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TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options - TEFL Blog
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 Federico Riva
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TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options
This is a frequently asked question, and it can start to be answered by asking another question… Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course that will meet your specific needs. So what are the options?Let us start with the basics; the minimum qualification required by most ESL employers worldwide is a 120-hour TEFL or TESOL certificate course. The good news is that there are a number of ways in which this can be achieved.
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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.
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Which English teaching course should I choose: TEFL, TESOL or CELTA?
Comparing TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA certifications is essential when embarking on a journey in English language teaching. Each certification caters to different teaching demographics and career goals. TEFL is ideal for teaching children and adults, while CELTA focuses on adult learners. TESOL encompasses both demographics, offering a balanced approach.
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Understanding the Acronyms.
TEFL vs. TESOL: Deciphering the differences.
What Does a TEFL Certification provide?
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Choosing Between TEFL and TESOL.
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The Teaching of English:
The generally recognized acronym for the field of teaching English is ELT which simply means:
English Language Teaching.
Within this huge field there are a number of specialisms. One such specialism is the teaching of English to learners for whom English is not their first language. Three common acronyms that are often used when applied to this scenario are TEFL, TESL and TESOL.
By defining the terms we will show that the idea of comparing one versus the other, i.e. “TEFL vs TESOL” is not particularly useful. So what do they mean?
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British English vs. American English: 40 Differences Illustrated
The differences between British English and American English are always fun to take a look at. Below are 40 differences between the two illustrated.
Learn the difference between American English vs British English.
British vs American English
1. Post ………… Mail
2. Film ………… Movie
3. Rubbish ………… Garbage
4. Football ………… Soccer
5. Chips ………… Fries
6. Rubber ………… Eraser
7. Zip ………… Zipper
8. Sweets ………… Candy
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Everyday vs. Every day - What's the Difference?
The two expressions "everyday" and "every day" are frequently used in English but often confused. Take a look at the below infographic to find out the difference!
Everyday
Example sentences:
Every day
Example sentences:
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Cost Affordable TEFL
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Specially vs. Especially - What's the Difference?
In many situations, the two words "specially" and "especially" are used with the same meaning, but this is not always correct. Let's take a closer look at the difference between "specially" and "especially".
How to use "Specially"
The word "specially" means 'for a particular reason' and is used with an adjective in the past participle form, for example:
How to use "Especially"
The word "specially" means 'particularly' and it is used at the beginning of a phrase but never at the beginning of a whole sentence, for example:
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Teaching Various Groups of Students: Young Learners vs. Adults - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching Various Groups of Students: Young Learners vs. Adults
Not all Teaching English as a Foreign Language is equal. Different types of groups of learners include beginner vs. intermediate/advanced learners as well as monolingual classes vs multilingual classes. Another set of distinctive groups and perhaps the most contrary groups to be aware of are groups of young vs adult learners. In the following comparison, the many ways to ensure success with both types of groups will be discussed, as well as reasons the groups can be both challenging and rewarding.
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There Is vs. There Are
We use "there is" and "there are" to say that something exists. The two phrases are often confused so below we take a look at the differences between "there is" and "there are".
We use there is and there are to say that something exists.
Positive Sentences
We use "there is" for singular and "there are" for plural.
We also use "there is" with uncountable nouns:
Contractions
The contraction of "there is" is "there's".
You cannot contract "there are".
Negative Form
The negative is formed by putting not after is or are:
We almost always use contractions when speaking.
The Negative contractions are:
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The Difference Between ON Time vs. IN Time
The two prepositions "on time" and "in time" are widely used but also often used incorrectly. Let's take a look at the difference between the two below.
On time
When something happens "on time", it happens at the planned time.
= punctual
= on schedule
= at the arranged time
= at the planned time
= at the correct time
= neither early nor late
For Example:
The meeting was scheduled for 10 a.m.
-> This means I wasn’t late. I arrived at the planned time.
-> This means she never arrives at the correct time. She is never punctual.
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Older vs. Elder – What’s the Difference?
Older and elder are two similar sounding words that can sometimes be used incorrectly by both native and non-native English speakers. Let’s take a look at how they should be used correctly.
When teaching the English language you often come across words that sound and look similar. Sometimes these words can be used interchangeably to mean the same thing and sometimes they cannot. In this example older and elder can sometimes be used to say the same thing, but they have to be used differently.
The adjective old has a base form, a comparative form, and a superlative form: OLD, OLDER, and OLDEST.
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When to use "Going to"
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