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Difficulties in English Phonetics and Phonology: How Foreign Learners Can Master it - TEFL Blog
Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Difficulties in English Phonetics and Phonology: How Foreign Learners Can Master it
First and foremost I'd like to address why phonetics issues very early piqued my interest in teaching English for foreigners. Ever since childhood, I was surrounded by people with substantial articulatory and auditory phonetic problems, not so much with the acoustic ones.
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Natural Problems
Study Issues
Self-consciousness
Firstly, I attended the sign language and lip-reading courses.
Are my efforts worthwhile?
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F.D. - U.S. A. said:
Problems for learners in a country of your choiceSunny skies, palm trees, a warm breeze are typical of this area. It´s September and the classrooms in spain are filled with students of all ages ready to learn or continue to learn the Universal Language, English. The students come into the classroom and sit down. A brief introduction and question, ´´I am from the U.S.A., where are you from?´´, the response in most cases ´´I am from Espain.´´ and here... [Read more]
Most Common Problems for English Learners in Spanish-Speaking Colombia - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Most Common Problems for English Learners in Spanish-Speaking Colombia
For this assignment, I decided to research problems experienced by Colombian students learning English. I will be teaching English in Colombia and thought this subject would benefit me. My findings more generally reflect the difficulties of Spanish-speaking learners. The paper outlines the top ten difficulties for Spanish-speakers learning English (vocabulary, spelling/pronunciation, subject-verb-agreement, verb tense, dialects, subject omission, pronunciation, stress, slang, and literal translations) based on CCJK (2019). Where possible I relate this information to my experiences/examples and units in the TEFL course.
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The Most Common Problems Students in Spain Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The Most Common Problems Students in Spain Face When Learning English
For non-native English student in Spain, specific difficulties may be encountered when learning English. A good English teacher will help a student address those difficulties including, but not limited to, pronunciation, listening, and grammar.
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Lack in Listening Comprehension
"Unlearning" Mispronunciation
Regional Dialects Create More Difficulties
Grammar Patterns and Word Order
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Peculiarities of The English Language - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Peculiarities of The English Language
I did not realize how difficult English is until I became fluent in Spanish. I am currently studying French and I am pretty good at French. I have a basic knowledge of Esperanto.
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English is difficult for several reasons
English is not a phonetic language
There are exceptions to every rule
Some examples of other exceptions to English rules
Pronunciation
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How to Organize Students With Learning Difficulties - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Organize Students With Learning Difficulties
While most of us think of mental disabilities when we hear "learners with Difficulties" there are many other kinds of difficulties that our students may be faced with. Some of these difficulties are to some extent, within a teacher's control however most are completely out of the teacher's control.
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Attention Request
Challenges at Home
Psychological Issues
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C.L. & S.S. - Philippines said:
Problems facing learners of different nationalities Our exposure to English dates back to the time of our birth. We are fortunate to have been exposed to a bilingual society where English remains to be a major language for communication. Though we come from different educational backgrounds, dentistry and business to be exact, the medium of instruction used in the schools we attended was English.
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T.P. - U.S.A. said:
Common Linguistic ProblemsWhen is comes to learning new languages there are many common linguistic problems. I am currently Studying Spanish as a middle aged adult. I never thought learning a language would be so challenging. I had always wanted to learn Spanish, and figured it would be easy. I have been learning Spanish now for almost 18 month, and I feel like I will never learn the language completely. I plan on moving to peru to help me learn and... [Read more]
Teaching English as a Second Language in Small Communities in America - TEFL Blog
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Teaching English as a Second Language in Small Communities in America
There is currently a need for more people willing to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) across America. Several small communities have accepted immigrants from other countries. Although children of school age will learn English in school, the parents and grandparents struggle to learn English as they continue their daily lives and earn a living. This is a challenge as most Americans do not know any other languages as they do in Europe, so the immigrant needs to communicate in English to accomplish anything. This leaves the older generation feeling isolated and causes problems in everyday life, such as going to the bank. In... [Read more]
Common Pronunciation Challenges for Learners in Azerbaijan - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Common Pronunciation Challenges for Learners in Azerbaijan
Pronunciation is an essential part of the English language. Clear and cohesive speech can create meaningful conversations, meanwhile incorrect pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. Every, non-native English-speaking country has pronunciation problems. One of the countries which come across with pronunciation errors is my homeland Azerbaijan. It is a lovely country, with nice traditions and people.
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Multilingual Country
Historical Reasons
Modern Situation
Digital Age
Teacher Training
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What visa do I need to teach English in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What visa do I need to teach English in Spain?
People come from all over the world to teach English as a foreign language in Spain, and there are a variety of different visa options depending on your nationality. The following is a brief overview of the current options; however, we recommend that you always conduct your own research to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
What visa do EU citizens need to teach English in Spain?
As Spain is a member of the European Union, teachers from other EU member states do not need a visa to live and work legally in Spain. However, you will still need to apply for a residency permit and a tax number on arrival in the country. The application process should be straightforward and you can usually expect your employer to help you through... [Read more]
What visa do I need to teach English in Europe? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What visa do I need to teach English in Europe?
If you plan on heading to Europe to teach English it is important that you are aware of the regulations regarding visas and work permits in your chosen destination. The visa situation varies from one country to the next and may also depend on your own nationality. Because of this, we recommend that you visit the relevant embassy website to get the most up to date information before you make any final travel plans.
What visa do EU citizens need to teach English in Spain?
As Spain is a member of the European Union, teachers from other EU member states do not need a visa to live and work legally in Spain. However, you will still need to apply for a residency permit and a tax number on arrival in the country. The application process should be... [Read more]
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TEFL Certificate Chile
Capital city
Santiago
Language
Spanish
Currency
Peso
Typical TEFL teacher salary
US$ 500
Major TEFL locations
Santiago Punta Arenas
The Country
Wherever you wish to work in the world, completion of one of our courses will give you access to job search assistance, be it for Chile or any other country.
Chile has a relatively strong economy compared to other South American countries and the growth in jobs has matched this economic growth. There is a thriving market for jobs teaching business English and an increasing demand for teachers of young learners. There are many private language schools, particularly in the capital city of Santiago, and certified English teachers should have little problem finding suitable employment.
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Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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Teaching English to Spanish Speakers | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Is there any difference between Spanish, Latin and Hispanic students? Our TEFL graduate explains it in this blog post and shares some common challenges for Spanish speakers in English.
Types of Student Motivation: Benefits and Drawbacks | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Alumni Experiences
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TEFL Japan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Preschool English Teacher
Preschool English Teacher
Date posted:2024-04-01 | Writer: B-cause Bangladesh., Ltd | Email: [email protected]
B-cause, Inc. provides translation service from English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and other major languages into Japanese, as well as translation from Japanese into other foreign languages.
B-cause features over 50,000 registered native speakers both in Japan and around the world.
B-cause also deals with foreign staff fluent in Japanese from around the world. We are an employment agency for highly specialised job-hunters with successful placement in industries and fields of every sort. Get in touch with our exclusive experienced advisors.
The Role
Teach English to preschool children
Work location
Utsunomiya Tochigi, Japan
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09:00 – 18:00
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Foreign Language Experience and How it Helps With EFL Training - TEFL Blog
Sun, 29 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Foreign Language Experience and How it Helps With EFL Training
In the following essay, I have chosen to explain my late-in-life interest in becoming certified as an EFL teacher, based on my background with foreign language experience, which began at an early age.
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First Step
Local Culture
Future Possibilities
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TEFL Peru - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach Efl In Peru
Teach EFL in Peru
Date posted:2013-07-30 | Writer: International Language Center | Email: [email protected]
We are a small language school, teaching English and other languages to local people in a small town on the Andean sierra of Peru. We are always looking for foreign EFL teachers who want to work 4 or 5 hours a day with us for a volunteer stipend and get to know the real Andean culture, far away from the beaten tourist path. We have classes of all ages. We can offer you classes comprised of preschoolers, children aged 7-10, teenagers, or adults. Previously, the majority of our classes were adult, but now we’re moving to a higher proportion of teenaged students. We would normally offer staff classes of teenagers and adults, in a mixed schedule, with the option to... [Read more]
TEFL Turkey - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Opportunity In Turkey For Efl Teachers
Opportunity in Turkey For EFL Teachers
Date posted:2018-05-23 | Writer: Oxford as Academy | Email: [email protected]
Oxford as Academy started in 2008. With over nine years experience in recruitment, we have developed strong relationships with educational institutes across the world. We focus on matching the best teachers with the best schools. We are currently looking for EFL Teachers to teach in Turkey in the cities of Antalya - Istanbul - Izmir and Bursa, for the new term starting in September. Please send us your resumes to our email address given on the job heading.
DETAILS OF POSITION:
We are hiring native and non-native English teachers and also Spanish teachers for our primary and secondary schools in Turkey.
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What visa do I need to teach English in Europe? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What visa do I need to teach English in Europe?
If you plan on heading to Europe to teach English it is important that you are aware of the regulations regarding visas and work permits in your chosen destination. The visa situation varies from one country to the next and may also depend on your own nationality. Because of this, we recommend that you visit the relevant embassy website to get the most up to date information before you make any final travel plans.
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What visa do EU citizens need to teach English in Spain?
What visa do non-EU citizens need to teach English in Spain?
Can I get a work visa to teach English in Spain?
Can I get a working holiday visa to teach English in Spain?
Can I teach English in Spain with a student visa?
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Speech Impediment - How to Detect and Fix It - TEFL Blog
Fri, 26 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Speech Impediment - How to Detect and Fix It
"My sweater. I cannot find my sweater. Can you help me look for?"
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Problem
Working on the Solution
Final
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I scratched my head. Sweater? I kicked myself for agreeing to help Rosa in the study hall. Our teacher, Mr. Randall, had told me she was struggling with basic grammar and thought I might be able to help since I had spent a lot of time in Mexico and had a good grasp of both English and Spanish. Now not only did we have to go over the nitty-gritty of grammar, but she also had a lisp or something. Great, as if the grammar wasn't enough.
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V.S. - U.S.A. said:
PhoneticsIt is no secret that many learners face pronunciation difficulties at every stage of their English studies. Linguistics, specifically the fields of Phonetics and Phonology, are invaluable assets to learners and teachers alike. English, as any other language, has a certain set of linguistic rules which foreign students must acquire and which native speakers adopt naturally throughout the course of their early years. Unfortunately, each language has... [Read more]
Media Influences in Assisting with ESL Learning - TEFL Blog
Tue, 24 May 2022 Tamara Jennings
Teaching Ideas
Media Influences in Assisting with ESL Learning
While there is great value in learning a second language, it can also be quite time-consuming. It also requires a good amount of patience and determination. Thanks to technology, the bright side is that learning doesn't always have to feel like work! Continue reading to find out ways to use media to your advantage in assisting students with enjoyable ways to gain their target language skills.
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Music
Social Media
YouTube
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Common Problems for English Learners in Morocco - TEFL Blog
Fri, 13 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Common Problems for English Learners in Morocco
Morocco's official languages are classical Arabic, and Berber ( indigenous language in North Africa) Classical Arabic, and second unofficial language in Morocco is the French language taught in General educational curriculum from primary school, and Spanish taught in the north as a second unofficial language, Thus learning a third or even fourth language for a Moroccan learner is not a big challenge, however, there are some difficulties to learn a language efficiently and accurately.
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Demand
Teaching Quality
Socio-economical situation
Huge classes
School types
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How is Language Acquisition Influenced by Reading? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 18 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How is Language Acquisition Influenced by Reading?
I have read everything that has fallen into my hands ever since I can remember, and that goes for both my native tongue, Spanish, and my second language, English. I remember waiting in line and reading and re-reading a thousand times a sign on a window directly in front of me! Sometimes it can be maddening being this way, but in the long run, I firmly believe that my passion for reading has finally paid off!
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My Experience
The Problem of Technology
Experience
Research Results
Consequences of Reading
ESL Teaching
Some reasons to read are:
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TEFL Other Latin America - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teachers Needed Ibague Colombia
Teachers Needed: Ibague, Colombia
Date posted:2006-01-17 | Writer: Native Tongue | Email: [email protected]>
Native Tongue is a private English Language Institute in the city of Ibague, Colombia. Located 200 km. west of Bogot, Ibague is a city of 500, 000 inhabitants with all modern amenities. Situated in a valley surrounded by tropical mountains, the climate is near perfect normally reaching 28 and dropping to 18 at night. Although Colombia does have some political and economic problems, safety is no more a concern than it would be in any large North American city. The people are very sociable and the city is vibrant with activity and nightlife. Native Tongue is Canadian owned and operated. The classrooms, equipment and ideas are all modern. Students will be of all ages and the... [Read more]
How do I find a job teaching English in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I find a job teaching English in Spain?
Spain has long been one of the top destinations in Europe for teaching English abroad. Thousands of teachers from all over the world head to Spain every year drawn by the promise of a relaxed lifestyle, a beautiful coastline dotted with sandy beaches, and the opportunity to learn Spanish while living in a modern, international city such as Madrid or Barcelona. If Spain is your number one choice, take a look at the following tips that could help you on your way.
What are the basic requirements for teaching English in Spain?
If you are serious about living and working as an ESL teacher in Spain, the first thing you will need to do is complete a TEFL certification course. Without a TEFL certificate you will find it difficult to secure a well... [Read more]
Can I teach English in Spain without a degree? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I teach English in Spain without a degree?
The good news is, while many schools prefer candidates with degrees, the high demand for English teachers in Spain means there are still opportunities for those without one. However, it is crucial to have a recognized TEFL certification, especially if you are not degree-holding. With a TEFL in hand, major towns and cities across Spain often present numerous teaching vacancies year-round.
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Do I need a university degree to teach English in Spain?
What are the requirements for teaching English in Spain?
Can I get a visa to teach English in Spain?
Who are the main employers of English teachers in Spain?
Do I need a university degree to teach English in Spain?
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Can I teach English in Spain without a degree? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I teach English in Spain without a degree?
Spain is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for teaching English abroad for many different reasons, including the buoyant job market, laid-back culture, great climate, and fabulous cuisine. Jobs are available year-round in most major towns and cities, but are you eligible to join the many thousands of people teaching English across Spain right now?
Do I need a university degree to teach English in Spain?
This is one of the most common questions asked by those who dream of living and working in Spain, and the answer is NO, you do not need a university degree to teach English in Spain. There is no legal requirement for English teachers to have a degree and demand is so high that most employers are also unconcerned about your degree... [Read more]
The 4 Most Common Problems Students Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The 4 Most Common Problems Students Face When Learning English
Prior to starting a class, an English teacher needs to take into consideration many parameters. How many students will I have to teach? How old are they? What are their levels? What knowledge did they already acquire in terms of vocabulary and grammar? What are their nationalities?
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Are the students monolingual or multilingual?
Cultural Differences
Similarities and Differences in Language
Cultural Differences
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TEFL Other Latin America - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ English Teachers Needed Ibague Colombia
English Teachers Needed: Ibague, Colombia
Date posted:2006-03-02 | Writer: Native Tongue | Email: [email protected]
Native Tongue is a private English Language Institute in the city of Ibague, Colombia. Located 200 km. west of Bogot, Ibague is a city of 500, 000 inhabitants with most modern amenities. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by tropical mountains and has a climate that is near perfect, normally reaching 28 and dropping to 18 at night. Although Colombia does have some political and economic problems, safety is no more a concern than it would be in any large North American city. The people are very sociable and the city is vibrant with activity and nightlife. Native Tongue is Canadian owned and operated. The classrooms, equipment and ideas are all modern. Students... [Read more]