Most Complicated Language In The World

Accredited TEFL Courses Check out tefl tesol about Accredited TEFL Courses 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 A. T. - Italy said: Problems for learners in a country of your choice Talking about specific problems which the students of a certain country have learning English, in Europe Italians are probably the ones to have most problems in general. They seem not to be able to learn very quickly or well. This is partly fault of the national television broadcast and the cinema which dub everything. Due to this their daily exposure to English is limited only to their studies and...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Most Common Challenges For Chinese Learners of English I am a lifelong ESL student myself. Every day I am learning something new from the books, from the things around me, and my students. For the last few years, I've been teaching the English language here in China, which is why I chose this topic. China is a great country with beautiful sceneries and very hard-working, enthusiastic, and friendly people. Learning any language is not an easy job. It requires patience, practice, and of course, a desire. Table of Contents Chinese Students' Strongest vs. Weakest Abilities Pronunciation Motivation Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 3 Important Problems Facing Students of Different Nationalities Nowadays we live in a multicultural world and interact with people from different cultures, of different races, nationalities, and religion. More and more people look for employment or acquire education abroad, co-operate with their foreign partners and colleagues which motivates them to learn English as an international communication tool. That is why teachers should be aware of potential problems that students might face depending on their cultural and educational background as not taking into account this important factor might affect a whole studying process. Table of Contents Problems common to all nationalities Problems associated with cultural background Pronunciation...  [Read more]

Advanced TEFL Program Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TEFL Program 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 A.A. - Switzerland said: Peculiarities of the English Language More than 375 million people speak English as their first language and this probably makes it the third largest language in the world. If we then add the number of non-native speakers, English makes it up to second, if not even first place on the list of the world?s most commonly spoken languages. The estimated number of second language speakers varies between around 500 million to over a billion, depending on...  [Read more]

Agency Discount TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Discount 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 T.M. - Canada said: Songs in the ClassroomLearning is life long and from the time we are born we have been hearing music. The first toys for babies play lullabies. Mothers nurture and bond with their babies while singing lullabies. Most children know a number of nursery rhymes before entering school. It?s part of how we?ve learned language and our culture. We know that music improves concentration and memory. ?Even if you don?t like Classical music, listen to it anyway. Buy...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Pronunciation Mistakes Made by Russian Speakers The purpose of my essay is to outline some of the most frequently occurred pronunciation mistakes made by Russian learners and share some of the teaching ideas based on a few sources and my own experience of teaching and learning English as a foreign and second language. Table of Contents State of the Problem Russian Phonetics vs. English Phonetics Choice of Activities Vowel Sounds Are you ready to teach English to ESL students? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Olga R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. State of the Problem Teaching English phonology and pronunciation for Russian...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Business English English has developed to become the universal language for business around the world. English unites people and companies from different backgrounds, countries, and languages and allows them to communicate clearly and effectively. That's why Business English is so important to study if you want to work in this sector. Having a good grasp of English that you can apply to business will be an attractive asset to employers. Table of Contents The overview of the problem Learn Specific Business English Skills Understand Economy and Business Theory Focus on Current News and Trends Cooperation and teamwork Gain Confidence Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post...  [Read more]

Approved TEFL Courses Check out tefl tesol about Approved TEFL Courses 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 A.E. - Spain said: Teaching VocabularyVocabulary is probably one of the most important parts of learning any new language including English. Having a wide knowledge of vocabulary is what allows us to communicate and express what we want to say. Often students, most commonly young learners, may have studied English grammar throughout their time at school, the tenses, correct pronoun usage etc and so they may have good knowledge of the structure and the technical part of the...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The Problem of Pronunciation for Russians Learning English As a native Russian speaker I was worried about pronunciation from the very beginning of my English studies in primary school. It so happened that in my family my grandmother was an English teacher in high school who had worked in this position for more than 50 years. Naturally, I began my acquaintance with English much earlier than most of my peers. And the first step in the work of my grandmother in teaching me a foreign language was the formulation of pronunciation, something that most Russians have problems with. Table of Contents The Main Issues That Cause Problems for Russian Students The Problem With Vowels Looking on the Bright Side If I Can Do It, So Can Any Russian...  [Read more]

Do accents matter when teaching English abroad? When it comes to accents we all have one no matter where in the world we were brought up. Most of us are familiar with the basic differences between British and American accents, but what about accents from Australia and New Zealand, Canada and South Africa? And within each of these countries there are dozens of regional accents, just to complicate things further. So, we all have an accent, but is it a problem when teaching English as a foreign language? Table of Contents What English accent should I teach my students? How do English language students learn English accents? What English accent should I teach my students? It is important to understand that there isn't a universally correct accent. The debate typically centers on British...  [Read more]

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences 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]

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Education in Turkey: ✅ British English vs. American English Today, English has become a common language of people with different native languages in many fields such as science, aviation, communication, and commerce. For this reason, knowledge of English has become a necessity for those who want to pursue an academic career or who want to work in internationally recognized business sectors. This fact puts English in the first place among the officially taught foreign languages in most countries. But which English should be referenced in English education? British or American English? The answer to this question is not clear in Turkey yet. In seeking a heuristic explanation, one can dwell on...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Help Chinese Native Speaking Students in Their ESL Practice China is one of the leading countries in the world that has been in the search and quest to learn the English language. In recent years the demand to learn English has been on a rise. Every school tries to have a teacher who can teach the language to the learners. However, in this process of learning, many learners encounter a series of problems which make the language learning process not an easy task both for teachers and students. However, we are going to be looking at very common problems students learning English as a foreign language face in China. Table of Contents First Language Lack of Interest Pronunciation Difficulties Ways to Solve The Abovementioned...  [Read more]

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Why it is Important to Teach Slang and Idioms to ESL Students Teaching slang and idioms is essential for ESL students and should be an integral part of any ESL curriculum. Learning slang and expressions can help an ESL student understand better native speakers who will almost universally use some slang and some idioms in their natural speech. Studying slang and idioms can also help an ESL student speak more naturally, either compensating for a weaker English grasp or adding to a вstrong English base. The application of studying slang and idioms that have perhaps the most relevance in a classroom and to a teacher is that it can help to elucidate complicated grammar by showcasing how slang twists...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Consequences of Low Motivation Level in The Classroom Learning a new language is not an easy task, and with English being one of the most common languages around the world, the number of people who need to learn English to better their lives continues to increase. Table of Contents Language structure Relationships Classroom atmosphere Choice of Materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Melanie S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Language structure English is known as one of the most complicated languages to learn due to its irregularities, and exceptions. Due to the...  [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]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Designing a Syllabus English is the widely used language in the world that used as an official language in a majority of countries, as the main business language and as a universal language for education and tourism. Based on their interests and responsibilities people decide what type of English they should learn and try to find the most suitable course for their personal goals. From another perspective, as English teachers, our obligation is to create a course that consists of materials that help students to reach their goals and allow us to present English in a structured and the most appropriate way. As a result, the problem of syllabus design that meets students' expectations appears. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Making Friends in an English Class is Important Native English speakers sometimes take the requirements of the language for granted. English is part of the European language family and most of its words come from Ancient Greek and Latin, which are common in other languages spoken in Europe. However, for students learning the language, English is very hard to learn. It is even more surprising the fact that other countries made English their second language, such as Singapore, Norway, Finland, and Denmark to name a few. In many parts of the world, English is spoken more fluently compared to American and British speakers. To give a few examples of how confusing, contradicting, and difficult English is, many foreign speakers learning...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems for Czech Learners of English I have moved to the Czech Republic with my girlfriend who is Czech after we met in New Zealand, where I am from. Teaching English here was a business idea that she came up with because she taught English here before for 8 years. In Czech people are more interested in taking English lessons from a native speaker and they also like New Zealand over here. So from this perspective, it makes a lot of sense for me to do this course. Since I am going to be teaching in Czech to begin with, I have already started to see some issues with the language learning that I will be faced with. Table of Contents Grammar Receptive Skills Productive Skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Help Younger Children Learn Grammar Effectively? Being inspired by the once-famous quote at a very young age: "To learn another language is to have one more window from which to look at the world," Chinese Proverb, I soon realized that a second language is essential. As a result, ever since I was a little girl, I always want to be an English teacher to help other people who have a dream to extend their world. After many years of teaching English, I have recognized that Grammar is one of the most struggle things when students learn a foreign language. However, Grammar is the basic base that each learner needs to master if they want to use the language fluently. This essay will mainly discuss how to maximize the effectiveness of...  [Read more]

Do accents matter when teaching English abroad? When it comes to accents we all have one no matter where in the world we were brought up. Most of us are familiar with the basic differences between British and American accents, but what about accents from Australia and New Zealand, Canada and South Africa? And within each of these countries there are dozens of regional accents, just to complicate things further. So, we all have an accent, but is it a problem when teaching English as a foreign language? What English accent should I teach my students? The first thing to remember is that there is no right or wrong accent when it comes to teaching and learning English. When teaching it is fine to speak naturally, just be sure that you always speak clearly and that all your instructions are...  [Read more]

Do you need a TEFL If you are a qualified teacher? Many fully certified teachers choose to teach abroad rather than stay in their home country. Some newly qualified teachers may find it difficult to find suitable employment, so they travel abroad to obtain useful classroom experience, while others may simply be looking for something different. Whatever your motivation, teaching is one of the few professions that allows you to develop your skills and knowledge, gain experience, and increase your employability while traveling the world and seeking out new countries and cultures. If you believe this is the right path for you, the next step is to consider how you will differentiate your CV/resume when applying for the best opportunities in the most exciting locations. Is a TEFL certificate...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Child Development – Piaget’s Theory Summarized Child development is an extremely complicated process that can be broken down into many different and well-defined stages. When attempting to further examine and analyze these, countless internal and external factors need to be taken into account. Child development forms a crucial subfield of psychology, and it provides an almost infinite amount of research opportunities. Table of Contents Conflicting Theories Piaget the Pioneer Sensorimotor stage (from birth to the acquisition of language) Pre-operational stage (ages 2-6/7) Concrete operational stage (ages 7-11/12) Formal operational stage (age 12 and over). Criticism of Piaget's Theory Do you want to teach English as a foreign...  [Read more]

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Students in Italy Face When Learning English According to the EF English Proficiency Index, in the year 2017 Italy ranked last - among European countries - in English proficiency skills. Being an Italian myself and having studied foreign languages up to my Master's Degree, I have progressively grown aware of the main factors which cause Italy to perform so poorly. Other than grammatical gaps, which are not to be analyzed in this context, I have noticed how the extremely limited exposition to spoken words can affect not only the students' ability to understand and follow conversations or arguments, but even the possibility for them to be understood when trying to speak. Table of Contents Lack of Proper...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Students in South Korea Face When Learning English Korean learners of the English language face numerous challenges in acquiring the language on a proficient level, although English is introduced to children at an early age. English is incorporated into the primary school curriculum from the age of four, yet only a small minority master the language on a proficient conversational level. Unfortunately, the reasons seem to stem from cultural and social differences, the significant differences between the two languages; Korean and English, and the Korean Educational System is also a contributing factor. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Problems Relating to Cultural Differences Problems...  [Read more]

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Makes an Excellent EFL Teacher If English held no promise of greater opportunity, there would be little reason for a non-native speaker to bother with it. After all, to most of the world, it is a hegemonic foreign language that delights in disobeying its own rules and depicts its non-speakers as the exotic and sometimes less civilized other. If one's native tongue alone could grant unlimited opportunity and unrestricted global mobility, then there would be no reason to learn any other language, least of all one as complicated and othering as English. Table of Contents International Language Opportunities Motivation Love and Interest Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Songs and Rhymes as Effective Teaching Methods in the Classroom Have you ever wondered why nursery rhymes are one of the first grammar structures taught in the life of a young learner? And how come it is easy for most adults to remember lyrics to a song that they learned in Kindergarten? Table of Contents 1) Rhymes are Simple. 2) Rhymes have an Element of Playfulness. 3) Rhyme and Song have the Element of Repetition. 4) Music is Universal. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dee S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Let us analyze a few elements that Song and Rhyme have that...  [Read more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching in Taiwan: What it's Really Like In the current climate of the US, many other countries that are moving to a more liberal culture are becoming more attractive. One does not become a teacher for the money, but for the experience of working with young people or new learners. It is quite a rewarding career if one is open to trying new things, not being rich, and able to adapt to new situations. There is a lot to consider when leaving one's home country for another to teach. The idea of leaving behind everything for a new place can be scary. In researching teaching in Taiwan, there are several things one needs to consider such as the language and the culture of Taiwan. Table of Contents The official language of Taiwan is...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience: China To be a great teacher is always my dream. In order to gain more experience in teaching, I started to teach my foreign teachers' Mandarin when I was a freshman in university. After I graduated, I chose to work as a teacher without any hesitation because I love the English language and I really enjoy teaching. So far, it has been for about 11 years. I have taught so many students. My youngest student is a 6-year-old boy and my oldest student is 76 years old. My class types range from tutorial classes to big lecture classes. How time flies! Table of Contents Complicated Job Powerful Strategies Behavior Management Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: ...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Phonetics Difficulties for French Students One of the most important problems encountered while learning a foreign language is undoubtedly pronunciation. Knowing a language fluently may not always be enough. Fluency level may be open to discussion if an accurate pronunciation is not used. Therefore as teachers, we must teach our students how to use the correct pronunciation. However, pronunciation can be a nightmare for some students, especially for young learners. Table of Contents Common Errors in Pronunciation /h/ Sound Ways to Fix Errors Articulation Simple Way to Overcome the Problem Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Selin K....  [Read more]