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A.A. - Germany said:
BilingualismThere is a general idea that each person has a mother tongue. This term is however problematic. Just think of the bilingually educated child who knows German best but says ?German is my father tongue.? Therefore, other terms exist such as native language, or cradle tongue. They refer to the language exposed to within a so-called critical period, i.e. the first few years in childhood. But, then, everybody knows of immigrant kids to the US... [Read more]
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T.L. - U.K. said:
Multiple IntelligenceGardner?s Seven Type of Intelligence
Traditionally, intelligence was viewed as a linear concept that could be measured by an IQ test. However, Howard Gardner proposed a new concept to intelligence, Multiple Intelligence (MI) Theory. In Gardner?s MI theory, he states that there are 7 types of intelligence:
1) Verbal-linguistic intelligence
?Verbal/linguistic intelligence involves sensitivity to spoken and written language, the... [Read more]
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C.M. - France said:
Pronunciation problems in ChinaPeople usually think speaking and understanding are as natural as breathing. They just take the ability of speaking for granted.
But they often forget that the ability of speaking English embodies the correctness of pronunciation and intonation.
Actually in china adult English learners are facing a real challenge.
This article is about the common pronunciation difficulties of adult learner and some factors influencing... [Read more]
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A.D. - India said:
PHONETICS?The English Language must be introduced to the Indian students by using the phonetics in all the schools?.
The English Language is difficult to learn as far as the spelling and their pronunciation goes and the same can be well understood by George Bernard Shaw?s poem ?Hints on Pronunciation for Foreigners?. The same is also evident with the examples of similar spellings but different pronunciations as well as different spellings but same pronunciations... [Read more]
3 Strategies For Motivating Young Learners - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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3 Strategies For Motivating Young Learners
What motivates young students to learn a new language? That's the question many teachers have when teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). Many children learn English because their parents or teachers dictate it, not necessarily by choice. Additionally, often there is no immediate real-world application of English outside the classroom (Noamen, 2009). For many students, the thirty to sixty minutes in class may be the only language exposure they'll have. It is therefore critical for ESL teachers to motivate students to learn English by creating a communicative learning environment where students engage in real language experiences and by utilizing a variety of fun and purposeful... [Read more]
How to Effectively Integrate Slang and Idioms into TEFL - TEFL Blog
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Effectively Integrate Slang and Idioms into TEFL
Intelligence has been defined in many ways, including the capacity for logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. More generally, it can be described as the ability to perceive or infer information and to retain it as knowledge to be applied towards adaptive behaviors within an environment or context (Wikipedia, 2019).
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Considering Language Habits
Iconic Approach to Teaching
Why Slang?
Verb First Clauses Usually Play one of Three Roles:
Teaching Slang and Idioms
Incorporating Idioms and Slang into English language Teaching
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Classroom Management as a Milestone of Effective Teaching and Learning - TEFL Blog
Fri, 29 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Classroom Management as a Milestone of Effective Teaching and Learning
Effective teaching and learning emanate from a conducive classroom learning environment. It is a cornerstone of all teaching and learning processes.
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What's Classroom Management?
The teacher should come up with techniques to manage the class effectively to avoid unnecessary disruption and waste of teaching and learning time:
According to Wikipedia 2010, there are ten possible ways to deal with difficult students.
1. Stay in contact with your parents.
2. Use proximity to limit negative actions.
3. Have a defined student expectation.
4. Choose the best time to discipline.
5. Try to emphasize the learner.
6. Build on common ground.
7. Utilize your... [Read more]
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Which English should be taught in the TEFL classroom?
In the field of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), the choice of English variation often depends on the specific preferences of a country:
In conclusion, TEFL teachers should be aware of a country's preference and adapt their teaching accordingly.
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How exactly do these forms of English differ?
Spelling Differences
British Grammar vs. American Grammar
Same Word - Different Pronunciation
Differences in word for the same object
Other considerations
How exactly do these forms of English differ?
There are a number of major differences which we will examine. The following are in no way exhaustive and you should investigate for yourself for more examples.... [Read more]
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Which English should be taught in the TEFL classroom?
The type of English taught in different countries will vary according to the preferences of that individual country. We focus here on British and American English as they are the most commonly taught variations of English worldwide. Many countries have a clear preference for the type of English taught in its schools and language centers. Some examples are shown on the map below:
Map created by reddit user Speech500
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How exactly do these forms of English differ?
There are a number of major differences which we will examine. The following are in no way exhaustive and you should investigate for yourself for more examples.
Spelling Differences
Mainly due to the influence of Webster (of dictionary fame) American English... [Read more]
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W.L. - Australia said:
English as a global languageEnglish is currently the global language. It is the official language of United Nations and many International organizations such as The International Olympic Committee and FIFA.
The main reason for this is the emergence of the British Empire. It was said the sun never set on the British empire. They owned colonies on every continent on earth. Thus they were able to spread the English language far and wide. The second reason why English... [Read more]
Is Drilling an Effective Teaching Method? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Is Drilling an Effective Teaching Method?
There are a lot of teaching methods. Some of them are more popular, some of them less. But the theme of this summative task is about efficiency, not about the most interesting or the most popular method. So, is drilling an effective teaching method? If we want to ask this question, first, we need to consider the following question: "What is drilling?". After this, we can discuss the pros and cons of this method.
Table of Contents
What is drilling for?
Skills
Group size
Students' Level
Advantages and Disadvantages
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Mastery of the Teacher in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Mastery of the Teacher in the Classroom
There is an ancient Chinese quote which says: "Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I." - We can apply this old quote to our days, even though our challenges may be more extensive.
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Modern Problem
Skill to Involve
Game Changer
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Modern Problem
Today anyone can go through the web and seek information; this made the task of teaching a bit harder since we have to deal with an immediate... [Read more]
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A.W. - U.S.A. said:
Multiple IntelligencesHoward Gardner first proposed the theory of multiple intelligences (MI) in 1983. Gardner?s theory suggests that there are several different areas of intelligence and that most people will have a special affinity to one area over others. In his original formation, Gardner proposed seven different areas of intelligence and has since added an eighth. These different kinds of intelligence are spatial, linguistic, logical-mathematical,... [Read more]
The 5 Best Theories of Learning for ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT
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The 5 Best Theories of Learning for ESL Teachers
There are many learning techniques and the course covered four major groups – constructivists, maturationists, environmentalists, and others.
Table of Contents
Maturationist, Environmentalist and Constructivist and Other Theories
Discovery Learning
Native Language Learning
Discovery Learning and EFL Students
Downsides of Discovery Learning
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Maturationist, Environmentalist and Constructivist and Other Theories
The fundamentals of the maturation theory is the natural biological process humans go through. There is a natural sequence... [Read more]
The Principles of Teaching Business English and My Personal Experience in China - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Principles of Teaching Business English and My Personal Experience in China
What type of a TEFL teacher do I want to be? I have learned from Unit 19 Teaching Special Groups there are different types of classes. They are Teaching Beginners, Teaching Individual Students, Teaching Children, Business English / English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and Monolingual and the Multilingual Class. Many to choose from and I hope during my teaching career I will be exposed to all of them. But, if I had my choice I would pick Business.
Table of Contents
What is Business English?
Who are your students?
Designing a syllabus
General evaluation
Chinese experience
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How English as a Mother Tongue influences Foreign Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How English as a Mother Tongue influences Foreign Language Acquisition
When I chose this topic, I asked myself what a foreign language is. Is it just a language spoken in another country that's not similar to one's own? Or does a language spoken in another city or district in one's country qualify as a foreign language? According to Wikipedia, a foreign language is originally from another country than the speaker.
Table of Contents
English as a Mother Tongue
French Experience
Exposure to Chinese
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Challenges for English Learners from India - TEFL Blog
Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Challenges for English Learners from India
India is a developing country in South Asia with at least 22 major languages and more than 1500 minor languages (Reference – Wikipedia, languages of India). The figures could be much higher if we include the dialects across various areas within each region. This diversity in languages is very wide in rural and urban parts of India. Having this established, English is mainly considered as an official language of the country, especially for most schools, colleges, jobs and major political and government dealings. The Urban Indians are expected to interact in English throughout their lives at schools, colleges, businesses so they do have an environment where they can communicate in... [Read more]
Why is English spoken all over the world? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why is English spoken all over the world?
Before we talk about English as a global language, we should know what global language and how a language becomes a global language. Refers to Mastin, L., 2011, "Global language essentially refers to a language that is learned and spoken internationally and is characterized not only by the number of its native and second language speakers, but also by its geographical distribution, and its use in international organizations and diplomatic relations. " Global language is the language known and commonly used by most countries in the world when some business relationship happens between two or more than two countries, to promote the development of politics, economy, and culture. However, it... [Read more]
Teaching Vocabulary: Is it essential for English learning? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Teaching Vocabulary: Is it essential for English learning?
Just as quarks are the building blocks of atoms and the periodic table of elements, letters are the building blocks of words. And just as the 118 elements are the foundation of our physical life, the 26 letters of the English alphabet are the foundation of the 470 000 words English language (Wikipedia, 2019), so that each word with all its variation and diversity is part of a living and evolving cosmos of vocabulary.
Table of Contents
Vocabulary teaching methods
An effective way to teach vocabulary
Important skills
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Stories for ESL Students of Different Age Groups - TEFL Blog
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Stories for ESL Students of Different Age Groups
Stories expose the students to more language, they engage and motivate the learner, they can be used to teach the structure of a language and the concepts about print which may be different between cultures. Stories with images can also help the students anchor their knowledge about the text. Listening to stories also helps the students hear accents and how words are pronounced. However, it is important to choose the correct book or story for the students you are working with. If familiar storylines are chosen the student is more likely to understand the story. It is also important to take into consideration the interests of the students and to find text on those topics.
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How New Technology Can be Used in TEFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How New Technology Can be Used in TEFL Teaching
This is defined by Google as "the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry" or by Wikipedia as "the collection of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation".
Table of Contents
Digital era
Technology in the classroom
Things to consider
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Digital era
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Top Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore grammar - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Top Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore Grammar
In the realm of English language learning, whether grammar is important or to what extent grammar should be learned has been the most debatable topic. As a non-native English speaker, the questions alike once have been circling in my mind like the "To be, or not to be" soliloquy uttered by Prince Hamlet. Compare to practice speaking, listening, and memorize vocabulary, learning grammar appears to receive less emphasis. Is it true learning grammar is not that important? Of course not! When it comes to a second language or foreign language acquisition, learning grammar is extremely vital.
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Definition of Grammar
Grammar and Communication
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Useful Strategies in Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Fri, 27 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Useful Strategies in Classroom Management
According to Wikipedia, Classroom management is a term teachers use to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly without disruptive behaviour from students compromising the delivery of instruction.
Table of Contents
Definition of Classroom Management
Role of the Teacher
Common Strategies
Approaches to Classroom Management
Role of the Environment
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Definition of Classroom Management
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Classroom in 2019: How Technologies Influence Teaching - TEFL Blog
Fri, 14 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Classroom in 2019: How Technologies Influence Teaching
Technologies are constantly evolving and improving. There are literally dozens of new technologies that can be applied to the modern classroom in 2019 that have not yet made their way into mainstream usage. New tech changes the way subjects are taught, how students learn and the way teachers and students communicate with each other. Everything from new types of interactive whiteboards, classroom response systems, use of social media, tablet computers and classroom websites to the more exotic and potentially cost-prohibitive techs such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality(VR) or even holographic projectors are commercially available for use in the classroom.
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C.L. - France said:
Business EnglishIntroduction
Business English means different things to different people.
For some, it applies only to specific vocabulary and topics used in the worlds of business, trade, finance, and/or any other specific business fields (i.e. medical/nautical/Marketing/Management/Human Resources/Tourism and so on?).
For others it refers to the communication skills used in the workplace, and focuses on the language and skills needed for common business... [Read more]
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E.M. - Philippines said:
Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomIf I were to choose one word that basically sums up what the world is experiencing today, it would be globalization. The advent of the Digital Age brought about the emergence of a "global village" characterized by faster markets, a more continuous transfer of technologies and capabilities, a freer movement of people and goods, and quicker real-time exchange of information - making borders and territories... [Read more]