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Personal Teaching Experience in China and Russia - TEFL Blog
Fri, 01 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Personal Teaching Experience in China and Russia
In this topic, I will be talking about my own "Personal Teaching Experience" in two Asian countries that I've had the privilege to work in and teach such as, China and Russia. So you might want to ask yourselves, What's the difference between teaching Chinese and Russian students? Well honestly there is a huge difference so let's get started.
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Culture
Assistance
Personal Experience
Teaching Materials
Teaching Methods
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Culture
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Problems for English Learners in Russia - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Problems for English Learners in Russia
People from different countries inevitably face problems when they are trying to learn English. Russia is no exception. Let's have a quick look at some typical problems that my fellow countrymen face.
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Pronunciation
Grammar
Meaning
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Pronunciation
As you may know, Russian is written using the Cyrillic alphabet, and some may think that it can cause problems. In reality, the Russians are fine with understanding the Latin alphabet and can... [Read more]
The Most Common Mistakes Russian Speakers Make When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Most Common Mistakes Russian Speakers Make When Learning English
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Valeriia S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Students' Needs
Secondly, what are those problems that learners of English in Russia face?
Methodology
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Students' Needs
I would like to discuss a problem for learners of the English language in a country I came from, which is Russia. As for me, I studied in a private English school, so the English language was never a difficulty for me, however, if we consider the overall Russian community, we can clearly... [Read more]
Challenges Faced by English Learners in Russia - TEFL Blog
Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Challenges Faced by English Learners in Russia
The ability to speak more than one language broadens a person's worldview, from job opportunities to the ability to relate with people from different cultures. It is no secret that learning English as a foreign language has become popular across many non-English speaking countries and Russia is no different. The English language has slowly been incorporated into the Russian educational system and many English language learning centers have been established all over the country. As much as most Russians are motivated enough to learn English, it is not as easy as one would hope due to dissimilarities between the two language systems especially the lettering systems, cases,... [Read more]
The Problem of Pronunciation for Russians Learning English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 May 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
The Problem of Pronunciation for Russians Learning English
As a native Russian speaker I was worried about pronunciation from the very beginning of my English studies in primary school. It so happened that in my family my grandmother was an English teacher in high school who had worked in this position for more than 50 years. Naturally, I began my acquaintance with English much earlier than most of my peers. And the first step in the work of my grandmother in teaching me a foreign language was the formulation of pronunciation, something that most Russians have problems with.
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The Main Issues That Cause Problems for Russian Students
The Problem With Vowels
Looking on the Bright Side
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Teaching English in Russia - The Salary and Budget Guide - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary Destinations
Teaching English in Russia - The Salary and Budget Guide
The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) while teaching English in Russia? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to Russia.
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The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Russia
How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in Russia
The Cost of Living in Russia
Cost of Living in Russia: Food
Cost of Living in Russia: Leisure Activities
Cost of Living in Russia: Transportation
Cost of Living in Russia: Travel in Russia and Beyond
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The Most Common Problems Students in Russia Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
The Most Common Problems Students in Russia Face When Learning English
It is not a secret for anyone that native speakers of any language always easily identify "non-native" when they hear at least a few words spoken by them. Often native speakers are able to fairly accurately determine the country from which the person came, based on his pronunciation. This happens due to the fact that it is common for all of us to use the sounds of our native language in the pronunciation of words of a foreign language, as well as to use articulation models we know from childhood the position of the organs of speech (lips, tongue, etc.).
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The "Russian mistakes"
Muting voiced consonants in the endings.
Replacing long vowels with short... [Read more]
TEFL Russia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English In Siberia Russia ann. 2
Teach English in Siberia, Russia
Date posted:2018-09-18 | Writer: “I Speak English†International Language Centre | Email: [email protected]
“I Speak English” International Language Centre, the biggest language school in Yakutia with native speakers, requires one enthusiastic and responsible EFL teacher to join our friendly and supportive team for a full academic year contract (October, 2018 until middle of August, 2019). It is a great opportunity for TEFL qualified teachers of all levels of experience to develop professionally in a well-established, friendly and supportive school as we are dedicated to the learning of both our students and the teaching staff. We offer regular training sessions and support in all areas of teaching.
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The Most Common Problems for English Learners in Kyrgyzstan - TEFL Blog
Thu, 21 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Most Common Problems for English Learners in Kyrgyzstan
Nowadays, many people in Kyrgyzstan want to learn English. To enter university or find a better job. However, the learners here face some difficulties in learning.
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First of all, the teaching hours of English in a local school is not enough.
The financial condition of schools causes a challenge to learners.
In Kyrgyzstan, Russian is the secondary language and trade language.
Shame culture also affects the learners here, especially those for adult learners for business English.
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My Amazing Personal Teaching Experience - TEFL Blog
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
My Amazing Personal Teaching Experience
My teaching experience started back in 1988 where I was working for a company called Bryco Windows. They are a UPVC window and door manufacturer where my position was Sales Trainer. My job was to teach new staff and train them to understand the sales process and how to close the sale. This was a hard job to do as a salesman as the sales people got a lot of knock backs (no sale). Part of my job as sales trainer was to keep them motivated. Sometimes this got very hard with some sales people and many people left. The employee turnover was very high as not many people actually could master it. I worked there for four years in this position and met some really good people who did very well.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Russia for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Tue, 02 Oct 2018 Mark Crocker
Destinations
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Russia for Teaching English Abroad
Known throughout the world for its literary giants, such as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov, and its musical geniuses that include Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Shostakovich, Russia's unrivaled history of the arts is just one reason why it is increasingly popular with visitors from all over the globe. From the vast and rugged beauty of its eastern regions to the bustling cosmopolitan cities in the west, the Russian Federation offers a seemingly endless array of unique attractions to explore.
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1. Russia has a huge job market for foreign English teachers
2. Employers don't insist on a college degree
3. Work visas are not hard to obtain
4. Employers routinely... [Read more]
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Jobs for Enthusiastic EFL Teachers in Moscow, Russia
Date posted:2018-01-03 | Writer: Smile English School | Email: [email protected]
Smile English School provides English lessons for children aged 1-6 years. We are currently looking for enthusiastic TEFL qualified candidates who eager to work with kids and want to join our Moscow team from February 2018. This position is for English teachers from UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa with at least 1-2 years of experience. Preferences are given to female teachers.
Certificate in the field of child development (nannies and governesses) is a competitive advantage!
Position will give you a chance to grow as a professional, get ongoing support from experienced team, gain international practice and deep dive into Russian... [Read more]
Common Pronunciation Errors Russian Native Speakers Make in English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 22 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Common Pronunciation Errors Russian Native Speakers Make in English
Even though native speakers claim that it's always possible to understand people speaking English regardless of their accent, sometimes it might be extremely difficult. My native language is Russian and I can tell for a fact that Russian and English are very different in multiple things – but right now I'd like to focus on pronunciation.
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All Sounds are Pronounced in Russian
Several Sounds Do not Exist in Russian
Long and Short Vowels Sound the Same for The Russians
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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]
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TEFL Job Teaching Young Learners in Russia
Date posted:2015-01-22 | Writer: Moscow Innovative Language Centre | Email: [email protected]
Moscow Innovative Language Centre ( MILC) was opened in February 2010. We are looking for young, experienced, hard-working and optimistic native level EFL teachers devoted to their profession. Our school is situated in a nice and quiet area of Moscow, an active and dynamic city with plenty of opportunities for leisure. The Innovative Bilingual system of education provides various lessons and activities for children from 2 to 12 years old. The lessons in the school are held both in English and in Russian. For the moment, there are several native speakers of English teaching in the school. All the teaching staff speak English and are always ready to... [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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The Factors That Influence Job Searching in Certain Countries - TEFL Blog
Sun, 02 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Factors That Influence Job Searching in Certain Countries
Teaching certificates open a lot of opportunities to find a good job throughout the world to native speakers of English language either for those who are fluent in it but doesn't have a special degree in pedagogic studies. One just needs to take a CELTA, DELTA, TESOL or TEFL course that is usually about one month long and depending on time and financial solvency can be taken online or offline. These courses have similar approaches to teaching techniques and methods, they are well structured and provide much useful information on teaching resources, teaching theories as well as practical tasks. But there are some issues one can meet in EFL teaching job searching.
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Motivation in the Classroom - What Works and What Doesn’t - TEFL Blog
Tue, 05 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Motivation in the Classroom - What Works and What Doesn’t
I remember taking Russian classes at a local language institute. My motivation initially was my love for Russian culture and a desire to move there. However, actually having the discipline to study the language proved to be a different reality. So with motivation in the classroom, I know from personal experience what can and cannot work - generally speaking. There are three key themes outlined here that address not only providing motivation to the students but also the students having their own motivation. These three themes are teachers motivation, students motivation, and classroom motivation.
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Motivation starts with the teacher.
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Top 10 Places to Take Your TEFL Course in Winter - TEFL Blog
Wed, 01 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
Top 10 Places to Take Your TEFL Course in Winter
Winter is upon us, which doesn't have to mean that you can't travel and explore the world! These are the top 10 places to take your TEFL course in winter.
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1. Moscow, Russia
2. Alexandria, Egypt
3. Leipzig, Germany
4. Natal, Brazil
5. New York City, USA
6. Singapore
7. Brittany, France
8. Cebu, Philippines
9. Granada, Spain
10. Kolkata, India
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1. Moscow, Russia
Visiting Moscow during winter is an absolute visual wonder. Your Russian fairytale will come true when you explore the city's beautiful parks, squares, and churches covered in powdery snow. While temperatures can reach... [Read more]
How Can English Influence a Student’s Future Career? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How Can English Influence a Student’s Future Career?
There are many advantages for any person to learn a second language. More important learning English can influence a student's future career. English is the most widely spoken language in the world. This means that there is a high probability of using this language in the future or encountering someone who speaks English. This will allow you to be able to communicate with other people when traveling outside of your country. An example of this is when I travel to Asia in the tourist area I have noticed that English is the common language that is used to communicate between people from different countries. I observed that there were many tourists from Russia, China, and Japan.... [Read more]
Problems For Adult English Learners From Turkey - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Problems For Adult English Learners From Turkey
Learning the English language during adult years is a specific process when a student has reached a certain age, got some kind of profession (occupation), and decided for some specific reasons to learn (improve) English language.
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Specific purposes
Misconception
Lack of Confidence
Belief in Cultural Difference
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Specific purposes
For example, the first category of students I came across decided to learn the English language and... [Read more]
Pronunciation Mistakes Made by Russian Speakers - TEFL Blog
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Pronunciation Mistakes Made by Russian Speakers
The purpose of my essay is to outline some of the most frequently occurred pronunciation mistakes made by Russian learners and share some of the teaching ideas based on a few sources and my own experience of teaching and learning English as a foreign and second language.
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State of the Problem
Russian Phonetics vs. English Phonetics
Choice of Activities
Vowel Sounds
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State of the Problem
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5 Great Places to Teach English Abroad Without a Degree - TEFL Blog
Tue, 01 May 2018 Mark Crocker
Destinations
5 Great Places to Teach English Abroad Without a Degree
As there is a strong demand for English language teachers in countless countries in almost every region of the world, it is inevitable that the qualifications required by teachers will often vary. In some countries, it is government policy or a work visa requirement that teachers possess a four-year degree to be eligible to work legally. However, for those without a degree, there is no need to despair as there are also plenty of countries worldwide where you can confidently look for teaching jobs with no need to hold any specific academic qualifications.
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1. Teaching English in Mexico
2. Teaching English in Cambodia
3. Teaching English in Spain
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Common Studies of the English Language Variants - TEFL Blog
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Common Studies of the English Language Variants
The new paradigm of teacher training in the system of higher pedagogical education is the concept of psychological and pedagogical training of a teacher as a holder of world culture. The study of foreign languages expands intercultural, inter-ethnic communication. The use of the linguistic-cultural component in the adaptation of educational language programs allows you to implement the principle of communication, to organize interested communication and interaction of students in the language and, thus, open access to the culture of other people and provide a dialogue of cultures.
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Linguistics and Culture
Preferred Variant of English
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English as a Global Lang Billions of people around the world speak English, and more than 400 million (400,000,000) speak English as their first language; and the rest speaks English as a second or third language for their professional and personal lives.
The language itself took place as part of the British exploration of the world. Today, English is not only a global language, but also referred to as a ?dominant force?. There are a few... [Read more]
Top Ideas on How to Improve English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 Federico Riva
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Top Ideas on How to Improve English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher
Hello everybody, it's Liza here. We are just about to start today's live session that is devoted to ideas on how to improve English skills. While I'm waiting for more people to join me let me just tell you about these live sessions. So we are doing them weekly and right now there are a lot of videos to check out on our YouTube channel and our Facebook group. If you missed any of these live streams you can go to our social networks and see any of them there.
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Watch the live session here
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Positive Effects of English on a Learner's Career - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Positive Effects of English on a Learner's Career
When students develop an interest in the language early on, they are more likely to consider a job related to that language. By speaking a second or third language, the students could have an advantage over an equally skilled candidate who speaks only one language.
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Self-development
English education in the business world
More opportunities
Because of better job selections, employees who speak more than one language tend to make more money than those who speak only one language.
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TEFL Alumni Interview with Artem Feklushin - TEFL Blog
Mon, 07 Sep 2020 Linda Dunsmore
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TEFL Alumni Interview with Artem Feklushin
For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That's why we'd love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger!
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1. What's your name?
2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take?
4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT?
5. What was your favorite part about the course?
6. You've finished your TEFL/TESOL course - now what? What are your plans and goals?
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Why is it Important to Learn English Nowadays - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why is it Important to Learn English Nowadays
Now we're living in an unstable time. All the world facing a lot of problems, such as the problems of war and peace, ecology, economy, international cooperation. And all of them can't be solved without speaking the same language.
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Globalization
Business
Traveling
Technology
Education
Career
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Globalization
The English language is now the first language of about 350 million people, the native language of 12 nations and the official... [Read more]
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Top Ideas on How to Improve English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher
Hello everybody, it's Liza here. We are just about to start today's live session that is devoted to ideas on how to improve English skills. While I'm waiting for more people to join me let me just tell you about these live sessions. So we are doing them weekly and right now there are a lot of videos to check out on our YouTube channel and our Facebook group. If you missed any of these live streams you can go to our social networks and see any of them there.
Welcome to the new session and if you haven't heard already my name is Liza and I'm a non-native English teacher from Russia. I can see that there are some people from the Philippines here. Aaron, am I pronouncing your name correctly? Welcome from the... [Read more]