Sample Lesson Plans For English Teachers

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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huyang 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. Most likely, a teacher is required to prepare the lesson planning before each class because general speaking, lesson planning is the guide for the day's lessons.So what is a lesson planning? There is some confusion about what a TEFL lesson plan is and is not. A worksheet is not a lesson plan. A handout is not a lesson plan. A classroom game or activity is not a lesson...  [Read more]

  In this ITTT TESOL review video Karen describes her experience during her TESOL/TEFL course in Hangzhou, China. ITTT has training centers in over thirty different international locations. To find training center that suits you just visit our web site or follow the above links. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. This unit reflects the material about the importance of writing a lesson plan, basics of a lesson plan, what a teacher needs to get ready for to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Diexi 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. Being a beginner of teaching English for young learners as I am, hardly I knew lesson plan was relatively crucial until I tried to help my niece and nephew learn English. It was unlikely resemble of a proper classroom, in contrast they did not have full attention and easily to get bored. After that, I started to think if I wanted to be a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When it comes to teaching adults with higher levels of English proficiency, it is quite complicated to create lessons as most of the students usually have very specific needs and challenges. In this blog post, I would like to share a sample online lesson that I taught to an adult group of advanced EFL learners to train conversational skills. For presenting my materials online, I used Prezi for visual clues. Our class took place on Zoom. The whole lesson was structured in the form of a speaking club under the general topic of “feeling ashamed and uncomfortable”. Engagement is the most important part of any lesson. Advanced level adults are no exception. To build rapport and a comfortable environment, I started the class with a simple conversation...  [Read more]

  In this video, we break down the difference between "bazaar" and "bizarre". These two words often cause confusion because of their spelling and similar pronunciation. The word ?bazaar? refers to a market, usually found in the Middle East, such as in this example: The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. ?Bizarre?, on the other hand, is an adjective and a synonym for "strange". "Everyone stared at the student who wore the bizarre outfit to school," is a good example for the word. We hope that this explanation clears up any confusion about the two words. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) as a course contains a variety of units that are meant to enable an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher to be prepared for the classroom and everything that they may face. Some of the most important benefits of the course are the units on the three main components of lesson structure, lesson planning, possible problems in the classroom, grammar overviews and classroom management. Even if the TEFL is not a requirement, it is an invaluable resource meant to provide support to ESL teachers wherever they may teach. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kyra H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. One of the most helpful...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Bamiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Guangyuan 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 unit five, teaching themes were introduced. The unit was broken down into sections covering songs and music, games, stories, arts and crafts, seasonal activities around the world, and sample lesson plans with materials. Getting to see a general breakdown of activity themes made it much easier to determine the proper ratio of a particular type of activity theme...  [Read more]

  This TEFL review is from Stephanie. She is from the United States and recently completed our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course online. She thought that all the units were very helpful as it definitely provides a comprehensive foundation of teaching English as a foreign language. She had a good time taking the course overall and recommend this course to anyone looking to work in the field of teaching English as a foreign language. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dayuan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Lishui 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 7 explores information surrounding key components of teaching a new language. It provides guidelines for selecting vocabulary to be taught and gives TEFL learners insight into how a teacher plans lessons to effect class learning. Furthermore, Unit 7 discusses the importance of learners understanding the grammar structure and language function in the overall...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Cuola Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ganzi Zangzu Zizhizhou — Garze? 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 IS BASICALLY DEPENDENT ON THE MATERIALS WE ARE GOING TO USE IN THE CLASSROOM. THESE CAN BE AUTHENTIC OR NON-AUTHENTIC. LESSON PLAN, HOW IT IS MADE, HOW TO USE IT IS DEALT NEXT IN THIS UNIT. A SAMPLE EXAMPLE OF A LESSON PLAN ALONG WITH A BLANK LESSON PLAN IS GIVEN. COURSE BOOK RESOURCES, THEIR ADVANTAGES, DISADVANTAGES ARE GIVEN NEXT....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A dedicated and passionate teacher knows that before a lesson plan and a diagnostic test are made, he/she must produce a classroom management plan. And why is this so vital in the world of teaching? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jun-Mark S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The teacher’s classroom is full of vibrant personalities. These are individuals who have unique attitudes and behavior which are developed at their respective homes and enhanced from their environment. Often, these personalities are in their comfort zone totally accepted by the people that surround them. But when these personalities are put in a box with unknown individuals, clashes and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Wuling 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. I. Introduction I.I Background During my course in ITTT, it has been emphasized in many units that to develop a good class flow, a teacher could consider on using ESA teaching method. The teaching method that has to start with Engage sequence and ended with Activate sequence, where in between it might be possible to implement patched Study-Engage-Activate sequences or...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Kong Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Dezhou 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 think to best address this question you need to know why I took this course. I am an USA certified teacher who arrived in China almost 6 years ago after teacher in the Florida school system for 13 years. I was an ESE(Exceptional Student Education) certified, Middle School Math and Science teacher. When I first arrived, I assumed all the foreign teachers I worked with...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Understanding the Cambridge CELTA Exam 3. Tips for Effective Preparation 4. Practice Makes Perfect Are you considering taking the Cambridge CELTA exam to become a certified English language teacher? The Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a renowned qualification that is recognized worldwide. It is designed for individuals looking to start a career in teaching English as a foreign language. In this guide, we will provide you with tips and strategies to help you prepare effectively for the Cambridge CELTA exam. Before diving into preparation tips, it is essential to have a clear understanding of what the Cambridge CELTA exam entails. The exam consists of written assignments, teaching practice sessions, and observations. You...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dagangtou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Lishui 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. This unit was a brief talk about good ways to teach new vocabulary and grammar. It provided ideas that you can use at each step of the learning process to help the students become familiar with and remember the target points of the lesson. It also showed a sample lesson plan for both vocabulary and one for grammar. This unit was a brief talk about good ways to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas While sentence structure and grammar are the foundation of the English Language, vocabulary is the glue that holds it together. An expansive vocabulary allows students to feel confident in their abilities and communicate more effectively. There are many methods of teaching vocabulary and in each class, the teacher may need to use different methods. This is because each class will be made up of different students each with their own learning style. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Caitlin O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Vocabulary is important to teach in the very first lessons because it is how students will be able to understand the words they need to use for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinglongzhuang 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 younger students requires a balance between discipline and patience. It is a tricky balancing act between engaging the students and providing the tools they need. Structure, ESA (Engage, Study Activate) method*, and games are essential tools that can benefit the young learners and their teachers. Kindergartners are usually around 5 years old. They are...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xiacun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weihai 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. My first thought when reading this question is the anxiety of doing something new for the first few times and how to keep moving in an upward when things don’t always go quite right. Teaching a different language is trying a whole bunch of new things at the same time. I will take the next few paragraphs to highlight what I think the early career that I’m choosing...  [Read more]

  When our answers are not correct then, obviously, they need to be corrected but it is quite important that we go through a process of correction that will help students. Quite often they've made a mistake simply because of something like reading the incorrect answer out or misrepresenting what they've actually written down. So, always give the opportunity when a mistake has been made for the student to self-correct first. We can often do this in a nonverbal way to show them that they're not actually correct. We might repeat back what they've said to us in a questioning manner or we may just make a gesture to make sure that they understand that they're not correct. So, we allow for a process of self-correction. It may be that the student has actually got the answer wrong and so we...  [Read more]

  http://www.teflonline.net In this TEFL training video we look at the usages for the present continuous tense. Teaching points such as this one will come up often in a TEFL teacher's career so they must be knowledgeable about rules for English grammar. Our courses cover this grammar point and many more in our online and in-class TEFL training programs. /// -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Are you ready to Teach English Abroad? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pcXD_GNR04 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips...  [Read more]

  The next category we are looking at in our series on teaching special groups in ESL are individuals. Teaching individuals, or one-to-one, forms a large part of the ESL market. Find out the positives, negatives and tips in this video. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. This unit really helps potential teachers figure out the right questions they need to ask before accepting a job. I also do appreciate how this unit tells new teachers that its always...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yinshan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Tai'an Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Jeremy Harmer in his book How to Teach English detailed the ESA method of teaching English. Using ESA is important because it keeps the teacher organized and students interested, motivated, and eager to learn. ESA really clicked with me because it can be used to teach anything. It isn’t limited to teaching English as a foreign language. I understand the logical...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shuiningsi 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. As a teacher I think that the most important part of the lesson is the lesson planning. Before entering the classroom the teacher must have an accurate lesson plan, have all the teaching aids under his/her hand, must know student needs and make solutions for every possible problem that can arise during the lesson. Of course, making an effective lesson plan takes...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I think to best address this question you need to know why I took this course. I am a USA certified teacher who arrived in China almost 6 years ago after a teacher in the Florida school system for 13 years. I was an ESE (Exceptional Student Education) certified, Middle School Math and Science teacher. When I first arrived, I assumed all the foreign teachers I worked with were also certified teachers. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jennifer K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I quickly discovered this was not true and began to experience working with TEFL/TESOL teachers. There was a distinct lack of understanding in many of these teachers as to the true role of a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The teacher with no experience or little experience can face issues like fear of teaching, lack of confidence, or empowerment. This can happen to the experienced teacher as well, especially in the situations of changing jobs, type of the group, institution, or topics he/she is accustomed to teaching. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Olena O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. No lesson can be conducted without a teacher. This means that everything you say to students is important, they have no doubts about the information you deliver to them. So even if you don't feel it, show your confidence and positive attitude. Also Read: How do I choose a TEFL course? Once you...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jinglesi Jiedao? Are you interested in teaching English in Guangyuan 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. This unit covers the use of songs, chants and music in class as well as games (showing how we can adapt them to our lessons). It also shows how arts and crafts can be used in our classroom, together with stories. Furthermore, it helps us take a closer look on how seasonal games are used around the world and what is more, it contains a number of sample lesson...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jinhua Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Deyang 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. This unit has been just as informative as every other unit of the course. I completely agree that reactions to problem behavior go a long way to determining repetition. My experience has proven to me that a loss of temper, shouting, or focussing anger on students rather than the behaviour always turns out badly. And I greatly appreciate the sample lesson plan...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tumen Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Deyang 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 4 focus on Materials teacher can use in class. It explains the difference between authentic materials and non-authentic materials. And the three mains areas to take into consideration while designing materials. It also focuses on how to prepare a lesson plan and it brings a sample that we could use with all important point we should considering whilst planning...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Folou 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. Teaching is not just delivering in a class what you know but it is to enable your focus group to apply the knowledge that you have delivered to critically analyse the idea and develop their own perspective. As teachers we may have students who have world class facility or students who are just dependent on your lecture notes, in any of the circumstances we need to use...  [Read more]