Introduction to Adverbs Adverbs are words that modify verbs, that is, they describe verbs. They also show to what degree something has been done. Many adverbs end in -ly. For example: Annie walked quietly into the room. My house was completely destroyed in the earthquake. He blatantly ignored my request. Sometimes we use adverbs that do not end in -ly and we often refer to…
Gerunds and Infinitives Gerunds and infinitives – every gerund, without exception, ends in ing. Gerunds are not, however, all that easy to identify. Gerunds function as nouns. Thus, gerunds will be subjects, subject complements, direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions. Read these examples of gerunds: Since Francisco was five years old, swimming has been his passion. Swimming = subject of the verb has been.…
Introduction to Subject and Object Subject and Object: look at this sentence: Chloë lost her keys. There are three main parts to this sentence: The main verb is “lost”. “Chloë” is the subject of the verb, that is, the ‘doer’ of the action. “Her keys” is the object of the verb, that is, the thing to which the action of the verb…
TEFL Library & Bookmarking Resource The TEFL Library is a portaportal and bookmarking resource that is free for all users. The TEFL Library comprises sixty-nine different categories. Each category has a drop-down menu revealing various sub-topics/links to a plethora of TEFL / TESOL materials, resources and articles. You can access this resource for future reference…
Discipline in the TEFL classroom It can be a joy to teach young learners who behave well and make an effort to learn what you teach. It can be frustrating when you are faced with a rowdy crowd of misbehaving children. Some children can be naturally boisterous and noisy. Others can be quiet as mice…
English Teaching Jobs in Egypt The most important tourist attractions in Egypt include the ancient monuments in the Nile Valley. These include the Pyramids and Great Sphinx at Giza, the Abu Simbel temples south of Aswan and the Karnak Temple Complex and the Valley of the Kings near Luxor. There are further attractions in Cairo…
Speaking Syllabus for Progress A speaking syllabus for each proficiency level should be designed to provide a sense of moving forward, of growing achievement and progress. ELEMENTARY LEVEL In the Elementary TEFL programme, students should aim to: demonstrate an understanding of word order in English; demonstrate a basic vocabulary sufficient for everyday use; use those…
English Teaching Jobs in India India is a beautiful and fascinating country. India stretches Stretched between the wonderful sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean and the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountains. Visit a tapestry of natural and man-made wonders – incredible temples, mystical monasteries, buzzing cities, national parks, lavish palaces, lost kingdoms, tantalizing markets…
Pre-recorded material for the TEFL Listening Lesson 1. Advantages of using pre-recorded material i. Students are exposed to a variety of speakers. Students can listen to: – both male and female voices – a variety of accents – native English speakers. Particularly useful for overseas schools, where students rarely, if ever, hear native English speakers.…
Selecting Appropriate Reading Topics for Different Learners When considering appropriate reading topics in the TEFL classroom, one should consider the learners’ age and intellectual maturity. Topics aimed at young learners should, where possible, focus on concrete aspects of lifestyle and habit. For teenagers and young adults, it may be a good idea to cover topics…