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Rwanda hasn't had the easiest of times over the last 20 years or so. Since the genocide in 1994 that attracted worldwide front-page coverage and international condemnation as well as much criticised governmental inertia, not a great deal has been heard from the country. But that's not to say that Rwanda hasn't been busy planning its future and looking at ways to offer its people a happier more prosperous future. Part of that planning has involved the setting up of a new project that will radically overhaul the nation's language teaching. It forms the basis of a far-reaching policy that will see the teaching of English as its second language in all Rwandan schools. Seen by many as an attempt to break...

So you’re not sure you like the idea of teaching English as a foreign language? Perhaps you envisage it as being slightly boring, and quite frankly, a classroom teacher in a language school is not a job you consider yourself cut out for. If so, think again! There are many rewarding TEFL jobs, and not all of them are located in the seemingly sterile environment of the language school. Choose carefully, and you can bring your experience and personality to the role, and find a teaching job abroad that you are really suited to! So if you are thinking of teaching English abroad, or need to earn some money whilst travelling, there are a variety of opportunities to choose from. The Conversationalist Not...

TEFL, on paper, is perfect: an exciting career, a chance to see the world, a life full of fresh faces, opportunities and experiences. But, in reality, life at home holds people back: jobs, cars, family, friends, house, age, personal circumstances… so what is it exactly that makes people put all that on hold, get TEFL certified and jet off into the sunset? We asked some of our TEFL graduates what made them take the plunge… 1. To fund travel It’s a happy coincidence that the countries with the highest demand for EFL teachers (China, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Ecuador to name a few) are some of the best places in the world to visit. TEFL means you can travel without having to save up a small...

So, now you have your 4-year college degree and are interested in traveling abroad and to fund your trip you want to become certified to teach English abroad. Many individuals want to know if there is are a lot of classes required to obtain the certification. The answer is, it is subjective on which country you'd like to teach English. The Asian countries are less strict on certifications than Europe due to their greater need for native English speaking teachers. Some schools will hire you without any type of certification at all. As an example, the more populated schools in Japan have no requirement to be certified. The course time is related to which kind of certification you are going to want...

Five Lessons from Barack Obama Here are five lessons English as a foreign language teachers can learn from American President-elect Barack Obama. This was adapted from "Six Marketing Lessons From Barack Obama" by Steve Harrison which originally appeared as part one of a two-part series in his Book Marketing Update print newsletter. 1. Get feedback from your EFL learners - and USE it Obama sent several dozen drafts of his second book "The Audacity of Hope" to friends, media, legislators and followed up with them and asked them for feedback. More importantly, he listened to what they had to say, and made changes based on their feedback. Be a good listener, and adapt to the feedback you receive like...

If you are thinking of teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in a non-English-speaking country, no doubt you have questions. What's it really like to do this? Here are some of the common questions would-be teachers have, with answers. [1] What will my students be like? They are unlikely to be children, as whatever English the children learn is usually done within the country's public school system. More likely, you will be teaching teenagers or adults. The adults will likely be very motivated, as they see English as a key to a better life. Some of the teenagers will have the same attitude, but some may be more casual. [2] I only speak English. How will I communicate with the students? Many...

With the growing popularity and importance of TEFL training around the globe, courses have become more and more accessible. TEFL specific training institutes and language schools are no longer the only places to get qualified, shorter options such as weekend and online courses are now available from both TEFL schools and travel companies. TEFL is also a growing presence in higher education, many universities offer language teaching and speaking certification courses for use both within degrees and as a separate qualification. With so many different ways to get a TEFL qualification you might feel spoilt for choice, you'll also have the opportunity to choose the type of course that will suit you best...

The newest is always the best or so many people believe but what if we took the best of the old and combined it with new technology to deliver it? For literally thousands of years there were only a few teaching methodologies for foreign language education. Then with the advent of world war two there was suddenly a need to teach foreign languages to large numbers of people in a very short period of time. They named the new approach the Army Method because it was primarily taught to soldiers. Later, it was renamed the Audio Lingual Method or ALM for short. It is based on using substitution drills where the base structure stayed the same and one part say the subject was changed. There was a lot of...

Teaching English is not an easy vocation, but it has seen a huge surge in popularity over the last decade as it becomes increasingly important in the international business sector. Since English is the language of international commerce, many countries want their children to learn the language at an early age. This need for English instruction has led to a huge search for native English speakers in foreign schools. Teachers can now find jobs in South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. There are excellent opportunities for good money in Asia and the Middle East, and it has become very popular during the financial crisis as a convenient way to pay back debts such as school loans and consumer credit...

Teaching abroad is an opportunity to expand your horizons and enhance your resume with the view to advancing up the career ladder. But, if you have a family, making sure you’ve got all the information you can find will help you find the best position for your whole family. There are many international teachers who love the lifestyle and are of the opinion that their children are the better for getting an international education. Essentially your children will not only benefit from expanded horizons themselves, but they’ll be getting a private education too! Teaching overseas is not for the faint-hearted, but the risks of making a poor decision can be managed. Here are some items to consider if...

There are many opportunities for teaching English abroad that are open to anybody who is able to speak English fluently. Whether you have a teaching degree or a certificate in English language teaching you can find work almost anywhere in the world. This article looks at two options for people who want to teach English abroad including private language schools and teaching English abroad in International Schools. International Schools International schools are elementary, middle and high schools for expatriate children whose families live abroad. There are international schools that offer an American curriculum, those that offer a British curriculum and many more. The language of instruction in most...

If you are an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher looking for the ultimate textbook to teach your students vocabulary, then you are going to love the Oxford Picture Dictionary (Monolingual English). This textbook is perfect for any ESL student and any ESL teacher. It can be used by students of all levels, and contains important English words or vocabulary. We use this book at our ESL school, Hawaii Literacy's Drop In Center, because it can be used with any level of student. As long as the student has learned their basic ABCs and basics of English reading, they can learn from it effectively. To understand the amazing adaptability of this ESL textbook, I will discuss a little more about how it...

When you're learning English as a second language, acquiring as many new vocabulary words is an important part of the learning process. You can learn more English words easily by taking part in a number of exercises and activities that increase your vocabulary and also encourage you to use the new words in sentences and when communicating different expressions. Here are some simple tips for learning more English words easily: 1. Create English vocabulary lists. Choose a specific category or theme such as 'school' or 'food' and build a vocabulary list of English words to work from. This will provide some context for the words you are learning and make it easier to assimilate these words for use in...

ESL teachers help students from other countries learn the English language. As you probably already know, ESL stands for English as a Second Language. In the United States, with immigration at an all time high, the need for qualified ESL teachers has never been greater. But ESL teachers do more than simply teach foreign students a new language, they also help them adapt to a new environment and learn the intricacies of a new culture. It is fulfilling and rewarding job that gives the teacher the opportunity to learn about other people and cultures. ESL Teacher Requirements To become an ESL teacher, a student must earn an undergraduate education degree with a concentration in ELS. This degree will...

When it comes to interesting and rewarding TEFL jobs in enjoyable and stimulating teaching locations then consider the Orient. Look to teaching jobs in Asia - Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Japan, China, even Brunei for a range of the most interesting, diverse and best paying TEFL/ESL jobs anywhere. For most people teaching English in Asia, in addition to a salary that's normally commensurate or even in excess of a local professional's pay, you can also expect your return airfare paid as well as a housing allowance, overtime and sometimes even bonuses. All that added to the fact that local living expenses are usually a fraction of the cost of those in the West means that it's not only possible...

Hello Online English Teachers! The title of this article is a tough question. Why? There are many things to consider when you are pricing your live online English lessons by using Skype. Are you only conducting English conversations (thus you don't have to prepare much)? Are you teaching varying levels of grammar, vocabulary, and how much time did you put into making the lessons? How long are your sessions? Do you use a textbook? Do you give homework and grade it outside of your scheduled English lessons? How much experience and certification do you have? Are you marketing to only one specific country or to the world? It makes sense that the more time you put into the preparation, the more you...

As progressive professionals in our continual search for additional resources, approaches, techniques and methods for expanding our repertoire of English language teaching tools, often, we need not look far beyond our immediate surroundings for inspiration. A commonly available resource of authentic English is movies. Are movies practical for English language teaching? How do you go about it? What are good movies for English teaching? Where can you get them? Why bother using movies at all? These questions, and others, will be briefly explored in this series of articles. Here then, are five good reasons why you should use popular movies with your learners for English language practice and acquisition...

Teaching English has appeared to be among the most favorable jobs for English speakers worldwide who wants to work and live in China. The salary is high, work pressure is relatively low, most people are friendly, the food is delicious, and the list goes on. Unfortunately, with an ever increasing amount of people seeking ESL jobs in China, this market is starting to get crowded. The fact is, it's no longer as easy as before to get a well-paid and nice ESL job for people. However, with the quick emerge of Chinese social media and especially SNS (social networking site) in recent years, new opportunities might start to favor ESL teachers who prefer lucrative, flexible private tutoring over a full-time...

English Classes are Beginning It's time to start a new round of classes. There are new groups of English as a foreign language learners, new classes and new schedules for the recently-started scholastic year, semester or course period. With that of course, comes the never-ending challenge of getting to know yet another entirely new group of English language learners - essential information if you're going to successfully motivate them through the rigors of language acquisition. You Need to Know You need to know your learners' likes, dislikes and preferences as well as their learning styles and characteristics. Why? It's because these help you to plan and prepare more effective lessons that take full...

Deeper and Deeper into the 21st Century As we delve deeper and deeper into the 21st century, blogs and blogging are becoming an essential tool for English and foreign language teaching professionals world wide. Why is this happening? Here are eight reasons why every English or foreign language teacher should have a blog. Two popular free platforms are Blogger and Word Press. Reason 1: Blogging Promotes Online Writing Skills Welcome to the twenty-first century. The internet has all but superseded virtually every other form of media. Reading and writing for the web is no longer a luxury. It is an essential item for practicing professionals from many different fields. By reaching further and further...

Activities for using music in TEFL In some of my previous English as a foreign Language Teaching articles we've opened discussion over the varied uses of music in the English as a Foreign Language and other foreign language learning classrooms. Activities for using music to "time" exercises and class activities (restrictive pacing), music to help in controlling the mood of the learners (the Affective Filter hypothesis) and the effect of music on the brain itself are topics that have been previously broached. You Call THAT Music? What music exactly though? While some suggestions as to types of music have been offered, up to this point we haven't specifically named pieces of music actually proven to...

Those that speak English as a second language have many opportunities open to them. Being bilingual is a tremendous attribute to possess and those that learn English with great proficiency can procure many excellent opportunities. Of course, the beneficial nature of the opportunities will often be based on the skill the person possesses speaking English. That creates a demand for those that have the potential to teach English successfully and this means there are tremendous opportunities for ESL employment. There are many different approaches one could seek when looking for ESL employment. This is a good thing because the flexibility in terms of the jobs that are open allows different people with...

The international job market is experiencing an overwhelming demand for English teachers. It is true that the current boom in the demand for English teachers has made it possible for people with varying qualifications to apply for jobs and get selected. But, one has to look at the nature of these jobs to evaluate how good they are. For instance, teaching opportunities range from small classes in local schools to large universities and campuses. Then, there are entry-level jobs as well as highly attractive, well paid advanced positions. So also, certain countries have stringent regulations when it comes to accepting foreign teachers. As with any job, the more qualified and experienced you are, so...

One of the most rewarding aspects of being able to teach English abroad is that you will have the opportunity to learn about a previously unknown culture on a level that would otherwise not be possible. Learning the cultural norms and traditions of another culture is a great way to expand your understanding of the world, and it affords you the rare opportunity to get a glimpse of what its like to be "in another person's shoes." Among the most memorable types of cultural experiences are festivals and celebrations. The types of things that a culture deems worthy to celebrate can say a lot about that country's people. For instance, during Mexico's Day of the Dead (El Dia de los Muertos also known as...

You're smart. You've got a more than excellent grasp of the English language. And you think you have what it takes to be able to teach English to speakers of other languages. There just may be a career waiting for you out there in the world. Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) is a fun and fulfilling duty. Not only are you accomplishing your own goals to teach English as it should be spoken and written, but you are also opening other people's minds, developing their skills, and helping them become more competent and confident in speaking English. If this seems like a worthy goal to you, then ask yourself: Do you have what it takes to be a TESOL instructor? For many people, TESOL...

There are two different kinds of languages. Your first language or native language is the language you are born into. This is the language your parents or family speak. This is the earliest language you learn. This language is acquired through life experiences. The second kind of language is called a second language or a foreign language. This language is typically learnt in the classroom from a teacher. There are some crucial differences between these two types of languages. The first language is learnt unconsciously. Therefore, it is imbibed at a very early age. There is no need to apply yourself consciously to attain the rudiments of this language. However, the second language is the result of a...

Pity The Poor English Language Teacher? The poor English teacher of today, with so many demands on their time and expectations. At times we hardly know where to turn. There are more and more students in fewer and fewer classes and even those classes are expected to be taught with less and less resources or fewer and fewer hours. The results however, both on the part of learners and the administration, is to produce better and better English language production skills. Some Critical Impact Factors Some of the key factors English or Foreign Language teachers face can include the following:o Large class sizeso Limited timeo Insufficient resourceso Mixed ability studentso Students with learning...

Nowadays emerging technologies represent a potential for teaching English as a foreign language, though I think they are not used or explored as it should be. This is not a claim against traditional language classes. However, in an increasing technology-based world it is still usual to find out English classrooms as if emerging technologies have had no existence or that ignore them as rich means of tools that can be helpful for EFL students to improve their skills. Perhaps English teachers lack mastering in dealing with so many resources that can be used in classrooms or even for extra classroom activities. Anyway real reasons for that are subjects for other discussion. It is important to explain...

Introduction When speaking or writing an L2, the learner is often found to try to avoid using difficult words or structures, and use some simpler words or structures instead. This phenomenon in L2 learning/acquisition is termed ‘avoidance behaviour’ first brought to light by Schachter (1974). According to Kleinmann (1977, 1978), avoidance behabiour is a strategy that the L2 learner may resort to when, with the knowledge of a target language word or structure, he/she perceives that it is difficult to produce. To investigate whether the L2 learner adopts avoidance strategy, why he/she adopts this strategy and how this strategy affects performance in an L2 is momentous since both the L2 forms...