How to Pronounce 'FILIBUSTER' - English Pronunciation

In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word filibuster. This word can be used both as a noun and as a verb. As a noun, it refers to a speech that avoids the progress in a legislative assembly while not technically being illegal or unlawful. As a verb, it describes the action of acting in an obstructive manner in legislature. The word originates from the Dutch vrijbuiter meaning freebooter.

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 unit provided an overview for some of the various issues we will face in ESL teaching. As a current teacher in Japan, I frequently struggle with the students use of Japanese in the classroom. I want to use these suggestions to create a primarily English environment for my students. I learned that I should try to only respond to English as opposed to Japanese. Furthermore, I learned many different tools to use in response to reluctant students. I'd like to try using more role-play in my lessons in response to reluctant students.

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