English as a Foreign Language teacher and trainer
Your one-stop guide to a career that will take you places
If you thought that teaching a language that's second nature to you would be easy, think again! Explaining grammar, or teaching correct pronunciation while simultaneously developing your own skills as a teacher can be a huge challenge. Whether you're on a training course or have already started teaching, this book will help launch your career and give you the confidence and expertise you need to be a brilliant teacher.
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Make an educated decision – decide between the various courses, qualifications and job locations available to you
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Start from scratch – plan well-structured lessons and develop successful and effective teaching techniques
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Focus on skills – from reading and writing, to listening and speaking, get your students sounding and feeling fluent
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Get your head around grammar – teach students to put sentences together, recognise tenses and use adjectives and adverbs
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All shapes and sizes – tailor your lessons to younger learners, one-to-ones, exam classes and Business English learners
'An invaluable manual for anyone thinking of embarking on a TEFL journey. Michelle Maxom's step-by-step guide provides practical¿tips to get you started and offers key advice to help unleash the creative English language teacher within.'¿
– Claire Woollam, Director of Studies¿& a Teacher Trainer at¿Language Link¿London
Open the book and find:
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TEFL, TESOL, EFL – what all the acronyms mean
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The best course books and materials to supplement your teaching
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Advice on running your class and handling difficulties
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Lesson plans that you can use in the classroom
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Activities and exercises to keep your students on their toes
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Constructive ways to correct and assess your students' performance
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Ways to inject some fun into your classes
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Insider information on the best jobs around the world