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Fri, 05 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why is English Considered a Global Language? Most people consider English to be a global language because it is the one language that is spoken and understood by the majority of the population in almost every region of the world. What is a global language? While there is no official definition, it refers to a language that is learned and spoken internationally by native and second language speakers (Mastin, 2011). There are approximately 360 million native English speakers and almost twice as many speaking it as a second language, making English one of the topmost spoken languages in the world (Klappenbach, 2019). English is undoubtedly in just about every sector whether it is in education, medicine, business, technology,...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Foreign Language Experience and Why I Want to be TEFL/TESOL Certified As someone of mixed heritage, I have always had an interest in learning about cultures other than the one I live in America. My father is Colombian and my mother is American, so growing up I felt obliged to learn more about the Colombian background I was fairly unfamiliar with. Table of Contents First-Language Background Interest in Foreign Cultures Work Abroad English Teaching Plan Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Catherine P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First-Language Background I never...  [Read more]

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information The Best Government Programs For Teaching English Abroad Teaching English abroad is now a popular career option for many people of all ages. While there is a strong demand for TEFL certified teachers in many different regions of the world, there are certain countries who have implemented government-funded programs to attract foreign English teachers. Through these programs, qualified English teachers are placed into schools around their countries where they are employed for a set period of time. Here is a list of the best government programs for teaching English abroad. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: EPIK for Teaching English in South Korea Requirements and More Information About the Program: How to Apply...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 5 Off-The-Beaten-Track Countries for Teaching English Abroad The worldwide EFL market is ever-changing with new hotspots and trends popping out of nowhere on a regular basis. If you don't want to teach English in one of the common EFL destinations, like China, Mexico or Italy, this list of the top 5 off-the-beaten-track countries for teaching English abroad might get you inspired. Table of Contents Guatemala - The Land of Eternal Spring Indonesia - The Emerald of the Equator Colombia - The Land of Happiness Turkey - The Land of the Crescent Moon Myanmar - The Golden Land Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English in one these off-the-beaten-track locations? Guatemala - The Land of Eternal Spring With a diverse range of...  [Read more]

TEFL Manuel Antonio | TEFL Costa Rica Join our TEFL course in Costa Rica and experience one of the most stunningly beautiful locations anywhere in the world. Lush jungles, turquoise waters, small bays and some of the best beaches in the world, Manuel Antonio is quite simply incredible and undoubtedly one of the best locations to take your TEFL course in Central America. As if that isn’t enough, once your course is finished, we will provide you with lifetime assistance finding employment. Teaching English in Costa Rica is a great experience and our TEFL course in Manuel Antonio has proved to be increasingly popular. Costa Rica is an amazing place to visit, live and work thus its popularity for TEFL courses comes as no surprise. Many beach related activities, including snorkelling, scuba...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 10 Places to Take Your TEFL Course in Winter Winter is upon us, which doesn't have to mean that you can't travel and explore the world! These are the top 10 places to take your TEFL course in winter. Table of Contents 1. Moscow, Russia 2. Alexandria, Egypt 3. Leipzig, Germany 4. Natal, Brazil 5. New York City, USA 6. Singapore 7. Brittany, France 8. Cebu, Philippines 9. Granada, Spain 10. Kolkata, India Listen to this blog post Are You Ready to Teach English as a Foreign Language? Related Articles: 1. Moscow, Russia Visiting Moscow during winter is an absolute visual wonder. Your Russian fairytale will come true when you explore the city's beautiful parks, squares, and churches covered in powdery snow. While temperatures can reach...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Flexibility of the ESA Method For a Fluent Learning Process "Engage-Study-Activate" also known as ESA - is an effective teaching model designed by Jeremy Harmer. This methodology means, that for the best involvement of students in a learning process, the conditions of the lesson should be flexible and divided for different activities. Table of Contents ESA Components Adjusting to a Particular Topic Flexibility Model "Straight Arrow" Lesson Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dmitrii Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. ESA Components "Engage" phase is a sequence, where the...  [Read more]

TEFL Natal | TEFL Brazil Our TEFL course in Brazil is located in the amazing coastal city of Natal. Aptly known as the ‘City of Sun’, Natal enjoys a pleasant 360 days of sunshine a year, with a comfortable average temperature of 28°C. Natal is also easily accessible from both Europe and North America as its pivotal location in the north east of the country means it receives direct flights from a number of major cities around the world. Natal is particularly famous for having the best air quality in the whole of the Americas and is also blessed with more than 20 incredible beaches, each with crystal clear waters and beautiful coral reefs. During the weekends you will be free to relax on the beach of your choice and soak up the equatorial sun, although with so many other attractions...  [Read more]

What are TEFL jobs? Every year tens of thousands of people from all backgrounds leave behind their existing life and head overseas in search of fun, travel and adventure. They are able to do this by completing a TEFL certification course that gives them all the qualifications they need to apply for English language teaching jobs in countries all over the world. If you want to join this ever growing number of TEFL qualified teachers, there should be very little that can get in your way. Where can I teach English abroad? Among the many attractions of teaching English abroad is the fact that you are free to choose not only the region where you would like to work, but also the specific country or even city. For some teachers the history and culture of Europe appeals most, while others are...  [Read more]

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]

What are TEFL jobs? Every year tens of thousands of people from all backgrounds leave behind their existing life and head overseas in search of fun, travel and adventure. They are able to do this by completing a TEFL certification course that gives them all the qualifications they need to apply for English language teaching jobs in countries all over the world. If you want to join this ever growing number of TEFL qualified teachers, there should be very little that can get in your way. Table of Contents Where can I teach English abroad? Which is the most popular region for teaching English abroad? Where can I earn the most money teaching English in Asia? What other popular spots are there for teaching English in Asia? Where are the most popular TEFL destinations in the Middle East? ...  [Read more]

TEFL Manuel Antonio | TEFL Costa Rica Join our TEFL course in Costa Rica and experience one of the most stunningly beautiful locations anywhere in the world. Lush jungles, turquoise waters, small bays and some of the best beaches in the world, Manuel Antonio is quite simply incredible and undoubtedly one of the best locations to take your TEFL course in Central America. As if that isn’t enough, once your course is finished, we will provide you with lifetime assistance finding employment. Teaching English in Costa Rica is a great experience and our TEFL course in Manuel Antonio has proved to be increasingly popular. Costa Rica is an amazing place to visit, live and work thus its popularity for TEFL courses comes as no surprise. Many beach related activities, including snorkelling, scuba...  [Read more]

Where to find TEFL jobs? Due to a strong demand in many countries, TEFL qualified teachers should have plenty of great options to choose from. Across Asia, Europe and Latin America there are countless opportunities available depending on your own personal preferences. Whether your main goal is to make as much money as possible, to experience living in a different culture, or to get right off of the beaten path, there is the ideal destination waiting for you. How to teach English in Asia? If you are looking for the widest choice of English language teaching jobs, look no further than Asia. Across the continent you will find countless opportunities in a wide range of fascinating countries, although the requirements do vary from one to the next. Some countries are only open to native...  [Read more]

Where to find TEFL jobs? Due to a strong demand in many countries, TEFL qualified teachers should have plenty of great options to choose from. Across Asia, Europe and Latin America there are countless opportunities available depending on your own personal preferences. Whether your main goal is to make as much money as possible, to experience living in a different culture, or to get right off of the beaten path, there is the ideal destination waiting for you. Table of Contents How to teach English in Asia? How do I get a job teaching English in South Korea? What are the requirements for teaching English in South Korea? What Kind of school will I work in teaching English in South Korea? What is the best way to apply for jobs teaching English in South Korea? How do I get a job...  [Read more]

Where can I teach English abroad? Among the many attractions of teaching English abroad is the fact that you are free to choose not only the region where you would like to work, but also the specific country or even city. For some teachers the history and culture of Europe appeals most, while others are drawn to exotic destinations across Asia or Latin America. However, before you book your plane tickets you need to be aware that the requirements for foreign teachers vary greatly from one country to the next and these may limit your options. You should do plenty of research on whether any of the following issues apply to your chosen destination. In some cases, language schools are restricted to only hiring teachers who hold citizenship of a native English speaking country. These are...  [Read more]

Where can I teach English abroad? Among the many attractions of teaching English abroad is the fact that you are free to choose not only the region where you would like to work, but also the specific country or even city. For some teachers the history and culture of Europe appeals most, while others are drawn to exotic destinations across Asia or Latin America. However, before you book your plane tickets you need to be aware that the requirements for foreign teachers vary greatly from one country to the next and these may limit your options. You should do plenty of research on whether any of the following issues apply to your chosen destination. In some cases, language schools are restricted to only hiring teachers who hold citizenship of a native English speaking country. These are...  [Read more]

How to find TEFL jobs? As there is a strong demand for TEFL qualified teachers in many countries worldwide, most course graduates should have little trouble finding a suitable position. However, to maximise your chances of securing the best jobs there are a few things you should be aware of. Where you should look for work, how to apply for jobs, and how to prepare for that all important interview are all covered below. Where can I teach English abroad? Among the many attractions of teaching English abroad is the fact that you are free to choose not only the region where you would like to work, but also the specific country or even city. For some teachers the history and culture of Europe appeals most, while others are drawn to exotic destinations across Asia or Latin America. However,...  [Read more]

How to teach English in Europe? Across Europe there are several countries that attract a large number of EFL teachers every year. Some make it hard for foreign teachers to work legally, while others are much more open. By doing a bit of simple research you should be able to find the countries that offer the best prospects for your personal circumstances. Table of Contents How do I find a job teaching English in Spain? What is the best way to apply for jobs teaching English in Spain? When is the best time to apply for jobs teaching English in Spain? Where are the best places to apply for jobs teaching English in Spain? What visa will I need to teach English in Spain? How much money will I need to start teaching English in Spain? What can I do to ensure I find a good job teaching...  [Read more]

How to find TEFL jobs? As there is a strong demand for TEFL qualified teachers in many countries worldwide, most course graduates should have little trouble finding a suitable position. However, to maximise your chances of securing the best jobs there are a few things you should be aware of. Where you should look for work, how to apply for jobs, and how to prepare for that all important interview are all covered below. Table of Contents Where can I teach English abroad? Which is the most popular region for teaching English abroad? Where can I earn the most money teaching English in Asia? What other popular spots are there for teaching English in Asia? Where are the most popular TEFL destinations in the Middle East? What are the pros and cons of teaching English in the Middle East? ...  [Read more]

What is TEFL teaching? Teaching English abroad is a great way to see the world and get paid while doing it, but what does it actually involve? Before you buy a plane ticket and jet off across the world it is a good idea to research as much as possible about TEFL qualifications, the possible restrictions you might encounter when applying for jobs, and the long term prospects this path might lead to. Here we look at the answers to all these questions and more. What does TEFL and TESOL stand for? These acronyms are used when referring to training courses that English language teachers undertake, as well as the certification they receive upon completion. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. As these...  [Read more]

What is TEFL teaching? Teaching English abroad is a great way to see the world and get paid while doing it, but what does it actually involve? Before you buy a plane ticket and jet off across the world it is a good idea to research as much as possible about TEFL qualifications, the possible restrictions you might encounter when applying for jobs, and the long term prospects this path might lead to. Here we look at the answers to all these questions and more. Table of Contents What does TEFL and TESOL stand for? What are the technical differences between TEFL and TESOL? What qualifications do I need to teach EFL? How do TEFL courses differ? Which TEFL course provides the most comprehensive training? Is an online TEFL course sufficient for teaching English abroad? Do I really need a...  [Read more]

How to teach English in Europe? Across Europe there are several countries that attract a large number of EFL teachers every year. Some make it hard for foreign teachers to work legally, while others are much more open. By doing a bit of simple research you should be able to find the countries that offer the best prospects for your personal circumstances. 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 you are serious about...  [Read more]

Q&A About TEFL/TESOL: Ask us anything!   Hello and welcome my name is Linda from ITTT, thanks for tuning in. If you are watching for the first time thanks so much and welcome and if you've seen me before on one of our live streams welcome back and thanks for joining us again. If you can see me and you can hear me please let me know in the comments so that I know that everything is working well and also please let me know where you're watching from, that's always very interesting for me to know. I am in South Korea so it's actually 10:00 a.m. on Friday morning and I have my morning coffee right here. Where are you watching from? Let me know as I am really curious. Today we have a live Q&A session so you can throw your questions about TEFL/TESOL and teaching English to me and...  [Read more]

The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2023 12/09/2022 Hi, welcome Linda here. Back this week with another live session for ITTT today. We're going to talk about the best countries for teaching English abroad in 2023 next year. It's already December, it's December 9th today here in South Korea. It is 10:30 a.m. where I am. So, the new year is approaching fast. Time flies. So, that's what we're going to talk about. Where are the best countries to teach next year? What are some predictions also for the EFL industry (English as a foreign language industry) for next year? What are some things that we see? What are some things that we can expect? And yeah, that's what we're going to talk about today. So, thank you so much for being here. Thank you so much for joining. If you can see me,...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Q&A About TEFL/TESOL ✅ Ask us anything! English to me and I'll answer them to the best of my ability. We have a first time watcher Sebastian watching from Cameroon and it is 2:00 a.m. there, wow thanks so much for staying up and watching our live stream, that's awesome. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Muhammad asks how much is the course and how many courses do we have? We have another question from Maria. I did the 120-hour TEFL course, is it valid everywhere? Okay, Hamza wants to inquire concerning the duration of the 120-hour TEFL online course. Another question from Hamza, how much does the 120-hour TEFL online course cost? Okay great, we have a question from Christine. I'm...  [Read more]

The Best Government-Run Programs For Teaching English Abroad 01/14/2021 My name is linda i'm from itt international tefl and tesol training and um yeah i'm back again today for another live session and yeah if you can hear me if you can see me because i'm trying out a new mic today so if that is um working well um i need to know if you can hear me and you can see me so please leave a quick comment um just throwing in a high and where you're watching from so that i know that you can hear me clearly and that you can see me and that you're here and ready to go through today's live and today's topic that would be really really great um yeah my name is linda um working for itt and i have been living in south korea for five and a half years so for me right now it's 10 a.m friday morning in...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Overview of TEFL and TESOL for Teaching English Abroad or Online All right, looks like we're live! Awesome! This is great. So thanks so much for tuning in today for our actually very first Facebook live and I'm super happy to be here with Jessica today from GoOverseas. We're gonna talk today about all things teaching English abroad, online, and everything in between. All things TEFL and TESOL and all that good stuff and I'm actually tuning in live from South Korea where it's 9 00 am Friday and I think Jessica is in Southern California. Right, yep it's 5 p.m here so just starting to get dark. I've actually just realized I'm probably going to need the light before the session is over so i'm going to run and do that now...  [Read more]

Overview of TEFL and TESOL for Teaching English Abroad or Online   All right, looks like we're live! Awesome! This is great. So thanks so much for tuning in today for our actually very first Facebook live and I'm super happy to be here with Jessica today from GoOverseas. We're gonna talk today about all things teaching English abroad, online, and everything in between. All things TEFL and TESOL and all that good stuff and I'm actually tuning in live from South Korea where it's 9 00 am Friday and I think Jessica is in Southern California. Right, yep it's 5 p.m here so just starting to get dark. I've actually just realized I'm probably going to need the light before the session is over so i'm going to run and do that now while Linda just explains today’s topic. No problem, cool. ...  [Read more]

Q&A About TEFL/TESOL - Ask us anything! 12/10/2020 hello and welcome my name is linda from itt um thanks for tuning in if you are watching for the first time thanks so much welcome and if you've seen me before on one of our lives welcome back thanks for joining us again if you can see me and you can hear me please let me know in the comments so that i know that everything is working well and also please let me know where you're watching from that's always very interesting for me to know i am in south korea so it's actually friday morning right now it's 10 a.m so i have my morning coffee right here that i might have to uh take a few sips from here and there um but yeah where are you watching from let me know i really i'm really curious to know and today we are talking about well you...  [Read more]

A Look Inside: TEFL/TESOL and Teaching English Abroad or Online 10/16/2022 all right looks like we're live awesome this is great so thanks so much for um tuning in today for our actually very first facebook live and i'm super happy to be here with jessica today from go overseas hi everybody and um yeah we're gonna talk today about all things um teaching english abroad online and everything in between all things tefl and tesol and all that good stuff and um i'm actually tuning in live from south korea it's 9 00 am friday where i am and i think jessica is in southern california right yep it's 5 p.m here so just starting to get dark i've actually just realized i'm probably going to need the light before the session is over so i'm going to run and do that now while linda's just there's no...  [Read more]