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Challenges for Brazilian Learners of English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Challenges for Brazilian Learners of English
Brazilians are learning English all over the country, for various reasons and with diverse goals. In this text, I would like to approach some very common deviations to standard English dialects, such as General American and Received Pronunciation, by Brazilian speakers. I have chosen to address some problems in phonetics and pronunciation that are the most frequent in my classes. I also give attention to some problems in word linking that generate tough challenges for English teachers.
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Official Language Influence
Pronunciation
Vowels
Consonants
Diphthongs
Linking
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Beyond the Classroom: Diverse Career Paths for Qualified TEFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Fri, 04 Aug 2023 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Beyond the Classroom: Diverse Career Paths for Qualified TEFL Teachers
While it is true that the vast majority of newly qualified EFL teachers start out by working in a mainstream ESL teaching job, either online or in a traditional classroom abroad, there are other options out there for those who are looking for something a little different. The many job options available to TEFL qualified teachers could include:
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Volunteer English language teaching
Teaching English in your own country
English language teacher trainer
Head English language teacher
International business
ELT administration
Curriculum or course designer
International law
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Pronunciation Mistakes that Brazilians Make While Speaking English - TEFL Blog
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Pronunciation Mistakes that Brazilians Make While Speaking English
The origin of many non-native English speakers can be recognized by their accents. For instance, Indians, French, and German people are easily identified by their accent. However, there are accents that are not easily recognizable, and one of them is the Brazilian accent. We can recognize Brazilians while he or she speaks English by 6 mistakes in the pronunciation that only Brazilians make.
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Additional Sounds
Sound Replacement
Say as it is Written
Difficult Sounds
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Differences in Teaching Monolingual and Multilingual EFL Groups - TEFL Blog
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 Laura Payne
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Differences in Teaching Monolingual and Multilingual EFL Groups
I am currently working as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japan. Before I began this job I assumed that because Japan has a largely homogeneous population, all of my classes would be monolingual. However, I was wrong in this assumption. In addition to my Japanese students, I have many students who are Brazilian or Filipino. These students largely do not use Japanese as their mother tongue and have to learn both English and Japanese as a second language. This diverse student population, in addition to my work experiences and studies, has taught me a lot about working with both monolingual and multilingual classes.
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Top Tips for Teaching English in Latin America - TEFL Blog
Thu, 08 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT
Destinations
Top Tips for Teaching English in Latin America
Whether you are a newly qualified teacher or are simply looking to move on to a new country after teaching for some time, it is important to research the requirements for English teachers in your chosen destination. Finding out what qualifications are needed, whether you need a visa before arriving etc. in advance will help you to create a successful plan and avoid disappointment farther down the road. This article looks at the requirements needed for teaching in Latin America.
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Latin America is a good destination if you don't have a degree
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The Principles of Choosing Course Materials for ESL Students
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This blog post was written by our TEFL alumna who shares their ideas on choosing course materials for effective lessons.
Approaches to Teaching English Vocabulary to ESL Students
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, you will learn several ways of teaching new vocabulary to ESL students.
7 Go-To Activities For Your ESL Conversation Class
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
As an ESL teacher, getting your students talking can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish. English learners often lack the necessary confidence to speak openly and freely in English. The following activities are perfect for getting your... [Read more]
Latin Americans have a unique attitude for learning English and living life to the full. Jobs are plentiful in this region for our TEFL graduates. - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Requirements for Teaching English in Latin America
Whether you are a newly qualified teacher or are simply looking to move on to a new country after teaching for some time, it is important to research the requirements for English teachers in your chosen destination. Finding out what qualifications are needed, whether you need a visa before arriving etc. in advance will help you to create a successful plan and avoid disappointment farther down the road. This infographic looks at the requirements needed for teaching in Latin America.
With regard to qualifications the majority of countries in the region will require at least a TEFL certificate. While preferred, a degree is not always necessary in most Latin American countries making it a great destination for those who have not... [Read more]
5 Communicative ESL Speaking Activities Your Students Will Love - TEFL Blog
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
5 Communicative ESL Speaking Activities Your Students Will Love
Speaking activities are essential for English learning as they give a chance to learn new linguistic points, including grammar and real-life listening skills.
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Speaking Cards
Collaborative Discussion
Interview
Giving Directions
Speaking Boardgame
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A Day in the Life of an EPIK Teacher in South Korea
Brittany Varano
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For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. Here's a day in the life of an EPIK teacher.
TEFL Alumni Interview with Claire Kaczanowski
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
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!
7 Simple but Effective EFL Activities with Post-it Notes
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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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Natural Problems
Study Issues
Self-consciousness
Firstly, I attended the sign language and lip-reading courses.
Are my efforts worthwhile?
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How Teachers Benefit From a Second Language Learning Experience - TEFL Blog
Thu, 05 Dec 2019 Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
How Teachers Benefit From a Second Language Learning Experience
Language acquisition is not an easy feat for anyone at any age, whether you are learning your first language as a baby or your fourth language as an adult. Learning foreign languages will always be difficult however, having a teacher that understands the challenge with first-hand knowledge, can make a huge difference to students.
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Ways of Acquiring Languages
Alumni Experience
Career Opportunities
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What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Catia Pereira dos Santos
Teaching Ideas
What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?
What kind of teacher do you want to become? Can you picture it in your mind?
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Show to the student you care!
Listen to your students!
Make the Ordinary Extraordinary
Relax
In Conclusion
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Well, I did it! When I first started my journey as a Portuguese and English online tutor, I asked myself this question and it landed me on a few ideas which are also present over some units of the ESL teachers course.I've been a student for a while, and I am still today. This year, I merged in the education... [Read more]
How Teaching English In Brazil Inspired Me To Take My TEFL and Pursue A Teaching Career - TEFL Blog
Thu, 31 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
How Teaching English In Brazil Inspired Me To Take My TEFL and Pursue A Teaching Career
In 2016, I was given the amazing opportunity to teach English in the beautiful country of Brazil. In my first few weeks there, I learned how to teach by observing a professional instructor at the English language school and then practicing in front of my new colleagues. These were my first steps into the world of teaching.
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How to Help Chinese Native Speakers to Follow English Grammar Rules in Speaking - TEFL Blog
Wed, 09 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Help Chinese Native Speakers to Follow English Grammar Rules in Speaking
Grammar is the rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in a natural language. Simply put, grammar is the general rule of a language. Language is logical; grammar tells us in which order we say words. It's about how words become phrases; how words and phrases become sentences and how sentences become language.
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The Essence of Grammar
Different languages have different grammar rules
How to teach grammar (EFL: how to teach Chinese students English)
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Problems for Learners of English in Italy - TEFL Blog
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Problems for Learners of English in Italy
Learning a new language can be a wonderful experience. However, its success depends on several factors. Personal propensity above all. By this, I mean interest and passion for whatever language it is we have set our minds to learn. More often than not this propensity involves a sort of an innate talent which makes it easier for some students to master specific language skills. The right hint of motivation goes hand in hand with the environment. At a very early stage, this environment is represented by our teachers, masters, and tutors. Their ability to pass on the interest of another language will be crucial. How are we ever going to enjoy foreign language classes if they are carried out... [Read more]
Top Tips for Language Learning for Career Advancement - TEFL Blog
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 Luciana Campos
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Top Tips for Language Learning for Career Advancement
In today's interconnected and globalized world, learning a foreign language can significantly enhance career prospects. Several popular languages can be particularly beneficial for career growth. According to a blog by Graduate Coach, English, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese are among the most popular languages for career advancement. The ability to speak, explain, and negotiate in another language makes an individual more employable, increases confidence. It even can lead us to a higher salary. Additionally, learning a new language can improve business acumen, communication skills, and cultural awareness. These are all highly valued skills in the professional... [Read more]
TEFL Africa - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl Job In Angola
TEFL Job in Angola
Date posted:2014-11-12 | Writer: EN Campaigns | Email: [email protected]
EN Campaigns are looking for suitably qualified EFL teacher to join our expanding team starting in January 2015. This is a fixed-term contract for 3 months with the option to extend after this period. We offer a competitive salary with accommodation.
This is an extremely exciting time to join EN Campaigns as we will be opening a brand new teaching and examination venue in Angola in the new year. Our centre will prepare students for academic English exams including IELTS and also provide professional English training for our corporate clients.
For the right candidate, this presents a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new venture and help to shape a new school as well as deliver... [Read more]
English as a Tool for Global Communication - TEFL Blog
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
English as a Tool for Global Communication
First of all, let us define the meaning of the phrase "global language"? I suppose a "global language" is the language suitable for communication among a huge amount of people around the world. We also can say it is the language of global meaning. After the Second World War and especially since the beginning of the 90th years of the twentieth century, English became the most common international language. Artificial languages, created specifically for international communication, for example, Esperanto, are also supposed to be multinational. Common characteristics of international languages are: a lot of people are native speakers; among the non-native speakers there are a lot of people who... [Read more]
8 Ways to Develop the Speaking Abilities of Kindergarten Students - TEFL Blog
Sun, 07 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
8 Ways to Develop the Speaking Abilities of Kindergarten Students
A teaching job abroad is another level of everyday challenge but is a fulfilling one. With my teaching experiences, I started crafting my own ways on how to develop the English-speaking skills kindergarten level students, especially the non-native speakers.
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1. Have a routine
2. Be as animated as you can
3. Provide various related and meaningful materials
4. Books and stories
5. Play with them
6. Do not exhaust them
7. Expose them more
8. Assess them
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Historical Reasons for The English Diversity - TEFL Blog
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Historical Reasons for The English Diversity
British versus American English is a subject that encompasses a number of fields, including linguistics, history, archaeology, geography, and the study of the history of the English language. British English has a deep foundation that stretches back into time to the advent of the Indo-Europeans, and while America can claim this as well, the language was, for the most part, very close to its modern form by the age of exploration. That being said, many archaic forms of words and grammar were still in use during the age of exploration and spelling was not standardized when the great voyages and colonization of the Americas began.
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TEFL Natal - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Brazil ▷ ITTT course
TEFL Natal | TEFL Brazil
Our TEFL course in Brazil is located in the amazing coastal city of Natal. Aptly known as the ‘City of Sun’, Natal enjoys a pleasant 360 days of sunshine a year, with a comfortable average temperature of 28°C. Natal is also easily accessible from both Europe and North America as its pivotal location in the north east of the country means it receives direct flights from a number of major cities around the world.
Natal is particularly famous for having the best air quality in the whole of the Americas and is also blessed with more than 20 incredible beaches, each with crystal clear waters and beautiful coral reefs. During the weekends you will be free to relax on the beach of your choice and soak up the equatorial sun, although with so many other attractions... [Read more]
CELTA and Trinity Courses in Melbourne - Inclass Courses - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
CELTA and Trinity Courses in Melbourne
First time visitors to Melbourne will soon realise why the city is regularly named as one of the best places to live in the world. Not only does it have a vibrant culture and arts scene, it is also home to a huge array of live sports and a lively music scene. Wherever you find yourself in the city you will never be far from an excellent choice of great cafes, bars and restaurants where you can relax and watch the world go by. The public transport network is also excellent, as is the standard of its educational facilities.
The CELTA training center enjoys a great location close to Melbourne University's student precinct and the bustling center of the city. The local area is famous for its entertainment scene which includes a wide choice of bars and... [Read more]
Reason for Embarking on a TEFL Journey - TEFL Blog
Tue, 19 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Reason for Embarking on a TEFL Journey
The introverted Nathaniel struggled immensely through primary, high school, college, and music school. His first battle was learning how to read. At this point, no one knew he possessed a learning difficulty.
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Berlin, Germany
Learning Efforts
Colombia
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Five Online Teaching Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree - TEFL Blog
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 Mark Crocker
TEFL Information
Five Online Teaching Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree
Online English language teaching is one area of the TEFL field that has grown rapidly in recent times and it is only going to become more popular. With this growth comes an increased demand for teachers which is a very positive thing for anyone who doesn't have a full university degree. While some online employers do insist on a degree, the two most important ingredients when applying for online teaching jobs are generally a TEFL/TESOL certification and in some cases being a native English speaker.
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Cambly
PalFish
SkimaTalk
Lingoda
Open English
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How to Optimize Your CV for a Virtual English Teacher Career in 2023 - TEFL Blog
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 Dorian Martin
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
How to Optimize Your CV for a Virtual English Teacher Career in 2023
To become a successful virtual English teacher after completing your TEFL course of choice is a matter of presenting your skillset as viable for teaching online.
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Outline your Qualifications, Competencies and Prior Experiences Properly
Do Background Research on the Platform you might Teach On
Formatting your CV Properly will make it Stand Out
Demonstrate That You're Up-To-Date on Current Trends
Attach a Supplemental Cover/Motivational Letter about Yourself
Use Keywords Related to Virtual English Teaching
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Teach with no Degree - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teach with no Degree
Is a degree required to teach English?
Teaching English in schools and language centers is an extremely popular way to earn a good living while experiencing life in different parts of the world. In recent years more and more people have also taken advantage of the huge worldwide demand for the English language by teaching English online from within their home country. Whether you would prefer the adventure of teaching overseas or the convenience of working from home, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a realistic option for anyone who has a good standard of written and spoken English.
If you have already conducted some research regarding teaching English abroad or online you might have come across the suggestion that a full degree is required in order to... [Read more]
Navigating the EFL Job Market in 2023 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Navigating the EFL Job Market in 2023
01/16/2023
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about how to navigate the job market for English teachers in 2023 and I'm going
to talk about um all the things you need to know for finding a job for getting started as an
English teacher abroad and also online so if your plan is to start teaching
English in the near future this live session will be for you today and I hope you're going to learn something
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10 Alternative TEFL Destinations for an Off-the-Beaten-Path Teaching Experience - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
10 Alternative TEFL Destinations for an Off-the-Beaten-Path Teaching Experience
11/30/2022
Hello, everyone. Linda here from ITTT. Welcome to another live session this week. Thank you for joining and taking time out of your day to spend it with me. I'm very happy about that. Today, we have a very exciting topic. We are going to talk about teaching off the beaten path. 10 alternative TEFL destinations. I'm very excited always when I do live sessions about destinations. It's like a little bit of a virtual tour around the world. I really enjoy these types of live sessions. I thought we haven't had one of those in a while, so why not bring that on today. We are live on Facebook and YouTube. If you're watching this for the first time, very welcome. Welcome to join us. Maybe get a beverage, get... [Read more]
Where to find TEFL jobs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where to find TEFL jobs?
Due to a strong demand in many countries, TEFL qualified teachers should have plenty of great options to choose from. Across Asia, Europe and Latin America there are countless opportunities available depending on your own personal preferences. Whether your main goal is to make as much money as possible, to experience living in a different culture, or to get right off of the beaten path, there is the ideal destination waiting for you.
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How to teach English in Asia?
How do I get a job teaching English in South Korea?
What are the requirements for teaching English in South Korea?
What Kind of school will I work in teaching English in South Korea?
What is the best way to apply for jobs teaching English in South Korea?
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What are TEFL jobs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What are TEFL jobs?
Every year tens of thousands of people from all backgrounds leave behind their existing life and head overseas in search of fun, travel and adventure. They are able to do this by completing a TEFL certification course that gives them all the qualifications they need to apply for English language teaching jobs in countries all over the world. If you want to join this ever growing number of TEFL qualified teachers, there should be very little that can get in your way.
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Where can I teach English abroad?
Which is the most popular region for teaching English abroad?
Where can I earn the most money teaching English in Asia?
What other popular spots are there for teaching English in Asia?
Where are the most popular TEFL destinations in the Middle East?
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