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Teaching Slang and IdiomsMany years ago when I was going to school in Montreal I roomed with students from Malaysia, Taiwan, Nicaragua, and Montreal...

English as a Global LanguageThe Christian Bible explains the advent of different languages and ever since that event communication between people of different languages had been a problem...

TEFL for non native English speaking teachersLearning a language is learning a language...

Teaching EFL in a KindergartenHow to teach English as a foreign language effectively to children of Kindergarten age...

Volunteer teachingAn internet search will provide you with a plethora of suggestions for volunteer ESL teaching overseas...

Songs in the ClassroomThe use of songs in the ESL classroom can be a fun and innovative way of covering a range of English language topics...

Discipline in the classroomScenario: A new teacher, John Schultz, completes a tefl course prior to traveling abroad to teach English...

Teaching GrammarGrammar is central to the teaching and learning of languages...

Discipline in the classroomWhether one teacher adults or kids, maintaining discipline in the classroom is essential to being an effective EFL teacher...

Role of the TeacherOur earliest teachers are our parents; as infants, we are taught simple things initially, and as we mature, teaching incrementally becomes more sophisticated until our formal education is turned over to the professionals known as teachers...

English as a global LanguageEnglish is truly a global language...

Establising RapportRapport according to the English dictionary "is a term used to describe, in common terms, that two or more people feel in sync or on the same wavelength because they feel alike...

ESAImagine going to a different country of your choice with the intent of either taking a sweet vacation or just enjoying the sites...

Syllabus designThe government of Karnataka has ambitious programs to promote the teaching of English in all schools whether government or private...

Computer Aided Language LearningPersonally I feel this is one of the most advanced techniques for acquiring a language in an intensive and reduced duration of time...

Online Vs OnsiteWhen one decides they want to pursue teaching English as a foreign language they will most likely need one form or another of certificate saying they are certified to teach...

Learning modes young learners vs adult learnersWhen teaching English to non-English speakers, there are two main categories of learner?s in regards to their ages...

Teaching ESL vs EFLIt is clear in the titles ?English as a Second Language? and ?English as a Foreign Language? that there is a difference between the two English learners...

Cultural sensitivity in the classroomWithin any classroom, but perhaps more importantly in an ESL classroom, there is a heightened need for classes to be taught with cultural sensitivity and with a lack of bias, prejudice or discrimination...

Creating materialsCreating appropriate materials for an ESL/EAL class requires careful thought and selection but given the time they can be rewarding to make and enjoyable to complete...

Problems for korean learnersThe Republic of korea, colloquially South korea, was proclaimed in August 1948 and has since grown into one of Asia?s most affluent countries...

Classroom managementThere are a lot of things involved in being a good teacher, anyone can teach, but only those who can properly manage their class will be able to bring out the full potential from their students...

English as a Global Language The concept that English is a global language is a controversial and possibly contentious topic...

1st Language vs 2nd Language AcquisitionThe process of learning a first language and a second language differ greatly...

Online tefl courses vs onsite TEFL coursesFor my essay I firstly introduce what a tefl course is, and explain the ways in which the qualification can be obtained...

Teaching English in JapanWhen it comes to TEFL or even tesol the possibility of what you can achieve is endless...

Teaching Beginning StudentsOne of the biggest challenges I?ve encountered when teaching beginner students is avoiding the usage of their native language, mostly because I have always been in a situation where I know that language...

Establishing rapport I want to start from William Arthur Ward?s words ?The mediocre teacher tells...

The tests of TEFLOver the last few decades, English has become the International language...

Problems for learners in a country of your choiceSunny skies, palm trees, a warm breeze are typical of this area...

Games in the classroomMany people, including teachers and students, tend to believe that games are a waste of time and that the only way of learning is by completing large amounts of grammar exercises...

Classroom ManagementManaging your classroom is vital to a successful learning environment...

British vs American EnglishBritish English abbreviated as BrE is the form of English used in the united kingdom and it comprises of all the English languages used within the UK...

Problems for learners in KoreaEnglish is widely taught in korea and is taken very seriously as it is an important key factor for entering prestigious universities...

Learning teaching skillsThe thing that distinguishes a teacher from his student is not only the knowledge but how to deliver that knowledge...

Why complete a TEFL courseI believe there are many reasons as to why people choose to complete a tefl course...

First versus second language acquisitionLearning language is something all human beings have an innate ability to do...

Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomIf I were to choose one word that basically sums up what the world is experiencing today, it would be globalization...

Volunteer teaching In some rural areas in thailand, especially in the underprivileged communities, children and young people are in desperate need of assistance with their primary and secondary education and development...

Establishing Rapport Each year, classrooms around the world are entering their first day of school...