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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Malaysia Ipoh 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 was helpful to understand the role of pronunciation when teaching students. As a native speaker, I never received much training on the pronunciation of words...we simply picked it up as children. As such, it was extremely insightful to be exposed to the International Phonetic Alphabet and to learn how each phoneme is written. Furthermore, I had never given much thought as to how sounds are produced by the mouth. It was extremely interesting and useful to learn about the various manners...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Tripoli 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: R.S. – Ireland said: Teaching pronunciation and phonology has always been a hard thing for me as I personally have trouble learning such academic theories about my mother tongue. As I previously learnt having learned Chinese before, the position of the tongue and the way the mouth moves when speaking plays a vital role in being able to successfully pronounce a word, and this unit has reinforced that for me. The international phonetic alphabet although I understand its use and benefits, my personal opinion is that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Sancti Spiritus Cuba 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 how to name and explain the different functions of words in the English language. Having a basic knowledge of the Dutch grammar helped me to understand and learn more about the English language. There are a lot of things in language that I do on my instinct, I simply don't think about the 'why'. When you are in front of a class, you obviously cannot explain a language with a 'just follow your instinct'.An effective teacher should consider the teaching of pronunciation an...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs caucaia Brazil 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 discusses the teaching of pronunciation. This area is often neglected in English language teaching, yet it is one of the aspects students find the most difficult to learn. The text talks about intonation, stress and rhythm in English and human beings? sound-producing mechanisms. It also introduces the International Phonetic Alphabet. In addition to theories, this unit introduces some practical techniques of teaching intonation, stress and pronunciation as well. After learning this...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Colombia Manizales 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: The test that I have been hearing a lot about when I started to apply for jobs is the Cambridge Assessment. Many of the teaching jobs I was looking at required that my teaching lessons would prepare their students for the test. This unit made me realize that some students have a long-term goal of going to school in an English speaking country. That means my English class is a vital building block for their success. I intend to explore this with my students when I ask their motive to learn...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Dunfermline 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 felt that in this unit of the course I have learnt the most about grammar. It's true, pronounciation is often overlooked in the learning and teaching of English. I had a colleague say to me that we should not worry too much about the students pronounciation because everyon has different accents, but that we should focus more on grammar. However, his statement contradicts with this unit and the true claims that people for the most part when learning a new language want to learn how to pronounce...  [Read more]

  In this video we explain the difference in using "amount" and "number". The word "amount" is used when we want to refer to uncountable commodities such as water, electricity, money etc. Whereas, "number" is used to refer to individual things that are countable such as book, cat, chair etc. In the example "a greater amount of people are going to the gym" the use of "amount" is incorrect because we can count "people". In this case "number" needs to be used. A good example of the use of "amount" is "a greater amount of rain came down in November compared to October". Here "rain" is uncountable so "amount" should be used. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Quilpue Chile 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 like a international integration to teach English languages.Different groups require customised lesson plan,materials.In this unit instructors experience plays a major role for instance children require more work informal and tolerant approach in the instructions.Business English requires professional approach. Children will probably start from basics whereas business has specific requirements.Elementary grammar for students and advanced level for Business. Children will be academics focus and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Weston Idaho 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 very interesting, although I believe it might have been more effective if it had been in two units instead of one. Articulation and the International Phonemic Alphabet would have been better together, and the sections on Stress and Intonation could have been a separate unit altogether. I feel as though I learned the basics of stress and intonation but I think if it was in a separate unit there could be more focus on it. I really enjoyed learning about the International Phonemic Alphabet...  [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 TESOL Jobs Russia Almetyevsk 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 13 was probably the most challenging unit for me because it was all about pronunciation and phonology which are two areas of language learning that I know very little about. As stated at the beginning of the unit, pronunciation is probably the most neglected aspect of language learning because it is difficult and most teachers never really study phonetics. Even as a French teacher, I briefly learned the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), but never really felt comfortable with it. ...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre 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.A. - Ireland said: Phonetics-phonologyPhonetic reading has become the method du jour in the last two decades for teaching young students how to read. There is much controversy surrounding this teaching method and the division seems to, roughly, follow along the generational division lines. Regardless of personal feelings on teaching students how to read, the value of phonics, especially to those learning a new language, cannot be denied. There is a difference between phonetics and phonology, however,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Poland Gdynia 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: Few things I learned from this chapter is; how difficult it is to pronunciation English words and understand the meaning of the sentence based on which word is being stressed in the sentence. I thought it was interesting that most international students learn English through the phonetic alphabet. I have seen them in the dictionary but never thought too much about it. It was difficult to read the phonetics because I didn’t grow up learning them. I am a very detailed person and I have had...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Hadano 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: Pronunciation, phonology, intonation and stress are important parts of the English language that students must learn to be able to communicate effectively. Intonation helps to indicate the expected response to a statement and communicates the emotion of the speaker. Stress is an important factor in pronouncing English words correctly and is used to emphasize important parts of a sentence in order to effectively communicate the meaning. The International Phonemic Alphabet may be a helpful tool for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Indonesia Palembang 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 an exceptionally difficult unit, as I was not familiar with the phonemic symbols at all. It was never taught at school or at university, so this was all very new to me. It was, however, interesting and is a good way to teach more advanced students pronunciation. I guess you could just learn the phonemic symbols table, like you would learn the periodic table in high school. It was also interesting to learn about the place of articulation and manner of articulation. Connected...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Limington Maine 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 one I was both exited to learn and also mildly dreaded. Proper pronunciation is something I think is really important to learn. Yet despite taking a speech class as a child I could not recall anything about how to explain proper pronunciation to another person let alone teach it. In this unit we covered Intonation (the variation and pitch of a sentence), Stress (word/s of emphasis in a sentence), Phonemic symbols (International phonemic alphabet), Articulation (the act of speaking) and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Remus Michigan 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: Pronunciation is an integral part of the English language, as it often reflects the speaker's intent and the meaning they wish to convey. Intonation patterns are useful for students to learn since it helps to indicate whether the speaker is finished speaking, or whether a response is anticipated or required. Similarly, stress on word syllables help students to learn proper pronunciation and give emphasis to the principal meaning of the message. Learning the International Phonetic Alphabet can give...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Colombia manizales 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 the unit, equipment and teaching aids we learn about the teaching equipment that we can use in the classroom. We learn about the basic uses for a board and principles for board work like: writing neatly, adjusting the size of writing etc. We also learn about interactive whiteboards and their pros and cons like using them as a screen or making your own lesson plans. We learned about: visual aids, worksheets, outdated cassette recorders/players that are placed in a 2017 course when...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification India Kumbakonam 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 learn in unit 13 that though pronunciation is probably the most neglected aspect of English language teaching, it is important to master it well as it brings about accuracy and clarity in communication. In this chapter, I learn about stress, rhythm, intonation and the International Phonetic Alphabet. Intonation carries a message in a sentence and is important in questioning, agreeing or disagreeing, confirming statements, and is also necessary in the expression of emotions or feelings....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Bangladesh Barisal 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: The main focus in this unit is the evaluation and testing of students. Here are a number of ways to assess a student's language level; tutorial, test and evaluation by the students. There are many types of tests that the teacher can use to assess his/her learners. These tests are; placement, diagnostic, progress and practice tests. The unit also outlines some general external examinations such as Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing...  [Read more]