What's It Like Living In North Korea

  TEFL related jobs are available in cities, towns and beach resorts in dozens of countries spread right across the world, but what is the best way to secure the right position for you? Unfortunately there is no simple answer as it varies from one region to the next. Here we look at the main job hunting strategies that you can use to find and land that dream job teaching English abroad. Online Job Application If you are looking for a job outside the country you are currently in, then using online searches is a common option. There are many jobs boards online that post available positions from countries worldwide. The majority of these jobs will be in regions where the demand for teachers is so high that employers are happy to hire teachers without the need for a face-to-face...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification North Korea Haeju 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 troubleshooting. As this is the last unit, I feel that trouble shooting is an appropriate and necessary topic. Variations in class size, using native language in the class room, reluctant students, students at different learning levels, etc. were covered. As troubleshooting is something that generally is not thought about until the situation arises, I feel that the information presented is invaluable. While reading the material I found myself considering the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Haeju North Korea 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: Generally, when we give an exam to the students, we just do to know how much students have retained and make them study for the next time. The purpose of the exam is to see what is missing and WE, as teacher, plan to cover the knowledge that is missing. Like an x-ray, that will let us see what is inside students mind. Test are a great help that will help us to plan our future class.This lesson has taught me about the differences in future tenses. There is future simple, future...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs North Korea Hyesan 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 important that teachers opperate in each of their roles equally and appropriately within the context of the classroom discussion and activities. A good teacher should be able to manage, organize and initiate the classroom and activities. A good teacher should always assess and evaluate progress in order for the students to reach their goals. Prompting the student when they are stuck and giving them time to come up with the answer themselves is important for them to gain confidence and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Hyesan North Korea 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 five briefly illustrates about assessments ie the reason teachers need to evaluate their students, ways of evaluating language learners and the different language tastes that are given for either business or study purpose. from this unit I have understood that how and when the teacher should test the students which either could be formal or informal. I have also perceived that there are different types general external examinations which are given for different purposes.This unit broke...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification North Korea Chongjin 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, I have learned on the numerous different methods for teaching a second language, including the one considered most effective for new teachers: Engage-Study-Activate. The Engage part acts as a sort of icebreaker for the day's lesson, incorporating fun, hands-on activities. Study involves activities that stress learning vocabulary and grammar, such as word recitation and analysis of sentence structure. The Activate stage should include critical-thinking activities that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Chongjin North Korea 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: Video recordings of two lessons were provided. The same language point was introduced in both videos, but the teacher's attitude seemed better in the second video. The video of the first lesson was painful to watch and it was extremely difficult to pay attention. In the first video, the teacher seemed grumpy and irritated with the students. In the second video, he was more likeable.?n the Unit 18 Modal, phrasal verbs and passive voice are teaching us the most difficult grammar part...  [Read more]

  Teaching English in South Korea has become increasingly popular over the last decade and it is no secret that the country offers some of the best salaries for foreign teachers to be found anywhere in the world. English teachers in Korea can expect to earn between $1,500 and $3,000 US per month and it is certainly possible to save up to half of this depending on your lifestyle. On top of the basic salary you can also expect other benefits such as paid airfares, free housing and an end of contract bonus. Unsurprisingly, the high salaries and good benefits on offer have led to a high level of competition for the best jobs. If you have any teaching qualifications and experience in the classroom, you will find you have the pick of the available jobs. However, thanks to a continually...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Nampo North Korea 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 lesson covered the development of content within an English learner class. The types of content were authentic, created, and course books. Each type comes with its own array of advantages and disadvantages in the classroom. A successful teacher must utilize all three to the best of their ability in order to maintain a continually fruitful learning experience for their students.This unit covered the different parts of speech or more specifically grammar. The most notable ones...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs North Korea Wonsan 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, I learned how a teacher develops students’ speaking and writing skills as productive skills. Many students are afraid of using these skills because of lack of confidence and fear of making mistakes and we, teachers should notice about that and make efforts for students to overcome these. To encourage students to speak, teachers need to choose interesting topic and try to relate the topic to students’ interests and experience. Using visuals like videos or pictures...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification North Korea Nampo 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: There are a lot of different methods and techniques. One of the most effective methods is ESA method. This method has tree main elements: engage, study and activate. During the Engage phase teacher can use different games, pictures, song and other activities to engage all students before the study stage. The Study phase can include eclication, spelling, meaning, word order and analysis activities. During the Activate phase surveys, communication games, role-play, debate can be used to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Wonsan North Korea 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 explained why it is vital to assess where the students are in the class. I learnt about the different types of tests and when to use them. It's important to know where students are before starting to them so that the material isn't too easy or hard for them to understand. Progress tests are useful during a class because it allows me as the teacher to know where the students are. It will also show if I need to change up things in the classroom to make retention better.Unit 12 was...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Hamhung North Korea 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 was more grammar review and I was familiar with most of the content although I did not know the formal names of some of these parts of speech and phrases. This unit does contain useful teaching ideas for teaching these concepts to students by choosing specific topics such as driving, road signs, etc. and teaching the correct usage of relevant phrases and grammatical forms.Unit 6 started with an introduction that briefly went over the present tenses, which was an excellent...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Chongjin North Korea 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 I learned a lot about how to manage a class and how important could be the positioning of your class. dependence on that you could have a different feeling in the class environment. I have also learned a few interesting things about working in whole group, pare classes or individuals, I learn on how each could affect the class or make an advantage to them. I also learned about teacher talk time and what should be appropriate depending on the lever of your students.Today i learnt...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification North Korea Hamhung 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 was fairly aware of the ways in which to teach Vocabulary and Language Structures, however, I really benefitted from the section on Teaching Language Functions. In my teaching experience, I have focused heavily on vocabulary and grammar - spending much time emphasizing the meaning, usage, and placement of English words, as well as the grammatical forms that English words and sentences take. I have not spent enough time working with students on what types of language are appropriate...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs North Korea Pyongyang 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 four basic skills in any language. Receptive skills that include reading and listening; as well as the productive skills that include speaking and writing. All are important. This unit focuses on reading and listening. We listen and read for a reason and motive. We listen and read for a purpose and for entertainment. It then goes on to explain how we use prior knowledge as a form to gain true understanding. There exists various skills used to read or listen;...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Pyongyang North Korea 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 attitude a teacher brings to the classroom directly affects students. It is imperative that teachers begin the class with a welcoming smile, by learning names and setting a comfortable mood. Having a gentle, yet direct tone and approach will help students feel safe and in return, be more willing to participate. Speaking clearly and not too quickly is also important. Miming, gesturing and displaying images or models will help lower level students understand basic vocabulary.In this unit i...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs North Korea Haeju 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 covered conditional statements and direct versus reported speech. Conditionals are statements that contain the word if, and are used to show the consequences of an action. These can be either literal, if it rains, we will get wet, or hypothetical, if I win a million dollars, I will buy a house. There are five major kinds of conditionals with many variations as well. The unit also talked about direct versus reported speech, looking at their forms, structures, and uses. Direct speech is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Haeju North Korea 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 will be a great example to use in the previous unit. Teaching future tense using ESA format, straight arrow or patchwork will be perfect material in teaching new language. Future tense is indeed confusing and need more reading with supplemental books. This unit needs to be explain further but in a teaching point of view. I believe that this should not just be a review in grammar and needs to site ways on how it can be use in writing a lesson plan or teaching a class.The teacher is the...  [Read more]