Meet our next Reach To Teach teacher who is kind enough to share her teaching and travel experiences. We interviewed Tiffany who flew to South Korea all the way from Florida, USA to start teaching with EPIK in South Korea. Formerly a kindergarten teacher in the states we hear how she feels about teaching in South Korea, and what experiences and advice she took from it.
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Ten tips for ESL teachers for their first day of school. Try and use these tips on your first day and you’ll be well on your way to a terrific school year.
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Teaching pre-school and kindergarten is full of both rewards and challenges. Here are our top five tips for working with young learners.
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Teaching large classes can be daunting if you’ve never stood in front of that many students before. Ideally, ESL class sizes are fairly small. Discipline is easier, and you can devote more resources and time to giving each student the attention that they need. Things don’t always work out like that, though. In many schools, where resources are limited, you may find yourself staring at a sea of 20 or more faces. Not to worry—once you get the hang of it, teaching a large class is not only easy, it can be a lot of fun. Here are a few tips to get you going on the right foot: Plan, Plan, Plan To keep a large class engaged, you need to keep things moving and have a lot of energy. That means you need to know exactly what you and the students are doing next. Dead time while you are shuffling through textbooks or notes trying to find the right page or choose an activity is the perfect time for students to get distracted and start misbehaving. Establish Routines Routines are one of the most important things to have in terms of maintaining order in the classroom. When students know
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When you volunteer to teach abroad, you are likely to find yourself having to do without many familiar teaching materials. Art supplies, markers, textbooks, a photocopier, games and computers could all be in short supply for you and your students. But don’t be discouraged—this is the perfect chance to let your creativity and resourcefulness shine through in the ESL classroom. If you know that you are traveling to an area where schools are under-funded and in need of support, you can prepare in advance to be teaching with limited resources. Find out about what is likely to be available and how limited the resources are, and bring some materials with you. Construction paper, crayons, a small ball, and speakers for your computer or ipod can all make a big difference in your class. It is also a great idea to look into TEFL courses that have a module on teaching with limited resources. This can help you be even more prepared before you go. During class, focus on games or activities that involve a lot of speaking. Role playing, conversations, and drama activities can get your students speaking and learning with virtually no resources. Write up a short script before
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Here are a few ideas for ESL icebreaker games and activities that you can use next time you’re staring at a classroom full of new faces.
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With the English language constantly growing in international importance and an influx of non-native English speakers here at home, qualified teachers are needed to provide a balanced and comprehensive ESL education. Here are 10 tips for successfully teaching an ESL program:
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Teaching reading can be tough, especially if you’re a first-time teacher. Here are some quick and easy tips to consider when you’re planning your ESL reading assignments.
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Teaching vocabulary in the ESL classroom is a challenge for many teachers. Here are some teaching tips and advice on why you should be recycling vocabulary lists regularly.
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