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TEFL in Yemen!

Date posted:2008-03-04 | Writer: AMIDEAST | Email: [email protected]

AMIDEAST, a non-governmental organization dedicated to strengthening understanding and education in the Middle East and North Africa, has positions open at its Yemen offices for TEFL/CELTA-certified teachers with native or native-like English language proficiency. These positions are ideal for entry-level teachers or anyone looking to improve his or her teaching skills by working with mentors and colleagues in a guided, structured, and supportive atmosphere. Teachers work with students from a variety of ages and backgrounds; additionally, a significant percentage of our students are underserved youth who have received U.S.-government-supported scholarships. Teaching is complemented by a library, CALL lab, and multimedia-equipped classrooms.

Teachers can expect to work four to six hours per day (two to three classes per day), five days per week. Sessions last for six weeks and there are one-week breaks between most sessions. Teacher compensation ranges from $10 to $14 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications. Basic housing, round-trip transportation to home of origin, and residency processing are also provided for teachers able to make a one-year commitment. Teachers should be willing to teach at any AMIDEAST Yemen locale (Sana’a, Aden, and Mukalla) and be able to start by May 1, 2008.

Qualified and interested applicants should contact AMIDEAST EL coordinators Nafisa Bintayeh and Julia Warnes at [email protected] for application procedures and additional information.

Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.

 

Unit 13 is about pronunciation and phonology. With this unit I could learn a lot about the intonation and pronunciation, especially about the more scientific aspect of it. As it comes naturally to native speakers, it is important to learn how to explain it to those learning the language. The unit gives us tools to be able to teach pronunciation properly and in a way that will make sense so students can understand.I learnt that the attitude of a teacher in the class can have an influence on students whether positive or negative. In the first video I observed that the teacher did not plan adequately before the class and therefore couldn't respond to a students questions. In the second lesson, the teacher created a good rapport that made the students participated well even though I thought the lesson was below their standard.


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