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Figuratively vs Literally - English Grammar - Teaching Tips

 

This video covers the difference between 'figuratively' and 'literally'. Even native speakers commonly confuse these two words. The word 'figuratively' is used when talking about something metaphorically. 'Literally', on the other hand is used for things that are real or really happen. Watch the video for detailed examples on the two words.


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.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO EVALUATE YOUR STUDENTS BECAUSE IT IS THROUGH EVALUATION THAT YOU GET TO KNOW IF THEY DO UNDERSTAND THE LESSON OR NOT. IT IS TRUE THAT MOST STUDENTS DON NOT LIKE TEST BUT AS A GOOD TEACHER, YOU MUST ALWAYS PUSH THEM TO LIKE IT. ALSO AS A GOOD TEACHER, ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO GRADE YOUR STUDENTS ACCORDING TO THEIR PERFORMANCE.The unit teaches the quality,role and responsibility of both the teacher and student. The difference between young learners and adults. The three categories of young learners and both the young and adult learning patterns. The language level from bigginer to advance with their explanation helps identify the students placements. It helps a lot

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