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Check out tefl tesol about Prices Cheap 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.M. - Philippines said: Motivation in the ClassroomMotivation is important because research has shown it directly impacts students’ learning. When students are highly motivated, dropout rates are reduced and there is an increase in the levels of student success. In the EFL classroom, this translates to decreased absenteeism and a higher number of students successfully completing courses. Learning is also easier for motivated students. They remember what they have learned. They love learning and will continue...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Cost TEFL English 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: Pronunciation problems in ItalyWhile on the streets of Rome, Italy one can close their eyes and imagine the Rome Empire still exists. The italian people will surround you singing their beautiful language. It is true that the italian language is like music to the ears, but when Italians learn english it might sound a little different. Every country has different pronunciation issues when learning english. Sometimes it depends on the individual or teaching methods. However, when learning...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lesson Plans 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.B. - U.S.A. said: ClassroomManagementSince the induction of structured education, various systems of classroom management have become integral to an instructor’s method in relating to the students and conveying the lessons and materials covered in the course. In no other education system is classroom management as integral as with an instructor teaching TEFL courses abroad. The instructor, under the pressure of being overseas and facing a certain language barrier, must put in the effort to form a positive...  [Read more]

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Check out TEFL TESOL about Online TEFL TESOL 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. C. - South Korea said: Problems for english learners in South KoreaTeaching pronunciation of english is essential, but it is often not covered by native english speakers thoroughly. Reasons for this neglect vary from not having proper education on the subject to the teacher’s lack of confidence in this area. Despite this neglect, pronunciation remains one of the most important things that a native english speaker can teach their students. Teaching pronunciation is a quality that the native english speaking...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about School Comprehensive 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: C.Z. - China said: Establishing rapport Establishing rapport means we want to impress people, build a friendship or get kind of fondness from others. We can establish rapport in many different ways; I would like to use some examples to illustrate my understanding about it. In School: Rapport between the teacher and the students plays an important role in determining whether a class is successful and enjoyable. Most students would like to contribute and talk in the lessons if the atmosphere is relaxed...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Preparation Teaching 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.K. - Canada said: Things I wish I'd known before starting this course Life can be full of surprises and challenges where you least expect them. That is why I took this TESOL course. I firmly believe that one should always be prepared for any sudden change that may occur in one’s life circumstance such as changes in family, relationships or career. I initially signed up for this TESOL course with the hopes that one day, if I were to relocate to another country, I would have the ability to work anywhere...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Prices Comprehensive 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.M. - U.K. said: Learning difficultiesLearning difficulties commonly referred to as learning disabilities, is a classification that includes several disorders in which a person has difficulties in learning. This is normally caused by unknown factors. The unknown factor in learning difficulties is the disorder that affects the brains ability to receive and process information. This makes it very difficult for the sufferer to take in new information and puts them in a disadvantage when compared to a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Locations 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: L.S. - Trinidad and Tobago said: Teaching VocabHarris and Hodges (1995) describe vocabulary as all the words of a language. A more explicit definition is given by Neuman and Dwyer (2009), referred to by Bintz (2011), who stated that vocabulary is: the words we must know to communicate effectively: words in speaking (expressive vocabulary) and words in listening (receptive vocabulary). Mei-fang (2008) suggests that if language structures make up the skeleton of language, then it is vocabulary that...  [Read more]

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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]

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Check out tefl tesol about Location Accelerated 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: Problems for Learners in japanWith the expanding use on english as a global language, Japan has been one of the most enthusiastic nations to jump onto the english-learning bandwagon. However, the scores of japanese students on international exams are some of the worst in the world ("New York Times"). Experts attribute this phenomenon to the japanese language, education system and culture. One obstacle japanese learners face when embarking on their english-learning journey is the...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Course TEFL Organisations 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.C. - Korea said: EFL in a KindergardenThe majority of my english teaching experience has occurred in kindergarten schools in South Korea. For children five and six years old, it can be very beneficial to be “immersed” in an english school for several hours a day, five days a week. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get an early and intense start to their english learning. Of course this would apply to students of any language and from any country. The students receive the benefit of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Organisation TEFL English 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. S. - U.S.A. said: Creating Materials Creating materials, especially songs, will always be my main focus in teaching aides. This will help keep the students interest and in staying focused in a positive state of mind for learning english. From my research and studies I have discovered that creating materials is easy and that there are several ways to create teaching aides such as using paper and using animate and in animate objects for lesson plans that involve the student’s imagination. Creative...  [Read more]

Check out TEFL TESOL about TEFL TESOL Online 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. B. - Japan said: How teachers can increase their confidence in the classroomConfidence has become an issue for many people, with the increase in use of social networking sites on the internet and the decrease of face to face communication. The thought of any social interaction at all with strangers may be a little scary for some people and many would-be teachers may be asking themselves “Am I confident enough to teach a class of strangers?” I myself feel a little anxious at the thought of standing in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Professional TEFL Program 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. - Japan said: Why complete a TEFL courseBeing a native speaker of the english Language and a University graduate has granted me many opportunities. One such opportunity was to teach english in japan as an Assistant Language teacher. I came to Japan three years ago. As expected I found cultural differences some of which I have grown to appreciate and others I am still trying to tolerate. I also expected that I would be the best teacher as I am a fun and energetic young man from Jamaica but I was...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates TEFL Course 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. - U.S.A. said: english as a Global LanguageAccording to The New York Times, a full quarter of the world’s population can communicate with some english . Although english wasn’t even dominant on the British Isles a millennium ago, its reach has now spread to the far corners of the Earth. Much of the language’s position can be attributed to the historic role of the British Empire and its expansion during and after the Age of Exploration. Colonizers and seafarers took the language to north america,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Preparation 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: M.H. - U.S.A. said: CommonLinguisticProblemsThere are so many spelling, grammatical, and pronunciation idiosyncrasies in english that it boggles my mind trying to write about linguistic problems for english Language Learners (ELLs). However, I’ve stuck with this topic because I think it’s important for teachers (everybody really) to appreciate the effort it takes for a person to learn our language. I have narrowed my research down to three specific areas of difficulty. A. Consonant phonemes can...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about School TEFL International 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: E. M. - France said: British english vs. American EnglishThe differences between British and American english run much deeper than the accent of their speakers. Although these differences do not usually pose a significant problem for native speakers of either dialect, they are numerous and confusing enough to present a challenge to both students and teachers in ESL/EFL settings. Potentially the most problematic difference between British english and American english lies in the use of different...  [Read more]