English As A Second Language Teach

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Do We Teach English as a Second Language or English as a Foreign Language? Language as a second language or as a foreign language consists of classroom course material and student-teacher components that require a certain educational environment to be taught. Language acquisition starts from early childhood to the critical age of 13 years. Born into a natural language environment, the child begins to process the language pragmatically thanks to its sound, environment, and natural language skills. Table of Contents Education System Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our...  [Read more]

English Grammar - Future Perfect Continuous - Usage - Teach English as a Second Language   This video explains the usage of the future perfect continuous tense. This tense is used to talk about how long an action/event will have been going on by a certain time in the future. Although the future perfect continuous is rarely used in everyday English, if you are looking to teach English as a second language, you will need to be knowledgeable on even rare grammar points such as this. So if you are considering entering the world of English teaching the best way to equip yourself with the necessary skills is to take a comprehensive TEFL course and ITTT's online TEFL courses give you a good foundation in the areas of English grammar that you are most likely to encounter when you first set...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Storytelling as a Part of Learning English as a Second Language in Early Childhood | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students with the help of storytelling. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points and reasons for using storytelling in the ESL/EFL classroom. Why Reading is a Skill to Teach in ESL Education | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Students in Corinth   These four TEFL graduates enjoyed their in-class training course in Corinth, Greece. They got along well with the fellow trainees and enjoyed meeting new people and learning how to teach English as a Second Language. The training center in Corinth has spacious classrooms equipped with all the tools you will need to successfully complete your TEFL training. By the end of the course, every trainee will have completed up to 10 teaching practice sessions with real EFL students at the school and will be ready to teach overseas. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles How Filipinos Acquire English as Their Second Language | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This article is written by our student from the Philippines. They explain the ways people in that region acquire English. Going Out of the Classroom: What Games and Activities Can Be Used? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is about outdoor activities. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts. A Teacher’s Image in the Students’ Eyes | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Teaching English as a Second Language in Small Communities in America | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how native-speaking environment might help immigrants to learn English better. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Why it is Important to Teach Slang and Idioms to ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Principles and Peculiarities of Second Language Acquisition Language is one of the most significant aspects that differentiate humans from other species. The method of human communication is considered unique as it incorporates both spoken and written communication. The use of language in communication consists of the use of words in a structured or conventional way. Language acquisition is considered one of the most unique and impressive aspects of human development both psychologically and cognitively. However, every human acquires the language they encounter as children. It is from this point that they can learn multiple languages, although these languages will always be unique from the first language they were exposed to....  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Native Language Experience in Second Language Acquisition A language is a tool for people to communicate, so there must be some connections among different languages, include similarities and differences. If we can use their similarities properly and pay attention to differences, different languages can be interlinked. Therefore, the first language not only has a positive impact but also hurts second language acquisition. We call these effects 'language transfer'. There are two kinds of language transfer, positive transfer, and negative transfer. Table of Contents Benefits and Drawbacks Research in the Field Anticipated Problems Results Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Differences of Acquiring Mandarin Chinese as the First Language and English as the Second This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Susan T S G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Background Definition of First vs Second Language My Own Experiences with Acquired vs Learning Languages Sentence Structures Verbs and Alphabets 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! Background Singapore is a multilingual and multi-ethnic society. We have four official languages Malay, English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Tamil, with Malay as our...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Differences Between Learning Your First Language vs. A Second One Learning a second language can feel like stepping into a whole new world compared to the way you learned your first language. When you learn your first language, you take in that language in a very natural and organic way compared to the way you might obtain your second language. The first language you learn is what you hear from infancy as you grow up, as it's the language you hear at home, on tv, at school and etc. And your second language will mostly be something you are taught in classroom which is not the same type of experience that you get from learning in your actual living environment. Table of Contents Extra knowledge Differences in concepts Cultural...  [Read more]

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Principal Differences Between The First and Second Language Acquisition Second language acquisition is used to refer to any language other than the first language, so it refers to the acquisition of any language after the acquisition of the mother tongue. Table of Contents How do we learn languages? Why does a person need to learn a second language? What is assimilation? What is developing during second language acquisition? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Abdelkabir E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. How do we learn languages? It functions as a recognized means...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Second Language Acquisition by Young Learners and Adults What makes the language learning experience so different for young learners compared to adult learners? How do adults and children acquire a second language differently? What benefits do young learners possess over adults when it comes to acquiring a second language and vice versa? The following essay attempts to provide an answer to these questions but more importantly, discuss the general differences between 1st language and 2nd language acquisition in young and adult learners. Table of Contents To start off, let's take a look at what language acquisition even is. 2nd Language Acquisition Differences between young students and adults Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

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]

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Second Language Acquisition: Young learners vs. Adults What makes the language learning experience so different for young learners compared to adult learners? How do adults and children acquire a second language differently? What benefits do young learners possess over adults when it comes to acquiring a second language and vice versa? The following essay attempts to provide an answer to these questions but more importantly, discuss the general differences between 1st language and 2nd language acquisition in young and adult learners. Table of Contents The Essence of Language Acquisition Differences Between L1 and L2 for Kids and Adults Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas First and Second Language Acquisition: What do Teachers Need to be Aware of? Every person living in modern society has the first language; this is the language which we have learned fluently without conscious effort, it was taught to us as children by the people in our immediate surroundings, usually parents or caregivers. Not everybody, however, has a second language. Unless raised in an environment where there is more than one language spoken regularly (by multilingual parents or others whom we are in regular contact with), for most people a second language takes conscious effort to acquire, for a range of motivations, and usually through at least some form of study and education. Learners of a second language may, for example,...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Kuwait (2) Date posted:2013-11-20 | Writer: UAC Kuwait | Email: [email protected] One of the largest training centers in Kuwait is looking for an English Teacher (full time position). Incorporated in 2008, United Arab Company (UAC) is headquartered in Kuwait and is a part of Faisal Al-Rasheed Group with major investments in Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Egypt. To qualify for the position you MUST meet the following requirements: * Female, native level English speaker   * Experienced in teaching ESL to kids and adults * Meet one of the following education/experience thresholds: 1) Hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Teaching English as a Second Language/English as a Second Language (ESL)/English as a Foreign Language (EFL)/English for Speakers of Other...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Difference Between First and Second Language Acquisition In this course, there were many ideas presented about the best way to teach English as a foreign language, from lesson planning to the activities, to the way the lesson is structured. All of these things were discussed, keeping in mind that learning a 2nd language is very different from the way we learn our first language. Table of Contents Native Language Experience Second Language Experience Lesson Planning Learning Process in Specific Cases Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rebekah P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 1st Language vs. 2nd Language Acquisition: How and TEFL Instructors Must Learn from the First to Better Teach the Second The contrast between primary language acquisition and second language learning interests professional linguists, language pedagogues, and ordinary students alike. To say that the processes are distinct and involve very different learning processes, as well as even altogether different spheres of the brain is an understatement: these are indeed different functions (Limacher, Ute "Language Acquisition Versus Language Learning" ). Table of Contents Differences between the two types of acquisitions Language structure and learning process Personal experience The Consciousness of language acquisition Classroom...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Does First Language Acquisition Dependent On? In general, linguists maintain that a first language is acquired, that knowledge is stored unconsciously, and that a second language is learned, meaning that knowledge is gained through a conscious study of the second language's structure. However, this distinction is not watertight and SLA can involve acquisition to a certain degree. Table of Contents The Level of Instruction Reasons for Decline in Acquisition of Certain Abilities The Influence of Environment Cognition Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nelida N....  [Read more]

4 Weeks TEFL Check out tefl tesol about 4 Weeks 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 A. B. - USA said: Language acquisition is an area that continues to mystify professionals even in the 21st century. There is a continual stream of research going on that revolves around how humans learn language. Some neurological aspects of language learning will be addressed but not in great detail. The first portion of this article will deal with language acquisition in regards to children; the second portion will deal with language acquisition as it pertains to young adults and adults....  [Read more]

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What are Some Common Linguistic Problems As we all know that the process of learning how to speak our first and second or third languages are different, we acquire the first language and learn second and third languages. When we speak our mother language, we can just say it automatically, we acquire our mother language from our environment, before we learn words and sentences, but when we learn a second language, we inevitably need to learn the vocabularies, clauses, sentences, grammar, etc first, then try to translate the second language to our mother language, which is complex. As far as common linguistic problems are concerned, I think there are a lot of problems to consider. Here are some of the most commoner linguistic...  [Read more]

Qualifications Easy TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications 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 G.R. - Canada said: TEFL for non native English speaking teachersLearning a language is learning a language. As a child, we hear and listen and listen again before we dare utter our first word. We first babble and hope we are going to be understood, making sounds which only Mom can guess the meaning of because she sees the crying need more than understands a linguistic expression. Some few years later, the baby can teach English. I went through this process, except...  [Read more]

Qualifications Genuine TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications Genuine 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 G.R. - Libya said: English as a Global LanguageThe Christian Bible explains the advent of different languages and ever since that event communication between people of different languages had been a problem. During modern times people are no longer separated by distance and there is continued interaction between different nationalities, the most common being trading for business purposes. Communication due to different languages is becoming more and more...  [Read more]

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 Sara Stojanovic TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Krashen's Hypotheses and Second Language Acquisition During the previous century, there were many different discussions on second language learning. Hence, many theories were formed by different researchers. The most famous hypothesis was proposed by an American linguist Steven Krashen. Table of Contents Nature vs Nurture Krashen's Hypothesis Acquisition or learning Krashen's Natural Approach Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Nature vs Nurture Researchers have divided second language acquisition into two categories: nurture and nature. The former proposes that human interaction with...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 Hoàng Minh Huy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Importance of Speaking English in Today's World Language is a tool for communication; we use it to share our ideas and learn about those of other people. Communication occurs anywhere speech is present. Without speaking, we are unable to communicate with one another. Therefore, speaking skills are crucial for language learners of any language. Table of Contents The Importance of Speaking Skills in Language Learning The Benefits of Fluent Speaking in a Second Language Challenges Faced by Language Learners in Speaking Strategies for Improving Speaking Skills in English The Global Impact of English Language Proficiency Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out...  [Read more]

Organisations TEFL Cert Check out tefl tesol about Organisations TEFL Cert 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 D.V - Spain said: Teaching EFL in a kindergartenThis research is about teaching children at kindergartens, this age group includes children from babies till the age of 6 years. This age is very critical to learn anything, form languages to moral aspects of life. There are many different ways of teaching. But one of the most important things to do is:?To meet the challenge of teaching children, George Stocker suggests the first step is to stop thinking of them as "short...  [Read more]

English Grammar -- Present Simple -- Forming Questions -- Teaching English Second Language   The structure of the question form of the Present Simple tense is the topic for this ITTT video. The positive and negative forms are discussed in other videos. Question Form: auxiliary verb 'do/does' + subject + base form of the verb Do I/you/we/they teach? Does he/she/it teach? Teaching English as a second language is an exciting and rewarding experience. The major qualifications necessary to gain a position teaching English as a second language are an internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL Certificate. ITTT has a range of courses that will provide you with the skills to begin your career teaching English as a second language. If you are interested in gaining your qualification follow the...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Should a Parent Learn English too? Should a parent learn English too? Such an important question, with many benefits as to why a parent should learn English as a second language especially if they plan to have children. A parent knows the advantages of learning and speaking English in this constantly evolving global world. If a parent speaks English at home, it will significantly help with early exposure when a child first starts to talk. People are a product of their environment, and children mimic what they hear. The more a parent speaks in two languages, the more natural it will feel and sound to a child. When a parent speaks English, it will create many more benefits for their child and their future. Table of Contents English...  [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]

Agency TEFL Training Check out tefl tesol about Agency TEFL Training 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 T.V. - Colombia said: 1st language vs 2nd language acquisition 1. Introduction 2. Differences between L1 and L2 a) Age b) Speed c) Corrections d) Depth of knowledge e) Success 3. Conclusion 4. References 1st language vs. 2nd language acquisition (15) In our everyday lives, the origin of our ability to communicate is usually not taken into consideration. Now, if we closely analyze the ability for a person to learn a language to total fluency without a conscious effort, we...  [Read more]