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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]
Different Way to Say "I Think" in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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When debating and stating an opinion in English, "I think" is a very common phrase to use. However, there are many different ways of saying thoughts in English and you can use different phrases as you start speaking. There is a detailed list below.
In my opinion, the biggest challenge in today's world is global warming.
I believe that you are telling the truth.
I assume you always say this when you want to impress a girl.
I would say that lady is very kind.
In my point of view, it is not such a big deal.
Check out the list above for more ways to say "I think" in English.
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Ways to Say Because in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are some alternative ways to say "because" in English.
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Ways to Say Interesting in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are some alternative ways to say "interesting" in English.
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Ways to Say Delicious in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are some alternative ways to say "delicious" in English.
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How do Japanese Students Respond to Some Common Challenges in English? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Japan is a country continuously changing at a rapid pace largely due to globalization and marketing. With its growing popularity and necessity, difficulties are sure to arise for people learning English and specifically, in Japan. To fully understand all the problems learners face in Japan, it is important to realize why English is so widely being studied in the first place. Firstly, students must study English for 6 years throughout primary and high school. As well as being part of the Japanese schooling system, the advantages of being able to speak English are endless. The benefits of finding a job or being able to communicate whilst abroad are common motives. However in Japan specifically, more so than western countries, the education and pressure put... [Read more]
10 Things You Should Know About TEFL/TESOL Certification - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Do you want to get TEFL/TESOL certified but don't know how to choose a course provider? This live stream is right for you! Our TEFL expert Liza will share ten crucial things to look at before you enroll in a course. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Telephone Numbers in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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How do you say telephone numbers in English correctly? This infographic looks at how to say the number 0, how to say consecutive numbers, and the difference between mobile phone and cell phone.
3964-8574
This is a telephone number.
In spoken English, we normally say phone number instead of telephone number.
In English, we give telephone numbers by saying each individual number in it:
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Is grammar knowledge important when teaching English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Understanding grammar is pivotal in teaching English effectively. While there are varying class levels in English language instruction, as indicated by resources like Reward, New Headway, and others, all these levels underscore the importance of grammar. Given its foundational role in language, a teacher's proficiency in grammar ensures that students build a strong base and communicate accurately.
The four skills
Typical grammar and vocabulary topics studied at each level
Beginner/Starter
Elementary/Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate/Upper-Intermediate
EFL exams and correspondence of levels
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How do I get a TEFL certificate in Thailand? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
To obtain a TEFL certificate in Thailand, consider enrolling in an in-class course from a reputable provider. ITTT offers a comprehensive program in various locations throughout Thailand. Our course, refined over many years, ensures both new and experienced teachers receive quality training. Participants undergo extensive modules, including observed, hands-on teaching practice, to equip them with the skills necessary for a successful TEFL career. As you research options, prioritize courses like ours that emphasize real-world application and are recognized globally.
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How Discipline Affects Motivation In and Out of Japanese Classrooms - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I work in two schools. I am an assistant language teacher at one commercial (low-level English) high school, and an integrated (high-level English) academic junior high and high school. I have had experiences with different kinds of students, Japanese-English teachers, and classroom atmospheres. In Japan, students take an entrance exam to get into high school. If they scored low on the entrance exam, then they are placed in the lowest ranking class. Each school has a certain number of classrooms for each grade. Both of my high schools have six classes total for each grade. There are usually around forty to forty-two students in each class as well. Teaching forty plus students in a crowded classroom is difficult. And unlike many stereotypes of... [Read more]
Overview of the Best Online Teaching Platforms - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Hello everybody, we are just about to start our new live session. Thanks for joining me and while we are waiting for more people to join please let me know that you can hear me clearly and you can see me clearly. There is a comments box so you can use it to communicate with me. I really appreciate it if you use it because when there is interaction during the live session it's always much easier for myself to present it and I feel a little bit more comfortable because I am not just speaking to myself.
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There was another comment if I can figure it out. So you want to find a resource with different lesson plans and things for adults?
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Don’t Make These Five Mistakes I Did in Trying to Teach English Online - TEFL Blog
Margaret Paton
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
So, you've got your shiny new TESOL or TEFL certificate in hand.
1. Don't assume being a qualified K-12 teacher means you're a 'shoe-in' for a job
2. Don't assume you can dictate your availability to teach online
3. Don't forget to see if you'll need a police check
4. Don't think you can teach people English in any country
5. Don't expect to slide into a role without experience
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What now?
Like you, I'm a new starter to this career of teaching English to non-native speakers, so I wanted to share five tips on what not to do in your early days.
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Teaching English In 2022: What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2022? Our TEFL expert Linda is sharing current trends, predictions, and everything you need to know for teaching English in the coming year. You don't want to miss this! #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Teaching English in 2021: What You Need to Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello welcome thanks so much for joining me i'm linda from itt here for another live session this time on a thursday morning for me in korea and maybe wednesday evening wherever you are i'm normally doing my lives on friday morning so actually i'm a day early but tomorrow is um new year's day how exciting is that and yeah i'm not gonna be here so yeah we're doing this today um but yeah can you believe it it's the last day of 2020 um just crazy i don't know where this year went honestly and it's been a roller coaster ride right so yeah thanks so much for joining me and as you can see this is what we're talking about today teaching english in 2021 all the things you need to know trends predictions tips all that kind of stuff so i see that a lot a few people are already watching so um please... [Read more]
Teaching English In 0 What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2022? Our TEFL expert Linda is sharing current trends, predictions, and everything you need to know for teaching English in the coming year. You don't want to miss this! #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Teaching English in 2022: What you Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi hello welcome to another live session my name is linda i'm here for itt international tevel and treat tesol training um yeah good to be here again today i thank you so much for watching for tuning in i know i normally go live on friday or thursday depending on where you are but today it's a day earlier than what i promised last time so i do apologize for that um so i still hope that you are able to make it today those people who were eager to watch this topic last week that you are also here today um that would be really really great yeah if you can see me if you can hear me clearly please just leave a high um in the comment section and maybe where you're watching from that will be really really cool um i myself am in south korea right now i'm about an hour and a half south of seoul... [Read more]
Teaching English in 2021 ✅ What You Need to Know - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Teaching English in 2021. A few people have told me about their teaching journey already, so keep letting me know what your plans are in terms of teaching English abroad or teaching English online. Somebody said they're interested in teaching online, so that's really cool. Someone new has just joined us from Laos, hi there. We have Margaret who is also teaching online, very cool. I'm going to talk a little bit about teaching English online in this presentation. Juliana says hi, I think you've watched before as I recognize your picture, thanks for tuning in again. It's really good to see new faces and old faces in our TEFL family today.
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Teaching English In 2021: What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Hello and welcome. Thanks so much for joining me, I'm Linda from ITTT and I’m here for another live session. This time it's on a Thursday morning for me in Korea and maybe Wednesday evening wherever you are. I normally do my live streams on Friday morning so actually I'm a day early, but tomorrow is New Year's day. How exciting is that? Can you believe it's the last day of 2020, just crazy. I don't know where this year went honestly and it's certainly been a roller coaster ride. Thanks so much for joining me, what we're talking about today is teaching English in 2021. All the things you need to know, trends, predictions, tips, all that kind of stuff. I see that a lot of people are already watching so please let me know if you can hear me well and if you can see me, I would... [Read more]
Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea.
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Mandy has asked if I teach in a public or private school or is it all private?
I can see a lot of questions already coming in, that's awesome. Great question from Amy. Should anyone even bother looking into teaching abroad while there are COVID lockdowns in place?
Mandy says, I'm interested in teaching abroad but South Korea is my ultimate place to teach. I just got done with the TEFL course and I have to finish my practicum to get my certificate.
Amy asks, does he still celebrate his birthday in September?
Albert asks, is that green tea that I'm drinking?
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Unusual Ways To Find ESL Students Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Find ESL Students Online: Do you want to teach online but don't know how to find students? Check out this live stream where our TEFL expert Liza will share helpful tips on promoting yourself over the internet and getting clients as a freelance teacher. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Join in my FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/928023481332528
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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
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Is it possible to teach English in countries where I don't speak the local language? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Teaching English in countries where you don’t speak the local language is not only possible but also quite common. Many English language teachers work in countries where English is not the first language. This can actually be a benefit as it immerses students in an English-only environment, promoting faster language acquisition. However, it can present some challenges that need to be addressed.
One of the main challenges of teaching English in a non-English speaking country is the language barrier between you and your students. To overcome this, it's essential to use techniques such as visual aids, gestures, and simplified language to make sure your instructions are clear. Additionally, learning a few key phrases in the local language can help you navigate daily life and build rapport... [Read more]
Teaching English In China In 2023: Everything You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
China is the largest market for teaching English as a foreign language - but the pandemic has brought about a lot of changes. Is it still worth going to China? How do you find a teaching job in China? How do you get into the country? Expert China teacher recruiter Dan Wharton will answer all these questions and more during this live session. #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Teaching English In China In 0 Everything You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
China is the largest market for teaching English as a foreign language - but the pandemic has brought about a lot of changes. Is it still worth going to China? How do you find a teaching job in China? How do you get into the country? Expert China teacher recruiter Dan Wharton will answer all these questions and more during this live session. #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Do you need a TEFL to teach in Vietnam? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
For those aiming to teach English in Vietnam, a TEFL certification is often a key requirement. While Vietnam is an increasingly popular destination in Southeast Asia for English educators due to growing demand and competitive salaries, having a TEFL certification, especially one with at least 120 hours, can significantly boost your chances of securing a position in reputable schools.
What qualifications are required to teach English in Vietnam?
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What visas are required to teach English in Vietnam?
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When should you apply for English teaching jobs in Vietnam?
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Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi and welcome to another live session by itt my name is linda and i'm here today um to talk about teaching english in south korea so welcome welcome um i'm just gonna wait for um people to join please do let me know if you can hear me if you can see me or if you're not if you can't hear me if there's a problem if anything's wrong uh because that would be um bad obviously so yeah drop a comment um just leave a high and uh where you're tuning in from that would be really helpful let me know where you guys are watching from and um yeah i can see a few people have joined already hi thanks so much for joining awesome okay i got a yes i can hear you from mika awesome or micah sorry if i pronounce that wrong but yeah uh yeah thanks so much for joining okay and mika mika is from argentina or... [Read more]
Teaching English In South Korea What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English in South Korea or are looking for good options to teach abroad? This live session is held by ITTT TEFL expert Linda, who has been living and teaching English in South Korea for nearly 6 years. #TEFL#BestTEFL #SouthKorea Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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What is Grammar in English - Everything EFL Teachers Need to Know - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
English language grammar has a whole lot of definitions that focus on sound rules, words, sentences, and the combination and interpretation of other elements to make complete sense. To achieve this, the International TEFL and TESOL Training Lessons outline several aspects of the English language, such as parts of speech, present tense, past tense, future tense, phrasal verbs, and passive voice.
PARTS OF SPEECH
Nouns
Pronouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Gerunds
Articles
TENSES IN SENTENCES
The Present Tenses
Past Tenses
Future Tenses
MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS
METHODOLOGIES
Conclusion
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Questions to Help You Start a Conversations - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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What is your favorite way to start up a conversation? Whether it's in the English classroom or at a dinner party, it can be very awkward to start talking to people you don't know. The following questions will help you start a conversation and break the ice!
A conversation jar can help you get beyond small talk and start a fun, unusual conversation! It assures that you have a few conversation starters in your back pocket. To create a conversation jar:
Striking up a conversation doesn't have to be so hard. Whether you’re trying to meet someone new or just learn more about an old friend, asking out-of-the-box questions is a great way to break the ice and even make new friends!
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