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Sat, 02 Sep 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Advantages and Disadvantages of Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Groups Before we delve into the advantages and disadvantages, let's clarify what monolingual and multilingual groups entail. Here are brief definitions for each: Table of Contents Monolingual Groups Multilingual Groups Advantages and Disadvantages of Monolingual Groups: Advantages: Disadvantages: Advantages and Disadvantages of Multilingual Groups: Advantages: Disadvantages: Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author, an alumni of ITTT...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in East Timor Date posted:2014-09-04 | Writer: Lorosa'e English Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Are you looking to use your TEFL skills working in a location with opportunities for adventures? LELI was established in 2002, and having developed an excellent reputation, is now recognised as the premium English language training provider in Asia’s newest country, Timor-Leste. Our clients include a variety of government ministries and respected national institutions, prestigious international organisations, local businesses, and private individuals. Students at LELI come from a variety of backgrounds, and many have had their education disrupted due to Timor-Leste’s years of struggling for independence. The standard of education and the methodology most students...  [Read more]

Online English Teacher for Latino Adults or Children Date posted:2021-06-24 | Writer: LatinHire | Email: [email protected] Teach fun online English classes to Latino adults or children! You have the potential to earn $2000+USD a month if you have 40 hours or more of shifts per week, but you get tons of breaks in between classes. You do not need to recruit your own students with LatinHire and all you need is a white background to teach!Why teach with LatinHire over other online English teaching companies:• Classes are available 24/7 with huge flexibility in dropping shifts and picking up extra shifts.• You can work as little as 16 hours a month or up to 48 hours a week.• All you need is a white background, Zoom and Adobe Reader to teach. No need for props or pretty backgrounds.•...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Cultural Sensitivity Can Affect Your TEFL Classroom When deciding to teach as a TEFL teacher abroad one has to be aware of the challenge of "cultural sensitivity in the classroom". Whether one already knows where to look for employment or the location still is unclear a teacher needs to be prepared to face cultural issues in a country of a foreign culture. There will be stereotypes, different religious beliefs, social differences and issues between several ethnic groups. People might project stereotypes onto other groups and also they may have to endure resentment towards themselves. Those issues will have to be addressed and resolved if a teacher wants to be successful. There are gaps in the classroom between the students...  [Read more]

ESL Teacher Needed for Public Schools in Vietnam Date posted:2023-06-30 | Writer: EMG Education | Email: [email protected] EMG Education is one of the largest private education organizations in Vietnam. Its mission is to provide Vietnam learners across all ages an opportunity and the right preparation to succeed on the global stage.EMG Education was one of the first private enterprises in Vietnam to implement high-quality international Math, Science and English curricula to state schools in the country and the very first to successfully integrate such a curriculum into Vietnam’s national curriculum across all grades from 1 to 12. The Integrated Program is delivered by experienced, native English speaking teachers with a wide variety of academic backgrounds from all over the world and...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why You Should Complete a TEFL Course Before Starting Teaching Many non-native English speaking countries only require teachers to have a bachelor's degree, and it can be in any field. It can be a degree in anything at all, thus not having prepared the future teacher for their new job and life. Some other countries don't require a bachelor's degree at all. With the rise in demand for learning English as a second language has come the increased relevance and need for courses such as TEFL. I'm an example of someone who had no background in teaching, and I also didn't take a course before I dove in. I had to "fake it till I made it" and looking back, that was unfair to the students. Even if I wasn't breaking any laws and I was...  [Read more]

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 Anastasiya Akpinar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESA Teaching Method: ✅ How to use ESA for Online English Lessons Do you remember the frustration you have experienced after education moved went online? While it may have been a disaster initially, most teachers have now adapted to the new streams of the educational process. Some even say distance learning is better for everyone. Table of Contents Where to start? Simplicity is king Three magic letters: ESA In the beginning: Engage! Now, let's study! Imagine. Motivate. Activate! Zoom background and filters help to learn Are you ready to teach English online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! One of the most popular approaches to teaching is the ESA method, and...  [Read more]

Immediate Opportunity Teaching English in New Zealand Date posted:2017-05-23 | Writer: English Language Partners NZ | Email: [email protected] English Language Partners is a national organisation of 22 centres which provides English language and social support to adult refugees and migrants from non-English speaking backgrounds. The following part-time position is for an English Language Group(ELG) teacher who is also able to undertake a coordinator role as required,  in South Auckland. THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE GROUP PROGRAMME: The ELG Programme provides ESOL tuition to groups of adult learners from a non-English speaking background in order to improve their ability to function in everyday life and improve their confidence. We are looking for someone to teach 2...  [Read more]

Immediate Opportunities in China For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2017-08-01 | Writer: Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange | Email: [email protected] The Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange (JESIE) is an institutional unit of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education (JPDE) with immediate opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. Teach in top-rated Primary, Middle and High Schools in Jiangsu Province. POSITION INFORMATION: 1) Locations: NANJING, the capital city of Jiangsu Province with rich historical heritage and educational development; WUXI (a city with fast economic growth in Jiangsu Province, 1 hour from Shanghai by fast-speed train);and OTHER CITIES like Rugao, Huaiyin, etc. 2) Teach in top-rated...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Incorporating Cultural Awareness into the Classroom What does cultural sensitivity mean? According to Southeastern University, cultural sensitivity means "being aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning them a value." Therefore, a teacher should refrain from assigning a particular value, such a better or worse and good or bad, to any activity or interaction. It is important to be aware that both the teacher and the student(s) carry certain cultural norms, and a level of respect with these differences in culture is vital for student success. As such, how does a teacher incorporate cultural awareness into their classroom curriculum? Table of Contents First, a teacher should express...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Self-Reflection: From Failure to Great Teacher The year was 1992, I was going to my first English class. I was so excited to begin. I'd always wanted to learn that language. The movies, music and everything I loved the most was in English. I was ten years old, my whole class was the same age, but the only thing I didn't know was they were much ahead of me. The course placed me in a classroom with kids that were already speaking English since they were six years old. They spoke all the time and I couldn't understand anything. I felt so disappointed and ashamed, I couldn't even comprehend the difference between him and her. Even my teacher made fun of me. As a result, I got out of the course after lots of swollen eyes and arguments...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 Gökhan Yilmaz Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 3 Main Advantages of a Non-Native English Teacher We have a saying; who knows something very well, cannot teach very well. If you are not a native speaker but you are a teacher in that language, you are well-prepared and working more than a native English speaker to avoid being tomfoolery and embarrassed in front of your students. This takes you one step ahead of someone whose native language is English. So here are 3 main advantages of a non-native English teacher. Table of Contents They can relate to their students better. They speak the students' language. They understand the students' cultural background Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: They can relate to their students...  [Read more]

What are the requirements for TEFL certification? All you really need to teach English abroad is a strong desire to try something new and a teaching qualification that will show potential employers that you have undergone some level of teacher training. The internationally recognised qualification in this situation is a TEFL certificate and these courses typically have few set requirements. Table of Contents What level of English is required to take a TEFL course? What age limits are there with TEFL courses? What educational background do I need to take a TEFL course? Do English language teachers need to be bilingual? Do qualified teachers still need to complete a TEFL course? Do I need to know a lot about grammar to teach English abroad? What level of English is required to take a...  [Read more]

Cost TESOL TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Cost TESOL 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 B.P. & J.A. - U.S.A. said: Review-Critique of Enric Llurda StudyEffects of intelligibility and speaking rates on judgments of non-native speakers? personalities Review/Critique of a Study I?ve chosen to review ?Effects of intelligibility and speaking rates on judgments of non-native speakers? personalities? by Enric Llurda. This study analyses the response given by 28 American undergraduate students at an American university to a passage read by 10 ESL speakers of 5 different L1...  [Read more]

Agency TEFL International Check out tefl tesol about Agency TEFL International 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: Teaching monolingual vs multi-lingual groupsWhen teaching English to non-native speakers, class types fall into two main classifications. They are monolingual and multilingual groups. Both provide advantages and disadvantages to the teacher. There are many arguments that defend the strategies on the techniques of teaching both groups. The greatest of these arguments revolves around whether an L1 language should or should not be used with in the...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom Sensitivity as a Center for Successful Learning Experience When teaching a class of students of different ages, genders, religions, and cultures, a teacher must take each of these things into consideration to be sure that all of the students feel that they are being provided with a safe learning environment. Of each of these, one of the most commonly discussed topics that teachers need to be aware of is cultural sensitivity. Table of Contents Awareness To-Do List Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rachel O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Awareness There are many...  [Read more]

School/Business English Teacher in Tokyo, Japan (Spring 2024) Date posted:2023-10-12 | Writer: International Education Services | Email: [email protected] Considering a teaching job overseas? Interested in Japanese education, business, and culture? Enjoy them all and so much more by living and working in Tokyo starting in March 2024. International Education Services (IES), a language consultancy in Japan, is seeking graduates to work as English language instructors.International Education Services (IES) was established in Japan in 1969. Headquartered in Tokyo, IES provides English instruction in Japanese elementary and secondary schools. IES also has extensive experience designing and conducting business, engineering, pharmaceutical, and customized communication programs for Japanese...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Encourage Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom? This is a sensitive but necessary topic. To create an environment of tolerance in the educational institution is a duty of all the people working on it. In the past, I use to work as a tour guide in the rain forest. My job consisted of bringing a family of foreigners to an Amazonian indigenous community, it was the clash of people with a completely different cultural background. The majority of times I guided europian or North American through the jungle and I learned how different context makes different people create their values and personalities. The most important thing I learned was to respect that difference and create empathy with dialogue and demonstrations....  [Read more]

Fee Reputable TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Fee Reputable 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 C.D. - U.S.A. said: Pronunciation Problems for chinese SpeakersOne issue that TEFL instructors soon realize is that students of certain language backgrounds tend to face similar problems, one of which is pronunciation of certain syllables or phrases. Such is the case with native chinese speakers, though their problems are neither simpler nor more complex than any other language background. The website TEFL Boot Camp offers tips for teaching pronunciation in general. They state...  [Read more]

EFL Teaching Position in Canada Date posted:2018-11-01 | Writer: Amberson High School | Email: [email protected] Amberson High School is a private high school registered under the Ontario Ministry of Education, and is licensed to offer high school credit courses (including ESL) that satisfy the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). At Amberson, we are motivated to nurture every student's success both academically and socially. As many of our students come from an international background, it is imperative for our teachers to give students the self confidence and comfort to adapt to the Canadian Secondary School system. Our teachers are OCT qualified, patient, thorough, and motivated. We are currently looking for new EFL teachers to join our team and help students succeed,...  [Read more]

Immediate Starts in China Teaching EFL Date posted:2016-08-15 | Writer: Rockies English Education | Email: [email protected] Rockies English Education is looking for out-going and qualified EFL teachers to join our team and teach in kindergartens, public primary schools and language training schools in cities throughout China. We are looking for responsible, dedicated, energetic, and creative people who feel they can contribute to raising educational standards in ESL learning. This is a huge opportunity for TEFL graduates with great English skills, a passion for teaching, and an interest in doing something new! You'll discover China, experience an amazing culture, learn Mandarin, all the while helping children to learn a new language. WHO WE ARE: Rockies English Education is a...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Cultural Awareness is Imperative in the Classroom A student's journey to learn a new language can be met with a multitude of intimidating aspects. The vocabulary and grammar alone are enough to create a challenge, but add on to that the reading, speaking, and writing components and the challenges can become daunting. With all the difficulties that come with teaching and learning a new language, the last thing that should ever be an area of discomfort or distress should be cultural awareness within the classroom. For the students and teachers alike, the classroom must be a place of tolerance and respect. Cultural awareness should not only guide how the teacher approaches the lessons but should also set the overall tone of the...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Important is Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom? Teaching English as a second language is a very rewarding experience. It is very rewarding as a teacher to help and watch your students succeed in their lives. The teacher does have to be understanding of several things while teaching in the classroom. One of these things is cultural sensitivity. Table of Contents Cultural Diversity Starting Your ESL Work Etiquette Teacher's Personal Sensitivity Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nicholas S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Cultural Diversity Just as the United States...  [Read more]

Jobs in China For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2016-11-22 | Writer: Rockies English Education | Email: [email protected] Rockies English Education is a subsidiary of Rockies Education Management and Consultation Company founded in 2001 by Canadian teachers. We are licensed by the Chinese government State Council to recruit foreign teachers for the purpose of work in China and have regular opportunities for TEFL graduates. Over the last 15 years, we have operated schools in different locations throughout China, spanning from Heilongjiang province to the north, to Guangdong province in the south. The locations that we recruit for are either directly owned or partnered schools that use the Rockies designated curriculum.  Our vision is to set the highest quality English...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal TEFL Information Overcoming Challenges: TEFL/TESOL and Teaching English Abroad at 40+ Are you over 40 and considering a thrilling journey teaching English abroad? Join us as we uncover the growing demand, benefits, and strategies for a successful career in ESL education. Explore how age can be your advantage in the world of teaching English. Table of Contents Understanding the Global EFL Market Global Demand for English Teachers: Teacher Shortages and Prioritizing Qualifications: Embracing Cultural Exchange and Diversity: Leveraging Professionalism and Work Ethic: Specialized Opportunities and Higher-Level Positions: Career Transition Possibilities: Advantages of Teaching English Abroad at 40+ Life Experience, Maturity, and Professional...  [Read more]

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why a Diverse-Aged Group is Difficult to Teach There are many potential problems when teaching is considered. With the teaching of a foreign language, especially in a culturally reserved country such as Turkey, the possible issues become bigger or more. I do not believe it would be very useful or beneficial neither for the teacher nor the students to put people with big age differences in the same class, trying to learn the same subject from the same teacher. There are many disadvantages as opposed to weak advantages in doing so. Table of Contents Level of Motivation Learning Goals Interaction Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Strategies: ✅ How to Connect With ESL Students Some people might think that the methodology is of greater importance than any other teaching aspect. Yet teaching is based on human relationships. Therefore it is essential whether the teacher manages to establish harmonious interactions between faculty and students. Bernieri defines these interactions as 'rapport' (Galzier 2016). According to Frisby and Myers, rapport is "the ability to build a relationship based on trust and harmony and is considered to be a positive and prosocial behavior that is relationally powerful enough to enact cohesiveness, reduce the threat, and structure social interaction (Fleming 2009)." Multiple studies have...  [Read more]

Cheaper TEFL Cities Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper TEFL Cities 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 W. C. - Australia said: Learning DifficultiesThe term learning difficulty is applied to students who struggle with advancement in basic skill areas such as language, literacy and numeracy. In the past, attempts have been made to apply labels to the reasons behind why students may experience learning difficulties, with some attribute of the student usually targeted as being the cause of learning issues. However, upon examination, it can be seen that many factors external to the...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Methods of Teaching Bilingual Students It is important to know what is to be done when half of your class speaks a different language. And being a teacher of English, it is almost impossible to communicate with your students in more than one language at the same time especially when trying to communicate different ideas. This can be very confusing for the students and create disorder in the classroom. By teaching a linguistically diverse classroom the teacher may face some challenges along the way such as reading and writing as well as speaking and listening. However, there do exist some methods that can help the teacher make the learning process much more beneficial to the students. Table of Contents Group Work in Class Clear Rules...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Netherlands  Primary School Teacher - Netherlands Writer: American School of The Hague | Email: [email protected] You believe that school is preparation for life, more than simply the next level of school. You are passionate about Elementary School. You love teaching and supporting students through these years of growth and change and enjoy contributing to their academic, social and emotional development. An advocate, a guide and a strong supporter of your students - that’s you. A bilingual (Dutch/English) teacher who will teach our young learners in the Dutch language while embracing the ASH curricular experience. Just as in life outside the classroom, you believe that students with different backgrounds, gender identities, and learning abilities benefit from working...  [Read more]