Japan Enf

Japan can present the traveller with a bewildering combination of culture, manners, beauty, architecture and personalities. Whether one goes to Fuji San - mount Fuji, to admire it’s serene beauty, or one parties all night long in Roppongi - the nightclub district of Tokyo, one is constantly taken aback and presented with the unexpected. At times a shade frustrating, such as when you are on a train so crowded that you go three stops past the one you wanted because you cannot move. Hence, the ‘gaijin’, or foreigner learns to laugh about these things and accepts them as a part of life. A population of one-hundred and twenty seven millions is jammed into a landmass of one-hundred and forty five square miles. Indeed, the population density in the big cities is amazing. The official...  [Read more]

  As one of TEFL International’s newest TEFL training centers, the opportunity to gain an all-important TEFL certificate in Japan should be an attractive proposition to those that wish to experience the unique culture of Japan while gaining valuable TEFL certification. For many years, TEFL and Japan were synonyms for high salaries and limitless opportunities for qualified, hard working TEFL teachers. While high salaries and opportunities for teaching English remain amongst the highest in the world, the TEFL profession in Japan has seen a dip in demand in recent years.Never the less, Japan remains a prime location to earn your TEFL certificate and go on to gain that valuable first teaching position. Taking your TEFL in Japan will provide an unforgettable cultural experience while...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Suita Japan 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: Explanations of authentic versus non-authentic materials and the pros and cons of each type. Based upon the presentation, I would use authentic materials as much as possible and design any worksheets and activities around the authentic materials. Lesson plan preparation and uses were presented. Resources and web sites with resources were displayed. (Note: the rong-chan URL is not working).A very challenging chapter, I am unsure if I fully grasped all of it in several settings and may need to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Suzuka Japan 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: Well, to me it seems that there are several different dynamics available than the ones I experience in my academic setting, where it's one professor facing several rows of students, with a couple of overhead projectors available to them. I realized that there is a lot of footwork and preparation necessary to providing an environment for all stages of learning, and that the variables of the different stages could be enhanced and become more effective if seating arraingments were...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Japan Toyonaka 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: Wow! this is truly a refresher course for me. I have learned once again the parts of speech and everything there is to knowing the functions of each part. I particularly struggled in the preposition which, I must admit, is difficult to non-native speakers like me. However, since here in the Philippines, my teachers in the past and the teachers up to the present have been discussing these parts from elementary to secondary, I was able to enjoy studying Unit II. I was reminded about the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Japan Asaka 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 have learned that a great teacher is someone who cares most about the students' learning. A teacher must be able to correct students with patience, to motivate them by considering why they are taking the course, to entertain students to help them to stay focused, to focus on needs of individual students and help them in their particular weaknesses, and overall to create an environment that gives learners motivation and confidence in the language. I also learned that students' needs can...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Sasebo Japan 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 teaching speaking and writing to students. Speaking in and writing in English can be very difficult because English is not a phonetic language and many words sound the same but are written different and have very different meanings. Also that writing is often neglected in TEFL classes, so it is importance to incorporate it into your teaching routine. And I also learned the difference in teaching accuracy activities to students and fluency activities.how to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Kagoshima 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: Parts of speech are different elements based on their use and functions, words are categorised into several types or parts of speech. Each word plays a role in the sentence and has its own meaning. There are 8 parts of of speech in the English language: nouns, adjectives, articles, verbs, adverbs, gerunds, pronouns and prepositions/conjunctions and these parts of speech refer to words that are used to name persons, things, animals, places, ideas, or events. These parts of speech are a very...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Toyohashi Japan 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 is very interesting. I do like visual explanation what is a good teacher and what can be not positive to do in class. It can be seen how students acting on teacher attitude and how easy can interact depending on teacher. First video is good to remind what not to do and what can happen in case we act. Second is like good refresh how to act, stimulate and corporate with students and make it pleasant for everyone. I do like this unit is really good explanation and has excellent use.Language...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Tokyo Japan 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: What I have learnt in this Unit is more of a recap of what I already know and an add-on to what I don't know. This Unit has increased my knowledge on adjectives, what a \"gerund\" is and an article or definitive article. These were unknown words to me. Overall I was surprised to how little detail I had known about the parts of speech and to the extent that my knowledge went regarding them.Here are several different kinds of beginners: the absolute beginners, the false beginners, the adult...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Fukui Japan 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 the five main conditionals were covered, Zero, First, Second, Third and Mixed. It was useful to know why typical mistakes or errors are made by students and how to assist in preventing these in future. I found the teaching ideas beneficial. Also covered in this unit was the reported speech. Verb tenses are to be changed in order to make direct speech, indirect or reported speech.In Unit 4 I learned about the different tenses and why students make so many mistakes. In the English...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Kumamoto Japan 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: It is important to keep students focused during all class sessions. The lesson needs to be kept simple by using subjects they can engage in. Students learn at different levels which can make a lesson difficult for others. Once students have mastered the subject it makes the session more exciting to learn . The students show confidence and are willing to participate in classroom activities.This unit prepares us for teaching special groups--young people, single students, beginners,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Matsusaka Japan 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 have gained the knowledge of how essential the attitude of teacher is with regard to manage the class effectively. After watching the two videos comparing how the teacher took the class, the teacher?s behavior, techniques to enhance students? attention and participation to the lessons and the use of appropriate teaching methods and ideas play an important role of successful teaching each. Due to the comparison of the two videos, I get realized what I have to apply and avoid in teaching.In this...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Kyoto Japan 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 not as confusing as the unit about present tense as it is easy to see the general rule once you've learned it already for one \"time\" (present in my case). I feel as though now I have learned the tenses and how they are formed; however, it will take more practice to really fully and completely know when to use each tense besides relying on my own intuition as a native speaker.In unit 3 theories,methods and technique are really the one that catch up with me. The common study...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Asahikawa Japan 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: As units 11 and 12, they are linked because listening is important for speaking just as reading is necessary for writing. Nowadays technology becomes an ally of receptive and productive techniques. Digital books, films, and music are examples that help the teacher to show in practice how the theory works. Group activities are always important because, in addition to the receptive and productive techniques, the student improves the personal side such as public speaking, reasoning, and self-esteem.I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Kawaguchi Japan 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 9 lesson planning. In this unit we are exposed to the different theories and schools of thought behind lesson plans. Should we structure out every lesson and be fixed by it or should the lesson be more flexible. We learn that the lesson plan is a great tool to keep a record of the classes and the students progress. The way we structure a lesson plan can help us as teachers get better in every class since we can use it to take notes on the different approaches and results we get from them.It...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Matsumoto 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 gave a lot of detailed information about the most common methods and techniques for teaching. In my experience, “Grammar translation” and “Audio-Lingualism” seem to be the most commonly used methodologies in public schools to help students pass the tests, as opposed to the other methods mentioned in this unit which seem to be mainly used in training centers for developing better speaking skills. Focusing on the Engage-Study-Activate stages of the lessons, and the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Hachioji Japan 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 covered the use of teaching aids and tools in the classroom. It discusses many topics including the proper use and integration of tools such as boards, worksheets, visual/aural aids, and resource books. I found this unit to be particularly helpful because not only did it provide me with examples of tools I hadn't thought to utilize, but it included several resources to find my own.establishing activities that creates rapport between student for them to get to know and be...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Musashino 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 addressed the vital skills for those who want to master the language and those who want to be an efficient teachers: pronunciation. From this unit i’ve learned three modes of speaking, rise-fall, fall-rise and flat. First one is normally used when we want to make sure that we have finished speaking, the second one is used to when we want to show that we are agreeing with smb, that we are waiting for the return remarks, while the last one is used primarily when we are not...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Japan Takasaki 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 7 is about vocabulary, grammar and functions. As we can find there are few things that every student needs to do with a new language: to be exposed to it, understand it's meaning, understand how it's constructured, be able to practicise and produce it. That's why there are different ways of grammar and vocabulary learning. Vocabulary is one of the most important things in learning of a new language. Teacher always should carefully choose the vocabulary for the teaching of his...  [Read more]