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Most Common Problems for English Learners in Spanish-Speaking Colombia - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
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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5 Ways How Teachers Can Increase Their Confidence in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 24 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
5 Ways How Teachers Can Increase Their Confidence in the Classroom
I would say the hardest part about becoming a Teacher is having the confidence to face your students in the classroom. I speak from experience because this was a challenge for me in the beginning when I taught Spanish as a foreign language. My students were primary and high school students, essentially just kids, but this intimidated me the most about my job. In time you will indeed and should become more confident teaching in the classroom, as the saying goes…" practice makes perfect", right? However, there are some things a new teacher can do or be aware of to help increase their confidence in the classroom.
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Z.K. - USA said:
British English American EnglishThere are myriad differences between English as it is used in the united kingdom and English as it is used in the united states. These differences have developed over centuries from a common root. While some may believe that American English diverged from British English, which has remained unchanged, this is not the case. Both dialects have mutated over the years and that is what accounts for their differences more than anything... [Read more]
The Global Benefits of English as a Second Language - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Global Benefits of English as a Second Language
At a very early age, I was amazed by the sounds of English. I used to listen to songs in English while one of my parent's friends was cleaning his car. He used to play them out loud and I wanted to know what the lyrics said. Several years later I had the chance to go to China to be part of a cultural exchange program to learn Chinese. My accepting interview was completely in English rather than Chinese or even my native language Spanish. All paperwork was done in either Spanish or Chinese depending on where I was. Either here in Latin-American or on the other side of the world, the medium of communication was English.
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Personal Background
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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]
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Teach EFL in Argentina
Date posted:2009-12-09 | Writer: Escuela Bilingue Puerta del Sol | Email: [email protected]
Escuela Bilingue Puerta del Sol has two vacancies to complete a team of 5 Native English teachers for this school year. Start date: March 3rd (to the last week of November).
We offer full lodging (home and 3 meals/day) and a Spanish course for the entire 9 months period. In exchange, we ask you to teach 12 hours per week at our school.
Our Fundacion was created with the aim of offering all kids in our small community high quality education at the lowest possible cost.
The school is not a business and we, parents and teachers, work very hard month after month, most of us, ad-honorem- to fulfill our goal and include each year more and more students that couldn't... [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]
English: Roots and Relevancy - TEFL Blog
Wed, 02 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English: Roots and Relevancy
English has its origins in Britain and, as the history books will show, their colonization across a large part of the world brought the language to foreign lands. With their power and influence spread over more of the world, in turn, their language was also widely introduced. In that time, English was taught to those who now found themselves under British rule. Formal education was also taught in English, so it was necessary to know the language for the locals to verse themselves in the culture and enter into trades.
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History of English
Cultural Relevance
Social Media
Modern Importance
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The Neutral Language: Why the lack of formal and informal language sets English apart - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
The Neutral Language: Why the lack of formal and informal language sets English apart
For the last year, I have been learning Korean in my free time. Besides the obvious differences in alphabet, pronunciation, and grammar structure, one of the most striking differences between English and Korean is the use of formal and informal language. I was intrigued by the idea that a person speaks to different people in different politeness levels based on age or hierarchy, and was surprised to find that a majority of other languages also follow some form of this approach.
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Formal and Informal Language
Formal Language in English
The Lack of Rules
The Pros and Cons of Learning a Neutral Language
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Challenges For Students of Different Nationalities - TEFL Blog
Wed, 28 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Challenges For Students of Different Nationalities
I am from the United States and my native language is English. I am currently living in the Philippines, so I have been encountering language issues a lot lately. I have desperately been trying to learn Tagalog, and it is a major challenge.
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Teacher's experience of learning a foreign language
Rapport
Rules
Weird exceptions
Phonetic challenges
Spelling challenges
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Second Language Acquisition: Young learners vs. Adults - TEFL Blog
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Second Language Acquisition: Young learners vs. Adults
What makes the language learning experience so different for young learners compared to adult learners? How do adults and children acquire a second language differently? What benefits do young learners possess over adults when it comes to acquiring a second language and vice versa? The following essay attempts to provide an answer to these questions but more importantly, discuss the general differences between 1st language and 2nd language acquisition in young and adult learners.
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The Essence of Language Acquisition
Differences Between L1 and L2 for Kids and Adults
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Reasons Why Pronunciation is More Difficult for Adults than Children in El Salvador - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Reasons Why Pronunciation is More Difficult for Adults than Children in El Salvador
Pronunciation problems in El Salvador is very common, as many know Spanish is the main Language in this country, people in El Salvador tend to speak their native Language all the time because this is what they feel more comfortable with, as there is not any other dialect, other than Spanish, they are taught English in school, English Is the only language taught in El Salvador in public schools, but only for those that can attend one, this is because there are many people that can't attend a school due to economic matter, family problems or due to the work that is done in their household many don't have time to study and there are kids that can't... [Read more]
The Differences Between Learning Your First Language vs. A Second One - TEFL Blog
Mon, 20 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Differences Between Learning Your First Language vs. A Second One
Learning a second language can feel like stepping into a whole new world compared to the way you learned your first language. When you learn your first language, you take in that language in a very natural and organic way compared to the way you might obtain your second language. The first language you learn is what you hear from infancy as you grow up, as it's the language you hear at home, on tv, at school and etc. And your second language will mostly be something you are taught in classroom which is not the same type of experience that you get from learning in your actual living environment.
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Extra knowledge
Differences in concepts
Cultural... [Read more]
Difference Between Formal and Colloquial Language Devices - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Difference Between Formal and Colloquial Language Devices
Having recently moved to Spain with the full intention of completing a TEFL course and making a new life outside of the UK, whilst studying how to teach English, at the same time as learning Spanish so that I can communicate reasonably, it is this juxtaposition between this my English competence that has underlined for me just how difficult it can be for anybody to learn a new language, having been humbled by the gaps in my knowledge.
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My Experience in Germany
So in what ways does formal differ from informal English?
Reasons for Informal Speech
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Benefits of Speaking a Foreign Language - TEFL Blog
Fri, 16 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Benefits of Speaking a Foreign Language
There are about 6500 spoken languages in the world today. 11 of those are here from my home country of South Africa. The most spoken language of them all is Mandarin. Language is what defines us. It is what divides us. It what we are taught and brought up to understand and one day pass on to the next generation. It is like being a unicorn. When there are none left, you will only read about it in books and professors who learned and studied about it.
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Linguistic Diversity
Challenges
Pros of Learning a New Language
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Do I need a degree to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Do I need a degree to teach English abroad?
As a result of government restrictions and official requirements for visa applications, there are a variety of countries where it is hard for teachers to find a job without having a 4-year university degree on their CV/resume. However, if you are able to be flexible and are willing to look for employment in areas where the demand is high and restrictions are less rigorous, TEFL qualified teachers without a degree can still have several great destinations to choose from.
Will a TEFL certificate help me get a job if I don't have a degree?
To increase your chances of landing a position in the country of your choice, it is highly recommended that you first complete an internationally accredited TEFL certification course. Those who are TEFL... [Read more]
How to Keep Up With Classroom Organization - TEFL Blog
Tue, 28 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Keep Up With Classroom Organization
When working with a large group, it is important to maintain class management to ensure all students can learn the material. A class can easily become off task due to a lack of dominance within a teacher. I had the opportunity to manage a group of six and seven-year-old students in the past and I am aware that it can be rather difficult to keep children on task. Throughout my internship, I was able to see what skills worked and what needed improvement. After reading unit 5, from the online course, I was able to connect concepts and thoughts I had from managing my class. Now that I am aware of new concepts it is easier to see how teachers can manage a classroom in a friendly but orderly... [Read more]
3 Distinct Peculiarities of the English Language - TEFL Blog
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
3 Distinct Peculiarities of the English Language
For the native English speaker, English is easy. It is only when learning another language do L1 English speakers begin to see peculiarities in their own language. It is then compounded when beginning to teach English as a foreign language. Although the English language has commonalities with other languages, especially since English is derived from other languages, there are plenty of unusual aspects of English that can cause difficulties when learning and teaching the language. For example, English spelling, grammar, and pronunciation all contain such peculiarities.
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English spelling is inconsistent
English grammar differs from many other languages
English contains sounds... [Read more]
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T.J. - U.S.A. said:
Teaching Idioms & SlangA language isn't just grammar, vocabulary and structure. Language doesn't just sit on a shelf with perfect printed pages. It's a living, moving, changing organ of a community. Because of this, textbook language teaching often isn't enough for a language student. They need to know how the people on the street, or in the office, or on the television talk.
"In my years of teaching English (EFL/ESL) in thailand, one thing I've... [Read more]
How Learning Chinese Made Me A Better English Teacher In China - TEFL Blog
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
How Learning Chinese Made Me A Better English Teacher In China
The following blog post is about an ITTT graduate who shares his story on how learning Chinese helped him to become a better English teacher in China.
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What do you call someone who speaks only one language?
"My insights into their language and culture were incredibly helpful."
"Many Chinese are anxious about speaking English with natives - more so than is to be considered normative."
"The best ESL teachers are the ones with experience with the native language of their students."
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Do I need a degree to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Do I need a degree to teach English abroad?
As a result of government restrictions and official requirements for visa applications, there are a variety of countries where it is hard for teachers to find a job without having a 4-year university degree on their CV/resume. However, if you are able to be flexible and are willing to look for employment in areas where the demand is high and restrictions are less rigorous, TEFL qualified teachers without a degree can still have several great destinations to choose from.
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Will a TEFL certificate help me get a job if I don't have a degree?
Where can I teach in Asia without a university degree?
Where can I teach in Latin America without a degree?
Where can I teach in Europe without a degree?
Can I teach legally in China if I... [Read more]
How I Solved the Pronunciation Problem of the Voiced 'TH' with Chinese Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How I Solved the Pronunciation Problem of the Voiced 'TH' with Chinese Students
In my experience with teaching Chinese students, most pronounce the unvoiced 'TH' sound correctly. To account for the difference in sound between the unvoiced 'TH' and the voiced 'TH', most students seem to have developed the habit of placing their tongue either on the back of their front teeth or on the roof of the mouth immediately behind the front teeth to create a plosive 'TH' sound which sounds most closely like and' sound.
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Defining the problem
Understanding physiology of the sound
How to work on pronunciation online
Memory games
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The Global Rise of the English Language - How Far Will it Go? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 11 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Global Rise of the English Language - How Far Will it Go?
Whether you like English or despise it, the English language is here to stay. There is no stronger contender right now as a global language, other than English. But how did this happen, why is English now the dominant language in Education, Business and the Media.
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Personal Experience
English in My Family
Influence on Other Countries
Modern Situation
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How Can Knowledge of First Language Acquisition Aid Successful Second Language Acquisition? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How Can Knowledge of First Language Acquisition Aid Successful Second Language Acquisition?
Successful acquisition of a first language (otherwise known as an L1) has almost a 100% success rate. Aside from a few people that are unable to read or write everyone can communicate fluently in their L1. Successful acquisition of a second language, however, does not occur nearly as often. Why is this so and can anything be learned from first language learning to improve second language fluency.
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Variations in the English Language Form
Language Acquisition Process
Second Language Acquisition Process
Teaching Ways
Children and Language Acquisition
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My Experience Related to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
My Experience Related to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching
Nowadays, we are living in such a multicultural world that speaking English has become essential to be able to communicate with people from different countries, to travel and to expand working opportunities.
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What is my experience related to foreign language learning and teaching?
The experience of learning English as a Foreign Language: My personal experience in Australia
The benefits of learning a foreign language
What an incredible and fulfilling experience it is to be able to speak fluently a foreign language after one year only!
The experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language: My personal experience in Vietnam
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Cultural Sensitivity in a Colombian Classroom - TEFL Blog
Fri, 01 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Cultural Sensitivity in a Colombian Classroom
A resource I found invaluable for this essay was the website Cyborlink (2019a), a reference provided in the TEFL Young Learners course (ITTT, 2019). The TEFL course (Unit 6) discusses how cultural considerations are important when teaching abroad. This includes cultural sensitivity when interacting with the young learners themselves, as well as in interacting with parents and school staff (administration/teachers).
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Latin-American Culture
English in Colombia
The usage of titles
Conversational taboos
Relation to different age groups
Individualism and gender peculiarities
Other considerations
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Problems for Learners in France and How to Overcome Them - TEFL Blog
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Problems for Learners in France and How to Overcome Them
Being an American living in France has given me firsthand experience as to what it is like to struggle with learning a new language. I studied Spanish for six years, in Junior High and High school. Language acquisition was easier then. I can attest to the fact that younger learners learn more quickly. For me, the two major problems with learning French are the tenses and not being able to understand what people are saying. I get stuck in the present tense, often forgetting to change tenses in conversation. I also need to hone up on my listening skills.
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What problems do native French speakers have with the English language?
The other big problem that people... [Read more]
The Best Government Programs For Teaching English in Europe - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Best Government Programs For Teaching English in europe
03/25/2022
hello hi linda here back with another live session this week how are you all doing
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about the best government programs for teaching in europe
okay i did a live session before about um the best teaching programs all over
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TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session about all things TEFL & Teaching - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session about all things TEFL & Teaching
01/21/2021
hello everybody hello and welcome
we're actually also going live on instagram today so i'm gonna check that out as well
so when i look here hi this is on instagram and when i look here this is on facebook
and youtube so hopefully everything will be working fine
i hope everybody can hear me well and can see me as well so this is the first time that
we're actually live on instagram and on facebook and youtube at the same time so i have a lot of
screens here in front of me hello there i see somebody tuned in on instagram and a couple of people here as
well on facebook and youtube so
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Study Abroad vs. Teaching Abroad - What's Better? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Study Abroad vs. Teaching Abroad - What's Better?
02/28/2022
hello good morning or good evening good afternoon good good whatever wherever
you are hi my name is linda i'm from itt
um welcome to another live session this week i'm super excited to be here today um and to talk about this interesting
topic and before we jump in as always a short intro
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recommend liking and subscribing um we are live on youtube and on
facebook at the same time so if you haven't liked our page if you haven't subscribed to our youtube channel yet
now is the perfect opportunity you're already here you have nothing to lose and we share a lot of interesting and... [Read more]