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Tue, 30 Mar 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Reasons to Take an English Level Test as a Non-Native English Teacher Hello everybody. It's Liza here and I'm super glad to welcome you to my weekly ITTT live session. Today's session is devoted to international exams and the reasons to take them as a non-native ESL teacher. Before we begin, please let me know if you see me and hear me clearly, just because I want to make sure my equipment works smoothly. We've got this comments section and you can basically communicate with me through that. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Mahmoud says that he has taken a PTE test. Joe says that he is currently teaching in Vietnam and they have a requirement of having C-1 to get a work permit. By the way, where are you...  [Read more]

Evaluation and Testing of Students - Practice & External Proficiency Tests   This video is part of our video series on "Evaluation and Testing of Students". In this video, we look at practice and external proficiency tests. Practice tests are usually used for revision purpose before internal and external exams to prepare the students. There are three types of external proficiency tests that English learners can take. Find out which ones in this video. 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...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 270 TOEFL Words You Need to Know Preparing for TOEFL? Whether you're a test prep teacher or are taking the proficiency test yourself, keep this list of 270 TOEFL words close!   What is TOEFL? TOEFL stands for "Test of English as a Foreign Language" and is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities. The test is accepted by many English-speaking academic and professional institutions. TOEFL is one of the two major English-language tests in the world, the other being the IELTS.   What is the purpose of TOEFL? The purpose of the TOEFL test is to get an evaluation of the English proficiency of people whose native language is...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 200 IELTS Words You Need to Know Preparing for IELTS? Whether you're a test prep teacher or are taking the proficiency test yourself, keep this list of 200 IELTS words close!   What is IELTS? The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English, and was established in 1989.   What is the purpose of IELTS? IELTS exams are designed to cover the full range of ability from non-user to expert user of English. There are two versions of the IELTS test: academic and general. The Academic version is for...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How a Teacher can Properly Evaluate and Test the Class Testing and evaluating a class is an extremely important aspect of teaching. It allows the teacher to examine each student's progress and decide how to best help them to continue to move forward. In addition to this, it allows students to receive feedback on their progress, which can boost student's self-confidence and motivation. Table of Contents Testing Teaching Methods Structure of the Placement Test Exams Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daniel D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Testing Teaching Methods This...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Prepositions of Place in the Bedroom Worksheet This is a practice worksheet for place prepositions with a great picture. The students must select the correct option from the brackets and then perform the true or false test. They must then write ten sentences about items in their own bedroom.   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]

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Value of Observed Teaching Practice for ESL Teachers This is an interesting article written by one of our TEFL alumni who shares her thoughts on the importance of observed teaching practice for ESL teachers. Table of Contents Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our ITTT graduate Roxanne L. When I think of having my teaching observed either by an inspector or by a teacher-in-training, I think of the Christmas song, which impels its listeners, "He knows when you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!" The reason is simple, when we know we are being scrutinized, we do a better job! In reality, students observe their teachers every day, and even...  [Read more]

Reasons to take an English Level Test for a Non-Native English Teacher   English Level Test: Are you a non-native English teacher willing to build a strong TEFL career? This live stream will cover the main benefits of taking IELTS or other similar language tests for your ESL teaching. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline #IELTS Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Reasons to Take an English Level Test as a Non-Native English Teacher   Hi everybody wherever you are right now. I'm in South Korea and it's 10 a.m. Friday, so good morning. I'm back here again today, my name is Linda from ITTT if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time, we really appreciate it. If at any time during this live session you have any questions, feel free to drop your comments in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from. We are streaming live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time. If you can see me and hear me just leave a hi in the comment box, that would be highly appreciated so that I know that everything is working well. For the first couple of minutes let's...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Two Useful Practices to Decrease Teacher Talking Time As a teacher, our role is to be the leader in the classroom. However, this does not mean that we should be speaking in front of the class the entire class time. As the native-speaking teacher, the students need to hear our voices and hear our accents but what is equally important is that the students are all engaged in the lesson and that they all are practicing themselves. If a teacher speaks 90% of the time and students sit back and listen, then they will lose focus, not practice themselves, and the teacher will tire out. That is why I will propose two ways we can decrease teacher speaking time. Table of Contents Practice 1 Practice 2: Are you...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When a Teacher Becomes a Student: Reflecting On Your Teaching Practice During the second half of my undergraduate career, I had the opportunity to serve as an English Language Assistant (LA) at the English Language Institute (ELI) at my alma mater, the University of Florida. In this role, I worked with another LA and one faculty member (often a Linguistics professor) in leading a class of roughly 15 students every semester. One of the first pieces of information the first professor I worked with gave me was on the importance of assessments at the ELI. Students at the ELI were placed in classes based on their proficiency level in the language, which included evaluations in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The most beginner...  [Read more]

Top Reasons to take an English Level Test for a Non-Native English Teacher 03/02/2021 hello everybody so liz is here and i'm super glad to welcome you to the itt weekly live session uh so today's session is devoted to international exams and the reasons to take them as a non-native esl teacher and before we begin please let me know if you see me and hear me clearly um just because i want to make sure my equipment works smooth so we've got this comments section and you can basically communicate with me so please let me know that you hear and see me well okay um and in addition uh while waiting for some more people to join okay i see that everything works thank you so much for letting me know and uh in addition while waiting for some more people to join me uh let me know uh where are you...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Importance of Diagnostic Tests in an ESL Classroom For teachers of English to speakers of other languages, a diagnostic test is a valuable resource that can be employed to help both the teacher and the student. A diagnostic test is given at the beginning of the course, and is intended to assess the student's current knowledge and mastery of the English language. Diagnostic tests are similar to placement tests, however, a diagnostic test is generally used to assess more areas of the English language as a whole. Diagnostic tests are important as they assist the teacher in preparing lessons and materials, can help gauge the level of the student and whether the course is a good fit, and can help students know what...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Rhea Latchu Destinations Teaching Ideas 5 Mental Health Practices for EFL Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic Within the last months, many countries have been implementing various restrictive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Thus, many of us have had to adapt to drastic changes in our day-to-day life. Lots of EFL teachers, myself included, are currently stranded in foreign countries with expiring visas and/or contracts. Many are faced with the absence of physical contact from others. Some have even lost their jobs and are currently without an income. Numerous EFL teachers aren't earning their full salary. In addition to that, the ones who were used to face-to-face classes now have to adapt to online teaching. Can you imagine facing all these challenges,...  [Read more]

Where do schools provide free airfare for English teachers abroad? Schools in several Asian countries commonly offer free airfare to English teachers, including China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Many employers in Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., and Qatar also regularly cover the airfare for English teachers. Typically, you might be required to complete a probationary term before getting reimbursed, but upon fulfilling the contract's duration, many can expect their return flight to be either fully covered or significantly subsidized. Table of Contents Do English teachers receive free airfares in China? Do English teachers receive free airfares in South Korea? Do English teachers receive free airfares in the Middle East? Do English teachers receive free...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Here's Why Teachers Are Doing More Than Teaching If you search for the word 'to teach' in the Cambridge Dictionary, the first response will be "to give someone knowledge or to train someone". Is it -really- all it is? Table of Contents Entertainer: Motivator: Guide: Mentor: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate AyÅŸe C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Nowadays, most knowledge can be found on the internet. Even little kids who cannot read and write can search and browse the internet and find the desired content thanks to voice-activated search engines, images, and memes. So,...  [Read more]

What does an EFL teacher do? Presuming that you have already done a bit of research into teaching English as a foreign language, you will probably already be aware of the basic role of an EFL teacher, i.e, to teach non-native speakers to speak, read, and write in the English language. However, there is a whole lot more to the role of an EFL teacher than simply standing in front of the class and teaching vocabulary and grammar. Your exact role will depend on the individual employer and the environment where you are actually working, but there are several things that will be expected of you in most situations. What does an EFL teacher actually do? For many teachers the most time consuming aspect of the job is planning and preparing lessons in advance. While teachers with plenty of...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Child Development: Sensory Processing in the Classroom, A New Tool for Teachers Child Development is a complex topic and can be described with a myriad of approaches formulated by scientists, psychologists, therapists and teachers alike. These approaches can break this topic down for those of us who work with children so that we may have a framework for what we are observing. Table of Contents Theory Implementation New Approach to Child Development Child Sensory Development Model What Makes Successful Students? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Karen A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles What is The Difference Between Teaching ESL and EFL? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains what is the difference between EFL and ESL teaching. ESA Principles of Teaching Reading | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate explains how to adjust ESA method to teaching reading. Teaching Practice: Great Privilege and Responsibility | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our...  [Read more]

Rate TEFL Teachers Check out tefl tesol about Rate TEFL Teachers 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 said:  [Read more]

Home / Location / Cusco / Gallery Cusco / Gallery Trainee Teaching EFL Students in Cusco TEFL Gallery - Trainee Teaching EFL Students in Cusco All trainees at our Cusco center have the opportunity to gain valuable teaching practice teaching real EFL students in Peru during their four-week course. Before teaching, the trainees receive in-depth theory classes led by teacher trainers and also observe their trainers classes to get insight into the world of EFL. Our training center in Peru is ready to welcome you and cannot wait to train you. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Program TEFL Teaching Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Teaching 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 F.D. Argentina said: Games in the classroomMany people, including teachers and students, tend to believe that games are a waste of time and that the only way of learning is by completing large amounts of grammar exercises. Many other think that games are only suitable when teaching children and young adolescents. Truth be told, games are one of the greatest tools that teachers have at hand to insure students will have fun while learning. Nowadays, students from different...  [Read more]

Class TEFL Teachers Check out tefl tesol about Class TEFL Teachers 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.N. - U.S.A. said: Teaching Beginner students In my research I have come across a lot of great tips and reminders on how to succeed in teaching a group of beginner students. Starting off the lesson right I have found how important it is to befriend your students and get to know each one of them individually. Developing a rapport with them and letting them see your personality is so. This puts them at ease and helps them to view you as a person they can talk to rather than a...  [Read more]

Qualifications TEFL Teachers Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications TEFL Teachers 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 H. B. - U.K. said: Teaching Grammar Teaching grammar can be one of the most frustrating aspects of an English teachers? job description. Teaching Grammar can be divided into 2 categories, declarative knowledge and procedural knowledge. Declarative knowledge can be summed up as knowledge about a thing such as the rules of grammar whereas procedural knowledge is being able to apply the knowledge to communicate effectively. Many older styles of teaching grammar...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Surabaya / Gallery Surabaya / Gallery Happy Students and Teachers in Surabaya TEFL Gallery - Happy Students and Teachers in Surabaya Trainees at our Surabaya training center have the chance to practice their teaching skills with local ESL students in Indonesia. This is the best approach for our trainees to become confident and competent English teachers.  Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Rhea Latchu I go by many names, however my favourite thus far is Teacher Rhea. I’m a twenty-something year old Trini, catching flights as quick as they can come, all while keeping my Instagram account updated with my travelling pictures. I started my teaching career in Chile before moving onto other countries and continents. Motto: “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Read my articles 5 Mental Health Practices for EFL Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic | ITTT | TEFL Blog Rhea Latchu Destinations Teaching Ideas The most unnatural practice for human beings is the main method in place to fight COVID-19, self-isolation. Becoming accustomed to what seems to be the “new normal”, can take a toll on anyone’s mental health. Below, We...  [Read more]

What visa do I need to teach English in Costa Rica? The combination of a tropical climate, stunning beach filled coastline, exotic flora and fauna, and some of the most pristine rain forest in the region, makes Costa Rica one of the most popular destinations in Latin America for teaching English abroad. Table of Contents What visa do I need to teach English in Costa Rica? What should I do on arrival in Costa Rica? How do I get a tax number for teaching English in Costa Rica? What visa do I need to teach English in Costa Rica? The majority of foreign English teachers working in Costa Rica have no more than a tourist visa in their passport. Unlike many other countries, it is technically legal for teachers to work without the need for a work visa. For many nationalities, including...  [Read more]

What sort of accommodation will I have during my in-class TEFL course? Once you have secured a place on one of our in-class TEFL certification courses you will receive extensive information regarding all aspects of the course, including accommodation. The course fee does not typically cover your accommodation, so you will need to factor the cost of housing for the four weeks of your training into your overall budget. Your options will vary from one location to the next, but you can rest assured that we only recommend accommodation providers that have been thoroughly checked for comfort and value for money. Details of our recommended options can be found on each individual course location page, however, below is a brief overview of the most common options available. Can I stay in a shared...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why Evaluation and Testing are Extremely Important Evaluation and testing are important components for the teacher, students, and the teaching of ESL/EFL courses. These two tasks are both ways of measuring personal achievement about the progression of the course being taught. Without testing, it would be much more difficult for teachers to gauge their students' progression in the course and would likely prevent students from earning certifications in the English language. If evaluations are not conducted the teacher may be oblivious to their deficiencies in their teaching methods. Table of Contents Theoretical Points Rapport Building Strategy Benefits for Students' Memory Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Where do schools provide free airfare for English teachers abroad? The worldwide market for English language teaching is huge, with over 250,000 teachers employed every year. The level of pay and other benefits varies considerably from job to job, however, there are some countries where employers routinely pay for your flight up-front or reimburse the fare once you arrive. In some cases you might be expected to complete a probationary period before receiving any cash, but if you see out your contract you should also have your return flight taken care of or at least a large portion of it. Do English teachers receive free airfares in China? This vast and diverse country is home to the largest and fastest growing English teaching job market in the world, with over 50,000 positions taken...  [Read more]