7 Best Tefl Courses

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas First lessons are always a little bit overwhelming because the students and teacher don't know each other yet. That's why it's very important to break the ice and help your ESL learners to relax. Plus, for future planning, you need to learn more about your students and their likes and dislikes. Get-to-know games are great for these purposes and work best if you play them during the first 3-5 lessons.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Are you more like…? 2. Me/not me 3. Never have I ever 4. Alphabet 5. Random number 6. Top 5 7. Deserted Island Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas You are already back after the summer vacation and students should be excited to start a new semester full of interesting activities. But how to impress them from the very beginning if they barely know you? The answer is this: choose one of these stylish outfits and sway into your TEFL teaching like a superstar!Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Classy 2. Trendy The 2020 Fall trends include: 3. Sporty 4. Comfy 5. Everyday Make sure you have: 6. Artsy 7. Vintage Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! If you are an EFL teacher in a university or a high school, this outfit is what you need. These styles perfectly correspond...  [Read more]

  Kelly felt that the four-week in-class course in Phuket was a life-changing experience. She learned a lot during her course and appreciated the support she received from the local staff and teacher trainers. She also met a lot of people from different parts of the world. She now feels confident that she can start a career in teaching English overseas. She describes the three main advantages of the course as meeting new people, getting a solid foundation in EFL teaching and receiving positive feedback from the trainers. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Orshi is from Hungary and recently took the 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course with tutor support and videos. She thought the course was very smooth and easy to work through. The tutors were very helpful and were there for her whenever she had a problem. She also enjoyed the units on English grammar, as well as the teaching units on classroom management, student elicitation and teaching methodologies. She is sure that the new qualification will help her advance in her career. She is also thinking about teaching English overseas. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  This episode of Chantelle?s TEFL course video diary looks at unit 7. Unit 7 deals with techniques for teaching new language whether this is grammar, vocabulary or functions. The unit provides different ways of teaching new language with sample lesson plans and suitable activities. Chantelle provides a good tip for potential students of ITTT?s online courses, which is to print off the course units as you access them and keep them in a folder so that you can easily go back to previous units and refresh your memory on what you have previously studied. 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....  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information As a newly qualified TEFL teacher you may well find yourself teaching business English either full time or as a means of earning extra income. Business English is a specialized area within English language teaching/learning and comes under the umbrella of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Business English can refer to the English vocabulary used in business such as international trade, finance etc. It can also refer to business communication such as the language needed for presentation, correspondence, negotiations, socializing etc.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What is business English? Who uses business English? Where is business English taught? What types of jobs are available for teaching business English? How do salaries compare with normal...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In learning, self-confidence is one of the important elements of a student. When students are more confident about their ability to do something, they are more likely to readily engage in the activity in the classroom. They will work longer and harder at it than when they doubt their capability. The sense of self-confidence enables them to accomplish tasks perfectly and build motivation. From that, they would be more successful in life.Table of Contents 1. Don't fix students' mistakes too much 2. Praise 3. Application, contact practice 4. Allow students to succeed 5. Use images 6. Make learning-oriented 7. Form and maintain habits from day one Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: For the above reasons, teachers play...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Games are great tools to motivate students and encourage them to learn things informally. However, ESL classroom games must have a purpose and support the learning process and not distract from it.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Set a Clear Goal 2. Divide the Goal into Simpler Steps 3. Choose a Cool Game Format 4. Personalize the Game 5. Create Motivation Badges 6. Design a Leaderboard 7. Consider Various Approaches to the Game Are you ready to learn new teaching skills? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! In this blog post, our ITTT TEFL expert shares seven steps to gamify your ESL classroom effectively. Before starting a game...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-05-17 | Writer: Gia Viet English Language Centre | Email: [email protected] Gia Viet English Language Centre is one of the most prestigious English schools based in Can Tho City, The Mekong Delta, Vietnam. We are currently recruiting for full-time native level EFL teachers who are available to start at the beginning of August. The school provides English courses to a range of learners including kids, teenagers, university students, and working people with a strong focus on the International Certificate Programs and academic English.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Teaching (delivering English Language teaching in accordance with curriculum, policies, procedures): including all programs: Kids, teenagers, general English, Communication, IELTS, Academic...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas There are many famous games used by TEFL teachers that students know like the back of their hand. If you want to change up your online lessons and bring even more fun in your teaching, check out these seven non-trivial online ESL games to help you in every stage of the TEFL class.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Connect The Dots 2. Simon Says 3. Online Word Chain 4. Catchphrase 5. I Went to The Market and Bought 6. Don't Say Yes or No 7. Would You Rather? Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! For this activity, you will need to prepare a digital image and share it with a student during the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Defining games for kids can open up a broad prospect but in this topic, we are going to specifically talk about the various games that kids can not only enjoy but can incorporate in their learning curriculum.Table of Contents 1. Monopoly 2. Pictionary 3. Taboo 4. Tongue twisters 5. Bingo 6. Charades 7. Hangman Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Playing games in the classroom helps kids to feel more relaxed and friendly with the teachers. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sonal L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Learning becomes more of a fun activity for them rather than the same boring schedule which makes them lethargic and least...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching English abroad is a career more popular than ever. However, with so many options and resources about TEFL available online, there is a lot of false information out there. This post uncovers the seven most common misconceptions about TEFL and clears up any confusion!Table of Contents Misconception #1: You need a degree to teach English abroad Misconception #2: TEFL is only for young people Misconception #3: TEFL doesn't pay well Misconception #4: You need to speak another language Misconception #5: It's really hard to find a job teaching English abroad Misconception #6: You don't need a TEFL qualification if you're a native English speaker Misconception #7: You have to teach kids Listen to this blog post Are you ready to start a new career teaching...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The above is a topic that I want to particularly used to teaching reading to young learners. There are some points given below, they are.Table of Contents 1. Use songs and nursery rhymes to build phonemic awareness 2. Make simple word cards at home 3. Engage your child in a print-rich environment 4. Play word games at home or in the car 5. Understand the core skills involved in teaching kids to read 6. Play with magnet letters 7. Harness the power of technology to keep your child engaged Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angeline J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Children's songs and nursery...  [Read more]

Catia Pereira dos Santos Alumni Experiences After becoming a certified teacher in English as a second language, I put together a few reasons and benefits why students and EFL teachers around the world should become even more grammar-friendly.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Worksheets are worth it! It can be self- taught, too! Here below, you will find seven great tips that might help you on your grammar journey. In conclusion Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Why learn English grammar? What are the benefits of learning it? Grammar is right where accuracy lies! It's the key to speaking any foreign language fluently. It plays a significant role in communicating, especially nowadays, with theextensive use of the internet and...  [Read more]

Take a look online and you will find a large number of course providers offering TEFL certification. However, there are many reasons why we think that ITTT stands out from the crowd and offers the very best TEFL course options on the market. Take a look at these key points and see if you agree. ITTT is a long-established and respected course provider that has been offering high-quality training courses since 1998; All our staff members have experience of living abroad and have taught English in countries right across the world; Our training courses are open to all fluent English speakers regardless of their nationality; At ITTT we believe in providing opportunities for all fluent English speakers, which is why no previous teaching experience or degree is required and we have no upper age...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching beginner students is a very challenging task for anyone. Personally, I have always found teaching English to beginners as a tough prospect, whether it is monolingual group and you know nothing of their language or it's a multilingual group and the only common language is English. However, with some work and knowledge, everything is possible to teach beginners the English language. And I believe this is one of the most rewarding to teach.Table of Contents 1. Give simple and clear instructions 2. Let them listen first 3. Speak English only and don't use their own mother tongue 4. Teach the basics 5. Drilling and Repeating 6. Make every English lessons fun and easy 7. Prepare well and save a lot Are you ready to teach beginners abroad? Related...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Business students are most likely already familiar with using computers and particularly the Internet for learning English. The Internet can provide a teacher with an enormous array of teaching resources from non-authentic and authentic materials to lesson plans and ideas. Here are 7 great resources for teaching business English at no cost to the teacher!Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: BusinessEnglishSite.com Busy Teacher AnnualReports Infoplease VOA Learning English BBC Learning English UsingEnglish.com Are you ready to start your adventure and teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our ITTT graduate Shannon S. This is a website that features hundreds...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas As an ESL teacher, getting your students talking can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish. English learners often lack the necessary confidence to speak openly and freely in English. The following activities are perfect for getting your students out of their shells!Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Here are 7 go-to activities for your ESL conversation class. 1. Dialogue 2. Role-Play Change-Up 3. Interviews 4. Tag Team Role Play 5. Mystery Partner 6. Problem Solved 7. Creative Improvisation Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Pair up your students and let them write a short dialogue. After all the pairs are done, they go in front of...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Schools are starting again and students and teachers flock back to the classroom. Check out these simple and powerful back-to-school ideas and your students will surely remember this first lesson of yours for a long time!Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Give a Report 2. Weekly Journal 3. Information Gap 4. My Dream Job 5. Our Class Policies 6. Give a Speech 7. Survey your Classmates Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Have your students write a short report (or let them do it verbally) about something newsworthy that happened in their neighborhood or town during the school break. Introduce a weekly journal to your students. The focus of this...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Today, as English teachers, we have better equipment and materials, improved teaching methods and techniques, endless ideas and tips on how to maintain discipline and keep our students motivated. Sounds impressive, doesn't it? It seems that we should just enjoy our classes and drink some nice tea during the breaks. However, along with all these improvements come greater demands. Each year more and more parents would like their children to learn English to ensure a better future. In our time, knowledge of English no more is your advantage, but the number one requirement for a good position. That is why our students are getting younger, sometimes to a point when they don't even speak their native language.Table of Contents 1. London...  [Read more]

Date posted:2020-01-02 | Writer: Lingvoexpert Language School | Email: [email protected] Lingvoexpert Language School - one of the leaders in corporate language training in Saint-Petersburg and Moscow has open vacancies for native level EFL teachers. We strongly believe in professional development and training so if you aren't an experienced teacher we can help you make the transition into a new career - a mentoring system is very well developed within the school. RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan and deliver individual lessons to kids for up to 30 teaching hours per week (full time involves 5 consecutive work days with guaranteed 2 consecutive days off). Communicate with parents, evaluate student progress and provide ongoing guidance for improvement. Participate in teacher training...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to start your very first lesson or transition to study after a long summer vacation? The following activities help you easily break the ice with your English students. Students of all ages love interesting games that encourage interaction. Try one of them as a starter or as an icebreaker!Table of Contents 1. All-Star Class 2. Where Are You From? 3. Get to Know 4. A Matched Set 5. Question Mixer 6. Two Truths and a Lie 7. Hidden Treasure Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Ask students to draw an self portrait and display them on a bulletin board in class. Each person writes a positive adjective describing each of their classmates on a sticky...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-10-28 | Writer: Meddeas | Email: [email protected] Do you want to live a once in a lifetime opportunity using your TEFL skils? Becoming a Language assistant in a Spanish school with Meddeas is a unique experience that will stay with you for your entire life. During 6 to 8 months, you will enrol a structured programme and cooperate in one of our more than 200 educational centres. Moreover, you will add international experience and transferable skills to your CV while discovering a new culture and language. You will receive a monthly grant, which is more than enough to live in Spain as a student. And you’ll pay no fees! There are two lodging options: full board accommodation with a host family or independent housing.  Families in these programmes are...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas The grammar worksheet is an integral part of any English class. It's straight-forward and gets the job done. Nevertheless, both teachers and students always welcome alternatives to the, often so boring, worksheets. Here you go - ten alternatives to boring English worksheets!Table of Contents 1. Videos 2. Interactive Pieces 3. Scrambles 4. Flipping Books 5. Stations 6. Coloring Sheets 7. Non-Fiction Are you ready to revamp your worksheets? Related Articles: These days, a lot of learning occurs visually and many more students respond to visual learning. Have your students make their own videos or research and show videos relating to an English grammar point to the class for a great alternative to a worksheet - it will really get your students excited! Also...  [Read more]

Karah Musani Teaching Ideas One of the most daunting things about teaching online is setting up your online classroom. You have to set up the lighting, buy props, make sure the camera is at the right angle, and find a suitable headset. It can be expensive and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Here is what I've learned about setting up a cheap, organized online classroom.Table of Contents 1. Whiteboards are your best friends 2. Use lamps or an LED ring light 3. Buy cheap props 4. Invest in a good headset 5. Make sure your camera is above you 6. Have a drink nearby 7. Organize your props Are you ready to teach English online? Related Articles: Whiteboards are your best friends. They are the most versatile prop you can buy. You can use them to teach students how to read, draw a...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-01 | Writer: Nova | Email: [email protected] Want to be part of something special, in one of the world’s most exciting and advanced places? Want to experience a different culture and lifestyle? Come work with us as a Language instructor at NOVA Japan! NOVA is perfect for candidates of all levels of experience, whether completely new to teaching or already accomplished in the teaching field. Career advancement opportunities are available to all, regardless of experience. As an English Instructor, you will have the opportunity to inspire and educate students from various levels of English ability, helping them develop their English language skills and achieve their academic goals. Our teaching positions generally involve teaching one to one and small group...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas One of the major ideas when writing on the board is that we need to be aware of is that whenever we're using the board to write down information, we should not be talking. Also whenever we are talking we should not be writing on the board. When writing on the board we want our students to concentrate fully on what we are writing down. Speaking at the same time, especially when they can't see your mouth (as you will write with your back to them) causes unnecessary interference of the message.Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This will inevitably lead to what's known as 'dead time' when...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-10-11 | Writer: Beijing New Talent Academy | Email: [email protected]　 Beijing New Talent Academy, founded in 1995, is an international boarding school with Kindergarten, Dragon Bay Kindergarten, Primary School, AP Center (Middle School and High School), Cambridge Center (Middle School and High School). We have immediate opportunities for TEFL certified teachers. There are about 2,600 students, 100 of whom are foreign students, and about 700 teaching staff, 36 of whom are foreign teachers. BJNTA is located at the west side of Beijing Capital Airport, adjacent to the Central Villa District near Wenyu River, and the International Exhibition Center at subway line 15. With 500 million Yuan investment, BJNTA covers an area of 180 mu, which is 100,000 square meters,...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas When teaching reported speech the potential for mistakes, errors, and the general difficulty is enormous due to the number of changes that are made with verb tenses, patterns, pronouns, questions, time expressions etc.. It's important to cover the subject slowly with lots of verbal practice at every opportunity. There are plenty of standard 'change the direct speech to reported speech' activities, but your students will soon tire of these if you overuse them. Here are some ideas which have worked well in the EFL classroom and will give your students a good amount of talk time in a variety of ways.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The Go-Between Game The Lying Game Pelmanism ("Concentration") Guess Who Reported Speech "Tennis" Who Asked What? Find...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Italy is one of the most popular destinations for teaching English in Europe - and it's not hard to see why! With so many amazing cities to choose from you will be spoiled for choice in this Mediterranean paradise.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Tips for Teaching English in Italy Here are the 7 most beautiful cities in Italy for teaching English abroad. Teaching English in Bologna Teaching English in Florence Teaching English in Milan Teaching English in Naples Teaching English in Rome Teaching English in Venice Teaching English in Verona Are you Ready to Live and Teach English In Italy? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Because of strict EU laws and regulations, it can often be difficult for...  [Read more]