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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
British Grammar vs. American Grammar
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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Phonetics Difficulties for French Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
One of the most important problems encountered while learning a foreign language is undoubtedly pronunciation. Knowing a language fluently may not always be enough. Fluency level may be open to discussion if an accurate pronunciation is not used. Therefore as teachers, we must teach our students how to use the correct pronunciation. However, pronunciation can be a nightmare for some students, especially for young learners.
Common Errors in Pronunciation
/h/ Sound
Ways to Fix Errors
Articulation
Simple Way to Overcome the Problem
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Challenges of the French Native Speakers in English Learning - TEFL Blog
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
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Ways to Say Because in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are some alternative ways to say "because" in English.
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Pronunciation Challenges of French Native-Speaking Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Each student faces their difficulties when it comes to English pronunciation depending on their country of origin. This essay will focus on the pronunciation difficulties facing ESL students in France and will also propose some solutions to help students overcome these difficulties.
French Sound System
IPA
Difficult Sounds
The Dark /L/ Sound
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Other Ways to Say "For Example" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The phrase "for example" is used a lot in the English language. Below, we offer a variety of alternatives to mix it up with the phrase that you can use in written papers or when discussing topics in English.
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Ways to Say Delicious in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are some alternative ways to say "delicious" in English.
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Ways to Say Interesting in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are some alternative ways to say "interesting" in English.
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Say 4 Things You Do... Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun ESL board game to practice your students' speaking skills.
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Telephone Numbers in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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How do you say telephone numbers in English correctly? This infographic looks at how to say the number 0, how to say consecutive numbers, and the difference between mobile phone and cell phone.
3964-8574
This is a telephone number.
In spoken English, we normally say phone number instead of telephone number.
In English, we give telephone numbers by saying each individual number in it:
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How to Legally Teach English in France With a Student Visa - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Visa and Legal Destinations
Europe is one of the most popular regions for teaching English as a foreign language for many teachers. However, it can often be difficult for non-EU citizens to secure a visa and work legally in Europe. If you are dreaming of living and working in France, don't despair. An attractive option for teachers from outside of the EU zone is to apply for a student visa. A student visa allows you to work a certain number of hours per week. Even though the legal working hours are limited, many teachers also take on private tutoring to supplement their income. If you are interested in teaching in France, read on to find out how to legally teach English in France with a student visa.
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Different Way to Say "I Think" in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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When debating and stating an opinion in English, "I think" is a very common phrase to use. However, there are many different ways of saying thoughts in English and you can use different phrases as you start speaking. There is a detailed list below.
In my opinion, the biggest challenge in today's world is global warming.
I believe that you are telling the truth.
I assume you always say this when you want to impress a girl.
I would say that lady is very kind.
In my point of view, it is not such a big deal.
Check out the list above for more ways to say "I think" in English.
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How long does it take to get a TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The duration to obtain a TEFL certificate varies based on the chosen course. TEFL courses come in various formats: online, in-class, or a hybrid of both, each with distinct timelines. For instance, at ITTT, we offer a spectrum of courses with different lengths and study methods. Generally, courses can range from a fast-paced 4 weeks to more extended modules lasting several months, depending on the depth and mode of study.
Which TEFL course can be completed the fastest?
What about an in-class TEFL course?
What about specialized and advanced TEFL courses?
What is the maximum time limit for completing a TEFL course?
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Autumn Picture Description - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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For this activity, the students have to look at the pictures and say if the things happen in picture 1, 2 or in both.
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Simon Says Ideas - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are 50+ Simon Says Ideas for ESL students. Easy ideas for toddlers and young ESL students!
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Who says that? Can and Can't - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Complete the sentences with can or can't and the correct verb in the list. Then match them to the pictures.
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Simon Says Printable Ideas - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Do you need ideas to keep your game of Simon Says going strong? Try these ideas and your students will definitely have a blast!
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Days of the Week Board Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This board game will help your students revise and practice the days of the week. You can have them work in pairs/groups, throw the dice and say the name of the week.
If you have a small group of students, you can play this game with the whole class - it's also great for online lessons. If you have a bigger class, it's best to split up your students into pairs or small groups and have them play among them.
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Further vs Farther - What's the Difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Further and farther are easily confused as both words can be used to say “at a greater distance”. To be sure you are using them correctly take a look at the following explanation.
How to Use Further
Further Examples:
How to Use Farther
Farther Examples:
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Living and Teaching English in France - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Habits & Customs
Living and Teaching English in France - Habits, Customs & Curiosities
Living and Teaching English in France - Habits, Customs & Curiosities
It is no wonder that France is one of the most visited countries in the world. Every year, millions of tourists from around the globe travel to the country to discover its natural beauty, historic sites and impressive architecture. The center of fashion and art in Europe is also a popular destination for qualified EFL teachers. The following guides should provide some useful information if you are planning on heading to France to work as a teacher. Find out all about the best places to see, when to go and how to travel on a budget.
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Likes and Dislikes Cards - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Cut out the cards. Students work in pairs, put the cards face down and Like-Dislike cards face up on the desk. Then they take turns and say whether they like something or not and explain why.
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How Learning Languages Help Me In Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I have had the opportunity to study several foreign languages, some in a formal setting, some self-taught. Through my personal experiences learning other languages, I have developed some insights into language learning. I would like to describe some of my experienc| ITTT | TEFL Bloges, and some of my thoughts on what I have learned from them, and from this course.
How I started learning languages
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London Picture Description - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is an EFL reading and matching exercise to practice basic structures. The students read the sentences and say which picture is being described. There is plenty more detail in these pictures, so you could also have your students write additional sentences themselves.
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Is grammar knowledge important when teaching English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Understanding grammar is pivotal in teaching English effectively. While there are varying class levels in English language instruction, as indicated by resources like Reward, New Headway, and others, all these levels underscore the importance of grammar. Given its foundational role in language, a teacher's proficiency in grammar ensures that students build a strong base and communicate accurately.
The four skills
Typical grammar and vocabulary topics studied at each level
Beginner/Starter
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The Correct Order of Adjectives in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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When you use more than one adjective, you have to put them in the right order or it will sound very strange. Do you say, "I want a big black cat" or "I want a black big cat?" Let's take a look at infographic below.
So, do you say, "I want a big black cat" or "I want a black big cat?"
The first one is correct.
Why?
If "big" is size and "black" is color, then it should come first because size is number (2) and color is number (5) on the infographic above.
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Tefl reviews - Tefl Video Idioms/all Ears - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The idiom "all ears" means that someone is very keen to hear what you have to say and you have his/her full attention. For example: Why are you crying? Tell me, I'm all ears. In this case, the person asking really wants to know the reason for the other person to be upset and crying.
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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Where to teach English Online: Best Websites to Teach on for Both Native and Non-Native Speakers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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]
Tefl reviews - Productive Receptive Skills/study Phase Speaking - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Once we're satisfied that all the students have been engaged and that they've been given the opportunity to say something, we can move on to our study phase. Here, it may be necessary or useful to actually pre-teach some gaps in knowledge that have been shown from the engage phase and those gaps in knowledge may include actual grammar structures or indeed useful vocabulary and it's very important that, before we move on to doing any forms of activity, we check their understanding of this material. So, we need to do some study exercises. It's also very useful if you leave this information up on the board through all that study period. Those study activities can just be the normal types of gap fills or matching activities and, as always, we need to demonstrate those activities,... [Read more]
Board Game - Xmas Challenge - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a Christmas board game focusing on sentence building, either spoken or written. To practice speaking, let students say sentences (make sure to correct pronunciation when needed); to practice writing, let them write sentences (adapt the game to your students' level).
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A Lifetime Love for Language Learning - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
As a young child, I was, for some reason, obsessed with the idea of learning French. I tried a couple of languages, including Finnish at some point, but kept going back to French. I have no idea why because I was never exposed to the culture or the language itself at that age. I doubt I even knew anything about the country itself. I think I assumed learning French would make me sound smarter but, the joke's on younger me, I have no skill in French and never have. I tend to struggle with romance languages in general.
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My Choice
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