Speaking English In Brazil

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Pronunciation Mistakes that Brazilians Make While Speaking English The origin of many non-native English speakers can be recognized by their accents. For instance, Indians, French, and German people are easily identified by their accent. However, there are accents that are not easily recognizable, and one of them is the Brazilian accent. We can recognize Brazilians while he or she speaks English by 6 mistakes in the pronunciation that only Brazilians make. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Additional Sounds Sound Replacement Say as it is Written Difficult Sounds Do you want to teach English abroad? Right Choice! Take a TEFL course. Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Monica D. Please...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancy in Brazil Date posted:2012-08-13 | Writer: Campus Brasil | Email: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   This unit focused on the speaking and writing portions of student output. There were helpful guided tips on how best...  [Read more]

School in Brazil Hiring EFL Teacher Date posted:2018-07-09 | Writer: Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda. Speaking. | Email: [email protected] Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda. Speaking, a language school located in Itajuba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is looking for a young, enthusiastic, committed and energetic TEFL professional, who is willing to work hard (one semester to a year contract). Bachelors degree and ESL certification preferred. (if you speak English and German, please mention it). Itajuba is a university town located in the state of Minas Gerais, four hours north east of Sao Paulo and four hours west of Rio de Janeiro. ABOUT US: - School has offered English, Spanish, French and German for the past 23 years - New, comfortable location with modern facilities - Team of 5...  [Read more]

EFL Teacher Urgently Required in Brazil Date posted:2019-02-07 | Writer: Speaking Idiomas | Email: [email protected] Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda. (Speaking Idiomas), a language school located in Itajuba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is looking for a young, enthusiastic, committed and energetic native level English speaking professional, who is willing to work hard (one semester to a year contract). Bachelor’s degree and TESOL certification preferred. DETAILS: - School has offered English, Spanish, French and German for the past 23 years - New, comfortable location with modern facilities - Team of 5 foreign and 10 Brazilian teachers working with 400+ students - Students' ranging from ages 12 to 40, majority being university students - Position available is to teach around 35...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Brazil  Secondary English Teacher Writer: The British College of Brazil (BCB) | Email: [email protected] BCB Secondary English Teacher Job DescriptionWe’re looking to recruit a Secondary English Teacher to join our team at The British College of Brazil school, a Nord Anglia Education school.We’ll look to you to promote high expectations for our students, designing learning activities that are aligned to our school’s Secondary curriculum and creating a learning culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved. You will foster an environment of respect within the classroom, facilitating learning through questioning and discussion.You’ll help us in managing and leading the school through the successful leadership of your curriculum area and...  [Read more]

TEFL in Itajuba, Brazil Date posted:2007-01-17 | Writer: Speaking - Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda | Email: [email protected] TEACHING POSITION IN BRAZIL Starting mid February/2007 Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda. Speaking ( Contact us ) is a language school located in ItajubᬠMinas Gerais state in Brazil. ( Contact us ) The school teaches English, Spanish, French, German and Chinese. Right now there are 7 foreign and 6 Brazilian teachers working with 250+ students. The student's age range from 12 to 40. (most of them are university students) The position available is to teach 36 hours (or more if you wish) per week from Monday to Friday. Most classes are in the evening, from 6pm to 10:30pm. Each class lasts one hour and has an average of 8 students. The wage is R$12, 00...  [Read more]

Teach English in Brazil (3) Date posted:2013-12-10 | Writer: English Binational Center | Email: [email protected] Are you a TEFL certified teacher? English Binational Center is hiring an American or Canadian native speaker to teach General English in Brazil, in a modern and developing city, located in Sao Paulo State. Bi-national Centers (BNCs) are autonomous institutions dedicated to providing high-quality instruction in English and to promoting mutual understanding between Brazil and the United States through cultural programs. For further information, you may contact Claudia Silva at the email address given on the job heading. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online...  [Read more]

Immediate Opportunity in Brazil For EFL Teachers Date posted:2018-08-30 | Writer: Maple Leaf English School | Email: [email protected] Are you interested in teaching EFL in Brazil? Hi, we are Maple Leaf English School, owned by two Canadians, located in Minas Gerais in the southeast of Brazil. We are looking for visiting foreign native English speakers (American ,Canadian, British or Australian – non-native-speaking applications not accepted) who would like to teach English with us for 4 months or longer in a quiet town (next semester is from now until December). We are looking for a sociable, adaptive, non-smoking people person – with teaching experience and a university degree.   Communication skills and travel experience are a must. Female preferred. BENEFITS:...  [Read more]

TEFL in Brazil (Itajuba) Date posted:2004-12-06 | Writer: Bryan Whitman | Email: [email protected] Starting February, 10th 2005 Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda. $B!&(BSpeaking ( Contact us ) is a language school located in Itajub$B!&(B Minas Gerais state in Brazil. ( Contact us ) The school teaches English, Spanish, French, German and Chinese. Right now there are 9 foreign and 8 Brazilian teachers working with 300+ students. The student$BCT(B age range from 12 to 40. (most of them are university students) The position available is to teach 36 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Most classes are in the evening, from 6pm to 10:30pm. Each class lasts one hour and has an average of 8 students. The wage is R$12, 00 (twelve Reais) per hour for teaching group class. (US$...  [Read more]

BRAZIL UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY - START IMMEDIATELY Date posted:2022-09-04 | Writer: Speaking Idiomas | Email: [email protected] Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda. Speaking, a language school located in Itajuba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is looking for a young, enthusiastic, very committed and energetic professional, who is willing to work hard (one semester to a year contract). Bachelors degree and ESL certification preferred.- School has offered English, Spanish, French and German for the past 27 years - New, comfortable location with modern facilities - Team of 6 foreign and 18 Brazilian teachers working with 400+ students - Students' ranging from ages 12 to 40, majority being university students - Position available is to teach around 30 hours per week from Monday to Saturday - Classes...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancies in Brazil Date posted:2017-05-02 | Writer: Maple Leaf English School | Email: [email protected] Are you interested in teaching English in Brazil? Hi, we are Sarah and Carlos, two Canadians who have an English school in Minas Gerais in the southeast of Brazil.   We are looking for visiting foreign native level English speakers (American, Canadian, British or Australian – non-native-speaking  applications not accepted) who would like to teach English with us for 5 months or longer in a quiet town (next semester is August to December). We are looking for a sociable, adaptive, non-smoking people person – with some teaching experience and a university degree, communication skills and travel experience are a must.  Female preferred. We...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Sao Paulo, Brazil Date posted:2013-04-11 | Writer: CALJ Idiomas | Email: [email protected] Come teach near downtown Paulista Avenue, in the heart of the most dynamic city in South America - Sao Paulo. CALJ Idiomas is looking for a native level English speaking EFL teacher who is available in June to teach beginner English, international high school preparation, conversation skills, and business English.  Maximum of 6 students per group, however the majority of lessons are taught one-to-one. Students are young learners, teenagers, students, adults, and business people.   Salary: minimum of R$ 2,000 monthly + benefits Housing: if you don’t have one, we will help to arrange it. Qualifications : Besides a college degree, a TESOL or TEFL...  [Read more]

Unique TEFL Opportunity in Brazil Date posted:2018-02-19 | Writer: Speaking Idiomas | Email: [email protected] Speaking Idiomas, a language school located in Itajuba, is looking for a young, enthusiastic, committed and energetic TEFL trained professional, who is willing to work hard (one semester to a year contract). Bachelor’s degree and ESL certification preferred, (if you also speak German, please mention it).  Itajuba is a university town located in the state of Minas Gerais, four hours north east of Sao Paulo and four hours west of Rio de Janeiro. DETAILS: - School has offered English, Spanish, French and German for the past 23 years - New, comfortable location with modern facilities - Team of 5 foreign and 10 Brazilian teachers working with 400+ students -...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations The Top 5 TEFL Destinations for Adrenaline Junkies and Adventure Seekers Teaching English abroad is an adventure all by itself but there are some TEFL destinations that really take the cake for adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers. Here's our list of the best places that won't leave you bored when you're not in the classroom. Table of Contents 1. Leon, Nicaragua 2. Kathmandu, Nepal 3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4. Hong Kong and Macau 5. Futaleufu, Chile Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: 1. Leon, Nicaragua Nicaragua is filled with adventurous places but the city of Leon really wins the crown. Only here, you can balance on a piece of wood and zoom down the side of an active volcano. If that's...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Brazil Date posted:2011-02-27 | Writer: English Oasis | Email: [email protected] We’re looking for TEFL qualified ESL instructors to teach adults in Manaus, capital of Amazonas state in Brazil. Our school specializes in teaching English language to adults. Most of our classes are one on one at the school or on the premises of multinational companies, with a few classes of between 3 and 5 students. These companies are located in different parts of the city and teachers commute by public transport to different parts of the city every day for classes. Cost of transportation is paid by the school.  Teachers usually have about 4 hours of classes spread throughout the day. There is no fixed daily schedule. Teachers should be comfortable with students at all levels, ages and...  [Read more]

Teach English in Itajubá, Brazil Date posted:2008-07-21 | Writer: Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda | Email: [email protected] Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda, a language school located in Itajubá, Minas Gerais state in Brazil, is looking for a young, enthusiastic and energetic professional, with TEFL (or similar) certificate who is willing to work hard (one year contract). Experience is not necessary. If you are interested, please send your CV, passport picture and references to the email address given on the job heading page.   The foreign English teacher is responsible for all advanced classes and advanced private students. The school will be using Touchstone 4 (Cambridge Press) for Advanced I classes and Contemporary Topics 3 (Longman Press) for Advanced II. In...  [Read more]

TEFL Natal | TEFL Brazil Our TEFL course in Brazil is located in the amazing coastal city of Natal. Aptly known as the ‘City of Sun’, Natal enjoys a pleasant 360 days of sunshine a year, with a comfortable average temperature of 28°C. Natal is also easily accessible from both Europe and North America as its pivotal location in the north east of the country means it receives direct flights from a number of major cities around the world. Natal is particularly famous for having the best air quality in the whole of the Americas and is also blessed with more than 20 incredible beaches, each with crystal clear waters and beautiful coral reefs. During the weekends you will be free to relax on the beach of your choice and soak up the equatorial sun, although with so many other attractions...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 10 Places to Take Your TEFL Course in Winter Winter is upon us, which doesn't have to mean that you can't travel and explore the world! These are the top 10 places to take your TEFL course in winter. Table of Contents 1. Moscow, Russia 2. Alexandria, Egypt 3. Leipzig, Germany 4. Natal, Brazil 5. New York City, USA 6. Singapore 7. Brittany, France 8. Cebu, Philippines 9. Granada, Spain 10. Kolkata, India Listen to this blog post Are You Ready to Teach English as a Foreign Language? Related Articles: 1. Moscow, Russia Visiting Moscow during winter is an absolute visual wonder. Your Russian fairytale will come true when you explore the city's beautiful parks, squares, and churches covered in powdery snow. While temperatures can reach...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences What I Have Learned About Teaching Business English in Brazil Business English is a powerful tool that can build bridges and connect individuals or groups of people to help them reach common goals. Having one common language as a means of communication is also a great help when starting or building a project. However, teaching business English is a specialism within English language teaching and thus requires a great deal of forward planning and some specific knowledge and skills. Here are the most important things I have learned during my time teaching business English in Brazil. Table of Contents Know Your Students Planning More Planning Even More Planning! Assessment Go the Extra Mile Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related...  [Read more]

TEFL terms explained As with most professions the world of Teaching English as a Foreign Language has many of its own particular and sometimes peculiar terms and jargon. Getting to grips with the wide array of acronyms in the industry can sometimes feel like learning a whole new language! So if you have trouble telling the difference between your IWB (Interactive Whiteboard) and your OHP (Overhead Projector), this infographic is a great guide to what’s what in the English language teaching industry. Two of the most commonly used phrases in English teaching, and two that cause most confusion are TEFL and TESOL. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL means Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Another term, TESL, means Teaching English as a Second...  [Read more]

What do you need to be able to Teach English Around the World? Whether you want to teach as a volunteer in the depths of the jungle on the Thai-Myanmar border or as a business English instructor to corporate high-flyers in Sao Paulo, Brazil, you will need at the least a recognised TEFL/TESOL certificate. Although it is still possible to find jobs where simply being a native speaker of English is enough to secure the position these opportunities are becoming few and far between and earning a 120-hour certificate with a reputable organisation should be your priority before starting out. A bachelor's degree is not a necessity for the majority of countries around the world and there are plenty of opportunities out there without such a qualification. Teaching experience is also not a...  [Read more]

What is EFL? Anyone who is involved in English language teaching (ELT) is well aware of the industry’s love of acronyms. If you have researched training courses you will undoubtedly have come across several such as TEFL, TESOL, ESOL, EFL, ESL, ELT, and many more. Here we will look at EFL and the first thing to clear up is that EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language. It is often used interchangeably with some of the other acronyms mentioned when referring to the teaching or studying of the English language by non-native English speakers. What is the difference between EFL and ESL? Although these two acronyms are regularly used interchangeably within the teaching world, there are technical differences between the two. English as a Foreign Language (EFL) refers to situations where a...  [Read more]

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Adjust Your Teaching Style to Multilingual and Monolingual Students Multilingual classes are most commonly found in English speaking countries where students of diverse nationalities live. For example, some schools in the U.S require students of a different nationality to take ESL classes. Multilingual classes can be a great advantage for students and teachers alike because the students' only means of communicating with each other is likely through the English language. Table of Contents Multilingual Learners' Experience Anticipated Problems Ways to Solve Problems Monolingual Learners' Experience Anticipated Problems Ways to Solve Problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

What is EFL? EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language. It is a term widely recognized in the English language teaching industry, renowned for its many acronyms like TEFL, TESOL, ESOL, and ESL. Specifically, EFL refers to the teaching or studying of English by non-native speakers. While it has distinctions, it is often used interchangeably with other similar acronyms in the context of English education. Table of Contents What is the difference between EFL and ESL? What is EFL in the classroom? Who are EFL students? What is the difference between EFL and ESL? EFL, or English as a Foreign Language, pertains to students learning English in a country where English isn't the primary language, such as a Spanish-speaker studying English in Mexico. They predominantly communicate in their...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Common Challenges in English for Ecuadorian Learners The native language in Ecuador is Quichua, an Inca language. It is spoken by the Indian population, but Spanish is the most common, widely spoken language. Besides Spanish, ten native languages are spoken in Ecuador. English is the most spoken foreign language amongst tourist providers and professionals. For this reason, English is taught in most schools as a Foreign Language. Table of Contents Lack of practice Possible solution Educational system Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jemma W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Older Posts TEFL Alumni Interview with Claudia Vu Federico Riva TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews In this TEFL review video, Van Anh from Vietnam shares her experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. She thinks the course is very well designed and covers a wide range of topics. She especially enjoyed the units on the different methodologies and techniques of teaching. TEFL Alumni Interview with Ioana Grasu Federico Riva TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews In this TEFL review video, Ioana from Romania shares her experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. She liked her course experience with ITTT and found it very structured. She could easily work through the course and recommends it to anyone interested in TEFL or TESOL. Teaching Cambridge English in a Hong Kong...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 10 Cities in Latin America with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers While you are not likely to find the highest salaries in this region, teachers moving to Latin America to teach English are predominantly attracted by the continents cultural richness and varied landscapes. Whether you see yourself exploring the Andes in Chile or the rainforests of Costa Rica, here are the top 10 cities in Latin America with the highest demand for English language teachers. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Buenos Aires - La Reina del Plata San José - The Big Pineapple Santiago - Gem of Latin America Lima - The City of Kings Bogotá - The Rising Star in Latin America Mexico City - The City of Palaces Rio De Janeiro - The...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can English Influence a Student’s Future Career? There are many advantages for any person to learn a second language. More important learning English can influence a student's future career. English is the most widely spoken language in the world. This means that there is a high probability of using this language in the future or encountering someone who speaks English. This will allow you to be able to communicate with other people when traveling outside of your country. An example of this is when I travel to Asia in the tourist area I have noticed that English is the common language that is used to communicate between people from different countries. I observed that there were many tourists from Russia, China, and Japan....  [Read more]

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information 37 Key English Teaching Terms Explained As with most professions the world of [Teaching English as a Foreign Language](37 Key English Teaching Terms Explained) has many of its own particular and sometimes peculiar terms and jargon. Getting to grips with the wide array of acronyms in the industry can sometimes feel like learning a whole new language! So if you have trouble telling the difference between your IWB and your OHP this article is a great guide to what's what in the English language teaching industry. Table of Contents Certification Teaching Methods Disciplines Technology/Resources Classroom Activities Teaching Programs Miscellaneous Are you ready to start teaching English abroad? Related Articles: Certification Two of the most...  [Read more]

What is an ESL teacher? In the wake of globalization and a rising demand for English proficiency worldwide, ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers emerge as vital educators. They instruct English Language Learners (ELLs), individuals whose first language isn't English, aiming to elevate their spoken and written English fluency to specific standards. Table of Contents How is an ESL teacher different from a foreign language teacher? What age groups do ESL teachers work with? Where do ESL teachers work? How do I become an ESL teacher? What are the benefits of being an ESL teacher? How do I get my first job as an ESL teacher? How is an ESL teacher different from a foreign language teacher? While both teach languages, ESL educators are specialized in teaching English to...  [Read more]