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  Throughout section on the teaching of productive skills and the teaching of receptive skills our activate activities will usually involve some form of game and our final consideration here will be the use of games in the classroom. We can start with a definition of what we actually mean by a game and it basically has three components. A game is an activity that has rules it should have for its purpose in the classroom a teaching point and by nature to the fact that it's a game it should also include an element of fun. So that will be our working definition for a game that we're going to use in the classroom. There are many different types of games and they range between the competitive and those will require cooperation and there are all sorts of games that involve both of these...  [Read more]

  The next example of a game that we can adapt very easily for classroom use is the game of Jeopardy and in this particular game, what we can do is to have a set of levels for our questions, I'd say one through five, where one is going to be the easiest example and five is going to be the most difficult and then, in each of these sets of boxes, we can have various grammar points, such as tenses, perhaps modals, vocabulary and maybe even conditionals. So what the students can do is they can pick a particular topic first of all and within that topic, they can pick the level of the question that they want and then we can have a set of cards that have been created to fit into these slots and we can ask them that question at that level. So, a very simple adaptation of the game jeopardy...  [Read more]

  Using games in your lessons is a great way to liven up the class and get students excited and interested in using English in the classroom. Not only do they provide a welcome break from the usual activities, they also help to create a relaxed environment where even the most reluctant student can be persuaded to take part. There are many games that can be used in the TEFL classroom, from simple games that only require a pen and a whiteboard to more elaborate board games. There are some games that have been specifically designed to be used in English language classes, while other, everyday games that we usually play for fun can also be adapted to be used with your students. You can even create your own games! Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started...  [Read more]

  So, let's take a common game that's been played over the years, which is called Noughts and Crosses or Tic-Tac-Toe. What we're going to do is to adapt this game for classroom use. So, we've taken the normal Tic-Tac-Toe or Noughts and Crosses grid and we've just numbered out each of the particular squares. What we can then do is to form teams and those teams can then be asked a series of questions and they get to choose which question they want from 1 to 9. So, let's say, for example, they choose question 1. That could be on anything that they have studied ,the grammar or vocabulary. If they get that question correct and say they are the Noughts or the zeros then they get to put their mark here. What the next group will probably do is to try to block them in some way by choosing...  [Read more]

To make your TESOL classroom more interactive, there are several strategies you can implement to engage your students and enhance their learning experience. One effective way to promote interaction in the classroom is through the use of group activities and projects. Group work encourages students to collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve together, fostering a sense of community and teamwork within the class. You can assign group projects that require students to work together to complete a task, such as creating a presentation or conducting a debate on a particular topic. This not only promotes interaction among students but also allows them to practice their English language skills in a meaningful context. Another way to make your TESOL classroom more interactive is to incorporate...  [Read more]

To make your TESOL lessons more interactive for young learners, there are several strategies you can implement. Interactive lessons are crucial for engaging young learners and creating a fun and effective learning environment. Here are some tips to help you make your TESOL lessons more interactive: Incorporating visual aids such as flashcards, pictures, videos, and props can help young learners better understand and remember new vocabulary and concepts. Visual aids can make the lessons more engaging and interactive, as they appeal to different learning styles and capture the students' attention. Integrating games and activities into your lessons is a great way to make learning fun and interactive for young learners. Games like bingo, memory matching, charades, and scavenger hunts can help...  [Read more]

  There's another activity for comparing and contrasting the tenses focusing here in this activity on the present perfect and the present perfect continuous. So in the activity, students will start at the start and roll a die. Perhaps they can roll a 5. They will read 'something you've been learning for a long time'. The appropriate sentence may be 'I've been learning English for a long time.' The next student may go and roll 4. They read 'a beautiful place you've visited.' Then, rather than the present perfect continuous, they would use the present perfect tense: 'I visited Paris.' You can encourage students to even ask follow-up questions, which would also include other tenses: 'What was so beautiful about Paris?' Now, this activity will be particularly good for your more...  [Read more]

  Now here's a teaching idea for the present perfect continuous tense. If you remember we use this tense to talk about actions that had been continuing up until the present moment or very recently. In this activity, you'll be giving a student a card. That card will include the past activity as well as some results. This card says 'You've been driving in the rain on your motorbike. You're all wet and your clothes are too.' The results are 'you're all wet and your clothes are too.' You'll present that information to the rest of the class and, therefore, it's up to the class to guess the action that was occurring up until the certain point in time. What will happen in this activity is, the student at the front of the room will express the present results 'clothes being wet; I'm all...  [Read more]

To make your TESOL lessons more dynamic, it's important to incorporate a variety of teaching strategies and techniques that engage students and cater to different learning styles. Here are some tips to help you create dynamic and interactive TESOL lessons: Firstly, consider incorporating technology into your lessons. Utilize multimedia resources such as videos, interactive whiteboards, and online learning platforms to make the lessons more engaging and interactive for students. Technology can also help cater to visual and auditory learners, making the lessons more dynamic. Additionally, incorporate real-life scenarios and authentic materials into your lessons. This could include using newspaper articles, podcasts, or videos that are relevant to the students' interests and everyday lives....  [Read more]

To make your TESOL lessons more interactive, there are several strategies you can implement. Interactive lessons engage students more effectively, promote active learning, and enhance language acquisition. Here are some tips to make your TESOL lessons more interactive: 1. Incorporate multimedia: Use videos, audio clips, and interactive online resources to cater to different learning styles and make the lessons more engaging. Multimedia can help students visualize concepts, improve listening skills, and enhance comprehension. 2. Group activities: Divide students into small groups to work on tasks and projects together. Group activities promote collaboration, communication, and teamwork skills. They also create a supportive learning environment where students can interact and learn from each...  [Read more]

To make your TESOL classes more engaging for teenagers, you can incorporate a variety of interactive activities that cater to their interests and learning styles. Teenagers can often be a challenging group to teach due to their short attention spans and desire for autonomy. By implementing the following strategies, you can create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that motivates teenagers to participate and learn effectively. Firstly, consider using technology in your lessons. Teenagers are digital natives and are often more receptive to learning through technology. You can utilize educational apps, online games, videos, and interactive websites to supplement your lessons and make them more engaging. Incorporating technology not only captures their interest but also enhances their...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Democratic Republic of the Congo? Are you interested in teaching English in Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo? Check out our opportunities in Likasi, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! I feel this unit is vital to ESL/EFL teaching as it deals with everyday life skills and how to deduce a language and thinking in the language and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Russia? Are you interested in teaching English in Kemerovo, Russia? Check out our opportunities in Kemerovo, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit discussed the different methods used to teach English. There are a variety of methods, such as grammar-translation, audio-lingualism, presentation/practice/and production, task- based...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Democratic Republic of the Congo? Are you interested in teaching English in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo? Check out our opportunities in Lubumbashi, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Teaching language is both challenging and rewarding, I can see the ESA used in all lessons and in no particular order, from Patchwork to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Turkey? Are you interested in teaching English in Batman, Turkey? Check out our opportunities in Batman, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this last unit, I learned how the first lesson should go. The first lesson is meant for building rapport, getting to know the students, and to find out the English level of each class member....  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word caparison. This word refers to decking something out in rich decorative coverings, usually used for horses. This word found its way into the English language through the French word caparasson who took it from the Spanish caparazón meaining ‘saddlecloth'. 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 introduced several different teaching approaches (to include Grammar-Translation,...  [Read more]

Home / TESOL USA / TESOL Online in Iowa - Teacher English Jobs / Stanwood, Iowa TESOL Online & Teaching English Jobs Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Iowa? Are you interested in teaching English in Stanwood, Iowa? Check out our opportunities in Stanwood, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit talks about teaching productive skills...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Zimbabwe? Are you interested in teaching English in Mutare, Zimbabwe? Check out our opportunities in Mutare, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit covers the importance of establishing rapport between students and teacher as well as the class as a whole, this can be achieved using various techniques including games. It is important to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in United States? Are you interested in teaching English in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, United States? Check out our opportunities in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Unit 20 Troubleshooting Problematic situations and how to deal with them. The first lessons This are vital classes to build up rapport with the...  [Read more]

  In this video Linda breaks down the difference between "everyday" and "every day". Due to their spelling, it can be quite hard for non-native English learners to understand the difference between the two. This video explains exactly how to differenciate between both expressions. 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 about troubleshooting provided me information on common problem situations in the TESOL/ESL/ELL class and gave some...  [Read more]