Taiwan English Speaking

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dadaohe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang 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. Learning languages, knowledge, dealing things etc. These can lead students or learners to certain of condition, including, not understanding the content, teacher’s information transmitting, a not clear demonstration etc. This task will be discussing problems that students may face in four aspects (Listening, reading, speaking and writing) and also some classroom...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The status of English as a global language or lingua-franca owes to several diverse factors. As the world has become increasingly globalized, the demand for learning and teaching English has increased drastically and continues to grow. People from all over the world come to seek opportunities in education in the EFL/ESL industry. In this essay, I will attempt to explore the challenges of teaching EFL as a non-native speaker. A further aim in this summative essay is to conduct a general comparison between native and non-native English-speaking teachers (known as NESTs and NNESTs). I will look at this from the perspective of the EFL classroom in Taiwan and will discuss the challenges non-native English-speaking teachers might face in their TEFL jobs....  [Read more]

Christian Davey Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Once you’ve decided to move abroad for work, I’m sure you’d like to know the pros and cons of the place? Sure, a quick browse online can give you some idea, but it probably won’t go into anything specific or any real depth. Well, look no further as I’m going to give you five positives and five negatives about teaching English in Taiwan. Let’s start with the positives, in no particular order. If you're wondering if Taiwan is safe to loiter or take a stroll on the streets at night, you don't need to worry. Taiwan is one of the safest places in the world, you can go to a restaurant or a coffee shop and leave your belongings, such as your wallet or mobile phone, and no one will touch them. I have even left scooter...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Mainland China and Taiwan form a very large part of the Asian ESL market. There are obviously many similarities but also many differences. In this blog we will look at some of the major differences in job requirement in these two regions. It is said that there were around 100,000 foreign teachers working in China until recently, so that's a huge number. China is a vast country with huge demand for EFL teachers. There are opportunities at public schools, kindergartens, boarding schools, universities and international schools. However recent regulations have changed the Chinese EFL market drastically, so it's not as easy to find work as it used to be. Basically the government has placed some new regulations that make it a little bit harder to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jinmiaopu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jincheng 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. From the early 1960’s, English for Specific Purpose (ESP) has grown to become one of the most prominent areas of EFL teaching today. In fact, there are now several well-established international journals dedicated specifically to ESP discussions. Since ESP has had a relatively long time to mature, we would expect the ESP community to have a clear idea about...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The following blog post is about an ITTT graduate who shares his story on how he found a passion for teaching English abroad after studying abroad in Taiwan. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph S. When I began my undergraduate education, I intended to pursue a Master's degree, likely in Industrial Psychology, and then a career in that field; most likely consulting. However, as a requirement for my Bachelor's degree I needed to study a foreign language. I had studied German for several years in High School, and thoroughly disliked it, so, I was very easily persuaded by the University's Chinese Professor to try out her class - what did I have to lose? She was very friendly and mentioned several times the possibility of going...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Taiwan is a popular destination for EFL teachers from across the world. If you are interested in joining the thousands of English teachers in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in Taiwan. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Are you planning on becoming an EFL teacher in China? There are certain difficulties Chinese students face when learning English and every EFL teacher should be aware of these. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Are you planning on becoming an EFL teacher abroad? Be sure to check out the top 10 qualities every great teacher should have before stepping into your classroom. Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Mexico is one of the largest EFL markets in the world. If...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Taiwan is a popular destination for EFL teachers from across the world. If you are interested in joining the thousands of English teachers in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in Taiwan. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Are you planning on becoming an EFL teacher in China? There are certain difficulties Chinese students face when learning English and every EFL teacher should be aware of these. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Are you planning on becoming an EFL teacher abroad? Be sure to check out the top 10 qualities every great teacher should have before stepping into your classroom. Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Mexico is one of the largest EFL markets in the world. If...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huangsha Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Hanzhong 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 common saying imparted to me by one of my professors goes like this: "What do you call someone who speaks three languages? Trilingual. What do you call someone who speaks two languages? Bilingual. What do you call someone who speaks only one language? American." I have found this to be extremely true for the majority of cases, and, as a young student, it spurred...  [Read more]

Christian Davey Destinations Alumni Experiences What do you envision when you see yourself teaching English abroad? Depending on your point-of-view, it could differ considerably, I bet. For instance, you may picture yourself eating local food on your lunch break with your colleagues, or you might begin to ponder what your students are talking about in their native language during the break time. Whatever you picture, I can happily say that the experience of teaching English in Taiwan is packed with so much joy and satisfaction. The students are so passionate about learning English that they make you feel so welcome when you are there, and that is what it is all about: feeling comfortable and excited to be there. In the next paragraphs, I will share a little bit about myself and my...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I’m a non-native English speaker who never once benefited from an effective ESL program in her entire school years. It’s rather ironic that I became an ESL teacher and taught English for six years, essentially preaching what I had never practiced myself. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Somy L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I was born in Korea, and my family and I moved to South Africa when I was ten. Before 2000, ESL programs were not widespread knowledge and resources were on the limited side. My ESL teacher at the time would just give printouts to the students to color and trace words. The amount of progress I made in that class was essentially nonexistent....  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The following blog post is about an ITTT graduate who shares his story on how learning Chinese helped him to become a better English teacher in China. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph S. A common saying imparted to me by one of my professors goes like this: "What do you call someone who speaks three languages? Trilingual. What do you call someone who speaks two languages? Bilingual. What do you call someone who speaks only one language? American." I have found this to be extremely true for the majority of cases, and, as a young student, it spurred me to want to learn as much of other languages as I possibly could. I grew up in a monolingual home, however, as a child, I spent much of my time working on my cousin's farm; his...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huangjinxia Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Hanzhong 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 began my undergraduate education, I intended to pursue a Master's degree, likely in Industrial Psychology, and then a career in that field; most likely consulting. However, as a requirement for my Bachelor's degree I needed to study a foreign language. I had studied German for several years in High School, and thoroughly disliked it, so, I was very...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Taian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Tongchuan 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 grammar, what is it like? The grammar of the English language, as any other concerns itself its structure, namely types of sentences or word combinations, words changing. In other words it is a certain set of norms and rules that are used in the construction of a competent speech. Some people believe that the grammar is not complicated and does not cause any...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shuangan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang 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. By: Joshua Heald Learning Phonics has proven time and time again that when it comes to older students who have to remember the spelling and pronunciation of bigger words, the students that have learned phonics from early on, have an easier time. When the pronunciation (the sound) has been linked to the spelling ( the look) it helps in many different ways. When you...  [Read more]

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Linda Dunsmore Destinations Currently, there are around 1.75 billion people speaking and learning English around the world and researchers say that by 2020 more than two billion people will speak and learn English. This means, now is the perfect time to embark on your adventure of teaching English abroad. Whether you are looking for opportunities in Asia, South America, the Middle East or Europe, qualified English teachers are hired everywhere. Even English-speaking countries have a never-before-seen demand for ESL teachers. The best part? No prior teaching experience is required to get hired. All you need is the will to explore the world and oftentimes an internationally accredited TEFL certificate. A TEFL certification course teaches you the exact skills necessary to teach any type of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Kendongleisixiangjidanwei? Are you interested in teaching English in Dongying 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 was born and raised in Taiwan. I have finished my junior college level before I came to USA at age of 25. I was able to read and do some writing but not really speak English. I have gotten both bachelor degree in Accounting and master degree in Teaching English as a second language (it was called that time). But I have not used my teaching degree for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huishui Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang 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. Where did you grow up? What is your native language? Did you try to learn any other language? In school? Were you taught by your family and friends? When you hear a foreign language that you don’t know, what is your physical reaction? What is that little voice in your head trying to tell you? My little voice tells my brain to tell my mouth to tell the person...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Destinations A TEFL qualification allows you to teach English almost anywhere in the world, some countries are more popular than others for differing reasons. Some are popular because of the salary and benefits offered to teachers, others are popular because they offer a better quality of life and others are popular because they provide teachers with plenty of opportunities. The top most popular countries are all in Asia as the demand for English is so much higher here than elsewhere in the world. China, the first country, has the largest demand for English teachers in the world and an abundance of teaching jobs for newly qualified and experienced TEFL teachers alike. As such, salaries and benefits vary considerably, but experienced and qualified teachers can expect good pay...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I was born and raised in Taiwan. I have finished my junior college level before I came to the USA at the age of 25. I was able to read and do some writing but not speak English. I have gotten both a bachelor's degree in Accounting and a master's degree in Teaching English as a second language (it was called that time). But I have not used my teaching degree for the years that I have lived in the US. Later, I went back to school for physician associated degree to practice medicine and it has been for the past 20 years. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Crystal C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I choose this topic because I am not a native English speaker, although...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dayang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Tai'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. Teaching productive skills (speaking and writing) There are four basic skills in any language: receptive skills- reading and listening, and productive skills- speaking and writing. Although speaking and writing are different, they both are used for the same purpose- to communicate. The ultimate goal of language is communication and the aim of speaking a language is to...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zaozhuang-shi? Are you interested in teaching English in Zaozhuang-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| A classroom is the place where most individuals engage in attaining new information and interacting with others for a particular purpose Storytelling has been a powerful tool for centuries Teachers’ role in educational process is very important, but so as parents’ Since we should...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Encheng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Dezhou 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 the past twenty years I have had the pleasure of teaching English to Chinese students of all ages in both Taiwan and mainland China. The following are my observations: If one were to argue that Socrates were the beginning of modern Western Civilization, one could easily surmise that that modern Chinese civilization has its roots in the teachings of Confucius....  [Read more]

Enrol on our TEFL course in Thailand and experience a country with one of the most amazingly different cultures in the world. Known as the land of smiles, Thailand is famed for its natural beauty and endless sights just waiting for visitors to discover. From great spicy food, idyllic beaches and islands, to vibrant nightlife, a low cost of living and friendly people, this country has something to offer everyone. The demand for teaching English in Thailand is immense, from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Phuket to Koh Samui. You are certain to be offered employment after taking ITTT’s world renowned course here. With our courses running throughout the entire year in three unique locations we are sure that we have a course that is right for you. Phuket is a tropical Island in the Andaman Sea and is...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dezhou-shi? Are you interested in teaching English in Dezhou-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| The way a teacher manages the classroom has a profound impact on the success of the class and the ability for students to achieve their learning potential There is about 6500 spoken language in the world today The use of games in the class can activate the atmosphere of learning, reduce...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences For the past twenty years, I have had the pleasure of teaching English to Chinese students of all ages in both Taiwan and mainland China. The following are my observations: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eugene E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. If one were to argue that Socrates was the beginning of modern Western Civilization, one could easily surmise that that modern Chinese civilization has its roots in the teachings of Confucius. While Socrates told his students that the unexamined life was not worth living and that students should question everything, even their teacher; the opposite is true with the teaching of Confucius. This has led to China becoming a...  [Read more]

China is a massive country with one of the most diverse and historic cultures anywhere in the world. Combine this with the fact that it has one of (if not the) fastest growing economies in the emerging world and you have one of the most ideal places in which to learn teaching English on our TEFL course. Chinese people are naturally drawn to people of backgrounds different to their own and have many world renowned styles of cooking. This country has therefore distinguished itself as a superb destination in which to study TEFL or teach English. Demand for EFL teachers in China is amongst the highest in the world with literally thousands of teaching vacancies throughout the country, especially in the big cities such as Beijing. These are updated on a daily basis making it easy for you to...  [Read more]

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