People Of Other Cultures

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]

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 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]

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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Blainville, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in Blainville, 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 teachers of english as a second language often find themselves in countries other than their own, which many times function under a totally different culture system. It is...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yinhua Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shangluo 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. Cultural sensitivity can be defined as the awareness that people from different nationalities or different places around the world are bound to have different cultures, ethics and traditions. This awareness then allows people to be conscious of their conduct, which is how they act, what they say in the presence of others who may not share the same culture or...  [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 Shizhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jincheng 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 lack of cultural understanding and cultural assumptions have been the impetus behind many unintended offenses between various cultures throughout the ages. The lack of eye contact being judged as suspicious. The wimpy limp handshake promoting distrust in the agreement. Our personal space being invaded as a salesman moves in. These are all examples of cultural...  [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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Pingmu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Baoji 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. Culture is a sensitive topic in almost every area of our lives, hence cultural sensitivity in the classroom! As a missionary having worked with people from different countries (About 40 countries) and sometimes teach different topics, I have learnt that one needs to be culturally sensitive in the delivery of their information. Especially when that information involves...  [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]

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]

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 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]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Glasgow Washington 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: Volunteer work of any kind is an amazing experience, with volunteer teaching being a rewarding experience on its own level. Typically, volunteer teaching is giving up your own time (typically without financial reward) to teach disadvantaged people (children and/or adults) a new skill that will enable them to improve the way that they live. Volunteer teaching is not only a rewarding personal experience; it also enables the students to learn a language that will benefit them in the future. Volunteer teaching can...  [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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Matane, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in Matane, 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! 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...  [Read more]

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]

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 Cocoa Beach 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: Cultural sensitivity means being aware that there are differences between cultures across the globe, differences that are reflected in the ways that different people communicate and relate to one another. Awareness is...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL McIntosh South 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: Cultural sensitivity means being aware that there are differences between cultures across the globe, differences that are reflected in the ways that different people communicate and relate to one another. Awareness is not the only component of cultural sensitivity a person must know how to interact successfully and unwavering in spite of the differences. tefl teachers must continually be aware of their cultural sensitivity, so that they can run a non english-centered classroom without prejudice, bias, or...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Pools Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Pools Cove, 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! Learning a foreign language can be a fun and important skill to have in the world today. Since business and trade with other countries has become much easier, (In 2010 over 27...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Maji 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. Nationality is the creative power of human culture, culture is the creative power of nationality. A. C. Cuza In our modern generation, it is sad to say but we are still facing the issue of having different nationalities around. It is natural for every person to have this kind of issue. We have to consider where the person came from, what culture he grew up with , and...  [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 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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Miaohou 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. Since one of the essentials of being a good teacher is being respected by your students, it’s very important to make sure one does not offend culturally by one’s behavior or the content of the lessons. Lessons should be fun and at times feel “free” in the sense that students are laughing and interacting with each other and with the teacher perhaps in a game,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liaolan 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. It is quite difficult today to imagine a country that would not have studied English as a second language. Therefore, it has been called «global language», even despite the fact that in many countries it is not considered as an official language. There are two opposing views in society as to whether English should continue to be adopted as a universal language...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xiaqu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Luliang 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. Personal qualities are personal characteristics of individuals and make up their personality. Personality helps you to get along in a new situation. Individuals who know their personal qualities and talents well, will be able to do right choices for their life. Right choice of job will help you to have fun, be happy, productive and successful in your career life....  [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 Caicun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Datong 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. Since I live and teach here I would like to write about the problems that may occur among learners of the English language in Kazakhstan. Succinctly I will try to point out two major sources of these problems: the local languages and the local culture. During my years I have experienced the articles as the biggest challenge for Kazakhstani people. In the local...  [Read more]