Teaching In Chinese

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Mandarin Chinese Helps Me in Teaching English Foreign language experience is complexed on so many different levels, it is a window into a different culture, often a different country and even a different paradigm of thinking. There is a multitude of language experiences people can have, each with their own intricacies and uniqueness. As a native English speaker from South Africa, living in China has provided me with extraordinary foreign language experience. Table of Contents The Most Difficult Language Benefits of Mandarin Experience Do you want to teach English in China? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Marlan S. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience in a Chinese Training School I have been an English teacher in China for roughly 3 years, one of the biggest challenges I face every day is the look I get from the children when they see me for the first time. I stand out a mile away (blonde hair and blue eyes) so they are either very eager to speak to me or they are petrified. Table of Contents Responsibilities Benefits Drawbacks Classes Structures We have 3 levels: Age Groups Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jeanne H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Responsibilities As a training school...  [Read more]

Thu, 23 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Learning Chinese While Teaching English as a Second Language in China While attempting to actively assimilate into a foreign language environment overseas, it has been an ongoing journey and challenging adventure in these previous three years. There have been a few noted observations and insightful discoveries indeed. Table of Contents Life in China as a Teacher Language is a rich, colorful and multidimensional medium Practice Makes Perfect Teaching Business English Lack of Exposure and English Proficiency Having a lesson plan ready Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angela W. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Job Teaching Chinese Students Online Date posted:2018-09-19 | Writer: My Travel Tribe | Email: [email protected] “Become An Online English Teacher in 15 Minutes” is a recruitment company which helps people start teaching English online. Whether you have no experience or have been teaching for years, we have a job for you. We help everyone to find an online English teaching position, whether they have a background in education, a degree, or recently completed a TEFL course! We have connections to 20+ English teaching schools and companies. We are always hiring new online teachers.   ROLE DESCRIPTION: Teach English Online to kids/adults in China and Worldwide. Teaching positions are 100% remote. You can work from anywhere as long as you have a stable WIFI connection. We...  [Read more]

Teaching English To Chinese Students Online Date posted:2016-10-20 | Writer: Meten English | Email: [email protected] Meten English has regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who want to teach from the comfort of their own home. Meten English was established in 2006 with the sole purpose of offering the English language to English learners. Since then Meten English has expanded to 59 centers in 19 cities throughout China. We have successfully taught more than 60,000 students since 2006. Our R&D center is one of the few Chinese owned English education companies in China to be registered with an internationally accredited R&D center, which currently has over 100 course developers possessing masters or doctorate degrees. Our curriculum and textbooks are developed and...  [Read more]

Job Teaching Chinese Students EFL Online Date posted:2017-02-21 | Writer: Meten Online VIP English | Email: [email protected] Meten English has regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who would like to work from home. We were established in 2006 with the sole purpose of offering the English language to language learners. The first center opened in Chongqing back in 2006. Since then Meten English has expanded to 80 centers in 19 cities throughout China, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Foshan, Beijing, Suzhou, Xiamen, Chengdu, Chongqing and Wuhan. The company currently employs over 2000 teaching and administrative employees including 350 Foreign English teachers and 400 local Chinese English teachers. Meten English has successfully taught more than 60, 000...  [Read more]

Teaching English Online to Chinese Students Date posted:2018-11-15 | Writer: Landi English | Email: [email protected] Landi English is a leading online content-based language course provider with more than one thousand staff and one thousand teachers enjoying the flexibility of teaching all over the world. We have ongoing opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. By adopting the student-centered teaching method Peer Study throughout the whole teaching system, Landi has revolutionized real-time online courses from traditional one on one to one on more. Landi engages teachers and students with an immersive teaching system based on CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), and fully encourages a colorful, creative and interactive class setting. BENEFITS: Competitive...  [Read more]

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Visa and Legal Destinations The 3 Most Important Chinese Policies to Know For Teaching Expats in China Work in China is very appealing for several reasons like traveling, good salary and working conditions. However, there are some pitfalls expats should know. If you desire to work in China as an ESL teacher, here are some things to take into consideration: visa status, passport country of issue, as well as age, education and experience. Table of Contents 1. Visa Status 2. Country of Your Passport 3. Other Restrictions Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English in China? Related Articles: For more details about teaching in China, check out our "Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in China"! 1. Visa Status Many people think...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Things to Consider When Teaching University Students in China Teaching English to foreign students can be challenging, yet one of the most rewarding experiences. Providing education on the English language to young, middle-aged, or older individuals can be an eventful experience, shaping an instructor's portfolio and personal life. In this report, I explore possible advantages and disadvantages of teaching English to university students in China from a prospective instructor's perspective. Table of Contents Individual Needs Working on Personal Qualities Listen to this blog post Enjoying The Process Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dhanisha N. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Difficulties in Teaching English to Native Mandarin Speakers Learning a second language can be difficult, and this is especially true when the learners L1 and their target language are completely different in structure, sound, and tones. An English as a second language student who speaks French, German, or any other European language will have an easier task than one who speaks a language that is not of European origins. One such language is Mandarin Chinese. Table of Contents State of The Problem The Chinese Language Structure Tenses Sentence Structure Do you want to teach English in China? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ashley L. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Teach EFL Online to Chinese Students Date posted:2018-03-06 | Writer: Likeshuo (Meten Online) | Email: [email protected] Meten English was established in 2006 with the sole purpose of offering the English language to English learners and has regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers to teach online with our affiliate company. Likeshuo. The first center opened in Chongqing back in 2006. Since then we have expanded to 80 centers in 19 cities throughout China, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Foshan, Beijing, Suzhou, Xiamen, Chengdu, Chongqing and Wuhan. Meten English currently employees over 2000 teaching and administrative employees including 350 Foreign English teachers and 400 local Chinese English teachers. Meten English has successfully taught more than 60,...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Useful Teaching Ideas for EFL Kindergartens in China Working as an English teacher in the kindergarten is very entertaining and challenging, as the teacher will deal with the children who don't have even a basic knowledge of English, have the very short attention span and very different in terms of their behavior. Before I moved to China, I haven't prior experience in teaching the kindergarten level students, because I always thought that teaching the young learners would be annoying, hard to discipline and far too energy-consuming. So what I had learned was just through my own experience. Table of Contents My Experience Rapport Building Lesson Planning Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

Sat, 25 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Vocabulary to Chinese Native Speakers The Oxford English dictionary defines Vocabulary as "the body of words used in a particular language". From this definition, it is obvious that teaching vocabulary to new students of the English language will not be an easy thing due to the complexity and nature of the language. Context is very important when teaching vocabulary. The Shakespearean language of the 16th Century has evolved from the Victorian era, or to that of the early 20th century and today's 21st century. The location also determines the use of certain vocabulary and expressions. For example, the English spoken in London is different from that of Liverpool, Glasgow, New York, Houston, Ottawa, etc. It is important for a...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Challenge of Being a TEFL Teacher in a Chinese Kindergarten Education is one of the most important and complex processes of all humans achievements, especially early childhood education. It requires good attention and hard work. Learning language is one part of those big achievements, once the language is given as a second language for young learners, therefore teaching English as a second language in primary institutions like kindergartens is a great challenge itself as for the students so for the teachers. Building a relationship with the children in the second language without utilizing their mother tongue demands great work. Teaching kids in the kindergarten must be motivating. Table of Contents Teaching Skills My TEFL...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching at a University in China In China, there is the option to teach in either private or public institutions. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Public institutions such as universities tend to be well resourced with time set aside for lesson planning but are less well paid than their private counterparts. Although this appears to be balanced, as those who work at the universities receive more benefits and a more generous holiday allowance that allows the university teachers to make the most of being in China with ample opportunity to explore. Table of Contents Requirements for Teachers Students' Life Teaching Styles Exams Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

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Wed, 13 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Principles of Establishing Rapport in a Chinese Public School I choose" establishing rapport" as the topic of my summary, cause that's my priority and very important to me.establishing rapport is often overlook and undervalued by teachers.basic my own experience, building rapport with your student makes your student value the class more. they more motivated, they participate more. and their focusing class is much better.why? because of the experience I had.in my mind we all can pass the exam to be a teacher if we study hard. but that doesn't mean you can be a "qualified" one. Table of Contents School System in China Relationships with Students Downsides of the Education System in China Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Most Common Challenges For Chinese Learners of English I am a lifelong ESL student myself. Every day I am learning something new from the books, from the things around me, and my students. For the last few years, I've been teaching the English language here in China, which is why I chose this topic. China is a great country with beautiful sceneries and very hard-working, enthusiastic, and friendly people. Learning any language is not an easy job. It requires patience, practice, and of course, a desire. Table of Contents Chinese Students' Strongest vs. Weakest Abilities Pronunciation Motivation Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say...  [Read more]

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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 The Problems of Teaching English Online | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English online is now becoming more and more popular. However, there are some challenges in this teaching method that are listed in this blog post. How a Teacher Influences Students and Classroom Atmosphere | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of the teacher's personality and influence on the ESL classroom. An Overview of Drilling Method as a Part of an ESL Class | ITTT |...  [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 Why Do Chinese ESL Students Have So Many Troubles When They Learn English? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on common problems Chinese students have when they learn English. Group Teaching and One-to-one Lessons in The TEFL Teacher’s Practice | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by our recent TEFL graduate who shares her thoughts on teaching groups and individual students. Who Is Easier to Be...  [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 How to Help Chinese Native Speakers to Follow English Grammar Rules in Speaking | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to teach grammar to Chinese native speakers. What is Easier: Group Teaching or Individual Classes? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on group lessons and one-to-one classes. Common Problems Japanese Learners of English Experience | ITTT | TEFL...  [Read more]

10 Top Ways to Learn Mandarin Chinese SOURCE: www . learnmandarinnow . com/ Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

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Fri, 27 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Problems for Young English Learners in Public Schools in China Since the opening of China to the Western world, Chinese society and economic prowess have both continued to grow at exponential rates. This has led to its status as a rising power, culturally and economically, and an international power increasingly interconnected with many parts of the globe. As Chinese educational infrastructure tries to match pace with the rapidity of the country's progress, one educational mandate that has persisted in importance over time has been that of English learning for all young learners across the country. The government sees English proficiency as a matter of national economic competitiveness, in fact requiring that English is taught as...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 May 2019 William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas English Speaking and Writing Errors made by Chinese Primary Students I have been an online ESL teacher to Chinese students for over 13 years, mostly with primary students but also with secondary and adult students. I am also a father and have homeschooled my daughter over her primary years. Like many teachers, I've enjoyed teaching at this level of education as it lays the foundation in English. As it set the foundation, my teaching helped students to overcome common errors in production skills, speaking and writing. Teaching both my daughter and Chinese students at the primary level also helped me also to understand the different expectations between first language and second language students. Table of Contents Speaking...  [Read more]

Fee Fast TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Fee Fast 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 C.D. - U.S.A. said: Problems for English learners in ChinaChinese esl students face many problems that stem from the characteristics of their first language, including problems with pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. chinese students? cultural background may also present problems in relation to their style of expression and patterns of communication. Many aspects of the English phonological system cause difficulties for chinese learners. There are many phonemes found in English that do...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Problems for Chinese Learners of the English Language After China adopted the Open Door Policy, the English language not only gained popularity but also became indispensable in international communication and trade. It was introduced in public schools as an obligatory foreign language and English teaching centers started spreading across the country. Even though Chinese people approach learning English with a great dose of enthusiasm, it poses several challenges, both linguistic and cultural. Table of Contents The History of Chinese Pronunciation Challenges Cultural Issues Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Weronika S. Please note that...  [Read more]

Class Authorized TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Class Authorized 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 W.D. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in ChinaThere are two main aspects that cause problems for chinese students. The first aspect is connected with the language itself. English and Mandarin ? the common language in china belong to different language families (English belongs to Germanic and chinese to Sino-Tibetan family) that have many differences in fields of phonetics, writing system and grammar. The second aspect considers different learning style of chinese...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English Learning Problems For Chinese Native Speakers and Solutions Most teachers come to China to teach English with only a general idea about Chinese culture and language which they should have to deal with as soon as they arrive in China. The reason I chose this topic is that I am fluent in Chinese and have experienced Chinese culture in all its facets for over than seven years. But let's not beat around the bush and get down to the nitty-gritty. Table of Contents Shyness/lack of confidence: Grammar issues: Pronunciation issues: Th: /s/ instead of /th/ V: /w/ instead of /v/ (mostly with southern Chinese) Lt: /t/ instead of /lt/ Intonation: Lack of learning structure: Do you want to teach English in China? Related Articles: ...  [Read more]