Federico Riva
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Our Complete Guide to Teaching English Online | ITTT | TEFL Blog
There are a number of different ways in which you can work online. In this blog we describe the ways you can do this and briefly describe some of the positives and negatives for each system.
Read moreHow to Stand Out on Online Teaching Platforms | ITTT | TEFL Blog
In this blog we discuss the types of platfrom available to online English teachers. We then look at ways to add your profile to these platforms in order to attract the maximum number of students to you.
Read moreThe Best Countries For Teaching ESL in Europe | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Explore the best countries in Europe for teaching ESL: from job opportunities to cultural immersion experiences, find your perfect destination to teach and travel.
Read moreTop 5 ESL Teacher Strategies for Your Online Classes | ITTT | TEFL Blog
In this blog post, we will look at five strategies you can use t boost your effectiveness within the class and also as a general way of increasing your online business. Ideas covered include the use of gamification and individualization.
Read moreFive Fun ESL Activities Every Teacher Should Know | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Activities that may be useful for a range of applications and at various stages of the lesson are very important. In this blog we look at five tried and tested activities that can be used in this way with a variety of classes sizes, ages and types.
Read moreThe 5 Best Programs for Teaching English in Europe | ITTT | TEFL Blog
In this blog post, we cover the 5 best programs for teaching English in Europe; from all-time favorites like France and Spain to newer programs in Czechia and Hungary.
Read moreTop Ways for Non-Native English Teachers To Build Their Teaching Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog
There are a number of different strategies discussed here to help build a teaching career. These include, private teaching volunteering. Other ideas that may not generally be known include teaching blogs and selling lesson plans and materials that you have created.
Read moreTop 8 Misconceptions About Teaching ESL | ITTT | TEFL Blog
In this blog post, we look at two of the most common misconceptions about teaching ESL. First, that finding a job is really hard and second that you need a degree to teach English abroad.
Read more10 Crucial Teaching Skills Every Online Teacher Should Have | ITTT | TEFL Blog
In this blog post on crucial teaching skills we will look at the specific skills of: Pronunciation, Grammar knowledge and Teaching methodology.
Read moreTEFL Ice Breakers: What You Need to Know
Ice breakers as the name implies are activities (often games) used to introduce the teacher to the students, to each other and vice-verca. These activities allow the group to get to know each other in a friendly, fun atmosphere as we will describe. Ice breakers can be used for all levels of ESL student.
Read moreTEFL for Beginners: Top Tips to Know | ITTT | TEFL Blog
In this blog we discuss some of the fundamentals of the industry, include general terminology, application for teaching posts and typical qualification requirements. As the points are general in nature, some information may not apply to specific situations and you should always do your own research to confirm the current situation.
Read moreTop Tips for Giving Feedback and Correction | ITTT | TEFL Blog
How and when we give feedback will depend to a great extent upon the aims and objectives of the lesson. Here we discuss some of the general background to feedback and correction, when and how should it be given.
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