English To Speakers Of Other Languages

Where are TEFL and TESOL primarily utilized? TEFL finds its main application in the UK and Europe, whereas TESOL is the preferred terminology in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Despite their interchangeable usage, these terms reflect regional preferences for English teaching accreditation. Nonetheless, both TEFL and TESOL certifications offer comparable training and qualifications. What are the technical distinctions between TEFL and TESOL? Should I get TEFL or TESOL certified? Why get TEFL / TESOL certified. Video Testimonials. TEFL and TESOL, though frequently interchanged, possess distinct technical scopes. TEFL is geared towards teaching English to individuals in non-English speaking regions, typically for purposes like travel, business, or personal enrichment. In contrast,...  [Read more]

TESOL and TEFL, though frequently confused, address distinct teaching environments. TESOL encompasses teaching English to non-native speakers, whether in English-speaking countries like the U.S. or elsewhere. Conversely, TEFL is specifically geared towards instructing English in regions where the language is foreign. TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Where are TEFL and TESOL most commonly used? What are the technical differences between TEFL and TESOL? TEFL is predominantly used in the UK and Europe, whereas TESOL is the preferred term in the United States, Canada, and Australia. These terms, while often used interchangeably, indicate regional preferences for English teaching certification. Despite the difference in...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs offer diverse salary ranges globally, with the local remuneration reflecting the demand for qualified English language teachers. Opportunities abound worldwide, with some countries offering particularly attractive salaries for TEFL positions. While earnings vary by location, qualifications, and type of institution, teachers can realistically find well-paying roles in top markets where monthly salaries range from $2,000 to over $5,000. These competitive salaries underscore the value of English language instruction across various educational settings. Is teaching English considered a skilled job? Salaries in Asia Salaries in Latin America Salaries in Europe Salaries in the Middle East Salaries for teaching English online Teaching English as a Foreign Language is widely recognized...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences For both non-native and native English speakers, continuous development of language skills remains invaluable. Let's explore practical approaches to enhance your English proficiency: Listening to real-life English Immersive Language Apps Virtual Language Exchanges Formal learning Summary Ready to teach English as a Foreign Language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! To refine your English skills, immerse yourself in engaging content available on platforms like YouTube, offering channels related to interests such as woodworking, gardening, or sports, providing genuine listening experiences. Additionally, explore classic US and UK TV series online for an immersive English exposure. For...  [Read more]

More and more employers now expect their English teachers to have a minimum of a 120-hour TEFL certificate. Gaining a TEFL certificate shows your commitment to the profession and gives you an introductory preparation to the knowledge and skills needed to teach English. Types of TEFL course Course content Which course is best for you? There are three main routes to a 120-hour TEFL certification. There are two main areas covered in a TEFL course, 1) Teaching skills 2) Language awareness A good TEFL course will give you a solid grounding in the basics of the English language. You will learn how English grammar works and how you can explain it. Topics covered will typically include; Depending on which type of course you undertake, onsite, combined or online, the topics presented throughout...  [Read more]

hello everybody so lisa's here and i'm super glad to um welcome you to today's session i'm excited that um it didn't take long uh after the previous one and by the way if you didn't see uh the previous lifestyle i strongly recommend you to do that because um last week we discussed uh teaching in china and i know that many people are interested in going abroad to teach and to discover new cultures so if you want uh to know a little bit more about it um just feel free to check out the previous life and today we are actually going to talk about a slightly different approach to teaching which is online teaching uh it is also super valuable and uh today's session uh will will take approximately 45 minutes so we'll cover um first we'll cover um some of the teaching modes in online teaching...  [Read more]

While many prominent English teaching markets like Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE favor native English speakers, non-native English speakers with the right qualifications need not be disheartened. There exists a plethora of countries eager to welcome TEFL qualified teachers regardless of their native language. A few top recommendations for non-native English speakers seeking teaching positions include: These countries value the skills and unique perspectives that non-native speakers bring, ensuring ample opportunities for those keen to teach abroad. Where can non-native speakers teach English in Asia? Where can non-native speakers teach English in Latin America? Where can non-native speakers teach English in Europe? How can I improve my job prospects as a non-native...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Several surveys, such as EF (Education First), have shown that France has the worst English level in the European Union. We shall explain, firstly, why French students have problems in learning English and what these problems are. Then, secondly, we shall share solutions to these problems. Origin of Typical Difficulties Global Status of French Lack of Exposure to English Academical Importance Common Vocabulary Tenses Pronunciation Lesson Ideas Ways to Engage Grammar and Vocabulary Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mohamed S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Indeed, the difficulties that French...  [Read more]

Definitely! Numerous non-native English speakers enroll in and successfully complete our TEFL courses annually. These graduates often embark on rewarding teaching careers both domestically and abroad. While a proficient command of English is required to ace the course, being a non-native speaker isn't a hindrance. In fact, it provides a unique perspective, making you a valuable asset in the EFL teaching world. Are there any advantages to being a non-native English language teacher? Where do non-native English language teachers teach? Non-native English teachers bring several unique advantages to the classroom. Firstly, having undergone the journey of learning English themselves, they deeply relate to their students' challenges and triumphs. This shared experience fosters rapport,...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Currently living in Bangkok, Thailand, I am teaching English to Primary Six students and I am in a supposed international context. Juggling a body of students who are not entirely international and largely Thai can at times be like pulling teeth. Losing Motivation Grammar Confusion Fear of Leaving a Comfort Zone Lack of Proper Resources Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kavitha S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The students are generally driven at first but soon lack motivation mainly because they do not have enough exposure to the English Language. Though activities like word searches have...  [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]

hello everybody uh so it's liza here um i'm glad to see you joining me today uh if you guys hear and see me clearly please let me know via the chat box and today we are going to discuss a problem related to teacher development so while i am waiting for more people to join me please let me know that you hear me and see me clearly okay and um just quickly um let me introduce myself so um i am a non-native esl teacher and an itt tefl expert uh so i go live uh every week on tuesday uh and uh this live stream is provided by itttt international tefl and tesol training hello everybody yeah thanks a lot for uh letting me know that my system is working that my equipment is okay um i'm glad you are tuning in and by the way please let me know where are you guys from so um i'm located in russia but i...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Even though native speakers claim that it's always possible to understand people speaking English regardless of their accent, sometimes it might be extremely difficult. My native language is Russian and I can tell for a fact that Russian and English are very different in multiple things – but right now I'd like to focus on pronunciation. All Sounds are Pronounced in Russian Several Sounds Do not Exist in Russian Long and Short Vowels Sound the Same for The Russians Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Viktoriia Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Russian learners of English tend to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daisy C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Grammar Pronunciation Japanese schools Japanese culture Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: One problem facing many Japanese students learning English is differentiating between countable and uncountable nouns. In the Japanese language, the same word is often used for 'much' and 'many'. In English, 'much' is used to describe countable nouns, and 'many' is used to describe uncountable nouns. A problem facing many EFL learners, especially Japanese learners, is idioms. The English language has thousands of idioms, which are used in everyday life. These are...  [Read more]

  Rachel is from Australia where she had been working as a school teacher. She decided to take the four-week in-class course in Buenos Aires to further her education and opportunities to teach English to speakers of other languages. In her TEFL review, she speaks about her experience at the training center in Buenos Aires. Since she is a primary school teacher back home, she enjoyed working with local children during the course. At the same time, she also enjoyed teaching adult learners and highly benefited from the teacher trainer feedback sessions. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

hello hello so liz is here and if you are guys getting on this stream let me know if you hear it and if you see me clearly so uh we are about to start today's live session devoted to teaching english as a non-native speaker okay let me check if anyone is here hello hello my name is lisa and uh today we are going to talk about um teaching english as a non-native speaker let me show the name of the session hello guys um if you are watching right now uh write down um a couple of words i can see uh your comments and um let me know where are you from it's i'm really curious and let me introduce myself uh quickly so um i'm now staying in my hometown um in central russia it is called yukaterenberg um it's pretty cold today but the day is so sunny so i had to close my blinds uh my home spa my...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! English speakers use a variety of different abbreviations on social media and in mobile texting. Here is a list of the most common texting abbreviations in English.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [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]

  Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker In this live session, ITTT TEFL expert and non-native English teacher Liza talks about teaching English as a non-native speaker and shares her experience in building a successful teaching career abroad and online. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 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 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker: In this live session, ITTT TEFL expert and non-native English teacher Liza talks about how to develop your teaching skills if you are a non-native English teacher. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 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 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

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 Are you ready to teach English to ESL students? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Olga R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching English phonology and pronunciation for Russian learners is always challenging as there are a great number of differences rather than similarities in the...  [Read more]

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? To qualify for the EPIK program, applicants must meet the following criteria: This framework ensures participants are...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! These 16 slang words are the perfect addition to your English vocabulary! Sound just like an English native speaker.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

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. English for adults Ways to learn English for young...  [Read more]

The Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program (TFETP) is a prominent initiative supported by the Taiwanese government. Its goal is to recruit international English educators for public schools throughout Taiwan, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with esteemed global programs like EPIK in South Korea, JET in Japan, and TAPIF in France. Participants of TFETP benefit from a competitive salary, complimentary round-trip airfare, and a suite of other advantages that will enhance their teaching experience in Taiwan. For comprehensive insights, visiting the official TFETP website is recommended. What are the requirements for the TFETP program? How do I apply for the TFETP? What are the benefits of the TFETP? To be eligible for the Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program (TFETP), candidates must...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences For me specifically, finishing a TEFL course will give me the opportunity to travel and experience various cultures while likewise supporting myself abroad. I've always had a desire to speak unknown languages and visit various nations. Maybe this is because of the way that I was raised bilingual. Growing up with a few languages, including Hebrew and Korean, I built up an affection for unknown languages and traveling. Career Perspectives New Experiences Do you want to teach English all over the world? Related Articles Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Emiliya A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Today I can say that I have been lucky to...  [Read more]

  As the market for teaching English abroad is so big, there are a huge range of opportunities out there for people of all different nationalities and backgrounds. In many countries, there are multiple job openings available for every TEFL qualified teacher, which is one reason why non-native English speakers generally have no problems in the international job market. In fact, of the many thousands of teachers who graduate from our courses every year, there are more non-native English speakers than there are native speakers. No matter where you were born or what your native language, as long as you are fluent in English there is no reason why you cannot go on to have a long and successful career teaching English. Non-native English speakers will also find that they enjoy certain...  [Read more]

The Teaching Assistant Program in France, commonly known as the TAPIF Program, is a prestigious initiative run by the French government. Each year, this program strategically positions individuals in French public schools as English teaching assistants. Offering a unique opportunity for immersion, TAPIF not only facilitates cultural exchange but also provides a solution to non-EU citizens seeking long-stay visas in France. If you are passionate about education and keen on experiencing French culture firsthand, the TAPIF Program could be your ideal gateway to live and work in the heart of Europe. What are the requirements for the TAPIF Program? How do I apply for the TAPIF Program? Do I need a TEFL/TESOL certificate to apply to the TAPIF Program? To be eligible for the TAPIF Program,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences People from different countries inevitably face problems when they are trying to learn English. Russia is no exception. Let's have a quick look at some typical problems that my fellow countrymen face. Pronunciation Grammar Meaning Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sergei S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As you may know, Russian is written using the Cyrillic alphabet, and some may think that it can cause problems. In reality, the Russians are fine with understanding the Latin alphabet and can easily pronounce each letter. However, the Devil is in the details. When it comes to speaking it...  [Read more]

The Central European Teaching Program (CETP) is a distinguished initiative designed to enhance English language education in Hungary. Unlike the saturated markets of Italy and Spain, CETP offers a unique opportunity by placing individuals in Hungarian schools as native-speaking English teachers. This program not only aids the educational landscape in Hungary but also provides adventurous teachers an off-the-beaten-path experience. The mission of CETP is to uplift young learners in Central Europe by integrating native English proficiency into their curriculum. What are the requirements for the Central European Teaching Program? How do I apply for the Central European Teaching Program? For those interested in the Central European Teaching Program (CETP), certain prerequisites must be met....  [Read more]