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Reasons Why English Learners Should Choose American English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Reasons Why English Learners Should Choose American English
So, American English versus British English, which of them you should learn as a second language?
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First things first American English is more popular and more used in the world.
Another plus of American English is simplicity.
Also, we shouldn't forget about slang.
Another one plus in American English is idioms.
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British English vs American English. Which is Better? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
British English vs American English. Which is Better?
As more and more countries place a growing importance on its people to learn English as a secondary language, for work purposes or for general use, there is a growing debate about which is the better English to learn - British English or American English.
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Both versions are essentially the same
Prioritise teaching "Good English"
Certain students may need specific versions of English
Points to consider when choosing a version to teach
Exploring the differences can be an interesting lesson
Don't get obsessed with minor differences
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Should I teach British English or American English? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 31 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Should I teach British English or American English?
As a professional English tutor, every now and then this question rises up: should I teach British English or American English? Before we answer the question, let's see how many versions of English exist:
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What are the differences?
We categorize the differences in for main groups:
Which one should be taught?
Well, it depends:
What if the students are learning English for business talks in different countries or just for travel?
What materials to use?
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The Competence Between British English and American English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 18 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Competence Between British English and American English
Many people who speak English are aware of the fact that American English and British English are similar yet different. There have been many debates about which one is better or correct. Some ways of speaking might be different if one would be speaking British English compared to American English.
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Spelling Rules
Naming
Phonetics
Knowing the Differences
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Principal Differences Between British English and American English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 07 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Principal Differences Between British English and American English
For a student learning English as a second language, one thing they may notice is the difference in the accents between British English and American English, the difference is rather pronounced considering it has been less than two hundred and fifty years since the American Revolution. The American accent is likely to be more familiar to many students, thanks to many American movies from Hollywood.
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The Problem of Accents in English
The History of English
When it comes to spelling there are several differences
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One More Look at American English and British English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
One More Look at American English and British English
The United States and the United Kingdom's imperial histories and modern influences have had a significant effect on the English wording. Since English was exported to different countries across the world, the language has undergone different variations, the most common one being the British English vs. American English. The British introduced the language to Americans in the 17th century. At that time, the spelling had not been standardized. Given the number of regions where English is used, differences are bound to arise. Even though British and American English may seem similar, there are disparities in vocabulary, spelling, and grammar.
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The Biggest Differences Between British English and American English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 23 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Biggest Differences Between British English and American English
While both Americans and the British speak English, there are a few variations in the language which can cause some confusion for non-native speakers. Therefore, it is important to take a look at the most notable differences between these two versions of the English language.
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Spelling
Grammar
Pronunciation
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American English vs. British English: Do Students Need Both? TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
American English vs. British English: Do Students Need Both?
It's quite weird and confusing that English is different in different places. Many students are being taught in one way, while others in another way. Sooner or later they all face some problems in real-life communication. So, the question is, do they need to learn different versions of English or not?
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Confusion breeds confusion
That strange English spelling
British Grammar vs. American Grammar
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English Grammar - Future continuous - Usage - Teach English TEFL
In this TEFL video the trainer covers some of the usages of the future continuous tense. These include:
Actions in progress at a future time:
I'll be teaching English this time next week.
Predicting the present:
She'll be getting on the plane about now.
Polite enquiries (without influence):
Will you be coming to the party?
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ESL Education in Turkey: ✅ British English vs. American English - TEFL Blog
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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ESL Education in Turkey: ✅ British English vs. American English
Today, English has become a common language of people with different native languages in many fields such as science, aviation, communication, and commerce. For this reason, knowledge of English has become a necessity for those who want to pursue an academic career or who want to work in internationally recognized business sectors. This fact puts English in the first place among the officially taught foreign languages in most countries. But which English should be referenced in English education? British or American English? The answer to this question is not clear in Turkey yet. In seeking a heuristic explanation, one can dwell on... [Read more]
Reasons Why TEFL Teachers Need to Know British English and American English - TEFL Blog
Tue, 24 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Reasons Why TEFL Teachers Need to Know British English and American English
English is a demanding language because there are so many regional English words and pronunciations which require a great receptive skill to receive and understand for example can't in the UK is pronounced |kÉ‘Ënt|and in the US is pronounced |kænt |. The same English language, it is spoken quite differently; in the UK there is different pronunciation between the English spoken in Glasgow, London or Cardiff. It is also different in countries that have it as a primary language, such as Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, and New Zealand. For EFL students, Listening becomes a bit of a challenge, because of these pronunciation differences.
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Can I teach English in an English-speaking country? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I teach English in an English-speaking country?
The worldwide job market for native-English speakers with a TEFL certification is simply huge. Whether you head to Europe, Asia, Latin America or even Africa, you will have plenty of countries to choose from. However, if you dream of living and working in an English-speaking country, you might find it a little more difficult.
What are the difficulties of teaching English in an English speaking country?
While English language instruction is generally in high demand in English-speaking countries, the necessary teachers can normally be found within the country's own population, leaving little need to hire teachers from abroad. Another stumbling block is that work permits and visas can be particularly difficult to secure, especially for... [Read more]
How is teaching business English different from general English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How is teaching business English different from general English?
General English classes are commonly taught all over the world and in many language centers and private companies you will also find business English classes being taught to a wide range of corporate clients. The need for business English classes is driven by the continued march of English as the language of international trade and industry, and there are no signs of this slowing down anytime soon. So what exactly is business English and how does it differ from general English teaching?
Business English classes
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English Grammar - Future continuous - Structure - Teach English TESOL
This video from one of ITTT's TESOL courses looks at how the future continuous tense is formed and used. Firstly, the structure:
Positive: Subject + will + be + present participle.
I will be learning to teach English.
Negative: Subject + will + not + be + present participle.
I will not be coming to the party.
Question: Will + subject + be + present participle?
Will you be staying for the weekend?
Now the usages:
Actions in progress at a future time.
She'll be playing live at Wembley on the 16th.
Predict the present.
He'll be getting on the plane about now.
Polite enquiries (without influence):
Will you be coming to the party?
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English Grammar - Past Continuous - Structure - teaching english online
This video covers the structure and usage of the past continuous tense. This structure of this tense is:
Positive: Subject + was/were + present participle.
She was working last night.
Negative: Subject + was/were + not + present participle.
He was not teaching yesterday.
Question: Was/were + subject + present participle
Was she driving yesterday?
The past continuous is used to talk about actions that were in progress at a time in the past.
For example:
I was watching television last night.
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Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Typical Process For Business English Classes
Regardless of which particular business English setting you find yourself teaching in, there is a typical process that is recommended to go through before you start your course. Watch this video for helpful tips and tricks for anyone who is teaching business English classes.
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English Grammar - Past Perfect -- Structure - teaching english online
In this video we look at the structure of the past perfect tense. This tense is formed in the following way:
Positive: Subject + had + past participle.
I had
Negative: Subject + had + not + past participle.
Question: Had + subject + past participle?
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English Grammar - Future Perfect - Structure - Teaching English Abroad
This video from one of ITTT's online TEFL courses looks at the structure of the future perfect tense.
Positive: Subject + will + have + past participle
I will have finished...
Negative: Subject + will + not + have + past participle
I will not (won't) have finished ...
Question: Will + subject + have + past participle?
Will you have finished ...?
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How is teaching business English different from general English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How is teaching business English different from general English?
Business English and General English serve distinct purposes and audiences:
In essence, while General English provides foundational language skills, Business English hones in on the nuanced communication needs of the business realm.
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Business English classes
What's the difference between business English and general English?
Business English resources
Business English classes
Business English is a unique area of teaching that comes under the banner of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Business English courses are designed for employees of any type of company who need to communicate using English in the workplace. Business English classes can cover a range of areas including:
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Can I teach English in an English-speaking country? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I teach English in an English-speaking country?
While having a TEFL certification opens doors to teaching opportunities in numerous countries across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa, aspiring to teach English within native English-speaking nations presents unique challenges. Although the global demand for English teachers is immense, finding a teaching position in countries where English is the primary language might be more competitive and challenging due to inherent language proficiency of the population.
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What are the difficulties of teaching English in an English speaking country?
How can I get a work permit to teach English in an English speaking country?
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English as a Global Language: What Motivates Students to Learn English? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English as a Global Language: What Motivates Students to Learn English?
As an international study major in college, I learned that the United Nations, a non-governmental organization, officially recognizes six world languages: every meeting, written document, and speech are translated into these languages. English is one of them. It is spoken and written by billions of people around the world. Having traveled in eight countries myself, I was surprised to have seen how commonplace it was for countries to translate directional signs in both the official language and in English. A student's mastery of the English language, or in any language, can be a difficult journey to venture. Therefore, this essay will explore what factors may... [Read more]
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The Difference Between Business English and General English For EFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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The Difference Between Business English and General English For EFL Teachers
The term business English is used to cover the English language taught to a wide range of professional people, and students in full-time education preparing for a business career. There's a lot more to learning a second (or third or fourth!) language than just vocabulary and grammar because languages are used differently in different contexts.
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British English vs. American English: Which Variation Is Better to Learn? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
British English vs. American English: Which Variation Is Better to Learn?
English is one of the most dynamic languages on the planet, which develops every day. Therefore, there are a lot of variations of the English language. Which kind of English should we learn?
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English Variants
There are many differences between American and British English.
Moreover, American English was formed under the influence of immigrants' pronunciation from various countries.
Now let's have a quick look at the differences in grammar.
Why should we study British English instead of American?
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How Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers are Valuable in English Class - TEFL Blog
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers are Valuable in English Class
Teaching English as a foreign language can be an intimidating task, especially for non-native English speaking teachers. This is true for many of my coworkers who are homeroom teachers at elementary schools in Japan. English has recently become a formal subject in elementary schools here and many homeroom teachers are intimidated by the sudden responsibility to teach a language they are not fluent in. Many feel that native speakers are better English teachers since native speakers have natural pronunciation and excellent command of the language. Co-teaching with a native speaker can put added pressure on homeroom teachers to speak perfect English in front of their... [Read more]
English Testing Systems - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
English Testing Systems
There are 2 main test categories: internal and external. The main difference is that internal tests are always conducted in the language school. On the other hand, external tests are (usually) held by third party organizations in which school itself has no participation. Only the latter ones provide internationally recognized language certificates.
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Internal Tests
1. placements/diagnostic test
2. progress test
3. practice test
4. achievement test
5. proficiency test
European Common Framework Levels
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
IELTS - International English Language Testing System
TOEIC - The Test of English for International Communication
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English Teaching Qualities - TEFL Blog
Tue, 18 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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English Teaching Qualities
Teaching is a difficult occupation, Teachers play an essential part in training children, teenagers,... etc. although every great teacher has their own special, unique style, a good teacher must have some special qualities. Which are: knowledge, authority, confidence, empathy, sense of humor and passion.
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Knowledge
Authority
Humor
Interest for work
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World-Wide English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
World-Wide English
I am not a native English speaker yet I have learned English since childhood as I was born and raised in India, where English is the second language. In India, most of the early schools, high schools, colleges, universities use English as the medium of instruction. So I was fortunate (i have only realized its good fortune to have learned and spoken English for so many years now) to have acquired proficiency in written and spoken English mostly inspired by British English as India was ruled for many many years by the British. Our love for English is old and solid - demonstrated by the fact that India now has the largest English speaking population in the world. Wow!! purely because we are a vast population and... [Read more]
Can I be an English teacher without an English degree? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I be an English teacher without an English degree?
It is definitely possible to teach English without a degree. There are plenty of language schools that will gladly hire you regardless of your educational background. Even though having a degree opens more doors and opportunities, there is no reason for not pursuing your dream of teaching English abroad if you don't possess a degree.
Why is a degree required to do certain TEFL teaching jobs?
The question of whether a degree is required to find a teaching job is arbitrary, as it is for many other occupations. There is no reason why a university-educated English teacher would be more effective than one who does not possess a degree. One might argue that certain characteristics, such as passion, commitment, and the ability to establish... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Future Simple Teaching Ideas Teach English Certification - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
English Grammar - Future Simple - Teaching Ideas - Teach English certification
The future simple tense can be used for threats, promises and predictions. In this video we look at a teaching idea for the predictions usage. In pairs students are given a card with some prompts and responses. One student reads the prompt and the other responds with the given comment and their own sentence in the future simple tense. For example:
Student 1: I've lost my shoe.
Student 2: Don't worry. It'll turn up somewhere.
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