Esl Teaching Ideas

  This video presents a teaching idea for reported speech. The activity includes having the students walk around the classroom asking other students for various bits of information. At the end of the activity, the students will report back the answers in reported speech. 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. It is rather distracting and confusing when the list of basic modals has one, and only one, negative in it - needn't, and isn't highlighted in a...  [Read more]

  This video looks at various teaching ideas for the 'going to' future tense. Pictures are a great tool for lower-level students to look at evidence based on the pictures and making predictions using the 'going to' future. Other ideas might include weather predictions, as well as planning a party or holiday. 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 17 deals with teaching aids and equipment to be used inside the classroom. Some of these teaching...  [Read more]

  This video is part of our series on the past tenses in English. In this video, we take a look at the past continuous tense and suitable teaching ideas for this tense. The past continuous is very conducive to using pictures and talking about actions. We give our group of students cards with images and ask them to create sentences for what the people in the picture were doing at a certain time in the past. 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...  [Read more]

  This video is part of our series on the past tenses in English. In this video, we take a look at the past perfect tense and suitable teaching ideas for this tense. We'll ask our students to describe what a person in a picture had just done before the photo was taken. 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. First in this section, we covered modals. Modals express the speakers feeling or attitude towards a particular verb. They include the words could,...  [Read more]

  This video is part of our series on the past tenses in English. We start off the series with the past simple tense. In this video, we focus on useful teaching ideas for this tense. A great idea to practice this tense is a picture story. Here, the teacher provides the students with various photos or images and the students are asked to piece them together to make a story in the past. 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 found out information...  [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. Tests are essential for gauging a student’s progress and sporadic tests are excellent for keeping students on their toes. Rather than assessing how well they fare, it is much more important to let students be aware of the lessons they have learned before. Many students would chuck their books aside after class and only attend for the lesson. An occasional reminder is useful for them to know what they...  [Read more]

  The zero conditional is the most basic form of the conditionals in the English language. This is a teaching idea for the zero conditional that can also be adjusted for any other types of conditionals. 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 lesson provided information on learning theory, and the most appropriate methods for each set of learner age groups. It discussed each of the four theories (and mentioned a fifth), and how they are applied...  [Read more]

  This teaching idea is very similar to the activity we can use for the future continuous. We pair up our students, give them diaries and have them find the day on which both of them are free to meet. This video shows you exactly how to execute this activity in the classroom. 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. Pronunciation is extremely difficult area, especially in languages far removed linguistically from English. A German most certainly has an...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Why Ho Chi Minh City? 3. ESL Education in Ho Chi Minh City 4. Teaching Opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is a bustling metropolis in Vietnam that offers a unique blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and exciting opportunities for English as a Second Language (ESL) education. As an ideal destination for ESL learners and educators alike, Ho Chi Minh City has become a popular choice for those looking to immerse themselves in an enriching educational experience while exploring a dynamic and diverse city. Why Ho Chi Minh City? With its warm climate, friendly locals, and affordable cost of living, Ho Chi Minh City is a welcoming and accessible destination for international visitors. The city's vibrant street life, delicious cuisine,...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Why Ann Arbor? 3. Teaching Opportunities 4. Qualifications and Requirements Are you an ESL teacher looking for exciting opportunities in a vibrant city? Ann Arbor might just be the perfect place for you. With a rich cultural scene, prestigious universities, and a diverse population, Ann Arbor offers a unique and rewarding experience for English language teachers. In this article, we will explore why Ann Arbor is an attractive destination for ESL teachers, the various teaching opportunities available in the city, the qualifications and requirements needed to teach English in Ann Arbor, and why you should consider starting your ESL teaching journey in this dynamic city. Ann Arbor, located in the state of Michigan, is known for its lively arts and music scene, top-ranked...  [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]

This particular subject appealed to me. I whole heartedly support the idea of teaching slang and idioms to students learning English. If you were to listen to any conversation taking place, you would hear slang and idioms being used very frequently throughout the conversation. You can teach a student how to speak proper English and they would, by right, be very proud of what they had accomplished. Then put those very same students in a situation such as a business meeting or conducting a conversation with a potential client and these students would be totally out of their element. For instance, if a former student were meeting a potential client from the South, as in Texas perhaps, the student would of course introduce him/herself and then ask how they were. Being from...  [Read more]

1. The Importance of ESL Instruction 2. ITTT's Online ESL Training Courses 3. Benefits of ITTT's Online ESL Training 4. How to Get Started with ITTT's Online ESL Training In today's globalized world, the ability to communicate effectively in English is more important than ever before. English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction plays a crucial role in helping individuals around the world gain proficiency in the English language. Whether it is for academic, professional, or personal reasons, mastering English can open up a world of opportunities. As such, the demand for high-quality ESL instruction has been on the rise, leading to the development of various online platforms that offer ESL training. One such platform is provided by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), a leading...  [Read more]

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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]

Embark on a journey towards expanding your horizons and embracing new possibilities with the vast array of free ESL resources offered by ITTT. Whether you are a seasoned educator looking to enhance your skills or a novice eager to delve into the world of teaching English as a foreign language, our comprehensive collection of resources is designed to support and empower you every step of the way. From lesson plans and teaching tips to grammar guides and activity ideas, our resources are carefully curated to cater to the diverse needs and preferences of ESL teachers worldwide. At ITTT, we understand the importance of continuous learning and professional development in the field of ESL teaching. Our free ESL resources cover a wide range of topics, including classroom management techniques,...  [Read more]

In an ESL lesson, the materials chosen to present the new grammar and vocabulary are a very important part of the teacher’s preparation and largely determine how well the lesson will be understood and enjoyed by the students. The options of materials are many but all have their own appropriate uses. It is a good idea for ESL teachers to build up a collection of teaching materials and ideas that span from fun games to worksheets to short, easy novels. Often, a course book is the main guideline but other materials should be used to complement and diversify the lessons. Choosing the correct materials depend on many different areas such as class size, language level, personal interests of the students, student ages, etc. But the teacher should view this part of planning...  [Read more]

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In an ESL lesson, the materials chosen to present the new grammar and vocabulary are a very important part of the teacher?s preparation and largely determine how well the lesson will be understood and enjoyed by the students. The options of materials are many but all have their own appropriate uses. It is a good idea for ESL teachers to build up a collection of teaching materials and ideas that span from fun games to worksheets to short, easy novels. Often, a course book is the main guideline but other materials should be used to complement and diversify the lessons. Choosing the correct materials depend on many different areas such as class size, language level, personal interests of the students, student ages, etc. But the teacher should view this part of...  [Read more]

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