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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Nehe 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: J.G. - Norway said: Learning a new language is always a challenge in many ways, and students face difficulties regarding speaking, writing, understanding, grammar and pronunciation. Most students find the latter the most difficult while studying english. Speakers of different natonalities usually make specific pronunciation errors – in this article, I chose to focus on the pronunciation problems of Hungarian speakers. Hungarian language belongs to the finno-ugric language group. Since it is a non-Indo-European language, it is...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Millville Minnesota 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: After reading an article on the common problems that chinese people in general have when speaking and trying to learn english, I've made a note of several key areas that I should be aware of when teaching my charges. Namely, pronunciation, verb tenses/ and phrasal verbs. Ah, yes, pronunciation. The butt of jokes about english language learners everywhere and the creator of the infamous “flied lice” jokes. The biggest problem that seems to hurt Asian language speakers and in particular, the chinese, are /r/...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL East Greenwich Rhode Island 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: english presents a number of issues to non-native speakers. It is grammatically unlike other languages and has a number of irregularities. Some major problems esl students have to face while learning grammar: Word order – In the english language the word order is more important than it is in most of the languages. Even though the basic pattern (subject – verb – object – place- time) is simple, keeping this order might sound unnatural for many students, so they make some changes; that can make the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Mapo Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jining 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. Several years of teaching English in China, and many more years of living and studying there, often interacting with language learners and people eager to practise their English with a native speaker have led me to notice several pronunciation problems common to many Chinese learners of English. In deciding when and how to help people with these pronunciation problems,...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in New York City. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in New York City, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's New York City. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Certification Rochester New York 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: This was a very interesting lesson on the teaching of pronunciation. It is easy to neglect the subtle aspects of pronunciation as a teacher This was a very interesting lesson on the teaching of pronunciation....  [Read more]

Regan McAllister TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Learning another language has many different components. There is vocabulary, grammar, new sounds and sometimes a new alphabet. There are the receptive (passive) skills of reading and listening and the productive (active) skills of writing and speaking. Ideally, all components are learned at a similar pace to achieve a well rounded grasp on the target language. Unfortunately, this often isn’t how language learning transpires. Instead, it is common for learners to excel in certain areas while others will require more time and effort. As a teacher, it can be easy to lean into students’ strengths and focus less on their weaknesses. Generally, the receptive skills will develop at a faster rate than the productive...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Tinmouth Vermont 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: Tell an American you teach english in Georgia—the country, not the state—and you'll be met with one of three reactions. You'll get a “you mean the state, yes? Atlanta-Georgia?”, a “...wait, you mean... Russia-Georgia? The former Soviet state? Wasn't there a war there recently?” or, most often, a blank stare. Of course, if the person is familiar with world history, they'll be far more likely to know of Georgia. [Note: To be fair, not all Americans are dense! I use the example simply because I'm...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Tamil Nadu? Are you interested in teaching English in Ponneri, Tamil Nadu? Check out our opportunities in Ponneri, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net 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. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Purpose: To explore pronunciation, phonetics, and phonology, the most vital aspects of communication, as the most neglected of english language teaching; and how phonological awareness and analysis uncovers a new...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Suxi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jinhua 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. THERE ARE FOUR THINGS THAT STUDENTS NEED TO DO WITH A NEW LANGUAGE, BE EXPOSED TO IT, UNDERSTAND ITS MEANING, HOW IT IS CONSTRUCTED AND HOW TO PRODUCE IT AND PRACTICE IT. IN THIS UNIT TEACHING OF VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS IS DEALT WITH. THERE ARE CERTAIN FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHOOSING HOW A EASY/ DIFFICULT A VOCABULARY IS. THESE INCLUDE THE SIMILARITY...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A language is a tool for people to communicate, so there must be some connections among different languages, include similarities and differences. If we can use their similarities properly and pay attention to differences, different languages can be interlinked. Therefore, the first language not only has a positive impact but also hurts second language acquisition. We call these effects ‘language transfer’. There are two kinds of language transfer, positive transfer, and negative transfer. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tiffany C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. If the first language has a good impact on second language acquisition and helps the learning of...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jobs Colombia Envigado 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: Teaching pronunciation is definitely a challenge in certain places where the native language does not feature certain english sounds. Repetition and games to drill certain sounds are useful. While grammar is easy in english compared to other languages Teaching pronunciation is definitely a challenge in certain places where the native language does not feature certain english sounds. Repetition and games to drill certain sounds are useful. While grammar is easy in english compared to other languages  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In recent times, it is safe to say that the English language is one of the most spoken languages and widely preferred L2s according to the Oxford dictionary. For communication to be successful, however, certain criteria need to be met. For instance, one must not only study the forms or shape of things but must also adhere to the formation of words and phrases alike in order to craft well-formed sentences, along with understanding the meaning of each word, phrase or the relationship between two words. Whether they differ or are similar in terms of phonetics and spelling before actually making use of it, it is important to note that anything contrary to this will corrupt the efficient and effective use of the English language. The oral phase of this...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I came to China 4 years ago to teach English. I have not managed to learn Mandarin in that time frame but I did learn quite a bit about the differences in pronunciation between Mandarin and American English. The most common errors made by Chinese students generally come from the habit of translating to their native language. English and Mandarin share some similarities such as word order and sentence structure which also complicate the issue. In this essay, I will discuss teaching pronunciation, the problems that can occur when teaching pronunciations, and the issues that occur with Mandarin speakers learning English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Paris S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Beiji 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. Japan is a country with a long history, deep tradition, and vibrant culture. Within this culture sits the Japanese language. At first, being a spoken language and then adopting the Chinese Writing System, Japanese has grown and changed into what it is today. If you look at all languages, most Western languages originate from a set family, such as Romance Languages...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Certification Concepcion Chile 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: I have really enjoyed this unit on Pronunciation and phonology. I have never really learnt about Phonetic Script before and so it was something that took me a little while to understand but I think I do now. This unit was really well explained and easy to understand. I look forward to learning more about phonetic scripts and teaching them. I have really enjoyed this unit on Pronunciation and phonology. I have never really learnt about Phonetic Script before and so it was something that took me a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yuexi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Neijiang 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. As a non native speaker, unit two was a challenge for me. Since i am lacking a bit in written grammar. But making up for it in pronunciation. The section was beautifully constructed, full of good information, yet easy to understand and go trough, so far this lesson gave me the most knowledge. As a non native speaker, unit two was a challenge for me. Since i am...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Portland Oregon. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Portland Oregon, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Portland Oregon. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Elkhead Oregon 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: japan with its 127 million inhabitants consists of four main islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu) and more than 6000 islands . japanese is the official language and spoken all over the islands. There are many...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dasheng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weifang 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 not always easy for people who lives in a country with wide range of dialects to learn a second language, especially a language with totally different source and system. The English education system varies dramatically from the late 1980 till now in China, as the first batch of children who get the chance to touch modern English learning in Chinese schools, I...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Japan. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Japan, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Japan. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL certification Japan Musashino 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: In this unit I learned about teaching pronunciation and phonology. One of the things that I learned in this unit is how difficult intonation can be for english learners. For native speakers it is easy to know how to work pitch and volume...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The process of learning a foreign language is not an easy one because they are expected to cover various aspects, and the challenges faced could cause a learner to take a longer time to learn the new language. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Payton P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. One of the difficulties that learners face is their attitude towards learning the language. An individuals' attitude relates to how they feel about something. Some of the learners have to learn English for job purposes and their reaction towards the language may be negative. Their negative attitude may arise from stress, fear, or even anxiety. These feelings result in the individual...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Japan is a country with a long history, deep tradition, and vibrant culture. Within this culture sits the Japanese language. At first, being a spoken language and then adopting the Chinese Writing System, Japanese has grown and changed into what it is today. If you look at all languages, most Western languages originate from a set family, such as Romance Languages (which became today’s Spanish, French, Italian, etc). But Japanese (as most Asian languages) was formed from entirely different roots. These fundamental differences mean that the method of learning these languages has a lot to do with memorization and repetitive practice of the Chinese symbols and the words they represent. Which means it is difficult to find any common ground between it...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This essay seeks to explain how the Japanese ‘Katakana’ and ‘Romaji’ alphabets cause barriers to the introduction of English education in Japanese elementary schools. It will look at how these alphabets affect the pronunciation, writing, and reading abilities of Japanese students. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ethan M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The main two, ‘Hiragana’ (the base Japanese writing system) and ‘Kanji’ (Chinese characters), are not relevant to English. The remaining two, ‘Katakana’ (used for ‘borrowed’ words from other languages) and ‘Romaji’ (Roman letters) are often used as the base for Japanese elementary...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Ganlin Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shaoxing 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. I found Unit seven very useful with great guidance in teaching a new language. I learnt the basics on teaching a new vocabulary and how easy or difficult the category will be depending on a number of factors. Such as, similarity to the students own language, spelling and pronunciation and appropriacy. Also, I found the Straight Structure ESA Vocabulary lesson to be...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Blairsville Pennsylvania 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 I started taking this course, I have learned a lot of things about teaching english in non-english speaking countries. Based on my experience, I have gone through difficulties teaching japanese students. At first, it was not easy to catch their attention and encourage them. Some students are not interested in studying english, doing nothing or some of them just listen to the teacher but not working on the given exercises. I just do my job and do not force the students to study and to do the activities if...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Meizhu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shaoxing 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 unit i learned about: Teaching Vocabulary, grammar and functions. TEACHING VOCABULARY How easy a vocabulary item is will largely depend on a number of factors: 1. Similarity to student's own language 2. Similarity to English words already known 3. Pronunciation 4. Appropriacy Criteria in selecting vocabulary: 1. Appropriacy to the students 2. Appropriacy to...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Arthur 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: As I started taking this course, I have learned a lot of things about teaching english in non-english speaking countries. Based on my experience, I have gone through difficulties teaching japanese students. At first, it was not easy to catch their attention and encourage them. Some students are not interested in studying english, doing nothing or some of them just listen to the teacher but not working on the given exercises. I just do my job and do not force the students to study and to do the activities if you see...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Certification Sri Lanka Moratuwa 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: I have been teaching chinese in japan for more than one year. And in my town chinese had been taught for four years already before I took over it. I found that the two teachers before me they didn't make students to write anything in chinese. Although the chinese character is similar with japanese Kanji but different they didn't make students to realize where is different. However I found they like to know how to write in chinese and some of them told me it was easy to remember the pronunciation...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Hongshan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zibo 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. There is no denying that the English language contains oddities. From discrepancies in spelling, to quirks in vowels and consonants, to exceptions in the usage of singular and plural nouns, the process of learning the language can be fraught with difficulties for native and non-native speakers alike. In his poem, 'The Chaos', the Dutch Linguist, Gerard Nolst Trenité,...  [Read more]