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What is The Difference Between Teaching ESL and EFL? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What is The Difference Between Teaching ESL and EFL?
While English is a popular language used globally, people learn and use the language differently, a feature that informs the techniques employed in teaching the language. A Chinese immigrant living in the United States with his parents, for example, will learn English as a Second Language (ESL). Such a learner would learn in an environment where English is the primary language for interaction. The case is different with a French boy learning English in a school in Paris. The boy in this context learns English but is likely to continue using his French mother tongue while out of class. As such, he learns English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The two learners in this hypothetical... [Read more]
What is The Role of The Teacher in an ESL Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What is The Role of The Teacher in an ESL Classroom?
Teachers play an essential role in educating their students. While teachers are known for this, they also serve many other roles. Teachers set healthy environments for the classroom, motivate students to perform well, can provide cultural expertise outside of the student's traditions, and have a greater understanding of the general difficulty in learning English as a second language. The role of the teacher is to guide the student, allowing them to perform to the best of their ability.
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Environment Organization
Motivating Practice
Cultural Clarification
Rapport Building
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What is the difference between EFL and ESL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the difference between EFL and ESL?
Given the widespread use of English in global media, government, and business, it is no surprise that hundreds of millions of people are learning English worldwide. Catering to this immense demand are countless teachers, both native and non-native English speakers, instructing in schools, language centers, private firms, colleges, universities, and online classrooms globally. Although these teachers often have a robust understanding of the English language, they may not necessarily be familiar with the multitude of acronyms used within the industry, including EFL, ESL, TEFL, TESL, TESOL, ELT, and more.
What do EFL and ESL actually stand for?
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What is the difference between EFL and ESL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the difference between EFL and ESL?
ESL (English as a Second Language) pertains to students learning English while living in an English-speaking environment. In contrast, EFL (English as a Foreign Language) is for students learning English in a country where it isn't the primary language. Essentially, the distinction lies in the learning context: ESL learners are surrounded by the language daily, while EFL learners study English in settings where the primary language isn't English.
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What do EFL and ESL actually stand for?
What are the main differences between EFL and ESL?
Teaching strategies for English as a second language
Teaching strategies for English as a foreign language
What do EFL and ESL actually stand for?
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What is Classroom Management and How Does it Affect the ESL Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 23 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
What is Classroom Management and How Does it Affect the ESL Classroom?
Classroom management can be defined as the ability or skill to organize the class. This will involve the use of the eyes, the voice, and different gestures. Classroom management will also involve group arrangements which can consist of the whole class, individuals or pair work. The use of student's names, desk arrangements, use of the board, giving individual attention, and teacher talk time also fall under the label of classroom management.
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The Basic Teaching Tools
Student Arrangements in the Classroom
Other Important Factors of Classroom Management
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What is Motivation and How to Increase it in the ESL Class? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 07 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What is Motivation and How to Increase it in the ESL Class?
I think being a teacher it is not only to study. This profession includes so many roles such as being a friend, parent, psychologist, etc. It depends on many factors like age, nationality, size of the group of students, or individual student. One more very important factor is motivation. To find out why motivation plays a key role in building rapport between teacher and student first we need to define the meaning of it.
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Definition
OBSERVE
REVISE
INVOLVE
ENCOURAGE
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Coursebooks and Materials - Authentic and Created Materials - TEFL Blog
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 Federico Riva
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Coursebooks and Materials - Authentic and Created Materials
Two classifications of ESL materials are Authentic and Non-Authentic (or created). What is the difference between what are called authentic and created materials?
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Authentic Materials
Created Materials
Selection of authentic materials
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Authentic Materials
Authentic materials as the name implies are actual materials that are created for any reason outside of the classroom. Examples of authentic materials would be things like,... [Read more]
Authentic and Non-Authentic Materials: Their Strengths and Weaknesses - TEFL Blog
Wed, 27 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Authentic and Non-Authentic Materials: Their Strengths and Weaknesses
Imagine you are in a language class and the teacher has given you a task. You are excited. The last time you completed an assignment like this one you gained a greater sense of confidence in the target language. After completing the last assignment the confidence gained from it gave you the courage to strike up a conversation with the waiter at the restaurant where you were dining. He was from the country of your target language. You said "hello" and also read the menu and ordered it in the TL. Why? Where did this confidence come from? I do not want to oversimplify the answer because learning a language takes time and effort, it is a compilation of many things, but... [Read more]
How Do We Teach English as a Second Language or English as a Foreign Language? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How Do We Teach English as a Second Language or English as a Foreign Language?
Language as a second language or as a foreign language consists of classroom course material and student-teacher components that require a certain educational environment to be taught. Language acquisition starts from early childhood to the critical age of 13 years. Born into a natural language environment, the child begins to process the language pragmatically thanks to its sound, environment, and natural language skills.
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Education System
Personal Experience
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Teaching is not All About the Content: Building Rapport and Managing a Classroom - TEFL Blog
Fri, 17 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching is not All About the Content: Building Rapport and Managing a Classroom
Anyone could learn a syllabus and regurgitate it to a group of people, however, teaching involves more than just the transference of information. Teachers must learn to be able to engage their students with the content, while also building a rapport with the students and managing the classroom as a whole.
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First Steps in Teaching
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The History of The ESA Approach - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The History of The ESA Approach
My first exposure to learning a foreign language was back in the 1950s watching French lessons on the National Education Network, the predecessor of PBS. The only thing I can remember from the experience was the word Ecoute, listen, which I did little of. Latin classes in Junior High, followed by Spanish courses in High School and College did little to help me as an adult. The teaching methods used were both classical, grammar-translation and Audio- bilingualism, both tried and true relics of the past, and in some cases the present.
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What is ESA?
ESA Structure
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This is a fun worksheet about food and drinks for ESL students. The students write about what they like and don't like.
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Christmas/Winter ESL Writing
This is a fun ESL writing exercise about Christmas/winter. Students take a look at the picture and describe what they see.
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How to Apply Positive Discipline in The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Apply Positive Discipline in The Classroom
David Brooks once said, "The point of being a teacher is to do more than impart facts, it's to shape the way students perceive the world, to help a student absorb the rules of discipline. The teachers who do that get remembered." In my experience as a teacher, I have had students from different backgrounds enter my classroom. I have come to acknowledge that each one is an individual who has needs and a personality shaped by external factors such as their family life, social interactions, and beliefs. Nevertheless, I have also discovered that positive discipline in the classroom creates a healthy environment which not only promotes learning but gives each student an equal opportunity... [Read more]
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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.
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Two Primary Modes of Learning: Differences Between Young Learners and Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their knowledge of teaching young students and adults.
Secrets and Techniques to Teaching Receptive Skills | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares several secrets of teaching productive skills.
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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.
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Effective ESL Education with Parental Help | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Students need parental help but how should it be organized to achieve better results in education? Find out in this blog post.
What Classroom Management Skills Can Teachers Develop to Contribute to the Success of EFL and ESL Learners? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This blog post is devoted to the problem of classroom management skills.
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Personal Qualities Important for an English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Personal Qualities Important for an English Teacher
Albert Einstein once said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge," a quote that exemplifies a major quality that a teacher should be able to express comfortably within their classroom environment. While being able to express imaginative ideas within a lesson plan, a teacher of the English language should possess other qualities that will help advance their student's knowledge. A teacher should remain kind and patient, have a dedication to teaching, be imaginative, should bring a positive and fun energy to the classroom, and make a connection with their class.
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Teacher's Attitude
The Necessity in Play
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Methods for Managing Your ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This blog post contains information on classroom management techniques. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas and thoughts.
6 Ways to Use Flashcards to Boost the Learning Speed | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This blog post is devoted to flashcards in the classroom. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas.
What are the Best Teaching Skills to Implement in the ESL Classroom? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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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.
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What is The Difference Between Teaching English to High-School Students and University Students? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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How teaching high-school students differs from teaching university students? Read in this blog post.
What Distinguishes a Good English Teacher from Others? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how good teachers differ from the rest.
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How to teach TEFL online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How to teach TEFL online
One area within the English teaching (ESL) market that has increased dramatically over recent years is that of teaching English online. Although many of the ideas used in traditional classroom teaching are transferable to online teaching, there are some specifics you should be aware of before embarking on this method of teaching.
What does teaching English online mean?
Usually the teaching of English (ESL) takes place in a school or language center. Students attend the location and have regular lessons from their teachers. However, there has always been a need, in very remote locations for example, for teaching to be done in one area and delivered to another. The advent of the world-wide-web and connectivity through phones, computers and the like has greatly... [Read more]
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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.
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What is the Role of a Good Teacher? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their point of view on a good teacher's personal qualities.
Reasons for a Lack of Confidence in English Students from China | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This blog post contains information on the reasons why Chinese students may have a lack of confidence.
Should a TEFL Certification be Mandatory for Teachers? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Which TEFL course should I take? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which TEFL course should I take?
When deciding on a TEFL course, it is vital to consider the standard qualifications EFL employers look for. A 120-hour TEFL certificate course is widely recognized as the baseline requirement globally. At ITTT, we offer multiple avenues to achieve this essential certification, ensuring our trainees meet the most sought-after criteria in the English teaching world.
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Travel to learn or stay at home?
What are onsite TEFL courses like?
What are online TEFL courses like?
120-hour TEFL certification
Specialized TEFL courses
Diploma level course
Package courses
Combined TEFL courses
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What is The Difference Between Teaching ESL and EFL? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains what is the difference between EFL and ESL teaching.
ESA Principles of Teaching Reading | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this article, our TEFL graduate explains how to adjust ESA method to teaching reading.
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Is getting a TEFL or TESOL certificate difficult?
Federico Riva
TEFL Information
The qualifications required to start teaching ESL are typically a minimum of a TEFL or TESOL certification of 120-hours and having a good knowledge and use of the English language. Here we outline the process.
Krashen's Hypotheses and Second Language Acquisition
Sara Stojanovic
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Dive into Krashen's Hypotheses for Second Language Acquisition. Explore nature vs. nurture, the input hypothesis, and more. Discover the enduring impact on language learning.
Harmonizing Education: The Transformative Influence of Music in the Classroom
Federico Riva
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Which TEFL course should I take? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which TEFL course should I take?
Although you are free to sign up for any course that catches your eye, there is one thing you should always bear in mind: the minimum qualification required by most ESL employers worldwide is a 120-hour TEFL certificate course. The good news for our trainees is that there are a number of ways in which this can be achieved with ITTT.
Travel to learn or stay at home?
The first distinction in TEFL course type depends upon whether you want to travel to a training center to complete your studies or stay at home. If you wish to travel, then an ‘onsite’ course is best for you. Should you wish to complete your training at home then an ‘online’ course is best.
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Conditionals and Reported Speech - What Are Conditionals?
This video is the first video of our series on conditionals and reported speech. The conditionals are commonly referred to as "if" sentence structure speaking about if this happens then that happens.
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How Games in the Classroom Create Valuable Lessons | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Games in the classroom play an essential part. However, not every game is suitable for ESL teaching. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on this point.
How to Organize Activities for Students with Shorter Attention Spans | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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How do Japanese Students Respond to Some Common Challenges in English? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This blog post is devoted to some most common issues of the Japanese students in English and their attitude towards it.
The Most Common Pronunciation Problems for English Learners in Myanmar | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with students from Myanmar.
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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.
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A Sample Lesson Plan For a 2nd Grade Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Here, our TEFL graduate shares a sample lesson plan for teaching 2nd grade.
What Are The Differences Between Foreign Language and Mother Tongue Acquisition? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers the main differences between first and second language acquisition.
Several Ways to Implement Popular Songs in the Young ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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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.
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7 Amazing Winter and Christmas ESL Activities Your Students Will Love | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Are you not sure what to do this winter with your EFL students? Don't worry we've got you covered! Try these 7 amazing winter and Christmas ESL activities your students will absolutely love!
What TEFL course is most useful? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
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The first step to a career in teaching English abroad is a TEFL or TESOL certificate. However, with so many courses to choose from you will probably ask yourself: What TEFL... [Read more]