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Hidden gems in Ho Chi Minh City - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


Exploring Ho Chi Minh City can be an exciting adventure, with its bustling streets, vibrant markets, and rich history. While popular attractions like the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market are must-visits, the city also hides some hidden gems waiting to be discovered. From hidden cafes to secret alleyways, here are some lesser-known spots in Ho Chi Minh City that are worth exploring. 1. Hidden Cafes: While Ho Chi Minh City is known for its coffee culture, some cafes are tucked away in secret locations, offering a peaceful escape from the city's chaos. Explore hidden gems like Cafe Apartment, a vintage building filled with unique coffee shops, or Cong Caphe, a hidden spot with a nostalgic military theme. 2. Secret Alleyways: Wander off the main streets and discover the charm of Ho Chi...  [Read more]

History and culture of Ho Chi Minh City - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


Embark on a journey through time as we delve into the rich history and vibrant culture of Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling metropolis in Vietnam that seamlessly blends the old with the new. From its colonial past to its modern-day charm, this city is a melting pot of traditions, architecture, and flavors that are sure to captivate all who visit. Join us as we explore the hidden gems and iconic landmarks that make Ho Chi Minh City a must-visit destination in Southeast Asia. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, bears the indelible marks of its colonial past, with French architecture and influences evident throughout the city. Stroll through the streets lined with elegant boulevards, historic buildings, and charming cafes that harken back to a bygone era. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central...  [Read more]

Tefl article - TEFL The Importance of Games in a Classroom #350 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


Play. Much can be learned in play that will afterwards be of use when the circumstances demand it. 
A tree must also transpire, and needs to be copiously refreshed by wind, rain, and frost; otherwise it easily falls into bad condition, and becomes barren. In the same way the human body needs movement, excitement, and exercise, and in daily life these must be supplied, either artificially or naturally. (1) The first thing that most people think about when they say the word game is fun. Since we were adolescent a game is what we did to entertain ourselves, compete with our friends and enjoy free time. So why not put it into the sometimes dreaded location of a school or even worse an English class? The classroom is one of the best scenarios to have games....  [Read more]

The Importance of Games in a Classroom Jaime Grocock - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


Play. Much can be learned in play that will afterwards be of use when the circumstances demand it. 
A tree must also transpire, and needs to be copiously refreshed by wind, rain, and frost; otherwise it easily falls into bad condition, and becomes barren. In the same way the human body needs movement, excitement, and exercise, and in daily life these must be supplied, either artificially or naturally. (1) The first thing that most people think about when they say the word game is fun. Since we were adolescent a game is what we did to entertain ourselves, compete with our friends and enjoy free time. So why not put it into the sometimes dreaded location of a school or even worse an English class' The classroom is one of the best scenarios to have games. The game gives a...  [Read more]

Tefl article - TEFL Games in the classroom #352 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


Learning another language is a difficult process. The use of games in the classroom can make the process enjoyable and less difficult. Games motivate students to participate in classroom activities. Playing games is good practice of using the English language and should be done every so often. Students get a chance to relax from studying and figure out cooperatively how to win the game. They do not think that they are learning from the game but they are. At the same time the students are being challenged mentally. ?Games can lower anxiety, thus making the acquisition of input more likely?(Richard Amato 1988:147). Shy students who do not participate on a regular basis have the opportunity and usually capitalize on it when playing games. When learning English...  [Read more]

Tefl article - TEFL Games in the ESL and EFL classroom #356 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


In a traditional English language classroom the student?s curriculum focuses on grammar, reading, vocabulary and rigid repetitive drills. The majority of students I have spoken with find this method to be very dull and boring. If students are not interested in the subject being taught they will lack attention and motivation to learn the language. Language is used primarily to communicate with other people. What is the best method to learn a language? Throughout history people have played games to socialize and interact with each other. Therefore it seems reasonable to assume that playing games in a language classroom can only be beneficial. What does a game consist of? I think that games involve play, competition, rules, and enjoyment. The Merriam ? Webster online ...  [Read more]

Games in the ESL and EFL classroom Erin Pettinger - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


In a traditional English language classroom the student’s curriculum focuses on grammar, reading, vocabulary and rigid repetitive drills. The majority of students I have spoken with find this method to be very dull and boring. If students are not interested in the subject being taught they will lack attention and motivation to learn the language. Language is used primarily to communicate with other people. What is the best method to learn a language' Throughout history people have played games to socialize and interact with each other. Therefore it seems reasonable to assume that playing games in a language classroom can only be beneficial.What does a game consist of' I think that games involve play, competition, rules, and enjoyment. The Merriam – Webster online ...  [Read more]

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