Teaching English To Spanish Speakers Lesson Plans

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]

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How Teaching Slang Can Benefit Your ESL Students Stepping onto my flight from Miami to Santiago, Chile, I was confident in my Spanish skills. After all, I had taken nearly seven years of Spanish classes in middle and high school. However, when I landed I found, not only did I not understand 80% of what my host family said to me, they couldn't understand me either. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: "Learning slang words is immensely helpful." "I was more motivated to retain these pieces of vocabulary and try them out in an attempt to sound more natural." "Learning slang can also open up the conversation for cultural exchange." "There are many activities that could be used to teach slang words." Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 3 Common Pronunciation Problems for Students in Peru Difficulty with pronunciation is likely something that every EFL teacher will face at one point or another in their career. Every language in the world has different ways of pronouncing different words/ letters. In addition to this, most speakers of other languages have heavy accents that can make pronouncing English words very difficult. This can be a challenge when teaching English as a foreign language. It can be especially challenging because not all learners around the world will face the same problems. Students in Vietnam will likely have different pronunciation problems than students in Kenya and students in Brazil will likely have different pronunciation problems than students...  [Read more]

ESL Teaching Position in Loja, Ecuador Date posted:2021-10-24 | Writer: The Canadian House Center | Email: [email protected] [email protected]       This outstanding English academy in the southern region of Ecuador celebrated its 10 year anniversary in 2018. While they continue to grow they welcome teachers who are proficient in English and engaging for students.At their two campuses in Loja, they teach beginners through post-grad classes as well as private lessons. The adult campus, which is located downtown, attracts university students and professionals, whereas the children’s campus appeals to children (and their parents).Youngsters from 3 years old through to high school age learn through an interactive curriculum, technological classroom presentation...  [Read more]

TEFL Position in California, USA Date posted:2017-05-30 | Writer: New College | Email: [email protected] New College has an immediate opportunity for a TEFL qualified teacher in Lodi, California. REQUIREMENTS: ·         TESOL Certificate, completed, or in progress, and some training, teaching, group leadership, or tutoring skills. ·         To teach the Intro to Outlook & Excel/Advanced grammar level, knowledge of, and comfort with these platforms is required. ·         Native English or Native English Proficiency ·         You must be able to arrive on time for classes.  DUTIES:...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Non-Native English Speakers Can be Good TEFL Teachers As a Belgian born citizen, I was brought up with different languages. Belgium is officially a trilingual country: French, Dutch, and German are all official languages. Dutch is my mother tongue, I have been learning French since primary school. Later, in high school, German and English were added to my curriculum and in college, I extended my language skills by taking a Spanish course. This means I have been studying foreign languages since primary school until my university degree when I was 25 years old. This made me decide to write on the following topic: why non-native English speakers can be good TEFL teachers. Table of Contents Teaching qualities important for...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Example Lesson Plan for a Business English Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas of a lesson for business English students. Why Cultural Sensitivity is Important | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why cultural sensitivity is important. Using Technology in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 Mark Crocker TEFL Information Five Online Teaching Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree Online English language teaching is one area of the TEFL field that has grown rapidly in recent times and it is only going to become more popular. With this growth comes an increased demand for teachers which is a very positive thing for anyone who doesn't have a full university degree. While some online employers do insist on a degree, the two most important ingredients when applying for online teaching jobs are generally a TEFL/TESOL certification and in some cases being a native English speaker. Table of Contents Cambly PalFish SkimaTalk Lingoda Open English Are you ready to teach English online? Related Articles: For anyone without a degree, the best thing to do is to offer as...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Most Common Problems Students in Spain Face When Learning English For non-native English student in Spain, specific difficulties may be encountered when learning English. A good English teacher will help a student address those difficulties including, but not limited to, pronunciation, listening, and grammar. Table of Contents Lack in Listening Comprehension "Unlearning" Mispronunciation Regional Dialects Create More Difficulties Grammar Patterns and Word Order Are you ready to teach English in Spain? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post A good English teacher to non-native English students requires a solid foundation in the knowledge of English as the student relies on the teacher as the main source of the...  [Read more]

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 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. Table of Contents English spelling is inconsistent English grammar differs from many other languages English contains sounds...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs Online There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Online English Teachers Needed | (Date posted:2021-11-06) Date posted:2021-11-06 | Writer: Stones2Milestones | Email: [email protected] We are building freadom - a breakthrough product in English literacy and currently have 250+ facilitators teaching 12k+ paid students across India and other International markets. Our new age curriculum ensures students have fun while they learn with certified expert facilitators. We are looking to bring into our fold an...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 Ron Borland Alumni Experiences Why Teaching English in Chile is Awesome and Will Change Your Life When I think back to my time teaching English in Chile, I can say that it has been an awesome experience for me because of how wonderful it can be to share one's native language with someone else. Probably the best thing about it was to see the others in gaining their experience overall in adapting to the new way of thinking. I know I had my troubles as I had to teach sometimes in Spanish what the rule was in English. For that, I relied on the help of other teachers to help with some of the grammar. Table of Contents "I am very thankful for the TEFL course from ITTT" "The students were learning about different cultures, and I let them know about the States." "I will...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Ways Parents May Help Students in Language Learning Many parents find helping their children learn English quite challenging and it can be more difficult if they are not native English speakers. So how can you still be a good source of learning a new language to your children? There are different ways that parents can influence their children in learning English at home. The best way to learn English is to practice every day. Try to make learning fun and interactive at all times. Talking to your child about everyday situations using English can also have a great impact on their English development. The most influential part is to be supportive and praise your child each step of the way. Table of Contents Home Practice Atmosphere...  [Read more]

Qualifications Affordable TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications Affordable TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts G.M. - U.S.A. said: Songs in the ClassroomThe use of songs in the ESL classroom can be a fun and innovative way of covering a range of English language topics. Songs can be used for vocabulary, grammar, dictation, pronunciation, phonetics, speaking, writing, listening, integrative skills, and many other ESL points. Songs can also expose foreign children to Western culture. For instance, pop music gives the learner a taste of what is trendy at the moment....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Teaching English to Spanish Speakers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Is there any difference between Spanish, Latin and Hispanic students? Our TEFL graduate explains it in this blog post and shares some common challenges for Spanish speakers in English. Types of Student Motivation: Benefits and Drawbacks | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on students' motivation and considers that it can be disadvantageous sometimes. English...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Helping Spanish Native Speakers to Get Motivated and Confident to Participate in EFL Lessons To finish the TEFL course, I would like to write on a topic that worries many EFL high school teachers in Spain: the lack of motivation, improvement, and participation of their students in the classroom. This is a topic that was widely discussed during my MA in Foreign Language Teaching. For this reason, I would like to take this opportunity to do some further research on this since I believe it's a topic of ultimate importance to all EFL teachers working in Spain. I will discuss how to solve this issue through the use of IT created to facilitate school exchanges. Table of Contents National Statistics Reasons of the Problem Student...  [Read more]

School in Poland Seeks EFL Teachers Date posted:2016-07-19 | Writer: Quest Language School | Email: [email protected] Quest Language School based in Puławy, Poland is seeking to employ a number of EFL Teachers for the school year 2016/17. We are looking for dynamic and dedicated teachers to join our friendly, supportive, creative and enthusiastic team. The main duties will be to plan and deliver high-quality lessons to different age and level groups, ranging from children to adults. OUR SCHOOL: private language school founded in 1996, well-established and renowned in the area. WE TEACH: general English as well as exam preparation courses, conversation courses, business and professional English; levels from A1 to C2 OUR LOCATION: Puławy (population 50 000, central Poland) on the...  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why Having Foreign Language Experience Makes You a Better Teacher When one begins to study a new language, they can often find themselves to be a bit overwhelmed. Language acquisition is not an easy task, and it comes with many challenges and difficulties attached. Although, as ESL teachers, we are trained to look out for common errors and given the best teaching ideas and methodologies to use in the classroom, it can sometimes feel as though something is missing. Teachers who have studied a foreign language and have had experience using the language possess that missing piece, and their foreign language experience makes them better teachers. Table of Contents "Teachers were once in their students' shoes." "Having foreign language...  [Read more]

TEFL in Isla Mujeres, Mexico Date posted:2006-02-16 | Writer: Friends of La Gloria English School Inc | Email: [email protected] Job Opening in Mexico Spend 9 weeks in paradise right now! A small non-profit English school is looking for an extraordinary teacher to teach a spring session of classes on Isla Mujeres, near Cancun Mexico, from March 12 to May 12th, 2006. There is a possible extension of the contract, up to a year. Qualifications include ability to communicate with beginning to intermediate Spanish. Must be a north American English speaker. You will be teaching 3 one hour classes a day, 4 days a week with 3-day weekends off every week. Maximum class size is 15 students. Must be ESL or TEFL certified, or have classroom experience teaching Spanish or English. Great teaching...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Foreign Language Experience in The Teaching Practice Although many ESL teachers do have foreign language experience, many are not aware of how much this experience benefits them. Sure, if they are teaching English in Japan, having Japanese language experience is helpful for daily life situations, but how could it bleed into the classroom as well? And the language experience doesn't necessarily have to involve the first language of the students, either. Having foreign language experiences allows the teacher to understand just how hard learning a language is, can understand where certain errors may come from, see English from a different perspective, and gives them a stronger grasp on English grammar. Table of Contents Having...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why is English Considered a Global Language? Most people consider English to be a global language because it is the one language that is spoken and understood by the majority of the population in almost every region of the world. What is a global language? While there is no official definition, it refers to a language that is learned and spoken internationally by native and second language speakers (Mastin, 2011). There are approximately 360 million native English speakers and almost twice as many speaking it as a second language, making English one of the topmost spoken languages in the world (Klappenbach, 2019). English is undoubtedly in just about every sector whether it is in education, medicine, business, technology,...  [Read more]

EFL Teaching Position in Portugal Date posted:2023-11-18 | Writer: CAA English Language School | Email: [email protected] If you would like the experience of teaching in a small but successful school in the historical Roman town of Chaves in the north of Portugal, 10km from the Galician (Spanish) border, then we would love to hear from you.CAA English was founded in 1993 in Chaves and in 1994 in Vila Real (capital of the district) by a family of enthusiastic English teachers. The school in Chaves has about 250 students and a staff of 6 teachers. We are recognized by the Portuguese Ministry of Education and by the University of Cambridge as a centre of excellence in the ESOL Exams Preparation with very positive results. CAA English lessons emphasize communication in a friendly,...  [Read more]

Job for EFL Teacher Leader in Valencia, Spain Date posted:2020-09-01 | Writer: The Kent Institute | Email: [email protected] Job descriptionThe Kent Institute is recruiting a qualified experienced EFL native level teacher and teacher leader with an outgoing personality, for the upcoming academic year, from October 2020 to June 2021. Last week in September, new teachers will be given an induction to ease them into their new job. Applicants should be passionate about teaching and possess excellent spoken and written communication skills. We offer a nine month renewable contract of up to 20 hours weekly, with a timetable from Monday to Friday evenings and Thursday mornings. We teach a wide range of ages from young learners to adults, from A1 to C2 level, following standards set by...  [Read more]

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English as a Second Language in Small Communities in America There is currently a need for more people willing to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) across America. Several small communities have accepted immigrants from other countries. Although children of school age will learn English in school, the parents and grandparents struggle to learn English as they continue their daily lives and earn a living. This is a challenge as most Americans do not know any other languages as they do in Europe, so the immigrant needs to communicate in English to accomplish anything. This leaves the older generation feeling isolated and causes problems in everyday life, such as going to the bank. In...  [Read more]

TEFL in Spain (Madrid) Date posted:2007-01-18 | Writer: Covent Garden English School | Email: [email protected] Covent Garden English School located in Madrid, Spain needs 2 EFL teachers to teach English to children and adults at all ages and levels. Candidates must be a EU citizen or have a permission to work in Spain. Details We are a professional school looking for highly motivated and lively EFL teachers. Someone responsible with enthusiasm for the teaching side of the profession. Warm, friendly and professional working atmosphere. Students aged 4 to adults and all levels. Maximum 10 students per class for children and 8 students per class for adults. Clear academic structure. Teach and develop in a supportive and professional environment. Candidate must truly enjoy...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Options do Business English Teachers Have? This summative task essay will answer the question, "What options do business English teachers have?". This is topic number 14, "Options for Teachers." The different career options available for teachers of business English, as well as their unique benefits and challenges, will be discussed in the following. Table of Contents The number of options Technological inclusion Benefits Individual work Being employed Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alorah L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The number of options The wonderful part...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 May 2022 Tamara Jennings Teaching Ideas Media Influences in Assisting with ESL Learning While there is great value in learning a second language, it can also be quite time-consuming. It also requires a good amount of patience and determination. Thanks to technology, the bright side is that learning doesn't always have to feel like work! Continue reading to find out ways to use media to your advantage in assisting students with enjoyable ways to gain their target language skills. Table of Contents Music Social Media YouTube Conclusion: Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! I love Spanish, and when I set out to really learn the language in 2019, I started by taking two...  [Read more]

Teach English in Quintana Roo, Mexico! Date posted:2019-06-05 | Writer: Na’atik Language and Culture Institute | Email: [email protected] Na’atik Language and Culture Institute is a social enterprise dedicated to high-level cross-cultural language education. Located off the beaten path in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Na’atik makes its home in the heart of the Zona Maya, approximately an hour south of Tulum and two hours north of Belize. We are looking for 3 qualified, enthusiastic EFL teachers for our August 2019 - June 2020 school year. Versatile and creative, the ideal applicants would thrive while teaching primary school students, adolescents, and young adults. In addition, one of our three teachers will work with learners who are 4-5 years old. We...  [Read more]

Employment teaching TEFL in Chile Date posted:2006-02-09 | Writer: Curtis Language Consulting | Email: [email protected] Would you like to live and work in the safest and most economically stable country in South America? Do you want to visit the driest desert in the world, see snow-capped volcanoes and get close to Antarctica? Curtis Language Consulting is now hiring full-time teachers for the 2006 academic year. We need: -3 teachers to work in new office in CONCEPCION, the second biggest city in Chile, 6 hours south of Santiago. Must be in Santiago to start training on March 6th and will travel to Concepcion on Thursday 8th in order to start classes around the 13th. -2 teachers in April (first week) and 3 in May (first week) in SANTIAGO. We offer: -Leading teacher salaries in...  [Read more]

Teach with no Degree Is a degree required to teach English? Teaching English in schools and language centers is an extremely popular way to earn a good living while experiencing life in different parts of the world. In recent years more and more people have also taken advantage of the huge worldwide demand for the English language by teaching English online from within their home country. Whether you would prefer the adventure of teaching overseas or the convenience of working from home, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a realistic option for anyone who has a good standard of written and spoken English. If you have already conducted some research regarding teaching English abroad or online you might have come across the suggestion that a full degree is required in order to...  [Read more]