Teaching Styles for ESL (English as a second language) ESL (English as a second language) teachers work with ELL (English Language Learners)for whom English is not their primary language. The purpose is to help them acquire when speaking, writing, reading English language skills. Not to mention...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to ITTT 2. Our TEFL and TESOL Courses 3. Benefits of Choosing ITTT 4. How to Get Started with ITTT Welcome to ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), your premier destination for professional English instruction in Paris. Our team of experienced educators is dedicated to providing high-quality TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) courses to individuals looking to enhance their teaching skills and broaden their career opportunities. At ITTT, we offer a wide range of TEFL and TESOL courses designed to meet the needs of students at all levels of expertise. Whether you are just starting out in the field of English instruction or are looking to advance your career with specialized training, we have a...  [Read more]