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The Influence of English on a Student's Career - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In the following essay, I will explain the importance of the English language for three important phases of a student's future, beyond secondary education. English has become the de facto standard language for communication at a global level. After Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, it is the third most prevalent native language on the planet, as well as the most amply spoken second language and the official language of many international organizations and businesses. It works as a common trade language since it allows two foreign people to communicate, based on its global reach.
Higher Education at an English language Institution
Job seeking with the English language requirement
Moving to and settling in an English-speaking country
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Which country is best for a TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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:
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
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 learners. As part of the overall training you will need to plan several different lessons under the guidance of a highly... [Read more]
Back To School Letter to Myself - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great worksheet to practice writing. Students write a letter to their future self to read at the end of the school year. During the last year of school, you will look back to see how much the students have grown throughout the school year.
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Tefl reviews - Pronunciation And Phonology/place Of Articulation Part 2 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Alveolar sounds get their name from the fact that the alveolar ridge is being used. Again, that ridge is just behind the front top row of teeth. Here the tongue is on or very very near the alveolar ridge. It's typically the tip of the tongue or what's just behind the tip of the tongue, called the blade of the tongue. Here, we're talking about sounds such as ?t? and ?d?. If you say them at home, you can tell the tip of your tongue is on that alveolar ridge. Again, that's ?t? and ?d?, as well as sounds such as ?s? and ?z?. Again, the blade of the tongue is just near that alveolar ridge but it is very near nonetheless. The two other sounds that make it into this category is the ?l? sound, where the tip of the tongue is very clearly touching that alveolar ridge, as well as ?r? or the R... [Read more]
TEFL Spain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ English Teachers Needed In Ciudad Real Spain ann. 2
Date posted:2021-06-28 | Writer: inlingua Ciudad Real | Email: [email protected]
Job Summary:Not only are we the biggest English academy in Ciudad Real, we are a Cambridge English Premium Preparation Centre and we have vacancies for motivated and qualified EFL teachers, from September 2021 to June 2022 .To teach between 20 and 25 hours a week to students aged from 3 to adults. One-to-one lessons are also available. We offer a renewable contract and paid holidays. Help with looking for accommodation. Competitive salary. Covid-19 health and safety regulations to protect staff and students.Details of Position:Being a well-established school since 2009, we specializes in the teaching of English as a foreign language. But also offer classes in German and French. Class size is small, with a... [Read more]
How important is classroom experience for a TEFL trainer? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Classroom experience is highly important for a TEFL trainer as it provides valuable practical skills and insights that are essential for effective teaching. Here are some reasons why classroom experience is crucial for a TEFL trainer:
Having classroom experience as a TEFL trainer is highly beneficial for several reasons:
Classroom experience significantly impacts the effectiveness of a TEFL trainer in several ways:
Yes, a TEFL trainer can be successful without prior classroom experience. TEFL trainers are professionals who provide training to individuals seeking to teach English as a foreign language. While prior classroom experience can be beneficial, it is not a strict requirement for success in this role. Here are some key points to consider:
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Common Speaking Challenges in China - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I came to China 4 years ago to teach English. I have not managed to learn Mandarin in that time frame but I did learn quite a bit about the differences in pronunciation between Mandarin and American English. The most common errors made by Chinese students generally come from the habit of translating to their native language. English and Mandarin share some similarities such as word order and sentence structure which also complicate the issue. In this essay, I will discuss teaching pronunciation, the problems that can occur when teaching pronunciations, and the issues that occur with Mandarin speakers learning English.
Pronunciation
Intonation
Phonics
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TEFL England - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl Job In London
Date posted:2009-01-21 | Writer: Linghouse | Email: [email protected]
Linghouse is a London based language training company, offering private tuition, corporate language training, courses for children and English courses in groups in South East London.We are currently looking for enthusiastic TEFL qualified English language teachers to start in February.The shifts available are morning and afternoon. We are also looking for evening and weekend teachers available to work from February on our General English Courses and Conversation and Pronunciation Courses.Candidates should be qualified preferably with pronunciation teaching experience and ideally live locally.The work is on a freelance basisOnly successful applicants will be contacted.Requirements:Candidates must:- Be native English... [Read more]
Challenges Faced by EFL Teachers in Kindergarten in Bangkok, Thailand - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Kindergartners can range from as young as 1 and a half years old to 7 years old. These children have barely developed in themselves and their native language and are required to learn English as a foreign language. To achieve this, creativity is essential to make language learning as fun and enjoyable as physically possible. My new role as "Teacher Ellie" in a kindergarten school in Bangkok, Thailand has provided me with on the job experience of language teaching. This essay will explore what I have learned so far, including any problems I faced and how I overcame them.
Firstly, I shadowed and observed the teachers in my school to see how they taught this age group.
Once this observation period was over I started teaching my classes.
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Simple Flashcard Activities to Have Fun During the Class - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
Throughout this course, my favorite units have been the ones that teach us how to lead an effective lesson and have a fun classroom environment. I love all the suggestions and teaching ideas they give, and it excites me to think about using those for my future lessons. For that reason, I chose the topic of five activities with flashcards. This essay will be a perfect opportunity for me to delve further into my favorite part of this class and plan some fun things to do. When I move abroad I plan on teaching young children, mainly kindergarten-aged, so my five activities will be geared towards young learners. They need way more energy, fun, and excitement in their lessons than teenage or adult learners because their attention spans are so short, so I tried to... [Read more]
The 5 Best Ways to Build Rapport With Your TEFL Students - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
Having a good relationship with your students has many benefits as a teacher. They will become more interested in your lesson, they will learn a lot more and it creates an overall comfortable classroom environment for both the teacher and the students. However, it's often easier said than done to build rapport with those in your class. So how do you do it? This article highlights the 5 best ways to build rapport with your TEFL students.
1. Learn the Names of Your Students
2. Be Energetic and Enjoy Yourself
3. Be Patient but Set Boundaries
4. Learn Something About Your Students' Personal Lives
5. Share Some Things About Your Own Personal Life
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TEFL Asia General - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Qualified English Teachers Cambodia 1 ann. 2
Date posted:2024-07-15 | Writer: Australian Centre for Education | Email: [email protected]
With over 30 years in Cambodia, the Australian Centre for Education (ACE) is the largest, longest established, best equipped and most respected ELT school in the country, counting more than 350 teachers, 25,000 students and nearly 1 million alumni in its community. In 2021, ACE became the first school outside Europe to win the prestigious Language Educator of the Year prize at The PIEoneer Awards in London, and received the Digital Innovation in Learning Award in 2022. ACE is part of IDP Education, co-owner of the IELTS test.
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Many Shades of the English Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
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.
Vocabulary
Pronunciation
Spelling and Pronunciation
Meaning
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TEFL Germany - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English In Germany 3
Date posted:2012-11-21 | Writer: LearnShip Networks GmbH | Email: [email protected]
LearnShip Networks GmbH is one of Europe’s leading on-line language schools specializing in live instruction, connecting students and trainers all over the world. Due to our expanding operations and increased consumer demand, we are in search of TEFL professionals to join our international team and deliver on-site courses to our corporate clients. Additionally, our trainers will have the flexibility and comfort of working from their own homes/offices delivering online lessons through our state-of-the-art Virtual Classroom.We are currently seeking English language trainers in or near all the major towns and cities of Germany:- Nordrhein-Westfalen: (Paderborn, Gütersloh, Bielefeld, Bonn, Cologne,... [Read more]
The Most Common Problems Students in Spain Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
For non-native English student in Spain, specific difficulties may be encountered when learning English. A good English teacher will help a student address those difficulties including, but not limited to, pronunciation, listening, and grammar.
Lack in Listening Comprehension
"Unlearning" Mispronunciation
Regional Dialects Create More Difficulties
Grammar Patterns and Word Order
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A good English teacher to non-native English students requires a solid foundation in the knowledge of English as the student relies on the teacher as the main source of the language. The student looks to the teacher for guidance and direction in order to comprehend English. The... [Read more]
How to Establish Rapport with Your Class from the First Lesson - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Every teacher in his/her career is faced with the first lesson in a new class. This lesson is vital for the teacher to establish rapport and set the tone for the rest of the course.
But how does he/she do it? Several factors can be counted.
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First of all the teacher should introduce her/himself and write her/his name on the board, in case the students forget it. After that, ask the students to make a card with their names and put it on the desks. From this time the teacher should call her/his students only by their... [Read more]
A Simple Ice-breaker For Students to Build Rapport With Each Other
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Building and maintaining a good rapport is one of the most crucial parts of a successful relationship. Cambridge dictionary defines rapport as – 'a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them.'
What is Rapport?
Teacher's Part in Rapport Building
Rapport Between Students
Way to Build Rapport For Students
Results
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Rapport is a skill that goes beyond simply agreeing with others in order to connect with them. It allows a free and non-judgmental exchange of... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Classroom Management For Teaching English As A Foreign Language Using Students Names - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
It is very important that whenever we?re doing an activity that we use the students names wherever possible when we're asking for feedback and so on and so forth. There are a number of benefits to using the students? names and they can include helping to actually organize the class itself, certainly to acknowledge when a student has given the correct answer and so forth, to indicate who should respond, rather than just asking a general question to the whole class. By using the names we can ask an individual to respond to that particular question. One point to note here is that if you are going to ask an individual student it is very useful if you put their name at the end of the question. This is useful because if you start with their name then all of the other students know that... [Read more]
How Japanese as a Native Language Causes Problems for Students Learning English in Japan - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This essay seeks to explain how the Japanese 'Katakana' and 'Romaji' alphabets cause barriers to the introduction of English education in Japanese elementary schools. It will look at how these alphabets affect the pronunciation, writing, and reading abilities of Japanese students.
The Japanese language arguably has four different alphabets.
Chart 1: Examples of Katakana and Romaji
English word(s)/ English pronunciation/ Katakana/ Katakana pronunciation/ Romaji
Engage:
Study:
Activate:
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TEFL Argentina - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English In Argentina
Date posted:2008-11-16 | Writer: Pensaris Corporate Training | Email: [email protected]
Pensaris Corporate Training is a language consulting company that provides classes to different companies. Mostly, we teach business English, but sometimes the students want to learn grammar, pronunciation, conversation classes and we also prepare them for international examinations. There are individual classes or of groups of 4 students. Mariana Sobral Pensaris Corporate TrainingSuipacha 190 1º Of. 107 (1008) Buenos Aires - Argentina Tel: 5218-7735 // 5219-2539 Resumes can be sent to Mariana Sobral at the e-mail address given on the jobs heading page.
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Tefl reviews - Engage Phase Moving Out - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
"In this video, our OTP trainee Richard holds his demonstration lesson about apartments and homes. He starts the lesson by asking what the normal age is for someone to move out of their parents' house in their home country. ITTT's Observed Teaching Practice courses (OTP) are ideal for teachers wanting to improve their teaching skills remotely from anywhere in the world."
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
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What You Need to Know About Japanese Students' Challenges Before Teaching in Japan - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Japan is a country with a long history, deep tradition, and vibrant culture. Within this culture sits the Japanese language. At first, being a spoken language and then adopting the Chinese Writing System, Japanese has grown and changed into what it is today. If you look at all languages, most Western languages originate from a set family, such as Romance Languages (which became today's Spanish, French, Italian, etc). But Japanese (as most Asian languages) was formed from entirely different roots. These fundamental differences mean that the method of learning these languages has a lot to do with memorization and repetitive practice of the Chinese symbols and the words they represent. Which means it is difficult to find any common ground between it and... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - How To Pronounce Propensity - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word propensity. This word is a noun and refers to a natural tendency to behave in a particular way. Synonyms for propensity include tendency, inclination or proneness. The word comes from Latin 'propensus' meaning ?inclined'.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
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2 Things That Help to Effectively Manage Your Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Classroom Management is a crucial skill to ensure friendly, fun, well organized, disciplined classes be carried out in a relaxed atmosphere. When done correctly the teacher can then continue to inspire confidence in the students, creating a platform to ensure effective learning. Teachers need to know when to be firm and when to leave students alone.
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Rapport
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Establishing a good rapport with the students is crucial to ensuring a successful and enjoyable class. The general... [Read more]
What does a TEFL course focus on? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
A TEFL course provides comprehensive training on teaching English as a foreign language. The curriculum delves into essential aspects like imparting language skills, in-depth grammar understanding, effective lesson planning, and mastering classroom management techniques. The core components taught include the five pillars of language learning: reading, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation. Acquiring a TEFL certification, often requiring a minimum of 120 hours of study, ensures teachers are well-prepared to educate students globally, with options to pursue the course either in-class or online.
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3 Secrets of Establishing Rapport With Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Friendly atmosphere in a classroom is crucially important. Not only does it create a conducive environment for the study process, where students are relaxed and therefore tend to participate more, but also provides a safe space for a teacher. From my experience, building good rapport is especially important for young teachers as it helps to boost their confidence and unleash all the potential they have in order to make lessons effective and fun. Here are some ways of forging a friendly relationship with students, that worked out for me.
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1. Learn students' names
2. Learn about their interests
3. Make fun
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Tefl reviews - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Peter 2 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Peter took the 120-hour online TEFL course with ITTT. In this TEFL review, Peter mentions how he found the course to be well designed and well thought out. One thing Peter discusses is how earning a TEFL certificate and teaching English abroad is a great way to learn about new cultures and share about your own country with people all over the world. Peter would like to continue studying with ITTT and the many different courses that are available.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before... [Read more]
Problems for Learners in France and How to Overcome Them - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
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.
What problems do native French speakers have with the English language?
The other big problem that people cited was vocabulary.
Pronunciation was also a problem.
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Virtual Reality in Language Learning - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Introduction to Virtual Reality in Language Learning
Benefits of Using Virtual Reality for Language Learning
Immersive Language Practice Opportunities
Enhancing Cultural Understanding through Virtual Reality
Overcoming Language Learning Challenges with Virtual Reality
Interactive and Engaging Language Lessons
Virtual Reality for Pronunciation Improvement
Incorporating Gamification in Language Learning with Virtual Reality
Future Trends and Developments in Virtual Reality Language Learning
Conclusion: The Impact of Virtual Reality on Language Education
Virtual Reality (VR) technology has revolutionized the way languages are taught and learned. By providing immersive experiences, VR offers a unique and effective approach to language education. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL... [Read more]
TESOL Specialisations in Teaching English Pronunciation - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Understanding the Importance of Pronunciation in English Language Teaching
Exploring Different TESOL Specializations in Teaching Pronunciation
Techniques for Teaching English Pronunciation Effectively
Integrating Technology in Teaching Pronunciation
The Role of Cultural Awareness in Pronunciation Teaching
Addressing Common Challenges in Teaching English Pronunciation
Incorporating Pronunciation Practice in ESL Lesson Plans
Evaluating and Assessing Pronunciation Skills
Professional Development Opportunities in TESOL Pronunciation Specializations
The Future of Teaching English Pronunciation: Trends and Innovations
Effective communication in English goes beyond grammar and vocabulary; pronunciation plays a crucial role in conveying meaning. Clear pronunciation enhances comprehension... [Read more]
