teaching English

Free ESL Resources: Teaching and Learning English Pronunciation

October 1, 2010
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Pronunciation can be one of the most difficult areas to mast in any foreign language. Have a go at reading the following poetic verse out loud: “I take it you already know Of tough and bough and cough and dough? Others may stumble but not you On hiccough, thorough, laugh and through. Well done! And [...]

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Understanding English Language Teaching: TEFL, TESL, TESOL, TEAL

July 4, 2010
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For the aspiring English language teacher, choosing a certification program or degree can seem a bit mind boggling if you can’t get your head around all the acronyms. Read on to understand the basic differences between TEFL, TESL, TESOL and TEAL. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) TEFL programs were originally designed to train [...]

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