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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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Should Colloquial or “Urban” Language Ever be Used? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Some form of Slang language is universally used all around the world. Almost all countries have words and phrases that could be identified as 'slang and so, when is it appropriate to use this type of language? Is it a good idea to let students be exposed to slang language whilst they are studying English at a formal level and as a non-native English speaker?There are many instances where some slang form of English should and should not be used, here are a few examples with discussion.
In the workplace
Public services
Abroad (on holiday)
Family and friends
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using slang as a form of language?
Is it correct to allow students to learn some form of slang?
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Are TEFL teachers in demand? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Unquestionably! As a prominent provider of TEFL certification, we can attest that there is a significant global demand for TEFL-certified educators. In many regions, the demand is so pronounced that available teaching positions often outnumber the qualified candidates, providing teachers with a variety of job opportunities to choose from.
Are TEFL teachers in demand in English speaking countries?
Are TEFL teachers in demand in China?
Are TEFL teachers in demand elsewhere in Asia?
Are TEFL teachers in demand in Europe?
Are TEFL teachers in demand in Latin America?
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Should we teach culture in the EFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely. Language is deeply intertwined with culture, serving as its vocal representation. While mastering vocabulary and grammar is crucial, to fully understand the essence of English, EFL students should immerse themselves in the culture of English-speaking nations. This entails exploring cultural facets like music, films, literature, culinary traditions, and even fashion. Incorporating cultural elements not only enriches EFL lessons but also resonates with students, making the learning process more engaging and comprehensive.
Use authentic materials
Compare two cultures
Introduce live native speakers
Use food as a tool
Use songs as a tool
Use Online Resources
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Travel Tips for Thailand - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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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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ALL, EVERY and EACH - What is the difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Let's take a look at the difference between all, every and each.
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Child Development and Ways to Work on Language Abilities - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences
People say: "Children today, the world tomorrow ". So, what is child development and how do you develop foreign language abilities for children?
What is Child Development?
How do you develop foreign language abilities for children?
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Child development is the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood. During this process, a child progresses from dependency on their parents to increasing independence. At the same time, child development is... [Read more]
What can I do with a TEFL degree? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
With a TEFL degree, numerous opportunities open up in the field of English language teaching and beyond. Here are some of the primary avenues you can explore:
A TEFL degree provides the foundation and credentials for these diverse paths, enriching both your professional journey and the lives of your students.
Entry level
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
Level 8
What can these degrees be used for?
Other jobs that will become available with your degree
Consulting and advisory positions
Writing and editing for publications such as magazines
Curriculum development
From the above, we can see that a degree in TEFL/TESOL is at level 6 and is therefore a very high level of study in the English teaching world. A few examples of such Level 6 courses are shown below:
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Top 10 Qualities Every Great Teacher Should Have - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
We admire them and now we want to be them but what are those fundamental qualities that make teachers so great? Drawing on decades of experience of working with TEFL teachers across the globe, we have listed the top 10 qualities every great teacher should have below.
1. They're glowing and inspiring.
2. They plan it all out.
3. They are patient.
4. They are challengers.
5. They are creative.
6. They are great talkers.
7. They know their stuff.
8. They are flexible and adaptable.
9. They show and receive respect.
10. They are professional.
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Countries of the World EFL Word Search - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun EFL word search with countries of the world.
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TEFL TESOL Courses: Worldwide Recognition - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
As we have been helping potential teachers to get TEFL qualified and ready to head overseas to teach English for many years, employers around the world are well aware of our courses and certification. In fact, many employers actively seek out our TEFL graduates because they know they will have completed a highly-respected course that has prepared them for life in an international teaching environment. This recognition applies to all regions of the world as our long list of graduates going back many years have taught in almost every country you can think of. In years gone by it was possible to jump on a plane to almost any destination and find work as an English teacher without having any previous experience or qualifications. However, those days are now long gone and a reputable... [Read more]
10 Requirements Every ESL Teachers Needs To Have - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching offers the chance to change other people's lives permanently for the better. As a teacher, you can help to develop somebody's subject knowledge and maybe even their mind and personality. Teaching is an incredibly rewarding thing to do and good teachers are needed everywhere: in schools and college classrooms to educate the young, as well as in the workplace and other settings to teach adults and colleagues. One-on-one teachers may tutor someone in a particular subject or for their wider personal development.
1. Enjoy communicating your understanding to others.
2. Have confidence.
3. I have great organizational skills.
4. Work effectively in groups.
5. Be able to deal with conflict.
6. Motivate your students to do their best.
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The Most Important Opposite Words in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Studying words in pairs of opposites is a great way to build vocabulary quickly. Every teacher should have this list of the most important opposite words in English in their teaching materials.
Pairing opposite words is a great way to learn new vocabulary. It is much easier to attach meaning to a word when students are also presented with a word’s antonym. For instance, the meaning of the word “tall” is a lot easier to grasp when presented as “tall/short.”
Images are also very helpful when learning opposites. Words such as “big/small,” when accompanied by visuals of big and small animals or objects, can be instantly understood. Opposites can also be reinforced through various fun activities such as the... [Read more]
Everyday vs. Every day - What's the Difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The two expressions "everyday" and "every day" are frequently used in English but often confused. Take a look at the below infographic to find out the difference!
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ESA Methodology of Teaching - Why Every Teacher Should Use It - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello oh my gosh hello welcome hi linda here from itt back with another live session this week hi guys how are you doing um first of all if you can see me if you can hear me just drop a quick hi into um the comment box we are actually live on facebook and we're also live on youtube at the same time so if you can see me if you can hear me please just let me know and also let me know where you're watching from where are you at right now i am in south korea it is 10 a.m friday morning i'm super excited to be here again so um yeah sometimes there are some technical difficulties i had some issues i think last week so um there was no sound for some reason for for a few seconds so if that happens just let me know and then i can repeat myself or i can fix try and fix the issue so that's why it's... [Read more]
Do I need a degree to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
As a result of government restrictions and official requirements for visa applications, there are a variety of countries where it is hard for teachers to find a job without having a 4-year university degree on their CV/resume. However, if you are able to be flexible and are willing to look for employment in areas where the demand is high and restrictions are less rigorous, TEFL qualified teachers without a degree can still have several great destinations to choose from.
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Two Main Ways of Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Vocabulary has a direct impact on written and spoken language comprehension. All students come to school with differences in their vocabulary knowledge, and part of teaching them how to be successful in English is to teach them vocabulary. Vocabulary development plays a critical role in helping English language learners increase their ability to communicate in the receptive and expressive domains in English. This is why vocabulary must be explicitly and systematically taught.
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Five Fun ESL Activities Every Teacher Should Know - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The following activities may be adapted for use as warmers, engage activities, structured practice or free practice style activities. They may also be adapted for level and age.
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The first one is really simple but can be one of the best activities to improve grammar. Some students even at the higher levels are lacking automatic habits, which are really important for grammatical skill. Basically this activity is a grammar drill and it is supposed to be used as a warmer or as an ice-breaker activity. The main objective is to help your students automate some grammatical... [Read more]
Top Soft Skills Every Young Professionals Needs to Have - TEFL Blog
Luciana Campos
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In today's highly competitive job market it is crucial for young professionals to stand out and succeed by demonstrating exceptional soft skills. And when should one get started on this craft? The answer is not as simple as one might have imagined.
What are some blogs saying about soft skills and employability?
Last Remarks
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Do accents matter when teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
When it comes to accents we all have one no matter where in the world we were brought up. Most of us are familiar with the basic differences between British and American accents, but what about accents from Australia and New Zealand, Canada and South Africa? And within each of these countries there are dozens of regional accents, just to complicate things further. So, we all have an accent, but is it a problem when teaching English as a foreign language?
What English accent should I teach my students?
How do English language students learn English accents?
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The Best Ice Breaker Games Every EFL Teacher Should Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi guys hey linda here from itt with another live session this week i'm so happy to be here again hope to see many of you guys today thanks so much for joining if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thank you so much for the download we recently just hit 3500 podcast downloads which is super exciting thank you so much for your support and um yeah today's topic i'm really excited about because it's something a little bit different than what i'm usually talking about and today i'm going to share with you the the best icebreaker games that every efl teacher should know so yeah i'm gonna be showing you guys what fun games you can play in your classes i know that some of you are already teaching and you probably know some of these games or you know versions of these games so feel... [Read more]
Amazing Perks of Being a Volunteer Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Being a teacher is not like any other jobs. For example, if you are an engineer and you don't like your job, you can still manage to go to work but to be a teacher, you have to love what you do. It is just like being a mother of 20-30 children. You have to take care of them one by one. You have to be their psychologist, mentor, and idol at the same time. It's not something that you can do just for the money; at least if you're good at your job. That is why being a volunteer in teaching is an excellent way of making this planet better. There are a few reasons to be a volunteer teacher and this essay will mention some of them.
All About Love
Traveling
New Connections
Conclusion
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Strategies for Teaching Beginner Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching is itself a challenging task when it comes to teaching a beginner student. If the student is an adult or young the challenge might be there. There are means and methods of overcoming such challenges for both the teacher and the student.
Analysis test
Students behavior
Lesson plan
Developing materials
Why should the teachers be more attentive to beginner students?
What are the methods and techniques for teaching beginner students?
1. Using the review technique
2. Make a vocabulary journal
3.Technology implementation
4. Engage them
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EFL Animal Word Scramble - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun word scramble with words related to animals.
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10 Pieces of Advice Every New EFL Teacher Needs to Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi everyone linda here from itt back with another live session this week how is everybody doing hope you're doing fine thank you so much for tuning in and spending um taking some time out of your day to spend it with me today as always uh we go live and our live sessions take about 45 minutes sometimes even an hour depends on how many questions you guys have at the end we always have a q a part so this is a time where you can ask me your questions about teaching abroad about tefl about tesol about our courses about anything teaching related that's on your mind that you want to know and today's topic is dedicated to new teachers so i'm going to be sharing 10 pieces of advice that you need to know as a new tefl or efl english as a foreign language teacher if you're going abroad or also... [Read more]
10 Pieces Of Advice Every New EFL Teacher Needs To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Many people around the world dream of moving abroad to teach English. It's exciting, it's life-changing and it can seem like a never-ending vacation. However, there are also a lot of things to watch out for or to be aware of when moving abroad to teach. In this live event, we cover 10 important pieces of advice that every new EFL teacher needs to know. #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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Scotland Vocabulary EFL Word Scramble - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to Scotland.
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Sports EFL Word Scramble - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to sports.
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Europe Vocabulary EFL Word Search - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun EFL word search with words related to Europe.
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