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Simon ITTT Read my articles 7 Activities for Teaching Modal Auxiliary Verbs in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Simon ITTT Teaching Ideas Check out these 7 activities for teaching modal auxiliary verbs in the ESL classroom that will make your lessons more interesting and help your students learn English in no time! 9 Hobbies Every EFL Teacher Needs To Try When Teaching English Abroad | ITTT | TEFL Blog Simon ITTT TEFL Information Moving abroad to teach English is a great opportunity to pick up new hobbies! Check out these 9 hobbies every EFL teacher needs to try when teaching English abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Simon Says Ideas Here are 50+ Simon Says Ideas for ESL students. Easy ideas for toddlers and young ESL students!   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Simon Says Printable Ideas Do you need ideas to keep your game of Simon Says going strong? Try these ideas and your students will definitely have a blast!   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Simon and Sarah Can and Can't This is a great worksheet to practice structures with can or can't for your ESL students.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TESOL Certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Simon   In this TESOL review video, ITTT course graduate Simon from the United States talks about his experience with ITTT's 120-hour online TEFL course. He thought the course is a great base for anyone new to the world of teaching English as a foreign language. He especially enjoyed watching the teaching videos included in the course. He highly recommends this course and is excited to put his new learned skills to use. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Position For EFL Teacher in Indonesia Date posted:2013-05-16 | Writer: KELT | Email: [email protected] EFL teacher required for well-established (27 years) private language school in Surabaya. The job involves teaching mostly general English to children and adults. Must have a degree and a practical EFL qualification e.g. TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, Trinity. Teachers with an interest in, or experience with, young learners are preferred. Teach 20 hours a week, 5-day week, 8 weeks holiday a year. Salary Rp.11 million a month after tax plus increments for experience. Housing, utilities and maids provided. The job starts on 8th July 2013. Qualifications Degree + TEFL or equivalent certification. Other EFL qualifications must include practical teaching experience. Due to Indonesian immigration...  [Read more]

Employment teaching EFL in USA Date posted:2005-02-17 | Writer: American Education and Travel Services | Email: [email protected] JOB TITLE: SUMMER ESL TEACHERS and CENTER DIRECTORS LOCATIONS: San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL Wagner College, Staten Island, NY Simmons College, Boston, MA REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Native English speaker Only local residents in cities or near location of program considered Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) Previous ESL Teaching experience focused on student-centered learning Desire and ability to work with high school age students Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with multi-cultural groups DIRECTORS: Live on-campus with program. Plan, operate and supervise summer ESL vacation...  [Read more]

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Using TPR in Preschool ESL Teaching Total Physical Response is a very successful teaching method that can be used for both children and adults, particularly for beginner and lower-level learners. This English teaching approach, developed by Dr. James Asher, has been applied for almost thirty years. Asher's language learning method is built around the coordination of speech and action, and its purpose is to teach language through physical activity. Table of Contents Is TPR Beneficial in Online ESL Teaching? How Can TPR be Used in Teaching ESL to Young Learners? Simon Says TPR Storytelling TPR Songs Scavenger Hunt Challenge Charades Pronunciation Conclusion Are you ready to teach English abroad or online?...  [Read more]

TEFL in Brno, Czech Republic Date posted:2006-06-07 | Writer: Brno English Centre | Email: [email protected] We are looking for full-time EFL teachers to start work in September 2006. The job involves teaching adult students with a range of levels, although mainly intermediate and above. We require candidates to be native speakers of English with a university degree and TEFL/TESOL qualification as well as at least one year of experience in EFL teaching. We offer an excellent remuneration package and will find accommodation for successful candidates. To apply write to Simon Hooper, including an up-to-date CV. Further information avalable on our website. Contact us Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Ramon Perez Teaching Ideas Games in the Classroom: High Intensity Vs. Low Intensity As teachers, we constantly strive to provide fresh and creative ways to transmit new information to our students. However, our secret weapon has been and continues to be, games! Games are great tools to spark interest and participation in our students. The common issue we face daily is the what, when and how to implement these games and activities. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here we will see what low and high-intensity games are, their characteristics, and a few examples of games you can use in your future lesson planning.  Table of Contents WHAT ARE LOW AND HIGH-INTENSITY GAMES? LOW-INTENSITY GAMES 1. Hide and Seek 2. Hopscotch 3. Online Games HIGH-INTENSITY GAMES 1....  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The 3 Most Popular ESL Games That Work in Every Classroom Games and fun activities are a vital part of teaching English as a foreign language. Whether you're teaching adults or children, games will liven up your lesson and ensure that your students will leave the classroom wanting more. Table of Contents 1. Board Race How to play: 2. Call My Bluff / Two Truths and A Lie How to play: 3. Simon Says How to Play: Listen to this blog post Now it's your turn to get TEFL certified! Related Articles: Games can be used to warm up the class before your lesson begins, during the lesson to give students a break when you're tackling a tough subject, or at the end of class when you have a few minutes left to kill. There are...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Brno, Czech Republic Date posted:2011-03-28 | Writer: Brno English Centre | Email: [email protected] Brno English Centre, a well established language school in Brno, is looking for TEFL qualified native English speaking teachers who are available to start work in September of this year, (starting as early as July also possible), with a contract to teach full-time for up to one academic year (with a possibility of extension). Teachers will be required to teach up to 24 lessons per week (and may choose to teach more if available). Each lesson is 45 minutes in length. You should be capable of teaching a variety of General English courses, Exam Preparation courses, as well as courses preparing for the IELTS exams, Business English and company courses.Benefits include...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancies Throughout Italy Date posted:2016-06-09 | Writer: My English School | Email: [email protected] My English School is looking for TEFL qualified, passionate, English-speakers to join our young, dynamic and motivated teaching teams in our 17 schools across Italy, starting in September. Fun and creativity are encouraged in our learning-centered workplaces. Full training is provided, as well as the chance to be part of the life of the school through ongoing training, team meetings, events and social life.  We use a communicative methodology, and make use of technology in the classroom and outside of the classroom. We are looking for teachers to start in our brand new schools in Italy which are opening in September: Milan, Monza, Padua and Treviso. There are also various positions...  [Read more]

Highly Paid TEFL Job in Iraq Date posted:2013-12-12 | Writer: Language Solutions International | Email: [email protected] Language Solutions International has a rare opportunity for TEFL certified teachers working on back to back 28 day rotations running a range of English courses for clients in the Basra region of Iraq. Training may be using general, business or technical English course materials with some ESP courses. Instructors work 7 days a week with a 12 hour working day whilst on rotation, with a standard 6-hour daily teaching schedule. Non-teaching time is used for a range of administrative tasks and supporting our local Iraqi teaching team. All training is conducted on secure sites and all transportation within Iraq, e.g. airport transfers, is secure. Qualifications:...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Methods to Teach EFL Kindergarten in a Fun Way Since younger students have a shorter attention span than older students it can be a challenge to not only manage the classroom but to teach English as a foreign language. Though this might be difficult there are many advantages to teaching younger students. Though young, children are still eager to learn and, with the right motivation and teaching skills teaching younger students can be very rewarding. Table of Contents 1.Teaching and managing younger students Managing Development Repetition is the key 2. Be Active TPR What's in the bag? Act it out 3. Get Creative! Play Games Cooking time Music Do you want to teach English in an EFL kindergarten? Take a TEFL course today! Related...  [Read more]

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 7 Non-Trivial Online ESL Games There are many famous games used by TEFL teachers that students know like the back of their hand. If you want to change up your online lessons and bring even more fun in your teaching, check out these seven non-trivial online ESL games to help you in every stage of the TEFL class. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Connect The Dots 2. Simon Says 3. Online Word Chain 4. Catchphrase 5. I Went to The Market and Bought 6. Don't Say Yes or No 7. Would You Rather? Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. Connect The Dots ...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 11 Fun ESL Activities for Young Learners When teaching young learners, it's important not to spend too much time on any one activity as they can soon lose interest. It is also a good idea to have activities that give younger learners the chance to move about and use the boundless energy they have at that age. Below we present a list of short activities suitable for young and very young learners of English. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What's the Time Mr. Wolf? Telephone Basketball Volleyball Bingo Can you …? I Spy Odd One Out Stand Up Please Mastermind Blindfold Obstacle Course Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this...  [Read more]

Job in Czech Republic For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2016-10-26 | Writer: Castle English Language School | Email: [email protected] Castle English Language School is a well-established, original, and independent English language school located in a stunning historic building on Masarykova Street, in the centre of Liberec. We are currently looking for two fantastic native level speaker EFL teachers to join our growing school. The position is to start immediately. The new teachers will have the opportunity to teach a wide range of ages and levels in small groups (max 8 students) and one-to-one. All our teaching staff are given guidance and support with planning and classroom activities, and have access to a variety of excellent resources. We are a small family-run school and...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 5 Great Ways to Give Your Students Feedback Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Giving feedback is one of the most important parts of being a teacher. Here are 5 great ways to give your students feedback for a successful learning environment. 7 Awesome ESL Conversation Activities to Really Get Your Students Talking Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Check out these 7 awesome ESL conversation activities that will really get your students talking and help them learn English in no time! Top Tips for Teaching English One-on-One Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas One of our TEFL alumni has shared with us his tips when teaching one-on-one English lessons. Check them out in this post. Great Ideas for Teaching Listening Skills in the ESL...  [Read more]

Older Posts Teaching English in Taiwan - The Salary and Budget Guide Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Taiwan is a popular destination for EFL teachers from across the world. If you are interested in joining the thousands of English teachers in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in Taiwan. The Most Common Problems Students in China Face When Learning English Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Are you planning on becoming an EFL teacher in China? There are certain difficulties Chinese students face when learning English and every EFL teacher should be aware of these. Top 10 Qualities Every Great Teacher Should Have Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Are you planning on becoming an EFL teacher abroad? Be sure to check out...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained 7 Misconceptions about TEFL Uncovered Federico Riva TEFL Information With teaching English abroad being one of the hottest career paths in the 21st century, there are also a lot of myths surrounding the topic. Here are seven misconceptions about TEFL uncovered! 10 Female Travel Bloggers You Should Be Following Right Now Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Check out these 10 female travel bloggers you should be following right now to find out how teaching English abroad can lead to exciting careers around the world! Teaching English Abroad: What's Next? - How To Advance In Your EFL Career Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching English as a foreign language is a dream for many - but what do you do when the dream is...  [Read more]

Older Posts The 5 Most Common Types of EFL Students and How to Deal with Them Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Are you ready to teach English abroad? Before you step into the classroom, don't forget to read up on these 5 common types of EFL students and how to deal with them. 7 Activities for Teaching the Present Perfect for the ESL Classroom Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 7 activities for teaching the present perfect for the ESL classroom to teach the present perfect tense to your students and help them understand the correct structure and usage of the tense. Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom While Teaching English Abroad Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas These top 10 mistakes to avoid in the classroom while teaching...  [Read more]

Acquiring TEFL Certificates Check out tefl tesol about Acquiring TEFL Certificates 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.A. - Germany said: Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten As a foreign kindergarten teacher of children between the ages of two and five I know there are a variety of ways children learn and can be taught a new language. Learning a new language at this early age is beneficial in many ways to children. There are many other methods that have been developed for teaching language to children; one method is Total Physical Response (TPR). Our school uses language immersion...  [Read more]

TEFL in Florida, USA Date posted:2007-04-04 | Writer: LAL Torbay | Email: [email protected] LAL is now recruiting for residential and non-residential staff at its schools in the picturesque south west of England and in Florida. UK Centres are in Torbay, Tavistock & Taunton US Centres are in Boca Raton & Fort Lauderdale, Florida. LAL Torbay is a British Council accredited school with over 20 years? experience providing both residential and non-residential courses in the South West of England. With the addition of Taunton School to our residential portfolio, we are looking for over 70 residential summer school staff, while at our main school in Torbay we are looking for new teachers and activity/support staff for the summer to augment the existing staff in place. LAL Florida...  [Read more]

TEFL in Southern Thailand. Date posted:2005-04-06 | Writer: Arundel Language Institute | Email: [email protected]   We are presently looking for teachers to fill up-coming vacancies to teach our Semi-International Programmeô due to start in the second week of May. Teachers work on a one-year (renewable) contract, teach up to 27 and a half hours per week (the teaching hours vary from two to six hours per day, five and a half days per week, teachers are free to go home once they have completed their daily teaching hours). 8 weeks paid holiday per one-year contract, with one month off during the summer break mid-March to mid-May, then another full month off in October. There are also 16 public holidays throughout the year that we observe, totaling to over ten weeks paid holiday....  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Differences for Children and Adults When Acquiring a Second Language This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Vemund V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Children Adults Children Adults Natural abilities Ways to teach Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Children Also Read: "7 Great Games for Your ESL Conversation Class" Adults Children Also Read: How do I choose a TEFL course? Adults Natural abilities Children's natural ability to acquire new languages is strong before adolescence. Pronunciation comes easier, and vocabulary sticks during this time. A classroom of young students maybe a...  [Read more]

Agency Accelerated TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Accelerated 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 A.B. & T.W. South Korea said: Games: A Strong Tool for ESL TeachersStudents of all ages enjoy playing games in the classroom. It is easy to assume games are a useful way of filling time, but in actual practice playing games in the classroom is one of the strongest tools teachers have to get students to learn and retain new vocabulary and concepts. Games give students the opportunity to practice all skill areas: receptive (listening and reading) and productive...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Benefit Using ICALL? Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning (ICALL), the subfield of CALL integrating natural language processing and artificial intelligence, has typically equated language acquisition with the learning of linguistic patterns and grammatical structures. ICALL system, therefore, has focused on identifying and providing feedback to problems in student performance that are exclusively related to linguistic structures. Table of Contents Basis of L2 Acquisition How does it Work? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Omer Shahid R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why are Games Powerful and Why do We Play Them in Class? Let's begin with this - classroom activities are useful. Teachers need to use suitable games for students based on their level and that way students can train their vocabulary and language. Table of Contents While being helpful, the marvelous part is that the games are entertaining! Applicability Games ideas 1. Students could be engaged using tongue twister, for example: 2. In the middle of the class when students are lacking concentration teachers could use 'turntable' game, for example: 3. By the end of the class where there is still time left, teachers could use the game to review what students have learned, for example, they can do it using 'roll the dice' game like this:...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Ideas How to Differentiate in The Classroom Every person is unique and every person learns in different ways. Identifying how each individual learns might sound like a challenging task to perform as a teacher. However, there are several tests that institutions and teachers can provide to students in order to identify the different types of learners they have in their classrooms. It is the theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner that shows how people have a variety in ways of learning. Some tests have been designed based on his theory and can be found online. Some of the Multiple Intelligences mentioned by Gardner include, but are not limited to Visual-Spatial, Linguistic-Verbal, Musical, Bodily-kinesthetic and...  [Read more]