Learn To Speak English For Spanish Speakers

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 Sabrina Segal Alumni Experiences 5 Tips For Raising a Trilingual Child Language skills begin in the womb when a fetus's hearing first develops, they begin to listen to the language of their mother. Once the baby is born they recognize their mother tongue. Though, a baby is born with the ability to learn any language and multiple languages. When babies hear a word repeatedly their brain forms neural connections, which is a step towards their speech. The brain of a child is like a sponge. It retains so much information that by the time a child reaches 3 years of age, their brain has formed double the amount of connections that adults have. Young children learn language through simple exposure. It is possible to learn a language later on in life but the process is...  [Read more]

Achieve TEFL certificate Check out tefl tesol about Achieve TEFL certificate 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 T.H. - U.S.A. said: Problems for English students in Mexic?Quiero hablar Englés. Puedes enceñarme?? (I want to speak English. Can you teach me?) Living in a small tourist town in the northern part of Mexico, I have been asked this question many times. For the people living in a state that borders the united states, speaking English becomes a valued asset. Here in Creel, business owners want to be able to communicate with the tourists that come into their...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Needed for August in Sunny Brazil Date posted:2019-04-17 | Writer: Colegio Anglo Prudente | Email: [email protected] Colegio Anglo Prudente, one of the most renowned private high schools in the state of Sao Paulo, needs an ESL teacher to meet oncoming demands. Classes would involve various levels (basic to advanced) and various ages (but mostly adolescents/adults). The work week would be approximately 44 hours a week. Most classes are in the afternoon and early evening. Base salary of $R 3,500 (more than three times what most Brazilian ESL teachers make) + Hourly Wages for classes taught + Health insurance. Living costs in region are substantially lower than in vast majority of Brazilian major cities (such as Sao Paulo Center, Rio, etc.). Salary is easily enough to...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English to Spanish Speakers The accelerated growth of English as a global language has made people from all around the world realize how important this one is nowadays, even in our everyday life we find English words and content wherever we look, technology, movies, tv, business, and internet are only some of them. Therefore, people from different nationalities around the globe, show a lot of interest in learning the English language. This time we are going to focus on Latin and Hispanic students and the challenges that these Spanish speakers encounter when learning English. Table of Contents Differences between Spanish and Latino Students Common roots Challenges in English Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Main Problems of Teaching Formal and Informal Language The difference between formal and informal grammar is very apparent both in everyday life and during ones time as a teacher of English as a foreign language. These differences, I believe, play an important part in why many language learners find it so difficult to understand and become fluent. Table of Contents The Problems that Teachers Encounter The Problems that Learners Encounter The Dilemma that Teachers Face Finding the Right Balance in the Future Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daniel B. The Problems that Teachers Encounter As a native English...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Non-Native English Speakers Can be Good TEFL Teachers As a Belgian born citizen, I was brought up with different languages. Belgium is officially a trilingual country: French, Dutch, and German are all official languages. Dutch is my mother tongue, I have been learning French since primary school. Later, in high school, German and English were added to my curriculum and in college, I extended my language skills by taking a Spanish course. This means I have been studying foreign languages since primary school until my university degree when I was 25 years old. This made me decide to write on the following topic: why non-native English speakers can be good TEFL teachers. Table of Contents Teaching qualities important for...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The 7 Most Common Problems for ESL Learners from Chile This essay displays my own experience as well as information from other (internet) resources. I work as an English teacher in Chile, mainly teaching professionals in the mining industry. Table of Contents 1. False cognates 2. Spelling 3. Use of the subject 4. Pronunciation 5. Hacer and to do and to make 6. Third-person 7. Prepositions Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Only 3 to 5 percent of the population in Chile speaks proficient English. The Ministry of Education created a plan to upscale the level of English and the percentage of English speakers in the country. They welcome teachers from abroad. Chile is a Spanish speaking country. Spanish speakers...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How My Passion For The Spanish Language Made Me Become An English Teacher Abroad As a native English speaker, my first major foreign language experience began in 8th grade, where I had the option of studying either Spanish or French. I chose Spanish, as I'd always been drawn to the language and Latin American culture, and hoped to one day live in a Spanish speaking country. I studied the language throughout high school, but in the years afterward, it wasn't much of a priority and wasn't something I used on a regular basis. Table of Contents Our language classes were mainly structured around learning grammar and following the textbook. I recognized a lot of the same lack of interest in learning as I saw during my own high school...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How Teaching Slang Can Benefit Your ESL Students Stepping onto my flight from Miami to Santiago, Chile, I was confident in my Spanish skills. After all, I had taken nearly seven years of Spanish classes in middle and high school. However, when I landed I found, not only did I not understand 80% of what my host family said to me, they couldn't understand me either. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: "Learning slang words is immensely helpful." "I was more motivated to retain these pieces of vocabulary and try them out in an attempt to sound more natural." "Learning slang can also open up the conversation for cultural exchange." "There are many activities that could be used to teach slang words." Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Most Common Problems for English Learners in Spanish-Speaking Colombia For this assignment, I decided to research problems experienced by Colombian students learning English. I will be teaching English in Colombia and thought this subject would benefit me. My findings more generally reflect the difficulties of Spanish-speaking learners. The paper outlines the top ten difficulties for Spanish-speakers learning English (vocabulary, spelling/pronunciation, subject-verb-agreement, verb tense, dialects, subject omission, pronunciation, stress, slang, and literal translations) based on CCJK (2019). Where possible I relate this information to my experiences/examples and units in the TEFL course. Table of Contents Vocabulary difficulties...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Common Challenges in English for Ecuadorian Learners The native language in Ecuador is Quichua, an Inca language. It is spoken by the Indian population, but Spanish is the most common, widely spoken language. Besides Spanish, ten native languages are spoken in Ecuador. English is the most spoken foreign language amongst tourist providers and professionals. For this reason, English is taught in most schools as a Foreign Language. Table of Contents Lack of practice Possible solution Educational system Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jemma W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The World Status of The English Language A global language is a language spoken internationally, the most popular one being English. It is learned by many people as a second language. Table of Contents Word Origin Global Communication Language Structure Cultural Importance Challenges For Learners Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Damian B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Word Origin A big part of the lexical units in the English language was taken from German, Latin, French, and other European countries. People think that languages have a strong relation between...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Peculiarities of The English Language I did not realize how difficult English is until I became fluent in Spanish. I am currently studying French and I am pretty good at French. I have a basic knowledge of Esperanto. Table of Contents English is difficult for several reasons English is not a phonetic language There are exceptions to every rule Some examples of other exceptions to English rules Pronunciation Are you ready to teach English all over the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Wayne K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. English is difficult for several reasons I will just touch on each of...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reasons Why Speaking English as a Second Language is Vital and Beneficial In an increasingly globalized world, English has become the lingua franca for the world. What is very interesting with English is that it is a kind of Frankenstein of languages and thus a great language to now be spread worldwide. English, which is based on a dialect of northern German, has massive infusions from the French after the Norman invasion of 1066, Norwegian and Scandinavian languages from the Vikings settlements in medieval England, as well as many other languages that have influenced it over the years. It is a language that carries with it many different languages and much history. Table of Contents The History of...  [Read more]

Teach English in Cuenca, Ecuador (2) Date posted:2008-07-29 | Writer: CEDEI School | Email: [email protected] CEDEI School is seeking TEFL Qualified native English speakers for the 2008-2009 academic year. We are located in Cuenca, which is a small colonial city in the Andes Mountains. CEDEI School teaches its students about the world, its cultures, traditions, festivals, foods, dress, and traditional stories with the intention of giving each child a sense of belonging to the human race.  Our school opened in September 2003. We teach all ages from 2 year olds to 10 year olds. Each classroom has a Spanish-speaking Ecuadorian teacher and an English-speaking international teacher. The international teachers are expected to teach all content in English and speak to the children in...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How English Became the Universal Language English has undergone many changes since its roots in early Europe. It started out as a Germanic language, and standard word order along with some vocabulary still show German roots in the modern English of today. It went on over the years to incorporate numerous words and suffixes from French during the time that England was invaded and occupied by the Normans in the 11th Century. Its most recent and well-known adoption was from Latin, whose language patterns and vocabulary dominate English. Even today, the language is constantly growing and adapting as it takes on new words from Spanish due to the large Latin American immigrant population in the United States and their great cultural...  [Read more]

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]

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Difference In Teaching ESL vs. EFL There are many similarities, but also many differences, in teaching English as a foreign language and teaching English as a second language. Teaching English as a foreign language is when you teach English in a country that does not have English as an official language. Teaching English as a second language is when you teach English to someone who speaks another language as their first language, normally in a country where English is the official language. I have taught both English as a foreign language (EFL) and English as a second language (ESL) and these two experiences had quite a few similarities and quite a few differences. Table of Contents EFL and ESL Example Similarities between EFL...  [Read more]

Immediate TEFL Openings in Liberia, Costa Rica! Date posted:2019-12-02 | Writer: Instituto Estelar Bilingue | Email: [email protected] We are Instituto Estelar Bilingue, a thriving English and Spanish language school in Liberia, with immediate opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. We have over 400 English students and 8 English teachers. We require our EFL teachers to be native English speakers (or have a C2 level of English), TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certified, and a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. We provide an organized, positive work environment, as well as lots of support for our teachers. We have several full-time positions to fill immediately, and also in January 2020. We particularly like to hire people who are passionate about teaching English, believe in volunteering, work...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 3 Common Pronunciation Problems for Students in Peru Difficulty with pronunciation is likely something that every EFL teacher will face at one point or another in their career. Every language in the world has different ways of pronouncing different words/ letters. In addition to this, most speakers of other languages have heavy accents that can make pronouncing English words very difficult. This can be a challenge when teaching English as a foreign language. It can be especially challenging because not all learners around the world will face the same problems. Students in Vietnam will likely have different pronunciation problems than students in Kenya and students in Brazil will likely have different pronunciation problems than students...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Most Common Problems Students in Spain Face When Learning English 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. Table of Contents Lack in Listening Comprehension "Unlearning" Mispronunciation Regional Dialects Create More Difficulties Grammar Patterns and Word Order Are you ready to teach English in Spain? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post 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...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How Globalization Has Fueled the TEFL Boom The 20th century brought in its wake the concept of globalization, changing the dynamics of the world to what we have come to know it as today. As the world continues to move towards becoming a grand global village, many countries, people and things which once seemed so far out of reach are now more readily available and closer to home. Undoubtedly, with the advent of globalization, communication has become paramount to the ways in which we share knowledge and gather or receive information. Why? Because without this, humans will have a much more challenging time building relationships with others be it for economic, social or spiritual gains (just to name a few). Table of...  [Read more]

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 3 Distinct Peculiarities of the English Language For the native English speaker, English is easy. It is only when learning another language do L1 English speakers begin to see peculiarities in their own language. It is then compounded when beginning to teach English as a foreign language. Although the English language has commonalities with other languages, especially since English is derived from other languages, there are plenty of unusual aspects of English that can cause difficulties when learning and teaching the language. For example, English spelling, grammar, and pronunciation all contain such peculiarities. Table of Contents English spelling is inconsistent English grammar differs from many other languages English contains sounds...  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Peculiarities of the English Language Every ESL Teacher Needs to Know A language is a tool that allows us to organize our thoughts as well as to communicate. Since language is unable to be separated from our conscious thought, it can be difficult to imagine how another language can function without the use of the core elements that we employ in our own native language. Likewise, it can be difficult to comprehend the function of a language element completely foreign to us. As a teacher, it can be important to understand the peculiarities of English to understand which language elements may be more difficult for the student. Some elements that may be completely new to English learners are the number system, verb tenses, and...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Neutral Language: Why the lack of formal and informal language sets English apart For the last year, I have been learning Korean in my free time. Besides the obvious differences in alphabet, pronunciation, and grammar structure, one of the most striking differences between English and Korean is the use of formal and informal language. I was intrigued by the idea that a person speaks to different people in different politeness levels based on age or hierarchy, and was surprised to find that a majority of other languages also follow some form of this approach. Table of Contents Formal and Informal Language Formal Language in English The Lack of Rules The Pros and Cons of Learning a Neutral Language Listen to this...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why is English Considered a Global Language? Most people consider English to be a global language because it is the one language that is spoken and understood by the majority of the population in almost every region of the world. What is a global language? While there is no official definition, it refers to a language that is learned and spoken internationally by native and second language speakers (Mastin, 2011). There are approximately 360 million native English speakers and almost twice as many speaking it as a second language, making English one of the topmost spoken languages in the world (Klappenbach, 2019). English is undoubtedly in just about every sector whether it is in education, medicine, business, technology,...  [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]

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English as a Second Language in Small Communities in America There is currently a need for more people willing to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) across America. Several small communities have accepted immigrants from other countries. Although children of school age will learn English in school, the parents and grandparents struggle to learn English as they continue their daily lives and earn a living. This is a challenge as most Americans do not know any other languages as they do in Europe, so the immigrant needs to communicate in English to accomplish anything. This leaves the older generation feeling isolated and causes problems in everyday life, such as going to the bank. In...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations The 5 Best Places to Learn French When Teaching English Abroad It's no secret that one of the best ways to immerse oneself into a new culture is by learning the local language. Teaching English abroad is the perfect way to learn a new language, which will also come in handy when looking for a job back home if you decide to return. Table of Contents 5. Geneva, Switzerland 4. Quebec, Canada 3. Antananarivo, Madagascar 2. Mons, Belgium 1. Montpellier, France Listen to this blog post Are you Ready to Live and Teach English In a French-Speaking Country? Related Articles: French is widely spoken in parts all across the world and is ranked the sixth most spoken language worldwide after Mandarin Chinese, English, Hindi, Spanish and Arabic....  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Ways Parents May Help Students in Language Learning Many parents find helping their children learn English quite challenging and it can be more difficult if they are not native English speakers. So how can you still be a good source of learning a new language to your children? There are different ways that parents can influence their children in learning English at home. The best way to learn English is to practice every day. Try to make learning fun and interactive at all times. Talking to your child about everyday situations using English can also have a great impact on their English development. The most influential part is to be supportive and praise your child each step of the way. Table of Contents Home Practice Atmosphere...  [Read more]