Various Accents Of English

Do accents matter when teaching English abroad? When it comes to accents we all have one no matter where in the world we were brought up. Most of us are familiar with the basic differences between British and American accents, but what about accents from Australia and New Zealand, Canada and South Africa? And within each of these countries there are dozens of regional accents, just to complicate things further. So, we all have an accent, but is it a problem when teaching English as a foreign language? Table of Contents What English accent should I teach my students? How do English language students learn English accents? What English accent should I teach my students? It is important to understand that there isn't a universally correct accent. The debate typically centers on British...  [Read more]

Do accents matter when teaching English abroad? When it comes to accents we all have one no matter where in the world we were brought up. Most of us are familiar with the basic differences between British and American accents, but what about accents from Australia and New Zealand, Canada and South Africa? And within each of these countries there are dozens of regional accents, just to complicate things further. So, we all have an accent, but is it a problem when teaching English as a foreign language? What English accent should I teach my students? The first thing to remember is that there is no right or wrong accent when it comes to teaching and learning English. When teaching it is fine to speak naturally, just be sure that you always speak clearly and that all your instructions are...  [Read more]

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 Hoàng Minh Huy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Tips on How to Speak English More Fluently In recent years, the number of people learning English has significantly increased due to its importance. It offers various benefits, such as career opportunities, financial stability, and studying abroad. English comprises four essential skills, with speaking being a crucial step in mastering any language. This article outlines strategies to speak English fluently like a native. Table of Contents Leveraging Technological Advancements Engaging with Native Speakers Immersing in an English-Speaking Environment Conclusion: Diverse Paths to English Mastery Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many...  [Read more]

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 Gianluca Costa Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The English Level of Little Learners in Hong Kong When I started working as a TEFL teacher in Hong Kong without any teaching experience, I was scared, and I thought, how am I going to teach English to someone who needs to learn English from scratch? Table of Contents The parent's role in the children's academic path Native English Accents Schools Admission Competition Benefits from Commitments Are you ready to teach English in Hong Kong? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Well, believe me, how surprised I was by the high English level of the children who were only between 3 and 6 years old. Before I came to Hong Kong, I knew that many of its citizens...  [Read more]

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 Sahil Gazi TEFL Information Alumni Experiences What is it like teaching English in Bangladesh? I was born in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. I had the privilege of being educated at some of the best private schools in town, all of whom followed an industry-standard curriculum for teaching English and other English language subjects. The British Council later adopted this with various examination boards from reputed Universities in the UK. Table of Contents As such, I would like to share a bit of it. The history of teaching English in Bangladesh The Level of English Learning for the new generation Limitations faced by the learners The new standard path for English learners and speakers The Future of English for Bangladesh Related Articles: Check out what our...  [Read more]

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Does a Non-Native English Speaking Teacher Give in on the Point of Teaching? The United States of America, Canada, The United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. If one is not a citizen of one of the aforementioned countries, they are not likely to be considered as a native English speaker. There are certain countries such as the Caribbean Islands, India, Philippines and Singapore in which English is the official language and which use English as a primary language among the citizens. However, they are not recognized as native speakers of English due to various reasons, mainly accent, even though the use of the English language, including both grammar and vocabulary, doesn't differ too much from British...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The World Status of The English Language A global language is a language spoken internationally, the most popular one being English. It is learned by many people as a second language. Table of Contents Word Origin Global Communication Language Structure Cultural Importance Challenges For Learners Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Damian B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Word Origin A big part of the lexical units in the English language was taken from German, Latin, French, and other European countries. People think that languages have a strong relation between...  [Read more]

Centre Registered TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Centre Registered TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts 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]

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Which ‘English’ Should I Teach? English is a language that has a variety of dialects: particularly, there are three different major English segments. English (American ), English (Australian), and English (British or Uk). The three segments have differences in the way they are written and spoken. In this article, I will compare American English versus British English and my own experience with these two. Table of Contents British English American English My Experience Training Course Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate maria c. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. British...  [Read more]

Institute Global TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Institute Global TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts 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]

TEFL in India - Mumbai Date posted:2002-10-14 | Writer: The Lotus language Institute. | Email: [email protected] THE LOTUS LANGUAGE INSTITUTE The Lotus Language Institute is an educational venture of Lotus Learning, Pvt. Ltd., Contact us , India's largest direct selling company of educational products founded in 1984. With headquarters in Mumbai (Bombay) and offices in 9 cities throughout India, we strive to bring innovative educational products to all of India. We sell language learning programs developed by Linguaphone U.K. (Children, Adult, Business And International Programs) and Early Learning Programs from Highlights Corp., U.S.A. Our newest venture is the Lotus Language Institute, which will provide guidance to individuals using our Linguaphone self study programs. The Institute...  [Read more]

English Teachers Needed for Various Locations in China Date posted:2021-05-30 | Writer: Melhome ESL center | Email: [email protected] We are Melhome ESL center and we have been working in English education for several years. We cooperate with kindergarten, primary and training centers in all the cities of China. We are hiring some teachers for our schools. Due to the Corona virus situation, we are looking for English teachers INSIDE of China who are willing to teach in kindergartens or training centers. Jobs offered are optional all over China with good environment and good salary.Job descriptions:·Working time: 40 hours, teaching time is less than 25 hours per week, 2 days off.·ESL English teaching with Chinese assistant.·Kids:aged from 3 to 12 years old.·Lesson plans prepared...  [Read more]

EFL Teaching Positions in Prague, Czech Republic Date posted:2018-08-07 | Writer: Threshold Training Associates | Email: [email protected] Threshold Training Associates (TTA) founded in 1995, specializes in academic, business and professional language training, including preparation for internationally accredited language exams. TTA has maintained exclusive long-term training provider agreements with many organizations who consistently return to us year after year. We are currently offering EFL teaching positions for native as well as non-native speakers. Our in-company and young learners’ courses take place in various locations around Prague. WE EXPECT: • Native speakers or proficient non-native speakers with native-like accent • BA / MA degree • TEFL / CELTA / TESOL...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Learning Different Dialects As with many languages, English has so many different dialects. When one travels to a different region of the United States, for example, one will likely encounter different accents, vocabulary and different meanings of the same words. This is also true for British English and American English. For the purpose of this assignment, we will look a little deeper into these. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Easier to travel the world Knowing some peculiarities in writing and speaking Are you ready to start your teaching career? Begin with a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarah Jane G. Please note...  [Read more]

Opportunity in Turkey For EFL Teachers Date posted:2018-05-23 | Writer: Oxford as Academy | Email: [email protected] Oxford as Academy started in 2008. With over nine years experience in recruitment, we have developed strong relationships with educational institutes across the world. We focus on matching the best teachers with the best schools. We are currently looking for EFL Teachers to teach in Turkey in the cities of Antalya - Istanbul - Izmir and Bursa, for the new term starting in September. Please send us your resumes to our email address given on the job heading. DETAILS OF POSITION: We are hiring native and non-native English teachers and also Spanish teachers for our primary and secondary schools in Turkey. We need native and non-native teachers for this term at our...  [Read more]

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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]

Teach English in Bosnia and Herzegovina Date posted:2008-09-03 | Writer: Seal Foreign Languages Education Centre | Email: [email protected] Seal Foreign Languages Education Centre is seeking a TEFL qualified teacher for one of our four schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina with minimum 2 years teaching experience and clean driving licence, preferably with a British or an Australian accent. This would be a full time position. The curriculum is provided by the school and classes run Monday to Friday. However, the schedule can be adjusted to the teacher’s preferences and one could deliver from 6 up to 10 classes per day. The position is for one term initially and renewable depending on the performance. We offer excellent salary, by local standards, which would amount to 1000 – 1400...  [Read more]

Legitimate TEFL Centers Check out tefl tesol about Legitimate TEFL Centers and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C.S - Thailand said: TEFL for non native speakersI?m a thai national born and raised in thailand. Being a non native english speaker, I?ve faced many difficulties in learning and understanding English since the beginning. Pronunciation was difficult, grammar was difficult, and I believe learning and just REMEMBERING all the tenses, modals, and verb forms would have been nearly impossible without the fortunate help I had from many American, Filipino, and European friends,...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Challenge of Learning English as a Second Language The process of learning a foreign language is not an easy one because they are expected to cover various aspects, and the challenges faced could cause a learner to take a longer time to learn the new language. Table of Contents Students' Feelings Language Aspects Cultural Specifics Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Payton P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Students' Feelings One of the difficulties that learners face is their attitude towards learning the language. An individuals' attitude relates to how they feel...  [Read more]

Professional TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Professional TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts E.S. - Australia said: First versus second language acquisitionLearning language is something all human beings have an innate ability to do. However, learning a second language (L2) can be somewhat more difficult. The acquisition of language seems deceptively simple. Young children learn their mother tongue rapidly and effortlessly, from babbling at 6 months of age to full sentences by the age of three years, this follows the same development path regardless of culture. Social...  [Read more]

Opportunity teaching TEFL in Thailand: Positions Start In May 2005 - 10 Month Contr Date posted:2005-03-28 | Writer: MediaKids Ltd. Thailand | Email: [email protected]   for the almighty dollar, then Korea, Japan, or Taiwan might be better suited to your needs. If you are looking to really experience and live in another culture, then we have a position for you in Thailand. Our Expectations: ***1. Native Speakers ONLY Please (Can, US, Aust, NZ, U.K, S.A) with valid passport 2. Must have clear speech, free of "extremely thick" accents ***3. Must have EITHER a 4-year University degree (pref. in related field - English/Educ/ECD/Comm) OR an accredited TEFL/TESOL certificate (not online) + experience teaching and/or working with children in a supervisory/educational role) 4....  [Read more]

Jobs Teaching English in Poland, Various Locations Date posted:2020-04-15 | Writer: English Wizards | Email: [email protected] Looking to live and work in the heart of Central Europe but don’t have an EU passport? Working with English Wizards provides you the option to find paid TEFL jobs at schools all over Poland with a legal work visa and full support available inside and outside of the classroom.Poland is one of the world’s fastest growing TEFL destinations due to its charming culture, beautiful medieval cities, cheap cost of living, and the widespread availability of jobs for native English speakers. Navigating the job market alone can be quite difficult, especially without EU citizenship, but English Wizards makes the process easier than ever before! Poland’s major...  [Read more]

Jobs Teaching English in Poland, Various Cities Date posted:2019-12-30 | Writer: English Wizards | Email: [email protected] Looking to live and work in the heart of Central Europe but don’t have an EU passport? Working with English Wizards provides you the option to find paid teaching jobs at schools all over Poland with a legal work visa and full support available inside and outside of the classroom. Poland is one of the world’s fastest growing TEFL destinations due to its charming culture, beautiful medieval cities, cheap cost of living, and the widespread availability of jobs for native English speakers. Navigating the job market alone can be quite difficult, especially without EU citizenship, but English Wizards makes the process easier than ever before! Poland’s major...  [Read more]

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How Can Parents Help an ESL Teacher? Parental involvement plays a pivotal role in the success of learning English as a second language (ESL) education. When parents actively participate in their child's language learning journey, they become valuable partners with ESL teachers contributing to the overall effectiveness of the educational process. This essay explores various ways in which parents can assist and support ESL teachers in fostering English language proficiency among their children. Table of Contents Creating a Supportive Home Environment Encouraging Reading and Language Practice Collaboration with Teachers Consistency and Practice for Language Acquisition The Crucial Role of Parents in ESL Teaching Are you...  [Read more]

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Tips on Teaching Reading to EFL Students One-to-One Reading is one of the two receptive language skills that might seem easier to teach. When learning to read in a foreign language, a student doesn't have to deal with accents or pronunciation problems, as it often happens with speaking and listening. What's more, learning reading skills does not necessarily imply high teacher participation and can generally be done independently. Much as with writing, it might seem tempting to relegate most of reading to homework, especially in one-to-one teaching. The easier way isn't always the best one, and paying enough attention to this aspect of English during one's lessons offers many benefits. Table of...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why is TEFL Certification a Must for Non-Native Teachers? In today's world, teaching English has become a mainstream job, no longer limited to native speakers. Everywhere you go, you will find nationals from various countries teaching English with sometimes rather strong accents. What are their motivations and why would schools choose non-natives to teach English in the first place? Table of Contents Job Requirements Benefits of Learning Other Languages China as The Biggest Market Do you want to teach English abroad? 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 Patrick B. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Central European Teaching Program Date posted:2024-04-04 | Writer: Central European Teaching Program | Email: [email protected] The Central European Teaching Program (CETP) is an organisation established in 1990, and it provides ESL teachers to Hungarian schools. CETP accepts both men and women into their teaching program. Required Degrees: Bachelor’s degree plus TEFL certification Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL ,  Elementary ,  ESL to Children ,  Kindergarten . Specific requirements for applicants: 1. Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of the United States, Canada, the European Union (EU), or the United Kingdom. 2. Native English Speakers: All applicants must be native English speakers. 3. Health and Hearing: Applicants should be in good health and have good...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Needed in North Vietnam Date posted:2017-06-26 | Writer: New Way Language Center | Email: [email protected] New Way language center has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in July and August.  We’re constantly pushing the limits beyond what we've achieved in the past - exploring new materials, markets and services while propelling ourselves toward bigger and better opportunities. So it only seems natural that we'd hire people who are simultaneously industrious, creative and reflective; people who are rewarded by teaching and interested in building a future that provides English and other skills to those who require them; people who are willing to make New Way's business their business, and follow a path that, with continuous...  [Read more]

Acquire A TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Acquire A TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts T.H. - Costa Rica said: Neurological considerationsIn 1960, issues of language acquisition were addressed. Paul Broca, a French neurologist and Karl Wernicke, a German neurologist, developed theories of brain lateralization. They proved that there are major areas in the left hemisphere of the brain responsible for language. Humans have a natural foundation to acquire language, a genetically determined capacity. In 1969 there was a critical period in the assumption that there is a...  [Read more]

Teach Young Learners EFL in Colombia Date posted:2014-11-18 | Writer: NTSAS | Email: [email protected] NTSAS is looking for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in January 2015. A clear voice with a neutral “North American” accent is important. An outgoing, energetic person is a must. Spanish is an asset, however not necessary. We are Canadian owned and operated, in our 13th year of operation in Colombia and registered with the Secretary of Education. We operate schools in the cities of Ibague and Pereira. Ibague is 200 km. South-West of Bogotá with 600,000 inhabitants and has most modern amenities. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by tropical mountains and has a climate that is near perfect, normally reaching 28 daily and dropping to 18 at night. Pereira...  [Read more]