Teaching English For Beginners Lesson Plans

This research article will highlight and investigate two major aspects of preparing and starting an EFL course to beginner-level students. They are; 1) the approaches (i.e. the mindset, theoretical beliefs and methodologies that a teacher applies to the course, short and long term), 2) the techniques - (i.e. the specific assignments, arrangements and tools/aids utilized to carry out the teacher´s approaches and achieve the student´s goals). The article will move through the various, early stages of planning and teaching an EFL Beginners Course, in (roughly) chronological order. Its focus will only be to shed light on common, recommendable teaching approaches and techinques for an EFL Beginners Course. Along the way, a teacher - in reality - would encounter more,...  [Read more]

This research article will highlight and investigate two major aspects of preparing and starting an EFL course to beginner-level students. They are; 1) the approaches (i.e. the mindset, theoretical beliefs and methodologies that a teacher applies to the course, short and long term), 2) the techniques - (i.e. the specific assignments, arrangements and tools/aids utilized to carry out the teacher´s approaches and achieve the student´s goals). The article will move through the various, early stages of planning and teaching an EFL Beginners Course, in (roughly) chronological order. Its focus will only be to shed light on common, recommendable teaching approaches and techinques for an EFL Beginners Course. Along the way, a teacher - in reality - would encounter more, and have to be prepared...  [Read more]

Teaching beginners is one of the most interesting and ongoing training as a teacher will keep on discovering other techniques in order to capture the understanding of the beginner, rather to make the beginner understand. The term ?beginner? may not mean all the students are in one category, they are categorized as follows: The absolute beginner- these are students who don?t know English at all. (htt://esl.about.com) there are a number of things to keep in mind when teaching someone who has had no prior (or very little) contact with the language, you need to carefully choose what you present, for instance, types of needs that needs to go into planning a lesson: If I begin the lesson with, Hi my name is--------.What?s your name? I am presenting three (!) concepts at once *The verb ?b? ...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in GuAzhou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yangzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Teaching beginner students can be quite a challenge for many teachers. In order to turn this process into a rewarding and a successful experience, it is important to keep in mind the following aspects: first of all we need to define if our students are absolute or false beginners; secondly, we have to keep the learning material to the basics; thirdly, we should...  [Read more]

Teaching beginners is one of the most interesting and ongoing training as a teacher will keep on discovering other techniques in order to capture the understanding of the beginner, rather to make the beginner understand. The term 'beginner' may not mean all the students are in one category, they are categorized as follows:The absolute beginner- these are students who don't know English at all. (htt://esl.about.com) there are a number of things to keep in mind when teaching someone who has had no prior (or very little) contact with the language, you need to carefully choose what you present, for instance, types of needs that needs to go into planning a lesson: If I begin the lesson with, Hi my name is--------.What's your name' I am presenting three (!) concepts at once*The verb...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in QishAn Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xuzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. In Ukraine we have a saying: “Parents create a body; teacher creates a soul”. I think that everyone in the world would agree that teaching is a tough job, being incredibly rewarding at the same time. Becoming a teacher gives you the opportunity and privilege of making an impact on society. That`s why it is absolutely understandable that it might be a bit...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yuanzhongchang? Are you interested in teaching English in Shiyan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Unit 1 list the attributes of a good teacher. Good teachers: • Are Kind and patient • Love teaching • Are Lively and Entertaining • Motivate Learners • Have Good Subject Knowledge • Have Good rapport and interaction with class • Involve all students equally throughout lesson • Correct Students without offending or undermining motivation • Know...  [Read more]

Learning a new skill can be difficult, and applying that skill can be even harder. Now teach that skill to someone else so they can adeptly apply it, and there might be people who become intimidated b Online English teaching is relatively new in the field of EFL. As the joint product of technological advancement and globalization, it has gradually been taking over the market share of traditional EF Reading is essential for students that wish to learn another language. By reading books in another language, the students are exposed to more complex grammar and vocabulary. It is crucial as a supplem The teacher's ability to develop student-student and teacher-student rapport, utilize the various teacher roles appropriately, and effective classroom arrangement will dictate a teacher's ability...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Moshi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changde Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Having been professionally teaching for a year now, this course provided me with a lot of new information, which I am able to incorporate in my teachings of the English language. I am not able to narrow down to a specific unit within this course because every unit had some information which I was not familiar with prior; however, I would have to say the units that...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Songyikuangqu? Are you interested in teaching English in Yichng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Teaching is itself a challenging task when it comes to teaching a beginner student. If the student is and adult or young the challenge might be there. There are means and methods of overcoming such challenges for both the teacher and the student. 1.Analysis test The teacher must firstly prepare an analysis test for the student to know the level of his/her...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dajing Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Chifeng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. There are several reasons why every teacher who wishes to teach abroad should complete a TEFL Course. A teacher can learn valuable information about theories, methods, and techniques. There is useful information about teaching a new languages that include tenses, productive skills, pronunciations, and phonology. The course also touches on teaching special groups that...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yuhua Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yueyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Teaching is the subject that humanity has been dealing with since the beginning of creation and has existed throughout the history. Generally, teaching methods have been changed to improve the quality of education and increase the efficiency of the educational system. Lesson plan is a type of teaching method that I became familiar with in my EFL course. In this essay...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yangbu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zhumadian Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. In order to inspire and motivate beginner students, teachers have to feel passion and love for their students. It is fundamental that teachers encourage students and show them that learning another language is not an overwhelming task so students will enjoy the classes. The teacher lesson plan plays an important role in making sure that new grammar and vocabulary...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in TiAnyu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ji'an Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Unit 9 emphasizes the importance of lesson planning. Lesson planning as a beginner ESL teacher is essentially mandatory. While being too staunchly adherent to a lesson plan may cause issues with flexibility of teaching, it is integral in mitigating issues of control of the Classroom. More advanced teachers may keep a less strict approach to lesson planning in order to...  [Read more]

Although some ESL teachers find the thought of teaching beginners a bit frightening, they can be a very rewarding group to work with. With beginners it is very easy to see improvement. As a teacher, being able to see your work pay off so quickly can be very encouraging.Of course not all beginners are the same. Beginners are usually split into two categories: complete beginners and false beginners.Complete beginners are students who have had no exposure to English. Because they have often had very little formal education, they can be much more challenging to teach than false beginners.Kenneth Beare, author of English as 2nd Language, defines false beginners as, 'Beginners that have already studied some English at some point in their life.' Most experts on the subject have a much broader...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dukou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changde Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Teaching English as a foreign language in another country can be overwhelming for someone without any teaching experience, specifically English teaching. Planning for lessons is very critical for good lesson plans help to improve the efficiency of students’ English learning. There are couple aspects to consider to ensure a good lesson plan. 1. Make a teaching plan...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in WuchuAnjinsAnjiao KAifAqu? Are you interested in teaching English in Huhehaote Shi — Hohhot? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. “We are not beginners forever, but we never stop learning” (Scofield, 2007, p.8). In the previous sentence, Sara Scofield accurately represents how I feel after having completed this course. In spite of being a teacher with seven years of experience, there are many details I learned in this course that have helped me become a better...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jizhong Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zhoukou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. I have gained an immense amount from this course about teaching english as a foreign language. I have learned that there is an overall method to which everything is connected. From grammar, vocabulary, tenses, listening, pronunciation, writing etc., when teaching english as a foreign language that it all is delivered through a medium that helps students to truly...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinshi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xiangyang Shi — Xiangfan? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. TEACHING BEGINNERS Teaching English in China is exciting (sometimes) but teaching beginners in China can be a game changer that is if you are up for the challenge. I mean of course if you weigh the options and if you are one of those people who are willing to compromise, learn and grow. Because honestly just like anything else it can be tough in the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in JiAjinkou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zhengzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. I have learnt the different categories of beginner students and their characteristics. This will help me to plan appropriately. For example, I will use very simple instruction and lots of body language when I teach absolute beginners. Teaching techniques, how to conduct a lesson plan (straight arrow, Boomerang or patch work) and different stage of it (warm-up,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Taohong Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shaoyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Introduction Lesson planning is important because it gives the teacher a solid direction of what he/she wants to teach for the day. Proper classroom planning will keep you organised and on track while teaching, allowing you to teach more and manage less. Further to this classroom planning also forms an important part of educating and performance management. It is...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in LuojiAdiqushengshidAnwei? Are you interested in teaching English in Nanchang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Creating lesson plans ensures that lessons in class are carried out smoothly and that the teacher is prepared to confront any language problems that may arise during a lesson. A written lesson plan has several important functions for a beginner teacher such as an aid to planning, a working document, and a record. By creating a lesson plan a teacher will...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in ShAxi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yueyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Songs and chants are a useful tool when trying to teach children or young learners vocabulary and listening skills within a lesson. It is also important to understand that for different age groups there will need to be different methods used when introducing songs or chants. It can be very important to consider what age levels you are teaching in order for the songs...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in SAnchahe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changde Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Introduction "What are the essential teaching skills for teaching?" In this essay, I will be discussing my own experiences as an English teacher working for an online English teaching company called I-tutor; and my past experiences as a Music teacher. Teaching skills that I will describe in this essay are proper uses of eye contact and gestures, knowing your...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Donglai Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Tongliao Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Every lesson needs a carefully prepared plan, irrespective of teacher’s training, experience or competency. It increases self-confidence of the teacher and helps to maintain certain order of activities during the lesson keeping them according to the provided timeframe. When planning, it is recommended to prepare more activities than needed as they can be kept as...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Wunǚdian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xuchang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. One of the more overarching elements I have learned through this course is the use of lesson plans. At my current school, we are not required to write elaborate lesson plans, or lesson plans at all for that matter. However, having written several lesson plans for this course, I have realized how beneficial they are to think through the general course of a given...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Caowei Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yiyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Summative Essay Lesson Planning Kylie Gray Introduction I believe it is very important to plan and write down lessons, for the benefit of the students, myself, relieving teachers and especially while I am an inexperienced teacher. A lesson plan acts as a device for a singular lesson, helps create a series of lessons and as a record of what has been taught. Self...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in ShAping Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changde Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. I have had many personal teaching experiences. Some experiences gave me feelings of accomplishment, happiness and success, while others discouraged me and on the rare occasion ended with me sitting in the parking lot crying inside my car. Now that I have completed the 120 Hour TEFL course I feel that I have been given a second chance at teaching. I want to analyze...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Songping Linchang? Are you interested in teaching English in Chenzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Lesson planning In my experience and the experience of my teacher colleagues, lesson planning has never been among the most interesting or engaging activities. The reasons are always different: some believe that lesson planning is not effective because a teacher cannot predict the direction of the lesson. Others think that it is a complete waste of time...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhuhe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jingzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. I first decided to take this TEFL course because I am currently teaching English in rural Japan. I plan and execute English lessons for Junior High School students, as well as serve as a cultural representative of my country and foster cultural exchange. Here's the catch though - I don't speak Japanese. I've had to think a lot about how to get students to like me and...  [Read more]