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Troubles Faced by Students from China When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Troubles Faced by Students from China When Learning English
If you think of Chinese ESL students it is safe to assume that most teachers would immediately worry about how they should teach phonics to Mandarin speakers. It is also true that the media has portrayed the Chinese accent as one of the most challenging to understand or even get rid of.
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Personal Experience
Phonetical Errors
Grammar Challenges
Problems Due to Geographical Origin of Students
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Why it is Important to Complete a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why it is Important to Complete a TEFL Course
People may think that taking a TEFL course is not necessary to be a good teacher. Along with that, TEFL courses cost both time and money, so, understandably, people question whether it is even worth it to take the course. Although many people have become successful teachers without taking a TEFL course, these courses can provide teachers and aspiring teachers tips for managing a class and creating a more efficient lesson plan. Also, when teaching English in a foreign country, knowledge of the English language is not the only thing someone needs to know; teachers need to be aware of a variety of issues that can arise when teaching in a foreign country. Notably, they need to consider how... [Read more]
Education in China: What a Prospective EFL Teacher Should Know - TEFL Blog
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Education in China: What a Prospective EFL Teacher Should Know
The experience of living and working abroad for sure will give us another vision of the world. If you have been in China, enough you will learn to be more patient and tolerant. Live with another culture is not easy, and we learn how to be flexible. We are different, we live differently, our environment is different, our beliefs, our politeness, our food, etc.
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Habits and Traditions
Performance Evaluation
Responsibilities
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3 Practical Ways to Be Culturally Sensitive - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
3 Practical Ways to Be Culturally Sensitive
Cultural sensitivity derives from the differences among different cultures throughout the world. In the context of English teaching, teachers who move to another country must seriously consider the cultural pattern in the targeted country or region.
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1. Learn about a new culture
2. Control your actions
3. Consider socio-political environment
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1. Learn about a new culture
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The Importance of Learning Different Dialects - TEFL Blog
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Importance of Learning Different Dialects
As with many languages, English has so many different dialects. When one travels to a different region of the United States, for example, one will likely encounter different accents, vocabulary and different meanings of the same words. This is also true for British English and American English. For the purpose of this assignment, we will look a little deeper into these.
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Easier to travel the world
Knowing some peculiarities in writing and speaking
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English to Mold Your Professional Career - TEFL Blog
Wed, 13 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
English to Mold Your Professional Career
As we all know, English has become a global language spoken as the official one in many countries around the world. Because of its importance, nowadays English is taught at school to children from a young age because it is a skill that it is looked for by many employers and will be very useful in the future. At the moment it is very important to speak and understand the English language, especially because it gives you the ability to travel, work or have connections abroad in different fields and be able to communicate in a language that it is not your mother tongue with colleagues, clients, or customers. For this reason, I think that studying and knowing English will help and enhance a... [Read more]
Building Rapport by Knowing Students’ Names and Interests - TEFL Blog
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Building Rapport by Knowing Students’ Names and Interests
No matter how well-prepared a teacher may be, every classroom is different, which means each student is different, and each teacher needs to be able to adjust and be able to establish rapport with the new class. For some teachers, working in a foreign country may cause them to feel uneasy; however, a teacher needs to overcome this feeling to be successful in the classroom. Indeed, building rapport with all students will help. Although this is a continuous process throughout the term, the key to establishing a friendly learning environment starts on day one. Thus, the best way to build rapport is to know the students' names and interests by the end of the day or week... [Read more]
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How do I become a TEFL trainer?
After completing a TEFL certification course and working as an English language teacher, some people look to branch out into other avenues of the teaching profession in order to gain more experience or to earn a higher salary. One such route is to become a TEFL trainer. Teaching people to become classroom teachers can be a very rewarding and well paid job and a route into management positions or even setting up your own language school.
What are the basic requirements for becoming a TEFL trainer?
The first and most obvious requirement is to successfully complete a TEFL course. This experience will give you the basic knowledge you need to teach English and also a valuable insight into what it takes to be a good teacher trainer. Crucially, it is not necessary... [Read more]
How do I become a TEFL trainer? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I become a TEFL trainer?
After completing a TEFL certification course and working as an English language teacher, some people look to branch out into other avenues of the teaching profession in order to gain more experience or to earn a higher salary. One such route is to become a TEFL trainer. Teaching people to become classroom teachers can be a very rewarding and well paid job and a route into management positions or even setting up your own language school.
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What are the basic requirements for becoming a TEFL trainer?
What are the characteristics of a TEFL trainer?
Do I need advanced qualifications to become a TEFL trainer?
How important is classroom experience for a TEFL trainer?
Where can I work as a TEFL trainer?
Who are the main employers of TEFL trainers?
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Why is it Important to be Aware of Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why is it Important to be Aware of Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom?
The first job as an English teacher abroad is a challenging change, especially if the country you are choosing to work is culturally different from your home country. There are so many differences between one country and other but usually, those differences look bigger when the place you move belongs to another political and social organization mode. My experience as an English teacher in China has allowed me to see these huge differences between western culture and the Asian world.
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Motivation
Parents' Attitude Towards Teachers
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The Most Common Problems Students in Laos Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The Most Common Problems Students in Laos Face When Learning English
Learning a second language is never easy but the problems that each learner faces are not all the same. Sometimes the grammar of your first language is completely different from your second language. There might be sounds you do not know how to make because your first language does not have them. You might have limited access to fluent speakers of the language you are learning. All of these are true for Lao learners trying to acquire English as a second language.
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"Teaching students new vocabulary and how to pronounce it requires patience and creativity."
"Spoken and written grammar are huge hurdles."
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Reasons Why Pronunciation is More Difficult for Adults than Children in El Salvador - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Reasons Why Pronunciation is More Difficult for Adults than Children in El Salvador
Pronunciation problems in El Salvador is very common, as many know Spanish is the main Language in this country, people in El Salvador tend to speak their native Language all the time because this is what they feel more comfortable with, as there is not any other dialect, other than Spanish, they are taught English in school, English Is the only language taught in El Salvador in public schools, but only for those that can attend one, this is because there are many people that can't attend a school due to economic matter, family problems or due to the work that is done in their household many don't have time to study and there are kids that can't... [Read more]
Why Cultural Sensitivity is Important - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Why Cultural Sensitivity is Important
As a foreigner in a foreign country, cultural sensitivity is important. As a teacher being culturally sensitive in the classroom is of more importance. As a foreigner, there is the ability to interact with people of various ages, occupations, and other demographics in foreign countries. In foreign countries, there are different ways in which society treats certain age groups, occupations, and other demographics. As a teacher, there could be the goal of interacting with native people and groups appropriately. As an English teacher one may have the opportunity to interact with students that vary in ages. As a teacher, the interactions that one would have would be with students, schools, and... [Read more]
What is the best thing I've learned from my TESOL course and how it reinforced my will to become a teacher - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
What is the best thing I've learned from my TESOL course and how it reinforced my will to become a teacher
As far as I can remember, I always wanted to become a teacher in a foreign country. The most thrilling part about it was to convey knowledge to others and extend my own cultural awareness.
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"Teachers abroad need to be mindful of cultural differences in the classroom."
"You cannot create a culturally responsive classroom if you don't take the time to get to know your students."
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Do You Like to Travel? Become a TEFL teacher! - TEFL Blog
Wed, 14 Oct 2020 Gianluca Costa
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Do You Like to Travel? Become a TEFL Teacher!
Many people have the dream to travel the world. However, it's hard to travel a lot unless you're rich or work for a big international company offering your business trips, right? What do you do about a visa, and what if you don't speak the local language? Fret not; it's actually easier than you think to find a job in an exciting foreign country. If you are a native English speaker or speak English fluently, why not consider a job teaching English abroad?
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How to become a TEFL teacher
Plan your travels
Get paid to travel
Tutoring
Teach Online
It's worth it
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How Important is the Difference Between American English and British English for EFL Learners? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How Important is the Difference Between American English and British English for EFL Learners?
This summative essay will exam the importance of teaching the differences between American English and British English for EFL learners. I will examine the intention behind teaching these differences, and when these teachings should be applied, and to what effect and purpose. This essay will focus primarily on the problems of pronunciation and spelling, which are the two main differences. I am a British citizen, born and raised in London, England, and currently teach at a public high school in Tokyo.
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Spelling
Challenges for Beginners and Intermediate Learners
What do Students Think?
Grammar
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How can Teaching and Traveling be Blended? - TEFL Blog
Sun, 21 Jun 2020 Rhea Latchu
Alumni Experiences
How can Teaching and Traveling be Blended?
What if I told you it is totally possible to combine your passion with your dream?
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Teaching English, the Ticket to Being an Expat
Not the Typical Tourist
The Teaching Aspect
The Balancing Act
So Are You Ready for Your Journey?
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Well, it is.
You see, for as long as I can remember, I have always had the dream to travel and wander around this globe. Then approximately four years ago, I discovered a passion within me that I didn't even know existed: teaching! And that is how my journey working as an EFL Teacher began!
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Should a TEFL certification be Mandatory for Teachers? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information
Should a TEFL Certification be Mandatory for Teachers?
The importance of a course such as a TEFL is easy to overlook when you consider the multitude of teaching jobs that are available around the globe that require no teacher training whatsoever. In many countries, the only requirements are that you have some form of degree and are a native speaker. For those looking to travel whilst earning some money, these countries can provide a good balance of income and culture, as well as easy access to other countries in the area. However, whilst this is beneficial to the 'tourist teacher', it can often lead to substandard teaching methods. For an example of this, I need not look any further than myself.
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The Difference Between First and Second Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Difference Between First and Second Language Acquisition
In this course, there were many ideas presented about the best way to teach English as a foreign language, from lesson planning to the activities, to the way the lesson is structured. All of these things were discussed, keeping in mind that learning a 2nd language is very different from the way we learn our first language.
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Native Language Experience
Second Language Experience
Lesson Planning
Learning Process in Specific Cases
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T.R. - Japan said:
English as a global languageIn November 2010, Mr. Hiroshi Mikitani, President of the japanese company Rakuten®, announced that by the year 2012, all operations at their headquarters in Tokyo will be done in English¹. To some, this news was a welcoming change, while to many others it spelled heartache. According to Mr. Mikitani, in order to survive in the global market place, English was ?essential?, as the company expands into more regions . This move by Mr.... [Read more]
6 Reasons Why to Complete a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
6 Reasons Why to Complete a TEFL Course
Over the years I have pondered whether or not to try and teach English as a career. Watching countless online videos and reading travel blogs of 'wandering teachers' and articles on sites such as ' Dave's ESL Café, I sort of got mixed emotions about ESL teachers. That is of course until I took the chance and became one myself.
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Personal Experience
Demo Class
Why complete a TEFL course?
1. Travel around the world
2. Teaching skills
3. Methodology
4. Working with equipment
5. Proper lesson planning
6. Working with different groups
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My Experience Related to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
My Experience Related to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching
Nowadays, we are living in such a multicultural world that speaking English has become essential to be able to communicate with people from different countries, to travel and to expand working opportunities.
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What is my experience related to foreign language learning and teaching?
The experience of learning English as a Foreign Language: My personal experience in Australia
The benefits of learning a foreign language
What an incredible and fulfilling experience it is to be able to speak fluently a foreign language after one year only!
The experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language: My personal experience in Vietnam
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Reasons Why I Chose to Take a TEFL Course with ITTT - TEFL Blog
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Reasons Why I Chose to Take a TEFL Course with ITTT
Only 13 percent of the world's population can speak English that makes it 983 million people according to Ethnologue. This means that there is still approximately 87 percent of the world's population as potential students/clients just waiting for an English teacher.
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Demand
Investment
Benefits of the course structure
Life-changing experience
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TEFL Jobs in Africa
Passionate and dedicated Preschool Teachers
Writer: The American School of Benguerir | Email: [email protected]
The American School of Benguerir, a sister school of the American School of Marrakesh and the American School of Tangier, is an independent college preparatory school located in Benguerir, Morocco. ASB nurtures academic excellence through a love for learning. A rigorous and balanced curriculum with a strong language program prepares students for a rapidly changing global society. ASB undertakes to challenge and assist students to become critical thinkers and life-long self directed learners. Our highly qualified and motivated faculty members, in partnership with parents, strive to enable each and every student to develop their academic skills while... [Read more]
What other jobs can I get with a TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What other jobs can I get with a TEFL certificate?
While it is true that the vast majority of newly qualified EFL teachers start out by working in a mainstream job, either online or in a traditional classroom abroad, there are other options out there for those who are looking for something a little different. Some of these options require a certain level of experience, while others are open to anyone regardless of their work history.
The many job options available to TEFL qualified teachers include:
Teaching English in your own country: Your TEFL certificate is valid worldwide, so you can also teach English as a second language in your own country. If there are a lot of non-native speakers, for example, immigrants in your area then this can be a good teaching opportunity.
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English as a World Language - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English as a World Language
English is considered a universal language, mainly because it is widely spoken all over the world. English was originally the language of England. Its expansion became imperative due to the dominance in world trade, religion, technology, tourism, education and so on. UK expansion and incursion of the USA as the first world power saw the migration of the English language all over the world. About 70 countries adopt the English language as their official language and statistics have it that the English language is one of the easiest languages to learn when compared with other languages like Chinese, French, German or Spanish.
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English Prevalence
English in Asia
ESL Career Difficulties
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Top Reasons to Volunteer Abroad as a Teacher - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Top Reasons to Volunteer Abroad as a Teacher
What is volunteer teaching? In my opinion, it is bringing justice to our life. The modern world is made up of contrasts, though it is difficult to realize when living in civilization. But despite the fact that many countries are developing very quickly, there are still many places in the world where people live in much less favorable conditions.
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Volunteer teachers can teach any subject
Volunteer teaching as a solution
Gaining work experience through volunteer teaching
Living among locals
Volunteer teaching as a creative balance
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Rules of Phonetics and Phonology in ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Rules of Phonetics and Phonology in ESL Teaching
In my experience tutoring students in English as a foreign language, the most overlooked learning points were undoubtedly phonetics, phonology, and their connection to pronunciation. Occasionally, there would be a few students who specifically asked for materials that would allow them to perfect or improve their English accent. Some students even requested to receive tutoring in different accents such as the Australian accent. No matter what the request was, it became clear to me over time that the missing link when teaching pronunciation was its connection to phonology and phonetics. From this point on, I became incredibly interested in this topic.
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A.J. - Japan said:
Problems for Learners in JapanEnglish is a compulsory subject in all japanese schools and is studied for a minimum of seven years if not longer. Very few of these students, however, will become proficient enough to be considered at an advanced and in many cases not even an intermediate level. Those few that do excel at English are students that are motivated from outside of the classroom and/or have spent time abroad in a country where English is commonly... [Read more]
How to be Culturally Sensitive in The Classroom Without Excessive Censorship - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to be Culturally Sensitive in The Classroom Without Excessive Censorship
As an EFL teacher, one is expected to create a proper and culturally sensitive atmosphere in the classroom at all times. Unfortunately, this does not happen in every instance because many different errors can occur. To prevent possibly contract terminable offenses, a special mindset and system of preparation must be instituted. When approached correctly, discussing difficult or even controversial ideas in a foreign country can be both culturally sensitive while also not needing excessive censorship.
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History Awareness
The Notion of "Colony"
Enforcement
Cultural Peculiarities
Controversial Topics
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