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What is ESP in Relation to ESL Teaching? - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is a niche within the realm of English language teaching that offers a unique and tailored approach. While many English teachers focus on general language proficiency, ESP educators direct their attention to students with specialized needs, whether it be in medical, aviation, business, or various other professions.
What is ESP?
What language level are ESP students?
What age are ESP students?
How does ESP differ from general ESL teaching?
What resources are available to teach ESP classes?
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TEFL Middle East - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esp Eap Teacher At Saudi University
Date posted:2024-03-10 | Writer: Prince Sultan University | Email: [email protected]
Details of Position
Institution: University
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Subjects: Academic English, English for Specific Purposes
Students: Adults (ages 18 to 30+)
Duration: One academic year (renewable)
Working hours: eight (8) working hours (from 7 AM to 3 PM, or 8 AM to 4PM), Sunday to Thursday
Holidays: Paid annual leave of thirty (30) days for every year of continued service plus full-paid leave on National Day, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
Salary: 17,000 20,000 SAR per month depending on qualifications and experience. This includes an accommodation allowance.
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In order to explain this we will look at a series of questions about this topic, ranging from what ESP is for and how it differs from general English teaching. We will also look at some of the attributes of ESP students.
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What is English for Specific Purposes? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The field of English language instruction is teeming with acronyms, and ESP is a fairly common one. ESP stands for English for Specific Purposes, a niche within TEFL that you may end up teaching in the future. But what does English for Specific Purposes entail?
What is English for Specific Purposes?
Who needs English for Specific Purposes?
How to teach English for Specific Purposes
Who can teach English for Specific Purposes?
Resources for teaching English for Specific Purposes
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is an approach to English language teaching that focuses on the specific linguistic needs of learners in a particular professional or academic field. Unlike general English courses that cover everyday communication, ESP courses zero in on the specialized vocabulary and structures... [Read more]
What is English for Specific Purposes (ESP)? ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
English for Specific Purposes includes courses of English taught to business people and those involved in a variety of professions that require a certain level of English proficiency in order to perform their jobs successfully. These include pilots, medical workers, engineers, scientists, lawyers and those working in the tourism and hospitality industry, among others.
The difference between teaching ESP and teaching general English is that for ESP students you only teach them what they need to know to perform their role effectively. A pilot is not going to need to know how to buy groceries at the local market but is going to need to know how to communicate with other pilots and ground staff all over the world, following international aviation guidelines.
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British English vs American English. Which is Better? - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
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As more and more countries place a growing importance on its people to learn English as a secondary language, for work purposes or for general use, there is a growing debate about which is the better English to learn - British English or American English.
Both versions are essentially the same
Prioritise teaching "Good English"
Certain students may need specific versions of English
Points to consider when choosing a version to teach
Exploring the differences can be an interesting lesson
Don't get obsessed with minor differences
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How Important is the Difference Between American English and British English for EFL Learners? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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This summative essay will exam the importance of teaching the differences between American English and British English for EFL learners. I will examine the intention behind teaching these differences, and when these teachings should be applied, and to what effect and purpose. This essay will focus primarily on the problems of pronunciation and spelling, which are the two main differences. I am a British citizen, born and raised in London, England, and currently teach at a public high school in Tokyo.
Spelling
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Grammar
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How is teaching business English different from general English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Business English and General English serve distinct purposes and audiences:
In essence, while General English provides foundational language skills, Business English hones in on the nuanced communication needs of the business realm.
Business English classes
What's the difference between business English and general English?
Business English resources
Business English is a unique area of teaching that comes under the banner of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Business English courses are designed for employees of any type of company who need to communicate using English in the workplace. Business English classes can cover a range of areas including:
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English as a Global Language: What Motivates Students to Learn English? - TEFL Blog
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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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British English vs. American English: 50 Differences Illustrated - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The differences between British English and American English are always fun to take a look at. Below are 40 differences between the two illustrated.
Learn the difference between American English vs British English.
British vs American English
1. Post ………… Mail
2. Film ………… Movie
3. Rubbish ………… Garbage
4. Football ………… Soccer
5. Chips ………… Fries
6. Rubber ………… Eraser
7. Zip ………… Zipper
8. Sweets ………… Candy
9. Biscuit ………… Cookie
10. Maize ………… Corn
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Tefl reviews - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Corinth Greece 6 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TEFL review video a group of international TEFL students share their experiences during the four week TESOL/TEFL course in Corinth, Greece. ITTT's four week in-class courses are intensive but you will still have sufficient time to explore the local area, meet lots of new people and experience the local culture.
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. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
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All Types of Verbs in the English Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Verbs are one of the most important parts of speech in English and incredibly important for learners of English. The below infographic showcases all types of verbs in the English language.
Generally speaking, a verb is a word that shows an action, state or an event. It is an essential part of a sentence and is known as the soul of language. For example:
"They study English grammar." (Action)
"We celebrate independence day." (Event)
"I sleep at night." (State)
Following are the different types of verbs:
When a verb's past tense (2nd form) and past participle (3rd form) is created by adding ‘d’ or ‘ed’, it is called a regular verb. Some examples of a regular verb include:
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Which English should be taught in the TEFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
In the field of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), the choice of English variation often depends on the specific preferences of a country:
In conclusion, TEFL teachers should be aware of a country's preference and adapt their teaching accordingly.
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How exactly do these forms of English differ?
Spelling Differences
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Same Word - Different Pronunciation
Differences in word for the same object
Other considerations
There are a number of major differences which we will examine. The following are in no way exhaustive and you should investigate for yourself for more examples.
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In this blog post, we will look at ten commonly used free applications for ESL teachersDiscover a comprehensive guide to free ESL teaching tools like Zoom, Google Docs, Miro, Canva, Calendly, WeTransfer, Microsoft Loop, Teacheroo, and Pinterest. Explore how these resources revolutionize lesson planning and boost student engagement.
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Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories from: 10
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As a non-native English speaker it is useful to develop your skills in the English language on an ongoing basis. (This is true for Native speakers also).
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Asking and Giving Direction Phrases in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Asking and giving directions is one of the most useful topics when learning English as a foreign language, or any language as a matter of fact. The following words, phrases and expressions will help you and your students understand how to ask and give directions in English.
Asking for and giving directions is one of the most important English speaking skills. There are many different ways how we can ask for directions and just as many possible ways to respond and give directions. The key here is to be as detailed and precise as possible and refer to landmarks and buildings that make it easier to identify the right way.
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100 Prepositions List in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Prepositions are one of the most important parts of English grammar. Here is a list of the 100 most important prepositions in English.
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Course Books for Business English ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Business English is an area of English language teaching and learning that is part of the wider category of English for Specific Purposes. Unlike general English, business English focuses on the language students need in order to function in an international business setting. Students taking business English classes will generally already have a reasonable level of English language ability and course books tend to be aimed at pre-intermediate level students and above.
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Telling Time in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Telling the time in English is one of the most important skills for any English learner. There are a lot of expressions and phrases used when it comes to telling the time in English and teachers need to be able to teach it in a way that makes sense to the students. Below are five simple steps for telling the time in English.
There are two ways how you can tell the time in English: the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock. For the 24-hour system, you use the numbers from 0 – 23 to indicate the hours, whereas the 12-hour system useses only 1 - 12. To indicate morning or afternoon time, you use ‘am’ after the time in the morning and ‘pm’ after the time in the afternoon. Hereby, it's important to... [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]
Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Overseas
Your journey starts here. A career in teaching English abroad is achievable for anyone who has a good knowledge and use of English in addition to a TEFL or TESOL qualification. Before you start your training it is important that you have some knowledge of what teaching English abroad entails and what options are available for you to get there. Here we will look at those options and the requirements needed to achieve them.
First and foremost you should choose a course which suits the type of work you hope to undertake and is recognized in the country or countries you hope to teach. All ITTT courses are suitable for teaching English overseas in a variety of settings. The typical minimum qualification requirement for employment is a course covering 100-120 hours of study. This can be done... [Read more]
Teaching English Thailand - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Bangkok
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Typical TEFL teacher salary 30-35,000 baht/month (40-45,000 in and around Bangkok)
Major TEFL locations Bangkok Chiang Mai Phuket Hat Yai
There are literally hundreds of job opportunities for teaching English in Thailand right now — especially in Bangkok and the countryside, where there are far more jobs than there are teachers to fill them. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding employment, we’ll not only help you find a job, we’ll help you find a job that’s right for you.
Throughout Thailand, a qualified TEFL teacher will have no problems securing a job. In most other parts of the country, the prospects are strong as well. All state schools aim to employ at least one native English language teacher so the... [Read more]
Teaching English Vietnam - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Hanoi
Language Vietnamese
Currency Vietnamese Dong
Typical TEFL teacher salary US$ 15 per hour
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Following a rather turbulent 20th century, Vietnam has stabilized and seen an influx of foreign companies and investments over the past several years. Due to this boost in international involvement, the demand for English has taken off. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, we’ll lay the ground work for finding employment and also help you along a direct
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Teaching English Japan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Tokyo
Language Japanese
Currency Yen
Typical TEFL teacher salary 250,000 – 300,000 yen / month
Major TEFL locations Tokyo Yokohama Osaka Sapporo Kyoto Sendai
Opportunities for teaching English in Japan are excellent for anyone who holds internationally accredited and recognized TEFL/TESOL certificates such as those offered by ITTT and TEFL International. In Tokyo and other cities, there are usually more English teaching positions than there are teachers, while all over Japan employment prospects remain favorable. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, the chances of getting hired as a TEFL teacher in Japan are terrific.
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Words for Describing a Person in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great list of words to describe people in English. Hand this out to your students or use it to improve your own English skills.
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Tefl reviews - Pronunciation And Phonology/manner Of Articulation Part 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
When it comes to manner of articulation, we have six different ways in which our breath is produced in order to make our sounds. We have our plosives, our affricates, fricatives, the nasal sounds, our lateral sound and the approximants. Let's take a look at each individually and see how they differ from one another. First we have our plosive sounds. As the word might indicate we have basically a little explosion of sound with our breath. The plosive sounds are made through a three-step process. First there's a closure somewhere in the vocal tract. Second there's a buildup of air and finally there's a sudden release of that air like a little explosion. If we look at some of the sounds that are made this way we might better understand why they are called plosives. Examples are the... [Read more]
Teaching English Italy - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Rome
Language Italian
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 1,000 euro/month
Major TEFL locations Rome Florence Milan Naples Turin Palermo
Of all European countries, Italy has one of the highest demands for English teachers. In larger cities, there are more English teaching jobs than there are certified teachers to fill them. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, a certified TEFL teacher will be able to find a TEFL job relatively quickly.
We’re dedicated to helping you land the job that’s right for you — in Italy or anywhere else you’d like to work.
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