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Halloween Facts Worksheet
This is a worksheet to learn facts about Halloween. It is a reading task and there also are some activities to check the pupils' reading comprehension. The students also can learn about the origins of Halloween and how the Ancient Celtics used to celebrate it.
Here are the exercises for after the reading:
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8 Amazing Places to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia - TEFL Blog
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 Linda Dunsmore
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8 Amazing Places to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia
Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in a variety of Asian countries. This holiday marks the beginning of a calendar year whose months are cycles of the moon. Typically, the Lunar New Year is celebrated in January or February depending on the lunar calendar.
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Here are 8 amazing places to celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia.
1. China - Chinese New Year
2. South Korea - Seollal
3. Japan - ShÅgatsu
4. Mongolia - Tsagaan Sar
5. Tibet - Losar
6. Vietnam - Tết nguyên Äán
7. Singapore - Lunar New Year
8. Laos - Pi Mai
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5 ESL Classroom Halloween Decor Ideas - TEFL Blog
Wed, 30 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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5 ESL Classroom Halloween Decor Ideas
October is here and Halloween isn't far away! Whether you teach in your country or abroad, this festival is exciting as it has specific cultural features.
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Theme inspiration:
1. Halloween Porch Decor
2. Halloween Window Decor
3. Halloween Ceiling Decor
4. Halloween Desk Decor
5. Halloween Learning Center Decor
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Exciting EFL Teaching Opportunity in Eastern Morocco!
Date posted:2018-07-05 | Writer: American Language Center Oujda | Email: [email protected]
The American Language Center of Oujda is looking for dedicated and adventurous TEFL trained individuals who wish to teach English in Morocco. Oujda is a prospering non-touristic city just one hour south of the Mediterranean coast with a beautiful surrounding countryside.
ALC Oujda is a great, unique place to work in a relaxed atmosphere while living and traveling in Morocco. The more experienced EFL teacher can excel with our higher levels, TOEFL classes, Business English and other projects, while developing teachers have a great opportunity to hone their teaching skills while advancing in the TESOL field. We also provide... [Read more]
Which doesn't fit? Halloween Words - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Which doesn't fit? Halloween Words
There are four words in each line - one of them doesn't fit!
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Which English should be taught in the TEFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which English should be taught in the TEFL classroom?
The type of English taught in different countries will vary according to the preferences of that individual country. We focus here on British and American English as they are the most commonly taught variations of English worldwide. Many countries have a clear preference for the type of English taught in its schools and language centers. Some examples are shown on the map below:
Map created by reddit user Speech500
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How exactly do these forms of English differ?
There are a number of major differences which we will examine. The following are in no way exhaustive and you should investigate for yourself for more examples.
Spelling Differences
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Which English should be taught in the TEFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which English should be taught in the TEFL classroom?
In the field of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), the choice of English variation often depends on the specific preferences of a country:
In conclusion, TEFL teachers should be aware of a country's preference and adapt their teaching accordingly.
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How exactly do these forms of English differ?
Spelling Differences
British Grammar vs. American Grammar
Same Word - Different Pronunciation
Differences in word for the same object
Other considerations
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5 Communicative ESL Speaking Activities Your Students Will Love
Elizaveta Pachina
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This blog post was written by the ITTT TEFL expert. ✅ They share 5 ideas of EFL speaking activities for your students. Try to implement these exercises in your classroom and get impressed with your students' results!
5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me
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In this blog post, our TEFL expert Anastasiia shares her experience of teaching English in China. She talks about 5 important things that helped her to get the most out of this work opportunity.
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5 Reasons Why Turkey is a Great Destination to Teach English
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Due to Turkey's huge tourism industry, English is widely spoken among locals, which also means that the opportunities for teaching English in Turkey are vast. Here are 5 reasons to teach English in Turkey.
The Top Travel Apps to Use While Traveling In Italy
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There are many things to consider when thinking about traveling to Italy. Here are a few apps to consider downloading to use while roaming the streets of Italy to ensure a more enjoyable experience.
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4 Tips on How to Teach English Using Music - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 Barbara Harrison
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4 Tips on How to Teach English Using Music
Celebrate the universal language of music with your students. With music, students at all levels work on the basic skills of learning and improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while having fun! Music improves attitudes toward content and learning, as well as classroom participation. It's also been shown to decrease anxiety and tension on scary topics and increase memory of grammar concepts. The benefits are many, including improved concentration and memory, help to absorb material, inspire creativity, and encourage learning. Music makes learning fun!
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Song Choice
Creating Lesson Plans
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The Linguistic Division of English - TEFL Blog
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Linguistic Division of English
Language is rarely uniform. Especially when spread out over a great distance, rifts form in a language which causes dialectical differences, which are sometimes extreme. Such is especially true of the English language: several qualities divide American, British, and Australian English. Many of these differences developed inevitably over time, due to geographic and cultural separation. However, several factors contributed to the language differences between these areas. This paper will examine these differences and the reasons for them, focusing on the dialects of Britain and America.
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The History of English
American vs. British
Differences in Writing
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Self-Confidence Makes Learning Fun - TEFL Blog
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Self-Confidence Makes Learning Fun
As babies and toddlers, learning a language is a natural thing. We listen, watch, learn, and eventually try speaking for ourselves. We make many mistakes. As a toddler, mistakes are adorable. Our parents, siblings, and grandparents can't get enough of our attempts at language. However, as we get older, mistakes are no longer cute and can become somewhat embarrassing, causing us to fear trying new things. This fear can make learning a new language particularly difficult as we get older. As teachers of foreign languages, it is important to help our students feel comfortable trying new things and even making mistakes. If our students can feel confident, even when they are wrong, they won't be... [Read more]
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Local TEFL Language
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D. S. - Germany said:
British English vs American English The English language consists of two major variations.
One is British English, which is spoken in the UK, and the other variation is American English.
British English has its origin in the UK and includes several dialects within the UK.
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Most Useful Methods to Increase Interest in Learning English in Your Students - TEFL Blog
Fri, 06 Dec 2019 Federico Riva
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Most Useful Methods to Increase Interest in Learning English in Your Students
Motivation can be categorized into two types: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation is a drive that comes from within a person. People are intrinsically motivated when they enjoy doing an activity. Extrinsic motivation is a drive that comes from outside of a person. People are extrinsically motivated when they want to gain a reward (like a prize or a good grade) or avoid a punishment. Motivating Students to Learn English with some Smart Tactics are as follows:
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Make Class Communicative:
Make English Practical:
Forge Relationships:
Make Class Fun:
Give Feedback:
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Future of English Considering its Derivatives Across the World - TEFL Blog
Tue, 21 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Future of English Considering its Derivatives Across the World
From the time of the American revolution and onward, there has been a distinctive trend for American English and British English dialects to move away from each other. Whether taught in American English or British English, most people of either type will have little trouble understanding each other. Unlike the many dialects of China, English is a pretty ubiquitous language across the board, with a spattering of unique regional words.
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Rise of American Variant
Phonetic System Derivation
Common American Dialect
Coexistence of British Dialects
Canadian Speech
Are there only British English and American English?
Future of English
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C.M. - U.S.A. said:
English as a Global Language English has become a global language because of its people. Looking into the past, one finds that the British Empire had expanded across the globe into nearly every continent and had helped to expand English via trade. Also helping to motivate non-English speakers to learn English was trade from Britain to their territories during the Industrial Revolution. However, the Industrial Revolution was not confined to... [Read more]
Tips for Getting Involved in the EFL Community Abroad - TEFL Blog
Mon, 08 Jun 2020 Amanda Stern
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Tips for Getting Involved in the EFL Community Abroad
Are you planning on teaching abroad, but worrying about how you can get involved in the community and leave a memorable impression on the locals? Language barriers may make this seem like a harrowing task, but fear not, the following is a list of a few jumping-off points for those planning to take the plunge into their new community.
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International Events
Sports Teams
Culture Classes
Holiday Festivals
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Tips & Resources for LGBTQIA+ English Teachers Abroad - TEFL Blog
Fri, 16 Jun 2023 Linda Dunsmore
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Tips & Resources for LGBTQIA+ English Teachers Abroad
Teaching abroad is an exciting and enriching opportunity for anyone, but as an LGBT individual, there are additional challenges and considerations to keep in mind. Moving to a new country means adjusting to a different culture and navigating questions about discrimination, safety, coming out, and handling public displays of affection. While there has been significant progress in LGBT rights globally, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in more countries, there is still work to be done. Therefore, finding a place to teach abroad that is accepting and welcoming to the LGBT community becomes crucial.
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English as a Tool for Global Communication - TEFL Blog
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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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]
How and Why English Became Important? - TEFL Blog
Sun, 21 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How and Why English Became Important?
Every day, wherever we go and whatever we look at, we are exposed to the English language in some way. Even in the most basic daily activity, it is required a basic vocabulary in English. Each time we go shopping, whether on a store or online, signs and advertisements in English come up. If we are about to surf on the web or look for entertainment a basic English understanding is needed. All over the world, educational institutions from Kindergartens to Colleges, required to achieve a certain level of English to graduate. More and more companies require applicants to have a sufficiency in English to be hired. But in the past, English influence had not been so important.
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All Types of Verbs in the English Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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All Types of Verbs in the English Language
Verbs are one of the most important parts of speech in English and incredibly important for learners of English. The below infographic showcases all types of verbs in the English language.
What is a verb?
Generally speaking, a verb is a word that shows an action, state or an event. It is an essential part of a sentence and is known as the soul of language. For example:
"They study English grammar." (Action)
"We celebrate independence day." (Event)
"I sleep at night." (State)
Following are the different types of verbs:
REGULAR VERB
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The English Language's Most Surprising Peculiarities - TEFL Blog
Mon, 05 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The English Language's Most Surprising Peculiarities
The English language is a peculiar, fascinating beast to teach and to learn. It comes with a long legacy of Anglo-Saxon and Norman invaders, empire-building, and globalization of the 20th century. With multiple layers of rules and culture, it overflows with idiosyncrasies and peculiarities to confound native and learning speakers alike. Whether it's pronunciation, grammar, or even just the system of time, English is a welcoming lingua franca and an intimidating coil of strangeness at the same time.
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Cultural
Historical
Conceptual
Orthoepical
Grammatical
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Should I teach English in a small town? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Should I teach English in a small town?
If you are considering national recruitment programs like South Korea's EPIK or France's TAPIF, you may not have much say in your placement location. Conversely, if you are applying for individual roles, you will likely have a broader choice of destinations. But what is the ideal environment for overseas English teaching? Many gravitate towards urban centers due to the abundance of job opportunities and vibrant city life. However, we believe that the charm and advantages of teaching in smaller towns might be more appealing for some. Here are a few compelling reasons:
Less pollution and noise
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Should I teach English in a small town? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Should I teach English in a small town?
While many aspiring English teachers naturally lean towards urban centers for the sheer volume of job opportunities and bustling city life, there is a distinct allure to teaching in smaller towns. If you sign up for programs like South Korea's EPIK or France's TAPIF, your placement location may be predetermined. However, for those with the freedom to choose, the benefits of small-town teaching can be substantial and rewarding. Here is why teaching English in a less urbanized setting might be the right fit for you:
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Less pollution and noise
Less traffic on the roads
Seeing students and families outside of class
Unusual traditions
Learn about the town and community
Less pollution and noise
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TEFL Indonesia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Position Teaching Tefl In Jakarta Indonesia
Position teaching TEFL in Jakarta, Indonesia
Date posted:2004-08-10 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected]
Positions: Depok, Jakarta, Indonesia
Posted By: EF English First <[email protected]>Date: Tuesday, 3 August 2004, at 4:58 p.m.
We are currently looking for full time teachers to begin immediately. Please note that due to new regulations all applicants must be over 26 years old. Applicants also must have a TESL Certificate and some in class teaching experience. A University Degree is also recommended. Also, due to immigration regulations we will only accept people from Canada, USA, Britain, New Zealand and Australia.
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How Can Classroom Activities Increase Student Motivation? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How Can Classroom Activities Increase Student Motivation?
To many students, the school can feel like more of a chore than a pleasurable experience. Whether it is struggling to pay attention to lectures or to complete homework assignments, all students will lose focus at some point or another. One way to make the learning process more pleasurable is by transforming the classroom into a game-like environment. This does not necessarily mean playing games in class, but it does mean applying similar concepts to the classroom.
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Games as Bricks in Building Skills
Ways to apply games
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Slang and Idioms for Business English Learners - TEFL Blog
Thu, 10 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Slang and Idioms for Business English Learners
Imagine going back in time to the late nineteenth or early twentieth century in Great Britain. If the question of whether it is proper to teach slang and idioms to students were posed to a teacher in that period, I do not doubt in my mind that any proper English teacher would frown upon the notion of it. If you were to ask an English teacher today, you would receive a much different answer. The gradual globalization of the English language has been driven by various factors, one of which is business.
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Modern Situation
Reasons
Grammar Rules
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20 Best Sayings For Teacher Appreciation - TEFL Blog
Sun, 30 Jun 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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20 Best Sayings For Teacher Appreciation
Whether it's a small present or a simple card - these cute sayings for teacher appreciation add a special touch to your gift! Your teachers will truly appreciate your thoughtfulness with these cute sayings.
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Here are the 25 best sayings for teacher appreciation. These words of thanks and appreciation work for a variety of gift ideas and cards.
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Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Learning in ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Learning in ESL Teaching
Urban education can be described as a complicated topic for school reformists in America. With critical issues, such as inadequate funding, lack of resources, and uncertified teachers, the myriad of problems with public education has reached a new high. Many big-city public education systems have turned into melting pots by bringing together members of different racial, social, economic, and ethnic groups.
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The problem of Public Education
American Educational Scheme
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Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Groups: What You Need To Know - TEFL Blog
Mon, 22 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Groups: What You Need To Know
A multilingual class is a class where the learners speak a variety of first languages. A monolingual class is a class where all the learners speak the same first language. I have been working in international school setting for over 13 years. The classes are multilingual classes where students come from different cultures and English is the common language for them to communicate with their teachers and classmates.
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Common Difficulties
Common Culture
Exposure to English
Mother Tongue
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