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"); arnews[0]="Characteristics of Good English Instructors
"; arnews[0] += "Teachers are the key figures in the English learning process. Their influence is fundamental to their students progress or lack thereof. To achieve the desired result in teaching English, i.e. guiding students to its successful acquisition, teachers have to be aware of and adhere to certain essentials. They also need to take into account crucial factors such as classroom atmosphere, classroom management, tolerance, patience, passionate, and other aspects. This introspective essay will undertake to highlight a number of good characteristics that make good English as a second or a foreign language instructor."; arnews[0] += "
Author : Khalid Al-Seghayer, Ph.D"; arnews[0] += "
"; arnews[1]="Building Up Your Vocabulary In A Foreign Language
"; arnews[1] += "You can't say you have a solid grasp on a foreign language unless you have a solid vocabulary to back your claims up. Grammar, spelling and pronunciation mistakes might slip every once in a while, but if you're reading a text or listening to a conversation and can't understand a third of the words used there, what's the point?"; arnews[1] += "
Author : Michael Gabrikow"; arnews[1] += "
"; arnews[2]="Why Learn Languages?
"; arnews[2] += "Why learn languages? Why would anyone want to learn someone else's language? Obviously, there are a lot of reasons, and if the question is on your mind, then you probably have a desire or need to learn a language yourself. The answer is often different for people. Put 10 random people together who are learning another language and you will probably have 7 or 8 different reasons and 5 or 6 different languages. Every answer is valid."; arnews[2] += "
Author : Ron Tichenor"; arnews[2] += "
"; arnews[3]="Spiral Second Language Teaching
"; arnews[3] += "For those of us working exclusively with authentic materials or even for those teachers who use them to complement their classes, spiral second language teaching plays a key role in their students learning process."; arnews[3] += "
Author : Julio Foppoli"; arnews[3] += "
"; arnews[4]="Memoirs of a Teacher
"; arnews[4] += "It was a year ago when we moved to Korea. A thousand miles away from our hometown in Texas, and everything seemed very strange. The cold Korean breeze rushed to meet us at the airport. Although basked with the delightful winter seasons from the United States, I was expecting a warmer welcome during our arrival in Korea. But that too, like everything else, is part of my illusions of Asia."; arnews[4] += "
Author : Paul Selibio"; arnews[4] += "
"; arnews[5]="Working With Foreign Cultures
"; arnews[5] += "Cultures differ in how they communicate, how they use their time, and how they view themselves in terms of empowerment and decision making. The main variables we will discuss are selected from the research of Edward Hall, Florence Kluckhohn, F.L. Strodtbeck, and Geert Hofestede."; arnews[5] += "
Author : Tracey Wilen"; arnews[5] += "
"; arnews[6]="Fujikyu Highland, Riding the ALT Rollercoaster
"; arnews[6] += ""I saw a documentary on NHK recently and it said that if the foreign teacher is allowed to teach and the Japanese teacher assists, then the class will go well. But if the Japanese teacher insists on teaching in a Japanese way and wants to control the class, the students don`t learn as much and the class doesn`t go as well...""; arnews[6] += "
Author : Kevin Burns"; arnews[6] += "
"; arnews[7]="Teaching English As a Second Language
"; arnews[7] += "Grew up in an English speaking country? Or your Mum and Dad taught you to speak English? Or both? Congratulations! You have a talent that is in huge demand and that can take you just about anywhere in the world. Teaching English as a second or foreign language."; arnews[7] += "
Author : J Finnis"; arnews[7] += "
"; arnews[8]="Teaching Abroad With a TESOL Or TEFL Certification
"; arnews[8] += "TEFL and TESOL are acronyms for teaching English as a foreign language and teaching English to speakers of other languages. If you plan to teach English overseas then getting a TEFL or TESOL Certificate is a prime requirement."; arnews[8] += "
Author : Frank Collins"; arnews[8] += "
"; arnews[9]="If I Have a Degree, Do I Still Need a TESOL Certificate to Teach Overseas?
"; arnews[9] += "Depending on the country and the urgency of their need, there are many schools that will hire you to teach English if you have a degree from a recognized college or university. It generally does not matter in what discipline you earned your degree, but the preference is education or arts/humanities. Having said that, you will find that more and more, schools are asking for a TESOL or other ESL teaching qualification in addition to a degree."; arnews[9] += "
Author : Dr. Robert Taylor"; arnews[9] += "
"; arnews[10]="How the English Language Has Been a Bridge Among Cultures
"; arnews[10] += "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."; arnews[10] += "
Author : Amy Nutt"; arnews[10] += "
"; arnews[11]="TESOL Teaching Abroad Can Put You on the Road Less Traveled
"; arnews[11] += "When considering TESOL teaching abroad, many people automatically think of teaching in large and densely populated cities such as Seoul, Istanbul, or Rio de Janeiro. Of course, it is true that a great many TESOL opportunities can be found in big urban centers, but there are also a great number of opportunities to teach English as a second language in out of the way places that are off the beaten path."; arnews[11] += "
Author : Loren Yaremchuk"; arnews[11] += "
"; arnews[12]="Advantages of Getting a CELTA For Teaching English
"; arnews[12] += "When I first thought about teaching English in a foreign country many of my friends said to me I shouldn't bother getting a certificate to teach, most private students don't ask to see it, and getting a job in an academy restricts your ability to travel. Well I disregarded their advice and applied for a place on a CELTA course, I spent a lot of time preparing for the course, and then found myself working 80 hours a week for weeks to get my CELTA."; arnews[12] += "
Author : Andy De Ronda"; arnews[12] += "
"; arnews[13]="Financing Your Future: How to Economize and Save in Modern China
"; arnews[13] += "How to save for the future on an English teacher's salary."; arnews[13] += "
Author : Will-Excel TESOL Courses China"; arnews[13] += "
"; arnews[14]="Formal Testing in TESOL
"; arnews[14] += "Formal testing is important to both student and teacher and may be administered at either the start of a course; end of a course or at the end of a specific area of work such as at the end of a unit in a course book. There are various types of formal tests which will be discussed as well as what should be tested and the criteria for tests."; arnews[14] += "
Author : Jason Geyser"; arnews[14] += "
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