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Why complete a TEFL CourseI complete this course because I knew that many others have succeeded in their teaching career after completion of this course...

Non-native monolingual class Studying English is a heated topic in Japan these days...

Motivation in the ClassroomAccording to Lile (2002), ?Motivation is the key to all learning...

online tefl courses vs onsite TEFL coursesAmongst the many decisions I have made in my life, deciding to take a tefl course has been one of the best...

Common Linguistic Problems Linguistics is the scientific study of human language...

The Difference between Teaching One to One & GroupsWhen teaching English there are two common options that the teacher will find themselves in...

Pronunciation Problems in JapanEnglish pronunciation for japanese learners is very difficult compared to many other languages such as the Romantic ones...

English as a global languageNowadays about a quarter of mankind is able to converse in English, at least deal with a daily and simple subject-matter that is...

English as a global languageEnglish is currently the global language...

Why complete a TEFL courseWhy bother? I have a Bachelors/Masters degree in English 'why do I need to complete a tefl course' one might ask...

Problems for learners in ChinaThere are two main aspects that cause problems for chinese students...

British English vs American EnglishBritish English and American English, both I think that are very important, British for england or European countries and American for this side of the world...

Invention Dictionary TrainingDictionaries are indispensable tools for the second language learner...

Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomA class with students is like a mirror of the country, the culture or your target group...

Classes of Mixed AbilityThe tall boy sleeps every class...

Comparative teaching methodologiesThe wide variety of methodological options and approaches is a prominent characteristic of contemporary second and foreign language teaching...

Learning DifficultiesThe term learning difficulty is applied to students who struggle with advancement in basic skill areas such as language, literacy and numeracy...

Multiple IntelligencesOver twenty years ago, teachers only know of one type of intelligence and spent time developing that intelligence in their classroom...

Songs in the ClassroomHistory reveals that music and song have been an integral part of cultures throughout the world from earliest times...

PhoneticsIt is no secret that many learners face pronunciation difficulties at every stage of their English studies...

Effective Disciplinary TacticsClassroom management is an extremely difficult and important aspect of education that most people don?t consider until they step into the role of teacher for the first time...

British English vs American EnglishIntro English is spoken worldwide, either as the mother tongue or second language...

Multiple IntelligenceMultiple Intelligence had been around since the 1980's which was introduced by Howard Gardner...

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...

Classroom ManagementClassroom Management is an essential piece to creating a successful classroom...

British English vs American EnglishA dilemma that faces many students today is whether to study British English or American English...

Teaching in NepalNepal, situated amongst Himalayas, bordered to the People?s Republic of china and the Republic of India, is home to over 29 million people as at 2005...

How teachers can increase confidenceA confident teacher is one who projects themselves professionally whether that be in their physical appearance or the way in which they speak...

PronunciationAccording to the dictionary definition, pronunciation is defined as ?the act of enunciating or articulating sounds, words and sentences; to utter or articulate in the accepted and correct manner...

Discipline in the ClassroomDiscipline procedures and techniques are extremely important decisions that any teacher has to make about his/her classroom...

Pronunciation Problems in JapanSince I am currently teaching english in japan, I have decided to briefly discuss some the pronunciation problems that I have observed during my time here...

Pronunciation problems VietnamMany experts in linguistics agree that in vietnam pronunciation is the weakest area...

Foreign Language ExperienceEnglish is the dominant language around the world used to communicate on a number of issues...

British English vs American EnglishThere are numerous problems that esl students may encounter when learning from British and American teachers, as these two parts of the world speak two very different types of English...

Roles of a TeacherA Teacher is a person who provides education for students which is usual formal and ongoing...

Teaching (and Learning) VocabularyAs a mother of three I noticed that learning a foreign language at school very often means learning lists of vocabulary (the traditional way) : Memorizing them, then covering one side of the list and reproducing the ?partners? - a frustrating experience for all parties involved and perfect to destroy any interest in learning a foreign language...

Why Complete a TEFL courseThe opportunity to teach English as a foreign language in another country is a chance many people never take...

1st language vs 2nd language acquisition 1...

Classroom Management Classroom Management is a skill that all teachers have to have...

Teaching monolingual vs multi-lingual groupsWhen teaching English to non-native speakers, class types fall into two main classifications...