Do They Speak English In Turkey

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 Anastasiya Akpinar TEFL Information Alumni Experiences English for Young Learners in Turkey: ✅ Problems and Solutions For the last 50 years, English has become one of the most widely spoken languages worldwide. Nowadays, almost all spheres of our daily life are strongly connected to this language. We use English in business, tourism, education, and entertainment. With globalization trends and technology development, we cannot imagine even one day passing without using English. So the need to learn English as a foreign language increases all around the world every day. Table of Contents But does it mean learning is always easy and successful? Problems learners face Less of skills Not taking studying seriously Limited learning environment Motivation Possible Causes...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Common Problems for Learners in Turkey It is an undeniable fact that English nowadays has become the most influential language in the world. Many throughout the world seek to learn it as knowing it is now a must to find a good job or find good opportunities in one's life, which is why we can find countries that are rife with various English courses. This is especially true in Turkey. Where English is in high demand as everyone in the country is starting to realize its importance. It is also worth noting that the vast majority of the country do not have adequate English skills, especially in speaking, mastering said skill is a dream for many Turkish people. Table of Contents Students' Attitude Issues in the Educational System...  [Read more]

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. Table of Contents Specific purposes Misconception Lack of Confidence Belief in Cultural Difference Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dinara Y. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Specific purposes For example, the first category of students I came across decided to learn the English language and...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems of Turkish Students While Learning English In the last years, English has become more and more popular worldwide. In most countries, children start learning a second language at an early age. Also in Turkey, the number of schools, universities and language centers where it is possible to learn English has increased significantly. Nevertheless, despite all the efforts and a considerable presence of foreign teachers, it seems that Turkish students find the English language extremely difficult to learn. Turkish students consider the education system the major cause of their school failure because it is too obsolete. I had the opportunity to work as a language teacher in Turkey for several years. This...  [Read more]

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 3 Main Difficulties for English Learners in Turkey Turkey, being famous for its fast-growing economy, fulfilling the educational needs of most of the people around the globe has been my residence for the past three years. As an ELT professional, I have the privilege of teaching English in various educational institutions in the country. During my tenure in those institutes, I came upon various reasons as to why students are having difficulty in learning English. I devised various solutions by adding in more activities and solving the complications from the grass-root level. Table of Contents Educational System Lack of Teacher Professional Development Choice of Teaching Materials Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Experience: Teaching English to Kindergartners in Turkey My personal teaching experience is the reason why I love teaching and hopefully after this essay, you would understand why. Let me begin by giving you a short description of myself. I was born in South Africa, I had a normal childhood and I did not enjoy my schooling career. I am currently living in Turkey teaching English to kindergartens. Table of Contents First Steps Lack of Confidence Self-development and Challengies Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cihan C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Turkey  EYL Teachers - Istanbul Writer: ILK BES | Email: [email protected] Native English Teachers Are Invited For Application For Session 2024-25Ilk Beş Schools wholeheartedly believe in the unique innate potential of every child. In a school climate where they can express themselves comfortably, it is our priority for each of them to achieve their highest learning goals, to achieve more than they think, and to be happy individuals. We require- Caring, creative and responsible teachers- Having at least an associates degree and 1 year of teaching experience- TEFL/TESOL certificate preferred- CTEYL qualification is beneficial- Open to adapting to a new culture and eager to learn and gain invaluable teaching experiences and enjoy the beautiful city...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems for ESL Learners in Turkey I have started teaching English in Turkey, since 2018. If you are planning to start your teaching career here, I would like to mention several pros and cons and problems of learning English for the speakers of the Turkish language. Table of Contents Expectations Syntax Usage of the First Language Students' Efforts Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hanie s. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Expectations First of all, learners expect teaching to be prescriptive rather than descriptive, which indicates, they tend to memorize the sample...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach English as a Foreign Language in Kindergarten? Children learn fast, that is a fact. Learning a language is their natural skill, which they are born with. We all have gone through that process. There is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to speak, there is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to pronounce e.t.c. Mothers and fathers are not teachers, but they teach their kids how to speak, or maybe kids learn by themselves? In my opinion, communication is one of the very basic needs, which comes naturally. Children need to talk to their mothers, fathers and other people who are around them. Speaking is a result of listening and observing – in this case, family members. Kids learn from people in their environment,...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Most Common Challenges For The Turkish ESL Learners There is nothing comfortable than being in your comfort zone, especially when speaking your language (native language). The feeling that comes with it, how you pronounce words, the use of jokes and proverbs, idioms, and other slang within it, no one can take that joy or even compensate it because it naturally comes from within. It makes you feel safe at home and confident even when speaking about topics that you have never seen or heard before simply because your brain is already rich with enough vocabulary. So it allows you to navigate, swim and tackle the issues from all possible angles. Table of Contents Global challenges Sentence structure...  [Read more]

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of Classroom Management While Teaching in Turkey Who was your favorite teacher in elementary school? Mine was my 5th-grade Teacher, Mr. Powers. Not because he was super cool, or cute, or wildly entertaining. It was because he was an amazing teacher. He was a retired Air Force pilot, yet was never very hard on us and I can't think of a single time that he got upset with us. I believe this is completely due to his amazing classroom management skills. I try my best to model my own teaching skills after Mr. Powers while teaching here in Istanbul, Turkey. Cultural and economic differences are actually the least of my problems while working with these amazing children. The most challenging aspects happen to be making the...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information The Best Countries For Teaching ESL in Europe Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) abroad is a great way to gain international experience, learn a new culture, and earn money while traveling. Europe is a particularly popular destination for ESL teachers, offering a wide variety of countries with different cultures and languages. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the best countries in Europe for teaching ESL, including factors such as cost of living, job opportunities, and cultural immersion experiences. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting out, these countries are sure to offer something for everyone. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Teaching English in the Czech...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 Mark Crocker Destinations The Best Places for Non-Native English Speakers to Teach English Abroad Although it is true that there are some countries where employers will only consider native English speaking ESL teachers, either due to government restrictions or simply personal preference, there are still plenty of great opportunities across the world for non-native English speakers. In this article, we look at the best teaching destinations for people who are not from one of the countries generally consider to be native English speaking. Typically, these countries are Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the USA. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Where to Teach English in Asia Teaching in Thailand Teaching in Cambodia Teaching...  [Read more]

School Looking for EFL Teachers in Turkey Date posted:2015-12-09 | Writer: One World Language Academy | Email: [email protected] One World Language Academy is an independent teaching agency looking for experienced, qualified native level EFL teachers to join our team in Istanbul, Turkey. An ideal candidate would be outgoing, energetic and have a good grasp of grammar, with a TEFL qualification. We are particularly interested in finding teachers with experience in business English and test preparation. We've been running our school since 2009, and are all former English teachers ourselves who broke away and started our own company. The majority of the work we do involves providing private one-on-one lessons for local people looking to improve their English. We teach all sorts of...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 5 Off-The-Beaten-Track Countries for Teaching English Abroad The worldwide EFL market is ever-changing with new hotspots and trends popping out of nowhere on a regular basis. If you don't want to teach English in one of the common EFL destinations, like China, Mexico or Italy, this list of the top 5 off-the-beaten-track countries for teaching English abroad might get you inspired. Table of Contents Guatemala - The Land of Eternal Spring Indonesia - The Emerald of the Equator Colombia - The Land of Happiness Turkey - The Land of the Crescent Moon Myanmar - The Golden Land Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English in one these off-the-beaten-track locations? Guatemala - The Land of Eternal Spring With a diverse range of...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Is Teaching ESL/EFL Online Convenient? Online teaching is a term used to explain distance conversational courses that are offered over the internet platform. Nowadays, learning a second language as English is open to the World. So far, E-teaching is very effective because it gives teachers chances to teach from home for lower costs. Online teaching provides new opportunities for students and teachers. For example, everyone would have access to English no matter where the location is if they have the internet. Online teaching gives teachers flexibility in teaching hours. The Internet is a very competitive learning environment for young learners. It is easier to fix mistakes from home and less embarrassing. Online teaching can be...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information The 8 Best Countries in the Middle East for Teaching English Abroad Are you thinking about teaching English in the Middle East? This region is rich in culture and natural beauty, plus the salaries for EFL teachers are among the highest in the world! Having work experience in the Middle East on your resume will open doors to endless opportunities around the world. Here are the best countries in the Middle East to teach English as a foreign language in 2018. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: United Arab Emirates - The Land of Opportunities Kuwait - The Fruitful Land of the Gulf Bahrain - The Land of Pearls Oman - The Land of Scenic Beauty Saudi Arabia - The Land of Hot Sands Qatar - The Land of the Sheikhs Jordan...  [Read more]

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT Destinations What do You Need to Teach English in Europe? Opportunities abound for the TEFL teacher in Europe and it is a popular destination for many upon completing their TEFL certification. Teachers with a specialist certificate in teaching business English will do well in countries such as France and Germany, but there are plenty of teaching jobs to be found across the whole region. The requirements for English teachers in Europe vary from country to country and this article aims to highlight the differences and similarities between them. Table of Contents Can you teach there if you are from outside the EU? What qualifications are needed? Do you need to be a native speaker? Are you ready to start teaching English abroad? Related Articles: ## Listen to...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reasons to Obtain a TEFL Certificate Even if You Have Teaching Experience I am an experienced teacher, so why should I complete a TEFL course? A personal reflection on my experience, and how it has benefited and informed my teaching practice. Table of Contents Career Importance Surprising Discovery First Teaching Experience Teaching Abroad Obvious Benefits ESA Methodology Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Melanie W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Career Importance I didn't sign up for this course by choice. I was forced to do it by my employer. After many years of...  [Read more]

Wed, 09 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal Destinations TEFL Information The How-To Guide for Americans to Teach English in Europe Every year, thousands of Americans embark on their adventure of teaching English abroad. Many of them dream of living in Europe but are deterred by the seemingly unfavorable visa regulations and they head to Asia or Latin America instead. While it is true that a lot of employers in European countries prefer to hire teachers with an EU passport to avoid having to organize a work visa for those from other countries, there are other ways to legally work in Europe as an American English teacher. Here is our how-to guide for Americans to teach English in Europe. Table of Contents Get TEFL Certified Choose the Right Location Teaching Programs for Americans...  [Read more]

Native English Teachers - Istanbul, Turkey Date posted:2024-03-14 | Writer: ONEWORLDIST | Email: [email protected] NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHERS (ISTANBUL) One Worldist is a language school offering private and group lessons in 8 languages (English, Russian, French, German, etc) to students of all ages and levels. We also have University counselling services. We’ve been running our school since 2009, and are all former English teachers who started our own company. The majority of the work we do involves providing private one-on-one lessons for local people looking to improve their language skills. We also do some group lessons at businesses in central locations. We teach all ages, levels, and needs, including general language, grammar, kids, business language, test preparation...  [Read more]

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 Mark Crocker Destinations Ultimate Country Match Guide for Teaching EFL in the Middle East Whether you are a newly qualified EFL teacher, or you have some experience in the classroom already, there comes a time when you have to decide where to look for a teaching job. Across the world there are many regions and individual countries that offer a variety of opportunities, but which ones would suit you best? One big consideration is your own personal motivation for wanting to do it. Do you want to earn money to fund world travel or to pay off your student loans, or are you simply looking to escape the daily 9 to 5 grind? Are you looking to explore a foreign culture or to learn another language? Table of Contents "I want to earn as much money as possible so I can pay...  [Read more]

English Teachers - Istanbul, Turkey Date posted:2023-08-08 | Writer: One Worldlist | Email: [email protected] One Worldist is a language school offering private and group lessons in 8 languages (English, Russian, French, German, etc) to students of all ages and levels. We also have University counseling services. We’ve been running our school since 2009, and are all former English teachers who started our own company. The majority of the work we do involves providing private one-on-one lessons for local people looking to improve their language skills. We also do some group lessons at businesses in central locations. We teach all ages, levels, and needs, including general language, grammar, kids, business language, test preparation (particularly SAT, ACT, TOEFL, and IELTS), and...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Istanbul, Turkey Date posted:2018-11-08 | Writer: One World Lingua | Email: [email protected] One World Lingua is a language school offering private and group lessons in 8 languages (English, Russian, French, German, etc) to students of all ages and levels, with regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. We’ve been running our school since 2009, and are all former English teachers ourselves who started our own company. The majority of the work we do involves providing private one-on-one lessons for local people looking to improve their language skills. We also do some group lessons at businesses in central locations. We teach all sorts of ages, levels and needs, including general language, grammar, kids, business language, test preparation...  [Read more]

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Overcoming Stress: Classroom Challenges and How to Work on Them Before we dig in, I think it is very important to know exactly why we are doing anything that we do. Knowing the intention behind anything we do, gives us purpose and gives us the ability to see things from a bird's eye point of view. In this case, a person choosing to teach English as a foreign language needs to ask herself why do I want to teach English? Why do I want to be in a classroom with students from all sorts of different backgrounds? Table of Contents Students with different backgrounds Teacher's temper and attitude Role model Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Cultural Sensitivity is a Challenge for an ESL Classroom? Cultural awareness within a classroom is very important because in every country people hold different values and belief's that revolve around tier way of life. offend people on purpose or through ignorance is not good as it could lead to being ostracized or even dangerous. either of which is now way to start our your TEFL career. in this summative task, I will discuss this subject. Table of Contents Cultural heritage Ignorance is the worst Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Clay W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 2 Sample Lesson Plans to Incorporate Storytelling in the EFL Class In the next year, I'll be working as an English Teaching Assistant in Zadar, Croatia on a Fulbright grant where I'll be working with university level students as well as with middle school students. I'll be hosting workshops for middle school students on life and culture in America. I hope to utilize storytelling activities to both engage the class and provide an opportunity for language acquisition. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Here I'll give an example of a straight arrow ESA lesson that would incorporate storytelling. I'd like to give an example of a Boomerang lesson involving superheroes that incorporates storytelling. Do you want to teach EFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Helped Me in Building Relationships With English Learners in Japan From both taking this course and my experience in teaching Japanese children English, I have seen the importance and impact of establishing rapport with students right at the start of the class. Starting from the first lesson, a teacher must establish what kind of relationship they desire to have with the students. That relationship must often be with a relaxed atmosphere where the students can feel that they are supported by the teacher. Thus from the very first lesson, the teacher must get to work on getting to know basic information about the students. What kind of interests do they have? Why are they learning English? At what level are they currently in...  [Read more]

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why a Diverse-Aged Group is Difficult to Teach There are many potential problems when teaching is considered. With the teaching of a foreign language, especially in a culturally reserved country such as Turkey, the possible issues become bigger or more. I do not believe it would be very useful or beneficial neither for the teacher nor the students to put people with big age differences in the same class, trying to learn the same subject from the same teacher. There are many disadvantages as opposed to weak advantages in doing so. Table of Contents Level of Motivation Learning Goals Interaction Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience Shaping into an Adaptable Resilient Teacher Having completed my Bachelor of Arts in Drama, I started my international teaching career straight out of university. What was meant to be a gap year opportunity of traveling and earning money has become a professional career in education spanning over ten years in more than five different countries. What was once a means to an end, has become a passion and a calling. Table of Contents Personal Learning Experience Job Market Living in South Korea Teaching Methodology Teaching in Poland Working in Turkey Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was...  [Read more]