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Did you know that the average student learning a foreign language spends more time dwelling on the correct gramatical rules than on actually just seaking the language? This may just be the undoing of his or her language skills. The problem with this: it is not only about the most ineffective way of language training, some of these elements such as translations and grammar drill are outright harmful. Before we get into the details, please consider this: how did you learn to walk? All by yourself I believe and further you might agree that nowhere in the world there is a pediatrician or pedagogue who would advocate special walking instructions and drills for babies and toddlers (unless they[..]

Work at home jobs are becoming more and more popular, but there are still some that can be done more easily in a home environment. This article shares 10 of the most common types of work at home jobs you will find online. 1) Customer Service Thanks to the internet and software programs that allow you to log in to a company's system from home, it is easy for employers to hire remote customer service agents. Imagine sitting in your home office, answering telephone calls from people all over the world. That is a reality for many thousands of home-workers today! The duties that come along with customer service positions vary from company to company, but most often you would be answering[..]

J. K. Rowling is the English writer who has authored all seven beloved and widely read Harry Potter novels. At age 41, her rise to fame and fortune is inspiring. She has sold over 325 million books. The final book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was the fastest-selling book of all time. Her fortune is estimated at $1 billion. She is ranked as the 136th richest person in the world. In 2006, Forbes named Rowling the second richest female entertainer in the world and ranked her as 48th on the 100 most powerful celebrities list of 2007. When this all began in 1990, however, things were very different for J. K. Rowling. She was not a published author. She did not have a[..]

Anyone who is learning a new language can easily be overwhelmed. There are new words and new pronunciations to learn and none of it makes any sense at first. English can be particularly difficult to learn due to our word variations and spelling variations. Because of this, most English as a second language classes will include functional practice. This is putting the words learned into action. Conversational English: This is used to practice words used in everyday conversations. It gives the students practical applications for the words and sentences they are learning. The benefit of using conversational English is that the student can both memorize the words and fit them into a[..]

Therefore my intentions in writing this article are first to present my fellow Americans and those around the world with my personal view of how I saw the events. Second to tell how someone who has read what I would call an enormous amount of history books would classify this day in terms of history. I like I have already stated was born in New York City where I was raised and spent 20 years of my life, me now being 40 years of age. By September of 2001 however I had adopted myself to live in Warsaw, Poland where I was residing with my then wife of 4 years and my daughter who was 3 years of age at the time who I might add is prominently mentioned in the story called "The Little Opera[..]

Have grand dreams of being a multi-lingual speaker? It ain't too shabby being one, with plenty of career opportunities available within your grasp. If you've been working towards being fluent in a number of languages, you might want to consider looking at the world of possibilities that lay before you. Overseas Placements Want to work in a different country? Your English speaking skills, coupled with your acquired facility with other languages, should put you near the top of the list of many overseas job placements. Language Teacher If you are well-versed in Korean, you should be qualified to teach English as a second language to Koreans looking to learn it. Same with most any[..]

Do your English or foreign language learners like to play games? If they're at all like my students, of course they do. Are you looking for a short, fast-paced, dynamic activity your language learners will love? While you're at it, do you want them to practice their language skills too? Here are two adaptable games that work just great in my EFL classroom. I think they can work well for you too. "Tricky" Also known as Tic-Tac-Toe in some countries, you can adapt this game in a number of ways to elicit spontaneous practice on the part of your English or foreign language learners. Divide a table, desk, the board, a sheet of paper or even a portion of the floor into a nine-square, three by[..]

The role of grammar needs to be demythisized in today's ESL/EFL classroom. There is too much speculation that pupils will gain a new grammatical structure simply by noticing it and writing down its rules. Learning to understand its complexity is part of the problem. The other part is how to go about teaching it. What is Your Purpose Teaching Grammar? Depending on the level of the class, teaching grammar can either be an inductive or deductive experience. Depending on the class, sometimes I elicit the rules and forms and uses after showing the students a few examples. This is inductive teaching where students come up with the rules and uses on their own. In other instances, I provide[..]

Authentic Materials One of the best ways of teaching or learning English as a second (ESL) or foreign language (EFL) is by using authentic materials which have been prepared for native speakers in real-life conditions. English language newspapers and magazines are typically available in most of the world. At a bazaar or bookstore in Istanbul, a news kiosk in Barcelona, at a cultural center in Bogotá or a street corner in Paris, you can pick up a local, regional or international periodical to use in an English as a foreign language (EFL) class room setting. Here are some suggestions for putting them to good use. Front Cover The title, issue number and any "teasers" that appear can[..]

You begin to speak, "Today's grammar focus lesson will be on ..." Your EFL learners groan aloud interrupting you. "Oh no, grammar again?", they chant, almost in unison. You're not exactly all that enthused yourself, but what can you do? It's in the program. Grammar teaching is almost always in demand and often difficult to tackle. In the article, "Three Fun Ideas for Teaching Grammar to TEFL Learners" we discussed the use of such aids as games, movie clips, radio and CDs / DVDs to generate fun, interesting grammar-teaching activities. But let's not stop there. Another useful source for creating grammar reinforcement activities learners will love comes from the heat of language itself -[..]

Even Ernest Hemingway Had to Learn to Write We said in the first article of this series that there are no native writers of English or any other foreign language for that matter. Each of us, no matter what our first language is, must learn to write in a clear, logical manner that promotes easier reading. Even the legendary Ernest Hemingway had to "learn" to write. And so it is with our foreign language learners. So here in the second article of this series, we'll continue with some passionate writing assignments which will motivate our English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners to strut their stuff on paper or the keyboard and screen without undue concern for "correctness" that might[..]

'Culture shock' is a term used in differing contexts, occasionally with different meanings. However, when used with reference to relocation it refers to the process of coming to understand and adapt to differences in culture manifest through daily interaction and situations. Culture shock is a process that affects people of different walks of life. EFL teachers, managers, sportsmen and children all deal with culture shock as part of international relocation. Learning to recognise it and its effects is a useful means of minimising any negative side-effects of relocation. Relocation abroad is a huge step. The changes and contrasts in the simple things such as the language, food, TV,[..]

iv id="body"> We’ll keep up our search in the Zona Rosa while we’re still here. There are quite a number of institutes in the area, so chances are good you’ll get a couple of offers or so within a matter of hours. Here are more doors to knock on. ANGLOAMERICANO Instituto Superior Phone: 524 – 5949, 658 – 6700 Contact: Gabriela Evadista or Pablo Rendon at 611 - -9243 Contact: Laura Ayala or Luis Dominguez at 524 – 5612 for Business English positionse-mail: mxwebsite: [ Offers English courses, Teacher’s diploma courses and language certification courses. They actively recruit qualified native English speakers when available. There are six locations in[..]

u thought about a swap to improve your Spanish? No I am not suggesting you throw your car keys in the middle of your Spanish neighbour’s lounge and exchange your Janet for a Maria. What I am suggesting is find some Spanish people on your urbanisation and arrange a language exchange. Who wants to swap with me? From my own experience, it seems that for every one British person who wants to learn Spanish, there are at least ten Spanish people who want to learn English. Of course, we have a need to learn Spanish because will live in Spain and although not necessary, knowing the language does make life easier. On the other hand, most of the Spanish people who want to learn English need[..]

Diego G. is Venezuelan and works in sales for a company which has just been taken over by an American multinational. Diego knows that his intermediate level grasp of the language is inadequate for the international meetings he will now have to attend, but he has no time to attend a regular course. He's out of the office three days in every five, and when he is at his home base frequently works until late. And anyway, he did a course at the local language school once before, and didn't seem to learn much. Marija K. is from Latvia. She's 17 and studies English at school. She's hoping to go to university in Britain and needs to take the IELTS exam. Her general level of English is good, but[..]

The term English speaker is so broad few people realize the extent of our language differences across the world. Whilst we all essentially speak one language there are some variations both in grammar and vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation. So does it really matter? Surely in today's world such differences only cause minor misunderstandings. With the rise of Internet technologies and an ever growing global economy, does anyone actually speak a pure form of their own English anymore? Certainly in the future, compromise may be the key. Who knows, in the future we may well see a world standard of English! Many English speakers have found Americanisms slowly creeping into their[..]

About the city of Hermosillo: The Majestic "City of the Sun" Hermosillo is the Capital City of the State of Sonora located 2037 km from Mexico City, via federal highways 57, 45, 110, 90 and 15 in Mexico. Hermosillo is also known as the City of the Oranges because of the abundance of oranges in its territory. Called the majestic "City of the Sun", it is a sister city to Phoenix, Arizona. It has a population close to one million residents and is highly bi-lingual, with English being highly promoted and widely spoken - especially in tourism-related businesses. Among the main attractions you can visit in Hermosillo are: The Government Palace, which has interesting murals, Zaragoza Square[..]

Understanding new vocabulary or a new text is an important measure of an ESL student's academic success. To be able to know a word means they need to use it through communicative competence or, by speaking, listening and reading the new word in various contexts. Research shows that the best way to learn a new word is through discovery of the meaning of the word. So what does it mean for ESL learners to know a word in a target language? Knowing a word in a target language means the ability to... 1. Recognize it in its spoken or written form. 2. Recall it at will. 3. Relate it to an appropriate object or concept. 4. Use it in the appropriate grammatical form. 5. pronounce it in a[..]

Teach English as a Foreign Language Abroad One of the benefits of teaching English as a foreign language abroad or living abroad in general, is the ability to prepare or at least try out some unusual recipes and foreign dishes you might never experience at home. Why else would one venture thousands of miles from home, brave storms, earthquakes, the elements and lord-only-knows-what else to teach English as a foreign language abroad? Okay, maybe for love (more than one English language teacher has married a foreign national or a stent), money or experience in one way or another. Nonetheless, you'll still need to eat though, right? Not in Colombia? How to Get Cow's Eyes First, truck your[..]

The Internet Has Many Useful Aspects, BUT ... Yes in fact, the internet has many useful aspects in English and foreign language teaching or learning. It's a fine resource for those teachers and learners who like technology. So it definitely can help students to learn a foreign language faster when used properly and with discretion. Whether the internet is a viable option will depend a lot on the type of connection available to you, its reliability and your computer equipment and software itself. There is an introductory article of mine on this topic entitled "Effective Ways to Use the Internet for Learning English or a Foreign Language". Here I give an overview of getting starting in[..]

Which English is Best? With English continuing to develop as a principal world language, a question which often arises among EFL learners is, "Which English is best?" It can be confusing to new learners of all ages as to which one of the "Englishes" should be learned or studied. While the answer to this may depend on your needs and location, one consideration is the many varieties of English that exist and a re spoken world wide. Here are Seven of the Most Distinctive Varieties of Englisho American English This category of English actually consists of several variations. There are recognizable variations in the spoken English of the South, the Pennsylvania Dutch, the New England region[..]

Any Experienced EFL Teacher Knows Any experienced EFL teacher knows that flash cards in several different forms are not only handy and useful in the English language learning classroom, but are highly effective, versatile and fun. They're also cheap to acquire or produce and, in fact, could even be made by the learners themselves. They can be used to drill learners in the English (or other foreign language) alphabet, placed face down for concentration games as well as being used to memorize vocabulary elements, images, phrases or even grammar aspects. Indeed, what class room could be considered to be fully equipped without at least one or two sets of language element-related flash cards?[..]

Teaching English in Taiwan can be one of the most unforgettable experiences a person can have. You might be wondering why anyone would want to teach English overseas, let alone in a small country like Taiwan. Teaching overseas has numerous advantages and while it is not for everyone it is definitely a great way to earn some money and experience a completely different way of life. With the recent economic troubles many countries are facing now, teaching is an easy way to ride out the economic troubles until things return to what they were. Teaching is also a great way to take a break from the rat race that you may find yourself in. If you need a break or just a change of pace from your[..]

Of the four basic English language skills, reading, writing, speaking and listening, the most difficult to acquire is listening comprehension. It is also the one skill which cannot be "taught". In evaluations that university English and foreign language institute EFL students must take at least three times a semester, the area which is most critical and the one in which they experience the greatest difficulty is listening comprehension. What makes Listening Difficult? There are four clusters of factors which can affect the difficulty of language listening tasks. Here is what they are and how they affect listening comprehension skills. The SPEAKERo How many are there? Is one person[..]

English as a Foreign Language Learning As EFL teaching professionals and foreign language learners, we're always looking for ways to acquire English language skills in the shortest possible time using the least amount of focused effort. This is not to say that a person is necessarily "lazy". This simply means that we want our foreign language learning efforts to be as casual and "painless" as possible. When you think of learning a foreign language, often the toil of memorizing vocabulary and verb lists comes to mind. Also, we might conjure up images of the drudgery of countless hours of spoken repetition speaking drills and hordes of embarrassing errors when trying to speak the foreign[..]

If you are certified ESL teacher you probably will have a lot of ESL job opportunities in Korea. ESL jobs in Korea can be found on various places: from advertisement in local newspapers TV advertisements to Internet. On every of these advertisement will be stated where you will work regarding to the town in Korea, how many hours per week you should work, date when you begin to work if you accept the offer, accommodation i.e. the place where you will live and a lot of other valuable information for estimating to accept the offer or not. If you choose to apply for the vacancy as English Teacher in Korea, you should be familiar with all requirements. First of all be sure that you are in[..]

In a previous article post, I talked about using music, from Mozart to enhance learning. Now, in response to reader comments, I'd like to expound on what areas music helps, and how it could be used with elementary school age children who are English Language Learners. When it comes to using music in TESOL, English as a foreign or second language teaching and learning, there are several viable options that can be applied depending on the purpose of the lesson, the facilities you may have available, your learners' ages and profiles. Let's briefly look at the rationale behind using music as a motivational tool in addition to some useful possibilities. Background Music Have you noticed that[..]

For Experienced, Highly-Qualified Teachers For very highly qualified English language teaching applicants with a university degree, a post - graduate degree, teaching certification and extensive experience, there are two distinct possibilities for employment. Contact these locations for further details: Universidad Anahuace-mail: ebsite: The universities undergraduate and post-graduate programs as well as some of their extension programs include English classes at varying levels. Qualified professionals in the English language teaching field are currently being sought for a number of disciplines. ITAM Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexicoe-mail: n.itam.mx This high-level technical[..]

Would you love to find a job that pays to go overseas? Imagine going on vacation for free. Imagine being able to choose where to travel. Lots of great things can happen when you are able to earn money any where in the world. Teach English in Foreign Countries Young and old can enroll in a 1-month crash course in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). From that training program, you can learn teaching methods suitable for foreigners who want to learn English as their second language. It will help you move towards a fulfilling career and experiences so fun and worthwhile that you will want to make it a lifetime career. After the completion of the course, you will be[..]

The concept of 'face' in the Chinese culture is not easy to define to foreigners. Having 'face' commands respect, trust and influence within the Chinese cultural environment. It is similar to the reputation and image one has in one's peer group or community. 'Having face' comes with one's position, economic status and social ties with other influential people, own ability and capability, and how much trust others put in him. A peer group leader, for example, may have a lot of face because he/she is respected and others rely on him/her for advice and help. The most important part of having face is that one has to be perceived as trustworthy. A well-resourced or connected person, or[..]

Getting your first TEFL job is exciting, exhilarating…. and down-right frightening! Don't worry though – steer clear of these 5 most common TEFL mistakes and you'll be fine! 1. Talking Too Much It's not all about you... Imagine turning up for your very first driving lesson, but instead of ushering you into the driving seat, your instructor plonks you in the passenger seat and spends the next hour or so describing how to drive a car. It's not really going to teach you how to drive, is it? That's exactly how your students will feel if you spend too much time at the front of class droning on – you can already speak English – it's about getting your students to practise theirs! So[..]

Another World The best part about traveling to another country to study a TESOL Course is the exposure to another culture. The language, the food, the customs. Some countries are literally another world. I say almost because Western cultural dominance isn`t near total or complete. Every country, even Western ones, still have pockets of unique and relatively unspoiled culture. China One of the best examples of a country with lots of Western influence, but still maintaining its `otherworldliness`, is China. China is a huge, alien world with an even larger wealth gap. There is almost no Western influence in vast areas of China. In the countryside and smaller towns modern conveniences are[..]