Teach without using (or by minimizing) use of L1
Sometimes I think back to when I was in high school and taking the mandatory two years of foreign language that my school required. I enrolled in a Spanish class, and after taking two whole years…
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The following are taken from Via Lingua Student Personal Statements.
WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST?
…the friendly, knowledgeable teachers, the location, the Culture Capstone project and all the TEFL resources…
…the teaching practice which gave me…
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In our CTEFL Training Courses at Via Lingua, trainees learn with, practice, and apply our effective communicative method of language instruction. When learning a new method for teaching, many hours are spent on planning lessons, questions, materials,…
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We are very excited to be able to continue welcoming Via Lingua CTEFL Trainees for in person courses in Florence again during this academic year! After a tough year and a half, the excitement of being able to travel again and the joy of being…
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8 Tips for CTEFL Graduates
We are proud of all our CTEFL Trainees who have completed their training program this summer with us at Via Lingua. Here are some final tips for the road for you, Via Lingua Alumni, and anyone else on an EFL Teaching…
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Classroom Management with Relationships
Imagine. You’ve passed your TEFL course and received your certification. Congratulations! What a great accomplishment! You’re getting settled in a new country, and you are starting off with your first responsibilities…
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Being a student makes you a better teacher...
There are many ways that you can create a good rapport with your students: by integrating relationshipbuilding activities, asking questions to the students, and remembering the things that they share…
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Why a TEFL Course is a Good Idea in 2021
2021 is a great year to be making changes and starting fresh! After life felt a bit like it was on hold last year, this is a great time to pursue a new goal and start moving forward again. Here are a few…
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Making Language Learning a Habit
As an EFL teacher, my students often ask me how they can advance their learning because they want to feel like they’re getting better at English. Of course, nothing can replace the high-quality and personalized instruction…
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