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Managing Classroom Equipment and Selecting Teaching Aids - TEFL Blog
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Managing Classroom Equipment and Selecting Teaching Aids
Teachers often need to spend a considerable amount of time planning and preparing lessons when there is a new study program. The task is exciting, yet somewhat overwhelming, for a new teacher responsible for a completely new course. Experienced teachers often re-use materials from their previous courses, but even they require regular overhauls and updates. Firstly, one has to select and find content to support the coursebook or course materials. Secondly, one has to assess the facilities and classroom equipment to find out what is the best way to use, deliver, and present the supporting materials to the students. These materials can be visual objects, audiovisual files, sound... [Read more]
Top Online Lesson Plan Resources for New and Advanced Teachers - TEFL Blog
Tue, 12 Jun 2018 Mark Crocker
Teaching Ideas
Top Online Lesson Plan Resources for New and Advanced Teachers
For many new and experienced EFL teachers, one of the most challenging aspects of their career is coming up with lesson plans that are both engaging and effective. Even if your employer provides a specific textbook to follow as a curriculum, you will often find that this can be rather dull for the students unless you spice things up by adding in some fun and original ideas from an outside source. By searching online you will find a huge amount of sites offering all manner of resources of varying quality and relevance. To save you the hassle of searching through them all, we have listed our 5 favorite websites that you can use to find quality lesson plans free of charge.
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The Best Apps to Have on Your Phone While Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Thu, 24 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
The Best Apps to Have on Your Phone While Teaching English Abroad
In recent years, more and more classrooms have become more technologically advanced and more and more teachers are using digital teaching materials. However, you don't always need to hand out tablets to your students or have a fancy digital whiteboard to take advantage of recent advances in digital teaching materials. Here are some great apps to have on your phone while teaching English abroad that you can use to enhance your lessons and really engage your students in the classroom.
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Apps for Inside the Classroom
Educreations
Kahoot
Epic! Unlimited Books for Kids
Instructables
Apps for Outside the Classroom
Additio
Slack
Teacher's Assistant Pro
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0 Online Esl Classroom How I Plan My Online Lessons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
2021 Online ESL Classroom: How I Plan My Online Lessons
In this Live Session, our TEFL expert Liza will share her experience of online ESL teaching. Do you want to start teaching online, or you need the inspiration to enhance your online classes? This webinar is for you!
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TEFL Vietnam - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Opportunity For Tefl Certified Teachers In Vietnam
Opportunity For TEFL Certified Teachers in Vietnam
Date posted:2011-08-11 | Writer: Shelton English Training Centre | Email: [email protected]
Initially starting business in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, Shelton English Training Centre has been expanding into other Northern provinces of Vietnam over the past 13 years. We require experienced native English speaking TEFL teachers to teach students of all ages from primary to adult 18-20 hours per week within our up-coming project in Halong and Hai Phong city starting in September. We offer a highly competitive financial and benefits package to teachers, which is based on qualifications and experience. We have a deep and enduring passion for improving education standards in Vietnam, and as a result we work very hard to provide... [Read more]
The Positive Effects of Technology in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 02 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
The Positive Effects of Technology in the ESL Classroom
Within the past 20 years we have seen great advancements in technology. Mobile phones and laptops that are thinner than a short novel, voice activated software systems, robotics, high speed internet etc. Much of the world is now technologically developed, but often the ESL classroom is less so. However, in many areas there has been a gradual introduction of newer, more educationally oriented forms of technology in the classroom. From the introduction of the overhead projector and cassette players to modern day equipment such as Smart Boards and laptops. So what has been the effect of this technology in language learning?
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TEFL Costa Rica - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Job Teaching English In Costa Rica 1
Job Teaching English in Costa Rica
Date posted:2008-10-26 | Writer: Saint Patrick American School | Email: [email protected]
ESL Positions Saint Patrick American School Puntarenas, Costa Rica Puntarenas, Costa Rica is the closest beach town to San Jose and provides access to many of Costa Rica’s best tourist destinations. Our school is hiring the following positions: * Grade 2-6 Elementary ESL teachers (Spanish is not required) * Pre-School, Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Qualifications and Experience
* Native English speaker * Candidates with a Bachelor of Education will receive preference * TEFL/TESOL or equivalent preferred* ESL teaching experience preferrred* Minimum 11 month commitment
Saint Patrick General Information
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TEFL Argentina - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Job Teaching English In Argentina 2
Job Teaching English in Argentina (3)
Date posted:2016-02-23 | Writer: Further English | Email: [email protected]
Are you energetic and motivated? Do you have experience teaching EFL? If so, this opening may appeal to you. Further School of English is a community of teachers in Buenos Aires` which strives to incorporate global teaching methodologies using real teaching experience in order to continuously develop the best teaching method for its learners. We are looking for those who think outside the box to help us evolve teaching further.
WE OFFER:
• A range of 12/30 hours a week (kids, teens, adults, In Company classes- you can state a preference in case you have one)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Block hours
• Free Spanish classes
• Academic Assistance
We... [Read more]
7 Principles of Effective ESL Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
7 Principles of Effective ESL Classroom Management
Try picturing this: students running around their desks, paper airplanes flying everywhere, and students yelling loudly, giving you a migraine. Does this sound familiar? It's a teacher's worst nightmare - an out-of-control classroom.
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1. Lay Down The Rules
2. Build Rapport With Your Students
3. Be Prepared
4. Offer Your Students Praise
5. Give Incentives To Students To Do Their Best
6. Keep Your Temper In Check
7. Act As An Ideal Model
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Strategies On Planning Grammar Lessons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Strategies on Planning Grammar Lessons
Are you struggling to plan a grammar class? I've been there and can relate! Last week I took part in a teacher development workshop devoted to planning grammar lessons. So, in this live stream, I'll share my insights. If grammar drives you crazy as a teacher, don't miss it out!
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ESA Methodology - What Is It and Why Should You Use It in the Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 31 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
ESA Methodology - What Is It and Why Should You Use It in the Classroom?
ESA is a common methodology that teachers use when teaching students another language. It is also a large part of your TEFL certification course. By using the layout of the ESA method to plan your lessons, they will be more structured, organized and effective.
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What is ESA?
The Engage Phase
The Study Phase
The Activate Phase
Benefits of Using the ESA Method
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Methods for Managing Your ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Methods for Managing Your ESL Classroom
Classroom management is a term teachers use to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly without disruptive behavior from students compromising the delivery of instruction. The term also implies the prevention of disruptive behavior preemptively, as well as effectively responding to it after it happens.
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What's classroom management?
Firstly, let students help establish guidelines.
Secondly, don't let your mutually-respected guidelines go forgotten.
Thirdly, avoid punishing the class.
Fourthly, Encourage initiative.
Fifthly, offer praise.
Sixthly, use non-verbal communication.
Seventhly, hold parties.
Eighthly, give tangible rewards.
Ninthly, Make... [Read more]
When One Teaches, Two Learn - An English Teacher in Korea Shares Her Story - TEFL Blog
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
When One Teaches, Two Learn - An English Teacher in Korea Shares Her Story
I decided to write about the subject I'm an expert in, my personal teaching experience. The focus will be on what I've gained from the last nine years as an EFL instructor. I'll begin by telling you about my first teaching position in rural South Korea. Next, I'll share my experience taking the TEFL course. Finally, I'll discuss my efforts to become an independent online English instructor. I hope my experience can provide some insight into some of the many options for EFL teachers.
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Teaching English in South Korea
English education is everything in South Korea.
Taking the next steps towards a career in teaching English
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The 8 Best Classroom Tools Every Teacher Should Use - TEFL Blog
Fri, 12 Jun 2020 Kavinna Batra
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The 8 Best Classroom Tools Every Teacher Should Use
Technology is something that is coming strong! Teachers need to incorporate technology besides from online resources. Teachers can use trusted online resources and different applications to keep students more engaged and to enhance the traditional ways of teaching. Online assessments, grading software, and virtual lesson plans can help teachers save a lot of time.
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Socrative
Quizlet
Just Press Record
Trello
Tomato Timer
Google Calendar
Google Classroom
Class Dojo
Which is your favorite tool?
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The Four Roles of a Teacher - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Four Roles of a Teacher
Many people think that teachers are just people with knowledge and teach; however, teachers are way more than that. There is a Chinese old saying, "Being a teacher for one day, respect them as a father for life." What this means is that teachers usually have many responsibilities, just like students' parents. Most of the time, teachers need to adapt to various roles in different situations during the class or even outside of the class. The five main roles that teachers play are instructor, controller, role model, and counselor.
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1. Instructor
2. Controller
3. Role Model
4. Mentor
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TEFL Czech Republic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Employment Teaching Efl In Czech Republic Prague
Employment teaching EFL in Czech Republic - Prague
Date posted:2002-09-27 | Writer: Caledonian School, Prague | Email: [email protected]
The Caledonian School ( Contact us), a large private language school centered in Prague, is looking for qualified and willing-to-be qualified English teachers. We accept applications on a year-round basis and usually have job openings every month with September/October and January being our biggest intake times. As of today, we still have several openings for qualified teachers who can start immediately. For teachers without a TEFL certificate we offer a competitively priced, International TEFL/TESOL certificate course in Prague for those individuals who are looking for an initial 4-week TEFL/TESOL course. The course is offered regularly... [Read more]
TEFL China - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Job Teaching Efl In China 1
Job Teaching EFL in China (3)
Date posted:2012-07-19 | Writer: Zhongjie Education International Co. Ltd | Email: [email protected]
Zhongjie Education International Co. Ltd., located in Beijing, China, is currently accepting applications for EFL Teachers to teach students aged from 12 to 17 years old in small to mid-size cities throughout China. Our Universal English Intensive (UEI) Program is provided in cooperation with the Australian International Education Program Management Center (AIEP), and teaching on the UEI Program is an employment agreement directly contracted with Zhongjie Education International.The UEI Program is designed to be a win-win-win situation for our students, our EFL teachers and our global community. We emphasize the importance of native English speakers... [Read more]
4 Essential Tools For Teaching ESL Online - TEFL Blog
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 Chris Rush
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
4 Essential Tools For Teaching ESL Online
Do you dream of using your TEFL certification to teach online? Online teaching is booming, and it's an amazing opportunity, but working for an online teaching company also has its pitfalls: it's hard to tell which companies are legit, wage information can be scarce, and you can be treated like a number rather than a person. The internet is unfortunately full of online teachers' horror stories of being treated like replaceable commodities. To make matters even more confusing, social media is crawling with recruiters and teachers posting referral links to work at their companies. It's hard to know who to trust!
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How do I find a job teaching English in Latin America? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I find a job teaching English in Latin America?
Every year thousands of people from all over the world head to Latin America in search of fun and adventure while teaching English abroad. From Mexico in the north, to Argentina in the south, there are a wide variety of opportunities available in a diverse range of countries. By following a few simple tips and completing plenty of your own research, you should have little trouble securing a job that allows you to enjoy all that this fantastic region has to offer.
What are the requirements for teaching English in Latin America?
Unlike some other popular regions for foreign teachers, there is generally no requirement for teachers in Latin America to possess a college degree or to have extensive experience in the classroom. However,... [Read more]
6 Tips You Need to Know About Jobs Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Tue, 08 May 2018 Mark Crocker
TEFL Information
6 Tips You Need to Know About Jobs Teaching English Abroad
If you are considering teaching English abroad, you will no doubt be aware that there are many things to think about when planning your adventure. You might also be a little overwhelmed by the whole prospect of packing your life into a suitcase and heading off overseas. Whatever stage in the process you are at, do not panic as tens of thousands of people have been just where you are now and have gone on to have a successful and enjoyable time teaching English as a foreign language. The following top 6 tips should help you focus on the most important things to consider and set you on the road to a new chapter in your life as an EFL teacher.
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Reasons Why I Chose to Take a TEFL Course with ITTT - TEFL Blog
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Reasons Why I Chose to Take a TEFL Course with ITTT
Only 13 percent of the world's population can speak English that makes it 983 million people according to Ethnologue. This means that there is still approximately 87 percent of the world's population as potential students/clients just waiting for an English teacher.
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Demand
Investment
Benefits of the course structure
Life-changing experience
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Demand
English is the third most common primary language in the world and moving up the ladder for a... [Read more]
Can I make money as a private tutor while teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I make money as a private tutor while teaching English abroad?
YES. Teaching English to private students is a very common practice for thousands of teachers who live and work abroad. For many it offers a great way to earn extra income on top of a salary earned from working in a language school, while for others it becomes a full-time job once they have found enough clients. In certain situations, working as a private tutor is the most common form of income for foreign teachers. In some large European cities where language schools tend to only hire teachers from within the European Union, you will find large numbers of American teachers working as private tutors due to the high demand for English language instruction. Whether it is your main income or just to top up your salary,... [Read more]
TEFL Chile - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach Efl On The Coast Of Chile
Teach EFL on The Coast of Chile
Date posted:2017-11-14 | Writer: Pichilemu Institute of Language Studies | Email: [email protected]
The Pichilemu Institute of Language Studies is currently looking for a paid volunteer team member to provide support with teaching and customer service tasks this summer (December 2017 through the end of February, or March 2018). We are ideally looking for someone who is looking to gain more TEFL experience teaching different ages and levels while experiencing immersing themselves in Chilean culture. An ideal candidate is also proficient in Spanish and will help us with reception work.
THE SCHOOL AND ESL PROGRAM:
Our ESL program is a community-oriented project that has been offering quality and accessible classes for over a decade. Teachers on... [Read more]
TEFL Africa - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Efl Teacher And Teacher Trainer Needed In Tanzania East Africa ann. 2
EFL Teacher and Teacher Trainer Needed in Tanzania, East Africa
Date posted:2019-09-05 | Writer: The Tanzanian Children's Fund INC | Email: [email protected]
The Tanzanian Children’s Fund is seeking a native English speaker with ESOL/ESL/ELL experience to work for the Rift Valley Children’s Village in rural Tanzania. Our ESOL Teacher / Teacher Trainer will work alongside RVCV’s Education Director at Oldeani Secondary School to improve the English competency of students as well as equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to be high quality teachers in English.
Founded by India Howell in 2004, RVCV operates in partnership with the Tanzanian Children’s Fund (TCF) and is a loving and permanent home to 97 children. RVCV is located in a remote and impoverished... [Read more]
TEFL Brazil - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl Position In Brazil
TEFL Position in Brazil
Date posted:2018-11-19 | Writer: MAI English | Email: [email protected]
MAI English was founded on September 20, 1969 and its acronym summarizes the name Modern American Institute. At that time, the work proposed by the school revolutionized the teaching of English in such a way that more than 3,000 students were conquered in only 3 years of activities. We now have regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are living, or plan to live in Belo Horizonte, the capital city of southeastern Brazil’s Minas Gerais state.
We seek people committed to our business, creative and aligned with our commitment to offer great English courses.
It’s the professionals driven by passion that lead the company towards success and contribute to making... [Read more]
How to Understand Lesson Planning and Nail It - TEFL Blog
Fri, 26 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Understand Lesson Planning and Nail It
A lesson plan is a working document that serves as a reference point for teaching. A lesson plan is also a record; it can be referred to in any future lesson by the teacher. It also serves as a guide for a teacher who is covering an absent teacher. It helps the teacher to know how to carry out the lesson. This means that a lesson plan has to be simple and clear for another teacher to understand.
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A lesson plan consists of the date and time of the lesson.
A lesson plan has a learner objective as well as a teacher objective.
A lesson plan shows the procedure of the lesson.
Engage
Study
Activate
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Learning Chinese While Teaching English as a Second Language in China - TEFL Blog
Thu, 23 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Learning Chinese While Teaching English as a Second Language in China
While attempting to actively assimilate into a foreign language environment overseas, it has been an ongoing journey and challenging adventure in these previous three years. There have been a few noted observations and insightful discoveries indeed.
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Life in China as a Teacher
Language is a rich, colorful and multidimensional medium
Practice Makes Perfect
Teaching Business English
Lack of Exposure and English Proficiency
Having a lesson plan ready
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How do I find a job teaching English in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I find a job teaching English in Spain?
Spain has long been one of the top destinations in Europe for teaching English abroad. Thousands of teachers from all over the world head to Spain every year drawn by the promise of a relaxed lifestyle, a beautiful coastline dotted with sandy beaches, and the opportunity to learn Spanish while living in a modern, international city such as Madrid or Barcelona. If Spain is your number one choice, take a look at the following tips that could help you on your way.
What are the basic requirements for teaching English in Spain?
If you are serious about living and working as an ESL teacher in Spain, the first thing you will need to do is complete a TEFL certification course. Without a TEFL certificate you will find it difficult to secure a well... [Read more]
What I Have Learned About Teaching Business English in Brazil - TEFL Blog
Mon, 25 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
What I Have Learned About Teaching Business English in Brazil
Business English is a powerful tool that can build bridges and connect individuals or groups of people to help them reach common goals. Having one common language as a means of communication is also a great help when starting or building a project. However, teaching business English is a specialism within English language teaching and thus requires a great deal of forward planning and some specific knowledge and skills. Here are the most important things I have learned during my time teaching business English in Brazil.
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Know Your Students
Planning
More Planning
Even More Planning!
Assessment
Go the Extra Mile
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4 Tips on How to Teach English Using Music - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 Barbara Harrison
Teaching Ideas
4 Tips on How to Teach English Using Music
Celebrate the universal language of music with your students. With music, students at all levels work on the basic skills of learning and improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while having fun! Music improves attitudes toward content and learning, as well as classroom participation. It's also been shown to decrease anxiety and tension on scary topics and increase memory of grammar concepts. The benefits are many, including improved concentration and memory, help to absorb material, inspire creativity, and encourage learning. Music makes learning fun!
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Previous Class or Activity
Technology in the Classroom
Song Choice
Creating Lesson Plans
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