Ipa Abbreviation

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]

TEFL and IELTS, while both situated within the realm of English language education, serve distinct purposes: In essence, while TEFL certifies teaching capabilities, IELTS gauges English language proficiency. What does TEFL stand for? What does IELTS stand for? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It is a widely used term in the teaching profession, referring to the instruction of English to non-native speakers. It is primarily used in contexts where English is taught in countries where it is not the native language, for instance, teaching English to French speakers in France. However, it also broadly applies to any context or location where English is being taught. In addition to representing the act of teaching English, TEFL also signifies the training courses and the...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! What does e.g. mean? Let's take a look at the definition and usage of this expression with this ESL infographic. Learn how and when to use this abbreviation to enlarge your vocabulary word and improve your English conversations.   The term ‘for example’ gets abbreviated as ‘e.g.’ in the English language. It is only used in written language, such as in magazines, newspapers, essays or texting.   The abbreviation ‘e.g.’ is from the Latin expression ‘exempli gratia’ and means ‘for the sake of an example’ or more commonly ‘for example’.   Let's take a look at some examples of ‘e.g.’ being used in a conversation:   Person 1: Hey do you like desserts? Person 2: Yeah. Person 1: I...  [Read more]

  Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video, graduate Amy from South Africa tells us how she took two online courses with ITTT; the 120-hour course with videos and tutor support and the course in teaching English to young learners. After completing the courses Amy accepted an English teaching position in Korea. 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. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! While modals, phrasal verbs, and passive voice can be challenging for...  [Read more]

  In her ninth video diary instalment, Chantelle discusses unit 9 of her online TEFL course from ITTT. This unit covers lesson planning and the importance of being well prepared for your lessons. The unit discusses whether there is a need to plan lessons, how a lesson plan should be written and what should be included in a lesson plan. It also looks at ways to plan a sequence of lessons and how important it is for teachers to reflect on past lessons to help improve future classes. 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...  [Read more]

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 Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kerri M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The number of English vowel sounds greatly outnumbers those found in the French language. As such, French students will have to produce sounds that they have never produced before....  [Read more]

In the video collection below, you will find a summary of the most important acronyms and abbreviations in the ESL teaching sector. Make a great first impression at your new ESL job by familiarizing yourself with these terms.  [Read more]

  In this video the teacher trainer looks at the usage of the past perfect continuous. The past perfect continuous is used to talk about a past action that was continuing up until another point in the past. For example: Before moving to Korea, I had been teaching in Thailand for three years. ITTT's TEFL Courses provide you with the opportunity to find Teaching Jobs all over the world. Whether you want to work amongst the long history of Europe or spend your free time living the beach life in Southeast Asia, teach professionals business English in a thriving metropolis or teach kids out in the sticks, earning yourself a TEFL certificate with ITTT will make the right type of Teaching Jobs available to you. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Ordinal numbers are used to show the order of sequence. One of the most common usages of ordinal numbers in both written and spoken English is for dates.   For dates in spoken English, we always use ordinal numbers, i.e. Fourth of July, not Four of July. Normally a -TH appears at the end of the number. e.g. seven … seventh. However, in written English you may write a normal (cardinal) number without the -TH or -ST etc. after it. Even if it is not written, the ordinal number is still said in spoken English. In the United States it is NOT common to put the -th after the number in written English. Order of Days and Months when saying the date There are two ways of...  [Read more]

In the field of English language instruction, various abbreviations often get mixed up, leading to confusion. A typical mix-up occurs between the terms EFL and ELL. Simply put, EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language, and ELL signifies English Language Learner. EFL pertains to the course or class, while ELL denotes the English student. What exactly does "EFL" mean? What does "ELL" stand for? EFL, or "English as a Foreign Language," denotes programs specifically constructed for ELL students. Many educational institutions offer EFL classes designed for English learners, utilizing EFL-centric curricula and programs. The term EFL broadly encapsulates the techniques and resources employed in teaching English to learners. ELL, an acronym for "English Language Learner," represents students...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word quiescent. This word refers to a state of inactivity. Synonyms for quiescent include inactive, idle, at rest, and quiet. 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. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This really took me back to being in high school choir for many years, as well as taking professional vocal lessons. That's where I learned about word stress, the IPA, and how shifting...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas When you teach English as a foreign language it's important to pay attention to details that we sometimes ignore when communicating with other native level speakers, either in spoken or written English. Some people have got into the habit of writing in uppercase/capital letters, use abbreviations, and don't think much about punctuation. We also tend not to be too critical of people's spoken English as long as we get the point across. 'There's a lot of cars on the road today' is grammatically incorrect for example. 1. Punctuation 2. Upper and Lowercase 3. Abbreviations 4. Use of Colour on the Board 5. Avoid Boring Gap-Fills 6. Avoid Changing What Students Say 7. Maximizing Student Talk Time 8. Calling on Individuals 9. Pronunciation Drilling Are you ready to...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Explore the challenges and strategies in teaching English language sounds and pronunciation across different age groups.It's widely known that students of various age groups exhibit varying learning capacities. Despite these differences and regardless of background or origin, learners of English (referred to as L2) often struggle with speaking and listening due to the language's heavy reliance on auditory comprehension. This article delves into the importance of addressing these pronunciation challenges, especially in the context of teaching English as a second language. Understanding Age-Related Differences Young Learners: Nurturing the Phonetic Foundation Navigating the Teenage Years: 12-18 Age Group Engaging Adult Learners: The...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-08 | Writer: American International School of Guangzhou | Email: [email protected] Elementary School Substitute Teacher in Early Years and Lower Elementary School We are looking for talents who are currently residing in GZ. This is a part-time position without benefits.   TEACHING ASSIGNMENT  Elementary Substitute Teacher.  There are 28 Classroom Teachers and 20 Specialists or 36 TAs that may require a short or long term substitute.  Grade levels range from Pre-Kindergarten through to Grade 5   CLASS SIZE Between 18-24 students depending on grade level.   DAILY SCHEDULE Approximately six 40-minute periods of an eight period day. The school runs on a 6-day schedule. REQUIRED WEEKLY MEETING TIME Monday Faculty meetings plus 2 planning...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Punctuation in English often differs in many ways from punctuation in other languages. This can be an issue, especially for non-native English learners all across the world. What is punctuation? Check out these useful punctuation rules in English below.   Here is our complete guide on punctuation rules and punctuation marks in the English language. Fnd out how and when to use different punctuation marks with useful examples. This is the most popular punctuation mark because you simply cannot write a single sentence without using it. There are two main uses of a full stop: to indicate the end of a sentence, or to follow an abbreviation. A comma is often used to separate different ideas in a sentence. However, it has many...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Technologies are constantly evolving and improving. There are literally dozens of new technologies that can be applied to the modern classroom in 2019 that have not yet made their way into mainstream usage. New tech changes the way subjects are taught, how students learn and the way teachers and students communicate with each other. Everything from new types of interactive whiteboards, classroom response systems, use of social media, tablet computers and classroom websites to the more exotic and potentially cost-prohibitive techs such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality(VR) or even holographic projectors are commercially available for use in the classroom. Blackboard PC Soft and Apps AR and VR Are you ready to implement new technologies in...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Many ESL teachers have never even heard of phonetics or phonology, yet they use these aspects of speech naturally when they speak. Phonetics and phonology are two areas of linguistics that study the sounds of language. Phonetics focuses on individual sounds, while phonology studies the features and combination of sounds (McMahon, 1-3). There are two reasons why ESL teachers need to know phonetics and phonology: first, it helps them to conceptualize English in a way that their students can understand; and second, it helps them to address their students' difficult pronunciation problems. Why Students Suffer from Pronunciation Issues? Lack of Subject Knowledge Sound Awareness Teacher as a Role Model Are you ready to take your TEFL course? Related...  [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]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Nowadays, we see children who readily pick up an iPad instead of a book. It seems that reading is not as popular as it used to be. It is lessening. Reading is a receptive skill, and it is a meaningful activity that should be enjoyed by all children. So how can we instill a love for reading in children? As a person who has a passion for reading, I would like to make some recommendations. Teach the Importance of Reading Make Books Accessible or Low-Cost Use Positive Reinforcement Assess Reading Activity and Performance Make Reading Fun! Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Navigating the realm of ESL teaching is both rewarding and challenging. To equip educators with versatile and effective resources, a myriad of free tools has emerged, revolutionizing the way English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught. These tools not only streamline lesson planning but also enrich classroom engagement and student learning experiences. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into an array of invaluable free resources tailored specifically for ESL teachers, empowering them to craft dynamic and impactful lessons that resonate with diverse learners. Zoom Miro Google Docs Canva Calendy WeTransfer Microsoft Loop Teacheroo There are three main sections on the site: Pinterest Browse your home feed Discover ideas...  [Read more]

hello hello uh it's liza here um while i'm waiting for uh more people to join us let me introduce myself for those who will watch it um as a recording so my name is lisa i am a tefl expert uh at itt team and i am also a self-employed online esl teacher i am a non-native speaker and i am based in ukaterenburg russia so i hope that today's session will be useful for as many people as it is possible because it basically covers one of the most controversial topics uh in tefl certification so uh to be more exact uh the main point of today's session is uh what are some differences between tefl tesol and uh the other certifications which are celta and delta and uh right now please let me know if you can hear me clearly and see me well uh there is a chat box uh so you can communicate with me via...  [Read more]

hey everybody it's lizzy here and i'm glad to welcome you at another livestream session with itttt uh it's been quite a long time since we've met previously actually it was like last year uh because i had quite a long vacation and i hope that you still remember me because um i kind of missed this live stream sessions uh so as i have already mentioned uh today's live stream session uh is gonna be devoted to um quite an interesting point which is the esl strategy for 2022 uh and i also want to say that um well we kind of discussed this thing already but the problem is that uh not every teacher is ready to implement this idea so i hope that today's live stream session is gonna be valuable for you um from the perspective of uh getting inspired somehow and probably changing your um mindset and...  [Read more]

At ITTT we are dedicated to training new teachers to become effective and confident professionals who are capable of working in English language classrooms worldwide. Throughout the training process we are here to guide you every step of the way, from choosing the right course all the way through to finding the best job to suit your plans. Inevitably you will have many questions along the way which is why we have put together the following FAQ section that should help to answer some of the most common queries. What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL?    TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. These descriptions are generally used interchangeably, however, TESOL is more common in the...  [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]

hello hello and welcome my name is linda thanks so much for tuning in um yeah i'm back here again like every week i guess um live with itt talking about yet another very exciting and interesting teaching and tefl topic today and i think especially this topic is going to be so useful um and it's i think not talked about enough right we always talk about how to choose the correct tefl course how to choose you know how to find jobs and all this kind of stuff but not we're not going down into the nitty-gritty of the actual tefl interview and that's what we're gonna do today so we are talking about the 15 most asked questions in a tefl interview and hi guys thanks so much for watching i see we already have a couple of people here if you can see me if you can hear me as always please drop a...  [Read more]