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Wed, 29 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The Problem of Pronunciation for Russians Learning English As a native Russian speaker I was worried about pronunciation from the very beginning of my English studies in primary school. It so happened that in my family my grandmother was an English teacher in high school who had worked in this position for more than 50 years. Naturally, I began my acquaintance with English much earlier than most of my peers. And the first step in the work of my grandmother in teaching me a foreign language was the formulation of pronunciation, something that most Russians have problems with. Table of Contents The Main Issues That Cause Problems for Russian Students The Problem With Vowels Looking on the Bright Side If I Can Do It, So Can Any Russian...  [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]

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Problems of Russian Speakers in English Learning English in Russia is a very popular time-spending. People learn English in various ways. Table of Contents Learning at school: Learning in the university: Learning on their own: But when the time passes most of them lose motivation because of some reasons: Taking private lessons: Learning in the language school: So there are the following problems in learning English by Russians: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Elizaveta A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Learning at school: in most schools learning English is...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How Will My Personal Teaching Experiences as a Russian Teacher Help Me as an English Teacher? You have to put the emphasis on the right syllable," I said, finishing my demonstration. Table of Contents Challenges in the Second Class: Timing and Assumptions Learning from Mistakes: Lessons for Effective Language Teaching Apology and Humility: A Turning Point Valuable Lessons for Language Instructors Carrying Lessons Forward: Teaching English with Confidence Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! My very first class of students learning Russian had expressed their disdain for their books with stress notes...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Common Pronunciation Errors Russian Native Speakers Make in English Even though native speakers claim that it's always possible to understand people speaking English regardless of their accent, sometimes it might be extremely difficult. My native language is Russian and I can tell for a fact that Russian and English are very different in multiple things – but right now I'd like to focus on pronunciation. Table of Contents All Sounds are Pronounced in Russian Several Sounds Do not Exist in Russian Long and Short Vowels Sound the Same for The Russians Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Viktoriia Z. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Important is Personal Teaching Experience in Russia? Five years ago, I didn't have the experience, nor the knowledge to teach English. However, I have the skills to speak like a Native Speaker. Table of Contents My First Classroom Self-Study Test Group My Surprising Observation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Amina C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My First Classroom At first, I have 3-4 students between 2-3 years old. I was given lesson plans to follow and instructions on how to teach this group and I simply followed it. Teaching 2-3 year's old non-Native...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Most Common Mistakes Russian Speakers Make When Learning English This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Valeriia S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Students' Needs Secondly, what are those problems that learners of English in Russia face? Methodology Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Students' Needs I would like to discuss a problem for learners of the English language in a country I came from, which is Russia. As for me, I studied in a private English school, so the English language was never a difficulty for me, however, if we consider the overall Russian community, we can clearly...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Receptive Skills to Business English Students Being able to listen and read is an indispensable part of being a fluent user of the English language. I have been teaching business English since 1993 and know that the primary tasks of my students are acquiring exposure to the English-speaking business environment, immersing themselves in anglophone culture and being able to comprehend complex ideas in their professional fields through different media. As broadband Internet connection becomes ever more pervasive, students are switching from printed information sources to video and text content available online. Learners' increasing demands represent an even greater challenge for me as an EFL tutor. The question then becomes, how...  [Read more]

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Thu, 14 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Students in Russia Face When Learning English It is not a secret for anyone that native speakers of any language always easily identify "non-native" when they hear at least a few words spoken by them. Often native speakers are able to fairly accurately determine the country from which the person came, based on his pronunciation. This happens due to the fact that it is common for all of us to use the sounds of our native language in the pronunciation of words of a foreign language, as well as to use articulation models we know from childhood the position of the organs of speech (lips, tongue, etc.). Table of Contents The "Russian mistakes" Muting voiced consonants in the endings. Replacing long vowels with short...  [Read more]

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems for English Learners in Russia People from different countries inevitably face problems when they are trying to learn English. Russia is no exception. Let's have a quick look at some typical problems that my fellow countrymen face. Table of Contents Pronunciation Grammar Meaning Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sergei S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Pronunciation As you may know, Russian is written using the Cyrillic alphabet, and some may think that it can cause problems. In reality, the Russians are fine with understanding the Latin alphabet and can...  [Read more]

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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 Pronunciation Mistakes Made by Russian Speakers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on issues Russian speakers have when they learn English pronunciation. Teaching Job: How Do People See it? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching job and its importance for society. Reasons Why Pronunciation is More Difficult for Adults than Children in El Salvador |...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles How Will My Personal Teaching Experiences as a Russian Teacher Help Me as an English Teacher? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas From building rapport to handling mistakes, discover how my Russian teaching experiences will shape my journey as an English teacher. Valuable lessons await! How to Make a Living Teaching ESL Online | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog we will look at three of the most common ways that ESL teachers can work and earn a living online. These three methods are: Working for a company, working on a profile marketplace and finally freelancing. We will conclude with some general pros and cons for teaching English online....  [Read more]

College Best TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Best TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.O. - U.S.A. said: Problems facing different nationalitiesSpeakers of other languages have various difficulties learning English that differ based on their native language. The more different the native language is from English, the more likely there will be various difficulties. Speakers of korean, a non-European language completely different from English, have their own unique set of challenges when learning English as a second language. As the two languages have no similar...  [Read more]

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Teaching English in Russia - The Salary and Budget Guide The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) while teaching English in Russia? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to Russia. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Russia How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in Russia The Cost of Living in Russia Cost of Living in Russia: Food Cost of Living in Russia: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in Russia: Transportation Cost of Living in Russia: Travel in Russia and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching English...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Russia (3) Date posted:2008-09-08 | Writer: CREF-R Moscow | Email: [email protected] CREF is a well established and renowned school situated in the centre of Moscow providing education in French, English and Russian language. Our team is a union of French, English and Russian Native teachers. So feel welcome to join us this school year, for a really interesting and varied experience! CREF, Moscow is looking for natives and Russians to teach groups of students in-house using unique materials on the Russian market (children, teenagers and adults at all levels), as well as providing in-company classes for our corporate clients. Ideally we are looking for teachers capable of teaching: - Children (from 7 years of age) and teenagers in groups or individually...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Challenges Faced by English Learners in Russia The ability to speak more than one language broadens a person's worldview, from job opportunities to the ability to relate with people from different cultures. It is no secret that learning English as a foreign language has become popular across many non-English speaking countries and Russia is no different. The English language has slowly been incorporated into the Russian educational system and many English language learning centers have been established all over the country. As much as most Russians are motivated enough to learn English, it is not as easy as one would hope due to dissimilarities between the two language systems especially the lettering systems, cases,...  [Read more]

Superb Summer Work Opportunity in Russia 2021 Date posted:2021-01-08 | Writer: Dubravushka | Email: [email protected] Travel and work in Russia while using your TEFL skills. Ideal for young, highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed native level English speakers.We offer an unforgettable summer, comfortable conditions, incredible events, true friends and wide experience!Dubravushka - Russia's first independent boarding school and summer camp - celebrated it's 30 years anniversary this year! And every year 5-6 EFL teachers work with us and have the best time in Russia! The school is located 1.5 hrs from Moscow so it is very easy to exploreDetails of PositionJob Summary:- 5-6 lessons per day (Mon-Fri);- extra individual lessons upon parents request;- participation in camp activities...  [Read more]

Employment teaching EFL in Russia Date posted:2004-04-21 | Writer: BKC-International House | Email: [email protected] New graduates are also welcome (the number of positions is limited). We also look for Senior Educational Personnel to work as Assistant Directors of Studies and Senior Teachers. BKC-IH is Russia's largest and most respected Institute of English as a Foreign Language. Courses: General English, ESP, Modern languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian as a foreign language, etc), Young Learners (6-15) and Very Young Learners (3-6), Business English, Camps for Young Learners. Locations: Moscow, St. Petersburg as well as Zelenograd, Solnechnogorsk, Zheleznodorozhny and other towns around Moscow. Schools: Schools are equipped with computers, resource libraries,...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories The Problem of Pronunciation for Russians Learning English Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Every language learner will find certain areas harder than others, depending on their native tongue. In this post, a TEFL course graduate looks at the particular issues that Russian students have when learning English. Feeling Comfortable Making Mistakes Can Really Help a Student’s Language Learning Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas When learning a new language most students have some level of fear about making mistakes when practicing what they have learned. In this post, an ITTT graduate explains how her own foreign language experience has shaped her teaching philosophy. Why Are Teaching Skills Important? Elizaveta Pachina...  [Read more]

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Factors That Influence Job Searching in Certain Countries Teaching certificates open a lot of opportunities to find a good job throughout the world to native speakers of English language either for those who are fluent in it but doesn't have a special degree in pedagogic studies. One just needs to take a CELTA, DELTA, TESOL or TEFL course that is usually about one month long and depending on time and financial solvency can be taken online or offline. These courses have similar approaches to teaching techniques and methods, they are well structured and provide much useful information on teaching resources, teaching theories as well as practical tasks. But there are some issues one can meet in EFL teaching job searching. Table...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 Mark Crocker Destinations 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Russia for Teaching English Abroad Known throughout the world for its literary giants, such as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov, and its musical geniuses that include Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Shostakovich, Russia's unrivaled history of the arts is just one reason why it is increasingly popular with visitors from all over the globe. From the vast and rugged beauty of its eastern regions to the bustling cosmopolitan cities in the west, the Russian Federation offers a seemingly endless array of unique attractions to explore. Table of Contents 1. Russia has a huge job market for foreign English teachers 2. Employers don't insist on a college degree 3. Work visas are not hard to obtain 4. Employers routinely...  [Read more]

Etiquette Europe   If you want to teach English as a foreign language, 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 Europe. As with most countries English language teachers are expected to dress professionally in Europe, perhaps even more formally than in some hotter parts of the world. While many aspects of behavior and etiquette may seem quite similar, each country has its own particular quirks that should be understood by a visitor. SWITZERLAND Manners/ Behaviour Good posture is important in Switzerland...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems for English Learners in Kyrgyzstan Nowadays, many people in Kyrgyzstan want to learn English. To enter university or find a better job. However, the learners here face some difficulties in learning. Table of Contents First of all, the teaching hours of English in a local school is not enough. The financial condition of schools causes a challenge to learners. In Kyrgyzstan, Russian is the secondary language and trade language. Shame culture also affects the learners here, especially those for adult learners for business English. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate KWONG C. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

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Mark Crocker ITTT TEFL After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer. Read my articles How to Keep Students Motivated When Teaching English Online ✅ | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teaching online offers a great deal of freedom and flexibility that many teachers find refreshing in comparison to a regular in-class job. ✅ However, it can also be a tough environment to work in if you approach it in the wrong way. Take a look at these simple tips for maintaining motivation when teaching English online.Are you teaching English online...  [Read more]

Can I teach English as a foreign language in Russia? Russia, with its rich cultural history and a population nearing 150 million, presents a unique opportunity for English language educators. The surge in cross-border business activities has amplified the demand for English instruction, especially in major cities like Moscow and Saint Petersburg. If you are keen on exploring a teaching destination that melds opportunity with cultural immersion, Russia stands out as a compelling choice. Table of Contents What is the recruitment process for teaching English in Russia? What are the requirements for teaching English in Russia? What are the benefits of teaching English in Russia? What is the recruitment process for teaching English in Russia? While many European countries have specific...  [Read more]

Native Speakers Needed in Yakutsk, Russia Date posted:2024-04-12 | Writer: The British Educational Centre | Email: [email protected] Teach English in Russia CITY:  Yakutsk, Republic of Sakha WORKING CONDITIONS:The British Educational Centre in Yakutsk invites qualified native speakers – teachers of English (can have little or no experience of teaching but great enthusiasm). Our centre gives you an opportunity to start your teaching career in a friendly young team in the unique place of the World.It is the biggest region of the Russian Federation which is located in the north-eastern part. People here are well educated and pay much attention to it. They travel a lot, send children to study abroad and are highly interested in studying English. Foreigners find people here relaxed, very...  [Read more]