Alessandra Giros
@alexgiros
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Joined: Mar 9, 2026
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RE: UNIT 5.3 - Online Scavenger Hunt

@certefl-admin How to make a noisy class quiet ,Classroom management strategies for teachers with a loud class - Etacude English Teachers This vi...

2 months ago
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RE: UNIT 5.1 - EXPLORING TESOL CONTEXTS

@certefl-admin The EFL context resonates with me more because I would like to teach English to learners who are studying it in a country where Engli...

2 months ago
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RE: UNIT 4.2 - RECEPTIVE SKILLS

@certefl-admin I find listening more challenging to develop than reading. When learning a language, native speakers often speak much faster than le...

2 months ago
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RE: UNIT 3.3 - Understanding Language Awareness

@certefl-admin Language awareness is important because it helps us understand not only how a language works but also how it shapes communication, rel...

2 months ago
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RE: UNIT 2.3 - REFLECTIONS

@certefl-admin My language learning journey has been shaped by my individual learning style. I learn best through listening to songs and watching vid...

2 months ago
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RE: UNIT 2.1 - FIRST LANGUAGE ACQUISITION VS. SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

@fabiana-pica I enjoyed reading about your language journey. I can relate to the idea that learning a second language takes much more conscious ef...

3 months ago
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RE: UNIT 1.2B Exploring Language Theories in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

@certefl-admin Language theories can help teachers design inclusive and differentiated instruction by providing strategies that meet the needs of l...

4 months ago
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RE: UNIT 4.2 - your personal motivations for taking the CERTEFL course

@certefl-admin One reason I am taking this course is because I am interested in learning how languages are taught and how teaching can be made more...

6 months ago
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RE: UNIT 7.1 - Adapting teaching styles to learner needs

@certefl-admin As a new teacher, one of my main concerns about adapting teaching styles is how to meet the needs of students who learn in very diff...

6 months ago
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RE: UNIT 3.1 - The Importance of Contextual Teaching in EFL

@certefl-admin Contextual teaching is one of the most effective approaches in EFL because students learn language best when they can connect it to ...

6 months ago
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RE: UNIT 2.1 - Inclusive Learning environments

@fabiana-pica I agree that an inclusive learning environment is very important in an EFL classroom because students often feel nervous when using a...

6 months ago
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RE: UNIT 2.1 - Inclusive Learning environments

@certefl-admin An inclusive learning environment is especially important in an EFL classroom because language learning can make students feel vulne...

6 months ago
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RE: UNIT 4.1 - Motivation and expectation

@certefl-admin Expectations strongly influence motivation because they shape confidence, effort, and goals. In Scenario A, expecting an A may have...

6 months ago
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RE: UNIT 1.2 - The Importance of Inclusive Learning Environments in EFL Teaching

@awklein Hi Allison, I really appreciated your post and your concrete examples from the HFO English class. I have had a very similar experience, as I ...

7 months ago
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RE: UNIT 1.2 - The Importance of Inclusive Learning Environments in EFL Teaching

An inclusive learning environment is a classroom where all students feel safe, respected, and included. In an EFL classroom, this means understanding ...

7 months ago
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