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Tue, 21 Nov 2023 Minh Huy Hoang Visa and Legal Destinations TEFL Information How to Become a TESOL Teacher in Vietnam Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) in Vietnam can be a rewarding experience, but it's essential to be well-prepared and understand the local context. Here are three tips to help you become a TESOL teacher in Vietnam: Table of Contents 1. Earn a TESOL/TEFL Certification 2. Understand Vietnamese Culture and Language 3. Network and Research Job Opportunities Ready to teach English in Vietnam? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! 1. Earn a TESOL/TEFL Certification Many language schools and employers in Vietnam prefer or require teachers to have a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or TEFL...  [Read more]

How to Become a Freelance TEFL/TESOL Teacher 03/17/2023 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...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 Gianluca Costa TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Do You Like to Travel? Become a TEFL Teacher! Many people have the dream to travel the world. However, it's hard to travel a lot unless you're rich or work for a big international company offering your business trips, right? What do you do about a visa, and what if you don't speak the local language? Fret not; it's actually easier than you think to find a job in an exciting foreign country. If you are a native English speaker or speak English fluently, why not consider a job teaching English abroad? Table of Contents How to become a TEFL teacher Plan your travels Get paid to travel Tutoring Teach Online It's worth it Are you ready to become a TEFL expert? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Check out what...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences What is the best thing I've learned from my TESOL course and how it reinforced my will to become a teacher As far as I can remember, I always wanted to become a teacher in a foreign country. The most thrilling part about it was to convey knowledge to others and extend my own cultural awareness. Table of Contents "Teachers abroad need to be mindful of cultural differences in the classroom." "You cannot create a culturally responsive classroom if you don't take the time to get to know your students." Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post When I heard about TEFL online courses after graduating from university, I immediately thought it would be the best option for me in order to achieve my...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why you should volunteer as a teacher at least once in your life? What does it mean to volunteer? According to the Oxford Dictionary: "A volunteer is a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task", according to me, volunteering is a life-changing experience where you are able to help others. Table of Contents Are you ready to teach English? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Zayra R. I volunteered for the first time 7 years ago and I remember to be very excited and a little nervous, not knowing what to expect. The moment I arrived at the shelter house for abandoned girls, I knew right away that I had to give my best every day. During...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How many roles does an ESL teacher serve in the classroom? Nowadays being a teacher means more than just executing lesson plans while standing up at the front of the class giving explanations; we were used to this type of teacher when the traditional schools were "teacher-centered" so the students assumed a passive and quiet way to access the knowledge. It seemed not worked out well regarding English as a second language learning, and for this reason, most schools adopted a more "student-centered" approach in the classroom. Table of Contents Student regulates the lesson Something in between Teacher stands in front of the class Teacher organizes the students Teacher gives Individual support Teacher sets up an example Teacher gives...  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Linda is currently in China and works as an English teacher there. She decided to take the 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course to become a qualified teacher and enhance her English language opportunities. In this review video, she talks about unit 11 of the course. This unit covers the receptive skills involving listening and reading skills. It focuses on strategies to help students improving these abilities to better understand written and spoken English. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

From Student to Teacher! Many people are unaware quite how accessible a career teaching English as a foreign language is while others are simply not aware that it is even possible to live and work abroad in almost any country in the world. Not only is possible but it is relatively easy to achieve in a short period of time. By following the six steps outlined here, you could be working abroad as an EFL teacher before you know it. Step 1 involves research. Once you have decided where you would like to teach, you need to find out what the requirements are for the place you want to work in. Do you need a degree? Is an online or in-class TEFL certificate required? Find out what the local salaries are like and whether you can afford to work there - some countries are best avoided if you...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Daisy   Daisy is from China and she just recently completed our 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL qualification course. She works as a teacher in China and decided to become certified to enhance her professional portfolio. She had a great time working through the course and found all units to be extremely helpful. Our TEFL/TESOL courses are great for practicing teachers or those who want to live abroad and start a teaching career. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles How Traveling The World Inspired Me To Teach English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this post, a recent TEFL graduate shares his story of traveling the world and how he found his calling to teach English as a foreign language. Why Having Foreign Language Experience Makes You a Better Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this post, one of our TEFL course graduates gives her thoughts on why having foreign language experience makes you a better teacher. Business English: The Medium of Globalization | ITTT | TEFL...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Barcelona / Gallery Barcelona / Gallery Stephen Chan, Trainee TEFL Gallery - Stephen Chan, Trainee Stephen enjoyed spending four weeks in Barcelona learning all the skills he needs to become a certified English teacher. After the course, he can find a job in Spain, other countries in Europe or around the world. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Home / Location / Buenos Aires / Gallery Buenos Aires / Gallery In-Class course in Buenos Aires TEFL Gallery - In-Class course in Buenos Aires Join our TEFL/TESOL in-class course in Buenos Aires, Argentina and learn how to become a confident teacher. Within only 4 weeks, you learn all the skills necessary to succeed in worldwide classrooms.  Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences From Immigrant to ESL Teacher - A TEFL Graduate's English Teaching Journey This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate Ning Z., who shares their own personal story of learning English after emigrating to the United States from China at the age of 18 and how this personal learning experience helped them to become a TESOL teacher today. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our ITTT graduate Ning Z. I had emigrated to the US from China at the age of 18 and am delighted to be able to share my language acquiring experience and shed some light on some of the challenges a new language learner might encounter during the course of...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Rome / Gallery Rome / Gallery Trainees Studying TEFL Gallery - Trainees Studying Our trainees learn everything they need to know about teaching in order to successfully start their teaching career in worldwide ESL classrooms. Join the community and become a certified teacher by joining our training course in Rome, Italy. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL & TESOL Infographics On this page you will find a number of infographics covering a range of topics related to TEFL and teaching English, including how to become a TEFL teacher, and where the best salaries can be found. So whether you are thinking about choosing a course and want to know the right one for you, or are looking for more information about English teaching in general, click one of the thumbnails below. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Program TEFL Teaching Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Teaching 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.D. Argentina said: Games in the classroomMany people, including teachers and students, tend to believe that games are a waste of time and that the only way of learning is by completing large amounts of grammar exercises. Many other think that games are only suitable when teaching children and young adolescents. Truth be told, games are one of the greatest tools that teachers have at hand to insure students will have fun while learning. Nowadays, students from different...  [Read more]

What do you need to be able to Teach English Around the World? Whether you want to teach as a volunteer in the depths of the jungle on the Thai-Myanmar border or as a business English instructor to corporate high-flyers in Sao Paulo, Brazil, you will need at the least a recognised TEFL/TESOL certificate. Although it is still possible to find jobs where simply being a native speaker of English is enough to secure the position these opportunities are becoming few and far between and earning a 120-hour certificate with a reputable organisation should be your priority before starting out. A bachelor's degree is not a necessity for the majority of countries around the world and there are plenty of opportunities out there without such a qualification. Teaching experience is also not a...  [Read more]

College Complete TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Complete 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.T. - Japan said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomCultural sensitivity in the classroom is one of the biggest factors in deciding the class' openess towards cultural differences, and whether the class can operate on an equal basis in a class of multicultural students. This issue is becoming more important as the globalization continues to spread, and students are more likely than ever to share a class with those of different countries and cultures in this world of...  [Read more]

Class Authorized TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Class Authorized 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 W.D. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in ChinaThere are two main aspects that cause problems for chinese students. The first aspect is connected with the language itself. English and Mandarin ? the common language in china belong to different language families (English belongs to Germanic and chinese to Sino-Tibetan family) that have many differences in fields of phonetics, writing system and grammar. The second aspect considers different learning style of chinese...  [Read more]

Cheapest TEFL Schools Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest 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.C. - U.S.A. said: British English vs American EnglishBritish English and American English, both I think that are very important, British for england or European countries and American for this side of the world. Some kind of controversy or misunderstanding people has created in my country Ecuador, where a huge part of the people thinks that British English is more ( Authentic) than American English Concerning to style, diction, idiomatic expression, pronunciation, I could...  [Read more]

Acquire TEFL Diplomas Check out tefl tesol about Acquire TEFL Diplomas 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.H. - U.S.A. said: Multiple Intelligence As a teacher have you wondered did I reach every student? Were they truly engaged in the lesson? These are questions that teachers ask themselves daily. A creative learning environment can meet the needs of all the learners with the use of Dr. Howard Gardner?s multiple intelligence theory. There are different schools of thought on how to reach all students in your classroom. There are some that believe intelligence can be assessed...  [Read more]

250 Hour TEFL Check out tefl tesol about 250 Hour 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. R & K.E - South Africa said: Classroom ManagementClassroom management is a vital aspect for any teacher; it ensures that teacher and learner both accomplish their lesson objectives effectively. Without any classroom management an unruly class and disjointed lessons will exist. Classroom management is the skill of organizing and managing the class, having a friendly, relaxed manner and maintaining discipline. student grouping, classroom arrangement, body language, and discipline are...  [Read more]

Advanced TEFL Courses Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TEFL Courses 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.J. - U.S.A. said: Teaching Idioms & SlangA language isn't just grammar, vocabulary and structure. Language doesn't just sit on a shelf with perfect printed pages. It's a living, moving, changing organ of a community. Because of this, textbook language teaching often isn't enough for a language student. They need to know how the people on the street, or in the office, or on the television talk. "In my years of teaching English (EFL/ESL) in thailand, one thing I've...  [Read more]

Accreditation Authorized TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation Authorized 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.B. - South Korea said: Creating materialsAttempting to and creating materials has been both frustrating and rewarding at the same time, First you have to come up with a theme; after you have decided what your lesson is going to be about you have to decide what you are going to teach, and how much you want to delve into that specific topic, basic or really advance depending on the levels of the students, You have balance the lesson in such a way that its...  [Read more]

Cheaper TEFL Language Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper 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 W. M. - Spain said: Comparative teaching methodologiesThe wide variety of methodological options and approaches is a prominent characteristic of contemporary second and foreign language teaching. New classroom practices and approaches to designing learning materials reflect a commitment to finding more efficient and more effective ways of teaching languages. The changing principles for foreign language study and the classroom techniques and procedures have reflected...  [Read more]

Advanced TEFL Centers Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TEFL Centers 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.J. - U.S.A. said: Teaching EFL in a KindergartenFrom birth, humans have noticeable instincts. Newborns can actually support their own weight when they grasp an object ? perhaps a left over from our time clinging to our mothers back. If a baby feels an object pressing against their face, they will pull back from it. A newborn will actively search for their mother?s nipple. All of these instincts have ensured our survival over the ages. As we develop physically and...  [Read more]

Centre TEFL Refresher Check out tefl tesol about Centre TEFL Refresher 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.P - Vietnam said: Lesson PlanningTeaching English in a foreign city is not very easy as the students within the city already speak a different language and are accustomed to speaking that language to others. The students must make it a habit to practice what they've learned in English in order to learn the language faster. Although teachers cannot monitor the students daily routines to make sure that the students are actually practicing English, teachers can gauge the...  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Yuliia   Yuliia from Ukraine had been working as a lawyer before deciding to change careers and become an English teacher. In this TEFL review video, Yuliia tells us that she learnt a great deal of new information about English teaching from her course. She plans to use her certificate to teach English as a foreign language abroad. 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. Register now & get certified to teach english...  [Read more]

Company TEFL Training Check out tefl tesol about Company 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 B.F. - U.S.A. said: Problems of learners in North KoreaA nation that has intrigued me many years now is North korea. My wife, who is South korean, and I, traveled to Seoul in 2009 to work with NK refugees. I was able to glean the following facts from the internet about the Hermit Kingdom?s English education process. (The wording is my own.) It is not politically correct to learn English in North korea. Any overt interest in that language or any of its speakers will...  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Yolanda   Yolanda's experience on ITTT's 120-hour online TEFL course helped her to become a more effective teacher as she explains in this TEFL review video. 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. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]