Experience With Different Cultures

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Grafton Illinois 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: With Western and European economies not being as stable as they have been in the past, teachers are looking at different employment options. Often, such options lead teachers, whether experienced or inexperienced, to teach their native language, english, abroad. Having been stuck in a slow economy post university graduation, I looked at my options outside of my home country pertaining to how I could extend my experiences beyond my home boundaries. Never having interest in living abroad, there was not a plethora of...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Bazhou 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: A.S. - South Korea said: With Western and European economies not being as stable as they have been in the past, teachers are looking at different employment options. Often, such options lead teachers, whether experienced or inexperienced, to teach their native language, english, abroad. Having been stuck in a slow economy post university graduation, I looked at my options outside of my home country pertaining to how I could extend my experiences beyond my home boundaries. Never having interest in living abroad, there was not a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Travel had benefits for all of us. Particularly for our children. Our twin baby boys are mixed-race and mixed-cultured and equal importance will be placed on both sides of their heritage while maintaining a truly international worldview. We plan to raise them as true world citizens. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mingke R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. We plan to focus on a few areas to strengthen their cultural connections: language, exposure to different cultures, exposure to people from those cultures, and cultural holidays. We will achieve this by continuing to travel slowly. We plan to live in different cities and countries for years at a time to fully...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Over the past few centuries, British dominance in the world paved the way for the English language to become the universal communication tool. As the British colonized various parts of the world, they set up educational institutions so that the educated migrants would rise within the ranks of that particular society and eventually become influential members creating change. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Erika E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Supporters of globalization believe that it can make our world a better place to live in, that it offers a solution to problems such as unemployment and poverty. As its advocates would...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Yiwu 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: S.B. - U.S.A. said: No matter who you are or where you come from, you are one of a kind – unique. Although, your uniqueness defines you, so does the distinct ways in which you live with the people and environment surrounding you. This is defined as culture. As a collective bunch, humans create culture by the ways in which they live, act, and are objectified by others. And we, as humans, tend to classify another’s culture by where the individual lives, what nation they belong to, the language they speak, and the customs they...  [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 Clarkson 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: No matter who you are or where you come from, you are one of a kind – unique. Although, your uniqueness defines you, so does the distinct ways in which you live with the people and environment surrounding you. This is...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Slaughter Delaware 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: Cultural sensitivity is integral to a foreign language teacher's understanding of the students they are teaching. The following will attempt to explain the concept of cultural sensitivity but will also explain the need for teachers to recognise that their own understanding of cultural sensitivity is based on their own preconceived ideas about culture. The following will attempt to explain some concepts necessary for a teacher to question their own understanding of cultural sensitivity. Most people living and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In my professional and personal opinion, being culturally sensitive and culturally aware is a very important part of being a successful teacher. The following will be based on my experiences and perceptions as a high school teacher teaching English to international students, observations made from watching my work colleagues teach, and examples from two different cultures that I encountered. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Franceena S. There are some teachers who have no cultural background, cultural experiences, or any exposure to culture whatsoever. In these situations, the teachers will have less awareness and may be less sensitive to students’ differences and needs. They may not be aware of this, but whether or not this...  [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]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Shepherdstown West Virginia 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: Cultural sensitivity in the classroom is an issue that every teacher should be aware of. It is especially imperative for those who wish to teach abroad as classes are going to be either monolingual or multilingual. As someone who has been abroad and hopes to teach english abroad. I think it is a fair assessment that we have a responsibility to have some basic knowledge on the cultural differences in the country we plan to relocate in. If not, then how do we as teachers, plan to gain the respect of our...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Longxi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changzhi 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 can start off with why would we want to go abroad and teach English in a foreign country? I'm sure each of us have our own reasons, but I think mostly it is about the experience and to joy it brings to teach someone something new. Shouldn't it therefore be so easy for us to abide by the rules of a certain culture? We are embarking on a new adventure! To be able to...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Cowlington Oklahoma 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 is widely believed to one of the most fundamental and essential elements in human life. Therefore cultural awareness in the education environment is of paramount importance. We all have been brought up with some basic cultural values which are very apparent in our entire behaviourial pattern. It is very important for every one to respect each other's cultural patterns. Classrooms in this century are melting pots of different cultures and racial backgrounds. In order for all students to achieve their...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Fuyang 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: F.M. - Canada said: Cultural sensitivity within an esl classroom is one of the most important priorities to an esl teacher. The beginning of a school year is very stressful and creates much anxiety to mainstream teachers but esl teachers are faced with additional challenges when they are dealing with a multi-cultural and multi-level classroom. The teacher must be sensitive to all of the different cultures as well as to the level of english the students present. It is important that the teacher after receiving the class list,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Hughes Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Hughes Brook, 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! Completing a tefl course provides individuals with numerous advantages, two of which will be examined. A tefl course explores common perceptions about language and the context...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Bailiang 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. A multi-lingual class is a class where the learners speak a variety of first languages. A monolingual class is a class where all the learners speak the same first language. I have been working in international school setting for over 13 years. The classes are multi-lingual classes where students come from different cultures and English is the common language for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yiqiao 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. It is commonly accepted today that English is an international language and anyone who desires to acquire education or meaningful employment in another country than its own needs to communicate in English from a satisfactory to even a proficient level. In the current make-up of English classes, students can be divided into two: multi-lingual and monolingual students....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tianhuang 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. This topic is overwhelmingly related to me in two different circumstances because I studied with students of different nationalities right from primary to tertiary level of education as a student (but I will focus on the early stages as it relates to this topic on ESL) and I also had different students from diverse countries when I picked up the passion of teaching...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Tampico 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: H.B. - U.S.A. said: Having studied International Relations in school and then continuing to work in the field of cultural exchange, the value of cultural sensitivity is not lost on me. While it is true that culture is difficult to measure or track, it is also true that to ignore it in the classroom could lead to disastrous results. Culture is defined as a shared set of learned beliefs and perceptions. The culture that you are raised in informs not only your behavior and customs, but also the way you relate to other people and the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Gonzales Texas 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: Having studied International Relations in school and then continuing to work in the field of cultural exchange, the value of cultural sensitivity is not lost on me. While it is true that culture is difficult to measure or track, it is also true that to ignore it in the classroom could lead to disastrous results. Culture is defined as a shared set of learned beliefs and perceptions. The culture that you are raised in informs not only your behavior and customs, but also the way you relate to other people and the way...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lianhuasi 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. Topic: #27 - Cultural sensitivity in the classroom. Question: How can the lack of cultural sensitivity negatively impact students learning? In my professional and personal opinion, being culturally sensitive and culturally aware is a very important part of being a successful teacher. The following will be based on my experiences and perceptions as a high school...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! The below answers were given from real ITTT alumni who have agreed to share their thoughts for our blog section. I'm Elleda Spitzer. I'm from California, USA. I took my coursed at ITTT because of the strong reviews that the company had, and the many different options that ITTT offered. My favorite part about the courses were the videos. They allowed me to review the content in each unit of the course and become more...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Muyudian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yantai 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. Teaching English to foreign students can be challenging, yet one of the most rewarding experiences. Providing education on the English language to young, middle-aged, or older individuals can be an eventful experience, shaping an instructor’s portfolio and personal life. In this report, I explore possible advantages and disadvantages of teaching English to...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Savannah 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: Within any classroom, but perhaps more importantly in an esl classroom, there is a heightened need for classes to be taught with cultural sensitivity and with a lack of bias, prejudice or discrimination. If the teacher is aware and diligent in applying strategies to minimise the risk of offense or misunderstanding, there will be an increased potential for the student's learning, and comfort within the classroom. As such, the teacher holds a great responsibility for displaying cultural sensitivity as an example for...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas A multilingual class is a class where the learners speak a variety of first languages. A monolingual class is a class where all the learners speak the same first language. I have been working in international school setting for over 13 years. The classes are multilingual classes where students come from different cultures and English is the common language for them to communicate with their teachers and classmates. By contrast, English classes in local schools and universities in China are considered to be monolingual classes since the students use their first language, Chinese, to communicate. The teacher has to remind them to not use their mother tongue constantly during class time. Whether monolingual and multilingual, they both have...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Manitoba? Are you interested in teaching English in Winnipeg, Manitoba? Check out our opportunities in Winnipeg, 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! Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom (27) With immigration and the use of foreign workers increasing throughout the world, cultures are bound to collide and interact. Without cultural sensitivity, this collision of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Nanjia Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linfen 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. Learning English is a worldwide trend of the past few decades as it's the language of technologies, business economics, and business relations. Without knowing this language you will have problems with sharing your experience, innovative ideas, and knowledge on the international level. That's why I think teaching English is one of the most important professions as ESL...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xuzhuang 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. Today there is an increasing diversity not only in schools but also in other business aspects due to the result of globalization which in general dictates that we must develop more understanding of culture in order to exert true understanding among diversity populations which I believe is the base for maintaining a cultural sensitive class. But before I go in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Deux Montagnes, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in Deux Montagnes, 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! Our world to day is faced with various cultures and the excepting of each other cultures, beliefs and norms as well. Culture does not only entail which country, city or suburb you come from. Your culture...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Nanxin Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Aba Zangzu Qiangzu Zizhizhou —? 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. Teachers play a very influential and important role in the lives of their students. There are certain personal qualities that help a teacher to make more of an impact in the learning journeys of their students. I believe it is important for English Teachers to possess to following five qualities: empathy, creativity, cultural awareness, patience,...  [Read more]