Teaching English By Design

  As there is no standard content or fixed length required for a TEFL certification course, individual providers are free to design their own courses and set whatever fees they see fit. The best advice is not to choose a course simply because it is the cheapest one available. Yes, you can find TEFL courses on discount websites for as little US$ 49 but will they be accepted by employers in the region that you want to work in? And will they properly prepare you for life in a real classroom? If you want to ensure that the answer to these questions is YES then you should look a little deeper than just the price. In-class TEFL courses usually involve 4-weeks of intensive training that comprehensively covers the most important aspects of English language teaching. During the course you...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zaohuli Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Binzhou 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 existing literature on language education, the terms CURRICULUM and SYLLABUS are sometimes used interchangeably, sometimes differentiated, and sometimes misused and misunderstood. Rodger (1989:26, cited in Richards, 2001:39) makes a distinction between a syllabus and a curriculum. According to Rodgers, syllabi (or syllabuses), which prescribe the content to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Duolin Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xining 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 greatly appreciated the content in this online teaching business English course. I found all 6 units to be helpful in my preparation as a teacher of business English, however, I feel that a few parts of unit 3 were especially useful to me, and I feel that the content in this section was the best thing that I have learned from this class. The information that...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tangyi 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. Syllabus design is one of the most important thing while developing a course. My present summative work will be focusing on syllabus design for business English. In order to formulate a syllabus, a lot of factors have to be kept in mind. These include the purpose of course, present proficiency of the students in language, the field in which the students specialize...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Qujiang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Dazhou 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 unit the content included the purpose of and when to give examinations. It also included course evaluations, the types of assignments, and how to use limiting factors, level testing and needs analysis to design a syllabus. I feel that I have learned a lot about the reasons behind different assessments and examination and how to effectively utilize them in the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Taihe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zibo 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. A teacher may find that in some educational institutes a syllabus for his/her class will be provided by the state or private school, but where this is not available then a syllabus needs to be designed and implemented. There are many theories as to what design is best and some of these are either structural, functional-notional, learner-led, or situational syllabus, the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching business English presents teachers with a degree of freedom that is perhaps not enjoyed by those teaching in, for example, State Schools that have curriculums set by the education arm of Government or other international organizations. Some teachers may relish having the opportunity to design their syllabus while for others it may be something rather daunting. Regardless, gaining experience in the field of syllabus design will likely prove invaluable for a teacher in their personal career development. Several considerations are required when designing a syllabus for a course in Business English and these will be discussed throughout this essay along with the methods and resources necessary for their implementation. The essay will address both...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Syllabus design is one of the most important parts of developing a business English course. In order to formulate a syllabus, a lot of factors have to be kept in mind. These include the purpose of the course, the language proficiency of the students, the field in which the students specialize, as well as the aims, goals and objectives that you intend to achieve by the end of the course. The syllabus design should represent a logical step by step process to take the students from their present level of proficiency to their desired level. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hina I. Your course syllabus could take various forms. It could be a ‘structural syllabus’ which is also known as a grammatical syllabus, a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In the existing literature on language education, the terms CURRICULUM and SYLLABUS are sometimes used interchangeably, sometimes differentiated, and sometimes misused and misunderstood. Rodger (1989:26, cited in Richards, 2001:39) makes a distinction between a syllabus and curriculum. According to Rodgers, syllabi (or syllabuses), which prescribe the content to be covered by a given course, form only a small part of the total school program. The curriculum is a far broader concept. The curriculum is all those activities in which children engage under the auspices of the school. This includes not only what students learn, but how they learn it, how teachers help them learn, using what supporting materials, styles, and methods of assessment, and in what...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yaofeng 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.   In my opinion, there is a big difference between groups teaching and one to one teaching . Not all students are suitable for group teaching . And group teaching is more suitable for students with self-access learning. In group teaching ,the teacher's class process, control of the classroom and the design of teaching activities are all different from one to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Gaoping 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 on course development covers student levels, syllabus design, student assessment, examinations and evaluations. The material on student levels is an introduction to the concept, both what the course will use as well as the Common European Framework. The unit makes it clear that there are many frameworks, with some slight differences. The syllabus design...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huijue 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. In this unit, the most useful thing that i have learnt is how to design a syllabus and what are the factors to consider when designing and implementing one. Level testing for very young children (3-5yo) has to be informal and spoken as they are generally not able to cope with pen and paper tests. As the children grow older (6 years and above) they should be able to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shuangmiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Dazhou 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 3 has given myself a introduction to the concept of level testing, what a needs analysis is, limiting factors on course, syllabus design, examinations and testing. The content also highlights the importance of pre-course tests(placement and level tests), which are important for providing information which can prove useful later on in the course. As well as...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shuanghou 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. First of all, let us think about the meaning of the word “syllabus”. I suppose we should consider the purpose, scope, application and specificity. More precise, it means how much of the information should be included, who should do that and what for. The syllabus should be a part of the general plan and considered in the context of an educational program. So the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Although courses may vary in length, subject matter, level, or approach, a systematic process, a syllabus is essential to plan and structure a course to achieve instructional goals effectively. Teachers will need to design, modify, revise or evaluate a syllabus or rethink and re-examine their syllabi throughout their career. Being a systematic process, syllabus design follows a set of steps and requirements, as outlined in the following paragraphs. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Soundous D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Before starting the syllabus design, teachers need to collect some information to help them in this process....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English is the widely used language in the world that used as an official language in a majority of countries, as the main business language and as a universal language for education and tourism. Based on their interests and responsibilities people decide what type of English they should learn and try to find the most suitable course for their personal goals. From another perspective, as English teachers, our obligation is to create a course that consists of materials that help students to reach their goals and allow us to present English in a structured and the most appropriate way. As a result, the problem of syllabus design that meets students' expectations appears. The main aim of this essay is to define what syllabus design is and how to design the...  [Read more]

  In this episode, Linda takes on the pronunciation of the word "bicoastal". Enjoy the episode! 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. Unit 3 covers Course Development. The unit covers level testing and needs analysis as a starting point to creating a syllabus for a course. It is useful to be aware of the constraints in syllabus design: school/employer, resources, cultural issues, students, etc. Various assessments of students' progress and abilities for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Bǎilong 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. The Course Development in Teaching English to Young Learners consists of six subjects such as Level testing and needs analysis, limiting factors, syllabus design, examination, assessment of student and course evaluation. Limiting factors are represent the patterns and policies of schools and company have been proposing, and the materials, class resources, books...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Maoping 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. The area that probes at my interests regarding teaching and that I have a huge interest in is, “Technology in Education.” It has begun its journey only in the recent past. In many of the current schooling systems around the world we are not taught how to design, we were taught that there is a right way and a wrong way. We are not shown the possibilities of the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Qinghua Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Dazhou 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 very informative. It starts with leveling testing and needs analysis. Level tests are desinged to be easier at the start and progessively get harder and it's used to determine a students level. There are some criteria depending where you live. For example, there is CEF for Europe, EFL and some others. The common factor binding all standarized methods is...  [Read more]

  ITTT's 370-hour online Diploma in TESOL course, which includes tutor support, is a research based course that utilizes the internet and other resources to develop a deeper understanding of areas such as, the historical development of English language teaching, syllabus design, assessment procedures, classroom management and so on. The course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of teaching English, it will give you the skills to enhance your own pedagogy and it will be a valuable addition to your CV. 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...  [Read more]

Ahmed Taha TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The curriculum has been used in the past as a collection of topics and syllabuses for children and young people to be learned during their school years. However, this definition does not do justice to the wider outcomes required by the real world or to the complexity of what many teachers are actually doing to promote the well-being of children and young people. It fails to define the overall objectives that the program is supposed to serve. Learning is often greatly influenced by when and how success is evaluated and how the effects of measurement are used. Therefore, evaluation needs to be seen as an important part of the process of learning. Consequently, the study has taken the following general view of the curriculum....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jicun 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. A teacher can be assigned to different teaching environments. It can be a state school or private institution, and the location may or may not provide a syllabus. As a teacher it can be up to you to design and develop a syllabus appropriate for the age group you are teaching. There are a few steps to take before during and after the course. A level test is used to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My own teaching experience, though not as extensive as many seasoned teachers, is quite diverse. I have taught English class to middle and high school students in the US public school system, worked for an alternative school for students with behavior problems, taught in a language training school, taught in a bilingual Montessori kindergarten, tutored numerous students one-on-one, and I’ve taught many different kinds of online classes. Currently, I work as a course designer and an actor, filming fun videos to teach Chinese students English through an interactive online app. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Christy N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I chose to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Chengwuxianjiunǚji 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. A successful syllabus will form a common reference point that will set the stage for learning throughout the course and forms a contract between the teacher and students. In the case of having older students it will be important for them to have easy access to the course Syllabus, this can be done by either handing out hard copies at the Introduction Class...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yijing 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. Classroom management is one very important aspect of a teacher's overall professional responsibility. There are many methods of doing so and these methods are mirrored by an equal number of reasons as to why it is of great significance. To what degree effective classroom management techniques are or are not learned and practiced by the teacher will have a tangible...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dazhou-shi? Are you interested in teaching English in Dazhou-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| In this unit , I learned more about different types of tests in the classroom The unit has taught me a lot about how to structure a full syllabus, so that I can provide the best possible foundation for the future lessons This unit we covered course development meaning we learned about level...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Linglong Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yantai Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Good day, today I want to talk about syllabus design. During 3 years of intensive teaching experience in China. I noticed that all students are different behavior and activity in the classroom. At first I associated it with different climates in families. But many children who were bad in some of the activities have good families. I want to remind you that I work...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Hello everybody, my name is Liza and I welcome you to the weekly live stream run by ITTT. Today's live stream is going to be slightly different from the previous ones because I'm going to share my screen and show you technical things in real time. So this live stream is going to be devoted to the best tools for designing online English lessons and to make sure everything is clear to you, I want to show you in real time how I design my lessons. As I have already mentioned in some of my previous streams, I've been using a couple of useful tools to deliver my classes. The first is Mira which is an online collaborative whiteboard, and another one is Canva which is a really great designing tool for creating beautiful...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xugou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Taiyuan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Howard Gardner, an American developmental psychologist and professor of education at Harvard University, discusses the idea of multiple intelligences and uses this idea to challenge our conception of what it means to be intelligent. In the first reading by Gardner himself, he discusses the fact that intelligence is defined by culture and that only certain things are...  [Read more]