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In a world full of languages how does one place the English language' Most languages have a full history going back thousands of years. Can this really be said of English' No, but we can say that the history is full, one full of war and violence as well as compromise and inclusion. We might start in the year 449 AD in the island of Britain. At this time the Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain as the Romans left to defend their homeland. The local Celtic people quickly adapted the ways of the German tribe and we saw the beginning of English, it is said that the majority of its words can be traced to this. As the next thousand years progressed we saw the invasion of the Danes, French Normans as well as the influence of the Church. This leads us up to the time when this small political power comes...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jingtou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Hengyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. English as a global language is an increasingly public recognition of the global position of English. We hear it on television spoken by politicians from all over the world. Wherever we travel, we see English signs and advertisements. English is now the language most widely taught as a foreign language in over 100 countries, such as China, Russia, Germany, Spain,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dalongzhan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changde Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. The history of the global language or what is thought to be the concept of the global language is not new and the originator of this concept is not those that spoke English. The concept of a global language can be defined by a language that is spoken by a large number of both native speakers and speakers of the language as a second language as well as its...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dingchengquyuanyichang? Are you interested in teaching English in Changde Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. A student’s journey to learn a new language can be met with a multitude of intimidating aspects. The vocabulary and grammar alone are enough to create challenge, but add on to that the reading, speaking, and writing components and the challenges can become daunting. With all the difficulties that come with teaching and learning a new language, the last...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in FanchuAn Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yangzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. There are language differences to British and American English which developed over a few centuries during the birth and development of The United States of America. English or British subjects, a distinction pointed out by an English woman to me, are often annoyed with the words used by Americans carrying out the butchering of the Queen’s English and Americans...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in GAngdong Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yancheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. British English is quite different from American English and while that fact may appear self-evident and perhaps problematic because of a perceived lack of standardization which could be criticized as inconsistency or possible confusion, the entrepreneurial spirit in me makes me realize that there are business opportunities in recognizing and appreciating the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Guoyingxincao Nongchang? Are you interested in teaching English in Yancheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. When you watch a teacher with great classroom management techniques, it can feel like magic. The truth is that classroom management can be learned. Reading about classroom management, asking other teachers what they do, and even talking with your principal about what they have observed can help. Here are things to consider for classroom management...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in KongwAn Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xiangyang Shi — Xiangfan? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Motivation can be categorized into two types: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation is a drive that comes from within a person. People are intrinsically motivated when they enjoy doing an activity. Extrinsic motivation is a drive that comes from outside of a person. People are extrinsically motivated when they want to gain a reward (like a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in BAyintaohai Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Wuhai Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. 5 years ago (2015) 67 countries were considered as having English as their official language, meaning their primary language. 27 more countries were considered having English as a secondary language. The number of people overall speaking English is around 1.5 billion. In 1920 25% of the earth's population was speaking English. English, needless to say, is an...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhuma Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Huai'an Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. English is spoken as a mother tongue in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. It is common knowledge that English is spoken all around the world as the lingua franca (or the common means of communication) as the language of academic world as well as the language of international business. However, very few people realize that...  [Read more]

Among the many attractions of teaching English abroad is the fact that you are free to choose not only the region where you would like to work, but also the specific country or even city. For some teachers the history and culture of Europe appeals most, while others are drawn to exotic destinations across Asia or Latin America. However, before you book your plane tickets you need to be aware that the requirements for foreign teachers vary greatly from one country to the next and these may limit your options. You should do plenty of research on whether any of the following issues apply to your chosen destination. In some cases, language schools are restricted to only hiring teachers who hold citizenship of a native English speaking country. These are generally considered to be the USA,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in ZouzhuAng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xuzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. The English language was first introduced to the Americas by British colonization, beginning in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Written forms of British and American English as found in newspapers and textbooks vary little in their essential features, with only occasional noticeable differences. Over the past 400 years, the forms of the language used in the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xitang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yueyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. The English language learner is faced with many challenges in their pursuit of the tongue. They must learn new grammar, and copious amounts of new vocabulary. They may struggle with pronunciation or the many exceptions to rules of spelling. Depending on what their first language is, they may even need to learn a new alphabet. One challenge that is not often thought...  [Read more]

Enrol on an ITTT TEFL course in Argentina and immerse yourself in the vibrant South American culture. Our TEFL courses in Argentina give you the opportunity to learn how to teach English while experiencing the traditions and lifestyle of this remarkably dynamic country. Argentina is one of the most desirable places to live and work in South America and on completion of the course many of our graduates decide to stay on and teach here. Argentina covers most of the lower half of South America and is a country where excitement waits around every corner. Home of the tango, world-class soccer, succulent steaks, fine wines and beautiful beaches, Argentina has something for everyone. When combined with the country’s other outstanding features such as its vibrant cities, lively night life, low...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dasheng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yongzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Urban education can be described as a complex topic for school reformists in America. With critical issues, such as inadequate funding, lack of resources, and uncertified teachers, the myriad of problems with public education has reached a new high. In addition, many big city public education systems have turned into melting pots by bringing together members of...  [Read more]

"British English vs. American English"- the title itself suggests a battle or a contest where only winning matters. In many ways, this is exactly what it is. It is a silent struggle for domination that is mainly fought in the halls of academia where dictionaries and encyclopaedias are the weapons of war and the generals are professors. Why has this happened? Its human nature to be competitive and ?survival of the fittest? is one of the most well known phrases in the world; regardless as to which continent you are on. When the continents involved are two of the worlds? superpowers, the sayings ?God save the Queen? and ?God bless America? take on a whole new meaning. There are many differences between American English (AmE) and British English (BrE). These include pronunciation, lexis,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Gongchang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jingzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. British English vs American English British English versus American English are often discussed during the class, students frequently ask which one is the standard English to learn and would it cause any difficulties in communication. As a matter of fact, both of them have differences and similarities, but individuals from the UK and the US can actually...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yingtian? Are you interested in teaching English in Yueyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. The English language is undoubtedly an international and universal language. It is the world's second largest native language and the official language in 70 countries. One of the reasons for its dominant position is the economic and political importance of some of the English speaking countries. It was the British imperial power that sent English around the world but...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinpu Jingji KAifAqu? Are you interested in teaching English in Lianyungang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. As a universal language, English provides the opportunities for people from diverse cultures to communicate conveniently. As language is changeable, English also develops constantly and produces many kinds of varieties among which, British English and American English are the most prominent. It is said that English language started with the arrival of...  [Read more]

Although many people choose to teach English abroad for the adventure, to experience a new culture, or to simply leave behind the daily 9 to 5 grind, the financial side of making the move is hard to ignore. While most teachers will have no trouble earning enough to afford a comfortable day to day lifestyle, many teachers actually need to find a job that allows them to save some of their income to pay off student loans or to fund future travel etc. Although Europe is often the number one choice for many TEFL qualified teachers, it is not an easy place to save money. In teaching hotspots such as France, Italy and Spain, you can certainly earn enough to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle that includes nights out and some amount of travel. However, you should not expect to be able to save much of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Chengbeiwuliuyuanqu? Are you interested in teaching English in Taizhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. My husband and I are from the United States. We visited Spain recently, exploring the possibility of buying a home there. During our home search, our realtor, who was from South Africa, kept using the word “scheme” to describe different purchasing packages and it was then that I really began to think about the differences in British English versus...  [Read more]

Asia and Latin America are two of the most popular regions for teaching English abroad. Both have a strong demand for English language instruction, and there are always plenty of employers ready to take on experienced and newly qualified teachers in a wide variety of countries. If you are undecided on which destination would suit you best, take a look at the following points as they might help you to make an informed choice. In general, most people who head to Latin America will find that they can live comfortably on their earnings, but are unlikely to save much (if anything at all) of their monthly salary. Paying rent and other bills, socializing, and exploring the region should be affordable for most, but if you have debts to pay off or need to save to fund further travel, it may not...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Wentang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Loudi Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Being able to communicate in English is probably one of the most beneficial things anybody in the world could be able to do today, especially if you are wanting to work, or simply explore in any field on the international level. It is one of the most widely spoken languages and one of the fastest growing in the entire world. So much in fact that in many countries...  [Read more]

Living in Japan has given me the opportunity to see difficulties Japanese people have with English first hand. I have also discussed this issue with my Japanese wife and several other Japanese people as well. I have even discussed it with native English speakers and got their thoughts on the subject. The biggest thing that I have noticed is their accent. I moved to Italy when I was seven and grew up learning Italian. So I developed both an Italian and American accent. When I first moved to Japan eleven years ago, instead of learning the language I first developed a Japanese accent which helped me considerably when I started to actually learn the language. My point is that when learning a language it is very important to develop the accent for that language. When I speak to a Japanese...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in XinjiAngkou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jingzhou Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. For a student learning English as a second language one thing they may notice is the difference in the accents between British English and American English, the difference is rather pronounced considering it has been less than two hundred and fifty years since the American Revolution. The American accent is likely to be more familiar to many students, thanks to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Longshenghe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Bayannao'er Shi — Bayan Nur? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. In China, when the parents help their children choose an English school, they always like to ask us whether we teach British English or American English. In fact, most of the English learned by students in mainland China tends to be American English. Of course, it is very important for some children who go to study in the UK or take IELTS test...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in YaotiAnping Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changde Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. English is my first language, however I studied Spanish throughout high school growing up in the Midwest and eventually received a Master’s degree in Spanish Literature. I learned to speak Spanish very well after becoming a high school Spanish teacher for eight years and then a principal for elementary and secondary schools for 26 more years speaking Spanish...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Maocaojie Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yiyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. G.B. Shaw said, ‘England and America are two countries separated by a common language.’ The common language i.e. English taken by the British to America gradually evolved differently from its root language. Hence, the language spoken in Great Britain became the British English and the language spoken in the United States became American English. It wasn’t...  [Read more]

ITTT combines the unique charm of the city of Boston with its high-quality TEFL/TESOL training right in the middle of the city. The training center’s central location makes it easy to visit all the exciting sites Boston has to offer. The courses are led by professional teacher trainers who have worked as ESL teachers worldwide. Due to Boston's many historic sites and entertainment facilities, visitors can choose from a wide variety of different attractions. Some of the best sites you should not miss include the Faneuil Hall, the New England Aquarium, the Freedom Trail, the Paul Revere House and Boston Harbor. History lovers will also enjoy the Museum of Science and the USS Constitution Museum. Sport enthusiasts will have a great time watching a game at Fenway Park. Boston offers...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Baihaizi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Wulanchabu Shi — Ulanqab? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Why is the role of a Teacher important? The word teacher reminds me of my mother. Our mothers are our first teachers, and we teach others the same lessons we learn from them. As a child, when your mother believes in you, you believe in yourself. When we grow up and is ready to join the school, the first thought that comes to our mind is about the...  [Read more]