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Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Vietnamese Pronunciation Problems in English Speaking like a native speaker is always expected from learners. However, they encounter many factors that prevent their success. Therefore, as an English teacher, I want to explore some common difficulties that Vietnamese students face when they learn to pronounce English so that I can teach effectively and help them communicate more confidently. Table of Contents Problem with vowels Problems with consonants Word stress, sentence stress Intonation and word connection Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thuong L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Challenges for Vietnamese Students in American English Pronunciation Today, Vietnam is entering the world stage as a united and independent country, eager to learn English, but unable to meet its standards for EFL education. Vietnamese students are a victim of several unfortunate coincidences in pronunciation, and often complain that reading and writing are easy to learn but speaking and listening simply impossible. Two huge differences in the way these languages differentiate words have made English communication into a "black box" for the Vietnamese, more difficult for them to penetrate than for other Asian peoples. Among these differences are the very small number of shared sounds, as well as tonogenesis, a pitch-based method...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam Once I arrived in Vietnam to teach the English language, I realized that poor pronunciation is common in Vietnamese students as well as teachers. These mistakes are similar, as it was obvious the Vietnamese teachers passed them to the students. In this essay, I am going to deliberate on the causes of the problem and suggest a few solutions. Table of Contents Language structure How to work this out? Consonants Reading comprehension Word building Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mohammad E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

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Sat, 30 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Phonetical Challenges for Vietnamese English Learners Phonology is the system of sounds that exist within a particular language, while phonetics is the study of how speech sounds are produced. One difficulty for all learners of a second language is learning how to produce new sounds by moving the mouth, lips, and tongue in new ways. Several other languages also share the Roman alphabet with English but do not pronounce letters and combinations of letters the same way. These learners need to learn the English phonology so that when they read English, they will know how to pronounce the words they read correctly, and so that they speak English with a more native-sounding accent. Table of Contents English in Vietnam Language...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles The Benefits of Reading English Stories to Younger Groups of ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading can be helpful in a language acquirement. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains why to use reading activities in an ESL class. The Role of the Teacher in an EFL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teacher plays an important role in any setting. However, in EFL classes teachers take even more responsibilities. Challenges for Vietnamese Students in American...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems Vietnamese Speakers Face When Learning English Have young English learners in other countries faced the same problems as those who are in Vietnam? Some may appear alike but the others may occur differently. Personally, each individual may engage in varied private troubles. On a small scale of this little essay, it is advised to discuss three main objective factors that the majority of young learners may encounter. They are passive learning style, less communication practice yet heavy-grammar structure, and attitude towards education. Table of Contents Learning Style Grammar skills vs. Communication skills Attitude Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Vietnamese Experience: Challenges for English Learners in Vietnam I have traveled throughout Asia for some forty-five years, Vietnam is now my home. I always found the younger generations had a thirst for knowledge, particularly English as a second language. The difficulties of acquiring the knowledge under what was a repressive regime have diminished somewhat, but the major stumbling blocks to acquiring good English are the lack of experienced Vietnamese teachers, interaction with English natural speakers, and knowledge of the outside world in general. Table of Contents The Importance of English Elementary levels tend to be more difficult to teach, as they usually consider the class as a social event, more of a relief from a...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Common Issues of Vietnamese Learners of English In Vietnam, it is so important and popular that English becomes a compulsory subject for students at schools and universities. Working people also need to learn English for their job, to talk to English speakers or get a new well-paid job. Table of Contents During my studies and the process of teaching, I noticed that learners are facing some problems such as: Pronunciation is the first obstacle because the same have different sounds Patiency and Knowledge How to Solve Problems? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Huyen N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences 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? Table of Contents 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 Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Disclaimer: The views and opinions...  [Read more]

Dominic Twumasi   Hello, I'm Dominic. You can also call me Dr. Dom. It's a pleasure working with ITTT. It's a beautiful company and I assure you, your time with the company is going to be a fruitful one. I am an English teacher and I hold a PhD, MBA, Bachelor of Education and I do have a certificate in teaching English. First of all, I have the 50-hour teaching English to young learners, as you can see and then I have a 120-hour TESOL also here. So don't worry, you are in good hands! My goal as a teacher is to help as many people communicating in English as possible. I'm skillful in delivery the four skills in English: reading, writing, listening and speaking. I usually employ the ESA strategy based on the level of my students. It doesn?t matter your level of English, remember that...  [Read more]

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Pronunciation Problems in Ukraine It is not a secret that pronouncing English sounds easily and correctly is a big challenge for non-native speakers. Of course, the complexity of English pronunciation consists not only of particular sounds but also of several other aspects such as intonation, stress, rhythm, and timing. I would like to analyze one of the biggest and most obvious pronunciation problems for Ukrainian speakers of English which, in my opinion, is sound differences and the way of pronouncing sounds. Table of Contents Sound System Articulation Aspiration Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hanna H. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Lesson Planning - Part 1 - Why do we plan lessons?   Hello. This presentation is going to cover this section on lesson planning and what we're going to do is to have a look as to why we go about planning a lesson, what do we actually put in it? We'll create an empty lesson plan pro-forma and then having done that what we'll do is to fill in that lesson plan for a particular teaching point. So, our starting position is going to be: "Why do we plan lessons at all?" There are a number of reasons why we need to plan a lesson. The first and foremost perhaps is that it's going to create a logical sequence for our lessons. If we didn't have a lesson plan, it is quite possible that we could go all over the place and it would become confusing for the students. By having this plan, what...  [Read more]

Woinshet Asfaw   Hello! Hi, my name is Woinshet Asfaw. I am originally from Ethiopia. I am Ethiopian but I studied in South Africa. I did my Bachelor's Degree in South Africa majored in Psychology and Anthropology. I have also successfully completed 120 hours of TEFL from ITTT. While I was in South Africa, I worked as a translator and interpreter at different NGOs like UNHCR and other refugee organizations. I have also worked as a child [inaudible]. A few years ago, I moved back to Ethiopia. Since then, I have been teaching English. I love being a teacher. Currently, I'm working as an English teacher and KG coordinator. So basically I teach at KG levels or beginner levels. I'm a fun, active, encouraging teacher to all my students and I always make sure my students are comfortable...  [Read more]

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Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems for English Language Learners in Vietnam As a developing country, Vietnam currently has an urgent need for the international language English to attract foreign investment and to promote the economy, especially after becoming a member of the World Trade Organisation (Nguyen T.T, 2007). With this growth of international trade and an increasing number of foreign tourists, the ability to communicate in English has become a passport to a better job for many Vietnamese. Table of Contents The Popularity of English in Vietnam Lack of English-speaking Professionals Pronunciation Outdated Teaching Methods Classroom Environment Vietnamese vs. English Language Structure Affordability Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 4 Reasons Why Learning English is a Problem for Students in Vietnam The important of English Education is a must especially it is an International recognize language. But not all countries have a benefit or luxuries to learn as others did. Some Asian countries like Vietnam though students start to begin their English education very early at school, yet they find themselves helpless when it comes to speaking English. Table of Contents 1. Overload students in one class 2. Students lack the confidence to use the English language 3. Vietnam quality of English teachers 4. Vietnam English Education System Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 Regan McAllister TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Value of Perfecting Pronunciation Learning another language has many different components. There is vocabulary, grammar, new sounds and sometimes a new alphabet. There are the receptive (passive) skills of reading and listening and the productive (active) skills of writing and speaking. Ideally, all components are learned at a similar pace to achieve a well rounded grasp on the target language. Unfortunately, this often isn't how language learning transpires. Instead, it is common for learners to excel in certain areas while others will require more time and effort. As a teacher, it can be easy to lean into students' strengths and focus less on their weaknesses. Generally, the receptive skills...  [Read more]

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Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Pronunciation Mistakes of Japanese Students This piece will discuss the difficulties faced by Japanese learners of English regarding English pronunciation and suggest methods to help learners in different age groups overcome them. It posits that most difficulties stem from the differences in phonology between the English alphabet and the Japanese kana system. Table of Contents Differences in the Alphabetic Systems Ways to Overcome Difficulties Working with Adults How to Approach Young Students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Niall M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Ideal Tool for Pronunciation Training Helping students improve their pronunciation can be challenging for teachers and students alike. For students, they may have a strong desire to sound fluent but might struggle in knowing what mistakes they make and how to correct them. For teachers, they may be aware of the mistakes but may lack tools to help students accurately and precisely correct them. Table of Contents Common Methods Feedback Correcting Techniques Technologies and Pronunciation Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kent L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Pronunciation Mistakes Made by Russian Speakers The purpose of my essay is to outline some of the most frequently occurred pronunciation mistakes made by Russian learners and share some of the teaching ideas based on a few sources and my own experience of teaching and learning English as a foreign and second language. Table of Contents State of the Problem Russian Phonetics vs. English Phonetics Choice of Activities Vowel Sounds Are you ready to teach English to ESL students? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Olga R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. State of the Problem Teaching English phonology and pronunciation for Russian...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Pronunciation Challenges Students Face in China Every learner of a foreign language may face pronunciation problems now and then. Languages that belong to one language group have more in common in phonics and are usually easier to learn to pronounce correctly. But such languages as English and Chinese are so different, that Chinese learners (and I bet English speaking learners of Chinese too) often have many difficulties in pronunciation. Table of Contents State of the problem Common pronunciation errors How to correct pronunciation problems Learn how to teach pronunciation effectively! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Evgeniya S. State of the problem I have...  [Read more]

Pronunciation and phonology in the EFL Classroom - Intonation   Whereas stress is typically concerned with one individual word, intonation is generally concerned with the variation in volume and pitch throughout an entire sentence. Intonation carries the message of a sentence. It's particularly important when questioning or agreeing, disagreeing and confirming statements. It's also very important when expressing emotions and feelings. The normal pattern for intonation is the rise-fall. Few examples would be ?I haven't seen him for a week,? or a simple word as ?okay?. With the falling intonation, we?re indicating that we're finished speaking. Again, ?I haven't seen him for a week? and ?okay?. A few more examples would be ?I'll see you at six then,? or a question of information ?How...  [Read more]

Pronunciation and Phonology in the EFL Classroom - Phonemes   In this video we'll be looking at the international phonemic alphabet and how it's used in the classroom. There are other phonemic alphabets but this is the most popular and the system, which is most widely used. You may have seen some of these symbols before as any good dictionary will supplement standard English spellings with the phonemic spellings to aid in pronunciation practice. Here we have a situation where we have what are called phonemes and each phoneme represents a sound within the English language. How is this helpful? Well, what it does is help students understand how to say words rather than simply relying on the often archaic English spellings. To illustrate this point let's for a moment put ourselves in...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Pronunciation Problems of Students in the Philippines English has its place as the most frequently required subject of mostly Philippines' school and universities. This is because of the belief of most Filipinos that the mastery of the English language is the most important demands globally. We grew up believing that learning a second language is not an easy task, although other nationalities find that it is easy for us to imitate and practice the language. However, that is not the case. The problems of teaching and learning a foreign language, specifically English, have suggested some studies of the errors made by most Filipino students. In spite of the knowledge of English of the Filipino, there are times that most students...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Common Pronunciation Challenges for Learners in Azerbaijan Pronunciation is an essential part of the English language. Clear and cohesive speech can create meaningful conversations, meanwhile incorrect pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. Every, non-native English-speaking country has pronunciation problems. One of the countries which come across with pronunciation errors is my homeland Azerbaijan. It is a lovely country, with nice traditions and people. Table of Contents Multilingual Country Historical Reasons Modern Situation Digital Age Teacher Training Do you want to teach English abroad? You are one step from it! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Narmina M. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Pronunciation Challenges of French Native-Speaking Students Each student faces their difficulties when it comes to English pronunciation depending on their country of origin. This essay will focus on the pronunciation difficulties facing ESL students in France and will also propose some solutions to help students overcome these difficulties. Table of Contents French Sound System IPA Difficult Sounds The Dark /L/ Sound Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kerri M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. French Sound System The number of English vowel sounds greatly outnumbers those...  [Read more]

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English Pronunciation Problems of Italian Native Speakers Teaching English pronunciation to students of other languages is always a big deal. English teachers from other countries may think that it is a topic to be skipped or only briefly introduced to students, but it is one of the most important subjects and it should be an integral part of an English course. As a matter of fact, the full understanding of a language and good communication actually depend, to a certain extent, on how correctly words are pronounced. Also, it is not only a matter of pronunciation but intonation. Every language has its own intonation and stress on words, so an English learner could find it difficult to get used to a new way of pronouncing words in...  [Read more]