Activities For Speaking

Enhance your language skills with a variety of online resources tailored for ESL students. Discover interactive tools, engaging activities, and valuable materials to improve your English proficiency. Whether you are looking to practice grammar, expand your vocabulary, or develop your speaking and listening skills, these resources are designed to support your language learning journey. From beginner to advanced levels, you will find something to suit your needs and help you achieve your language goals. 1. Interactive Language Learning Platforms 2. Engaging Grammar and Vocabulary Activities 3. Speaking and Listening Practice Resources 4. Reading and Writing Materials Explore a range of interactive language learning platforms that offer dynamic and engaging activities to enhance your English...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video, Sherleen talks about her experience taking the 120-hour ITTT online course with tutor support and videos. She describes how the course was both informative and challenging and has prepared her well for starting her career as an English teacher. 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 12_ Teaching Productive Skills.↵The productive skills is made of the speaking skills and the writing skills. All of the the two are...  [Read more]

Developing confidence in speaking a new language is a common challenge faced by many language learners. One of the most effective ways to overcome the fear of speaking is through consistent practice and exposure to the language. At ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we understand the importance of providing our students with opportunities to practice speaking in a supportive and encouraging environment. Our courses are designed to help you build the skills and confidence you need to become a confident and fluent speaker. Practice makes perfect, and this is especially true when it comes to language learning. Speaking practice is essential for improving your fluency, pronunciation, and overall communication skills. By engaging in regular speaking practice, you will become more...  [Read more]

  Mehmet has been living in Mongolia for ten years and has been teaching for the last five of those years. Mehmet took the online course with tutor support and videos ITTT. In this TESOL review video, Mehmet tells us how he found the videos in the course to be useful and that he would recommend the course to anyone considering teaching English. 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 covers productive language skills, which includes writing...  [Read more]

Acquiring the skills to effectively use a new language may involve traditional classroom learning lessons and controlled practice, but experience with the language and the opportunity for creative exploration are also important components in the learning process. Students need to be exposed to the new language, they need to be able to understand its meaning and how it is constructed, and they must be able to practice and produce the language using the knowledge base they have attained (Unit 7 p.1, ITTT course book).Productive skills include speaking and writing, two critical components of the complex process of communication. There are countless reasons for communication between individuals: they have something they wish to express (verbally or in writing), there...  [Read more]

Are you looking to improve your English speaking skills in a supportive and interactive environment? Join our group conversation classes in Toronto, offered by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). Our classes are designed to help you build confidence, fluency, and accuracy in English through engaging discussions, role-plays, and activities. Whether you are a beginner looking to practice basic conversations or an advanced learner aiming to refine your language skills, our group classes cater to all proficiency levels. Participating in group conversation classes offers a range of benefits that can significantly enhance your language learning experience. Here are some reasons why joining our classes can help you achieve your English speaking goals: 1. Improve Speaking Skills:...  [Read more]

  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. In this unit, I have learned that the components of using teaching productive skills consist of speaking and writing. We focus on two variables, accuracy and fluency. In teaching accuracy we concentrate on producing correct language with the students. For fluency the students are able to be creative in experimenting with the language learnt. The unit also covers some examples of speaking activities in the...  [Read more]

  The idiom "sweet tooth" refers to having a strong liking for sweet foods, for example: It's difficult for me to lose weight because I have a sweet tooth. 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. I think it was important to note the uses of speaking and writing skills in this lesson. It was also important to note the differences in languages, especially for those students who utilize a different alphabet system than English does. I like how the lesson...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word mugwump. This word is a noun and refers to a person who remains independent, especially from politc parties. This word comes from the Algonquian native peoples in Canada. It has been used in English since the 19th century. 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 12 , Teaching Productive skills conveyed the two productive skills which are speaking and writing; and how they are both used for...  [Read more]

1. Engaging Activities for English Conversation Classes 2. Creating a Positive and Supportive Environment 3. Incorporating Real-World Topics into Lessons 4. Encouraging Participation and Confidence Building One of the most essential aspects of teaching English conversation classes is to keep the students engaged and interested throughout the lesson. Incorporating fun and interactive activities can make the learning process enjoyable and effective. Activities such as role-plays, group discussions, debates, and language games can help students practice their speaking skills in a dynamic and engaging way. By providing a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles, teachers can create a stimulating learning environment that encourages active participation and collaboration...  [Read more]

1. Understanding ESL Immersion Programs 2. Benefits of ESL Immersion Programs 3. Choosing the Right ESL Immersion Program 4. ITTT's ESL Immersion Programs ESL immersion programs are intensive language courses designed to help individuals improve their English language skills through full immersion in an English-speaking environment. These programs are ideal for those looking to enhance their language proficiency quickly and effectively. By surrounding yourself with native English speakers and engaging in daily conversations, activities, and exercises, you can significantly improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a short period. There are numerous benefits to participating in an ESL immersion program. Firstly, immersion allows for constant exposure to the language,...  [Read more]

Enhancing speaking and listening skills is essential in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) classes to ensure effective communication and language proficiency. By focusing on these fundamental language skills, students can improve their ability to understand and express themselves in English, leading to greater confidence and fluency in real-life situations. In this article, we will explore the importance of promoting speaking and listening skills in TEFL classes, effective strategies for enhancing these skills, and the role of ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) in providing professional development for TEFL educators. 1. Importance of Speaking and Listening Skills in TEFL 2. Strategies for Enhancing Speaking and Listening Skills 3. ITTT's Role in Professional...  [Read more]

Are you looking to enhance your English language skills and boost your confidence in conversational English? Look no further than our English conversation classes in Orlando, Florida. Our courses are designed to help you improve your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced learner aiming to polish your fluency, our classes cater to all levels of proficiency. 1. Tailored Curriculum: Our courses are carefully crafted to meet the diverse needs of our students. Whether you are focusing on business communication, everyday conversations, or preparing for exams like TOEFL or IELTS, we have a curriculum that suits your goals. 2. Experienced Instructors: Our instructors are highly...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video, Munki tells us about his experience studying with ITTT. Munki found the course to be an interesting and enriching experience. One of the main things Munki learnt from the course was the ESA methodology that he was able to implement in his own class while taking the course. His students really benefited from his new knowledge and also enjoyed the class. The course also helped Munki to better manage his classes and understand how to deal with difficult students. 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...  [Read more]

TEFL Lemon began in 2014 as an ESL blog on the WeChat platform in China, quickly becoming the biggest ESL blog on WeChat. TEFL Lemon provided English teachers with ELT articles to read and share, as well as free ESL lesson ideas, ESL games and fun speaking activities which TEFL Teachers could use in their classes. English teachers in China could also download free ESL flashcards on a variety of themes. Following their success on the WeChat platform, in 2018, TEFL Lemon decided to build their own website to offer their ESL Flashcard Games for Kids, ESL Warmers, ESL games and speaking activities for teens and adults for free to TEFL Teachers around the world. You can visit their website here. Not only do TEFL Lemon offer teachers brilliant ESL games and teaching ideas, but they also have...  [Read more]

Discover the myriad opportunities for practicing English as a second language in the beautiful country of Greece. From language schools to cultural immersion experiences, Greece offers a diverse array of options for learners looking to enhance their English skills in a unique and inspiring setting. Language schools in Greece provide a structured and comprehensive approach to learning English. With experienced instructors and a variety of courses tailored to different proficiency levels, students can immerse themselves in the language through interactive lessons, practice sessions, and cultural activities. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills, language schools offer a supportive environment for language...  [Read more]

  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. During this unit, the method for teaching productive skills was discussed. Productive skills include speaking and writing skills, in which the learners produce the target language, rather than simply interpret the language. A lesson focused on productive skills should still follow an ESA straight arrow (or some variety of ESA) lesson plan so as to promote student growth. Throughout the lesson, the teacher...  [Read more]

  This video breaks down the difference between "among" and "between". The word "between" is used to refer to two or more things that are distinct. A great example would be: "Choose between the red and the green socks". Here, we use "between" as the socks are clearly different and separated. "Among", on the other hand, is used to refer to things that are part of a group or mass, such as in this example: "Choose among all your socks" here we use ?among? because we are talking about all of the socks. Let's take a look at two more examples to make the difference even clearer. "I am walking between Baker Street and 5th Avenue." Here, we are talking about two separate streets and use 'between'. "I am walking among my friends." In this example, we're talking about more than two people...  [Read more]

  So, the document itself needs to contain some general information about the class, for example the name of the teacher, the date and time of the lesson, what level of class is being taught and in what room, how many students are we expecting, this is important, when we've got things like photocopying and materials to do, what is the context of the lesson, in other words, what is the lesson actually about, what vocabulary or grammar point is this lesson covering and sometimes it's also useful to write out what the focus of the lesson is. So, in effect, the context of the lesson is telling us the grammar point, for example, that might be the present continuous tense, whereas the focus is telling us how we're going to go about teaching it. Another example to illustrate this: Let's...  [Read more]

  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 focuses on a variety of issues relating to the four different language skills that students need to learn and practice in the classroom, i.e. speaking, writing, reading and listening. It looks at the importance of each individual skill, how to structure a suitable lesson to address each subject and the relevance of accuracy versus fluency within the context of a lesson. This unit also builds on...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL - Cambridge Online Celta Courses and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: C.H. - China said: As time goes by, I have spent over five months on taking this course since December last year. Frankly speaking, I really appreciate the TEFL course which offers me lots of beneficial and practical teaching methodology, and this content plays a crucial role in my teaching career. Firstly, it gives me scientific guidance in terms of the teaching theory. To be specific, I become much clear about what roles a teacher needs to play at the different stages of a lesson...  [Read more]

  So speaking activities will come in many different forms but we can generalize them into three basic types. Control activities tend to be used in the study phase and here, the teacher will be helping the students in terms of what they need to say and how they go about saying it. So, there's a high level of structure within a controlled activity. A guided activity has slightly less structure than this and it can be used in either the study or the activate stages themselves. The final type of activity or class of activity is called creative activity and this one would be used in the activation phase. In a creative activity, we're giving a scenario or a very small amount of structure and we're asking the students to actually create their own answers to this particular question....  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word petulant. This word refers to someone being rude in speech or behavior. Synonyms for the word petulant include grumpy, snarky or tempered. The word comes from the Latin petulant meaning to go to and attack. 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. In this unit we saw examples of effective and ineffective lessons.↵A teacher is responsible for organizing the educational process and space so...  [Read more]

  English student Sophie describes her experience as a TEFL/TESOL student with ITTT. In this TEFL review she talks about how the course gave her the opportunity to study with people from many different countries. She also outlines how supportive the trainers were throughout the course. 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 was more challenging than Receptive Skills because it relies on your general, concrete understanding. Ideas and...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL/TESOL review, trainee Pam describes her experience with ITTT's four week in-class course in Phuket, Thailand. She outlines the program of the first week of the course. Pam talks about why she chose to do the course in Phuket and she gives a brief synopsis of the week's program. 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. Receptive skills include reading and writing, these are equally as important as the productive skills of writing and...  [Read more]

In each class, there are many different students. Each of these students has a different way of learning. A teacher in an ESL classroom will need to respect the many ways students learn and develop lessons with a wide range of activities and exercises that address these different intelligences. Howard Gardner''s theory of multiple intelligences emphasizes 8 different styles of learning that encompass most people. As the teacher begins to understand the students in his/her class, they will begin to develop a sense of how each student learns and be able to tailor lessons to suit.Word SmartStudents who are word smart learn best through verbal activities. Verbal activities are listening, reading, or speaking. To target these learners, a teacher may include discussions, worksheets,...  [Read more]

1. The Importance of Effective English Language Learning Strategies 2. Fun and Engaging Activities for Learning English 3. Technology Tools for Enhancing English Language Skills 4. Conclusion: Making Language Learning Enjoyable and Productive Learning a new language can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. For many individuals, mastering English is a key goal that opens up a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. However, the traditional methods of language learning can often be dull and monotonous, leading to disengagement and frustration. This is where the implementation of effective and engaging language learning strategies becomes crucial. In today's fast-paced world, it is essential to adopt innovative approaches that make the process of learning English...  [Read more]

Are you a dedicated ESL teacher looking for fresh and engaging resources to spice up your lessons? Look no further! ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers a wide range of printable ESL activities to help you create dynamic and interactive learning experiences for your students. From vocabulary games to grammar exercises, our collection of resources is designed to make your teaching more effective and enjoyable. At ITTT, we understand the importance of using diverse teaching materials to cater to different learning styles and keep students motivated. Our printable ESL activities are carefully crafted by experienced educators to align with the latest teaching methodologies and language learning standards. Whether you're teaching young learners or adult students, our activities...  [Read more]

At ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we understand the importance of mastering the English language in today's globalized world. Our grammar-focused ESL classes for grown-ups in Mexico are designed to help you unlock your full potential and achieve your language learning goals. Whether you are looking to improve your English for professional advancement, academic pursuits, or personal enrichment, our experienced instructors are here to support you every step of the way. 1. Expert Instructors: Our team of dedicated and experienced instructors are passionate about teaching English as a second language. With years of experience in the field, they are committed to helping you succeed in your language learning journey. 2. Customized Curriculum: Our grammar-focused ESL classes are...  [Read more]

1. Understanding the Importance of English Conversation Classes 2. Key Elements of Effective English Conversation Classes 3. Strategies for Engaging English Conversation Classes 4. Benefits of Participating in English Conversation Classes English conversation classes play a crucial role in language learning and proficiency. While grammar and vocabulary are essential components of language acquisition, the ability to converse fluently and confidently in English is equally important. Conversing in English helps learners improve their speaking and listening skills, enhances their comprehension abilities, and boosts their overall confidence in using the language in real-life situations. Effective English conversation classes incorporate a variety of elements to enhance the learning...  [Read more]