Teach English in Beijing

This course has allowed me to reflect a lot about the way of teaching english

One of the most important things I learned is how to work with students who less motivated or more reluctant to participate

For me, with no teaching background, I have really learnt a number of ways to engage individuals, to get across ideas and to get students to apply them

Prior to beginning this TEFL-100hr course, I had no formal understanding of teaching english as a foreign language

This has been an excellent course and we would recommend it to anyone who is interested in teaching TEFL or just want to brush up on their grammar skills! There was so much great information in the course it?s hard to talk about what was most beneficial

The difference between teaching one to one and groups My first experience in teaching English started with various group sizes of children

Learning Teaching skills Teaching is a very challenging job and important profession

I have gained a wealth of information

Problems for learners in a country of your choice In this article, I am going to talk about the problems for learners in spain

Multiple intelligenceIn Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, proponent Howard Earl Gardner (Gardner, 1983) suggested an original set of seven intelligences that account for a broader range of human potential

I have found the reviews of basic grammar very helpful, and believe they will be extremely helpful when I start teaching

Looking back at the course, I really have fELT that I have gained, grown and learnt a lot

This course has been very enlightening for me

I?ve enjoyed doing this course and re-learning certain aspects of english Language teaching I?ve forgotten over the years

The most important thing I have gained from this course is the confidence to teach english

Course ExperienceEven when I was still in school, I?ve always loved my English subject

This course has greatly increased my confidence in my teaching abilities as a future ESL teacher

TEFL for non-native English speaking teachersEven according to more conservative estimates, English as a second language is spoken by around 430 million people

This course was structured in such a way that I was able to consistently apply new knowledge to subsequent units, thus re-enforcing my learning

Problem for learners in korea koreans encountered many obstacles on their journey towards learning the English as a second language

The course gives me the idea on how to make class interesting through a variety of activities

ESAEngage, Study, Activate (ESA) is one of many types of lesson planning frameworks

I have certainly learnt a lot from the course on how to use english, and some grammar points have been explained which I thought I knew, because I took it for granted, but didn?t really know at all! I have not found the course easy, but in a funny way have enjoyed it

Business EnglishToday globalization is occurring throughout the world

The most important aspect of the course for me was learning about grammar structure

I have personally gained a lot from taking this course

First language vs

I have gained confidence in my abilities and have learned that no matter how daunting a unit can appear to be, that anything can be understood if the time is taken to do so

I feel I have gained skills in several areas of this course

Speaking english my entire life, I never technically understood what I was doing when I wrote or spoke

Apart from the finer technical points of the english language I have learned an enormous amount on what it means to be an effective teacher, what activities I can and should use, and how to have control of the classroom without exercising dominance

There was a very good deal of information in this course

This course has taught me the differences in teaching children versus adults gave me insight on working with bilingual and monolingual students

As a student 20 years back, I did some courses of methodology and pedagogy, related with teaching, in the last year of university, but the reality was much taught when I faced my first class, as an english substitute teacher

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The most important thing I personally gained from this course is the ESA straight arrow and patchworks lesson planning

I believe that I have learnt a lot of skills during this course

I think this course has been a good mix of the revision and new knowledge for me

One of the best things I?ve gotten out of the course is the knowledge that I am capable of being an english teacher

I have learnt how to present a lesson to a class in a more active manner that is engaging to the students

This course has structured my ideas about teaching

I feel like I learned a lot from this course

Even having had some prior experience teaching english abroad, I feel I have benefited greatly from this course

I have gained such a wide variety of knowledge of english from this course

Through this course, I?ve learned a lot about grammar, course materials and preparation, and myself as a teacher

I have personally gained a lot from taking this course

The most obvious thing that I learned was that while I put grammar to use, I had no idea how to explain or teach it

Motivating students In order to excel in life one needs the element of motivation to do so

We feel that we have gained a much greater understanding of the english language and the methods which can be used to teach it to students of varying ages and abilities

Before I started this course, I thought that I was great at the english language and knew all there was to know about it

I have definitely learned a lot from this course

I have personally gained new ideas on how to create lesson plans and to organize a day to day teaching agenda for students ranging from beginners to advanced

a good review of english grammar (always important in teaching english) --a good review of pedagogy (characteristics of students/good teachers / teacher roles, which will make me a better teacher) --a good review of teaching pointers and methods --will more carefully use the basic ESA stages, etc

TEFL FOR non native SPEAKING TEACHERSI did the tefl course; towards its end I thought I could start prospecting for jobs

This course has been such a great learning experience for me

second language acquisitionIn the age of globalization and cyber expansionism, there is no longer any question that bilingualism is vital for success

First of all my special thanks to you, my tutor Mr

I am not a native english speaker, I?m Swedish but I have lived, worked and studied abroad whereas over 6 years were spent in london and 4 years in South africa

From this course I believe I have learnt, most importantly how to use activities and recourses put them into action in the classroom

British English vs

This course has been a great learning experience from beginning to end

Classroom Management Class room management is a very essential part of teaching

1st language vs 2nd language acquisition The mystery of how people can learn languages has interested people for thousands of years

Teacher Self AnalysisAs teachers it is essential that we are constantly refining, revising and improving our teaching methods

Teaching Pronunciation in South KoreaWhen talking about phonetics and phonology, it is important know what they mean and how they may applicable to teaching English to language students

I have taught english, french and German without having any prior training as a teacher, in a one to one setting

Learning proven methods and approaches of how to conduct a class for the purpose of teaching english to non-english speaking students I feel has given me the confidence that I would know how to start a new class and how to test their level of english language ability

*** +++ *** I have learned the following: ?Be kind to students and sensitive to their needs; ?Be well prepared for every lesson; ?Do proper lesson planning, as this will promote confidence and ensure a smooth lesson delivery; ?Avoid teacher centered lessons and encourage students to participate more; ?Have a variety of activities during the lesson to avoid boredom; I am planning to incorporate all of the above-mentioned points in my teaching

The grammar part of this course is such a good revision for me

Role of the teacher After completing the TEFL/tesol course I have come to the conclusion that the role of the teacher has changed a lot over the years

Personally, I have gained much wisdom from this course

I have gained more than enough from this course

This course made me aware of what I know about english

This course has been extremely valuable for me

One of the greatest things I have gained is perspective

After several months of study, completion on all the tutorials and reading the valuable feedbacks from the tutors I have acquired the knowledge and theories for teaching english to a small class of non native students

I have personally learned quite a bit from this course in terms of grammatical structures, lesson structures, lesson planning, creativity, classroom activities and in general, how to more effectively teach various groups of people

I have gained many things from this course

I have learnt many good ideas about how to engage students in the lessons and how to plan them so students gain as much as possible from each lesson

I feel that I have learned a great throughout the various units of this course

First, it was a really valuable grammar refresher

What Have I Gained From Taking This Course? ?A wealth of useful information to make me a better instructor ?Need I say more? I have learned succinctness when answering questions! ?Gained an incredible amount of sophisticated speech, grammar rules, and explanations

I am not a native speaker and I am no teacher either

Well, I really enjoyed this course because I received much useful information about how teaching english should be ? As I am already a teacher, this course comforted my idea of teaching which seems to be generally correct? This course also helped me to revise many grammatical rules that I naturally use without paying much attention to their patterns? So, this course helped me to check my knowledge, both in english grammar and in teaching and also brought me many new and very useful information especially about how a lesson should be made, how the lesson plan should be built and most of all about how to make the lesson varied and lively with many different fun activities and games? I learned through this course that teaching english is really fun if we know how to build correctly a lesson plan which can be adapted to each language level

I have gained a lot from this course

It has been a very interesting and thought-provoking course which has successfully re-established my love of language

I have gained knowledge on how to teach the english language to different kind of people, different ages, different countries, different skill levels

From a teaching perspective, the course has allowed me to see and understand more clearly the differences in cultures, backgrounds, and personal experiences, and how this may affect a student's own learning experience

I have learned a lot more about the english language than I thought I was going to

What I gained most from this course was a better understanding of english grammar rules

I have gained confidence in my knowledge of the english language, and learnt valuable teaching skills

I 've learned a great deal from this course

I have learned a few things I was not aware of or had forgotten in the english language

Teacher self analysis Whether you are a new teacher or experience teacher, it is always important that from time to time, you evaluate and assess your teaching skills and abilities in the classroom

Throughout this course I have learned many very valuable lessons ? parts of speech; TEFL theories and techniques; past, present, and future tenses; how to manage a class; pronunciation; grammar; how to use teaching aids, course books and lesson materials; etc

Classes of mixed ability It is not easy to find one single definition for the term ?classes of mixed ability?

Discipline in the classroom I recognize that disciplining students will be one of the tasks that I will face whether I like it or not

Teaching EFL in a KindergartenTeaching preschool children poses the problem of firstly how to hold the attention of a child that is so young and secondly how to teach them anything of meaning

English as a global language As the 21st century unfolds, the rapid rise of globalization and information has spread throughout the world significantly and continues to do so

What I personally gained from this course is that I have learnt an understanding of the subject but wish to further my knowledge

It was really helpful for me to learn a little about english grammar

-I did some language teaching in the past and although I remember it as a rewarding experience I now realize how crude my teaching methods were

Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten As a foreign kindergarten teacher of children between the ages of two and five I know there are a variety of ways children learn and can be taught a new language

From this course I have gained the knowledge and confidence to teach english as a foreign language

When I decided to do this course, I will admit, I was a little bit skeptical

Profound knowledge of the entire teaching process- while I truly found all of the information presented to be irreplaceable in value, learning how exactly to plan a lesson was that which initially made me most nervous because of inexperience at the beginning of the TEFL course

This course has been very beneficial, even though english is my native language I have learned a lot of new things that I didn?t know before especially in the area of grammar

When I was living in thailand, I was asked to teach english to a young Thai boy

Staring this course, I knew little about english grammar and nothing of teaching

It was really helpful for me to learn a little about English grammar

I have gained a lot of information from this course especially the teaching methodology and creating lesson plans which I have never really made use in previous classes I have taught

I have personally learned a great deal through the TESOL course

I have gained confidence in my ability to effectively teach english to learners of all ages

I have gained a general understanding of the challenges that I will face as a TEFL teacher in a foreign country

Foreign Language ExperienceWhen I was younger I never imagined I?d ever be living in a foreign country, needing to learn a foreign language for everyday tasks like grocery shopping, or using public transportation

Well firstly I would like to thank Peter, my tutor who has always responded swiftly to any material I handed in to him and in making any corrections guided me towards the goal

This course has shown me that there are various things I need to brush up on in order to be able to effectively teach my students

I have personally gained the foundation of the knowledge that I will need to have a successful career teaching english

This course was very beneficial to me

Computer Aided Language LearningIntroduction Computer Aided Language Learning (CALL) can be defined as the search for and study of applications of the computer in language teaching and learning1

By taking this TEFL course, I have gained valuable teaching skills that detail the techniques and skills required by a teacher in a classroom

I have gained a lot from this course

I think the main thing that hit me doing this course was just how much I had forgotten about the mechanics of my language

I have learned english as a second language many years ago and therefore the format of this course was somehow familiar although back then I was at the receiving end of the course

I have personally gained more confidence in english grammar

I have to say that I personally gained a lot from the methodologies, teaching strategies and some grammar units

I have gained an absolute passion for teaching, during the course, wherever I went I found myself buying and accumulating teaching aids, designing my own games or adding a little colour/personal touch to existing material and games

Overall I have gained a better understanding of the english language (I don?t just know it, I know about it), the materials and teaching techniques needed teach it, what my students and I could possibly bring to the classroom, and the dynamics of all of us interacting with each other and the materials in a teaching/learning english environment

Classroom Management Effective classroom management is essential to get an effective learning

Always go beyond expectations until you know otherwise, what is expected

As the english language has become the mother tongue in the philippines, slowly I?ve finally regained my knowledge on this matter

Building Confidence in StudentsHenry Ford once said: ?Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right

Evaluation and testing student testing is a complex and controversial subject among many professionals

Why complete a tefl course As an educator, focused on obtaining a deep understanding of how to use cultural and linguistic diversity as resources in educational settings, I see the tefl course as a platform upon which to launch new ideas

I have gained quite a bit of valuable knowledge and experience in this course

First of all my special thanks to you, my tutor Mr

I personally gained a lot from this course and I am really proud of myself

Multiple IntelligenceA group of 7th graders are involved in a unit on nutrition in animals , learning about the nutritional needs, its importance in healthy living and foods that help meet those needs

I have to admit that this course has helped me to better understand why and how english is said and used

During this course, I feel I have learnt a lot about the english language, and how best to explain and teach the language to foreign learners ? i

I chose to undertake this course after having been working in the language teaching industry for over 10 years

Motivating students One of the most difficult problems faced by teachers in any classroom is motivating students

The Effect of Slang and IdiomsTeaching slang and idioms of the English language can be considered controversial

TEFL for non-native English speaking teachersI have always been intrigued by the fact that so often native english speakers are preferred as tefl teachers to non-native english speakers

This course has been a great learning experience from beginning to end

I feel I?ve learned, and relearned a lot, considering this is the second time I?ve taken this course and I have teaching experience under my belt I still find it very worthwhile to go back through all of the information again

Classroom Management Understanding classroom dynamics are crucial to having a positive classroom experience, both for the teacher and the student

From this course I have learned a lot about teaching english as a foreign language which I will definitely use in my private english classes that I will start in January

I have learned how to engage students, work at their levels, make lesson plans (very helpful, by the way), and teach grammar to students at many levels

Problems for learners in Honduras In Honduras there are many challenges that esl students face

Online vs onsiteThe question of choosing an online tefl course or an onsite course can come down to the needs, situation and expectations of the student

Multiple IntelligencesAccording to Howard Gardner, Ph

I have gained the necessary knowledge (the grammatical part, explaining pronunciation etc

Learning Modes: young learners vs

I am a communicator? I have lead different teams of young people to other cultures, helping them to learn to relate to the nationals

In this course I have learned (and relearned) quite about english grammar that will be invaluable in my teaching

We have learned a tremendous amount from this course in a multitude of subject areas

I have learned many things during the time of this course

Multiple IntelligenceHe was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania in the united states in 1943

Being native english speakers we have learned a great deal about the english language and its structures which had either been forgotten by many nationalities or never learned prior, yet most of all we have learned various teaching skills, which we believe can be applied to all areas of expertise in the future and not just restricted to teaching english

First I would like to say that I have gained so much from this course

I didn?t have any teaching experience before this course and I have learned quite a lot

Pronunciation Problems in ChinaOf the many difficulties chinese students face while trying to learn English, one of the most serious and hardest to overcome is poor pronunciation

Difference between formal and informal languageLanguage has many varying aspects one of which is the difference between formal and informal language

I have gained a lot from this course in both the areas of information and personal confidence

From this course I feel that I have personally gained the ability to possibly teach english, even though my confidence is lacking

Course Experience Out of all of the different articles to expound on, I think it would beneficial for me to explain my experience with this TEFL Training Course

Problems for Learners in Japan I have had the privilege of teaching english in japan for the past three years

I have learned so much from this course, I used to learn the english language at school but now after studying this course all the memories come back and the course also taught me a lot more aspects of the english Language

Learning GrammarI picked this topic for several reasons

I feel that I have not only gained the knowledge to teach an english course, but confidence as well

Having had some experience teaching english to speakers of other languages, I fELT certain at the start of taking the TEFL course that I already knew ?a thing or two? about teaching

Why Complete a tefl course Is most likely a question that many people will ask themselves? My research will give a person insight to the opportunities that would be available to him or her in completing a tefl course

I have gained an enormous amount of knowledge from taking this course

Correction Techniques It is important to understand the difference between a mistake and an error

This course has taught me what I missed in school as far as the grammar is concerned, and has given me insight in how to present a lesson, and the type of activities I could engage in with a larger group or class

I chose to undertake this course after having been working in the language teaching industry for over 10 years

The first main acquisition of mine from this course is that a teaching can be done in a very productive way by using its respective teaching style

This course has taught me what I missed in school as far as the grammar is concerned, and has given me insight in how to present a lesson, and the type of activities I could engage in with a larger group or class

This course has shown me that there are various things I need to brush up on in order to be able to effectively teach my students

Being a native english speakers and knowing how to speak since we were children I would say that most of us don?t really know much about the structure or reason why grammar is the way it is

English as a global_languageThinking of English in a perespective of a?global language? we need to first explain what exactly a ?global language?is

Teaching stylesA teaching styles includes the principles and methods used for training

Learning Difficulties Teaching is a rewarding experience when the right approaches are used in the classroom

English as a Global Language At one time, English was once only spoken in small parts of Europe

I have learned it is important to organize your thoughts before teaching

This course has shown me how to better appreciate the english language

From this course, I have learned that even though I grew up, live in, and speak in an english speaking country; there was so much I had forgotten

I have gained many things from this course

I honestly learned a lot from taking this course

I have deeply enjoyed this course

English as a Global Language Throughout the world, people are learning English at an unprecedented rate

Problems for French Cameroonians in learning EnglishIn this paper, I will examine some of the challenges that French speaking Cameroonians are faced with when learning English

I believe the most important and relevant things I have gained from this course are the grammar skills, especially dealing with all the different tenses

Having no prior teaching experience before taking this course, I feel I have learned a lot regarding the teaching process

Apart from wanting to learn how to teach and to know more about the english language I chose to do this course for two reasons , I wanted to learn how to use a computer and I wanted to decide whether or not teaching was for me

Motivation in the Classroom student motivation is an important cornerstone for the ESL classroom

Foreign Language Experience During my junior year of college, I spent one semester in an intensive French language program in Normandie, france

Being non native english speaker, I ?ve learned , first of all, a wide range of specific english patterns, aspects and peculiarities of the language which had never been learned before

Learning difficultiesAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder also known as ADHD is a disorder that appears in early childhood

I have gained an appreciation of how difficult it is to learn english given the anomalies in rules, pronunciation, levels of students, and differing circumstances of teaching

Being native english speakers we have learned a great deal about the english language and its structures which had either been forgotten by many nationalities or never learned prior, yet most of all we have learned various teaching skills, which we believe can be applied to all areas of expertise in the future and not just restricted to teaching english

young learners vs adultsLearning English is a challenge for all esl students

The course was very effectively divided into grammar and teaching techniques, and I learned a lot about both

By using grammar in everyday speech I was not aware of the grammatical implications and why I was using it one way or another

I have personally (re)learned a lot from this course

I am not working as a teacher at present, but it would have been very good when I was teaching

The grammar part of this course is such a good revision for me

I learnt a great deal about the english language through ittt methodology, course presentation and exercises

I have gained many things from the course

The grammar part of this course is such a good revision for me

British English vs American English British English and American English are the forms of English used in the united kingdom and the united states, respectively

I believe the hardest part is to put into practice what I have learned by theory

This course has helped me to develop a sound knowledge of the challenges and difficulties an EFL teacher faces in delivering lessons for english as a foreign language

I have gained a lot from course

Games in the classroom Wikipedia(1) defines ?game? as a structured activity undertaken for enjoyment and sometimes used as an educational tool

Before the course, I wanted to be a teacher; but, I was not that sure whether I can do that job or not

This TEFL training program has helped me learn teaching techniques that I wasn?t aware of before

Lesson PlanningLesson planning is a critical part of a teacher?s preparation for class

1st language vs 2n language acquisitionThe issue around first language versus second language acquisition has been a topic of high interest among researchers and scholars for a long time, and is still subject to numerous investigations

Despite a degree with distinction in english and my personal achievements, I have always had the feeling that it was not enough to give me the skills to be a good teacher

Teaching ESL vs EFLThere are many terms used to describe teaching English these days

First I feel I have become more aware of language

I have gained so much from this course

I have gained so much from this course

Bonnie Role of the Teacher The teacher performs several roles which are all very important to the smooth running of the class

I feel that I have gained a lot from this course

I have gained so much from this course

Personally and first of all I have gained a lot of confidence from studying this very comprehensive and logically well structured TEFL teaching course and from the excellent advice, feedback and very helpful tips and comments from my online, highly experienced and expert tutor, Tania

Problems for learners The Ministry of Education in korea established English Program in korea (EPIK) in 1995 to reform English education system and also to improve students? ability to speak

This class has taught us a lot! Being native english speakers, we knew that it would be a challenge to revisit grammar and terms which we have not really had to consider much since grade school, this was certainly an eye opener for us (I don`t think we were ever taught modal verbs in school?)

Clear Communication in the ClassroomIntroduction Many qualities are ideal or even essential for a good tefl teacher: kindness, knowledge, good rapport with students, liveliness

The difference between teaching one to one and groupsThere are many positive and negative attributes to teaching students in groups

I have gained the knowledge of the tools teachers use, the problems they face or can expect, and a surprise in the fact that there are far more tenses in the english language than I realized! Some of what has been taught is virtually common sense, but areas of difficulty, what you can or can?t expect, have been hugely eye opening

I?ve had a humbling review of english grammar that has helped me realize that the job will be no piece of cake, even though I?m an educated native speaker

Classroom managementI?d like to write about classroom management, as it deals with teaching techniques and skills of organizing and managing the class

Teaching productive skillsThe two productive skills speaking and writing, although very different, are similar in that they are both used for communicating

I have been asked by parents several times to teach or tutor their children ranging from 6years old to early teens

Multiple IntelligenceThe IQ testing has often met with criticism due to differences in cultural attitudes as well as recent understanding that Intelligence is pluralised

WOW! Where to begin? I have learned so much from this course and really enjoyed every minute of it

First of all, it was a wonderful re-introduction to the technical aspects of my own language, which I haven?t studied formally for twenty-two years

Cultural Sensitivity in the Class RoomWhen teaching English in a classroom setting a teacher can soon discover that the educational setting they received their education can be radically different than the one they now find themselves in

As a native english speaker, I understand and can communicate in the language fluently

Role of the TeacherWhen I look around my surroundings and analyze the different persons who are considered to be the most valuable and beneficial, I find nothing but only a teacher

I wasn't too keen on doing the course, when I saw the first unit materials and the worksheet I thought I would be re-hashing old stuff that I didnt want to do all over again! HOWEVER, I found it to be a good revision of the teaching stuff and the course has definitely made me re-think about what I do now in the classroom and what I should be doing! So I will definitely employ different strategies that I have learnt from the course in my lessons e

My knowledge of grammar was a little grey & limited

Cultural sensitivity in the classroomCulturally responsive classrooms (CRC) are those that ?specifically acknowledge the presence of culturally diverse students and the need for these students to find connections among themselves and with the subject matter and the tasks the teacher asks them to perform? (Montgomery)

My knowledge of grammar was a little grey & limited

Why Complete a TEFL CourseI have gained so much knowledge about teaching English as a second language just by teaching it for two years, however, there are limits to the knowledge that you can receive by teaching along

Before deciding to take the TEFL course from ittt, I had been a teacher in korea for almost two years

This course has been very useful to me

Problems for Learners in ThailandWhen learning how to speak a language, it is important to understand how a language is written and spoken before you are able to speak, read or write in that language

This was my first teaching course

Motivation in the classroomIn order to have an effective classroom it is the teacher?s responsibility to initiate and maintain motivation

Personally, I have gained a lot from this course

Why complete a TEFL CourseThe common misconception is that because we are native english speakers, we should instantly be able to teach English to international students in any other country

What I have gained most is a sound overview of how to manage a class and how I could get my lessons effective and entertaining

First of all, I discovered that after being out of school for several decades, that I didn't have the capacity to take this course at the same time that I was enrolled in a foreign language school and decided to postpone my continuing education in the language school until I completed this course

On a personal note I have learnt much from this course, not least of which how little I really do know about the language I have been using daily for over 50 years

Problems of learners in JapanIt has been over a hundred years since the English learning in Japan occurred

From this course I have learned with the fundamentals in this course I feel confident enough to teach english to foreign students and I can also bring my own creativity to lessons which is actually encouraged

English as a global languageIn this article we will focus on the following aspects: 1) The historical background 2) The linguistic advantages 3) Critical voices 4) Chances for the present and the future 1) The historical background The English language is everywhere

Although I'm a native speaker of english, the grammar sections in particular have reminded me about the complexities of the language and just how difficult it is to speak it well

The things that have been most beneficial throughout the course are grammar and lesson planning

This TOEFL course has taught me many lessons during these 120 hours

From this course, I have learned various teaching methods and techniques such as ESA, boomerang and patchwork

Looking over the span of the course I have gained a new understanding of english

I have learned that english is not as easy and simple language as I previously thought it was, I now see all of the rules and exceptions to the rules

Classroom Management There are many things to consider when discussing classroom management

PROBLEMS FOR LEARNERS OF ENGLISH IN KOREAINTRODUCTION The korean and English languages vary dramatically

I found that my organizational and planning skills needed improvement

Different groups e

I?ve learned that I probably should have earned an Education degree instead of one in Psychology

ProblemsForLearnersSouth korea has had a foreign presence since the first Jesuit and Presbyterian missionaries arrived in the 19th century

I have learned a greater understanding of the english language and its structure

I have in the past done a little one to one english teaching with a few of my neighbours over here in spain

Overall, I have gained so much

Summarize what you have personally gained from this course, and how you plan to put into action what you have learned

The 20 units of this course have provided me with an accurate introduction to the area of teaching english as a professional teacher

Discipline in the classroomDiscipline in the classroom is a big factor in most schools

1st language vs 2nd language acquisition It?s no secret that humans learn their first language much faster than their second language

I have gained a MUCH better understanding of english grammar, tenses, and I have learned many new activities/games from the course units

Lesson planningLesson planning is an essential element of any well thought out course it helps provide a blueprint for the up coming class and can be used by substitute teachers to get an understanding of the student?s typical lessons and progress

Firstly, I gained huge insight into gaps in my own english grammar education and knowledge

I have learned how to effectively make different types of lesson plans; straight ESA, Bomerang, and Patchwork

Learning Modes: young learners vs

I have really enjoyed the course

Aside from the abundance of knowledge and skill building pointers I learned from TEFL course, I personally feel the sense of accomplishment and eagerness to apply this new found knowledge in the teaching field

Aside from just refamiliarizing myself with a lot of basic grammar points, this course allowed me to think beyond the rules to the usages and structure lesson ideas around them slowly and methodically

Establishing Rapport (Establishing rapport between teacher and student and student to student is fundamental to a successful learning atmosphere in the classroom

I have truly learned a great deal by taking this course

Teaching SlangSlang is defined as, ?Nonstandard vocabulary of a given culture or subculture

Learning modes- young learners vs adultsThe age of the persons you are teaching makes a big difference in what you are going to teach them

I found the grammar units very good

Creating materials Why not making the learning process pleasant, pertinent and interesting by tailoring your classes around your students? The approach on creating materials permits you to adapt the lessons to your students' needs, even combining such materials with textbooks and other ESL, realia and adapted authentic materials to create your own

This course has taught me about the english language

Teaching one to one Teaching one to one is more beneficial to both the student and the teacher than we would like to think

Building Confidence in StudentsFor my independent research I will focus on the topic of 'Building Confidence in students'

One fact that has been highlighted in this course is the understanding that teaching is not as easy as it seems

I have to say that I have learned a lot in this course

I have gained valuable information about how to teach both young learners, adult learners and individuals in the correct manner to give the maximum benefit to the students

I am very confident in my own abilities to do anything within the classroom; teach, analyze problems in the classroom, plan engaging activities and doing any number of exercises

This course provided several benefits for me

On a personal note I have learnt much from this course, not least of which how little I really do know about the language I have been using daily for over 50 years

Learning GrammarWhen approaching this question, we first need to understand what exactly is meant by 'learning grammar'

I have to say that I have learned a lot in this course

I feel that I have gained a lot of experience in being creative with lesson plans

Peculiarities of the English LanguageThe English language is unique in that it contains four language systems: the Phonologic System, the Syntactic System, the Semantic System, and the Pragmatic System

TEFL in KindergartenResearch has shown that children learning a foreign language at a small age are able to retain the language longer and increase the possibility to speak it accent free

From this course, I was able to relearn all the grammars that I had forgotten

I have always had a keen interest in working with people and doing a job that will make a difference in people?s lives

I have gained valuable information about how to teach both young learners, adult learners and individuals in the correct manner to give the maximum benefit to the students

This online course is probably the best decision I have taken in regards to my aspirations of becoming an english teacher

I had previously taught on a University level, but I have never taught english

I have gained a lot of knowledge throughout this course

Before I began this course I didn?t have much of an idea of what skills I had or would be interested in doing

This course provided me with an amazing opportunity

Volunteer teachingI chose this subject because on the base of my personal experiences I have opinions to share about volunteer teaching

Problems for learners in JapanTeaching English in Japan is fun and rewarding, but does have its share of difficulties

Classroom management Classroom management is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly in spite of misbehavior by students

I feel I have gained a lot from this course

English as a global languageNowadays, English is widely used as an official language in many countries, i

I have gained a greater understanding of the ESL programs and how they are taught

Classroom ManagementMany of the problems that less experienced and new teachers face in the classroom can be fixed by good classroom management

Classroom Management Effective classroom management is essential to get an effective learning

I have learned a lot from this course

Classroom ManagementThe classroom should be a wonderful world of learning and opportunity for all students

Creating Materials Seven years ago, I arrived at my first piano lesson

I feel that I have gained a lot of experience in being creative with lesson plans

Teaching beginner studentsBefore teaching a new class of beginners it is important to get to know your students

What I have personally gained from this course is the following: -???????? Qualities, roles, and responsibilities that both the teachers and students have in a typical classroom environment

Why take a tefl course Why take a tefl course? One simple answer could be to get a job teaching English

Classroom DisciplineWhen first entering a class it is important to sent up guidelines and rules right away

Learning Teaching SkillsCan you become an effective teacher without learning how to teach? Whether you teach yourself how to teach, learn from a colleague or go to school, you can?t become an effective teacher without learning how to teach

Lesson PlanningEvery teacher has his/her own on opinion on the topic of lesson planning; how important it is to teaching, how much planning is necessary, whether planning is beneficial or a hindrance to teaching and so forth

Teaching EFL in Kindergarten Teaching young kids can be very rewarding

Building confidenceMike Lo ( ehow contributor) - Building confidence in students(76) Confidence is defined by Wikitionary

Problems for learners in a country of your choice Learners of English as a second language face different problems depending on their origins

Personally Gained ? During this course I have learnt a lot

Truly I would say that being a teacher is not an easy matter and it?s not a simple task dealing with different sets of behavior everyday

I have learned a tremendous amount from this course! I have relearned grammar, which I knew very well in 12th grade but haven?t studied for 45 years until now

I have really learned a lot of the course of this experience