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Live Session December 4, 2020: Native English Teacher vs. Non-Native English Teacher   In this live session, native English-speaking teacher Linda from the United States and non-native English-speaking teacher Liza from Russia discuss the differences between native and non-native teachers, TEFL/TESOL course options, misconceptions, and career options. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 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: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Online ESL Game Design Workshop for Teachers | Miro Canva Power Point   Open description to navigate through the chapters! ✅ This live session will talk about game design for online ESL lessons based on a famous board game - Monopoly. As a bonus, everyone who'll stay till the end of the event will get a Monopoly template for Miro! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 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: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Mentioned in the video: Canva 30-days trial for amazing visual design: https://bit.ly/3rlsQf0 Miro...  [Read more]

TEFL course in Michigan   Located at the Great Lakes, Michigan is truly an exceptional state in the USA. This is also due to the fact that Michigan is the only state that is made up of two peninsulas that are divided by the lakes. Due to this unique location, Michigan is also called “The Great Lakes State”. Millions of visitors flock to Michigan each year to explore all that the state has to offer. The Upper Peninsula is famous for its many hiking and trekking trails but horseback riding, fishing, and boating are also very popular activities. The Great Lakes coastline, as well as the state’s many rivers and lakes offer some of the best views when hiking. A great way to explore all the beautiful nature is to rent an off-road vehicle. Michigan is home to 97 individual state...  [Read more]

TEFL course in Georgia   The state of Georgia is one of the most exciting in the United States with vibrant cities, a long history, and stunning natural landscapes. Georgia was the last of the original Thirteen Colonies and boasts a variety of important historic landmarks and attractions. The state is also bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north and the Atlantic to the east. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy over 60 major parks all over the state, making Georgia a wonderland for outdoor fun. Our training school is located in downtown Atlanta, the capital of Georgia. Our local staff welcomes you to join our rewarding teaching program. You have to get outside and dive into Georgia’s untouched nature to explore the state to the fullest. With splendid natural wonders, state...  [Read more]

TESOL/TEFL in English-speaking countries If you are looking for work as an ESOL teacher in the United States the best places to look are those with large immigrant populations such as Florida, California, Texas and New York. Due to immigration restrictions non-US citizens will have difficulty finding legal work in America and most jobs will tend to be reserved for US citizens only. For teaching jobs in government schools teachers will need to be licensed by the state education department. Private language schools require a TESOL certificate only. In Canada the majority of jobs can be found in Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa. Although Canadian citizens have the best chances of securing a teaching position, those from commonwealth countries may find it easier than those from other...  [Read more]

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Do Multiple Intelligences Influence Pedagogy? Traditionally, intelligence has been regarded as a unitary quantity. This narrowly limited the discriminating factor of whether a child was "smart" or "educationally adept". Teachers could, therefore, focus the creation of their course syllabus to be built from a perspective of ascertaining the subject content to cover and how best to teach it. But the research was done by Gardner to suggest that there are different categories of intelligence and that everyone has some intelligence in every category. Table of Contents Comparing Researchers Discoveries Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Difference Between First and Second Language Acquisition In this course, there were many ideas presented about the best way to teach English as a foreign language, from lesson planning to the activities, to the way the lesson is structured. All of these things were discussed, keeping in mind that learning a 2nd language is very different from the way we learn our first language. Table of Contents Native Language Experience Second Language Experience Lesson Planning Learning Process in Specific Cases Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rebekah P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Lowdown On Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten According to Jeanne Et Al (2009: 284) teachers are regarded as one of the most important socialization factors in every society in the world. A world without teachers would be a black hole without any fruitful improvements. Kindergarten English teachers are regarded as the backbone of any form of language acquisition as people climb the academic ladder. This is the first stage that children are exposed to a language that is completely foreign to them. Children at this stage are just beginning to become comfortable with one language and introducing a new language, especially one as complex as English, can, therefore, be difficult. Table of Contents Teaching Resources that Kindergarten...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 Jon ITTT Destinations Top Tips for Teaching in English-Speaking Countries Most people who want to earn a TEFL/TESOL certificate will be planning to teach English in a country that does not speak English as its first language. This is not surprising - the vast majority of jobs available for English teachers are bound to be in countries where the local population does not speak English. However, this does not mean there are no opportunities to teach English in your home country if you are a native English speaker. From working with newly arrived immigrants to teaching international students, there are plenty of jobs available for those who have the right to work in these countries. Table of Contents Finding jobs in the USA Teaching English in Canada There are plenty...  [Read more]

Which countries pay the best TEFL salaries? The highest TEFL salaries are offered in countries aiming to attract the most qualified teachers. While 'the best' can vary by country, high-paying TEFL jobs typically require advanced qualifications, such as a degree in education and a TEFL certification, as well as considerable teaching experience. Countries known for offering competitive TEFL salaries include the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea, and China. These nations often also provide additional benefits like housing, flights, and health insurance, which contribute to the overall financial package for English teachers. Table of Contents Top ten paying countries for EFL teachers Top ten paying countries for EFL teachers Figures taken from a range of teaching...  [Read more]

TEFL Madison Wisconsin | TEFL USA Madison is the second largest city in Wisconsin and was named after the fourth President of the united states, James Madison. People have been standing in awe of the natural landscape surrounding Madison for centuries, as the local Ho Chunk natives named the area Taychopera, which translates to “land of the four lakes” (Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Kegonsa, and Lake Waubesa). Besides the wonderful scenery, Madison is home to other famous sites, including the Wisconsin State Capitol, Monona Terrace, First Unitarian Society Meeting House and Memorial Union. All of this makes Madison an exciting place to take a TEFL/TESOL course. When Wisconsin became a federal state in 1848, the population of Madison was at a mere 626 people. However, the University...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Should an Effective Lesson Plan Include? Over the last few years, Teaching English in a foreign country has become very popular for the younger generation in the United States of America and other countries where English is their primary language. The reason is that nowadays, many people want to travel the world to explore cultural differences, especially among the younger generation. However, not everyone could afford to travel the world due to daily expensiveness when traveling overseas. Many young people have chosen to teach English while they are traveling because it is a good and easy way to make a decent amount of money while they are traveling to different countries. Even though most of the teachers had completed the...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 Ron Borland Alumni Experiences Why Teaching English in Chile is Awesome and Will Change Your Life When I think back to my time teaching English in Chile, I can say that it has been an awesome experience for me because of how wonderful it can be to share one's native language with someone else. Probably the best thing about it was to see the others in gaining their experience overall in adapting to the new way of thinking. I know I had my troubles as I had to teach sometimes in Spanish what the rule was in English. For that, I relied on the help of other teachers to help with some of the grammar. Table of Contents "I am very thankful for the TEFL course from ITTT" "The students were learning about different cultures, and I let them know about the States." "I will...  [Read more]

Which countries pay the best TEFL salaries? It is important to appreciate that higher salaries are made available to attract the best teaching candidates. What each country considers best does depend on the country, but there are some common factors regarding qualifications and experience when it comes to securing the top paying jobs. In general you need to be a native English speaker, have a degree, usually in education or a related field, and a minimum of a TEFL certificate (though often higher, such as a Diploma in TESOL). You will often see that a minimum of two years teaching experience is also needed. If you have all the above, you have a good chance of gaining employment in the first five of our top ten below. With some of them, you may be able to gain employment in the other five....  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Benefits and Drawbacks of Volunteer Teaching As both an individual tutor and group teacher of High Beginning Conversational English for the ESL division of Literacy New Jersey, I have become familiar with the benefits and drawbacks of volunteer teaching. While the drawbacks can be challenging, the rewards of volunteer teaching far outweigh any drawbacks that I have encountered. Table of Contents My Personal Experience Benefits Challenges Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Charles M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Personal Experience Currently, my tutoring...  [Read more]

Program Fast TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Program Fast TEFL 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 E.Z. - Canada said: Learning teaching skillsThe thing that distinguishes a teacher from his student is not only the knowledge but how to deliver that knowledge. Teachers have the difficult task of teaching authentic, correct knowledge and at the same time keeping their class well-focused. To make sure that the teachers are keeping their students attention they have to learn to teach dynamically, strategically, and emotionally. Teachers have to teach dynamically. A static class will...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Best Thing I learned on The TEFL Course: Strategical Lesson Planning In this summative task, I'll describe the best thing I've learned from my TEFL/TESOL course. Firstly I would like to state that the lesson planning learning was the best part of this course for me. For this task, I will include the methods of planning that I have learned about in this course such as materials, songs and movement, and also a short lesson plan I have come up with myself. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Key Benefits of Lesson Planning Teaching Strategies Best for Young Learners Do you want to learn new skills? Take a TEFL course and increase your professional knowledge! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL New York City | TEFL USA There is no other place quite like new york City and our TEFL course there combines the professionalism of our training staff with the heart pounding excitement of one of the largest metropolitan neighbourhoods on Earth. New York City’s attractions speak for themselves: the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium, the Metropolitan Museum of Natural History, the list goes on and on and on. If you like the theatre, you will love Broadway. If you are keen on sports, why not visit Madison Square Garden? Whatever you choose, you won’t be disappointed. The city’s incredible diversity, rich culture and impeccable style will delight even the biggest sceptics. Our...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Establishing Rapport in the Classroom Individuals like nurses, doctors, therapists, and teachers who are employed in the helping professions build positive and trusting relationships with the people that they work with by establishing rapport. Rapport can be defined as a friendly and harmonious relationship characterized by mutual understanding or empathy making communication possible and easy (Merriam-Webster, 2019). Table of Contents Reasons for Rapport Establishment Theoretical Aspects Breaking the Ice Research in the Field Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Toni M. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Cultural Problem for Learners in an EFL Classroom in Morocco The Moroccan ministry of education based its formation of the curricula on the view that sees culture and language as interwoven parts that cannot be separated from each other. This view is supported by Brown (1994:165) 'A language is a part of a culture and a culture is a part of a language; the two are intricately interwoven so that one cannot separate the two without losing the significance of either language or culture. Table of Contents Why to Teach Cultural Aspects? Challenges at School Goals for Language Learning Adjusting to the Foreign Culture Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stages of Child Development and Teachers’ Roles Child development is a process in which human beings grow and mature from the stage of infancy to the stage of adulthood. Child development focuses on the changes that take place in human beings as they get mature from the age of 1-8yrs.In further we are going to study how human beings learn to talk and understand different languages and able to play and respond according to the different stages. How can a teacher help in the development of a child? Table of Contents Stages of child development and the role of the teacher: STAGE-1 INFANCY ROLE OF TEACHER STAGE-2 EARLY CHILDHOOD ROLE OF TEACHER STAGE-3 MIDDLE CHILDHOOD ROLE OF TEACHER MY OWN EXPERIENCE DURING EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING...  [Read more]

TEFL Indianapolis Indiana | TEFL USA As Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana, there are quite a few historic landmarks, buildings, and sites all over the city. The city does not only have historic sites, but also leisure facilities and fascinating restaurants offering local and international cuisine. As you can see, Indianapolis is an exciting place to take your TEFL/TESOL certification program. When in Indianapolis, there are certain attractions you should not miss. Some of these popular attractions include White River State Park, Indiana State Museum, Benjamin Harrison House or the Indianapolis Zoo. The School Indianapolis is the beautiful capital of Indiana in the United States and is a popular destination due to its abundant natural attractions. In fact, the city is close to one of...  [Read more]

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker TEFL Information Alumni Experiences TEFL Options - Alternatives to Working in a State School or Language Center In this day and age, we have access to the world from the tips of our fingers. Through the integration of the internet, humanity has been connected like it's never seen before. As globalization continues and English dominates as the business standard for the world's commerce, this has made learning the English language a very lucrative skill to acquire. So who needs a TEFL certificate and could it be just what you are looking for? Table of Contents What a TEFL Certificate Provides Volunteer Teaching Teaching Online From Home Teaching Online on the Road Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English Abroad? Related Articles: This post...  [Read more]

Agency TEFL Accredited Check out tefl tesol about Agency TEFL Accredited 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 T.T. - U.S.A. said: Classroom ManagementClassroom Management in an EFL Environment Classroom management seems to be an area where many teachers struggle to find balance. Some teachers are too lenient and the students take control. Other teachers may be too controlling and do not provide a fun learning environment for the students. However, for the teachers that find a balance with classroom management, the classroom can be safe, enjoyable, and rewarding. A classroom where...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top 3 Key-Points to Help ESL Learners Cope-Up With Stress Stress is a feeling that produces excellent worry caused by difficult situations. As people experience these quite often in life, it is essential to have the necessary power to cope. Stress occurs in various spheres of life, such as the personal, professional, and educational ones. Every beginning is challenging, and it brings anxiety and tension because people do not know what to expect from that new event. Considering this issue, it is vital to learn how to manage our well-being to feel comfortable with ourselves, stay healthy, happy, and transmit this positive state to the people surrounding us. In the context of the EFL education and...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Ramon Perez Teaching Ideas Top Tips For Creating An EFL Lesson Plan For Young Learners With each passing day, we learn something new. We build upon the previously attained knowledge and expand our understanding of various subjects. As teachers, we have the responsibility of expanding our students' knowledge and abilities. As much as we would like to provide fun and innovative ways to present the information, it can be difficult to keep it fresh on a daily basis. Table of Contents WHAT IS A LESSON PLAN? WHAT WHEN HOW WHERE WHY WHAT DOES A LESSON PLAN CONSIST OF? WARM-UP REVIEW NEW SUBJECT GAME WORKSHEET FINAL TIPS Now you're ready! Remember, be creative and make it your own. Related Articles: There are many factors to take into consideration when teaching a new...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences What is the best thing I have learned from my TEFL/TESOL course The best thing I have learned from my TEFL course is the ESA method. I discovered this method in Lesson 2 of our course which, for me, is one of the best and useful lessons in the whole course. Table of Contents The Engage Phase The Study Phase The Activate Phase ESA for the win! Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Horacio A. In my previous experience, I had learned most of the methodologies explained in Lesson 2, but I had never had the chance to know about this method before. ESA stands for Engage-Study-Activate, the three stages or phases of this method. This method...  [Read more]

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Alumni Experience: I Wish I’d Known That Before The Class The Cambridge English Dictionary defines the word "hindsight" as "the ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened." That is why people tell you that "hindsight is a perfect science." So with the benefit of hindsight and looking back after completing some 220 hours of TEFL training, I see that there are, indeed, several things that I wish that I had known before starting the course, both on the positive and the negative sides. Table of Contents My Positive Start Working Experience Possibilities TEFL Market Today Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Organizing Games in the ESL Classroom Social, political and economic transformations in all areas of our society have led to significant changes in education as well. The status of a foreign language as a teaching subject has also changed. The state and society began to feel the need for people who practically speak a foreign language. In this regard, the foreign language within the secondary school has firmly taken the place of compulsory study, the teaching of which begins with the second grade for all students. Table of Contents Reasons to Implement Games Benefits Methodology Choice of Activities Rules Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal Destinations Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in South Korea South Korea is one of the most attractive locations for teaching English as a foreign language. The country has been welcoming foreign teachers for decades with lucrative salary and benefit packages, as well as the government-funded EPIK program that places qualified teachers into public schools across the country. South Korea is a great place to work whether you are a new teacher or if you have some experience in the field. However, it is important that you understand the local job market and regulations before heading off on your adventure. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Step 1: Understanding the Visa Situation Step 2: Get Your TEFL Certification ...  [Read more]