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The Most Common Issues of Vietnamese Learners of English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 18 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Most Common Issues of Vietnamese Learners of English
In Vietnam, it is so important and popular that English becomes a compulsory subject for students at schools and universities. Working people also need to learn English for their job, to talk to English speakers or get a new well-paid job.
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During my studies and the process of teaching, I noticed that learners are facing some problems such as:
Pronunciation is the first obstacle because the same have different sounds
Patiency and Knowledge
How to Solve Problems?
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Socioeconomic Ramifications of English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Socioeconomic Ramifications of English
It is well established within academia that English has spread to become the worldwide language in comparison to other major languages, and that this growth has been rapid and unprecedented. The establishment of English as a worldwide language has its origins in the eighteenth century with European colonization. Due to the growth of the British Empire and the political and economic influence associated with it; the language was connected with power and opportunity, attracting many to adopt it. Following World War Two and with the strengthening of the United States of America as a worldwide economic power, English truly cemented itself as the language spoken internationally, and the global spread... [Read more]
The Linguistic Division of English - TEFL Blog
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Linguistic Division of English
Language is rarely uniform. Especially when spread out over a great distance, rifts form in a language which causes dialectical differences, which are sometimes extreme. Such is especially true of the English language: several qualities divide American, British, and Australian English. Many of these differences developed inevitably over time, due to geographic and cultural separation. However, several factors contributed to the language differences between these areas. This paper will examine these differences and the reasons for them, focusing on the dialects of Britain and America.
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The History of English
American vs. British
Differences in Writing
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Peculiarities of The English Language - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Peculiarities of The English Language
I did not realize how difficult English is until I became fluent in Spanish. I am currently studying French and I am pretty good at French. I have a basic knowledge of Esperanto.
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English is difficult for several reasons
English is not a phonetic language
There are exceptions to every rule
Some examples of other exceptions to English rules
Pronunciation
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The Importance of English Grammar - TEFL Blog
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Importance of English Grammar
In my opinion, Grammar plays an important role in English Learning and Teaching, because Grammar is the heart of any language. Learning English is the same as building a house and its grammar acts as a foundation and frame. Knowledge of English grammar helps us in the correction of mistakes and improvement of writing work. A person cannot learn a foreign language accurately only through a process of unconscious assimilation.
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Grammar and Linguistics
1. The formal grammar helps us speak correctly in English:
2. Grammar helps us communicate correctly:
3. Grammar helps us improve communication skills:
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The Importance of Business English - TEFL Blog
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Importance of Business English
English has developed to become the universal language for business around the world. English unites people and companies from different backgrounds, countries, and languages and allows them to communicate clearly and effectively. That's why Business English is so important to study if you want to work in this sector. Having a good grasp of English that you can apply to business will be an attractive asset to employers.
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The overview of the problem
Learn Specific Business English Skills
Understand Economy and Business Theory
Focus on Current News and Trends
Cooperation and teamwork
Gain Confidence
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The International Power of English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The International Power of English
Today, the big planet earth has become a small global village and the sovereign barriers seem to have disappeared. Technological innovations have left no stone unturned in converting the dreams into reality, where people from any part of the universe can come on a common platform to interact and chat with each other. But, no communication of this magnitude is possible without a common medium of conversation. Therefore, as global communication expands, so does the need for a common Global Language. The term "Global Language" can be better described as a language, which is spoken internationally and is the prime medium of instructions universally.
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The Benefits of Reading English Stories to Younger Groups of ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Benefits of Reading English Stories to Younger Groups of ESL Students
I adore books, and reading aloud to our young students is one of the highlights of my job as a Teaching Assistant.
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The Importance of Reading Classes
Factors Influencing Students' Interest
Classroom Routine
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Most of our students are Turkish, whose ages range from four to eleven years old, who have had little or no exposure to the English language. The students come to our school to receive an English education and therefore use daily a language of which their parents have little knowledge. It can be overwhelming to suddenly be thrust into an environment where everything... [Read more]
Mastering the Language of Healing: The Vitality of Teaching Medical English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Wed, 28 Jun 2023 Federico Riva
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Mastering the Language of Healing: The Vitality of Teaching Medical English Abroad
Learning English as a foreign language in healthcare has become increasingly common and essential due to globalization and the growing demand for healthcare professionals in diverse settings. This article emphasizes the significance of teaching Medical English and highlights the need for qualified instructors with a medical background.
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The Impact of Language Proficiency in Healthcare
Developing Students' Language Proficiency
Incorporating Authentic Materials
Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Advancement Opportunities for Healthcare Workers
Conclusion
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Types of Stories to Use for Teaching English to Different Groups of Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Types of Stories to Use for Teaching English to Different Groups of Students
Stories serve to be entertaining and educational in most cultures. A nice bedtime story for young children becomes a ritual in a lot of families nowadays, it makes up a sweet memory for a lot of people. When the listener is interested in the story, even when there is no verbal communication between the storyteller and the listener, there is still a bond between them. Therefore, storytelling is such a powerful tool teacher could use. Storytelling could make the lesson more interesting and memorable. To build the bond between the students and the teacher during storytelling, the teacher has to make sure the attention of his/her audiences are fully attracted.... [Read more]
Types of Determiners in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Types of Determiners in English
Determiners are noun modifiers; they precede and are necessarily followed by nouns.
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List of Emotions in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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List of Emotions in English
Here's a huge list of 132 powerful emotions for ESL learners. Share this list with your students to enhance their writing and speaking skills.
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The Influence of English on Globalization - TEFL Blog
Mon, 20 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Influence of English on Globalization
A global language ranks high both in terms of the number of countries where it is spoken as well as the number of people who speak that language either as native speakers or as second language speakers. People often talk about English as a global language. Statistics show that more than 350 million people around the world are speaking English as a first language and more than 430 million are speaking it as a second language. A common world language becomes a need with the advent of large international bodies like the United Nations, World Bank, World Health Organization and UNICEF(1945). The need to be able to communicate freely with one language to people all around the world would help... [Read more]
The Benefits of Volunteer English Teaching - TEFL Blog
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT
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The Benefits of Volunteer English Teaching
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi. There is a growing demand for volunteers to teach English in poverty-stricken regions. At first glance, volunteer teaching may appear to be a waste of your precious time and a futile effort that you should direct towards a more profitable action. However, the benefits that you can reap from such an experience are invaluable. You can make a huge difference in the lives of underprivileged people through volunteer teaching, but the difference that it will make to all the aspects of your life surpasses it. As it will broaden your skills and experience, allow you to grow as a person, and give you a sense of... [Read more]
Defining The Global Status of English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Defining The Global Status of English
The topic "English As A Global Language" is an interesting one given that people in all the continents of the world are learning the English language to become apt in writing, speaking, reading, and listening even though these different countries have their different languages and mother tongue. At times it's to the detriment of the languages or the dialects of these countries leading to the disappearance or extinction of some of these languages. This is the case with most African countries where children no longer speak the mother tongue or the dialect but the English language because it's the language of instruction and socialization in schools. But the question is how or why have the... [Read more]
Problems of English Learners in Thailand - TEFL Blog
Fri, 15 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Problems of English Learners in Thailand
Thailand is the country located in South East Asia with a population of over 69 million people. Thailand is divided into four regions which include Northern Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Central Thailand, and Southern Thailand. The official language of Thailand is Thai. But each of the regions in Thailand has its dialect. But the language used for the government, education system or Thai society is the Thai language which Thai people always speak Thai in everyday life as well as in school.
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English as a global language
Thai language environment and learning style
Teaching approach
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The Boom of English Language Education - TEFL Blog
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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The Boom of English Language Education
Multiple researchers have shown that learning a new language is a healthy exercise for one's brain. In today's world where connection to each other has been made easy by technology, it has also become very important to be multilingual.
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English has become a must
Free language learning platforms
The ESL market has emerged
Physical language centers appear everywhere
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Benefits of Music in Learning English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 21 Aug 2023 Hoàng Minh Huy
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Benefits of Music in Learning English
In contemporary society, the undeniable role of music encompasses various aspects of entertainment and work. However, its impact extends even further, particularly within the realm of teaching and learning English. Beyond merely assisting educators, music also offers an effective tool for students to effortlessly enhance their English language skills. This essay delves into the multifaceted benefits that music brings to the process of learning English.
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Enhancing Learning and Memory Through Music
Emotional Impact: Music's Role in Motivation
A Holistic Approach to Learning: Music's Expansive Benefits
Conclusion: The Melody of Progress
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The Challenges of Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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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.
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Business English teaching vs. teaching for other purposes
Teaching experience
Running an Activity
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Problems for Czech Learners of English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Problems for Czech Learners of English
I have moved to the Czech Republic with my girlfriend who is Czech after we met in New Zealand, where I am from. Teaching English here was a business idea that she came up with because she taught English here before for 8 years. In Czech people are more interested in taking English lessons from a native speaker and they also like New Zealand over here. So from this perspective, it makes a lot of sense for me to do this course. Since I am going to be teaching in Czech to begin with, I have already started to see some issues with the language learning that I will be faced with.
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Grammar
Receptive Skills
Productive Skills
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The Challenge of Teaching English Grammar - TEFL Blog
Sun, 15 Oct 2023 Federico Riva
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The Challenge of Teaching English Grammar
One of the most intimidating requirements for many English teachers is teaching English grammar. This is due to the many components of English grammar, including, but not limited to, parts of speech, as well as past, present, and perfect tenses. Conditionals, direct and reported speech, modals, and phrasal verbs all fall under the English grammar umbrella.
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Understanding the Components of Grammar
Navigating Tenses and Verb Forms
Exploring Voices and Modals
Mastering English Grammar
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Many Shades of the English Language - TEFL Blog
Fri, 11 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Many Shades of the English Language
Every language has its peculiarities, more so in the English language, which is spoken in the largest number of countries in the world. And thus has attained the status of a global language. Factors attributed to this phenomenon are many. One of the major reasons is that the Britishers had a large number of colonies which enabled them to come in contact with the inhabitants of different parts of the world.
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Vocabulary
Pronunciation
Spelling and Pronunciation
Meaning
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English as a Drive of Globalization - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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English as a Drive of Globalization
A language is called a "global language" when it achieves the official position and education preference in every nation. A global language comes to be used by more people than any other language. The essential reason to make a language global or international is its power for people. The power includes the power of the military, politics, and economy. English is a universal language. It is the world's second native language and the formal language in 70 countries. English-speaking countries are accountable for about 40% of the world's total GNP, while English is used everywhere in the world.
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Spread of English
World Economics
Common Thought
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Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam - TEFL Blog
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam
Once I arrived in Vietnam to teach the English language, I realized that poor pronunciation is common in Vietnamese students as well as teachers. These mistakes are similar, as it was obvious the Vietnamese teachers passed them to the students. In this essay, I am going to deliberate on the causes of the problem and suggest a few solutions.
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Language structure
How to work this out?
Consonants
Reading comprehension
Word building
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Business English: The Medium of Globalization - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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Business English: The Medium of Globalization
Without a doubt, English is the most popular second language around the globe. It has served as a bridge of communication in the rise of globalization. Business English has found its way in the global business market and has also worked its way up to the digital age with all of the technological advancements available.
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Important Personal Qualities of English Teachers - TEFL Blog
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Important Personal Qualities of English Teachers
Teachers are resourceful and students expect lots of values from them as teachers themselves are expected to share molding lessons as well.
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1. Motivational skills
2. Eye contact
3. Physical appearance
4. Body language
5. Using civil languages
6. Positive attitude
7. Problem-solving skills
8. Flexibility and time management
9. Creativity
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International Popularity of the English Language - TEFL Blog
Fri, 24 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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International Popularity of the English Language
What awaits us in the future? What will society look like in the future? What will it look like in 10 years? What will it look like in 100 years? Can you imagine a world without English?
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English has become a global language
Why is English so popular?
In the modern world, English has become even more popular for several reasons
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The Problems of Teaching English Online - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Problems of Teaching English Online
At its core, teaching students online offers positive and negative consequences. Children are often at home when they take these classes. It means that they do not have to travel to a specific location to learn English. They can learn in an environment that is already comfortable for them, perhaps mitigating some of the anxieties they might feel. While its convenience is the main appeal for most people, it offers challenges that can detract from a student's potential to learn and fully understand the English language. It is important that when a teacher decides to begin teaching online classes, he or she be aware of these problems as well as ways to combat them to ensure that the students have... [Read more]
Significant Traits of an English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Significant Traits of an English Teacher
There is no overemphasizing the importance of the English language in the world. English is likely the most widely spoken world language. Hence, it is of optimal importance that the teachers of English language measure up to the status bequeathed the language in the world.
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English proficiency
Energy and attitude
Adaptability and flexibility
Patiency
Lesson planning
Clear directions
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Teaching and Delivery of Business English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 20 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching and Delivery of Business English
This summative task will review the subject matter and discuss strategies and techniques that have been employed within actual classes delivered in Singapore and Hong Kong to Chinese, Japanese, and Korean businesspeople.
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What is Business English?
Teacher's Role in it
This, however, is not the case, with deeper examination business English teaching could be broken down into four parts:
Strategies employed / lessons learned
In the context of vocabulary-building strategies that I've found relevant have been;
Business idioms
Use of Video materials
Strategy
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