Learn English For Chinese Speakers

Check out tefl tesol about College Recognised 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.G. - U.S.A. said: Problems that chinese Speakers have when Speaking EnglishAfter reading an article on the common problems that chinese people in general have when speaking and trying to learn english, I’ve made a note of several key areas that I should be aware of when teaching my charges. Namely, pronunciation, verb tenses/ and phrasal verbs. Ah, yes, pronunciation. The butt of jokes about english language learners everywhere and the creator of the infamous “flied lice” jokes. The biggest...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Pingdu 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: A.G. – U.S. said: Through this unit I have been made aware of the high degree of nuance that goes along with correct usage of the different present tenses. Because use of these tenses is very context-specific, activities that structure student action in a particular tense seem to be the most recommended, and I can see how this would be a helpful way to begin to understand the differences between them. With tenses in particular, a basic knowledge of the grammatical structures of students' mother tongues is especially...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company 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.M. - U.S.A. said: Problems for ESL Learners in ChinaAlthough studying a second language presents problems for all learners, it is important to examine similar problems faced by learners with similar language background. With the economic growth in China, it has been important for chinese students and workers alike to learn and study english to compete in the global economy. Thus it is important to determine the challenges chinese ESL students face in learning english. Pronunciation is one of the major...  [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]

Pronunciation Problems for Chinese Students of English As a global language, English has been popularly taught as the second language in China for quite a few years. Now there are more Chinese people learning English on various purposes, such as applying for a higher paid job, studying and living abroad, or establishing business with western countries. According to my experience of learning and teaching English, it is harder to master English pronunciation than English grammar for Chinese students. Chinese grammar may appear quite simple compared to that of many highly-inflected Western languages (e.g. Russian, Latin, etc.), or even the low-scale verb conjugations, for instance, of English (e.g. "swim, swam, swum") because of the lack of inflections. Even though there are similarities...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Certification 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.B. - Canada said: english as a Global LanguageOver the past two to three thousand years, hundreds of languages have been spoken around the world but in the last 100 years it has been english that has become the global language. There can be many reasons for this evolution: imperialism, emigration, and media perhaps being the most fundamental. Regardless of the causes for this development, it has become increasingly advantageous for people of all cultures to learn the english language to facilitate...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Globally Accredited 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.L. - U.S.A. said: Foreign Language Experience Growing up in the Philippines, I have acquired three languages --- Filipino, english, and Bisaya fairly well. I speak all three languages fluently, although there is a lot of mixture of the three languages in the way that I think and communicate. But these languages were not the only ones I was exposed to as a child. I went to a chinese school that incorporated in its curriculum learning Mandarin chinese. I spent my primary and secondary education in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cost TESOL Tesl 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: 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. Learning english as a second language is no different. While learning a new language there are often multiple problems with the spoken language and even the written language if you are going from the roman alphabet into any of the Asian written languages, the opposite is also true. Mostly though learning the ins and outs of any new...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates Accelerated 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.B. - Japan said: 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. The most obvious difference between japanese and english is in the writing systems. japanese writing uses a combination of Kanji (chinese characters) and Kana (paired syllables), rather than the Roman alphabet. Each character...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Higher 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: K.M. - U.S.A. said: Dictionary TrainingI mentioned in an earlier lesson that I carry a dictionary with me wherever I go. Actually, I carry numerous dictionaries. I presently work for the united states government and work alongside numerous allied countries. I cannot express enough the utility gained from those dictionaries. You will never find me without at least one “Berlitz Phrasebook.” One phrasebook that I carry now is the “Berlitz Mandarin.” The reason I mention it is because one of the most...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates TESOL Training 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. Q. - Spain said: english as a Global LanguageIn our modern world we can definitely point out that it's main trait is it's ever growing globalization of every aspect of society: politics, culture, technology, economy, business etc. We are connected and interdependent. Past technological revolutions have made this phenomenon possible, and today we can connect with all sorts people all round the globe in an instant. So if we are all heading towards similar directions, we need to communicate at the same level....  [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 Fast 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: K.B. - U.S.A. said: english as International LanguageSince World War II, the english language has emerged as the the new international lingua-franca “auxiliary language,” taking the previous place of languages such as french, Latin and greek before it. Although english is not the most widely spoken language in the world (It is fourth behind chinese, Hindi, and spanish), it has definitely cemented its importance as the common, international second language for many. International languages are adopted for...  [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 Cheaper TESOL Cities 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.B. - U.S.A. said: english as a Global LanguageIn the past century, primarily because of the power english speaking countries hold in our world both economically and politically, english has become known as the “Global Language.” Although it is not the language most widely spoken throughout the world as a native language (native english speakers are outnumbered by native speakers of chinese and spanish), its importance in global trade and business, technology and science, and politics has lead it to...  [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]

Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, is known for its friendly people, good food, long history and is without doubt also the cultural capital of China. The training centre is in the Chao Yang District, just steps away from Tian'anmen Square. The amazing city of Beijing provides course participants with the perfect experience and atmosphere for studying for a TESOL certificate and at the same time exploring a fast-developing and exciting city. Beijing is one of the few cities that has remained culturally intact around China and kept its cultural relics. From the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Summer Palace to the small hutongs around the ancient Qianmen area, Beijing is overflowing with culture and history. The city offers some of the most dynamic culture, richest...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cost Registered 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. - U.K. said: 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.g. rise and fall. Increasingly today the word phonology is used to describe the whole sound system. Having researched this subject there is definitely some conflicting advice as to whether it is important or not. What I have found by reading different articles is that phonetics and phonology are...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation For 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.R. - Australia said: english as a Global languageIn recent years the english language has established itself on a global scale. This is evident in all forms of media including the internet for which it is the primary language. Even if it cannot be officially described as a universal language it is certainly becoming omnipresent. Its worldwide reach is greater than that of any other language. Not even Latin ever managed to establish itself as english has done. Approximately one quarter of the world’s...  [Read more]

Our TESOL training center in Zhuhai is a very good choice for your TESOL course if you plan on teaching English in China. The demand for English teachers is enormous and there are many thousands of vacancies throughout the country, both in the major cities and also in more rural areas. After completing your TESOL course in China, you will have a wide range for job opportunities not only in China but also internationally. One of our three locations in China for a TESOL course, Zhuhai is quite a modern nd bustling city located within close proximity of Macao and Hong Kong. Zhuhai provides visitors with a genuine insight into life in modern China. The local populace are well know for their friendliness to visitors and most visitors find the city to their liking as it really is a lean,...  [Read more]