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What are some useful ESL teaching resource books? - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
The market for ESL teaching books is very large and all the major publishers have some form of involvement in the production and selling of these resources. There are many different types of books and resources that are used in ESL teaching and we will consider three main categories.1) General teaching theory books2) ESL book series3) Activity resource books
General teaching theory books
ESL book series
Activity Resource books
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Teaching English in South Korea - the Salary and Budget Guide - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary Destinations
The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in South Korea? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to South Korea.
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The Typical Salary for English Teachers in South Korea
Other Benefits to Expect When Teaching English in South Korea
How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in South Korea
The Cost of Living in South Korea
Cost of Living in South Korea: Food
Cost of Living in South Korea: Leisure Activities
Cost of Living in South Korea: Transportation
Cost of Living in South Korea: Travel in Korea and Beyond
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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]
Tefl Review For Online Tefl Course 46 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Ben is from California but worked as an English teacher in South Korea for four years. During his time in Korea, he did not possess a teaching qualification. When he returned home to the United States, he decided to become qualified to further his education. Even though he had prior teaching experience, he learned a lot of new skills and techniques, such as the ESA methodology, classroom management and lesson planning. Therefore, he highly recommends the course to anyone who is working in the EFL field.
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Since and For - What is the difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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"For" and "since" are prepositions used when talking about time. Let’s look at the difference between the two words.
For and Since are prepositions. Let’s look at the difference between these two words.
"For" is used with a period of time. This is often a number plus a time word.
"For" is used when we measure the duration of something or how long it lasts. It has a start point and an end point and can be used in different tenses.
"Since" is used with a starting point or a time or date. It refers to something that started in the past and continues until now. "Since" is mostly used with the present perfect and perfect progressive tense.
For example:
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Several Problems South Korean Students Face Learning English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This essay examines English education in South Korea and its socio-cultural problems. The discussion draws on my personal beliefs and experiences. First, the history of Korean education is laid out by illustrating the cultural background of Korean society. Following that, it traces the problems of learners of the English language in Korea and tips on how to improve their learning.
National Background
Education System
Speaking Challenges
How to improve Korean's English speaking
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TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teaching Positions South Korea
Date posted:2024-03-05 | Writer: GLOII Job Consulting | Email: [email protected]
Embark on a life-changing adventure as a proactive and passionate English/TEFL/ESL teacher in South Korea! Our prestigious private English school is seeking dedicated educators like you to join our team in Seoul and various major cities in South Korea.
Our English school stands as a symbol of excellence, with a renowned national brand encompassing 70 branch schools across the country. If you have a passion for teaching and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Teaching positions will be available from April, May, June 2024 and onwards.
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TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English In South Korea 1
Date posted:2023-08-30 | Writer: Footprints Recruiting | Email: [email protected]
Footprints Recruiting, is a global leader in recruiting certified and new teachers for rewarding teaching jobs abroad, since 2001. With over 10,000 happy teachers placed in schools, we are experts in matching our candidates with the best opportunities!We work with schools located all across South Korea, including some of the major cities! If you’re interested in working in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Daejeon, Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do or other locations, we’d love to speak with you!Our team is made up of people from all over the world, many of whom have taught abroad before, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences and perspectives to our work. We pride ourselves on our human approach to... [Read more]
When to Use Capital Letters - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Knowing when and when not to capitalize is an important part of writing correct English. Most students quickly learn that you always capitalize the first letter of a new sentence, but what are the other rules?
Although mistakes with capitalization do not generally have a big affect on the readability of your written English, it is important to get it right when writing formally for work or study purposes. Fortunately, the most common rules above are quite clear and straightforward to learn. Below are a few more capitalization rules you should be aware of.
Capitalize family relationships when used as proper nouns.
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How to Use Modal Verbs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This infographic explains 10 modal verbs and their usages with useful examples.
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This, that, these and those - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This, that, these and those are demonstrative pronouns. We use them to point to specific people or things. Demonstrative pronouns are used in place of a noun. We can use same words as demonstrative adjectives.
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How to Use Neither and Either - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The words "neither" and "either" are often confused by English learners around the globe. The word "either" sometimes has a similar meaning as the word "neither" but they are often used incorrectly. Below, we take a look at the differences so you can use (and teach!) these words correctly and with confidence.
When both words are used as adverbs the meaning is almost exactly the same:
neither (adverb) used to show that a negative statement is also true of somebody/something else, for example:
“She didn’t remember to bring an umbrella and neither did I.”
A: “I don’t like mushrooms.”
B: “Me neither.”
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Synonym Words for ANGRY - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are some great synonyms for the word "angry" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.
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TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ English Teachers Needed In South Korea 1
Date posted:2023-10-02 | Writer: ESL Teaching Jobs in Asia | Email: [email protected]
ESL Teaching Jobs in Asia consists of current and former ESL Teachers in Korea and other countries. We know the significance of moving abroad to the other side of the world. We always strive to provide the best service and care that we can for our teachers. We provide teaching positions throughout China and Korea, and we hire all year long. Most of our positions consist of Language Center Positions but we do also offer, Public School positions from time to time. Benefits: - Renewable yearly contracts with competitive monthly salaries, depending on qualification and experience.- Paid Vacation, Pension Plan, Medical Insurance... [Read more]
TEFL Seoul - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL South Korea ▷ ITTT course
ITTT has a mutual cooperation in place with NIIED, the government Education Ministry in South Korea, to promote international education through the EPIK teacher training program as a service to our graduates.
South Korea is a small but incredibly beautiful country, and during the 4 week TEFL you will have fantastic opportunities to experience the rich culture and history. Not only will you have the chance for local excursions, but based in Incheon, you will be less than an hour away from the lively city of Seoul on the express train.
The first week of your program includes in-depth cultural orientations, ensuring you deeply understand the Korean way of life and culture. This includes a welcome dinner, tour of the local neighbourhood and the “Grand” Palace (Gyeongbok Palace),... [Read more]
Whom and Whose - How to use them in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Let's take a look at how to correctly use "whom" and "whose" in English.
Whom is an object pronoun like ‘him’, ‘her’, ‘us’, etc.
We use WHOM to ask which person receives an action, for example:
Whose is a possessive pronoun like ‘her’, ‘his’, ‘our’, etc.
We use WHOSE to find out which person something belongs to, for example:
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How to Actually Use Apostrophe ‘s - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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In general, the apostrophe s (‘s) serves two functions: to contract words and to indicate possession. Let's take a look at this closely in the infographic below.
The apostrophe s (‘s) serves two functions:
Only add ‘ (just the apostrophe symbol) to a plural noun:
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Words to Use Instead of "Very" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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In English, "very" is used extensively as an adverb to emphasize that something is of a high degree or intensity. However, there are many single words that can be used to say the same thing more effectively.
When speaking or writing English you can make better use of the language and impress the listener/reader by using individual descriptive words rather than using “very” to show a high degree or intensity.
For example:
Instead of saying “My friend and I took a ride on the roller coaster and we were very afraid”
Say “My friend and I took a ride on the roller coaster and we were terrified”
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How to Use Learners’ Internal Motivation - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Motivating students is always a challenge and can, in fact, be one of the most difficult parts of education. There are countless ways to either encourage or intimidate a student into completing their work or participating in class but these external motivators have a limited effect. Encouragement and praise may only motivate a student while they are seated in the classroom. A teacher expressing disappointment on an uncompleted assignment may only encourage the student to avoid the subject or course work altogether. One of the best ways I have found for motivating students is to find a student's internal motivation.
Finding Students' Future Goals
Setting Up The Responsibilities
Individual Learning Plan
My Own Experience
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What Games to Use in Your EFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
Growing up, hearing the word games in the classroom was almost always associated with a lack of concentration on the students' side or maybe just a side note on activities to be done during recess. Today, especially after taking this course, I have come to see just how essential academic games could be! From young learners to mature scholars, everyone always goes back to a classroom at some point and the fact that classrooms are now evolving makes the learning process more and more interesting.
Classroom Games
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TEFL Korea - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs in Korea
510 Million Euros were spent on English language materials in Asia in 2002. That’s a lot of money, getting close to a Billion $ US. A large part of this was spent in South Korea. After the Japanese, Koreans spend more on English language learning than any other country in Asia, with the Chinese closing ground yearly. TEFL jobs in Korea can be found almost everywhere and anywhere. Such is the demand TEFL graduates have no problem in finding a TEFL job in Korea. Pay is good, cost of living reasonable and you can expect to save a good part of your salary each month. Culturally, Korea in mind-boggling. Expect to teach in a country unlike any other. Pay a visit to Teaching English in Korea for further information on teaching here. View sample TEFL job offers in Korea below. If you’d like to... [Read more]
TEFL South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching Positions Available In South Korea
Date posted:2023-05-16 | Writer: SeoulESL - ESL Consulting | Email: [email protected]
We have information on various English teaching jobs throughout all of South Korea. Our list of jobs ranges from kindergarten, elementary, secondary, gyopo, private academy and international school positions.The starting dates for these jobs range throughout the year and applicants may apply at any time. Our schools and academies have solid curriculums and offer well-organized teaching materials as well. Due to these curriculums, teaching materials, and teacher training programs, even teachers with little or no experience will be able to adapt quickly to the life of an English teacher.We have placed numerous native English teachers in schools all around Korea for the past ten years, and have developed a... [Read more]
The Most Common Problems Students in South Korea Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Korean learners of the English language face numerous challenges in acquiring the language on a proficient level, although English is introduced to children at an early age. English is incorporated into the primary school curriculum from the age of four, yet only a small minority master the language on a proficient conversational level. Unfortunately, the reasons seem to stem from cultural and social differences, the significant differences between the two languages; Korean and English, and the Korean Educational System is also a contributing factor.
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What is the TaLK Program for teaching English in South Korea? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) is a government-backed initiative that assigns international individuals to elementary schools throughout South Korea. While similar to the more extensive EPIK program, TaLK's distinctiveness lies in its commitment to serving under-resourced areas, ensuring they too benefit from global teaching perspectives. Participants not only enrich their teaching portfolios but also immerse themselves in the diverse Korean culture, with ample opportunities to traverse both the nation and the surrounding regions.
What are the requirements for the TaLK Program?
What does the TaLK Program involve?
Where will I be placed on the TaLK Program?
What are the benefits of the TaLK Program?
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Use a Word Board Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun board game where the students have to make a sentence with the word they land on.
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What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The EPIK program, which stands for English Program in Korea, is a prestigious initiative led by the South Korean government. Here's what you need to know:
If you are interested in the EPIK program, we recommend reaching out to our TEFL recruitment partner Reach To Teach. Reach To Teach is an official partner of the EPIK program (English Program in Korea) and works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country.
What are the requirements for the EPIK Program?
What does the EPIK Program involve?
Where will I be placed on the EPIK Program?
What are the benefits of the EPIK Program?
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Teaching English in South Korea and China - Alumni Report by Linda D. - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
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What is your nationality?
What city and state are you from?
How old are you?
What is your education level and background?
Have you traveled abroad in the past? If so, where have you been?
Where did you study?
What made you interested in going to teach English abroad?
What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad?
Why did you decide to get TEFL certified and choose ITTT?
Which TEFL certification course did you take?
How did you like the course?
How has your TEFL training helped you in your current teaching position?
Which city and country did you decide to teach English in and why?
How long have you been in this country and how long do you plan to stay?
How did you secure your English teaching job?
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Words You Can Use Writing About Scary Subjects - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Are you writing about Halloween? Here is a list of descriptive words verbs & nouns you can use when writing about scary subjects.
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The Best Email Phrases You Can Use at Work - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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When writing emails to coworkers and clients at work, it is essential to use the right lingo. Below we have compiled the most useful, polite and professional email phrases you can use at work.
There are six key components to properly structure a business email in English. These will help you to clearly express your ideas and improve your communication with coworkers and clients:
The subject line should be clear, concise, and meaningful. It should summarize, not describe and should not consists of a single word, e.g., Important, Help, or Urgent.
You should always use the addressee’s name and title if it is a formal message. However, casual business communications do not always need a formal greeting - they can often just... [Read more]
ESA Methodology - What Is It and Why Should You Use It in the Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
ESA is a common methodology that teachers use when teaching students another language. It is also a large part of your TEFL certification course. By using the layout of the ESA method to plan your lessons, they will be more structured, organized and effective.
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What is ESA?
The Engage Phase
The Study Phase
The Activate Phase
Benefits of Using the ESA Method
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ESA stands for engage, study, and activate. By using ESA, it gives teacher's the flexibility to conduct a classroom in an organized and productive way. ESA is extremely important when it comes to... [Read more]