Teaching English To Spanish Speakers Lesson Plans

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Difficulty with pronunciation is likely something that every EFL teacher will face at one point or another in their career. Every language in the world has different ways of pronouncing different words/ letters. In addition to this, most speakers of other languages have heavy accents that can make pronouncing English words very difficult. This can be a challenge when teaching English as a foreign language. It can be especially challenging because not all learners around the world will face the same problems. Students in Vietnam will likely have different pronunciation problems than students in Kenya and students in Brazil will likely have different pronunciation problems than students in Morocco. For this essay, I will focus on the specific problems of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The accelerated growth of English as a global language has made people from all around the world realize how important this one is nowadays, even in our everyday life we find English words and content wherever we look, technology, movies, tv, business, and internet are only some of them. Therefore, people from different nationalities around the globe, show a lot of interest in learning the English language. This time we are going to focus on Latin and Hispanic students and the challenges that these Spanish speakers encounter when learning English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dayana M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. People assume that the term Spanish speaker is...  [Read more]

Tamara Jennings Teaching Ideas While there is great value in learning a second language, it can also be quite time-consuming. It also requires a good amount of patience and determination. Thanks to technology, the bright side is that learning doesn’t always have to feel like work! Continue reading to find out ways to use media to your advantage in assisting students with enjoyable ways to gain their target language skills. I love Spanish, and when I set out to really learn the language in 2019, I started by taking two college-level courses. These classes gave me a wealth of information on vocabulary, rules, and conjugation, but I still had no idea how to really use Spanish. I felt those classes didn’t really do much to teach me much about how to “operate” the language. Another...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas For non-native English student in Spain, specific difficulties may be encountered when learning English. A good English teacher will help a student address those difficulties including, but not limited to, pronunciation, listening, and grammar. A good English teacher to non-native English students requires a solid foundation in the knowledge of English as the student relies on the teacher as the main source of the language. The student looks to the teacher for guidance and direction in order to comprehend English. The teacher must instill trust and display confidence for the student to learn adequately. These are difficulties in teaching English to non-native students in general. This post concentrates on the difficulties a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Qishuba 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. For the non-native English student in Spain, specific difficulties may be encountered when learning English. A good English teacher will help a student address those difficulties including but not limited to pronunciation, listening and grammar etc. A good English teacher to non-native English students requires a solid foundation in the knowledge of English as the...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Stepping onto my flight from Miami to Santiago, Chile, I was confident in my Spanish skills. After all, I had taken nearly seven years of Spanish classes in middle and high school. However, when I landed I found, not only did I not understand 80% of what my host family said to me, they couldn’t understand me either. Over the course of my two months there, I came to appreciate the significance of slang in understanding and mastering a language. Even though slang words and usage can vary tremendously throughout the English speaking world, this is not an excuse to avoid introducing slang in the classroom. Being able to identify and understand some common slang words and phrases will help English learners reading informal documents. Being able to produce...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shuangqiao 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. Why complete a TEFL course In today's world English is the predominant language. It is estimated that more than 500 million people speak it in a native way, we must also add the fact that English–speaking countries are the most influential countries in our globalized world. This means that in order to be competitive in a modern globalized society a person should...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yidie Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Luliang 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 bilingual individual, I realized how informative taking this, or any, teaching as a second language (TEFL) course. I believe it can be impactful, moreover, it can cause self-reflection on one's own learning trajectory of the English language. In fact, in my particular experience, I am both a native Spanish and English speaker. However, I learned Spanish before...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Most people consider English to be a global language because it is the one language that is spoken and understood by the majority of the population in almost every region of the world. What is a global language? While there is no official definition, it refers to a language that is learned and spoken internationally by native and second language speakers (Mastin, 2011). There are approximately 360 million native English speakers and almost twice as many speaking it as a second language, making English one of the topmost spoken languages in the world (Klappenbach, 2019). English is undoubtedly in just about every sector whether it is in education, medicine, business, technology, tourism, communication, and so on. It is perhaps this worldwide...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker TEFL Information Online English language teaching is one area of the TEFL field that has grown rapidly in recent times and it is only going to become more popular. With this growth comes an increased demand for teachers which is a very positive thing for anyone who doesn’t have a full university degree. While some online employers do insist on a degree, the two most important ingredients when applying for online teaching jobs are generally a TEFL/TESOL certification and in some cases being a native English speaker. For anyone without a degree, the best thing to do is to offer as much else to the employer as possible. As mentioned, a TEFL/TESOL certification is essential (a minimum 120-hour course is usually expected). Other sought after skills include foreign language...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences As a Belgian born citizen, I was brought up with different languages. Belgium is officially a trilingual country: French, Dutch, and German are all official languages. Dutch is my mother tongue, I have been learning French since primary school. Later, in high school, German and English were added to my curriculum and in college, I extended my language skills by taking a Spanish course. This means I have been studying foreign languages since primary school until my university degree when I was 25 years old. This made me decide to write on the following topic: why non-native English speakers can be good TEFL teachers. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Roel S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

  This video covers special cases in reported speech that do not follow the typical pattern. This video is specifically aimed at teaching reported speech in an ESL setting. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. This lesson gave me a great refresher on conditional phrases and some ideas on how to teach them to non-English speakers. I love this TEFL course because it is not only giving me reminders and ideas of how to teach English, but also how to teach...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jincheng-shi? 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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| English has become the most widely spoken language in the world, nearly 400 million native speakers and more than that of second language speakers exist on earth Wouldn't it be great if everything we needed to know to be successful was written down somewhere for us? Well, it is From the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas There is currently a need for more people willing to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) across America. Several small communities have accepted immigrants from other countries. Although children of school age will learn English in school, the parents and grandparents struggle to learn English as they continue their daily lives and earn a living. This is a challenge as most Americans do not know any other languages as they do in Europe, so the immigrant needs to communicate in English to accomplish anything. This leaves the older generation feeling isolated and causes problems in everyday life, such as going to the bank. In most large cities, finding an ESL class is easy. In rural America, this is not necessarily...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xi-an-shi? Are you interested in teaching English in Xi-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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| For the past several years I have been working for a non-profit company that provides high quality day care and preschool education for financially disadvantaged children What do you think of when I say the word “teacher”? When I think of this word, I think of the “teacher when I was a...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Teaching English in Malaga, Spain 3. Qualifications and Requirements 4. How ITTT Can Help You Are you considering teaching English abroad? Malaga, Spain is a vibrant and exciting destination for English teachers looking to immerse themselves in Spanish culture while making a positive impact on students' lives. In this guide, we will explore the benefits of teaching English in Malaga, the qualifications and requirements needed for teaching positions, and how ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) can help you achieve your teaching goals in this picturesque location. Malaga is a popular destination for English teachers due to its beautiful beaches, rich history, and warm Mediterranean climate. Teaching English in Malaga allows you to experience the unique...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Teaching English in Argentina 3. Requirements for Teaching English in Argentina 4. How ITTT Can Help Are you considering a career in teaching English abroad? Argentina is a fantastic destination for English teachers looking to immerse themselves in a vibrant culture while gaining valuable teaching experience. This page will provide you with information on English teaching jobs in Argentina, including the benefits of teaching in this country, the requirements for teaching English, and how ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) can help you kickstart your teaching career in Argentina. Teaching English in Argentina offers a unique and rewarding experience for those looking to teach abroad. The country boasts a rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes,...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences For the native English speaker, English is easy. It is only when learning another language do L1 English speakers begin to see peculiarities in their own language. It is then compounded when beginning to teach English as a foreign language. Although the English language has commonalities with other languages, especially since English is derived from other languages, there are plenty of unusual aspects of English that can cause difficulties when learning and teaching the language. For example, English spelling, grammar, and pronunciation all contain such peculiarities. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tanya L. Learning to read and write English is no easy task since English is one of the least phonetic languages compared to other...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Although many ESL teachers do have foreign language experience, many are not aware of how much this experience benefits them. Sure, if they are teaching English in Japan, having Japanese language experience is helpful for daily life situations, but how could it bleed into the classroom as well? And the language experience doesn’t necessarily have to involve the first language of the students, either. Having foreign language experiences allows the teacher to understand just how hard learning a language is, can understand where certain errors may come from, see English from a different perspective, and gives them a stronger grasp on English grammar. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarah D. Firstly, learning another language...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Many parents find helping their children learn English quite challenging and it can be more difficult if they are not native English speakers. So how can you still be a good source of learning a new language to your children? There are different ways that parents can influence their children in learning English at home. The best way to learn English is to practice every day. Try to make learning fun and interactive at all times. Talking to your child about everyday situations using English can also have a great impact on their English development. The most influential part is to be supportive and praise your child each step of the way. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Edgar R. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Teaching English in Manuel Antonio 3. Qualifications and Requirements 4. ITTT's TEFL and TESOL Training Programs Are you considering teaching English in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica? Manuel Antonio is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife. Teaching English in Manuel Antonio can be a rewarding experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture while making a positive impact on the community. In this guide, we will explore the best ways to teach English in Manuel Antonio and how ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) can help you achieve your goals. Teaching English in Manuel Antonio offers a range of benefits, both personally and professionally. As a teacher, you will have the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xiangride Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Haixi Mengguzu Zangzu Zizhizhou? 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. Starr ITTT CBTE Summative Task in Business English (Topic #75) In this Summative Task, it is my intention to highlight the central aspects of my learning in this outstanding ITTT course. It shall serve as the basis for seeking employment internationally teaching Business English. I will begin by reviewing the important lessons, then identify...  [Read more]

Ron Borland Alumni Experiences When I think back to my time teaching English in Chile, I can say that it has been an awesome experience for me because of how wonderful it can be to share one’s native language with someone else. Probably the best thing about it was to see the others in gaining their experience overall in adapting to the new way of thinking. I know I had my troubles as I had to teach sometimes in Spanish what the rule was in English. For that, I relied on the help of other teachers to help with some of the grammar. When I think back to how it all started, I remember being asked to help at a local fitness center to help with swim lessons. But since I had such a knowledge of English from my years of reading and writing over the years, I was also asked to help with the...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Taking a CELTA Course in Buenos Aires 3. Course Structure and Content 4. Why Choose ITTT for Your CELTA Course in Buenos Aires? Welcome to ITTT's CELTA course in Buenos Aires! If you are looking to kickstart your career in teaching English as a foreign language, the CELTA certification is the gold standard qualification. With ITTT, you can take your CELTA course in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, known for its rich culture, history, and passion for the arts. Studying for your CELTA in Buenos Aires offers a unique and immersive experience. The city's diverse population provides a rich environment for practicing your teaching skills with real students from various language backgrounds. Additionally, Buenos Aires is a hub for tango, art, and cuisine, offering...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alorah L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The wonderful part about becoming an English teacher is the variety of open different avenues. Here’s a list of the most common options; online one on one teaching, face to face one on one teaching, teaching the employees of a company for the company, or working for a company...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences When approaching formal and non-formal language it’s imperative to keep in mind that people are by nature designed to be different, therefore arguing which is more important is a waste of time. Based on cultural upbringing and life experience both play an important role in regards to teaching a student. Formal and informal language are used daily, though, both habituate different societal spaces and their ratios change. Either can bleed into each other when language becomes really interesting. This post was written by our ITTT graduate Thomas H. Defined simply formal language avoids “I”, “We”, and colloquialisms, it would normally be found in the boardroom of a Monsanto like company or during an exceedingly awkward first date. Formal language...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Just as quarks are the building blocks of atoms and the periodic table of elements, letters are the building blocks of words. And just as the 118 elements are the foundation of our physical life, the 26 letters of the English alphabet are the foundation of the 470 000 words English language (Wikipedia, 2019), so that each word with all its variation and diversity is part of a living and evolving cosmos of vocabulary. Today the English language is one of the most diversified and colorful languages alive and numerous words evolve to enrich this lexicon each year. It is this diversity that allows free and fluent thought in English that is the epitome of native English speakers and it is for this reason the vocabulary forms the basis for English...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Manchuanguan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shangluo 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 looked at the choices of where and how to take the TEFL course, there were two factors that played into my decision-making process. These factors were time and money. I needed to find the quickest, most convenient way to take the TEFL course, and at the same time stay within my budget. And for theses reasons, taking the online offering was clearly the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Fengjia Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weihai 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. Across the global, problems with English pronunciation for non-native English speakers stems primarily from imperfectly learning the sound system of English. Marguerite MacDonald’s research focused on Hispanic Americans but her findings have proven to be consistent and applicable to most new learners. This challenge has two common sources but this summative task...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I took the ITTT online TEFL course not to prepare to teach English as an employee working abroad, but as a volunteer in the United States to teach refugee and immigrant adults. I completed the units a few months ago, but I waited to do this summative task until I could begin teaching classes as a volunteer teacher and reflect on that experience. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sherri V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I’ve found that teaching ESL as a volunteer in the United States is associated with several factors that may be different from the experience of an employed TEFL teacher abroad. This essay describes key opportunities and challenges for volunteer...  [Read more]