How To Teach In The Uk As An American

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Aberdeen 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: english is spoken all over the world and depending on where you are, it has many dialects. The spread of english has its roots in British history. Through trade and colonization, The British Empire had control of almost a quarter of the world by the early 1900's. The empire dwindled by the end of World War II, but the language remains in those parts of the world formally under British rule as either a primary language or a second language. One of Britain's colonies was the Americas which was founded in 1607...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Sijiao 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. The British actually introduced the language to the Americas when they reached these lands by sea between the 16th and 17th centuries. At that time, spelling had not yet been standardised. It took the writing of the first dictionaries to set in stone how these words appeared. In the UK, the dictionary was compiled by London-based scholars. Meanwhile, in the United...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas British English versus American English always sparks a lively discussion. I have read some articles so far as to compare these 2 languages and gather the information from the online resources. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Zahra J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I am Iranian and have many American and British friends and I have been living abroad for about 6 years. As an English speaker as a second language, it took me a while to learn what is British and what is American English. As I have done some friendly interviews, the English spoken in the USA is different from the English spoken in the UK not only in pronunciation but also in vocabulary and in some...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences British English versus American English are often discussed during the class, students frequently ask which one is the standard English to learn and would it cause any difficulties in communication. Both of them have differences and similarities, but individuals from the UK and the US can communicate without too much difficulty. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate JIN G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Besides, there is no right or wrong when the differences appear, the British may consider American do not speak proper English and American might think British people are too formal and serious. However, from my perspective, that is because the one’s culture has...  [Read more]

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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 Deltona 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 english language consists of two major variations. One is British english, which is spoken in the UK, and the other variation is American english. British english has its origin in the UK and includes several dialects...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English is a language that has a variety of dialects: particularly, there are three different major English segments. English (American ), English (Australian), and English (British or Uk). The three segments have differences in the way they are written and spoken. In this article, I will compare American English versus British English and my own experience with these two. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate maria c. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. British English is a very formal form of the English language. The Uk practices formal speaking and dictation while the United States of America uses slang and informal English. The spelling of the same words even differs...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Buliu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weihai 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. The English language is fascinating. Its history development over hundreds of years, its rich vocabulary and fairly easy grammar system make English one of the most interesting languages. It is no wonder that it becomes the number one world’s language used by millions of speakers all over the world. The English language has two major sections, British English and...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Wilsmere 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 George Bernard Shaw said, “england and America are two countries separated by a common language.” Whilst this can symbolise a global and general fear of creeping US cultural imperialism, what Bernard Shaw states is that despite sharing a common language, British english has always been the global and historic english, with American english seen as the ugly, lazy and deformed step-son of the english language. english native speakers from both side of ‘the pond' will argue for their own version of the...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Davisboro 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: This topic interests me as with the aim of teaching ESOL, is there a better english to use or does it not matter, and a blend of both should be taught? Having travelled and taught in both the United Kingdom and north america, I am well versed in recognising the main differences in speech and spelling between the two regions. As Oscar Wilde once wrote; “We really have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, the language" (The Canterville Ghost, 1888). The main differences that could...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences While both Americans and the British speak English, there are a few variations in the language which can cause some confusion for non-native speakers. Therefore, it is important to take a look at the most notable differences between these two versions of the English language. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph Bart van der K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. One of the key differences in the spelling of words. British English usually has their words in the same form as where they originated from, while American English tends to simplify the spelling or to spell them based on how the words sound when they are spoken. For example, in American English, words...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in KwaZulu Natal? Are you interested in teaching English in Cape Vidal, KwaZulu Natal? Check out our opportunities in Cape Vidal, 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! It is interesting to me how similar and yet different UK English is from american English. For example, what you call auxiliary verbs Americans call linking verbs. There were other subtle changes that are...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Englewood 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: Spelling and Pronunciation Some primary format differences in spelling (with the same pronunciation): British: Colour, centre, defence, realise, travelling. American: Color, center, defense, realize, traveling. Some differences in spelling and pronunciation: British: Maths, Aluminium. American: Math, Aluminum. Some differences in pronunciation and stress only: - Controversy, leisure, schedule, dynasty, dance, advertisement, vitamin. There is also the occasional difference in word meaning, the grammatical structure...  [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 Oyster Bay 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: When we look up a word in a dictionary we'll find the word "BrE' or "AmE" marked behind the very word. "BrE" here means British english while AmE means American Englis. The word " American english" was first introduced by...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English is a demanding language because there are so many regional English words and pronunciations which require a great receptive skill to receive and understand for example can’t in the UK is pronounced |kɑːnt|and in the US is pronounced |kænt |. The same English language, it is spoken quite differently; in the UK there is different pronunciation between the English spoken in Glasgow, London or Cardiff. It is also different in countries that have it as a primary language, such as Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, and New Zealand. For EFL students, Listening becomes a bit of a challenge, because of these pronunciation differences. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Christopher Zacharia L. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English is a language that, like other languages, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Sort of mash-up of ancient Germanic languages and Roman Latin, English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world thanks to the spread of British and American influence across the world over the last several hundred years. It is a tricky language, infamous for its many exceptions and grammatical nuances. While English, compared to some languages, has a relatively low variation between regional dialects (low enough for speakers of radically different dialects to understand each other at least partially), these differences can be significant enough to confuse someone who is learning English as a foreign language. Among the various dialects...  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Columbia 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: This question seems to come up very often in the minds of the people, especially if the person is faced with the option to learn the language and is faced with the option to choose between a British or an American teacher, a British or an American school. For example in peru you will be faced with this option if you want to study english. Among the many language schools that you will find in Lima, the capital of Perú, you will find the ICPNA that translated means “Instituto Cultural peruano Norteamericano”...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in London. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in London, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's London. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL New London Wisconsin 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 2009 I moved from my home in the UK to live and work in Bahrain, the Middle East. Since this time I have had an almost daily exposure to American english and perhaps more frequently than with British english which used to be the norm for me....  [Read more]

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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Ernstville Maryland 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: Should I focus on teaching British english or keep using American english? Is there a significant difference? These are questions I began asking myself as I worked through the International TEFL and TESOL training course. I was exposed to differences between British and American english several years ago. At the time, the differences seemed minor and more quaint than problematic. Now that I contemplate teaching english, I am not so sure. According to Josephine Bacon of Interlegal Translations, the differences...  [Read more]