Dolores Said:

What's the difference between teaching English and English reading/ writing?

We Answered:

TESOL is or ESL is teaching English to students whose native language is not English.

An English degree is usually teaching English language and/or literature to English speakers. It sounds as though you are more interested in teaching English to English speakers.

Alfred Said:

Teaching great kids English, advice on writing a curriculum?

We Answered:

Lessons themed around holidays are always big hits; any crafts that they can easily make and take home to show their families would be very well received.

Also, anything introducing various aspects of your culture (although it will have to be in small bits with 4-5s!), such as your hometown, or a famous dish that they can taste/make themselves would probably be successful. Games that kids their ages in your country play will also be popular.

Easy songs that they can join in with, or a slowed down version of the ABC song (don't let them sing the katakana version if you can help it!) I used to rewrite the lyrics to "If you're happy and you know it..." to "do sumo!" and "go surfing!", with appropriate gestures, which my students loved.

Dances (Fun, everyone can participate, and also wears them out a little bit so that you can get to the important part of the lesson!)

If you're working with a Japanese English teacher, make sure you get him/her involved, even if it's just at the dance partner level. The kids will love it, and the teacher will feel included.

Most of all, have fun!

Elaine Said:

I am looking for a Job on-line (teaching English, editing, writing, advertising...). Any ideas?

We Answered:

You could be a teacher for the University of Pheonix online classes.

Cheryl Said:

I am teaching English journalistic writing can anyone help me with some websites? thanks?

We Answered:

www.google.com

Lisa Said:

English/writing/lit. teaching career?

We Answered:

Good luck.

You could start at community college because it costs less and you can take classes that are required at four year institutions but for much less. Then, transfer your credits to a four year institution for your last two years of school.

Consider getting your college level math, basic English courses, history, science and other courses known as "core" requirements in four year institutions. In fact, your counselor can guide you through this or get a local four year institution's core requirements for Secondary English Education to ensure that you're taking the right classes at community college.

Take your major English courses at the four year institution (Shakespeare I & II, Amer I & II, Brit Lit I & II, English electives, etc...) because this will be your major and those level courses in community college may give you problems later.

I teach English also. Helpful in college were my Women's lit, African American lit, and 400 level classes like Neoclassicism, Romanticism, and Post Modern Lit.

Refrain from taking more than two literature classes per semester because you will read until your eyes bleed and the wax shoots out of your ears.

Two electives that really help in the classroom are Drama I & II. Helps with voice, knowing your audience, and movement. It helped me become more comfortable in front of my classes. Take Summer classes for drama if you aren't able to fit it into your schedule.

Before you take the NTE (National Teacher's Exam), get the Praxis NTE practice test and time yourself. Practice a few times in fact. The question format is exact and some of the questions may even look familiar.

I know it sounds like a lot of information, but it really isn't that complicated because your academic advisor in college will walk you through it.