How To Learn About Other Cultures

Check out tefl tesol about Company TESOL Celta 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.P. and R. M. - U.K. said: Why Teach ESL AbroadSome individuals seek experience, thrill, and excitement, while others are in search of a sense of accomplishment, to help others, or to collectively, as a whole, make an impact on a society. For whatever a person is in search of, teaching english abroad will remedy this search in ways that could change an individual’s outlook on other cultures, beliefs, background/lineage, education and style of living. There are substantial benefits that drive the final...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Flexible TESOL 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.F. - U.S.A. said: Culturally Sensitive ClassroomIn Japan, it is the ultimate faux-pas to blow your nose in public. In India, stepping on someone's foot is a major, unclean insult. In Argentina and other South American countries, closer communication space means taking a step back is an insult. When teaching english to other cultures on their native turf, teachers are faced with similar challenges to those of the teacher in their own native country yet in a classroom of diversified cultures unified in the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accelerated 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: H.M. - U.S.A. said: Foreign Language ExperienceLearning a foreign language can be a fun and important skill to have in the world today. Since business and trade with other countries has become much easier, (In 2010 over 27 billion dollars were spent in international trade having foreign language experience can give you a leg up on the competition. Having the ability to speak another language can greatly improve your chances of being hired for a job. Companies want to invest in people who can help...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Fast TESOL 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.B. - U.S.A. said: Cultural Sensivity in the ClassroomOne of the hardest aspects of teaching in a foreign country is the cultural differences present in the everyday life. It doesn’t take someone who has studied culture to realize there are many differences between the Western culture and the Eastern culture. That being said, there are many differences in the South Korean classroom than I would expect to find than in different cultures. Understanding the cultural differences in South Korea is difficult...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Poland Ruda Slaska 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: In this unit, I learned the importance of productive skills - speaking and writing. Within this subject, I learned the difference between fluency and accuracy activities, and in which stage to use them. I was also surprised to learn that penmanship was of little importance when teaching writing skills. From my international experiences, I noticed a culturally uniform handwriting in more than one culture. With this in mind and depending on where I teach, I feel that my students may...  [Read more]

Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom The topic we have decided to address is cultural sensitivity in the classroom. Living in Toronto is extremely different from living anywhere else on this earth. One reason why, is the cultural diversity of Toronto. Even in today’s workforce there is a massive amount of cultural diversity that is why having cultural sensitivity in today’s classrooms should be a huge asset. Canada is a country that is now relying on immigrants coming to our country to help run the economy. It is an extremely good thing that people from different cultures are trained to speak English before they come to Canada or having them take an English learning course once they arrive in the country. By doing this, they are given an equal opportunity in Canada. Luckily we were...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Course TESOL Fee 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.V. - Korea said: english as a Global languageEnglish has been referred to as a “global language” and is currently most often taught as a foreign language. english has become a bridge for nations across the globe to be able to communicate and maintain business. With beginnings in Anglo Saxon Europe, for hundreds of years the english language has spread to the far reaches of the planet. Countries where the dominant culture is based around the english language experience waves of immigration. These immigrants...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre Best 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: J. S & D. S. - U.S.A. said: Cultural sensitvityCultural sensitivity in any environment is an important and difficult issue. We've been living abroad for nearly three years, and at times, still struggle with being culturally sensitive. When we're tired, overwhelmed, feeling homesick, or feeling frustrated; it's very easy in those moments to lose sight of the fact that this is not our culture. Therefore, we can not always expect people to behave/act in ways that we deem appropriate. This will surely be...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about 100 Hour 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: H.L. - U.K. said: Why complete a TEFL courseEnglish is now considered the most widely used language in the world. It is spoken as a first language in countries such the United Kingdom, united states of America, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It is the official language of the European Union and other world organisations. Due to the growth of english as the universal language, increase in travelling and working abroad, the demand to learn english has risen. My personal reasons for completing a TEFL course, and...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Distance 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: K. Y. - Hong Kong said: Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten in Hong KongTeaching EFL in a Kindergarten in Hong Kong is an exciting opportunity to introduce young learners to english. Firstly, it is important to understand that in Hong Kong, local chinese children usually start nursery school by the age of two years. Even in the pre-kindergarten years, the nursery school curriculum is generally quite structured, and includes bilingual lessons in both english and Putonghua (Mandarin or Cantonese). Outside of the school...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Colleges TESOL 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: J.K. - Korea said: Teaching monolingual vs multi-lingual groupsEnglish has become the global language, and there is no doubt that many find that learning english is a necessity to succeed in the future. english language learners are everywhere, and teaching approaches vary to cater to these students. In countries where english is the native language, it is common to find classes in which students come from a variety of countries and do not share languages with others. These students make up multilingual...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Course TESOL Company 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.V. - India said: 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. Since each person is unique, and we do not expect any two people to be the same, we should take the same attitude to culture. Each culture has its own unique...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TESOL Programs 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.M. - Poland said: english as a global languageDuring my trips around the world the question I’ve asked the most was ‘Do you speak english?’. And it didn’t matter if I was in Oslo exploring their breathtaking landscapes, on St. Mark Square in Italy, in Marocco, or while trying to take the train in Germany, there always were somebody around who would answer ‘ Yes, I do!’. I imagine that the same response I would get by the Great Wall of China, or Taj Mahal in India. english – you can hear it...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Inclass 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: J.N. - Uganda said: Problems facing students of different NationalitiesHaving studied from a country where students belong to one nationality but with different local languages, it’s important that I write about the problems facing students of different nationalities because even though my situation is a little different in that we were of the same nationality, but still we spoke different native languages and had varying cultures. Students of different nationalities face the following problems:...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Inclass 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: K.N. - U.S.A. said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomCultural sensitivity is one of the most important aspects of teaching in a foreign classroom or of teaching to a diverse class of students. When teaching abroad some teachers of TEFL have not taken the time to study the country of their work. Also, some teachers that teach english in their home countries have never been to other countries or have not worked among people of different cultures. Consequently, sometimes teachers may unknowingly say or do...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Legit 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: J.N. - U.S.A. said: Why Complete a TEFL CourseIn the summer of 2011, I left San Jose, California: my hometown. Up until that point in time, leaving town meant driving to Disneyland. This time was different. I wasn’t driving across the state; I was hopping on a plane and flying across the world. Seven weeks later, I cried as I sat in the airport. It was time to go home to sunny California. As I sat there, I was lost in a state of reflection, thinking about my experiences in Hangzhou, China. The images Dog,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Get TESOL 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: K.S. - USA said: I have gained considerable knowledge from this course. Although I read constantly and have a degree in english, I found the grammar and tense lessons very helpful, not only as a brush up on the actual information, but as learning tool in approaching that kind of material from a non-english speaking perspective. Being fairly organized myself I appreciated the emphasis the course placed on not only lesson planning but material usage, use of time and anticipating problems, some of which I...  [Read more]