Teaching Goal

When choosing a TESOL course that aligns with your career and personal goals, there are several factors to consider. TESOL, which stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is a field that offers a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. Here are some key points to keep in mind when selecting a TESOL course that fits your needs: Firstly, consider your career goals. If you are looking to teach English abroad, you may want to choose a TESOL course that offers specific training in teaching English as a foreign language. Look for courses that provide practical teaching experience and focus on the skills needed to succeed in a classroom setting. Additionally, think about the level of certification you need for your desired career path. Some TESOL...  [Read more]

During any research regarding teaching English abroad you are sure to come across the Middle East as it has a very vibrant job market for TESOL qualified teachers. Jobs are abundant in many areas, mainly due to the huge number of immigrants from all over the world who flock here to find work in a wide variety of industries. English language skills are highly prized in many countries and employers are happy to pay some of the highest salaries on offer anywhere in the world in order to secure your services. However, as the benefits are so attractive, the requirements for teachers are usually much higher than in many other parts of the world. If you can meet the criteria expected, the following are some of the most popular countries for teaching ESL in the Middle East. The most...  [Read more]

When considering a career in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), two popular certification courses that often come up are TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults). While both certifications can equip you with the necessary skills to teach English effectively, there are some key differences between the two programs. One of the main distinctions between TESOL and CELTA courses is their focus and target audience. TESOL courses are more broad and encompass teaching English to a variety of non-native English speakers, including children, teenagers, and adults in different settings such as schools, language institutes, or businesses. On the other hand, CELTA courses specifically concentrate on teaching...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Huanghua, China? Check out our opportunities in Huanghua, 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 guides me through the various ways to structure a lesson plan. It helps reinforces goals I want to achieve, i.e. what the students can learn. Planning may have various ways of achieving a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Canada? Are you interested in teaching English in Kelowna, Canada? Check out our opportunities in Kelowna, 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 unit I noted that it is not only important to create learning objectives for the students, but it is equally important to have teacher objectives as well. Even though the ultimate goal is to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in India? Are you interested in teaching English in Malappuram, India? Check out our opportunities in Malappuram, 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 is about how to teach vocabulary, grammatical structures and language functions within the ESA frame. When teaching vocabulary it is important that the teacher chooses carefully the new...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Netherlands? Are you interested in teaching English in Leiden, Netherlands? Check out our opportunities in Leiden, 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! Throughout this chapter I have learned about productive skills through speaking and writing which are substantially different however they serve the same function which is to communicate. In...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Pakistan? Are you interested in teaching English in Hafizabad, Pakistan? Check out our opportunities in Hafizabad, 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! After reading this chapter, I have learned that productive skills through speaking and writing are substantially different, however they serve the same function which is to communicate. In...  [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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Chuzhou, China? Check out our opportunities in Chuzhou, 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! While teachers use them to different degrees, lesson plans are an important part of staying organized. They can help guide teachers, while keeping a record. Also, having a solid a base will allow...  [Read more]

  And so on to the final phase of the ESA lesson, which is called the activate phase. What we have done so far, if you remember, is to engage the students, to get them talking and thinking in English, where possible we've elicited the teaching point from the students and covered any gaps in knowledge to make sure that the teaching point has been fully covered and then we've checked understanding of that teaching point by asking targeted and specific questions. Usually the types of activities that we've done for the study phase will involve using a single word in order to answer those questions correctly this, however, is not how language is actually used. When we use language, we always use it in some form of context. So the purpose of the activate activity is to put that teaching...  [Read more]

When choosing a TESOL course that fits both your budget and schedule, there are several factors to consider to ensure you make the right decision. Firstly, it's essential to research different TESOL courses available both online and in-person. Look for courses that are accredited by recognized organizations such as TESL Canada or the British Council, as this will ensure the course meets certain quality standards. Additionally, consider the course content and duration to see if it aligns with your learning goals and availability. Next, compare the costs of different TESOL courses. Prices can vary significantly depending on the institution, course format, and duration. Some courses may offer payment plans or discounts for early registration, so be sure to inquire about any available options...  [Read more]

When creating your TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) teaching objectives, it is important to consider the specific needs and goals of your students. Your objectives should be clear, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Here are some key components to include in your TESOL teaching objectives: 1. **Language Skills:** Begin by identifying the language skills you want your students to develop, such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Clearly outline how you will address each of these skills in your lessons. 2. **Grammar and Vocabulary:** Specify the grammar structures and vocabulary that you will focus on during the course. This could include verb tenses, sentence structure, word usage, and idiomatic expressions. 3. **Communication:**...  [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. For the past several decades, English has grown into the primary language for international communicatio. Just like people, companies in today's economy find that their primary source of competitive advantage lies in the knowledge they posses, so they are investing more and more on training their staf. Nowadays,...  [Read more]

  This video covers the difference between 'in' and 'at' when used to indicate a location. They often cause confusion for English learners as they both refer to a location in a sentence. However, 'in', as a preposition of place, is usually used to talk about the position of someone or something inside large places such as countries, continents, big cities and similar, while 'at' is used to refer the position of someone or something inside small and unimportant places such as villages or small towns. 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...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Fengcheng, China? Check out our opportunities in Fengcheng, 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 followed up on the previous unit, turning to productive language skills, i.e. speaking and writing. One of the central points of emphasis was the difference between accuracy and fluency....  [Read more]

  This video is part of our ESA Methodology series. The ESA methodology consists of three stages. In this series, we look at the individual purposes of each stage and typical activities for each stage. This second video introduces the study phase of ESA. The purpose of this phase is to cover the actual teaching of the lesson and to check the understanding of that material.The second stage or phase of the lesson is known as the study phase and really the purpose of this phase is to cover the actual teaching of the lesson and to check understanding of that material. Typically in an ESA lesson, the study phase will have two parts. The first phase of the study is to cover the actual teaching component in what's known as the board work and what we try to do in the board work phase is to...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and English Language Teaching (ELT) are often used interchangeably, but they have nuanced differences. TESOL is a broad umbrella term that encompasses the teaching of English to non-native speakers in English-speaking countries, as well as teaching English as a foreign language in non-English-speaking countries. On the other hand, ELT specifically focuses on the teaching of English as a foreign language to non-native speakers in countries where English is not the primary language. In terms of scope, TESOL covers a wider range of contexts and situations compared to ELT. TESOL programs often include coursework on linguistics, second language acquisition theory, language teaching...  [Read more]

  This presentation is going to have a look at the idea of receptive skills and how we can go about teaching receptive skills lessons. There are two receptive skills and they are reading and listening. If we think about first of all, why do we read or listen, then there are probably two main answers to that. Firstly, it could either be for entertainment or it could be for a specific purpose. Within the reading and listening areas there are a number of sub-skills that we can teach our students. Firstly, what we can do is to show different examples of reading. So, let's say, for example, that we have just bought ourselves a new video camera and along with that video camera came a whole book of instructions. In order to find out how to get that camera working, then we would need to...  [Read more]

When choosing a TESOL certification program, there are several factors to consider to ensure you select the right one for your needs and goals. Here are some key points to keep in mind: 1. Accreditation: Look for programs that are accredited by recognized bodies such as TESL Canada, Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), or the British Council. Accreditation ensures that the program meets certain quality standards and will be recognized by employers. 2. Curriculum: Review the curriculum of the program to ensure it covers all the essential areas of teaching English as a foreign language, such as lesson planning, classroom management, language skills development, and assessment. A well-rounded curriculum will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to...  [Read more]