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Why Learning L2 is Harder Than L1 - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Why Learning L2 is Harder Than L1
Over the past two years, as part of an international community, I've had the pleasure of meeting people from all over the world. We share the common experience of learning an L2. I've spoken to nearly 100 people now, and what I've learned about learning L2 is, well, it's hard.
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So why is learning L2 so much harder than L1?
L2 is challenging to learn, especially for older adults.
This makes L2 very hard to use spontaneously in certain situations.
As you can see, this lack of necessity is quite damaging to L2.
Why? Maybe I just don't possess a natural ability to learn.
Our L1 learning is so gradual.
This has become very apparent to me throughout my TEFL course.
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The Most Common Challenges For Chinese Learners of English - TEFL Blog
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Most Common Challenges For Chinese Learners of English
I am a lifelong ESL student myself. Every day I am learning something new from the books, from the things around me, and my students. For the last few years, I've been teaching the English language here in China, which is why I chose this topic. China is a great country with beautiful sceneries and very hard-working, enthusiastic, and friendly people. Learning any language is not an easy job. It requires patience, practice, and of course, a desire.
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Chinese Students' Strongest vs. Weakest Abilities
Pronunciation
Motivation
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Qualities of a Good ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Tue, 12 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Qualities of a Good ESL Teacher
Becoming a teacher of any nature requires a good amount of skills, but becoming an English as a foreign or second language teacher requires a special batch of skills. All types of teachers should have the same general qualities; communication skills, patience, good listening skills, the ability to connect and build relationships with students, hard work ethic, preparation, and organization, and be friendly, personable, and approachable. Being a teacher means interacting with people for most of, or part of the day, and understandably sharing your knowledge, with the students.
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Classroom Style
Understanding Students' Challenges
My View on Teaching Qualities
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Problems For Adult English Learners From Turkey - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Problems For Adult English Learners From Turkey
Learning the English language during adult years is a specific process when a student has reached a certain age, got some kind of profession (occupation), and decided for some specific reasons to learn (improve) English language.
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Specific purposes
Misconception
Lack of Confidence
Belief in Cultural Difference
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Specific purposes
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V.P - Vietnam said:
Lesson PlanningTeaching English in a foreign city is not very easy as the students within the city already speak a different language and are accustomed to speaking that language to others. The students must make it a habit to practice what they've learned in English in order to learn the language faster. Although teachers cannot monitor the students daily routines to make sure that the students are actually practicing English, teachers can gauge the... [Read more]
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G.S. - Canada said:
Teaching Slang and IdiomsMany years ago when I was going to school in Montreal I roomed with students from Malaysia, Taiwan, Nicaragua, and Montreal. They all knew English as a second language and were going to an English university. They were all functioning well within the formal structure of the education system. It didn't take long for me to discover that they often had puzzled looks on their faces as I was speaking. I was probably one of the... [Read more]
Pros and Cons of Teaching Students of Different Age Groups: Adults vs. Youngsters - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Pros and Cons of Teaching Students of Different Age Groups: Adults vs. Youngsters
What are the pros and cons of teaching a language to adults and young learners? First of all, let us talk about learner groups. Adults are people 18 years of age and more and young learners are split into three groups: over 13, from 8 to 12, and under 7.
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When do language abilities start to form?
However, on the other hand, teaching a language to adults is easier
Advantages and disadvantages
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How to Praise ESL Students in a Correct Way - TEFL Blog
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
How to Praise ESL Students in a Correct Way
Effective praise builds a student's character and strengthens their attempts at all tasks they encounter. The keyword to this point is useful. When credit is targeted at the wrong aspect of a student's work, then a negative effect has a chance to take over. So is it normal after all to praise students, and if so, how should a teacher go about the task?
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Reasons to Paraise ESL Students
What to Praise for?
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How Important are Phonology and Pronunciation in the English Language Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
How Important are Phonology and Pronunciation in the English Language Classroom?
As a speaker of 5 languages (French being my native one), I've been exposed to different ways of teaching how one particular language sounds and why it sounds that way, what kind of meaning is conveyed using what sounds in what order, and so on. Quite often, I've noticed that in the school system, not enough emphasis is put on studying the sounds that pertain to the language itself.
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Learning English in a French Environment
The Importance of Intonation
Other Common Pronunciation Mistakes in English
One Innovative Way I Tried to Help My Students
In Conclusion
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G.R. - Canada said:
TEFL for non native English speaking teachersLearning a language is learning a language. As a child, we hear and listen and listen again before we dare utter our first word. We first babble and hope we are going to be understood, making sounds which only Mom can guess the meaning of because she sees the crying need more than understands a linguistic expression. Some few years later, the baby can teach English. I went through this process, except... [Read more]
What are Some Common Linguistic Problems - TEFL Blog
Fri, 11 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What are Some Common Linguistic Problems
As we all know that the process of learning how to speak our first and second or third languages are different, we acquire the first language and learn second and third languages. When we speak our mother language, we can just say it automatically, we acquire our mother language from our environment, before we learn words and sentences, but when we learn a second language, we inevitably need to learn the vocabularies, clauses, sentences, grammar, etc first, then try to translate the second language to our mother language, which is complex. As far as common linguistic problems are concerned, I think there are a lot of problems to consider. Here are some of the most commoner linguistic... [Read more]
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T.P. - U.S.A. said:
Common Linguistic ProblemsWhen is comes to learning new languages there are many common linguistic problems. I am currently Studying Spanish as a middle aged adult. I never thought learning a language would be so challenging. I had always wanted to learn Spanish, and figured it would be easy. I have been learning Spanish now for almost 18 month, and I feel like I will never learn the language completely. I plan on moving to peru to help me learn and... [Read more]
Parental Help in Students English Learning - TEFL Blog
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Parental Help in Students English Learning
In the Chinese area, English as a compulsory course in school has to be learned by students for years. Since the government has strengthened the importance of English in Gaokao (College Entrance Examination ) these days, every Chinese family wants their children to start on English learning as early as possible. There is no need to highlight the importance of English to a Chinese family at all.
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Bilingual daily life
Create English surroundings
Apply for online English course
Find a foreign teacher
Be a good example
Regular reading
Communicate with teachers
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Why Taking a TEFL training Course is Important - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Why Taking a TEFL training Course is Important
Have you ever considered living and experiencing a different culture? If the answer is yes, teaching is a good way to achieve your goal. Teaching can be hard and challenging but also very rewarding to watch your students improve. This is why taking a TEFL course is important for several reasons including the following: methods for teaching younger students, methods for teaching students who require different approaches to learning, and methods for keeping students under control in the classroom during an English lesson.
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Personal Needs
Working With Younger Students
Student's Learning Experience
Games in the Classroom
Classroom Management
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Building Confidence in Speaking English in a Non-Native Speaking Country - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Mary Blancaflor
Alumni Experiences
Building Confidence in Speaking English in a Non-Native Speaking Country
I have been teaching English to local and foreign students and for the most part, I noticed that no matter how much the learners would like to polish their English, some things hinder them to accomplish their goal in speaking the language. Studying a foreign language in a non-native speaking country requires more discipline and motivation. Learning a foreign language is not acquired overnight. It has to undergo a specific type of training and the amount of time to learn. For this reason, I came up with a list of why students find it hard to learn a foreign language and what they must do.
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The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained from: 320
The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained
Playing Games in an ESL Classroom
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to adapt games to ESL classroom lessons. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
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ESL Teacher's Personality in The Center of Attention
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The Principles of Motivating in the ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Principles of Motivating in the ESL Class
Before a student is going to succeed, they have to want to succeed. Students have to find their reason why. As an English teacher, it is important to be able to help someone discover what motivates them, and help them use it as a driving force. Students from all around the world will have different reasons for wanting to learn English. It is not a teacher's job to give students a reason, it is their job to remind them of that reason and support them throughout their English learning journey.
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One way to show support for students is by being genuinely interested in their lives.
Showing personal interest is also a way to learn what motivates a student.
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The Best Thing I’ve Learned From My TEFL Training - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Best Thing I’ve Learned From My TEFL Training
There are many good things I have learned from the TEFL course I have been taking this past month. Things I had never considered before as a skill is to be a good teacher. I had mentioned it before in my tests that I did not realize how important it is to have those skills until I started taking the course and had read about it. So I guess I am saying that the best thing I have learned from my TEFL course is how to be a good teacher and it reminded me of my previous teachers and how well they taught me and my fellow classmates.
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Course Structure
Useful Suggestions
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A.O. - U.S.A. said:
Teaching StyleI think that one of the most important aspects of teaching English to a class is the style the teacher decides to portray towards the students. It is one thing to just drill your students on a bunch of material they are not familiar with. However, this may not be enough to get the students engaged and actually learn to love English and school in general. Every teacher will have their own way to go about teaching and maintaining a class.
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The Challenge of Being a TEFL Teacher in a Chinese Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Challenge of Being a TEFL Teacher in a Chinese Kindergarten
Education is one of the most important and complex processes of all humans achievements, especially early childhood education. It requires good attention and hard work. Learning language is one part of those big achievements, once the language is given as a second language for young learners, therefore teaching English as a second language in primary institutions like kindergartens is a great challenge itself as for the students so for the teachers. Building a relationship with the children in the second language without utilizing their mother tongue demands great work. Teaching kids in the kindergarten must be motivating.
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Reasons Why Pronunciation is More Difficult for Adults than Children in El Salvador - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Reasons Why Pronunciation is More Difficult for Adults than Children in El Salvador
Pronunciation problems in El Salvador is very common, as many know Spanish is the main Language in this country, people in El Salvador tend to speak their native Language all the time because this is what they feel more comfortable with, as there is not any other dialect, other than Spanish, they are taught English in school, English Is the only language taught in El Salvador in public schools, but only for those that can attend one, this is because there are many people that can't attend a school due to economic matter, family problems or due to the work that is done in their household many don't have time to study and there are kids that can't... [Read more]
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Job teaching TEFL in Suratthani, Thailand
Date posted:2005-08-02 | Writer: Super English | Email: [email protected]
Super English Language School is looking for a select few to teach English in the city of Surat Thani, Thailand. Join our team of highly creative, energetic, committed teachers and school staff.
Super English Language School is owned and operated by a native Thai and an American. This dynamic combination will work to make your transition and assimilation easy and enjoyable.
This is a position for the person who has the capacity for classroom creativity, is comfortable in an organization with high professional standards, and is willing to work hard so the children experience an enjoyable, productive time learning English.
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What is a Teacher and What Are They For? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What is a Teacher and What Are They For?
As a teacher, there are several roles that one must assume to do their job effectively. Often, the idea of a teacher is to simply show the material and grade the students, but that is not necessarily the truth. As an instructor of any topic it crucial that you know the material, have a positive influence on the class and can be flexible in all situations. I love the expression "A good teacher can make a hard class easy, and a bad teacher can make an easy class hard".
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Planning and Creating Materials
Attitude Towards Your Class
Flexibility
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Top 10 ESL Activities for Older English Learners
Francesca Marchi
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Are you teaching English abroad or online to older students? ✅ Here are 10 ESL activities for older English learners for you to try.
5 Secrets How to Teach English Grammar to ESL Students Easily
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to teach English grammar to ESL students easily. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
Playing Games in an ESL Classroom
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EFL Teachers Needed in Surat Thani, Thailand
Date posted:2010-01-10 | Writer: Super English | Email: [email protected]
Super English Language School is looking for two enthusiastic individuals to take over English classes from departing teachers. The students are well behaved, fun loving and eager to learn. The working environment is friendly, supportive, and relaxed. We give our teachers the time and space they need to develop at their own pace while offering support any time they want it. There is a Thai teaching assistant in every class.
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Speech Impediment - How to Detect and Fix It - TEFL Blog
Fri, 26 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Speech Impediment - How to Detect and Fix It
"My sweater. I cannot find my sweater. Can you help me look for?"
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Problem
Working on the Solution
Final
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I scratched my head. Sweater? I kicked myself for agreeing to help Rosa in the study hall. Our teacher, Mr. Randall, had told me she was struggling with basic grammar and thought I might be able to help since I had spent a lot of time in Mexico and had a good grasp of both English and Spanish. Now not only did we have to go over the nitty-gritty of grammar, but she also had a lisp or something. Great, as if the grammar wasn't enough.
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What is it Like Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
What is it Like Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten?
The majority of children turning 5 years old attend kindergarten for two years in preparation for primary school. Some kids enter kindergarten earlier at the age of only four. This actually varies according from state to state and also from country to country.
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"Teaching EFL in a kindergarten is really challenging."
"Teaching Kindergarten is like a Rollercoaster Ride!"
Don't rely on Translations
Preparation is key!
Truly, teaching is a rewarding job.
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Questions to Help You Start a Conversations - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Questions to Help You Start a Conversations
What is your favorite way to start up a conversation?
Whether it's in the English classroom or at a dinner party, it can be very awkward to start talking to people you don't know. The following questions will help you start a conversation and break the ice!
How to Create a Conversation Jar
A conversation jar can help you get beyond small talk and start a fun, unusual conversation! It assures that you have a few conversation starters in your back pocket. To create a conversation jar:
Striking up a conversation doesn't have to be so hard. Whether you’re trying to meet someone new or just learn more about an old friend, asking out-of-the-box questions is a great way to break... [Read more]
How to Use English as a Global Language to Improve Student Motivation - TEFL Blog
Thu, 21 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Use English as a Global Language to Improve Student Motivation
In this paper, I will discuss the reasons for students to learn English, and ways in which the teacher can help the students find motivation for learning said language. My arguments stem from the fact that English is one of the most beneficial languages to know in an increasingly global economy and a great number of different areas.
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Reasons to learn English
English in the global world
Motivation and happiness
Teaching beginners
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Students of All Ages: A Look at Cognitive Development - TEFL Blog
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Students of All Ages: A Look at Cognitive Development
In between the lesson structures of teaching a five-year-old how to ride a horse and a 20-year-old did I first witness the relationship between age and abilities, attention spans, and structural needs of the different students. As German riding schools would follow a structured pyramid system to train a horse and rider from the ground up, so can teachers of a first or secondary language. Questions to discuss in this essay are, "What is early childhood development? What comes next?" and "How can a teacher encourage students through the different stages of development?".
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Childhood
Teenage
Adulthood
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