Teaching English As A Second Language Major

Will TEFL certification help you teach English? Definitely! Just as we expect professionals like surgeons or pilots to be trained, students expect their English instructors to be both knowledgeable and skilled. A TEFL certification ensures two primary competencies: Thus, being TEFL-certified not only bolsters your expertise but also fosters trust and credibility among students. Table of Contents So how can taking a TEFL certification provide this knowledge? The second major component mentioned at the start, that of Classroom skills. In conclusion: So how can taking a TEFL certification provide this knowledge? First you need to find a course that offers these components. While many native English speakers have learned the rules of English grammar sub-consciously as part of their language...  [Read more]

Will TEFL certification help you teach English? In the same way that we would expect our surgeon, dentist or airline pilot to have undertaken some training, our students of English might also expect their teachers to be trained and competent. What does it mean that our English teacher is competent? Possibly there are two major components to the answer: 1. The teacher has adequate subject knowledge. 2. The teacher has some classroom delivery skills. So how can taking a TEFL certification provide this knowledge? First you need to find a course that offers these components. While many native English speakers have learned the rules of English grammar sub-consciously as part of their language development, this does not give them the necessary subject knowledge required to teach English. So...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Kuwait (2) Date posted:2013-11-20 | Writer: UAC Kuwait | Email: [email protected] One of the largest training centers in Kuwait is looking for an English Teacher (full time position). Incorporated in 2008, United Arab Company (UAC) is headquartered in Kuwait and is a part of Faisal Al-Rasheed Group with major investments in Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Egypt. To qualify for the position you MUST meet the following requirements: * Female, native level English speaker   * Experienced in teaching ESL to kids and adults * Meet one of the following education/experience thresholds: 1) Hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Teaching English as a Second Language/English as a Second Language (ESL)/English as a Foreign Language (EFL)/English for Speakers of Other...  [Read more]

English Grammar -- Present Simple -- Forming Questions -- Teaching English Second Language   The structure of the question form of the Present Simple tense is the topic for this ITTT video. The positive and negative forms are discussed in other videos. Question Form: auxiliary verb 'do/does' + subject + base form of the verb Do I/you/we/they teach? Does he/she/it teach? Teaching English as a second language is an exciting and rewarding experience. The major qualifications necessary to gain a position teaching English as a second language are an internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL Certificate. ITTT has a range of courses that will provide you with the skills to begin your career teaching English as a second language. If you are interested in gaining your qualification follow the...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The History of English and its Use as a Global Language The history of the global language or what is thought to be the concept of the global language is not new and the originator of this concept is not those that spoke English. The concept of a global language can be defined by a language that is spoken by a large number of both native speakers and speakers of the language as a second language as well as its widespread geographic circulation. This concept of a "lingua franca" or a language that facilitates the communication of people of varying and diverse backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and creeds has taken different forms throughout history and currently, the lingua franca used predominantly throughout the globe is English....  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Roots of Motivation to Learn a Second Language Motivation has long been a major concern for most English teachers. There is no doubt that it is a potent force in language acquisition. Motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, is a key factor in the success of students at all stages of their education, and teachers can play a pivotal role in providing and encouraging that motivation in their students. All students are motivated differently and it takes time and a lot of effort to learn to get a classroom full of students enthusiastic about learning, working hard, and pushing themselves to excel. Table of Contents Reasons for Learning Teaching Materials Choice of Activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

Employment teaching EFL in Seoul, Korea Date posted:2002-10-28 | Writer: Global Kids Institute | Email: [email protected] Our language school, GKI, is a well-known school in the Seoul area and one of the biggest schools in Korea. We will be opening up a second schoool in Mok-Dong, Seoul, which is regarded as the second most affluent neighborhood in Seoul. We are looking for qualified people who are enthusiastic about working with children. The president of our school is a Korean-Canadian. He is well understanding and knows the needs of foreign teachers. And we have several positions available for December, January and February. Qualified candidates can expect the followings : -Highly competitive salaries (1.7-2.2 million won/monthly based on experience) -30 hours of teaching...  [Read more]

Employment teaching EFL in Seoul, Korea Date posted:2002-10-28 | Writer: Global Kids Institute | Email: [email protected] Our language school, GKI, is a well-known school in the Seoul area and one of the biggest schools in Korea. We will be opening up a second schoool in Mok-Dong, Seoul, which is regarded as the second most affluent neighborhood in Seoul. We are looking for qualified people who are enthusiastic about working with children. The president of our school is a Korean-Canadian. He is well understanding and knows the needs of foreign teachers. And we have several positions available for December, January and February. Qualified candidates can expect the followings : -Highly competitive salaries (1.7-2.2 million won/monthly based on experience) -30 hours of teaching...  [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]

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Motivation: Online vs. Onsite TEFL Courses During my career as an educator, I have had the opportunity to teach English as a second language using both classroom and private tutoring platforms. My undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison led me to a major in Communications. Table of Contents General requirements Foreign experience Online teaching Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. General requirements One course, in particular, required an internship at a local elementary school where I worked with students of...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Vietnamese Experience: Challenges for English Learners in Vietnam I have traveled throughout Asia for some forty-five years, Vietnam is now my home. I always found the younger generations had a thirst for knowledge, particularly English as a second language. The difficulties of acquiring the knowledge under what was a repressive regime have diminished somewhat, but the major stumbling blocks to acquiring good English are the lack of experienced Vietnamese teachers, interaction with English natural speakers, and knowledge of the outside world in general. Table of Contents The Importance of English Elementary levels tend to be more difficult to teach, as they usually consider the class as a social event, more of a relief from a...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Needed in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Date posted:2011-09-01 | Writer: Major English Center | Email: [email protected] Major English Center provides English as a second language to Vietnamese and international students of all ages and levels. Our value lies in the quality of learning, teaching, and services fostered by every individual within our organization. Due to expansion we are searching for passionate TEFL qualified native English speaking teachers to join our team. You will have opportunities to gain diverse experience from teaching children and adults, elementary to advanced learners. Benefits include a highly competitive salary and a supportive working environment with a wide range of learning and teaching facilities.Other benefits include:State-of-the art...  [Read more]

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English as a Tool for Global Communication First of all, let us define the meaning of the phrase "global language"? I suppose a "global language" is the language suitable for communication among a huge amount of people around the world. We also can say it is the language of global meaning. After the Second World War and especially since the beginning of the 90th years of the twentieth century, English became the most common international language. Artificial languages, created specifically for international communication, for example, Esperanto, are also supposed to be multinational. Common characteristics of international languages are: a lot of people are native speakers; among the non-native speakers there are a lot of people who...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained The Advantages Of ITTT’s Global Network Sarah Jennings TEFL Information International TEFL and TESOL Training has been providing TEFL/TESOL training and qualifications for 30 years across a vast network of training centres as well as expertly devised online programs. Professional Development for EFL Teachers Sarah Jennings TEFL Information Obtaining a TEFL certification marks the onset of your journey as an EFL teacher. Truth be told, it's merely the tip of the iceberg! 4 Things To Love About Teaching ESL Sarah Jennings TEFL Information Teaching English in another country can provide significant financial benefits, making it an attractive option for those seeking both adventure and financial stability. How to Teach English...  [Read more]

TEFL Certificate USA Capital city Washington, DC Language English Currency US Dollar Typical TEFL teacher salary US$ 30 per hour Major TEFL locations New York City Los Angeles Seattle Miami San Diego Chicago   The Country There is an increasing demand for teaching English in the USA, with an emphasis on ESL (English as a Second Language). Most universities and colleges in all major cities have an English language program, as do a wide selection of government and charitable organizations. Along with this, many cities also have language schools set up, especially in California and other southern locations. Regardless of where you’d like to work, our lifetime assistance finding jobs will help you identify potential employers, walk you through the application process, advise...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 Najwa Sabih Destinations Alumni Experiences Who Your Students will be when Teaching English in Turkey Teaching English in Turkey can be challenging as this language is not very common here. Turkish people are very loyal to their country and language, so they consider it unimportant to learn a new language. Moreover, in their opinion, foreigners must learn Turkish to communicate with them and never the opposite. Thus, if your target population to teach the English language is Turkish, your chance of finding a job is very low. However, it is well known that Turkey, especially Istanbul, Ankara, and Kutahya, are full of foreigners willing to learn the English language in Turkey for many reasons that we will discuss later in this article. Table of Contents Language...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Difference In Teaching ESL vs. EFL There are many similarities, but also many differences, in teaching English as a foreign language and teaching English as a second language. Teaching English as a foreign language is when you teach English in a country that does not have English as an official language. Teaching English as a second language is when you teach English to someone who speaks another language as their first language, normally in a country where English is the official language. I have taught both English as a foreign language (EFL) and English as a second language (ESL) and these two experiences had quite a few similarities and quite a few differences. Table of Contents EFL and ESL Example Similarities between EFL...  [Read more]

Najwa Sabih I am Najwa Sabih, a Lebanese English teacher who has a very high passion towards English language. I’ve been a private tutor since I was 17, so I decided to major Teaching English as a second language. I graduated from the Lebanese International University in 2021 and I’ve already been working in a language academy in Istanbul. When I first moved to Istanbul, life was a little bit challenging but as a passionate person who strives to achieve the best standards possible, I was able to handle it all. I currently work as a homeroom teacher in an International school and as an English teacher in a language school. My experience teaching abroad has motivated me to do the TEFL exam as I always seek to improve my abilitIes. Read my articles Who Your Students will be when...  [Read more]

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Challenges for English Learners from India India is a developing country in South Asia with at least 22 major languages and more than 1500 minor languages (Reference – Wikipedia, languages of India). The figures could be much higher if we include the dialects across various areas within each region. This diversity in languages is very wide in rural and urban parts of India. Having this established, English is mainly considered as an official language of the country, especially for most schools, colleges, jobs and major political and government dealings. The Urban Indians are expected to interact in English throughout their lives at schools, colleges, businesses so they do have an environment where they can communicate in...  [Read more]

What is the difference between EFL and ESL? ESL (English as a Second Language) pertains to students learning English while living in an English-speaking environment. In contrast, EFL (English as a Foreign Language) is for students learning English in a country where it isn't the primary language. Essentially, the distinction lies in the learning context: ESL learners are surrounded by the language daily, while EFL learners study English in settings where the primary language isn't English. Table of Contents What do EFL and ESL actually stand for? What are the main differences between EFL and ESL? Teaching strategies for English as a second language Teaching strategies for English as a foreign language What do EFL and ESL actually stand for? EFL and ESL represent the two primary...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Acquiring a First and Second Language Learning a language is a process that consists of different factors that have their influence on the mastery of the language. One of the major factors that define how the language is learned and the whole process itself is the answer to the question is it 1st or 2nd language acquisition. In other words, under which circumstances the language or languages are learned. There are several differences between 1st and 2nd language acquisition: immersion, need of the language, and dynamics of the learning. Table of Contents Differences in the process of acquisition Instinct vs. Need Dynamis Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Second Language Acquisition by Young Learners and Adults What makes the language learning experience so different for young learners compared to adult learners? How do adults and children acquire a second language differently? What benefits do young learners possess over adults when it comes to acquiring a second language and vice versa? The following essay attempts to provide an answer to these questions but more importantly, discuss the general differences between 1st language and 2nd language acquisition in young and adult learners. Table of Contents To start off, let's take a look at what language acquisition even is. 2nd Language Acquisition Differences between young students and adults Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

What are TEFL acronyms? Acronyms are an essential tool used in all professions and technical writing. They are powerful tools to reduce word content. However without knowing what the acronym stands for, they can form a barrier to understanding. In the ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching world there is certainly no shortage of acronyms. Here we look at a few and one in particular, TEFL. Some useful teaching acronyms are: ELT: English Language Teaching. This is a general term for teaching English and applies to the teaching of English to both native and non-native English speakers. ELL: English Language Learner. This is a general term for anyone learning English and applies to learners of English who are native or non-native English speakers. ESL: English as a Second Language: This...  [Read more]

What are TEFL acronyms? Acronyms are an essential tool used in all professions and technical writing. They are powerful tools to reduce word content. However without knowing what the acronym stands for, they can form a barrier to understanding. In the ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching world there is certainly no shortage of acronyms. Here we look at a few and one in particular, TEFL. Some useful teaching acronyms are: ELT: English Language Teaching. This is a general term for teaching English and applies to the teaching of English to both native and non-native English speakers. ELL: English Language Learner. This is a general term for anyone learning English and applies to learners of English who are native or non-native English speakers. ESL: English as a Second Language: This...  [Read more]

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Second Language Acquisition: Young learners vs. Adults What makes the language learning experience so different for young learners compared to adult learners? How do adults and children acquire a second language differently? What benefits do young learners possess over adults when it comes to acquiring a second language and vice versa? The following essay attempts to provide an answer to these questions but more importantly, discuss the general differences between 1st language and 2nd language acquisition in young and adult learners. Table of Contents The Essence of Language Acquisition Differences Between L1 and L2 for Kids and Adults Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written...  [Read more]

TEFL in Oman Date posted:2004-03-26 | Writer: ELS Language Centers/Oman | Email: [email protected] Requirements: ------------ 1- All applicants must be native speakers of English from the USA, UK or Canada.Non- native speakers need not to apply. 2-The applicants must have a suitable university degree in any major, a certificate of teaching English as a second language and 2-3 years of actual teaching experience. 3-Age limit is 27-55 years old. 4- Couples are preferred. 5-A detailed resume. 6-At least two letters of reference. 7- 4 personal photos(passport size). 8- Copy of the passport. 9- A copy of all the academic certificates. 10- All applications with all the above required documents must be sent by post only to P.O. Box 338, PC.133 Al-Khuwair-Oman. Job description: ----------------...  [Read more]

Archives for February 2024 How to Teach English Abroad as a Volunteer Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer. TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This is a frequently asked question and we usually answer it with another question: Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course which will meet your specific needs. So what are the options? The Power and...  [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]

Federico Riva Read my articles How to Teach English Abroad as a Volunteer | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer. TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This is a frequently asked question and we usually answer it with another question: Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course which will meet your specific needs. So what are...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Sources and Significance of Motivation in Second Language Learning In acquiring a second language, the end goal of the student and teacher should be shared. The student ultimately wants to acquire at least some level of proficiency in the second language, while the teacher wants to assist them in that task. For most learners, this is a difficult journey that includes a lot of rote memorization and potentially anxiety-causing first-hand practice. Without sufficient motivation, it can be extremely difficult for students to consistently study for the long hours that may be required. It may also prove overwhelming for them when they try to practice the language in the real world. If they are embarrassed about making mistakes, they will...  [Read more]