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Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Foreign Language Experience and Why I Want to be TEFL/TESOL Certified As someone of mixed heritage, I have always had an interest in learning about cultures other than the one I live in America. My father is Colombian and my mother is American, so growing up I felt obliged to learn more about the Colombian background I was fairly unfamiliar with. Table of Contents First-Language Background Interest in Foreign Cultures Work Abroad English Teaching Plan Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Catherine P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First-Language Background I never...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Take Advantage of Your TEFL Certification The questions should be why not, everyone who is a native speaker or just fluent in the language of English and loves to share with other people, this is the perfect opportunity. English is a global language, everyone around the world is connected through this language. Especially, people who are already teaching English in school, they should finish this course, it provides them an invaluable opportunity to explore the world, to learn about new cultures through interacting with their students, to share their knowledge on a global level. Table of Contents Career Opportunities Responsibilities Great Start Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Would Someone Want to Complete a TEFL Course? There are many reasons why a person might be interested in becoming TEFL certified. Initially, I only really had one reason, is that it'd be an interesting way to start my career as a teacher and would determine if this was something I wanted to do with a big portion of my life. One of my major life goals is revamping the American education system and making it more efficient, especially on the public-school level. I've learned a decent amount about how education is handled in several countries outside of America and while no system is perfect, there are things we could be doing better. By finding a TEFL job in another country I'd be able to gain experience as a teacher as well as...  [Read more]

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Does it Mean to be a TEFL certified Non-Native English Speaking Teacher? Well, before starting this summative task and as I was going through the list of topics, I noticed this one…TEFL for non-native English speaking teachers (N°30) and thought: that's the one I want to talk about. Table of Contents What TEFL means for a non-native English speaking teacher What it does not mean A balanced and broader view of this situation should help such one to remain optimistic and confident. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Yes, I am a non-native English speaker and months ago, I have given to my life a completely different orientation, leaving behind nearly a 30 years career spent in the...  [Read more]

TEFL - Trainers and Trainees TEFL teacher Trainers All of our teacher training staff, at all of our classroom based TEFL course locations, are practicing teachers who have been involved in teaching and TEFL teacher training for many, many years. All of our training staff are highly qualified and experienced TEFL professionals who are both sensitive and supportive of the needs of our trainees. Our dedicated training staff are all active TEFL teachers and are also fully aware of the issues facing TEFL teachers and trainees in classrooms all over the world. Trainees will have many opportunities to observe training staff teaching students of English during the course. Trainees will have input sessions with different members of our training staff during the course. TEFL Trainee Teachers We...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs Online There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: English Language Instructor | (Date posted:2024-04-25) Date posted:2024-04-25 | Writer: MyES - My English School France | Email: [email protected] My English School is looking for qualified, passionate English language Teachers to teach courses online over Zoom. Positions would initially be freelance, part-time roles, but with the opportunity for future growth. Full training in our teaching style provided, and materials provided for all classes.The ideal candidate will...  [Read more]

TEFL Employment Please email for assistance finding employers. ITTT graduates receive free lifetime job assistance. The links below show some of the most popular locations and options for TEFL job opportunities, both in-class and online. There is a huge number of TEFL job vacancies globally and those listed under the links below are just a fraction that we have selected to give you an understanding of TEFL teacher rates of pay and conditions of work in those countries and online. These links are provided for information purposes only and some of the job vacancies may already have been filled. Similarly, we would also inform you that ITTT has no direct affiliation with any of the learning institutions, companies or bodies listed. Please feel free to click on any of the links below which...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Distinguishes a Good Teacher from an Ordinary One? As you all know, these days, English plays a vital role in life for many good reasons. As English is an international language, it enables learners to get a well-paid job and gives great opportunities to travel all over the world. Moreover, they can gain a scholarship to study abroad. If you are good at English, you will be more confident. It is really important in our lives. If you are good at English, you will. Table of Contents Firstly, one of the best qualities of a good teacher is energy. Secondly, a good teacher should be patient. Thirdly, be an enthusiastic teacher. Last but not least, great teachers are prepared and organized. Do you want to teach English abroad or...  [Read more]

Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach English online? To teach English online, most established teaching platforms expect a TEFL certificate, as it is viewed as a benchmark of expertise and proficiency. While having a TEFL certificate enhances credibility and increases opportunities, it is not obligatory if you are venturing into setting up your own online teaching business. Nevertheless, prospective students often favor instructors with certification, affirming their competence in the field. Table of Contents Why has a TEFL certificate become more important? What will I learn from a TEFL certificate course? Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach English online? Why has a TEFL certificate become more important? In recent years, online education has exploded all across the globe and...  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Valentina is from Italy and decided to take our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certification course to further her education. She is excited to be a certified English teacher and wants to teach and live abroad. She appreciated the flexibility the course gave her as she was able to complete it at her own pace within a period of 6 months. She is already working as an English teacher and improved her teaching skills tremendously after taking the course. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL - FAQs At ITTT we are dedicated to training new teachers to become effective and confident professionals who are capable of working in English language classrooms worldwide. Throughout the training process we are here to guide you every step of the way, from choosing the right course all the way through to finding the best job to suit your plans. Inevitably you will have many questions along the way which is why we have put together the following FAQ section that should help to answer some of the most common queries. TEFL & TESOL (General) What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL?    TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. These descriptions are generally used...  [Read more]

Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach English online? This is going to depend on who you choose to work for. Many online teaching platforms now require teachers to be TEFL certified and a significant number of them simply dismiss unqualified teachers as they assume they lack the skills and knowledge required. However, a TEFL certificate is not a requirement to set up your own online teaching business, although it is safe to say that your future students are going to prefer a teacher who is actually certified. Why has a TEFL certificate become more important? In recent years, online education has exploded all across the globe and the demand is through the roof. This has led teaching platforms to tighten the requirements for their teachers in order to set the bar high over their...  [Read more]

Different types of teaching jobs Many people dream of starting a new life in another country and earning a TEFL certificate is a great way to make that dream a reality. One of the obstacles to moving abroad is finding work that you are able to do to support yourself comfortably overseas. Unless you already work for a company that has offices in your desired location it can seem difficult to find a way to earn money abroad. However, as a qualified English teacher your skills will be in demand in almost all countries around the world and you are highly likely to find work in your dream destination. A TEFL certificate also enables you to earn money while travelling. Rather than spending just a short while in a handful of countries before your savings run out and you have to head home,...  [Read more]

Agency Discount TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Discount 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 T.M. - Canada said: Songs in the ClassroomLearning is life long and from the time we are born we have been hearing music. The first toys for babies play lullabies. Mothers nurture and bond with their babies while singing lullabies. Most children know a number of nursery rhymes before entering school. It?s part of how we?ve learned language and our culture. We know that music improves concentration and memory. ?Even if you don?t like Classical music, listen to it anyway. Buy...  [Read more]

Class Worldwide TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Class Worldwide 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 Y.K. - Saudi Arabia said: New technology in the ClassroomNew technology in the Classroom (61) technology has changed every aspect of human life and the EFL classroom is no exception. Computers, 4th generation smartphones, information search engines, and social networking sites are being used and accessed by more than half the world's population. The world has changed with these new technologies and so must EFL teachers and the EFL classroom. EFL teachers are dealing with...  [Read more]

College Diploma TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Diploma 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 Y.Y. - Canada said: Role of the teacherBeing a teacher is more than just being someone who teaches others. Depending on how the teacher behaves and plays a particular role in the class, the class atmosphere and students learning can be greatly influenced. Therefore, the teacher should always be willing adopt many different roles during a lesson. Teachers should be able to control the class effectively when they take on the role of a controller or manager. The teacher would be...  [Read more]

Centre Credible TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Centre Credible 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 V.G. - Vietnam said: Discipline in the ClassroomDiscipline procedures and techniques are extremely important decisions that any teacher has to make about his/her classroom. The techniques used and the rules the teacher created will have a great impact on the overall environment from the beginning of the course until the end of the course. Before teaching any class, any teacher should find out the ages/levels of the students in order to develop the basic suitable rules and...  [Read more]

Cheaper TEFL Schools Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper TEFL Schools 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 W. P. - U.S.A. said: Classes of Mixed AbilityThe tall boy sleeps every class. Five weeks into the school year, I decided to wake him up. I shook his arm, and when he looked at me, I asked him what I thought was a simple question. ?What?s your name?? I asked. The tall boy didn?t say anything. He stared at me. ?You name?? I repeated it, slower. ?What is your name?? Although I would try for another minute or two, the tall boy never answered. In a class of thirty-five korean...  [Read more]

Cheapest TEFL Cities Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest TEFL Cities 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 W.B. - Germany said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomA class with students is like a mirror of the country, the culture or your target group. You will see the core of a culture: the spirits and demons, the taboos and allowances. Teaching in a foreign country places you right in the kitchen and the heat is on! Here is where you get to know the country and its inhabitants. As a foreigner it is usually guessing to the real impact of your teaching behavior; this makes you...  [Read more]

Application For TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Application For 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 U.S. - Malaysia said: Roles of a TeacherA Teacher is a person who provides education for students which is usual formal and ongoing. As in other jobs and professions teachers have roles which have to be implemented to ensure they achieve the best possible results for themselves and their students. The teachers? roles are manager/controller, organizer, assessor, prompter, participant, tutor, resource/facilitator, model and observer/monitor. When a teacher plays all his/her...  [Read more]

Agency Approved TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Approved 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 T.L. - Australia said: Games in the classroom Games are fun and exciting and enjoyed by all whether you?re an adult or a child. There are many different types of games that are targeted towards different types of audiences and purposes. I used to be a gymnastics coach for many years teaching young children at a recreational level. I always started the class with a game, usually one that involved some sort of running or a lot of movement to get them all warmed up. It was also...  [Read more]

Centre Offering TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Centre Offering 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 V.L. - Australia said: Teaching in NepalNepal, situated amongst Himalayas, bordered to the People?s Republic of china and the Republic of India, is home to over 29 million people as at 2005. 39% of the population is below 14 years old and 58% are between 15 and 64. Of those, two thirds of female adults and one third of male adults are illiterate. What is encouraging, however, is that the primary enrollment rate has grown from 74% to 90% in 6 years. This proves that there is a...  [Read more]

Agency TEFL Training Check out tefl tesol about Agency TEFL Training 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 T.V. - Colombia said: 1st language vs 2nd language acquisition 1. Introduction 2. Differences between L1 and L2 a) Age b) Speed c) Corrections d) Depth of knowledge e) Success 3. Conclusion 4. References 1st language vs. 2nd language acquisition (15) In our everyday lives, the origin of our ability to communicate is usually not taken into consideration. Now, if we closely analyze the ability for a person to learn a language to total fluency without a conscious effort, we...  [Read more]

How to teach English in Asia? If you are looking for the widest choice of English language teaching jobs, look no further than Asia. Across the continent you will find countless opportunities in a wide range of fascinating countries, although the requirements do vary from one to the next. Some countries are only open to native English speakers and others will require a university degree, however, there are still plenty of jobs out there for anyone with a TEFL certification. How do I get a job teaching English in South Korea? Teaching English in South Korea has become increasingly popular over the last decade and it is no secret that the country offers some of the best salaries for foreign teachers to be found anywhere in the world. English teachers in Korea can expect to earn between...  [Read more]

Internationally TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Internationally 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 C.R. - Korea said: Things I wish I had known before starting the courseWhen I first started teaching English here in korea, I had no previous teaching experience. My very first teaching was with elementary school students at an academy for 2 years. Since it was a private English academy, my top priority and responsibility was to finish the course books on time. I was always pressed for time and had no time to play games or do activities other than studying. So, all I needed...  [Read more]

Programs Global TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Programs Global 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 F.M. - Tanzania said: British English vs American EnglishWhen Samuel Johnson, published A Dictionary of the English Language in 1755, it was an enormous accomplishment for the essayist, poet and lexicographer who staunchly opposed what the Americans were doing to the West Germanic language. According to Johnson, the English spoken and written, in what was at the time Britain's largest and arguably most important colony, was impure and a practical enemy of British English...  [Read more]

Program TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Diploma 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 F.A. - U.S.A. said: LearningTechniquesThe ways that people learn are varied and individual. The world has come to recognize that some people are audio learners, some are visual learners, and some are analytical learners. All these types of learners pass through the classrooms of teachers to whom they owe gratitude, resentment, or indifference for the knowledge that they gained as a student in their class. Knowing this, what have teachers done to try and impart their knowledge...  [Read more]

Qualifications TEFL Language Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications TEFL Language 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.L. - Australia said: Motivation in the classroom Motivation can be defined as ?a desire to achieve a goal, combined with the energy to work towards that goal?. Motivation plays an important role in the classroom; students who are motivated are more likely to be engaged with their studies and meet and exceed the course requirements. Whatever level of motivation your students bring to the classroom will be transformed, whether it is for the better or worse,...  [Read more]

Organization Legitimate TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Organization Legitimate 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 D.G. & F.M. - U.S.A. said: Classroom ManagementIn order to learn effectively, students need a stable classroom that will nurture and encourage their progress. It is my responsibility to make sure that students feel safe to express themselves and assured that both peers and teachers respect their personal, emotional, and mental space. As a teacher, I must therefore ensure that any one student?s behavior doesn?t encroach on other students? learning, health,...  [Read more]

Qualifications Combined TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications Combined 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.P. - Canada said: Pronunciation Problems in ThailandIntroduction The purpose of this report is to bring out pronunciation problems for English language students who were born, raised and educated in thailand. The researcher, a native thai citizen who has been spending most of his life abroad, will share his own experiences as he was a student; and as well as his students? with readers. The Goals of This Research Project To help the English language students...  [Read more]