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How Filipinos Acquire English as Their Second Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I am a Filipino. I was born in The Philippines and my first language is Tagalog. I remember my parents told me the first two words I ever learned or spoke were "mama" and "papa". My parents were my very first teachers.
Language in Childhood
Popularity of English
Reasons to Learn Languages
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When we are young we acquire our first language through our parents, relatives, or from the things we see or watch. When we start schooling we then develop these receptive skills through reading, writing, listening and... [Read more]
TEFL Italy - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ English Second Language Teacher
Date posted:2024-04-17 | Writer: Lexico English | Email: [email protected]
Lexico English is a language services activity which is part of the Associazione Culturale LEAP that offers a variety of services related to English language learning and more. Our services are designed to help clients navigate any challenges or obstacles related to English, and to help them achieve their goals with ease. We are located in Padova, and offer a range of services that cater to the needs of individuals and organisations alike.
Role Description
This is a part-time, on-site role for an English Second Language Teacher who will primarily be teaching privately, in homes and also at our group courses in the centre of Padova. The age range would be primarily 5-18 (elementary and middle school and high... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Present Simple Forming Questions Teaching English Second Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The structure of the question form of the Present Simple tense is the topic for this ITTT video. The positive and negative forms are discussed in other videos. Question Form: auxiliary verb 'do/does' + subject + base form of the verb Do I/you/we/they teach? Does he/she/it teach? Teaching English as a second language is an exciting and rewarding experience. The major qualifications necessary to gain a position teaching English as a second language are an internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL Certificate. ITTT has a range of courses that will provide you with the skills to begin your career teaching English as a second language. If you are interested in gaining your qualification follow the link above.
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Tefl reviews - English Grammar Past Simple Teaching Ideas 2 Teaching English Second Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this video for a teaching English second language teaching idea the students are given a sheet of paper with a series of pictures and each picture has a prompt with complicated verb structure as well as irregular verbs. The students will have to look at the prompts and order the pictures so as to make a story in the past simple tense. For higher level students you could remove the prompts and leave it up to them to create their own story. Teaching English as a second language is an increasingly popular career move. Not only do get the opportunity to help a variety of people around the world achieve their language learning goals but you also get to experience what it is like to live in another culture, often quite different to your own, which is always a rewarding experience. To... [Read more]
Problems Japan Faces in Developing English as a Second Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
There are several challenges Japan faces when it comes to learning English as a second language. Japanese culture is a bubble. Everything, including their ad signs, TV, games, government, studies, work and even the internet is filled with one language; Japanese. In a world of globalization, where your goods and services can come from literally any part of the globe. Japan is one of the few remaining homogenous cultures where English is still seen as an optional language. As the global economy becomes more global, the English language will likely become less optional, but essential. In addition to the cultural issues, Japan's English curriculum in the school is largely unchanged from the '60s according to my Japanese cousins and uncles still living in... [Read more]
Will TEFL certification help you teach English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Definitely! Just as we expect professionals like surgeons or pilots to be trained, students expect their English instructors to be both knowledgeable and skilled. A TEFL certification ensures two primary competencies:
Thus, being TEFL-certified not only bolsters your expertise but also fosters trust and credibility among students.
So how can taking a TEFL certification provide this knowledge?
The second major component mentioned at the start, that of Classroom skills.
In conclusion:
First you need to find a course that offers these components.
While many native English speakers have learned the rules of English grammar sub-consciously as part of their language development, this does not give them the necessary subject knowledge required to teach English. So both native English speakers... [Read more]
5 Challenges of Teaching EFL to Kindergarten Level Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Susan W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
1. Self-introduction
2. Reasons for practicing as an EFL Teacher
3. Ways in which EFL will guide me achieve my goals
4. Games and activities in the classroom
5. Planning my New Lesson
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I am Susan and I'm 40 years female from Kenya and I have graduated with a bachelor's degree in Art in Education. I have been teaching young learners in Kenya for two years and I was invited to teach English in southern China and I am ready for the new challenge teaching abroad.
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The World Status of The English Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
A global language is a language spoken internationally, the most popular one being English. It is learned by many people as a second language.
Word Origin
Global Communication
Language Structure
Cultural Importance
Challenges For Learners
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A big part of the lexical units in the English language was taken from German, Latin, French, and other European countries. People think that languages have a strong relation between dominance and cultural power.
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The Difference Between Teaching ESL and Teaching EFL - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
In my experience, many teachers are not really sure about the difference between teaching ESL and teaching EFL in the classroom. In this post I will try to explain both situations and give some insight into each as they are actually quite distinct.
The Basic Difference
Potential Problems of Both Situations
Typical Students of EFL and ESL
The Importance of Speaking English in the Classroom
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Amal S.
ESL refers to teaching English as a Second Language in a English-speaking country where the student's native language is not English, while EFL refers to teaching English as a Foreign Language in a country... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Future Perfect Continuous Usage Teach English As A Second Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video explains the usage of the future perfect continuous tense. This tense is used to talk about how long an action/event will have been going on by a certain time in the future. Although the future perfect continuous is rarely used in everyday English, if you are looking to teach English as a second language, you will need to be knowledgeable on even rare grammar points such as this. So if you are considering entering the world of English teaching the best way to equip yourself with the necessary skills is to take a comprehensive TEFL course and ITTT's online TEFL courses give you a good foundation in the areas of English grammar that you are most likely to encounter when you first set out to teach English as a second language. More information can be found about the courses... [Read more]
5 Important Things You Should Know About Second Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In educational literature, the term Second Language Acquisition (SLA) is defined in various ways, influenced by factors such as socio-cultural aspects, the specific language being learned (e.g., second, third, or fourth language), and whether the learning occurs solely in a classroom.
Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis
Monitor Hypothesis
Natural Order Hypothesis
Input Hypothesis
Affective Filter Hypothesis
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Let's examine SLA theory through the lens of Stephen Krashen's five hypotheses:
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Revolutionizing Foreign Language Teaching Methodology: Why ESA Was The Best Thing I Learned About in My TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The best thing I have learned from this TEFL course is that teaching methodology is no longer dominated by the framework of translation/grammar-based learning, but newer, more holistic methods are starting to be used by teachers, such as the ESA method.
Considering Language Structure
A New Methodology Learned
My Findings
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Leslie H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Grammar/translation learning primarily uses the practice of finding equivalents of the students' language in their target language. One of my main criticisms of this method is the... [Read more]
The Best Countries For Teaching English In 0 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Where are the best places to teach English abroad in 2023? Join us during this live session to find out! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2023 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Hi, welcome Linda here. Back this week with another live session for ITTT today. We're going to talk about the best countries for teaching English abroad in 2023 next year. It's already December, it's December 9th today here in South Korea. It is 10:30 a.m. where I am.
So, the new year is approaching fast. Time flies. So, that's what we're going to talk about. Where are the best countries to teach next year? What are some predictions also for the EFL industry (English as a foreign language industry) for next year? What are some things that we see? What are some things that we can expect? And yeah, that's what we're going to talk about today.
So, thank you so much for being here. Thank you so much for joining. If you can see me, if you can hear me clearly, just please leave a hi or... [Read more]
The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2021 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hello hello and welcome to another live session my name is linda from itt and you can find me on social media at linda ghost east um yeah thanks for tuning in let me just see that everything's working if you can see me and if you can hear me please um leave a comment as always you know the drill and yeah this is actually our last um live session or my last live session we have another one on tuesday from my colleague lisa but me it's my last live session before christmas and so um i wanted to get a little festive this is my attempt at being festive so um yeah that's what we're working with today um yeah if you can see me and hear me please leave a comment that would be really really awesome yay awesome it starts yeah hi thanks for tuning in hi maggie cool all right so looks like you... [Read more]
The Best Countries For Teaching English In 2023 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Where are the best places to teach English abroad in 2023? Join us during this live session to find out! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2021 - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
Welcome to another live session. My name is Linda from ITTT and you can find me on social media at @lindagoeseast. Thanks for tuning in, let me just see that everything's working. If you can see me and if you can hear me, please leave a comment as always.
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Let's get right into it: The best countries for teaching English in 2021.
The demand for English language instruction.
300 million people are learning and speaking English and China alone.
50% of teachers teaching abroad stay a second year.
Why should you go to teach in China?
Does our nationality affect our chances of working in China?
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Why Teach in Korea ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Koreans are obsessed with education to enable the best future for their children. No wonder that two thirds of Koreans aged 25-34 hold college degrees with mandatory English classes. English teachers in Korea can expect to make between $1,300 and $3,000 per month.
How far exactly will your salary get you in Korea? Most teachers can put away quite a good portion of their salary - even with a salary of $1,900 per month. You can live quite comfortably when teaching in South Korea.
Most foreigners settle in Seoul, the country’s capital, or Busan, the second largest city in Korea. However, you can find charming cities all across the peninsula. The number of expatriate English teachers hailing from English-speaking nations has increased and stood at more than 22,000 in... [Read more]
The 5 Best Programs for Teaching English in Europe - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information
Here we will look at the best government programs for teaching in Europe. We will mention five different programs in no particular order.
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TAPIF (Teaching Assistant Program In France)
Central European Teaching Program (CETP)
Teach and Learn in Georgia (TLG)
the Academic Information Agency (AIA)
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The first one is France and the first program is TAPIF ( Teaching Assistant Program In France) so this is a government initiative that places applicants into French state schools to work as teaching assistants. This program has been around for a long time, it's a great opportunity to live and... [Read more]
The Best Government Programs For Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
Teaching English abroad is now a popular career option for many people of all ages. While there is a strong demand for TEFL certified teachers in many different regions of the world, there are certain countries who have implemented government-funded programs to attract foreign English teachers. Through these programs, qualified English teachers are placed into schools around their countries where they are employed for a set period of time. Here is a list of the best government programs for teaching English abroad.
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EPIK for Teaching English in South Korea
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TaLK for Teaching English in South Korea
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The Best Government Programs For Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching English abroad is a popular career option for many people of all ages. There are certain countries that have implemented government-funded programs to attract foreign English teachers. Through these programs, qualified English teachers are placed into schools around their countries where they are employed for a set period of time. This live session covers the most popular government programs for teaching English abroad. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishAbroad Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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The Best Government Programs For Teaching English in Europe - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi linda here back with another live session this week how are you all doing thank you so much for joining uh don't forget to like and subscribe i'm just gonna say it right of the bat we go live every week with another interesting topic so if you're interested if you want to learn more about itttt tefl teasal teaching abroad teaching online all of that good stuff give us a like and a follow you're already here you have nothing to lose all the good stuff happening here today as you can see we're going to talk about the best government programs for teaching in europe okay i did a live session before about um the best teaching programs all over the world in general i found some new good ones specifically for europe so we're going to talk about only europe today uh government programs... [Read more]
The 10 Best Cities in Japan for Teaching English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary Destinations
Japan has been a popular destination for teaching English abroad for many years. This is mainly due to the country's vibrant culture, the great food and friendly locals. Japan has a lot to offer and it can be overwhelming to find the ideal city to move to. This post looks at the 10 best cities in Japan for teaching English abroad. All cities are listed in no particular order.
1. Tokyo
2. Yokohama
3. Kyoto
4. Osaka
5. Nagoya
6. Hiroshima
7. Fukuoka
8. Kobe
9. Sapporo
10. Takayama
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What is the best method for teaching English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
We will follow a largely chronological order as we delve into the different strategies for teaching English, from time-tested methods to modern approaches.
The Classical Method
The Direct Method
Audio-Lingual Method
Task Based Learning
Total Physical Response
Engage Study Activate
CLIL
Conclusion
This approach, also known as grammar translation, was originally used for teaching classical languages like Greek and Latin. It places a strong emphasis on grammar, particularly verb conjugations and language rules.
Also known as the "natural approach", it strives to mimic the way we acquire our mother tongue naturally. Consequently, only the target language is employed, prioritizing speaking and listening skills.
As the name suggests, this method primarily emphasizes listening ('audio') and... [Read more]
How to teach English in Europe - Top Tips to find Jobs! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hello hi linda here from itt for another weekly live session on facebook and youtube at the same time as always if uh you've watched one of my lives before thanks so much for tuning in again and if this is your first time watching hello and welcome thanks so much for being here today and um yeah if you are listening to this as a podcast episode thanks so much for downloading the podcast means a lot to us we always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes and you can find them on spotify google podcasts uh itunes all those podcast places out there and um yeah welcome welcome today's topic is teaching english in europe so two weeks ago i talked about teaching english in asia and i focused on seven different countries the most popular countries in asia and today we're going to do... [Read more]
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]
The 10 Best Destinations for Teaching English Abroad in 2018 - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
Currently, there are around 1.75 billion people speaking and learning English around the world and researchers say that by 2020 more than two billion people will speak and learn English. This means, now is the perfect time to embark on your adventure of teaching English abroad. Whether you are looking for opportunities in Asia, South America, the Middle East or Europe, qualified English teachers are hired everywhere. Even English-speaking countries have a never-before-seen demand for ESL teachers.
2018 is the perfect year to go and see the world.
10. Teaching English in Taiwan
9. Teaching English in Spain
8. Teaching English in Vietnam
7. Teaching English in Mexico
6. Teaching English in Cambodia
5. Teaching English in the Czech Republic
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The 8 Best Countries in Asia for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
Asia is a premier destination for English teachers due to the ease of travel between countries, good salaries, extra benefits (free flights! free housing!) and the abundance of available jobs. Teaching English overseas provides unlimited opportunities for English speakers from all backgrounds to live, work and travel overseas. Here are the best countries in Asia to teach English as a foreign language in 2018.
Vietnam - The Land of the Ascending Dragon
Japan - The Land of the Rising Sun
South Korea - The Land of the Morning Calm
Thailand - The Land of Smiles
China - The Land of the Red Dragon
Taiwan - The Treasure Island
Cambodia - The Land of Peace and Prosperity
Russia - The Land of the Tsars
Hong Kong - The Pearl of the Orient
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The Teaching Dilemma: Group vs. One-to-One Lessons - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
As someone who currently teaches both one-to-one students and groups of students, I find it easier to discuss this topic based on my personal experience.
One-to-One: A Satisfying Experience for Teachers and Students
Cultural Considerations: Groups Add Complexity
Grammar Teaching: A Comparison
Talk Time: Group vs. Individual
Resource Management: A Cost Comparison
Class Dynamics: Group Challenges
Homework: Accountability Matters
Personalized Learning: Tailoring the Experience
Challenges of One-on-One: Student Commitment
The Choice: Personal Comfort vs. Individual Attention
Conclusion: The Flexibility and Depth of One-to-One Lessons
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The 8 Best Countries in the Middle East for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
Are you thinking about teaching English in the Middle East? This region is rich in culture and natural beauty, plus the salaries for EFL teachers are among the highest in the world! Having work experience in the Middle East on your resume will open doors to endless opportunities around the world. Here are the best countries in the Middle East to teach English as a foreign language in 2018.
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United Arab Emirates - The Land of Opportunities
Kuwait - The Fruitful Land of the Gulf
Bahrain - The Land of Pearls
Oman - The Land of Scenic Beauty
Saudi Arabia - The Land of Hot Sands
Qatar - The Land of the Sheikhs
Jordan - The Land of Hospitality
Turkey - The Land of the Crescent Moon
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