Becoming A Teacher In Nebraska

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 6 Steps To Becoming a More Confident Teacher Every teacher needs a confidence boost, whether they are new or experience doesn’t matter. It all depends on oneself to constantly develop and nurture one’s level of self-confidence in the classroom because being confident in teaching is crucial as this is something transmittable. Your students always reflect your confidence level and this might affect their way of absorbing the language taught in the classroom. Table of Contents 1. Prepare before Teaching 2. Don’t be a Perfectionist 3. Accept your mistakes 4. Realize your strengths 5. Set your own classroom rules 6. Clothing and Body Language Are you ready to teach English abroad? Listen to this blog...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Becoming a Global Citizen English achieved the global status of an international language since it is recognized worldwide. It became global due to native speakers' economic power. Initially, British imperial power spread the English language to many countries. It provided communication between ethnic groups. International researchers say that more than 400 million people are speaking English as their first language and many more people using English as a second language. I am one of these people, I was taught English since middle school. Table of Contents Why start learning English early? Opportunities Education Culture Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 Kavinna Batra TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Is a College Degree Crucial for Becoming an English Teacher? Education comes in many forms, whether through months of hands-on training or years of schooling. Table of Contents Hiring Teachers Industry Individual Alternatives to a university education Trade schools Apprenticeships Self-made experiences Are you ready to teach English? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Education comes in many forms. Yet, nowadays, it seems like a college degree is the best and the most meritorious achievement in education –something that employers not only support but also demand. To produce this article, I questioned some of my fellow colleagues and professionals from the...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 6 Steps to Becoming a TEFL Trainer One of the routes you might want to think about taking after your TEFL course is to train other people how to teach English. It can be very rewarding seeing people who have never taught before gain in confidence and ability over a short space of time. What does it take? Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: STEP 1: Complete your TEFL course STEP 2: Continue your formal studies STEP 3: Get Experience STEP 4: Choose the right location STEP 5: Find a company to work for STEP 6: Plan to settle into the job Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: STEP 1: Complete your TEFL course The first...  [Read more]

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Story of Becoming an ESL Teacher Teaching is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. You have to deal with different personalities inside the classroom and somehow, you need to work things out for the class to have an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. You have to prepare yourself both mentally and emotionally to be an effective teacher. It is not a cakewalk and you need to have the drive and work ethics to succeed in this profession. Table of Contents Childhood Dreams First Teaching Job Working on Teaching Skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fitz B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information When planning a new career teaching English overseas, one of the most important factors to consider is when is the best time of year to get hired in your chosen destination? In some areas, the demand is so strong that you can find a job at any time, while in others there are certain windows when the majority of hiring is done. In this live session, we'll cover exactly when to find a teaching job around the world! Alumnus Experience: ✅ Teaching in Saudi Arabia Elizaveta Pachina Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL alumnus shares their experience of teaching...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Story of an Alumna’s Personal Teaching Experience Since I was a teenager, I always loved the language of English and always loved to help my colleagues from school. I remember listening to some kids “I hate English” or “English is so difficult to learn”. I never understood those sentences because English had always been easy for me to deal with. So, in High School I started to help the other students from my class, I used to invite them to my place so I could share my knowledge with them, in that time I didn’t realize, but that was the beginning of my career as a teacher because I was teaching them, I was making them my students. Table of Contents Gap Year Changing Point Reasons to Teach Do...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 Ariella Libre TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How Becoming a TEFL Teacher Can Help You Fulfill your Ultimate Potential According to Abraham Maslow One of my minors during my undergraduate studies was psychology. I started taking psychology classes in high school. My upbringing was extremely dysfunctional and it made me curious about people. As a psychology student, I was introduced to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a psychological theory by Abraham Maslow. Table of Contents Understanding Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: A Guide to Reaching Your Full Potential Unveiling Maslow's Pyramid: The Path to Self-Actualization Basic Needs First: The Foundation for Personal Growth and Success The Motivation Component: Unlocking Success Through Fulfilling...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience: How I started as a Multiple Intelligences Practitioner The popular saying which states: never judge a book by the cover has once again reminded me to always be optimistic about a new experience. Before I entered the school I had already concluded what a bad experience it would be in this new environment which I would pass on numerous occasions and hear different external noises coming from inside of the school, I imagined how hard the job of a teacher could be. Table of Contents My First Day at School Using Resources Multiple Intelligences Evaluation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Chantal S. Please...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas First Step in Teaching: Reasons to take a TEFL Course I would rather start by sharing my experience with the combination of teaching and living in several different countries to clarify why I have chosen this topic: Table of Contents My Story Special Education Getting Ready Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate moein m. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Story In the past, when I was younger, I did not have any interest and was not enthusiastic about learning English, and I remember that I always used to escape from foreign language classes. Once I turned to 16 and 17, during...  [Read more]

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]

How do I become a great English teacher? Throughout our schooling, we have likely encountered several teachers who, despite their profession, seemed mismatched for the role. Some might have resorted to strict penalties for minor mistakes, others may have been tediously boring or simply failed to heed their students' feedback. Nonetheless, we usually also recall those teachers who positively impacted our learning journey. Table of Contents Communication Passion Patience Organization Adaptability Confidence So, what makes these educators stand out? We believe that a combination of certain traits and skills contribute to a teacher being remembered for the right reasons. By incorporating these characteristics, you are likely to be remembered as an exceptional English teacher by your future...  [Read more]

Do people fail TEFL? If you have done your homework and are serious about becoming an EFL teacher, there is no reason why you should not successfully complete your TEFL course. Table of Contents How does ITTT keep its TEFL course pass rate so high? What are the advantages of an in-person TEFL course? How difficult is the in-person TEFL course? What are the advantages of taking an online TEFL course? However, our training courses do require a strong sense of time commitment. This means, if you do not complete all elements of the course in the required timeframe, you may fail the course. How does ITTT keep its TEFL course pass rate so high? We are very proud of our course pass rate of over 90%. Although it is possible to fail a TEFL course, the vast majority of our students finish their...  [Read more]

Ariella Libre Bonjour! I'm a native English speaker from NYC with a background in communication and minors in critical sexuality studies and psychology from Rutgers University. I left university before completing my last semester and ended up working as a barista. Despite my previous credentials, it became my career baseline. However, I'm now focused on attending art school in Europe. Throughout my 20s, I gained extensive experience in temporary organizational roles, such as reception, help desk support, and customer service. I excel in English communication, offering assistance in improving vocabulary, accent, and engaging in small talk with English speakers. Read my articles How Becoming a TEFL Teacher Can Help You Fulfill your Ultimate Potential According to Abraham Maslow | ITTT |...  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Completing a TEFL Course May Change Your Life I have a very strong reason why i should complete a TEFL Course. In fact, i am taking 220 hours. Well, the base on my future plans i have the desire to be a tutor online. it's totally out of my line, i was once a registered nurse, i was a fashion designer and even studied Fashion Design at London and Singapore. I owned a wedding shop in the Philippines and catering to different clients worldwide. and fast forward i got married. But, since i tied the knot and settled here at California. Table of Contents My story Challenges Perspectives Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Odessa M....  [Read more]

Top Teacher Development Strategies for Non-Native Speakers   Hello everybody, it's Liza here, I'm glad to see you joining me today. If you guys can hear and see me clearly please let me know via the chat box. Today we are going to discuss some problems related to teacher development. While I am waiting for more people to join, just quickly let me introduce myself. So I am a non-native ESL teacher and a TEFL expert. I go live every week on Tuesday and this live stream is provided by International TEFL and TESOL Training. Thanks a lot for letting me know that my system is working. I'm glad you are tuning in and by the way please let me know where you guys are from. I'm located in Russia, but I taught in China for a couple of years and then I went to Thailand and finally I came back to...  [Read more]

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Wed, 13 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences The Benefits of Volunteer English Teaching "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi. There is a growing demand for volunteers to teach English in poverty-stricken regions. At first glance, volunteer teaching may appear to be a waste of your precious time and a futile effort that you should direct towards a more profitable action. However, the benefits that you can reap from such an experience are invaluable. You can make a huge difference in the lives of underprivileged people through volunteer teaching, but the difference that it will make to all the aspects of your life surpasses it. As it will broaden your skills and experience, allow you to grow as a person, and give you a sense of...  [Read more]

Wed, 26 May 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Top Teacher Development Strategies for Non-Native Speakers Hello everybody, it's Liza here, I'm glad to see you joining me today. If you guys can hear and see me clearly please let me know via the chat box. Today we are going to discuss some problems related to teacher development. While I am waiting for more people to join, just quickly let me introduce myself. So I am a non-native ESL teacher and a TEFL expert. I go live every week on Tuesday and this live stream is provided by International TEFL and TESOL Training. Table of Contents Watch the live session here So the question is, if you obtain your TEFL certification can you start teaching online as well? Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Self-Reflection: From Failure to Great Teacher The year was 1992, I was going to my first English class. I was so excited to begin. I’d always wanted to learn that language. The movies, music and everything I loved the most was in English. I was ten years old, my whole class was the same age, but the only thing I didn’t know was they were much ahead of me. The course placed me in a classroom with kids that were already speaking English since they were six years old. They spoke all the time and I couldn’t understand anything. I felt so disappointed and ashamed, I couldn’t even comprehend the difference between him and her. Even my teacher made fun of me. As a result, I got out of the course after lots...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience Shaping into an Adaptable Resilient Teacher Having completed my Bachelor of Arts in Drama, I started my international teaching career straight out of university. What was meant to be a gap year opportunity of traveling and earning money has become a professional career in education spanning over ten years in more than five different countries. What was once a means to an end, has become a passion and a calling. Table of Contents Personal Learning Experience Job Market Living in South Korea Teaching Methodology Teaching in Poland Working in Turkey 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! This post was...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Tutor to Teacher: Lessons Learned Along the Way For the past few years, I have worked with students one on one as a tutor for a variety of subjects such as history, math, and English. I have a great deal of experience with this mode of educating where I am working with one student at a time and through this course, I have learned a few new techniques that I want to extrapolate on and discuss in this essay. Table of Contents 1. Needs Analysis 2. Students’ Learning Background 3. Lesson Planning Practical Ideas Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Canaan K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Tue, 19 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reason for Embarking on a TEFL Journey The introverted Nathaniel struggled immensely through primary, high school, college, and music school. His first battle was learning how to read. At this point, no one knew he possessed a learning difficulty. Table of Contents Personal Experience Berlin, Germany Learning Efforts Colombia Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nathaniel F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Experience Although he had an impressive spoken vocabulary for a boy, when he looked at words on a page he could not match them to their sounds,...  [Read more]

How do I become a TEFL teacher in the UK? Most of Europe has a very strong demand for TEFL qualified teachers and there is usually a big queue of people hoping to take advantage of every vacant position. People from all parts of the world dream of living and working in the UK and many see teaching English as a way to achieve that dream. However, non-UK citizens need to consider a few things before booking a flight to London. Table of Contents What are the difficulties of teaching English in the UK? How can I get a work permit to teach English in the UK? Can I get a working holiday visa and teach English in the UK? Can I earn a comfortable living teaching English in the UK? What should I do if I can't find a job teaching English in the UK? What are the difficulties of teaching English in...  [Read more]

How do I become a great English teacher? Throughout our schooling, we have likely encountered several teachers who, despite their profession, seemed mismatched for the role. Some might have resorted to strict penalties for minor mistakes, others may have been tediously boring or simply failed to heed their students' feedback. Nonetheless, we usually also recall those teachers who positively impacted our learning journey. So, what makes these educators stand out? We believe that a combination of certain traits and skills contribute to a teacher being remembered for the right reasons. By incorporating these characteristics, you are likely to be remembered as an exceptional English teacher by your future students. Communication Of all the qualities listed, communication arguably tops the...  [Read more]

Kavinna Batra My name is Queeny Kavinna Batra. I have been teaching English since 2015 and I am certified in TESOL(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), also CTBE and CTEYL. I teach students from the age of 3 up to working adults. I am very passionate about teaching since my students are my biggest inspiration. In addition, I totally agree with Gail Goldwin that "Good teaching is 1/4 preparation and 3/4 theatre." My enthusiasm for teaching is what keeps me going! Read my articles Is a College Degree Crucial for Becoming an English Teacher? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Kavinna Batra TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Education comes in many forms. ✅ Yet, nowadays, it seems like a college degree is the best and the most meritorious achievement in education –something that...  [Read more]

Fri, 03 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Problems Do English Learners Face in China? In recent years, the most popular destination for EFL teachers all over the world has been China. China is the country welcoming many foreign teachers, native and non-native, and is probably the country with the most rapid development of the English teaching industry. Online teaching has become just as important as face to face teaching and has been a teacher for an online company for a long time, I have experienced a variety of students, levels, and groups. Therefore, in this essay, I will write about the most common problems Chinese students face and some ways of dealing with them. Table of Contents Pronunciation problems Grammar problems Problems outside/inside the classroom Are...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Manuel Antonio / Gallery Manuel Antonio / Gallery Trainees at Manuel Antonio Center TEFL Gallery - Trainees at Manuel Antonio Center These trainees work hard to achieve their goal of becoming certified English teachers. The teacher trainers in Manuel Antonio provide helpful feedback and assistance throughout the entire course to make sure everyone reaches their potential. In the end, the trainees will be confident and know all the skills to teach all around Costa Rica and the world.  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]

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Why Taking a TEFL Course Is Highly Beneficial There are many reasons to take a TEFL/TESOL course, not least because it is the best way to enable you to work almost anywhere in the world as an English teacher. Table of Contents You'll learn how to teach effectively You'll learn about English Grammar You'll learn how to plan your own lessons You'll learn about various teaching methods Teacher Development Benefits Listen to this blog post What are you waiting for? Get qualified and get teaching now! Related Articles: The days where simply being a native English speaker was enough to secure a job as an English teacher around the world are long gone and the majority of employers worldwide expect their teachers to have a TEFL/TESOL...  [Read more]