What Do They Speak In Saudi Arabia

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 Umber Sherjeel Destinations Alumni Experiences What is it like teaching English in Saudi Arabia? Being in the teaching field for more than a decade and having taught in Saudi Arabia for the last 7+ years, I will give some pointers about my experience here as an English Language teacher. Table of Contents A Booming Job Market Financial Aspects Fuel is cheap Multifaceted Culture Good news for English Native Speakers Tips for Teaching Arab Students Things to avoid during the lesson Duties to be fulfilled along with teaching Overall working environment Related Articles: A Booming Job Market The education industry in Saudi Arabia is very blooming. There are many international schools, colleges, and universities - and the English education field in Saudi Arabia...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information The 8 Best Countries in the Middle East for Teaching English Abroad Are you thinking about teaching English in the Middle East? This region is rich in culture and natural beauty, plus the salaries for EFL teachers are among the highest in the world! Having work experience in the Middle East on your resume will open doors to endless opportunities around the world. Here are the best countries in the Middle East to teach English as a foreign language in 2018. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: United Arab Emirates - The Land of Opportunities Kuwait - The Fruitful Land of the Gulf Bahrain - The Land of Pearls Oman - The Land of Scenic Beauty Saudi Arabia - The Land of Hot Sands Qatar - The Land of the Sheikhs Jordan...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Are The Problems For English Language Learners In Saudi Arabia? I was born in Saudi Arabia and I had to finish my education from kindergarten to high school in Jeddah and other cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Table of Contents The history of teaching English English Level Problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: As a student and a resident for more than 12 years there, I think that I have some experience in the education system in Saudi Arabia. I will try here to explain English learners' problems in Saudi Arabia with my personal opinion and experience. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hesham Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Alumnus Experience: ✅ Teaching in Saudi Arabia Depending on which part of the world you are in, more often than not, you will find that majority of your learners, especially the younger ones, tend to be very tech-savvy nowadays. This is especially true in a Prep-Year setting in Saudi Arabia, where I'm currently based. When I speak about a Prep-Year location, I refer to young adults between the ages of 18-20 who have just finished high school and must complete a year of English language studies to begin their major. Table of Contents Main Challenges How to solve the problem Alumnus Idea Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 Jon ITTT Destinations Lifestyle vs. Money – 6 of the Best Places to be an English Teacher So you've finished your TEFL course and are trying to decide what to next. Do you want to chill out on a tropical beach sipping exotic cocktails as the sun lazily drops below the horizon after the week's teaching is done? Or are you looking to pay off the student loan while travelling the world and getting to know a whole new culture. Table of Contents Thailand Czech Republic Costa Rica South Korea Saudi Arabia Vietnam The United Arab Emirates Are you ready to start teaching English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This article looks at the differences between lifestyle and earning potential for popular TEFL destinations around the world. Thailand Tropical...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Utilizing New Technology in an ESL Setting to Limit Smartphone Use Depending on which part of the world you are in, more often than not, you will find that majority of your learners, especially the younger ones, tend to be very tech-savvy nowadays. This is especially true in a Prep-Year setting in Saudi Arabia, where I'm currently based. When I speak about a Prep-Year setting, I am referring to young adults, between the ages of 18-20 who have just finished high school and must complete a year of English language studies to begin their major. Table of Contents Teaching such learners brings about several challenges. So, we know the problem and we know the restrictions. What can we do? So, how do we address this while at the same...  [Read more]

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 Mark Crocker Destinations Ultimate Country Match Guide for Teaching EFL in the Middle East Whether you are a newly qualified EFL teacher, or you have some experience in the classroom already, there comes a time when you have to decide where to look for a teaching job. Across the world there are many regions and individual countries that offer a variety of opportunities, but which ones would suit you best? One big consideration is your own personal motivation for wanting to do it. Do you want to earn money to fund world travel or to pay off your student loans, or are you simply looking to escape the daily 9 to 5 grind? Are you looking to explore a foreign culture or to learn another language? Table of Contents "I want to earn as much money as possible so I can pay...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 Jon ITTT Destinations Etiquette Rules in 4 Different Middle East Countries If you want to be a TEFL teacher around the world, it is important to make sure you are as well prepared as you can possibly be before entering a classroom. It is equally important to have a good understanding of the country and culture you are hoping to make your home while you are teaching. Below we look at some important aspects of etiquette in different countries in Middle East. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Bahrain Jordan Are you ready to teach English in the Middle East? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: The Middle East is an area with a reputation of modest conservatism and while this differs in degree from country to country,...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Personal Teaching Experience With Young Non-English Speaking Learners I have always felt that I have got a message to deliver to the people around me. I thought and realized that spreading knowledge of books, society, and value to the community is one important way to circulate background and civilization. Education is for life and a fundamental pillar in our lives for it arms us with a passport that enables us to grow, improve, and succeed socially and professionally. Table of Contents Positive Learning Environment Working in Saudi Arabia Why do Students Need to Come to a Classroom? Exchanging Ideas Working on Important Skills Students Motivation Lessons According to a Plan Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a...  [Read more]

Is TEFL a good career choice? Anyone who has considered teaching English abroad has probably had a reaction from a friend or family member along the lines of “that sounds like fun, but what will you do when you get back?” In some quarters, teaching English as a foreign language has the reputation of not being a ‘real job’, just something that people do to pay off student loans or simply for fun and adventure before settling down into a normal job and lifestyle. There are many people who do choose teaching abroad for these reasons, but there are also plenty who have made a successful and lucrative career out of TEFL. Can I really make a long-term career out of TEFL? YES, you absolutely can have a long-term career as an EFL teacher. For the majority of people who head overseas to...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Factors Influencing The Choice of Activities for Students With Shorter Attention Spans First of all, I notice that adults have a bigger focus on what the teacher is saying and doing during the lesson, than the kids or teenagers. It is because, in my opinion, adults realize why they need to study English. For example, they will be able to find a better job or they may get an enhancement. So they know it is one of the important goals for them for a particular period of their life. And speaking about kids, they are too young first of all. They do not have a clue what is a goal and why they need it. The only thing they know is that their parents want them to study well, but it's not enough in a lot of cases. And sometimes the kids...  [Read more]

Why should I teach EFL? Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) offers multifaceted benefits. Firstly, it presents an opportunity to profoundly impact students' futures, enabling them to elevate their job prospects and support their families. The adventure of teaching overseas attracts many, and with a TEFL qualification, the world becomes your potential workplace. Beyond career opportunities, teaching EFL bolsters students' confidence, paving the way for their academic and professional achievements. Choosing this path means embracing travel, enriching lives, gaining invaluable experiences, and witnessing the transformative power of education firsthand. Ultimately, the fulfillment derived from watching students attain their aspirations creates lasting memories. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Can TEFL be a career? Contrary to the common misconception that teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is just a temporary gig or a way to pay off student debt, many educators have turned it into a lucrative, long-term profession. Whether teaching abroad or online, TEFL can indeed be a fulfilling lifelong career. Table of Contents Is it possible to make a long-term career out of teaching English as a foreign language? What qualifications do I need to pursue a career in TEFL? What skills will I need to pursue a career in TEFL? What other TEFL-related jobs are there in the long run? What are the advantages of a long-term TEFL career? Is it possible to make a long-term career out of teaching English as a foreign language? Absolutely. While many initially venture into EFL teaching to...  [Read more]

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Understand and Address Discipline in Adult Learners of EFL Discipline is an important aspect of classroom life when teaching EFL to adults. It affects the teachers and students and can hold a classroom together. Lack of discipline creates chaos and diminishes the ability of students to learn. In this essay, I will seek to explore what kind of discipline problems there are among adults, why a lack of discipline exists, and some strategies to solving a lack of discipline. Table of Contents To begin with, I'd like to review some literature about common problems which exist among students. With all these reasons for lack of discipline in mind, what solutions can be implemented? Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a...  [Read more]

Why should I teach EFL? There is no simple answer to this question as the reasons for teaching English are different for different people. For some it is the chance to help people who need English to improve their job status and to provide for their families. For others it is the adventure of heading overseas that is the real draw. With a TEFL qualification you can realistically look for work in almost any country you can think of. Another major benefit of teaching English that is often overlooked is that it provides a huge boost to the confidence and future careers of thousands of people who see it as a major step on their work and study journey. Whatever your own reasons for wanting to teach English, you will get to travel, help other people, and gain valuable work and life experience,...  [Read more]

What qualifications do I need to be a TEFL teacher? If you have decided to pursue a career in teaching English abroad, it is now time to figure out what the requirements are to get you started! While there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to teaching abroad, the most commonly required qualifications to become a TEFL teacher are: Do I need to be fluent in English to get a job in TEFL? Although it may seem self-evident, fluency in English is a prerequisite for TEFL instructors. If you don't speak English well, we recommend looking for another job. Do I need to be a native English speaker to get a job in TEFL? Non-native English speakers with fluency in the language can find work in many areas, including South and Central America, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. In some regions of...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Skills Essential for Teaching Young ESL Students The classroom embodies a space where students learn. That space is usually a mixture of varying personalities, learning styles, and student levels. A teacher's role in ensuring that students learn is of great importance seeing that the teacher serves as a facilitator for all, counselor to some, mentor to some, and disciplinarian to others. Teachers must possess or learn certain skills to be effective in the ESL/EFL classroom. While many factors are influencing the actual outcome of an EFL/ESL lesson, teachers of young learners must be patient, adaptable, and possess good classroom management skills. These skills are crucial for young learners because, on the one hand, they...  [Read more]

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Motivate High School Students in the ESL Classroom Motivation in the classroom is the biggest reason why I teach students in a high school setting. I am a public-school teacher and I get English as a Second Language students all the time in my classroom. I am a 10th-grade teacher but my students' ages range from 14 years old to 19 years old. The number one factor that I teach is for motivation. My students are already matured and have seen things they probably should not have at their ages. Once they get to my classroom, they are mine to teach. I do my utmost best to teach my students. I have students from all over the world, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Egyptian, Asian, Africa, to name a few countries. I now have...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Is Missing In School English Lessons? The English language is complex, but it becomes even more so when we consider the differences informality. In most classrooms for second language learners, the 'formal' version of English is taught. This is important so that students learn the grammar and vocabulary necessary for proper speaking and writing skills. However, the use of 'informal' language with slang and idioms is just as common in everyday life and can vary depending on the region. Both offer unique benefits to the learner, but only the formal style is generally taught in class. Table of Contents Formal Language The Importance of Casual Language Slang and Idioms Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Become a Self-Assured Teacher Before getting into teaching I had a good experience in the corporate sector. Training always had my interest, but never I thought that my first day would be so unpredictable. As I was a fresher in the training field, I could always relate with my students. I could just feel that if after having reasonable knowledge I could be nervous and unconfident, students can sure be. The day I am talking about was my first demo lecture for a group of students. As the students started entering the classroom, my mind was just running towards the unknown queries I may have to face. But, gradually I understood that to have an answer to all questions was a very wrong expectation to keep from oneself. The...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as a Driver of Future Results I chose to pass "teaching English as a second language" because In my opinion I have great experience and practice in my life and I would love to give knowledge to young learners after what they could open the whole world for themselves, because the English language is international, everywhere you go, you can communicate with others. Table of Contents Great Expectations Opportunities Learning Horizons 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 Iuliia K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Building Confidence in Students is Important and What Techniques ESL/EFL Teachers Can Use Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance from believing in one's own abilities or qualities. It is indispensable if we want to succeed in doing anything, and learning English is no exception. Confidence enhances performance, making learning less stressful and remembering what is learned a lot easier. It gives English learners the courage to explore and discover the language with or without teachers. Confident learners are not afraid of making mistakes or challenging themselves. All these lead to success eventually, not only for the learners but also for the teachers. Therefore, ESL/EFL teachers (teachers) need to build confidence in...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How a Teacher’s Flexibility Can Improve Student Learning Learning a new language is a collaborative effort between students and teachers, and while students may have different levels of motivation to learn, a teacher can and should develop the skills needed to adapt to ensure the student can retain the most knowledge possible. Teachers should have the flexibility to adapt instruction based on student personal factors such as age, cultural impacts, and prior student experience with English. Teachers also have the ability and responsibility to adjust instruction based on classroom limitations or to take advantage of all available resources. Finally, teachers need to be flexible enough to take an objective look at the effectiveness of...  [Read more]

Can TEFL be a career? Anyone who is thinking about teaching English abroad has most likely received a response along the lines of "Oh, how fun, but what will you do when you get back?" Some people believe that teaching English as a foreign language is not a "real job" but rather something that people do to pay off student debt or simply for fun before settling down into a "normal" job and lifestyle. Many people decide to teach English abroad for these reasons, but there are also many who have made a successful and lucrative career out of it. Is it possible to make a long-term career out of teaching English as a foreign language? Yes, you can pursue a long-term career as an EFL teacher. For the vast majority of people who travel abroad to teach English, it all begins with a simple desire...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Teaching Slang to ESL Students In January, I stood in front of a class of breakthrough English students at a university in Bogotá, Colombia. I'd never taught students in an ESL classroom before, but I was pretty confident having seven years of experience under my belt and a degree in literature. I was naive. I began the lesson with the class that my co-teacher had lent me for the first time. The objective of the lesson was to practice using past tense through storytelling; five minutes into it, I called on a student with his hand in the air. " What up, My Nigga!" He said it and I almost lost all of my composure on the first day while I should have been thinking about building rapport. Table of Contents Tool for...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Is Punishment Still Reasonable in Class? Teaching as a general concept is a word derived from "to teach" which means to instruct, it means a process in which one individual makes something known to another individual, it is a system of actions intended to produce learning. As Morrison said, "teaching is intimate contact between a more mature personality and less mature one which is designed to further education of the later". Table of Contents Teaching in relation to behavior Reasons for bad behavior Teachers' typical reaction Other Ideas A piece of advice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ghaith F. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 Mark Crocker TEFL Information The Lowdown on Teaching English Abroad With a Family If you do a quick online search for teaching English abroad, it would be easy to assume that it is only an option for young, single people. However, this is far from the truth, as there are countless thousands of people of all ages who are currently teaching abroad with their families. Many parents see it as a great opportunity to provide their children with an international education that is far removed from the one-dimensional option that most of us experience in our home country. Although moving abroad to teach English as a family is a great option for many people, there are obviously several things to consider before jumping on a plane. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post:...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 4 Impressive Benefits of Getting a TEFL certification To say that an English Teacher should complete a TEFL course is an understatement, an English Teacher must complete a TEFL course and obtain a TEFL certificate. I say this as an English teacher who has five years of experience and has taught in three countries in Europe. From a professional point of view and also from a financial point of view a TEFL certificate is a huge advantage. As I discovered during my research on TEFL certificates, Teachers who hold a TEFL certificate are well sought after and the job opportunities are endless. What is amazing is that the TEFL certificate opens possibilities to an English teacher to teach all over the world. Getting a TEFL certificate...  [Read more]

Thu, 07 May 2020 Andrew Lynch TEFL Information You’ve finished your TEFL course - Now what? One of the biggest challenges facing any teacher wanting to work abroad is ensuring they become TEFL certified. Securing the qualification will open up the door for a wealth of fresh opportunities around the world, finally giving you the chance to live out your teaching dreams in a new country or continent. Table of Contents Plan your move to another country Think about where you'd like to teach What do you want to achieve? Starting searching for a teaching job abroad Prepare for interviews Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: But now that you've finished your TEFL course – now what? With the coursework out of the way, now is the time to start...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Career Opportunities With a TEFL Certificate When you start to look around for ways to use your Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate (TEFL) you begin to find out that there are numerous options available to teachers of English. For many people around the world, learning English as a second language has become necessary for advancement in their jobs, for education and travel as English is quickly becoming the language of the world. For this reason, there are many options when it comes to teaching English. These options include teaching abroad, teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) online and even teaching in your local communities to immigrants. Let's explore some of these options together. Table of Contents...  [Read more]