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The Main Problems of ESL Learners From Japan - TEFL Blog
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Main Problems of ESL Learners From Japan
Regardless of the Japanese government's efforts to increase the number of foreign tourists to be a tourism-oriented country and to have been retaining compulsory English education for decades, Japanese people still have a reputation of being bad at English. The average TOEIC and TOEFL scores for Japanese are one of the worst among advanced nations. South Korea was also one of the worst in the past, but they are getting better and better these days. However, there are still some obstacles for many Japanese English learners to get over.
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1. First, there are very few teachers in Japan who can teach students how to speak and write English with confidence.
2. Secondly, the... [Read more]
Easy Solutions for Problems Faced by Japanese Students in English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Easy Solutions for Problems Faced by Japanese Students in English
Learning a second language can be difficult and depending on the learner's mother tongue, it can present challenges unique to a certain group of people. More specifically, there are several unique challenges for Japanese native speakers who are learning English and vice versa. English can be difficult for Japanese native speakers for various reasons such as difficulty distinguishing certain sounds, the use of katakana to teach English words, and drastically different sentence structure.
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Difficult Sounds
Vocabulary Typical to Japanese Only
Sentence Structure
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Problems Japan Faces in Developing English as a Second Language - TEFL Blog
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]
Connecting Dots Through English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Connecting Dots Through English
Have you ever wondered why people all over the world are somehow curious about the English language? Or why does a country like Japan wherein the English language is not a requirement to get a job, is on-demand for more competent and effective English teachers? These kinds of questions make me remember my favorite quote, "Everything has a reason"; And yes somehow, English exists for a reason of course. You might be thinking why I entitled this essay "Connecting Dots Through English", well you will find out why, as you read more on this essay.
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My Personal Experience
Connection
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What is Challenging in English Pronunciation for Japanese Native Speakers? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What is Challenging in English Pronunciation for Japanese Native Speakers?
What's the most difficult part of learning a new language? Is it writing? Perhaps it's the reading or memorizing new vocabulary? Well for some it's speaking the new language, specifically when it comes to pronunciation. Every language has its unique ways or pronouncing their vowels and constants as well as how they form their sentence structure. Especially this write up will focus on Japanese English as a Second Language (ESL) students and the difficulties they face while learning English and its pronunciation.
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Japanese Writing
Teaching Approach
Pronunciation Differences
Further Steps
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Anticipated Problems: Japanese Speakers and Their Issues in ESL - TEFL Blog
Mon, 22 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Anticipated Problems: Japanese Speakers and Their Issues in ESL
I have been living in Japan for the past one and a half years. Needless to say, the experience has been enthralling. This country would have never been my first choice for a country to relocate to, from my home country, India. But if my stay has taught me anything, it is that never judge a book by its cover. When we think of Japan, the first thing that pops up is that it is a country of workaholics; it has zero English presence, and the people are highly prejudiced against foreigners and foreign culture. I was proven wrong. Japan is a beautiful country. It is culturally so rich, it makes me want to live here forever. The people, though tend to be a little distant... [Read more]
The Three Main Types of High Schools in Japan - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 Etienne Van Rooyen
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
The Three Main Types of High Schools in Japan
There are three types of senior high schools in Japan. Each senior high school (grades 10, 11, and 12) has a different purpose and students attend it. Understanding this helps us learn how English language learning in Japan is differently yet similars each school. With this knowledge, as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) you can adapt your lessons plans, materials and style to fit your school/s.
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Overview of School Types
Academic Schools
Vocational Schools
Correspondence Schools
Academic High Schools
Elite Academic High Schools
General Acadmic High Schools
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English as a global languageEnglish is currently the global language. It is the official language of United Nations and many International organizations such as The International Olympic Committee and FIFA.
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Challenges for English Learners from India - TEFL Blog
Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Challenges for English Learners from India
India is a developing country in South Asia with at least 22 major languages and more than 1500 minor languages (Reference – Wikipedia, languages of India). The figures could be much higher if we include the dialects across various areas within each region. This diversity in languages is very wide in rural and urban parts of India. Having this established, English is mainly considered as an official language of the country, especially for most schools, colleges, jobs and major political and government dealings. The Urban Indians are expected to interact in English throughout their lives at schools, colleges, businesses so they do have an environment where they can communicate in... [Read more]
The ESA Method to Facilitate Student Learning Needs - TEFL Blog
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The ESA Method to Facilitate Student Learning Needs
Every fresh teacher, once starting his or her career, has this question: how should I teach English? What is the best way to organize my classes to make sure students would not be bored and learn something? And how to keep them motivated and enjoy every lesson? I did have all these questions at the beginning of my teaching career, and by trials and errors, I found the approach this TEFL course is based on – ESA.
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My Language Learning Story
Teaching Practice
Lesson Steps
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British English vs American English. Which is Better? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
British English vs American English. Which is Better?
As more and more countries place a growing importance on its people to learn English as a secondary language, for work purposes or for general use, there is a growing debate about which is the better English to learn - British English or American English.
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Both versions are essentially the same
Prioritise teaching "Good English"
Certain students may need specific versions of English
Points to consider when choosing a version to teach
Exploring the differences can be an interesting lesson
Don't get obsessed with minor differences
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The Different Types of Schools Where TEFL/TESOL Teachers Work
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ESA Methodology of Teaching - Why Every Teacher Should Use It
08/26/2021
hello oh my gosh hello welcome hi linda here from itt
back with another live session this week hi guys how are you doing
um first of all if you can see me if you can hear me just drop a quick hi into um
the comment box we are actually live on facebook and we're also live on youtube at the same time
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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?
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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.
How to teach English in Asia?
If you are looking for the widest choice of English language teaching jobs, look no further than Asia. Across the continent you will find countless opportunities in a wide range of fascinating countries, although the requirements do vary from one to the next. Some countries are only open to native... [Read more]
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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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.
Where can I teach English abroad?
Among the many attractions of teaching English abroad is the fact that you are free to choose not only the region where you would like to work, but also the specific country or even city. For some teachers the history and culture of Europe appeals most, while others are... [Read more]