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TEFL, or Teaching English as a Foreign Language, refers to teaching English language English in non-English-speaking regions to students for whom it is not their mother tongue (see English as an additional languageEFL).TEFL/TESOL qualifications have often been used as a way of traveling abroad for extended periods, which has developed into an educated nomadic community. For information about teaching English which relates to both EFL and ESL contexts, see English language teaching. For information about foreign language teaching in general, see language education.
TEFL/TESL/TESOL - ''See also English as an additional languageTEFL, or Teaching English as a Foreign Language, refers to teaching English languageEnglish in non-English-speaking regions to students for whom it is not their mother tongue.TESL, or Teaching English as a Second Language, refers to teaching English in English-speaking regions to students for whom it is not their mother tongue.The teaching profession has two distinct terms for these because the language learning experience of the students is different depending on whether the language is the native language of the place they are living in or not. The teaching materials, student motivation and English language exposure oportunities are typically different. Thus the actual lessons as well as the needs of the students are typically different. Professional issues are also often different. The terms are mutually exclusive.TESOL, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, refers to both of the above two teaching situations and student groups inclusively. (It is also the name of a professional organization, based in the United States, which provides networking and information services to both categories of teachers.)
Qualifications for teachers - Common qualifications for TEFL teachers within the United KingdomBritish sphere of influence include certificates and diplomas issued by UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate) and Trinity International Examinations Board of Trinity College, London.UCLES: CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults). The CELTA course is perhaps the most widely taken and accepted course for new teacher trainees. It is often taught over 6 months or in a very intensive 1 month period. DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults). The DELTA is for teachers who already have significant TEFL experience and is often a requirement for teachers wanting to break into school management and or become teacher trainers. The course is very demanding.Trinity: CertTESOL (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Considered equivalent to the CELTA (see above) LTCLTESOL (Trinity Licentiate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Considered equivalent to the DELTA (see above).
Conditions for teachers in different countries -
Pay - The pay for EFL teaching is highest in the Middle East, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. In some teaching circumstances it can be adequate in Britain, although plenty of exploitative schools still exist.
Issues in NE Asia - South Korea has a great demand for native English speakers willing to teach, to the degree that institutions sometimes even pay for the round-trip airfare of a teacher with any university degree. However, as with all occupations, when working in a foreign country there is a danger of exploitation by employers. Among English teachers, South Korea has the unfortunate reputation of being among the worst offenders, particularly with regard to the payment of salary and benefits.Teaching English in northern East Asia can be stressful, since English courses are often overpopulated, with pupils from 4 to 16 years of age who tend to be rather shy, and who are forced to study after school because of their parents' intent on their academic success.Monthly pay in such schools is around the United States dollarUSD 2,000 mark, with an extra month's bonus if the teacher fulfills his or her contract. Many teachers who cannot cope with the stresses of teaching leave after receiving their first few salary cheques.
Teaching techniques - ''See also'': Language education
Reading - The technique of using literature aimed at children and teenagers for TEFL is rising in popularity. Both types of literature offer simpler material ("simplified readers" are produced by all the major publishers), and are often written in a more conversational style than literature aimed at adults. Children's literature in particular sometimes provides subtle cues to pronunciation, through rhyming and other wordplay. One technique for using these books is called the "multiple-pass technique". The instructor reads the book, pausing often to explain words and concepts. On the second pass, the instructor reads the book completely through without stopping.
Blended learning - The concept of Blended learning has been much discussed recently among teachers of English as a foreign language. recent studies have shown that ELT and EFL benefit greatly from a combination of face-to-face teaching and interactive (and therefore frequently electronic) practice activity. This can be achieved through the adoption of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).VLEs have been a major growth point in the TEFL industry over the last 5 years. They are developed either as an externally-hosted platforms onto which content can be exported by a school or institution (examples being 'Worldwide Web Course Tools, WebCT' or the 'Blackboard' VLE) or as content-supplied, course-managed learning platforms (an example being the 'Macmillan English Campus'). The key difference is that the latter is able to support course-building by the language school. This means that teachers can blend their existing courses with games, activites, listening exercises and grammer reference units that are contained online. This has applications in the classroom and as self-study or remote practice (for example in an internet café).
See also - English language teachingLanguage educationSecond language acquisition
External links - volny.cz - Central & Eastern European Teachers of English as a Foreign Language - an e-mail discussion list for EFL teachersesljunction.com - TEFL Jobs - This site has a good listing of up-to-date ESL, EFL and TEFL Jobscelta.esljunction.com - CELTA Course Directory - For more details on CELTA courses journeyeast.org - www.JourneyEast.org - Jobs Teaching English as a Second LanguageTeach-and-Travel.com - www.Teach-and-Travel.com Has a comprehensive list of TEFL jobsesljunction.com - TEFL Jobs has a good listing of up-to-date ESL EFL and TEFL JobsOnlineTEFL.net - OnlineTEFL.net Internet's only accrediting body for online TESL and EFL programs worldwide. ''Accredited and non-accredited programs''eslbase.com - TEFL jobs and TEFL courses eslbase.com has a directory of TEFL training courses and current job opportunities.tefl.com - TEFL.com ELT career portal, real-time database of English language teaching jobs.daveseslcafe.com - Daveseslcafe.com Comprehensive website for the English as an additional languageTESL community; includes job listings and journal entries.teflocal.com - The TEFL Trade Federation; The first international collective fighting for healthcare and jobs abroad for teachers of English everywhere.seamonkey.ed.asu.edu - Jon's ESL Site!macmillanenglishcampus.com - Macmillan English Campus: a blended learning solutiontesol.org - TESOL: a global teachers association Category:English languageCategory:Language education DEBUG REDIRECT (teaching english as a foreign language)
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Websites
Anglo-Hellenic Teacher Recruitment
Employment, Training and support for English Teachers in Greece
http://www.anglo-hellenic.com/
EC English - English as a Second Language
Learn English with students from over 60 countries and centres in top city locations, EC offers English language courses to suit all abilities, ages and study plans.
http://www.ecenglish.com
SIT TESOL/TEFL Certificate Course
Welcome to Global TEFL. We are a non-profit educational organization that has been promoting international and teacher education for the past 15 years. We are pleased to work with the School for International Training in offering the SIT TESOL Certificate Course at several sites around the United States, including Chicago, Boston and the SF Bay Area. Why take the SIT TESOL Certificate course? · It is an accredited and independently validated TESOL Certificate course from the School for International Training (SIT) in Brattleboro, VT, a recognized global leader in language education since 1964. SIT was the first Peace Corps Training Center. It is an internationally recognized ESL/EFL qualification. · Trainers are highly qualified TESOL professions with an MA TESOL degree and specially trained to deliver this course. · The course offers 130 hours of instruction, using an inductive, experiential, hands-on approach with up to 36 hours of observed practice teaching, observation and feedback. Theory comes from practice. · Global TEFL offers job search assistance. You will become an alum of SIT with full access to the SIT international job data base and other alum around the world. · The maximum class size is 12 with two full-time trainers.
http://www.globaltefl.org/
TEFL courses in the sun
Ministry of Education certified TEFL courses on Koh Samui, Thailand.
http://www.teflteachsamui.com
AAC - Teaching Jobs and English Abroad
Daily ESL Jobs. Teach English in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China and more. Country specific information on visas, accommodation and money. TESL/TEFL courses outlines and an English Teachers Blog. Great ideas and information for the English teacher when living abroad. Also a Community Forum to discuss ideas and thoughts with other teachers.
http://www.aacircle.com.au
ENGLISH for Life TESOL Training Academy
ENGLISH for Life's TESOL Certification Course includes 100 hours of practical instruction, plus a 50-hour supervised practicum. You will finish this course with an experiential and theoretical foundation on how to facilitate a quality ESL class anywhere in the world. THE WHOLE WORLD IS WAITING FOR YOU!
http://www.english-forlife.com/
EFL2Korea - TEFL Jobs in South Korea
EFL2Korea offers a free service to jobseekers wishing to teach English in South Korea. We will organise everything from interview to airport pickup and also provide ongoing support during your time in Korea. Please visit our site for more information or contact us on info@efl2korea.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
http://www.efl2korea.com/
Cz-Training
Offering a 4-week, internationally recognized TEFL certificate course with immediate job placement in schools throughout Europe.
http://www.cz-training.com/
TESOL Courses
Online, accredited TESOL courses with Global English; your passport to the world.
http://www.global-english.com/
TEFL.com
Resume database with free resume forwarding system. Jobs database organized by country with daily forwarding of job openings via Email upon reqest. Career tips and advice, teacher training database, newsletters, health insurance available for purchase and, member discounts. All services free to potential employers and job seekers.
http://www.tefl.com/
TEFL.net
Offers a jobs wanted and a teachers wanted section, sends job updates via Email, teacher training, handouts and resources, lesson plans and a teacher's forum.
http://www.tefl.net/
Guardian Unlimited: Education
News and features for and about educators and students, including issues, schools, FE, TEFL and higher education. Offers interactive guides, courses and job search.
http://education.guardian.co.uk/
Language Fun Farm
Includes forum, articles on development, reviews of programs and free classroom materials, online quizzes, and links.
http://www.teflfarm.com/
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