Chinese Teacher Job

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The following blog post is about an ITTT graduate who shares his story on how learning Chinese helped him to become a better English teacher in China. What do you call someone who speaks only one language? "My insights into their language and culture were incredibly helpful." "Many Chinese are anxious about speaking English with natives - more so than is to be considered normative." "The best ESL teachers are the ones with experience with the native language of their students." Listen to this blog post Now it's your turn to get TEFL certified! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph S. A common saying imparted to me by one of my professors goes like this: "What do you call someone who speaks three languages?...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-12-01 | Writer: The Language Co. | Email: [email protected] If you love teaching and you`d like to explore a new continent, learn a new language and immerse yourself in a new culture, this opportunity will interest you! The Language Co is now hiring for the 2020 academic year in Chile. We are hiring certified EFL teachers for placements in Santiago and the surrounding regions. Successful applicants would have either a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA qualification as well as relevant teaching experience. We have openings with both corporate and young learner students and are looking for dedicated professionals who will commit to the full academic year, March-December. Positions are available as early mid-March 2020 but we can accommodate April and May start dates, as well. TLC...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-03-21 | Writer: Summit Education | Email: [email protected] Summit Education are currently seeking engaging and professional EFL teachers for one-on-one and small group classes both online and in select cities in Peru and other parts of Latin America. You might be described as a teacher, a professor, an instructor, a trainer, a coach, or even a wise friend. In any case you enjoy and are skilled at sharing your expertise, knowledge, and experience with others. You find it easy to connect with and keep individuals and small groups engaged and learning in class. You can present and explain the intricacies of English grammar with precision and take pride in your students’ achievements.     QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to easily connect with and engage individuals...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Foreign language experience is complexed on so many different levels, it is a window into a different culture, often a different country and even a different paradigm of thinking. There is a multitude of language experiences people can have, each with their own intricacies and uniqueness. As a native English speaker from South Africa, living in China has provided me with extraordinary foreign language experience. The Most Difficult Language Benefits of Mandarin Experience Do you want to teach English in China? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Marlan S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Mandarin, the national language of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas If you think of Chinese ESL students it is safe to assume that most teachers would immediately worry about how they should teach phonics to Mandarin speakers. It is also true that the media has portrayed the Chinese accent as one of the most challenging to understand or even get rid of. Personal Experience Phonetical Errors Grammar Challenges Problems Due to Geographical Origin of Students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Graciela G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Usually, the first thing you will notice as an ESL teacher, speaking from experience, is the difficulty Chinese ESL students face...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The experience of living and working abroad for sure will give us another vision of the world. If you have been in China, enough you will learn to be more patient and tolerant. Live with another culture is not easy, and we learn how to be flexible. We are different, we live differently, our environment is different, our beliefs, our politeness, our food, etc. Habits and Traditions Performance Evaluation Responsibilities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ana P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. "Good morning, how are you today? "- They have never asked each other how are they? Instead, they...  [Read more]

Date posted:2020-01-15 | Writer: Spanglish Exchange | Email: [email protected] Spanglish Exchange, with events in Argentina, Spain and USA, has grown to a community of over 18,000 people since its inception in 2008. This is a unique opportunity to use your TEFL skills. A rare combination of nightlife and education; our events pair native Spanish speakers with native English speakers in a series of conversations. Spanglish Exchange participants are an eclectic group of students, professionals, expats, government employees and travelers. But most importantly, the relationships that begin at SE events continue on wherever individuals’ travels take them. If teaching English is specifically what you are looking for, and you are in Buenos Aires you can be part of our team helping...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information In our modern age where working online has become a common way to make a steady living, the opportunities for qualified English teachers have further branched out into what we call the "virtual classroom". How to get started teaching English online The best employment options for teaching English online How much can you earn teaching English online? Some popular teaching platforms for teaching English online include: Useful Facebook Groups Are you ready to teach English online? More about Teaching English online in this video: There are countless online platforms and providers that offer English lessons online with native speakers allowing students from all over the world to learn how to speak English from the comfort of their home. Here is our...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-01-29 | Writer: Prestigious Institute | Email: [email protected] Prestigious institute is in search of TEFL certified teachers who are available to work in Carrizal, Miranda. We offer an excellent working environment and competitive salary, together with transportation to and from the workplace. Recently qualified TEFL graduates are welcome. Professionalism, sense of compromise and immediate availability are required. For more information, please contact us at the email address given on the job heading.   Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now &...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-11-06 | Writer: Lingu Language School | Email: [email protected] Founded in 2008, Lingu is an accredited language school in Norway. We offer language courses in Norwegian and English, and several other languages. Students can study online, or at one of our language centres in Oslo, Bergen, Sandnes or Stavanger. We are looking for a TEFL qualified EFL teacher who is capable of providing outstanding lessons for students from beginner to upper-intermediate level to both individual and group classes. QUALIFICATIONS: BA degree TEFL/TESOL certificate Relevant experience in teaching Native-level English speakers TO APPLY: Send us an email with CV, application and picture to us at the address given on the job heading, then you will be included in our database of relevant candidates....  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-07-03 | Writer: Southern Lakes English College | Email: [email protected] Southern Lakes English College, located on the SIT campus in Invercargill, is looking for highly motivated, flexible, and energetic EFL teachers who will relish the challenge of teaching adult students from various countries. Applicants must be flexible and available for daytime and evening teaching. RESPONSIBILITIES: Planning and delivering general and academic English lessons Teaching exam preparation classes Guiding and supporting students in academic matters Designing, delivering, and marking tests Reporting assessment results Writing academic reports and giving feedback to students Being part of the academic team Supporting the academic development of the college DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-10-02 | Writer: Brekkuborg School | Email: [email protected] Brekkuborg School has an immediate opportunity for an active EFL preschool teacher. We work under the Reggio approach, which goals are to provide independence, democracy, and a positive environment. The motto of the school is Friendship - Respect - Democracy. RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing guidance and support to a child with special needs. To co-operate with parents, professionals and other advisors. To prepare and follow up on an individual curriculum guide. To carry out the tasks relating to special needs education, and other tasks within the preschool, as assigned by the headmaster. QUALIFICATIONS: Preschool teacher education or any relevant education TEFL/TESOL certificate Experience of special...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Self-confidence has been seen as a major contributor to a person learning a language. As a teacher and a counselor, I agree with Jack Welch's quote: Giving people self-confidence is by far the most important thing that I can do because then they will act. Confidence exists of three realms: who I am, what I can learn, and what I can do. These are steps that can be taken to help Chinese Business English students improve confidence in these realms. What is self-confidence? Who am I? What can I learn? What can I do? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate William N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This essay answers the question for number 10 "what are the main problems for learners in the country of China?" I am a professor at Jiangnan University in Wuxi, China and share my observations. Our students are in the North American College (NAC), with partners in Canada at Lambton College and Northwood University, USA. Three areas are most interesting to their learning challenges: college preparation, listening and writing. Exam System Lexical Units Digital Autism Writing Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Annette P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Students enter NAC with a low score on...  [Read more]

William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas I have been an online ESL teacher to Chinese students for over 13 years, mostly with primary students but also with secondary and adult students. I am also a father and have homeschooled my daughter over her primary years. Like many teachers, I've enjoyed teaching at this level of education as it lays the foundation in English. As it set the foundation, my teaching helped students to overcome common errors in production skills, speaking and writing. Teaching both my daughter and Chinese students at the primary level also helped me also to understand the different expectations between first language and second language students. Speaking Errors Phonetics Dark L Aspiration Consonant Clusters Suprasegmentals Intonation Psychology Writing Errors...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information You've passed your TEFL course and armed with your new certificate you are ready to head to the classroom. There are thousands of teaching jobs available around the world but where is the best place to look? Many people start online and there is plenty to choose from. Search online Apply for jobs in person Send a speculative email Use a teacher recruiter Are you ready to start your job hunt? Related Articles: Searching for jobs online can be a good way to find jobs when you start looking from home. It is also a great way to suss out the local TEFL job market in a particular country. The downsides about online job adverts are that each position will attract numerous applications and if you are non-native speaker or do not have a listed qualification, the...  [Read more]

Chinease is an international education group supported by Northumbria university. We currently work with over 80 Chinese and British Universities and institutions to provide teaching jobs, manager positions in education. And served over 200 excellent teaching vacancies for you. We not only provide a large number of high-quality working opportunities but also one-step humanized services. We always accompany with you from resume to final entry without placing burden on you. And our Chinesae department will arrange post-entry docking and a full range of settling in services, to help you experience and understand the amazing Chinease culture to integrate into the local environment. Find out how we can help you secure your dream teaching job in China. Please do not hesitation to contact us. We...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Destinations Alumni Experiences I have been in China for four years; I came here on 15, September 2015, as a student. During this time pursuing my Master's degree, I taught English as a foreign language in training centers, elementary school, high school and currently teaching in a Polytechnics. Weak Language Foundation Late Start: Weak Language Acquisition Device: Teen Development Problems: Curriculum Structure Combined Topics Per Lesson: Student Placement: Course Materials: Lack of Motivation Testing of Students: Student Placement: Poor Language Training Institutions Teaching, Learning, and Business: Unprofessional Teachers: Lack of Regular Training: Are you ready to take your TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: English has become one of the...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-09-30 | Writer: EF Education First | Email: [email protected] EF Education First want to be serious about Teaching English as a Second Language as a job and as a career for people who are serious about themselves. We have permanent, full time, salaried positions for English Teachers in our center in Bryanston. We believe in the security of knowing what you earn and having a sense of progression and growth in a role.  So, we have developed a career path to give young TEFL qualified graduates a clear path to growth and becoming a skilled and professional EFL teacher. This also means we are looking to find the best people for these positions.  We want to commit to them for a year (or more!) and produce these high-quality, professional,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sheneil J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Problems with Consonants Problems with Vowels Problems with Rhythm and Stress Problems with intonation Minimal Pairs Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Chinese does not have either of the "th" sounds (like "that" and "this"). Most other languages do not have these sounds and they are problematic for most learners of English. The difficulty is the point of articulation- the tongue has to be between the teeth, not behind them. Many people say that English speakers look like they're sticking their tongues out all the time because of the "th" sounds. It...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas China is one of the leading countries in the world that has been in the search and quest to learn the English language. In recent years the demand to learn English has been on a rise. Every school tries to have a teacher who can teach the language to the learners. However, in this process of learning, many learners encounter a series of problems which make the language learning process not an easy task both for teachers and students. However, we are going to be looking at very common problems students learning English as a foreign language face in China. First Language Lack of Interest Pronunciation Difficulties Ways to Solve The Abovementioned Problems 1. Speak English to Students Only 2. Work on Building Students' Confidence Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Most teachers come to China to teach English with only a general idea about Chinese culture and language which they should have to deal with as soon as they arrive in China. The reason I chose this topic is that I am fluent in Chinese and have experienced Chinese culture in all its facets for over than seven years. But let's not beat around the bush and get down to the nitty-gritty. Shyness/lack of confidence: Grammar issues: Pronunciation issues: Th: /s/ instead of /th/ V: /w/ instead of /v/ (mostly with southern Chinese) Lt: /t/ instead of /lt/ Intonation: Lack of learning structure: Do you want to teach English in China? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ruben M. Chinese people often seem to be shy or...  [Read more]

Here at ITTT, we do everything we can to ensure that your overseas teaching experience runs smoothly - from beginning to end. Our TEFL support service will offer you all the advice you need, on everything from applying for TEFL courses to deciding where to teach; and most importantly, this support is available to you throughout your TEFL career. ITTT's support service is your one-stop reference point when it comes to teaching English overseas. ITTT is dedicated to providing you with assistance throughout your overseas teaching career. No matter where you are in the world, our TEFL support service will provide you with valuable advice and tools - such as lesson plans - in order to assist you during your time as an EFL teacher. You can rest assured that even after you finish your TEFL...  [Read more]

There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Online English Teacher: Teaching Adults | (Date posted:2024-02-02) Date posted:2024-02-02 | Writer: NativeX Edtech | Email: [email protected] A. Overview•    Expected start time: March 2024 (after onboard training)•    Class duration: 45 minutes/ slot•    Teaching time: 8:00 - 23:45 every day (GMT+7), especially 8:00 - 11:45 and 19:00 - 22:00•    Teach General English (04 skills) to Vietnamese adults•  ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English to foreign students can be challenging, yet one of the most rewarding experiences. Providing education on the English language to young, middle-aged, or older individuals can be an eventful experience, shaping an instructor's portfolio and personal life. In this report, I explore possible advantages and disadvantages of teaching English to university students in China from a prospective instructor's perspective. Individual Needs Working on Personal Qualities Listen to this blog post Enjoying The Process Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dhanisha N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching, in general, can be an action-packed...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Grammar is the rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in a natural language. Simply put, grammar is the general rule of a language. Language is logical; grammar tells us in which order we say words. It's about how words become phrases; how words and phrases become sentences and how sentences become language. The Essence of Grammar Different languages have different grammar rules How to teach grammar (EFL: how to teach Chinese students English) Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Yang S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Some of these rules are acquired naturally in...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Since the opening of China to the Western world, Chinese society and economic prowess have both continued to grow at exponential rates. This has led to its status as a rising power, culturally and economically, and an international power increasingly interconnected with many parts of the globe. As Chinese educational infrastructure tries to match pace with the rapidity of the country's progress, one educational mandate that has persisted in importance over time has been that of English learning for all young learners across the country. The government sees English proficiency as a matter of national economic competitiveness, in fact requiring that English is taught as part of the public school curriculum as preparation for China's 高考 (gaokao),...  [Read more]

Peak English head office located in Guangzhou City, our company is fully-licensed by municipal and provincial government, therefore we are able to issue proper work visa. Our company is well-known in the city for its standards of teaching and the quality of its instructors. Our students range from pre-school children to adults. Contracts are available for 6 months or 1 year. We will provide professional training for all new teachers. If you are passionate about education, don't hesitate to contact us.  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The English language has become so essential in china because the country wants to successfully promote internationalism and keep the lines of communication open for trade and business matters. As one of the global powers, it's in the country's best interest to keep afloat of shifting trends in international matters. Governmental decision Spelling Pronunciation Singular / Plural Aspect Gender Articles Lack of opportunities to practice Word order Individual differences Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ramy M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The government has recognized that English is now...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas You have to put the emphasis on the right syllable," I said, finishing my demonstration. Challenges in the Second Class: Timing and Assumptions Learning from Mistakes: Lessons for Effective Language Teaching Apology and Humility: A Turning Point Valuable Lessons for Language Instructors Carrying Lessons Forward: Teaching English with Confidence Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! My very first class of students learning Russian had expressed their disdain for their books with stress notes denoted on every word. They started reading from the copies without the stress marks and consequently were butchering the...  [Read more]