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Mon, 20 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Should Chinese ESL Students Have Explicit Phonetic Instruction? During nine years of teaching English as a Second language, I have discovered how important phonetics is in learning the correct pronunciation of the English language, and in fact, in any language. Derwing and Munro (2005) emphasize, "It is essential to have an accurate understanding of the target language phonological system to enhance the quality of pronunciation". Table of Contents We should look at some of the problems that L2 learners have when trying to produce accurate L1 language patterns. We also have to take into account the students. Chinese students are very reluctant to speak in a classroom setting. So what pronunciation mistakes are most common? Do you...  [Read more]

Agency Inexpensive TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency 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 T.P. - Japan said: Pronunciation problems in JapanJapan has cultivated a reputation for being a country that is rich in history, culture and resources. Within the global sphere Japan has also seen the impact of English language in transforming the way in which countries relate. In an effort to avoid being on the periphery of the development enabled by globalization, the Ministry of Education, Sports, Culture and technology (also referred to as MEXT) has made providing...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Ideal Tool for Pronunciation Training Helping students improve their pronunciation can be challenging for teachers and students alike. For students, they may have a strong desire to sound fluent but might struggle in knowing what mistakes they make and how to correct them. For teachers, they may be aware of the mistakes but may lack tools to help students accurately and precisely correct them. Table of Contents Common Methods Feedback Correcting Techniques Technologies and Pronunciation Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kent L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Wed, 29 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Students in Turkey Face When Learning English As defined through the units of the course and through many linguistic books, pronunciation is to say a word in a language in the correct way. Although the correct pronunciation of words and even the correct intonation in sentences in English, is thought through course books all over the world and thanks to media students are exposed to the natural and correct pronunciation, numerous mistakes are observed inside the classroom and outside. The reasons for the problems in pronunciation might vary depending on the country. I have been teaching English in Turkey for a while and have witnessed many problems with the students which will be explained through this essay....  [Read more]

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Portuguese Native Speaking Students When Learning English I have had the pleasure of living and teaching in Brazil over the past 2 years and in my time in this country I have learned a great amount about the difficulties that are seemingly unique to native Portuguese speakers trying to learn English as a second or even third language. There seems to be deeply ingrained assumptions within the way Portuguese speakers approach both the pronunciation of words based on their spelling, and their understanding of grammatical structures and the usage of said structures. Table of Contents English is highly analytical, whereas Portuguese is intrinsically inflective Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related...  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in Peru Date posted:2009-03-16 | Writer: Asociacion Cultural Peruano Britanica | Email: [email protected] The Peruvian British Cultural Association was founded in 1937, in order to promote the culture and history of the United Kingdom and strengthen cultural relationships with Peru. Our Association gives Peruvians the opportunity to learn and master English through our Teaching Centres. Promoting British, Peruvian and global culture among students and the general public is one of the most important tasks of the Peruvian British Cultural Association. TEACHING CENTRES We have 10 centres in Lima, specially designed for teaching English. Something that characterises our teaching is the “Active Learning” system, a method focusing on communication, where participation...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Lima, Peru Date posted:2009-08-27 | Writer: PBCA | Email: [email protected] The Peruvian British Cultural Association was founded in 1937, in order to promote the culture and history of the United Kingdom and strengthen cultural relationships with Peru. Our Association gives Peruvians the opportunity to learn and master English through our Teaching Centres. Promoting British, Peruvian and global culture among students and the general public is one of the most important tasks of the Peruvian British Cultural Association. TEACHING CENTRES We have 10 centres in Lima, specially designed for teaching English. Something that characterises our teaching is the “Active Learning” system, a method focusing on communication, where participation and interaction play...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained Teaching Language Skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening Sara Stojanovic TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Unlock the power of language education! Explore effective techniques for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Which TEFL/TESOL Course is Best if I Want to Teach ESL Online? Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English online requires all the same knowledge and skills required for teaching in a regular face to face classroom and so there is no specific training required for this job. Having said that there are some differences you will need to be aware of, which we discuss here. The Importance of Grammar Instruction in EFL Classes Federico Riva ...  [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]

Local TEFL Language Check out tefl tesol about Local TEFL Language 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 D. S. - Germany said: British English vs American English The English language consists of two major variations. One is British English, which is spoken in the UK, and the other variation is American English. British English has its origin in the UK and includes several dialects within the UK. British English is often referred to as Oxford English, which is one of the dialects. Usually, this is the variation taught as a foreign language at public schools throughout Europe....  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Effective Strategies to Teach Reading Reading competence involves making sense of the written text and requires the complex interaction of knowledge and skills. When children learn to read, they need to learn to integrate the use of visual, phonological and semantic cues and relate to their own experience to construct meaning. An effective reading instruction thus involves a combination of phonological instruction (decoding) and whole language (reading for meaning), with the use of authentic literary experience. This paper will provide a summary of essential areas of reading instruction, coupled with various strategies that I have used in my work as an educational psychologist and teacher, helping young children to read....  [Read more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Speech Impediment - How to Detect and Fix It "My sweater. I cannot find my sweater. Can you help me look for?" Table of Contents My Story Problem Working on the Solution Final Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! I scratched my head. Sweater? I kicked myself for agreeing to help Rosa in the study hall. Our teacher, Mr. Randall, had told me she was struggling with basic grammar and thought I might be able to help since I had spent a lot of time in Mexico and had a good grasp of both English and Spanish. Now not only did we have to go over the nitty-gritty of grammar, but she also had a lisp or something. Great, as if the grammar wasn't enough. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Moriah D....  [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]

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Most Problematic Challenges for English Learning in Japan Japan is a Pacific Island nation whose history is marked by periods of nationalism and seclusion, as the Japanese government closed the borders to international trade. The lack of foreign influence in Japan has enabled a unique culture to flourish and the population to remain nearly 98% homogenous, meaning nearly everyone that lives in Japan is Japanese. Table of Contents English in Japan Speaking Difficulties Classroom Atmosphere International Programs Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Andrew C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

Online English Teacher: Teaching Adults Date posted:2024-02-02 | Writer: NativeX Edtech | Email: [email protected] A. Overview•    Expected start time: March 2024 (after onboard training)•    Class duration: 45 minutes/ slot•    Teaching time: 8:00 - 23:45 every day (GMT+7), especially 8:00 - 11:45 and 19:00 - 22:00•    Teach General English (04 skills) to Vietnamese adults•    Weekly availability registration and class assignment•    Provided teaching accounts; lesson slides, and lesson plans•    Class size: No more than 06 students•    Pay rate (Before TAX): $9.4 - $20.0 per 45 minutesB. Job description> Before class•    Submit...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Parental Help in Students English Learning In the Chinese area, English as a compulsory course in school has to be learned by students for years. Since the government has strengthened the importance of English in Gaokao (College Entrance Examination ) these days, every Chinese family wants their children to start on English learning as early as possible. There is no need to highlight the importance of English to a Chinese family at all. Table of Contents Bilingual daily life Create English surroundings Apply for online English course Find a foreign teacher Be a good example Regular reading Communicate with teachers Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

IAcademy Education ICan is a Canada based online ESL company committed to transforming ESL learners into dynamic, confident English speakers. ICan offers Speaking Classes, Writing Classes, and IELTS preparation courses. Ican Speaking: Young students of speaking and conversation are given interactive playful lessons with new vocabulary, phrases, and games. Our teachers are there to help guide their pronunciation, correct their mistakes, and to create as much conversation as they can from what the student has given them. Mid-level and more advanced students use an interactive but less playful program which is more based on the conversational aspect of English. Along with grammar, the students are regularly prompted by the course material to speak on the different subjects introduced. Each...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Child Development: How Do Children Develop Language? Child development may be defined as a gradual sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur from birth to the beginning of adulthood. In this process, there is a progression in a child from being sorely dependent on the parent/guardian to be self-dependent. Such development is strongly influenced by the genetic factors emanating from the parents and similar events during prenatal life. According to Maria Montessori Theory, such a journey from childhood to adulthood the key principles to be borne in mind are independence, observation, following the child, correcting, need for prepared environment and an absorbent mind. In all of these, the aspect of speech...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Common Problems for Italian Learners of English In my past, I have lived in many different countries and language environments. I have come to learn that the best way to gain an understanding of a new language is to be absorbed in it. In countries where English is widely spoken as a foreign language (Scandinavian countries for example), learning the language of the country can be much more difficult. It is uncomfortable not being able to express oneself, so English offers a cane of comfort, but also a disservice. Unless one goes through this part of the learning process where speaking is hard for you and maybe even for your listener, fluency can never be achieved. Table of Contents Personal Experience Structure of the Italian...  [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]

TEFL Qualified Teachers Needed in Lima, Peru Date posted:2011-07-05 | Writer: Asociacion Cultural Peruano Britanica | Email: [email protected] Asociacion Cultural Peruano Britanica has openings for TEFL qualified native English speaking teachers with at least one year's experience. We were established in 1937 and now have 11 centres in Lima, all specially designed for teaching English. Applicants should be capable of teaching a variety of ages and levels. We offer a 14 month contract, of which the first two months is an induction period when new teachers will be able to visit our centres, observe lessons and get familiarized with the teaching material.MORE DETAILS:The Peruvian British Cultural Association was founded in 1937, in order to promote the culture and history of the...  [Read more]

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. Table of Contents 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 Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: For more activities check out: 10 Exciting Activities for the Past Simple 1. Preparations For this activity, the students think of significant accomplishments in their lives....  [Read more]

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. Table of Contents The Popularity of English in Vietnam Lack of English-speaking Professionals Pronunciation Outdated Teaching Methods Classroom Environment Vietnamese vs. English Language Structure Affordability Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [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]

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. Table of Contents Pronunciation problems Grammar problems Problems outside/inside the classroom Are...  [Read more]

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The English Language's Most Surprising Peculiarities The English language is a peculiar, fascinating beast to teach and to learn. It comes with a long legacy of Anglo-Saxon and Norman invaders, empire-building, and globalization of the 20th century. With multiple layers of rules and culture, it overflows with idiosyncrasies and peculiarities to confound native and learning speakers alike. Whether it's pronunciation, grammar, or even just the system of time, English is a welcoming lingua franca and an intimidating coil of strangeness at the same time. Table of Contents Cultural Historical Conceptual Orthoepical Grammatical Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by...  [Read more]

What is the best platform to teach English online? Teaching English online is now firmly embedded in the TEFL world and many thousands of teachers find it a convenient way to earn a living without having to leave home or when traveling the world. However, despite not actually working in a physical classroom, online teachers still have to meet the same kind of criteria as those working in a traditional classroom environment. So, what do you need in order to take advantage of this rapidly growing sector of EFL teaching? Requirements for teaching English online The requirements for teaching online vary from one employer to the next, but there are a few common factors that many look for. Most online employers will expect you to have completed a TEFL course of at least 120 hours as this is the...  [Read more]

What is the best platform to teach English online? For those aspiring to teach English from the convenience of their homes or while traveling, several online platforms stand out in the TEFL world. Among the top platforms are Cambly, Italki and EF Education First. Just like traditional classroom educators, online English teachers are expected to meet specific criteria, ensuring quality and professionalism in this booming sector. Table of Contents Requirements for teaching English online Preply EF Education First Cambly iTalki SkimaTalk StarKid Protostar LatinHire Requirements for teaching English online The requirements for teaching online vary from one employer to the next, but there are a few common factors that many look for. Most online employers will expect you to have completed a...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reasons Why English Learners Should Choose American English So, American English versus British English, which of them you should learn as a second language? Table of Contents First things first American English is more popular and more used in the world. Another plus of American English is simplicity. Also, we shouldn't forget about slang. Another one plus in American English is idioms. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: In the next few sentences, I'll try to explain why I think that the American variant of English is the best variant for learning. As a kid I used to learn British English and thought that it's okay, Great Britain is closer to the country, where I was born, and all people...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas A Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Intermediate ESL Students in a 1-Hour Class Effective communication is a crucial skill for ESL learners, and developing strong speaking abilities is a key aspect of language acquisition. In this blog post, we will explore a comprehensive lesson plan designed specifically for intermediate ESL students. This one-hour class aims to equip learners with the necessary tools to enhance their speaking skills, fostering confidence and fluency. Let's dive into the details! Table of Contents Part 1: Warm-Up and Introduction (10 minutes) Part 2: Vocabulary and Language Review and Speaking Practice Task (25 minutes) Part 3: Language Focus and Expansion with Role-Play or Simulation...  [Read more]