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English Grammar Overview - Parts of Speech - Articles
And now we'll have a look at our articles. We can divide articles into these groupings: indefinite, using a or an, definite, using the, and oftentimes referred to as the zero article, is actually the absence of an article all together. With the indefinite article, we use it in a nonspecific way. "This is a pen," it's one of many pens. When using the definite article, we use it in a specific way. "This is the pen I'm using." We also use the indefinite article when mentioning something for the first time. "I have a boy and a girl." We use the definite article when mentioning that same thing an additional time or any additional times we mention it. So "I have a boy and a girl. The boy is eight and the girl is six." With the zero... [Read more]
8 Top Tips for writing a TEFL/TESOL CV - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Jon ITTT
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8 Top Tips for writing a TEFL/TESOL CV
Don’t provide unnecessary personal information
There is no need to give your marital status or the number of children you have on your TEFL/TESOL CV. Just your name, D.O.B., nationality and contact information is sufficient. Bear in mind that if you are from a non-native speaking country, you would be better off not putting your nationality on your CV.
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Don’t provide unnecessary personal information
Use a professional email address
Be clear about what you want
Keep it brief but to the point
Provide relevant information
Check, check, and check again
Be consistent in your formatting
Don’t go crazy with the colour palette
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5 Interesting Facts about the 250-hour TESOL Diploma Course - TEFL Blog
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT
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5 Interesting Facts about the 250-hour TESOL Diploma Course
International TEFL and TESOL Training offers a large number of English teaching courses to suit all needs, whether you are looking to start your English teaching career or want to enhance your qualifications, they have something for you. If you are already TEFL/TESOL qualified the 250-hour Diploma in TESOL is the perfect way to deepen your knowledge of English language teaching.
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4 Tips on Your TEFL/TESOL job Interview - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Jon ITTT
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4 Tips on Your TEFL/TESOL Job Interview
So you’ve completed your TEFL course and started applying for jobs in your dream destination country, the next step to becoming a successful English teacher is the TEFL interview. Interviews for teaching jobs can take a couple of different formats and these are face-to-face, over the phone, or via Skype. Each type of interview has its own particular points that need addressing.
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Dress to impress
Get your facts straight
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail
Follow up and let them know you are still interested
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4 Facts About In-Class TEFL/TESOL Courses - TEFL Blog
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 Jon ITTT
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4 Facts About In-Class TEFL/TESOL Courses
ITTT’s world class in-class TEFL certification course is an excellent way to earn a quality and internationally recognized certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. During this period trainees receive instruction in English language concepts and teaching methodology. The course also contains a considerable amount of practical teaching practice, which gives trainees valuable classroom time along with feedback from experienced, dedicated trainers. Upon successful completion of the course participants receive an internationally recognized TEFL qualification.
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From Immigrant to ESL Teacher - A TEFL Graduate's English Teaching Journey - TEFL Blog
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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From Immigrant to ESL Teacher - A TEFL Graduate's English Teaching Journey
This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate Ning Z., who shares their own personal story of learning English after emigrating to the United States from China at the age of 18 and how this personal learning experience helped them to become a TESOL teacher today.
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This ITTT TEFL article looks at 5 interesting facts about International TEFL and TESOL Training’s 250-hour Diploma course.
4 Tips on Finding Your First Job as a Newly Qualified TEFL Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This ITTT TEFL article looks at 4 helpful methods for newly qualified English teachers to start their job hunt and begin their adventure as an English teacher.
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This ITTT TEFL article looks at 6 interesting facts for people thinking about living in China and teaching English as a foreign language.
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ESL Articles Board Game
In this fun articles board game, students review 'a', 'an' and 'the' by completing true or false statements and talking about various topics for 30 seconds.
In this free articles board game, students review a, an and the by completing true or false statements and talking about various topics for 30 seconds. Give each group of three or four a copy of the game board, a dice and counters. The players then take it in turns to roll the dice and move their counter along the board.
When a player lands on a 'True or false?' square, they complete the statement with the correct article (a, an, or the) and read it to the group. If the player is able to do this correctly, they score a point. If not, they... [Read more]
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This ITTT TEFL article talks about what you can expect from taking an in-class TEFL/TESOL course at one of the many locations available around the world.
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Problems for learners in south koreaAs korea attracts more and more foreigners that live and visit the country, koreans are likely to be exposed to English and pick up certain vocabulary words. This is especially true for koreans that live in the cities according to the Frankfurt International School. Darian Godfrey of tesolcourse.com addresses the fact that a typical ESL student in korea has acquired a vocabulary of English words that they use on a daily... [Read more]
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My name is Sabrina Segal I am a 22-year-old homeschooling mom of a trilingual three-year-old girl. I have a passion for doing yoga and am a certified yoga teacher. I recently got a TESOL certification and would love to teach ESL children. In my spare time, I love to read, watch documentaries, and play the piano. I am also really into health and fitness.
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5 Tips For Raising a Trilingual Child | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Are you raising a bilingual or trilingual child? The following article showcases 5 great tips on how to raise a child trilingually.
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Do you want to make your English lessons more exciting? We have the perfect teaching ideas for you! Here are 7 amazing activities to spice up your ESL classes.
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Preventing Favouritism in Class: A Teacher’s Perspective
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The majority of battles we face in life can only be fought effectively if we have a clear understanding of the enemy. In this post, I will explain favouritism and offer guidance for preventing favouritism in the classroom.
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Let's take a look at the different types of school meetings most teachers have to go through when teaching English as a foreign language.
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Teaching Slang and IdiomsI have been a student of multiple languages for as long as I can remember. In the field of music composition you are thrust into the situation of having to have at least a basic understanding of certain speech patterns and linguistic idioms in any number of romantic, Slavic or Germanic languages in order to study the master?s scores and historical documents. Unfortunately for American composers, this can prove to be an... [Read more]
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7 Awesome Ideas for Business English Classes | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Teaching business English is a rewarding experience and you can make your classes even more interesting for your students with these 7 ideas. Each idea will encourage creative use of the language and high student talk time ensuring your students get the most out of their time in your classes.
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Are you considering teaching English with VIPKID? Check out this blog post about preschool ESL curriculum components with VIPKID.
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Emerging technologies, such as VR and augmented reality, are taking off in the English Language Classrooms globally. This article discovers the benefits of VR and augmented reality for your classroom.
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In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate describes the advantages and disadvantages of online TEFL courses and onsite TEFL courses.
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What is Grammar in English - Everything EFL Teachers Need to Know - TEFL Blog
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What is Grammar in English - Everything EFL Teachers Need to Know
English language grammar has a whole lot of definitions that focus on sound rules, words, sentences, and the combination and interpretation of other elements to make complete sense. To achieve this, the International TEFL and TESOL Training Lessons outline several aspects of the English language, such as parts of speech, present tense, past tense, future tense, phrasal verbs, and passive voice.
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PARTS OF SPEECH
Nouns
Pronouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Gerunds
Articles
TENSES IN SENTENCES
The Present Tenses
Past Tenses
Future Tenses
MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS
METHODOLOGIES
Conclusion
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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]
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers different teaching methods and explains which one should work best for young TEFL teachers.
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This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate who shares their ideas on how to change punishment into a more positive practice.
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37 Key English Teaching Terms Explained - TEFL Blog
Sat, 17 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT
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37 Key English Teaching Terms Explained
As with most professions the world of [Teaching English as a Foreign Language](37 Key English Teaching Terms Explained) has many of its own particular and sometimes peculiar terms and jargon. Getting to grips with the wide array of acronyms in the industry can sometimes feel like learning a whole new language! So if you have trouble telling the difference between your IWB and your OHP this article is a great guide to what’s what in the English language teaching industry.
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The Value of Encouragement in EFL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Why is it necessary to encourage students in the ESL classroom? Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion and experiences on this point.
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Teaching business English students is a specialized profession that comes with its own unique challenges. In this post one of our graduates discusses his own experiences teaching business English to Russian students.
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Songs in the ClassroomThe use of songs in the ESL classroom can be a fun and innovative way of covering a range of English language topics. Songs can be used for vocabulary, grammar, dictation, pronunciation, phonetics, speaking, writing, listening, integrative skills, and many other ESL points. Songs can also expose foreign children to Western culture. For instance, pop music gives the learner a taste of what is trendy at the moment.... [Read more]
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Thu, 24 Aug 2023 Federico Riva
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Mastering English Language Sounds: Enhancing Pronunciation and Auditory Receptive Skills
Explore the challenges and strategies in teaching English language sounds and pronunciation across different age groups.It's widely known that students of various age groups exhibit varying learning capacities. Despite these differences and regardless of background or origin, learners of English (referred to as L2) often struggle with speaking and listening due to the language's heavy reliance on auditory comprehension. This article delves into the importance of addressing these pronunciation challenges, especially in the context of teaching English as a second language.
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Learning Difficulties I narrowed the general topic Learning Difficulties to the Asian community. I expected to see more articles discussing the problems Asian students have learning English. And yet the emphasis was on how teaching methodology creates many of those problems.
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In this live session, native English-speaking teacher Linda from the United States and non-native English-speaking teacher Liza from Russia discuss the differences between native and non-native teachers, TEFL/TESOL course options, misconceptions, and career options.
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Mastering the Language of Healing: The Vitality of Teaching Medical English Abroad
Learning English as a foreign language in healthcare has become increasingly common and essential due to globalization and the growing demand for healthcare professionals in diverse settings. This article emphasizes the significance of teaching Medical English and highlights the need for qualified instructors with a medical background.
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The Impact of Language Proficiency in Healthcare
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Cultural Competence in Healthcare
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