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Wed, 11 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences English in the Globalized Community Do you know what is the largest language by several speakers in the world? Yes, it is, in fact, English, so according to wikipedia.org, over 2 billion people speak English(1), now that statistic might have sounded huge but the real fact is that nowadays, since we live and depend on global economy, almost every country in the world is worried by the fact their people can't speak English, this is basically because almost every country makes business with the United States. Now, based on that fact, a lot of foreign Governments are implementing English teaching methods in public schools from the early stages of the study. Table of Contents There are More Non-Native Speakers Possibilities Reasons to...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Being a Good English Teacher Even if You’re not a Native Speaker As a Spaniard in love with languages, I can't start this essay without saying anything other than, "it's not who the teacher is, but the will of teaching that they have". Through all these years of learning English, I just know for sure that a learner learns more when they live in and with the language throughout each day. They need to become hooked to it, and it does not matter if the person who transmits this feeling is a native speaker or not. Table of Contents Modern Opportunities Benefits of a Non-Native English Speaking Teacher Downsides Advantages of Native Speakers Is it fair enough? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 4 Striking Advantages for Non-Native English Teachers in the TEFL Classroom "Teaching English abroad is impossible for non-native English speakers!" - This is a statement we often hear as teacher trainers around the world but it's a huge misconception. Actually, the ratio of non-native to native English teachers around the world has sharply increased to 4 to 1 in recent years. This goes to show that the global EFL teaching market has undergone a large shift in hiring preference. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Most non-native speakers have studied English in depth and detail Non-native English teachers understand what it's like to learn a second language - they've done it too! Non-native English speaking teachers are...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas TEFL Perspectives for Non-Native English Speaking Teachers I have chosen this topic as I am not a native English speaker myself, and before getting into the course I wasn't sure if it was a good idea for the debate there is between native vs non-native English teachers, and for future jobs opportunities. I have been looking for a teaching opportunity for a few months and all the adverts say "native speakers only". Table of Contents Natives vs. Non-Natives Pros and Cons of Non-Native Speakers Pros and Cons of Native Speakers Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sandra P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 Gökhan Yilmaz Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 3 Main Advantages of a Non-Native English Teacher We have a saying; who knows something very well, cannot teach very well. If you are not a native speaker but you are a teacher in that language, you are well-prepared and working more than a native English speaker to avoid being tomfoolery and embarrassed in front of your students. This takes you one step ahead of someone whose native language is English. So here are 3 main advantages of a non-native English teacher. Table of Contents They can relate to their students better. They speak the students' language. They understand the students' cultural background Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: They can relate to their students...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Advantages and Disadvantages of Having a non-Native TEFL Teacher When you think of a TEFL teacher you immediately expect it to be a native speaker, but I think it will be surprisingly interesting to have a non-native speaker as a teacher. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Efforts of Learning Rapport and Explanation Pronunciation Difficulties The Ability to Teach Do you want to teach English all over the world? You can do it! Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Reem A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Listen to this blog post: Efforts of Learning English is not their first language so in order...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Obtaining a TEFL Certificate as a Non-Native English Speaker In today's globalized world the knowledge of English is crucial to be able to communicate on an international level. Large parts of today's communication take place in English, making it one of the most important languages in the world. Its simplicity in grammar, structure, and vocabulary makes it relatively easy to learn and thus more suitable as a world language than, for example, Chinese. In fact, English is the largest language by the number of speakers, which means that a majority of English speakers are non-native. This places great importance on language education. It must be of high quality and ideally, students should acquire the language as...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why Non-Native English Teachers Can Be Great Teachers Nowadays English has become a common language that helps to facilitate the communication between people from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. English may not be the most widely used language in the world, but it is the official language of 53 countries and it is used by around 400 million people worldwide. As a result, being able to speak English does not only mean communicating with native English speakers, but it also means opening the door to new international chances and opportunities. Table of Contents 3 Key Strengths of Non-Native ESL Teachers: 1. They have a better understanding of the difficulties and challenges faced by their students. 2. They are more precise when...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences TEFL for Non-Native English Speakers - Is it possible? TEFL is an essential certificate for native and non-native English speakers who want to teach English abroad. TEFL stands for "Teaching English as a Foreign Language". It is believed that TEFL courses are merely a precondition to teaching English abroad, but actually, a TEFL will open a completely new world of education and travel. Table of Contents What is Teaching English as a Foreign Language? Non-native speakers have studied English in depth. Non-native English teachers understand what it's like to learn a second language. Bilingual or multilingual people are more open-minded. Non-native English teachers add their own cultural perspective to the classroom....  [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]

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English: Roots and Relevancy English has its origins in Britain and, as the history books will show, their colonization across a large part of the world brought the language to foreign lands. With their power and influence spread over more of the world, in turn, their language was also widely introduced. In that time, English was taught to those who now found themselves under British rule. Formal education was also taught in English, so it was necessary to know the language for the locals to verse themselves in the culture and enter into trades. Table of Contents History of English Cultural Relevance Social Media Modern Importance Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by...  [Read more]

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Standard Language and Colloquial Speech Most languages have formal and non-formal structures especially when it comes to the oral aspect, this is because as languages evolve outside culture and introduction of other languages in the same country or from another country turn to weave its way into the L1 of that community or country, therefore, creating as somewhat non-formal language. Table of Contents Level of Education Vocabulary Grammar Geography Technology Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mandela A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Level of Education Another way is...  [Read more]

Provider Inexpensive TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Provider Inexpensive 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 G. M. - U.S.A. said: English as a Global Language The concept that English is a global language is a controversial and possibly contentious topic. On the one hand it can be stated with certainty that English is being spoken across the globe by a wide spectrum of cultures and peoples. Anyone who has traveled internationally has, no doubt, found themselves communicating to people from many different countries in English. However the idea that all of the world?s...  [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]

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 Anastasiia Ovchinnikova TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Why I'm a Better English Teacher than my British Boyfriend Back in the days when I was living in China with my British boyfriend, who was born and raised in Oxford, we would always make our friends smile talking about our careers. We always felt it was a bit ironic that out of the two of us, it was me who ended up as an English language teacher. I started to wonder whether he would have been a better English teacher than me, had he decided to work at one of the international schools in China. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. NNET Personal Experience Is Better Than Any Certificate 2. Someone Who Knows How To Speak a Language Doesn't Necessarily Know How To Teach It 3. NNETs Understand Cultural...  [Read more]

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker Can a non-native speaking English be a TEFL teacher? Generally, employers will consider candidates from Us, Canada, England, and Australia for their hiring position. Therefore this may imply some difficulty to who is trying to establish a career teaching path. The answer to the question is YES! Table of Contents Benefits Second Language Experience Native vs. Non-Native Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angela S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Benefits Despite all the difficulty, a non-native may encounter, the knowledge and...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Can TEFL work for non-native English speaking teachers? TEFL is considered a career with few opportunities for non-native English speaking teachers as a lot of employers only hire native English speaking teachers. However, with the expansion of TEFL worldwide and the increasing number of individuals ready to get TEFL certified and move abroad to teach, there are also many non-native English speakers who enter the career of TEFL teaching. A TEFL certificate allows teachers to explore the world, break out of their national boundaries while working a rewarding job and earning a competitive salary. Table of Contents Polish Your Portfolio Get TEFL Certified Get to you know the employer Create your teaching portfolio and materials Choose...  [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]

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Reasons English Can Influence a Student’s Future Career In today's globalized world, English is the most widely spoken language; it is also the language of business, science and research, and technology. The need for English learning has dramatically been increased and thus the need for ESL qualified teachers. As a consequence Parents have become aware of the importance of English language for their children future career, therefore, they have been sending their children to ESL private schools to enhance their English language skills, so as these children will be able to speak English and thus, more opportunities and potential for their career when they graduate. Table of Contents Better chances of getting recruited Making more...  [Read more]

Cheaper TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper TEFL Diploma 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.L. - Canada said: Motivation in the ClassroomThis research article is about the effect of non-verbal communication on motivation in the ESL classroom. This paper will attempt to demonstrate that non-verbal communication in the classroom enhances learning for English learners by conveying clear and distinct messages to students which aid in their comprehension by allowing students to transfer concepts and ideas in English to those of their native language. The process in...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Implement TEFL if You're a Non-native Teacher As a non-native English speaker, I was very scared of teaching English or even thinking about teaching English at the beginning of my teaching career. But some months later I realized that I have a huge advantage compared to the native speakers: I still remember the difficulties of learning English and I know what might cause problems to my students. Table of Contents Advantages of Non-native Teachers How I Design My Lessons 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 Gabriella S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Does it Mean to be a TEFL certified Non-Native English Speaking Teacher? Well, before starting this summative task and as I was going through the list of topics, I noticed this one…TEFL for non-native English speaking teachers (N°30) and thought: that's the one I want to talk about. Table of Contents What TEFL means for a non-native English speaking teacher What it does not mean A balanced and broader view of this situation should help such one to remain optimistic and confident. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Yes, I am a non-native English speaker and months ago, I have given to my life a completely different orientation, leaving behind nearly a 30 years career spent in the...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Truth About TEFL for Non-Native English Speaking Teachers Sometimes non-native English speakers are discouraged in their pursuit of teaching English as a foreign language. With the right TEFL certification course and training, anyone who is a fluent English speaker can also be a great teacher. There is really no reason for non-native English speakers to worry as the following alumni report will clearly show. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: English Proficiency Nobody Knows Everything You Can Relate to Your Students You Can Anticipate the Students' Problems Non-Native English Speaking Teachers Rule! Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Benefits of The TEFL Course for Non-Native English Speaking Teachers I was born and raised in Taiwan. I have finished my junior college level before I came to the USA at the age of 25. I was able to read and do some writing but not speak English. I have gotten both a bachelor's degree in Accounting and a master's degree in Teaching English as a second language (it was called that time). But I have not used my teaching degree for the years that I have lived in the US. Later, I went back to school for physician associated degree to practice medicine and it has been for the past 20 years. Table of Contents My story Requirements What are the advantages of non-native teachers? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancy in New York, USA Date posted:2009-10-29 | Writer: Embassy CES | Email: [email protected] One of the top international language training organizations, Embassy CES, is offering positions to qualified, experienced ESL/EFL teachers for English programs at our Manhattan center. Part and full-time positions are available. Applicants must fit one of the following profiles: a. speak fluent English and have a TESOL, CELTA or TEFL or RSA teaching qualification plus a minimum of one year EFL/ESL teaching experience to non-native English speaker adults or b. speak fluent English and have 2 or more years of EFL/ESL experience in teaching non-native English speaker adults IMPORTANT: - Experience with test preparation including Cambridge and TOEFL an advantage - Experience teaching...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Are Non-Native English Language Teachers no Longer Needed? Nowadays there is an increasing tendency of hiring more and more native English speakers as ESL or EFL teachers. Being a native English speaker and belonging to a certain number of English speaking countries is a required qualification for teachers or graduates who want to work abroad, especially. Table of Contents Speaking abilities or Teaching skills? What is a Successful Teacher? Conversation as a Center of Language Learning Non-Native Teacher Abroad Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Irina P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Accreditation Course TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation Course 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 A. J. & J. S. - USA said: English as a global language English is used all around the world. Most commonly, it has dominated the business world. As someone with an anthropological background, this is a very difficult concept to rationalize. Currently there are approximately seven thousand spoken languages in the world. This number is constantly dwindling as the last speaker of that language dies. This is evident when looking at the Native American tribes. When...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Research, Develop, and Implement Materials in the ESL/EFL Classroom There are many resources for use in the classroom at the disposal of an ESL/EFL teacher. Broadly speaking, these are divided into two categories: authentic materials, and non-authentic (or created) materials. The distinction between these two categories is that authentic materials are those that have been produced in the world for a purpose that is not teaching, while non-authentic materials have been created expressly to teach language students. Authentic materials would include company brochures, advertisements, television and radio programs, realia, newspapers, and magazines, etc., whereas non-authentic materials include created worksheets (e.g.,...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers are Valuable in English Class Teaching English as a foreign language can be an intimidating task, especially for non-native English speaking teachers. This is true for many of my coworkers who are homeroom teachers at elementary schools in Japan. English has recently become a formal subject in elementary schools here and many homeroom teachers are intimidated by the sudden responsibility to teach a language they are not fluent in. Many feel that native speakers are better English teachers since native speakers have natural pronunciation and excellent command of the language. Co-teaching with a native speaker can put added pressure on homeroom teachers to speak perfect English in front of their...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Course Materials: How to Create Them and Apply in the Classroom When thinking of course materials, one summons the image of textbooks and related worksheets. These are just a small part of what can be considered as course materials. With this in mind, course materials are anything the teacher brings with to the classroom to aid teaching. This essay will cover the two different groups of course material: authentic and non-authentic, created materials, and the combinations of materials as important aspects of the classroom to provide a rounded lesson for learners. Table of Contents The two material kinds are authentic and non-authentic. Non-authentic materials include the set of materials that the teacher uses. Combining two types of...  [Read more]