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Job Teaching English in Chicago, USA Date posted:2012-05-29 | Writer: Prairie State College | Email: [email protected] Prairie State College, in Chicago Heights IL, has an opening for an EFL instructor who can communicate effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse students who are learning to speak, read, write and understand English. Essential abilities include: teaching a wide range of language skills while differentiating and contextualizing instruction; implementing effective classroom management skills; documenting student progress and attendance. Minimum Qualifications:1. Bachelor's degree 2. Experience in teaching adult English language learners3. Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning4. Excellent writing, organizational and record-keeping...  [Read more]

Teaching Off the Beaten Path: 10 Alternative TEFL Destinations   Do you want to teach English in another country but want to go somewhere unique and different? Perhaps you want to teach English abroad but you don't want to go to the typical favorites like China, South Korea, or Vietnam. In this week’s live event, we’ll venture a bit further and explore 10 of the best off-the-beaten-path teaching destinations! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Chicago, USA Date posted:2012-01-24 | Writer: Prairie State College | Email: [email protected] Prairie State College is a richly diverse community college located 30 minutes south of Chicago. We are currently seeking a TEFL qualified adjunct faculty to teach evening ESL classes. The successful candidate will have the ability to address a variety of language learning needs, as well as having an understanding of the Adult Education ESL population.A bachelor's degree or above and/or TEFL certificate is required.For more information contact us at the e-mail address given on the job heading.Prairie State College202 South Halsted StreetChicago Heights, IL 60411Telephone: (708) 709 - 3500 Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their...  [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]

10 Alternative TEFL Destinations for an Off-the-Beaten-Path Teaching Experience 11/30/2022 Hello, everyone. Linda here from ITTT. Welcome to another live session this week. Thank you for joining and taking time out of your day to spend it with me. I'm very happy about that. Today, we have a very exciting topic. We are going to talk about teaching off the beaten path. 10 alternative TEFL destinations. I'm very excited always when I do live sessions about destinations. It's like a little bit of a virtual tour around the world. I really enjoy these types of live sessions. I thought we haven't had one of those in a while, so why not bring that on today. We are live on Facebook and YouTube. If you're watching this for the first time, very welcome. Welcome to join us. Maybe get a beverage, get...  [Read more]

English Grammar - Future Simple - Teaching Ideas 2 - English Teaching Certification   An English teaching certification course will cover teaching methodologies, grammar and teaching ideas such as those covered here for the future simple. In the video the teaching ideas are horoscopes, fortune telling and wedding vows. For the horoscope activity students will be given zodiac signs and will create a horoscope for that sign before finding out who in the class the horoscope applies to. The fortune telling idea enables the students to role play using the future simple tense with one student being the fortune teller and the other the customer. Lastly, students create their ideal wedding vows or alternatively they can create silly vows. For many people, gaining English teaching...  [Read more]

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English Grammar - Future Simple - Teaching Ideas - Teach English certification   The future simple tense can be used for threats, promises and predictions. In this video we look at a teaching idea for the predictions usage. In pairs students are given a card with some prompts and responses. One student reads the prompt and the other responds with the given comment and their own sentence in the future simple tense. For example: Student 1: I've lost my shoe. Student 2: Don't worry. It'll turn up somewhere. For anyone wanting to teach English certification is the best route to take. An online TEFL course from ITTT will equip you with the skills needed to be successful in the classroom. Not only will it cover tenses such as the future simple featured in this video but it will also cover...  [Read more]

English Grammar -- Present Perfect Continuous -- Teaching Ideas 2 -- TEFL certification   The teaching idea covered here is one that would be particularly appropriate for more advanced English language learners, those who can use different tenses accurately. The activity is a board game that focuses on comparing and contrasting the tenses, focusing on the Present Perfect and the Present Perfect Continuous. Each student takes a turn at rolling the dice and moving around the board. For example a student could land on a square that says "Something you have been learning for a long time." An appropriate answer for the student could be "I have been learning English for a long time." The next student takes a turn and could land on a square that says "A beautiful place you have visited."...  [Read more]

Which online TEFL certification is the best for teaching online? Deciding on the best online TEFL certification involves considering your main objectives, what you plan to use the qualification for, and your aspirations post-certification. Let's delve into the primary online course options. Types of online TEFL certification Online TEFL courses can be easily distinguished based on the average completion time. Weekend Courses: Often promoted as “introductory courses,” these are primarily conducted over weekends to accommodate those already employed, providing an insight into TEFL. Given their time limitation (approximately 10 hours), they offer limited content on teaching and learning, yet they can be beneficial in determining whether undertaking a comprehensive course is really for...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Ways to Say Interesting in English Here are some alternative ways to say "interesting" in English.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL Certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Ways to Say Delicious in English Here are some alternative ways to say "delicious" in English.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL Certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Ways to Say Because in English Here are some alternative ways to say "because" in English.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL Certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Synonym Words for SCARED Here are some great synonyms for the word "scared" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Living and Teaching English in Romania - Habits, Customs & Curiosities If you are looking to avoid the overcrowded teaching markets of Western Europe, you might want to take a look at Romania as jobs are plentiful and the cost of living is low compared to many other countries in the region. Below are a few guides to give you an insight into the country and its culture, from basic travel tips to some weird and wonderful facts that you might find interesting. You will also find a travel guide to the capital Bucharest which is the cultural heart of the country and the main center for teaching jobs. Travel Tips for Romania SOURCE: theculturetrip ....  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 16 Boring Verbs & What to Use Instead Improve your English writing skills with these alternatives to 16 boring verbs people use all the time!   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL Certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Which Teaching Method is Best for a First-time Teacher? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers different teaching methods and explains which one should work best for young TEFL teachers. Positive Alternatives to Old-Fashioned Punishment | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate who shares their ideas on how to change punishment into a more positive practice. Pronunciation Problems for Learners Speaking Chinese...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Synonym Words for BAD Here are some great synonyms for the word "bad" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! What are they doing on Carnival Day? This is an EFL worksheet to practice the present continuous tense. The students look at the picture and complete the exercises. Put the verbs into the past continuous and choose the correct alternative.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences How Taking a TEFL Certification Course Has Improved My Online English Teaching When I was young, I dreamt about thousands of different jobs, but being an online English teacher was never one of them. However, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Chinese students ranging from 5 to 13 years old and it has been one of the best experiences of my life so far. How am I going to communicate with them? Am I ready to be a teacher? How will I transmit what I want to teach? These are some of the questions that went through my mind before accepting the job, but when I finally decided to take it and started to be an ESL teacher I knew I was doing what I love the most, transmitting knowledge. This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Synonym Words for GREAT Here are some great synonyms for the word "great" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Synonym Words for NICE Here are some great synonyms for the word "nice" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Rate Respected TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Rate Respected 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 H.H. - U.K. said: Classes of mixed abilityIn this essay I will look at classes of mixed ability, how they are dealt with in the classroom, and how the needs of the individual learner can be catered for. To begin with, a definition of a mixed ability class must be looked at. Susan Bremner defines a mixed ability class as, ?A mixed ability class does not just consist of a range of abilities but also a range of learning styles and preferences. All pupils will show strengths at...  [Read more]

Price Short TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Price Short 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 E.K. - U.S.A. said: Establishing Rapport Each year, classrooms around the world are entering their first day of school. The teacher stands at the door greeting the new faces and the students file in, timid at first, and eager to see what this new teacher has in store for them. The first words out of the teacher?s mouth need to be encouraging yet authoritative in order to establish the correct and appropriate rapport in the classroom. This is why I chose this subject to research...  [Read more]

Organizations Short TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Organizations Short 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 E.B. - Argentina said: Enhancing the Learning Of all students in a Diverse ClassroomIt is a priority for all educators to provide an effective education for all of the students. This is often a great challenge especially in a diverse classroom environment. Diversity in student populations includes differences of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, and beliefs. Additionally, diversity amongst students can include a multitude of experiences and attitudes. It is important...  [Read more]

College TEFL Residential Check out tefl tesol about College TEFL Residential 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 A.R. - United Kingdom said: Why complete a tefl course Completing a tefl course can make a teacher more capable and thus confident in their job which both improves a teacher?s prospects of getting a job, performing well and getting better jobs in the future. The teacher?s competency improves in a number of key areas. Perhaps most importantly, especially for native English teachers with no prior English education qualifications, the teacher?s knowledge of the English...  [Read more]

Class TEFL Teachers Check out tefl tesol about Class TEFL Teachers 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 A.N. - U.S.A. said: Teaching Beginner students In my research I have come across a lot of great tips and reminders on how to succeed in teaching a group of beginner students. Starting off the lesson right I have found how important it is to befriend your students and get to know each one of them individually. Developing a rapport with them and letting them see your personality is so. This puts them at ease and helps them to view you as a person they can talk to rather than a...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Synonym Words for HOWEVER Here are some great synonyms for the word "however" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Mark Crocker ITTT TEFL After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer. Read my articles How and When Should a TEFL Teacher Adjust Their Teaching Style? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas No two classrooms are ever the same so it is important that a teacher is able to adjust their style to suit each individual set of students. In this post, an ITTT graduate discusses how and when to make changes to your teaching in an ESL classroom. TEFL Options - Alternatives to Working in a State School or Language Center | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark...  [Read more]

College TEFL Course Check out tefl tesol about College TEFL Course 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 Z.Z - Canada said: CALL (Computer Aided Language Learning) Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) is a form of computer-based assisted learning of language, which carries two important features: bidirectional learning and individualized learning. It is not a method. CALL materials are tools for learning. The focus of CALL is learning, and not teaching. CALL materials are used in teaching to facilitate the language learning process. It is a student-centered accelerated...  [Read more]