English Grammar For German Learners

Review from TEFL Student Franziska   Franziska is from Germany but has been teaching in Spain for a while. She decided to take the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course to gain a qualification in teaching English as a foreign language as she has recognized the high demand for qualified English teachers around the world. She enjoyed the course and especially the grammar units and lesson planning. She is now confident that she cannot only teach German but also English. She is now taking our certificate in teaching young learners. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Pros and Cons to Know Students' Native Language Throughout the TEFL course, it is clear that teachers do not need to know the language of the host country to successfully teach English. I agree wholeheartedly with this assertion for various reasons. However, there are also certain advantages for teachers who know a foreign language have in the classroom. I will discuss the various ways that knowledge of a foreign language can help and hinder teachers in the EFL classroom. Table of Contents Pitfalls of Knowing Students' Native Language Attention to Students Benefits of Knowing Students' Language Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Allison...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Benefit Using ICALL? Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning (ICALL), the subfield of CALL integrating natural language processing and artificial intelligence, has typically equated language acquisition with the learning of linguistic patterns and grammatical structures. ICALL system, therefore, has focused on identifying and providing feedback to problems in student performance that are exclusively related to linguistic structures. Table of Contents Basis of L2 Acquisition How does it Work? 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 graduate Omer Shahid R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why You Can’t Avoid Teaching Grammar In a world where communication is the most important thing and language - your own or a second (even third or fourth) - grammar seems to be overlooked by people as unimportant. But is that really so? And is this true for all areas of communication? And do we only tend to say this because grammar is challenging for both teachers and learners? Table of Contents Grammar-Translation Method In Modern World Definitions So do we leave grammar out of our curricula? Grammar in Communication Different Approach Real State of Grammar in Class Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Amal D. Please note that...  [Read more]

Higher TEFL Course Check out tefl tesol about Higher TEFL Course 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 C.L. & S.S. - Philippines said: Problems facing learners of different nationalities Our exposure to English dates back to the time of our birth. We are fortunate to have been exposed to a bilingual society where English remains to be a major language for communication. Though we come from different educational backgrounds, dentistry and business to be exact, the medium of instruction used in the schools we attended was English. The same thing is true in our professional...  [Read more]

Lesson Course TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Lesson Course 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 C.S. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in south koreaAs korea attracts more and more foreigners that live and visit the country, koreans are likely to be exposed to English and pick up certain vocabulary words. This is especially true for koreans that live in the cities according to the Frankfurt International School. Darian Godfrey of tesolcourse.com addresses the fact that a typical ESL student in korea has acquired a vocabulary of English words that they use on a daily...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Non-Native English Speakers Can be Good TEFL Teachers As a Belgian born citizen, I was brought up with different languages. Belgium is officially a trilingual country: French, Dutch, and German are all official languages. Dutch is my mother tongue, I have been learning French since primary school. Later, in high school, German and English were added to my curriculum and in college, I extended my language skills by taking a Spanish course. This means I have been studying foreign languages since primary school until my university degree when I was 25 years old. This made me decide to write on the following topic: why non-native English speakers can be good TEFL teachers. Table of Contents Teaching qualities important for...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Grammar Lessons: Does Teaching Standard Grammar Mean Delivering it Like a Native Speaker? Studying and learning standard English grammar is an experience that most native speakers must also do. Furthermore, even after learning grammar in an English education system, many native speakers still make grammatical errors in their everyday conversations, and especially so when writing formal documents. Table of Contents Is clarity is over norms and rules? Is focusing on mistakes effective? Variations Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Natalie F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Is...  [Read more]

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 3 Distinct Peculiarities of the English Language For the native English speaker, English is easy. It is only when learning another language do L1 English speakers begin to see peculiarities in their own language. It is then compounded when beginning to teach English as a foreign language. Although the English language has commonalities with other languages, especially since English is derived from other languages, there are plenty of unusual aspects of English that can cause difficulties when learning and teaching the language. For example, English spelling, grammar, and pronunciation all contain such peculiarities. Table of Contents English spelling is inconsistent English grammar differs from many other languages English contains sounds...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Two Most Common Learning Difficulties For English Students Learning a second language is an adventure, most people find it fascinating. Some people are intimidated, they take a glimpse, and then walk back to the familiar ground; some embark on the journey, but not all of them can truly enjoy the journey that is full of difficulties, some learners quit in the middle of the adventure; thus, only a small amount of people can finally master a second language. Teachers should be able to know what types of difficulty students might face and how to help them deal with these difficulties. In this post, we shall look into two learning difficulties — poor memory and lack of concentration. Table of Contents Poor Memory Lack of...  [Read more]

Thu, 23 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 3 Reasons We Can’t Learn Languages Without Grammar Admittedly, learning grammar may not be the most appealing part when learning a new language. It usually connects with conjugations, tenses and in some languages, the position of the verbs, for example, German. Grammar itself can cause a huge problem for both the teacher and students to carry out the language class smoothly. People might argue that unconscious imitation is the best approach to learning a language since it is the most natural way. I would like to say this is the idealist method. Truth speaking, not many students are able to enjoy the bilingual or even multi-lingual background. Moreover, even with the mother tongue, people will encounter grammar courses in...  [Read more]

TEFL in Vsetin, Czech Republic Date posted:2012-07-09 | Writer: EdCentre, s.r.o. | Email: [email protected] Edcentre School, s.r.o., is a private language school based in Vsetín and Valašské Meziříčí. We employ about 20 full-time and part-time TEFL teachers. Our students are mainly professional adults who either attend courses in Edcentre School’s modern classrooms or at their place of work. We offer children’s English courses as well, and successful candidates might be expected to teach children.Although we also teach German, Korea and Czech, the great majority of our courses are English. We offer the widest variety of English courses in the region and pride ourselves on our professional and friendly approach to teaching.          ...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The 4 Most Important Reasons Why Is English So Challenging for Chinese Learners In this blog post, I plan to examine why English may be such a challenging language for Chinese speakers to master, namely in comparison to their European peers. For the purpose of this examination, I will focus on four main aspects, from quite glaring differences to other aspects that some may not initially consider: written language, grammar, vocabulary, and language exposure. Table of Contents Chinese does not use an alphabet for written language Grammatically, Chinese and English stand worlds apart Challenges with vocabulary Exposure to English is very limited in China Are you ready to teach English in China? Related Articles: Listen to this blog...  [Read more]

Providers Diploma TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Providers Diploma 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.F. - Germany said: Computer Aided Language LearningPersonally I feel this is one of the most advanced techniques for acquiring a language in an intensive and reduced duration of time. Most important is that you reside in the country of the language in order you can immerse yourself and ensure you have as much opportunity as possible to reproduce the language which has been absorbed. I made this experience while learning mandarin chinese in Taiwan for the traditional...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 3 Important Problems Facing Students of Different Nationalities Nowadays we live in a multicultural world and interact with people from different cultures, of different races, nationalities, and religion. More and more people look for employment or acquire education abroad, co-operate with their foreign partners and colleagues which motivates them to learn English as an international communication tool. That is why teachers should be aware of potential problems that students might face depending on their cultural and educational background as not taking into account this important factor might affect a whole studying process. Table of Contents Problems common to all nationalities Problems associated with cultural background Pronunciation...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Turkey  EYL Teachers - Istanbul Writer: ILK BES | Email: [email protected] Native English Teachers Are Invited For Application For Session 2024-25Ilk Beş Schools wholeheartedly believe in the unique innate potential of every child. In a school climate where they can express themselves comfortably, it is our priority for each of them to achieve their highest learning goals, to achieve more than they think, and to be happy individuals. We require- Caring, creative and responsible teachers- Having at least an associates degree and 1 year of teaching experience- TEFL/TESOL certificate preferred- CTEYL qualification is beneficial- Open to adapting to a new culture and eager to learn and gain invaluable teaching experiences and enjoy the beautiful city...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading to Activate Second Language Skills The use of reading in the course of language acquisition is valuable and often underrated. Before undertaking a detailed explanation, I will first offer a general example to demonstrate the problem of teaching without it. Imagine you are teaching the word "ball" to an older student. You could ask them to say "ball, ball, ball" in a drilling manner. This can be inefficient and above all, boring for the student. But suppose that you do teach it enjoyably. How many words might they learn? Table of Contents Course Structure to Accept English Vocabulary Stephen Krashen Reference: As much as this practice is gaining ground around the world, two major drawbacks should be assessed. Do you want to...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Required in Spanish Schools Date posted:2019-01-08 | Writer: Meddeas | Email: [email protected] Are you TEFL/TESOL certified and eager to gain valuable professional experience in Spanish schools? Meddeas has some great opportunities. Candidates interested in TEFL Jobs in Spain are encouraged to apply ASAP. Participants with a TEFL/TESOL will join our advanced program, which includes a teaching-related training given by a university (paid by the program). They will become Language Assistants, teach 20-25 hours per week, receive a monthly grant (€930-€1,162), and ongoing in-country support. START DATES & PROGRAM LENGTH: Jan.2019 to May/June 2019: Currently, only open to EU passport holders due to visa deadlines Application process for next academic year open as...  [Read more]

Jobs Teaching English in Russia Date posted:2014-07-15 | Writer: International Educational Centre | Email: [email protected]  Due to our continued success, International Educational Centre, Moscow Region, is recruiting more EFL  teachers to start in August for training, with classes starting at the beginning of September. We also have some positions starting in September and October. Excellent benefits packages and support! We have branches in Dzerzhinsky, Zheleznodorozhny and elsewhere in the Moscow Region, all located close to Moscow City. You can be part of a thriving school and an integral part of the local community. Our friendly management and staff help both teachers and students feel at home. We offer a highly competitive package and a pleasant working environment in...  [Read more]

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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. Table of Contents Cultural Historical Conceptual Orthoepical Grammatical Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by...  [Read more]

Job For EFL Teacher in Japan Date posted:2014-05-11 | Writer: International School of English Yokohama | Email: [email protected] Excellent teaching opportunity starting late May early June -International School of English Yokohama Japan-Mid Career teaching post -An upscale English school with locations in Aobadai and Tama Plaza (Both campuses located on the Denentoshi line) is currently accepting applications from professional experienced native level EFL teachers for teaching posts starting in May and June of 2014. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited university and at least two consecutive years of teaching experience are required. We are also accepting applications for part time teachers for weekend shifts. Strong...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Hong Kong  TEACHER/LIBRARIAN ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL STREAM Writer: The German Swiss International School | Email: [email protected] The Teacher Librarian will provide a range of library and research services for the school and to develop the library resources and its collections. The Teacher Librarian will support the successful development of literacy and academic research skills and literature appreciation in both GSD and ESD and will provide educational and pedagogical support in collaboration with faculty subject staff and school leadership. The successful candidate is expected to foster a love of reading, both for leisure and for academic development, to support and challenge learners to seek appropriate information, to use planned methods of inquiry and...  [Read more]

10 Pieces of Advice Every New EFL Teacher Needs to Know 06/23/2022 hello hi everyone linda here from itt back with another live session this week how is everybody doing hope you're doing fine thank you so much for tuning in and spending um taking some time out of your day to spend it with me today as always uh we go live and our live sessions take about 45 minutes sometimes even an hour depends on how many questions you guys have at the end we always have a q a part so this is a time where you can ask me your questions about teaching abroad about tefl about tesol about our courses about anything teaching related that's on your mind that you want to know and today's topic is dedicated to new teachers so i'm going to be sharing 10 pieces of advice that you need to know as a new tefl or efl...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Peru  Language Support Specialist Writer: Newton College | Email: [email protected] Newton College is looking for a talent who can be our Language Support Specialist in Upper School (Secundaria).RequirementsHold a degree (Licenciatura) in Education, Special Education, Applied Linguistics or related field.English level: CPE or bilingualCertification in teaching English as a second language (TESOL), English language teaching (CELTA) or equivalent.Minimum 3 years' experience teaching a foreign language.At least 2 years of IB Program experienceExperience working with students who have language-based learning differences or second language learners.ResponsibilitiesActively participate in collaborative spaces with colleagues, including observation of student...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs Online There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Looking for Online ESL Teachers | (Date posted:2023-03-28) Date posted:2023-03-28 | Writer: GEAD Language Community | Email: [email protected] GEAD Language Community is an institute that works with various businesses around the metropolitan area of Santiago providing English classes to their employees. We have a strong communicative approach and want to recruit professional energetic teachers for the opportunity to work with eager students.  NOTE: All classes are...  [Read more]

Live TEFL/TESOL Q&A: Ask Us Anything!   Welcome guys, Linda here from ITTT for another live session. I'm so happy to be here today, the weather is great today, the lighting is good. If you were watching last week it was pretty much like the end of the world weather here, but today it's great, I feel good. If you can see me and hear me please drop a hi into the comments. We are live on Facebook and also on YouTube and if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thanks for the download. We always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes and you can find them on all major podcast platforms like iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts etc. It's called the TEFL and TESOL Podcast by ITTT. I see there are some people already here. Hi Gwen, thanks for joining today. We also have...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Brazil  Secondary English Teacher Writer: The British College of Brazil (BCB) | Email: [email protected] BCB Secondary English Teacher Job DescriptionWe’re looking to recruit a Secondary English Teacher to join our team at The British College of Brazil school, a Nord Anglia Education school.We’ll look to you to promote high expectations for our students, designing learning activities that are aligned to our school’s Secondary curriculum and creating a learning culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved. You will foster an environment of respect within the classroom, facilitating learning through questioning and discussion.You’ll help us in managing and leading the school through the successful leadership of your curriculum area and...  [Read more]

Which country is best for a TEFL course? The best country for a TEFL course often depends on individual preferences and goals. In-class TEFL training remains highly relevant despite the rise of online courses, offering distinct advantages like immersive experiences and hands-on teaching practice. Here are some top countries for TEFL courses:   Table of Contents What are the main advantages of in-class TEFL courses? Where can I take an in-class TEFL course with ITTT? Asia Europe Latin America Other Options What are the main advantages of in-class TEFL courses? Probably the biggest attraction of taking an in-class TEFL course rather than an online course is that you get to spend several hours practicing all the theory you have learned during real lessons given to real language...  [Read more]

Which country is best for a TEFL course? Due to the rapid rise in popularity of online study in recent times some people have the idea that traditional in-class TEFL training is a thing of the past. Nothing could be further from the truth. While it is true that the flexibility and convenience of online study means it is certainly here to stay, in-class courses still have several key advantages that will ensure they stay very much relevant today and in the future. And the best thing is they are available in many fantastic locations around the world. What are the main advantages of in-class TEFL courses? Probably the biggest attraction of taking an in-class TEFL course rather than an online course is that you get to spend several hours practicing all the theory you have learned during real...  [Read more]

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Live TEFL/TESOL Q&A: Ask Us Anything! Welcome guys, Linda here from ITTT for another live session. I'm so happy to be here today, the weather is great today, the lighting is good. If you were watching last week it was pretty much like the end of the world weather here, but today it's great, I feel good. If you can see me and hear me please drop a hi into the comments. We are live on Facebook and also on YouTube and if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thanks for the download. We always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes and you can find them on all major podcast platforms like iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts etc. It's called the TEFL and TESOL Podcast by ITTT. Table of...  [Read more]