Podcast English As A Second Language

The bottom line is that it is not necessary to have knowledge of any language other than English when taking a TESOL course or when teaching English abroad. In the modern age, the majority of English classes around the world are based on the communicative approach to English teaching that simply means that English is the only language used in the classroom by the teacher and the students. You may find yourself in a situation where you have a multilingual classroom that contains speakers of a dozen or more different languages. In these scenarios being able to speak one or two of them would be unlikely to help anyone. In contrast, teachers in monolingual classrooms often find that their students are more likely to revert to their common language during a lesson if they know that the...  [Read more]

We will take a roughly historical perspective as we look through the different methodologies for teaching English, from ancient past to current day. Named after the method used to teach the “classical languages” of ancient Greek and Latin and is often called grammar translation. There is a heavy focus on grammar such as verb conjugations and language rules. Also called the “natural approach” which is intended to copy the way we learn our native language naturally. As such, only the target language is used and the emphasis is on speaking and listening. As the name implies the two major components of this methodology are; audio (listen) and lingual (speak), so the method makes use of different types of drills to reinforce language structures. The focus is on using the target...  [Read more]

We understand that sorting through the various TESOL certification options available today can be difficult, but don't worry, we are here to explain the various levels of TESOL courses to you. The general characteristics of the framework are frequently linked to a variety of factors, such as the total number of hours spent studying, the type of certification, whether the program includes a practical component, and the type of study (full-time or part-time). A level 4 TESOL course meets the requirement of at least 100 hours of coursework, which is highly valued by most employers in the EFL field worldwide. A level 4 TESOL certificate is equivalent to a first-year university course. This level is ideal for finding long-term TESOL positions, whether online or in classrooms around the...  [Read more]

When it comes to learning a new language there are four main skills that need to be covered: Reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These four skills are further divided into two areas: Productive skills (writing and speaking) and receptive skills (reading and listening). In any ESL classroom all four skills need to be fully covered to ensure each student has a rounded English ability. It is great if all your students can speak English clearly and confidently, but if they struggle to read or write in English then they will have real problems later on when they need these skills in the workplace, for further study, or when traveling, etc. When learning our native language we first learn to listen to all the language going on around us. For ESL students listening is a vital skill...  [Read more]

  CELTA is an internationally recognized teaching qualification in the field of teaching English as a foreign or second language. The course is aimed at potential teachers with little or no experience inside a classroom. CELTA courses can be studied in a number of locations around the world and are individually designed and organized by different language institutes. Although there may be some variety between individual courses, the fundamental specifics of the course are dictated by Cambridge ESOL, part of the University of Cambridge. Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started today: https://www.teflcourse.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our...  [Read more]

  The Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages or CertTESOL is an internationally recognized professional teaching qualification that is common in the field of teaching English as a foreign or second language. The course is an entry level course aimed at teachers with little or no experience in a classroom. CertTESOL courses can be studied in a number of locations as they are individually designed and organized by different language institutes around the world. These course providers are regulated and certified by Trinity College, London. The CertTESOL certificate is seen as equivalent to the CELTA certificate due to the similarities in the course syllabus. Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started today:...  [Read more]

Before we address the main question it is best to first give a brief outline of the different types of class levels that English language classrooms adopt around the world. Although there will be different names used for the different levels taught in some countries, the five standard teaching levels indicated by the main resources books available (Reward, New Headway, etc) are: Now that we have established the general language levels of our students, we can now look at the four skills of the English language. As an ESL language teacher it is vital that we are aware of the four skills required by any student who wishes to become fluent. Reading and listening (receptive skills) and writing and speaking (productive skills) are all as important as each other when it comes to learning a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Complete TESOL Language 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.V. – U.S.A. said: This course has taught me a lot about teaching and the english language. I haven't had anything to do with the actual rules of the english language since I was in grade school, this is my first real encounter with grammatical lessons in years. I have learned a great deal that I never really had comprehended as a child. It has also come to my attention how inadequately we use the english language as native speakers! Teaching non-native speakers english, well they will be more...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cours 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: A.W. – U.S.A. said: As a native english speaker, I learned how to look at english as a foreign language. This included understanding which tense is constructed in which manner and why and how it is used, which are things I took for granted or never fully realized as a native speaker. I used english according to what "sounded correct." I gained a new appreciation for my native language, its importance, and the way it is taught to non-naive speakers. Through this course I also learned how important it is to be a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cost Combined 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: M.M – U.S.A. said: Personally I have learned a great deal about my own language from this course. The more I study teaching english as a second language the more I realize that english is a valuable tool that many people seek. I have gained a deeper appreciation of the fact that english is my first language. And on the same note I have gained a deeper respect for those who set out to learn english as a second language, it is not easy. I have also gained a better understanding of what it means to be a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Rate TESOL Teachers 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.S. – U.S.A. said: I have gained considerable knowledge from this course. Although I read constantly and have a degree in english, I found the grammar and tense lessons very helpful, not only as a brush up on the actual information, but as learning tool in approaching that kind of material from a non-english speaking perspective. Being fairly organized myself I appreciated the emphasis the course placed on not only lesson planning but material usage, use of time and anticipating problems, some of which I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Highest 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: B.P. – U.S.A. said: Through this course I have gained a more thorough knowledge of the basics of english grammar, as well as useful tools for communicating this information to students who are learning english as a second language. I have also been introduced to many of the ways that a teacher can structure a class, and to the challenges which are faced by teachers of english. I plan on finding a job teaching in china,and I will use what I have learned to create a class that is student-centered and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Organisation TESOL 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: M.M. –U.S.A. said: As someone who has gained a degree in education I chose the course because it was a formal requirement for the program I am applying to. I was sure that after a four year degree in a private school for education that I would not learn much from an online course but I was surprised. The college had taught me grammar to teach young learners but I learned far more in the online class. I assumed a native english speaker would be able to breeze through grammar but I was mistaken. I had...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about School Celta 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.T. – U.S.A. said: This course has been a challenging, yet warm encounter that invited me into the world of teaching english. Before this course I did not know how to go by in teaching. I was lost and I needed direction. By choosing this tefl course I knew that I was on the path to success. This TEFL course taught me many things that are essential to know in the classroom. A few things that stand out are how to approach students in the classroom and how to handle a situation when things get out of hand. This...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Preparation Global 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.B. – U.S.A. said: This course has helped me to review language skills such as grammar terms and structures and has helped me gain a much better understanding of what it takes to teach the different components of the language to others. I’ve learned how to prepare and plan lessons for a variety of levels and ages of students and how to deal with issues that will arise in the future. I understand how to adapt classes to meet the students’ needs and desires in learning english. I plan to continue...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Providers TESOL Online 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: N.T. - Hong Kong said: As english is my first language, I had a firm grasp of the how-to’s on communicating my point in english. However, I never really knew the underlying grammar and it was nice to learn the basics. I mainly teach special needs children and special needs young adults, so I plan my lessons, but in a different way. Learning to plan lessons through this course was interesting and has improved the way I plan my lessons overall. I plan to tutor when I have time and to use what I learned...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Approved TESOL Courses 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: S.B. - South Africa said: This course was a remarkable experience. I have learned and gained an immense amount of information which will help me to become a better teacher. Through the grammar exercises I could improve my own english and refresh these important rules. The presentations of different materials and teaching aids, such as classroom management and planning the lesson or skills development, gave me new ideas and a new approach in establishing my own teaching skills. Studying through these course...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation Recommended 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: T.R & C.R. – Canada said: This course has been inexplicably beneficial for us because we plan to pursue EFL teaching jobs in august in South korea. We believe that this course has increased our ability to teach english as a second language 10 fold because now we know the rules that accompany all the different aspects of the language. It is one thing to be a native speaker of a language, but it is another to be a native speaker plus have the knowledge of the inner workings of the language...  [Read more]

Home / TESOL USA / TESOL Online in Maryland - Teacher English Jobs / Wheaton, Maryland TESOL Online & Teaching English Jobs Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Maryland? Are you interested in teaching English in Wheaton, Maryland? Check out our opportunities in Wheaton, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! I have learnt a lot about the present...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Programs Global 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: D.P. – U.S.A. said: After completing this course I think I gained the most information in the english language. Being a native english speaker, I thought this class was going to be easy. But english grammar and sentence structures were difficult for me. I learned a lot about sentence structure and grammar and I now feel more confident in my ability to teach these aspects of the english language. Taking this class helped me have a better understanding for what english language learners go through when...  [Read more]