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English as a Global LanguageWhat is global language? First, let me define what global language is...

Pronunciation problems in china Teaching English in any country will provide challenges in pronunciation and china is no different...

Teaching Production Skills How do language students learn productive skills and how do we as foreign language instructors teach them? To my mind, the major task in being able to fluently and accurately produce foreign language is the acquisition of vocabulary through a great deal of input...

Learning Modes young learners vs...

Business EnglishIntroduction Business English means different things to different people...

Problems facing learners of different nationalities Our exposure to English dates back to the time of our birth...

Learning Difficulties I narrowed the general topic Learning Difficulties to the Asian community...

Motivation in the ClassroomArticles used: 1...

Teaching EFL in kindergartenFirst, I would like to clarify my choice on this topic...

Teaching slang and idioms Teaching slang and idioms is an important function when teaching English, especially in an English speaking country...

Managing equipment and teaching aidsIn today?s age there are many different types of teaching aids that teachers can use to help gain the student?s interest and to help motivate students...

Pronunciation Problems for chinese SpeakersOne issue that TEFL instructors soon realize is that students of certain language backgrounds tend to face similar problems, one of which is pronunciation of certain syllables or phrases...

Problems for English learners in ChinaChinese esl students face many problems that stem from the characteristics of their first language, including problems with pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary...

Songs in the classroomThere are several ways to enhance language acquisition...

Promoting cultural sensitivity in an ESL classroomAn ESL classroom is perhaps one of the most culturally diverse learning environments...

Problems for learners in spain According to our professional experience, here are some difficulties that Spanish learners of English are likely to encounter during their learning process...

Problems for learners in ThailandThere are many teaching problems arising from the discrepancies of the two languages: sound, word, grammar, text and cultural notions...

Problems for learners in GeorgiaIn this article I will discuss the problems for learners in the former Soviet state, The Republic of Georgia, which I encountered while I was a teacher there...

Teaching vocabularyOne of the most difficult aspects of teaching English to esl students is vocabulary...

Problems for Learners in ChinaTeaching English in china presents a unique set of difficulties to an expatriate teacher from a western country, as there are numerous difficulties facing learners of English in china...

Classroom managementWhen I think about what makes a good teacher, I consider of all my past teachers...

How Teachers Can Increase Their Confidence in the ClassroomIn the last course worksheet, the teacher?s preparation and outlook/mentality were stated as the overarching themes essential for effective teaching...

English as a Global LanguageOf the six billion people world-wide only 350-400 million speak English...

Problems for Learners in the ROKHaving taught English in the ROK for the past twelve months, I have come to understand firsthand a number of issues facing students learning English in South korea...

Teaching Self AnalysisWhat makes a good teacher? Or better yet what makes you a good teacher? In every job or as in so many things in life you are evaluated...

Pronunciation Problems for students in ChinaIn china there is not just one language, but a few different dialects including Mandarin (spoken by about 70% of the population) plus Cantonese, Taiwanese and Wu...

Songs in the ClassroomSome people are gifted with excellent memories and a capacity to learn languages in general...

Building confidence It is important to build confidence of the students, to encourage them to participate in the class, and to help them acquire proficiency in a language effectively...

Review-Critique of Enric Llurda StudyEffects of intelligibility and speaking rates on judgments of non-native speakers? personalities Review/Critique of a Study I?ve chosen to review ?Effects of intelligibility and speaking rates on judgments of non-native speakers? personalities? by Enric Llurda...

Teaching Slang & IdiomsInstructing Slang and Idioms may be a tedious task for a teacher, but it can convey a necessary understanding of the cultural communication...

Large ClassesWhen teachers are faced with large classes they begin to agonize about how they will teach...

Motivation in the ClassroomIn order for any student or teaching programe to be successful, one vital ingredient is required - Motivation...

Syllabus Design A syllabus is an outline of the subjects in a course of study...

online tefl courses vs Onsite TEFL CoursesOne of the major differences between an online course and an onsite course is the ability for the student to go at their own pace, and this is no different for tefl courses...

Why complete a TEFL courseBecoming a qualified tefl teacher is a life-changing opportunity...

Problems of learners in North KoreaA nation that has intrigued me many years now is North korea...

Discipline in the ClassroomAn important yet, difficult aspect of classroom management is discipline...

English as a global languageAs long as human beings have existed they have had some form of language to communicate, whether it was a series of grunts and hand gestures or something more vocally sophisticated there was a first universal language...

British English vs American EnglishAccents British accent tends to be rhotic, meaning the letter ?R? is pronounced hard, whereas American accent tends to be non-rhotic...

Teaching Receptive Skills Learning the two receptive language skills, listening and reading, can be a very frustrating experience for students studying English as a foreign or second language...