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A preferred method of teaching abroad is the team-teaching approach. This is where two teachers, dubbed T1 (often the “main” teacher”) and T2 (often the “assistant”), work together to develop a syllabus, prepare materials and lessons, teach students, then evaluate the results and make changes whenever deemed necessary. As the base, unless T2 has strong language skills in the local language, T1 will be expected to explain core grammar. Both are responsible for their own contributions to the class in order to create a cohesive classroom for effective English learning.

Are you planning on teaching abroad, but worrying about how you can get involved in the community and leave a memorable impression on the locals? Language barriers may make this seem like a harrowing task, but fear not, the following is a list of a few jumping-off points for those planning to take the plunge into their new community.

Foreign language learning is a massively rewarding undertaking; going from stilted greetings to lively conversations can make you feel like a multi-million lottery winner. Of course, it’s also quite intimidating to start the learning process. In your home country, it’s simple to find a spot in a classroom with a native speaker, or for those who are more intrinsically motivated, self-study may be a viable option.

This topic is very dear to my heart as I have been an English teacher in Arab countries for a long time. Therefore, I am writing this article as someone who has experience in learning both Arabic and English. In my observation, most of these difficulties either have to do with the students' native language (Arabic) or their cultural backgrounds. Here are the 5 most common problems for Arab learners when studying English.

Under the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, young learners are participating in school in their homes, as the school setting has dramatically shifted. With this in mind, it is important to maintain creative thinking, imagination, and exploration of the different aspects of language learning that can be exercised in unique ways. This short guide provides five ideas of affordable creative projects that can engage young learners in acquiring proper language skills, while also proposing different tasks that the family can participate in together.

Due to Turkey's huge tourism industry, English is widely spoken among locals, which also means that the opportunities for teaching English in Turkey are vast. Here are 5 reasons to teach English in Turkey.

There has been a long ongoing debate over parenting styles and about its critical impact on a child's emotional development, academic performance, self-confidence, and the ability to face life's challenges. The debate is mainly between eastern and western cultures.

There are many things to consider when thinking about traveling to Italy. Here are a few apps to consider downloading to use while roaming the streets of Italy to ensure a more enjoyable experience.

Learning has changed a lot in recent months with online learning increasing dramatically. But is it really as good as learning in a traditional classroom setting? Is it even better? Let's take a look at the benefits of online learning.

In this blog post, a course alumni shares his thoughts on the new ITTT Specialized Course – Teaching English Online: Is it worth doing?