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TEFL Orange County California - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL USA: 5 days ▷ combined course
Situated between the major cities of San Diego and Los Angeles on the southern coast of California, Orange County is a delightful suburban area consisting of several small cities. It differs from most well populated regions in the U.S. in that it does not have a major urban center. The county's wonderful Mediterranean climate, close proximity to Los Angeles and the presence of the world famous Disneyland Park, make Orange County a popular place for TEFL/TESOL students looking for a base from which to explore the region.
Originally part of Los Angeles County, Orange County came into being as its own political entity after the discovery of silver and the arrival of the railroads led to a sharp increase in its population. Its closeness to Los Angeles made it the ideal refuge for residents... [Read more]
Scotland Country Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Start your students out on their geographical tour of Scotland with this free, printable Scotland country worksheet.
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Ireland Country Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Start your students out on their geographical tour of Ireland with this free, printable Ireland country worksheet.
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Country-specific TESOL requirements - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Understanding TESOL Certification
TESOL Requirements in Asia
TESOL Requirements in Europe
TESOL Requirements in Latin America
TESOL Requirements in the Middle East
TESOL Requirements in Africa
Accredited TESOL Courses
Online TESOL Certification Options
Career Opportunities for TESOL Graduates
Conclusion: Choosing the Right TESOL Path
TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is a certification that qualifies individuals to teach English to non-native speakers. ITTT is one of the leading providers of TESOL courses globally, offering comprehensive training programs. TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is a certification that qualifies individuals to teach English to non-native speakers. ITTT is one of the leading providers of TESOL courses globally,... [Read more]
5 Tips For Sustainable Lesson Planning
Sarah Jennings
Teaching Ideas
Whether navigating multicultural classrooms or diverse educational systems, here you will find practical strategies for crafting a sustainable lesson planning routine that empowers educators to thrive in the international education landscape.
Effective lesson planning starts with a vision for student growth and learning. Align lesson objectives with curriculum standards and educational priorities, and map out a scope and sequence for instructional units. Long-term planning ensures coherence and continuity in teaching while providing students with a clear roadmap for their learning journey.
Recognize the need for flexibility in lesson plans due to unexpected changes, cultural differences, and diverse student needs. Incorporate alternative activities and... [Read more]
5 Reasons Why Teaching Abroad is Better Than Studying Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary TEFL Information
Do you want to live abroad and experience a new culture? Studying abroad is a wonderful opportunity for university students to do just that - but it's not the only way! Many students are eager to head overseas to study at a foreign university because they think if they don't they will miss out and never have another chance of living in a foreign country. This is simply not true. The worldwide demand for qualified English teachers is through the roof giving everyone who wants to teach abroad the opportunity to find a position. Here are 5 reasons why teaching abroad is better than studying abroad.
You Will Make Money
You Will Get International Work Experience
You Will Live Like a Local
You Can Stay as Long as You Want
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TESOL Certification Requirements by Country - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TESOL Certification Overview
TESOL Requirements in Europe
TESOL Requirements in Asia
TESOL Requirements in Latin America
TESOL Requirements in the Middle East
TESOL Requirements in Africa
TESOL Certification Online Options
TESOL Practicum and Teaching Experience
TESOL Job Placement Assistance
TESOL Certification Benefits
TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is a crucial certification for those looking to teach English abroad. As the demand for English proficiency continues to grow worldwide, TESOL certification has become an essential qualification for educators seeking to teach English to non-native speakers. This certification provides teachers with the specialised knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach English in diverse cultural and linguistic... [Read more]
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Madeline is an Australian ESL teacher on the JET Programme in Japan. She has been teaching in Japan for 18 months in a private school in Tokyo and loves sharing Australian culture with her students. As a new ITTT TESOL graduate, she plans to continue using her ESL teaching skills to teach in Europe in the coming years.
Maddy Payne
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Many Japanese schools hold American English in high regard, so what is it like being an Australian-English teacher in Japan?
Maddy Payne
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
If you're heading to Japan on the JET Program, be prepared for the fact that you could potentially be living in a very small space! But don't fear, there are so many benefits to living in a small space and honestly, you... [Read more]
5 Ways to Travel Consciously and Give Something Back To The Locals - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations Teaching Ideas
When we travel, we often make self-centered decisions to get the most out of the experience. But does it always have to be that way? With conscious travel becoming more and more popular and widespread it's getting easier to actually do some good while traveling to another country. Here are 5 ways to travel consciously and give something back to the locals.
1. Small gestures with a big impact.
2. Eat local, spend local, sleep local
3. Offer your time and skills
4. Hop on a bus
5. Teach English
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What are the advantages of teaching English in a foreign country versus teaching in my home country? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Teaching English in a foreign country offers unparalleled opportunities for cultural immersion and language practice. Living and working in a different country allows you to experience the local customs, traditions, and way of life firsthand. By interacting with native speakers on a daily basis, you will not only improve your language skills but also gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of the language. This immersive experience can greatly enhance your teaching abilities and provide you with a unique perspective that you can bring back to your home country.
Teaching English abroad can significantly boost your professional development and open up new career opportunities. Working in a foreign country demonstrates adaptability, cross-cultural communication skills, and the ability to... [Read more]
5 Fun Christmas Idioms - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are 5 fun English idioms and provers related to Christmas.
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Top 5 Activities With Flashcards - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
Flashcard is an indispensable tool that every teacher needs during the studying process. Regardless of the age of the students, it can be used effective equal with young learners or adults. Usually, in the ESL classes, the teacher uses flashcards when they need to teach new or review the previous vocabulary. It's also one of the easiest ways to add some games into your lesson, cause mostly it doesn't need special preparations. Young learners especially like flashcard games because usually it's active games and allow them to have fun during the lesson.
1. Flashcards hunt
2. Flashcard Story Prompts
3. Cups game
4. Memory matching
5. Active game
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5 Perfect Activities With Flashcards - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Flashcards on its own is an easy method to apply when teaching beginners, teenagers even adults because they can match the words to the pictures and it's an easy way to remember new vocabulary. I think this is the best way of acquiring a new word of a second language because identification and recognition is the key.
1. Ask, Guess and Answer
Materials:
2. Display Flashcards on the Floor
Materials:
3 From Here to There
Materials:
4. Rhyme Concentration
Materials:
5. Puzzling Words
Materials:
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TEFL Indonesia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ English Teacher 5
Date posted:2024-07-04 | Writer: IPEKA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | Email: [email protected]
IPEKA Christian School as a non-profit organisation in the education field also called to develop the nation through preparing the younger generations with the best Christian education.
Currently, we are seeking for English teacher, with below requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Education/ELT specialisation/Literature
• At least 3 years teaching experience; International curriculum (IB, Cambridge, Pearson) preferred
• TEFL/TESOL certificate preferred
• Excellent classroom management & communication skills
• Due to the restriction from our Indonesian immigration policy, the candidate’s age should be below 52 years old.
Below are our expat benefits’ for successful candidates:
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Top-5 Fun Flashcard Activities - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Flashcards can be great tools for eliciting vocabulary, but teachers should not overlook the numerous other uses for these great tools. Flashcard games can add excitement to young learners' classes. The following activities are aimed to drill the vocabulary in the second study phase of the lesson, after the elicitation of vocabulary.
1. Game for liars
2. Get on the other side of the bridge
3. Memory challenge
4. Keyword race
5. More for listening skills
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5 Fun Activities with Flashcards - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Raijmond W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
1. Game for liars
2. Get on the other side of the bridge
3. Memory challenge
4. Keyword race
5. More for listening skills
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The liar game is a flashcard activity that can be used to drill vocabulary. This activity is ideal for vocabulary that a teacher is introducing as the activity involves repeating after the teacher. For this activity, the teacher should clap twice, point to a flashcard and say the vocabulary word. If the word and the flashcard match, students should clap twice and repeat the word. If the word does... [Read more]
San Diego de los Padres Cuexcontitlán (incl. Sección 5 A, Sección 5 B) - TEFL & TESOL - Teach English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Why Choose San Diego de los Padres Cuexcontitlán (incl. Sección 5 A, Sección 5 B) for TEFL Certification? Demand for English Teachers in San Diego de los Padres Cuexcontitlán (incl. Sección 5 A, Sección 5 B) TEFL Course Structure and Delivery in San Diego de los Padres Cuexcontitlán (incl. Sección 5 A, Sección 5 B) Cultural Insights and Teaching in San Diego de los Padres Cuexcontitlán (incl. Sección 5 A, Sección 5 B) Top TEFL Providers for San Diego de los Padres Cuexcontitlán (incl. Sección 5 A, Sección 5 B): A Focus on ITTT
San Diego de los Padres Cuexcontitlán (incl. Sección 5 A, Sección 5 B) stands out as a premier location for those seeking to complete their TEFL certification due to its dynamic education market and rich cultural environment. From vibrant urban... [Read more]
Top 5 Underrated TEFL Destinations - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi Linda here from ITT back this week with another live session and and today we're going to talk about how to become a freelance tefl teacher all right I think this is a topic that a lot of people are going to find very interesting um a lot of people are probably going to want to kind of follow in the in the footsteps of this newer kind well is it a new career but I mean we've definitely seen some changes in the teaching industry in the teaching Market um also thanks to the Boom in online teaching and freelance teaching freelance English teaching has definitely become uh increasingly popular for many different reasons many of these reasons we're gonna go into we're gonna go into um what it actually means to be a tefl freelance teacher um the benefits of it um also kind of the challenges... [Read more]
5 Minute Time Filler Activity - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun time filler or end of lesson activity in which students practice vocabulary and quick thinking.
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5 Tips for Finding the Perfect International Teaching Position
Sarah Jennings
Teaching Ideas
Embarking on a career in international teaching is an exciting opportunity to expand your horizons, experience new cultures, and enhance your professional skills. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the field, finding the perfect teaching position abroad can be a rewarding but challenging process. This blog offers five essential tips to help you navigate the journey and secure a position that aligns with your goals and aspirations.
Research and Identify Opportunities
Consider Your Qualifications
Prepare Your Documents
Be Flexible and Open-Minded
Follow Up and Stay Persistent
Conclusion
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5 Fun and Engaging Flashcard Activities - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Flashcards are an integral part of teaching English as a second language, and the variety of uses of cards is innumerable. Flashcard-based activities help teachers to make lessons fun, engaging, and therefore more effective. According to numerous studies conducted in different countries, and by various linguists, there are several types of students with varying abilities of memory and types of mind. And usually many of these types are represented within any one class, which leads us to the conclusion that the teacher should address each of them during the lesson.
Reasons to Use Additional Resources
Examples of Games
Name the Card
Match up
Couples
Sort and Name
Funny steps
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5 Simple Ideas on Teaching Grammar - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I think of myself as having been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to learn other languages at a young age. I was taught French in primary school and at home, I learned or acquired Spanish. At school, I remember my language teacher being very textbook-oriented and she focused and followed the book to the "T". I picked up easily on the grammar because I had already learned Spanish at home and I was also very keen to learn foreign languages, especially French. The grammar didn't seem difficult or boring to me at all because I had already been exposed to the language at a very early age. However, many students didn't feel the same way I did and had difficulty with the subject and therefore, developed a disinterest in learning another language.... [Read more]
5 Flashcard Games for Younger Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I have been teaching English to young learners in China for almost a year and I tried to make my lessons with and without flashcards. And I can say for sure, that it's really hard to teach children (3-12 years old) if you don't have prepared flashcards for your classes, but only an interactive whiteboard and some stuff to play games.
There are some following advantages of using flashcards to teach children:
The games I use in my classroom are as follows:
1. Flashcard raise
2. Basketball with flashcards
3. What's missing
4. Hit the FC
5. Find flashcards
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Top-5 Kid's Favorite Flashcard Activities - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
This paper will answer the question, "What are five flashcard activities for teaching English to young learners?" Young learners are defined as students attending elementary school, aged between six and twelve.
1. Pass the card
2. What's missing?
3. Freeze
4. Slap
5. Rock-Paper-Scissors team battle
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tristan K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Ultimate Country Match Guide for Teaching EFL in Asia - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Destinations
Just as there are many countries around the world where you can choose to live and work as an EFL teacher, there are also many different reasons that motivate people to actually want to teach English abroad. For some, it is to explore new cultures or to leave behind the predictable 9 to 5 existence, while for others it is simply a great way of earning money for travel or to pay off student loans.
"Earning big money is not that important. I prefer natural beauty and fascinating culture, particularly if it's a little off the beaten track."
"I'm looking for my first EFL teaching job, but I still want to earn a good salary that also comes with extra benefits."
"I'm not keen on roughing it. I want to live in a modern, fast-paced environment that's bursting with... [Read more]
5 Tips for Effective Online ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Sara Stojanovic
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In the last few years, the world has witnessed a remarkable turn toward online schooling. With the outbreak of the pandemic, both the teachers and the students had to get used to an entirely new way of studying and teaching.
1 Master the platform you are using
2 Plan your classes carefully
3 Understand the needs of your students
4 Actively participate in the class
5 Provide and seek feedback
Conclusion
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Online teaching offered students many benefits such as flexible learning time and access to training sessions around the world.
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Top 5 Icebreakers for New TEFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
As you have learned during your TEFL certification course, a good lesson starts with an engage, or warm-up phase. This usually consists of a fun and interesting activity to get your students going and speaking in English. For new teachers, it's often these more casual moments of a class that are a challenge because of their lack of teaching experience. However, these top 5 icebreakers for new TEFL teachers will help you to get your class energized and ready for your lesson.
1. Two Truths and a Lie
2. ABC Word Chain
3. Positive, Negative, Crazy
4. Would You Rather…?
5. Finish the Sentence
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TEFL Spain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English In Spain 5
Date posted:2025-12-31 | Writer: ConversaSpain | Email: [email protected]
Come to Spain. Teach English. Live your best life. It’s that simple with ConversaSpain:
No Spanish? No problem. All you need is:
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5 Components a Lesson Plan Should Include - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
A lesson plan is a very important element for teaching. Not only it provides a standard procedure of teaching, but it also helps the teacher keep track of each lesson. Moreover, it is also very helpful in some special cases, such as substitute teachers can use the lesson provided to carry out the lesson more efficiently. Although different teachers may have different teaching styles, a lesson plan should be prepared by all teachers despite the teaching style. A good lesson plan should include the following 5 components; lesson topic, class objectives, procedure, time management, and student practice.
Topic and Point of the Lesson
Objectives
Lesson Sequence
Time Management
Practice
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Tefl reviews - Activate Phase Game 5 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
"In this video, our OTP trainee Richard introduces the topic of quantifiers to his students in Florida. After talking about quantifiers he uses an online game platform to start the activate phase with his students. ITTT's Observed Teaching Practice courses (OTP) are ideal for teachers wanting to improve their teaching skills remotely from anywhere in the world."
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.
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