Countable Versus Uncountable Nouns

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   Nouns are naming words which make up the most common category of words in the English language. Within this category there are several different types of nouns with specific roles to play.   Nouns are the most common type of word in the English language and therefore make up a large part of EFL language lessons, particularly in lower level classes. As an EFL teacher it is recommended that you have a solid understanding of the different types of nouns so you can help your students make rapid progress in this area of grammar. Common nouns are used to name a GENERAL type of person, place or thing. Common nouns can be divided into smaller classes such as countable and uncountable nouns, concrete and abstract nouns, and...  [Read more]

  Let's begin our examination of parts of speech with nouns. Nouns are our naming words. They name a person or people, such as Jack, Jill, brother, Prime Minister. We have a place or places such as kitchen, Tokyo. Things or the things around us: pen, light, camera. We have our concepts and ideas: beauty, democracy. These people, things, places and concepts fall into two basic subcategories. Those subcategories are countable and uncountable. As their name suggests, the differentiation here is whether or not we can count our nouns or if we cannot count them. We have our countable nouns: dogs, pens, are two examples. The very nature of the words means that we can count these nouns one dog or 5, 10. Then, we have our uncountable nouns. The nouns that cannot be separated: music, bread....  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   What are quantifiers? We use quantifiers (A Lot Of, A Few, A Little, A Bit…) when we want to give information about the number of something: how much or how many. Let's take a look at it below.   Quantifiers form a sub-category under determiners. They are adjectives or phrases that answer two possible questions: 1. How many? 2. and How much? For example: a few, a little, much, many, most, some, any, enough, etc., are quantifiers.   Quantifiers that describe quantity include a little, none, a few, etc. Some of these are used only with:   Countable nouns – These are the nouns that answer the question "How many?" For example: a few, a number of, several, etc.   Uncountable...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Everyone and everything that exists in this world have what it is called or known by, and that automatically is the name of that person or that thing. We can then define a noun as a name given to persons, places, animals, objects, substances, qualities, actions, and measures.Table of Contents CLASSIFICATION OF NOUNS 1. COMMON NOUN: 2. PROPER NOUN: NOTE: 3. COLLECTIVE NOUN: 4. CONCRETE NOUN: 5. ABSTRACT NOUN: 6. UNCOUNTABLE NOUN: 7. COUNTABLE NOUN: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate NICODEMUS U. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. This is a name given to each member of a group of persons or things...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   The four expressions "many", "much", "a lot of" and "lots of" are widely used but often confused. Let's take a look at their differences and when to use which expression correctly.   The word "many" is used with countable, plural nouns in questions and negative sentences. Example Sentences   "Much" is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a large quantity. It is mostly used in negative questions or sentences. Example Sentences    A lot of means a large number of amount. It can be used for countable or uncountable nouns (negative, positive and question). Example Sentences   "A lot of" and "lots of" have the same meaning and they can be used...  [Read more]

Date posted:2004-05-31 | Writer: Etika Ingles de Negocios SC | Email: [email protected] Right now we have the need for two male teachers. We require native speakers with a university degree gained within the last 4 years, a Cert. TESOL/TEFL/CELTA and some teaching experience. Most of our work in small groups, but we also have some individual classes with managers and directors, therefore it is important that you really can teach in a professional setting. We prefer that you already speak some Spanish. We also require two easily checkable references regarding your teaching ability. We pay a decent salary that will allow you to enjoy living in Mexico; some teachers have saved money and others spent on holidays. Subsidized living accommodation and an end of contract bonus for...  [Read more]

Date posted:2012-01-23 | Writer: Intercountry Management | Email: [email protected] Intercountry Management is a well established French company specialising in language training by telephone. We are looking for TEFL qualified coaches to teach English by telephone, and in Creteil based companies. Positions are available now teaching a minimum of 15 hours per week. Applicants must be native speakers of English with a TEFL or equivalent qualification. Knowledge of French appreciated but not essential. Please email your CV + cover letter to the address given on the job heading. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-06-29 | Writer: English Plus | Email: [email protected] English Plus is a unique, privately-owned conversation school located in the center of beautiful Yamanashi Prefecture, approx. 140 km west from Tokyo. We pride ourselves on our pleasant company atmosphere and welcome people who are interested in working with others in a cross cultural environment while teaching children and adults at our custom-built facility in Showa. In addition to lesson preparation and instruction, duties include participation in regular training sessions, student evaluation and event planning. We are a sister school of the Pacific Language School, and our older children?fs lessons are taught using the PLS method. The positions details are as follows: - Full time, max 5.5 teaching hours per...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   We use "there is" and "there are" to say that something exists. The two phrases are often confused so below we take a look at the differences between "there is" and "there are".   We use there is and there are to say that something exists.   We use "there is" for singular and "there are" for plural.   We also use "there is" with uncountable nouns:   The contraction of "there is" is "there's". You cannot contract "there are".   The negative is formed by putting not after is or are: We almost always use contractions when speaking. The Negative contractions are:   When we want to indicate that a zero quantity...  [Read more]

Date posted:2005-01-25 | Writer: jobsidioma | Email: [email protected] Come to beautiful Costa Rica to teach adults at our office. We are located in La Uruca, just west of downtown San Jose. We are offering full-time employment starting in mid-February to teach students of all levels from beginners to advanced. Group sizes range from 6 - 12. We will help you find a great place to live near our offices but do not help pay for your accomodations. We do not offer airfare yet but are considering giving return airfare at the end of the minimum 6-month contract. We do give one of the highest salaries in CR for ESL teachers. Requirements: North American (no exceptions) Masters in TESOL or Bachelor's degree and TEFL certification. Please send your resume, a recent photo, as well as...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-02-09 | Writer: ECC Suratthani | Email: [email protected] Full Time  English Teachers ECC - 11 years of language training in Suratthani.In preparation for the new academic year starting in May 2007, we are now looking for Teachers to start work in both Suratthani and Chumphon in Southern Thailand.We are looking for Flexible, Qualified, Motivated and Energetic Native Speakers with a genuine passion for Teaching to join our growing team. We have full time and part time positions available at all levels, from Prathom 1 to Mathayom 6.Energy, Enthusiasm, and Commitment are the main qualities we are looking for here at ECC. These qualities, combined with hard work, will entitle you to a very competitive salary, housing allowance, paid vacation, visa...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences English language grammar has a whole lot of definitions that focus on sound rules, words, sentences, and the combination and interpretation of other elements to make complete sense. To achieve this, the International TEFL and TESOL Training Lessons outline several aspects of the English language, such as parts of speech, present tense, past tense, future tense, phrasal verbs, and passive voice.Table of Contents PARTS OF SPEECH Nouns Pronouns Verbs Adjectives Adverbs Prepositions Conjunctions Gerunds Articles TENSES IN SENTENCES The Present Tenses Past Tenses Future Tenses MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS METHODOLOGIES Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say...  [Read more]

Date posted:2004-09-21 | Writer: GABA Corporation | Email: [email protected] Seeking enthusiastic, flexible and client-orientated candidates to teach one on one lessons at our contemporary learning studios, using our web based technology and teaching system. Must hold a university degree or equivalent thereof, and have native level English ability. We will be opening our 25 Learning Studio in the Shinagawa area from October. Full training is provided and flexible hours are available. We are continuing to expand and are looking for bright energetic and intelligent individuals to develop and grow with us. Check our website for all our locations. For an interview and more information please phone GABA at 03-5768-2010 mon~fri from 10:00 to 7:00. Or visit our website at ...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL/TESOL review video trainees Emma and Angelo discuss their experiences during the third week of their course in Phuket. They outline some of the course assessment components and they talk about their teaching practice sessions and how much they valued the experience. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Classroom Management unit is a very important one because it is one of the most...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daisy C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.Table of Contents Grammar Pronunciation Japanese schools Japanese culture Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: One problem facing many Japanese students learning English is differentiating between countable and uncountable nouns. In the Japanese language, the same word is often used for 'much' and 'many'. In English, 'much' is used to describe countable nouns, and 'many' is used to describe uncountable nouns. A problem facing many EFL learners, especially Japanese learners, is idioms. The English language has thousands of idioms, which are used in everyday...  [Read more]

Date posted:2014-11-11 | Writer: CAN English Club | Email: [email protected] CAN English Club in Maizuru city, northern part of Kyoto Prefecture is looking for a full-time EFL teacher who is available to start in January 2015. We are a well established English Language school, and most of our students are kids. We do lots of singing, dancing and playing games, so you must like children. Candidates with some Japanese language skills preferred. Have a look at our CAN English Club Facebook page to see some of our classes and activities. Our teachers must be punctual, well prepared for lessons and healthy, also capable of teaching both children and adults. Working hours: 2:40PM - 9:00PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 1:40PM - 9:00PM Thurs. Holidays (paid): 2 weeks Spring holiday, 1 week Summer...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-03-06 | Writer: Chatteris Educational Foundation | Email: [email protected] The Chatteris Educational Foundation is small, personal and a friendly non-profit organisation aiming to improve the standard of English in Hong Kong schools, develop young leaders while promoting cultural exchange and global awareness. Graduate English Language Tutor (GELT) positions are available from September 2007 for a 9 month contract. GELTs will be working in partnership with their school and Chatteris to develop fun and interactive ways of improving students English through English Lessons, the English language environment and extra-curricular activities. We aim to help every GELT make the most out of their time in Hong Kong and successful applicants will be excited by the prospect...  [Read more]

  Mary from the US took the 120-hour TEFL course with tutor support and videos after being recommended the course by her friends who are already teaching. In this TEFL review video, Mary discusses her experience of taking the course. Mary found the course videos to be helpful in presenting the course materials in a more visual way, which helped her to better absorb the information. She also found the tutors to be very responsive to her questions often replying within 24 hours. One of the main benefits of the course was that Mary was able to study in her own time enabling her to fit study around her job. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that...  [Read more]

Date posted:2002-11-07 | Writer: Tsoutuen Sesame Street | Email: [email protected] We are located in central Taiwan about 40 minutes from Taichung. We are in an excellent location to travel throughout Taiwan. We are in a small town surrounded by mountains, great for hiking and experiencing Taiwans culture. But we are close enough to Taichung to get anything you may need. We have been in operation more than 6 years. Currently we have 270 students age 4-15. We require additional teachers to allow for more growth. We are looking for 42 working hours per week. Monday to Friday evenings and Saturday Mornings. We provide the following Garunteed teaching hours each month (100) NT$ 550 per hour Completion bonus of NT$20, 000 and up Health insurance Teaching materials Lesson plans ARC...  [Read more]

Date posted:2002-04-05 | Writer: Rajabhat Institute, Phitsanulok | Email: [email protected] The contract is for one year. Teaching load is 18 hours weeks with optional overtime in the evening or on weekends. The class size is 35-50 students. I have been teaching here for a year and really enjoy it. The salary is 25000 baht a month-- you can live on 1/4 of that. The school has a good library of teaching resources. The teaching term starts 1 June. Please contact Ajarn Anyanee. Tel: (055)258584 Email: < [email protected] > Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.  ...  [Read more]

Date posted:2003-10-29 | Writer: Canadian Connection | Email: [email protected] Location: Toronto, Ontario Date: January 4th - 31st 2004 Canadian Connection will be hosting a group of 30 Korean teachers from middle and high schools for a 4 week Language Enhancement/Teaching Methodology Program and is currently looking for a few more qualified teachers to join our team. Applicants must have at least one of the following credentials: 1) B.ed with teaching/ESL experience 2) Masters in related field (TEFL, Education, Linguistics etc) 3) Recognized TESOL/TEFL certification (Experience with Korean students is beneficial) Teaching hours will range from 12 to 15 hours per week and will be allocated in the mornings for the most part. This position will involve curriculum...  [Read more]

Date posted:2003-01-21 | Writer: Bridge International College NZ Limited | Email: [email protected] ESOL TeacherTue 21st Jan 2003 00:37 GMT Location: Auckland (harbour views), New Zealand Details:Bridge International College has small, mixed nationality classes...find us in msn CVs or inquiries welcome - Cambridge CELTA or equiv & exper req. Employer:Bridge International College NZ LimitedAddress:Level 5, 67 Customs Street East Downtown Auckland, -New ZealandTelephone: 64 9 377 7884Fax: 64 9 377 7663Contact person: Mr. Stephen John Bayldon Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching....  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-07-04 | Writer: Fisher\'s Superkids | Email: [email protected] Fisher's SuperKids is located in Danang, a beautiful coastal city in central Vietnam. We have great beaches and great food too! We are seeking children's English teachers to start in July 15 and August 1. Our school is very serious about quality and we provide lots of support for teachers. The students are from 4-12 years old and there are only 16 students per class. We open Monday to Saturday. Teachers are required to have a university or associate degree with TESOL certificate and experience in teaching English to children. For questions and further information, please email Hai Huynh at [email protected].   Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one...  [Read more]

Date posted:2017-04-12 | Writer: Vinston International English | Email: [email protected] Vinston International English boasts 7 English training schools in Changsha, Hunan, China and has occasional opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. With 26 foreign teachers from all over the English-speaking world, we pride ourselves in creating a professional and fun environment for both teachers and students alike. WE OFFER: Salaries of between RMB 11,000 – RMB 15,000 per month (depending on experience and hours), flight reimbursements, airport pick-ups, medical insurance, paid vacation, signing bonuses, great working environments and constant support during the visa application process. WE REQUIRE: Teachers with a sense of adventure from native English-speaking countries (USA, UK,...  [Read more]

  Here we look at the difference between "less" and "fewer". This set of words is often used incorrectly and we decided to take a closer look at the difference to help you avoid mistakes. The key difference is that the word "less" is used to refer to uncountable things while "fewer" is used to refer to countable things. Keeping this in mind will help you figure out which word to use in all situations. Remember the '10 items or less' line at the supermarket" Well, it's actually a mistake. If you are purchasing several items then these items are countable, which means the checkout should be called the ?10 items or fewer" line. Other examples of the difference between the two words are "I have been to fewer countries than you" (countable),"I have less money than you" (uncountable)....  [Read more]

Date posted:2017-07-12 | Writer: PGL Travel | Email: [email protected] Become an EFL teacher in the UK with PGL and bring our dynamic English language programme to life! PGL is the UK's market leading provider of activity holidays and study courses for young people and currently have jobs available with immediate starts for TESOL/CELTA qualified teachers. In this role you’ll be delivering our English as a foreign language product. You’ll work at one of our UK activity centres where guests enjoy a mix of classroom based EFL sessions and off-site excursions. We’re looking for enthusiastic TESOL qualified (or equivalent) EFL teachers to solely focus on delivering this programme to our inbound guests travelling to PGL UK centres from Europe, Asia and other long...  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-11-01 | Writer: Disney English | Email: [email protected] Disney English is looking for exceptional TEFL qualified individuals to instruct children ages 2-12 at our Language Learning Centers throughout China. Candidates should demonstrate creativity and excitement to bring a unique personality to the Disney English classroom including talents in music, art, and performing arts. You must be able to commit to a minimum of a 12 month contract.  Trainers will use an innovative and immersive Disney program, leveraging Disney's beloved characters, stories, songs, animation and other materials, to provide a highly engaging and effective premium learning experience. The English Language Trainer reports to the Language Learning Director (LLD) in the Disney English...  [Read more]

  In this video we explain the difference in using "amount" and "number". The word "amount" is used when we want to refer to uncountable commodities such as water, electricity, money etc. Whereas, "number" is used to refer to individual things that are countable such as book, cat, chair etc. In the example "a greater amount of people are going to the gym" the use of "amount" is incorrect because we can count "people". In this case "number" needs to be used. A good example of the use of "amount" is "a greater amount of rain came down in November compared to October". Here "rain" is uncountable so "amount" should be used. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-03-07 | Writer: American Language Academy | Email: [email protected] JOB / EMPLOYMENT TITLE: EFL Teacher ACADEMY: American Language Academy LOCATION: c/ RodrÃŒguez San Pedro, 2 - 28015 Madrid, Spain NEEDED BY: March/April 2006 positions available (always recruiting) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidate must be a native speaker of English and have a university degree in a related field, a TEFL certificate, and a minimum of 1 year's language teaching experience. Teachers should be legal to work in Spain. In turn, we offer a friendly and professional working environment, a contract (including 3 weeks of paid vacation time for the October-June period), ongoing teacher development, and free Spanish classes. SALARY: Set monthly salary...  [Read more]

William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas I have been an online ESL teacher to Chinese students for over 13 years, mostly with primary students but also with secondary and adult students. I am also a father and have homeschooled my daughter over her primary years. Like many teachers, I've enjoyed teaching at this level of education as it lays the foundation in English. As it set the foundation, my teaching helped students to overcome common errors in production skills, speaking and writing. Teaching both my daughter and Chinese students at the primary level also helped me also to understand the different expectations between first language and second language students.Table of Contents Speaking Errors Phonetics Dark L Aspiration Consonant Clusters Suprasegmentals Intonation Psychology...  [Read more]