How To Learn About Other Cultures

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Ellendale 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: Being aware that cultural differences and similarities exist and have an effect on values, learning, and behavior is called cultural sensitivity. The notion that cultures are different may appear to be straight forward, but there are many components of cultural sensitivity that require consideration. In order to be truly culturally sensitive it is important to value not only one's own culture and how it may differ from others', but to also be willing to adapt to another's cultural norms and to learn about the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Quinwood 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: The world is full of human diversity. Even within countries there are vast amounts of differences, yet there are many universal commonalities that when they are recognized make the differences seem much more insignificant. Cultural sensitivity is just another part of kindness, thinking of others. In the classroom teachers and students are presented with a unique opportunity to learn from each other. In this brief paper the foundation of cultural sensitivity, how to deal with conflict, and some practical...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Trinity 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: In most cases, a typical efl classroom consists of two or more cultures. If it is a mono-cultural class then there exists (1) the native culture of the teacher and (2) that of the students. In a multicultural class there could be as many cultures as there are students. The efl classroom is by nature multicultural (with the exception of teachers and students who are from the same culture). Because of this reality, cross-cultural communication skills are essential skills to learn and incorporate whenever teacher...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Xinxiang 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.B - Canada said: In most cases, a typical efl classroom consists of two or more cultures. If it is a mono-cultural class then there exists (1) the native culture of the teacher and (2) that of the students. In a multicultural class there could be as many cultures as there are students. The efl classroom is by nature multicultural (with the exception of teachers and students who are from the same culture). Because of this reality, cross-cultural communication skills are essential skills to learn and incorporate whenever teacher...  [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]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Golva North Dakota 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: Crossing cultures is a wonderful thing. There is so much benefit that can be gained by both teachers and students in the cross-cultural, language-learning setting. However, it is possible to step ‘over the line' sometimes and offend another's culture. That's why it's very important to be cross-culturally sensitive in the classroom. I've enjoyed seeing the world get ‘smaller'. Well, it's not really smaller, but it seems like it. I first lived abroad in 1993. Since that time, Globalization has spread like...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Qiji Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yuncheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. As our world changes, the opportunities around us change as well. Fifty years ago, only the wealthy and military were given the opportunity to see and experience other parts of the world. However, our world has changed drastically in that time. Today millions of individuals fly to other countries and experience new cultures every day! Many educational facilities have...  [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]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Sheffield 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: Classroom, especially in usa, represent a global village where students of all cultures, ethnicity, race, and religion come together to learn. For the majority of students the classroom may be the initial environment where they engage academically and socially with other students and teachers from different cultural backgrounds to their own. Students and teachers alike bring into the classroom their own ethnocentric biases which affect their learning and teaching (Henderson, 2004). According to Stafford, Bowman,...  [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]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Mexico City. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Mexico City, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Mexico City. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Pleasantville New Mexico 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: There is no golden rule that works across the board for helping teachers' level of cultural sensitivity in the classroom. Although it can have an extreme impact on how successful a teacher can be in the classroom,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shaxi 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. There is a great range of cultures in the non-English speaking countries of this world. One is acceptable it one culture may be taboo or offensive in another. When traveling to another country to teach English, it is imperative to learn about the culture where you will be teaching. This will ensure that your students will be receptive to learning English as well as...  [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]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Johnson 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: The experience that a teacher can gain from volunteering is invaluable. The experience may include immersion into other cultures, learning a new language, giving life skills to a community, travelling and ultimately gaining teaching experience. For teachers looking to explore new cultures immersing themselves into a foreign country is a perfect fit. Many volunteer organizations will house the teachers in the community with local families. This arrangement gives volunteers a chance to participate in the day to day...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Sherman Mississippi 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: It will be important for me as an esl teacher to be culturally sensitive. teachers can have a large influence on developing students to have an appreciation of other cultures and ethnic groups. Not only that, but teachers can influence students' cultural identity and help students be proud of their race and culture. There are multiple steps teachers can take to make sure they are creating a culturally sensitive environment. It is very important to first be aware of the cultures, customs, traditions, etc. of the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Taishanmiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. When teaching English to non-English speakers, one may find oneself in a large classroom, a smaller seminar, or an individual tutorial. All of these scenarios have benefits and drawbacks. Teaching language is teaching communication, but it is also teaching culture and social usage. As the students progress, they will begin to think more like a native speaker, and...  [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 Alvadore 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: All over the world english is the most widely spoken language which includes both native and non native speakers. Actually, native english speakers make up a very small portion of the “2 billion english speakers”...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Guanzhuang 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. Increasing numbers of people all over the world travel away from their home countries. There are many reasons for this. Some are interested in exploring other parts of the world or taking stimulating vacations. Others may need to flee an unbearable situation. Still others are simply seeking better opportunities for jobs. In all these situations, learning to speak...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Programs in English as a second language (ESL) generally take place in countries where English is the dominant or official language. People participating in an ESL program likely immigrated to an English-speaking country from a non-English speaking county and so are learning English as a language to be used in their everyday lives. In contrast, programs in English as a foreign language (EFL) generally take place in countries where English is not the official or dominant language. People participating in an EFL program are likely still in their home country and may or may not ever use English outside of the EFL classroom. This fundamental difference between the two types of programs can lead to differences in how English is taught in the classroom,...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL West Liberty 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: With globalization and technology spreading rapidly, english dominates the world as no other language ever has. It is unclear as to what type of cultural affects this might have around the world, but it is the only language that has reached every country in the world. english is the most common language in airports, science, technology, medicine, etc. Most of the internet's data is stored in the english language. When we turn on the radio anywhere in the world we are most likely to come across a few...  [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]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Gorham 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: In japan, it is the ultimate faux-pas to blow your nose in public. In india, stepping on someone's foot is a major, unclean insult. In argentina and other South American countries, closer communication space means taking a step back is an insult. When teaching english to other cultures on their native turf, teachers are faced with similar challenges to those of the teacher in their own native country yet in a classroom of diversified cultures unified in the pursuit of language. To have a truly culturally sensitive...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Changgouhe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Hanzhong 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. With students of all walks of life motivated to learn English, there are many cultural sensitivity issues that may arise within an ESL class. To ensure that instructors are teaching without discrimination, prejudice, or bias, it’s important that they address problems that may arise as well as to understand that cultural differences are exactly what makes the...  [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]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Layton Corners 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: As the 21st century unfolds, the rapid rise of globalization and information has spread throughout the world significantly and continues to do so. One of the fantastic aspects of this is that language which is one of,if not the most important medium to communicate has become the prime mode to which information is distributed across the globe. Due to the rapid global expansion of languages and businesses, english has grown to be an internationally recognized language and powerful tool to be able to yield....  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Orlando Florida. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Orlando Florida, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Orlando Florida. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Worthington Springs Florida 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: The use of english globally has many repercu.s.ons on its teaching and learning. english is the lingua franca of the world and as such it has multiple uses. english television and english movies are the...  [Read more]