Blog for ESL teachers

When it comes to teaching kids, perfect knowledge of the language is not enough to become a good teacher. Grammar tenses and speaking exercises don't make any sense if they are not accompanied by playing games. In comparison with teenagers or adults, young learners don't have any logical reasons to attend your class but feelings. Children will love English if you show them how much fun there. It is crucial to be positive, easy-going, and patient when you teach kids. Don't try to push them to do something because it's a rule, make them interested in the learning process. It seems to be difficult, to come up with games for kids and create something entertaining all the time, but it is highly rewarding job.

English teacher is a quite rewarding and interesting profession. Mostly, people take it up because of two possible reasons, either they can explain complicated things in the easiest way or they are fond of the language. Despite, English seems to have a clear structure and system, some people still struggle to learn it. Language acquisition takes some time, patience and much practice. That is why ESL tutors, who are interested in critical-thinking and logical approach, prefer to work with grown-ups.

Every year educational providers around the world release new TEFL courses. Such an enormous choice makes English teachers not only confused but also baffled. That's why there are so many questions pop up. Is there any distinction between completed hours and levels of TEFL courses? What's the best option to take? Will it influence my salary?

When it comes to the right choice, there are many factors that you should take into account before enrollment into the next training. After reading this article you will be able to distinguish proper courses from false ones. Also, you should know some facts about TEFL framework standards.

Being after learning objectives or lesson planning we may forget that people need some time to start studying. That is important, especially if it is their first meeting this term. The point is to make students comfortable in your class. When it comes to teaching adolescents or grown-ups, you must be sure, that students are ready to work together, and there is no tension in a classroom. Getting to know each other is the first step to making everyone relaxed. The more common things classmates have, the smoother your ESL lessons will go. Also, it is a way to distract a class from scrutinizing and add some fun to the learning process. Simple games may set the tone of lessons for a long time. It will help to entertain adult learners holding their interest and attention. If you are a newcomer in teaching English, we would like to explain the importance of using icebreakers.