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The Most Common Problems Students in Vietnam Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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The Most Common Problems Students in Vietnam Face When Learning English
When learning a foreign language, pronunciation is one of the most important aspects; as well as one of the most complicated ones. Learning pronunciation takes a lot of effort from both the teacher and the students. It's the responsibility of the teacher to find the best methods, techniques, and procedures to make the teaching-learning process as smooth and easy as possible. In the case of the students, they might be facing issues like phonetics and phonology of a language that could either have some similarities with their mother tongue, or none at all. The students will be exposed to new sounds, new intonation patterns, new stresses and new rhythms. These are... [Read more]
Problems for English Language Learners in Vietnam - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Problems for English Language Learners in Vietnam
As a developing country, Vietnam currently has an urgent need for the international language English to attract foreign investment and to promote the economy, especially after becoming a member of the World Trade Organisation (Nguyen T.T, 2007). With this growth of international trade and an increasing number of foreign tourists, the ability to communicate in English has become a passport to a better job for many Vietnamese.
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The Popularity of English in Vietnam
Lack of English-speaking Professionals
Pronunciation
Outdated Teaching Methods
Classroom Environment
Vietnamese vs. English Language Structure
Affordability
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Reading as a Skill to Enhance General Language Ability - TEFL Blog
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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Reading as a Skill to Enhance General Language Ability
Reading affects language acquisition based on the level of the content read, the type of content, and the reader's external sources of language acquisition. This summative text will explain the different difficulties that can arise when any English learner uses reading as their sole or primary language acquisition mode.
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Anticipated Problems
Formal Vocabulary and Structures
The Problem of Spoken Language
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The Value of Perfecting Pronunciation - TEFL Blog
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 Regan McAllister
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The Value of Perfecting Pronunciation
Learning another language has many different components. There is vocabulary, grammar, new sounds and sometimes a new alphabet. There are the receptive (passive) skills of reading and listening and the productive (active) skills of writing and speaking. Ideally, all components are learned at a similar pace to achieve a well rounded grasp on the target language. Unfortunately, this often isn't how language learning transpires. Instead, it is common for learners to excel in certain areas while others will require more time and effort. As a teacher, it can be easy to lean into students' strengths and focus less on their weaknesses. Generally, the receptive skills... [Read more]
The English Language and its Peculiarities - TEFL Blog
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The English Language and its Peculiarities
The English Language is universally derided for its difficulty and the absurd number of exceptions to every rule. To teach English effectively in an EFL setting, it is important to make note of these difficulties and teach students both the rules and the plentiful exceptions. My personal experience as a teacher and the knowledge I've gleaned from this course illustrate the importance of incorporating games and group practice so that students feel motivated. I want my students to find learning English fun rather than frustrating. It is key, especially when teaching young learners, to pick one's battles: a pedantic mindset will only breed frustration and lead to a classroom full of anxious... [Read more]
The Importance of Reading in Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Importance of Reading in Language Acquisition
Reading is an integral part of the process of acquiring language skills and can be strong support for the development of listening, speaking and writing skills. We will explore the benefits of the diversity of written material - both in topic and style - the ways it can be utilized or expanded upon. We will also look at its shortcomings and some strategies for overcoming them.
Table of Contents
Structure of Texts
Passive Learning
Mastering Skills
Downsides
Lack of Listening
Ways to Overcome Problems
Writing Skill
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How Сan We Decrease Teacher Talking Time and Why Should We? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 07 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How Сan We Decrease Teacher Talking Time and Why Should We?
Have you ever had the experience of saying a fictional character's name out loud to someone for the first time and they don't know whom you are talking about even though you're reading the same book? I have and it was a confusing feeling. The thing I have learned about English is that to truly learn it, you need to speak it. When we learn English by speaking it out loud we can avoid the mistakes of mispronouncing words that we have only ever read in our heads. This is the primary reason I think we need to decrease teacher speaking time in class and dramatically increase student speaking time when we are teaching our students English.
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Phonological Awareness for Developing Language Abilities - TEFL Blog
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Phonological Awareness for Developing Language Abilities
Phonology involves studying how sounds are organized in a language to create meaning. It differs in every language as sounds are organized to create words, which are then organized in sentences.
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Understanding both phonology and phonetics is important when teaching language to others.
The English IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) utilizes symbols to represent single sounds.
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Common Pronunciation Challenges for Learners in Azerbaijan - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Common Pronunciation Challenges for Learners in Azerbaijan
Pronunciation is an essential part of the English language. Clear and cohesive speech can create meaningful conversations, meanwhile incorrect pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. Every, non-native English-speaking country has pronunciation problems. One of the countries which come across with pronunciation errors is my homeland Azerbaijan. It is a lovely country, with nice traditions and people.
Table of Contents
Multilingual Country
Historical Reasons
Modern Situation
Digital Age
Teacher Training
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The Challenges of Teaching Behind a Mask (and Some Possible Solutions) - TEFL Blog
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 Regan McAllister
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
The Challenges of Teaching Behind a Mask (and Some Possible Solutions)
The pandemic has caused many changes in our daily lives. While I'm lucky to still have the opportunity to teach ESL in person, doing so with face masks has proved to be slightly more challenging.
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Challenge #1 - Delayed Comprehension
Challenge #2 - Mis-Pronunciation
Challenge #3 - Lack of Emotional Cues
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How Will My Personal Teaching Experiences as a Russian Teacher Help Me as an English Teacher? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 02 Aug 2023 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
How Will My Personal Teaching Experiences as a Russian Teacher Help Me as an English Teacher?
You have to put the emphasis on the right syllable," I said, finishing my demonstration.
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Challenges in the Second Class: Timing and Assumptions
Learning from Mistakes: Lessons for Effective Language Teaching
Apology and Humility: A Turning Point
Valuable Lessons for Language Instructors
Carrying Lessons Forward: Teaching English with Confidence
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V.H - France said:
PronunciationAccording to the dictionary definition, pronunciation is defined as ?the act of enunciating or articulating sounds, words and sentences; to utter or articulate in the accepted and correct manner.? It is indeed one of the most important concepts to teach an ESL student. The importance of proper pronunciation and accept elimination for a non native speaker will not only impact their ability to truly communicate in the English language, assure the proper... [Read more]
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