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Top Tips for Obtaining a TEFL Certificate as a Non-Native English Speaker - TEFL Blog
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Top Tips for Obtaining a TEFL Certificate as a Non-Native English Speaker
In today's globalized world the knowledge of English is crucial to be able to communicate on an international level. Large parts of today's communication take place in English, making it one of the most important languages in the world. Its simplicity in grammar, structure, and vocabulary makes it relatively easy to learn and thus more suitable as a world language than, for example, Chinese. In fact, English is the largest language by the number of speakers, which means that a majority of English speakers are non-native. This places great importance on language education. It must be of high quality and ideally, students should acquire the language as... [Read more]
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A. B. - USA said:
Teaching Idioms and Slang to TEOSL StudentsLearning to communicate and understand in English when that is not your first language can be a daunting task. Those of us that have grown up speaking and listening to English have an understanding for things that were never explained to us but are so common to our experience that we just somehow "know " their meaning. Idioms and slang are examples of this. It is important that students of English have... [Read more]
The Main Principles of Teaching Beginners - TEFL Blog
Fri, 07 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Main Principles of Teaching Beginners
Whom a student is defined within about same parameters by different sources. The Collins COBUILD Advanced Dictionary also has two definitions of the word student.
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The Merriam Webster dictionary (online) has two definitions of students which are as reproduced below:
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The Basis of the Article
For this summative assignment, the second definition by the Merriam-Webster and Collins COBUILD... [Read more]
The Importance of Slang and The Way to Teach it to Young Learners - TEFL Blog
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Importance of Slang and The Way to Teach it to Young Learners
Language textbooks are a good source for language learners and teachers, especially new language learners or teachers who may not know exactly where to begin. However, while textbooks are a valuable resource, they do not teach students everything they need to know when it comes to interacting with native speakers of the target language. This is because all native speakers use some level of slang in their everyday speech, in the classroom, and even in their workplace. For this reason alone, ESL students need to begin learning common slang they may hear.
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Learning activities
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Native vs. Non-native Speaking EFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 Ahmed Taha
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Native vs. Non-native Speaking EFL Teachers
As an English teacher, who is best? Native speakers of English or non-native speakers?
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Teaching English today
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Given the widespread belief that native speakers make better English teachers than non-native speakers, Jennifer Jenkins writes, "we will begin by analysing why this should be true." Is it true that native speakers make better teachers by definition, or just that they have a better understanding of English as a second language? To begin, here are two researchers who argue against the notion that a native speaker is a better... [Read more]
How Teaching Slang and Idioms Can Help Students Understand the Context and Connotations Surrounding the English Language - TEFL Blog
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How Teaching Slang and Idioms Can Help Students Understand the Context and Connotations Surrounding the English Language
Throughout this course, it was mentioned that language does not happen in isolation. It is a product of the various aspects of culture, values, and context that make up the environment in which the language is used. Language can be used in vastly diverse and varied manners, and within different contexts have unique meanings. In the same way, slang and idioms are created based on specific contexts that exist within a society or group within a culture.
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Creativity and Fun
Motivation Aspect
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What is the difference between EFL and ESL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the difference between EFL and ESL?
Given the widespread use of English in global media, government, and business, it is no surprise that hundreds of millions of people are learning English worldwide. Catering to this immense demand are countless teachers, both native and non-native English speakers, instructing in schools, language centers, private firms, colleges, universities, and online classrooms globally. Although these teachers often have a robust understanding of the English language, they may not necessarily be familiar with the multitude of acronyms used within the industry, including EFL, ESL, TEFL, TESL, TESOL, ELT, and more.
What do EFL and ESL actually stand for?
EFL and ESL represent the two primary categories of English language learning globally. While... [Read more]
The Challenges of Teaching EFL as a Non-Native Speaker - TEFL Blog
Fri, 14 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Challenges of Teaching EFL as a Non-Native Speaker
The status of English as a global language or lingua-franca owes to several diverse factors. As the world has become increasingly globalized, the demand for learning and teaching English has increased drastically and continues to grow. People from all over the world come to seek opportunities in education in the EFL/ESL industry. In this essay, I will attempt to explore the challenges of teaching EFL as a non-native speaker. A further aim in this summative essay is to conduct a general comparison between native and non-native English-speaking teachers (known as NESTs and NNESTs). I will look at this from the perspective of the EFL classroom in Taiwan and will discuss the... [Read more]
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V.H - France said:
PronunciationAccording to the dictionary definition, pronunciation is defined as ?the act of enunciating or articulating sounds, words and sentences; to utter or articulate in the accepted and correct manner.? It is indeed one of the most important concepts to teach an ESL student. The importance of proper pronunciation and accept elimination for a non native speaker will not only impact their ability to truly communicate in the English language, assure the proper... [Read more]
Top Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore grammar - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Top Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore Grammar
In the realm of English language learning, whether grammar is important or to what extent grammar should be learned has been the most debatable topic. As a non-native English speaker, the questions alike once have been circling in my mind like the "To be, or not to be" soliloquy uttered by Prince Hamlet. Compare to practice speaking, listening, and memorize vocabulary, learning grammar appears to receive less emphasis. Is it true learning grammar is not that important? Of course not! When it comes to a second language or foreign language acquisition, learning grammar is extremely vital.
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Definition of Grammar
Grammar and Communication
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What is the difference between EFL and ESL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the difference between EFL and ESL?
ESL (English as a Second Language) pertains to students learning English while living in an English-speaking environment. In contrast, EFL (English as a Foreign Language) is for students learning English in a country where it isn't the primary language. Essentially, the distinction lies in the learning context: ESL learners are surrounded by the language daily, while EFL learners study English in settings where the primary language isn't English.
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What do EFL and ESL actually stand for?
What are the main differences between EFL and ESL?
Teaching strategies for English as a second language
Teaching strategies for English as a foreign language
What do EFL and ESL actually stand for?
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What level of English is required for TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What level of English is required for TEFL?
Definition of TEFL: The acronym means the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language, usually in a country where the first language is not English. It could therefore be applied to any teaching situation where the English Language Learner (ELL) has a first language which is not English.
Who can be a TEFL teacher?
The profession of teaching is regulated throughout the world, although the level of regulation varies from country to country. This is also true of the EFL teaching sector, however, there are some differences. The teaching of EFL has two main sectors, public and private.
The public sector mainly includes government institutions such as schools and higher education institutions.
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The Principles of Designing a Syllabus - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Principles of Designing a Syllabus
English is the widely used language in the world that used as an official language in a majority of countries, as the main business language and as a universal language for education and tourism. Based on their interests and responsibilities people decide what type of English they should learn and try to find the most suitable course for their personal goals. From another perspective, as English teachers, our obligation is to create a course that consists of materials that help students to reach their goals and allow us to present English in a structured and the most appropriate way. As a result, the problem of syllabus design that meets students' expectations appears.
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Relevance of Slang and Idioms in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Relevance of Slang and Idioms in the Classroom
With a flash of exasperation my Colombian friend, José, inquired, "Why do you always say it like that?" I paused unsure to what he was referring. José continued, "We're the same age and you've lived here for months but you still greet me like I'm a long-lost grandfather." As I prepare to teach English abroad, this interaction forced me to confront the question of slang and idioms (SI) in the classroom. Is it appropriate to teach slang and idioms to learners of English as a foreign language (LEFL)?
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Reasons to Teach SI
Definition of Slang
Slang in Everyday Life
Problem Faced by Teachers
How to Teach Slang
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What Is Missing In School English Lessons?
Wed, 08 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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What Is Missing In School English Lessons?
The English language is complex, but it becomes even more so when we consider the differences informality. In most classrooms for second language learners, the 'formal' version of English is taught. This is important so that students learn the grammar and vocabulary necessary for proper speaking and writing skills. However, the use of 'informal' language with slang and idioms is just as common in everyday life and can vary depending on the region. Both offer unique benefits to the learner, but only the formal style is generally taught in class.
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Formal Language
The Importance of Casual Language
Slang and Idioms
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Is Grammar Still Important in Spoken English? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Is Grammar Still Important in Spoken English?
According to the Collins online dictionary, grammar is defined as "the ways that words can be put together in order to make sentences." The Oxford learner's dictionary defines grammar as "a person's knowledge and use of a language". If those two definitions were to be combined we could define grammar as the way we utilize the language knowledge we possess for the purpose of communication. In keeping with this definition then, it can be said that in order to communicate effectively, grammar is essential.
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A new approach to study
No grammar is needed to communicate
Common mistakes
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The Differences of Acquiring Mandarin Chinese as the First Language and English as the Second - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Differences of Acquiring Mandarin Chinese as the First Language and English as the Second
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Susan T S G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Background
Definition of First vs Second Language
My Own Experiences with Acquired vs Learning Languages
Sentence Structures
Verbs and Alphabets
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Singapore is a multilingual and multi-ethnic society. We have four official languages Malay, English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Tamil, with Malay as our... [Read more]
The Power of English in The Global Community - TEFL Blog
Sat, 15 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Power of English in The Global Community
When I first began my career of teaching internationally I remember a very distinct moment. I was sitting at a dinner restaurant with friends who were all from different countries: Germany, the Netherlands, the US, Columbia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Montenegro. While we were all from very different and faraway places we could all talk and share with each other. The only way that was possible was because of our one connected, global language.
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Definition of The Global Language
Historical Reasons
Geographical Reasons
Industrial Reasons
Economical Reasons
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Teaching English Idioms as an Important Part of Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching English Idioms as an Important Part of Language Acquisition
It was my first experience teaching in Taiwan and I was in charge of teaching ESL to 7th-11th graders. I had never taught out of the United States and never considered the possibility that my students wouldn't understand, what I thought, was simple English. I asked my junior high students to "put on their thinking caps," to "line up single file," "to quit fooling around" and that English was as "easy as ABC." I told my senior high students to "give me a show of hands" and told them if they "studied hard" and "hit the books," they would "pass with flying colors." I told my college students I would give them an "A for effort" if they "quit goofing off" and "skipping... [Read more]
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C. Y. - Japan said:
Teaching vocabularyOne of the most difficult aspects of teaching English to esl students is vocabulary. native speakers learn vocabulary through immersion and trial and error. From when they are very young, they pick up most of their basic vocabulary from their environment. The ESL student does not have the benefit of this method of language acquisition. Their environment does not usually assist in the acquisition of English vocabulary, therefore teaching this aspect of English... [Read more]
Defining The Global Status of English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Defining The Global Status of English
The topic "English As A Global Language" is an interesting one given that people in all the continents of the world are learning the English language to become apt in writing, speaking, reading, and listening even though these different countries have their different languages and mother tongue. At times it's to the detriment of the languages or the dialects of these countries leading to the disappearance or extinction of some of these languages. This is the case with most African countries where children no longer speak the mother tongue or the dialect but the English language because it's the language of instruction and socialization in schools. But the question is how or why have the... [Read more]
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TEFL vs TESOL
The Teaching of English:
The generally recognized acronym for the field of teaching English is ELT which simply means:
English Language Teaching.
Within this huge field there are a number of specialisms. One such specialism is the teaching of English to learners for whom English is not their first language. Three common acronyms that are often used when applied to this scenario are TEFL, TESL and TESOL.
By defining the terms we will show that the idea of comparing one versus the other, i.e. “TEFL vs TESOL” is not particularly useful. So what do they mean?
TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
When the English teaching is to non native speakers and takes place in a country where the first language is not English. Examples would be teaching... [Read more]
Embracing New Media in Language Learning - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Embracing New Media in Language Learning
Developing Language Skills is a key enabler in the global economy; even as the rise of the Internet, Smartphones and other technology the world is becoming smaller; but as it always has, language can present itself as a Barrier. As English is still the 'de-facto' global language thanks to its common business use are it time that TEFL providers adapt to the modern world and embrace new media to not only improve existing techniques but develop new ones and embrace existing online communities?
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Definition of the New Media
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Grammar as a Starting Point of Your ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Thu, 08 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Grammar as a Starting Point of Your ESL Teaching
Learning a language is acquiring the ability to produce the language and to produce the language accurately, a student needs to learn the grammar of that language. So, what is grammar?
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Definition of Grammar
Grammar is the study of the way words are used to make sentences. It is a set of rules that provides the... [Read more]
Teaching Vocabulary to Chinese Native Speakers - TEFL Blog
Sat, 25 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching Vocabulary to Chinese Native Speakers
The Oxford English dictionary defines Vocabulary as "the body of words used in a particular language". From this definition, it is obvious that teaching vocabulary to new students of the English language will not be an easy thing due to the complexity and nature of the language. Context is very important when teaching vocabulary. The Shakespearean language of the 16th Century has evolved from the Victorian era, or to that of the early 20th century and today's 21st century. The location also determines the use of certain vocabulary and expressions. For example, the English spoken in London is different from that of Liverpool, Glasgow, New York, Houston, Ottawa, etc. It is important for a... [Read more]
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English idioms: Food
The English language contains many set phrases whose meanings cannot be discerned by looking at the individual words that make up the phrase. These phrases are called ‘idioms’ and they are used widely by native English speakers around the world; they are also a common cause of confusion for English language learners and as such many EFL students ask their teachers to teach them English idioms. Teachers used to think that there was no point in teaching idioms to students out of fear that they would use them incorrectly; however, as they are such a widely used part of the language it is now considered a good idea to teach them.
There are many books available for both teachers and learners that provide explanations of different idioms and exercises to help... [Read more]
What Are The Qualities that Make ESL Teachers Good? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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What Are The Qualities that Make ESL Teachers Good?
I would like to start by first explaining what means to teach, which by a vague definition is to cause the student to learn and acquire the knowledge that is taught in the classroom to meet all the objectives that are previously set by the institution and by the teacher. In other words, the process of teaching is formulated and organized in such a psychological and educational way for both the learner and the teacher to be able to attain some prearranged goals.
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Teaching Profession
Teacher's Uniqueness
Are there Good Teachers?
English as a Subject
Learning Types
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Grammar and its Place in Human History - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Grammar and its Place in Human History
The purpose of this essay is to explore the concept of grammar by defining it and explaining its role in society.
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Definition of Grammar
Grammar in Real Life
Grammar and Biology
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Definition of Grammar
Merriam Webster defines it as: "a: the study of the classes of words, their inflections (see inflection sense 3), and their functions and relations in the sentence. b: a study of what is to be preferred and what avoided in... [Read more]
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W.P. - U.S.A. said:
Common Linguistic Problems Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguistics can be broadly broken into three categories: language form, language meaning, and language in context. English is an extremely complex language. Before students? can be considered truly proficient, they must not only master a variety of tenses and irregular verbs, sentence structure and parts of speech, but they must also work to understand and master lexical and... [Read more]
What Should an Effective Lesson Plan Include? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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What Should an Effective Lesson Plan Include?
Over the last few years, Teaching English in a foreign country has become very popular for the younger generation in the United States of America and other countries where English is their primary language. The reason is that nowadays, many people want to travel the world to explore cultural differences, especially among the younger generation. However, not everyone could afford to travel the world due to daily expensiveness when traveling overseas. Many young people have chosen to teach English while they are traveling because it is a good and easy way to make a decent amount of money while they are traveling to different countries. Even though most of the teachers had completed the... [Read more]