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  The next thing we should look at is how our consonants are arranged for the top two rows we have P and F at the left side of our chart and G and J at the right side of our chart. They're arranged this way because if we analyze the way we speak we're using the front of our mouth to use these sounds as in ?p? and ?f? and I'm using my lips and my teeth to produce those sounds and as we move to the right on the chart slowly but surely we're making those sounds it towards the back of our mouth. We can use the examples of ?g?. The sound ?g? is produced further back in our mouth than ?p?. The next thing we'll notice about our chart is that some of our symbols are shaded. Notice that none of the symbols in the vowel sections are shaded but only a few are in the consonant section. The...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Coffee Shops in Manhattan 3. Coffee Shops in Brooklyn 4. Coffee Shops in Queens New York City is a bustling metropolis known for its diverse culture, iconic landmarks, and vibrant food scene. One aspect of the city's culinary landscape that has gained significant popularity in recent years is its coffee culture. From trendy cafes to cozy neighborhood spots, NYC offers a plethora of options for coffee enthusiasts to explore. In this guide, we will take a closer look at some of the top coffee destinations in the city, categorized by borough. Manhattan, with its iconic skyline and bustling streets, is home to a wide array of coffee shops that cater to every taste preference. From classic espresso bars to specialty roasters, there is no shortage of options for coffee lovers...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. The Best Coffee Houses in NYC - Manhattan - Brooklyn - Queens - The Bronx Are you a coffee lover looking to explore the best coffee houses in the Big Apple? Look no further! In this guide, we will take you on a journey through the top coffee houses in New York City. From cozy cafes to trendy roasteries, NYC has a diverse coffee scene that caters to all coffee enthusiasts. Whether you prefer a classic espresso or a unique cold brew, there is a coffee spot in the city for you. Let's dive into the best coffee houses in NYC, categorized by borough. 1. Stumptown Coffee Roasters - Known for its high-quality beans and meticulous brewing methods, Stumptown Coffee Roasters is a go-to spot for coffee connoisseurs in Manhattan. Their cozy cafes offer a welcoming...  [Read more]

Known as ‘The Empire State’, New York has a long and rich history due to the huge waves of immigration that have entered the USA through its’ ports. In total, more than 10 million people have begun a new life after arriving in New York in search of their own version of the American dream. Today, New York is still one of the most diverse states in the country with a population made up of many different backgrounds and cultures. The northern part of New York features beautiful natural landscapes that are worth visiting in all four seasons. Adirondacks is a popular vacation destination as it is located on the shores of Lake George. Here, outdoor enthusiasts can camp or stay in cabins at stunning lakeside resorts. Not far from the lake lies Whiteface Mountain, the perfect destination for...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In an article that explores the future of Assessment for Learning (AfL), Popham (2006) draws on the difference between the traditional approach known as assessment of learning, which focuses on determining what pupils know for the purposes for grading and reports and Assessment for learning, which focuses on helping ‘teachers use assessment, as part of teaching and learning, in ways that will raise pupils’ achievement’ (Assessment Reform Group, 1999, p. 2). This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Robert S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Black et al. (2006, p. 119) draw on this shift of focus in education from ‘Learning...  [Read more]

  This presentation is going to cover the teaching of productive skills. To start with, if we think about the way in which you learnt your first language, most of us go through a particular process. Firstly, we listen to those around us, after that first silent period of listening to other people, then we start to make utterances. Having learned to speak to a certain extent at least, we then go on to learn how to read and to write and this process that we go through is actually covering the four skills that we're trying to teach our English students. So, we have listening, speaking, reading, and writing. If we group those skills into their different types, then the two skills of reading and listening are known as receptive skills, whereas the skills of speaking and writing are...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Spanish speakers from Mexico face several challenges for acquiring successful pronunciation skills in English. Many students here will have had at least some exposure to English through media and contact with American-English speakers, however, this does not mean that they will have a complete understanding of the phonemic system in English and how it differs from that of Spanish. This essay will briefly describe some outcomes stemming from pronunciation problems in students, followed by an overview of the basic phonetic and phonological differences between English and Mexican Spanish with examples and discussion around the rules that govern English word stress. This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Oxford English dictionary defines Vocabulary as "the body of words used in a particular language". From this definition, it is obvious that teaching vocabulary to new students of the English language will not be an easy thing due to the complexity and nature of the language. Context is very important when teaching vocabulary. The Shakespearean language of the 16th Century has evolved from the Victorian era, or to that of the early 20th century and today's 21st century. The location also determines the use of certain vocabulary and expressions. For example, the English spoken in London is different from that of Liverpool, Glasgow, New York, Houston, Ottawa, etc. It is important for a good teacher to be well...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences A learner's mother tongue has a profound influence on verbalization of the second language. The absence of some sounds in the learner's first language, and the difference in intonation, word, and syllable stress between the learner's native language and English are some of the many factors that often lead to an incorrect pronunciation of English words. In order to address these issues, a teacher needs to have a basic understanding of the student's native language. This essay will briefly explore the most common pronunciation problems for Egyptians learners of English and some suggested solutions to tackle these problems. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Salma O. One of the most prominent...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Autonomy is the ‘’ the ability to take charge of one’s learning”. Benson P. and Voller P. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dean R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. One-to-one teaching often gives the teacher a satisfaction that can be difficult to achieve when teaching a group. The student learns from the teacher, but the teacher can also acquire and gain a great deal from their interactions with students. For the teacher, there is the satisfaction of helping the student to progress quickly in the language since the individual approach allows the teacher to target the student's exact needs and requirements which is...  [Read more]

Why Píritu is a Great Place for TEFL Certification Job Demand for English Teachers in Píritu TEFL Course Options Available in Píritu Cultural Integration While Teaching in Píritu Top TEFL Providers in Píritu: Focus on ITTT Píritu is an excellent city for obtaining TEFL certification, offering a dynamic job market for English teachers and a rich cultural experience. English teachers are in high demand in Píritu, with job opportunities in schools, language centers, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in Píritu include both online and in-person options, allowing teachers to find the best learning approach for their needs. Successfully teaching in Píritu requires a solid understanding of the local culture, helping teachers build strong relationships with their students....  [Read more]

Ahmed Taha TEFL Information Teaching Ideas This article explains what TBLT is and how it differs from more traditional approaches to teaching. Why has it become such a popular teaching method for languages? Will it continue to be popular or will it be replaced by another approach? PPP now stands for present, practise, and produce. The teacher is in charge of everything in the PPP classroom. As a result, there is a finite amount of room for student behaviour and agency. A linear syllabus is also a part of PPP. So you only get one chance to learn grammatical rules and other aspects of the language. Finally, lessons in the PPP format can become repetitive and boring. So this isn't the most effective method of inspiring students....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I am from the United States and my native language is English. I am currently living in the Philippines, so I have been encountering language issues a lot lately. I have desperately been trying to learn Tagalog, and it is a major challenge. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gabriel T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Along the way, I have had a lot of help from the native Filipinos that I live with and whom I now call my family. I have asked myself, "How did they learn English so well and what difficulties do they still have with English?" Because English has so many contradictions and strange nuances I have decided to do my...  [Read more]

Why Jódar is a Great Place for TEFL Certification Job Demand for English Teachers in Jódar TEFL Course Options Available in Jódar Cultural Integration While Teaching in Jódar Top TEFL Providers in Jódar: Focus on ITTT Jódar is an excellent city for obtaining TEFL certification, offering a dynamic job market for English teachers and a rich cultural experience. English teachers are in high demand in Jódar, with job opportunities in schools, language centers, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in Jódar include both online and in-person options, allowing teachers to find the best learning approach for their needs. Successfully teaching in Jódar requires a solid understanding of the local culture, helping teachers build strong relationships with their students. ITTT offers...  [Read more]

Why Estación Pénjamo is a Great Place for TEFL Certification Job Demand for English Teachers in Estación Pénjamo TEFL Course Options Available in Estación Pénjamo Cultural Integration While Teaching in Estación Pénjamo Top TEFL Providers in Estación Pénjamo: Focus on ITTT Estación Pénjamo is an excellent city for obtaining TEFL certification, offering a dynamic job market for English teachers and a rich cultural experience. English teachers are in high demand in Estación Pénjamo, with job opportunities in schools, language centers, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in Estación Pénjamo include both online and in-person options, allowing teachers to find the best learning approach for their needs. Successfully teaching in Estación Pénjamo requires a solid...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There is a saying that goes ‘Old dogs can’t be taught new tricks’. However, recent advances in cognitive science prove the concept of brain plasticity or neuroplasticity, which is the ability of the brain to continuously re-wire and change throughout the life of a person. This ability can be observed in the brain healing from injuries and can also be applied to ordinary brain activities like learning. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cherryl T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As I have learned in this course and experienced in actual practice, almost all adults learning business English are working and studying at the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Say the word ‘hat’ to yourself out loud. Now say ‘mouth’. Was it easy? If you are a native English speaker you did it without thinking. You didn’t have to contort your face into all sorts of funny shapes or feel self-conscience during the process. The reason is that you already know the phonology of those two English words. You may not understand exactly how you said those words; whether they were plosives or voiced or non-voiced, whether or not the tongue was forward touching the teeth or raised touching the soft palate. You don’t need to know. You have heard and said these words hundreds if not thousands of times in your life. You already can say them easily without thinking. But what if you are...  [Read more]

Ahmed Taha Alumni Experiences What is effective learning? After context and objectives have been developed, the word "effective" makes sense. When is it most effective? What is it that makes it effective? Who is it that says this? The students? The teacher? Learning is a reflective process that allows a learner to use prior experience to understand and analyze the present in order to influence potential behavior and form new information. (Watkins, p.1, 2002) Some meanings of learning consider it to be a passive method of knowledge acquisition that is evaluated by tasks. Learning is a process that requires both reflection and assessment. The model can be used to explain the process of a single learner actively making sense of a learning...  [Read more]

Ahmed Taha TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The curriculum has been used in the past as a collection of topics and syllabuses for children and young people to be learned during their school years. However, this definition does not do justice to the wider outcomes required by the real world or to the complexity of what many teachers are actually doing to promote the well-being of children and young people. It fails to define the overall objectives that the program is supposed to serve. Learning is often greatly influenced by when and how success is evaluated and how the effects of measurement are used. Therefore, evaluation needs to be seen as an important part of the process of learning....  [Read more]

Why Pátzcuaro is a Great Place for TEFL Certification Job Demand for English Teachers in Pátzcuaro TEFL Course Options Available in Pátzcuaro Cultural Integration While Teaching in Pátzcuaro Top TEFL Providers in Pátzcuaro: Focus on ITTT Pátzcuaro is an excellent city for obtaining TEFL certification, offering a dynamic job market for English teachers and a rich cultural experience. English teachers are in high demand in Pátzcuaro, with job opportunities in schools, language centers, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in Pátzcuaro include both online and in-person options, allowing teachers to find the best learning approach for their needs. Successfully teaching in Pátzcuaro requires a solid understanding of the local culture, helping teachers build strong...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As a teacher, I have noticed that students have not only different tempers but also different learning styles and ways of perception. When I hear about 9 bits of intelligence I was really surprised because I assumed that there are only those students who prefer more physical activity, visual learners and those who like to hear things. No, it turns out that this field has been widely studied by Howard Garner, a professor and an author of many books on neuropsychology and brain functioning. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Aija N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. H. Gardner devised a Multiple Intelligence theory presuming that...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Speaking like a native speaker is always expected from learners. However, they encounter many factors that prevent their success. Therefore, as an English teacher, I want to explore some common difficulties that Vietnamese students face when they learn to pronounce English so that I can teach effectively and help them communicate more confidently. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thuong L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Four major features can cause problems for them. Firstly, the complexity of tense and lax vowels in English creates confusion for Vietnamese learners. Secondly, a variety of dialect differences and consonant...  [Read more]

Why Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa is a Great Place for TEFL Certification Job Demand for English Teachers in Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa TEFL Course Options Available in Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa Cultural Integration While Teaching in Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa Top TEFL Providers in Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa: Focus on ITTT Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa is an excellent city for obtaining TEFL certification, offering a dynamic job market for English teachers and a rich cultural experience. English teachers are in high demand in Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa, with job opportunities in schools, language centers, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa include both online and in-person options, allowing teachers to find the best learning approach for their...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Brown (2001, p. 72) claims that “One of the more complicated problems of second language learning and teaching has been to define and apply the construct of motivation in the classroom”. Motivation is a significant determinant of success in learning a second or foreign language. “It can be defined as a driving force that pushes someone to do something” (Astuti, 2013, p. 14). Without motivation, it seems to be impossible to achieve success in foreign language learning. “Motivation could be considered as the emotion that a person could have towards learning a foreign language, and it is determined by his/her predisposition and personality characteristics.” (Karahan, 2007, p. 2). This post was written by...  [Read more]

Why San Lucas Pío is a Great Place for TEFL Certification Job Demand for English Teachers in San Lucas Pío TEFL Course Options Available in San Lucas Pío Cultural Integration While Teaching in San Lucas Pío Top TEFL Providers in San Lucas Pío: Focus on ITTT San Lucas Pío is an excellent city for obtaining TEFL certification, offering a dynamic job market for English teachers and a rich cultural experience. English teachers are in high demand in San Lucas Pío, with job opportunities in schools, language centers, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in San Lucas Pío include both online and in-person options, allowing teachers to find the best learning approach for their needs. Successfully teaching in San Lucas Pío requires a solid understanding of the local culture,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are many resources for use in the classroom at the disposal of an ESL/EFL teacher. Broadly speaking, these are divided into two categories: authentic materials, and non-authentic (or created) materials. The distinction between these two categories is that authentic materials are those that have been produced in the world for a purpose that is not teaching, while non-authentic materials have been created expressly to teach language students. Authentic materials would include company brochures, advertisements, television and radio programs, realia, newspapers, and magazines, etc., whereas non-authentic materials include created worksheets (e.g., crosswords, word search puzzles, gap fills, etc.), flashcards,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cultural capital according to French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu is the gathering of knowledge, skills, and cultural traits that a person obtains from their personal, social and educational environment (Bourdieu, 1991, p. 14). The educational system in a Korean society differs from the learning practices in Western society. Asian societies such as South Korea, prioritize a teacher-centered learning style where students are expected to respect teachers and not solicit too much information since communication is often indirect and implicit. This group-focused thinking is a main cultural learning difference from Western teachings where individualism is more emphasized and students can freely interact with the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The experience of living and working abroad for sure will give us another vision of the world. If you have been in China, enough you will learn to be more patient and tolerant. Live with another culture is not easy, and we learn how to be flexible. We are different, we live differently, our environment is different, our beliefs, our politeness, our food, etc. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ana P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. “Good morning, how are you today? “- They have never asked each other how are they? Instead, they ask “Ni chi le ma?” Did you eat? These people were starving for so many years, and the...  [Read more]

Why Dzitás is a Great Place for TEFL Certification Job Demand for English Teachers in Dzitás TEFL Course Options Available in Dzitás Cultural Integration While Teaching in Dzitás Top TEFL Providers in Dzitás: Focus on ITTT Dzitás is an excellent city for obtaining TEFL certification, offering a dynamic job market for English teachers and a rich cultural experience. English teachers are in high demand in Dzitás, with job opportunities in schools, language centers, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in Dzitás include both online and in-person options, allowing teachers to find the best learning approach for their needs. Successfully teaching in Dzitás requires a solid understanding of the local culture, helping teachers build strong relationships with their students....  [Read more]

Why Tunkás is a Great Place for TEFL Certification Job Demand for English Teachers in Tunkás TEFL Course Options Available in Tunkás Cultural Integration While Teaching in Tunkás Top TEFL Providers in Tunkás: Focus on ITTT Tunkás is an excellent city for obtaining TEFL certification, offering a dynamic job market for English teachers and a rich cultural experience. English teachers are in high demand in Tunkás, with job opportunities in schools, language centers, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in Tunkás include both online and in-person options, allowing teachers to find the best learning approach for their needs. Successfully teaching in Tunkás requires a solid understanding of the local culture, helping teachers build strong relationships with their students....  [Read more]