Career Change After Teaching

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Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English and Its Effects on The Future Career of Students In China, there's an old saying: Destiny can be changed by your knowledge. English, is not only a tool to become knowledgeable but also a skill that helps you to get a better career development. Table of Contents Broadening Horizons Job Opportunities Corporate Culture in China Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mingxue J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Broadening Horizons English can expand students' vision. There's no doubt that there are more and more industries involve using English with the development of...  [Read more]

Is 30 too old to teach English abroad? Gone are the days when individuals followed a linear path from school to university to a lifelong career. Today, it is common for people to explore multiple job opportunities across different fields throughout their working lives. When individuals reach a point where they crave change in their careers, teaching English online or abroad offers an ideal avenue to embark on a new and fulfilling path. Becoming an English teacher and acquiring the necessary qualifications can be accomplished relatively quickly. The jobs available after completing the training are diverse and open to nearly anyone. All that's required is a solid command of the English language and the determination to make a change. The best part is that age is almost irrelevant. As long...  [Read more]

Review from TESOL Student Chuck   Chuck from the United States came to Greece to take his four-week in-class TEFL course and is very impressed with the service he received. After only four weeks, Chuck feels confident that he will be a great teacher in ESL classrooms around the world. He thinks our center in Corinth is a great place to start a new career in teaching English overseas. He is excited for his change in careers and cannot wait to make use of his new skill set and apply for positions in Greece, Europe and other parts of the world. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How My Previous Teaching Experience Changed My Career Choice This summative task topic personally attracted me due to my very recent experience with teaching. To begin with, I, myself is a 22-year-old fresh university graduate in Hong Kong who undertook Business Marketing. To add to that, I also planned on pursuing a career in the business industry. During my university days, I would take up different kinds of part-time jobs for two simple reasons; to make use of my skills and hobbies and earn some cash from it. These hobbies included babysitting, arts & crafts and more. Table of Contents This Year Training Work Conditions Early Career Professional Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Early Career Teacher Describes Teaching Teaching has been my dream since a very young age! This should be the normal and most common answer when you ask a teacher about his childhood dream job. For me, It was absolutely the opposite. I have never seen myself teaching anybody even my closest friends and relatives! I have always considered myself an introvert. My best friend used to be a book I'm reading! I have never liked crowded places or getting to know new people! Going to a wedding or a party was more like a nightmare to me. Table of Contents A Turning Point Teacher Training I can say that problems in a classroom depending on many factors: The major problems I encountered are: Anticipated Problems Personal Teaching Experience...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Main Reasons to Take a TEFL Course Right Now Teaching is not generally a lucrative profession, because in Africa we have strange financial priorities. But there are so many countries out there that make teaching quite a better living particularly teaching the English language as a foreign language. I don't think and neither do I believe that one can just wake up and call himself or herself into a particular field without training. Fully ingrained should one be, call himself or herself an English language teacher and this can not be achieved without education. Table of Contents English demand Development options Travel opportunities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by...  [Read more]

Is TEFL a good career choice? While some view teaching English abroad as a temporary venture or a way to explore before 'settling down', the reality is that TEFL can be a rewarding and sustainable career. Many individuals not only venture into this field for the thrill of travel and culture but also to carve out lucrative, long-term careers. Contrary to some perceptions, TEFL is more than just a 'gap year' adventure; for many, it is a lifelong profession. Table of Contents Can I really make a long-term career out of TEFL? What qualifications do I need to make a career out of TEFL? What other TEFL related jobs are available in the long term? What are the benefits of a long-term career in TEFL? What skills will I need to make a career out of TEFL? Can I really make a long-term career out...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Leann   Leann thought the in-class TEFL/TESOL course in Phuket was an amazing opportunity to change career paths and travel the world. She loved her time in Thailand and wants to stay and pursue a teaching career there. She thought the course was well organized and the teacher trainers did all they could to help the trainees improve their teaching skills quickly week after week. She gained enough confidence and skills to succeed in EFL classrooms worldwide. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 Mark Crocker TEFL Information Where to go next with your TEFL Career? ✅ For many people the TEFL adventure is a short-term plan that offers a convenient way out of a boring job, a means to travel to dream destinations, or simply the next step on life's journey. Once they have completed their TEFL certification course many new teachers head off abroad to their chosen countries and use their teaching qualification as a way to earn a good living while they are away. After one or two years a large percentage of these teachers decide the time is right to head home to their families and careers. However, this scenario is not the case for every TEFL qualified teacher. Table of Contents Specialized English language teacher Teaching materials developer Examiner or test...  [Read more]

TEFL Q&A With a Non-Native ESL Teacher 07/07/2021 hey there it's liza here how are you doing guys um i'm super glad to welcome you to today's live session and i should say it's an unusual time for me to start my live stream uh however from now on we're going to go live uh on different days at different time uh just to make sure that we can uh help out as many people as it is possible and there are some people who can't make it on my regular day and at my regular time so that is why i'm here today uh it's actually 10 am at my place and i should say it's just the best way to start my um day my work day because um i can meet this um interesting people who are motivated and um proactive to change their career or i don't know like develop careers so i'm super glad to be here and if you...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Moving Forward: My Personal Teaching Experience, Changing Careers I've always wanted to be a teacher. In high school, I was inspired by my English teachers and the way they were able to make material interesting and motivating. I remember telling myself that I would not be the person who changes the world, but perhaps as a teacher, I would be able to inspire the person who would. From the beginning, my motivation was to help others in a meaningful way. My goal was to improve the lives of others. When I entered university, I found myself studying philosophy to become a professor in the future. However, the reality of being a university professor was a lot of presenting and publishing, with very little teaching. Because teaching...  [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 Top 5 Icebreakers for New TEFL Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 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 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Japan 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...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Are the Advantages of Taking and Competing A TEFL Course There are many advantages for anyone to gain by taking and completing a TEFL course. There are also numerous English teaching jobs all around the world that need to be filled. Completing a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course will open up a whole new world if you ever wanted to live abroad and teach English. Most countries require an accredited TEFL certificate to get good English teaching jobs. Taking and completing a TEFL course will help prepare you with the proper skills to be a good English teacher, help others, and travel the world at the same time. Table of Contents Making a Difference in Other Peoples Lives Gaining New Skills for Yourself...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Significance of Good Teaching Skills in The EFL Classroom hy is learning proper teaching skills necessary, you ask? I'll tell you why! Table of Contents Personal Teaching Experience The Benefits of Professional Development Teacher-Students Relationships Promotion Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joshua D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Teaching Experience At the moment, I am teaching at a training school in Changsha, Hunan, China. I came to China with no previous...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences How My Personal Experience Highlights the Importance of Seating Arrangements in the Classroom From my own personal learning experiences, as well as what I have learned from my TEFL certification course, I believe that the seating arrangement used in the EFL classroom can have a major effect on learning outcomes. Table of Contents "We found we were actually excited about attending the class" "My classmates and I engaged much more than normal for a history class" My Future Teaching Career Are you ready to teach abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daniel B. "We found we were actually excited about attending the class" I always remember one teacher in college...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Rwanda Date posted:2009-11-16 | Writer: Writer:International Languages and Management Institute | Email: [email protected] Established in 2009, The International Languages and Management Institute, ILMI, is the first English language and management training institute for local citizens, business executives, and government officials in Rwanda. Through the integration of international perspectives, advanced curriculum offerings, certified instructors, and an empowering institutional philosophy, ILMI will train its students to recognize impact as a journey to be experienced and a facet of history to be created and leveraged in the global arena. This is why ILMI doesn’t offer typical jobs. ILMI offers LifeScopes. This is an opportunity to redefine the values...  [Read more]

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What is Important for Early Career Teachers? I have been teaching for almost 5 years now. My teaching career, I should say is at the beginner level. But I rather call it the aspirational level. At this level, I am in the stage of acquiring different qualifications to have more advantages and gain a wider scope in teaching. But as I seek more qualifications, I slowly understand what is important for early-career teachers like me. Table of Contents My Start Setting up Goals Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Chiedizberg J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Start In my...  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Sonia   Sonia recorded this TEFL review after completing the 120-hour online TEFL course from ITTT. The course has given her more confidence as a teacher as well as the chance to develop her skills in the profession. As a new graduate, Sonia is now looking to teach in China where she can put her newly learned teaching abilities to use and start her career as an English teacher abroad. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. ...  [Read more]

What are the pros and cons of TEFL? Teaching English as a Foreign Language is a career that is open to anyone with an excellent standard of written and spoken English, regardless of age, nationality, or academic history. All you need, apart from a solid understanding of the language, is a TEFL or TESOL certification and the drive to make your dreams come true. However, despite all the many benefits that await teachers heading overseas, there are also a few potential issues that you need to prepare for. So what are the main pros and cons of TEFL? Freedom Once you have completed your TEFL certification course you will be able to apply for teaching jobs in virtually any country you can think of. If you dream of living and working by a tropical beach, or if a major world city such as Tokyo,...  [Read more]

What are the pros and cons of TEFL? Teaching English as a Foreign Language is a career that is open to anyone with an excellent standard of written and spoken English, regardless of age, nationality, or academic history. All you need, apart from a solid understanding of the language, is a TEFL or TESOL certification and the drive to make your dreams come true. However, despite all the many benefits that await teachers heading overseas, there are also a few potential issues that you need to prepare for. So what are the main pros and cons of TEFL? Table of Contents Freedom Money Experiences Friends Loneliness Red Tape Discrimination The Job Freedom Once you have completed your TEFL certification course you will be able to apply for teaching jobs in virtually any country you can think of....  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences From Taxi Driver to International Teacher - a Graduate’s Story Many people may think that the worst part of being an Uber driver are the belligerent midnight trips from downtown to the suburbs or the aggressive pre-coffee commuters or the fact that a five-minute drive can take thirty minutes because of gridlock. However, as an Uber driver of one year, I believe that the worst part about the job are trips to the airport. When I interacted with passengers going to the airport, I would think of all the new things they would get to try and the different cultures they would learn about. The problem with these trips was they were a constant reminder that the world is just waiting for us to explore it, but I was stuck leading a...  [Read more]

TEFL Chiapas | TEFL Mexico Our TEFL course in Mexico is located within the stunning southern state of Chiapas. To the east, the state borders Guatemala and the southern coastline flanks the Pacific Ocean, while to the north and west you will find the neighbouring states of Tabasco, Veracruz and Oaxaca. The training centre is situated in the small town of Chiapa de Corzo which is a quiet, traditional town that provides an authentic Mexican experience that our trainees will never forget. Although small in size, the town itself and the surrounding state of Chiapas has plenty to offer its visitors. Just an hour and a half up a nearby mountain you can get a welcome break from the heat in the quaint colonial town of San Cristóbal de las Casas. This centre of local culture is well worth a visit...  [Read more]

Teach English Online with Preply - ITTT’s Partner Online Teaching Platform As an official partner of the leading online teaching platform Preply, ITTT gives you the opportunity to start a career in teaching English online after completing your TEFL/TESOL certificate where you can earn up to US$50 per hour as a tutor. Apply to teach on Preply - design your own schedule and charge whatever you like. As an ITTT course graduate, Preply will also support your teaching experience with free professional development courses and webinars. What is Preply? Preply is a platform connecting students to teachers for lessons in a wide range of languages, including English. The platform gets over 100,000 new students monthly. The best part about teaching English on Preply is that the teaching hours are...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Experience in Teaching Multilingual Classes in the US Having previously been a small business owner, I began teaching an English conversation class as a volunteer at my local library just over two years ago to fulfill a community service requirement for my degree program. The experience of teaching English as a second language has been so personally rewarding that I am now pursuing it as a career change. Table of Contents Teaching Multilingual Classes Anticipated Problems Beginning of My Teaching Career Students Feedback Are you ready to start your teaching career? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daniel E. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How can English Influence a Student's Future Career? As we all know English has become a global language that is fast rising and also language shapes our thinking, reasoning and the way we behave in society, this has been proven by scholars in America and other parts of the world. The way a French thing or dresses is different from an English person, as a result, statistics show that the English world or society is far better. English certificates are world-recognized qualifications, as a result, a student that studies in an English system is of better chances to secure a good job anywhere in the world than a qualification from other parts of the world. Table of Contents English in Global World Parents' Choice Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

TEFL Kolkata | TEFL India Known as the 'City of Joy', Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is well-known for its artistic, literary and cultural heritage. As India's former capital, the city is home to many fine buildings, museums and galleries. While here, you can take a walk over the Howrah Bridge, an engineering marvel built in 1943, often referred to as the world's busiest bridge; you can visit the Ramakrishna Temple, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission worldwide and marvel at the Victoria Memorial, the city's pride and joy, with its extensive historical collections, fascinating architecture and beautiful waterways and gardens. This truly is a wonderful city that has much to offer students both during and after their training course. The TEFL certificate you will receive is fully...  [Read more]

Thu, 17 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 10 Pieces of Advice Every New TEFL Teacher Needs to Know Many people around the world dream of moving abroad to teach English. It's exciting, it's life-changing and it can seem like a never-ending vacation. I have taught English abroad since 2015 in China and South Korea and together with fellow teachers with years of experience, I've compiled this list of 10 pieces of advice that every new EFL teacher needs to know. Table of Contents 1. Teaching is Actually Not That Hard - When You are Prepared! 2. Patience is Gold 3. All Kids Are the Same 4. Don't Underestimate Culture Shock 5. You Will Be Confused - and That's OK 6. You Might Get Sick 9. You Might Not Go Back 10. You Won't Be the Same Person Listen to this blog post Are you ready...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How I Changed Careers From Being a Nurse to Teaching English in China I might not have realized it before since I was busy studying and just trying to achieve my short term goals but I believe that my mother has been an inspiration for me to become a teacher. I could remember seeing kids at home being taught by my mom and she used pictures to identify certain shapes and animals. My mom was a regular housewife then. She taught only for fun and to make my brother and I be more engaged in learning things with the company of our friends, our playmates. Table of Contents "I thought that I didn't have what it takes to become a teacher." "After two years, I tried to look for other jobs that I could apply for with reasonable pay." "How am I...  [Read more]

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Teacher's Role Through The Lens of Their Contribution 'One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is necessary raw material, but warmth is vital for the growing plant and the child's soul.Carl Jung Table of Contents TEFL Experience Contribution to Students' Life Positive Role Model Source of Inspiration Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anamaria P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. TEFL...  [Read more]