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  Our second example sentence 'I am playing football at the moment.' is the present continuous tense. This has a different structure as the subject 'I', the verb 'to be' in the present tense 'am', 'is' or 'are' plus the verb with an '?ing' on the end. So here: 'I am playing football at the moment.' Whereas the present simple tense is used to talk about habits routines and facts, the present continuous tense is used to talk about actions in progress at the time of speaking or around the time of speaking. Our third example sentence is the present perfect: 'I have played football twice this week.' Here, the structure is the subject 'I', auxiliary verb 'have' or 'has' plus the past participle. The past participle is usually formed just by adding '-ed'- on to the end of the base form of...  [Read more]

  As mentioned earlier, our example sentence has used a regular verb 'to play'. With the regular verbs we simply add '-ed'. This spelling pattern changes for words that end with a consonant and a Y: 'cry' goes to 'cried', 'try' to 'tried'. Another spelling pattern we have to be aware of is our consonant plus vowel plus consonant. In these instances, we double the consonant used: 'shop' needs the double P; 'ship' needs the double P. With these spelling patterns, and most spelling patterns in general for the English language, there are always exceptions to the rules. So we have to be aware of those exceptions. We also have to impart those exceptions on to our students. We can do so through various exercises and various activities to end our class. To form the negative sentence here,...  [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. I was extremely excited to learn about all of the websites I have at my disposal. I was starting to get nervous about where I could find materials to start teaching students. I learned that schools will normally provide the teacher with a coursebook, workbook, and teacher's resource book. I also learned that being prepared for board work, and using the overhead projector is very important to keep things...  [Read more]

Using the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Authentic Materials to Instruct Indonesian EFL Students in the Writing GenresIn 2005 while searching for a program that would allow me to more effectively teach a group of American middle schoolers how to write in stylistically interesting ways across the genres, I purchased the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style materials by Andrew Pudewa. This program delivers excellent results and fits well with the U.S. based Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Six-Trait Analytical Writing Assessment Model. Currently, it is being used for the first time in Indonesia among ESL and EFL students.Pudewa’s methodology is designed to be used in all grade levels and across the curriculum to teach the writing of structurally sound and ...  [Read more]

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  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 a bit too brief, but indeed a good listing of various issues. I think it should be presented earlier in the course, as some issues have already been covered in other units, and it would be a nice break from the grammar lessons. I have found that the use of English or native, by students and teachers, varies often, and while good to suggest it, it may depend on the school's policies. As for...  [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 made me reflect on how natural these parts of speech have become to me as a native speaker, at least so far in their usage. It is much more difficult to explain the "why" of grammar and that will be an ongoing learning experience. Additionally, I was struck by the long lists of words and tenses that must simply be memorized as I've never really considered that about the English language. I imagine...  [Read more]

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  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]

  And now let's look at the future continuous tense. The future continuous tense is typically used to indicate an action in progress at a particular time in the future. To form this tense in the positive form, we have our subject, here we've used 'Karen', the word 'will', our auxiliary verb our helping verb 'to be' and then the present participle or the verb with 'ing', so 'Karen will be going'. In order to create the negative form, we keep with our positive form but add 'not' in between 'will' and our helping verb 'to be'. Finally, we ask a question by beginning with 'will', then we have our subject being sure to include our helping verb and the present participle: 'Will Karen be going?' Some of the more common usages for the future continuous tense are as follows. We can use them...  [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. The content of this unit which is about past tenses seem to me important for the chronological order of events and actions. Put simply, the verb tense gives us the ability to talk about past actions that were ongoing or completed or before another past actions. It must be borne in mind that in a given situation or in accordance with the time, one should use an appropriate past tense so as to maintain effective...  [Read more]

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1. Qualified Educators 2. Comprehensive Course Structure 3. Real-World Teaching Experience 4. Job Placement Assistance Are you looking to kickstart a rewarding career in teaching English as a foreign language? Look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). As a leading provider of TEFL and TESOL courses, we pride ourselves on offering top-notch education and support to aspiring teachers worldwide. Our programs are designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the classroom, whether you're teaching abroad or online. With ITTT, you can expect qualified educators, a comprehensive course structure, real-world teaching experience, and job placement assistance. One of the key factors that set ITTT apart is our team of qualified educators. Our...  [Read more]

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a certified English teacher? Look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) for an online TEFL course that will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the classroom. Our comprehensive program is designed to cater to individuals from all walks of life, whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned professional looking for a career change, or someone simply passionate about teaching English as a foreign language. Our online TEFL course provides a solid foundation in teaching methodologies, classroom management, lesson planning, and more. With a focus on practical skills and real-world application, you will learn how to create engaging lesson plans, effectively manage a classroom, and...  [Read more]

  Whereas stress is typically concerned with one individual word, intonation is generally concerned with the variation in volume and pitch throughout an entire sentence. Intonation carries the message of a sentence. It's particularly important when questioning or agreeing, disagreeing and confirming statements. It's also very important when expressing emotions and feelings. The normal pattern for intonation is the rise-fall. Few examples would be ?I haven't seen him for a week,? or a simple word as ?okay?. With the falling intonation, we?re indicating that we're finished speaking. Again, ?I haven't seen him for a week? and ?okay?. A few more examples would be ?I'll see you at six then,? or a question of information ?How do you spell rough?? These are straightforward statements that...  [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]

  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 learned the difference uses of tools in the classroom ranging from audio recorders, to dvd players and projectors, etc. There are many different ones to use, and all have their benefits, and seemingly few detriments. I learned the pros and cons for using an electronic white board, and for using the audio cassette player, as well as a video camera recording device. Most classes don't have a radio. I learned...  [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 talked about preparation for classes and making lesson plans for business English students. There are authentic materials and unauthentic materials. Authentic are those made for use other than in the classroom, whereas the unauthentic are curated for being used within the classroom. As a teacher, it's important to use these both together to provide a variety of materials that test and grow the...  [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. I found myself referring back to the different tenses trying to understand the simple, continuous, question, perfect and negative tenses. Having the same multiple choices regarding question 12 and 14 I found a little confusing. I would have thought question 3 multiple choice answers should read 'Have you ever been on a holiday? Not sure but it sounds more correct to me than 'Have you ever been on holiday' I'll...  [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. I cannot help but wonder if the content of this unit is somehow outdated to a certain extent since it doesn't cover much on the newly developed technologies and other learning tools. However, it was a nostalgic throwback to my years as a student and realized how fast time has flown. Now that we are living in a world where every paperwork and any tangible piece of literature can be exchanged through digital...  [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. I've learned about methodologies which are grammar, audio lingualism, presentation, practice and production, task based learning, communicative language teaching, community language learning, the silent way, suggestopaedia and the lexical approach.↵↵There is a also a study approach in classes which is engage, study and activate (ESA). There are also different kinds like The Straight Arrow ESA...  [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. When I finished my reading of the lesson material, I had been attempting to clarify my understanding of past perfect continuous tenses for far longer than then the time spent contemplating other tenses. At the moment I understood past perfect continuous tenses, I had already reached a workable understanding of past perfect tenses – and was reaching an understanding of past continuous...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of ITTT's TEFL and TESOL Training 3. Course Options and Specializations 4. Job Placement Assistance Are you looking to start a career in teaching English as a foreign language? ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers a flexible and dynamic course structure that can help you achieve your goals. With a range of course options and specializations to choose from, along with job placement assistance upon completion, ITTT provides everything you need to succeed in the field of English language education. ITTT's TEFL and TESOL training programs are designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach English effectively to non-native speakers. Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned educator looking to switch careers, or someone...  [Read more]

Are you looking to start a career in teaching English as a foreign language? Look no further! ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers a wide range of TEFL and TESOL programs to suit your needs. With our comprehensive curriculum and expert instructors, you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the field of English language teaching. Our programs are designed to cater to individuals with varying levels of experience and career goals. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced teacher looking to enhance your skills, we have the perfect program for you. From our 120-hour online TEFL course to our specialized courses in teaching business English or young learners, we have something for everyone. Our curriculum is carefully crafted to provide you with...  [Read more]