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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Milan Tennessee 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, by definition, is the passing on to others information one knows and allowing them to use that information in a beneficial way in their daily lives. It's a skill which involves dealing with people, either on an intimate or remote level, that requires sensitivity in all areas of communication and understanding. I will venture to explore in this essay three aspects of the topic relating specifically to the cultural sensitivity involved in teaching. The three points covered will be the cultural sensitivity of...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jiyuan 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. H. - U.S.A. said: Music is a universal language. Music can inspire. Music can motivate. Music can move us. Music can teach us. In the classroom music can be used to teach ideas, rehearse sounds, and repeat important words. Songs can be adapted to just about any subject and can make learning a little more fun and memorable. In addition, music can be used for transitions and background as the class moves through the learning process. The article will examine these to primary uses of songs in the classroom – songs for learning...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Brentwood District Of Columbia 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: Music is a universal language. Music can inspire. Music can motivate. Music can move us. Music can teach us. In the classroom music can be used to teach ideas, rehearse sounds, and repeat important words. Songs can be adapted to just about any subject and can make learning a little more fun and memorable. In addition, music can be used for transitions and background as the class moves through the learning process. The article will examine these to primary uses of songs in the classroom – songs for...  [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]

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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tianheng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Qingdao 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. Our students are diverse in their cultures and ethnicity, their experiences, their learning styles, and many other dimensions. Students from different cultures, backgrounds and educational environments learn in distinctly different ways. And all of these dimensions shape who they are and how they learn. Effective teachers understand this and use a variety of...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A student’s journey to learn a new language can be met with a multitude of intimidating aspects. The vocabulary and grammar alone are enough to create a challenge, but add on to that the reading, speaking, and writing components and the challenges can become daunting. With all the difficulties that come with teaching and learning a new language, the last thing that should ever be an area of discomfort or distress should be cultural awareness within the classroom. For the students and teachers alike, the classroom must be a place of tolerance and respect. Cultural awareness should not only guide how the teacher approaches the lessons but should also set the overall tone of the learning environment. This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Toronto. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Toronto, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Toronto. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Toronto Kansas 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: According to the UN World Commission on Culture and Development, “culture is the whole complex of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features that characterizes a group or society”. Whether you are a teacher in a...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Kryviy Rig 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.R. - Canada said: According to the UN World Commission on Culture and Development, “culture is the whole complex of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features that characterizes a group or society”. Whether you are a teacher in a multilingual or a monolingual class, it is important to be aware of the different cultures and norms within individual members of a class, or of the distinctive culture of an entire class, and be sensitive to them. If the teacher doesn’t understand and practice...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Newkirk 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: An important component to teaching efl classes is being culturally sensitive. There are numerous preparations a teacher can make in order to be more culturally sensitive, and to promote cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom. Being culturally sensitive is about understanding student behaviour and attitudes by understanding their cultural background . This allows for greater understanding, more effective learning and teaching, and respect between students and the teacher. As such, gaining knowledge...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Grimesland 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: Before taking this course, I was assuming that I knew much more than I really did. I have a background in linguistics, and I have taught college level spanish, so I was already familiar with some of the concepts and material that were covered. However, this course actually did quite a good job at exploring various teaching methodology, and offering advice and details on how best to handle the variety of class scenarios, obstacles, regularities and irregularities that an instructor might encounter in their...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Camp Hill Alabama 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: Before taking this course, I was assuming that I knew much more than I really did. I have a background in linguistics, and I have taught college level spanish, so I was already familiar with some of the concepts and material that were covered. However, this course actually did quite a good job at exploring various teaching methodology, and offering advice and details on how best to handle the variety of class scenarios, obstacles, regularities and irregularities that an instructor might encounter in their lessons....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When teaching a class of students of different ages, genders, religions, and cultures, a teacher must take each of these things into consideration to be sure that all of the students feel that they are being provided with a safe learning environment. Of each of these, one of the most commonly discussed topics that teachers need to be aware of is cultural sensitivity. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rachel O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There are many different situations in which a teacher can ensure that students not only feel that their culture is being celebrated within the classroom but also have an opportunity to learn about cultures different than their...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This is a sensitive but necessary topic. To create an environment of tolerance in the educational institution is a duty of all the people working on it. In the past, I use to work as a tour guide in the rain forest. My job consisted of bringing a family of foreigners to an Amazonian indigenous community, it was the clash of people with a completely different cultural background. The majority of times I guided europian or North American through the jungle and I learned how different context makes different people create their values and personalities. The most important thing I learned was to respect that difference and create empathy with dialogue and demonstrations. Understanding the problems and issues of the other classmates helped them to realize...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lepingpu 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. English as a global language English is called a global language because it is the only international language in the world and everyone who speaks a language other than English needs to learn English if they want to be able to communicate globally. We are increasingly witnessing that the use of English is becoming more and more prevalent among all the nations in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Washi Zhen? 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. Teaching is a really difficult activity. It is essentially impossible to depict how to be a successful or good teacher in an essay. I believe it is really important for all teachers in the world to have a clear understanding of their position towards the students to effective teaching practice. Teachers need to get to the students’ hearts before getting to the...  [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 Kelso 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: One unique aspect of a tefl class compared to your average class is the ever-present gap between the culture of the teacher and the culture(s) of the student, particularly for the teacher living and working abroad and in a...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Nantong 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. T. - Canada said: One unique aspect of a tefl class compared to your average class is the ever-present gap between the culture of the teacher and the culture(s) of the student, particularly for the teacher living and working abroad and in a monolingual class. This can create unique problems for understanding and communication, and greatly increases the chances of accidentally upsetting someone. It is the responsibility of teachers and students to find a way to bridge this gap. One of the best ways to do this is through...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Longan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zhaotong 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 has relevance of equipping students with tools to help them express time in the language. We get to know the grammar associated with specific tenses and the dos and donts. There happens to be exceptions in some scenarios and they have to be mastered because there is no greater criterea of knowing how they change when the tense changes as well. We get to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English as a second language is a very rewarding experience. It is very rewarding as a teacher to help and watch your students succeed in their lives. The teacher does have to be understanding of several things while teaching in the classroom. One of these things is cultural sensitivity. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nicholas S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Just as the United States has its own culture and cultural values, so does every other country in the world. It is crucially important that a teacher understands the culture of the students they are teaching, even if they are teaching English to students online or in their native, English-speaking...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL South 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: S.W. - France said: I've been in touch with the english language for more or less 30 years now but what I have gained from this course is a solid background. I knew about the tenses but not their form and usage. I knew how to make a sentence but not the name of the different parts. I hope to be able to use what I have learnt by helping my girls, their friends, my friends in getting a better english and my dream is to get in touch with the french schools where I live to see if I can help them. I've been in touch with the...  [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 Lynn 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: I've been in touch with the english language for more or less 30 years now but what I have gained from this course is a solid background. I knew about the tenses but not their form and usage. I knew how to make a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in St Georges, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in St Georges, 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! I've been in touch with the english language for more or less 30 years now but what I have gained from this course is a solid background. I knew about the tenses but not their form...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English achieved the global status of an international language since it is recognized worldwide. It became global due to native speakers' economic power. Initially, British imperial power spread the English language to many countries. It provided communication between ethnic groups. International researchers say that more than 400 million people are speaking English as their first language and many more people using English as a second language. I am one of these people, I was taught English since middle school. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dinara B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. After high school graduation, I realized how important English learning is....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lǚling Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Heze 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. Humans are social animals. Throughout History, we’ve always evolved in communities and societies, where individuals come in relation with others by affiliating themselves to different groups. They are then integrated into a complex social network, whose members often have a strong impact on each other. Group dynamics, therefore, represent this impact: they designate...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jingjia 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. Group dynamics, the ways in which individuals of a group interact with one another and the behaviors of the group as whole, will affect the planning and implementation of an English course. Factors such as age, cultural background, native language, and previous experience with English will influence individual approaches to language learning. Motivation, discipline,...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What does cultural sensitivity mean? According to Southeastern University, cultural sensitivity means “being aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning them a value.” Therefore, a teacher should refrain from assigning a particular value, such a better or worse and good or bad, to any activity or interaction. It is important to be aware that both the teacher and the student(s) carry certain cultural norms, and a level of respect with these differences in culture is vital for student success. As such, how does a teacher incorporate cultural awareness into their classroom curriculum? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jennie H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]