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Job Teaching EFL in Poland (2) Date posted:2014-03-24 | Writer: McGregor Language Schools | Email: [email protected] McGregor Language Schools are currently looking for TEFL qualified Native level English speakers who can not only teach with passion but also pass that passion for English along to their students. We offer: *a full-time teaching position in an established Language School *the chance to become part of a fun, motivated staff *fully furnished accommodation *a wide variety of classes and lessons *the chance to develop as a teacher and gain new qualifications *a monthly salary that reflects the effort you put into your job We are recruiting students for EU funded courses and will have positions available from March on initial 9 and 10 month contracts. Requirements: TEFL...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Beginner Students: Easy to Teach Them or Not? Being a student at the elementary or beginner level in any language, not just English, is not only a challenging task when beginning to learn the target language but also a clean slate to progress the learning in the correct way. Having never learned English before, it can sometimes be a difficult feat of where to begin. However, this allows the teacher to start the student or students off in the correct way so that the challenges for the student will become less and less as they progress through the language difficulties. Table of Contents Clean State Nothing to Change Learning Strategies Are you ready to work with beginner students? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post...  [Read more]

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Things a Teacher Needs to Focus on When Teaching Beginner Students When you select information to teach in your lesson, you need to think about what level the students are at and how well your lesson fits into what they already know and what they need to know. When you begin teaching it can be quite difficult to know what students are likely to comprehend at each level and few EFL teachers follow the same students from beginner to advanced level. Table of Contents Conseider the students' age Grammar to cover includes: Vocabulary to cover includes: How to explain the meanig Are you ready to teach beginner students? Take a TEFL course to learn new skills! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Most Common Problems for English Learners in Spanish-Speaking Colombia For this assignment, I decided to research problems experienced by Colombian students learning English. I will be teaching English in Colombia and thought this subject would benefit me. My findings more generally reflect the difficulties of Spanish-speaking learners. The paper outlines the top ten difficulties for Spanish-speakers learning English (vocabulary, spelling/pronunciation, subject-verb-agreement, verb tense, dialects, subject omission, pronunciation, stress, slang, and literal translations) based on CCJK (2019). Where possible I relate this information to my experiences/examples and units in the TEFL course. Table of Contents Vocabulary difficulties...  [Read more]

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems English Learning Students Face in South Korea From my combined interest in Asian, and more specifically Korean, culture and my desire to teach English to anyone wanting to learn, I have personally come to interact with several adult learners from South Korea during the past few years. Through this experience, I have come to detect several common problems that students coming from this country, as well as students from neighboring Asian countries such as Japan and China, may face while learning English and that I will, therefore, develop in this short essay. Table of Contents Pronunciation Sentence structure Formal and Informal language Education system Do you want to teach English in South Korea? Related Articles: Listen...  [Read more]

Providers Accelerated TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Providers Accelerated TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts G.C. & E.H. - Australia said: Learning modes young learners vs adult learnersWhen teaching English to non-English speakers, there are two main categories of learner?s in regards to their ages. There are adults who are generally 18 years or over and there are young learners who can be further placed into 3 categories. These categories range from the very young learners of pre-school age who are aged 7 years or less to early teen learners who are 13 years and...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Get Ready for Unforeseen Circumstances in The Classroom? There can be a lot of difficulties a teacher might face in the future lesson. You might have to manage a class without any help or you might have students from different nationalities, ages, interests or so on. I believe, however, that most of the problems you might have would be solved if you planned the lessons carefully in advance. There are some reasons to support my idea. Table of Contents What's your lesson goal? You can manage your class anyways Know your students Are you ready to teach ESL classes? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eri S. What's your lesson goal? First, you can find what you should exactly do in a...  [Read more]

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations The 12 Most Affordable Countries For Teaching English Abroad Many thousands of people every year embark on their adventure of teaching English in a foreign country around the world. The options are almost limitless but which are the most affordable countries for teaching English abroad? Table of Contents 1. Argentina 2. Cambodia 3. China 4. Czech Republic 5. Ecuador 6. Laos 7. Mexico 8. Nepal 9. Peru 10. Philippines 11. Thailand 12. Vietnam Listen to this blog post Are you ready to start a new career teaching English overseas? Related Articles: 1. Argentina If Latin America interests you Argentina is among the top destinations for teaching English as a foreign language in the region. The country has a high demand for qualified English...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading to Activate Second Language Skills The use of reading in the course of language acquisition is valuable and often underrated. Before undertaking a detailed explanation, I will first offer a general example to demonstrate the problem of teaching without it. Imagine you are teaching the word "ball" to an older student. You could ask them to say "ball, ball, ball" in a drilling manner. This can be inefficient and above all, boring for the student. But suppose that you do teach it enjoyably. How many words might they learn? Table of Contents Course Structure to Accept English Vocabulary Stephen Krashen Reference: As much as this practice is gaining ground around the world, two major drawbacks should be assessed. Do you want to...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Challenges in English for Japanese Native Speakers If you ever find yourself driving in French Canada, you will be stopped by stop signs that say 'arrêt', which is stopped in French. Almost all drivers in North America would know that this means stop because it's the same octagon red stop sign. In Japan it's very different, stop signs are triangular with Japanese script on them but, beneath the Japanese, you can find English subtitles which read 'stop'. In fact, if you travel anywhere in Japan, the majority of signs and announcements related to travel are offered in Japanese and English. English has been taught in Japanese schools since the American occupation after World War Two. However, according to an EF English...  [Read more]

Where can I join a TEFL placement program in Europe? If you want to teach English in Europe you will find that most jobs are secured following a face to face interview. If you would like to have a teaching job organised before you leave home, a government placement program might be a good option for you. The following are the most popular programs of their kind in Europe. Table of Contents What is the TAPIF Program for teaching English in France? What are the requirements for the TAPIF Program? How do I apply for the TAPIF Program? Do I need a TEFL/TESOL certificate to apply to the TAPIF Program? What is the Cultural Ambassadors Program for teaching English in Spain? What are the requirements for the Cultural Ambassadors Program? How do I apply for the Cultural Ambassadors...  [Read more]

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Acquiring Teaching Skills How can I be a good teacher, that is the question that we, as prospective teachers should be working on and should never stop asking ourselves. It is important, first of all, to know what makes for a good teacher. What kind of skills do you actually need to succeed in your goal and what things should you keep in mind walking towards it. Table of Contents First of all, the main thing should be the willingness to become one. Emphasis on the student is one of them, the most important one actually, from which we can build our way up to being what we call a "good teacher". Now let us go over the definition of what makes for a good student. Age is an important factor to keep in mind while...  [Read more]

Where can I join a TEFL placement program in Europe? If you want to teach English in Europe you will find that most jobs are secured following a face to face interview. If you would like to have a teaching job organised before you leave home, a government placement program might be a good option for you. The following are the most popular programs of their kind in Europe. What is the TAPIF Program for teaching English in France? The TAPIF Program, short for Teaching Assistant Program in France, is a government initiative that places applicants into French state schools to work as teaching assistants. The program provides a great opportunity to live and work in a country where long-stay visas can be difficult to secure for non-EU citizens. For those who meet the necessary criteria, the...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Place of Teaching Skills in ESL Education In our everyday life we try to teach someone something, as in life we use different methods to explain something to someone, it is the same for a teacher. We spend every day as teachers and learners. We don't have to be students to learn and we don't have to be teachers to teach. Table of Contents Learning Sources Through the TEFL course, I have learned that there never exists one fixed way of teaching. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Medha R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Learning Sources The source of learning doesn't...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The 4 Most Common Learning Difficulties ESL Students Are Facing In life, people learn throughout the course of their life. There is formal learning, where students go to school or complete a course of some kind. On the other hand, there is informal learning, where one may learn through life experiences, observations, and interactions with others. In both situations, one can encounter learning difficulties. In formal learning, one can encounter difficulties that may be due to a variety of factors which are not limited to: memory, attention, a challenge with a specific skill, or individual factors. Here are the 4 most common learning difficulties ESL students might face in the classroom. Table of Contents Short-term and...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Drilling: Effective or Outdated in a Modern EFL Classroom? As an instructional strategy, drilling is familiar to all educators. It is best defined as a disciplined and repetitious exercise, used as a mean of teaching and perfecting a skill or procedure. As an instructional strategy, it promotes the acquisition of knowledge or skill through systematic training by multiple repetitions, rehearse, practice, and engages in a rehearsal to learn or become proficient. It is also a common method used by many teachers when introducing new languages to their students. The skills built through drill-and-practice become the foundational building blocks for more meaningful learning. Table of Contents Benefits Disadvantages Personal Experience Do...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English in Global World English has been a universal language for many years. More than 700 million people around the world speak it. Today we can say that sooner or later, all of humanity will use it as a second language in their countries and sometime later as its own. Table of Contents English in Non-Native Speaking Countries Matter of Communication Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dmytro D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. English in Non-Native Speaking Countries Many countries like China, Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, and many others have recently accepted the...  [Read more]

Teaching English in Tianjin, China Date posted:2012-05-07 | Writer: EF Tianjin | Email: [email protected] Due to our continuous expansion, English First Tianjin is looking to enlarge our teaching team. We need full time TEFL qualified Young Learner English language teachers and full time Business English language teachers. You will be part of a team of committed teachers who can add value to the school in many ways. EF Tianjin stands as a proud and well established member of the global EF community. Our first school opened in 2001 and since then we’ve been growing rapidly. We now have 5 schools providing engaging and effective communicative English classes to students from 4 to 14 years old, as well as some adult and business English classes.   Young Learner Jobs  ...  [Read more]

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Praise ESL Students in a Correct Way Effective praise builds a student's character and strengthens their attempts at all tasks they encounter. The keyword to this point is useful. When credit is targeted at the wrong aspect of a student's work, then a negative effect has a chance to take over. So is it normal after all to praise students, and if so, how should a teacher go about the task? Table of Contents Reasons to Paraise ESL Students What to Praise for? Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Richard B. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

TEFL job in Chicago, USA (2) Date posted:2014-05-28 | Writer: Intrax Chicago Center | Email: [email protected] Intrax are currently interviewing to recruit EFL Instructors & substitutes with availability to teach morning (8:30am-12:35pm) and/or afternoon (2:10-6:15pm) classes. Classes are held Monday-Friday. Our Chicago Center is located at 174 N. Michigan Avenue between Lake and Randolph in downtown Chicago. The student body encompasses adult students from all over the world.  Our staff and faculty team is professional, dynamic, and creative! Interested candidates should: Have an energetic and positive classroom presence. Hold a Bachelor’s degree and/or CELTA/TESOL/TEFL qualification. Have at least 2 years’ professional teaching experience in the ESL industry. Be...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Role of Multiple Intelligences in The Lesson Planning The theory of multiple intelligences (MI) suggests that there are eight different areas in which an individual can be intelligent. This idea was developed by Dr. Howard Gardner, who thought using only one measurement from an IQ test limits one's potential. Table of Contents The MI Theory Outline Eight intelligences: Applicability of The Theory Challenges Planning Lessons Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ilma J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The MI Theory Outline Eight intelligences: Theory eventually became...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 May 2020 Dana W Alumni Experiences Top Four Reasons to Learn English There are so many reasons it is important to learn the English language. Before you begin or continue on your learning journey, it is also important to consider your 'why'. Why are you learning English? Is it simply a personal desire you have always had? Is it because you want to land a better job or career? Is it because you have a big upcoming presentation at work and you are nervous to speak English in front of your boss and colleagues? Let's take a look at the benefits of learning English. Table of Contents English is Spoken in More Than 50 Countries Worldwide It Makes Traveling Easier and More Enjoyable You Will Have More Job Opportunities You Will Become More Intelligent The Bottom Line Or are you...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Things to Consider When Teaching University Students in China Teaching English to foreign students can be challenging, yet one of the most rewarding experiences. Providing education on the English language to young, middle-aged, or older individuals can be an eventful experience, shaping an instructor's portfolio and personal life. In this report, I explore possible advantages and disadvantages of teaching English to university students in China from a prospective instructor's perspective. Table of Contents Individual Needs Working on Personal Qualities Listen to this blog post Enjoying The Process Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dhanisha N. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Many Roles of English in Global Society Language is the primary medium of human social interaction, and interaction is the mean through which social relations are conducted and maintained. It is a vital commodity in a globalized world (Block and Cameron, 2002). Everyone needs and uses language as a means of communication and to express their needs in various aspects of life. So, as the community of the world, people need language to be used as a means of communication. Why do we need an international or global language? Why has it become a global language? Table of Contents English development Business world Culture Education Technology Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Advantages and Disadvantages of English being a Global Language English is the language of the modern world. All people around the world know the importance of the English language in our life, because we need it in our work and sometimes when we meet other people from other cultures, maybe they are not from Britain or America but we almost think they are talking English. Table of Contents Other Languages Advantages of using English as a global language Disadvantages of using English as a global language Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Doaa E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Adults vs. Teaching Young Learners Teaching can be extremely satisfying and rewarding, but how we teach and the methodologies that we use should be adapted to teaching each specific learner or groups of learners. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Types of Learners Motivation Resources Students' Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Omar B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Listen to this blog post: Types of Learners Let's begin with defining what is considered to be an adult and what is considered to be a young learner. According to regulatory...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading as a Part of Language Acceptability The study of language acquisition has long been a topic of interest to both psychologists and linguists alike. The manner wherein we acquire language is broken into two categories, depending on the developmental stage of the student being thought. First language acquisition refers to how children learn their native language. Second language acquisition refers to the learning of another language differing from their native language. This essay is concerned with the effect reading has on language acquisition. Reading is a core area in the acquisition of language. However, the statement is interchangeable as the language acquired by a student greatly predicts their reading acquisition. This...  [Read more]

TEFL Puerto Vallarta | TEFL Mexico Mexico is one of the leading travel destinations in the world. What makes Mexico so appealing for travel? The food, the people, the culture, the natural beauty and so much more. Mexico offers its visitors a taste of every possible landscape that you can imagine, from sandy dune deserts to snow pine forests or buzzing cities to majestic beaches… you name it and Mexico’s got it. If sightseeing is your thing when you explore then take your pick; Mexico has Mayan and Aztec pyramids like Templo Mayor or Calakmul, colonial jewels like Museo de Bellas Artes and Castillo de Chapultepec. Mexico’s past is not all that glorious, but its future is brighter than ever. Impressive urban developments throughout the country place it as one of the most important...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Classroom Motivation As human beings, motivation is one of the most important components to succeed ultimately, anything. If an individual is not motivated, the likelihood to succeed merely diminishes. This pertains to a person's personal life, academic life, and professional life. Motivation is the root of success, and this is why motivating the students in an ESL classroom holds such importance. To motivate students, the teacher must determine the student's intrinsic goals and desires, help students define their goals, create a positive and friendly climate, and encourage each student. Table of Contents Challenges of learning a second language Rapport building Feedback The importance of volunteer work Do you want...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Thailand It is difficult to comprehend the number of TEFL Jobs available in Thailand. With virtually all educational establishments offering English language courses, and there are thousands, you can begin to appreciate the demand for English teachers. Schools, colleges, universities, and language schools all employ English teachers in varying numbers. Include the demand for teachers from the burgeoning tourist market and you begin to get a good picture of how many TEFL Jobs in Thailand are available at any one time. View job postings below, consult our introduction to Teaching English in Thailand, seek positions through online TEFL job sites, and back this up with contacting schools directly though online language school directories. You could be offered a TEFL job in...  [Read more]