English For Special Purposes

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Challenges of Teaching Business English Teaching English as a foreign language presents several opportunities as well as choices for a teacher. Certainly, there are numerous teaching positions around the world in traditional, classroom settings, and most ESL teachers will spend time in those settings. For many teachers, the classroom setting is a fulfilling endeavor; however, other outlets exist for teaching English, including teaching business English. Table of Contents Business English teaching vs. teaching for other purposes Teaching experience Running an Activity Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Robert E. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Teaching Special Groups in ESL - English For Specific Purposes   Our next category in our series of teaching special groups in ESL is English for specific purposes. This video focuses specifically on teaching business English. How is business Enligsh different to general English? Will you be able to teach business English? Find out in this video. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why is English for Specific Purposes as a Methodology so Effective? In 1945, globalization boomed and developing countries in Europe and Africa were quickly realizing that to become technologically advanced, English was the language to pursue as it was establishing itself as the international technological language. The first textbook to be published to educate students in a specified field of English was The Structure of Technical English (Herbert, 1965), which opened the door to the development of textbooks based on register analysis. Table of Contents LSP and ESP Development of Special Methodologies Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Teach English in Dublin, Ireland Date posted:2008-07-30 | Writer: Applied Language Centre, UCD | Email: [email protected] Applications are invited from tutors with a recognised postgraduate qualification in TEFL for our 2008 Summer Programme. Appointees will teach 20 - 25 hours per week in addition to leading social programme excursions. Salary ranges:Teaching: €23.58 – €26.39 (per hour) Field Trips: €36.64 – €49.43 (per session) The ALC, now in its eighteenth year of operation, is engaged in a wide range of programmes. These include the provision of applied foreign languages for undergraduate students across the University, English language teaching and language teacher education, testing and assessment, research and policy development, and external language...  [Read more]

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Business English Stands Out One of the most important things to consider when teaching business English is what your students want out of the English lesson. When you talk about business English you aren't talking about teaching adults versus teaching children, these are business professionals that often work in international trade where English is the language of business. You're unlikely to go over the names of utensils in English in a business English class unless the students you're working with are looking to open a restaurant, and even then being able to coherently discuss how much it costs to open a restaurant and the operating costs of a restaurant are more important than them knowing how to correctly pronounce knife....  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories The Three Main Types of High Schools in Japan Etienne Van Rooyen TEFL Information Alumni Experiences 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. Nightly Reading Homework: Best Practices in 6 Steps Ahmed Taha Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post explains what the teacher can do and what parents and other caregivers can do to ensure that this assignment is truly beneficial...  [Read more]

Tamara Jennings I am Tamara Jennings, a TEFL instructor originating from the USA and currently enjoying life as a citizen of the world. I am a recent graduate of ITTT with special interest in teaching english to adult learners and english for specific purposes. In my free time I can be found seeking out authentic experiences. I do this by enjoying nature, meditation, writing, storytelling through photography, working on my Spanish, furthering my education, and increasing my knowledge on various subjects. Feel free to join me on my website/social media page where I provide more information about my teaching and share experiences from my journey. Read my articles Media Influences in Assisting with ESL Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog Tamara Jennings Teaching Ideas Are you an English...  [Read more]

Freelance teaching position available in Erfurt, Germany Date posted:2022-11-24 | Writer: ELT The English Language Trainers | Email: [email protected] E.L.T. The English Language Trainers in Erfurt, Germany, offers:- a freelance teaching position starting asap- a minimum guarantee of 15 hours/week (a workload of 20 hours and more are common if desired by trainers)- a professional work environment- administrative supportOur clients are professionals who require English training for their jobs, i.e. business English. We also teach English for special purposes to engineers, lawyers, medical doctors, and managers.Salary and benefitsSalary from 900 - 1.200 Euro (or more) depending on the schedule.Requirements- a University or college degree- TEFL / TESOL / TESL Certification- teaching / business...  [Read more]

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 Estefany Garduño Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas New at ESP? Don’t get nervous! As an ESL teacher, you have probably found students looking for help to develop their English skills in a particular domain of their professional careers, or they look to increase their knowledge by focusing on language in context instead of grammar structures. Although this is a great opportunity to increase the ESL teaching experience, many of us say: "Oh, sorry, but that is not my expertise area, but I suggest asking this another teacher." This article will guide you to give the first step with private students and Online English Courses, learning advice to help any student even if you do not have experience teaching English in their professional area. Table of Contents What is...  [Read more]

Teach English in Australia Date posted:2009-03-02 | Writer: University of Sydney | Email: [email protected] An opportunity currently exists in the University of Sydney for four proactive and motivated TEFL qualified teaching professionals to teach English, and to contribute to innovative curriculum research and development.The Centre for English Teaching (CET) works in close cooperation with the University of Sydney’s International Office and faculties. Offering a range of English language programs, the CET enables students to successfully attain the standard of English required for postgraduate programs.As a language teacher you will work closely with a variety of faculties, to teach the English language and academic study skills to students from a non-English speaking...  [Read more]

TEFL in Khartoum, Sudan Date posted:2007-05-30 | Writer: The Winner Language Institute | Email: [email protected] We are an English Language Institute and we are looking for Teachers who can offer significant real world experience - particularly Teachers who can offer experience in Commerce, Law , Accountancy, Petroleum, telecommunications, medicine and government/diplomacy.Teach Business English in Africa's fastest growing economy. Located in Khartoum by the Blue Nile, we are strengthening our team by recruiting teachers who can offer significant experience in Business English/ English for Occupational Purposes. Our normal requirement is for university graduates with at least a UK class 2 equivalent degree this remains highly desirable, but for this recruitment we are more...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Private Tutoring or Group Teaching: Which Teaching Mode to Choose? To understand the difference between teaching one to one and groups this essay aims to provide a discussion of the factors which exert influence on choosing one of these types of teaching or learning according to their advantages and disadvantages. Nowadays teachers and students often ask themselves a question: "What should I choose: individual or group studying?" There are a lot of things they need to bear in mind for making this decision. Table of Contents Benefits of Private Classes Drawbacks of Private Classes Group Teaching Final Thoughts Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Older Posts Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Teaching Individuals (One-to-One) Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post we will consider how we need to adjust to teaching a single (one-to-one) student. Methods and techniques will need to be somewhat different from teaching a class where student to student interaction is available. Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Top 10 Tips When Teaching Beginners Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas This blog post outlines some of the best tips to use with your various beginner classes. Ideas about keeping them motivated and keeping them using the language are covered. Try these ideas with your beginners. Never Fear! 7 Ways to Prevent Confusion in the Classroom Shakira Moss TEFL Information Alumni...  [Read more]

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences What Is the Best Thing I Learned from My TEFL/TESOL Course? Teaching Special Groups Beginners come in various types: absolute beginners, false beginners, young beginners, and those without the Roman alphabet. Recognizing these differences is crucial for effective teaching. Visual aids and repetition are valuable tools, but it's vital to maintain a steady pace and address individual needs. Table of Contents Teaching Young Learners: Keeping It Engaging Teaching Business English and Individuals: Tailoring Content Monolingual and Multilingual Groups: Leveraging Common Ground Overall, Versatility in Teaching: A Vital Skill Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what...  [Read more]

Job in Rural Germany Teaching EFL Date posted:2017-06-01 | Writer: E.L.T. The English Language Trainers | Email: [email protected] Discover the magical Harz Mountains, meet the witches on the Brocken mountain and teach English! E.L.T. The English Language Trainers in Wernigerode, the colourful town in the Harz foothills, offers: • a freelance teaching position starting in September 2017 • a minimum guarantee of 20 hours/week (a workload of 25 hours and more are common if desired by trainers) • a professional and self-organized work environment • administrative support Our clients are professionals who require English training for their jobs, i.e. business English. We also teach English for special purposes to engineers, lawyers, medical doctors, and managers. REQUIREMENTS: •...  [Read more]

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. Table of Contents Overview of School Types Academic Schools Vocational Schools Correspondence Schools Academic High Schools Elite Academic High Schools General Acadmic High Schools How do elite and general academic schools approach English learning? Vocational Schools...  [Read more]

Adapt vs Adopt - English Grammar - Teaching Tips   This video covers the difference between 'adapt' and 'adopt'. Due to their similar spelling, their usage is often confused. 'Adapt' describes the action of taking something and changing it for a special purpose, for example: A screenwriter successfully adapts the book to make it work as a movie. The word 'adopt', on the other hand, refers to the action of taking something and using it or making it your own, such as here: Because they couldn't have children of their own, they decided to adopt a child. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching....  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Teachers & Learners – Language Levels of Learners Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas There are five general levels used to describe ESL students. In this blog post, we will outline the levels and discuss what characteristics the learners within those levels have. Nightly Reading Homework: Best Practices in 6 Steps Ahmed Taha Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post explains what the teacher can do and what parents and other caregivers can do to ensure that this assignment is truly beneficial to the child's development as a reader. The Challenges of Teaching EFL to Older Adults Desrine Francois TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English as a foreign language to older adults...  [Read more]

TEFL in Sudan (Khartoum) Date posted:2006-11-06 | Writer: Winner Language Institute | Email: [email protected] What are we recruiting? Graduate, qualified, specialist teachers of British English. Where are we recruiting? One of the most cosmopolitan cities in Africa. When are we recruiting? As soon as possible. We are a new language institute, with a modern school located in the Garden City area of Khartoum and we need to recruit more teachers:  ·  you must have at least a Bachelor's degree (minimum standard UK 2.2 or equivalent);  ·  you must have been educated in a British school and your own knowledge of written and spoken British English must be of native speaker standard; and  ·  you must be a specialist teacher of English (EFL, ESOL, ELTA),...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Taiwan Date posted:2004-05-31 | Writer: Hugokids Kindergarten | Email: [email protected] 1. Teachers may have complete evenings and weekends to explore and enjoy Taiwan's culture. 2. Teachers have freedom to develop and explore ideas within the curriculum. 3. Well-established facilities and curriculum offer ESL teachers full support. 4. Supportive staff 5. Planned curriculum complete with teaching materials. 6. Teachers may have half a month?s vacation every semester for local traveling, visiting friends or even going abroad. 7. Teachers are welcome to enjoy working in a well respected school with a solid reputation as you increase your experience and qualifications. 8. Full facilities: a 5m high climbing wall, standard sized tennis court, an inline...  [Read more]

ESL positions in Tunisia Date posted:2014-03-15 | Writer: AMIDEAST | Email: [email protected] AMIDEAST  is now recruiting qualified EFL teachers for full-time positions in our Tunis and Sousse offices. AMIDEAST teachers work with learners of all ages who are eager to expand their opportunities. We also partner with businesses and public agencies to train employees in English for special purposes and provide communication and business skills to youth and others seeking to transition into the job market. In addition to English language training, AMIDEAST offices offer a myriad of other program and activities, including scholarship and exchange programs, professional training, free advising on opportunities to study in the U.S. and daily cultural activities that are open to...  [Read more]

TEFL in Turkey - Bursa Date posted:2007-04-23 | Writer: English First-Bursa, Turkey | Email: [email protected] We are a new branch of English First and its first outside of Istanbul  (which is about 2 hours away). We teach a full complement of English  courses, including General English, Business English, TOEFL/IELTS and  English for Special Purposes. In the near future, we plan to expand our  curriculum to include English for Young Learners. A summer camp of  Intensive English is also being planned.    Currently, the teaching staff is small. There are three teachers here  and a small and very capable support staff. We teach Mondays through  Saturdays, but our current teacher's contract provides for two days off per  week....  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The Main Principles of Teaching Beginners Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching students of different ages and levels is definitely challenging. This article is devoted to teaching beginners. Tricks of Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching younger groups of students is fun but challenging and sometimes tricky. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their experience. The Struggles of Teaching Difficult English Language Patterns Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers several difficult points to teach ESL students to. Advantages, Disadvantages, and Tips for One-to-One English Teaching Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One-to-one teaching...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers ESA Method and Why You Should Use it Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the ESA method. 3 Reasons Why Thai Students Have a Slow Progress in Learning English Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why Thai Students progress in English is so slow. Keys to Effective Classroom Management Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how classroom management influences students' learning process. How Games Help Students to Learn in an ESL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their...  [Read more]

TEFL in Sudan - Khartoum Date posted:2006-12-12 | Writer: The Winner Language Institute | Email: [email protected] We are a successful language institute, with a modern school located in a prestigious area of Khartoum. Our students are extremely motivated and a pleasure to teach, whilst also offering a full range of professional challenges for talented teachers. We are recruiting a number of teachers to join our professional team during 2007. You must be able to offer us: • a university degree, minimum standard Bachelor, UK 2.2 or equivalent; • ability to use written and spoken British English to a native speaker standard; and • a specialist qualification to teach English (EFL, ESOL, ELTA), from an accredited course provider. These are our essential requirements but, of...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Do Young Learners and Adults Have Different Learning Modes? Young learners and adults tend to have different modes when it comes to English learning due to several factors. This article is going to demonstrate some of the factors. Table of Contents Young learners But due to the nature of young learners, some problems need to be paid attention to too. Adult learners Problems involved in adult class is also obvious. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fanchun M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Young learners Young learners are a special group of people in English learning...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained How to Get into Teaching English as a Foreign Language Charli HelloGrads TEFL Information Do you want to use your skills and knowledge to educate others? Do you feel that you could connect with young people and change their lives? If so, maybe teaching is the career for you. The Challenges of Teaching EFL to Older Adults Desrine Francois TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English as a foreign language to older adults students comes with its own unique set of challenges. These students are, more often than not, retirees whose professional lives are behind them. Unlike their younger counterparts, they do not need to learn English for educational or professional purposes. So what impels these older adults to...  [Read more]

Teach English in Khartoum, Sudan Date posted:2007-01-09 | Writer: The Winner Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Exciting opportunity to teach English whilst experiencing one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Africa. Highly motivated students, wide range of professional challenges and very competitive packages offered for the most talented teachers of British English. We are a successful language institute, with a modern school located in a prestigious area of Khartoum. Our students are extremely motivated and a pleasure to teach, whilst also offering a full range of professional challenges for talented teachers. We are recruiting a number of teachers to join our professional team during 2007. You must be able to offer us: · a university degree, minimum standard...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Sudan - Khartoum Date posted:2007-02-27 | Writer: The Winner Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Exciting opportunity to teach English whilst experiencing one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Africa. Highly motivated students, wide range of professional challenges and very competitive packages offered for the most talented teachers of British English. We are a successful language institute, with a modern school located in a prestigious area of Khartoum. Our students are extremely motivated and a pleasure to teach, whilst also offering a full range of professional challenges for talented teachers. We are recruiting a number of teachers to join our professional team during 2007. You must be able to offer us:  ·  a university degree, minimum...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Purpose of Using Additional Teaching Materials Education is not only the process of preparing individuals for life but also life itself. It is a fact that education environments are intertwined with life. At this point, teachers have an important role in regulating the educational environment and providing it to the service of the student. To accomplish this task, teachers need to have some critical skills and characteristics. At the beginning of these skills is the regulation of teaching environments by the needs of the students and real life. Table of Contents Concept of Teaching When Are Materials Used? Purpose Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]