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While applying for an English teaching position overseas with a company that services Japan, I was asked to write a cover letter / essay stating "WHY I WANT TO LIVE AND WORK IN JAPAN" Here below are a few success secrets when you are asked to write such a letter, followed by the letter itself. 1. Express a heartfelt interest - employers want people who are passionate about their work. 2. Communicate a love of the culture - be it foreign or corporate. 3. Highlight your professional qualities, skills, and achievements. 4. Differentiate yourself from the other applicants. What makes you unique? 5. Convey the depth of your commitment. Companies want loyal and committed employees who will be[..]

Comments from English Teachers Living and Working Overseas “Sometimes I pinch myself. I can’t believe that I’m here in Malaysia teaching English.” Tina, Durban “Life as a TEFL teacher is fantastic. I was terrified of what it was going to be like, what the kids would be like, the school, the food, everything. By the third day of my orientation, I felt ready to go!! … Before this, I was working in an office, bored, sitting still all day, going crazy! NOW, I can never imagine going back to that!” Jenny, High Wycombe, England “Teaching in Seoul was very daunting at first, but I remembered what I had learned in my TEFL course and after a few weeks it became so much fun that I[..]

From "Rags" to "Riches" What often comes as a shock to most just-off-the-plane expats is the general, dirt-cheap cost of living that China offers. Prices are generally a fifth of what they are back home, if not less. A $5 beer back home, for example, is a meager 0.25 cents at your local "BBQ" hangout, the average value meal at McDonalds $1.88 and spacious, furnished one-bedroom apartments can be found for around $125 a month. In addition to these low prices can be included the fact that the average western English teacher is making 300% or more than the city's locals. It's not hard to understand why many expats fall into the trap of living an over-the-top lifestyle here in the "Middle[..]

This article defines and explores communication styles as they pertain to Chinese culture. Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of Chinese culture for people new to China to grasp is the vast difference in communication styles. Understanding how the Chinese communicate with one another, and with foreigners, is crucial to understanding Chinese people. Some Chinese have complained about difficulties communicating with foreigners new to China, perhaps still participating in their TESOL Course, and that their recommendations and suggestions are often ignored by foreigners. This seems to have something to do with the different communication patterns used by Chinese and Westerners. While[..]

People are suffering from the economic downturn. The good news is that TESOL International has a solution for those affected or for those who just want to change their career. Train for and work as an English teacher. While some businesses shut their doors forever worldwide, the English-teaching industry is booming. People are learning English all over the world, and their number is constantly growing. The demand for English teachers is on the rise, and many foreign schools offer great benefits to those who dare to explore different cultures. From a one-room classroom with one trainer and three students, TESOL International has grown to include more than 50 faculty members and far over[..]

It's tempting to get carried away with the excitement of going to a new country and being accepted for a job is a great feeling – but before you start packing your suitcase, make sure you check out the conditions – they'll make or break your experience of teaching abroad! Here are 6 things to check: Hours of work: - How many contact hours will you have to teach? The average is 25 contact hours of teaching (when you are physically in the classroom with the students). - How many days will you be working over? 25 hours or less seems great…until you are expected to do them over 6/7 days! - What preparation will this involve? In order to determine this you will need to find out the size[..]

Handicapped or Disabled English Learners In some institutions, disabled learners study English for both academia and communicative purposes. Basically, two forms of disability are encountered by English, as a second or foreign language, teachers; physical and mental. Adaptation of methodologies and didactics for teaching and learning success with handicapped learners or with learners who may be disabled in some way can help to improve teaching and learning with many other types of EFL class groups and therefore merits the attention of all EFL or ESL language professionals. Physical Disabilities At the Santiago de Cali University where I teach, students are allowed to enter programs even[..]

It has always been my hallucination to be a rousing teacher since adolescent. However, I comprehend that not every teaching assistant or teacher is enthusiastic on a lifelong out of the country teaching career. If you are one of those who have considered giving a try at teaching English overseas, you should be proud of yourself for choosing an extremely challenging and rewarding-career. For the majority, making this choice is just the beginning. There will be a lot of questions that are going to crop up during the course of preparing for the job. One of the questions that you are most disturbed about, is in all probability the place that you will be teaching. When choosing the place for[..]

Today learning English language is very important, not to say really essential. Once children started learning English just since the junior high, today everything is different. English language teaching classes start from day nursery, where children attending the “courses”, beyond coming all from different countries, can learn English by playing. Through the use of very easy songs, they will mainly learn colors and animals. The precocious teaching of English language pursuits the final goal to make children grow up and get a multicultural education. As we were saying and as everybody can notice, today our country is made up of different cultures, there are a lot of children[..]

Are you already underway with preparations for your new teaching job? New teacher support begins with a few teacher friendly resources for beginning the school year. The cheapest and most resourceful place to start your search is by going to the teacher resources or teacher aides section of any nearby bookstore. Most of these books have their main website and you can simply download materials for free. You don't necessarily need to start off your teaching career with numerous book titles. Just skim and scan through a few. In the beginning, the number of books can be terribly overwheming. The problem with buying books on lesson plans and especially with classroom management ideas is that[..]

Living in Asia for the past five years of my life... I have learned many things. One of those things that would never work in Canada, but works surprising well in Asia is this ESL Game: The Pop Up Pirate Barrel Game Teaching English in Asia can and is meant to be very rewarding. It can change your life and open yourself up to new cultures. There is no better way to meet new people and be introduced to new people than by having fun with people. One fun way to get students/friends in a good mood is to play a fun game. This ESL game is called the Pop Up Pirate Barrel Game. Any ESL teacher can use this game to liven up a class; or they can use it as an end to a long hard class. In this game[..]

Classroom management is one of the most difficult aspects of being an ESL teacher. First, there are the cultural differences of what methods and punishments are appropriate. There is also the language barrier. To me, it's also no surprise that the classes with the most discipline problems also have the highest number of kids who dislike English. If you're an ALT working in a public school in Japan, you'll most likely be team teaching with another Japanese teacher. In this case, you won't really be required to maintain class control but you may find yourself teaching alone sometimes. So let's take a look at classroom management and see if there is something that you can apply to your[..]

Many adult ESL learners are often afraid of making a mistake when it comes to communicating in a second or foreign language and as a result, remain silent. Often this trepidation comes from fearing being corrected. Now teachers can use the knowledge of error correction to engage adult ESL learners more effectively.the focus nowadays in an ESL classroom should be on communicative competence. This goes with the expectations that learners should be understood by primarily on what they say and then by the accuracy of how they say it. Errors should only be corrected by teacher when the learner is linguistically ready to accept the correction. There have been several studies regarding this[..]

Are you an international student having a hard time writing high-quality papers in English? The best thing you can do for your writing is have an editor who is familiar with the English language work on your paper to improve the clarity, flow, grammar, and mechanics. It is extremely difficult to fully understand all of the nuances of writing in your non-native language, and finding an editor who works well with you is invaluable. Most editors will be able to work well with non-native English writers, and editors who focus on ESL (English as a Second Language) editing have extensive experience working with writers whose first language is not English. The most important thing when choosing[..]

It can be very exciting studying for a year or two in a foreign country, and every year thousands of ESL students travel to English-speaking countries to have an adventure, take a break from rigorous studying at home, and learn some English. At the same time, immigration is up in some countries, especially Canada, where the government has now incorporated more support, more programs and more funding to ensure that immigrants who arrive here can get employed a lot faster than what is currently the case. However, most students and immigrants will tell you, that their perceived lack of English capability and their self-imposed shyness with using it can create a real barrier to not only[..]

Full and part time scholarships for teachers are now available. Are you having trouble financing your degree in education or another teacher related degree? There is still time to apply for these teacher scholarships. Start or finish your degree with peace of mind. If you are already enrolled as a student, check with your local college or university financial aid office for further ongoing scholarships for teachers. If you are are a preservice student check out your local Board of Education, which has additional scholarship information on how tofinance your education. Scholarship opportunities become greater especially for those areas all across the United States that are particularly[..]

Coming to this country was hard enough. Now they want me to write in perfect English, too? This is the sentiment many ESL students share. You may feel stranded, alone on this desert island with no raft or food. The truth is, though, that you aren't alone. There are thousands of other ESL students in the same position, trying to make life in America the best it can be. How free would you feel if you didn't have to worry about your English writing? Free yourself of the struggles of ESL writing today. ESL writing doesn't have to be a struggle. With the right coaching and editing, you will not only pass in and present great work, but you'll quickly learn the ins and outs of English,[..]

For people with English as a second language (ESL), English software can provide them with a lot of help in their endeavours to master the language. First of all, this kind of software can help them learn the many rules regarding grammar much faster. This is possible because this type of program will often provide feedback regarding the errors that they make. Often, an explanation is provided as to why the particular item is being marked as a grammatical error. This can be helpful for them to understand why it is an error and how they can improve it next time. Another way in which writing software can aid those who have ESL is the translation of their ideas into the English language.[..]

ESL ("English as a second Language") classes are intended to teach English speaking, reading and writing to people (mainly adults) who do not speak English as their primary or native language. These classes are attended by people who wish to learn Engish for business or professional reasons, for some as a leisure or self-improvement activity, and also, quite frequently, by people who are immigrating to an primarily English-speaking country such as Great Britain or the United States. It is hard to say if there is such a thing as a typical ESL class - classes can vary greatly depending on how advanced the students are, and the favored approach of the teacher - but most ESL classes involve[..]

English is a universal language. The importance of leaning English cannot be more emphasized. To be globally competitive, you have to speak the international tongue. It is indeed necessary to Study english speaking tongue. Hence, the business of English tutorials and courses thrive. Aside from English tutors and teachers, there are aid materials available for those who are trying to study English as a second language. To study or study English audio is one way. The aid of audio materials is necessary to study proper pronunciation. It is also a big help in developing conversational skills using the English language. Another method is to Study english at home. This type of English tutorial[..]

If you learned English as a second language, you probably didn't concentrate too much on pronunciation. At the beginning it's okay that your pronunciation is not perfect but after gaining some basic fluency you should definitely try to improve your pronunciation. Do you wonder why? Here is 4 reasons why you should do it. 1. Native speakers will understand you better and you will understand them better too Improving your pronunciation will not only help in speaking but also in listening. If you learn pronunciation rules, you will understand why certain words are spoken in a certain way and it will be easier for you to understand native speakers, note down unknown words, places, names, or[..]

Learning English effectively when living in a foreign country is challenging. While English classes are probably available, native English speakers may not be. Also, students rarely get the chance to practice their skills, making it even more difficult to learn the language. If you are someone who wishes to learn English efficiently while living in a foreign country, keep these tips in mind. Let Go of Your Fear One of the problems that most people face when seeking to learn any foreign language, English included, is fear. When we are children and we learn our native language, we rarely fear saying something wrong. After all, everyone praises and rewards a child's attempts to speak. As we[..]

Learning a new language is a challenge. It is said that English can be one of most difficult languages to learn because of the many exceptions to grammar, spelling, and pronunciation rules. It can take weeks or months to master English as a second language. However, choosing to learn English online can help shorten that learning curve. There are many options for students and business people who need or want English as a second language, and who choose to take lessons online. Many colleges and universities offer continuing education classes online, and there are hundreds of companies who offer online classes and tutoring in English. For individuals who choose to learn English online, the[..]

Oftentimes, those learning English as a second language, or ESL, have problems with idiomatic expressions. Jokes are the hardest, but idiomatic expressions rank a close second. The verb "get" is misused and abused. Let's fix that at least to an extent. Because if you can get a handful of idiomatic expressions down pat, people will begin to view you differently. They will see that you are making great strides with your new language. GET IT out of your head This is used when something isn't worth the time or effort. 1) Sample: She left you. She's not worth it. You need to get her out of your head. When you have no money and you are in a shoe store. 1) Sample: Are you thinking of buying[..]

Learning to speak the Tagalog language could be one of the most challenging tasks that you may face if you are thinking of studying this Filipino language. It is thus of critical importance that you receive the Meta informational support that could guide you along the treacherous route of a foreign language learning that you intend to undertake. One of the first things that you should do is to find out how different the target language is from the one you were born with. The following list shows the most common characteristics that makes the Tagalog language a lot different from your mother tongue. Abundance of Spanish Derived Words There is an over-abundance of Spanish-derived words in[..]

All around the globe, English is the one language that has made an impact as a means of communication between people belonging to all races. In the US, most native speakers employ the English language, as this is their mother tongue and they also speak English frequently. The other people belonging to other communities in the US have considered English as a second language to help them communicate with people around. Everyone else too around the world accept it as the second language. It is monopolized and accepted by most countries as a channel of communication and a common base of exchange. English is not a very difficult language to learn. But, yes it is vast. In terms of grammar,[..]

"I am called Sylvie, and we are three in our family, and during two weeks we have been in Spain taking a wonderful holiday. We were very interested to see the bull fighting and we had a lovely weather all the time we were there. I am the only child in my family, but my father and mother are my nicest friends so I am not very much lonely. When we came back from Spain to our home in France we realised how much we had profited from our holiday. Normally we must to return to work on Monday. Our holiday was less long this year, but we hope we can have a more long holiday next year." After teaching English in Europe for many years, I have become accustomed to what is now being generally[..]

So you are somewhere in Asia standing inside a classroom full of screaming ESL students. You were not trained by your school and they expect you to just "Be the Best Teacher" and make the school a lot of money. Easy???? For a first time teacher living in a country in which they are not from can be challenging. I used to be that teacher with no training. I was told to "Teach English." Luckily, I was able to keep my ears open and was able to meet the right people who were kind enough to teach me some ESL (English Second Language) Games. This is one of them: "THE MONEY GAME" First you will need to draw a big grid on the blackboard/whiteboard. On the top level of the grid you will need to[..]

Does English writing that hard? For some reason, it can be a bit risky if you were just starting to learn how. English is not the most logical language. While it has rules, they aren't steadfast. If you're learning it for the first time, you're bound to notice the seemingly innumerable amount of exceptions. Those born in the language are likely to find those underlying structures - inconsistencies included - as second nature. Others who are learning it as a second or third language, however, are likely to be confused once they go past the basics of the vernacular. Many foreign English speakers sound bad when doing so. Far more sound worse when they try to write. While many writers love[..]

In terms of global conditions, the English language has been a significant and important influence. Economic globalization has lead to a quick expansion of the English language in all countries around the world. For this reason, as well as the advancements of technology, the English language has become a bridge among most cultures. Many experts believe that the expansion of the English language should not only be accepted, but also encouraged. Because of the advancements in communication technologies, and the increase in travel to other countries, learning English not only helps one learn about other cultures and customs, but it also helps to avoid misunderstandings and[..]

We live in a global village and the internet has made it possible for American companies to outsource many essential services to workers in other parts of the world. Numerous call centers have been established in India to service the US market and virtual assistants, web designers and merchants from diverse parts of the world like Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Kenya can interact with the huge online market. Cruise ships, constructions sites and hospitals employ eager young people who are willing to work hard and learn quickly. The only obstacle is communication. In most of the jobs described a level of English proficiency is required but even then that may not be enough. US[..]

I have become quite an endured apprentice of the Spanish language since I moved to South America three years ago. I have had mixed experiences with Spanish language learning, teachers and schools. I tend to be overly critical as, a language teacher and expect Spanish courses especially 'pricey' ones, like Tell Me More Spanish to be developed on sound, cutting edge learning theory and creative approaches. Who Created the Tell me More Spanish Software V1? The V10 version software was developed by Aurolog who opened its first office in Paris, France in 1987, when it started developing its "One size does not fit all" approach to Spanish language courses. Tell me more Spanish is conclusively,[..]