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Problems for English Learners in Russia - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Problems for English Learners in Russia
People from different countries inevitably face problems when they are trying to learn English. Russia is no exception. Let's have a quick look at some typical problems that my fellow countrymen face.
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Pronunciation
Grammar
Meaning
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Pronunciation
As you may know, Russian is written using the Cyrillic alphabet, and some may think that it can cause problems. In reality, the Russians are fine with understanding the Latin alphabet and can... [Read more]
Common Difficulties in Teaching English to Native Mandarin Speakers - TEFL Blog
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Common Difficulties in Teaching English to Native Mandarin Speakers
Learning a second language can be difficult, and this is especially true when the learners L1 and their target language are completely different in structure, sound, and tones. An English as a second language student who speaks French, German, or any other European language will have an easier task than one who speaks a language that is not of European origins. One such language is Mandarin Chinese.
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State of The Problem
The Chinese Language Structure
Tenses
Sentence Structure
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Challenges of the French Native Speakers in English Learning - TEFL Blog
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Challenges of the French Native Speakers in English Learning
Several surveys, such as EF (Education First), have shown that France has the worst English level in the European Union. We shall explain, firstly, why French students have problems in learning English and what these problems are. Then, secondly, we shall share solutions to these problems.
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Origin of Typical Difficulties
Global Status of French
Lack of Exposure to English
Academical Importance
Common Vocabulary
Tenses
Pronunciation
Lesson Ideas
Ways to Engage
Grammar and Vocabulary
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Overview of All English Tenses - Present Tenses - Present Perfect - Irregular Verbs
As mentioned earlier, to form this tense, we have to use a special form of the verb. Technically it's called the past participle form with irregular verbs. Of course these past participle forms change quite a bit from its base form of the verb. Here are a few examples 'go' moves to 'gone', 'be' moves to 'been', 'write' to 'written', 'speak' to 'spoken' and 'read'. Although very confusing for the non-native speaker, doesn't change its spelling, but does change its pronunciation, resulting in 'read' going to 'read'.
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What Problems Do English Learners Face in China? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 03 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What Problems Do English Learners Face in China?
In recent years, the most popular destination for EFL teachers all over the world has been China. China is the country welcoming many foreign teachers, native and non-native, and is probably the country with the most rapid development of the English teaching industry. Online teaching has become just as important as face to face teaching and has been a teacher for an online company for a long time, I have experienced a variety of students, levels, and groups. Therefore, in this essay, I will write about the most common problems Chinese students face and some ways of dealing with them.
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Pronunciation problems
Grammar problems
Problems outside/inside the classroom
Are... [Read more]
Problems for Learners in France and How to Overcome Them - TEFL Blog
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Problems for Learners in France and How to Overcome Them
Being an American living in France has given me firsthand experience as to what it is like to struggle with learning a new language. I studied Spanish for six years, in Junior High and High school. Language acquisition was easier then. I can attest to the fact that younger learners learn more quickly. For me, the two major problems with learning French are the tenses and not being able to understand what people are saying. I get stuck in the present tense, often forgetting to change tenses in conversation. I also need to hone up on my listening skills.
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What problems do native French speakers have with the English language?
The other big problem that people... [Read more]
3 Distinct Peculiarities of the English Language - TEFL Blog
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT
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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.
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English spelling is inconsistent
English grammar differs from many other languages
English contains sounds... [Read more]
The Importance of Grammar and How We Teach it - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Importance of Grammar and How We Teach it
Teaching grammar is one of the most challenging things for a teacher of English. As a student, it is essential to learn grammar as this gives you accuracy both in writing and speaking. This applies to every language, not only to English.
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Grammar vs. Math
Balanced Approach to Teaching
Verb as a Core of Language Teaching
Approaches to Teaching Grammar
Past Perfect Past Tense Present Future
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Grammar vs. Math
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Songs as a Tool to Teach Grammar - TEFL Blog
Thu, 08 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Songs as a Tool to Teach Grammar
To begin with, I have been teaching English for more than 30 years. I teach groups of students and individuals of different ages and abilities. That is why I have always had a problem how to raise my students' motivation, how to make my lessons interesting and exciting so that the bell at the end of the class would be for me, not for my students. I have always wanted them to be upset that the lesson is over. As a result of this research, I concluded that along with having different games, quizzes, puzzles, crosswords and project works, learning and singing songs is as challenging and helpful as doing grammar exercises. The results of learning English songs by heart is stunning. Do not think that I do... [Read more]
7 Activities for Teaching the Simple Past for the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
7 Activities for Teaching the Simple Past for the ESL Classroom
The simple past is one of the most important tenses in the English language. As it describes past actions, it's quite an easy tense to teach using a variety of fun and interactive activities. Here are 7 activities for teaching the simple past for the ESL classroom.
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1. Preparations
2. Good Days and Bad Days
3. Charades Series
4. Dear Diary
5. Get Out and About
6. Accurate Endings
7. Double Duty Review
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1. Preparations
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Why Teachers Need to Be Careful with British English and American English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 13 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Why Teachers Need to Be Careful with British English and American English
Learning English is very difficult, there are many various grammatical and spelling differences between the English spoken throughout the world. Most notably is British and American English grammar. There are also differences in the pronunciation and meanings of many words. While you would think learning English would be a simple task, it is not, after all how different can English be from English? There are a few additional factors - Canadian, Australian, South African, Indian English, etc. have their own differences, these are differences that must be taken into consideration while you study the English Language.
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What are the main differences between American and British English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What are the main differences between American and British English?
The divergence between British and American English can create confusion for English language learners and their teachers. The distinct accents alone can pose challenges in understanding, while differences in pronunciation of identical words can also be perplexing. However, the most significant difficulties often arise when the two variations use entirely different words to express the same concept, encompassing both vocabulary and grammar. Moreover, students must grapple with divergent spellings and date formats, further complicating matters.
Differences in vocabulary
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Common Issues for Chinese Learners of English - TEFL Blog
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Common Issues for Chinese Learners of English
Over the decades, the English language has reached the status of a global language and is commonly known as the lingua franca around the world. It has become one of the most widely spoken language as a mother tongue, international communication as well as language taught in millions of schools around the globe. The use of the English language is widespread in many sectors in the global market as many organizations begin to adopt the language as an official language. In the economic world, the language plays a significant role in international trade/business between two of the most powerful global economic powerhouse mainly the United States of America and China.
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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]
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British English vs American EnglishIntro
English is spoken worldwide, either as the mother tongue or second language. Consequently a substantial variety of different dialects exist in the English language. Two most widely recognised of these dialects used when teaching TEFL are British English (BE), defined as the form of English used in the united kingdom, and American English (AE) the particular form of English used in the united states
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The Most Important Differences Between British and American English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The Most Important Differences Between British and American English
American English and British English are two varieties which are taught in English teaching programs around the world. Although it is accepted that no one version is corrected, there are certainly preferences in use. Someone who can speak, read or understand one variety of English, he/she'll also probably be able to understand most of the other varieties without problem.
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Pronunciation differences
Vocabulary differences
Spelling differences
Grammar differences
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Tefl reviews - Affected Vs Effected English Grammar Teaching Tips - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Affected vs Effected - English Grammar - Teaching Tips
This video covers the difference between 'affected' and 'effected'. As these two words have a similar pronunciation and spelling, their usage is often confused. 'Effected' means executed, produced, or brought about. On the other hand, 'affected' refers to the action of making an impact on something. Some example sentences would be: "The BP oil spill adversely affected marine wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas." or "After the BP oil spill, the government effected sweeping environmental regulation." Both words are used in the past tense in these examples but can also be used in the same way in the present tense as 'affect' and 'effected'. They are also often used as a passive, such as 'was affected by...'. ... [Read more]
The Biggest Differences Between British English and American English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 23 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Biggest Differences Between British English and American English
While both Americans and the British speak English, there are a few variations in the language which can cause some confusion for non-native speakers. Therefore, it is important to take a look at the most notable differences between these two versions of the English language.
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Spelling
Grammar
Pronunciation
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Spelling
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The Difficulties of Learning English for Arabic Speakers - TEFL Blog
Wed, 13 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Difficulties of Learning English for Arabic Speakers
When native Arabic learners attempt to learn the English language, they are faced with a variety of difficulties since there are fundamental differences between the two languages. Arabic words have a three-consonant root as its base, so all words are formed by combining the roots with either a fixed vowel pattern or and affix. The Arabic language has 28 consonants and 8 vowels which is three times less than the English language in terms of vowel sounds. Due to those differences, Arabic learners struggle in the following areas; writing, grammar, phonology, and pronunciation when learning the English language.
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Writing
Grammar
Phonology
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English Speaking and Writing Errors made by Chinese Primary Students - TEFL Blog
Mon, 27 May 2019 William Noble
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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.
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Guide on What You Need to Know about Grammar - TEFL Blog
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Guide on What You Need to Know about Grammar
Grammar and the correct usage of it is a vital part of all communication whether spoken, written or read. It allows the speaker to correctly convey their message or ideas and for the listener to understand what is been said. Been able to communicate is not just about speaking or listening but been able to do this correctly and therefore the usage of grammar and how it is constructed within a sentence is important to know. Grammar develops effective communication skills and assists in fluency in the language.
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Simplification of Grammar
Notion of Grammar
What does it include?
Grammar and other aspects
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Teaching a Multilingual Classroom: The Importance of Understanding Basic, Building Block Language Concepts - TEFL Blog
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching a Multilingual Classroom: The Importance of Understanding Basic, Building Block Language Concepts
Teachers of English as a Foreign Language are often native English speakers. As such, there are many language concepts, especially grammatical ones, that are subconsciously understood due to having learned them in early childhood. One of the most important parts of TEFL training is relearning these concepts from the perspective of one who does not speak English. This can often be one of the most revelatory parts of the process as it can be disconcerting to uncover seemingly unfamiliar concepts and rules to language one already know perfectly. In a monolingual class, this can sometimes be remedied by relating vocabulary and... [Read more]
Common Troubles of the Chinese Students You’ll Definitely Notice - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Common Troubles of the Chinese Students You’ll Definitely Notice
English is one of the most widely spoken languages and it is taught in a lot of countries. Globalization, fast economic development makes many people study English. People learn English for different reasons: business, education, life abroad, traveling, personal interest. Chinese students are not an exception. With the growing economies of China, the need for learning English increased dramatically. What challenges do Chinese students face when learning English? What challenges does the teacher meet teaching Chinese students? What teaching approach can be found?
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1. Motivation
2. Education
3. National character
4. Language difference
5. Grammar
6.... [Read more]
The Benefits of a TEFL Certificate for Your Career - TEFL Blog
Thu, 11 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Benefits of a TEFL Certificate for Your Career
A TEFL course isn't a must to teach English, but it has its benefits. Today many schools require English teachers to have TEFL certificates, especially in China and other Asian countries. Online TEFL course has twenty units, each one of them teaches about different topics and allows the examinee to improve their teaching skills. The first unit explains what makes a good teacher and how a good teacher should behave in the classroom. It also explains what makes a good learner and what the teachers can do to help those students who have difficulties. A teacher has different roles during the lesson, sometimes he has to take control and lead the lesson, sometimes he has to organize... [Read more]
What should I teach English beginners? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What should I teach English beginners?
When teaching English to absolute beginners, it is pivotal to start with foundational elements. Begin with essential vocabulary - items like family names, household objects, basic adjectives, and common places. Introduce them to subject pronouns, commonly used verbs, and foundational sentence structures. While the challenge is real, many English teachers find this level especially rewarding. Remember, every word they grasp is a significant achievement, so using engaging and interactive methods can make the learning process enjoyable and effective.
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How do I start teaching English to total beginners?
How do I teach English pronunciation to total beginners?
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Peculiarities of The English Language - TEFL Blog
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.
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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
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English is difficult for several reasons
I will just touch on each of... [Read more]
5 Great Activities to Accelerate All Four Language Skills - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
5 Great Activities to Accelerate All Four Language Skills
I would like to introduce five flashcards activities which I found fun and practical to enhance a student's vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, listening, and speaking.
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2.Grab It
3.Circle Pass
4.Hint Game
5. Find the Odd One
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1. Show & Tell
This activity is designed to teach vocabulary as well as practice listening. It can be used for teaching various categories (animals, food, fruits, …) or a mix of them.The... [Read more]
My TEFL Course Experience - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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My TEFL Course Experience
After I graduated from school, Ifromided to be a teacher. I had all the prerequisites for that profession since my childhood. I entered a university, and the department, which I chose, was Russian Language and Literature. It happened because it was affordable for me financially. Although this profession was good, I often wanted to try myself as a teacher of English too, just to not feel bored from teaching the same subject all the time. However, I did not dare to take that step, since I lacked good equipment for teaching English. This new skill quite differed from my main profession.
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The only perfect solution
The application process
My Impressions
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Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam - TEFL Blog
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam
Once I arrived in Vietnam to teach the English language, I realized that poor pronunciation is common in Vietnamese students as well as teachers. These mistakes are similar, as it was obvious the Vietnamese teachers passed them to the students. In this essay, I am going to deliberate on the causes of the problem and suggest a few solutions.
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Language structure
How to work this out?
Consonants
Reading comprehension
Word building
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