Native Teaching Aids

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Gaoqiao 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. English language is the most speaking language after French language. This language is easy to grasp with lot of practice. Many EFL teachers use many ways to teach british language to native and non-native english speakers. Teachers use many ways and aids to teach it. There are many different ways in which a trainer can make the learning experience more interesting...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dongjiaying 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. TEFL is considered a carrier with few opportunities for Non-native English speaking teachers, Because in fact, most recruiters require the candidate to be a Native English speaking teacher. It likes gender, ages requirements, are not decided by you. Now TEFL is increasing, the competition is higher, the attractiveness of traveling and English teaching of young...  [Read more]

  Now we'll have a look at the teaching ideas for the future simple tense. As we said earlier, the future simple tense can be used for threats or promises or, in this case, for predictions. Here, we'll have a pair of students working together. One has a prompt to say something and the other will begin it with a certain comment and then make a sentence using the future simple tense. Here, 'I'm taking my driving test tomorrow' 'Good luck. You'll pass for sure'. 'I lost at tennis again.' 'Cheer up. You'll do better next time,' so on and so forth. Of course, having a bit of feedback at the end. Some additional ideas for the future simple tense include things like horoscopes. Here you'll divide your class up into groups, provide them with zodiac sign, they'll create a horoscope for that...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When thinking of course materials, one summons the image of textbooks and related worksheets. These are just a small part of what can be considered as course materials. With this in mind, course materials are anything the teacher brings with to the classroom to aid teaching. This essay will cover the two different groups of course material: authentic and non-authentic, created materials, and the combinations of materials as important aspects of the classroom to provide a rounded lesson for learners. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jade B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Authentic material can be just about anything that native speakers hear and read. Non-authentic...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xuedian 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. What is the importance of stories for English learning in early childhood? Stories play a vital role in early childhood development, particularly when it comes to learning English. This role is not limited to only native English speakers neither is it limited to non-native English speakers, but encompasses both groups as an excellent way in which children can gain...  [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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liulin 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. TEFL is an essential certificate for native and non-native English speakers who want to teach English abroad. TEFL stands for "Teaching English as a Foreign Language". It is believed that TEFL courses are merely a precondition to teaching English abroad, but actually, a TEFL will open a completely new world of education and travel. Teaching English as a foreign...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Learning a new language is not an easy task, regardless of the age it is learned at, and with the globalization of the English language, there are more and more people faced with the challenge of learning English to better their lives. English is known as one of the most difficult languages to learn due to its irregularities, and therefore requires a variety of different techniques to be applied in the classroom to help students learn the language better. Even though adult and young learners are both learning the same things, the learning process for both groups can be quite different. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Melanie D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The world is becoming a global village and as English is an official language for many of the countries, it is a need for people to learn English to be able to make communications and networking. While learning English, it is important to get a good teacher using good teaching methods. However, it is not an easy task to teach or learn English in a country in which people mainly use their mother language which is not English. In Myanmar, likewise, there are many obstacles for students to improve their English language skills even though English was taught since their kindergarten. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Naw T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Myanmar...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I have decided to choose the title "Teaching Vocabulary" as my short experience as an English teacher has been primarily about teaching vocabulary to young learners in a Primary school in Italy. Therefore, this summative task will be aimed at a group of children between the ages of 6 and 9. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alex V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I have noticed many peculiarities which I instinctively did as the TEFL course instructed, however, I have also noticed mistakes which I have made and alternatives which the course provided. When it came to selecting vocabulary there was not much input from my part as I had a course syllabus to follow and...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences There are numerous reasons why a person may choose to read. One of the strongest motivators to read is the ability to gain knowledge and to learn new information. Another common reason why an individual decides to read is for enjoyment and for the chance to use their imagination. All of these factors play a role in how reading aids in language acquisition, whether it be a person’s native language (L1) or a second language (L2). This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Meghan L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Language acquisition means learning how to communicate through reading, with writing, by speaking or with gestures. An individual learning their native language...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas The following essay is based on my personal experience of teaching one-to-one English lessons to young children (ages ranging from 5-14), through online platforms and companies. Engaging students through a virtual classroom presents challenges for teachers for several reasons. The first being that throughout the time of the lesson the child sees only the teacher and the given background. In other words, there are no sources of distraction or points of interest besides the teacher herself/himself and, as is known, it is especially important for young learners that the environment and the delivery of the lessons be as interesting and fun as possible. For online lessons, this becomes of paramount importance as the teacher is the only person the student will see...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhuangshang 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. Many people around the world may have asked themselves this question. What is the difference between learning the first language compared to the second? There are many theories on this topic that will be discussed in the following paragraphs. The first topic is relating to the acquisition of the first language which is learnt through necessity. The first...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences TEFL is an essential certificate for native and non-native English speakers who want to teach English abroad. TEFL stands for "Teaching English as a Foreign Language". It is believed that TEFL courses are merely a precondition to teaching English abroad, but actually, a TEFL will open a completely new world of education and travel. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Wissal A. Teaching English as a foreign language involves being able to convey the English language in an articulate and interesting manner. TEFL educators help students improve their English skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. TEFL is often taught using teaching aids and materials such as course books, audio-visual aids, and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Mandong 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 as a Foreign language in countries where English is not the native language is really a very challenging job. The types of learners, its ages, motivation, interest, knowledge level, cultural and first language, confidence, the qualities of a good teacher, classroom management, and the use of ESA methodology contribute largely to the success of the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lechang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linfen 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 no substitute for human interaction! While this is a solid belief of mine, I also believe that in our technological era we should work smarter and more efficiently, not harder, in order to achieve greater results. Imagine a classroom full of 30 or more students and a teacher, teaching an ESL lesson. If I where that teacher I would want to work as...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Longchi 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. Topic: Teaching Beginner Students Title How do you maintain motivation and communicate instructions with beginner students, whilst avoiding their native language? Introduction This essay will attempt to answer the question of how to maintain motivation and communicate instructions with beginner students, whilst avoiding their native language. In doing so the question...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yingpan 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. Gestures, eye contact and voice are important aids that should be used well. Identifying these, examining each one for their pros and cons was useful. As were the benefits of class groupings and arrangement. I have used pairs and groups and found it to be difficult to monitor students since they fall back into their native language sometimes as was...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Taian 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. English grammar, what is it like? The grammar of the English language, as any other concerns itself its structure, namely types of sentences or word combinations, words changing. In other words it is a certain set of norms and rules that are used in the construction of a competent speech. Some people believe that the grammar is not complicated and does not cause any...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Ciying Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jincheng 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 main reason why I took up the TEFL course is to be able to learn how to teach English. Although I consider myself as a native English speaker, that is barely enough to properly teach a student which is why this course was very helpful. Aside from the grammar lessons, this course tackled different methodologies and techniques to teach English effectively. One of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning a second language can be difficult and depending on the learner’s mother tongue, it can present challenges unique to a certain group of people. More specifically, there are several unique challenges for Japanese native speakers who are learning English and vice versa. English can be difficult for Japanese native speakers for various reasons such as difficulty distinguishing certain sounds, the use of katakana to teach English words, and drastically different sentence structure. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Justin W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When speaking English, it is vital to be able to distinguish between the “r” and “l” sounds. There...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to maintain motivation and communicate instructions with beginner students, whilst avoiding their native language is definitely a difficult thing for teachers. First, we’ll discuss how to motivate beginner students of the English language. Second, we’ll see how to communicate instructions in a new or foreign language and the benefits of using the language you are teaching over the students’ native language(s). This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mitchell R. There are a number of strategies that the teacher can use to motivate beginner students of English. Some effective strategies for boosting and maintaining student motivation in additional or foreign language classroom are the use of materials that are at the correct...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There are many advantages for anyone to gain by taking and completing a TEFL course. There are also numerous English teaching jobs all around the world that need to be filled. Completing a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course will open up a whole new world if you ever wanted to live abroad and teach English. Most countries require an accredited TEFL certificate to get good English teaching jobs. Taking and completing a TEFL course will help prepare you with the proper skills to be a good English teacher, help others, and travel the world at the same time. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Robin V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. By completing a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yangkou 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. TEFL Summative Task Essay Topic: Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten Title: How to teach an EFL lesson to a kindergarten in China This essay will break down how to teach children (age three-six) in a kindergarten in China. It is very common in China for kindergartens to want native English speakers to teach and so with an over saturation of native English speakers...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Hanzhong-shi? 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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| English as a non-phonetic language Like we all know, the English alphabet has 26 letters Teaching English as a second language is a challenge and an adventure Being culturally aware and sensitive is extremely important in the facilitation of learning, and teaching Today there is a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Sunjiazhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yangquan 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. Frank Smith, a contemporary psycho-linguist said; "One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way." This quote simply means that if you know more than one language, you will have a lot of opportunities be it career or learning. This essay will talk about the role of the first language in acquiring a second language....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article will explain how varying class grouping, visual aids, and student-to-student interaction can help manage a large class. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Natasha A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching English to a large class can seem like a daunting task, because the students may have different levels of English learning at the beginning of the class, and will likely each learn at their own pace. Unlike tutoring one-on-one, in a large class, the teacher does not have the benefit of being able to listen closely and identify personalized issues for each student. What one student may do well, another might be struggling with, and without being able to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Chenguan 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. Common standards must be met by every American student in classes like mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts. English language learners are held to the same standards and given the same assessments in these different content area classes. Are these assessments a true measure of what an English language learner really knows? How can teachers...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Common standards must be met by every American student in classes like mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts. English language learners are held to the same standards and given the same assessments in these different content area classes. Are these assessments a true measure of what an English language learner knows? How can teachers prepare English language learners for the rigors and expectations of the American educational system? Teachers who are prepared can help these students to succeed in both their learning of the new language and the content of the academic classes in which they are enrolled. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Danita O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huangshanpu 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. I'd like to begin with the saying that we all have been beginners - and we all remember how difficult it was - that is why the first thing that a good teacher should do — is to become understandable and sensitive. As we have got to know from unit 19 that beginners are divided by 5 categories : absolute beginner (it is a great present for teacher, because this...  [Read more]