Does China Speak English

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tiechang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shangluo 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. My name is Takudzwa Nyambishi.I am a Zimbabwean and I have been teaching English in my country for almost three years now. In Zimbabwe English is one of our main languages and on average almost everyone is able to speak the language. This means when teaching it to young learners it is not too difficult for them to grasp it as they are exposed to it in their...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yanchuan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yan'an 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. Well I'd like to start off out by saying that I chose this topic of interest because I am currently living and working as an ESL teacher in Shanghai, China. i arrived in China four and a half years ago with absolutely no experience at all in teaching as a second language. It was a long and difficult journey but along this journey I got to experience and learn a lot...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Shaoyang 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: D.G. - China said: In today’s global society, communication is key. Through the push for a global economy, the united states was able to influence the world into learning english as a baseline language. english can be seen as the global language because of its growing population of learners, specifically in china and india, and the use of english on the internet. In today’s global economy, the use of the internet is paramount. There are more business relations going on through use of the internet than ever before. The...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In China, there is the option to teach in either private or public institutions. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Public institutions such as universities tend to be well resourced with time set aside for lesson planning but are less well paid than their private counterparts. Although this appears to be balanced, as those who work at the universities receive more benefits and a more generous holiday allowance that allows the university teachers to make the most of being in China with ample opportunity to explore. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Emma R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. To teach at a university in China as a foreign national. The...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences When I chose this topic, I asked myself what a foreign language is. Is it just a language spoken in another country that’s not similar to one’s own? Or does a language spoken in another city or district in one’s country qualify as a foreign language? According to Wikipedia, a foreign language is originally from another country than the speaker. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nafuna M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Concerning that definition, the first foreign language I learned was English, I, however, don’t consider it a “foreign” language because it is the first language I learned and it is the main language my family speaks. It is the language...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations When deciding to go abroad and teach English, one of the first questions that follows is often: Where in the world should I teach? A quick Internet search reveals that China is among the most popular destinations for teaching English abroad. Here are 5 reasons why you should teach English in China. With a population of more than 1.2 billion, it comes as no surprise that China also has a high number of English learners. In fact, there are currently over 300 million people learning the language. The reasons for learning English can vary from case to case. Some start as young as 1 or 2 years old at English speaking kindergartens, while others learn English through their company as business professionals. One thing is clear, you will encounter a wide range of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English is one of the most widely spoken languages and it is taught in a lot of countries. Globalization, fast economic development makes many people study English. People learn English for different reasons: business, education, life abroad, traveling, personal interest. Chinese students are not an exception. With the growing economies of China, the need for learning English increased dramatically. What challenges do Chinese students face when learning English? What challenges does the teacher meet teaching Chinese students? What teaching approach can be found? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Darya M. Let’s talk about the most typical challenges when teaching Chinese learners and how to deal with them. Most of the Chinese...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this topic, I will be talking about my own “Personal Teaching Experience” in two Asian countries that I’ve had the privilege to work in and teach such as, China and Russia. So you might want to ask yourselves, What’s the difference between teaching Chinese and Russian students? Well honestly there is a huge difference so let’s get started. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jhonatan J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First of all, let’s start with the cultural differences in the classrooms between Chinese and Russian students. Let me mentioned to you that in both countries I’ve had jobs mostly in private institutions. In Chinese classrooms, it was...  [Read more]

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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Damian B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 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. Also read: What to Watch Out for Before Signing Your TEFL Contract in China To have a common language is important because it's one of the main ways to communicate and interact with other people around us. It allowed us to communicate with...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Mendoza 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: M. W. - China said: In china, there are some difficulties that must be faced and overcome in order to be an effective english teacher. These include the mentality and nature of the average person, the differences between the chinese and english languages, and the absence of available english exposure. The culture, education system, and upbringing are meant to produce a certain type of obedient individual who does not need to solve problems, innovate new ideas, or think independently. The chinese language does not use articles,...  [Read more]

Ramon Perez Destinations Alumni Experiences The prospect of working in a foreign country can be an exciting experience for any person seeking a change a pace. Every country has a unique adventure to offer, and many times we ask ourselves, “Which is the right place for me?”. Here, we are going to discuss on how to gain access to the bountiful opportunities China has to offer for English language educators. Despite some strict governmental policies China has in place, the English language labor market is open to native and non-native speakers.   Before you can embark on your new and exciting journey to China, there are some steps we must follow before we are eligible to work there as a non-native English speaker. Take an in-class TEFL course in China at one of our exciting...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Nowadays, English is becoming more and more popular and significant in China because of globalization. In big cities, parents send their kids to all kinds of organizations/schools to study English in their early three years. Some capable parents even use English as their communicative language from the first day the baby was born. No matter how early Chinese starts learning English, it’s still not our mother language and the atmosphere is still in Chinese, which makes learning English not as easy as those in English countries. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Yixun C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In my point of view, here are some common problems of learners of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Qiaotou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xining 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. MMy experience teaching English as a second language in china: Living and learning Chinese in an immersive environment The Students: the children are not usually choosing to learn English themselves, It is rather that the parents of the children are paying high tuition fees to have their Child enrolled in English language classes. Since the children have little to no...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Baxley 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: While traveling with my husband in Asia, I used a program designed for journalists covering the Olympic Games in beijing called “Say it Right in chinese,” which came with a book and a CD. The program made chinese sound so simple to learn, promising that if you knew english phonetics, you would be able to speak chinese. The course actually was quite helpful as an overview, but it was daunting to learn the correct pronunciation of the most basic Mandarin greetings. I wondered how a chinese speaker would go about...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Moradabad 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: G.K. - U.S.A. said: While traveling with my husband in Asia, I used a program designed for journalists covering the Olympic Games in beijing called “Say it Right in chinese,” which came with a book and a CD. The program made chinese sound so simple to learn, promising that if you knew english phonetics, you would be able to speak chinese. The course actually was quite helpful as an overview, but it was daunting to learn the correct pronunciation of the most basic Mandarin greetings. I wondered how a chinese speaker would go...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Ann Arbor Michigan. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Ann Arbor Michigan, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Ann Arbor Michigan. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Coloma Michigan 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: While traveling with my husband in Asia, I used a program designed for journalists covering the Olympic Games in beijing called “Say it Right in chinese,” which came with a book and a CD. The program made...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In the Chinese area, English as a compulsory course in school has to be learned by students for years. Since the government has strengthened the importance of English in Gaokao (College Entrance Examination ) these days, every Chinese family wants their children to start on English learning as early as possible. There is no need to highlight the importance of English to a Chinese family at all. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Xiaoyu Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. However, the parents’ English levels are different from each other leads to different ways to help students to learn English. For the parents whose English is not good enough or even have no English...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English is a challenging undertaking, and your students are looking to you for guidance. I am writing this summative to the reference to my teaching journey in China at a university. I was a master's student in English language and Applied linguistics at Central China Normal University. One day, I have been offered by the dean of the English department, if I can teach English in the department to some group of Chinese students. It was my first experience of teaching abroad and enthusiastically, I accepted and started teaching English. Therefore, I have taught the English language in various levels, ages, and different nationalities such as Africa, France, Bahrain, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Algeria. This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in ShuangliuZhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Bazhong 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 the 21st century knowledge of English language is an important prerequisite for the successful employment in the labor exchange. Students from all over the world strive to learn English, as it is the most influential international language, which is easily explained by the colonial policy of the British Empire in the XIX century and the influence of the United...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jujia Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xianyang 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. English is one of the most widely spoken languages and it is taught in a lot of countries. Globalisation, fast economic development makes many people study English. People learn english for different reasons: business, education, life abroad, traveling, personal interest. Chinese students are not exception. With the growing economics of China, the need of leaning...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Learning a second language can be difficult, and this is especially true when the learners L1 and their target language are completely different in structure, sound, and tones. An English as a second language student who speaks French, German, or any other European language will have an easier task than one who speaks a language that is not of European origins. One such language is Mandarin Chinese. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ashley L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The areas that native Mandarin speakers most often run into difficulty are pronunciation, tones, tenses, and sentence structure. A Chinese speaker might well know the English alphabet, as...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The development of information lined social life and the economy's globalization make English more and more crucial. As one of the essential information carriers, English has become the most widely used language in every field of human life. English ability has become a necessary skill for every learner. The benefit of gaining a foreign language is tremendous. It will help him/her open the door to another world of learning different or new knowledge and achieve the goal of multiple learning and self-actualization. According to the number of people from all over the world, English usage has more than any language. English is the official language in 45 countries. One-third of the world's population speaks English, 75% of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I, as an out of school English teacher, have been teaching English in China for about one year. My students are coming from elementary schools or middle schools. The teaching is one to one. The background and personality of my students are various. Some students are very interested in learning English and want to take extra courses to improve their English proficiency. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nan W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Some students feel having more challenges in grammar, vocabulary or speaking. Some students are not interested in learning English but have to learn it due to the pressure from school and their parents. In the beginning, I feel...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences So, you have decided to become a foreign teacher and move abroad. Start a new journey and perhaps a new career or just using this experience to see for the world and take a gap year. But have you thought about all the other things that go along with going to another country? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jacq-Pierre B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Yes, you are there to work and enjoy your time, but there are a lot of extra things that you need to. How are you going to communicate with people? How are you going to get around in your new town? What will everything cost? Will you meet other foreigners in your city? Will you be able to learn the foreign...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The experience of living and working abroad for sure will give us another vision of the world. If you have been in China, enough you will learn to be more patient and tolerant. Live with another culture is not easy, and we learn how to be flexible. We are different, we live differently, our environment is different, our beliefs, our politeness, our food, etc. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ana P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. “Good morning, how are you today? “- They have never asked each other how are they? Instead, they ask “Ni chi le ma?” Did you eat? These people were starving for so many years, and the first thing that they were asking each other...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences As an EFL teacher in Vientiane, Laos, I have seen that Lao speakers have unique challenges with learning English. Some of these challenges are due to linguistic differences between Lao and English, while others are due to cultural differences between Laos and the Western countries where English is spoken. In this paper, I reflect on how I can help my Lao students overcome their particular issues with pronunciation, intonation, and stress. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rilla T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My students’ most common pronunciation problem is probably differentiating between /r/ and /l/. My name, Rilla, sounds like “Wiorlaa,” because Lao...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My personal experience being an ESL teacher in China. Does the content of TEFL, YouTube, LinkedIn and Blog’s have more prowess over a newly graduated university student with passion? Let us not forget, most training institutes are businesses first and education institutions second with advertising portraying the latter as their priority. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Troy D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. To be an ESL teacher is rewarding. It can be tiresome – energized kids and constant attention - but the reward out-weighs the labor. Teaching is not for everyone and neither is sleeping (night owls versus early risers) but both are important and necessary. I...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Nianlipu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xining 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. English as a global language BY Aaron Osei Bonsu A language achieves a global status when it is spoken in a lot of countries. English is the most widely taught foreign language in over 100 countries including China, Russia, Germany, Spain, Egypt, Brazil and other several countries in the world. Globally, there are about 360 million native speakers and about 400...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Lake Bluff 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: chinese students of english as a second language seem to have pronunciation problems with both some of the vowels and consonants. This would be because the chinese language does not have all of the sounds of the english language, such as the “th” sound in both “then” and “thin”, just as english does not have all the sounds in the chinese language. “For example /b/, /d/, and /g/ are voiced in english, but not chinese, /v/ is absent in chinese, as is /n/ and /z/” (Plump 2). Vowels As mentioned...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jingyao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weinan 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 this essay, I will talk about what are the different kinds of motivation from students and how can we encourage them to be more motivative. I used to be a volunteer to teach English when I was in China. There are three main purposes of studying English which I heard from them: For the working purpose, for academic purpose, and interest. If the student said he/she...  [Read more]