Being An English Teacher

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences An Australian Amongst American Textbooks in Japan: ✅ Teaching in a Country that Values American English Assistant Language Teachers in Japan come from different countries worldwide, bringing different kinds of English with them. In my experience, American English is often the most sought-after version of English. Some countries highly value Language Teachers from the USA, which often matches their American-style textbooks and resources. Sometimes people are even overlooked for job opportunities due to their Australian accent and British English background. Well, Japan is no different in this regard. Many Japanese schools hold American English in high regard, so what is it like being an Australian-English...  [Read more]

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]

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]

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. Correct spelling and grammar is important in any CV but it’s even more...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences So what exactly does it mean to be a Teacher? When I was still studying at the secondary level and about to enter college, a lot of people asked me if I was sure about my decision to take education as my course. Here in the Philippines, teachers do not get a high salary despite doing a lot of paperwork and a very stressful job. Maybe this is the reason why they asked me about my chosen profession and even I asked myself too, but I love to help. Being a teacher is not just about teaching lessons from the book and completing what must be supposed to be accomplished in the objectives of the lesson plan. The word “teacher” is very broad and everyone should be aware of that. Like what I said, the teacher’s job is not just to...  [Read more]

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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Class TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Class TEFL Diploma and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts W.Y. - Taiwan said: The role of a teacherFirst of all I would like to state that being a teacher is not easy. All my former teachers that were part of my schooling, XX amount of years ago, had made teaching looked so easy. Little do I know now that there are so many obstacles that both a teacher and students have to face. The Public Medias [PM] are well known for their notorious coverage by emphasizing the negative of the news, e.g. Abusive teacher conducts, student conducts,...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Role of Parents in Education Parents' role in education might sound like a little bit weird topic, shouldn’t the teacher be, the most important body of education?! As teachers see their students nearly every day of the week, the school becomes like a second home to the students with all their friends around them with an environment of rules on the one hand and on the other hand an environment where the parents are not able to have a direct eye on their kids. In most countries, students spend more time at school and interacting with school topics than being at home or spending time with their families. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Pia T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Teacher’s Role in a Classroom's Daily Life A teacher who teaches students in an environment using their native language will play various roles in the classroom. My interpretation of these roles includes their abilities to facilitate and manage learning through their personalities, have an understanding of their student’s needs while also being a genuine messenger. As a manager, it is the teacher’s responsibility to control the environment and organization of the classroom, the students’ behavior, and the class syllabus. As a messenger, it is the teacher’s responsibility to deliver the content on the syllabus to the students to improve their reading and writing abilities. We can, therefore, summarize the main role of a...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Essential Set of Personal Qualities Every Teacher Should Have Since my childhood, I have been frequently asked the same question "what kind of teacher do you want?" At different life stages, I have different answers. When I was a kid, I would say a teacher who dresses neatly and smiles nicely; when I was a teenager, I would prefer a "cool" teacher as a good teacher, who behaves differently from other boring and stereotyping adults; until I grow up, I think a good teacher should have sound subject knowledge, be fair and consistent with all of the students as well as being sensitive to the students’ reactions and providing necessary support, and until now I know being a good teacher has nothing to do with his/her appearances...  [Read more]

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 Mohammad Jabary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Course Books or Jail Books? The topic may seem strange to some initially, but if you come to think about it, you see that a coursebook can be a deadline in innovative teaching. Many teachers are used to going along with plans that they are given by their school supervisor or rather the old system they follow in teaching. It may seem practical for the marks that are expected by the end of the term by school authorities, while the true purpose of teaching is rather different. Having a plan has proved to be a good way of pursuing education at all levels, whether it is the basic rules of language understanding or it is the advanced levels. A plan is what you call your approach to an aim which is done by both the...  [Read more]

College Diploma TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Diploma TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Y.Y. - Canada said: Role of the teacherBeing a teacher is more than just being someone who teaches others. Depending on how the teacher behaves and plays a particular role in the class, the class atmosphere and students learning can be greatly influenced. Therefore, the teacher should always be willing adopt many different roles during a lesson. Teachers should be able to control the class effectively when they take on the role of a controller or manager. The teacher would be...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Personal Qualities an English Teacher Should Possess Every teacher wants to be good and effective when it comes to teaching, but what exactly are the qualities that make a good teacher? Are there specific characteristics, talents, and skills that a teacher needs to learn and acquire to be called a good and effective teacher? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sherry Ann G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching Myths Effectiveness in teaching is an elusive idea. How can we tell if a teacher is being successful in his or her field? Some people measure the effectiveness of a teacher by looking at his or her students’ achievements. Others measure...  [Read more]

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What to Expect from a Good Teacher? Teachers play an important role in every student’s life whom he or she encounters. Teachers are like guiding counselors to help students become successful in their preferred career and business goals. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Reggie T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. A Good Teacher’s Qualites Importantly, a good teacher shapes students to become good humanitarians in their local community, resident, society, neighborhood, and act like a model citizen for their country. Students are the future for a brighter nation, so the future development of a strong nation is in the hands of teachers. The role of...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences These 3 Simple Tips Will Help You to Become a Favorite Teacher Establishing rapport with your students is crucial for many reasons. Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines rapport as “a friendly, harmonious relationship especially: a relationship characterized by agreement, mutual understanding, or empathy that makes communication possible or easy.” This means that establishing rapport is like laying a foundation for understanding and communication. One of the most fundamental purposes of any language is to provide a way to understand and communicate with other people. Taking the time to establish rapport is simply the first step to laying a foundation for teaching and learning a language. A true teacher does not teach...  [Read more]

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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Olivia G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Future Goals Teachers are important because they educate the students by preparing them for a triumphant future. The number of human beings in the world is increasing every second of every day which is...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teacher Burnout - How Real Is It and What Can You Do About It? Teachers are usually seen as welcoming, empathic, and, more often than not - enthusiastic creatures. Ready to change lives with the power of education. Students and parents often idolize them, leading exemplary lives that show they have it "together." They radiate positivity, and for some people, teachers are picture-perfect, the epitome of a human being. Understatement of the year! Although teachers may be seen as the superhumans of modern civilization, they are not superheroes. They are emotional beings who also experience various mixed emotions every day for a significant portion of my life. I witnessed fellow teachers navigating through negative...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How a Teacher’s Performance Influences Students’ Learning Process I cannot recall, at any time in my primary school years in Tunisia (1986-1993), a student is allowed to speak in class. It may be an exaggeration that students were not even allowed to ask permission to leave the classroom to follow the call of nature. In this narrative, It seems that these educational representations refer instead to a traditional image of child education—the child should submit to the authority of the adult and must comply with his or her standards and dictates. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bassem F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Listen to this blog...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Cultural Sensitivity is Important As a foreigner in a foreign country, cultural sensitivity is important. As a teacher being culturally sensitive in the classroom is of more importance. As a foreigner, there is the ability to interact with people of various ages, occupations, and other demographics in foreign countries. In foreign countries, there are different ways in which society treats certain age groups, occupations, and other demographics. As a teacher, there could be the goal of interacting with native people and groups appropriately. As an English teacher one may have the opportunity to interact with students that vary in ages. As a teacher, the interactions that one would have would be with students, schools, and...  [Read more]

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Become an ESL Teacher In the world, there are many different professions that people dream of. If you ask someone to name some of them, they probably would say something like a doctor, teacher, singer, and so on. When I was a child, my dad wanted me to become a teacher. He thought that becoming a teacher was a great job. Not just him, but many other people also thought so. It has always been like that. Back then, I was too young to understand the reason. But now that I have become a teacher, I am starting to realize why my dad and everyone else liked it. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate OTGONTSETSEG S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Teaching Career as a Future Goal Are you pondering about becoming not only a teacher but a successful and great teacher? There is a lot of information, books, and many experienced teachers that one can get the information from and be able to learn key tricks to become a successful teacher. We all know that teaching is not an easy task, but it does not mean it cannot be enjoyable. We need to have a lot of perseverance, consistency, and hard work to become a successful teacher. There is a very long list with countless strategies to help teachers to build a successful career. This paper intends to provide some of this insightful information on how to become a successful teacher. This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Cheaper TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper TEFL Diploma and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.L. - Canada said: Motivation in the ClassroomThis research article is about the effect of non-verbal communication on motivation in the ESL classroom. This paper will attempt to demonstrate that non-verbal communication in the classroom enhances learning for English learners by conveying clear and distinct messages to students which aid in their comprehension by allowing students to transfer concepts and ideas in English to those of their native language. The process in...  [Read more]

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Build a Successful Teaching Career Education is one of the most crucial parts of our life. The kind of education we all receive predominantly depends upon the kind of teacher we have. A constructive approach to teaching could change the entire life of a student for the better and vice versa. The future of nations is dependent upon teachers, and the society that we live in has all types of teachers. Furthermore, today's students will be the responsible citizens of tomorrow; therefore all teachers should strive to build an effective and productive career. It is undeniable that every teachers' vision and dream is to be an excellent teacher. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fritz Mai C. Please note that...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Important Personal Qualities of a Teacher Which Influence Students’ Learning Many English language learners have different motivations, interests, and skills in learning a new language. In a classroom with diverse backgrounds and skill levels, it’s very important that a teacher strives to understand each of their students to the best of their abilities and support them along in their journey to learning English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tessa S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What Are Personal Qualities? As we discussed in ITTT 120-Hour Course: Teachers and Learners teachers take on multiple and diverse roles in the classroom,...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Establishing Rapport in the Classroom Individuals like nurses, doctors, therapists, and teachers who are employed in the helping professions build positive and trusting relationships with the people that they work with by establishing rapport. Rapport can be defined as a friendly and harmonious relationship characterized by mutual understanding or empathy making communication possible and easy (Merriam-Webster, 2019). This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Toni M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Reasons for Rapport Establishment When rapport is built between two people, they can learn, teach, and influence each other because of the...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom Sensitivity as a Center for Successful Learning Experience When teaching a class of students of different ages, genders, religions, and cultures, a teacher must take each of these things into consideration to be sure that all of the students feel that they are being provided with a safe learning environment. Of each of these, one of the most commonly discussed topics that teachers need to be aware of is cultural sensitivity. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rachel O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Awareness There are many different situations in which a teacher can ensure that students not only feel that their culture is being...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teachers and Their Roles and Responsibilities in an ESL Setting From my own experiences of living and working in Vietnam, I have gained a great passion for loving my job as an ESL teacher. That passion and love have helped me to better myself in teaching-learning and most importantly gaining the knowledge and experience to understand my vital and very significant role as a teacher. In this short essay, I will discuss the impact and importance of owning and presenting a professional role as a teacher. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nicholas G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The first and foremost responsibility of a teacher is teaching. In...  [Read more]

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Teacher's Personality in The Center of Attention English teaching is an art form, and like any other art form, it requires dedication and perseverance. If we were to ask each student what makes a great English teacher, we would end up with a myriad of answers. I think one of the most important qualities that an English teacher should have is patience. We cannot build rapport with students in the absence of patience. Most would argue that a good command of the English language is the" it" factor when choosing the most suitable English teacher. In general, patience and flexibility are what helps a teacher build rapport with their students. Students all learn at different paces and have different...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The Anatomy of an Outstanding Teacher So you want to be a teacher. Does the thought of preparing our youth to tackle the world get you all fuzzy inside? Make no mistake, teaching is a noble profession. We put monumental pressure on the backs of teachers to educate future generations. But do you have what it takes to be an excellent teacher? A teacher that stands above the rest, and gives each student the quality education they demand. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate John B. What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be? Do you Remember when you were in high school? You probably had that one Instructor that was always warm, friendly, and explained everything so that the whole class understood the material. Do you also...  [Read more]

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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bailey E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]