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"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi. There is a growing demand for volunteers to teach English in poverty-stricken regions. At first glance, volunteer teaching may appear to be a waste of your precious time and a futile effort that you should direct towards a more profitable action. However, the benefits that you can reap from such an experience are invaluable. You can make a huge difference in the lives of underprivileged people through volunteer teaching, but the difference that it will make to all the aspects of your life surpasses it...
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Earning a TEFL certificate enables you to help some of the worlds most disadvantaged people by volunteering your skills as an English teacher. There are volunteer programmes recruiting English teachers to work in areas all over the world and volunteer teaching is a truly worthwhile and rewarding experience. Below are some of the main ways you can enlist as a volunteer English teacher.United Nations VolunteersThe UNV programme covers many areas from medical treatment to people affected by climate change. They also run programs teaching English to communities all over the world.United Na...
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The general importance of volunteering is known by most people. Volunteering helps people, causes, and organizations that typically cannot afford resources, and so greatly benefit from volunteers and donations. Volunteer teaching, particularly teaching ESL learners, is no different. Private tutors are expensive and not all can afford to send their children or themselves to one, and so I want to emphasize the importance of volunteering at centers or schools that teach ESL learners.This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kayla C. Please note that this blog post might not neces...
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"Doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves." - Horace MannVolunteering is one of the most satisfying human experiences. It gives one a feeling of relevance, of giving freely to those whose live those skills one has will be of an immense benefit too.A volunteer has been defined by the Business Dictionary as a person that that actively takes on a task, responsibility, or project on his or her own accord without needing to be assigned, ordered, or told to do so. Often a volunteer is not paid for the work that they provide. For example, a volunteer may desire to work at a company's ...
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Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer.1. Where can you volunteer?There are volunteer opportunities available on every continent and within many countries in each continent. There are too many opportunities to mention individually and the best idea is to do an internet search for any country you are particularly interested in.2. Where is the best place to go?There is obvi...
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I believe that volunteering as a concept is a worthwhile activity, especially if the volunteer is helping a charity. In the field of volunteer teaching, the volunteer can also gain valuable teaching experience which can provide a great start to their teaching career.My StoryThis follows my personal experience. I started my teaching career as a volunteer teacher of sixteen to twenty-year-old pupils at CDC (the Childrens Development Centre), which is a school for Burmese migrants in Mae Sot, Thailand. I had no previous teaching experience at all, and the position allowed me to gradually ga...
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Of the many possible paths to take after completing a teaching English certificate, volunteer teaching can be an important and transformative one for all involved. It can offer students who otherwise would not have access, the opportunity to learn English and the possibilities which come with it. It can also offer teachers the ability to travel, experience a new culture and language for themselves as well as provide a great experience to improve their skills.This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nicole S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the ...
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Volunteer English teaching can take many forms and can be undertaken in a wide range of countries throughout the world.Why should you teach English as a volunteer?There are many reasons why volunteer teaching is a good idea. These include, but are not limited to the following:a) Live with a host family: Many volunteer positions include the possibility of living with a host family.b) To experience the culture: As mentioned above, you need to be immersed in the culture if you hope to understand it.c) To find out about the country: There can be no better way to learn about a country tha...
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Volunteer teaching is a vital community service, offering purpose and fulfillment to retirees, those with physical challenges, empty-nesters, widows, or anyone looking to make a positive impact. These dedicated volunteers bring a wealth of life and professional experiences, time, and a genuine passion for teaching, helping non-profit organizations support underserved communities. By assisting schools in low-income areas, they contribute to improving academic performance, bridging gaps, and inspiring students. This article highlights the value of volunteer teaching, drawing on personal experien...
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The local cultural environment undoubtedly plays a crucial role in a communitys education system. When specifically talking about developing countries, it is unavoidable to include Laos among those with a strong cultural background. Although Laos can be considered a fairly small country, it surprisingly contains more than 45 different ethnic groups, most of which boast their own traditions, culture, and language. This is a peculiar context that certainly needs to be taken into consideration when talking about education development. In a country like Laos, where old traditions and beliefs are...
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What is volunteer teaching? In my opinion, it is bringing justice to our life. The modern world is made up of contrasts, though it is difficult to realize when living in civilization. But despite the fact that many countries are developing very quickly, there are still many places in the world where people live in much less favorable conditions.This, of course, relates to many areas of life: ecology, medicine, the opportunity to get a job, working conditions and wages. At the heart of many of these points is the most, in my opinion, important one an education. It depends on education what...
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As both an individual tutor and group teacher of High Beginning Conversational English for the ESL division of Literacy New Jersey, I have become familiar with the benefits and drawbacks of volunteer teaching. While the drawbacks can be challenging, the rewards of volunteer teaching far outweigh any drawbacks that I have encountered.This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Charles M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.My Personal ExperienceCurrently, my tutoring includes students from West Africa and Israel. My ...
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Being a teacher is not like any other jobs. For example, if you are an engineer and you dont like your job, you can still manage to go to work but to be a teacher, you have to love what you do. It is just like being a mother of 20-30 children. You have to take care of them one by one. You have to be their psychologist, mentor, and idol at the same time. Its not something that you can do just for the money; at least if youre good at your job. That is why being a volunteer in teaching is an excellent way of making this planet better. There are a few reasons to be a volunteer teacher and th...
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Here we will look at the different types of teaching jobs for TEFL and TESOL certified teachers, the different types of schools or workplaces where you can work after you have completed your TEFL or TESOL training.Watch the video about this topic1. Private language schoolsThe first type of school that you can work at is actually the most common type of school where most teachers will be working, which is a private language school. A private language school typically offers the most opportunities for EFL teachers globally.Private language schools are all over the world and they teach stu...
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One question many people considering becoming a TEFL teacher ask is whether it is possible to teach English abroad without a university degree. The answer to this question is simply, yes. While there certainly are some countries and individual schools that do require TEFL teachers to have a degree, in the vast majority of countries it is not a requirement by governments or employers.Listen to this blog post:Below I look at the different regions of the world where you can work as an English teacher without having a university degree. Bear in mind that labour and immigration requirements for...
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This is different thoughts on this as with on one hand some people say that it makes the lesson too rigid and on the other side other people say that it is essential for every teacher to do. I have been teaching English for about 3 years now. I feel I have improved in different areas of my teaching. The area that I have noticed the biggest change in over the course of those 3 years is my lesson planning. When I started teaching I would mostly just get the topic of the lesson and then basically just teach from my head using that topic. However, after a while, I got to speak to my fellow teacher...
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Whether you are a newly qualified teacher or are simply looking to move on to a new country after teaching for some time, it is important to research the requirements for English teachers in your chosen destination. Finding out what qualifications are needed, whether you need a visa before arriving etc. in advance will help you to create a successful plan and avoid disappointment farther down the road. This article looks at the requirements needed for teaching in Latin America.Listen to this blog post:Latin America is a good destination if you dont have a degreeWith regard to qualifica...
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Teaching English as a foreign language is one of the most versatile jobs in the world and with modern technology there are virtually no limits on where you can teach. Below is a list of ways you can put your TEFL certificate to good use.1. Government schoolsEnglish is usually taught as a separate subject in government schools and most EFL teachers will be responsible for teaching predominantly speaking and listening skills. Some schools run English programs where the language of instruction is English for certain subjects such as maths, science, history etc.Also read: The Best Government...
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Children are the future, our future, the generation that will take the world, and all it encompasses the next age of the world; whatever that may be. Children are the future. This phrase is repeated all around the world, in different countries, continents, and even across the vast array of cultures that exist on planet Earth. One would be hard-pressed to find any one person who would disagree with this statement.This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nisaa S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.How Reading Can be...
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A couple of acronyms that you are likely to come across as a TEFL teacher are IELTS and TOEFL. IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and is a United Kingdom and Commonwealth based test of English language skills. Whereas TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language and is a United States based English language skills test.Listen to this blog post:Why people need a TOEFL or IELTS testThese two are the main international English-language tests and are used by universities, governments and employers to assess the English proficiency of international studen...
