How to Pronounce 'DROSS' - English Pronunciation
In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word dross. This word describes something that is seen as junk or rubbish. Some synonyms for dross are trash or garbage. This word comes from the Old English 'dr?s' and is also related to Dutch droesem and German Drusen meaning dregs.
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 served as an excellent introduction in how to teach writing and speaking in an TEFL classroom. I was happy to learn that writing and speaking are both considered equally valuable for learners of English. In addition, I feel like the examples provided in the chapter and in particular the questions posed on the task sheet were very helpful to me.Unit 14 raises some concerns, and advantages of course books. This unit highlights many aspects of using a book, to include how to properly select a book, and reminding us that the book is only a tool, and at times not the best tool for the job. When the course book fails our needs, unit 14 offers suggestions on how to cope with the changing situation.
