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The Benefits of Volunteer English Teaching - TEFL Blog
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]
Benefits of Computer-Aided TEFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Benefits of Computer-Aided TEFL Teaching
I have never met a person who is not interested in languages because of their attraction. Learning a foreign language appropriately, correctly, and faster is the concern of most non-native speakers, which propelled them to seek effective methods for learning languages. This process yielded a new field of research called Computer-Aided Language learning or CALL, which is "the use of computational methods and techniques as well as new media for language learning and teaching." Consequently, most modern learning languages focus on technology applications, where using computers and electronic devices plays an important role in the learning process. In this essay, I will solely... [Read more]
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Volunteer Teaching - TEFL Blog
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Volunteer Teaching
As both an individual tutor and group teacher of High Beginning Conversational English for the ESL division of Literacy New Jersey, I have become familiar with the benefits and drawbacks of volunteer teaching. While the drawbacks can be challenging, the rewards of volunteer teaching far outweigh any drawbacks that I have encountered.
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My Personal Experience
Benefits
Challenges
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My Personal Experience
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The Benefits of Teaching ESL/EFL Online - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information
The Benefits of Teaching ESL/EFL Online
Even before graduation, an opportunity to conduct English classes online jumped onto my lap. As a graduating student who has studied English and its nuances as well as its beauty, I thought it would be a great experience to delve into this new world. I have never thought that such an industry exists and that it has not been my ultimate goal to carve a niche in such. However, time passed and it still holds a special place in my heart.
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Job Search Opportunities
Lesson Flow
Drawbacks
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3 Benefits of Using Online Teaching Resources - TEFL Blog
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
3 Benefits of Using Online Teaching Resources
In today's world, everything is online. Most of the demographic that will be learning English as a second language is very comfortable with being online, in fact, most prefer it. Almost all of our teaching materials will be available online or have supplemental resources that will help with learning that is found online. It is important as a Teacher to find ways that engage the students and create a learning environment that is fun and interactive. It is also important to have access to the latest and most up to date information available, this is done much more effectively thru online resources.
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1. Sharability
2. Convenience
3. Variety
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Top 4 Benefits of Teaching ESL Online - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Top 4 Benefits of Teaching ESL Online
For years and years teaching the English Language has been something where you, study the courses in TEFL, pass the unit exams, receive a certificate and then finally begin the hunt for a job in another nation where one of the first things the school, company, group, etc. ask you is "How much experience do you have?".
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Why is it convenient?
Reasons
1. You can enjoy flexibility
2. Get creative
3. Get the Experience You Need
4. Set your times
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The Benefits of Acquiring Professional Teaching Skills - TEFL Blog
Tue, 12 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Benefits of Acquiring Professional Teaching Skills
Upon completion of this course, I have learned that it doesn´t matter if you know a lot of things and fun facts if you don´t know how to teach them pupils or learners will start feeling desperate and bored. Probably you will also start feeling frustrated because you don´t have a way to teach them the right way to be understandable.
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Initial Skills
Explanation
Training
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The Benefits of Teaching One-to-One - TEFL Blog
Tue, 01 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Benefits of Teaching One-to-One
One reason that I support one on one teaching is that it is a student-centered endeavor. All aspects of the created environment that become the one on one classroom are fashioned for, and in a way dictated by the student and their individual learning needs.
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Advantages of the Approach in ESL Teaching
Challenges of Teaching Large Groups
Relationships in the Group
Students' Fears
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Advantages of the Approach in ESL Teaching
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The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 Federico Riva
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The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching
Bigger is better, right? It's a concept most of us have grown up with. A bigger house is better than a smaller one, a bigger car is better than a smaller one, and a bigger motorbike is oh so much better than a smaller one. The list is almost endless. So, we all agree then, bigger is better! Or is it?
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Challenging the Perception: Bigger is Better?
A Different Perspective on Class Sizes
Comparing Class Sizes: UK vs. Vietnam
The Role of Apprentice Teachers in Larger Classes
Conclusion
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The Benefits of Parent Involvement in TEFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The Benefits of Parent Involvement in TEFL Teaching
When a child is born, parents are their first teachers and the people responsible for educating their children in the first few years of their lives. Young children pick up on the gestures, phrases, words, manners, etc., that their parents use every day, which in a sense, makes the parent the first teacher a child has. This is the parent's job until the children are enrolled in a school program. When the child enters a school program, the educator's main role is no longer on the parents. Instead, parents have a new partner, the teacher; however, the parent's job is not finished. It is only changing. Just because the parent's job modifies when the... [Read more]
What are the Benefits of Teaching English One-to-One? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What are the Benefits of Teaching English One-to-One?
Teaching English one to one can have many benefits for the students as well as the teacher. It is a way to create excitement and provide a motivation to learn that is more personalized to the learner. This individualized way of teaching gives the teacher the ability to discover where their student's abilities and their interests lay. By being able to know the students on a deeper level, they can help shape their lessons directly to meet the student's needs. These direct lessons, in turn, can aid in the student's ability to improve their English. Teaching one to one can also benefit the teacher, as they will only need to plan for the individual student, not for thirty students, and... [Read more]
Benefits and Challenges of Personalized Language Learning through 1-to-1 Teaching - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 Federico Riva
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Benefits and Challenges of Personalized Language Learning through 1-to-1 Teaching
In the realm of education, the debate between one-to-one teaching and traditional classroom settings continues to thrive. The advantages of tailoring lessons to suit individual needs, nurturing confidence, and forging strong teacher-student relationships are enticing, yet the downsides of limited peer interaction and potential constraint on exposure to diverse learning styles must not be overlooked.
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Pros of One-to-One Teaching
Tailored Learning for Individual Needs
Building Confidence and Motivation
Enhanced Teacher-Student Relationship
Accelerated Learning and Continuous Assessment
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Study Abroad vs. Teaching Abroad - What's Better? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Study Abroad vs. Teaching Abroad - What's Better?
02/28/2022
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Where do schools provide free housing for English teachers abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where do schools provide free housing for English teachers abroad?
English teachers seeking opportunities abroad should note that certain regions and individual countries stand out for offering housing benefits. In Middle Eastern destinations, such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE (including Dubai & Abu Dhabi), educators frequently receive free accommodation or a housing subsidy. Also, many employers across Asia commonly include housing in their teaching contracts. If you land a job in China, Japan, South Korea, or Taiwan, you could well find your accommodation is covered.
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Where am I most likely to get free housing as an English teacher abroad?
Who else provides free housing for English teachers abroad?
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Mastering Language Instruction: The Power of ESA Methodology and Course Structure - TEFL Blog
Wed, 04 Oct 2023 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Mastering Language Instruction: The Power of ESA Methodology and Course Structure
Teaching is a dynamic process that requires careful planning and effective methodologies to engage students and promote their learning. One widely used approach is the ESA (Engage, Study, Activate) methodology. This summative task explores the importance of a well-structured teaching course and highlights the key elements of the ESA methodology as a valuable framework for successful language instruction.
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Importance of a Well-Structured Teaching Course
The ESA Methodology: Providing Structure
Advantages of the ESA Methodology
Conclusion: The Value of Structure and ESA Methodology
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How much can I earn teaching English in Saudi Arabia? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How much can I earn teaching English in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia, English teachers can expect to earn at least $2,500 to $4,000 monthly, depending on your level of qualifications and previous classroom experience. Demand for qualified and experienced teachers is strong in cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, where universities, colleges, international schools, and private language academies offer a variety of teaching positions.
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Is Saudi Arabia the right TEFL destination for you?
What are TEFL salaries in Saudi Arabia?
Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Saudi Arabia?
Who else employs English language teachers in Saudi Arabia?
What is the cost of living for English teachers in Saudi Arabia?
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Where do schools provide free housing for English teachers abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where do schools provide free housing for English teachers abroad?
With a huge number of countries to choose from worldwide, English language teachers will inevitably come across a range of pay and benefits that vary from one region to the next. Over 250,000 native English speakers teach English abroad every year, of which a large percentage will receive an hourly pay rate with little in the way of other benefits. Although most will still have a great deal of fun and be able to live a comfortable lifestyle, teachers who find themselves in certain countries might also find that they receive free accommodation during their stay.
Where am I most likely to get free housing as an English teacher abroad?
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Considering the Benefits of Taking a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Considering the Benefits of Taking a TEFL Course
Due to the continuous growth of the use of the English language worldwide, now more than ever the staggering demand for teachers is apparent.
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Cultural Reasons
Potential for Teachers and Students
Opportunities
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Cultural Reasons
This generation of people of all cultures, nationality, and ages are starting to see the benefits of learning English to further their professional careers and social experiences in life, especially those... [Read more]
What is Observed Teaching Practice and Why is it Important? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 18 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What is Observed Teaching Practice and Why is it Important?
The following essay will cover the value and importance of observed teaching practices, on both evaluating new teaching techniques and methods, as well as training purposes. How observation can help us curtail future lesson plans and curriculum will also be covered and discussed.
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Benefits of OTP
Training
Exchange
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The 8 Best Countries in Asia for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Thu, 22 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
The 8 Best Countries in Asia for Teaching English Abroad
Asia is a premier destination for English teachers due to the ease of travel between countries, good salaries, extra benefits (free flights! free housing!) and the abundance of available jobs. Teaching English overseas provides unlimited opportunities for English speakers from all backgrounds to live, work and travel overseas. Here are the best countries in Asia to teach English as a foreign language in 2018.
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Vietnam - The Land of the Ascending Dragon
Japan - The Land of the Rising Sun
South Korea - The Land of the Morning Calm
Thailand - The Land of Smiles
China - The Land of the Red Dragon
Taiwan - The Treasure Island
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Reasons To Take An English Level Test As A Non Native English Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Reasons to Take an English Level Test as a Non-Native English Teacher
Hi everybody wherever you are right now. I'm in South Korea and it's 10 a.m. Friday, so good morning. I'm back here again today, my name is Linda from ITTT if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time, we really appreciate it. If at any time during this live session you have any questions, feel free to drop your comments in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from. We are streaming live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time. If you can see me and hear me just leave a hi in the comment box, that would be highly appreciated so that I know that everything is working well.
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Top 5 Tips: How to Learn a New Language When Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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Top 5 Tips: How to Learn a New Language When Teaching English Abroad
Teaching English abroad is an exciting adventure for many and it offers plenty of opportunities for traveling, exploring a new culture and making new friends from around the world. While you do not need to speak any language other than English to be a successful teacher, many people choose to embrace the opportunity to learn a foreign language while teaching English overseas.
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1. Take Language Classes
2. Participate in Language Exchanges
3. Learn Verbs!
4. Go Exploring on Your Own
5. Don't Be Afraid to Make Mistakes
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Teaching Practice For TEFL TESOL Courses - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching Practice for TEFL TESOL courses
There are many benefits to taking a TEFL course in an in-class environment and the biggest is probably the real life teaching practice that makes up a large part of the 4-week schedule. Throughout the course each trainee will have many opportunities to practice the skills they have learned in the input sessions by teaching their own lessons to a group of genuine English language learners in an authentic classroom setting. What better way to prepare for the realities of teaching than having multiple practice sessions under the guidance of one of our professional teacher trainers.
In preparation for each practice lesson you will receive plenty of help and advice during the planning stage from our team of trainers, who will then follow up the... [Read more]
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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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Reasons for TEFL lesson Planning | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their opinion on TEFL lesson planning. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
What Drilling Is and How This Method Can be Used in TEFL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their overview of the drilling technique and explains why it is still important for TEFL teaching. ✅... [Read more]
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Archives for July 2023
Why Is Motivation Important in the Classroom?
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Discover why motivation is crucial in the classroom. Building relationships, setting clear goals, and using engaging activities are key to inspiring students. Learn more in this insightful post.
The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Explore the benefits of larger classes in education, comparing class sizes in the UK and Vietnam. Gain a different perspective on the advantages from an Asian country. Consider the potential benefits of implementing a main teacher and apprentice teacher system in the UK.
Why Classroom Management is an Important Skill for EFL Teachers
Federico Riva
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The Necessity of Teaching English as Early as in Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The Necessity of Teaching English as Early as in Kindergarten
Education is essential for each of us. The English language is now a worldwide language, and we can hear this language almost everywhere we go, whether it is an ordinary holiday or some working seminar. , we hear the English language all over the world. Some people start to study it sooner. Some people learn later. But it is essential to begin teaching the English language and not even the English language but another language at the beginning of our lives, so that is the main reason it is important to teach English in kindergarten.
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Personal Experience:
Native-Tongue Challenge
Teaching Approach
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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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Establishing a Deep Rapport In The Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this article, you will learn how to build rapport between students and teachers deeply and effectively.
Phonetics/Phonology: Why Teaching this Neglected Aspect of Language is Important | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This blog post is devoted to the problem of phonetics and phonology. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point.
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ITTT - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Lesson Planning
Lesson Planning
Lesson planning is an important part of being a teacher. While experienced teachers may appear to not require a plan it is only because they have probably taught a lesson so many times that the majority of their plan is in their head. They will still have a good idea of how they want and expect the lesson to proceed. Inexperienced teachers will need the structure a good lesson plan provides. A good plan acts as a guide to your planning.
It helps a teacher consider the direction of the lesson and possible pitfalls and diversions. It also helps a teacher keep on track during the lesson but should not be so restrictive that it prevents flexibility in class. A lesson plan also serves as a record of what you have taught before enabling you to easily see what to review at... [Read more]
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Maddy Payne
Madeline is an Australian ESL teacher on the JET Programme in Japan. She has been teaching in Japan for 18 months in a private school in Tokyo and loves sharing Australian culture with her students. As a new ITTT TESOL graduate, she plans to continue using her ESL teaching skills to teach in Europe in the coming years.
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An Australian Amongst American Textbooks in Japan: ✅ Teaching in a Country that Values American English | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Maddy Payne
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Many Japanese schools hold American English in high regard, so what is it like being an Australian-English teacher in Japan?
5 Benefits of Sharing a 17sq-meter Apartment in Tokyo on the JET Program | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Alumni Experience: ✅ Teaching English to IT Specialists - TEFL Blog
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Alumni Experience: ✅ Teaching English to IT Specialists
I have been teaching English in Ukraine for over five years. I started at Greenwich school as a native speaker, but there was not much training involved. I was in the travel industry, so I wanted to fill up some of the free time I had earlier each day. My work with Canada was mainly after 4 pm each day. After teaching part-time, I began to enjoy it, so when more and more companies and students needed me, I filled up fast.
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Greenwich School
Group Dynamics
Personal Approach
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