Learn English For Mandarin Speakers

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in ShAba Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xiangxi Tujiazu Miaozu Zizhizho? 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. Points: - Background - English as 1st language/mother-tongue / main language spoken / language I think in - 2nd languages: Mandarin (Chinese) / Cantonese / French - Spilling over to 3rd language - Sentence reconstructions: grammar, vocabulary, particles, pronunciations, body usage, etc. - Differences in thought processing: how we come to...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in China is for the most part pleasant and exciting. Students are eager to learn. However, one of the frustrations ESL teachers often complain about is that students seem to make the same mistakes repetitively. Learners will often transfer the rules of their first language to express something in their second language. This transference happens when they have insufficient knowledge of the rules of the second language. In China, students fall back on the rules of their first language (Mandarin) when they do not know the rules of the second language (English). The result is a poor form of English, informally referred to as "Chinglish". The errors that occur are also called language interference errors. These errors affect...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in China is for the most part pleasant and exciting. Students are eager to learn. However, one of the frustrations ESL teachers often complain about is that students seem to make the same mistakes repetitively. Learners will often transfer the rules of their first language to express something in their second language. This transference happens when they have insufficient knowledge of the rules of the second language. In China, students fall back on the rules of their first language (Mandarin) when they do not know the rules of the second language (English). The result is a poor form of English, informally referred to as "Chinglish". The errors that occur are also called language interference errors. These errors affect students’ academic...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Luoyang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Suizhou 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. If you think of Chinese ESL students it is safe to assume that most teachers would immediately worry about how they should teach phonics to Mandarin speakers. It is also true that the media has portrayed the Chinese accent as one of the most challenging to understand or even get rid of. Usually, the first thing you will notice as an ESL teacher, speaking from...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jukoupu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shaoyang 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. In the current climate of the US, many other countries that are moving to a more liberal culture are becoming more attractive. One does not become a teacher for the money, but for the experience of working with young people or new learners. It is quite a rewarding career if one is open to trying new things, not being rich and able to adapt to new situations. There...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Duandian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ezhou 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. Having been living and working in China for over twelve years now and lived in several major cities, I have noticed common problems for many of the English speaking Chinese I have come across that have not spent time abroad. Some of these problems come from the way they were taught English at school, usually by teachers who spoke little English themselves. The...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Molimiao Yangchang? Are you interested in teaching English in Tongliao 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. According to the website, Infoplease, there are approximately 6,500 languages spoken throughout the world. Of these languages, some are more prevalent than others, while some are only spoken by a small number of people. In fact, there are 2,000 languages only spoke by less than 1,000 people. Because of the diverse languages spoken around the world, it is...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinhe 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. A global language is a common language, that enables people who speak different mother languages to communicate on a more or less equitable basis. It has to be understandable in lots of different cultures, taught as a foreign language in schools and should be the official language of multinational organizations and companies. Considering these criteria, it can be said...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Saihu? Are you interested in teaching English in Huanggang 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 the most spoken language in the world, closely followed by Mandarin Chinese. The spread of the English language over the centuries has been through immigration and colonialization. English language managed to reach to the most far most continents like Africa through the works of missionaries and other explorers. Later on, it was advanced and strengthened...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lingquan 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. My interest in ESL began without the intention of becoming an ESL instructor in the first place. It was mostly born out of a curiosity and interest in relocating to a foreign country which at the time (2009) was China. At the time I had been deeply contemplating a career living abroad. The contemplation came more from a cultural motivation than from a financial or...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Baimasi 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. I came to China 4 years ago to teach English. I have not managed to learn Mandarin in that time frame but I did learn quite a bit about the differences in pronunciation between Mandarin and American English. The most common errors made by Chinese students generally comes from the habit of translating to their native language. English and Mandarin share some...  [Read more]

In today's world the term 'global' takes on an entirely new meaning. Initially termed to mean in reference to the world as a whole, as opposed to individual countries, but today, while still holding true, it also means something more. The internet, modern media, email, and even to a lesser extend telephones, have made it possible to communicate with almost every person on the planet, a thought not even considered possible one hundred years ago. People separated by thousands of miles have never been closer and it takes nothing more than a touch of a button. The French can talk to the United States of America, the Brazilian to the United Kingdom, Africa to Asia; you could probably even speak to someone studying in the Antarctic if you tried hard enough. Or at least these people could if...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Nanqiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zhuzhou 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. Millions of individuals around the globe have enrolled in English courses for several reasons. They could either like the language or they just want to get better opportunities in life. China, for example, has 400 million people who are currently studying English so that thousands of teachers are needed in order to meet the demand. When arriving in the Asian...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Hufu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Wuxi 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 is no Standardized English dialect, the way that Mandarin Chinese might be Standardized with the Beijing accent (The People’s Language). This can be difficult for the English teacher to negotiate for a number of reasons. Number one, your class might feel that there is a superior variation of English between American and British standards and insist on one over the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Daoqiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xiaogan 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. Language is a tool that allows us to organize our thoughts as well as to communicate. Since language is unable to be separated from our conscious thought, it can be difficult to image how another language can function without the use of the core elements that we employ in our own native language. Likewise, it can be difficult to comprehend the function of a language...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jielong Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Huaihua 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 Why is a global language needed? As the world has become more interconnected, particularly with quick international travel, modern communications and globalized trade, the argument for a “global language” is often used. Arguably now more than ever, a global language or single lingua franca has never been more important. There are...  [Read more]

Yes. One of the many benefits of teaching English abroad is that it can provide a great environment for learning a foreign language. It is no secret that being fully immersed in a different culture, where you are constantly surrounded by a new language, is the most effective way to quickly develop your understanding. Throughout your time living and working as an English teacher abroad, you will inevitably have endless opportunities to practice your language skills. As well as using the language as you go about your daily life, there is also a good chance that you will have access to local language courses that are far cheaper than those available in your home country. Another possibility is the network of friends that you will likely make among the local citizens. Often people are more...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Heitianpu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shaoyang 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. This essay was written for point 30. "TEFL for non native English speaking teachers" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the 22nd edition of the Ethnologue(*), the English language ranks as the most spoken second language at 753.3 million speakers, compared to the second...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Laoxin Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xiantao, Tianmen, Qianjiang & S? 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 many behaviors and simple acts of conduct that may or may not be considered appropriate in any given circumstance or country. There are multiple examples for specific regions of this world. In this assessment I would like to focus on China. Mandarin being the main language, within which there are multiple dialects. In a way I can see...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in NeimengguwuchuAn Jingji KAifAqu? Are you interested in teaching English in Huhehaote Shi — Hohhot? 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. What makes English valuable as a global language? All over the world, the knowledge of the English language has become a valuable commodity for many prospective businessman and aspiring academics as well as people who seek to find success for themselves. Knowledge of English has become a game changer in the modern world. This has...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in BAyantaohai Nongchang? 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. It is a well-known fact that no matter what language a person starts learning there could always be difficulties. For some people it might be the grammar – one of the most common problems as the majority of surveys report, some people cannot simply realize the fact that another language has a completely different sentence structure, word...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Linan 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. This summative task essay will answer the question, “What options do business English teachers have?”. This is topic number 14, “Options for Teachers.” The different career options available for teachers of business English, as well as their unique benefits and challenges will be discussed in the following. The wonderful part about becoming an English teacher...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Maodaotu Sumu? Are you interested in teaching English in Tongliao 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. To understand the benefits and disadvantages of a Global Language, we first need to understand what exactly we are talking about. Many of us would say that English is a Global Language and is the lingua franca. Most of us can agree that English is the bridge of communication between foreign countries and will continue to rise allowing greater communication,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in ZhushAn 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. With the development of informationlized social life and the globalization of the economy make English more and more crucial. As one of the most important information carriers, English has become the most widely used language in every field of human life, and English ability has become a necessary skill for every learner. The benefit of gaining a foreign language...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Wuduhe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yichng 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 I chose this topic, I asked myself what a foreign language is. Is it just a language spoken in another country that’s not similar to one’s own? Or does a language spoken in another city or district in one’s country qualify as a foreign language? According to wikipedia, a foreign language is originally from another country than the speaker. With reference to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in ShAshi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changsha 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. In a globalized and fast-growing world, the English language has grown to be considerably important. But let's analyze a bit further into the topic. The English language is the second most spoken language in the world only after the Chinese mandarin. With English speakers all around the globe, It's been a big part of tourism and other industries around the world....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Suizhou Shi? Are you interested in teaching English in Suizhou 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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| First of all I would like to mention that I am very happy about successfully mastered units In this topic I will be talking about my own “Personal Teaching Experience” in two Asian countries that I’ve had the privileged to work in and teach such as, China and Russia Every fresh...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Donghai Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Nantong 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. Language is primarily considered as a means of communicating each other. However, it creates friendships, economic relationships and cultural ties. Languages develop ourselves, our minds and our personalities in human society. According to linguists, there is no language better than a language. Nevertheless, English has been an international language of every...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in GuojiAba Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yichng 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 expectations and hopes for teaching in a university in China I took this top up course to have a stronger background for teaching English as a foreign language in preparation for teaching at a university in China. I have already been in contact with the university and have “passed” the initial interview. I have done a lot of unpaid volunteer teaching,...  [Read more]

With the changing nature of the world today learning English is becoming more and more important in the business sector. As such, numbers of people from non English speaking backgrounds, specifically, business men and women, to learn English that is appropriate in a business environment is increasing exponentially. Globalisation of the macro environment of business means there is an increseasing need for there to be one international language for businesses and more importantly, business people to communicate in. Companies are changing from being national to multi national and global. The are also seeking to outsource certain functions within their business structure to attempt to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. With enormous differences in labour costs globally, there are...  [Read more]