Teaching English To An Adult

1. Introduction 2. Why Choose ITTT for TEFL and TESOL Training? 3. The Benefits of Teaching English to Adults in New York 4. How ITTT Can Help You Start Your Teaching Career in New York Are you considering a career in teaching English to adults in the vibrant city of New York? Look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) for top-notch certification and support. With ITTT, you can embark on a fulfilling journey of helping adults in New York improve their English language skills while experiencing the diverse culture of the city. ITTT is a globally recognized leader in providing TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification courses. Our comprehensive programs are designed to equip you with the...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to ITTT 2. ESL Courses for Adults in Prague 3. Benefits of Choosing ITTT 4. How to Enroll in ESL Courses with ITTT International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) is a globally recognized organization that offers high-quality ESL courses for individuals looking to teach English as a foreign language. With a focus on providing comprehensive training and support, ITTT has been a leader in the field of teacher education for over two decades. Are you an adult looking to enhance your English teaching skills in Prague? ITTT offers a range of ESL courses specifically designed for adults who are interested in teaching English as a second language. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced teacher, our courses cater to all levels of expertise. With a combination of theoretical...  [Read more]

  The dynamics of classroom interaction is often dictated by the arrangement of the classroom itself and the way in which the classroom is arranged could depend upon a number of factors and they might include things such as the age of the students, so for example we're unlikely to have the same arrangement for adult learners as we would have for young learners. It could also depend upon the actual physical space available. The physical space may determine how we have to arrange our classroom to maximize the opportunity for interaction and so forth. It will also depend on what material is available and by material in this case we're talking about the actual desks and chairs and so on and so forth. Perhaps the final thing we might put here is that it could also depend upon the...  [Read more]

  Cilene from Portugal has been an English teacher for 12 years teaching children, teenagers and adults. She took the 120-hour online TEFL course with tutor support and videos from ITTT and in this TEFL review video Cilene tells us how, despite her prior experience as a teacher, she was able to use the course to revise topics she already knew and also learn new things to enhance her classes. While taking the course she was working with a company teaching groups of students of different levels which allowed her to implement the things she was learning into her lessons. 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...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Young learners and adults have different needs and goals in the classroom. Young learners want to be engaged and have rapidly changing activities while adult learners will enjoy a more serious classroom setting. It is the job of the teacher to ensure that these needs are met for both age groups. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Preston M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. If a teacher is teaching classes with young learners, visual cues are very important. Many young learners are not able to read at all or can read very little, so young learners need to be using material that is picture based. When the teacher is preparing PowerPoints for young learners, they need to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liquanzhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Qingdao Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. As a child, English was not my first language, nor was it my mother's, or my father's. Indeed, both parents were born and raised in what I may now see as a “foreign tongue”, and their exposure to the English language was brought on by the influence of Western pop culture. Initially speaking, my parents were motivated by a desire to put meaning to the TV...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Beimeng 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. When teaching a foreign language, the teacher must be aware of many different factors that affect their student’s learning experience. Experienced teachers are able to pick up on these factors and modify their teaching to best reflect these realities. One of the most crucial aspects the teacher must be aware of, is the age of their students. The age of the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Sizhang 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. Our environment is a crucial element for humans to learn languages. The context in which the human interacts will develop their language skills to meet the verbal behavior that is heard. A child will learn a language faster than an adult. A child is taught in their natural environment, while adults learn best in a structured classroom. A child often will not have a...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of ESL Classes for Adults 3. Why Choose ITTT for ESL Classes 4. Our ESL Programs in Brazil Learning English as a Second Language (ESL) has become increasingly important in today's globalized world. For adults in Brazil looking to improve their English skills, enrolling in ESL classes can open up a world of opportunities. At ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we offer comprehensive ESL programs designed to cater to the specific needs of adult learners in Brazil. There are numerous benefits to taking ESL classes as an adult. Firstly, improving English proficiency can enhance career prospects and open up new job opportunities, both locally and internationally. English is often considered the language of business, and being able to communicate effectively...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yanzhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Rizhao 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 spontaneous acquisition of language is thought to start with the child listening to their mother’s voice in the womb. While the child may-not distinctly hear the words, it will become accustomed to the rhythm of the mother’s voice. In a study where mothers read either The Cat in the Hat or The King the Mice and the Cheese to the unborn child in the last 6...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinghe 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. There are a few aspects which should be taken into consideration when teaching either one-to-one, as well as teaching larger groups. As teachers, we might encounter, sooner or later, both situations and we have to make sure that we have the necessary tools to properly achieve the purpose of learning. I will start by looking first at one-to-one teaching, at the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Malinggang 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. Due to the booming of freelance jobs, the amount of adults learning new languages to live and work in other countries, or to work in their home has increased: It is not the same teaching a young student than teaching an adult, but that does not mean that adults cannot learn a second language, despite their age or native language. A second language can be acquired as...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dujiaoqu 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. Learning is a process that every human being is involuntarily exposed to. It happens through conscious or unconscious learning or gaining new experiences in life. Often, one may hear "There’s no point in starting learning new language. Children’s brain is like a sponge – absorbing any new information automatically and instantly, and I’m just too old for...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences People of all ages around the world wish to learn English, for varying reasons, and many begin this endeavor at different times in their lives. For teachers, it is important to understand that the approach to teaching English is not painted with a broad stroke across all ages of learners. To ensure that you reach your class in the most effective way possible it is vital to know what level your students are at and also what motivated them to learn English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ilse G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Beginners are not all equal. There are varying sub-levels to the beginning level. As a teacher, it is important to know which sub level your...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lichuan 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. I taught in a primary school for five years before I was seconded to the headquarters of Singapore’s education ministry, where I spent the next three years working on policies and conducting training courses for teachers in Singapore schools. I undertook my bachelor and master degree courses on a part-time basis while continuing my full-time work as a teacher. As...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are a few aspects which should be taken into consideration when teaching either one-to-one, as well as teaching larger groups. As teachers, we might encounter, sooner or later, both situations and we have to make sure that we have the necessary tools to properly achieve the purpose of learning. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Flavia-Ioana S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I will start by looking first at one-to-one teaching, at the advantages and disadvantages that might arise. There are therefore 2 situations that we might encounter when we have only one student: our student could be either a child or an adult. Depending on the situation, our approach will...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Fengguantun 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. When teaching adults, particularly students in the more intermediate to advanced range it becomes more useful or even necessary to move your English into more specific sets for vocabulary, specific conversational usages, and interests. The most common reason for this is that many or even most adult students are learning English for work usage reasons and...  [Read more]

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

1. Introduction to ESL Classes for Adults 2. Benefits of Taking ESL Classes 3. Why Choose ITTT for ESL Classes 4. How to Enroll in ITTT's ESL Classes Learning English as a Second Language (ESL) has become increasingly important in today's globalized world. For adults in the Czech Republic looking to improve their English skills, taking ESL classes can open up a world of opportunities. Whether you are a working professional, a student, or simply looking to enhance your language proficiency, ESL classes can help you achieve your goals. There are numerous benefits to enrolling in ESL classes as an adult. Firstly, improving your English skills can enhance your career prospects, as English is widely used in many industries around the world. Additionally, learning a new language can boost...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of ESL Classes for Adults 3. Why Choose ITTT for ESL Classes 4. How to Enroll in ESL Classes for Adults in Barcelona Are you an adult living in Barcelona looking to improve your English language skills? Look no further! ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers ESL classes specifically designed for adults in Barcelona. Whether you are a beginner or looking to advance your proficiency, our experienced instructors are here to help you achieve your language learning goals. There are numerous benefits to enrolling in ESL classes as an adult. Firstly, improving your English language skills can open up new opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. In today's globalized world, English proficiency is often a requirement for many job positions...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences For people who are learning a foreign language, their lives might change a lot. They have the chance to talk to more people, get more information, and their brains get trained. As we all know, it’s much easier for a child to learn a new language than an adult. Why? What are the essential differences between adults and young learners? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate LU C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Usually, there is a goal that motivates an adult to learn something new, whereas children are acquiring knowledge from what they are experiencing. In other words, children are learning what is provided. Unconscious learning progress plays an important role in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Honghuapu 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. How does teaching adult differ from teaching young learners? To most people, it should be rather obvious that teaching children is very different from teaching adults, due to adults being more mature and having more life experience than children. This essay will discuss the advantages of teaching adult students and what are its implications on a teacher’s...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How does teaching adults differ from teaching young learners? To most people, it should be rather obvious that teaching children is very different from teaching adults, due to adults being more mature and having more life experience than children. This article discusses the advantages of teaching adult students and what the implications on a teacher’s methodology are. Adult learners refers to anyone who is above the age of eighteen. Although it is not a perfect definition, we will nevertheless use eighteen as our cut-off age since it is the most common age threshold in many language schools when it comes to deciding whether a student should go to a children’s class (6-17 in many occasions) or an adult’s class (18+). This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liji 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. First language acquisition is a natural process that occurs with all human beings from the moment they are born. For the first several years of their life, language is acquired, and then once the child attends an educational system, it is then learned. This is important to understand when it comes to 2nd language acquisition in the context of attending a school for...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of ESL Classes for Adults 3. Why Choose ITTT for ESL Classes 4. Our ESL Courses in Gran Canaria Are you an adult looking to improve your English language skills in Gran Canaria? Look no further! ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers ESL classes tailored specifically for adults. Whether you are a working professional, a student, or simply someone looking to enhance their language abilities, our courses are designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your language learning goals. There are numerous benefits to enrolling in ESL classes as an adult. Firstly, improving your English skills can open up a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. From increased job prospects to better communication with colleagues and clients, being...  [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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Miganqiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Baoji Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. The process of language acquisition is a complicated matter. It can be affected by many different factors such as students’ learning style, motivation, the age of students, and the teacher’s teaching style. In this article, we will focus on the differences between teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to young learners versus adult learners. Young...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shiliwang 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. Teaching can be extremely satisfying and rewarding, but how we teach and the methodologies that we use should be adapted to teaching each specific learner or groups of learners. Let's begin with defining what is considered to be an adult and what is considered to be a young learner. According to regulatory standards, an adult is an individual over the age of 18....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Luquan 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 good TEFL teacher must understand that there are a lot of differences between young and adult learners. But also they have some similarities. First of all, one of the main difference between young learners and adult learners is their discipline and behaviour at class. Adults learners are more disciplined, independent and organised than young learners. They do not need...  [Read more]

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