Language Interference

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Problems for English Learners in Nigeria Although the English language has been the official language in Nigeria for decades, there are a good number of challenges that learners of English language continuously encounter. These problems are not only peculiar to learners but may also be existent in so-called fluent speakers. One of the most basic problems is mother tongue interference. Table of Contents 1. Mother Tongue Interference 2. Phonological Interference 3. Code-switching and code-mixing 4. Other problems learners in Nigeria encounter include: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Awazie T. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Students in Nigeria Face When Learning English In recent times, it is safe to say that the English language is one of the most spoken languages and widely preferred L2s according to the Oxford dictionary. For communication to be successful, however, certain criteria need to be met. For instance, one must not only study the forms or shape of things but must also adhere to the formation of words and phrases alike in order to craft well-formed sentences, along with understanding the meaning of each word, phrase or the relationship between two words. Whether they differ or are similar in terms of phonetics and spelling before actually making use of it, it is important to note that anything contrary to this will...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Problems for Learners in China and How to Help Teachers Overcome Them After spending five years in China as an ESL teacher, corporate trainer and university lecturer I would like to share a few of the most common problems for Chinese learners and ways for teachers to overcome them. I will focus on problems regarding cultural differences, pronunciation and first language interference. Table of Contents Social challenges Pronunciation First language influence Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Michal W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Social challenges Despite China's opening...  [Read more]

TEFL in Honduras - La Esperanza Date posted:2005-11-10 | Writer: Troy Wesson | Email: [email protected] Southwest School, located in La Esperanza, Honduras is seeking elementary school teachers for preschool-tenth grade for the 2006-2007 school year. The class size ranges between five to twenty students. La Esperanza is a quiet small town located in the mountains of Southwestern Honduras, situated at en elevation of 1700 meters above sea level, providing a much cooler climate than most of Central America. We are seeking qualified applicants who are willing to work closely with colleagues and parents to provide the best possible educational environment in a developing educational program. While Southwest School lacks many of the materials and guidance that are...  [Read more]

TEFL in La Esperanza, Honduras Date posted:2007-04-02 | Writer: Southwest School of Honduras | Email: [email protected] Southwest School, located in La Esperanza, Honduras is seeking elementary school teachers for preschool-sixth grade for the 2007-2008 school year. The class size ranges between five to twenty students. La Esperanza is a quiet small town located in the mountains of Southwestern Honduras, situated at en elevation of 1700 meters above sea level, providing a much cooler climate than most of Central America. We are seeking qualified applicants who are willing to work closely with colleagues and parents to provide the best possible educational environment in a developing educational program. While Southwest School lacks many of the materials and guidance that are expected...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Common Struggles of the Chinese Native Speakers Learning English Most researchers agree that the learner's first language influences the pronunciation of the target language and is a significant factor in accounting for foreign accents. So-called interference or interference from the first language is likely to cause errors in aspiration, stress, and intonation in the target language. Table of Contents Phonetics Unusual Sounds Language Structure Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Vesna A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Phonetics Some Chinese students tend to have...  [Read more]

Class Short TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Class Short TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts W.P. - U.S.A. said: Common Linguistic Problems Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguistics can be broadly broken into three categories: language form, language meaning, and language in context. English is an extremely complex language. Before students? can be considered truly proficient, they must not only master a variety of tenses and irregular verbs, sentence structure and parts of speech, but they must also work to understand and master lexical and...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Does First Language Acquisition Dependent On? In general, linguists maintain that a first language is acquired, that knowledge is stored unconsciously, and that a second language is learned, meaning that knowledge is gained through a conscious study of the second language's structure. However, this distinction is not watertight and SLA can involve acquisition to a certain degree. Table of Contents The Level of Instruction Reasons for Decline in Acquisition of Certain Abilities The Influence of Environment Cognition Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nelida N....  [Read more]

Thu, 07 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Which Difficulties Do German Have Learners with the Phonetics of English? In this essay, I will deal with the pronunciation difficulties of German learners of English. In particular, I will treat some issues at the segmental level. Table of Contents English German I will discuss only the final devoicing in this essay Way to pronounce Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Although both English and German are Germanic languages, the sound inventories of these two languages are quite different, especially the vowels. In the following table, the sounds are listed which exist only in one but not in the other language: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gisella F. Please note...  [Read more]

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas 7 Top Tips for Writing on the Board One of the major ideas when writing on the board is that we need to be aware of is that whenever we're using the board to write down information, we should not be talking. Also whenever we are talking we should not be writing on the board. When writing on the board we want our students to concentrate fully on what we are writing down. Speaking at the same time, especially when they can't see your mouth (as you will write with your back to them) causes unnecessary interference of the message. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch...  [Read more]

Higher TEFL Course Check out tefl tesol about Higher TEFL Course and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C.L. & S.S. - Philippines said: Problems facing learners of different nationalities Our exposure to English dates back to the time of our birth. We are fortunate to have been exposed to a bilingual society where English remains to be a major language for communication. Though we come from different educational backgrounds, dentistry and business to be exact, the medium of instruction used in the schools we attended was English. The same thing is true in our professional...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What Different Roles Could a Teacher Have During a Lesson? According to the type of activity during a lesson, a teacher could have diverse roles in the classroom. Table of Contents Manager Facilitator Organizer Assessor Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eleana V. Manager A teacher can be a manager/controller meaning that the teacher is responsible for managing a class, giving guidelines and explanations in front of his students. He is the person who must stand in front of the class with the aim to control the pace of the lesson, balancing out the flow of the course and giving instructions whenever it is...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Native Language Experience in Second Language Acquisition A language is a tool for people to communicate, so there must be some connections among different languages, include similarities and differences. If we can use their similarities properly and pay attention to differences, different languages can be interlinked. Therefore, the first language not only has a positive impact but also hurts second language acquisition. We call these effects 'language transfer'. There are two kinds of language transfer, positive transfer, and negative transfer. Table of Contents Benefits and Drawbacks Research in the Field Anticipated Problems Results Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Several Ways a Teacher Can Act in The Classroom The personality of a teacher, their attitude towards teaching and their relationship with the students have a major impact on the motivation of the class to learn a foreign language. Being kind, patient, entertaining and with a good subject, knowledge is some of the characteristics of a good teacher. Table of Contents Leading Part Role Model Individual Instructor Evaluator Do you want to teach English to ESL students abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Vladislava B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Leading Part Their ability to interact with the...  [Read more]

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. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Duties Lesson Process Main Roles Corrections Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Implement ESA in The Class? I felt confused by it when I saw it the first time but now it's unforgettable for me. E represents Engage, S is for study and A means activate. During my study of the TEFL course, I initially thought I would have only learned about ESA in one unit but it wasn't the case. I had a high frequency of interaction with it throughout the TEFL course. Table of Contents As teachers, how do we implement ESA in the class? The purpose of Engage. A clear representation of the study. A practical approach to the activation phase. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Pei dong W. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can Knowledge of First Language Acquisition Aid Successful Second Language Acquisition? Successful acquisition of a first language (otherwise known as an L1) has almost a 100% success rate. Aside from a few people that are unable to read or write everyone can communicate fluently in their L1. Successful acquisition of a second language, however, does not occur nearly as often. Why is this so and can anything be learned from first language learning to improve second language fluency. Table of Contents Variations in the English Language Form Language Acquisition Process Second Language Acquisition Process Teaching Ways Children and Language Acquisition Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What You Need to Know About Japanese Students' Challenges Before Teaching in Japan 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...  [Read more]

TEFL, where can I teach? Completing a TEFL certification course brings many benefits and one of the most popular is that you get to choose exactly which country or region you want to live and work in. As the demand for English language instruction is so strong in many parts of the world, there is never any shortage of job options for TEFL qualified teachers. From tropical countries in Asia to the cooler climes of Northern Europe, there will be something to suit everyone. Whether you prefer a bustling major city or something more off the beaten path, there is sure to be the perfect destination out there waiting for you. Asia This vast continent is home to the largest number of TEFL jobs of any region in the world. Countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan all have thriving...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Embracing New Media in Language Learning Developing Language Skills is a key enabler in the global economy; even as the rise of the Internet, Smartphones and other technology the world is becoming smaller; but as it always has, language can present itself as a Barrier. As English is still the 'de-facto' global language thanks to its common business use are it time that TEFL providers adapt to the modern world and embrace new media to not only improve existing techniques but develop new ones and embrace existing online communities? Table of Contents Definition of the New Media Tools Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Matt F....  [Read more]

TEFL, where can I teach? With a TEFL certification, the world truly is your oyster. The strong global demand for English teachers ensures a plethora of opportunities across continents. From the vibrant cities of Asia to the picturesque landscapes of Northern Europe, TEFL certified teachers have a myriad of choices. Whether you are drawn to urban centers or more tranquil settings, there is a teaching destination tailored to your preferences. Table of Contents Asia The Middle East Europe Latin America Asia This vast continent is home to the largest number of TEFL jobs of any region in the world. Countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan all have thriving markets for foreign teachers with a TEFL qualification. China alone has many thousands of vacant teaching positions at any...  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The 9 Different Roles A Teacher Takes On In The Classroom Being a teacher is my everyday dream since I was a child. As I believe that the future is mainly based on education and students, how they can make a progress and improve their skills. So I decided to take apart in this great cycle hoping that one day I can leave a mark in student's life. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Nine Basic Traits of a Good Teacher The Controller The Organizer The Assessor The Prompter The Participant The Tutor The Facilitator The Model The Observer Do you have what it takes to be a teacher? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The teacher's responsibility is not only about teaching students...  [Read more]

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