How Can I Teach English As A Second Language

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Check out tefl tesol about Inclass TESOL Lessons 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.P. - U.S.A. said: First Language v Second Language AcquisitionHow can a child learn language so quickly and how is that similar or different to how they pick up english later on in our classrooms? In this brief article I will attempt to highlight the differences between how children pick up their first language and how they pick up their second language. Then, a look at what can be improved upon for teachers of second languages. First, let us examine the environment in which the first language is picked...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Neyveli India 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: said: This was a difficult lesson because downloading videos can often prove problematic, especially for students living in China. It took me all day to try to download these and I only got the first one. Consequently i can only guess how much better the 2nd video was. I know from experience that a teacher's level of attention, preparedness and rapport with the students can all prove to be invaluable when teaching a second language. You have to establish a level of trust to both ask questions and make...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Cost TESOL Certificate 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: J.S. - U.S.A. said: Child DevelopmentThe cognitive development of second language learning in children has been a topic researchers have been interested in for decades now. While many people worry about the negatives affects a second language can have on their child if exposed to at an early age, research shows opposing affects. This research shows that the early bi-language introduction has impacts on children’s cognitive development including executive functioning, metalingusitic awareness, cognitive...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Oregon Portland 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: said: This unit was very informative. It covers the major theories of learning and development, the difference between group 1 and group 2 learners, and ways to effectively teach the two groups of young learners by the ways of pointing out their attributes and interests. What I found most interesting was that learning a second language in the way people learn their first language can be effective and the only proven way of learning a language. Although this is my second language, I never thought about...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Seto 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: said: Having grown up speaking English & learning proper grammar from the American school system, it's interesting to be reintroduced to the proper terms for tenses that are second nature. As a teacher it is important to have a complete understanding of the grammar you are teaching to students. Some of the proper linguistic classifications are forgotten over time in one's native language, or sometimes never fully introduced. Having studied German language, it is also very interesting to see the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Evergreen Wisconsin 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: said: Unit 14 discussed the use of coursebooks and other materials in lessons. It discussed the advantages and disadvantages of using a coursebook, as well as providing explanations and examples of supplementary material that can be created by the teacher to utilize alongside or independent of a coursebook. It provided examples of a roleplay activity which is helpful for students to utilize new language in practice with their fellow students. We also learn in this lesson what we need to look at when...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TESOL 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: I. W. - Egypt said: Teaching EFL in KindergartenIt might be well-known that good knowledge of the native language has a positive influence on learning a second language, but what is known about the effects of learning a second language on the mother tongue? Vygotsky wrote the following: “…a foreign language facilitates mastering the higher forms of the native tongue” What follows is a brief discussion of the importance of foreign languages learning at an early stage, the positive influence it...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Approved TESOL 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: J. H. - U.S.A. said: english as a Global LanguageAn Internet search for the phrase, “teach english abroad,” will undoubtedly produce hundreds of results, from recruitment organizations willing to help eager job seekers find placement, to providers of online and classroom-based teaching certificates such as International TESOL Teacher Training and the like, all claiming connections to a plethora of teaching jobs in nearly every non-english-speaking country. Without even an in depth amount of research, one...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Zhuozhou China 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: said: Receptive skill includes Reading and Listening that are important for learning a second language. Listening is probably more difficult than reading. Many second language students can read very well, but have a hard time to understand when he/she is listening to a news or a conversation. In my opinion, it takes longer for a new learner to comprehend a spoken language than it does in reading. Listening skill requires more practice and having a good amount of vocabulary. Also, the accent of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Qingyang China 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: said: I found this unit to be a bit jarring because I should have already known these simple things. It reminded me of how easy a language is when you grow up with it. It also made me realize that English truly is one of the hardest languages to learn and I'm surprised anyone can fully comprehend it as a second language. I'm excited to move farther along in the course and learn to simplify these ideas for my future students.I appreciated that part of the unit was set on students' typical...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification India Bangalore 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: said: With this unit, it summarizes the general theories about learning and development. It enumerates different kinds of theories such as Maturationists, Constructivists, Environmentalists and others. It also differentiates native language and a second language which is English and explained some L1 (native language) and L2 (second language) language acquisition. In this unit, it gives guidance on the skills that students wants and needs from a teacher's teaching. And finally, it introduces...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Ravenna Italy 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: said: This unit outlines the different methods and techniques that could be used in an ESL lesson. I found this unit very helpful as it contained specific and relevant examples of activities that could be used throughout any stage of the lesson. Some of the games/activities I was familiar with but others I had not heard of (such as fizz-buzz). The methods and techniques (ESA) will be helpful not only in my ESL classes but in classes where I teach Japanese as a second language (one of my teaching areas).I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Philippines Marawi City 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: said: Formal evaluation and testing is an entirely new area for me as I have mostly taught either very young children or casual adult learners. I can appreciate with greater clarity the importance of placement tests as well as progress tests. Progress tests in language in Japan are particulary flawed as entire questions are often lifted from previous worksheets. As noted, these can often serve more as tests of memory as opposed to a genuine gauge of how much the student has retained. I feel...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Swansea Indiana 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: said: I learned from Unit7 different ways to apply methods introducing a new language. It was very good to read How to manage vocabulary, functions of the language, structure as a whole as well every single area. Also, it was very useful review diversity of tools that teachers can use to teach a foreign language. In my daily teaching a foreign language I do the comparative with Teaching English as a second language. How I can plan a lesson having my goals very clear, according to the level and the topic...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Course TESOL Universities 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: J.W. - Canada said: 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. The first article is 'Why a global language?'. This article is actually the first chapter of a book entitled 'english as a Global Language.' by David Crystal. The second article is entitled 'What Global Language?', and was written by Barbara Wallraff....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about College TESOL 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: J.H. - Germany said: Teaching ESL in a KindergartenThis article will outline the benefits of children learning a second language at the kindergarten level (in this case english) and review some of the recommended methods of teaching english to this age group: 2-6 years. There is an increasing trend for kindergartens to offer a second language. english is the primary choice. The benefits of having ESL at an early age is supported by quantitative and qualitative research and linguistic experts....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Netanya Israel 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: said: Unit 16 is about conditionals and reported speech. Conditionals are categorized as zero, first, second, third and mixed conditionals. They can be confusing sometimes as to the usage and forms or structures. The second part is about reported speech which can be either direct or indirect. The two also can be confusing but this unit explains simply and precisely. I think I can make use of this in my class. By the way, most of the points mentioned about students mistakes are true based on my...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Botswana Francistown 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: said: Overall, this unit covered the areas of pronunciation and the importance of it to second language learners. Specifically, it went over intonation and how it dictates what the speaker is expecting from the listener. As well as Articulation which is so important if the speaker wants to be understood clearly. In my opinion Unit 13 was the most challenging unit to grasp and follow. As a native speaker I never took the time to learn the phonetics of a word therefore taking an in-depth look at them...  [Read more]