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Teachers Never Stop Learning - A TEFL Alumna's Thoughts on Being a Teacher - TEFL Blog
Tue, 04 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Teachers Never Stop Learning - A TEFL Alumna's Thoughts on Being a Teacher
My teaching experience began in a whirlwind. I graduated from college a semester ahead of my class, married, lived with my husband in my sister's basement for two months, and moved to South Korea. We had no idea what to expect. Sure, we'd read the blogs, talked to the director of our school, and even talked with people we know who had lived and taught in Korea. It still didn't fully prepare us for what to expect, how amazing it would be, and how hard. We lived in South Korea for 19 months teaching three through seven year olds daily and first through third graders several times each week.
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Rocket Science of Being a Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Rocket Science of Being a Teacher
Teachers are arguably one of the most important figures in society. They are the people that shape and influence society. Teachers have been around since the beginning of time. Some remarkable teachers, such as Jesus and Buddha, continue to leave their influence on society today. Many great teachers have similar qualities. It doesn't matter where they came from. What made them great was that they had a passion for what they taught, led by example, and had a sincere desire to make a difference. In my opinion, the role of a teacher is to have these three qualities and the rest will follow.
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Teacher's Attitude
Role Model
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Amazing Perks of Being a Volunteer Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Amazing Perks of Being a Volunteer Teacher
Being a teacher is not like any other jobs. For example, if you are an engineer and you don't like your job, you can still manage to go to work but to be a teacher, you have to love what you do. It is just like being a mother of 20-30 children. You have to take care of them one by one. You have to be their psychologist, mentor, and idol at the same time. It's not something that you can do just for the money; at least if you're good at your job. That is why being a volunteer in teaching is an excellent way of making this planet better. There are a few reasons to be a volunteer teacher and this essay will mention some of them.
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All About Love
Traveling
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Behind Being a Non-Native English-Speaking Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 23 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Behind Being a Non-Native English-Speaking Teacher
Lately, I have been hearing the question "Can a non- native English speaker teach English?" and my answer to this is "YES" but in certain conditions. My answer is based on my experience as a non-native English teacher that is why I chose this topic. I would like to tell my story of being a non-native English teacher.
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First, I would like to share my good experiences.
But working in Thailand also has its downsides like the low salary for teachers.
During my search on the internet, I always come across the word "non-native" English teacher.
I decided to stop my job searching for a while thinking that this may not be the perfect time for me.
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Being a Teacher is More Than Just Teaching - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Being a Teacher is More Than Just Teaching
I haven't been a teacher for very long, but I have noticed more and more, since taking this course that a classroom can succeed if a teacher knows that teaching isn't just the passing of information. The teacher must understand that there are many different types of learners, that they must build a rapport with these learners, and they must tailor lessons based on these aspects. Teaching is more than just teaching a subject or language; this is the best thing I've learned from my ITTT classes.
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Types of Learners
Rapport
Tailoring Lessons
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Benefits and Challenges of Being a Volunteer Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Benefits and Challenges of Being a Volunteer Teacher
"Doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves." - Horace Mann
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Volunteer's Responsibilities
Volunteering in Ecuador
Benefits of volunteering
Challenges of Volunteering
Change of personal
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Volunteering is one of the most satisfying human experiences. It gives one a feeling of relevance, of giving freely to those whose live those skills one has will be of an immense benefit too.
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The Challenge of Being a TEFL Teacher in a Chinese Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Challenge of Being a TEFL Teacher in a Chinese Kindergarten
Education is one of the most important and complex processes of all humans achievements, especially early childhood education. It requires good attention and hard work. Learning language is one part of those big achievements, once the language is given as a second language for young learners, therefore teaching English as a second language in primary institutions like kindergartens is a great challenge itself as for the students so for the teachers. Building a relationship with the children in the second language without utilizing their mother tongue demands great work. Teaching kids in the kindergarten must be motivating.
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Teaching Skills
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Being a Good English Teacher Even if You’re not a Native Speaker - TEFL Blog
Mon, 23 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Being a Good English Teacher Even if You’re not a Native Speaker
As a Spaniard in love with languages, I can't start this essay without saying anything other than, "it's not who the teacher is, but the will of teaching that they have". Through all these years of learning English, I just know for sure that a learner learns more when they live in and with the language throughout each day. They need to become hooked to it, and it does not matter if the person who transmits this feeling is a native speaker or not.
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Modern Opportunities
Benefits of a Non-Native English Speaking Teacher
Downsides
Advantages of Native Speakers
Is it fair enough?
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What It's Like Being a Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher in China - TEFL Blog
Fri, 31 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Destinations
What It's Like Being a Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher in China
The Chinese education market has been growing for the recent ten years. As the country is getting more and more open towards the rest of the world, the demand for proper English training becomes ubiquitous.
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My Responsibilities
School Life
Team Building
Relationships With Kids and Parents
Will you consider working in China?
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Compared to the Russian system, where English starts to be taught in primary school, in China, they try to include English as early as the nursery. The difference in culture, language structure, and the lack of proper training of the school staff open the doors to expats.
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What It's Really Like Being a Non-Native English-Speaking Teacher - TEFL Blog
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What It's Really Like Being a Non-Native English-Speaking Teacher
Lately, I have been hearing the question "Can a non-native English speaker teach English?" and my answer to this is "YES" but in certain conditions. My answer is based on my experience as a non-native English teacher that is why I chose this topic. I would like to tell my story of being a non-native English teacher.
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First, I would like to share my good experiences.
Thailand
Requirements
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Maricor B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Reasons Why a Non-Native Teacher Can Benefit From Being TEFL Certified - TEFL Blog
Sat, 15 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Reasons Why a Non-Native Teacher Can Benefit From Being TEFL Certified
In a globalized world, where people come and go easily from country to country for different reasons, English has become the first spoken language. Considering this fact, it's still shocking how not being a "native" has such an impact by the time of applying for a job or hiring someone for it.
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Job Opportunities
Common Prejudices
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Arantza M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Job Opportunities
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The Importance of Being a Certified Teacher to Teach EFL Students Abroad - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Importance of Being a Certified Teacher to Teach EFL Students Abroad
Most people who backpack the world will mostly find themselves on a budget once that budget has been reached they have a few options one is to return home or the other is to find work. Asia, in general, is a very easy continent to find a job teaching English. English teachers are high demand in Asia and it has an attractive salary thus why many western travelers decide to relocate to a country of choice for a maximum of 6 to 12 months.
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Who are teachers abroad?
Benefits of teaching in Asia
The importance of training
Personal experience
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The Most Important Benefits Of Obtaining a TEFL Certificate - TEFL Blog
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Most Important Benefits Of Obtaining a TEFL Certificate
I've been traveling basically all my life, and that makes me a person that always will want to travel and will always want to be in different situations, cultures and of course countries.
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International Experience
Challenging Yourself
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Silvia P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
International Experience
I finally decided to learn how to teach English in not English speaking countries. Why? Because, the need is huge, many countries are developing very fast because... [Read more]
Role of the Teacher: Jack of All Trades - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Role of the Teacher: Jack of All Trades
The one thing l liked most about teaching was the many jackets one gets to wear. To some l was a fashion icon, to others a role model, to others someone they could easily go to and talk about their life and personal challenges. Hence, the code of conduct for teachers stretches even to their communities and homes. Their mere being impacts the lives of the country's generations and helps build a nation, academically and socially.
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My Role Model
Business Idea
Source of Motivation
Careful Parent
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Reasons to Obtain a TEFL Certificate Even if You Have Teaching Experience - TEFL Blog
Tue, 24 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Reasons to Obtain a TEFL Certificate Even if You Have Teaching Experience
I am an experienced teacher, so why should I complete a TEFL course? A personal reflection on my experience, and how it has benefited and informed my teaching practice.
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Career Importance
Surprising Discovery
First Teaching Experience
Teaching Abroad
Obvious Benefits
ESA Methodology
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Career Importance
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How to make money as a TEFL teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How to make money as a TEFL teacher
Before we answer this question we will first look at the three most common routes towards TEFL qualifications. A TEFL qualification is usually a prerequisite when looking for TEFL employment of any kind. These are:
1) Online courses: a 120-hour TEFL certificate course is the entry level qualification for most jobs. This type of course is conducted 100% online.
2) In-class courses: this type of course is conducted 100% in-class at a location somewhere in the world. Typically these courses also involve teaching practice.
3) Combined courses: this type of course is conducted by a combination of online study followed by a short in-class attendance to complete teaching practice.
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Why is TEFL Certification a Must for Non-Native Teachers? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Why is TEFL Certification a Must for Non-Native Teachers?
In today's world, teaching English has become a mainstream job, no longer limited to native speakers. Everywhere you go, you will find nationals from various countries teaching English with sometimes rather strong accents. What are their motivations and why would schools choose non-natives to teach English in the first place?
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Job Requirements
Benefits of Learning Other Languages
China as The Biggest Market
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Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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How to Implement TEFL if You're a Non-native Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of obtaining a TEFL certificate.
How Lesson Planning Helps at The Beginning of Your Teaching Career? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on lesson planning at the beginning of the teaching career.
Guidelines to Write a Lesson Plan | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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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.
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How I Accidentally Discovered My Passion For Teaching And Decided To Make It a Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who discovered their passion for teaching by accident and decided to pursue a career in ESL.
4 Super Easy Tips for Teaching Vocabulary to Young Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Teaching vocabulary is a large part of teaching English to young learners. Here are 4 super easy tips to help you when teaching this specific type of class.
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Managing a Class as a Foreign EFL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Managing a Class as a Foreign EFL Teacher
When it comes to managing a class, a teacher must be prepared to face many different challenges. This can be especially true for a teacher in classrooms abroad. In addition to teaching a subject, a foreign teacher may also have to worry about the cultural or social norms of a country they may be unaccustomed to, and other problems might arise from language barriers. An EFL teacher can better manage a classroom if they prepare for these in advance, and utilize the appropriate behaviors and routines while running the classroom.
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The Importance of Planning Classes
Setting up Goals
Cultural Habits
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TEFL Japan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English In Japan Various Locations
Teach English in Japan- Various Locations.
Date posted:2008-07-20 | Writer: International Bridge / American Language School | Email: [email protected]
American Language School / International Bridge, a company with a reputation for being serious about education and teacher support for over 25 years is currently hiring native English speaking TEFL Teachers for the following teaching positions/locations:
1. Kimitsu City , Chiba Prefecture (residential). Start date: July 15th. American ***Female Candidates preferred. Work Schedule is from Tuesday to Saturday. 2. Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture (rural). TWO positions. Start date: July 15th. ***Female Candidates preferred. Work Schedule is from Monday to Friday; 3. Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. Assistant Language Teacher (ALT). Start... [Read more]
How to make money as a TEFL teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How to make money as a TEFL teacher
Before we answer this question we will first look at the three most common routes towards TEFL qualifications. A TEFL qualification is usually a prerequisite when looking for TEFL employment of any kind. These are:
1) Online courses: a 120-hour TEFL certificate course is the entry level qualification for most jobs. This type of course is conducted 100% online.
2) In-class courses: this type of course is conducted 100% in-class at a location somewhere in the world. Typically these courses also involve teaching practice.
3) Combined courses: this type of course is conducted by a combination of online study followed by a short in-class attendance to complete teaching practice.
Three most common working options
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Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their experience and ideas on how to organize your teaching in a kindergarten to achieve better results.
The Most Important Take-Aways From a TEFL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Teaching Ideas
Our TEFL graduate, in this blog post, explains the principles of building a course syllabus.
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What skills do TEFL teachers need? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What skills do TEFL teachers need?
Throughout our educational journey, we have all encountered a mix of highly competent teachers as well as those who leave room for improvement. Exceptional teachers effortlessly engage and inspire students, creating a vibrant learning environment. Such proficiency often comes from experience, allowing teachers to hone their skills and develop effective strategies. Yet, certain inherent skills tend to characterize successful teachers, regardless of their years in the profession.
Excellent communication skills
Good teachers need to be great communicators. They typically enjoy social interactions, bring an energetic and positive demeanor to the classroom, and maintain an optimistic outlook regardless of challenges. Such a positive and dynamic approach... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Popular Tefl Destinations Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Popular TEFL destinations
Popular TEFL Destinations
China
Despite there being an estimated 100,000 plus foreign teachers currently working in China there is still a huge demand for English teachers and plenty of opportunities around the country. One of the great things about China is that there are positions available for both newly qualified teachers and those with experience. The more experienced and qualified you are the better salary and benefits you can expect to receive. Some of these benefits include accommodation and paid airfare.
South Korea
South Korea has been a popular draw for newly qualified TEFL teacher for some time and it is not hard to see why. Salaries are such that you can count on saving a significant portion of your income each month and schools offer... [Read more]
Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad?
Yes. One of the many benefits of teaching English abroad is that it can provide a great environment for learning a foreign language. It is no secret that being fully immersed in a different culture, where you are constantly surrounded by a new language, is the most effective way to quickly develop your understanding. Throughout your time living and working as an English teacher abroad, you will inevitably have endless opportunities to practice your language skills.
What are the benefits of learning a foreign language when teaching English abroad?
As well as using the language as you go about your daily life, there is also a good chance that you will have access to local language courses that are far cheaper than those... [Read more]
Etiquette Middle East ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Etiquette Middle East
Being an English teacher in a foreign country enables you to share aspects of your own culture with your students while they are learning English from you. This helps to broaden their minds as well as develop a better understanding of the culture behind the language they are learning.
Equally important is the need for the English teacher to develop an understanding of, and show an interest in, the cultural and social practices of their adopted home. Simple, innocent gestures from your home country could cause great offense to your hosts, while every day interactions in a new country can make a foreigner feel awkward and uncomfortable. A little consideration and understanding of how things are done in your new home can go a long way to making your experience a... [Read more]
Tips for writing a TEFL/TESOL Resume/ Curriculum Vitae ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Tips for writing a TEFL/TESOL Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
When writing a TEFL/TESOL CV it is important to make sure that the information you provide is relevant to being an English teacher. There is no need to go into detail about past jobs unless they involved teaching or training. The first things an employer looks for in an applicant are that they have the right qualifications and whether they have any teaching experience. Therefore you should make these easily visible on the first page of your CV. When it comes to listing your employment history you should only go into detail about past employment if you were involved in teaching or training, otherwise you can just list the job title, dates and company name.
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Tefl reviews - Lesson Planning Part 2 What Does A Lesson Plan Contain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Lesson Planning - Part 2 - What does a lesson plan contain?
So, the document itself needs to contain some general information about the class, for example the name of the teacher, the date and time of the lesson, what level of class is being taught and in what room, how many students are we expecting, this is important, when we've got things like photocopying and materials to do, what is the context of the lesson, in other words, what is the lesson actually about, what vocabulary or grammar point is this lesson covering and sometimes it's also useful to write out what the focus of the lesson is. So, in effect, the context of the lesson is telling us the grammar point, for example, that might be the present continuous tense, whereas the focus is telling us how we're going to go... [Read more]
Narrowing Down Your Esl Teaching Niche For Greater Profit - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Narrowing Down Your ESL Teaching Niche for Greater Profit
ESL Teaching: Are you a beginner ESL teacher willing to kick start your career or an experienced one struggling to increase your income? Then, this live stream is exactly for you! Learn why choosing a particular niche is vital and why being a Jack of all trades isn't fruitful these days.
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