Differences TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC And What Is TEFL

There are all sorts Program English test to measure the ability Someone review in English hearts. The test program is known in Indonesia Namely TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC. These three kinds of tests was taken to review different Purposes like to review a get scholarships to study abroad, working abroad, prayer of terms sign College. In fact, some of the Company and Government Agencies Start It requires the applicant to have the certification to review English with Values ​​That has been determined. Well, three different kinds of tests what is that?

TOEFL

TOEFL stands for Test Of English as a Foreign Language That test of English as a Foreign Language. Used to review TOEFL measures the ability Someone in English. The TOEFL is intended For those going to school in all-state British-American, such as US. There are three kinds of chose tests:

1. PBT (Paper Based Test), you do the TOEFL test in the papers. Test material usually includes listening, reading, and structure.
2. CBT (computer based test), you do the TOEFL test in Computer. Test material usually includes listening, reading, and writing structure.
3. IBT (Internet Based Test), you do the TOEFL test in computer connected to the Internet. Test material usually includes listening, reading, structure, writing and speaking.

TOEFL score Valid for 2 years. IF Through From 2 Years, Again you have to take the TOEFL test. For a review can apply for scholarships to study abroad, TOEFL score minimal Should you 550 (PBT).

IELTS

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the test program to test proficiency in English. IELTS usually used for visa abroad, study/school to countries English-British (such as the UK and Australia), moved citizenship, etc.

There are two versions of the IELTS: Academic Version (academic version) and the General Training Version (general training):

• Their intended academic version that will go to college and professionals such as doctors or nurses to work in countries that use the British English.
• General training version is intended they will work or immigration purposes (such as moving citizenship).

IELTS test materials there are four:

1) listening (30 minutes),

2) reading (1 hour),

3) writing (1 hour), and

4) Speaking (12-15 minutes).

Overall, the IELTS test takes about 3 hours.

IELTS test score range is: 1 - 9. If it will be used for school purposes to UK Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the required IELTS score is 5.5 and above.

TOEIC

TOEIC stands for Test of English for International Communication, namely Britain language test for international communication. TOEIC is more specifically intended job orientation. If you wish to work abroad or foreign company in Indonesia, then you must have the TOEIC certification.

TOEIC test materials only listening and reading. Type of TOEIC questions usually leads to your business, and the TOEIC scores range is 10-990.

Here's a comparison of scores between TOEIC, TOEFL and IELTS:

 So that you can work abroad, try your TOEIC score over 450.

TEFL

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) refers to teaching the English language to students with different first languages. TEFL can occur either within the state school system or more privately, at a language school or with a tutor. TEFL can also take place in an English speaking country for people who have immigrated there (either temporarily for school or work, or permanently). TEFL teachers may be native or non-native speakers of English. Other acronyms for TEFL are TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language), and ESL (English as a second language, a term typically used in English-speaking countries, and more often referring to the learning than the teaching).

Teaching techniques

Reading

TEFL that uses literature aimed at children and teenagers is rising in popularity. Youth-oriented literature offers simpler material ("simplified readers" are produced by major publishers), and often provides a more conversational style than literature for adults. Children's literature in particular sometimes provides subtle cues to pronunciation, through rhyming and other word play. One method for using these books is the multiple-pass technique. The instructor reads the book, pausing often to explain certain words and concepts. On the second pass, the instructor reads the book completely through without stopping. Textbooks contain a variety of literature like poetry, stories, essays, plays etc. through which certain linguistic items are taught.

Reading aloud to students who are learning English as a foreign language is a highly effective strategy to assist them in learning the basic rules and understandings of the process of reading. When teachers read aloud to their students, they simply model fluency and comprehension, while also adding visual support, periodic paraphrasing, and extension. When choosing an appropriate text for the student, both the vocabulary and concepts of the text that may be new to the student need to be considered. To make sure they get definite understanding of the text, engaging the students during reading will assist them with making connections between what is being read and the new vocabulary.

Communicative language teaching

Communicative language teaching (CLT) emphasizes interaction as both the means and the ultimate goal of learning a language. Despite a number of criticisms, it continues to be popular, particularly in Japan, Taiwan, and Europe. In India CBSE ( Central Board of Secondary Education) has adopted this approach in its affiliated schools.

The task-based language learning approach to CLT has gained ground in recent years. Proponents believe CLT is important for developing and improving speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills, and that it prevents students' merely listening passively to the teacher without interaction. Dogme is a similar communicative approach that encourages teaching without published textbooks, instead focusing on conversational communication among the learners and the teacher.

Blended learning

Blended learning is a combination of face-to-face teaching and online interactions (also known as computer-assisted language learning), achieved through a virtual learning environment (VLE).

VLEs have been a major growth point in the English Language Teaching (ELT) industry over the last five years. There are two types:

Externally hosted platforms that a school or institution exports content to (e.g., the proprietary Web Course Tools, or the open source Moodle)

Content-supplied, course-managed learning platforms (e.g. the Macmillan English Campus)

The former provides pre-designed structures and tools, while the latter supports course-building by the language school teachers can blend existing courses with games, activities, listening exercises, and grammar reference units contained online. This supports classroom, self-study or remote practice (for example in an internet café). Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan in India has launched a web portal ECTLT where learners can learn English and other subject online and interact with their own teachers of KVS across the country.

Online classroom

Advances in technology have made it possible to get a TEFL qualification online. Students can enroll in online classes that are accredited by organizations such as the British Council or Cambridge ESOL. It should be noted that there is no single overarching accreditation body for TEFL however private for profit tefl companies have been known to invent accreditation affiliates and use them to cheat the customer. Study materials are divided into modules. Students take one or multiple tests per study module. Support is handled by tutors, who can be reached via email. After successfully finishing the last module the student is granted a certificate. It comes in digital form or can be shipped to the student's address. Getting such a certificate can be beneficial in many ways. The student can get a bigger paycheck or teach English in foreign countries.

Qualifications for TEFL teachers

Qualification requirements vary considerably from country to country and among employers within the same country. In many institutions it is possible to teach without a degree or teaching certificate. Some institutions will consider it necessary to be a native speaker with an MA TESOL. A university degree in English language and literature can also be of value, as indeed can any specialist degree. Other institutions consider a proof of English proficiency, a University degree and a basic teaching qualification to be more than sufficient. However, the level of academic qualification need not be the most important qualification, as many schools will be more interested in your interpersonal skills. For trainers wishing to enter the academic field, publications can be as important as qualifications, especially if they relate to English use in your field. Where there is a high demand for teachers and no statutory requirements, employers may accept otherwise unqualified candidates. Each country is different, and acceptance depends on demand for English teachers and the teacher's previous teaching and life experiences.

As a general rule, schools will tend to prefer qualifications that involve a significant amount of assessed teaching: it is often said that "Learning to teach without classroom practice is like learning to drive without ever encountering traffic". Shorter courses and online courses often lack assessed teaching practice. Course makers have recognized this and have begun introducing combined TEFL courses which have an element of assessed teaching.

Some educational facilities are now offering two or three well-defined certificates instead of one general certificate. For example, Introduction to Language Teaching - 40 hours, Practice of Language Training - 30 hours, and Literacy - 30 hours.

Private language schools are likely to require at least a certificate based on successful completion of a course consisting of a minimum of 100 hours. Major programs like EPIK will offer a higher salary to teachers who have completed any TEFL Course, online or otherwise, so long as the program meets the minimum 100-hour requirement. Internet-based TEFL courses are generally accepted worldwide, and particularly in Asia, where the largest jobs markets exist in China, Korea, Taiwan and Japan.

In Asia there has also been a tendency to hire TEFL teachers on superficial criteria, such as race (with Caucasians preferred) on the assumption that an English teacher, or native English speaker should be 'white', this is proven especially true in a Thailand, a big employer of TEFL teachers, with adverts frequently calling explicitly for native-English speakers. Partly this is driven by commercial expectations in the private sector, where parents feel that paying extra fees for TEFL teacher should warrant an American or British TEFL teacher, the schools will not risk losing students over this.

Age/gender requirements might also be encountered. In some countries outside Europe and America, for example the Middle East, schools might hire men over women or vice versa. And they might hire only teachers in a certain age range; usually between 20 and 40 years of age. Anyone under 19 may be able to teach TEFL, but usually only in a volunteer situation, such as a refugee camp.