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Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Destinations Alumni Experiences 4 Main Challenges for ESL Students in China I have been in China for four years; I came here on 15, September 2015, as a student. During this time pursuing my Master's degree, I taught English as a foreign language in training centers, elementary school, high school and currently teaching in a Polytechnics. Table of Contents Weak Language Foundation Late Start: Weak Language Acquisition Device: Teen Development Problems: Curriculum Structure Combined Topics Per Lesson: Student Placement: Course Materials: Lack of Motivation Testing of Students: Student Placement: Poor Language Training Institutions Teaching, Learning, and Business: Unprofessional Teachers: Lack of Regular Training: Are you ready to take your TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Problems for Young English Learners in Public Schools in China Since the opening of China to the Western world, Chinese society and economic prowess have both continued to grow at exponential rates. This has led to its status as a rising power, culturally and economically, and an international power increasingly interconnected with many parts of the globe. As Chinese educational infrastructure tries to match pace with the rapidity of the country's progress, one educational mandate that has persisted in importance over time has been that of English learning for all young learners across the country. The government sees English proficiency as a matter of national economic competitiveness, in fact requiring that English is taught as...  [Read more]

Easy TEFL Lessons Check out tefl tesol about Easy TEFL Lessons 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. P. - U.S.A. said: Problems for Learners in ChinaTeaching English in china presents a unique set of difficulties to an expatriate teacher from a western country, as there are numerous difficulties facing learners of English in china. Some of these problems are cultural, while others are caused by lack of exposure to English and English speakers, or the enormous differences between English and Mandarin chinese (for the purpose of this article, it should be assumed that references...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why the Chinese Accent is so Difficult to Minimize in English As an aspirant teaching English to Chinese children, I chose 'Pronunciation problems of Chinese people' as the most attractive and the most useful topic for my summative task at this moment. Table of Contents So let's begin from the very beginning. The Second difficulty in pronunciation is so-called dark L or L's with no vowel sound after them. How can the teacher help students to correct this? Different Approaches Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: As resources of this joyful and useful research on the internet, I have used three videos on Youtube made by the three experienced teachers of the English language. Only one of them...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Troubles of the Chinese Students You’ll Definitely Notice English is one of the most widely spoken languages and it is taught in a lot of countries. Globalization, fast economic development makes many people study English. People learn English for different reasons: business, education, life abroad, traveling, personal interest. Chinese students are not an exception. With the growing economies of China, the need for learning English increased dramatically. What challenges do Chinese students face when learning English? What challenges does the teacher meet teaching Chinese students? What teaching approach can be found? Table of Contents 1. Motivation 2. Education 3. National character 4. Language difference 5. Grammar 6....  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How Learning Chinese Made Me A Better English Teacher In China The following blog post is about an ITTT graduate who shares his story on how learning Chinese helped him to become a better English teacher in China. Table of Contents What do you call someone who speaks only one language? "My insights into their language and culture were incredibly helpful." "Many Chinese are anxious about speaking English with natives - more so than is to be considered normative." "The best ESL teachers are the ones with experience with the native language of their students." Listen to this blog post Now it's your turn to get TEFL certified! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph S. What do you call someone...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English Learning Problems For Chinese Native Speakers and Solutions Most teachers come to China to teach English with only a general idea about Chinese culture and language which they should have to deal with as soon as they arrive in China. The reason I chose this topic is that I am fluent in Chinese and have experienced Chinese culture in all its facets for over than seven years. But let's not beat around the bush and get down to the nitty-gritty. Table of Contents Shyness/lack of confidence: Grammar issues: Pronunciation issues: Th: /s/ instead of /th/ V: /w/ instead of /v/ (mostly with southern Chinese) Lt: /t/ instead of /lt/ Intonation: Lack of learning structure: Do you want to teach English in China? Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 May 2019 William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas English Speaking and Writing Errors made by Chinese Primary Students I have been an online ESL teacher to Chinese students for over 13 years, mostly with primary students but also with secondary and adult students. I am also a father and have homeschooled my daughter over her primary years. Like many teachers, I've enjoyed teaching at this level of education as it lays the foundation in English. As it set the foundation, my teaching helped students to overcome common errors in production skills, speaking and writing. Teaching both my daughter and Chinese students at the primary level also helped me also to understand the different expectations between first language and second language students. Table of Contents Speaking...  [Read more]

Best Recognised TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Best Recognised TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.G. - China said: Problems for learners in ChinaNowadays china is a highly developing country, with a huge amount with English learners, and the quantity is likely to rise in future years. So the subject of research is relevant. Author tried to consider subject from different points of view, such as social, phonetic, grammatical. Results: Availability of education. Education is expensive. Average price of kindergarten with English language teaching is 400 yuan, with the...  [Read more]

Dates Combined TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Dates Combined 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 B.W. China said: Pronunciation Problems for students in ChinaIn china there is not just one language, but a few different dialects including Mandarin (spoken by about 70% of the population) plus Cantonese, Taiwanese and Wu. English and chinese belong to two different language families and are significantly different. Firstly, unlike English, chinese doesn?t have an alphabet and uses a logographic system for its written language. These are symbols, which represent words. Because...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 4 Things To Keep in Mind When Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten As a kindergarten teacher working in China I have a lot of experience dealing with students, fellow teachers; Chinese and foreign, management and parents. Table of Contents Potential problems you might face in a Chinese kindergarten You can call on other foreign teachers for advice and support Getting to know your students will help you teach them Parents like to be involved Start your journey as an English teacher in China today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post A few years ago I came to China to learn Chinese. To pay for my living expenses I started teaching young learners. Pretty soon I got a full-time job in a kindergarten and I fell in love with the work and I...  [Read more]

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Groups: What You Need To Know A multilingual class is a class where the learners speak a variety of first languages. A monolingual class is a class where all the learners speak the same first language. I have been working in international school setting for over 13 years. The classes are multilingual classes where students come from different cultures and English is the common language for them to communicate with their teachers and classmates. Table of Contents Common Difficulties Common Culture Exposure to English Mother Tongue Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post By contrast, English classes in local schools and universities in China...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences 5 Big Problems for English Learners in Beijing, China It is generally agreed that education is one of the most important issues in every country these days and China is no exception. Table of Contents English is a must to enter better schools and find better jobs in China. Overcrowded classes lead to nonexistent English practice. The Chinese education system doesn't focus on English. Mandarin Chinese and English have very few similarities. The teacher student relationship isn't very close-knit. Are you ready to teach English in China? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ekaterina G. It's a well-known fact that China is the most populated country in the world with a...  [Read more]

Jobs Teaching EFL in China Date posted:2019-10-07 | Writer: Teach in China Agency | Email: [email protected] Teach in China Agency are a Chinese-based UK Recruiting Agency working in partnership with Chinese educational institutions to provide quality English language education to Chinese students. Our schools are modern and well equipped, staffed with professional teachers and administrative staff, and well regarded in the Chinese community. These prestigious institutions attract good quality students who are hardworking, dedicated and a pleasure to teach. You will have the opportunity to expand your international TEFL experience, work in a stimulating cross-cultural environment, and be at the forefront of the growth of global education in China. Whether you’re a newly...  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cultural Sensitivity when Working With Chinese Students In 2010, I was on a cultural fact-finding mission. While living as an ex-pat in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, I decided I would like to teach English to Chinese students. I thought it would be a fun, constructive way to spend my extra time while my husband was working. So, I took the challenge! I call this a challenge because I had no prior ESL experience at the time. I soon found that understanding the Chinese culture was going to become a priority. Is sensitivity to the Chinese cultural norms significant in teaching ESL in China? A very important puzzle piece in successful teaching in China is defined by their culture. Learning about it and implementing it in my teaching...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Expectations From Teaching English in China As someone whose parents and grandparents are ethnically Chinese, but lived in Canada ever since I can remember, there has always been a disconnect in terms of the two cultures I am stuck between. I hope to use my background as an advantage to find TEFL jobs in China, and this task will be part of my research to learn about the problems learners and I may face while engaging in English lessons. Table of Contents Speaking Challenges Difficult Sounds Attitude Toward Teachers Chinese Culture Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph Kevin Y. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Challenges of Teaching at a University in China Over the years, Chinese universities have opened more opportunities for foreign language teaching, especially with the English language. The growth of the Chinese economic market is a relatable reflection and result of these opportunities. As a teacher at a Chinese university, and conveying my expertise, it is visible for me to see many advantages and the disadvantages. Table of Contents Cultural Gap Teaching Methods EFL Teaching as it is Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Barbosa J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Problems for Chinese Learners of the English Language After China adopted the Open Door Policy, the English language not only gained popularity but also became indispensable in international communication and trade. It was introduced in public schools as an obligatory foreign language and English teaching centers started spreading across the country. Even though Chinese people approach learning English with a great dose of enthusiasm, it poses several challenges, both linguistic and cultural. Table of Contents The History of Chinese Pronunciation Challenges Cultural Issues Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Weronika S. Please note that...  [Read more]

TEFL in China - Dalian Date posted:2004-11-05 | Writer: American Educational Services | Email: [email protected]   There are many options to choose from, but a standard 25 hour per week contract is as follows Salary 6, 200 RMB per month Hours- Instructors teach twenty-five to twenty-seven hours per week. Extra hours Overtime hours are paid at 90 RMB per hour. Overtime is calculated based on the total number of hours worked in a month rather than on a week-by-week basis. Chinese lessons- Free Chinese classes in the school provided by a qualified Chinese teacher. Bonus- The following bonuses are for the 25-hour contracts we offer: 13.5 months, $1150 (USD); one-year, $1000 (USD); 7.5 months, $375 (USD); six-months, $225 (USD). These bonuses are only rewarded upon the...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How I learned Basic Teaching Skills in China I have been working in China for more than six months now and it's been a very interesting time for me not just to learn more about the country and its people, but also to enrich my teaching skills and grow professionally as a teacher. Table of Contents Specific Approach Assistance Teaching an extremely large classroom Total physical response Do you want to teach English in China? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Evgeniya S. Specific Approach When I arrived in China, I hardly knew anything about specific features of teaching in that country, so I thought that the knowledge I had was quite enough to handle the classes in kindergarten or primary...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Useful Teaching Ideas for EFL Kindergartens in China Working as an English teacher in the kindergarten is very entertaining and challenging, as the teacher will deal with the children who don't have even a basic knowledge of English, have the very short attention span and very different in terms of their behavior. Before I moved to China, I haven't prior experience in teaching the kindergarten level students, because I always thought that teaching the young learners would be annoying, hard to discipline and far too energy-consuming. So what I had learned was just through my own experience. Table of Contents My Experience Rapport Building Lesson Planning Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Why Do Teachers Need to Work on Their Professional Development? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why teachers need to develop their career. Focus on Students: The Best Thing I learned from the TEFL Course Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the best things he learned in their TEFL course. Why is it Important to Complete a TEFL Course? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why TEFL course is worth taking. Personal Qualities That are Important for English Teachers Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog...  [Read more]

Fri, 31 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Destinations What It's Like Being a Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher in China The Chinese education market has been growing for the recent ten years. As the country is getting more and more open towards the rest of the world, the demand for proper English training becomes ubiquitous. Table of Contents My Responsibilities School Life Team Building Relationships With Kids and Parents Will you consider working in China? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: Compared to the Russian system, where English starts to be taught in primary school, in China, they try to include English as early as the nursery. The difference in culture, language structure, and the lack of proper training of the school staff open the doors to expats. If you find a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles How to Create an Effective Student Profile | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on students' profiles and why to make them. How to Build Confidence in Chinese Business Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to build confidence in Chinese Business English students. 3 Practical Ways to Be Culturally Sensitive | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching...  [Read more]

EFL Teacher Needed in China Date posted:2020-10-26 | Writer: EF Education First Xi'an | Email: [email protected] EF English First Xi'an has nine centrally located schools and has a reputation as the best English Language Training company in the city.•Our schools are modern, well equipped and progressive and classes are based on EF’s own syllabus and text books.•We teach small classes of students, mainly children as young as 4 years old, and all the way up to adults and corporate classes. This breadth and variety of students gives our teachers great opportunity to develop into well rounded, experienced professionals.•In addition, we offer a continuous teacher development programme of training, observations and workshops. We greatly value our more experienced members of staff and...  [Read more]

Reach To Teach Recruiting Reach To Teach is ESL Teacher Placement Agency placing thousands of happy native English teachers into schools around the world. Whether you are looking for a government teaching program or want to work at a private language school, the professional recruiters from Reach To Teach can help you make the right decision and find a suitable teaching position in your desired location! Teach At Schools Abroad in: Reach To Teach places teachers into the following regions. China: If you want to teach English in China and immerse yourself in Chinese culture and learn Mandarin Chinese, teaching with Reach To Teach is the perfect opportunity for you. Reach To Teach currently works with many exciting young learner, adult, and online schools for teachers that want to teach...  [Read more]

Online ESL Teachers Needed Immediately Date posted:2023-03-08 | Writer: LingoAce | Email: [email protected] LingoAce is an online learning platform dedicated to providing a fun and engaging learning environment for children between 4-15 years old who want to learn Chinese. We have over ten thousand students worldwide after more than four years of steady and rapid growth in international Chinese education.But, wait, I can’t teach Chinese!We don't want to be limited by just sharing the beauty of the Chinese language, so we launched the English Live ESL Program!About ESL ProgramOur Vision: to provide accessible world-class English education to students around the world.Our Goal: to use best-in-class teaching materials and methods to help our students improve their test skills...  [Read more]

TEFL Position in Beijing, China Date posted:2009-11-04 | Writer: Aihua | Email: [email protected] Aihua is an Irish run school that has operated in west Beijing for over 9 years. We help our teachers in all aspects of their adjustment to life in China, and we always deal fairly with them. Payments are never late or adjusted: we never quibble over the terms of the contract. We have an excellent teacher training program, regular Chinese classes geared to appropriate levels, and an English speaking administrative staff who are ready to help teachers with any problems they may face. Furthermore, we have experienced foreign staff members who have been with us for four to eight years, and who are more than happy to show new teachers the ropes. Many of the foreign teachers who have...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs in China One third of the Worlds’ population lives in China. Combine this with a booming export economy and a rapidly growing service sector, and you construct a massive TEFL jobs market. With TEFL jobs in all Chinese cities and towns, you should have no problem in finding a position in a location of your choice. Beijing, Shanghai and all larger cities, which sometimes feel like countries, have massive jobs markets. Such has been the increase in demand that pay and conditions in China have improved dramatically over the years. You can do very well here as a TEFL teacher. English schools are to be found almost everywhere, with the more industrious East of the country having the highest proportion of TEFL jobs in China. All native English speakers can easily find TEFL jobs in...  [Read more]

Immediate Opportunity Teaching English in China Date posted:2018-11-06 | Writer: Beijing Vilma Consulting Ltd | Email: [email protected] Beijing Vilma Consulting Ltd. is an American-owned Education consulting firm that is dedicated to creating innovative staffing solutions to reputable educational institutions throughout mainland China. Our firm is currently piloting a project where we are staffing Native English teachers to work at our client’s private academies in Shandong Province. For TEFL qualified teachers looking to have a memorable professional development experience while teaching in China, please review our job description below and contact us if you are interested. We are looking to fill several positions with an immediate start date. The Job Description is as...  [Read more]