Games in the Classroom: High Intensity Vs. Low Intensity - TEFL Blog
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Ramon PerezTeaching IdeasGames in the Classroom: High Intensity Vs. Low IntensityAs teachers, we constantly strive to provide fresh and creative ways to transmit new information to our students. However, our secret weapon has been and continues to be, games! Games are great tools to spark interest and participation in our students. The common issue we face daily is the what, when and how to implement these games and activities. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here we will see what low and high-intensity games are, their characteristics, and a few examples of games you can use in your future lesson planning.ÂTable of ContentsWHAT ARE LOW AND HIGH-INTENSITY GAMES?LOW-INTENSITY GAMES1. Hide and Seek2. Hopscotch3. Online GamesHIGH-INTENSITY GAMES1.... [Read more]
Five Fun and Adaptable Games for ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Mon, 24 May 2021 Shirin SophyAlumni Experiences Teaching IdeasFive Fun and Adaptable Games for ESL ClassesToday's pedagogical approaches put considerable emphasis upon the importance of providing students with the opportunity to have a joyful educational experience through adding enough and well-located variety to the lessons. One practical way to do so is designing and adding aimful games to your plan in order to inject positive energy into your lessons, improve the mood of your class and make your lessons stick in students' long-term memory.Table of ContentsPizza gameHot seatHot potatoSpelling gamesWhisper chainAre you ready to teach English as a foreign language?Related Articles:Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials!Since not only young... [Read more]
5 Engaging Games for Your English Conversation Class - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta PachinaTeaching Ideas5 Engaging Games for Your English Conversation ClassPracticing conversational skills is often daunting for students. However, with these awesome activities, you'll engage your students in speaking quicker as they will like the tasks.Table of ContentsListen to this blog post:1. Ice-Breaker Jenga2. Get to Know You Bingo3. 20 Questions4. Choose Your Victim5. I've Got a ContactExampleDo you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!Related Articles:Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials!Listen to this blog post:1. Ice-Breaker JengaJenga is a favorite stack game to millions of people. Your students will get excited as soon as they see the blocks. For this activity, you need to customize... [Read more]
5 Energizing Flashcard Games for EFL Classes - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 Elizaveta PachinaTeaching Ideas5 Energizing Flashcard Games for EFL ClassesFlashcards are aids to learning with information on either both sides or on one side which a teacher holds up so that the students can see. Flashcards can have an English word on one side and have a translation in another language on the other side, or they can have pictures on one side and a word on the other side.Table of ContentsWhy do teachers use flashcards?How are the activities done?1. Pass the ball2. What's missing?3. Jump and say4. Hammer game5. Writing relay raceDo you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!Related Articles:Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials!This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Esh*ta P.... [Read more]
7 Outstanding Game Ideas for Your English Lessons - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 Elizaveta PachinaTEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas7 Outstanding Game Ideas for Your English LessonsWe all know that exciting lessons make you learn things easier and faster. So how do we bring some life into the boring lesson? There are a lot of ways. Some teachers use songs and cartoons, which are great for kids. The others find class discussions and debates helpful. They are a good choice for older students. But what do all of us love? Of course, games! Both children and grown-ups enjoy playing games. They bring fun into the studying process and can be productive. Games can be used at every stage of the ESA lesson.Table of ContentsGames for the Engage StageThe Last Man is StandingHot and ColdTwenty QuestionsGames for the Study PhaseBoard... [Read more]
5 Flashcard Games for Younger Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta PachinaTeaching Ideas5 Flashcard Games for Younger StudentsI have been teaching English to young learners in China for almost a year and I tried to make my lessons with and without flashcards. And I can say for sure, that it's really hard to teach children (3-12 years old) if you don't have prepared flashcards for your classes, but only an interactive whiteboard and some stuff to play games.Table of ContentsThere are some following advantages of using flashcards to teach children:The games I use in my classroom are as follows:1. Flashcard raise2. Basketball with flashcards3. What's missing4. Hit the FC5. Find flashcardsDo you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today!Related Articles:This post was written by our TEFL... [Read more]
7 Great Games for Your ESL Conversation Class - TEFL Blog
Fri, 04 Oct 2019 Linda DunsmoreTeaching Ideas7 Great Games for Your ESL Conversation ClassTeaching speaking skills is an important part of an ESL class. Sometimes, entire conversation classes are established that focus solely on speaking. Here are 7 great games for your ESL conversation class.Table of Contents1. Mystery Party Guest2. Choose Your Victim3. Ice-breaker Jenga4. 20 Questions5. Apples to Apples6. Get to Know You Bingo7. Create A GameAre you ready to teach English abroad?Related Articles:1. Mystery Party GuestWrite down the names and key points about five celebrities and assign them to the same amount of students in your classroom. One by one, a student enters a "party" with another student playing the host. The host must then find out the identity of each... [Read more]
7 Awesome ESL Conversation Activities to Really Get Your Students Talking - TEFL Blog
Mon, 01 Oct 2018 Linda DunsmoreTeaching Ideas7 Awesome ESL Conversation Activities to Really Get Your Students TalkingWe all know what it's like to teach a class with reluctant students who don't want to talk. It's like pulling teeth. However, with these 7 awesome ESL conversation activities, you can really get your students talking!Table of ContentsListen to this blog post:1. Ice Breaker Jenga2. Get To Know You Bingo3. Mystery Party Guest4. 20 Questions5. Create a Game6. Apples to Apples7. Choose Your VictimAre you ready to teach English abroad?Related Articles:Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials!Listen to this blog post:1. Ice Breaker JengaFor this activity, you simply use a tumbling block game such as Jenga and write 1 simple ice... [Read more]
Several Secrets of Good Student Teacher Rapport - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta PachinaTeaching IdeasSeveral Secrets of Good Student Teacher RapportRapport according to the Cambridge dictionary means "a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them", it can also be defined as a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.Table of ContentsRapport in ESL TeachingBe Interested in StudentsBe Open to Students' QuestionsBe Interested in Their CulturePlay GamesPraise and EncourageDo you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!Related Articles:This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kudzai K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of... [Read more]
7 Amazing Games for Learning English with Preschoolers - TEFL Blog
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Linda DunsmoreTEFL Information Alumni Experiences7 Amazing Games for Learning English with PreschoolersToday, as English teachers, we have better equipment and materials, improved teaching methods and techniques, endless ideas and tips on how to maintain discipline and keep our students motivated. Sounds impressive, doesn't it? It seems that we should just enjoy our classes and drink some nice tea during the breaks. However, along with all these improvements come greater demands. Each year more and more parents would like their children to learn English to ensure a better future. In our time, knowledge of English no more is your advantage, but the number one requirement for a good position. That is why our students are getting younger, sometimes to a point when... [Read more]
The Best Adaptable ESL Warm-Up Activities - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 May 2021 Shirin SophyAlumni Experiences Teaching IdeasThe Best Adaptable ESL Warm-Up ActivitiesNo matter how seasoned and confident a teacher is, there are occasions specifically before starting a new class that every teacher might wonder, "what if they don't like me?" This nightmarish query may cause even more distress when one is getting ready to start a job at a new school or a new country. Considering the fact that students don't basically walk into a class with a bias against the teacher, and they tend to take a liking to him/her based on the very first impression they get, can clarify the importance of the first session. In fact, you can work towards establishing a strong rapport by having various fun warm-up activities ready in hand in order to provide your... [Read more]
Games as a Booster of English Skills - TEFL Blog
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 Elizaveta PachinaTeaching IdeasGames as a Booster of English SkillsForeign language teaching is a very exciting and responsible job. The new time requires teachers a new approach to this problem. One of the most important components in EFL classrooms are games. The game intensifies the mental activity of students; through the game, children learn social functions, norms of behavior; they develop comprehensively.Table of ContentsReasons to use gamesIt is considered that the game is used in the following cases:There are four types of educational games:EffectsEngagement levelDo you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!Related Articles:This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Evgeniya D. Please note that this blog post might not... [Read more]
Playing Games in the Classroom to Create a Friendly Atmosphere
Thu, 23 May 2019 Elizaveta PachinaAlumni ExperiencesPlaying Games in the Classroom to Create a Friendly AtmosphereI believe that using English learning games will have a great impact on the students in a positive way, having fun and integrating the new language in that activity is a big boost for learning. The coursebook is essential and a great study tool, but a variety of activity is very important. There are so many different types of games which is amazing because the fact that the teacher can provide a totally different game to play will keep the students' interest at its fullest, and that will make the student absorb a new language like a sponge.Table of ContentsTypes of GamesDifferent Ways to LearnDownsides of Playing GamesBuild up Your Game LibraryAre you ready to... [Read more]
Top Tips for Playing Games During the ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Fri, 06 Dec 2019 Federico RivaTeaching IdeasTop Tips for Playing Games During the ESL ClassLearning foreign languages is a very exciting and very responsible deal. A significant role in teaching foreign languages, in particular, English, belongs to games in the classroom. Games enhance students' mental activity, helps them consolidate material of the lesson, therefore it's a very important activity. The developing value of the game we can find in itself, because where is a game - there is emotion. Where is emotion, there are attention improvisation and imagination.Table of ContentsHow to Implement Games?Teacher's PartExamples of GamesDo you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!Related Articles:This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ivan S.... [Read more]
Most Popular Games in the ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 Elizaveta PachinaAlumni ExperiencesMost Popular Games in the ESL TeachingTo begin with, I' like to say that I'm pretty excited about writing this summary since this course was an interesting online journey and there are some things to share, indeed.Table of ContentsRole of GamesPersonal ExperiencePower of GamesAre you ready to teach English all over the world?Related Articles:Listen to this blog post:This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Denys L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.Role of GamesThe games play an extremely important role in teaching and particularly/especially during my classes! I consider this to be not just one of the teaching techniques, but the solid,... [Read more]
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Rate Legit TEFLCheck out tefl tesol about Rate Legit TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad.You could also be interested in:This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned:Check out ITTT's Blog PostsH.G. - U.S.A. said:Classes of mixed abilityIn classes of mixed ability, teachers will be in a predicament of teaching English to students of all skill levels. This can range from children who are complete beginners of English, to students who are nearly bilingual. Admittedly, these students should be in different classes, but in some situations such as public school, there may be no choice, but to put them together. Other variables come into play in a classroom, but in this article we... [Read more]
Why Taking a TEFL training Course is Important - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 Elizaveta PachinaAlumni ExperiencesWhy Taking a TEFL training Course is ImportantHave you ever considered living and experiencing a different culture? If the answer is yes, teaching is a good way to achieve your goal. Teaching can be hard and challenging but also very rewarding to watch your students improve. This is why taking a TEFL course is important for several reasons including the following: methods for teaching younger students, methods for teaching students who require different approaches to learning, and methods for keeping students under control in the classroom during an English lesson.Table of ContentsPersonal NeedsWorking With Younger StudentsStudent's Learning ExperienceGames in the ClassroomClassroom ManagementDo you want to teach English... [Read more]
ESL Games as The Best Tool to Stimulate English Learning Process - TEFL Blog
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta PachinaTEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching IdeasESL Games as The Best Tool to Stimulate English Learning ProcessAs teachers, one of our biggest goals while teaching English to a class or individual is to keep them engaged and motivated during the lesson while also making them feel comfortable and confident as they learn. There are three critical ways in which playing games in the classroom can help effectively promote speaking English. By playing "warming" games, students can become more comfortable around teachers and students, making them more likely to participate during lessons. They can also keep students motivated and play a significant role during the "Engage" and "Activate" phase of the ESA approach.Table of ContentsEngagement Stage... [Read more]
Problems of First Lessons and How to Overcome Them - TEFL Blog
Thu, 02 May 2019 Linda DunsmoreAlumni ExperiencesProblems of First Lessons and How to Overcome ThemChallenges are inevitable especially if you want to be successful at what you do and teaching EFL is not devoid of them. In fact, teaching English as a Foreign Language can be very much exciting but also very challenging as it comes with lots of problems. Among these problems are what to do for the first lessons and how to get students motivated for the EFL course. These problems like many others have solutions and this essay seeks to highlight the problems and provide some practical solutions to them.Table of ContentsFirst impressions are the most lastingOvercoming this issueGetting your students motivatedAre you ready to teach English abroad?Related Articles:Listen to this... [Read more]
Game On – Using Icebreaker Games in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Linda DunsmoreAlumni ExperiencesGame On – Using Icebreaker Games in the ESL ClassroomWe must up our game as ESL teachers in the 21st century – both figuratively and literally. I use games to engage students and promote learning in my classroom for a wide range of learning objectives. Below is a short list of icebreaker games that I regularly use in my classroom, and I will discuss the learning target(s) that each game aims to facilitate and deliver as well as the context in which the game is used. Since I work with high school age and adult students, the games are geared for English Language Learners in these age groups. As learning communities become more globalized and data give more information on how people learn, one major challenge I find with... [Read more]
Building Rapport by Knowing Students’ Names and Interests - TEFL Blog
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 Elizaveta PachinaTeaching IdeasBuilding Rapport by Knowing Students’ Names and InterestsNo matter how well-prepared a teacher may be, every classroom is different, which means each student is different, and each teacher needs to be able to adjust and be able to establish rapport with the new class. For some teachers, working in a foreign country may cause them to feel uneasy; however, a teacher needs to overcome this feeling to be successful in the classroom. Indeed, building rapport with all students will help. Although this is a continuous process throughout the term, the key to establishing a friendly learning environment starts on day one. Thus, the best way to build rapport is to know the students' names and interests by the end of the day or week... [Read more]
The 5 Most Exciting Flashcard Games - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta PachinaTeaching IdeasThe 5 Most Exciting Flashcard GamesI love flashcards. Honestly, I really do. For me, they are a never-ending source of games and activities. Nowadays I work as an ESL teacher in a training center and I teach mostly young learners (students from 3 to 8 years old) and I am strongly convinced that this age group may learn a foreign language only through games, entertaining activities and live communication. Therefore, I am trying to be creative and use plenty of teaching aids and props, such as IWB, OHP, whiteboard, course books, board games, balls, balloons, hoops, various arts and crafts, etc. However, I find that using flashcards is simple yet one of the most effective tools to increase my student's vocabulary. And here are some of... [Read more]
How to Establish Rapport with Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 07 May 2019 Elizaveta PachinaAlumni ExperiencesHow to Establish Rapport with StudentsA teacher has an important responsibility to get to know his or her students to ensure that they are engaged with the lesson on a daily basis. Learning another language is not easy so it is imperative that a teacher does everything in his or her power to get to know their students and become as familiar with them as possible. One of the most effective ways a teacher can begin to do so is by establishing rapport with their students.Table of ContentsWhen should a teacher build good relationship?First day activitiesPlanning lessonsIn additionAre you ready to teach ESL students?Related Articles:Listen to this blog post:This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kathyrine... [Read more]
5 Challenges of Teaching EFL to Kindergarten Level Students - TEFL Blog
Thu, 21 Nov 2019 Elizaveta PachinaTeaching Ideas5 Challenges of Teaching EFL to Kindergarten Level StudentsThis post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Susan W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.Table of Contents1. Self-introduction2. Reasons for practicing as an EFL Teacher3. Ways in which EFL will guide me achieve my goals4. Games and activities in the classroom5. Planning my New LessonDo you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!Related Articles:1. Self-introductionI am Susan and I'm 40 years female from Kenya and I have graduated with a bachelor's degree in Art in Education. I have been teaching young learners in Kenya for two years and I was invited to teach English in southern... [Read more]
What are Good Storytelling Activities for the Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 27 Dec 2019 Elizaveta PachinaTeaching IdeasWhat are Good Storytelling Activities for the Classroom?Stories are sometimes excellent resources in the ESL classroom. They can get the students talking and thinking in English about favorite fairytales or other stories they know or create themselves. With this, they can be creative while developing their own stories in class. This can lead to excitement and motivation. There is an endless supply of stories suitable for all ages and levels that could be used to develop English Language skills. And, hopefully, no shortage of imagination in the students to create unique stories.Table of ContentsResourcesUseful ActivitiesOther MaterialsTeachers' CreativityDo you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!Related Articles:... [Read more]
Organizing Activities for Students with Short Attention Spans - TEFL Blog
Thu, 05 Dec 2019 Federico RivaTeaching IdeasOrganizing Activities for Students with Short Attention SpansMany students struggle with paying attention during class. It could be the material lacks interest, is too challenging, or it could be the students themselves are tired or overworked. By incorporating a peaceful environment, adding creativity and variety, incorporating movement and managing time, you can help students with short attention spans to be successful in the classroom.Table of ContentsClassroom EnvironmentSurprise!MovementFlexibilityDo you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!Related Articles:This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Corby K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of... [Read more]
11 Fun ESL Activities for Young Learners - TEFL Blog
Tue, 04 Sep 2018 Linda DunsmoreTeaching Ideas11 Fun ESL Activities for Young LearnersWhen teaching young learners, it's important not to spend too much time on any one activity as they can soon lose interest. It is also a good idea to have activities that give younger learners the chance to move about and use the boundless energy they have at that age. Below we present a list of short activities suitable for young and very young learners of English.Table of ContentsListen to this blog post:What's the Time Mr. Wolf?TelephoneBasketballVolleyballBingoCan you …?I SpyOdd One OutStand Up PleaseMastermindBlindfold Obstacle CourseAre you ready to teach English abroad?Related Articles:Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials!Listen to this... [Read more]
7 Activities for Teaching Conditionals in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 Linda DunsmoreTeaching Ideas7 Activities for Teaching Conditionals in the ESL ClassroomOne of the great things about teaching conditionals is that once you discover some classroom activities that work well for one, they can be adapted to suit any of the conditional patterns that you may be asked to teach. Here are 7 fun activities for teaching conditionals for the ESL classroom that you can easily adapt to help your students understand the correct structures and usages.Table of ContentsListen to this blog post:1. Pass the Pig2. Chain Conditionals3. Pelmanism ("Concentration")4. Mill Drill Questionnaire5. Group Discussions6. Board Game With Prompts7. Using SongsAre you ready to teach English abroad?Related Articles:Check out what our course grads say... [Read more]
Expected and Accepted — Preparing for Stress - TEFL Blog
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 Elizaveta PachinaTeaching IdeasExpected and Accepted — Preparing for StressLearning a new language can be incredibly challenging. To even attempt to learn a language that is not one's mother tongue takes both incredible courage and humility, especially when the language is English. As a teacher of English, stress must be expected and prepared for in order to keep students feeling encouraged and wanting to try. These are my tips for doing just that.Table of ContentsBuild RapportPraisePlayOrganize the EnvironmentEnd-of-The-Day ActivityDo you want to teach English abroad? You are one step from it. Take a TEFL course!Related Articles:Listen to this blog post:This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate AmyJoy G. Please note that this blog... [Read more]
The Art of Teaching Younger EFL Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 Elizaveta PachinaAlumni ExperiencesThe Art of Teaching Younger EFL StudentsI have 3 years of experience in teaching English in a few kindergartens in Beijing, China and some experience in teaching adults in a training center.Table of ContentsDifferences Between Teaching Children and AdultsPrinciples in Teaching KidsLearning AtmosphereTeacher's ResponsibilitiesMy Personal ExperienceDo you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!Related Articles:When I started in kindergarten, it was very difficult because I didn't have enough information about how to make a proper lesson plan. I didn't have enough materials, games, songs, and it took me a lot of time to collect all the necessary information for teaching and creating my teaching plan. Without... [Read more]
