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TEFL UK - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English At Home In Uk
Date posted:2019-01-07 | Writer: Live learn Languages | Email: [email protected]
We are Live Learn Languages, based in Spain. We send Spanish students to the UK to learn English in the home of qualified PGCE or TEFL English teachers. We offer total immersion English courses which are intensive, hard work and extremely rewarding for both students and teachers.
We are currently looking for teachers all over the UK
Students normally stay 1 week, but they can choose to stay for longer. They have all their meals with you or someone in your family. They do 15 hours of English class with you, in your home from Monday to Friday, which is 3 hours a day. They also go on 2 cultural visits.
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British English vs American English. Which is Better? - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
As more and more countries place a growing importance on its people to learn English as a secondary language, for work purposes or for general use, there is a growing debate about which is the better English to learn - British English or American English.
Both versions are essentially the same
Prioritise teaching "Good English"
Certain students may need specific versions of English
Points to consider when choosing a version to teach
Exploring the differences can be an interesting lesson
Don't get obsessed with minor differences
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How Important is the Difference Between American English and British English for EFL Learners? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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This summative essay will exam the importance of teaching the differences between American English and British English for EFL learners. I will examine the intention behind teaching these differences, and when these teachings should be applied, and to what effect and purpose. This essay will focus primarily on the problems of pronunciation and spelling, which are the two main differences. I am a British citizen, born and raised in London, England, and currently teach at a public high school in Tokyo.
Spelling
Challenges for Beginners and Intermediate Learners
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How is teaching business English different from general English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Business English and General English serve distinct purposes and audiences:
In essence, while General English provides foundational language skills, Business English hones in on the nuanced communication needs of the business realm.
Business English classes
What's the difference between business English and general English?
Business English resources
Business English is a unique area of teaching that comes under the banner of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Business English courses are designed for employees of any type of company who need to communicate using English in the workplace. Business English classes can cover a range of areas including:
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English as a Global Language: What Motivates Students to Learn English? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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As an international study major in college, I learned that the United Nations, a non-governmental organization, officially recognizes six world languages: every meeting, written document, and speech are translated into these languages. English is one of them. It is spoken and written by billions of people around the world. Having traveled in eight countries myself, I was surprised to have seen how commonplace it was for countries to translate directional signs in both the official language and in English. A student's mastery of the English language, or in any language, can be a difficult journey to venture. Therefore, this essay will explore what factors may motivate a student to learn English.
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British English vs. American English: 50 Differences Illustrated - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The differences between British English and American English are always fun to take a look at. Below are 40 differences between the two illustrated.
Learn the difference between American English vs British English.
British vs American English
1. Post ………… Mail
2. Film ………… Movie
3. Rubbish ………… Garbage
4. Football ………… Soccer
5. Chips ………… Fries
6. Rubber ………… Eraser
7. Zip ………… Zipper
8. Sweets ………… Candy
9. Biscuit ………… Cookie
10. Maize ………… Corn
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All Types of Verbs in the English Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Verbs are one of the most important parts of speech in English and incredibly important for learners of English. The below infographic showcases all types of verbs in the English language.
Generally speaking, a verb is a word that shows an action, state or an event. It is an essential part of a sentence and is known as the soul of language. For example:
"They study English grammar." (Action)
"We celebrate independence day." (Event)
"I sleep at night." (State)
Following are the different types of verbs:
When a verb's past tense (2nd form) and past participle (3rd form) is created by adding ‘d’ or ‘ed’, it is called a regular verb. Some examples of a regular verb include:
Walk
Walked
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Which English should be taught in the TEFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
In the field of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), the choice of English variation often depends on the specific preferences of a country:
In conclusion, TEFL teachers should be aware of a country's preference and adapt their teaching accordingly.
Map created by reddit user Speech500
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How exactly do these forms of English differ?
Spelling Differences
British Grammar vs. American Grammar
Same Word - Different Pronunciation
Differences in word for the same object
Other considerations
There are a number of major differences which we will examine. The following are in no way exhaustive and you should investigate for yourself for more examples.
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British English v American English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Teaching English in Taiwan - The Salary and Budget Guide - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary Destinations
This guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in Taiwan? You'll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to Taiwan.
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The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Taiwan
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How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in Taiwan
The Cost of Living in Taiwan
Cost of Living in Taiwan: Food
Cost of Living in Taiwan: Leisure Activities
Cost of Living in Taiwan: Transportation
Cost of Living in Taiwan: Travel in Taiwan and Beyond
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Asking and Giving Direction Phrases in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Asking and giving directions is one of the most useful topics when learning English as a foreign language, or any language as a matter of fact. The following words, phrases and expressions will help you and your students understand how to ask and give directions in English.
Asking for and giving directions is one of the most important English speaking skills. There are many different ways how we can ask for directions and just as many possible ways to respond and give directions. The key here is to be as detailed and precise as possible and refer to landmarks and buildings that make it easier to identify the right way.
How do I get to the library?
I'm looking for...
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100 Prepositions List in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Prepositions are one of the most important parts of English grammar. Here is a list of the 100 most important prepositions in English.
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Course Books for Business English ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Business English is an area of English language teaching and learning that is part of the wider category of English for Specific Purposes. Unlike general English, business English focuses on the language students need in order to function in an international business setting. Students taking business English classes will generally already have a reasonable level of English language ability and course books tend to be aimed at pre-intermediate level students and above.
There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the business English classroom. The main ones are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. These two publishers produce business English course books across a range of levels in British, American and International English... [Read more]
Telling Time in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Telling the time in English is one of the most important skills for any English learner. There are a lot of expressions and phrases used when it comes to telling the time in English and teachers need to be able to teach it in a way that makes sense to the students. Below are five simple steps for telling the time in English.
There are two ways how you can tell the time in English: the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock. For the 24-hour system, you use the numbers from 0 – 23 to indicate the hours, whereas the 12-hour system useses only 1 - 12. To indicate morning or afternoon time, you use ‘am’ after the time in the morning and ‘pm’ after the time in the afternoon. Hereby, it's important to... [Read more]
Complete Guide to Teaching English Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi welcome to another live session my my name is linda from itt i'm so happy to be here again this week um if you can see me if you can hear me as always please just leave a quick comment in the comments box below that'd be really really great we are live on facebook and we're live on youtube at the same time so welcome today we're gonna talk about teaching english online and also if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thanks thank you so much for the download we always turn our um live sessions into podcast episodes later so if that's something that you're interested in go check us out we are available on all major uh podcast platforms like itunes spotify google podcasts check us out just type in um tefl and tesol podcast by itt and you'll find us there and you can then... [Read more]
Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Overseas
Your journey starts here. A career in teaching English abroad is achievable for anyone who has a good knowledge and use of English in addition to a TEFL or TESOL qualification. Before you start your training it is important that you have some knowledge of what teaching English abroad entails and what options are available for you to get there. Here we will look at those options and the requirements needed to achieve them.
First and foremost you should choose a course which suits the type of work you hope to undertake and is recognized in the country or countries you hope to teach. All ITTT courses are suitable for teaching English overseas in a variety of settings. The typical minimum qualification requirement for employment is a course covering 100-120 hours of study. This can be done... [Read more]
Teaching English Thailand - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Bangkok
Language Thai
Currency Baht
Typical TEFL teacher salary 30-35,000 baht/month (40-45,000 in and around Bangkok)
Major TEFL locations Bangkok Chiang Mai Phuket Hat Yai
There are literally hundreds of job opportunities for teaching English in Thailand right now — especially in Bangkok and the countryside, where there are far more jobs than there are teachers to fill them. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding employment, we’ll not only help you find a job, we’ll help you find a job that’s right for you.
Throughout Thailand, a qualified TEFL teacher will have no problems securing a job. In most other parts of the country, the prospects are strong as well. All state schools aim to employ at least one native English language teacher so the... [Read more]
Teaching English Vietnam - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Hanoi
Language Vietnamese
Currency Vietnamese Dong
Typical TEFL teacher salary US$ 15 per hour
Major TEFL locations Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi
Following a rather turbulent 20th century, Vietnam has stabilized and seen an influx of foreign companies and investments over the past several years. Due to this boost in international involvement, the demand for English has taken off. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, we’ll lay the ground work for finding employment and also help you along a direct
path to finding a great job.
Well-paid employment is plentiful, especially in the business metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the eastern sea port city of Ga Nang, and the capital, Hanoi. TEFL qualified English teachers shouldn't have... [Read more]
Teaching English Japan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Tokyo
Language Japanese
Currency Yen
Typical TEFL teacher salary 250,000 – 300,000 yen / month
Major TEFL locations Tokyo Yokohama Osaka Sapporo Kyoto Sendai
Opportunities for teaching English in Japan are excellent for anyone who holds internationally accredited and recognized TEFL/TESOL certificates such as those offered by ITTT and TEFL International. In Tokyo and other cities, there are usually more English teaching positions than there are teachers, while all over Japan employment prospects remain favorable. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, the chances of getting hired as a TEFL teacher in Japan are terrific.
Teachers are highly respected throughout Japanese society, and students are generally highly motivated and willing to learn.... [Read more]
Words for Describing a Person in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great list of words to describe people in English. Hand this out to your students or use it to improve your own English skills.
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Teaching English Italy - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Rome
Language Italian
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 1,000 euro/month
Major TEFL locations Rome Florence Milan Naples Turin Palermo
Of all European countries, Italy has one of the highest demands for English teachers. In larger cities, there are more English teaching jobs than there are certified teachers to fill them. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, a certified TEFL teacher will be able to find a TEFL job relatively quickly.
We’re dedicated to helping you land the job that’s right for you — in Italy or anywhere else you’d like to work.
Language schools hire teachers year round so you’re likely to find a position anytime of the year. If you’d like to work in primary or secondary schools, the school year starts in... [Read more]
Teaching English Spain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Madrid
Language Spanish
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 1,000 euro / month
Major TEFL locations Madrid Barcelona Seville
Spain is one of the most popular locations in which to find a job teaching English. This can make for stiff competition amongst job seekers so our course graduates will most certainly benefit from our assistance with finding great employment opportunities.
Many teaching positions are for young learners, but you can also find adult and business English teaching quite easily. There are literally thousands of language schools in the larger cities of Spain. Finding a position teaching English in Spain it is easier while in the country. Schools like to see prospective teachers in the flesh so they can gain an impression of how the... [Read more]
Teaching English China - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Beijing
Language Cantonese/Mandarin
Currency Chinese Yuan
Typical TEFL teacher salary 7,000 - 10,000 Yuan monthly (varies widely from region to region)
Major TEFL locations Beijing Shanghai Zhuhai all urban centers
The opportunities for teaching English in China are as huge as the country itself. Year round, there are far more jobs available than there are teachers. Positions teaching English in China are available throughout the country but in order to find the best job for you, you might wish to take advantage of our lifetime jobs assistance.
Any TEFL qualified teachers should be able to teach English in any part of China they choose with a variety of opportunities throughout the country in both state and private sectors. China has developed rapidly over... [Read more]
Teaching English Germany - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Berlin
Language German
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 2,000 euros per month
Major TEFL locations Berlin Hamburg Munich and other major cities
Teaching English in Germany can be much easier than in other EU countries. Demand for teachers is high and when you complete your TEFL certification with ITTT or TEFL International, you will benefit from our lifetime assistance in finding a teaching position – in Germany or in any other country for that matter.
As in many other European countries, teaching business English in Germany is one of the major prospects for English teachers. Germany’s economy is both strong and stable so many large corporations and small companies have the funding for helping their employees develop better English language... [Read more]
Teaching English Greece - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Athens
Language Greek
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 900 euro per month
Major TEFL locations Athens Thessaloniki
Generally speaking, there are openings for teaching English as a foreign language in Greece and an assortment of private language schools need good teachers. With our certificate and subsequent lifetime assistance finding jobs — you can rest assured that if there’s a job on offer in Greece, we’ll help you find it.
Teaching is geared towards younger learners, but there are teaching possibilities in other areas. The salaries in Greece may appear to be low, but in relation to the cost of living, they are more than sufficient. Along with an internationally recognized TEFL certificate, such as that offered by ITTT and TEFL International,... [Read more]
Teaching English Poland - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Warsaw
Language Polish
Currency Zloty
Typical TEFL teacher salary 2,500 zloty / month
Major TEFL locations Warsaw Wroclaw Krakow
Poland is said to have more English teaching opportunities than anywhere else in Europe. Demand in Poland for our certified graduates is as high as it gets in Europe. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, you’re almost certain to find yourself in a classroom in no time.
Positions teaching English in Poland are available countrywide, in both the state and private sector, in language schools, institutes and inside major corporations. Salaries are high by local standards and you should be able to live comfortably.
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Teach ENGLISH Online! - english tense - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Tips for Stating the Date in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Writing dates in English can be done in a variety of ways. Here are some common ways to write dates in British and American English.
What is the correct format for dates in English? This is something very important to teach your students when teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL).
How to write the date in English usually depends on the following things: Whether you write a formal letter or an informal note; and whether you use British or American English. Let's take a look at the examples below. As you can see, there are a number of ways in which you can write the same date. As a general rule we can say that the more complicated the style of date, the more formal it is.
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Can I be an English teacher without an English degree? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely! Many language schools worldwide are more interested in your teaching skills and passion than your specific educational background. While possessing a degree can offer additional opportunities, it is not a definitive barrier. Many individuals without degrees successfully pursue and thrive in English teaching roles abroad.
Why is a degree required to do certain TEFL teaching jobs?
How can I get a TEFL job if I don't have a degree?
Where can I teach English if I don't have a degree?
While there is no universal mandate stating TEFL teachers must have a bachelor's degree, several TEFL jobs do require one. The primary rationale behind this requirement is not necessarily pedagogical but administrative, mainly to fulfill visa regulations set by specific countries. Indeed, while... [Read more]
How to Teach English in China as a Non-Native English Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello everybody so lizzy is here and i'm super happy to welcome you to this uh itttt live session uh it's a bit unusual uh time to meet uh because my sessions are um usually on tuesdays and today is saturday anyway um i'm super happy that um you could make it and i could make it as well so today's session uh is going to be slightly different uh because we are going to um talk with my good old friend on the point of china and i know that many people are interested about this topic uh so stay tuned because just in just in a moment he will join me uh to talk about work in china and stuff like that and if you guys have any questions uh feel free to ask them via the comment section and as for the um as for the timing for today we are going to um talk um around 60 minutes approximately um and... [Read more]