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Motivating StudentsBoth young and old students can lack motivation at some point along the way and therefore the teacher must have a plan to keep the students motivated...

First Language versus Second Language AcquisitionThere are differences between the acquisition of native language with children and second language with adults...

Pronunciation problems in South KoreaLearning english is held in high esteem in Korea...

Teaching EFL in KindergartenThe role of an EFL kindergarten teacher can be difficult but can also be highly rewarding...

Problems for english learners in JapanEnglish presents many problems for learners from any country, but for native japanese speakers, it can be especially difficult due to the tremendous differences in writing systems, sentence structure, grammar, and syllables...

english as a global languageWith its many roots and branches, the english language has an unparalleled presence in today’s world of communication...

Problems for learners in South KoreaPeople all over the world feel South Korean students are one of the smartest students in the world...

Discipline in the classroomnClassroom management is a top concern among teachers and parents within the education community...

Learning StylesA learning style is a technique that people use to learn and obtain information...

Why complete a TEFL courseTeaching english as a foreign language can be a daunting task, even for a native english speaker who has been educated on the proper use of english from kindergarten through high school and beyond...

Learning GrammarLet’s face it – learning grammar is not fun! And english grammar is difficult! Though Teaching english as a Foreign Language (TEFL) gives a teacher one advantage, that is the students already speak one language; many TEFL classrooms may contain students with various language skills, educational backgrounds, and experiences that can make learning grammar difficult...

Difference Between Formal and Non Formal LanguageThe differences in formal and informal language are of great consequence to the ESL student, be that student a child or adult, novice or advanced...

Pronunciation problems in It is common knowledge that Asian learners of english will run into many pronunciation pitfalls during their english learning experience...

British english Vs American EnglishThere are two forms of english which are spoken, written and taught to the rest of the world...

Teaching Beginner StudentsTeaching beginner english to young learners has many benefits and rewards as well as challenges Young students tend to pick up the language quicker as they have little life experience and life skills to cloud their brains and they have a high level of curiosity...

english as a global languageThis paper shall ask the question "Is english a global language?" The question will be answered by comparing and contrasting two seperate articles on the subject, which take opposing viewpoints on the subject...

Problem for learners in Hong KongHong Kong had been the colony of england for one and a half century until she was returned to China on 1/7/1997...

Motivation in the ClassroomIn order for language acquisition, students – on some level – need to be motivated...

Teacher Career DevelopmentWhile many people teach english as a way to see the world before moving into the next phase of life, a tefl job can lead into a long-lasting career, provided that the teacher builds off of each teaching experience, seeks further education, and develops a plan that keeps long-term goals in mind...

english as a Global languageEnglish has been referred to as a “global language” and is currently most often taught as a foreign language...

Cultural sensitivity in the classroomWhat is it that makes me different from another person – it is my looks, personality, up-bringing, interests, talents and so much more! What is it, then, that makes one culture different from another – it is their background, heritage, religious leanings, values, traditions and so much more too...

Teaching skills in the classroom In english teaching, the environment plays a very important role...

British vs American EnglishThere are several notable differences in the usage of American and British english...

Role of the teacherTeacher does important roles with a responsibility...

Why Complete a TEFL CourseThe reasons for completing a TEFL course are wide-ranging and varied...

Learning DifficultiesWhile learning new things can always be a problem for students learning a new language will often be one of the tougher things to learn...

Online TEFL courses vs onsite TEFL coursesOnline TEFL courses offer several advantages...

Multiple IntelligenceHoward Gardner has questioned the idea that intelligence is a single entity, that it results from a single factor, and that it can be measured simply via IQ tests...

Child DevelopmentThe cognitive development of second language learning in children has been a topic researchers have been interested in for decades now...

Building confidence in studentsConventional school assessment system has failed to achieve its initial objective as a gauge of students’ performance and of providing teacher with data to revise lessons so as to accommodate the development of students...

Is The Teaching of Phonetics Phonology ImportantPhonetics is the physical production of sound, while phonology is the study or science of sound patterns, how it alters words with different sounds e...

TEFL for non native english speaking teachersFrom the topics available and open for discussion, the one of non native english speaking teachers interests me most, since I am not a native speaker of the english language...

How teachers can increase their confidence in the classroomConfidence is a very important component in the teacher’s job...

Child DevelopmentI chose this topic because i have some experience of child development when i taught in a kindergarton and also adults in Wuhan, China for one year...

Classroom ManagementBefore a class can begin, teachers need to ensure that the classroom is organized and the students are under control and attentive...

Lesson PlanningWhen creating a lesson plan, always keep in mind the learning outcome...

First Language Vs Second Language AcquisitionI will begin by exploring what second language learning means, how we acquire or learn language and then examine the differences between form and function and the qualities both treatments bring to the area of learning a second language...

english as a Global LanguageWith wide implementation of the Internet and world-wide audiences the use of english has created mutual understanding and opportunities for international co-operation...

British english vs American EnglishFirst of all, there is no right or wrong between British and American english: • American english is the form of english used in the united states...

Foreign language experience“Parlez vous Anglaise?” Do you speak english? It was the first sentence I mastered when learning french...