Career Change Becoming A Teacher

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences 3 Awesome Reasons to Become an EFL Teacher Abroad A teacher, in general, has the direct opportunity to make a difference and to change the future. As a teacher, you will expect every one of your students to want to learn and more importantly to understand. You want your students to fight over the seats in the front row as if they were attending a concert, not elementary school. You want to make your students wonder, make them question, make them think critically, make them write and of course to make them read. Table of Contents Reason 1: You'll see amazing new things! Reason 2: You'll increase your adaptability! Reason 3: You'll broaden your personal horizons! Are you ready to take your TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this...  [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]

Older Posts How Online Education Bridges Learning Gaps Elaheh Rezvani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you teaching English online? Then this article is for you as it explores how online education bridges learning gaps. Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you considering teaching English with VIPKID? Check out this blog post about preschool ESL curriculum components with VIPKID. Online Workshop: How to Create Lessons Based on Videos Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Do you want to create outstanding lessons for your ESL students? Then this live stream is definitely for you. Our TEFL expert Liza will guide you from picking the best authentic materials to designing and...  [Read more]

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 Gianluca Costa TEFL Information Alumni Experiences From Hospitality to Education: Don’t be Scared Just Do It Many of us, at least once in our life, have the desire to change our careers. However, when you spend many years in the same field, it is hard to change to another for various reasons. Mostly it's that your mindset is orientated in a certain way. The idea of change completely seems to be impossible and gives you a feeling of uncertainty but the benefits of undertaking such a big step can be plentiful. I'm here to give you some tips and encourage you to make this huge step. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Hospitality? Never again. I Did It: a Dream Come True Tips and planning Lifestyle Improvements Are you ready to take this huge step? Related...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories The Impact of Positive Motivation on an ESL Classroom Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The ability to motivate students is a very important trait for all teachers. In this post, one of our course graduates looks at how positive motivation can impact on an ESL classroom. The Positive Effects of Technology in the ESL Classroom Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The world of English language teaching has seem many changes due to the advancement of technology. In this post, an ITTT graduate gives their opinion on the merits of embracing new technology in the ESL classroom. 5 Big Problems for English Learners in Beijing, China Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL graduate from ITTT. This TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 07 May 2020 Andrew Lynch TEFL Information You’ve finished your TEFL course - Now what? One of the biggest challenges facing any teacher wanting to work abroad is ensuring they become TEFL certified. Securing the qualification will open up the door for a wealth of fresh opportunities around the world, finally giving you the chance to live out your teaching dreams in a new country or continent. Table of Contents Plan your move to another country Think about where you'd like to teach What do you want to achieve? Starting searching for a teaching job abroad Prepare for interviews Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: But now that you've finished your TEFL course – now what? With the coursework out of the way, now is the time to start...  [Read more]

Why Should I Study TEFL? Many thousands of people every year, of all nationalities and from all walks of life, make the decision to take a TEFL certification course for a wide variety of different reasons. For some it offers the chance to earn a bit of spending money while traveling in far-flung corners of the world, while for others it is a great way to make fundamental changes to their career and life plans. If you are one of the many thousands of others who have thought about studying TEFL, but are yet to act, here are some of the main reasons why we think you should take the leap. To shake things up Most people have periods in their life when the job they are doing becomes dull, mundane, and all too repetitive. So what better way to shake things up and make a change to the same old...  [Read more]

Lifestyle of a TEFL teacher The reasons people have for starting a career in teaching English are as wide ranging as the people themselves. For some it is a chance to gain valuable experience of the world before heading home and starting a different career. For others, it represents the chance to make a new start, or it is a means to perpetuate a life of travel and adventure. Whatever your reasons for becoming an English teacher you are bound to be curious about the kind of lifestyle you can expect while teaching abroad. For beach lovers there are plenty of opportunities for TEFL teachers in many tourist spots around the world. Locals employed in the tourism industry want to improve their English language skills creating plenty of private tutoring opportunities and some hotels employ...  [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]

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Teaching Career as a Future Goal Are you pondering about becoming not only a teacher but a successful and great teacher? There is a lot of information, books, and many experienced teachers that one can get the information from and be able to learn key tricks to become a successful teacher. Table of Contents Are you pondering about becoming not only a teacher but a successful and great teacher? Here are five supporting points that can help any teacher to enhance their careers. Believing in your student Take risks by being innovative in your lessons Being a good communicator by understanding your audience Showing empathy to your student is a powerful skill that all successful teachers possess. Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 5 Awesome Ways to Lead a Lifestyle as an English Teacher Lifestyles of TEFL/TESOL teachers are as varied as the people who teach and the countries they choose to live in. The kind of life you can lead depends on your reasons for becoming a teacher. Many people choose to live and work abroad to escape the hustle and bustle of home. Others are looking for thrills and adventure. The TEFL world caters for everybody from fresh faced graduates to those looking for new experiences and change later in life. Table of Contents 1. Beach Life 2. City Slicker 3. Culture Vulture 4. Active Retiree 5. Global Nomad What lifestyle are you looking for as an English teacher? Related Articles: 1. Beach Life We all get that feeling toward the end of a...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What You Need to Know About Japanese Students' Challenges Before Teaching in Japan Japan is a country with a long history, deep tradition, and vibrant culture. Within this culture sits the Japanese language. At first, being a spoken language and then adopting the Chinese Writing System, Japanese has grown and changed into what it is today. If you look at all languages, most Western languages originate from a set family, such as Romance Languages (which became today's Spanish, French, Italian, etc). But Japanese (as most Asian languages) was formed from entirely different roots. These fundamental differences mean that the method of learning these languages has a lot to do with memorization and repetitive practice of the Chinese...  [Read more]

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Build a Successful Teaching Career Education is one of the most crucial parts of our life. The kind of education we all receive predominantly depends upon the kind of teacher we have. A constructive approach to teaching could change the entire life of a student for the better and vice versa. The future of nations is dependent upon teachers, and the society that we live in has all types of teachers. Furthermore, today's students will be the responsible citizens of tomorrow; therefore all teachers should strive to build an effective and productive career. It is undeniable that every teachers' vision and dream is to be an excellent teacher. Table of Contents How to become an excellent teacher? 1. Love 2. Compassion 3. Smile...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems Japan Faces in Developing English as a Second Language There are several challenges Japan faces when it comes to learning English as a second language. Japanese culture is a bubble. Everything, including their ad signs, TV, games, government, studies, work and even the internet is filled with one language; Japanese. In a world of globalization, where your goods and services can come from literally any part of the globe. Japan is one of the few remaining homogenous cultures where English is still seen as an optional language. As the global economy becomes more global, the English language will likely become less optional, but essential. In addition to the cultural issues, Japan's English curriculum in the school is...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories My Biggest Challenge as an Inexperienced Teacher Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Early career teachers face many different challenges. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their personal experience. What is it Like Teaching English in China? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching English in China. Reason for Embarking on a TEFL Journey Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL alumna shares their story of becoming an ESL teacher. How to Pay Attention to All Students if Your Classroom is Big Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of controlling a large classroom. Our TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Would Someone Want to Complete a TEFL Course? There are many reasons why a person might be interested in becoming TEFL certified. Initially, I only really had one reason, is that it'd be an interesting way to start my career as a teacher and would determine if this was something I wanted to do with a big portion of my life. One of my major life goals is revamping the American education system and making it more efficient, especially on the public-school level. I've learned a decent amount about how education is handled in several countries outside of America and while no system is perfect, there are things we could be doing better. By finding a TEFL job in another country I'd be able to gain experience as a teacher as well as...  [Read more]

Long Distance TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Long Distance 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 D.G. - Thailand said: Online vs onsite coursesThey said that teaching is the most stable job that one could have and I can say it is. But before becoming a teacher one should study of becoming one. Personally, I graduated with a bachelor?s degree in education but not in English. In our country, English is widely used as a medium of teaching in various subjects and considering English as our second language. However, going to a foreign land is a different experience for me as a...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teacher Burnout - How Real Is It and What Can You Do About It? Teachers are usually seen as welcoming, empathic, and, more often than not - enthusiastic creatures. Ready to change lives with the power of education. Students and parents often idolize them, leading exemplary lives that show they have it "together." They radiate positivity, and for some people, teachers are picture-perfect, the epitome of a human being. Understatement of the year! Table of Contents Clarifying - Teacher Burnout The root of teacher burnout Setting the Stage for Teacher Burnout Overcoming power Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Although...  [Read more]

What TEFL Course to Choose: Non-Native Teacher Needs Analysis 09/14/2021 hello and welcome to the itt's weekly live stream my name is lisa and i'm super glad to welcome you at a new live session uh so we are just about to start uh but we are going to wait for some people to join us so uh if you are watching this uh video as a recording please skip this beginning um in three minutes or so probably um while i'm going to introduce today's live session and stuff like that uh but if you want to um learn a little bit more about itttt and about myself as a host of these sessions uh stay here and uh yeah let's do it together so um yeah i'm super glad to welcome you guys thanks a lot for joining in uh let me know if you see and hear me clearly because i'm not sure if my equipment is working if my...  [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]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences TEFL Course as a Necessity for Personal and Professional Growth Back in Autumn 2017, I faced another career change. To bring the story right to the point of this topic, I, eventually, was guided into the teaching profession by sheer coincidence, or as some would call it, synchronicity. Shortly after my first initial contact with a person in a nice car passing me on a side street, I was approached by other parents and institutions and was asked if I would be interested to teach them English. I said that I need to think about it first and prepare some documentation. So, I went back home, changed, and prepared my C.V. to match it with the opportunity currently at hand and contacted them shortly after. In the few discussions,...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Complete Guide to Getting a Job Teaching Business English Are you passionate about teaching and have a knack for business acumen? If so, a career in teaching Business English might be the perfect fit for you. As the world continues to become increasingly interconnected, the demand for English language skills in a business context has never been higher. In this blog post, we will explore the steps you can take to embark on a rewarding journey as a Business English teacher. Table of Contents Step 1: Get certified For new TEFL/TESOL teachers: For experienced TEFL/TESOL teachers: Step 2: Refine your TEFL/TESOL resume Tailor Your Resume for the Job: Showcase Transferable Skills from Previous Careers: Step...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Alumna Experience: ✅How My Teaching Skills Improved Throughout The Teaching Career For the past four years, I have worked in Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) of English. Before this, I had limited experience operating in a conventional classroom, teaching young learners. I trained adults who were self-motivated and designed curricula for vocation institutions. Now, outside of my expertise, here I am teaching at a junior high school – my base school and an elementary school. Table of Contents My Role as an Assistant Language Teacher of English Students' Motivation Classroom Culture Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads...  [Read more]

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 5 Amazing Props Worth Investing In For Teaching English Online Teaching English online is becoming a more and more lucrative career for many TEFL and TESOL certified teachers out there. You can work from home or go full digital nomad and travel the world while teaching a couple of classes of English a day. To help you create fun and interactive lessons, we have compiled a summary of 5 amazing props with investing in for teaching English online below. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Plush Food and Animals 2. Finger puppets 3. Flashcards 4. Online tools 5. Whiteboards or Chalkboards Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: 1. Plush Food and Animals Who doesn't love playing with plush...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Difficulties of Learning English as a Native Japanese Speaker Learning another language is one of the most powerful tools for connecting people around the world from different cultures. Opening an immeasurable amount of opportunities, learning English has many benefits including but not limited to expanding career options, exercising another part of the brain, and improving the ease of traveling to a foreign country. However, particularly for natives of Eastern countries, learning English may be very difficult due to the exoticism of sounds, writing, pronunciation, and structure. While Japan is unique in a sense, having a booming influence of Western culture after World War II, native Japanese learners face difficulties in...  [Read more]

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Day the Planet Earth Speaks English In Crystal (2003) the statement "English Rules" is said to present a scenario wherein the English language spreads continuously and becomes universal. This is a real possibility in the next century, as the technological and socio-economic developments are improving the quality of life and are enhancing the way we live and learn. The English language is well on its way to become the world's first "lingua franca" if it has not already. It is said that a language achieves a genuinely global status once it has developed a special role that is recognized in every country across the planet. However, caution should be taken, as according to Crystal (2003) the special role has more than one...  [Read more]

How can I make extra cash when teaching English abroad? In an ideal world all TEFL qualified teachers would have a full-time job that paid an excellent salary. However, in real life this is not always possible and there are times when you might need to top up your earnings. You could find you are only given classes to teach in the mornings or only three or four days a week, particularly at the start of your teaching career when you have little experience. At times like these that little bit extra from a casual source can make a big difference to your overall quality of life. So what are the best ways to make extra cash while teaching English abroad? Teaching private lessons Taking on one or more private students in your spare time is one of the most common ways for TEFL qualified teachers...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A TEFL Graduate Shares Her Personal Teaching Experience If someone would have asked me 10 years ago what would I do once I finished University, it would have never crossed my mind to tell them that I would become a teacher. The process of becoming a teacher started when I began to look for part-time jobs while I was studying the Language at Hanoi University. Table of Contents English learning experience First Attempts Professional development What did I learn from the teaching courses Are you ready to develop your professional skills? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anay M. G. English learning experience My English skills were poor,...  [Read more]

Accredited TEFL Centers Check out tefl tesol about Accredited TEFL Centers 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 A. S. - U.K. said: The value of observed teaching practice Although I had had some teaching experience in 1-2-1 lessons while studying journalism many years ago little did I know those first attempts would develop into some great potential of opportunities later on in my life. And, as it happens only so often, it would take me aback and by total chance. Two years ago I decided to follow my biggest dream and come to italy to study Italian. That decision (`Life offers you...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Punishment in Classrooms with Young Learners Discipline issues are common in every class. Nonetheless due to their curious nature, active imagination, and short attention span it might sometimes feel as if children- in particular, enjoy misbehaving in a class. Thus, some cultures as well as some individual teachers promote punishing any problematic behavior. However, in my personal opinion punishment is not an appropriate action to teach discipline in a classroom or even its general meaning. In this essay, I am going to present four major drawbacks of punishing children in a teaching-learning environment. Table of Contents Rapport Emotional Downsides Other Issues Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]