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The Reasons English Can Influence a Student’s Future Career - TEFL Blog
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Reasons English Can Influence a Student’s Future Career
In today's globalized world, English is the most widely spoken language; it is also the language of business, science and research, and technology. The need for English learning has dramatically been increased and thus the need for ESL qualified teachers. As a consequence Parents have become aware of the importance of English language for their children future career, therefore, they have been sending their children to ESL private schools to enhance their English language skills, so as these children will be able to speak English and thus, more opportunities and potential for their career when they graduate.
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What is an ESL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is an ESL teacher?
Globalization and the increasing demand for English speaking professionals all over the world, especially in emerging regions, has brought about a new, steadily growing sector: English as a Second Language (ESL). An ESL teacher is, therefore, an educator who works with English Language Learners (ELLs) whose native language is not English. The goal of the ESL teacher is to help the students reach a certain level of fluency in English, on both a spoken and written level.
How is an ESL teacher different for a foreign language teacher?
ESL educators are not to be confused with foreign language teachers. ESL teachers do not share the same native language and are specifically trained to offer explanations and directed teaching methods to non-English speakers. This... [Read more]
What is Important for Early Career Teachers? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 10 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What is Important for Early Career Teachers?
I have been teaching for almost 5 years now. My teaching career, I should say is at the beginner level. But I rather call it the aspirational level. At this level, I am in the stage of acquiring different qualifications to have more advantages and gain a wider scope in teaching. But as I seek more qualifications, I slowly understand what is important for early-career teachers like me.
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My Start
Setting up Goals
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What is an ESL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is an ESL teacher?
In the wake of globalization and a rising demand for English proficiency worldwide, ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers emerge as vital educators. They instruct English Language Learners (ELLs), individuals whose first language isn't English, aiming to elevate their spoken and written English fluency to specific standards.
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How is an ESL teacher different from a foreign language teacher?
What age groups do ESL teachers work with?
Where do ESL teachers work?
How do I become an ESL teacher?
What are the benefits of being an ESL teacher?
How do I get my first job as an ESL teacher?
How is an ESL teacher different from a foreign language teacher?
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How Teachers Benefit From a Second Language Learning Experience - TEFL Blog
Thu, 05 Dec 2019 Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
How Teachers Benefit From a Second Language Learning Experience
Language acquisition is not an easy feat for anyone at any age, whether you are learning your first language as a baby or your fourth language as an adult. Learning foreign languages will always be difficult however, having a teacher that understands the challenge with first-hand knowledge, can make a huge difference to students.
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Ways of Acquiring Languages
Alumni Experience
Career Opportunities
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The Importance of Speaking English in Today's World - TEFL Blog
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 Hoàng Minh Huy
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The Importance of Speaking English in Today's World
Language is a tool for communication; we use it to share our ideas and learn about those of other people. Communication occurs anywhere speech is present. Without speaking, we are unable to communicate with one another. Therefore, speaking skills are crucial for language learners of any language.
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The Importance of Speaking Skills in Language Learning
The Benefits of Fluent Speaking in a Second Language
Challenges Faced by Language Learners in Speaking
Strategies for Improving Speaking Skills in English
The Global Impact of English Language Proficiency
Conclusion
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Pros to Become a Volunteer English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Pros to Become a Volunteer English Teacher
I believe that volunteering as a concept is a worthwhile activity, especially if the volunteer is helping a charity. In the field of volunteer teaching, the volunteer can also gain valuable teaching experience which can provide a great start to their teaching career.
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My Story
Reasons to Volunteer
How it Influences Your Experience?
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My Story
This follows my personal experience. I started my teaching career as a volunteer teacher of sixteen to twenty-year-old pupils at CDC (the Children's Development Centre), which is a school for Burmese migrants in Mae Sot, Thailand. I had no previous... [Read more]
Teachers Part in Students Learning Path - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teachers Part in Students Learning Path
Teachers are treated as role models in modern-day society. These professionals have got a great significance in the life of students. The academic life of students can be directed in the correct direction by expert teachers. Students can get proper academic guidance from teachers on the basis of which the ultimate career goal is fixed.
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Future Goals
Life Skills
Social Skills
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Future Goals
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How Learning Another Language Can Benefit Your Career Prospects - TEFL Blog
Fri, 27 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How Learning Another Language Can Benefit Your Career Prospects
Learning a second language, whether its English, Mandarin, or any language at all, can help you in regards to your future career prospects and/or opportunities. Many people from non-English speaking countries move to English speaking countries in the hopes of finding better employment or to provide their children with the opportunity to learn English and thus increasing their chances to be successful.
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English in Business World
English for Adults
English for Younger Learners
Job Opportunities and Perks
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Why are TEFL teachers important? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Why are TEFL teachers important?
TEFL teachers hold a unique and vital role in global education. While all educators contribute immensely, TEFL teachers address the specific challenges of teaching English as a second or foreign language. Their specialized training equips them to effectively teach in environments where English isn't the primary language, helping learners overcome linguistic barriers and bridging cultural divides. Their importance stems from their ability to foster communication and understanding in our increasingly interconnected world.
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Working knowledge vs Formal Knowledge
What are the training options to become a TEFL teacher?
Types of employment
Summary
Working knowledge vs Formal Knowledge
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3 Steps to Grow as a Successful Teacher - TEFL Blog
Wed, 09 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
3 Steps to Grow as a Successful Teacher
The level of education determines the future of a country. Looking back at history, no matter which country in the world, education always follows the pace of economic development and is a mutually reinforcing relationship.
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Background
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3.
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Background
When a country's economy is stable, the development of education should be before other areas that mean teachers are highly needed to cultivate talents for sustainable... [Read more]
TEFL Mexico - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl In Mexico San Juan Del Rio
TEFL in Mexico (San Juan del Rio)
Date posted:2005-04-26 | Writer: Global International Institute | Email: [email protected]
Where: San Juan del Rio, Queretaro, Mexico When: May 2005 for Teachers May 2005for Teacher Assistants If you have a dream to become the most amazing ESL teacher and learn the principles of Leadership Education this is the position for you! We are looking for people who want to learn Spanish, enjoy the Mexican culture and are or want to become great English teachers! Our methodology is amazing and we are looking for people willing to train and excited about the opportunity Qualifications: Teachers must be 25 years old min. with a university degree or years of business experience, resume and 3 references required. We will forward our reference form that... [Read more]
English as a World Language - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English as a World Language
English is considered a universal language, mainly because it is widely spoken all over the world. English was originally the language of England. Its expansion became imperative due to the dominance in world trade, religion, technology, tourism, education and so on. UK expansion and incursion of the USA as the first world power saw the migration of the English language all over the world. About 70 countries adopt the English language as their official language and statistics have it that the English language is one of the easiest languages to learn when compared with other languages like Chinese, French, German or Spanish.
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English in Asia
ESL Career Difficulties
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English to Mold Your Professional Career - TEFL Blog
Wed, 13 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
English to Mold Your Professional Career
As we all know, English has become a global language spoken as the official one in many countries around the world. Because of its importance, nowadays English is taught at school to children from a young age because it is a skill that it is looked for by many employers and will be very useful in the future. At the moment it is very important to speak and understand the English language, especially because it gives you the ability to travel, work or have connections abroad in different fields and be able to communicate in a language that it is not your mother tongue with colleagues, clients, or customers. For this reason, I think that studying and knowing English will help and enhance a... [Read more]
Why it is Helpful to Complete a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why it is Helpful to Complete a TEFL Course
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kourtney P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Experience in India
Tutoring
Teaching Resources
Methodology
Other Skills
Career Perspectives
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Experience in India
Some years back I, along with a very good friend of mine, had the honor of working with a ministry in northern India.
During our time there one of my assignments was helping teach English as a second language. The ministry we were working with employed teachers, in both a public and a private school, and we had the... [Read more]
Problems Japan Faces in Developing English as a Second Language - TEFL Blog
Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Problems Japan Faces in Developing English as a Second Language
There are several challenges Japan faces when it comes to learning English as a second language. Japanese culture is a bubble. Everything, including their ad signs, TV, games, government, studies, work and even the internet is filled with one language; Japanese. In a world of globalization, where your goods and services can come from literally any part of the globe. Japan is one of the few remaining homogenous cultures where English is still seen as an optional language. As the global economy becomes more global, the English language will likely become less optional, but essential. In addition to the cultural issues, Japan's English curriculum in the school is... [Read more]
Qualities of a Good ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Tue, 12 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Qualities of a Good ESL Teacher
Becoming a teacher of any nature requires a good amount of skills, but becoming an English as a foreign or second language teacher requires a special batch of skills. All types of teachers should have the same general qualities; communication skills, patience, good listening skills, the ability to connect and build relationships with students, hard work ethic, preparation, and organization, and be friendly, personable, and approachable. Being a teacher means interacting with people for most of, or part of the day, and understandably sharing your knowledge, with the students.
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Classroom Style
Understanding Students' Challenges
My View on Teaching Qualities
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Why are TEFL teachers important? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Why are TEFL teachers important?
We can say in general terms that all teachers are important, English teachers among them. However, the requirement for specialist teachers who are able to teach English as a second or foreign language is particularly important. What makes specialist ESL teachers so necessary?
Working knowledge vs Formal Knowledge
Globalized industry has led to an explosion of the use of English as the lingua franca. This trend looks as though it will continue in the near future. Whilst English is a mainstream curriculum subject in many countries, teachers of English are not necessarily equipped to teach English as a second or foreign language. Teachers trained in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) are therefore in great demand.
Whilst it is generally true that... [Read more]
Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories from: 1430
Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories
3 Distinct Peculiarities of the English Language
Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing her thoughts on the peculiarities of the English language.
When One Teaches, Two Learn - An English Teacher in Korea Shares Her Story
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares her experience teaching English in South Korea and how this made her pursue a career in teaching English long-term.
Games in the Classroom - The Antidote to Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
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Classroom as a Battlefield: Alumni Personal Experience - TEFL Blog
Tue, 04 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Classroom as a Battlefield: Alumni Personal Experience
One of the things we should remember about when coming to the classroom, that this place can become a battlefield: a battle can happen between students, between the teacher and students, with the English language, and the most difficult one - a battle with yourself. These were my thoughts when I started teaching.
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The beginning of the teaching career
Working with younger students
Teaching Attitude
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My Foreign Language Experience and Why I Want to be TEFL/TESOL Certified - TEFL Blog
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.
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First-Language Background
Interest in Foreign Cultures
Work Abroad
English Teaching Plan
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First-Language Background
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Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten As a foreign kindergarten teacher of children between the ages of two and five I know there are a variety of ways children learn and can be taught a new language. Learning a new language at this early age is beneficial in many ways to children. There are many other methods that have been developed for teaching language to children; one method is Total Physical Response (TPR). Our school uses language immersion... [Read more]
ESL Teacher's Role Through The Lens of Their Contribution - TEFL Blog
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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ESL Teacher's Role Through The Lens of Their Contribution
'One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is necessary raw material, but warmth is vital for the growing plant and the child's soul.Carl Jung
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TEFL Experience
Contribution to Students' Life
Positive Role Model
Source of Inspiration
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What I learned About a Teacher’s Attitude During My TEFL Certification Course - TEFL Blog
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
What I learned About a Teacher’s Attitude During My TEFL Certification Course
During my Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification, I learned several valuable lessons. While knowing the English language and how to relay that to those who are learning the language is important, the most important lesson I learned is how a teacher's attitude directly affects student interaction and class rapport.
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A simple smile goes a long way
How the course teaching videos helped my understanding
Always maintain a positive attitude
Applying these lessons in my future teaching career
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The Benefits of Foreign Language Experience When Traveling the World - TEFL Blog
Tue, 23 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
The Benefits of Foreign Language Experience When Traveling the World
In April 2018 I quit my job and began traveling around the world. Since then, I have taught myself Russian and improved my teaching skills by helping others with languages I am familiar with. The more places I visited on my journey, the more I became interested in foreign languages. I had the chance to teach people German and English, while also learning other languages and alphabets from them. I realized that while helping others, I developed a passion for teaching. I then decided to travel to Southeast Asia and acquire a TEFL certificate, which will enable me to teach English and live in a foreign country.
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My First Experiences Overseas
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How Adults’ Learning Differs From Teenagers’ and Children’s Learning? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How Adults’ Learning Differs From Teenagers’ and Children’s Learning?
ESL teachers must acknowledge that it is not equal teaching English Lessons to children, teenagers, and adults, there are some wide differences between the practices used in each case, classroom, population, levels, and country where English is taught, on this paper we will check how an ESL lesson may be affected by these variables, and how we could overlap them on the practices used in teenagers and adults English lessons.
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Basic concepts
Self-concept
Personal Experience
Adults learning process
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3 Strategies That Will Help Young Teachers to Increase Their Confidence - TEFL Blog
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
3 Strategies That Will Help Young Teachers to Increase Their Confidence
A confident teacher would have a positive impact on his or her students' achievement, attitude, effective and even socio-emotional growth (Wang, 2016). A teacher's confidence clearly influences a student's learning, thus it is necessary that a teacher develops confidence as he or she progresses in his or her career. Some teachers easily develop their confidence but some struggle to have it. In my 14 years of teaching, I have established the following principles in order to develop confidence, be it facing my students, dealing with their parents, communicating with my peers or even talking to my higher-ups.
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Increasing Teachers’ Confidence in an ESL Setting - TEFL Blog
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Increasing Teachers’ Confidence in an ESL Setting
The worst feeling in the world is to stand in front of an audience only to be mocked, ridiculed and laughed at. This happens more so to students and less often to teachers. Sometimes it does happen and can have a long-lasting effect for the person on stage or our purposes in the classroom. If your sideline income is a clown purely for entertainment this may not bother you. As for the newly graduated and wide-eyed teacher, this can make or break them. Thankfully there are some tools and preparation for the teacher to gain enough confidence to stand in front of the classroom for the first time and make a syllabus blossom and bloom for their students in the forthcoming semester. Our is... [Read more]
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The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained
The Impact of Jigsaw Method on Developing CL Cooperative Learning in 6 Steps
Ahmed Taha
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Cooperative learning is one of the successful methods of teaching that enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills. Moreover, it encourages the learners to be more dependant and use their language effectively.
Tips for Improving Your Classroom Management
Shirin Sophy
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Are you struggling to control your classroom? These tips will help you improve your classroom management for your lessons.
Teacher Burnout - How Real Is It and What Can You Do About It?
Lourien Prinsloo
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My Journey as an English Teacher Abroad - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
My Journey as an English Teacher Abroad
Ever since I was a little girl, education has been a huge part of my life. My mother was a teacher at the elementary school I attended and also taught me and my sisters Japanese after school in our home. I have always been inquisitive, constantly asking questions to my parents and teachers about topics I was interested in and about things I didn't quite understand.
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My learning experience
Teaching Experience in Japan
Benefits of being a teacher
Business
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