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Which are the best Spanish speaking countries for teaching English abroad? There are many benefits to be enjoyed while working overseas as an English language teacher, including the unique opportunity to be surrounded by a new language on a daily basis. If your dream is to perfect your Spanish language skills by living and working in a Spanish speaking environment, then you have several great options to choose from. There are over twenty countries with a combined population of nearly half a billion people where Spanish is the main language. Many of these also have a large demand for English language teachers. What are the benefits of teaching English in Spain? If you are looking to immerse yourself in Spanish culture and language, where better to do it than in Spain itself. Famous for...  [Read more]

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 7 Spanish Speaking Countries for Teaching English Abroad Learning a new language while teaching English abroad is a great way to immerse yourself into a new culture. On top of that, a new language skill will be a great advantage when applying for jobs back home when you decide to return. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 7. Teaching English in Costa Rica 6. Teaching English in Chile 5. Teaching English in Argentina 4. Teaching English in Peru 3. Teaching English in Spain 2. Teaching English in Colombia 1. Teaching English in Mexico Are you ready to teach English in a Spanish-speaking country? Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! With over 400 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most...  [Read more]

Living and Teaching English in Guatemala - Habits, Customs & Curiosities Guatemala is one of the most visited countries in Latin America due to its beautiful natural landscapes and fascinating culture. The demand for qualified English language teachers is also very strong, making it a great place to start an exciting EFL career. This guide covers a range of information, including recommended vaccinations, the best places to see in the country, the best time to travel, as well as the local food and tipping culture. As Guatemala is a Spanish speaking country, we also recommend having a look at the Spanish language section before you leave. Traveling Guatemala Guide SOURCE: Wandershare Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [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]

Which are the best Spanish speaking countries for teaching English abroad? There are several great Spanish-speaking destinations for teaching English abroad, here are our favorites right now: Each of these countries not only offers a vibrant Spanish-speaking setting but also has a significant demand for English teachers. Immerse yourself in the language and culture while shaping the future of eager learners. Table of Contents What are the benefits of teaching English in Spain? What are the benefits of teaching English in Mexico? What are the benefits of teaching English in Chile? What are the benefits of teaching English in Costa Rica? What are the benefits of teaching English in Argentina? What are the benefits of teaching English in Spain? If you are looking to teach English in...  [Read more]

Older Posts 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. 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...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations The 5 Best Places to Learn French When Teaching English Abroad It's no secret that one of the best ways to immerse oneself into a new culture is by learning the local language. Teaching English abroad is the perfect way to learn a new language, which will also come in handy when looking for a job back home if you decide to return. Table of Contents 5. Geneva, Switzerland 4. Quebec, Canada 3. Antananarivo, Madagascar 2. Mons, Belgium 1. Montpellier, France Listen to this blog post Are you Ready to Live and Teach English In a French-Speaking Country? Related Articles: French is widely spoken in parts all across the world and is ranked the sixth most spoken language worldwide after Mandarin Chinese, English, Hindi, Spanish and Arabic....  [Read more]

What is EFL? EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language. It is a term widely recognized in the English language teaching industry, renowned for its many acronyms like TEFL, TESOL, ESOL, and ESL. Specifically, EFL refers to the teaching or studying of English by non-native speakers. While it has distinctions, it is often used interchangeably with other similar acronyms in the context of English education. Table of Contents What is the difference between EFL and ESL? What is EFL in the classroom? Who are EFL students? What is the difference between EFL and ESL? EFL, or English as a Foreign Language, pertains to students learning English in a country where English isn't the primary language, such as a Spanish-speaker studying English in Mexico. They predominantly communicate in their...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The 7 Most Common Problems for ESL Learners from Chile This essay displays my own experience as well as information from other (internet) resources. I work as an English teacher in Chile, mainly teaching professionals in the mining industry. Table of Contents 1. False cognates 2. Spelling 3. Use of the subject 4. Pronunciation 5. Hacer and to do and to make 6. Third-person 7. Prepositions Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Only 3 to 5 percent of the population in Chile speaks proficient English. The Ministry of Education created a plan to upscale the level of English and the percentage of English speakers in the country. They welcome teachers from abroad. Chile is a Spanish speaking country. Spanish speakers...  [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]

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 Maria Ducha Destinations 4 Reasons Why Argentina is a Great Place To Teach English Abroad Argentina is not only the fourth most populated Spanish-speaking country in the world but it also offers great opportunities for English teachers all over the country. Attracted by the vibrant culture, exciting nightlife and spectacular natural wonders, many thousands of people come to live and work in Argentina each year. Table of Contents Fascinating Natural Beauty Marvelous History, Culture, and Architecture Welcoming and Vibrant Locals Attractive Job Opportunities Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English in Argentina? Related Articles Find out why Argentina is a great place to teach English abroad in this article. Fascinating Natural Beauty The scenery of...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Students in Mexico Face When Learning English Most of the Mexican learners have difficulties with English due to a lack of the use of English in daily life. Most people in Mexico do not normally have real contact with English outside the classroom. They are usually only exposed to it through the media, such as online channels or music videos but most of them never listened to a real conversation in English or practiced a real-life situation (as asking for directions, ordering food, etc). If you are interested in teaching English in Mexico, this article will be very helpful as it highlights the most common problems students in Mexico face when learning English. Table of Contents Lack of using English in...  [Read more]

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]

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 Julia Erbacher Alumni Experiences Teaching English in Spain - Alumni Report by Julia E. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! What is your nationality? I am American. Table of Contents What is your nationality? What city and state are you from? How old are you? What is your education level and background? Have you traveled abroad in the past? If so, where have you been? Where did you study? What made you interested in going to teach English abroad? What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad? Why did you decide to get TEFL certified and choose ITTT? Which TEFL certification course did you take? How did you like the course? How has your TEFL training helped you in your current teaching position? Which city and country did you decide to teach English in and why? How long...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Global Benefits of English as a Second Language At a very early age, I was amazed by the sounds of English. I used to listen to songs in English while one of my parent's friends was cleaning his car. He used to play them out loud and I wanted to know what the lyrics said. Several years later I had the chance to go to China to be part of a cultural exchange program to learn Chinese. My accepting interview was completely in English rather than Chinese or even my native language Spanish. All paperwork was done in either Spanish or Chinese depending on where I was. Either here in Latin-American or on the other side of the world, the medium of communication was English. Table of Contents Personal Background The Importance of Learning...  [Read more]

What is EFL? Anyone who is involved in English language teaching (ELT) is well aware of the industry’s love of acronyms. If you have researched training courses you will undoubtedly have come across several such as TEFL, TESOL, ESOL, EFL, ESL, ELT, and many more. Here we will look at EFL and the first thing to clear up is that EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language. It is often used interchangeably with some of the other acronyms mentioned when referring to the teaching or studying of the English language by non-native English speakers. What is the difference between EFL and ESL? Although these two acronyms are regularly used interchangeably within the teaching world, there are technical differences between the two. English as a Foreign Language (EFL) refers to situations where a...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Motivation as a Tool to Get Students Interested According to the Oxford Dictionary, motivation is 'the desire or willingness to do something.' On the one hand, most of the students who take a foreign language course should have the desire and enthusiasm to learn and develop their skills in that second language; for future career prospects, travel purposes, to study or live in a country whose local language is different from their mother tongue, etc. On the other hand, a few of them won't have any interest at all and they will attend the lessons with neither intention nor motivation. Table of Contents My Teaching Experience Reluctant Students How Did I Motivate Students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

Can Americans teach English in Europe? When researching your options for teaching English abroad, you may come across articles stating that it is difficult or even impossible for Americans to find work in Europe. However, the good news is this is simply not true, as there are plenty of great opportunities for American teachers in many countries throughout Europe. Due to the huge numbers of people learning English in Europe, there simply aren't enough teachers from within the EU to fill all the available positions. To meet this demand, language schools across the continent look towards native English speaking Americans who possess a TEFL qualification. Every year thousands of US citizens find teaching jobs in major cities such as Rome, Madrid, Berlin, Moscow, and Prague. Where can...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Non-Native English Speakers Can be Good TEFL Teachers As a Belgian born citizen, I was brought up with different languages. Belgium is officially a trilingual country: French, Dutch, and German are all official languages. Dutch is my mother tongue, I have been learning French since primary school. Later, in high school, German and English were added to my curriculum and in college, I extended my language skills by taking a Spanish course. This means I have been studying foreign languages since primary school until my university degree when I was 25 years old. This made me decide to write on the following topic: why non-native English speakers can be good TEFL teachers. Table of Contents Teaching qualities important for...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 Mark Crocker Destinations The Best Places for Non-Native English Speakers to Teach English Abroad Although it is true that there are some countries where employers will only consider native English speaking ESL teachers, either due to government restrictions or simply personal preference, there are still plenty of great opportunities across the world for non-native English speakers. In this article, we look at the best teaching destinations for people who are not from one of the countries generally consider to be native English speaking. Typically, these countries are Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the USA. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Where to Teach English in Asia Teaching in Thailand Teaching in Cambodia Teaching...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations The Top 5 TEFL Destinations for Adrenaline Junkies and Adventure Seekers Teaching English abroad is an adventure all by itself but there are some TEFL destinations that really take the cake for adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers. Here's our list of the best places that won't leave you bored when you're not in the classroom. Table of Contents 1. Leon, Nicaragua 2. Kathmandu, Nepal 3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4. Hong Kong and Macau 5. Futaleufu, Chile Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: 1. Leon, Nicaragua Nicaragua is filled with adventurous places but the city of Leon really wins the crown. Only here, you can balance on a piece of wood and zoom down the side of an active volcano. If that's...  [Read more]

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reasons Why Pronunciation is More Difficult for Adults than Children in El Salvador Pronunciation problems in El Salvador is very common, as many know Spanish is the main Language in this country, people in El Salvador tend to speak their native Language all the time because this is what they feel more comfortable with, as there is not any other dialect, other than Spanish, they are taught English in school, English Is the only language taught in El Salvador in public schools, but only for those that can attend one, this is because there are many people that can't attend a school due to economic matter, family problems or due to the work that is done in their household many don't have time to study and there are kids that can't...  [Read more]

Cheapest TEFL Schools Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest TEFL Schools and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts W.C. - U.S.A. said: British English vs American EnglishBritish English and American English, both I think that are very important, British for england or European countries and American for this side of the world. Some kind of controversy or misunderstanding people has created in my country Ecuador, where a huge part of the people thinks that British English is more ( Authentic) than American English Concerning to style, diction, idiomatic expression, pronunciation, I could...  [Read more]

Top Ten TEFL Destinations China, our first place country, has the largest demand for English teachers in the world and an abundance of teaching jobs for newly qualified and experienced teachers alike. As such, salaries and benefits vary considerably, but experienced and qualified teachers can expect good pay and benefits that can include paid accommodation and airfare. In second place, South Korea has long been a popular destination for English teachers. The salary and benefits you receive here are generally better than elsewhere in the region and newly qualified teachers can expect to earn enough to be able to save a substantial amount every month. Benefits include paid airfares, free accommodation, end of contract bonuses and medical insurance. At number three, Japan offers very...  [Read more]

What will a TEFL employer ask in an interview? Being interviewed for a TEFL related position is much like any other interview situation; it can be an intimidating prospect. However, if you do your homework and prepare for some general questions in advance, you can remove a great deal of worry from the whole process. Unfortunately you cannot predict exactly how any interview will unfold but most will include a similar range of questions that are aimed at assessing your suitability for joining the existing workforce. What are the most common questions to expect in a TEFL job interview? The employer will certainly want to form an impression of who you are as a person, so expect questions such as: What do you like to do in your spare time? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Where do...  [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]

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Experience Related to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching Nowadays, we are living in such a multicultural world that speaking English has become essential to be able to communicate with people from different countries, to travel and to expand working opportunities. Table of Contents What is my experience related to foreign language learning and teaching? The experience of learning English as a Foreign Language: My personal experience in Australia The benefits of learning a foreign language What an incredible and fulfilling experience it is to be able to speak fluently a foreign language after one year only! The experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language: My personal experience in Vietnam Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

What will a TEFL employer ask in an interview? During a TEFL interview, employers aim to gauge your teaching aptitude, experience, and cultural adaptability. Common questions you might encounter include: Being prepared with thoughtful answers to these typical TEFL interview inquiries will enhance your chances of making a lasting impression and securing the position. Table of Contents What are the most common questions to expect in a TEFL job interview? What work related questions should I expect in a TEFL job interview? Is there such a thing as a typical TEFL job interview? What are the most common questions to expect in a TEFL job interview? The employer will certainly want to form an impression of who you are as a person, so expect questions such as: What do you like to do in your...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 10 Cities in Latin America with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers While you are not likely to find the highest salaries in this region, teachers moving to Latin America to teach English are predominantly attracted by the continents cultural richness and varied landscapes. Whether you see yourself exploring the Andes in Chile or the rainforests of Costa Rica, here are the top 10 cities in Latin America with the highest demand for English language teachers. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Buenos Aires - La Reina del Plata San José - The Big Pineapple Santiago - Gem of Latin America Lima - The City of Kings Bogotá - The Rising Star in Latin America Mexico City - The City of Palaces Rio De Janeiro - The...  [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]