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p>Teachers report that the most common mistakes that ESL students make are vocabulary mistakes. English learners most often choose an incorrect vocabulary word when they try to express themselves. Why is vocabulary so difficult to learn correctly? The most important reason is that students often learn vocabulary out of context. Maybe they try to learn vocabulary by reading the dictionary. Or maybe they collect lists of words and memorize them. Some people buy vocabulary books. The problem with all of these methods is that you don't learn vocabulary in context. You don't see enough examples of the word in sentences. So you never really learn the correct way to use the word. Research shows that the...

Many of those reading this article would have had first hand experience of the benefits of aromatherapy perhaps by way of a visit to a professional aromatherapist or more likely by experimenting with some of the better known essential oils purchased at a local body health care shop. The purpose may have been to effect a cure for a minor or not so minor ailment or just enjoy the pleasure of a massage or relaxing/refreshing soak in the bath tub. In this short article I am not concerned with the general uses of essential oils, but rather how they can be specifically used in the ELT classroom as mood enhancers, stress relievers and confidence builders by offering a number of my own recipes that fellow...

All international aircraft operators, whether pilots or air traffic control officers (ATCOs), must meet minimum English language proficiency requirements specified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which come into effect on 5 March 2008. The aim of ICAO is to raise standards in 'Aviation English' communications globally, as a means of improving safety both in the air and on the ground. Aviation communications in any language are highly specialized. The term 'Aviation English' embraces a considerably wider field of language knowledge and expertise than most native speakers of English utilize in their everyday lives. Moreover, a further important consideration is that of the...

This ESL game is called "WORD WEBS." I believe that most people are taught how to make Word Webs sometime before high school... but if you never learned how, I will teach you right now. First you would pick a Subject. For this example we will pick the word "Winter." We would write "Winter" in the middle of the page/board. We would then draw a circle around the word. Next we would need to think of words that are associated with Winter. So, we could also write "Snow," and then draw a circle around the word and use a line to attach it to the "Winter," circle. From "Snow" we could attach "Snowballs," "Skiing," "Cold," "Snowman," and any other word which is related to the circled word. From the word...

Websites like YouTube have given us the capability of quickly and easily embedding videos into our own sites, blogs and through links. A great way to make teaching English online more creative, is to use this resource with students of any level as an online teaching tool. There are lots of different ways to deliver an online lesson using video including the one I will discuss below. Step 1 Using YouTube 1.Select an English speaking movie and search for a short scene of approximately 2 - 8 minutes (elementary level learners can usually cope with around 2 minutes of dialogue and advanced learners can cope with 8 minutes or more). 2. Watch the movie and either transcribe the scene by listening and...

It is said that English is the universal language. It is the official language of over 70 countries and the national language of the U.S. with over 96% of the population claiming to have the ability to speak English "well" or better. With that said, English is still a subject that is taught in US schools from Kindergarten through High School and there is always a demand for teachers who are qualified to teach English. English teacher requirements include paths to certification similar to that of other teachers. A bachelor's degree and teaching certification is required if you plan on teaching at the elementary, middle, or secondary level. It is recommended that you choose a major in an English...

A Communicative Approach? There are a variety of approaches to teaching English as a second or foreign language. One aspect of English and foreign language teaching involves using a Communicative Approach. But what exactly does using a communicative approach mean? Well for me, a Communicative Approach to language teaching includes several distinct aspects. We'll mention two of them here. Applying these aspects means that language teaching and learning become far more than a series of grammar lessons and vocabulary lists. For language teaching and learning to be truly communicative, it must not only be in context, but used to convey ideas, preferences, thoughts, feelings and information in a way that...

Children love to play. Who can deny it? So why not use this universal characteristic to provide and promote English language learning as well? If you do, you can hardly go wrong. What child is going to say, "Teacher, I don't want to play"? Sure, it's ultimately possible - but so is a force five tornado in South America or an "Armageddon-level earthquake in Tibet. Just don't hold your breath while you're waiting. Toys of all types and kinds are available worldwide. Why not turn this to your advantage to motivate your young learners? For that matter, your not-so-young learners could benefit too; especially those learners who are "young at heart", for those of you who might be teaching adult learners...

Our overview of the history of surnames or last names in English continues to be a fascinating one. Here, we'll look at how some other commonly used English surnames were derived from colors, nature and animals. Surnames of Colors Many additional surnames are simply derived from the name of a color. Colors were an important part of family crests of nobles, noblemen and the wealthy. More "common" folk then, although probably without a family crest of their own, went with adopting a color as a type of surname as in these examples. Black - infrequently spelled with a double "a" Grey - can be spelled with an "a" or an "e" Brown - sometimes spelled with an "e" at the end Green(e) - can be spelled with or...

English is a very difficult language to learn. The learning curve is not only difficult in regard to the speaking portion of the process, but the level of difficulty applies to the reading and writing aspects as well. However, it is possible for one to learn how to speak, write and read without going to an English school to accomplish this goal. It certainly takes discipline and drive to achieve effective results. I am personally a prime example of someone who didn't have the resources necessary to afford attending a language school, so I had to make a decision, or a choice if you will, of how in a very short period of time I would get myself to a point where I could converse with other native...

ESL students often develop sticking points or plateaus in learning English.  To work past the difficult phases, teachers can try these classroom tested techniques which work with all age groups.  Do not be afraid to introduce some game playing to your adult students, particularly if you are teaching evening classes for working students.  Introducing short, active periods to breakup the textbook subject matter reawakens (literally) tired students and freshens their interest and motivation in the class. Here you will find methods and ideas for working through particular sticking points, increasing vocabulary recall speed, and spelling, pronunciation, and listening skills.  Tongue twisters...

So you've been surfing the net for hours looking for a TEFL course and you've come across something called a Trinity Course? No, it's not a special place you can do a TEFL course; neither is it TEFL training as scary (or scarily bad) as the film 'Blade Trinity'. A Trinity course is simply a TESOL (Teaching English to speakers of other languages) qualification that's widely recognised because it's validated by the oldest examinations board in the world - Trinity College London. It's your passport to teaching across the world. So what's a Trinity CertTESOL? You'll often hear the Trinity course being referred to as a 'Trinity CertTESOL'. This sounds more technical than it really is; it simply stands...

Teaching English with games is becoming standard throughout ESL classrooms of the world. And this is good news,because children love to learn through games, and becomemuch more motivated students as a result. However gamesoften make children excited, and if you have a large classyou need a few things up your sleeve to bring the classinto line immediately if things get a little over-heated. Here are some tips and ideas to help you contain yourpupils' enthusiasm and manage your large class. There arethree sections. Essential basics, useful tips, andattention grabbers. 1. Some essential basics to manage a large class Together with your pupils define the rules in the firstlesson, and post them on the...

1. It's easy to get up and go Deciding you want to teach abroad for a year or two doesn't mean years at university or thousands of pounds. As there's such huge demand for certified English teachers all around the world at the minute, all you need is a TEFL course (which can be done in as little as two weeks), a one-way plane ticket and a spot of enthusiasm. You can learn more about TEFL courses and TEFL job opportunities here: 2. You'll take weekend trips to a whole new level If your average weekend involves a trip to the local shopping centre/mall and watching a spot of TV, teaching abroad will certainly take that up a notch. When you're living and working in another country, you'll find it pretty...

u’re muttering this question to yourself, the chances are you’re serious about teaching English abroad, but you’ve spent so much time scouting TEFL sites and eavesdropping on forums that you’re more baffled than ever about the training you need. All you want to do is find a decent course so you can get out there and teach, right? The truth is, although TEFL and Trinity courses have their differences, their fundamental similarity is more important: they offer the same end result. Complete a reputable TEFL course or a Trinity course and you’ll gain a golden ticket to the best teaching jobs across the world – it’s that simple. So what’s a TEFL course...

1. It’s easy to get up and go Deciding you want to teach abroad for a year or two doesn’t mean years at university or thousands of pounds. As there’s such huge demand for certified English teachers all around the world at the minute, all you need is a TEFL course (which can be done in as little as two weeks), a one-way plane ticket and a spot of enthusiasm. You can learn more about TEFL courses and TEFL job opportunities here: 2. You’ll take weekend trips to a whole new level If your average weekend involves a trip to the local shopping centre/mall and watching a spot of TV, teaching abroad will certainly take that up a notch. When you’re living and working in...

You may have heard a little rumour that, as a fluent English speaker, you can magically get paid to teach English in amazing places all over the world. It sounds a bit too good to be true, but in fact, it's not! Teaching English abroad is as simple as 1, 2, 3… Step 1: Get TEFL Certified Without a TEFL course behind you, you'll struggle to get out of the starting blocks. A TEFL course will give you a great grounding in the basics of TEFL theory, and give you a good idea as to how to put those principles into practice. More importantly, a TEFL course is usually a pre-requisite for the better TEFL jobs – without one you could struggle to find that dream job. There are loads of different course...

Demand is growing for English teacher jobs, and one of the places where demand is high is in Korea. But what should you expect as one of the English teachers in Korea? 1.Website placement – It is possible to find a position such as English teachers in Korea if you look online through job placement websites. However, there is always an element of risk in online placement. For one, you don’t know if the website is being operated by a legitimate job placement agency or employer. Without the valuable input of face-to-face interaction, you lose out on warning signs that may tell you to back out while you can. However, there are also legitimate job placement agencies that operate online. If you are...

Ok, so you'e on your way to becoming an ESL teacher! You've just completed your TESOL/TEFL course and are keen to start teaching. One thing lies in your way: finding an ESL job. In this article we will discuss three main areas related to landing that perfect job! We will look at defining what you want out of your new ESL job, what to do to stand out from all the other ESL teachers applying to same the job as you and some useful hints and tips when it comes time for the telephone interview! Before you even start your ESL job search you need to define, for yourself, what you are looking for. You can't find what you aren't looking for! Spend a couple of minutes answering these questions: * Where do you...

Learning English for Beginners - Beginning ESL EFL English learning materials for beginning level English learning including grammar, listening, vocabulary, reading, writing, reference, quizzes and a free online course as well as free lesson plans for ESL EFL teachers. How to Get Started (21) Teaching Beginners (59) Beginning Grammar (42) Quizzes for Beginners (35) Pronunciation - Speaking (36) Beginning Reading Skills (26) Vocabulary and Dialogues (45) English Learning Products (2) Beginning Listening (10) Learn English Learn English at this site with resources including grammar explanations, vocabulary reference pages, quiz sheets, pronunciation help, and listening and reading comprehension...

Teaching English in France is a fun and rewarding way for long-term travelers - and anyone else, for that matter - to make money along the way during a long trip or simply enjoy France for a while. For some people, a short stop to fuel up on French culture and food is more than enough. For others, this may mean settling down for the long haul. Either way, these 5 essential tips should help you find a job teaching English in France. If you're a citizen of the EU, there's no problem. You have permission to work in France, so all you need to do is to show up and find a job. It won't be instantaneous, but the tips below will be equally useful to you. If you're not a EU citizen, it's harder, but not...

Ever since I wrote my book The Complete Guide to Securing a Job at an International School I’ve been inundated with questions about teaching overseas. I’ve selected the most frequently asked ones to answer for you here… Where can I teach in an international school? How can I find out? There are over 4000 international schools of varying sizes worldwide and all of them need teachers. So the answer to the first question is… just about anywhere! One way you can find out whether there’s an international school where you’d like to work is to ‘Google it’. I simply typed in ‘international school Bangkok” and up popped a whole page of listings. Of course this isn’t the way to go about...

With the job market still struggling to recover from the recession and graduates finding greater employment challenges than at any time in recent history, teaching English as a foreign language offers you the chance to earn a decent wage, cut your living costs, improve your employability… and have an amazing time living and working overseas. With the British Council estimating that more than one billion people are learning English worldwide, the opportunities for graduates are virtually limitless. Increased demand. Increased requirements. As a recent graduate, it's relatively easy to find work as an English teacher overseas. In some cases you really only need the ability to speak English fluently...

ESL ("English as a Second Language"), also known as ESOL ("English for Speakers of Other Languages") or EFL ("English as a Foreign Language"), is the study English by people who natively speak another language. It is often taught to people who are immigrating to an English-speaking country such as Britain or the United States, as well as to people in non-English speaking countries who wish to learn English for business or personal reasons. There are many different approaches to teaching English as second language, and different teachers and courses go about it in different ways. However, as in other types of education, students tend to learn most effectively when actively engaged with this material...

When a school searches for a new teacher for an open teaching position, they already have an image of the teacher they want. Every school has certain qualities they feel a teacher must have to be successful. Those qualities can be many things depending on the needs and location of the school. While the qualities that each school considers important may vary, there are usually shared qualities that all schools would consider important to the job. The experience or background of a teacher is the most important quality a school looks for so your resume should highlight the qualities they are looking for. If they are looking for an ESL TEFL TESOL teacher for kindergarten students, it may be best to...

Introduction   1. Recently, two  different opinions  have  been discussed about  L1  use in  EFL classes.On  the one  side,  it  is  believed  that L1 should  be  used in  EFL classrooms  with the  opinion of  that  L1 use          reduces anxiety which helpsstudents learn beter (Auerbach, 1993;Reis,1996;Cole,2001;Buckmaster,2000;Toyama,Viney,Helgesen,Bernard & Edge3,2000; and Need  help urgently,2001).On the other side, the benefits  of teaching  English through  English  are emphasized  and  L1  use  is  restricted  (Ellis,1984;Chaudron,1988;and Takahashi,1996).This  view emphaizes  that  the  more  students  are  exposed  to  the target...

ESL guide for About.com, Kenneth Beare talks about his work as an ESL (English as a second language) teacher and educational writer. Dorit: Kenneth, thanks so much for participating in today's interview. What is your background in ESL? Kenneth: I worked as an ESL teacher for 20 years. I started teaching in Germany in 1984 and continued in New York City for the New York Association teaching Russian immigrants of the former Soviet Union vocational English, as well as in Italy in the 90s. For the past ten years I've been developing English language teaching materials for special courses administrative purposes. I haven't been teaching for the past five years. I also work as a content creator and...

e who are interesting in teaching English overseas come from many different professions and backgrounds. A lot of times they are unsure about how to go about becoming an English teacher overseas. Fortunately, the process to become an ESL teacher is pretty straightforward. You don’t need to have a lot of skills or requirements to become an English teacher in another different country. Though rules and regulations vary from country to country in general, a potential English teacher will need to have the following credentials: They need to be a native English speaker, they must have a 4 year college degree, a TEFL certificate, and some working experience. However, in many countries, you don’...

is in all simplicity, Teaching English as a First Language. What this means is that if you are a native English speaker, your first language is of course English and as such, your teachers were in fact TEFL. On the other hand in the event that you are learning English as a second language, it is then known as ESL or English as a Second Language. Knowing the difference is important especially if you plan on working overseas teaching English. While in most cases this can be done without any real credentials other than being a native English speaker, some places do require that you need to have a bit more qualifications under your belt. In most cases these qualifications will fall under the need for...

Of all the questions we get from our readers, currently the most common is: Can I move to Mexico and get a job? The answer to the first part of that question is easy. Yes, you can move to Mexico. The second part of that question is not as easy. We are hearing more and more from younger Americans who want to leave hearth and home behind and do what we did, move to Mexico and become expatriates. It used to be that the issue of working didn't even register with American expats. Most who moved here were retirees on Social Security or artists who made a living from their creative ventures. But now, more and more young people, those with children, want to escape America. The reasons for this, one can only...

Almost everyone dreams about traveling and seeing the world. What better way to do it than with a rewarding career? If you're considering teaching English abroad, chances are good you've got the wanderlust... and little fear of being gone for a good period of time. If you've already weighed the pros and cons and decided that this is the career for you, chances are good you know what the requirements are. You may even be working on your degree as you read this. Nonetheless, here's a basic run-down of what types of people are best suited for this job. • You're free to travel. This one is obvious. But many overseas teaching jobs require a much bigger time commitment than you might be expecting. Be...

Teaching English abroad is a great way to make money, while traveling. Employment in foreign countries can be tough, but this is one category that is usually employed by foreigners. There are two types of certification that are usually required before you can Teach English abroad, either TEFL or TESOL. Most of the time these jobs pay really well and include housing, however contracts are usually 6 months to 1 year in time. Here is some information on both TEFL and TESOL: TESOL In the field of TESOL, also known as TEFL, Trinity College London is widely recognized by employers and authorities around the world. Trinity College London provides recognized TEFL / TESOL qualifications whether you are...

Picture Yourself Living and Working in One of These Areas The selection of jobs featured in this article reflect possibilities for areas of central Mexico - the heart of the country, so to speak, that lies between the sweltering heat of the northern Mexican deserts and the misty mountains of Chiapas beyond which stretch the Mayan heartlands of the Yucatan peninsula. From Tampico, cradled on the Mexican Gulf, across Queretaro's colonial charm, to Puerto Angel on Oaxaca's rugged but lazy coastline work for you as a native-speaking, English-teaching professional still abounds. So saddle up muchachos, and let's ride... Global English Orquideas #11 Fraccional Valle de Oro San Juan del Rio, Queretaro...

Ni Hao! (knee how = Hello) If you have little going on right now and are sitting around wishing for an exotic and meaningful adventure on the cheap, consider teaching English in China like I did. Whether or not you are degreed, you can easily do this. Many schools pay your airfare both ways, plus provide private housing. Most of the schools offer you a payday bonus system atop considerable signing bonuses if you stay on for another school year afterward. You won't get rich doing this, but you can live reasonably well and experience something you will never forget. Things You'll Need:o Current Passport & several extra photos.o Brief resume.o Clear speaking voice with little or no local accent.o A...