Topics About Teenagers

To make TEFL classes more engaging for teenagers, it is essential to incorporate interactive and stimulating activities that cater to their interests and learning styles. Here are some strategies that can help you create a dynamic and engaging learning environment for teenagers: 1. **Incorporate Technology**: Teenagers are often tech-savvy and enjoy using technology in their daily lives. Integrate multimedia resources, interactive online platforms, educational apps, and digital tools to make learning more engaging and relevant to their interests. 2. **Use Real-World Contexts**: Relate language learning to real-life situations that teenagers can connect with. Incorporate authentic materials such as videos, songs, news articles, and social media content to make the learning experience more...  [Read more]

When it comes to teaching English in specialized settings, such as business English, young learners, or exam preparation, it is essential to choose a TEFL course that provides specific training and resources tailored to these contexts. While there are many TEFL courses available, not all of them offer the specialization needed to excel in these areas. One of the best TEFL courses for teaching in specialized settings is the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). The CELTA is highly regarded worldwide and is accredited by Cambridge English, which adds to its credibility. This course provides comprehensive training on teaching English to non-native speakers and includes specific modules on teaching in specialized settings. Another excellent option is...  [Read more]

  Cilene from Portugal has been an English teacher for 12 years teaching children, teenagers and adults. She took the 120-hour online TEFL course with tutor support and videos from ITTT and in this TEFL review video Cilene tells us how, despite her prior experience as a teacher, she was able to use the course to revise topics she already knew and also learn new things to enhance her classes. While taking the course she was working with a company teaching groups of students of different levels which allowed her to implement the things she was learning into her lessons. 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...  [Read more]

To make your TEFL classes more engaging for all age groups, it is essential to incorporate a variety of interactive activities and teaching methods. For young learners, games, songs, and hands-on activities can be highly effective in keeping them engaged and motivated. For teenagers, using multimedia resources, such as videos and music, can help maintain their interest. Adults, on the other hand, may appreciate more practical and real-life based activities that are relevant to their interests and goals. Incorporating technology into your lessons can also make them more engaging for all age groups. Utilizing online resources, interactive whiteboards, and educational apps can help create a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Additionally, incorporating a mix of individual, pair,...  [Read more]

If you are bored with the everyday grind and want a new life that is full of travel and adventure, TEFL could be the perfect option for you. First you need to choose the right TEFL course to suit your situation and then work your way through the training. Once you have completed the course and you have your TEFL certificate in hand you will be ready to head overseas to start work as an English language teacher in the country of your choice. These acronyms are used when referring to training courses that English language teachers undertake, as well as the certification they receive upon completion. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. As these terms are essentially the same, they are often used...  [Read more]