English Lessons For French Speakers

Job Teaching Young Learners EFL in France Date posted:2017-11-07 | Writer: Le Repertoire de Gaspard | Email: [email protected] The Paris Institute of Childcare Training is a training centre offering up to 100 native level English speakers full time work and training opportunities in the childcare and English education sector. Having completed your TEFL course, do you think you have what it takes to be one of our English speaking childcare educators? Are you internationally ambitious and a native level English speaker? Do you want to explore Europe and the beautiful city of Paris? Then look no further. At Le Repertoire de Gaspard we have two types of jobs available, full-time and part-time: 1. FULL-TIME: Ten month jobs that involve being an English childcare educator...  [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]

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Why complete a TEFL course: Why do you need a TEFL course, if you already know how to teach a foreign language? This is a question I've asked myself. I'm looking at it from the point of view of an established foreign language teacher. Table of Contents How well do you know English? Get professional guidance You'll be more successful with getting your students ready to speak in English. Being a native speaker is not enough Your credentials say a lot about you. Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post For years, I've been thinking about learning to teach English as a foreign language. I've wanted to teach more than just French, so I could find more work, and because TEFL...  [Read more]

Should we teach culture in the EFL classroom? Put simply, language is a verbal expression of culture which means that culture clearly has to be seen as an important part of language learning. Although it is important to learn the vocabulary and grammar of English during lessons, to truly grasp what the language means to native speakers it is vital that EFL students learn as much as possible about the culture of English speaking nations. The good news is that students generally love learning about cultural issues, whether it is music, films, books, and TV, or other things such as food or fashion. So, how can we incorporate culture into our EFL lessons to make them interesting and productive? Use authentic materials Authentic materials can be anything that native English speakers might use...  [Read more]

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Challenges of the French Native Speakers in English Learning Several surveys, such as EF (Education First), have shown that France has the worst English level in the European Union. We shall explain, firstly, why French students have problems in learning English and what these problems are. Then, secondly, we shall share solutions to these problems. Table of Contents Origin of Typical Difficulties Global Status of French Lack of Exposure to English Academical Importance Common Vocabulary Tenses Pronunciation Lesson Ideas Ways to Engage Grammar and Vocabulary Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mohamed S. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Should we teach culture in the EFL classroom? Absolutely. Language is deeply intertwined with culture, serving as its vocal representation. While mastering vocabulary and grammar is crucial, to fully understand the essence of English, EFL students should immerse themselves in the culture of English-speaking nations. This entails exploring cultural facets like music, films, literature, culinary traditions, and even fashion. Incorporating cultural elements not only enriches EFL lessons but also resonates with students, making the learning process more engaging and comprehensive. Table of Contents Use authentic materials Compare two cultures Introduce live native speakers Use food as a tool Use songs as a tool Use Online Resources Use authentic materials Authentic materials can be anything...  [Read more]

What is the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program for teaching English in Georgia? Teach and Learn with Georgia (TLG), initiated in 2010 by the Georgian Ministry of Education and Science, is a distinctive program aimed at enhancing the nation's proficiency in foreign languages, such as English, French, and German. Beyond its primary objective of placing native speakers in public schools for language instruction, TLG also fosters a deep cultural exchange, strengthening Georgia's bonds with the global community. Table of Contents What does the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program involve? What are the requirements for the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program? What are the benefits of the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program? What does the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program involve?...  [Read more]

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Evaluation of Receptive Skills There are two Receptive language skills; Reading and Listening. English speaker's use both of these are used for the same two purposes, for entertainment, or to help us to achieve a particular goal. Reading and listening are not just as simple as opening your eyes or ears, each student will have different problems areas to target and understanding the received language will vary from country to country. For example, a person from England who saw the headline "Magpies destroy Red Devils" would know that the article was referring to Premier League football, and not an actual event. Table of Contents Anticipated Problems How to Work it throught? Teaching Resources Vocabulary Adjusting Own Speech Do you...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems for Learners in France and How to Overcome Them Being an American living in France has given me firsthand experience as to what it is like to struggle with learning a new language. I studied Spanish for six years, in Junior High and High school. Language acquisition was easier then. I can attest to the fact that younger learners learn more quickly. For me, the two major problems with learning French are the tenses and not being able to understand what people are saying. I get stuck in the present tense, often forgetting to change tenses in conversation. I also need to hone up on my listening skills. Table of Contents What problems do native French speakers have with the English language? The other big problem that people...  [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]

What is the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program for teaching English in Georgia? The Teach and Learn with Georgia (TLG) program was setup in 2010 with the intention of improving the country's foreign language skills and to promote greater ties with the global community. Sponsored by the Georgian Ministry of Education and Science, TLG actively recruits native English, French and German speakers to teach in public schools throughout the country on a voluntary basis. While the primary goal is language teaching within a school environment, the program also has a strong focus on cultural exchange. What does the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program involve? The TLG program is open to native speakers of English, French and German who are open-minded and highly motivated to make a positive...  [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 The Skills and Mindset of an Effective Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on effective strategies implemented in the teaching job. Traditional Point of View on The Teaching Job | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the traditional point of view on the teaching job. Practical TEFL Experience in a Non-Profit Organization | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta...  [Read more]

Teach English in France (2) Date posted:2012-02-15 | Writer: Les Petits Bilingues | Email: [email protected] Les Petits Bilingues are France's national leader in English teaching to children from 1 to 18. We are recruiting TEFL qualified teachers for the next academic year starting in September 2012. We offer part-time & full-time positions as Junior & Senior teachers and Team Managers. We offer positions in our centers, and in French Public and Private Schools. RequirementsYou must have valid work papers or be EU citizen.We are looking for Native English speakers, with teaching experience or/and CELTA/TESOL/TEFL certification.Training, material & lesson plans provided.Our career program allows you to start at an entry level and to become a Senior Teacher or Team...  [Read more]

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Difficulties in Teaching English to Native Mandarin Speakers Learning a second language can be difficult, and this is especially true when the learners L1 and their target language are completely different in structure, sound, and tones. An English as a second language student who speaks French, German, or any other European language will have an easier task than one who speaks a language that is not of European origins. One such language is Mandarin Chinese. Table of Contents State of The Problem The Chinese Language Structure Tenses Sentence Structure Do you want to teach English in China? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ashley L. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 Mark Crocker TEFL Information Five Online Teaching Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree Online English language teaching is one area of the TEFL field that has grown rapidly in recent times and it is only going to become more popular. With this growth comes an increased demand for teachers which is a very positive thing for anyone who doesn't have a full university degree. While some online employers do insist on a degree, the two most important ingredients when applying for online teaching jobs are generally a TEFL/TESOL certification and in some cases being a native English speaker. Table of Contents Cambly PalFish SkimaTalk Lingoda Open English Are you ready to teach English online? Related Articles: For anyone without a degree, the best thing to do is to offer as...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Teaching Role Through The Lens of My Personal Experience Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the teaching role. Aspects to Consider When Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on important things to consider when teaching EFL kindergarten. What Personal Qualities are Important for an English Teacher Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the personal qualities important for English teachers. Constructive Approach to Teaching Children With Varying Learning Abilities Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In...  [Read more]

English Teacher Needed in Germany Date posted:2024-01-28 | Writer: Dualingo - Bilinguale Ganztagsgrundchule Jena | Email: [email protected] The DUALINGO bilingual all-day primary school, run by the DRK-Kreisverband Jena-Eisenberg-Stadtroda e.V. (German Red Cross), is the only school in Thuringia to offer in-depth foreign language learning from Year 1. Our school is state-recognised. Our work is based on the Thuringian School Act, the curricula, the education plan and, above all, our school concept.Some of our pupils are taught bilingually. We work together in an international team of German, English and French teachers.To support our team at the DUALINGO bilingual all-day primary school in Jena, we are looking for an English Teacher/native level speakers (m/f/d) with teaching experience...  [Read more]

Teach English in Paris and Surrounding Suburbs, France Date posted:2017-06-29 | Writer: The Turner Learning Center | Email: [email protected] The Turner Learning Center (TLC) has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in September of this year. We specialize in offering an enriching academic English language program to students between the ages of 6 and 18 as well as providing specialized and individualized English language programs to adults. We teach in the Paris region and surrounding suburbs in the comforts of our students’ homes. Classes are timetabled so that teachers have convenient schedules and limit travel time to the minimum. Our schedules are planned and fixed for the entire academic year (September 2017 to July 2018). All teachers are...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Feeling Comfortable Making Mistakes Can Really Help a Student’s Language Learning It is inevitable that everyone will make mistakes when trying something new for the first time. Because there is no way to avoid them, mistakes should be accepted, treated as normal, and even encouraged. It is always better to make some mistakes in the attempt than not to try at all, and this is particularly true when learning a new language. Table of Contents My Own Foreign Language Experience Translating This Environment to the Classroom Dealing With Mistakes Practice Makes Perfect Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Catherine L....  [Read more]

School in Poland Seeks EFL Teachers Date posted:2016-07-19 | Writer: Quest Language School | Email: [email protected] Quest Language School based in Puławy, Poland is seeking to employ a number of EFL Teachers for the school year 2016/17. We are looking for dynamic and dedicated teachers to join our friendly, supportive, creative and enthusiastic team. The main duties will be to plan and deliver high-quality lessons to different age and level groups, ranging from children to adults. OUR SCHOOL: private language school founded in 1996, well-established and renowned in the area. WE TEACH: general English as well as exam preparation courses, conversation courses, business and professional English; levels from A1 to C2 OUR LOCATION: Puławy (population 50 000, central Poland) on the...  [Read more]

Job for TEFL Qualified Teacher in France Date posted:2018-09-13 | Writer: The Turner Learning Center | Email: [email protected] The Turner Learning Center (TLC) was founded in 2003 and specializes in offering an enriching academic English language program to students between the ages of 6 and 18. We also provide specialized and individualized English language programs to adults. We teach in the Paris region and surrounding suburbs in the comforts of our students’ homes and have opportunities for TEFL trained teachers. We timetable our classes so that teachers have convenient schedules and limit travel time to the minimum. Our schedules are planned and fixed for the entire academic year (September 2018 to June 2019). Depending on specialism, experience and teachers availabilities, we offer...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in France Date posted:2011-02-16 | Writer: Learnship Networks GmbH | Email: [email protected] Learnship Networks GmbH is an e-learning startup company in Cologne, Germany. We support a new method of teaching and learning language through our platforms at our web site, and are currently looking for TEFL qualified teachers based in France.  LearnShip is the first European-wide internet language school specializing in live online teaching, connecting students and trainers internationally through the use of a virtual classroom. Our freelance teachers are located in many countries, and are able teach from the convenience of their home. Classes are one-on-one, or in the case of our group lessons for a unique and personalized learning experience.  Our teachers have...  [Read more]

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TEFL Positions in The Netherlands Date posted:2019-11-25 | Writer: Language Institute Regina Coeli | Email: [email protected] Language Institute Regina Coeli, located in the peaceful, woodsy village of Vught in the southern part of the Netherlands is a melting pot of cultures. Our language trainers come from eight language areas, and the group of Regina Coeli language trainers is made up of about 20 different nationalities. We are regularly looking for new TEFL qualified trainers who are eligible to work in The Netherlands. WORKING AS A LANGUAGE TRAINER AT REGINA COELI: We have high expectations of our language trainers. One of these is that they are native level speakers of one of the languages we teach and that they have a high-level mastery of their language. In addition, they have...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Truth About TEFL for Non-Native English Speaking Teachers Sometimes non-native English speakers are discouraged in their pursuit of teaching English as a foreign language. With the right TEFL certification course and training, anyone who is a fluent English speaker can also be a great teacher. There is really no reason for non-native English speakers to worry as the following alumni report will clearly show. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: English Proficiency Nobody Knows Everything You Can Relate to Your Students You Can Anticipate the Students' Problems Non-Native English Speaking Teachers Rule! Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences These Are the Most Common English Pronunciation Mistakes Made by Italian Native Speakers This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Stefania F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Teaching English pronunciation to students of other languages is always a big deal. One of the biggest challenges when teaching English to Italians is its phonetics. I personally witnessed pronunciation difficulties when I taught English in Italy in high school last year. Apart from Italian students, I also taught a small group of French, Latin-American, and Arabic migrants, recently arrived in Italy. Not only did they have a low level of Italian, but they were...  [Read more]

Opportunity in Russia For EFL Teachers Date posted:2017-01-26 | Writer: Reward Foreign Language Centre | Email: [email protected] Reward Foreign Language Centre, the biggest professional language school in Volgograd, has a position for a TEFL trained teacher. Volgograd is one of the most attractive and modern cities in Russia (former Stalingrad during World War II where the famous Stalingrad battle took place). Volgograd is situated in the south of the European part of the country on the Volga River and is very picturesque. With the population of over 1 million, it is one of the biggest Russian cultural, educational and industrial centers. The combination of all these factors makes it a perfect place to live and work. We are interested in having a responsible native level speaker...  [Read more]

School in Russia Seeks EFL Teacher Date posted:2016-08-03 | Writer: Reward Language School | Email: [email protected] Reward, the biggest professional language school in Volgograd, has an opening for a TEFL qualified teacher. Volgograd is one of the most attractive and modern cities of Russia (formerly Stalingrad during World War II where the famous Stalingrad battle took place). It is situated in the south of the European part of the country on the Volga River and is very picturesque. With the population of over 1 million, it is one of the biggest Russian cultural, educational and industrial centers. The combination of all these factors makes it a perfect place to live and work. We are interested in having a responsible native speaker who can work independently and in a team....  [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]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles 7 Activities for Teaching Conditionals in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 7 activities for teaching conditionals in the ESL classroom to help your students understand the correct structure and usage of this complex grammar point. 5 Simple Ways to Motivate Your EFL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas As an EFL teacher, it is imperative that you know how to motivate your students. These 5 simple ways to motivate your EFL students will help you to achieve just that. 10+ Activities...  [Read more]