Teach English In China Jobs

China is not so much a country as a huge world in its own right. The ambition of the nation is to be the world’s largest economy, and most educated observers expect that it is only a matter of time before this aspiration is met. But it is not simply the economic dynamism and the strange contrast of cultures that draws the traveler. Thousands of years of history, philosophy and culture are clearly evident, and in a sense all of the political events of the 20th century, are merely a grain of sand on the beach of Chinese history. Cantonese and Mandarin are the official languages; however, in a country of around one point three billion spread over nearly four million square miles, there is a cornucopia of different dialects and idioms. The reality is that Cantonese will serve you well in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Yongan 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 last unit takes a look at the common problems and situations that can both the teacher and the student face , it starts with problems of first lesson , as the teacher will face new group who don't know each other and they may not be familiar with EFL , so the teacher has to use some specail activities to establish a rapport between the students and between the students nad the teacher. In this context , the teacher is not recommended to use the book , also grammar part should not be taught in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Kuytun 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: These two videos clearly showed the difference between teach and student communication. In video the teacher did not introduce himself and did not know or ask for the students names before beginning the lesson – this to me is a reflection of bad manners. There was no student to student group communication, no encouragement, no full explanations and the teacher talk time was too high. He came across as irritated with the class; impatient and at times bored. He intimidated the students by...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Quzhou 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: Unit 17 allowed me to see all of the various aids and tools that I can use in a classroom to make any lesson more fun and interesting. Some aids work better for certain stages of the lesson, such as worksheets for the Study phase. Visual aids are also very important for activities and analysis/correction, such as using a video camera or an interactive white board (IWB). When I teach my class, I will look to incorporate several different teaching aids so that the students do not lack interest and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Heshan 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: This side by side video comparison was invaluable. In theory I thought I knew what good instruction was and thought I also had a solid understanding of teaching methods, but seeing an actual classroom demonstration really helped. I had grasped enough of previous units to see what the teacher was doing wrong. I also had an idea of how things should've been changed to improve it. But seeing a presentation done well is always useful as it may provide a loose idea of how to teach lessons in future. I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Yixing 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: Speaking and writing are productive skills used for communication. Writing is quite often neglected in ESL classes, but it is an important skill for students to master. Speaking lessons and activities have to be planned in an engaging and fun way for students to participate actively. During speaking lessons accuracy and fluency come at different stages of learning. Accuracy is introduced during study phase and is focused on producing correct language. Fluency comes later during the activate...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Bengbu 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 teaching pronunciation and phonology section carries many new topics and details that I would not have considered before. Simple pronunciation is something that is common and we are aware of often, especially interacting with non-native English or people with differing accents, although the terminology, functions and methods are not very familiar. Starting with intonation and the variation in sound and pitch was very helpful to review and practice. The ways we talk, listen and interpret sounds...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Huaian 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: Teaching a new language can be just as fun as learning it! In this unit, it goes over covering vocabulary, grammar and language functions and with each of those we are given teaching plan ideas. I learnt that while teaching vocabulary and grammar structures I would be able to think of creative ways in which to teach them to my potential students. I understand that there is very useful vocabulary that is used in everyday situations and by adding those in with various grammar structures it would help...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Hegang 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: Evaluation is an important element of teaching as it helps track student' progress. There are 3 ways to assess a student's language level: - tutorials (given individually or for the whole group) - evaluation by the students (a great way to get feedback on what to improve in your lessons) - tests Type of tests depend on their goals and the stage of the course. - placements tests are used to place students to a class according to their current language level - progress tests are used to track which...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Harbin 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 consider this unit to be brief and short. I think, you guys missed mentioning what you can nowadays do on the internet. There are thousands of websites where you can find authentic materials; you can also find thousands of ideas to make teaching materials for very especial audiences. Authentic materials will always be good as long as they adapt to the reality of the culture you are teaching at. In countries like China, Japan, South Korea; where the use of internet is really high, ESL teachers...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Baotou 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: Until I read this section I did not have a good understanding of the English tenses, and I am a native speaker. After studying the Russian language which doesn't have nearly as many tenses as the English language I can understand how mastering the different English tenses can be a very challenging task, perhaps the most challenging task in the English language. In this section, I learned the four present tenses which I will list below. Present Simple: I work. Do I work here? -- He works. Does he...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Pingdu 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: The seven most common are as follows (not in any order of frequency): 1.The future simple e.g. I'll pick you up later. 2.The future continuous e.g. I'll be getting on the train at five p.m. 3.The future perfect e.g. I'll have finished my exams by Monday. 4.The future perfect continuous e.g. He'll have been driving for two hours before he reaches Paris. 5.Be going + infinitive e.g. It's going to rain later. 6.The present simple e.g. The train leaves platform five in ten minutes. 7. The present...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Yongan 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: It is unique to learn the rules for present tense. English is my first language. I do not always know why I choose certain forms. This unit helped me apply rules to what I know. I was a Spanish teacher in the past which helps me learn the rules easily because some of it transfers well. I can see how it will be confusing for my future classes to learn the present tenses. This unit has helped me prepare for those questions that may arise. This is something that I will need to continue to work with to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Bozhou 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: This unit offers solutions to problem situations that can arise in the classroom setting. Establishing a sense of comfort and a good rapport with each new group and new student is very important as it will encourage the students to participate in the lesson. When presented with a large class worksheets, group work, clarity, and choral repetition are all helpful. A teacher will inevitably be faced with new challenges and new classroom situations. Entering the classroom with the ability to adapt and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Weihui 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 there was a focus on what a good teacher 'looks' like and what the roles of a good teacher is. This helped me to see what I am expected to do and be like when working with students. This unit also focused on what a good learner 'looks' like. It teaches me that a good learner is most likely to succeed. I would somehow have to encourage these qualities in class and motivate the different learners. In this unit I also learnt how to work with different ages of students. I learnt that older...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Jinhua 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: This unit focused on ways to teach receptive skills to students. Receptive skills are reading and listening and they are used to obtain specific information (for a purpose) or for leisure activities like listening to a song that one likes or reading a novel. There are times when these can be used for both - like learning about a time in the past that one is interested in. The unit also gave examples of how to identify useful and suitable course materials depending on the objective of the lesson and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Suihua 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: Generating interest in the Engage portion of the lesson is very important. Knowing your students and having some ideas about their interests in also key to motivating learning. Motivated students are more enthusiastic and learning is likely to increase in that environment. Also, pre-teaching vocabulary to insure greater success for students is an important part of any lesson. Further, using activities in the Activate portion of the lesson that naturally follow the instruction builds confidence...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Heyuan 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: The unit gives us the information about using course books and other teaching materials at the lesson. The statement that a teacher shouldn?t rely only on a course book proves that my lessons are formed correctly: it should be a suitable mix of the course book and additional materials found and given by the teacher. Also, the advantages/disadvantages of course books are really useful, let teachers choose course books carefully and attentively according to different factors (price, level of students,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Anyang 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 have seen how a lesson is carried out using ESA lesson plan on the modal pronoun verbs on a small english basic class. Even though I have been in the receiving end of a lesson, this is my first time seeing a lesson as a aspiring teacher. It is amazing i can feel the thrills of being able to provide a great lesson to my future students. I had some ideas in my mind how i would carry out a lesson and the video provided me with more feedback on how to do this. I hope there are more video lessons like...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Ruzhou 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: This chapter was about different methods teachers can use to have better teaching lessons. Different types of teaching method include Grammar Translation, Audio-Lingualism, Task Based Learning, and many other forms. It also talks about different stages of lessons that teachers can set up, in order to fully learn and use the language being taught. One form is ESA, which is Engage, Study and Activate. This form takes the lessons and puts it in a systematic way to teach, making it efficient to identify...  [Read more]