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Online or In-Class - Which TEFL Course Should You Take?
Linda Dunsmore
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To find out whether it is best to complete your TEFL certification online as a distance learning course or in-class by attending a training center, you must understand the main differences between an online TEFL course and an in-class TEFL course.
Top 7 Spanish Speaking Countries for Teaching English Abroad
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
With over 400 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world behind Chinese with 1.2 billion. English comes in third with 360 million native speakers worldwide. If you are interested in learning Spanish, check out the top seven Spanish-speaking countries for teaching English abroad.
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Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL
Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
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Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in South Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Visa and Legal Destinations
South Korea is an exciting location with prospering career opportunities in English language teaching for many around the world. Here's our step-by-step guide to legally teaching English in South Korea.
Top 10 Cities in Asia with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
Are you thinking about teaching English in Asia? Check out the top 10 cities in Asia with the highest demand for English... [Read more]
Difficulties in English Phonetics and Phonology: How Foreign Learners Can Master it - TEFL Blog
Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
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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Study Issues
Self-consciousness
Firstly, I attended the sign language and lip-reading courses.
Are my efforts worthwhile?
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TEFL Spain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Efl Teacher Needed For Dynamic School In Valladolid Spain ann. 2
EFL Teacher Needed For Dynamic School in Valladolid, Spain
Date posted:2017-08-29 | Writer: Idiomas Watson | Email: [email protected]
Idiomas Watson is a dynamic and growing school in the heart of Valladolid with a great combination of student ages and teacher nationalities, centering mainly on spoken English. Although we have been in business for over 20 years, our demand for English teachers is growing as more Spanish children, university students and professionals are required to speak English for their careers and find our methods of mainly spoken English highly effective.
We are looking for professional and enthusiastic native speaking teachers. The position involves teaching general English to all ages and levels and some business English. Classes include teenagers and... [Read more]
Which are the best Spanish speaking countries for teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which are the best Spanish speaking countries for teaching English abroad?
There are many benefits to be enjoyed while working overseas as an English language teacher, including the unique opportunity to be surrounded by a new language on a daily basis. If your dream is to perfect your Spanish language skills by living and working in a Spanish speaking environment, then you have several great options to choose from. There are over twenty countries with a combined population of nearly half a billion people where Spanish is the main language. Many of these also have a large demand for English language teachers.
What are the benefits of teaching English in Spain?
If you are looking to immerse yourself in Spanish culture and language, where better to do it than in Spain itself. Famous for... [Read more]
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Problems for learners in spain According to our professional experience, here are some difficulties that Spanish learners of English are likely to encounter during their learning process.
Spanish speakers frequently have problems with pronunciation because of the differences between the two languages? sound systems; English has 12 vowels and 8 diphthongs while Spanish has only 5 of each. Therefore, Spanish learners often have difficulty with... [Read more]
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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A good English teacher to non-native English students requires a solid foundation in the knowledge of English as the student relies on the teacher as the main source of the... [Read more]
5 Simple Ideas on Teaching Grammar - TEFL Blog
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
5 Simple Ideas on Teaching Grammar
I think of myself as having been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to learn other languages at a young age. I was taught French in primary school and at home, I learned or acquired Spanish. At school, I remember my language teacher being very textbook-oriented and she focused and followed the book to the "T". I picked up easily on the grammar because I had already learned Spanish at home and I was also very keen to learn foreign languages, especially French. The grammar didn't seem difficult or boring to me at all because I had already been exposed to the language at a very early age. However, many students didn't feel the same way I did and had difficulty with the subject and therefore,... [Read more]
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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The 7 Most Common Problems for ESL Learners from Chile - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The 7 Most Common Problems for ESL Learners from Chile
This essay displays my own experience as well as information from other (internet) resources. I work as an English teacher in Chile, mainly teaching professionals in the mining industry.
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1. False cognates
2. Spelling
3. Use of the subject
4. Pronunciation
5. Hacer and to do and to make
6. Third-person
7. Prepositions
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Only 3 to 5 percent of the population in Chile speaks proficient English. The Ministry of Education created a plan to upscale the level of English and the percentage of English speakers in the country. They welcome teachers from abroad.
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Where is the best place to teach English in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where is the best place to teach English in Spain?
For TEFL-qualified teachers seeking the best places to teach English in Spain, top cities to consider include Madrid, the vibrant capital; Barcelona, known for its rich art and architecture; and Seville, the heart of Andalusian culture. Other noteworthy options include Granada and Palma de Mallorca, both of which offer unique cultural experiences and teaching opportunities.
Also read: How do I find a job teaching English in Spain?
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Barcelona
Seville
Granada
Palma de Mallorca
Madrid
The capital of Spain, Madrid, houses over 3 million residents, and its thriving English language learning community ensures an abundance of teaching positions. Both public schools and private language institutes frequently seek new... [Read more]
Why Having Foreign Language Experience Makes You a Better Teacher - TEFL Blog
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Why Having Foreign Language Experience Makes You a Better Teacher
When one begins to study a new language, they can often find themselves to be a bit overwhelmed. Language acquisition is not an easy task, and it comes with many challenges and difficulties attached. Although, as ESL teachers, we are trained to look out for common errors and given the best teaching ideas and methodologies to use in the classroom, it can sometimes feel as though something is missing. Teachers who have studied a foreign language and have had experience using the language possess that missing piece, and their foreign language experience makes them better teachers.
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"Teachers were once in their students' shoes."
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Motivation as a Tool to Get Students Interested - TEFL Blog
Fri, 27 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Motivation as a Tool to Get Students Interested
According to the Oxford Dictionary, motivation is 'the desire or willingness to do something.' On the one hand, most of the students who take a foreign language course should have the desire and enthusiasm to learn and develop their skills in that second language; for future career prospects, travel purposes, to study or live in a country whose local language is different from their mother tongue, etc. On the other hand, a few of them won't have any interest at all and they will attend the lessons with neither intention nor motivation.
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My Teaching Experience
Reluctant Students
How Did I Motivate Students
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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]
The Most Common Problems Students in Mexico Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The Most Common Problems Students in Mexico Face When Learning English
Most of the Mexican learners have difficulties with English due to a lack of the use of English in daily life. Most people in Mexico do not normally have real contact with English outside the classroom. They are usually only exposed to it through the media, such as online channels or music videos but most of them never listened to a real conversation in English or practiced a real-life situation (as asking for directions, ordering food, etc). If you are interested in teaching English in Mexico, this article will be very helpful as it highlights the most common problems students in Mexico face when learning English.
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Top 7 Spanish Speaking Countries for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Thu, 08 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
Top 7 Spanish Speaking Countries for Teaching English Abroad
Learning a new language while teaching English abroad is a great way to immerse yourself into a new culture. On top of that, a new language skill will be a great advantage when applying for jobs back home when you decide to return.
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7. Teaching English in Costa Rica
6. Teaching English in Chile
5. Teaching English in Argentina
4. Teaching English in Peru
3. Teaching English in Spain
2. Teaching English in Colombia
1. Teaching English in Mexico
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Why should I teach English in Latin America rather than in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Why should I teach English in Latin America rather than in Spain?
Spain is one of the most popular TEFL destinations in Europe and it attracts thousands of teachers from all over the world every year. However, before you jump on the plane to sunny Spain, you might want to consider what Latin America has to offer. When armed with all the facts, many teachers decide that a country in this region is actually better suited to them.
Where is the best place to learn the Spanish language?
One of the many benefits of teaching English abroad is it provides a perfect opportunity to learn another language during your stay. Many people choose Spain as their teaching destination as they assume it is the best environment for learning the Spanish language. However, the reality is that the Spanish spoken... [Read more]
How do I find a job teaching English in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I find a job teaching English in Spain?
For those passionate about teaching English and enamored by Spain's rich culture, vibrant cities, and picturesque coastlines, securing a position in Spain can be a dream come true. To increase your chances of finding a teaching job in this sought-after destination, consider these steps:
Embarking on this journey not only offers a chance to teach but also to immerse oneself in Spain's rich tapestry of history, language, and culture.
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What are the basic requirements for teaching English in Spain?
What is the best way to apply for jobs teaching English in Spain?
When is the best time to apply for jobs teaching English in Spain?
Where are the best places to apply for jobs teaching English in Spain?
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TEFL Cusco - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Peru ▷ combined course
TEFL Cusco | TEFL Peru
Join our TEFL course in Peru and experience life at the nexus of prehistory and modern culture. Cusco is undoubtedly one of the best locations to take your TEFL course in South America. As if that isn't enough, once your course is finished, we will provide you with lifetime assistance finding employment. Teaching English in Peru is a great experience and our TEFL course in Cusco has proved to be increasingly popular.
Considered the gateway to Machu Picchu, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Cusco is a wonderful city to visit and explore. Though many people think of it as a small village, Cusco is actually a bustling city of 400,000 people. There is a plethora of museums, markets, cultural and historical sites within the city limits that are easily... [Read more]
My Foreign Language Experience and Why I Want to be TEFL/TESOL Certified - TEFL Blog
Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
My Foreign Language Experience and Why I Want to be TEFL/TESOL Certified
As someone of mixed heritage, I have always had an interest in learning about cultures other than the one I live in America. My father is Colombian and my mother is American, so growing up I felt obliged to learn more about the Colombian background I was fairly unfamiliar with.
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First-Language Background
Interest in Foreign Cultures
Work Abroad
English Teaching Plan
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How Parents Can Take Part in Their Children's Education - TEFL Blog
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How Parents Can Take Part in Their Children's Education
Parents have a definite role in the education of their children, especially if the language of the family is different from the target language of the children. Because of the closeness that should exist between parent and child, the first teachers in all areas of life should be the parent. However, due to the situations created in our society, this is not often the case. When one thinks of modern society, the difficulties that parents encounter in the role of the teacher can be seen.
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Parents' Responsibility
Planning inside the family
Center of the focus
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Where is the best place to teach English in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where is the best place to teach English in Spain?
Teaching English opportunities in Spain are abundant and varied, presenting potential roles across towns and cities of all sizes. Yet, determining your perfect destination without first visiting the country can be challenging. If circumstances allow, visiting Spain first to get a sense of locations can be beneficial, but it is not feasible for most. Instead, this list of popular locations should help guide you in finding a place that meets with your preferences.
Also read: How do I find a job teaching English in Spain?
Madrid
The capital of Spain, Madrid, houses over 3 million residents, and its thriving English language learning community ensures an abundance of teaching positions. Both public schools and private language institutes... [Read more]
Why is English Considered a Global Language? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 05 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Why is English Considered a Global Language?
Most people consider English to be a global language because it is the one language that is spoken and understood by the majority of the population in almost every region of the world. What is a global language? While there is no official definition, it refers to a language that is learned and spoken internationally by native and second language speakers (Mastin, 2011). There are approximately 360 million native English speakers and almost twice as many speaking it as a second language, making English one of the topmost spoken languages in the world (Klappenbach, 2019). English is undoubtedly in just about every sector whether it is in education, medicine, business, technology,... [Read more]
5 Tips For Raising a Trilingual Child - TEFL Blog
Thu, 15 Aug 2019 Sabrina Segal
Alumni Experiences
5 Tips For Raising a Trilingual Child
Language skills begin in the womb when a fetus's hearing first develops, they begin to listen to the language of their mother. Once the baby is born they recognize their mother tongue. Though, a baby is born with the ability to learn any language and multiple languages. When babies hear a word repeatedly their brain forms neural connections, which is a step towards their speech. The brain of a child is like a sponge. It retains so much information that by the time a child reaches 3 years of age, their brain has formed double the amount of connections that adults have. Young children learn language through simple exposure. It is possible to learn a language later on in life but the process is... [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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How to Legally Teach English in Spain with a Student Visa - TEFL Blog
Mon, 09 Apr 2018 Mark Crocker
Visa and Legal
How to Legally Teach English in Spain with a Student Visa
Spain is traditionally one of the most popular destinations in Europe for teaching English abroad due to the great climate, fascinating culture and large number of jobs on offer year round. However, as the process of obtaining a work visa for non-EU citizens can be a bit of a hassle, many employers choose to only hire teachers with an EU passport. If you are not from an EU country you can apply for a student visa which enables you to legally work as an English language teacher for a set number of hours every week.
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Application process for a student visa in Spain
Study Programs in Spain
Why Learn Spanish?
Where to study in Spain?
The... [Read more]
Praise is Imperative for Young ESL Learners - TEFL Blog
Tue, 12 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Praise is Imperative for Young ESL Learners
Learning a new language can be nerve-wracking, especially for young learners who experience a great deal of peer pressure and fear of sounding unintelligent in front of their classmates. This fear is something adults learning a new language experience as well. I have personally experienced it as a native English speaker learning Spanish. Therefore, praise from the teacher they view as an expert in the language they're learning is vital to the learning process in many ways.
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Reasons for Encouragement
Types of Encouragement
Labeling
Classroom Practice
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Why you should volunteer as a teacher at least once in your life? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Why you should volunteer as a teacher at least once in your life?
What does it mean to volunteer? According to the Oxford Dictionary: "A volunteer is a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task", according to me, volunteering is a life-changing experience where you are able to help others.
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I volunteered for the first time 7 years ago and I remember to be very excited and a little nervous, not knowing what to expect. The moment I arrived at the shelter house for abandoned girls, I knew right away that I had to give my best every day. During... [Read more]
What Incentives Work With ESL Students? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 16 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What Incentives Work With ESL Students?
I have been a teacher my whole life. First, I coached volleyball to a group of eleven-year-olds. Afterward, I became (and still am) a yoga teacher currently looking to extend my teaching qualifications towards teaching English to kids online. Through all this experience I have come to know that the true power of a teacher revolves around his/her ability to involve and motivate students; to inspire and elevate them. That alone can bring about faster development than any amount of grammar exercises and drills ever would on their own.
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My Personal Experience
Who Can be a Teacher?
Student-Teacher Rapport
Suggestopedia
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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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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Wayne K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
English is difficult for several reasons
I will just touch on each of... [Read more]