Do You Have To Be Bilingual To Teach English Abroad

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Course Books and Materials: Dictionaries Here perhaps the first thing we should do is to make a distinction between the two main types of dictionary and that distinction is between the monolingual and the bilingual dictionary. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic So what can we use a dictionary for? Do's and don'ts Which one is best? Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic In a monolingual dictionary you have a word and its associated meaning and those two are both described for example in English. So the word and the description of that word are both given...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of Reading for Bilingual Multicultural Children Raising bilingual kids is nowadays becoming a common family matter, it is easy to find multicultural families around the world these days. According to research published on the website Trend, global migration has highly increased since the 1960s. People seeking a better life with financial and educational gains, resulting in multicultural families with bilingual or multilingual children. Table of Contents The Mix of Cultures in a Family Why Reading is Needed Isn't it Enough to Speak? Reading for Training Other Abilities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Cheapest TEFL Language Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest TEFL Language and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts W.B. - U.S.A. said: Invention Dictionary TrainingDictionaries are indispensable tools for the second language learner. While they do an excellent job of providing students with word meanings, correct spelling and a guide to pronunciation, good dictionaries contain a wealth of other information that students can use to increase their knowledge of language. In order to effectively access this information, students need to know not only how, but also when to use their...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as a Global Language: What Motivates Students to Learn English? As an international study major in college, I learned that the United Nations, a non-governmental organization, officially recognizes six world languages: every meeting, written document, and speech are translated into these languages. English is one of them. It is spoken and written by billions of people around the world. Having traveled in eight countries myself, I was surprised to have seen how commonplace it was for countries to translate directional signs in both the official language and in English. A student's mastery of the English language, or in any language, can be a difficult journey to venture. Therefore, this essay will explore what factors may...  [Read more]

Coursebooks and materials - Dictionaries   The next item we're going to consider is the use of dictionaries and here perhaps the first thing we should do is to make a distinction between the two main types of dictionary and that distinction is between the monolingual and the bilingual dictionary. In a monolingual dictionary you have a word and its associated meaning and those two are both described for example in English so the word and the description of that word are both given in English. Whereas in a bilingual dictionary that word meaning could often be for example the word given in English and the explanation given in Thai and vice versa. So what can we use a dictionary for? Well, within the dictionary itself obviously we can get things like how words are spelled or the...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Parental Help in Students English Learning In the Chinese area, English as a compulsory course in school has to be learned by students for years. Since the government has strengthened the importance of English in Gaokao (College Entrance Examination ) these days, every Chinese family wants their children to start on English learning as early as possible. There is no need to highlight the importance of English to a Chinese family at all. Table of Contents Bilingual daily life Create English surroundings Apply for online English course Find a foreign teacher Be a good example Regular reading Communicate with teachers Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

What are the requirements for TEFL certification? All you really need to teach English abroad is a strong desire to try something new and a teaching qualification that will show potential employers that you have undergone some level of teacher training. The internationally recognised qualification in this situation is a TEFL certificate and these courses typically have few set requirements. Table of Contents What level of English is required to take a TEFL course? What age limits are there with TEFL courses? What educational background do I need to take a TEFL course? Do English language teachers need to be bilingual? Do qualified teachers still need to complete a TEFL course? Do I need to know a lot about grammar to teach English abroad? What level of English is required to take a...  [Read more]

Cheapest TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest TEFL Diploma and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.L. - Spain said: Dictionary TrainingIntroduction The dictionary is the most important resource for language students and it is essential that students are trained to use it, not only for private or individual learning problems, but as a facilitator for many communicative and inter-active activities. As students develop their confidence in using a dictionary, they will be exposed to new language which is difficult to include in regular lessons. The responsibility of...  [Read more]

Fri, 31 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Destinations What It's Like Being a Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher in China The Chinese education market has been growing for the recent ten years. As the country is getting more and more open towards the rest of the world, the demand for proper English training becomes ubiquitous. Table of Contents My Responsibilities School Life Team Building Relationships With Kids and Parents Will you consider working in China? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: Compared to the Russian system, where English starts to be taught in primary school, in China, they try to include English as early as the nursery. The difference in culture, language structure, and the lack of proper training of the school staff open the doors to expats. If you find a...  [Read more]

TEFL in Gracias Lempira, Honduras! Date posted:2008-04-30 | Writer: Minerva School | Email: [email protected] Minerva School is a small bilingual (Spanish-English) school located in the center of the historical city of Gracias Lempira in Honduras. Gracias is a major tourist area of Honduras, having the tallest mountain in Honduras (Celaque), delicious Hot Springs, as well as being the root of the Lenca Civilization. Minerva School is searching for willing, enthusiastic teachers to come teach English at our school. Minerva has a total of 130 students and has all grade levels from pre-school up to eighth grade.Our education at Minerva stands under three basic principles:100% bilingual education, Civic-cultural values, Christian formation. At MInerva we teach our students to help...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 4 Striking Advantages for Non-Native English Teachers in the TEFL Classroom "Teaching English abroad is impossible for non-native English speakers!" - This is a statement we often hear as teacher trainers around the world but it's a huge misconception. Actually, the ratio of non-native to native English teachers around the world has sharply increased to 4 to 1 in recent years. This goes to show that the global EFL teaching market has undergone a large shift in hiring preference. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Most non-native speakers have studied English in depth and detail Non-native English teachers understand what it's like to learn a second language - they've done it too! Non-native English speaking teachers are...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Spanish Private Schools Date posted:2015-01-05 | Writer: Meddeas | Email: [email protected] Meddeas (Multilingual Education Development and Support), is recruiting young talents for once in a lifetime experience teaching English in Spain. This is an ideal opportunity for newly qualified TEFL graduates. Meddeas, with presence in four countries, is a leading organization specialized in giving support services to Spanish bilingual schools, providing consultancy, selecting language teachers and managing language assistant programs. Becoming an English Language Assistant in a Spanish school for one year is a unique experience that will stay with you for your entire life. As well as learning Spanish, improving your language skills, exploring a community and living a...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Are The Differences Between Foreign Language and Mother Tongue Acquisition? I chose this topic because I have first-hand experience with my trilingual child. She is 3 years old now, we are a couple of Romanians living in China, and my husband is a middle school English teacher. My daughter was born in China and I can both speak Chinese. 'What language will my daughter learn first?' Was one of the questions that haunted me and I thought it would be the greatest challenge of motherhood. Well, the reality proved me wrong – it was the easiest task and now my daughter can speak perfect English, she can understand and speak Romanian very well and she understands Chinese and can speak when she has to. Table of Contents There is...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Beautiful Italy Date posted:2017-07-10 | Writer: UNI-Prep | Email: [email protected] UNI-Prep is seeking confident English speakers and avid travelers to teach English to children and adult professionals throughout Italy. This position is ideal for both native and non-native speakers. No teaching experience is required, but candidates with teaching experience and TEFL qualifications are preferred. We are assisting schools in Italy recruit for several open positions. These include summer (July), 6-month and year-long positions teaching adults and children. Teaching experience is not required, but fluency in English is required, preferably with TEFL training. The teachers’ lesson plans have been developed by our experienced staff, but there is fruitful opportunity to...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Methods of Teaching Bilingual Students It is important to know what is to be done when half of your class speaks a different language. And being a teacher of English, it is almost impossible to communicate with your students in more than one language at the same time especially when trying to communicate different ideas. This can be very confusing for the students and create disorder in the classroom. By teaching a linguistically diverse classroom the teacher may face some challenges along the way such as reading and writing as well as speaking and listening. However, there do exist some methods that can help the teacher make the learning process much more beneficial to the students. Table of Contents Group Work in Class Clear Rules...  [Read more]

Rate Easy TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Rate Easy TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts H.D. - Korea said: Child DevelopmentEnglish is spoken by millions of people, and is arguably the world?s most popular second language. Due to this, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) has become an increasingly popular field of study as well as a highly successful business. People are highly motivated to learn English, and there are a growing number of parents who are sending their children to private study academies and individual tutors. Specifically, EFL is seeing an increasing number...  [Read more]

Post teaching English in Suratthani, Thailand Date posted:2004-08-10 | Writer: The Language | Email: [email protected] We have just sucessfully started a Bilingual program that requires a new, energetic, fun and hardworking Kindergarten teacher to join our team of three teachers already at the school. Working Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4pm. The successful applicant will be working along side a Thai teacher with 16 students in the one class. High energy levels and enthusiasum are desired to teach through songs, stories and creative idea. You would be able to watch your students grow both in English and in their all round abilities making this is a very satisfying position.The successful applicant will receive, # Free/furnished accommodation - Central Suratthani & 5 minutes...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Designing a Plan for a Preschool ESL Class Although I have spent many years as an English tutor and teacher of children, I always relied on my own innate skill and have never been formally trained. Within my circle, I was the resident expert on the English language, as I was one of the few native speakers. From my own efforts and studies, I developed my own program for my students. I often felt unsure if I was applying the right methods and longed for some formal training. Now I can say that I have learned a great deal from studying the ESA method, and have a better understanding of what good lesson planning and classroom management involves. From my own intuition and experience, I learned to apply some of the techniques and methods...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas English Impact on The ESL Students' Future Career Perspectives English is one of the topmost spoken languages globally, along with languages such as Spanish and Mandarin. Just as being an EFL teacher can open many opportunities throughout the world for teachers, learning English as a foreign language can significantly impact students and help them gain access to new avenues in their careers. Table of Contents Benefits of Speaking English as a Second Language Bilingual Education Opportunities and Benefits Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English: Roots and Relevancy English has its origins in Britain and, as the history books will show, their colonization across a large part of the world brought the language to foreign lands. With their power and influence spread over more of the world, in turn, their language was also widely introduced. In that time, English was taught to those who now found themselves under British rule. Formal education was also taught in English, so it was necessary to know the language for the locals to verse themselves in the culture and enter into trades. Table of Contents History of English Cultural Relevance Social Media Modern Importance Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs in Poland Since the removal of the Iron Curtain back in 1989, TEFL jobs in Poland have been on the increase year after year. Add the fact that many Polish people now work in the UK, or work within Poland with companies in the UK, and you can begin to appreciate the number of TEFL jobs in Poland. The pay is relatively high compared to the cost of living, but on an international scale, the pay is quite low. However, unlike other locations in Europe, such as Spain or Italy, the number of experienced teachers is much less and as a result newly qualified teachers can quite easily access jobs Teaching English in Poland.  Teach English in Poland with English Wizards! Writer: English Wizards | Email: [email protected] Working with English Wizards provides you the option to...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Using Cognitive Science to Reduce Adult Learning Difficulties in Business English There is a saying that goes 'Old dogs can't be taught new tricks'. However, recent advances in cognitive science prove the concept of brain plasticity or neuroplasticity, which is the ability of the brain to continuously re-wire and change throughout the life of a person. This ability can be observed in the brain healing from injuries and can also be applied to ordinary brain activities like learning. Table of Contents Visuals Practice Keeping learning materials relevant Emphasize the advantage of learning a new language Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs in China One third of the Worlds’ population lives in China. Combine this with a booming export economy and a rapidly growing service sector, and you construct a massive TEFL jobs market. With TEFL jobs in all Chinese cities and towns, you should have no problem in finding a position in a location of your choice. Beijing, Shanghai and all larger cities, which sometimes feel like countries, have massive jobs markets. Such has been the increase in demand that pay and conditions in China have improved dramatically over the years. You can do very well here as a TEFL teacher. English schools are to be found almost everywhere, with the more industrious East of the country having the highest proportion of TEFL jobs in China. All native English speakers can easily find TEFL jobs in...  [Read more]

Teachers Needed: Granada, Nicaragua Date posted:2006-02-13 | Writer: ABC English School | Email: [email protected] Just the facts:  We pay $2/hour. It will cost you at least $400/month to live here. We do not provide housing. We do not provide transportation from your country. We do provide airport pickup. Work visas are not an issue at this time. Native English speakers from the United States and Canada are preferred. Limited ESL/EFL experience is ok. You must be able to teach English grammar. TEFL, ESL or equivalent is required. Spanish is not required but it is helpful. We provide one hour of free Spanish instruction per day. We primarily need teachers for adults and teenagers. Class sizes are 8 to a maximum of 12 students. More than just the facts: If you work 25 hours...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Two Main Problems For English Learners in Hong Kong Constant examination drillings and the inflexible memorization of rigid grammatical rules may, to many, sound like some of the worst elements for bringing forward a fun, engaging learning environment (Sanders, 2018) (Tam, 2018), but to many of those shouldering the responsibilities for teaching English in Hong Kong, this is an unequivocally honest encapsulation of the ways English knowledge are disseminated to the future generations. In this regard, this essay focuses on two primary issues encountered by the learners – writing and pronunciation. Also, to narrow the scope of the analysis, this essay focuses on younger learners, those around 6-18 of age. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

English Primary Teacher in Czech Republic Date posted:2024-03-18 | Writer: Young Hippocampus | Email: [email protected] Come over to the beautiful city of Prague, Czech Republic and join our small and devoted team. What we do offer is a unique opportunity to contribute to further development of our programme for children aged 6-11, where we combine the Czech state school curriculum with project based lessons and English language classes. You will be teaching (i) English to prepare pupils for passing Cambridge English tests (YLE), (ii) project-based lessons according to our curriculum, and (iii) teaching older children English. In addition to your support of in-class teaching, the working hours would also include preparation work, preparation of weekly reports, daily communication...  [Read more]

Study Spanish & Teach English Date posted:2024-04-04 | Writer: Canterbury English Teaching Academy | Email: [email protected] Since 1991, Canterbury English has been offering exciting opportunities and has graduated English speakers (native and bilingual) from all walks of life to teach, while experiencing the thrills of living in a foreign country. Madrid is the vibrant capital of Spain with a low cost of living and a state of the art transportation system.There is a diversity of people and cultures, coupled with the greatest nightlife in the world.Rich in history, tradition and architectural beauty, as well as being one of the safest capitals of the world, Madrid provides the perfect surroundings to live and work. We supply the security of a One Year Student Visa*,...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Does Online Education Influence ESL? The biggest influence online education has on ESL is that it changes the dynamics of the classroom to be nontraditional. It does not necessarily reflect the situations teachers envision themselves in when they set out to teach ESL. This nontraditional dynamic stretches from the delivery methods like online teaching platforms to the class itself and even the work and homework for students. Table of Contents Differences between in-class education and online education Future of online education Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jacob F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker Can a non-native speaking English be a TEFL teacher? Generally, employers will consider candidates from Us, Canada, England, and Australia for their hiring position. Therefore this may imply some difficulty to who is trying to establish a career teaching path. The answer to the question is YES! Table of Contents Benefits Second Language Experience Native vs. Non-Native Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angela S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Benefits Despite all the difficulty, a non-native may encounter, the knowledge and...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems Japan Faces in Developing English as a Second Language There are several challenges Japan faces when it comes to learning English as a second language. Japanese culture is a bubble. Everything, including their ad signs, TV, games, government, studies, work and even the internet is filled with one language; Japanese. In a world of globalization, where your goods and services can come from literally any part of the globe. Japan is one of the few remaining homogenous cultures where English is still seen as an optional language. As the global economy becomes more global, the English language will likely become less optional, but essential. In addition to the cultural issues, Japan's English curriculum in the school is...  [Read more]