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How to Learn English Outside of the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tho Nguyen
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Learning English outside of the classroom can be a great way to practice and improve your language skills, especially if you don't have access to traditional language schools or classes. Whether you are a visual learner who benefits from colorful illustrations and pictures, an auditory learner who thrives on listening to spoken English, or someone who prefers the support and encouragement of friends, there are many different ways to learn and practice English at home.
IN CLASS VS AT HOME
KNOW YOUR LEARNING STYLE
DON'T UNDERATE A FRIEND
ENVIRONMENT MATTERS
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
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English as a Global Language: What Motivates Students to Learn English? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
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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Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Certainly! Teaching English abroad uniquely positions you for rapid foreign language acquisition. Immersion in a new culture, surrounded by native speakers daily, is one of the most effective methods to grasp a language. As an English teacher abroad, every interaction - from daily errands to classroom engagements - becomes an invaluable opportunity to hone your linguistic abilities.
What are the benefits of learning a foreign language when teaching English abroad?
Can I learn Chinese while teaching English abroad?
Can I learn Arabic while teaching English abroad?
Can I learn Spanish while teaching English abroad?
Can I learn French while teaching English abroad?
What other languages can I learn while teaching English abroad?
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The Importance and Application of Created Materials in ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
When teaching English as a second language, one can find a variety of pre-made resources. From tried-and-true textbooks to authentic sources, an instructor can find a readily available structure for most lessons. However, to fully cater to one's students and their specific needs, a teacher must creatively produce relevant supplemental materials.For instance, one may encounter a broad range of information covered within a textbook; whether it be vocabulary or grammar, most English books offer a generalized base for students. Sometimes the reader may have insufficient explanations on grammar practices, or perhaps the students request more relevant vocabulary to add depth to the lesson. The instructor should aspire to... [Read more]
Will motivated students learn more English? - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
There is little doubt that students who are interested, involved and motivated are easier to teach. Motivated students are forthcoming and attentive, the class flows easily, and there is more response and creativity during activities. So, with a class full of motivated kids, we find our English class is more fun. But does that mean the students can learn as much?
The level of motivation is tied to the teacher's response.
Motivated students are more eager to learn.
How to motivate your students
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Ways to Encourage ESL Students to Learn English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
To be able to answer this question, we need to think about what is the meaning of motivation. So motivation is the force that drives us to achieve our goals.
What Does Students' Progress Depend on?
Motivation
Student-Teacher Relationships
Evaluation and Assessment
Parents Role
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Reasons to Learn Managerial Skills for Your ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I have been working as an English teacher for almost five years and I have a lot of experience in teaching children and adults. Therefore, after learning these units, I can gain a better understanding of class management.
Reasons for Management in Class
Rapport
Young Learners
Adults
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What should be on a TEFL resume? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Crafting an impeccable TEFL resume is your first step in making a lasting impression with potential employers. A well-constructed resume not only showcases your qualifications but also sets you apart from a sea of applicants. Essential components of a standout TEFL resume include:
Your TEFL resume is a pivotal tool to showcase your expertise and commitment to English language teaching. Ensure it is well-organized, updated, and tailored to the position you are applying for.
Personal Information
Photo
Education and Qualifications
Employment
Other Information
Final Checks
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What is the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program for teaching English in Georgia? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Teach and Learn with Georgia (TLG), initiated in 2010 by the Georgian Ministry of Education and Science, is a distinctive program aimed at enhancing the nation's proficiency in foreign languages, such as English, French, and German. Beyond its primary objective of placing native speakers in public schools for language instruction, TLG also fosters a deep cultural exchange, strengthening Georgia's bonds with the global community.
What does the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program involve?
What are the requirements for the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program?
What are the benefits of the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program?
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10 Tips for Adults to Learn English During Office Break Time - TEFL Blog
Minh Huy Hoang
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Learning English during break time at the office can be an effective and enjoyable way to improve your language skills.
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Here are 10 hacks to make the most of your time:
Utilize Language Learning Apps:Use language learning apps like Duolingo, Babbel, or Rosetta Stone. These apps offer quick lessons that you can complete during short breaks.
Listen to English Podcasts:Podcasts are a great way to improve your listening skills. Find podcasts that match your interests, and listen to them during breaks. This will expose you to natural, conversational English.
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7 Key Actions Parents Can Do to Help Their Children Learn English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Children begin learning from their parents. Parents teach their kids how to walk, how to eat and how to behave. Children learn from their parents as soon as they are born and always look up to their parents as role models. Therefore, parents have a responsibility to be involved in their child's education. Children are more likely to be encouraged if parents take time out of their day to sit down with their child and ask about school. There are many reasons why parents should play an active role in the education process.
Attention
Connection
Interest
Reading
Rest
Learning Process
Involvement
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2 Great Reasons for People in the D.R. of the Congo to Learn English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Change is something that does not come naturally to us human. It requires us to go through the process of learning. It is especially hard for us to assimilate anything that is not so much used in our environment. I grew up in the French-speaking country that is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I have gone through the entire process of learning English not as a second, nor a third, but as a fourth one. And that is the case for most Congolese as well. Although it came quite naturally to me. Most of my classmates seemed to have been introduced to another world. It is easy to assimilate a new language when it is widely spoken in the area you live in. However, when it comes to the Congolese population English is a language that may appear impossible... [Read more]
Top 5 Tips: How to Learn a New Language When Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
Teaching English abroad is an exciting adventure for many and it offers plenty of opportunities for traveling, exploring a new culture and making new friends from around the world. While you do not need to speak any language other than English to be a successful teacher, many people choose to embrace the opportunity to learn a foreign language while teaching English overseas.
1. Take Language Classes
2. Participate in Language Exchanges
3. Learn Verbs!
4. Go Exploring on Your Own
5. Don't Be Afraid to Make Mistakes
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8 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying to EFL Teaching Jobs - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, we will look at 8 common mistakes made by applicants in their applications for ESL teaching positions.
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We are going to look at eight of the biggest mistakes to avoid when applying for an ESL teaching job.
1. Follow the instruction given about how to apply
2. Proofread your Application before sending
3. Not attaching a cover letter.
4. Not addressing the letter to a person.
5. Applying in a country where you don't meet the requirements.
6. Applying for a job you're not qualified for.
7. Not providing proof of English proficiency if you're a non-native speaker.
8. Not attaching a photo.
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Why You Should Take a TEFL or TESOL Course Right Now - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
In this blog post, we discuss some of the main reasons for taking a TEFL or TESOL course now rather than later. Why does it make sense to do it sooner rather than later.
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Reason #1: It makes sense to take a course now is from a financial standpoint.
Choosing your TEFL or TESOL course.
Work through the course.
Receive your certificate.
Apply for jobs.
Start your teaching career.
Reason # 2: Take advantage of as many options or opportunities as possible.
Reason # 3: A TEFL/TESOL Certificate never expires.
Reason #4: You'll have more time to get your mind ready.
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Is Globalization Changing the Way We Learn? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The short answer to the question in the title is a resounding Yes. Globalization has accelerated and reshaped not only the way we do business, but it has profoundly changed the way we interact, socialize, play and learn. But this just the tip of our (melting) iceberg.
Connection
Internet
Access to Information
Disadvantages
Education
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Rome wasn’t built in a day but your TEFL journey can start in an instant. Fill in an application form and start living and working in Europe. - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Opportunities abound for the TEFL teacher in Europe and it is a popular destination for many upon completing their TEFL certification. Teachers with a specialism in teaching business English will do well in countries such as France and Germany, but there are plenty of teaching jobs to be found across the whole region. The requirements for English teachers in Europe do vary from country to country and this infographic aims to highlight the differences and similarities between them.
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3 Reasons We Can’t Learn Languages Without Grammar - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Admittedly, learning grammar may not be the most appealing part when learning a new language. It usually connects with conjugations, tenses and in some languages, the position of the verbs, for example, German. Grammar itself can cause a huge problem for both the teacher and students to carry out the language class smoothly. People might argue that unconscious imitation is the best approach to learning a language since it is the most natural way. I would like to say this is the idealist method. Truth speaking, not many students are able to enjoy the bilingual or even multi-lingual background. Moreover, even with the mother tongue, people will encounter grammar courses in school. This essay focuses on the necessities and importance of learning grammar... [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]
Review From Tefl Student Leann - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Leann thought the in-class TEFL/TESOL course in Phuket was an amazing opportunity to change career paths and travel the world. She loved her time in Thailand and wants to stay and pursue a teaching career there. She thought the course was well organized and the teacher trainers did all they could to help the trainees improve their teaching skills quickly week after week. She gained enough confidence and skills to succeed in EFL classrooms worldwide.
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Asking and Giving Directions Phrases in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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These phrases will help your students learn how to ask and give directions in English.
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Payment Options - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
All ITTT online payments are processed by BlueSnap Inc. (based in the USA) on our behalf. Once you’ve submitted an application form, you will be directed to a unique payment page which has been created for you. You will have the following payment options:
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The Best Government-Run Programs For Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
My name is linda i'm from itt international tefl and tesol training and um yeah i'm back again today for another live session and yeah if you can hear me if you can see me because i'm trying out a new mic today so if that is um working well um i need to know if you can hear me and you can see me so please leave a quick comment um just throwing in a high and where you're watching from so that i know that you can hear me clearly and that you can see me and that you're here and ready to go through today's live and today's topic that would be really really great um yeah my name is linda um working for itt and i have been living in south korea for five and a half years so for me right now it's 10 a.m friday morning in south korea and yeah let me know where you are tuning in from and what time... [Read more]
Top Reasons to take an English Level Test for a Non-Native English Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Pronunciation Mistakes Made by Russian Speakers - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
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.
State of the Problem
Russian Phonetics vs. English Phonetics
Choice of Activities
Vowel Sounds
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1st Language vs. 2nd Language Acquisition: How and TEFL Instructors Must Learn from the First to Better Teach the Second - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The contrast between primary language acquisition and second language learning interests professional linguists, language pedagogues, and ordinary students alike. To say that the processes are distinct and involve very different learning processes, as well as even altogether different spheres of the brain is an understatement: these are indeed different functions (Limacher, Ute "Language Acquisition Versus Language Learning" ).
Differences between the two types of acquisitions
Language structure and learning process
Personal experience
The Consciousness of language acquisition
Classroom setting
Natural environment
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Complete List of Prepositional Phrase Examples in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Prepositional phrases are essential in every English classroom. The following images includes the most important prepositional phrases in English you should learn to broaden your vocabulary.
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The Basic Types of Adverbs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Usage & Adverb Examples in English
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Let's take a look at the six basic types of adverbs in English. Learn useful usage, example words, and example sentences of different adverbs types in English with this printable ESL infographic.
Usage: Describes when or for how long a certain action happened.
Example words: Already, ago, before, yet, never, soon, yesterday, soon, lately
Example sentences:
Usage: Describes how often something occurs, either indefinite or indefinite terms.
Example words: Always, usually, normally, often, sometimes, occasionally, once, seldom, rarely, never
Example sentences:
Usage: Tells about where something happens or where something is.
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The 2 Pronunciation Problems ESL Students Suffer From in Japan - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
There are several pronunciation problems that students of English will face in Japan; however, I will focus on two.
1. Differences in the phonetic systems of two languages
2. Lack of exposure to authentic English resources
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The first of these problems they face is the fact that Japanese doesn't have some of the same sounds in its' alphabet as English does. For example, Japanese does not have a hard R sound; instead, it has a sound that is a mix of R and L. So, when students from Japan go to say rice, for many... [Read more]
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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.
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TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who considers the problem of ESL teaching materials. ✅ Read this article to find out how to create and implement teaching materials in TEFL teaching.
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TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
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