How To Learn About Other Cultures

Check out tefl tesol about Location Inclass TEFL 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: L.L. - U.S.A. said: Cultural SensitivitySouth Africa has eleven official languages, and this makes it a rainbow nation full of cultural diversity. Having so many cultures gives rise to the issue of cultural sensitivity in the classroom and that teachers should do everything in their power to be sensitive to the cultures and needs of their students. Students in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural classroom, most probably will have difficulty in adjusting and communicating with each other. The teacher can be...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Recognised TEFL Language 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: Options for TeachersWith 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...  [Read more]

Put simply, language is a verbal expression of culture which means that culture clearly has to be seen as an important part of language learning. Although it is important to learn the vocabulary and grammar of English during lessons, to truly grasp what the language means to native speakers it is vital that EFL students learn as much as possible about the culture of English speaking nations. The good news is that students generally love learning about cultural issues, whether it is music, films, books, and TV, or other things such as food or fashion. So, how can we incorporate culture into our EFL lessons to make them interesting and productive? Authentic materials can be anything that native English speakers might use that can be adapted for use in an EFL classroom. This type of material...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites TEFL Diploma 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.S. - U.A.E. said: english as a Global LanguageThe use of english globally has many repercussions 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 standard for entertainment. english literature gains popularity across the world. The computer and internet are more accessible through knowledge of english. Professional standards and manuals are first published in english and then translated to other...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Minnesota? Are you interested in teaching English in Monticello, Minnesota? Check out our opportunities in Monticello, 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 TESOL 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! This unit focused on the different roles of the teacher as well as the qualities of a good teacher and a good learner. The unit gave me insight as to which roles you can portray as an...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Qualified TEFL 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: N.I. - India said: Cultural Sensitivity in the classroomTeaching is widely believed to one of the most fundamental and essential elements in human life. Therefore cultural awareness in the education environment is of paramount importance. We all have been brought up with some basic cultural values which are very apparent in our entire behaviourial pattern. It is very important for every one to respect each other's cultural patterns. Classrooms in this century are melting pots of different cultures and racial...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Prices 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.V. - U.S.A. said: TEFL Paper DialectHow is a culture defined? What defines cultural differences and country borders? One of the most important aspects of culture is language. One must learn the language of another people to truly be immersed and understand their culture. Within one language however, different cultures can exist and are manifested through regional slang or regional dialects. As an American, I feel most comfortable discussing regional dialects from my country, but by not mentioning British,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Organisation Registered TEFL 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. P. - Australia said: Teaching Monolingual v Multilingual GroupsI found this topic interesting to research, as I have studied languages in my home country and have been a student in a Multi-lingual class in a foreign country. My recent move to Germany gave me the opportunity to participate in German language classes. In my particular class, there were over a dozen different nationalities and cultural backgrounds trying to learn the language. Cultural awareness suddenly became very important and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colorado? Are you interested in teaching English in Arvada, Colorado? Check out our opportunities in Arvada, 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 TESOL 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 this lesson, I have learnt about how to manage the classes in many situations on the difference of the class size. Also I have been realized being good teacher not only good at grammar but also...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites Cheaper TEFL 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.G. - Italy said: Teaching GrammarAs I proceed through the TEFL course, I re-learn many of those lessons used but long since forgotten in a formal sense. The ability to reduce a sentence into various parts and tenses as it is being spoken is a difficult yet necessary teacher capability. I also relearned how tedious and -at times- even boring the study of grammar can be. Moreover, how difficult it must be for the child learner or the new learner, particularly one who has experience with a different...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Complete TEFL School 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: N.R. - U.S.A. said: From this course I now have a better understanding of things I haven't studied in a long time. Even though I am a native english speaker, I never knew all the rules and reasons behind why a word changes or what certain things change into. I now understand the reasons or how to change certain verbs or why we change them. I plan on using my knowledge to teach in taiwan (first starting out) and then hopefully be able to travel and learn about other cultures while teaching english. ...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Fee Discount TEFL 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.M. - Thailand said: Volunteer TeachingVolunteer 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...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about All TEFL 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: P.W. - Australia said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomOften when we teach a class we have a group of students whose culture is very different to ours so cultural sensitivity is a very important issue. We must learn what things are sensitive, may offend or need addressing. By doing this, we will not create obstacles to their learning but rather make their learning journey a smoother, enjoyable one. We must look at the make-up of our class and filter activities respectively. For example, it would be very insensitive...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre TEFL Tesl 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: R.A. - U.S.A. said: english as a Global LanguageThe advantages and disadvantages of english as a global language are, to my mind, mainly influenced by economics, cultural politics, and freedom of information. The adult non-native english speakers with whom I’ve interacted view english as a tool that they must be able to use to do their jobs competently. The children to whom I’ve spoken are all compelled to learn english, but the ones who enjoy it the most are those who seen english as a window into a culture...  [Read more]

Within the world of English language teaching there are many acronyms used to describe what type of teaching is involved in any particular scenario. EFL is one of the more common ones you will come across and it stands for English as a Foreign Language. You will find EFL is most commonly used when describing the teaching or learning of English in a non-English speaking country, such as Spain, Japan, or Mexico. It is very common for either of these acronyms to be used when talking about any situation where a student is learning English, however, there is a technical difference between the two. As previously mentioned, EFL is when the student is learning English in a non-English speaking environment, for example, a Japanese student learning English in Tokyo. In this scenario there is often...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Michigan? Are you interested in teaching English in Flushing, Michigan? Check out our opportunities in Flushing, 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 TESOL 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! The unit discussed the definition of phonology and the intonation, stress and rhythm, as well as, the International Phonetic Alphabet and its use in helping the students to come to an...  [Read more]

  The teaching idea in this video is for the past continuous involves students miming an action; however, unlike the mime activity for the present continuous students will not be doing the mimes for others to see. Instead they will stop the mime before the other students open their eyes. The students will then have to say what their classmates were doing before they stopped. For example: You were driving a car. You were eating a sandwich. Being able to come up with interesting teaching ideas for what students often see as boring grammar points is an important skill for any English teacher. Taking an online TEFL course with ITTT will give you an understanding of the grammar points that you need to teach when starting out as a new teacher of English and will also give you some great...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Mississippi? Are you interested in teaching English in Webb, Mississippi? Check out our opportunities in Webb, 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 TESOL 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! Overall the lesson gives a great insight of what makes a good teacher and how to be student-centered so that students can achieve progress in the classroom and in their future . It is important for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Formation TEFL Diploma 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.O. - U.S.A. said: Why complete a TEFL course A major reason for completing a Teaching english as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course is to be able to experience a new culture firsthand while gaining work experience as a teacher. The course will give you the necessary tools to refine your skills to be able to teach english to people in countries all around the globe. As a native english speaker, you will go through the basics of teaching the english language in detail form from sentence structure, parts of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Indiana? Are you interested in teaching English in Palatine, Indiana? Check out our opportunities in Palatine, 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 TESOL 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! When students become reflective about the teaching and learning process, they are strengthening their own capacity to learn. Central to this is the principal of reflection as metacognition, where...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Iowa? Are you interested in teaching English in Fayette, Iowa? Check out our opportunities in Fayette, 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 TESOL 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! From this unit, I learned that the teacher can assume multiple roles in the classroom. Each these roles has a specific purpose. For example, teachers should assume the role of manager when taking control...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Flexible TEFL Courses 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.N. - U.S.A. said: Globalization and EnglishThe influence of western culture is evident throughout the world. Many countries are transforming into westernized nations, which is 'often regarded as a part of the ongoing process of globalization"(2). China, japan, South Korea and even India are all included in the widespread of western culture. From this transformation comes the spread of the english language which quickly becoming the international language of choice. If there is a modern global language it...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Pennsylvania? Are you interested in teaching English in Saegertown, Pennsylvania? Check out our opportunities in Saegertown, 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 TESOL 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! Unit 1 was about Teachers and Learners. It talked about what qualities a good teacher should possess and what roles a teacher should perform to cater to his or her students' learning...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Texas? Are you interested in teaching English in Olmos Park, Texas? Check out our opportunities in Olmos Park, 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 TESOL 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! The way TEFL teaches how a classroom should be managed is something I agree with and how I imagine a good teacher would behave. I would like to know more about cultural differences on that matter...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in New Hampshire? Are you interested in teaching English in Eaton, New Hampshire? Check out our opportunities in Eaton, 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 TESOL 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! A good teacher needs to be passionate about teaching, knowledgeable of the subject matter, a role model for his or her students, able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each student's...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Massachusetts? Are you interested in teaching English in Greenfield, Massachusetts? Check out our opportunities in Greenfield, 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 TESOL 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 this unit, I can tell that I learned a lot. It focuses with the teachers and the learners which will be the main cast in the world of teaching. Having knowledge about what a good...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about International TEFL Courses 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: K.W. - U.S.A. said: Foreign Language ExperienceForeign language experience is the heartbeat behind intimately knowing another culture. We can use textbooks, technology and other advanced tools to study another culture. However, all of this never makes sense or come together until we learn about the backbone, the bones, the architectural intricacies of any culture. Enter language. Technically, I know three languages: english, spanish and German. However, I am only fluent in english. The other two are...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Local TEFL 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: L.H. - U.S.A. said: Multiple intellegenceAs an Interior Designer, it is often my job to profile individuals in order to further understand their needs. As a recent teacher, I learned further how important is to understand the individual needs of your students. Educators must understand their students (strengths, areas of strengths, weaknesses, vulnerable areas, etc.) as well as their adaptability, and endeavor to educate students on this basis. A student’s intelligence assists in developing a set of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Tesl TEFL 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: R.H. - U.S.A. said: Problems for Learners in japanIn 2009, I enrolled in my first japanese language course. Over the next year I fell in love with the language, and became an english-language conversation partner with a few of the japanese students in the department. While I was teaching my American students about World History in the mornings, I was learning about a world I had never visited in the afternoons. We taught each other a great number of things, but some stood out more than others, particularly when it...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Residential Courses 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: N.J. - U.S.A. said: British vs American EnglishThis 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...  [Read more]