Teaching Jobs In Switzerland

On account of its central-alpine location Switzerland is a fascinating synergy of French, German and Italian culture. It is also the worlds most prima face democratic nation, a land where the population regularly participate in referenda deciding matters of state. General tidiness and seamless efficiency abound in the operation of services and the maintenance of public spaces. For those who enjoy alpine pursuits Switzerland obviously offers amongst the best skiing in the world, not to mention hiking, Hang gliding and all the rest. If this doesn’t grab you, then you are at least guaranteed breathtaking scenery at almost every turn. German is the principal official language spoken by about 66 percent of the population. Next up is French spoken by 19 percent of the population....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Switzerland Geneva 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: Within this unit, professional development was covered. When searching for a TEFL job, it is important for an applicant to be clear and precise when writing their cover letter and resume, being sure that all relevant experience and certifications/diplomas are being clearly presented. When deciding on a job to apply for, applicants must also take into consideration the country that they will be teaching in and how to navigate the cultural differences of teaching in that country. This...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Switzerland Lausanne 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, what an interesting unit this is!. Intonation, Stress, Phonemes, articulation and sound production are all important components of pronunciation. Although some professionals may not give full emphasis to this area as being worthy of more significant contributions to the language development of ESL students, as a Phonetics specialist in my earlier teaching years working with very young children who were establishing their first language skills, I can verify that this is the singular most...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Switzerland Basel 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 emphasizes the importance of planning the entire lesson prior to teaching so that things go smoothly, the teacher has a guide to refer to as the lesson progresses, the lesson is presented in a logical order so the students remain engaged and to maximize learning. The lesson plan also serves as a record of the lesson taught that day. The second point of this unit is that a lesson plan is just a guide. During the lesson the teacher should continually adjust to meet the needs of that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Switzerland Geneva 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 19 gives a detailed analysis of teaching special groups and the different types of classes that a teacher may be required to teach. I am fortunate to have taught in most all of these scenarios over a forty year teaching span and would commend the usefulness of the indepth treatment of the topic in this unit. My teaching experience was not in language but science math based subjects but the same basic principles apply. I especially enjoyed the adult learners who took evening classes after a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Switzerland Bern 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 second last unit in our course dealt with teaching individuals who have special needs when approaching learning English as an additional language. These include beginner learners who have are approaching the acquisition of the language for the first time, individuals who are learning the language specifically for business reasons and also multilingual classes which are classrooms comprised of individuals from various nationalities. If I had to choose one area where I gleaned the most...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Basel Switzerland 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 compared authentic (newspapers, travel brochures) material with created material. Authentic material can be very useful and practical, but needs to be chosen carefully to ensure it is not too hard for students. Created material can be geared more to the level of students. Textbooks provide a good framework for language learning, but should be supplemented with created material to keep students interest and meet student language learning needs.Unit 14 deals with course books and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Geneva Switzerland 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 feel I learned about the intricacies of the conditional form of sentences. I had never before considered the different types of conditionals used in the English Language and am happy I did, as I'm sure it will be difficult for new students to grasp. The mixed conditional was particularly confusing as it seemed to break some of the rules the other conditionals follow.Being a teacher is not only about teaching the subjects or the lessons it's also about how you manage the class and how...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Zurich Switzerland 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 has been a bit challenging for me, as I have never really learned the phonetic alphabet, so its been really great to go over that. Here where I teach in Indonesia pronunciation is something that is really very important to teach and often over looked. I have so far only had experience teaching speakers of Indonesian the English language, I know there are different aspects that need to be worked on in different manners depending on who you teach.This unit covered types of examinations...  [Read more]

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are arguably the most westernised of the former Soviet Bloc states. Their proximity to their western neighbours has meant that they have developed relatively rapidly, and are all now full members of the EU. In Latvia you can enjoy costal resorts, medieval castles and scenic river valleys. In Lithuania you can trace back the cultural elements that once made this a super state with Poland, back in the days of the old Polish empire. In Estonia you can indulge in the potent local liquor, to wash down the famous blood sausage, along with bog walking, if that takes your fancy. In all three life is relatively inexpensive, and one can enjoy a tremendous cultural experience without putting too much of a dent in your wallet. Since 1989 the transition to a market...  [Read more]

If Italy’s combination of superb food and wine, and la dolce vita - the sweet life – doesn’t grab you, then nothing will. Italy proudly boasts fabulous art and opera, a magnificent array of ancient monuments, and history stretching back thousands of years. Whether you head for fashionable Milan, or ancient Rome in this relatively small country you’re never too far away from great beaches, verdant rolling hills or alpine skiing. Who could ask for more? The language primarily in use is Italian, however, it may be useful to note that Italians can understand Spanish. Outside the main tourist areas English is not widely spoken, and indeed the Italian education system is a little deficient on this front. This deficiency in the high-school education provision is one of the reasons that...  [Read more]

The brazilian TESOL course is in the amazing city of natal. Aptly known as the "City of Sun", Natal enjoys a pleasant 360 days of sunshine a year, with a comfortable average temperature of 28°C. Natal is one of the closest spots in Brazil to both Europe and North America, receiving direct flights from a number of European cities. Natal is also famous for having the best air quality in the Americas and is blessed with more than 20 incredible beaches with crystal clear waters and coral reefs along the coast - a spectacular destination for your TESOL course. Every year, thousands of tourists are attracted by the gorgeous dunes, balmy weather and calm ocean, making Natal one of the most visited places in the northeast of Brazil. If you prefer your water just as wet but not as wild, try one of...  [Read more]

Once known as the “Jewel of the British Empire”, Singapore is a thriving city-state on the tip of the Malay Peninsula. Evidence of its British colonial history can be found all over the city in its architecture and monuments. Although Singapore is a highly-developed city-state, the city has plenty of green spaces to counteract the urbanization of the island with almost ten percent of the land set aside for nature reserves and parks. Singapore has four official languages including Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. English is the language of instruction in the education system and is also the language of government. Singapore is an easy place to get to with direct flights from hundreds of locations around the world, as well ferries from ports elsewhere in the region. You can even get there by...  [Read more]

TEFL International's centre in buenos aires, Argentina is an unbeatable destination to take the tefl certification course in Latin America. There are lots of job opportunities for TEFL certified native or fluent English speakers, and you can also learn or improve your Spanish. As the capital city of Argentina, buenos aires has so much to offer visitors that it is difficult to narrow down your itinerary to just a few things to do. buenos aires is a thriving multicultural city and the best way to explore its diversity is to get out and about in the various neighborhoods that make up the city. By choosing to study with TEFL International in buenos aires, you are signing up for an exciting and rewarding time in Argentina. Known as the "Paris of South America", buenos aires is one of the most...  [Read more]