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English in Britain and in America - TEFL Blog
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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English in Britain and in America
British English versus American English are often discussed during the class, students frequently ask which one is the standard English to learn and would it cause any difficulties in communication. Both of them have differences and similarities, but individuals from the UK and the US can communicate without too much difficulty.
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What is Correct?
The History of English
Pronunciation Differences
Spelling
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British vs. American: Which English Accent to Choose? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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British vs. American: Which English Accent to Choose?
British English versus American English always sparks a lively discussion. I have read some articles so far as to compare these 2 languages and gather the information from the online resources.
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Personal experience
The history of English
Vocabulary challenge
Teaching implications and classroom problems
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The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 Federico Riva
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The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching
Bigger is better, right? It's a concept most of us have grown up with. A bigger house is better than a smaller one, a bigger car is better than a smaller one, and a bigger motorbike is oh so much better than a smaller one. The list is almost endless. So, we all agree then, bigger is better! Or is it?
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Challenging the Perception: Bigger is Better?
A Different Perspective on Class Sizes
Comparing Class Sizes: UK vs. Vietnam
The Role of Apprentice Teachers in Larger Classes
Conclusion
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D. S. - Germany said:
British English vs American English The English language consists of two major variations.
One is British English, which is spoken in the UK, and the other variation is American English.
British English has its origin in the UK and includes several dialects within the UK.
British English is often referred to as Oxford English, which is one of the dialects. Usually, this is the variation taught as a foreign language at public schools throughout Europe.... [Read more]
TEFL Perspectives for Non-Native English Speaking Teachers - TEFL Blog
Tue, 07 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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TEFL Perspectives for Non-Native English Speaking Teachers
I have chosen this topic as I am not a native English speaker myself, and before getting into the course I wasn't sure if it was a good idea for the debate there is between native vs non-native English teachers, and for future jobs opportunities. I have been looking for a teaching opportunity for a few months and all the adverts say "native speakers only".
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Natives vs. Non-Natives
Pros and Cons of Non-Native Speakers
Pros and Cons of Native Speakers
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V.M. - Russia said:
British English vs American EnglishA dilemma that faces many students today is whether to study British English or American English. Some non-native English teachers also get into the array of choices ? to complete their teacher training in the US or Great Britain. Occasionally, newspapers that advertise English teacher vacancies could be specific in their requirements. Some schools might also be conscious about the differences when hiring a new... [Read more]
British English vs. American English: Which Variant is More Suitable for EFL classrooms? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 10 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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British English vs. American English: Which Variant is More Suitable for EFL classrooms?
It is clear for a lot of people that American English is a little different from British English, but why exist these differences? Many languages are spoken in all the world, and some of them have different branches, in the case of British and American English, one of the reason for having these differences, for example en the word colour for UK and color for USA is because, British English has taken the original words from French and later in America the spelling has been simplified, here is a list of words that are different in UK and USA:
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Difficult Vocabulary for Spelling
Grammar
Pronunciation
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7 Activities for Teaching Reported Speech in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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7 Activities for Teaching Reported Speech in the ESL Classroom
When teaching reported speech the potential for mistakes, errors, and the general difficulty is enormous due to the number of changes that are made with verb tenses, patterns, pronouns, questions, time expressions etc.. It's important to cover the subject slowly with lots of verbal practice at every opportunity. There are plenty of standard 'change the direct speech to reported speech' activities, but your students will soon tire of these if you overuse them. Here are some ideas which have worked well in the EFL classroom and will give your students a good amount of talk time in a variety of ways.
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Why are TEFL teachers important?
TEFL teachers hold a unique and vital role in global education. While all educators contribute immensely, TEFL teachers address the specific challenges of teaching English as a second or foreign language. Their specialized training equips them to effectively teach in environments where English isn't the primary language, helping learners overcome linguistic barriers and bridging cultural divides. Their importance stems from their ability to foster communication and understanding in our increasingly interconnected world.
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Working knowledge vs Formal Knowledge
What are the training options to become a TEFL teacher?
Types of employment
Summary
Working knowledge vs Formal Knowledge
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V.R. & P.L - Laos said:
British English vs American EnglishIntro
English is spoken worldwide, either as the mother tongue or second language. Consequently a substantial variety of different dialects exist in the English language. Two most widely recognised of these dialects used when teaching TEFL are British English (BE), defined as the form of English used in the united kingdom, and American English (AE) the particular form of English used in the united states
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F.A. - U.S.A. said:
British vs American EnglishBritish English abbreviated as BrE is the form of English used in the united kingdom and it comprises of all the English languages used within the UK. American English on the other hand is abbreviated as AmE and it?s the form of English used in the united states including all English dialects used with the US. American English and British English are the most taught English varieties in most EFL/ESL programs. There are several... [Read more]
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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Certification
Teaching Methods
Disciplines
Technology/Resources
Classroom Activities
Teaching Programs
Miscellaneous
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Why are TEFL teachers important? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Why are TEFL teachers important?
We can say in general terms that all teachers are important, English teachers among them. However, the requirement for specialist teachers who are able to teach English as a second or foreign language is particularly important. What makes specialist ESL teachers so necessary?
Working knowledge vs Formal Knowledge
Globalized industry has led to an explosion of the use of English as the lingua franca. This trend looks as though it will continue in the near future. Whilst English is a mainstream curriculum subject in many countries, teachers of English are not necessarily equipped to teach English as a second or foreign language. Teachers trained in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) are therefore in great demand.
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English as a World Language - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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English as a World Language
English is considered a universal language, mainly because it is widely spoken all over the world. English was originally the language of England. Its expansion became imperative due to the dominance in world trade, religion, technology, tourism, education and so on. UK expansion and incursion of the USA as the first world power saw the migration of the English language all over the world. About 70 countries adopt the English language as their official language and statistics have it that the English language is one of the easiest languages to learn when compared with other languages like Chinese, French, German or Spanish.
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English Prevalence
English in Asia
ESL Career Difficulties
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TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options - TEFL Blog
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 Federico Riva
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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.
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TEFL or TESOL
Travel to learn or stay at home?
What are onsite TEFL courses like?
What are online TEFL courses like?
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Motivation: That’s What Classroom and Political Arena Have in Common - TEFL Blog
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Motivation: That’s What Classroom and Political Arena Have in Common
"Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears" - Mark Antony. I have a tall tale to tell you. A story filled with unspeakable horrors that make men dishonor all they have stood for; that pushes the statement "it is better to be feared than loved if you cannot be both"- Machiavelli. To tales of living in a land down under and learning the language of the locals and communing with them in a peaceful manner. Before ending with a tale as old of time, which is empires rise and fall, similar to teaching materials that are created and become outdated. If we are to succeed we must evolve or we will just get caught up in the churn with the changing tides. Let us begin... [Read more]
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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?).
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Native English Teacher vs. Non-Native English Teacher ✅ What are the differences? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 Federico Riva
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Native English Teacher vs. Non-Native English Teacher ✅ What are the differences?
Welcome, my name is Linda nice to see you. I'm a TEFL and TESOL professional at ITTT and I've been living and working in Asia since 2012-ish and I live in South Korea and I've been here for five and a half years. I also taught English in China and here in Korea as well and I also work for ITTT and we have a guest so to speak but also from ITTT but joining us for the first time my colleague Lisa.
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Native English Teacher vs. Non-Native English Teacher: What are the differences?
Hello,
Welcome, my name is Linda nice to see you. I’m a TEFL and TESOL professional at ITTT and I’ve been living and working in Asia since 2012-ish and I live in South Korea and I’ve been here for five and a half years. I also taught English in China and here in Korea as well and I also work for ITTT and we have a guest so to speak but also from ITTT but joining us for the first time my colleague Lisa.
My name is Liza. I’m a TEFL and TESOL expert at ITTT as Linda and I’m also a former ESL teacher. I’ve been teaching online this year but before I worked in China as a lead teacher in a kindergarten so that was quite fun and I'll share my experience today.
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Native English Teacher vs. Non-Native English Teacher
12/06/2020
hello hi welcome here my name is linda
nice to see you if you're watching and my name is lisa yeah cool um so yeah if you're tuning in
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