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  Place of articulation deals with the placement of the vocal organs when producing a sound. Before we can cover the particulars of places of articulation, we'll need to take a look at the various vocal organs and their locations. Moving from the front to the back we'd begin with our lips. We can use both lips in order to create a sound or we can use one of our lips with one of our rows of teeth, usually the top, in order to produce another sound. We also have other sounds, which use both of the rows of teeth. Further back we have what's called the alveolar ridge. That's the bit of the mouth that may get burnt when we're eating a pizza that's a bit too hot and the cheese burns just behind there our top two teeth. That again is the hard bit just behind our top teeth, called the...  [Read more]

Teaching English pronunciation is a crucial aspect of language learning as it impacts the overall communicative competence of English language learners. Clear and accurate pronunciation enhances comprehension, fluency, and confidence in speaking English. Without proper pronunciation skills, learners may struggle to make themselves understood, leading to miscommunication and frustration. As a TEFL teacher, focusing on pronunciation helps students develop their listening and speaking skills, enabling them to effectively communicate in real-life situations. There are several effective strategies that TEFL teachers can employ to teach English pronunciation. Firstly, it is essential to introduce phonemic awareness by teaching the sounds of the English language systematically. This includes...  [Read more]

  Absolutely YES! Large numbers of non-native English speakers complete our TEFL courses each year and go on to have successful careers teaching English either in their home country or further afield. In order to successfully complete the course you will need to demonstrate a high standard of English, but it is certainly not a barrier that will stop you from becoming a fully qualified EFL teacher. In many cases being a non-native English speaker can actually be an advantage in the classroom as you have already been through the same experience that your students are currently facing. This can help to build a good rapport between the students and the teacher as they are often less afraid of making mistakes in this situation. It can also provide the students with a real incentive to...  [Read more]

If you are interested in teaching English in South Korea, or are already teaching there, it is important that you read on for a few paragraphs... The largest employer of English language teachers in South Korea, the government sponsored EPIK program, is adding a new requirement for the upcoming August 2013 intake. Candidates who wish to work in the EPIK program in Seoul and Busan will now need to have completed a TEFL/TESOL course of at least 100 hours that includes a 20 hour in-class component. Please be aware that the vast majority of the EPIK jobs are located in Seoul and Busan but for all other areas of the country an online 100 or 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certificate is sufficient to meet EPIK requirements. In the past, thousands of our online course graduates have gained employment...  [Read more]

Teaching pronunciation and phonetics in a TEFL setting is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, clear pronunciation enhances communication and comprehension skills, allowing students to effectively convey their ideas and understand others. Secondly, mastering pronunciation helps students feel more confident when speaking English, leading to increased fluency and accuracy. Additionally, understanding phonetics enables learners to recognize and produce the sounds of English accurately, aiding in the development of overall language skills. Therefore, incorporating pronunciation and phonetics instruction in TEFL classrooms is essential for students to become proficient English speakers. When teaching pronunciation, it's important to focus on both segmental features (individual sounds) and...  [Read more]

Revolutionize your customer retention strategy with automated email marketing campaigns provided by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). Discover how our cutting-edge technology and expert guidance can help you engage with your audience effectively, build lasting relationships, and boost your bottom line. 1. Enhance Customer Retention 2. Tailored Email Campaigns 3. Personalized Communication 4. Automated Workflow Optimization In today's competitive business landscape, retaining customers is more critical than ever. With ITTT's automated email marketing campaigns, you can take your customer retention strategy to the next level. By leveraging our advanced tools and resources, you can create targeted, personalized campaigns that resonate with your audience and keep them coming back...  [Read more]

  http://www.teflonline.net This ITTT video is the second part of a lesson looking at the structure of the Present Perfect tense. It reviews an example of the structure with a regular verb -- played. I/you/we/they have played. She/He/It has played. The video then examines some of the spelling patterns that are used with irregular verbs. For example, verbs ending with a consonant + y. cry changes to cried, try changes to tried. Another spelling pattern with irregular verbs ending with a consonant + a vowel + a consonant Shop changes to shopped, ship changes to shipped. When teaching this particular point, as with other grammar points, it is important to explain to students that there are exceptions to most rules in the English language. Where specific patterns exist we...  [Read more]

Understanding American English Pronunciation Differences 1. The Importance of Pronunciation in Language Learning 2. Common Challenges in American English Pronunciation 3. Strategies for Improving American English Pronunciation 4. Resources for Practicing American English Pronunciation Effective communication in English goes beyond grammar and vocabulary. Pronunciation plays a crucial role in conveying your message clearly and being understood by others. Especially in American English, where regional accents and dialects vary widely, mastering pronunciation can be a challenging but essential aspect of language learning. This guide will explore the significance of pronunciation in language acquisition and provide strategies for improving your American English pronunciation skills. One of the...  [Read more]

  New York is one of the most famous states in the entire USA. Not only does it feature one of the most exciting and vibrant cities on earth, it is also blessed with unbelievable natural scenery. ‘The Empire State’ is also rich in history and has greatly influenced the North America we know today. New York saw waves of mass immigration in the 19th century with millions of people coming to America from all over Europe and Asia. Over 10 million people entered the US through New York City’s Ellis Island alone. Still today, the state of New York is one of the most ethnically diverse places in the country. Upstate New York is especially beautiful with many forests, lakes and mountains. It is a perfect destination at any time of year, and a wonderland for outdoor lovers. Lake George...  [Read more]

  As mentioned earlier, our example sentence has used a regular verb 'to play'. With the regular verbs we simply add '-ed'. This spelling pattern changes for words that end with a consonant and a Y: 'cry' goes to 'cried', 'try' to 'tried'. Another spelling pattern we have to be aware of is our consonant plus vowel plus consonant. In these instances, we double the consonant used: 'shop' needs the double P; 'ship' needs the double P. With these spelling patterns, and most spelling patterns in general for the English language, there are always exceptions to the rules. So we have to be aware of those exceptions. We also have to impart those exceptions on to our students. We can do so through various exercises and various activities to end our class. To form the negative sentence here,...  [Read more]

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  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word quay. This word is used as a noun and refers to the platform used for loading and unloading ships. Synonyms for quay include wharf, pier or landing stage. The spelling of the word was influenced by the French spelling quai. 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 concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. What i have learnt about this unit is the actually use of the materials: benefics and disadvantages. Being honest, I didnt know all...  [Read more]

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  So, for the study phase what we're going to do is to show them the idea of the cartoon strip. In the cartoon strip what there's going to be are some people with speech bubbles and this is going to represent where dialogue will appear and in the bottom, there are these rectangular boxes, where there will be descriptive things happening. So, it will explain the actual situation that these people are in. So, we get across the idea, first of all, that these are speech and these are for description and we can then show them a blank one of these cartoon strips and try to elicit from our students what could possibly the people be saying and in what actual situation are they in, in order for them to say that. Once we've gone through that, we can move on to our first study activity and in...  [Read more]

The most generic term for the field of teaching English is ELT. This simply means: English Language Teaching. ELT is a large area, and there are many subdivisions and specialisms. One subdivision is the teaching of English to learners whose first language is not English. The three terms most commonly seen here are TESOL, TEFL and TESL. A lot of confusion exists around these terms and in particular the question of TESOL vs TEFL, which leads to a number of inevitable questions. You might ask… In looking at these various terms we will show that the idea of comparing one against the other, i.e. “TESOL vs TEFL” isn’t very helpful. So what do they mean? When the English teaching takes place in a country where the predominant language is not English, such as teaching English in Germany or...  [Read more]

  There are two issues that need to be stressed when working with the international phonemic alphabet. First is the fact that we are no longer concerned with how a word is traditionally spelled. Additionally we need to stress that we are only concerned with the sounds needed to correctly produce a word. So rather than numerous spellings, which can often be pronounced in different ways, we have one symbol representing one sound. Once we can isolate a sound, rather than juggling various spellings, we can work with our students on how to say that sound. Doing that successfully is related to manner and place of articulation, which will be covered shortly. To get a better understanding of the phonemic alphabet, let's take a look at our chart. In the bottom half of our chart we have our...  [Read more]

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