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The Best Apps to Have on Your Phone While Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Thu, 24 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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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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The 11 Most Useful Apps to Travel to Hong Kong - TEFL Blog
Mon, 21 Sep 2020 Gianluca Costa
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The 11 Most Useful Apps to Travel to Hong Kong
After traveling to a few cities in Asia, I think Hong Kong should be on top of everyone's travel bucket list. The city offers lots of attractions like museums, restaurants, and bars on a 100+ floor of skyscrapers, shopping venues, and even beaches. Going around Hong Kong can sometimes be a struggle, especially during pick hours. So, knowing in advance where to go, what is the right bus to take, or what is the best restaurant to eat in, will make your holiday much more comfortable.
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HKG My Flight
Octopus
MTR Mobile and KMB
Take Taxi - HK Taxi Translator
HK ImmD
Openrice
Wolipay
Eatigo
Klook
Hong Kong Typology
Water for free
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Essential Apps for EFL Teachers ✅ - TEFL Blog
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 Mark Crocker
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Essential Apps for EFL Teachers ✅
Although teaching English as a Foreign Language can be a fun and rewarding job, it can also involve a fair amount of hard graft when it comes to planning and delivering high-quality lessons. With this in mind, why not use all the tools at your disposal to ensure your lessons are engaging and effective? The use of technology and online resources is a cornerstone of EFL lessons worldwide and using whatever means necessary to achieve the best results is generally encouraged by most forward thinking employers. Lesson planning is a major part of a teacher's life, so anything that can help the process along can only be a good thing. However, it is not only planning that can be aided by technology. In this day... [Read more]
6 Must-Have Apps When Living In China - TEFL Blog
Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Ramon Perez
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6 Must-Have Apps When Living In China
China is a country where you can venture out and explore all it has to offer. The food, the culture, the people and everything else provide an exciting experience for those willing to challenge themselves. This country will allow you to grow in ways you never thought possible. However, some of these challenges can become a bit of an obstacle in our everyday lives.
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WECHAT
Messaging
Wallet
Payments
Translation
ALIPAY
VPN
TAOBAO
GOOGLE TRANSLATE
DUOLINGO
Other Useful Apps
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Best Tips for Balancing Work and Family as a Teacher - TEFL Blog
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Natasha Shetty
Teaching Ideas
Best Tips for Balancing Work and Family as a Teacher
Regardless of whether we're topmost executives or businesspersons, students or teachers, striking a proper work-life balance is extremely important. While everyone strives to strike this essential work-life balance, our success is usually limited.
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Maintain Strict Routine
Get Adequate Sleep
Delegate Tasks at Home
Use Learning Apps
Assign Family Hours
Learn Together
In Conclusion
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7 Easy Ways to Make Money Online as an English Teacher
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This blog post was written by an ITTT TEFL expert who shares 7 ideas on how to make money online as an English teacher. Online EFL market is boosting this year due to the global quarantine, thus, there are new ways to implement your skills and get profit sharing your personal EFL teaching experience.
3 Apps for Digital ESL Lesson Plans
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our TEFL expert shares 3 useful digital apps for ESL lesson plans. You will learn about Evernotes, Trello, and Notion, a 2020 favorite planning app. Create your own system... [Read more]
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5 ESL Classroom Halloween Decor Ideas | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our TEFL experts share five Halloween decor ideas for your ESL classroom. Get inspired and create incredible atmosphere of this fun holiday.
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3 Apps for Digital ESL Lesson Plans - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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3 Apps for Digital ESL Lesson Plans
Being an ESL teacher is not an easy task, especially if you work as a freelancer TEFL teacher online. In this case, you have to be even more organized to provide better services to your students. This blog post offers you 3 apps for digital ESL lesson plans that will save you a lot of time.
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Why do you need a digital lesson planner?
Evernote
Some more essential features will work accurately for your digital ESL lesson plans:
Pricing
Trello
Pricing
Notion
Pricing
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Five Online Teaching Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree - TEFL Blog
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 Mark Crocker
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Five Online Teaching Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree
Online English language teaching is one area of the TEFL field that has grown rapidly in recent times and it is only going to become more popular. With this growth comes an increased demand for teachers which is a very positive thing for anyone who doesn't have a full university degree. While some online employers do insist on a degree, the two most important ingredients when applying for online teaching jobs are generally a TEFL/TESOL certification and in some cases being a native English speaker.
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Cambly
PalFish
SkimaTalk
Lingoda
Open English
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10 Tips for Adults to Learn English During Office Break Time - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 Minh Huy Hoang
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10 Tips for Adults to Learn English During Office Break Time
Learning English during break time at the office can be an effective and enjoyable way to improve your language skills.
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Utilize Language Learning Apps:Use language learning apps like Duolingo, Babbel, or Rosetta Stone. These apps offer quick lessons that you can complete during short breaks.
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5 Great Ways to Make Online Lessons More Interactive - TEFL Blog
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 Erica Sunarjo
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5 Great Ways to Make Online Lessons More Interactive
Due to the way most businesses tend to operate and with the increasing rate of digitalization which has started over a decade ago, most schools are starting to catch up with the online teaching trend that private courses have grown used to.
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1) Don't just speak
2) Use online apps and tools
3) Ask for feedback
4) Keep it short
5) Keep up with the trends in online learning
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How to Travel Japan on a Teacher’s Budget
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How do you get out and see Japan, while still having a few yennies left over for fried chicken at Family Mart? This post covers exactly how to travel Japan on a teacher’s budget.
Ten Things I Have Learned During My First Year Teaching in China
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4 Striking Advantages for Non-Native English Teachers in the TEFL Classroom
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Teaching English abroad is an exciting career but many think it's limited to native English speakers only. However, in recent years, more and more non-native English teachers have filled EFL positions across the world - and with good reason. Here are 4 striking advantages for non-native English teachers in the TEFL classroom.
5 Reasons Why Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects
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Teaching English abroad is anything but an extended vacation, but rather a valuable international work experience that looks great on any resume. Here are 5 reasons why teaching English abroad enhances your... [Read more]
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Teaching English abroad is anything but an extended vacation, but rather a valuable international work experience that looks great on any resume. Here are 5 reasons why teaching English abroad enhances your career prospects.
Top 8 Resources for Researching Teaching English Abroad
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When you are new to teaching English as a foreign language, finding out which country or type of school is the ideal fit for you isn’t always easy - but these top 8 resources for researching teaching English abroad should make it a whole lot easier!
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6 Must-Have Apps When Living In China
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There are tools that can help you improve your teaching experience in China. In this blog post, we will discuss a few apps that can aid in making our day to day journey a little easier.
Top Tips For Creating An EFL Lesson Plan For Young Learners
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In today’s blog, we will briefly discuss what a lesson plan is, the 5 elements mentioned above, and go into depth about what a lesson plan may consist of.
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The Boom of English Language Education - TEFL Blog
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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The Boom of English Language Education
Multiple researchers have shown that learning a new language is a healthy exercise for one's brain. In today's world where connection to each other has been made easy by technology, it has also become very important to be multilingual.
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English has become a must
Free language learning platforms
The ESL market has emerged
Physical language centers appear everywhere
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Teaching English in Hong Kong: What Options Are There?
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Hong Kong has a lot to offer if you are looking for an English teaching job because Hong Kong has a very active and diverse education system. If you live in Hong Kong and want to start a teaching career or plan to move to Hong Kong with the idea of teaching English, this blog post will help you understand what to expect and covers three main options for teaching English in Hong Kong.
5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me
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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.
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Top 5 Icebreakers for New TEFL Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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These top 5 icebreakers for new TEFL teachers are ideal for every classroom setting and all levels of students. Get your students thinking and talking in English to start your lesson in an effective way!
Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in Japan | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Best Online Opportunities to Teach ESL Online - TEFL Blog
Tue, 01 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Best Online Opportunities to Teach ESL Online
In a globalized world, information comes faster and faster, and just a hand-held mobile phone, a computer, or a laptop is enough to gain access to the latest and fastest source of knowledge and information: The Internet. Education needs to be more and more inserted in this environment, aiming to reach people flexibly and interactively, either in the classroom or in the comfort of home.
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Latest Research
Friends With the Same Interests
Social Media Overview
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How to Teach EFL Kindergarten
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and experience on teaching EFL kindergarten ✅. If you want to start working with this age group, read this article to learn about it.
What is a Beginner EFL Student and How Do You Teach Them?
Mark Crocker
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Many first-time teachers, and some with more experience, consider that teaching beginner EFL students is the hardest form of EFL teaching. ✅ However, with the right approach to the preparation and delivery of your lessons, there is no reason why it should be any harder than teaching at any other level.
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Effective Classroom Management from Day One - TEFL Blog
Fri, 15 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Effective Classroom Management from Day One
Walking into a brand-new class, especially as a new teacher, can be very intimidating. Being prepared with the proper principles, tools, and attitude goes a long way when dealing with the first-class up through to the final exam.
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Principles of classroom management
Tools of classroom management
Rules for the class
Attitude for classroom management
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5 Reasons Why Turkey is a Great Destination to Teach English
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Due to Turkey's huge tourism industry, English is widely spoken among locals, which also means that the opportunities for teaching English in Turkey are vast. Here are 5 reasons to teach English in Turkey.
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There are many things to consider when thinking about traveling to Italy. Here are a few apps to consider downloading to use while roaming the streets of Italy to ensure a more enjoyable experience.
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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
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Mon, 05 Aug 2019 Bri Freeman
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How To Start Your Own ESL Teaching Service
The number one question I had to answer before deciding to start Practical English Teacher was "Do I want a new boss or to be my own boss?". I spent months asking myself this before I finally decided to do it. There's a lot of security and credibility that comes with working for a larger ESL company. And I'm not knocking anyone who wants to do that but if you're like me and you're looking for some advice on where to start with your own ESL Service, let's talk.
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Starting Out
Advertising and Expanding
How Do I Create a Platform?
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How to Keep Students Motivated When Teaching English Online ✅ | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Teaching online offers a great deal of freedom and flexibility that many teachers find refreshing in comparison to a regular in-class job. ✅ However, it can also be a tough environment to work in if you approach it in the wrong way. Take a look at these simple tips for maintaining motivation when teaching English online.Are you teaching English online... [Read more]
How to Design Online English Lessons With Miro and Canva - TEFL Blog
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
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How to Design Online English Lessons With Miro and Canva
Hello everybody, my name is Liza and I welcome you to the weekly live stream run by ITTT. Today's live stream is going to be slightly different from the previous ones because I'm going to share my screen and show you technical things in real time. So this live stream is going to be devoted to the best tools for designing online English lessons and to make sure everything is clear to you, I want to show you in real time how I design my lessons.
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Watch the live session here
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Mastering Error Correction: Strategies for Balancing Fluency and Accuracy in ESL Classrooms
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Discover effective error correction strategies in ESL classrooms! Balance fluency and accuracy, empower learners, and create a supportive teaching environment.
Gamification in ESL Teaching: Tools, Platforms, and Benefits
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Learning Chinese While Teaching English as a Second Language in China - TEFL Blog
Thu, 23 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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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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Minh Huy Hoang
I’m Hoang Minh Huy from United States of America. I have been teaching in Vietnam for 3 years. Prior to Vietnam, I taught in Cambodia and Philippines. My first visited Vietnam in 2010, and since then I have traveled from PhuQuoc to Ha Long Bay, and almost everywhere in between. My favorite place is Da Lat City because of the cool weather, mountains, trees, and flowers. In my free time, I enjoy long rides on my motorbike, walking on the beaches, and traveling. I really enjoy teaching in Vietnam. The English language helps create opportunities for people for advancements and success in life.
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