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Difficulties for Teachers Teaching South Korean Students - TEFL Blog
Sun, 19 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Difficulties for Teachers Teaching South Korean Students
Before starting my TEFL course to gain a more professional basis, I worked as an English teacher in South Korea for about one year. In this short essay, I will explain some of the most prominent difficulties South Korean students seem to face when learning English.
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Education system
Differences in the phonetic systems of Korean and English
Syntactic differences
Korean culture
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laura M.
Education system
First and foremost, the educational structure in South Korea is quite different from those of Europe or the United States. Korean kids... [Read more]
Problems English Learning Students Face in South Korea - TEFL Blog
Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Problems English Learning Students Face in South Korea
From my combined interest in Asian, and more specifically Korean, culture and my desire to teach English to anyone wanting to learn, I have personally come to interact with several adult learners from South Korea during the past few years. Through this experience, I have come to detect several common problems that students coming from this country, as well as students from neighboring Asian countries such as Japan and China, may face while learning English and that I will, therefore, develop in this short essay.
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Pronunciation
Sentence structure
Formal and Informal language
Education system
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How to Teach the Correct Pronunciation of L, R, V, and F - TEFL Blog
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Teach the Correct Pronunciation of L, R, V, and F
Many students of English as a Second Language (ESL) find that, of the many struggles they have with the language, pronunciation is the most difficult to master.
Table of Contents
Working on Fluency
Difficult Sounds: Part 1
How to Teach?
Difficult Sounds: Part 2
How to Teach?
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Working on Fluency
Pronunciation is an extremely important ability to have to sound more fluent in English. By gaining the knowledge and skill of... [Read more]
Program Legitimate TEFL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Program Legitimate TEFL
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F. M. - Belgium said:
Problems for learners in KoreaEnglish is widely taught in korea and is taken very seriously as it is an important key factor for entering prestigious universities.
The highly competitive korean culture pushes students to be well prepared for university entrance exams.
In this context, more and more native Western teachers come to korea to teach English.
However, they often report, complain about what they identify as a reluctance or lack of interest... [Read more]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl In Sanbon Korea
TEFL in Sanbon, Korea
Date posted:2008-04-08 | Writer: Banks & Lee Academic English | Email: [email protected]
A well educated, experienced and energetic teacher required by friendly, foreign owned and run school, Banks & Lee Academic English for Winter Intensive Course.** About us I am a British national and my wife is Korean. We both have extensive university (Seoul National University) teaching experience and established our school in 2005. We teach a variety of classes, from standard pre- and elementary school classes to middle school. We also teach returnee level young learners.Our curriculum is developing alongside our student base. What this means is that any teacher working with us would enjoy the following benefits: 1. A western management team; very approachable,... [Read more]
TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl In Sanbon Korea
TEFL in Sanbon, Korea
Date posted:2008-04-08 | Writer: Banks & Lee Academic English | Email: [email protected]
A well educated, experienced and energetic teacher required by friendly, foreign owned and run school, Banks & Lee Academic English for Winter Intensive Course.** About us I am a British national and my wife is Korean. We both have extensive university (Seoul National University) teaching experience and established our school in 2005. We teach a variety of classes, from standard pre- and elementary school classes to middle school. We also teach returnee level young learners.Our curriculum is developing alongside our student base. What this means is that any teacher working with us would enjoy the following benefits: 1. A western management team; very approachable,... [Read more]
Why Completing a TEFL Course May Change Your Life - TEFL Blog
Fri, 10 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Why Completing a TEFL Course May Change Your Life
I have a very strong reason why i should complete a TEFL Course. In fact, i am taking 220 hours. Well, the base on my future plans i have the desire to be a tutor online. it's totally out of my line, i was once a registered nurse, i was a fashion designer and even studied Fashion Design at London and Singapore. I owned a wedding shop in the Philippines and catering to different clients worldwide. and fast forward i got married. But, since i tied the knot and settled here at California.
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My story
Challenges
Perspectives
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The Secrets of Learning Proper Grammar in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Mon, 02 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Secrets of Learning Proper Grammar in an ESL Class
Learning grammar is, suffice it to say, one of the most important points to focus on. Equally, for foreign students, they need to know not just about vocabulary but how and why vocabulary "hangs" in a certain way within a sentence. In my teaching experience, grammar has been difficult from the standpoint of getting the student to agree with the fact that it is important. I've found that many clients have been indoctrinated into believing that grammar is "hard", "boring" "dull" and worst of all, "unnecessary". This has been a challenge, to say the least. As a foreign language teacher, I've had to not mention grammar at all and introduce it as "how to use English correctly". This... [Read more]
Top Tips for Teaching English to Children Online - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Top Tips for Teaching English to Children Online
Online learning is getting more and more popular. For many parents this way of teaching is very convenient – the children stay at home, don't skip classes because of getting a little sick or because of unfavorable weather conditions. However, teaching online has some peculiarities which are to be taken into consideration by a good teacher.
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Teacher's Online Responsibilities
Planning
Digital Tools
Relationships
Attention-Grabbing Ideas
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nataliia M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or... [Read more]
Teaching English Without a Degree: Opportunities and Strategies for Success - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching English Without a Degree: Opportunities and Strategies for Success
10/22/2022
Hello! Hi, Linda here from ITTT. Back today with another live session. As you can see, this is today's topic: teaching English without a degree. Yes, you can. Yes, it's possible. Let's talk about it. So, we're going to talk about how to best prepare yourself for a teaching job abroad and online if you don't have a degree. And also, where the best places, countries, and regions are for teaching English abroad without a degree. And also, the best platforms for teaching English online without a degree. So, that's what we're going to talk about today. I'm also going to show you a little bit of a couple of the TEFL courses that we recommend for people without a degree if you want to teach English abroad or... [Read more]
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Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL
Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
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How I Accidentally Discovered My Passion For Teaching And Decided To Make It a Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who discovered their passion for teaching by accident and decided to pursue a career in ESL.
4 Super Easy Tips for Teaching Vocabulary to Young Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Teaching vocabulary is a large part of teaching English to young learners. Here are 4 super easy tips to help you when teaching this specific type of class.
The best thing... [Read more]
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Acquiring TEFL Diploma
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T.H. - U.S.A. said:
Learning modesIt is obvious that young learners and adults should be taught differently and approached differently; the ways they think and behave are quite different from each other, therefore the structure of the class and how the teacher deals with the students should change accordingly to establish rapport and maximize the effectiveness of the class.
The main difference between the young learners and adult learners would be the attention span; from... [Read more]
TEFL Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English In Busan Korea
Teach English in Busan, Korea
Date posted:2010-05-25 | Writer: Brown International School | Email: [email protected]
1. Desired Candidates : 2 teachers / Female or Male, Americans preferred. Experience with young learners and /or TEFL teaching qualifications are preferred.2. Start Date : From the 25th of June, 20103. Location : Located in Centum area, the busiest and highest area in Busan, 2 min walk to Shinsegye and Lotte Dept. and Subway Line #2, Exit #9.4. Students : Kindergarten, Elementary (age 4~13)5. Teaching Hours: M-F. Classes scheduled between 9:30 am and 6:30 pm.Schedules 30 teaching hours per week.6. The number of foreign teachers: 4 (English, Math, Science, Social studies,)7. Salary/Benefits: 2.1~2.5 million won per month(based on experience and qualification)+free... [Read more]
TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English In Busan Korea
Teach English in Busan, Korea
Date posted:2010-05-25 | Writer: Brown International School | Email: [email protected]
1. Desired Candidates : 2 teachers / Female or Male, Americans preferred. Experience with young learners and /or TEFL teaching qualifications are preferred.2. Start Date : From the 25th of June, 20103. Location : Located in Centum area, the busiest and highest area in Busan, 2 min walk to Shinsegye and Lotte Dept. and Subway Line #2, Exit #9.4. Students : Kindergarten, Elementary (age 4~13)5. Teaching Hours: M-F. Classes scheduled between 9:30 am and 6:30 pm.Schedules 30 teaching hours per week.6. The number of foreign teachers: 4 (English, Math, Science, Social studies,)7. Salary/Benefits: 2.1~2.5 million won per month(based on experience and qualification)+free... [Read more]
Teacher as a Leader of an Orchestra - TEFL Blog
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teacher as a Leader of an Orchestra
Being a teacher takes great responsibilities and in order for one to because a business English teacher takes a number of factors to be considered such as who will you be working for and what they expect from you, the type of environment in which you will be teaching as different places have different cultures and it is every teacher's duty to know the dos and don'ts of an environmental culture you in and in this essay, I will talk about the teacher's roles in teaching.
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Duties
Lesson Process
Main Roles
Corrections
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How do I Effectively Manage My Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How do I Effectively Manage My Classroom?
Teaching English as a second language is an exciting experience! You'll get to learn a new culture, travel a new area, and possibly even learn a new language! But finding an up-to-par school, living arrangements, and learning how to live in a new environment can be difficult. It's a lot and can be a bit overwhelming. Your classroom may be the last thing on your mind at this time, but teaching a chaotic and unorganized class is a recipe for having a bad time. This is why classroom management is so important and especially important from the very beginning. This brings up the question, how do I effectively manage my classroom?
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Rules
Planning
Attitude and Personality
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How I Changed Careers From Being a Nurse to Teaching English in China - TEFL Blog
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
How I Changed Careers From Being a Nurse to Teaching English in China
I might not have realized it before since I was busy studying and just trying to achieve my short term goals but I believe that my mother has been an inspiration for me to become a teacher. I could remember seeing kids at home being taught by my mom and she used pictures to identify certain shapes and animals. My mom was a regular housewife then. She taught only for fun and to make my brother and I be more engaged in learning things with the company of our friends, our playmates.
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"I thought that I didn't have what it takes to become a teacher."
"After two years, I tried to look for other jobs that I could apply for with reasonable pay."
"How am I... [Read more]
5 Important Things to Prepare You for Teaching English in Hanoi - TEFL Blog
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust
Destinations
5 Important Things to Prepare You for Teaching English in Hanoi
After galivanting around India, Central Asia, and Europe for the summer, we finally decided to head back to Vietnam for another year of teaching. However, this time we were going to make a huge change! Instead of going back to our jobs, apartment and friends in Ho Chi Minh City, we decided to check out what Hanoi has to offer. Although it's the same country, it's like starting all over again! As we have only recently gone through this huge change, we have decided to put together 5 important things to help you make the move to Hanoi and teach English.
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Looking for work as an ESL teacher
Finding somewhere to live
Getting around Hanoi
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The Dos & Don'ts Of Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Dos & Don'ts Of Teaching English Abroad
02/27/2023
hi guys hey Linda here from ITTT back
this week with another live session thank you so much for joining me today and taking some time out of your day
today to be here with me and learn something new hopefully about teaching English and today we're going to talk
about the do's and don'ts of teaching English abroad sort of everything you
need to know you should know before you embark on this exciting journey of
teaching English abroad so yeah let me know if you can hear me if you can see me uh drop a hi in the comment section
oh perfect and also let me know where are you watching from today
I already see crystalline here Hi crystaline how are you doing good to see
you again awesome great where are you guys watching from today where... [Read more]
Specific Challenges of One-to-One teaching and Ways to Overcome Them with the Help of the TEFL Course Content - TEFL Blog
Tue, 18 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Specific Challenges of One-to-One teaching and Ways to Overcome Them with the Help of the TEFL Course Content
I have taught English in a classroom setting to large groups of adults for 4 years through a non-profit agency located in a mixed-race urban area of the United States. More recently, I have been teaching English to foreign learners on a one-to-one basis via video chat, also for four years. Given this background, I can speak from a wealth of personal experience to the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of each. As my goal is to continue to teach individuals online, I was admittedly skeptical of what I might gain from a TEFL course, as most certification programs are geared toward classroom teaching abroad. Having... [Read more]
The Global Power of English: Why Do So Many People Want to Learn it? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 26 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Global Power of English: Why Do So Many People Want to Learn it?
One might be forgiven for thinking that English is a ubiquitous language. From the movie industry in the United States to the vast expanse of the internet, it appears that its global standing is exponentially growing year after year. Needless to say, it owes its current position to a British empire that dominated and conquered foreign lands which resulted in countless dominions that spoke the mother tongue on both hemispheres. Its proliferation has ensured that although it might not be the main lingua franca of every region that hosted a queen's flag, it has certainly been used as a secondary language in areas as far away as Asia. In India this is empirically... [Read more]
The Most Affordable Countries For Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Most Affordable Countries For Teaching English Abroad
08/21/2021
hi hello and welcome to another live stream my name is linda from itt
nice to see you today thanks so much for tuning in uh yeah as always please if you can see
me if you can hear me clearly just leave a quick comment in the comment section we are actually live on facebook and
also on youtube at the same time just making sure that everything is working well
so that we are ready to explore today the most affordable countries for teaching
english abroad we're gonna go on a virtual trip around the world today i'm super excited
because i thought that it's kind of a fun thing to do it's summer we all want to go and travel and i know most of us
probably can't really do that right now myself included i have not left the... [Read more]
ESA Methodology of Teaching - Why Every Teacher Should Use It - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ESA Methodology of Teaching - Why Every Teacher Should Use It
08/26/2021
hello oh my gosh hello welcome hi linda here from itt
back with another live session this week hi guys how are you doing
um first of all if you can see me if you can hear me just drop a quick hi into um
the comment box we are actually live on facebook and we're also live on youtube at the same time
so if you can see me if you can hear me please just let me know and also let me know where you're watching from where
are you at right now i am in south korea it is 10 a.m friday
morning i'm super excited to be here again so um yeah sometimes there are some
technical difficulties i had some issues i think last week so um there was no sound for some reason for for a few
seconds so if that happens just let me know and then... [Read more]
Designing a Business English Syllabus - TEFL Blog
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Designing a Business English Syllabus
Teaching business English presents teachers with a degree of freedom that is perhaps not enjoyed by those teaching in, for example, State Schools that have curriculums set by the education arm of Government or other international organizations. Some teachers may relish having the opportunity to design their syllabus while for others it may be something rather daunting. Regardless, gaining experience in the field of syllabus design will likely prove invaluable for a teacher in their personal career development. Several considerations are required when designing a syllabus for a course in Business English and these will be discussed throughout this essay along with the methods and resources... [Read more]
The Relevance of the ESA Methodology for EFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Dec 2019 Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
The Relevance of the ESA Methodology for EFL Teaching
The acronym ESA stands for Engage, Study and Activate. The ESA methodology of teaching English as a foreign language is one of the most progressive and productive methods. It draws its strengths from the other teaching methods that were used before it. The ESA method incorporates the good aspects and advantages of the old teaching methods thereby making it a powerful method. Some of the earlier teaching methods from which the ESA teaching methodology drew its strength are the task-based learning, the communicative language teaching, the community language learning, the silent way, the suggestopedia, and the lexical approach. The ESA method has therefore managed to take the positive... [Read more]
How to find TEFL jobs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How to find TEFL jobs?
As there is a strong demand for TEFL qualified teachers in many countries worldwide, most course graduates should have little trouble finding a suitable position. However, to maximise your chances of securing the best jobs there are a few things you should be aware of. Where you should look for work, how to apply for jobs, and how to prepare for that all important interview are all covered below.
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Where can I teach English abroad?
Which is the most popular region for teaching English abroad?
Where can I earn the most money teaching English in Asia?
What other popular spots are there for teaching English in Asia?
Where are the most popular TEFL destinations in the Middle East?
What are the pros and cons of teaching English in the Middle East?
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What are TEFL jobs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What are TEFL jobs?
Every year tens of thousands of people from all backgrounds leave behind their existing life and head overseas in search of fun, travel and adventure. They are able to do this by completing a TEFL certification course that gives them all the qualifications they need to apply for English language teaching jobs in countries all over the world. If you want to join this ever growing number of TEFL qualified teachers, there should be very little that can get in your way.
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Where can I teach English abroad?
Which is the most popular region for teaching English abroad?
Where can I earn the most money teaching English in Asia?
What other popular spots are there for teaching English in Asia?
Where are the most popular TEFL destinations in the Middle East?
... [Read more]
How to find TEFL jobs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How to find TEFL jobs?
As there is a strong demand for TEFL qualified teachers in many countries worldwide, most course graduates should have little trouble finding a suitable position. However, to maximise your chances of securing the best jobs there are a few things you should be aware of. Where you should look for work, how to apply for jobs, and how to prepare for that all important interview are all covered below.
Where can I teach English abroad?
Among the many attractions of teaching English abroad is the fact that you are free to choose not only the region where you would like to work, but also the specific country or even city. For some teachers the history and culture of Europe appeals most, while others are drawn to exotic destinations across Asia or Latin America. However,... [Read more]
Complete Guide to Teaching English Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Complete Guide to teaching english online
09/08/2021
hello hi welcome to another live session my my name is linda from itt i'm so happy to
be here again this week um if you can see me if you can hear me as always please just leave a quick comment in the
comments box below that'd be really really great we are live on facebook and we're live on youtube at the same time
so welcome today we're gonna talk about teaching english online and also if
you're listening to this as a podcast episode thanks thank you so much for the download we always turn our um live
sessions into podcast episodes later so if that's something that you're interested in go check us out we are
available on all major uh podcast platforms like itunes spotify google
podcasts check us out just type in um tefl and tesol... [Read more]
What are TEFL jobs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What are TEFL jobs?
Every year tens of thousands of people from all backgrounds leave behind their existing life and head overseas in search of fun, travel and adventure. They are able to do this by completing a TEFL certification course that gives them all the qualifications they need to apply for English language teaching jobs in countries all over the world. If you want to join this ever growing number of TEFL qualified teachers, there should be very little that can get in your way.
Where can I teach English abroad?
Among the many attractions of teaching English abroad is the fact that you are free to choose not only the region where you would like to work, but also the specific country or even city. For some teachers the history and culture of Europe appeals most, while others are... [Read more]