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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Congerville Indiana and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Students of different nationalities face various problems in learning english as a second language as a result of their cultural upbringing. Many researchers have explored the relationship between culture and language over the years based on the simple truth that language is part of culture. Culture can be defined as “the integrated pattern of human knowledge, belief, and behaviour that depends upon the capacity for learning and transmitting knowledge to succeeding generations” (Merriam-Webster). How an...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Hucun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jinzhong Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. An important goal of an ESL teacher is teaching and developing the ESL student’s English language communication skills to achieve speaking the English language easily and effectively. A commonly used English language practice is through teaching English slang and idioms for fluency improvement in conversation and development of natural communication in the ESL...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Donga Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jinan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Growing up in a multi-cultural society, it is often to work with the people that are from a different culture. Even though America is a well-known country for being a melting pot, American has its' own culture that people from other countries needs to be adapted to. Frequently, it could cause a giving up on their cultural tradition, lifestyle, and more. Otherwise, it...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jiezhou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yuncheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. When students are learning a new language other than their first language, they may encounter two kinds of errors, either developmental or interference errors. These developmental errors naturally occur among all language learners and are part of the process of language learning, but interference errors occur when aspects of the native language are different from...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Dargan Maryland and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: teachers of english as a Second Language have the responsibility of being academically qualified and prepared to teach language learners about the various components of english; however, they also have the responsibility of being culturally sensitive towards the values and perspectives maintained by their students. In order for education to be effective, teachers must create a rapport with their students. Respect and trust between the teacher and his or her students is as invaluable to ensuring educational success...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Alumni Experiences Korean learners of the English language face numerous challenges in acquiring the language on a proficient level, although English is introduced to children at an early age. English is incorporated into the primary school curriculum from the age of four, yet only a small minority master the language on a proficient conversational level. Unfortunately, the reasons seem to stem from cultural and social differences, the significant differences between the two languages; Korean and English, and the Korean Educational System is also a contributing factor. This post was written by our ITTT graduate Beatrix N. To begin with, cultural differences seem to be a central reason why Koreans find it challenging to master English. Firstly, Korea is a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dulangkou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Liaocheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. British English is a spoken and written language in the United Kingdom. American English which is also called United States English or U.S. English, is a spoken and written language in the United States. The English language was spread to North America by British people as a result of British trade and colonization. Over the past 4 centuries, the form of the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Perry Missouri and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Even though I have no experience yet teaching english, I have acquired several years of teaching experience at US Universities teaching mathematics as well as marketing. Due to the relatively large percentage of foreign students at US Universities, inherently I also acquired experience teaching and dealing with students from various cultures. Following are what I consider the most important aspect to teaching based on varying cultural backgrounds: • Level of class-structure students desire • Willingness of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zihuai Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Luzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. This unit introduces us to the role and responsibilities of good teachers and good learners. It importantly outlines the differences between young (various stages) and adult learners, as well as the various levels of language learners. It also briefly reminds us of why we should remember cultural differences when teaching English. One of the main things I learnt from...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I am a South African who has worked in South Korea for more than eight years and one of the most important tools as an ESL teacher from a whole different nationality and culture has been the knowledge and awareness of cultural sensitivity in the classroom. When I meet a new ESL teacher and they ask me for advice this is usually the first thing I recommend: become an expert in the culture. It helps you meet the needs of your students and it creates a comfortable environment in which your students want to learn. In this essay we will look at what is culture, strategies for culture learning and how to assess your level of cultural competence. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Amy B. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Warsaw North Carolina and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: As an American living in Germany, I seldom hear english spoken there. On the rare occasion when I can get help from someone capable of speaking english, it is often with a heavy accent peppered with a British flare. I have been told by many Europeans that I don't speak english; I speak like a bubble gum chewing American. I often wonder to myself, how is it that so many Europeans adopt this British accent? Which english is correct? Is British english considered to be superior? There is general agreement that...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL East Point Georgia and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Learning english poses a number of specific challenges for Korean students, some language-based and some cultural. The three main challenges I will address are the difficulties with english pronunciation and grammar, and the pressure placed on students to achieve and save face. My own personal experience has been with Korean students in Korea, meaning the class was monolingual, ranging in age from kindergarten to high school, in various regions of the country. Korean students' main difficulty with the english...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The United States and the United Kingdom's imperial histories and modern influences have had a significant effect on the English wording. Since English was exported to different countries across the world, the language has undergone different variations, the most common one being the British English vs. American English. The British introduced the language to Americans in the 17th century. At that time, the spelling had not been standardized. Given the number of regions where English is used, differences are bound to arise. Even though British and American English may seem similar, there are disparities in vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fahimeh T. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A definition of cultural sensitivity is being aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning them a value – positive or negative, better or worse, right or wrong. This definition gets the idea across the best. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Aiham W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Within a classroom many people come from many backgrounds, resulting in a variety of cultures being present in one area. To be able to maintain a peaceful working environment, cultural sensitivity must be taken into consideration because, without it, the students present would feel as if their cultural differences would alienate them from one...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Gaoyao and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: E.S. - Germany said: Eventhough the world seems to have grown together and diligently keeps on befriending one another nowadays (social media platforms) I have come across cultural prejudice and misconceptions when dealing with or talking about other nationalities. One of the things that I can derive from, is my personal life and the experiences that I have made with this subject inside and outside the classroom. Growing up in Switzerland has given me quite a broad perspective on cultural diversity (french, italian, Alsatian,...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jennings Louisiana and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Eventhough the world seems to have grown together and diligently keeps on befriending one another nowadays (social media platforms) I have come across cultural prejudice and misconceptions when dealing with or talking about other nationalities. One of the things that I can derive from, is my personal life and the experiences that I have made with this subject inside and outside the classroom. Growing up in Switzerland has given me quite a broad perspective on cultural diversity (french, italian, Alsatian,...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Max E. The argument stems from the growing influence of America in the modern world. British English has a longer standing history, but in today's modern society, it is almost impossible to go through the day without hearing American English in use. We hear it in television programs and films, more businesses from the US are branching out to foreign soil, and many countries feel that American English may be the better choice, as in the future it is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences When deciding to teach as a TEFL teacher abroad one has to be aware of the challenge of “cultural sensitivity in the classroom”. Whether one already knows where to look for employment or the location still is unclear a teacher needs to be prepared to face cultural issues in a country of a foreign culture. There will be stereotypes, different religious beliefs, social differences and issues between several ethnic groups. People might project stereotypes onto other groups and also they may have to endure resentment towards themselves. Those issues will have to be addressed and resolved if a teacher wants to be successful. There are gaps in the classroom between the students and their teacher and also among the students themselves. Those gaps need...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A large number of obstacles can arise for the students when learning a foreign language. Some of these problems are related to the contrast between the mother language and the learned language. About the differences between L1 and L2, there is plenty of research in the field of contrastive linguistics. Moreover, regarding that topic, many papers can be found comparing English to Japanese with the aim to address the problems of Japanese learners of English. However, other predicaments with the apprehension of the L2 can develop when teachers underestimate the importance of the cultural dimension of the language taught. Concerning that particular impediment, less scientific literature exists. In this essay, the discussion will focus on several issues of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in BoyuZhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weihai Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. In a broad sense, it is a set of ways for communication, with its symbols and rules of processing, commonly known as grammar. Language is simply a social invention between people and a unique state of human language. Its uniqueness lies in its great difference from other forms of communication. Language learning in this paper refers to the learning of a second language....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences When teaching English to non-native English speakers one may often come across a learner from a different culture than one's own. Many certified TEFL teachers may have been drawn to this program because of this exact aspect. Teachers may want to fulfill personal goals of traveling to unique countries and experience different cultural activities. Teachers with their TEFL certificate are extremely likely to find themselves teaching students with a different cultural identity than their own. This is very rewarding for students and teachers alike but comes with certain challenges that should be dealt with appropriately. Every country has subjects and issues that are taboo and not engaged with much in everyday society. These subjects and issues can vary...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sheneil J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Chinese does not have either of the “th” sounds (like “that” and “this”). Most other languages do not have these sounds and they are problematic for most learners of English. The difficulty is the point of articulation- the tongue has to be between the teeth, not behind them. Many people say that English speakers look like they’re sticking their tongues out all the time because of the “th” sounds. It can be difficult to get learners to do this because it violates a cultural proscription against sticking out one’s tongue. Confusion between /r/ and /I/. There is a well-known...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shiti Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Cultural sensitivity is defined as bing aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning them a value – positive or negative, better or worse, right or wrong (www.theredshoemovement.com, 2014) . Cultural sensitivity helps to ensure maximum learning and performance for students. Having an instructor who is culturally sensitive...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A multicultural world urgently needs a culturally sensitive educational system. In most countries around, schools are filled with students who come from different cultures. The variety of cultural backgrounds of students in schools is beneficial for the academic community as it contributes to their different experiences that provide all students with the opportunity to learn about different aspects of life. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dainaliz Feliberty H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Students in a multicultural environment learn to be culturally aware and to develop a sense of identity as individuals. Even though a diverse school is a wonderful place for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Guankou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. It is well known that the culture of teachers and students affect education processes in the classroom in many ways. Thus, teachers have the added responsibility of knowing the cultural dimensions differences for each group of learners they deal with, this way will assist them in learning how to assess, train, teach, and be motivated to use multicultural teaching....  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas If we look at the world today, and if we observe it from a teacher's perspective, there has been an increasing trend for making classrooms more "culturally sensitive" around the world. Creating lesson plans that are rich with information about the diversity in a community where we teach is highly desirable and becoming more and more popular. This post was written by our ITTT graduate Stefana Z. Of course, there are no real guidelines or set programs for today's teachers on how to develop cultural awareness in the classroom and at the same time teach reading, writing and practice listening and speaking skills. These culturally sensitive topics and a special level of attention are especially needed when it comes to teaching a language and,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences One of the main things to keep in mind at all times as a TEFL teacher is the concept of cultural sensitivity. As a TEFL teacher, many possible scenarios may come up as culturally inappropriate for the country that one may be teaching in at the time. It is important to develop a thorough understanding of how to prepare oneself beforehand as well as the importance behind that understanding of the difference in cultural beliefs and norms. There are many benefits to showing an attitude of acceptance and respect for the cultures. This issue needs to be addressed from all angles to secure a healthy relationship with the students. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Zahra A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Learning another language is one of the most powerful tools for connecting people around the world from different cultures. Opening an immeasurable amount of opportunities, learning English has many benefits including but not limited to expanding career options, exercising another part of the brain, and improving the ease of traveling to a foreign country. However, particularly for natives of Eastern countries, learning English may be very difficult due to the exoticism of sounds, writing, pronunciation, and structure. While Japan is unique in a sense, having a booming influence of Western culture after World War II, native Japanese learners face difficulties in learning English due to phonology differences, grammatical differences, and limited...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English is a language that, like other languages, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Sort of mash-up of ancient Germanic languages and Roman Latin, English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world thanks to the spread of British and American influence across the world over the last several hundred years. It is a tricky language, infamous for its many exceptions and grammatical nuances. While English, compared to some languages, has a relatively low variation between regional dialects (low enough for speakers of radically different dialects to understand each other at least partially), these differences can be significant enough to confuse someone who is learning English as a foreign language. Among the various dialects...  [Read more]