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  Now let's take a look at how we go from traditional spellings into the phonemic spellings. The first step in this process is identifying each unit of sound or each phoneme within a word. Let's look at bet, bit, but, and bought. The only difference in each one of these words is in the vowel sound. We have bet, bit, but and bought. Each word simply uses three sounds. Now we have photo. That's four phonemes. Wow we have taxi. That's five phonemes. We have unite with a hidden phoneme in there being the ?y? sound before anything else. Those are five phonemes as well and now we have a longer word: chemistry. Let's give that a shot. That's eight phonemes used in the word chemistry. Now once we've isolated each sound we want to assign a phoneme for each one of those sounds let's do that...  [Read more]

  "As mentioned before our four words here all are similar in using the ?b? and ?t? sounds at the end. So we know that those phonemes will be used in spelling each one of those words phonetically. Now what we're left to do is assign a phoneme for our vowel sounds. So if we analyze the word, it's ?e? as in bet. We look at our chart, we see the phoneme which corresponds to that sound and that happens to be the standard ?e? that we all recognize. Here, bet phonetically looks very similar to bet in the Roman script. Now let's take a look at ?i? bit. Now we look at our chart and we see that this symbol represents the ?i? sound and that resembles a capital I not a lowercase I but a capital I and so we've arrived at bit. Now with ?but? we have to find the sound and that corresponds to...  [Read more]

  Japan is one of Asia's more traditional destinations for teaching English abroad, and still one of the most lucrative. Depending on experience and qualifications, you can expect to earn between $2,000 and $6,000 USD per month teaching English as a foreign language.  [Read more]

You are ready to jump into teaching ESL online, but do you require a TEFL certificate to land a good online teaching job? Generally, the answer is yes, a TEFL certificate is required or considered an asset for the majority of the highest-paying online teaching jobs. Even though it might not be a requirement for all teaching platforms out there, your pay when teaching online as a certified TEFL teacher will be higher with certification than without certification. Completing a TEFL course also gives you the confidence and abilities necessary to teach someone a foreign language, which is no simple undertaking! Aside from a TEFL certificate, there are a few other requirements for teaching English online, which we will explore here. In most cases, you will need to meet the following...  [Read more]

  Malaysia is not one of the more traditional teaching hotspots in Asia; however, there are plenty of jobs available if you have some previous teaching experience. Salaries average around $1,000 USD per month which is more than enough to live comfortably on as many jobs also include free housing.  [Read more]

  What mental picture do you have of an ESL teacher? Someone in formal clothes in a traditional classroom delivering English lessons to rows of uniformed children. Perhaps a ‘T-shirt and jeans backpacker’ at the beach discussing adverbs with a group of adults in a bamboo hut? Both exist, but which is in most demand?  [Read more]

  Due to the lower cost of an online TEFL course compared to the traditional in-class variety, online TEFL certification has inevitably become ever more popular in recent years. A quick online search will bring up dozens of providers offering a huge range of course options, but how do you know if they are valid?  [Read more]

Foreign teachers have been living and working in large numbers across Japan for decades. However, a significantly increased cost of living in recent years has led to a reduction in the amount that teachers are typically able to save from their salary every month. Having said that, there are still plenty of great opportunities across the country that offer attractive salaries and other benefits, particularly in cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama. Although it is no longer the top destination for saving large amounts of money, Japan still has plenty to offer both new and experienced teachers. As with any destination, the salaries on offer vary considerably depending on experience, qualifications, location, and type of employment. As a guide you should expect to earn somewhere...  [Read more]

Situated just north of the Equator, Malaysia is a tropical destination that has plenty to offer TEFL qualified teachers. The country’s rapid development, diverse culture, and great food are all major attractions. The government is also keen to recruit more English teachers in the coming years, ensuring plenty of opportunities for international teachers. As there are a large number of local English language teachers, competition for jobs is relatively strong, but they are available for those who want them. Salaries in Malaysia are not in the same league as some other Asian countries such as China, Japan, or South Korea, with an average wage being around $1, 000 USD per month. However, the cost of living is relatively low so this figure can go a long way if you live a normal lifestyle....  [Read more]

When it comes to the validity of an individual course it is not really the method of study that is the main issue, it is the overall quality of the course itself. Whether you complete your TEFL training online or via an in-class course is in many ways unimportant. What is really important is the quality of the training that leads to the TEFL qualification awarded. Essentially, the validity of a TEFL qualification is based on the standard of the course and not the method of study. A good quality TEFL course should include a number of essential topics relating to the theory of language teaching, teaching methodology, classroom management techniques, as well as a range of grammar subjects. However, as it is almost impossible to judge an individual course by its syllabus alone, how can you...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in New York? Are you interested in teaching English in Gardiner, New York? Check out our opportunities in Gardiner, 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! Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in groups can be extremely challenging, but can be one of the most rewarding experiences. The thought of walking into a classroom, full of unknown...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Delaware? Are you interested in teaching English in Little Heaven, Delaware? Check out our opportunities in Little Heaven, 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! While reading the material for this lesson, I learned several differences between the traditional writing on the board, overhead projectors, and interactive white boards. I learned that...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Massachusetts? Are you interested in teaching English in East Brookfield, Massachusetts? Check out our opportunities in East Brookfield, 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 was about the traditional teaching equipment. The most recent/coming trend is the distance learning, e.g. teacher giving the lesson via Skype, or other...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Utah? Are you interested in teaching English in Wellington, Utah? Check out our opportunities in Wellington, 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! Brief overview of Unit 12 The unit teaches on the two productive skills namely speaking and writing. It discusses the difference between accuracy and fluency activities and teaches the different...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Louisiana? Are you interested in teaching English in Grand Isle, Louisiana? Check out our opportunities in Grand Isle, 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 has given me more insight as to how to utilise and effectively make use of the various teaching aids that are available. There are a host of different material and equipment that...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Missouri? Are you interested in teaching English in Saint George, Missouri? Check out our opportunities in Saint George, 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 was on classroom management. I learned that the way the classroom is arranged can affect how well learning is accomplished in the classroom. For example, where there are less...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Oregon? Are you interested in teaching English in McKee Bridge, Oregon? Check out our opportunities in McKee Bridge, 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! Fundamentally, equipment and teaching aids are the weapons of the teachers to provide a more interesting and effective teaching. This module talks about the different kinds of these teaching...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Texas? Are you interested in teaching English in Teague, Texas? Check out our opportunities in Teague, 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 English grammar there are also modals, phrasal verbs, and passive voice. All of these can express different things and intents. Teachers can help students practice through role play, making rules or...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Tennessee? Are you interested in teaching English in Hornsby, Tennessee? Check out our opportunities in Hornsby, 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 explores the wide variety of resources that a teacher can use in the classroom. We look at the materials and technologies that are available and how to use them to improve your lessons....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Idaho? Are you interested in teaching English in Buhl, Idaho? Check out our opportunities in Buhl, 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 equipment and teaching materials presented in the unit is a mix of the traditional and the modern day teaching. With these teaching materials, the lesson becomes less teacher-centered. It reduces the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Washington? Are you interested in teaching English in Rocky Mount, Washington? Check out our opportunities in Rocky Mount, 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! Several teaching aids can be used by teachers to enhance their class. Amongst the most traditional are the white board, visual aids like real objects, pictures and photos, and also...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Alabama? Are you interested in teaching English in Ashland, Alabama? Check out our opportunities in Ashland, 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! I believe that the above-mentioned methods have influenced current TEFL practices because the focus of second language teaching nowadays is more student-centered. Gone are the days when teachers used...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Massachusetts? Are you interested in teaching English in Maynard, Massachusetts? Check out our opportunities in Maynard, 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 particular unit was interesting as it provided a few different approaches to teaching a language. It is helpful to have some ideas for games and activities, and to see why the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Pennsylvania? Are you interested in teaching English in East Butler, Pennsylvania? Check out our opportunities in East Butler, 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 have mainly learned how to evaluate students and how to se exams for various purposes.In the previous teaching, I esed the traditional course book examination...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Kentucky? Are you interested in teaching English in Hurstbourne, Kentucky? Check out our opportunities in Hurstbourne, 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 covers the equipment and materials a teacher can use in the classroom in order to successfully deliver interesting and engaging lessons. It gives detailed information about the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Florida? Are you interested in teaching English in Sweetwater, Florida? Check out our opportunities in Sweetwater, 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! Besides the traditional way of teaching, which is basically happening in the four corners of the classroom, special teaching classes also exist. Examples of which are 1-1 lessons and Business...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Indiana? Are you interested in teaching English in Fisher, Indiana? Check out our opportunities in Fisher, 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 future tense is different from other tenses in English. There are more ways to talk about the future than to talk about the present or the past. In addition to the four ‘traditional’ tenses or...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Oregon? Are you interested in teaching English in Monroe, Oregon? Check out our opportunities in Monroe, 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! I have learned the different types of past tense verbs and their appropriate usage. Knowing the difference is very important in speaking coherently and being able to be understood by other English...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Nebraska? Are you interested in teaching English in Wilcox, Nebraska? Check out our opportunities in Wilcox, 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 the teach organizes the classroom is extremely important. For big classrooms with children, the traditional arrangement is probably best, with rows of desks, all with a clear sightline to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Indiana? Are you interested in teaching English in Kane, Indiana? Check out our opportunities in Kane, 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! I think the above-mentioned methods have influenced current TEFL practices because the focus of second language teaching nowadays is more student-centered. Many ESL teacher training institutes are now...  [Read more]