How to Teach Listening Skills to Adult ESL StudentsKaren Farnen
Prepositions are difficult to teach as much as they are difficult to learn for non-English-speaking students. It is hard for students to remember their proper use, especially since there are so many and each has several different functions. It is especially hard for adult students to learn the...
Unlike carefree children,adult ESL learnersface unique stressors and pressures that you should keep in mind. They might feel pressure from their boss to learn English or need to speak the language to be successful in a new country. Negative memories from their school days or the fear of being...
While these concepts may sound interchangeable, they have slightly different applications depending on the location in which you desire to teach English. Keep reading to find out more below. What Does an ESL or EFL Teacher Do? An ESL or EFL teacher is someone who has special training in hel...
Teaching English as a second language can be rewarding as well as challenging. You must have a definite lesson plan with realistic short- and long-term goals. Achieving short-term goals is fulfilling to the student and gives him the encouragement to reac
Know your subject matter. Elementary school teachers sometimes have to teach content they are not strong in, but they can usually manage with some quick research. However, adult learners will sense if your knowledge is shaky or shallow. Do in-depth research on any course elements that are new...
Did you go through a work abroad program or figure it out how to teach English in France by yourself? Why did you do it that way? I went to France the year after I graduated college through the Teaching Assistantship program run by the French government. Being associated with the program...
2. Why is it important to appear neutral in the classroom? To prevent younger students from becoming upset So that students don't become jealous or feel they are being ignored So that gifted students won't feel special So that lesson plans can cover all classes ...
How to Teach English Abroad You’ve done the research, thought it through, and decided that teaching English abroad is the career for you – you’ve taken the first step on the road to beginning your new life as in English teacher! Transforming thought to action is a little easier said ...
There are a lot of disadvantages in the traditional way of correcting and commenting on students' compositions by their teachers.Succeeding in teaching students to do the work by themselves is a good means of getting rid of these disadvantages permanently. And also it is an effective tactic to ...