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How Can Knowledge of First Language Acquisition Aid Successful Second Language Acquisition? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Successful acquisition of a first language (otherwise known as an L1) has almost a 100% success rate. Aside from a few people that are unable to read or write everyone can communicate fluently in their L1. Successful acquisition of a second language, however, does not occur nearly as often. Why is this so and can anything be learned from first language learning to improve second language fluency.
Variations in the English Language Form
Language Acquisition Process
Second Language Acquisition Process
Teaching Ways
Children and Language Acquisition
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English, The Universal Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Over a hundred years ago, in the late 19th century, a Polish-Jewish eye doctor named Dr. Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof wanted to bridge the gaps and misunderstandings between different ethnic groups that he grew up around. Being from a Polish city that, at the time, was a polyglot, multi-ethnic mixture of Poles, Russians, Jews, Lithuanians, and Germans, he saw there was a great deal of distrust between each group, and he believed it was due to the language barriers that each imposed. To create a common ground between every group, he created an international, universal language called Esperanto (Yaffe, 2017). While it was a great idea to create a language that did not belong to any ethnic group and could be used universally, it did not take off in the 20th... [Read more]
TEFL Jobs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ESL Teachers
Here at ITTT, we do everything we can to ensure that your overseas teaching experience runs smoothly - from beginning to end. Our TEFL support service will offer you all the advice you need, on everything from applying for TEFL courses to deciding where to teach; and most importantly, this support is available to you throughout your TEFL career. ITTT's support service is your one-stop reference point when it comes to teaching English overseas.
ITTT is dedicated to providing you with assistance throughout your overseas teaching career. No matter where you are in the world, our TEFL support service will provide you with valuable advice and tools - such as lesson plans - in order to assist you during your time as an EFL teacher. You can rest assured that even after you finish your TEFL... [Read more]
The World Status of The English Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
A global language is a language spoken internationally, the most popular one being English. It is learned by many people as a second language.
Word Origin
Global Communication
Language Structure
Cultural Importance
Challenges For Learners
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A big part of the lexical units in the English language was taken from German, Latin, French, and other European countries. People think that languages have a strong relation between dominance and cultural power.
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Tips for Polite and Diplomatic Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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As a teacher of English as a foreign language, it's a good idea to teach students polite words and expressions right from the start. While diplomatic language often includes difficult vocabulary, it's actually not that hard to add some polite spice to a simple sentence - even for beginner students.
Of course you can make sentences a lot more polite by using the two magic phrases "please" and "thank you". However, there are a lot of other ways to use more polite language when speaking to others.
For English leaners, the problem mostly comes down to the fact that words and expressions that are considered "kind" in one language, aren't always kind in another. English uses a lot of language strategies to express politeness that... [Read more]
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:
Walk
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How Can Reading Influence Language Acquisition? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Language acquisition is a process that engages different skills and is therefore influenced by them. Reading, which is among the four main language skills, is considered to be influential in this process in many ways. In my opinion, it is one of the best contributors to the journey of learning a new language and although its advantages seem to be exclusive to reading comprehension, it involves other skills to a high degree as well.
Reading Resources
Benefits of Reading
Speaking Skills
Reading as a Way to Master Speaking
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How Grammar Influences a Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching a language seems to have its roots precisely in teaching grammar: one of the first learning methodologies in history was grammar-translation. Used to translate Greek into Latin, it was inefficient for speech development, yet it remains one of the most popular teaching methods in education. Unfortunately, even from my own experience as a student, this is the preferred teaching method and it wasn't until recently that a more interactive way of learning was introduced in schools.
Reasons to Learn Grammar
Approaches to Teaching Grammar
1. Deductive approach
2. Inductive approach
Young Learners
Adult Learners
Potential problems
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A Road Map to Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Just as a map is a guide to a territory, grammar is the guide to a language. A language course ought to include such guidance, through which the student perceives direction. The ability to read a map, and, as a result, delineating the goal´s location, facilitates the endeavor to set the student onto the right path. When a learner understands the universal logic of language, he can put his native language into context within every foreign language. This comparison of languages will reveal similarities. To learn that all languages are alike will make the acquisition easier. If the teacher wants the student to understand that languages are closely related he has to present grammar as a common aspect of all languages. Grammar describes principals of... [Read more]
TEFL Peru - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Language Support Specialist
Date posted:2024-04-19 | Writer: Newton College | Email: [email protected]
Newton College is looking for a talent who can be our Language Support Specialist in Upper School (Secundaria).
Requirements
Hold a degree (Licenciatura) in Education, Special Education, Applied Linguistics or related field.
English level: CPE or bilingual
Certification in teaching English as a second language (TESOL), English language teaching (CELTA) or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years' experience teaching a foreign language.
At least 2 years of IB Program experience
Experience working with students who have language-based learning differences or second language learners.
Responsibilities
Actively participate in collaborative spaces with colleagues, including observation of student work/data to adjust... [Read more]
The Difference between Formal and Non-Formal Language - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
When approaching formal and non-formal language it's imperative to keep in mind that people are by nature designed to be different, therefore arguing which is more important is a waste of time. Based on cultural upbringing and life experience both play an important role in regards to teaching a student. Formal and informal language are used daily, though, both habituate different societal spaces and their ratios change. Either can bleed into each other when language becomes really interesting.
The Use Of Formal Language
The Use Of Non-Formal Language
Things to Keep in Mind
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1st Language vs. 2nd Language Acquisition: How and TEFL Instructors Must Learn from the First to Better Teach the Second - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The contrast between primary language acquisition and second language learning interests professional linguists, language pedagogues, and ordinary students alike. To say that the processes are distinct and involve very different learning processes, as well as even altogether different spheres of the brain is an understatement: these are indeed different functions (Limacher, Ute "Language Acquisition Versus Language Learning" ).
Differences between the two types of acquisitions
Language structure and learning process
Personal experience
The Consciousness of language acquisition
Classroom setting
Natural environment
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EFL & ESL JOBS - The Best Recruiters chosen by ITTT
Here, you will find everything you need to know about TEFL recruitment companies for teaching English abroad, including a list of our trusted recruiters with whom we have worked for several years.
If you are a TEFL recruiter and would like to work with us, please contact us via email ([email protected]).
Choosing a TEFL recruitment company for finding a teaching job is a popular option for many teachers. Recruiters specialized in the EFL market overseas have the professional know-how and network to connect teachers with suitable schools and companies. On top of that, recruiters know the local job market in their specialized region and know exactly what type of teacher is sought after and which qualifications will get you the best teaching position. Conducting your job search through a... [Read more]
Jobs and Work ESL Quiz - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This ESL quiz contains 14 questions about jobs and work to practice related vocabulary.
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Peculiarities of The English Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I did not realize how difficult English is until I became fluent in Spanish. I am currently studying French and I am pretty good at French. I have a basic knowledge of Esperanto.
English is difficult for several reasons
English is not a phonetic language
There are exceptions to every rule
Some examples of other exceptions to English rules
Pronunciation
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I will just touch on each of these since a book could be written about each of these.
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English as a Non-Phonetic Language - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Like we all know, the English alphabet has 26 letters. These 26 letters can make 44 different sounds or phonemes – 20 sounds come from the vowels a, e, i, o and u; and 24 sounds come from the remaining 21 consonants. A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound that can change the meaning of a word.
The Vowel Sounds
The Consonant Sounds
Syllable Stress
Without Jumping to Conclusions
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If we consider sounds made simply by the letter 'a' for instance, in the word 'apple' – it's /ae/, in 'car' – it's /a:/, in amount – it's /a/, and so on. This, consequently, makes English a non-phonetic language, which means that the pronunciation of a word is not... [Read more]
English as a World Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English is considered a universal language, mainly because it is widely spoken all over the world. English was originally the language of England. Its expansion became imperative due to the dominance in world trade, religion, technology, tourism, education and so on. UK expansion and incursion of the USA as the first world power saw the migration of the English language all over the world. About 70 countries adopt the English language as their official language and statistics have it that the English language is one of the easiest languages to learn when compared with other languages like Chinese, French, German or Spanish.
English Prevalence
English in Asia
ESL Career Difficulties
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What level of English is required for TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
For those aspiring to teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), especially non-native speakers, a high level of English proficiency is essential. Specifically, you should have an English language proficiency that aligns with at least the C1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). TEFL primarily involves teaching English in regions where English is not the predominant language, so instructors need a deep understanding and command of the language.
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Memes as Learning Material for the Language Learner - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
There are many tools a teacher of language can use to impart important aspects of the target language like grammar and vocabulary to their students. For example, writing keywords on the board from a text may be a useful way to highlight important words or key information for learners. Furthermore, worksheets can be particularly helpful with grammar exercises, allowing students a lot of repetition and free-hand practice with the language point.
Memes as a Tool
What are Memes?
Activate Phase
Who to Teach With Memes?
Useful or Not?
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Differences Between Mother Tongue and a Second Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Anyone who has tried to learn a language as a second language is likely to express at some stage or another how difficult it is. We speak of absorbing our first language and having to work hard for our second. We will often look towards those who have learned more than one language at the same time, bilingual for example, as being lucky and that the path was easier for them. So, is the first language easier to learn and why, and can we use those techniques to learn or teach a second language?
Language of Our Close Environment
Artificial Process
Which Language is Easier to Learn?
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TEFL Other Europe - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ English Language And Literature Teacher
Date posted:2024-04-17 | Writer: CLIP - The Oporto International School | Email: [email protected]
CLIP – The Oporto International School, accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), was established in 1990 and has approximately 1200 students, aged 3 to 18, from 50+ different countries. All students have an education that upholds the highest academic standards within a globally-minded learning culture. CLIP fosters an innovative, challenging and nurturing environment for learning, where each child is encouraged to develop their unique talents. CLIP follows the EYFS, an adapted National Curriculum for England, the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum and Cambridge AS and A2 studies.
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TEFL Greece - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Language School English Teacher
Date posted:2024-03-29 | Writer: CHRANIOTI LANGUAGE SCHOOLS | Email: [email protected]
Are you passionate about teaching English as a second language? We are hiring a dedicated English teacher to join our team in Néa Smýrni, Attiki, Greece.
Qualifications
Proficiency in English language teaching (TEFL/TESOL)
Experience teaching English as a second language
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans
Familiarity with technology is a definite plus
Benefits
Excellent working environment
Opportunities for growth and advancement
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of our learners and thrive in a supportive work environment, we want to hear from you!
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What Scams to Look Out for When Looking for TEFL Jobs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi everyone hello and welcome to another live session from ict my name is linda and um yeah i'm back again this week week after week after week still here um it's been you know a fun ride with all of you guys on this uh facebook and youtube live uh journey we've we started doing these lives i believe in october yeah in october last year and you know we've been back every week ever since so it's a lot of fun um just waiting for a couple of other people to join us today um and then we're gonna talk about the most common tefl job scams and how to avoid them so that's today's topic um as always guys uh if you have joined if you can see me and if you can hear me please just leave a hi or something in the comment in the comment section in the comment box so that i know that you're here and that... [Read more]
What Scams To Look Out For When Looking For TEFL/TESOL Jobs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Join this live session to find out what scams you should look out for when applying for TEFL jobs around the world or online! #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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6 Exciting and Different Jobs in TEFL - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
TEFL Information
For a lot of people, getting a TEFL certificate is an excellent way to fund their travels around the world and experience other countries in wholly unique ways. Many of these people will find that they enjoy teaching so much that they decide they want to continue in the field. Outlined in this article are some of the possible jobs teachers can take in order to move on in their TEFL career.
Teacher trainer
Director of Studies
School Manager
Teacher recruitment
Course book sales
TOEFL/IELTS examiner
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What other jobs can I get with a TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Although many with a TEFL certificate begin by teaching English in classrooms or online, the certification opens doors to diverse career opportunities. Options range from starting your own English tutoring business, consulting for educational programs, to roles in educational content creation. Whether you have extensive teaching experience or are a newcomer to the field, a TEFL certificate enhances your prospects in various education-related avenues.
The many job options available to TEFL qualified teachers include:
Other jobs once you have gained some experience
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TEFL Jobs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Prospects for Teaching English Abroad
Please email for assistance finding employers. ITTT graduates receive free lifetime job assistance.
The links below show some of the most popular locations and options for TEFL job opportunities, both in-class and online. There is a huge number of TEFL job vacancies globally and those listed under the links below are just a fraction that we have selected to give you an understanding of TEFL teacher rates of pay and conditions of work in those countries and online.
These links are provided for information purposes only and some of the job vacancies may already have been filled. Similarly, we would also inform you that ITTT has no direct affiliation with any of the learning institutions, companies or bodies listed.
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Jobs and Professions EFL Word Search - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun EFL word search with words related to jobs and professions.
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Jobs and Professions EFL Word Scramble - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to jobs and professions.
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Do TEFL jobs pay well? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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
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