Tesol Vs Enl

TEFL vs TESOL 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? TEFL:    Teaching English as a Foreign Language When the English teaching is to non native speakers and takes place in a country where the first language is not English. Examples would be teaching...  [Read more]

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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. Table of Contents TEFL or TESOL Travel to learn or stay at home? What are onsite TEFL courses like? What are online TEFL courses like? a. 120-hour TEFL certification b....  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Exploring the Diverse Job Opportunities for TEFL/TESOL Certified Teachers Here we will look at the different types of teaching jobs for TEFL and TESOL certified teachers, the different types of schools or workplaces where you can work after you have completed your TEFL or TESOL training. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic 1. Private language schools 2. Government-run or Public Schools 3. Private Company Schools 4. Kindergartens 5. Universities 6. International Schools 7. Working for Company 8. Private Classes or Private Tutoring 9. Volunteer Teaching 10. Teaching English Online Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]

They're vs Their vs There - English Grammar - Teaching Tips   "They're", "their" and "there" are three words that are often used incorrectly. "They're" is simply the contracted form of "they are". "Their" is a possessive and indicates ownership of something. "There" indicates a place. Due to the Internet and instant messaging, the three words have been icreasingly used incorrectly. However, if you'd like to use them correctly, you should keep their meanings in mind. When trying to decide which word to use remember that "they're" = they are, "their" = ownership and "there" = place. 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 specific areas...  [Read more]

Look vs See vs Watch - English Grammar - Teaching Tips   In this video Linda breaks down the difference between "look", "see" and "watch". The differences surrounding these three words can be quite difficult to understand for non-native English learners. However, this video looks at the three words in detail breaking down exactly how to differentiate between them. 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 specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! ...  [Read more]

Assure vs Insure vs Ensure - English Grammar - Teaching Tips   In this video Linda explains the differences between "assure", "insure" and "ensure". They not only sound similar, but those three words also make an outcome sure but they are in no way interchangeable. "Assure" is used to speak out a promise or say something with confidence, for example "I assure you that he is a great lawyer". "Ensure" is used to make something certain, such as here: "Please ensure that you will be home at five o'clock today"."Insure" means to protect an object against risk by buying an insurance policy from an insurance company, like here: "I insure my television because it was expensive". Once you have realized the three different meanings and usages, there is no way you'll confuse them again. Below...  [Read more]

Lightening vs Lightning vs Lighting - English Grammar - Teaching Tips   The three words lightening, lightning and lighting are easily confused by English learners and even native speakers. Let's take a look at the differences. Lightening is the present participle of the verb to lighten describing the action of making something less heavy. A good example would be "I was lightening the load on my horse because it was exhausted." Lightning refers to a streak of static electricity through the sky usually accompanied by thunder, as here "I was struck by lightning while playing golf in a storm." Lighting is the arrangement of light especially in photography. A suitable example for this would be "The photo was dull because the lighting wasn't good enough". Below you can read feedback from...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! CAN vs COULD Let's take a look at how to use CAN and COULD correctly in sentences.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! They're vs. Their - The Differences Their and they’re sound the same in English and it is a common mistake to mix them up, even for native English speakers. However they have very different meanings.   THEY’RE – Basic Explanation THEY’RE = THEY ARE They’re is a contraction of they are. THEIR – Basic Explanation THEIR = a possessive adjective. It shows possession, that something belongs to some people you are not talking to right now. Examples of other possessive adjectives are MY, YOUR, HIS, and HER: My car, your car, his car, her car, their car. THEIR is also used for a group of two or more people that are not with you right now. The noun after their can refer to a thing (or person)...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning Modes: Adults vs. Children The purpose of this essay is to explore the differences between child and adult learning styles.Much has been already written about brain development. Throughout the human life span, the early ages, one through ten years is the human brain's most efficient time for learning. Table of Contents Ways of Perceiving Information Children Teenagers Adults Creativity Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ralph D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Ways of Perceiving Information Children Children are then like sponges soaking up the language....  [Read more]

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Accuracy vs. Fluency When Speaking In this blog post, we will consider some important educational background theoretical and practical knowledge. The planning of a lesson for speaking skills (one of the two productive skills) requires us to look first at the ideas of accuracy versus fluency. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic We will start by defining our terms.1) Speaking accuracy relates to the correct usage of grammar and vocabulary.2) Speaking fluency relates to our ability to continue speaking without any interruption, such as...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Privately vs. Group Teaching Learning English is becoming more and more popular due to globalization. Thousands of people around the world choose to learn English for different purposes such as traveling, business, international communication. Attending group lessons at a language school or finding a private tutor is a matter of personal preference and well-being. Both group and one to one lessons have their pros and cons for students and teachers as well. So let's consider the difference between teaching these ways. Table of Contents One-to-One Group Teaching Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Olena M. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English Variants: British vs. American In this essay, we are going to talk about two different versions of English which are American and British English. Table of Contents HISTORY ACCENT General American: General British: VOCABULARY SPELLING GRAMMAR Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate ANDRII D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. HISTORY The English were introduced to America through British colonization in the early 17th century. It also spread to many other parts of the world due to the power of...  [Read more]

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Motivation: Adults vs. Young learners People of all ages around the world wish to learn English, for varying reasons, and many begin this endeavor at different times in their lives. For teachers, it is important to understand that the approach to teaching English is not painted with a broad stroke across all ages of learners. To ensure that you reach your class in the most effective way possible it is vital to know what level your students are at and also what motivated them to learn English. Table of Contents Beginning Students Reasons to Learn Personal Interest and Desire Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ilse G. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Classes If we are going to look at is the differences between teaching monolingual and multilingual classes, then firstly we should define what we mean by these two things. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic What is Monolingual? Advantages first of all for the monolingual class. What potential disadvantages are there with having a monolingual class? What is Multilingual? Disadvantages of a Multilingual Class Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic What is Monolingual? Monolingual students are a group of students that...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles Online TEFL Courses vs. Onsite TEFL Courses | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate describes the advantages and disadvantages of online TEFL courses and onsite TEFL courses. My Personal Teaching Experience - The Different Roles of an ESL Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares her personal teaching experience and the different roles of an ESL teacher. The Difference In Teaching ESL vs. EFL | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 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:   There aren't with ANY When we want to...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Monolingual Groups vs. Multilingual Groups This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shrutee V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Classes or group of students generally fall into two major categories: Difference between these Groups Benefits of teaching a monolingual group Downsides of teaching a monolingual group Benefits of teaching a multilingual group Downsides of teaching a multilingual group Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Classes or group of students generally fall into two major categories: Difference between these Groups The main aim is to evaluate the differences between...  [Read more]

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Adults vs. Teaching Young Learners Teaching can be extremely satisfying and rewarding, but how we teach and the methodologies that we use should be adapted to teaching each specific learner or groups of learners. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Types of Learners Motivation Resources Students' Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Omar B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Listen to this blog post: Types of Learners Let's begin with defining what is considered to be an adult and what is considered to be a young learner. According to regulatory...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Online vs. On-Site TEFL Courses The content of online courses and onsite courses is similar. As for the effect of learning, it varies from person to person. Some students like online courses. Because online courses do not need to go to the site to attend classes, they can go to class directly at home, which is convenient and time-consuming. It is more flexible, you can choose the time of the lecture, and you can listen to it repeatedly during the validity period. In particular, most of the users of our drop-out network are in-service personnel, and they can use the time to watch the video to learn. Face-to-face courses are convenient，some students prefer onsite courses because the courses are more direct, and they can...  [Read more]

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning Modes: Young Learners vs Adults In this short essay, I would like to share the differences in teaching YL and Adults. For effective learning, it is important for us, as teachers, to understand how these two groups go about learning. The critical point is the suitable design and delivery of the program. Table of Contents To enhance the adult learning and engagement Malcolm Knowles introduced 4 principles: 1. Involvement 2. Experience 3. Relevance 4. Problem-centered Teaching Young Learners vs. Adults: 1. Dependency: 2. Accepting Instruction: 3. Applying Learnings: Are you ready to teach English to ESL students abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eddy P. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Motivation: Online vs. Onsite TEFL Courses During my career as an educator, I have had the opportunity to teach English as a second language using both classroom and private tutoring platforms. My undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison led me to a major in Communications. Table of Contents General requirements Foreign experience Online teaching Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. General requirements One course, in particular, required an internship at a local elementary school where I worked with students of...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching ESL Classes vs. EFL Classes Programs in English as a second language (ESL) generally take place in countries where English is the dominant or official language. People participating in an ESL program likely immigrated to an English-speaking country from a non-English speaking county and so are learning English as a language to be used in their everyday lives. In contrast, programs in English as a foreign language (EFL) generally take place in countries where English is not the official or dominant language. People participating in an EFL program are likely still in their home country and may or may not ever use English outside of the EFL classroom. This fundamental difference between the two types of programs can lead to...  [Read more]

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Groups: What You Need To Know A multilingual class is a class where the learners speak a variety of first languages. A monolingual class is a class where all the learners speak the same first language. I have been working in international school setting for over 13 years. The classes are multilingual classes where students come from different cultures and English is the common language for them to communicate with their teachers and classmates. Table of Contents Common Difficulties Common Culture Exposure to English Mother Tongue Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post By contrast, English classes in local schools and universities in China...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Further vs Farther - What's the Difference? Further and farther are easily confused as both words can be used to say “at a greater distance”. To be sure you are using them correctly take a look at the following explanation.   How to Use Further Further Examples: How to Use Farther Farther Examples: Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Present Simple vs. Present Continuous Game This is a guided speaking activity where students talk about routines or things happening right now. The pictures and sentences help them to use the correct tense.   It takes about 45 minutes if students talk about every picture. Put students in pairs of 2 - 4. Use counters.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Weather vs. Whether - What's the Difference? Weather and whether are a pair of homophones which means they sound the same, but they have different spellings and meanings. Here we explain how to use these words correctly.   WEATHER Definition and Examples Weather can be a noun or a verb. WEATHER Examples: WHETHER Definition and Examples Whether is a conjunction, which joins two words or phrases together. WHETHER Examples: Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 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. Examples of the three forms: These can all be used when talking about...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 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:   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Future Tenses - Will vs. Going to When to use "will" and when to use "going to" for expressing the future is a very confusing concept for some English learners. Both of these terms refer to the future but there is a slight difference between them. Let's take a look at the differences in the infographic below.   When to use "Going to"  The structure "be going to" is normally used to indicate the future but with some type of connection to the present. It can be used in the following situations: 1. When we have already decided or we INTEND to do something in the future. (Prior Plan) The decision has been made before the moment of speaking, for example:   2. When there are definite signs that something is...  [Read more]