Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Teaching English As a Foreign Language - Coggle Diagram
Teaching English As a Foreign Language
Concept
Describe the teaching and learning of English in contexts where it is not the first language of the students.
Necessary Qualifications
Often require previous teaching experience and some kind of a teaching license or at least a bachelor's degree from a university where English is the first language.
Degree in education
Teachers are not required to hold state certification, many schools insist they do. Some schools even require a master's degree
If you're not a native speaker yourself, you can turn to bilingual education to teach English in two languages to those who speak your own language
There are many different teaching methods that you can use in order to teach your students effectively
Some methods that you may want to consider include:
Classroom discussions
Games, quizzes, and other activities
Visuals
Set Classroom Rules and Enforce Consequences
There are:
no talking while the teacher is talking,
raising your hand if you want to speak,
no interrupting each other,
always be polite to others.
Patience and Understanding
One of the most important qualities of an effective ESL teacher is patience. It is important to be patient with your students, especially speakers of other languages who are struggling with the material or experience language barriers in the classroom.
Also important to be understanding. Many English language learners come from different cultures and backgrounds. It is important to be aware of cultural differences, be respectful, and make sure that they understand your lessons.
Helpful Resources for ESL Teachers
There are a variety of resources available for English teachers who want to broaden their knowledge, acquire new teaching techniques, and have all the necessary English materials at hand.
Websites: You can find many different websites with handy materials for teaching and learning English
Books:If you are looking for some good books on teaching and learning English as a second language, here are a few of the best ones: How to Teach English by Jeremy Harmer, eaching English as a Foreign Language For Dummies by Michelle Maxom and Practical English Usage by Michael Swan
Online Courses: There are also a variety of online courses available for ESL teachers that can help you learn more about English language teaching.