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Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Linguistic Division of English Language is rarely uniform. Especially when spread out over a great distance, rifts form in a language which causes dialectical differences, which are sometimes extreme. Such is especially true of the English language: several qualities divide American, British, and Australian English. Many of these differences developed inevitably over time, due to geographic and cultural separation. However, several factors contributed to the language differences between these areas. This paper will examine these differences and the reasons for them, focusing on the dialects of Britain and America. Table of Contents The History of English American vs. British Differences in Writing Do you want to spread...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Three Strategies For Teachers to Work on Confidence One of the most important traits a teacher can bring into the classroom is confidence. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Confidence is "a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or reliance on one's circumstances" and " faith or belief that one will act in a right, the proper, or efficient way". When a teacher is confident in the classroom it will help create a more relaxed and trusting environment. Table of Contents Personal Experience Strategy One: Self-Development Strategy Two: Preparation Strategy Three: Feedback Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarah Z. Please note...  [Read more]