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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As an EFL teacher, one is expected to create a proper and culturally sensitive atmosphere in the classroom at all times. Unfortunately, this does not happen in every instance because many different errors can occur. To prevent possibly contract terminable offenses, a special mindset and system of preparation must be instituted. When approached correctly, discussing difficult or even controversial ideas in a foreign country can be both culturally sensitive while also not needing excessive censorship. History Awareness The Notion of "Colony" Enforcement Cultural Peculiarities Controversial Topics Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate James S. Please note that...  [Read more]

1. Overview of Teaching English in Solomon Islands 2. Qualifications and Requirements 3. Teaching Opportunities and Challenges 4. Cultural Considerations and Tips for Teaching Effectively Teaching English in the Solomon Islands can be a rewarding experience for those looking to make a difference in a unique cultural setting. As a former British colony, English is one of the official languages alongside Pijin, a Creole language. The demand for English teachers is high, especially in urban areas and schools. To teach English in the Solomon Islands, a bachelor's degree is typically required, along with a TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certification. Previous teaching experience is beneficial but not always mandatory. Additionally, a work permit and visa are necessary to legally teach in the country. ...  [Read more]

1. Teaching English as a Second Language in the Philippines 2. Why Choose the Philippines for ESL Teaching 3. Requirements for Teaching English in the Philippines 4. Benefits of Teaching ESL in the Philippines Are you considering a career in teaching English as a second language (ESL)? The Philippines is a smart choice for ESL teachers looking to make a difference while experiencing a unique cultural immersion. With a growing demand for English language education, the Philippines offers a wealth of opportunities for qualified ESL instructors. The Philippines has become a popular destination for ESL teachers due to its English proficiency, affordable living costs, and warm hospitality. As a former American colony, English is widely spoken and used in schools, businesses, and daily...  [Read more]

1. Overview of Teaching English in Malaysia 2. Qualifications and Requirements for Teaching English in Malaysia 3. Salary and Benefits for English Teachers in Malaysia 4. Tips for Finding English Teaching Jobs in Malaysia Teaching English in Malaysia can be a rewarding experience for educators looking to work in a diverse and multicultural environment. As a former British colony, English is widely spoken in Malaysia, making it a popular destination for English language teachers. The demand for English teachers in Malaysia is high, especially in private language schools, international schools, and universities. To teach English in Malaysia, most employers require a Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field. Additionally, a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)...  [Read more]

1. Overview of ESL Teaching in Nigeria 2. Requirements for ESL Teaching Positions in Nigeria 3. Finding ESL Teaching Positions in Nigeria 4. Salary and Benefits for ESL Teachers in Nigeria English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching in Nigeria is a growing field with many opportunities for qualified teachers. Nigeria is a country with a diverse population and a high demand for English language skills due to its status as a former British colony and the widespread use of English as the official language. ESL teachers in Nigeria can work in schools, language institutes, universities, or as private tutors. The demand for English teachers is high, making it a popular destination for those looking to teach English abroad. To qualify for ESL teaching positions in Nigeria, most schools and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences British versus American English is a subject that encompasses a number of fields, including linguistics, history, archaeology, geography, and the study of the history of the English language. British English has a deep foundation that stretches back into time to the advent of the Indo-Europeans, and while America can claim this as well, the language was, for the most part, very close to its modern form by the age of exploration. That being said, many archaic forms of words and grammar were still in use during the age of exploration and spelling was not standardized when the great voyages and colonization of the Americas began. Historical Changes Spoken English Spelling Grammar Do you want to teach English abroad? Start your TEFL course to discover...  [Read more]

- Historical Development of English Language Curriculum - Importance of English in the Philippines - Challenges and Innovations in English Language Teaching - Future Directions for English Language Education in the Philippines The English language holds a significant place in the educational landscape of the Philippines. As a former colony of the United States, English has been deeply ingrained in the country's culture and education system. This influence is reflected in the development of the English language curriculum, which has undergone various changes over the years to meet the evolving needs of learners. The English language curriculum in the Philippines has a rich history that dates back to the American colonial period. English was introduced as a medium of instruction in schools,...  [Read more]

Before we look at this question closely, we should first make an important distinction. The number of hours you teach in the classroom (often called contact hours) are not the same as the number of hours you will be expected to be in school, often confusingly called contract hours. Next, it is important to appreciate that different teaching jobs have different typical hours. There are basically three types of jobs available. Government and Private Schools Corporate Teaching Private Language Schools Some Cultural Aspects Most schools abroad work normal office hours so you will probably need to be in school, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. (in many Asian countries) until 4:00 p.m. This equates to around 40 hours per week. You will not have to teach for all of those hours but a typical...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Punctuation in English often differs in many ways from punctuation in other languages. This can be an issue, especially for non-native English learners all across the world. What is punctuation? Check out these useful punctuation rules in English below.   Here is our complete guide on punctuation rules and punctuation marks in the English language. Fnd out how and when to use different punctuation marks with useful examples. This is the most popular punctuation mark because you simply cannot write a single sentence without using it. There are two main uses of a full stop: to indicate the end of a sentence, or to follow an abbreviation. A comma is often used to separate different ideas in a sentence. However, it has many...  [Read more]

It is essential to understand that your scheduled teaching hours (referred to as contact hours) won't equate to the total time you are expected to spend at school (known as contract hours). Besides teaching, many jobs involve administrative duties. Moreover, the nature of the English teaching job you opt for will determine your classroom hours. Let's consider three typical job types. Government and Private Schools Corporate Teaching Private Language Schools Some Cultural Aspects In most instances, overseas schools operate regular office hours. You will likely be expected at the school from Monday to Friday, around 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - approximately 40 hours per week. However, your actual teaching might be limited to 20-25 hours weekly, with the remaining time dedicated to lesson...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English is learned and spoken by a large number of people worldwide. In Shakespeare's time, the number of English speakers in the world is thought to have been between five and seven million. According to linguist David Crystal, "Between the end of the reign of Elizabeth I (1603) and the beginning of the reign of Elizabeth II (1952), this figure increased almost fiftyfold, to around 250 million" (The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, 2003). It's a common language used in international business, which makes it a popular second language for many. English as a global language has made it impossible for cultural diversity to develop.English is easy to learn, has a high usage rate, is universal in the world, historical reasons, has a wide...  [Read more]

Providing budget-friendly healthy recipe ideas is crucial for individuals looking to maintain a nutritious diet while also being mindful of their expenses. By incorporating affordable yet nutritious ingredients into your meals, you can achieve a balanced diet without breaking the bank. Here, we will explore various budget-friendly healthy recipe ideas that are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. 1. **Breakfast**: Starting your day with a nutritious meal is essential for maintaining energy levels and overall well-being. Consider preparing overnight oats with fruits and nuts. This simple recipe involves soaking oats in milk or yogurt overnight and topping them with your favorite fruits and nuts in the morning. Not only is this breakfast option budget-friendly, but it also provides...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-19 | Writer: NOVA | Email: [email protected] Contract Length: 1 year Number of Vacancies: 30 Student Level: All Levels Eligible Candidates: University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor School Requirements: Education Required: Bachelor Major: Any Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica Qualifications: Degree Holder TEFL/TESOL certificate Fluent English speaker Positive and professional attitude Must have the financial capability to support themselves for the first few weeks upon arrival in Japan before the first paycheck is issued. We recommend having a minimum of 200,000 Yen (1,300 USD) as initial funds to cover living expenses, accommodation, and other essentials....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The country of choice I would like to speak about is China. I have been teaching in China for about a year at all levels. Several problems face English learners in this country ranging from the use of prepositions, modal auxiliary and the male and feminine pronouns. Personal Pronouns Prepositions Modal Verbs Grammar Learning Approach Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mandella Elorm A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. ESL learners especially adult learners happen to have a persistent problem with the use of he/she, most students start speaking about a male character and then midway start...  [Read more]

Date posted:2009-05-14 | Writer: Swan English | Email: [email protected] The Swan English Learning is looking for TEFL qualified native English Teachers. We are a relatively new company to the market, having set up this year, although we have already secured contracts with companies such as Hotel Punta Leona, Club Punta Leona, Interbus and Ingevial, as well as several home visits. We have part & full time opportunities and offer excellent pay, together with training and free Spanish classes. Call Heredia and Ciudad Colon on 2249-3598 or e-mail us at the address given on the job heading. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Telling the time in English is one of the most important skills for any English learner. There are a lot of expressions and phrases used when it comes to telling the time in English and teachers need to be able to teach it in a way that makes sense to the students. Below are five simple steps for telling the time in English.   There are two ways how you can tell the time in English: the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock. For the 24-hour system, you use the numbers from 0 – 23 to indicate the hours, whereas the 12-hour system useses only 1 - 12. To indicate morning or afternoon time, you use ‘am’ after the time in the morning and ‘pm’ after the time in the afternoon. Hereby, it's important to...  [Read more]

Date posted:2022-07-02 | Writer: NOVA | Email: [email protected] For a year or a career, it's an experience of a lifetime! Discover Japan teaching English with NOVA.Do you want to be part of something special, in one of the world’s most exciting and advanced locations? Want to experience a different culture and lifestyle? Gain some work experience in the field of education?Come work with us as a Language Instructor at Nova Japan!Responsibilities•    Selecting, planning, and conducting lessons for kids and adults•    Monitoring student performance and reporting on student progress•    Performing demonstration lessons and level assessments for new or potential students•    Promoting available products and...  [Read more]

Date posted:2009-03-12 | Writer: ISL Sprachschule | Email: [email protected] We have 3 schools, one in Koblenz (ca. 25 Staff) and the others in Ettlingen and Pforzehim (these 2 are close to each other and together have ca. 20 Staff. All schools have requirements for teachers at different times.Job Description:Teaching mainly to adults in small groups of 4-6 and many single classes. All levels from Beginner to C1, a lot of business English is taught. Some Kids courses also take place.Many classes are outside the school and the school provides a car (fully fuelled and insured by the school) for this.Schedules: Usually split shift i.e. early mornings from ca. 7.30 am to roughly 10.30 am followed by a break and then classes again as of ca. 5 pm to 7.30pm or indeed on one or two evenings up...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas During the grammar lessons of learning English, the aspect of tenses is inevitable. Tenses could be passed, present or future which could further be broken up into simple past, simple present or future continuous just to highlight a few. The past tense is important because it gives one some background information about an event when such an event is assessed. What is testing? What is evaluation? Why is it important for students and teachers? Course review Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate David K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Testing is a process that can be done using a particular scale...  [Read more]

Date posted:2010-03-15 | Writer: ISL Sprachschule | Email: [email protected] ISL Koblenz has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in April of this year. The job involves teaching mainly adults in small groups of 4-6 and many single classes. All levels from Beginner to C1, a lot of business English is taught.  Some Kids courses also take place. We have 3 schools one in Koblenz (ca. 30 Staff) and the others in Ettlingen and Pforzheim (these 2 are close to each other and together have ca. 20 Staff.  All schools have requirements for teachers at different times. Many classes are outside the school and the school provides a car (fully fuelled and insured by the school) for this.  Schedules: Usually split shift i.e. early mornings from ca. 7.30...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences From the time of the American revolution and onward, there has been a distinctive trend for American English and British English dialects to move away from each other. Whether taught in American English or British English, most people of either type will have little trouble understanding each other. Unlike the many dialects of China, English is a pretty ubiquitous language across the board, with a spattering of unique regional words. Rise of American Variant Phonetic System Derivation Common American Dialect Coexistence of British Dialects Canadian Speech Are there only British English and American English? Future of English Are you ready to spread English around the globe? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this insightful blog post, we'll explore the essence of grammar, examining various approaches to its teaching, offering a comprehensive understanding of this linguistic foundation. What is Grammar? Preparation Grammar Practice Activities and Games Grammar Quiz Memory test Miming an action Ready to teach English as a Foreign Language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! For decades, mastering grammar stood pivotal in students' perception of language learning. However, contemporary perspectives vary widely on what constitutes essential learning for learners and the most effective teaching methodologies. Here are some key questions concerning teaching grammar: Prepare some...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-12-01 | Writer: ELAS Global | Email: [email protected] ELAS is a service company that provides English language advice for employees of companies, particularly those working in multinational or international relations. We have occasional opportunities for TEFL certified teachers in and around Buenos Aires, and currently need a professional adult teacher for small group classes with adult students which meet in Puerto Madero Monday and Wednesday midday. It is also likely that the teacher be offered more classes, so applicants may wish to describe their current or projected availability (times and barrios) and barrio where they live in the body of the email when sending a CV. This helps see who could be a fit for the other classes. Filling the Puerto Madero classes is a...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-09-28 | Writer: Saint Patrick American School | Email: [email protected] ESL Positions, Saint Patrick American School Puntarenas, Costa Rica is the closest beach town to San Jose and provides access to many of Costa Rica's best tourist destinations. Our school is hiring the following positions: * Grade 2-6 Elementary ESL teachers (knowledge of Spanish is an asset, but not required) * Pre-School and 1st Grade teachers (working knowledge of Spanish mandatory) --- Minimum 11 month commitment --- Benefits * $475 US monthly salary (highly reasonable by Costar Rican standards) * $165 US housing allowance (assistance with finding housing) * Assistance with work visa * Computer Lab and Internet access available at school * Free international calls to North...  [Read more]

  The next thing we should look at is how our consonants are arranged for the top two rows we have P and F at the left side of our chart and G and J at the right side of our chart. They're arranged this way because if we analyze the way we speak we're using the front of our mouth to use these sounds as in ?p? and ?f? and I'm using my lips and my teeth to produce those sounds and as we move to the right on the chart slowly but surely we're making those sounds it towards the back of our mouth. We can use the examples of ?g?. The sound ?g? is produced further back in our mouth than ?p?. The next thing we'll notice about our chart is that some of our symbols are shaded. Notice that none of the symbols in the vowel sections are shaded but only a few are in the consonant section. The...  [Read more]

Date posted:2014-11-27 | Writer: Saxoncourt | Email: [email protected] Taiwan is a fast moving Asian country with many teaching possibilities for TEFL graduates opening throughout the year. As a tropical island it boasts diverse landscapes and excitement for all who live and work there.  If you are a qualified EFL teacher, you already know you enjoy teaching, and are ready to commit 12 months to teaching abroad, Saxoncourt can offer you a challenging and rewarding role teaching English in Taiwan. We have positions throughout the island, from the bustling capital of Taipei to the surfers dream of Kaohsiung. The teaching position offers a competitive package including reimbursed airfare, the benefit of a 5 day week, and the opportunity to teach extra hours, increasing your...  [Read more]

Rhea Latchu Destinations Teaching Ideas Within the last months, many countries have been implementing various restrictive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Thus, many of us have had to adapt to drastic changes in our day-to-day life. Lots of EFL teachers, myself included, are currently stranded in foreign countries with expiring visas and/or contracts. Many are faced with the absence of physical contact from others. Some have even lost their jobs and are currently without an income. Numerous EFL teachers aren't earning their full salary. In addition to that, the ones who were used to face-to-face classes now have to adapt to online teaching. Can you imagine facing all these challenges, while dealing with the fear of contracting the deadly virus? Below, We Explore Five (5)...  [Read more]

Hadassah Roberts Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas One should know that a healthy classroom stems from a healthy teacher. When the teacher is healthy, then the whole class atmosphere will be much more alive. The students will see the healthiness of the teacher and will be inspired to protect and build their health. This, in turn, will cause increased happiness and progress in their studies. Simple Breakdown of Things to Do That Increase Health 1. Nutrition 2. Exercise 3. Water Getting enough Sunshine Temperance 6. Air Rest Trust Conclusion Over to you Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Over the years in my teaching experiences, I have worked hard to increase my health for the benefit of not only myself but also for the benefit of my...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A resource I found invaluable for this essay was the website Cyborlink (2019a), a reference provided in the TEFL Young Learners course (ITTT, 2019). The TEFL course (Unit 6) discusses how cultural considerations are important when teaching abroad. This includes cultural sensitivity when interacting with the young learners themselves, as well as in interacting with parents and school staff (administration/teachers). Latin-American Culture English in Colombia The usage of titles Conversational taboos Relation to different age groups Individualism and gender peculiarities Other considerations Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate David B. Please note that this...  [Read more]

TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) certification is a qualification that enables individuals to teach English to non-native speakers. It equips teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English in a foreign language setting. TEFL certification programs vary in length and intensity, but generally, they cover teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom management, and language assessment. Additionally, TEFL certification often includes practical teaching experience, which is essential for gaining confidence in the classroom. While TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certifications are often used interchangeably, there are subtle differences between the two. TEFL is typically more...  [Read more]