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Fri, 17 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Should Teachers Develop Their Careers? Career development is a process of improving one's self-based on their chosen career path. This is a lifelong process. There is no time limit, however, skills should be met and strengthened as efficiently as possible. One's adaptability, capacity to work under pressure, ability to work with minimal supervision, analytical, and social skills are crucial in any career path. These things are taught in schools, though at a fundamental scale. Most of the time, these are enhanced and improved through effort, practice, and experience. People also learn more about how ethics, communication skills and technological savvy contribute to the success of any endeavor. Table of Contents Career development can...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 Angelo Castelda TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 3 Major Signs That Teaching Might Be The Right Profession For You Finding a job that's best for you is one of the toughest challenges any individual can encounter. It's a crucial factor that affects one's sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. Perhaps the noblest profession in history, teaching is almost always considered one of the best options out there. Table of Contents Your passion for younger people Your desire to make a lifelong impact Your passion for content Are you ready to teach English? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Many things influence your career choices, which is what makes it challenging to pick the right fit. Sometimes you...  [Read more]

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. Read my articles Where to Earn the Highest Salaries Teaching English Abroad | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Are you looking to pay off college debt or simply save a substantial amount while teaching English abroad? Here are the best regions for TEFL teachers to earn the highest salaries. 10 Questions You Need to Ask Before Enrolling In a TEFL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information With an increasing demand for qualified English language teachers across the globe comes a wide variety of TEFL and TESOL courses to choose from. However, not...  [Read more]

Older Posts Online or In-Class - Which TEFL Course Should You Take? Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information To find out whether it is best to complete your TEFL certification online as a distance learning course or in-class by attending a training center, you must understand the main differences between an online TEFL course and an in-class TEFL course. Top 7 Spanish Speaking Countries for Teaching English Abroad Linda Dunsmore Destinations With over 400 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world behind Chinese with 1.2 billion. English comes in third with 360 million native speakers worldwide. If you are interested in learning Spanish, check out the top seven Spanish-speaking countries for teaching English abroad. Step-By-Step Guide to...  [Read more]

The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in China Linda Dunsmore Destinations China offers the largest EFL job market for both native and non-native English speakers. With over 300 million English learners, there are job opportunities in every corner of the country. Top 7 Spanish Speaking Countries for Teaching English Abroad Linda Dunsmore Destinations With over 400 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world behind Chinese with 1.2 billion. English comes in third with 360 million native speakers worldwide. If you are interested in learning Spanish, check out the top seven Spanish-speaking countries for teaching English abroad. The 10 Best Destinations for Teaching English Abroad in 2018 ...  [Read more]

Teaching Business English - Tips & Tricks!   Calling all ESL teachers and aspiring Business English instructors! 🌍✨ Want to unlock exciting opportunities and increase your earning potential? Join our exclusive webinar on 'How to Get a Job Teaching Business English.' 🎓📚 Learn the essential steps, certification tips, and job search strategies to excel in this high-demand niche. Don't miss out on this career-changing event! #TEFL #TESOL #EnglishAbroad #BusinessEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want:...  [Read more]

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Teacher's Role Through The Lens of Their Contribution 'One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is necessary raw material, but warmth is vital for the growing plant and the child's soul.Carl Jung Table of Contents TEFL Experience Contribution to Students' Life Positive Role Model Source of Inspiration Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anamaria P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. TEFL...  [Read more]

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. Read my articles Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in South Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal Destinations South Korea is an exciting location with prospering career opportunities in English language teaching for many around the world. Here's our step-by-step guide to legally teaching English in South Korea. Top 10 Cities in Asia with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Destinations Are you thinking about teaching English in Asia? Check out the top 10 cities in Asia with the highest demand for English...  [Read more]

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Teacher’s Image in the Students’ Eyes In the spectrum of teaching there are many roles that a teacher has, and many parts they must play. All of the roles are dependent on variables such as the type of lesson that is being conducted, the part of the lesson that is taking place, and the dynamic of the students in a particular class. There are times when teaching, that the teacher will need to take control of the class. At other times the teacher may have a more passive role. They may be monitoring how assignments are being completed, or model tricky skills to use as an example. There are other times the teacher may be an active participant in the lesson alongside the students while other times they may need to be the...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Does Reading Impact Language Acquisition? Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how reading influences language acquisition. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. The Challenges of Teaching Behind a Mask (and Some Possible Solutions) Regan McAllister TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teaching behind a mask presented some new challenges. ✅ Let's explore them and see how to overcome them. 3 Major Signs That Teaching Might Be The Right Profession For You Angelo Castelda TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching is a challenging profession because its demands and expectations are continually changing and to...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Self-Assessment as a Central Part of Your Teaching Success Self-assessment is a process through which teachers get to evaluate their work, learning and teaching progress. Self-assessment is a valuable learning tool as well as part of the general assessment process. Teacher self-assessment is important for the following reasons. Table of Contents 1. To improve students' learning and the teacher's teaching: 2. To know your strengths and weaknesses: 3. To check what is going on well and what to change: 4. To determine the fulfillment of expectations and how to improve them: 5. To remind teachers of what is important: 6. To fight the teacher rut: it is very easy to become complacent as teachers at points of our careers: 7. To build...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why You Must Take a TEFL Course to Teach English Abroad A TEFL course generally provides a framework for teaching English as a foreign language. It provides core knowledge on the different teaching methodologies, techniques and tools required for teaching English. A TEFL course also acts as a pathway to teaching English and creates new opportunities for an individual to build a career in teaching. The course expands and exposes individuals to an advanced level of English language and also helps individuals to understand the qualities, criteria and traits needed to become a successful English teacher. Table of Contents What is a TEFL course? Why take a TEFL course? Challenges when taking a TEFL course. The best things I've learned...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 Mark Crocker TEFL Information What’s Stopping You from Teaching English Abroad? Do you dream of traveling the world and meeting new and interesting people? Are you exciting by the thought of exploring faraway destinations and fascinating cultures? Would you like to help children or adults achieve their own dreams while living and working abroad? If you have answered YES to the above questions, what are you waiting for? Table of Contents Money Career Bachelor's Degree Friends and Family You Listen to this blog post Are you ready to start teaching English abroad? Related Articles: In reality, many people put off their dreams or dismiss them altogether due to a variety of understandable reasons. Luckily, most things that hold people back can be easily overcome. Here...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of Learning ESL Teaching Skills In my opinion, it was very resourceful to learn and have vast knowledge that comes up with a major aim of mastering the teaching skills. Table of Contents 1. Managing Equipment 2. Communication Skills 3. Balancing Skills 4. Organizational Skills 5. Problem Solving Skills 6. Motivational Skills 7. Feedbacking 8. Team Building Skills 9. Coaching Skills 10. Creativity Other Skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: As a teacher, changing someone's life permanently for the better is their personality and mind is the driving force. Every good teacher should make sure that the students are progressively understanding and learning. Teaching is...  [Read more]

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. Read my articles What is Motivation and How does it Influence Students? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the problem of motivation. My Experience in Child Development | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Child development is important in terms of language acquisition. Our TEFL graduate dwells upon this point. The Best Strategies for Reducing Teacher Talk Time | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on TTT reduction...  [Read more]

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 Mark Crocker Destinations Ultimate Country Match Guide for Teaching EFL in Latin America When it comes to choosing a destination to teach English abroad, there is no single place that suits everyone because every individual teacher has their own motivations for heading overseas. Whether it is to earn money to fund further travels, to be immersed in an unfamiliar culture, or to escape from the boredom of everyday life back home. Whatever your own personal reasons for wanting to get on that plane, rest assured that the perfect location is out there waiting for you. Table of Contents "I prefer natural beauty and fascinating culture, particularly if it's a little off the beaten track." "I'm looking for my first EFL teaching job and would like to secure it before I leave...  [Read more]

Tefl Tesol Podcasts Welcome to The TEFL and TESOL Podcast by ITTT! Here you will find a collection of all our available episodes in one place. Episodes cover a variety of topics that are related to TEFL, TESOL, and teaching English abroad or online. We regularly add new episodes. This podcast is perfect for anyone interested in teaching English abroad or online and getting TEFL or TESOL certified. Our podcast episodes range from TEFL and TESOL Q&As to interviews with exciting guests, inducing ITTT graduates, ESL recruiters, and other TEFL experts in the EFL industry. Download the episodes on your mobile device or listen to them directly on your laptop! 10 Alternative TEFL Destinations for an Off-the-Beaten-Path Teaching Experience 10 Alternative TEFL Destinations for an...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Teacher's Importance in Our Education In everyone's life, there is at least one person that can be called a teacher, and it doesn't matter who is it — our older neighbor living next door or the person standing at the blackboard in a classroom for hours and trying to give you a piece of knowledge in some way. Anyway, we get something in the result. Table of Contents What does it mean to be a teacher? What does a teacher do? Professional development Teacher's flexibility Example Significant person Are you ready to be a TEFL teacher? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ivan S. What does it mean to be a teacher? The teaching profession is very difficult....  [Read more]

Why Should I Study TEFL? Studying TEFL opens up a world of opportunities. Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider it: Considering the myriad benefits, taking a TEFL certification can be a life-changing decision. Table of Contents To shake things up For the lifestyle To make money For the culture To learn a language For the satisfaction To smarten up your resume To shake things up Most people have periods in their life when the job they are doing becomes dull, mundane, and all too repetitive. So what better way to shake things up and make a change to the same old same old than by taking a training course that will allow you to work in virtually any country in the world, or from the comfort of your own home. With a quality TEFL certification on your CV/resume you will be...  [Read more]

Older Posts Top 10 ESL Activities for Older English Learners Francesca Marchi TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you teaching English abroad or online to older students? ✅ Here are 10 ESL activities for older English learners for you to try. Q&A About TEFL/TESOL ✅ Ask us anything! Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Check out one of our live sessions on Facebook and Youtube where we answer all the most burning questions about TEFL and TESOL and teaching English abroad. Overview of TEFL and TESOL for Teaching English Abroad or Online Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Are you interested in teaching English as a new career - either abroad, from home or on the road? ✅ We explore the world of TEFL...  [Read more]

EFL Teaching Positions in Vietnam Date posted:2014-10-15 | Writer: Sunrise Vietnam | Email: [email protected] Sunrise Vietnam has opportunities for foreign teachers coming from English speaking countries, holding bachelor degree plus EFL teaching certificate to teach at primary and high schools in Haiphong, Vietnam. Accommodation arranged, motor-bike supplied. Workload is 20 teaching hours per week following the time table/teaching schedule arranged by Sunrise Vietnam for six days per week. Salary and other benefits will be negotiated at interview. General Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or higher. • Education and training back ground or specialized study of these subjects are preferred. • CELTA, TEFL, or TESOL certification (TEFL Online accepted). • Native level...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Alumna Experience: ✅How My Teaching Skills Improved Throughout The Teaching Career For the past four years, I have worked in Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) of English. Before this, I had limited experience operating in a conventional classroom, teaching young learners. I trained adults who were self-motivated and designed curricula for vocation institutions. Now, outside of my expertise, here I am teaching at a junior high school – my base school and an elementary school. Table of Contents My Role as an Assistant Language Teacher of English Students' Motivation Classroom Culture Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Ever-Changing Role of the Teacher Deciding what role will be held as a teacher as many variables. Teachers can be anywhere from instructors to policemen and many things in between on any given day. Being aware of which role is necessary and when will have an impact on the teacher and students. Table of Contents Let us begin with the role of the instructor This takes us to the next role of facilitator When in front of the classroom the teacher becomes the mentor to the learners Time to focus on the role of a psychologist The counselor Now onto the policeman Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Johnelle M. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

Why Should I Study TEFL? Many thousands of people every year, of all nationalities and from all walks of life, make the decision to take a TEFL certification course for a wide variety of different reasons. For some it offers the chance to earn a bit of spending money while traveling in far-flung corners of the world, while for others it is a great way to make fundamental changes to their career and life plans. If you are one of the many thousands of others who have thought about studying TEFL, but are yet to act, here are some of the main reasons why we think you should take the leap. To shake things up Most people have periods in their life when the job they are doing becomes dull, mundane, and all too repetitive. So what better way to shake things up and make a change to the same old...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs in China One third of the Worlds’ population lives in China. Combine this with a booming export economy and a rapidly growing service sector, and you construct a massive TEFL jobs market. With TEFL jobs in all Chinese cities and towns, you should have no problem in finding a position in a location of your choice. Beijing, Shanghai and all larger cities, which sometimes feel like countries, have massive jobs markets. Such has been the increase in demand that pay and conditions in China have improved dramatically over the years. You can do very well here as a TEFL teacher. English schools are to be found almost everywhere, with the more industrious East of the country having the highest proportion of TEFL jobs in China. All native English speakers can easily find TEFL jobs in...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems Japan Faces in Developing English as a Second Language There are several challenges Japan faces when it comes to learning English as a second language. Japanese culture is a bubble. Everything, including their ad signs, TV, games, government, studies, work and even the internet is filled with one language; Japanese. In a world of globalization, where your goods and services can come from literally any part of the globe. Japan is one of the few remaining homogenous cultures where English is still seen as an optional language. As the global economy becomes more global, the English language will likely become less optional, but essential. In addition to the cultural issues, Japan's English curriculum in the school is...  [Read more]

How to Build Your Teaching Career as a Non-Native English Teacher   Hello everybody, my name is Liza and I am super glad to welcome you to my weekly live session. Please let me know that you can see me clearly and hear me clearly. Today's live session is going to be devoted to a really popular question in my direct messages. I've received several requests to talk about teaching career advice and I hope everybody will find something interesting in this live stream. We've got the chat box here and you basically can comment with whatever you want. As I have already mentioned my name is Liza and I am a TEFL expert and a former ESL teacher. I’ve been teaching online since 2020 because of the quarantine and because I just want to work remotely. I'm also a non-native English speaker and...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Budget and Salary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How to Build Your Teaching Career as a Non-Native English Teacher Hello everybody, my name is Liza and I am super glad to welcome you to my weekly live session. Please let me know that you can see me clearly and hear me clearly. Today's live session is going to be devoted to a really popular question in my direct messages. I've received several requests to talk about teaching career advice and I hope everybody will find something interesting in this live stream. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Unfortunately, I'm not sure how to pronounce your name, but the question is, have you experienced talent-based learning? Moses says, I don't have any teaching experience but I have a bachelors in...  [Read more]

Can over 50s teach English abroad? Absolutely, age shouldn't be a barrier to pursuing a career in teaching English abroad, even if you are over 50. While many TEFL opportunities target younger demographics, individuals over 50 often bring a wealth of life experience and maturity to the classroom. These attributes can be invaluable in the teaching profession. Not only does teaching abroad offer a chance to explore new cultures and environments, but it also provides an avenue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. So, if you are in your 50s or beyond and yearn for adventure combined with purpose, teaching English abroad might be the perfect next chapter. Table of Contents Can people over 50 really teach English abroad? South Korea Thailand Mexico Ecuador Czech Republic Can...  [Read more]

Teaching English Online FAQ Teaching English online is becoming more popular every year due to the convenience of working from home and the flexibility you often have with setting your own work hours. However, it can sometimes be hard to navigate your way towards the right job as there are so many online platforms and there are new ones popping up all the time. A quick browse through our FAQs below should help answer your questions about teaching English online and steer you towards the right path to suit your preferences. Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach English online?    Although it is possible to teach English online without any formal qualifications, it is definitely recommended that you complete a TEFL course before you get started as many online teaching...  [Read more]