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2021 Online ESL Classroom: How I Plan My Online Lessons
In this Live Session, our TEFL expert Liza will share her experience of online ESL teaching. Do you want to start teaching online, or you need the inspiration to enhance your online classes? This webinar is for you!
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Live Event: The Best Ideas for Online TEFL Teaching in 2021
What do you need to know about teaching online in 2021? Our TEFL expert Liza will share the most exciting ideas to boost your online classes in the coming year. ✅ Don't miss it!
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Why Drilling is a Common Teaching Method in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why Drilling is a Common Teaching Method in an ESL Class
Drilling is a teaching method used by teachers, teaching languages or other subjects, all over the world. Generally, drilling involves the teacher saying or modeling something to the class and the students repeating it. There are many ways of using the drilling method. Some teachers may use it sparingly in class while others may use the method so often it becomes the main way their students acquire new information.
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Balance
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Variety of Activities
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The Best Thing I Have Learned From My 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course - TEFL Blog
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The Best Thing I Have Learned From My 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course
Where do I begin? I have learned so much from my 60-hour TEFL course with ITTT.
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I have learned about everything from what it takes to become a great teacher and of course what not to do in the classroom. I also learned a lot about what makes a student a great learner. I believe this is very important as well since good learners progress more rapidly in the class. That rapid learning makes good learners and most of all more successful students. In turn that builds confidence in the teacher on behalf of the students. Of course, the teacher ends up with more confidence in... [Read more]
Differences in Teaching Monolingual and Multilingual EFL Groups - TEFL Blog
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 Laura Payne
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Differences in Teaching Monolingual and Multilingual EFL Groups
I am currently working as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japan. Before I began this job I assumed that because Japan has a largely homogeneous population, all of my classes would be monolingual. However, I was wrong in this assumption. In addition to my Japanese students, I have many students who are Brazilian or Filipino. These students largely do not use Japanese as their mother tongue and have to learn both English and Japanese as a second language. This diverse student population, in addition to my work experiences and studies, has taught me a lot about working with both monolingual and multilingual classes.
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3 Main Differences between One-To-One and Group Teaching - TEFL Blog
Thu, 20 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
3 Main Differences between One-To-One and Group Teaching
Deciding whether to teach individuals or group classes can be difficult. There are many similarities as well as differences. The perusal of these two kinds of classes led to charting each difference and similarity. Many of the differences fell under three categories. These three major differences between teaching one-to-one and groups are the class set up, students' goals/motivations and available activities.
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Individual Tutoring
Working With a Group
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How to Build Confidence in Chinese Business Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Build Confidence in Chinese Business Students
Self-confidence has been seen as a major contributor to a person learning a language. As a teacher and a counselor, I agree with Jack Welch's quote: Giving people self-confidence is by far the most important thing that I can do because then they will act. Confidence exists of three realms: who I am, what I can learn, and what I can do. These are steps that can be taken to help Chinese Business English students improve confidence in these realms.
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What is self-confidence?
Who am I?
What can I learn?
What can I do?
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Personal Teaching Experience - How I Became a TEFL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Personal Teaching Experience - How I Became a TEFL Teacher
Until now, I have been an English teacher for 6 months. Before that, in 2016 I was a teaching assistant. That is my part-time job. And this is a journey even though I have not yet taken a TESOL class but I am still confident that I can become a teacher.
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Assistant Tutor
Good Example
Learning Important Skills
Difficulties
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Assistant Tutor
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TEFL Alumna Shares Her Best Lesson Planning Tricks - TEFL Blog
Thu, 05 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
TEFL Alumna Shares Her Best Lesson Planning Tricks
Lesson planning is an important skill and resource for teachers with benefits for the teacher, the students, and the institution accommodating them. By implementing this technique teachers are equipped with a guide that can instill confidence for themselves, as well as clarity for their students and employers.
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Benefits
Points to Remember
Ways to Solve Anticipated Problems
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Benefits
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What Personal Qualities are Important for an English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Tue, 15 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What Personal Qualities are Important for an English Teacher
A teacher's personal qualities play a huge role in the success of their students! One of the best things I learned from this course was what makes a good teacher, and what a good teacher needs to be aware of when teaching EFL. Depending on whom you ask or what website you look at, you will get different thoughts and opinions on the qualities an English teacher needs to have. In this essay I am going to talk about the personal traits I believe are the most important and why.
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Care
Motivate
Manage
Organize
Ask
Treat and Encourage
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How Important is the Difference Between American English and British English for EFL Learners? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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How Important is the Difference Between American English and British English for EFL Learners?
This summative essay will exam the importance of teaching the differences between American English and British English for EFL learners. I will examine the intention behind teaching these differences, and when these teachings should be applied, and to what effect and purpose. This essay will focus primarily on the problems of pronunciation and spelling, which are the two main differences. I am a British citizen, born and raised in London, England, and currently teach at a public high school in Tokyo.
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Spelling
Challenges for Beginners and Intermediate Learners
What do Students Think?
Grammar
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What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Catia Pereira dos Santos
Teaching Ideas
What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?
What kind of teacher do you want to become? Can you picture it in your mind?
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Show to the student you care!
Listen to your students!
Make the Ordinary Extraordinary
Relax
In Conclusion
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Well, I did it! When I first started my journey as a Portuguese and English online tutor, I asked myself this question and it landed me on a few ideas which are also present over some units of the ESL teachers course.I've been a student for a while, and I am still today. This year, I merged in the education... [Read more]
Reasons Why Teachers Need to Build Rapport With Their Students - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Reasons Why Teachers Need to Build Rapport With Their Students
While there are many things a teacher can do to prepare for the classroom, the way students interface with their teachers is something that can be both difficult and spontaneous. Building rapport with students is crucial to maintain a high level of energy and focus throughout a class session.
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Students' Comfort
Teacher's Image
Mindfulness
Environment
Interest
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Students' Comfort
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Should a TEFL certification be Mandatory for Teachers? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information
Should a TEFL Certification be Mandatory for Teachers?
The importance of a course such as a TEFL is easy to overlook when you consider the multitude of teaching jobs that are available around the globe that require no teacher training whatsoever. In many countries, the only requirements are that you have some form of degree and are a native speaker. For those looking to travel whilst earning some money, these countries can provide a good balance of income and culture, as well as easy access to other countries in the area. However, whilst this is beneficial to the 'tourist teacher', it can often lead to substandard teaching methods. For an example of this, I need not look any further than myself.
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The Benefits of Reading English Stories to Younger Groups of ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Benefits of Reading English Stories to Younger Groups of ESL Students
I adore books, and reading aloud to our young students is one of the highlights of my job as a Teaching Assistant.
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The Importance of Reading Classes
Factors Influencing Students' Interest
Classroom Routine
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Most of our students are Turkish, whose ages range from four to eleven years old, who have had little or no exposure to the English language. The students come to our school to receive an English education and therefore use daily a language of which their parents have little knowledge. It can be overwhelming to suddenly be thrust into an environment where everything... [Read more]
Essential TEFL Teachers Personal Qualities - TEFL Blog
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Essential TEFL Teachers Personal Qualities
I have eight years of experience teaching English to children in Japan. I was usually the sole teacher in the classroom. I taught at an eikaiwa. An eikaiwa is when the children come to study English after school or on the weekends. Many personal qualities were important for me to develop as an English Teacher, to become successful and confident in the classroom. I will discuss these personal qualities, and how they improved my English lessons for my students.
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Keep Calm
Be Prepared
Be Happy
Be Creative and Handy
Be Energized
Be Flexible
Be Punctual
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Contrasts Between Adult and Young Learner Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Contrasts Between Adult and Young Learner Language Acquisition
Many variances exist between teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners vs adults. Despite these dissimilarities, the fundamentals will remain the same. Teachers should motivate their students to communicate in the target language, and utilize students' previous knowledge while maintaining an engaging atmosphere in the classroom.
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Teaching Practice
Level of Motivation
English Atmosphere
Communication Challenges
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A TEFL Graduate Shares Her Personal Teaching Experience - TEFL Blog
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.
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English learning experience
First Attempts
Professional development
What did I learn from the teaching courses
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English learning experience
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The Art of Teaching Younger EFL Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Art of Teaching Younger EFL Students
I have 3 years of experience in teaching English in a few kindergartens in Beijing, China and some experience in teaching adults in a training center.
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Differences Between Teaching Children and Adults
Principles in Teaching Kids
Learning Atmosphere
Teacher's Responsibilities
My Personal Experience
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When I started in kindergarten, it was very difficult because I didn't have enough information about how to make a proper lesson plan. I didn't have enough materials, games, songs, and it took me a lot of time to collect all the necessary information for teaching and creating my teaching plan. Without... [Read more]
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Regardless of whether we’re topmost executives or businesspersons, students or teachers, striking a proper work-life balance is extremely important. While everyone strives to strike this essential work-life balance, our success is usually limited.That occurs because other tasks on hand- either at work or home- steal precious time that was intended for our families. And if you’re a teacher, balancing work and family can become a real circus. A... [Read more]
Comparing Online and On-site TEFL Courses - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Comparing Online and On-site TEFL Courses
Determining the best route to take to become TEFL/ESL certified can be a daunting task. A myriad of questions and doubts raced through my head as I researched all the different options. Will it be worth the money? Why is this one valued differently than that one? Which materials are the most up to date? Should I take an onsite or an online course? What is the big difference between the two!? It's a lot.
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My consideration
Online course
What is that hole of difference?
Having experience in teaching
Sources of problems
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Why Should We Teach Our Children Through Stories? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why Should We Teach Our Children Through Stories?
As a teacher, we often find ourselves daunted with the task of capturing our students' interests and also equipping them for the future. Not only do we seek to train better students, but we also want to produce better citizens, workers, and future teachers. Teaching is still held the same purpose throughout all these years: bettering our future through the lives of our students.
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Teaching Methods
Benefits of Using Stories
Easy to Remember
Higher Level of Engagement
Relative
Storytelling
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Establishing Rapport while Volunteer Teaching: Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Establishing Rapport while Volunteer Teaching: Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom
Many programs allow educators to become volunteer teachers, specifically, my experience as a TEFL instructor in the Peace Corps China program has provided me with valuable insight into the importance of establishing strong relationships with students from different cultures. Teaching English in rural China was filled with many challenges but I believe that the most important challenge that I needed to overcome was bridging the cultural gap with my students. By bridging this gap, I was able to build strong student-teacher rapport and help the students improve their English language abilities over time.
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When One Teaches, Two Learn - An English Teacher in Korea Shares Her Story - TEFL Blog
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
When One Teaches, Two Learn - An English Teacher in Korea Shares Her Story
I decided to write about the subject I'm an expert in, my personal teaching experience. The focus will be on what I've gained from the last nine years as an EFL instructor. I'll begin by telling you about my first teaching position in rural South Korea. Next, I'll share my experience taking the TEFL course. Finally, I'll discuss my efforts to become an independent online English instructor. I hope my experience can provide some insight into some of the many options for EFL teachers.
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Teaching English in South Korea
English education is everything in South Korea.
Taking the next steps towards a career in teaching English
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4 Incredible Ways to Build on Your TEFL Teaching Confidence - TEFL Blog
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
4 Incredible Ways to Build on Your TEFL Teaching Confidence
There are many things I have learned over my thirty-plus years teaching students full time in classrooms, ranging from primary grades 2-5 and in junior high and high school. However, one of the most crucial things a teacher needs in the face of young and older learners is confidence! If the students suspect that the teacher has no idea what they are doing, it can be detrimental to the lesson and the teacher's ability to control the classroom situation. Having a confident teacher brings positivity to the classroom and comfort among the students that they are going to learn something valuable. Throughout my career, I wore many hats to grow... [Read more]
3 Changes TEFL Teachers Need to Make When They Switch Between Individual and Group Lessons - TEFL Blog
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
3 Changes TEFL Teachers Need to Make When They Switch Between Individual and Group Lessons
Teaching English is traditionally done in a classroom setting; however, a growing number of teachers and students are attracted to the convenience and flexibility of teaching one-to-one lessons. Whether teaching privately or for a company, in-person or online, to young learners or adults ESL teachers know their approach must change when switching from group teaching to teaching individuals. How is this done and what changes need to be made? Switching from group lessons to teaching one-to-one involves much more than modifying materials for a smaller audience; ESL teachers also need to make changes to teacher-student roles, syllabus and... [Read more]
The Benefits of Teaching ESL/EFL Online - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information
The Benefits of Teaching ESL/EFL Online
Even before graduation, an opportunity to conduct English classes online jumped onto my lap. As a graduating student who has studied English and its nuances as well as its beauty, I thought it would be a great experience to delve into this new world. I have never thought that such an industry exists and that it has not been my ultimate goal to carve a niche in such. However, time passed and it still holds a special place in my heart.
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Job Search Opportunities
Lesson Flow
Drawbacks
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5 Keys to become a great EFL Kindergarten Teacher - TEFL Blog
Sun, 07 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
5 Keys to become a great EFL Kindergarten Teacher
Of all the hard jobs around, one of the hardest is being a good teacher. So how is it possible to become a great teacher? And how can a teacher become great at helping young learners in a kindergarten class who have little to no experience learning in a classroom setting? Although challenging at times, it can be done. There are a few keys to being a great kindergarten teacher.
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1. Teacher's Attitude and Mindset
2. Preparation
3. Support Teaching With Visual Aids
4. Encourage to Use English
5. Keep it Fun!
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Important Personal Qualities for English Teachers - TEFL Blog
Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Important Personal Qualities for English Teachers
I came to China about a year ago now, I left America with just the items in my backpack and enough money to eat for a few days. Coming to China was the biggest change I have had in my life (for the better) and it has opened my eyes to many opportunities I could potentially pursue. I came here alone to meet my best friend and his uncle, who runs an English school with foreign teachers.
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Important Decision
Teacher's Motivation
Approach to Teaching
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Games and Their Influence on English Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Thu, 12 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Games and Their Influence on English Acquisition
Diane Ackerman coined the phrase "play is our brain's favorite way of learning" and we have discovered tough various studies and examples of how play in and out of the classroom improves learning skills and encourages involvement.
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Motivation Level
Learning Experience
Types of Games
Games for Different Age Groups and Levels
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Motivation Level
Within the classroom teachers have discovered that using games can increase motivation and... [Read more]