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TESOL Review from Student Leidy   In this TESOL review video, Leidy from Colombia shares her thoughts on taking a TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT. She is currently teaching English in Guangzhou, China, and recently completed her 120-hour TEFL certification course with ITTT. She enjoyed her experience taking the course and loved all the additional material, like video lessons, exercises and printable lesson plans the course includes. She recommends ITTT to anyone wanting to teach English abroad. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

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Opportunities Throughout Colombia Teaching English Date posted:2017-09-07 | Writer: ESL Starter | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills and teach English in Colombia as part of an exciting initiative launched by the Colombian Ministry of Education. Choose from 1 or 2 semester contract in a variety of locations. Start January or March 2018 - Explore exciting South America! Come experience the authentic South American lifestyle! Live, teach and learn in South America's largest economy, within the well-developed cities and towns of Colombia. Join a huge social initiative with the intent to build a bilingual Colombia. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ~ 400 positions available teaching a range of ages from children to adults. WORK INFORMATION: Duration: Choose from 5 or 10 month contract...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers With Immediate Availability Required in Colombia Date posted:2018-05-30 | Writer: Berlitz Colombia | Email: [email protected] Berlitz Colombia are offering native level English speakers, with TEFL certificates and a minimum of a Bachelor´s degree, the chance to explore the exciting Colombian culture by teaching in their language centres in Bogota and Cartagena. Berlitz is one of the most successful global players in the dynamic growth market of language teaching and further training. With over 550 language centres, we are one of the leading providers worldwide. To guarantee our customers a high level of quality, you will receive training in teaching methodology with us. A friendly international team, as well as a pleasant atmosphere, await you at Berlitz. We...  [Read more]

Opportunities in Colombia for TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2018-04-09 | Writer: Berlitz Colombia | Email: [email protected] Berlitz Colombia is offering native level English speakers, with TESOL certificates and a minimum of a Bachelor´s degree, the chance to explore the exciting Colombian culture by teaching in their language centres in Bogota and Cartagena. Berlitz is one of the most successful global players in the dynamic growth market of language teaching and further training. With over 550 language centres, we are one of the leading providers worldwide. To guarantee our customers a high level of quality, you will receive training in teaching methodology with us. A friendly international team, as well as a pleasant atmosphere, await you at Berlitz. We are...  [Read more]

English Teachers Wanted in Colombia Date posted:2023-12-04 | Writer: More Than English Colombia | Email: [email protected] More Than English Colombia has earned recognition as one of the premier English learning initiatives in Colombia, endorsed by TESOL Colombia. Established in 2018, our primary mission is to provide English education to middle-class and low-income individuals who have been underserved due to the prohibitive cost of language courses and outdated teaching methods.What sets our program apart is not a sophisticated tech tool or a digital platform; it's our people. People are the lifeblood of More Than English. Our diverse team hails from all corners of the globe, leveraging their cultural insights as a powerful tool for empowerment and education.Now we are...  [Read more]

TEFL Courses Colombia   The ITTT TEFL course in Colombia gives you the opportunity to learn how to teach English in one of Latin America’s brightest stars and the gateway to South America. Colombia is a country filled with unique landscapes and innovative cities, cultural and gastronomic delights, and villages surrounded by imposing mountains. It is a country of diversity with places that only exist in Colombia. For lovers of nature and extreme sports, the three mountain ranges of the Colombian Andes are an excellent setting for climbing or walking trails. For water sports, the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Coast offer some of the world’s best surfing and snorkeling, and our lakes and reservoirs in the interior of the country are great for fishing and rafting. Colombia has...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in Colombia Date posted:2019-07-25 | Writer: Native Tongue | Email: [email protected] Native Tongue (NT SAS) is Canadian owned and operated, in its 16th year of operation in Ibague, Colombia and is registered with the Secretary of Education. We are looking for experienced EFL teachers to start work immediately. Ibague is 200 km. South-West of Bogotá with 600,000 inhabitants and has most modern amenities. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by tropical mountains and has a climate that is near perfect, normally reaching 28 daily and dropping to 18 at night. One´s safety in Colombia has improved dramatically in recent years and is no more a concern than it would be in any large North American city. The people are very sociable and Ibague is vibrant with activity...  [Read more]

Teach English in Colombia Date posted:2013-11-18 | Writer: Native Tongue | Email: [email protected]  Native Tongue is Canadian owned and operated, in its twelfth year of operation in Colombia and is registered with the Secretary of Education. We operate schools in the cities of Ibague and Pereira and have regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers, although we are currently looking for teachers available to start in January 2014. A clear voice with a neutral “North American” accent is important. An outgoing, energetic person is a must. Spanish is an asset, however not necessary.Although Colombia does have some political and economic problems, safety is no more a concern than it would be in any large North American city. The people are very sociable and both these cities...  [Read more]

TEFL Bogotà | TEFL Colombia Colombia's capital Bogotá is a very special city. Located in the heart of the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 2,640 meters, it is one of the highest capital cities in the world and is home to people from every corner of Colombia. Bogotá serves as the vibrant centre of a variety of Colombian cultures as well as those of other South American countries. You will always find something exciting to do in Bogotá, whether it’s enjoying the local culture in the cobbled streets of the historic downtown of La Candelaria, or heading out to the areas around the city to experience the country’s beautiful views and diverse flora and fauna. The city has restaurants, clubs, cafes and bars dotted amongst old houses, churches and convents dating back 300 hundred years....  [Read more]

TEFL Chia | TEFL Colombia ITTT's TEFL training course in Colombia is located in Chía "The Moon City," a municipality located 20 minutes by car or bus from Bogotá. Bogotá is the capital and the most important city of Colombia and its natural charm makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Latin America. It is the city that most represents life in Colombia with good coffee, Latin rhythms and buildings from the colonial past. Located in the heart of the South American continent, Colombia is a fascinating country full of historical and cultural heritage along with beautiful landscapes. The country has 53 natural parks and protected areas, along with coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean providing over 300 beaches to suit any preference. Colombia is an...  [Read more]

Opportunities in Colombia For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2015-11-17 | Writer: Bento Group | Email: [email protected] Heart for Change, the Colombian Ministry of Education and Bento Group are looking for TEFL skilled fellows to teach English throughout the country in order to build a bilingual Colombia. Fellows will be teaching low-income kids, teenagers, and/or adults in Colombia’s public educational institutions for 1 or 2 semesters. Applications are on a rolling basis, keep in mind there are 2 annual intakes: January 2016 and March 2016. Upon successful completion of the application you will be contacted within 1 week.  Continue reading below for all the details and Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any further questions email us at the address given on the...  [Read more]

Fri, 01 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cultural Sensitivity in a Colombian Classroom A resource I found invaluable for this essay was the website Cyborlink (2019a), a reference provided in the TEFL Young Learners course (ITTT, 2019). The TEFL course (Unit 6) discusses how cultural considerations are important when teaching abroad. This includes cultural sensitivity when interacting with the young learners themselves, as well as in interacting with parents and school staff (administration/teachers). Table of Contents Latin-American Culture English in Colombia The usage of titles Conversational taboos Relation to different age groups Individualism and gender peculiarities Other considerations Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

Teachers Needed: Ibague, Colombia (3) Date posted:2007-01-04 | Writer: Native Tongue | Email: [email protected] Native Tongue is Canadian owned and operated, in its fifth year of operation and is registered with the Secretary of Education in the city of Ibague, Colombia. Located 200 km. South-West of Bogota, Ibague is a city of 500, 000 inhabitants with most modern amenities. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by tropical mountains and has a climate that is near perfect, normally reaching 28 and dropping to 18 at night. Although Colombia does have some political and economic problems, safety is no more a concern than it would be in any large North American city. The people are very sociable and the city is vibrant with activity and nightlife. The classrooms, equipment and ideas...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Most Common Problems for English Learners in Spanish-Speaking Colombia For this assignment, I decided to research problems experienced by Colombian students learning English. I will be teaching English in Colombia and thought this subject would benefit me. My findings more generally reflect the difficulties of Spanish-speaking learners. The paper outlines the top ten difficulties for Spanish-speakers learning English (vocabulary, spelling/pronunciation, subject-verb-agreement, verb tense, dialects, subject omission, pronunciation, stress, slang, and literal translations) based on CCJK (2019). Where possible I relate this information to my experiences/examples and units in the TEFL course. Table of Contents Vocabulary difficulties...  [Read more]

Teach Young Learners EFL in Colombia Date posted:2014-11-18 | Writer: NTSAS | Email: [email protected] NTSAS is looking for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in January 2015. A clear voice with a neutral “North American” accent is important. An outgoing, energetic person is a must. Spanish is an asset, however not necessary. We are Canadian owned and operated, in our 13th year of operation in Colombia and registered with the Secretary of Education. We operate schools in the cities of Ibague and Pereira. Ibague is 200 km. South-West of Bogotá with 600,000 inhabitants and has most modern amenities. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by tropical mountains and has a climate that is near perfect, normally reaching 28 daily and dropping to 18 at night. Pereira...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 5 Off-The-Beaten-Track Countries for Teaching English Abroad The worldwide EFL market is ever-changing with new hotspots and trends popping out of nowhere on a regular basis. If you don't want to teach English in one of the common EFL destinations, like China, Mexico or Italy, this list of the top 5 off-the-beaten-track countries for teaching English abroad might get you inspired. Table of Contents Guatemala - The Land of Eternal Spring Indonesia - The Emerald of the Equator Colombia - The Land of Happiness Turkey - The Land of the Crescent Moon Myanmar - The Golden Land Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English in one these off-the-beaten-track locations? Guatemala - The Land of Eternal Spring With a diverse range of...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Colombia Date posted:2010-09-30 | Writer: Colegio Canadiense | Email: [email protected] Colegio Canadiense in La Estrella, a small town south of Medellin, is looking for experienced native English speaking teachers. We are hiring for a variety of positions, including teachers in English EFL/ESL (Elementary, middle and high school) who are available to start in November of this year and commit through to July 2011. We offer a sensible basic salary sufficient to live on together with a bonus scheme to give you the opportunity to earn more. Base salary: $2,500,000 COP per month + bonusesREQUIREMENTS:All candidates must be certified. Priority will be given to candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience.ANNUAL COMPENSATION:Visa cost.Air transportation (including pick up...  [Read more]

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 7 Spanish Speaking Countries for Teaching English Abroad Learning a new language while teaching English abroad is a great way to immerse yourself into a new culture. On top of that, a new language skill will be a great advantage when applying for jobs back home when you decide to return. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 7. Teaching English in Costa Rica 6. Teaching English in Chile 5. Teaching English in Argentina 4. Teaching English in Peru 3. Teaching English in Spain 2. Teaching English in Colombia 1. Teaching English in Mexico Are you ready to teach English in a Spanish-speaking country? Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! With over 400 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most...  [Read more]

Tue, 19 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reason for Embarking on a TEFL Journey The introverted Nathaniel struggled immensely through primary, high school, college, and music school. His first battle was learning how to read. At this point, no one knew he possessed a learning difficulty. Table of Contents Personal Experience Berlin, Germany Learning Efforts Colombia Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nathaniel F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Experience Although he had an impressive spoken vocabulary for a boy, when he looked at words on a page he could not match them to their sounds,...  [Read more]

How much can I earn teaching English in Colombia? TEFL-qualified teachers in Colombia can expect to earn between $700 and $1,000 monthly, reflecting the rising demand for language skills in a country experiencing a tourism renaissance. The past image of Colombia overshadowed by historical conflicts has given way to a new era of peace and burgeoning economic opportunities. With the tourism sector's growth, there Is an urgent need for English language proficiency, creating numerous teaching opportunities. The salary can vary based on the type of institution, location, and the teacher's experience. Additionally, private language tutors can command hourly rates ranging from $12 to $25. Table of Contents What are TEFL salaries in Colombia? Who are the main employers of English language...  [Read more]

How much can I earn teaching English in Colombia? Until recently, Colombia was famous for its high profile drug barons and very public acts of gang violence, however, things have changed dramatically in the last few years. Today, Colombia is a peaceful country with a rapidly growing tourism industry that is being held back by a lack of English speakers rather than violence on the streets. This exotic destination offers a great deal of adventure, but it is recommended that you head there soon before everyone finds out about it. What are TEFL salaries in Colombia? Although average salaries are not especially high at between $700 and $1,000 USD per month, teachers can still live very good lifestyles as the cost of living is relatively low. Jobs in private schools typically pay the best...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations The 10 Best Destinations for Teaching English Abroad in 2018 2018 is the perfect year to go and see the world. Currently, there are around 1.75 billion people speaking and learning English around the world and researchers say that by 2020 more than two billion people will speak and learn English. This means, now is the perfect time to embark on your adventure of teaching English abroad. Whether you are looking for opportunities in Asia, South America, the Middle East or Europe, qualified English teachers are hired everywhere. Even English-speaking countries have a never-before-seen demand for ESL teachers. Table of Contents 2018 is the perfect year to go and see the world. 10. Teaching English in Taiwan 9. Teaching English in Spain 8....  [Read more]

Where is it easiest to teach English? As the demand for English skills rises globally, certain destinations stand out for their ease of transitioning for TEFL teachers. Based on factors such as job availability, straightforward visa processes, favorable income-to-cost of living ratios, and local hospitality, countries in various regions emerge as top picks. Notably, South Korea leads the pack, with other countries such as Colombia, Germany, Morocco, and the UAE, all scoring highly. Table of Contents South Korea Germany Colombia Morocco The United Arab Emirates South Korea South Korea is a favorite destination for TEFL certified teachers, primarily due to the myriad of job opportunities and competitive salaries. The typical teacher's wage ranges between $2000 and $2500 per month, and the...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How My Passion For The Spanish Language Made Me Become An English Teacher Abroad As a native English speaker, my first major foreign language experience began in 8th grade, where I had the option of studying either Spanish or French. I chose Spanish, as I'd always been drawn to the language and Latin American culture, and hoped to one day live in a Spanish speaking country. I studied the language throughout high school, but in the years afterward, it wasn't much of a priority and wasn't something I used on a regular basis. Table of Contents Our language classes were mainly structured around learning grammar and following the textbook. I recognized a lot of the same lack of interest in learning as I saw during my own high school...  [Read more]

Opportunity to Teach English in Colombia Date posted:2019-02-21 | Writer: Berlitz Colombia | Email: [email protected] Berlitz are looking for native level English speakers who are passionate about teaching EFL and would like to come to Colombia for a minimum of 6 months. We require a bachelor degree in teaching a second language or a teaching certification such as CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL, TKT or two years certified in teaching a second language. SALARY AND BENEFITS: • We will reimburse $300 USD towards the cost of your flight ticket • We will arrange airport pick-up, for that reason it’s very important that once you buy your tickets you send us a copy. • We will book and cover 3 nights in a hotel so you have time to find a permanent accommodation. • Housing...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Needed in Colombia Date posted:2015-01-28 | Writer: ACCanada Language Centre | Email: [email protected] ACCanadá is looking for TEFL certified English teachers in Bogota, Colombia to give classes at our language centres. Our company has served as an advisory service for students who are looking into applying for immigration programmes or studying abroad for over six years. We are an officially authorised and registered IELTS exam centre in agreement with the British Council. The teacher’s monthly salary will be between 800 and 900 American dollars and they will be provided with Spanish classes and help with the necessary work permits and the Visa process with the Ministry of foreign Affairs. Requirements: - CELTA / TEFL / TESOL Certificate or Teaching...  [Read more]

Teaching Business English in Colombia Date posted:2014-07-29 | Writer: Bogota Business English | Email: [email protected] Bogota Business English, the capital's premier business English institute is expanding to Cali and we are currently recruiting TEFL qualified teachers for part-time in house business English positions. BBE provide complete training for newly qualified teachers to give confidence working with our methodology and working in Colombia. We believe our teachers are important. With BBE, teachers are treated as professionals and valued members of team BBE. BBE helps its teachers with classroom support, prompt payment, and professional leadership. By doing right by our clients and our employees, we are creating a sustainable, successful business. In addition,...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Main Problems of Teaching Formal and Informal Language The difference between formal and informal grammar is very apparent both in everyday life and during ones time as a teacher of English as a foreign language. These differences, I believe, play an important part in why many language learners find it so difficult to understand and become fluent. Table of Contents The Problems that Teachers Encounter The Problems that Learners Encounter The Dilemma that Teachers Face Finding the Right Balance in the Future Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daniel B. The Problems that Teachers Encounter As a native English...  [Read more]