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Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why is TEFL Certification a Must for Non-Native Teachers? In today's world, teaching English has become a mainstream job, no longer limited to native speakers. Everywhere you go, you will find nationals from various countries teaching English with sometimes rather strong accents. What are their motivations and why would schools choose non-natives to teach English in the first place? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Patrick B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Job Requirements While traveling through Asia or South America, two of the areas where most TEFL teachers currently operate, one will often encounter ESL teachers. Why? Many of them travel...  [Read more]

Do qualified teachers need a TEFL certification? Many fully certified teachers decide to head overseas to teach rather than stay in their home country. For some newly qualified teachers it can be hard to find a suitable job so they go abroad to gain valuable classroom experience, while others might simply be looking for a change of direction. Whatever your reasons, teaching is one of the few professions that allow you to develop your skills and knowledge and increase your experience and employability, while travelling the world and exploring new countries and cultures. If you think this is the right path for you, the next step is to think about how your CV/resume will stand out when applying for the best jobs in the most exciting locations. Do qualified teachers need a TEFL certificate?...  [Read more]

How to Benefit from Your TEFL Certification as a Non-Native Teacher 01/06/2021 hello everybody thanks for joining me i'm just about to start and if you watch it please let me know that you see me clearly and hear me clearly um for this purpose uh use comments box um so that i can see you uh joining me so if you are here and if you see me and hear me please let me know in the comments okay there are some good mornings hello nice to see you guys thanks for joining my name is lisa um i'm an idt tefl expert and i'm also an online english teacher i'm glad to welcome you um in today's session uh it is devoted to um some ways how to benefit from your tefl certification especially if you're a non-native english teacher and right now i'm going to make my uh video a little bit smaller so that you...  [Read more]

How to Benefit from Your TEFL certification as a Non-Native Teacher   Hello everybody, thanks for joining me. I'm just about to start so please let me know that you can see me clearly and hear me clearly, for this you can use the comments box. Okay, there are some good mornings, hello and nice to see you guys, thanks for joining. My name is Liza and I'm a TEFL expert and also an online English teacher. I'm glad to welcome you to today's session that is devoted to some ways to benefit from your TEFL certification, especially if you're a non-native English teacher. Right now I'm going to make my video a little bit smaller so that you can see the presentation. Okay guys thanks for sharing that everything works smooth, that's really important for me because I need to make sure everything...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Why Teachers Need to Complete a TEFL Certification Course Before Heading Overseas English has quickly become the leading language of the world. Whether we like it or not, most countries have chosen English as the language of business and international interaction, and because of this, many are pushing their people to learn English as a second language. To help guide this initiative, many businesses, schools, and private households are hiring native English-speakers to teach English to those wishing to learn. While learning directly from a native speaker is the ideal way to learn a new language, unfortunately, it is common for many English speakers to go abroad and hope to be able to teach effectively with no prior...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Why is Classroom Discipline Important? As a teacher you are in charge of a classroom of children, it can be relatively hard to meet all students needs and maintain control. A lot of teachers develop alternative ways to manage students. This can be by establishing classroom rules right from the start and to maintain these rules right throughout the year. Popular discipline techniques are positive discipline, these techniques use positive reinforcement to encourage students to behave, this is a much better way, rather than negative reinforcement, with punishment and humiliation. The teachers turn to problem-solving and then use classroom discussions, so opinions are heard and self-awareness which resolves the problem...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How many roles does an ESL teacher serve in the classroom? Nowadays being a teacher means more than just executing lesson plans while standing up at the front of the class giving explanations; we were used to this type of teacher when the traditional schools were “teacher-centered” so the students assumed a passive and quiet way to access the knowledge. It seemed not worked out well regarding English as a second language learning, and for this reason, most schools adopted a more “student-centered” approach in the classroom. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Aline S. Student regulates the lesson The “student-centered” approach occurs when the teacher gives students choice and voice and finds ways...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Ways to Say Interesting in English Here are some alternative ways to say "interesting" in English.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL Certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Ways to Say Delicious in English Here are some alternative ways to say "delicious" in English.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL Certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Ways to Say Because in English Here are some alternative ways to say "because" in English.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL Certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

College TEFL Residential Check out tefl tesol about College TEFL Residential 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.R. - United Kingdom said: Why complete a tefl course Completing a tefl course can make a teacher more capable and thus confident in their job which both improves a teacher?s prospects of getting a job, performing well and getting better jobs in the future. The teacher?s competency improves in a number of key areas. Perhaps most importantly, especially for native English teachers with no prior English education qualifications, the teacher?s knowledge of the English...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Synonym Words for GREAT Here are some great synonyms for the word "great" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why you should volunteer as a teacher at least once in your life? What does it mean to volunteer? According to the Oxford Dictionary: "A volunteer is a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task", according to me, volunteering is a life-changing experience where you are able to help others. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Zayra R. I volunteered for the first time 7 years ago and I remember to be very excited and a little nervous, not knowing what to expect. The moment I arrived at the shelter house for abandoned girls, I knew right away that I had to give my best every day. During that week, we fixed the garden, planted flowers and vegetables and I also helped building rooms...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Synonym Words for SCARED Here are some great synonyms for the word "scared" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles Suggestions for Building Student Confidence | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to some strategies of confidence-building in your classroom. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas. 8 Important Tips For Good Classroom Management | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares 8 important tips for good classroom management. The Benefits of Teacher Career Development | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Alumni Experiences This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares their thoughts on the benefits of teacher career development and how it's necessary for a thriving learning environment. 7 Alternatives to...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker ITTT TEFL After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer. Read my articles How and When Should a TEFL Teacher Adjust Their Teaching Style? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas No two classrooms are ever the same so it is important that a teacher is able to adjust their style to suit each individual set of students. In this post, an ITTT graduate discusses how and when to make changes to your teaching in an ESL classroom. TEFL Options - Alternatives to Working in a State School or Language Center | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark...  [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 Which Teaching Method is Best for a First-time Teacher? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers different teaching methods and explains which one should work best for young TEFL teachers. Positive Alternatives to Old-Fashioned Punishment | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate who shares their ideas on how to change punishment into a more positive practice. Pronunciation Problems for Learners Speaking Chinese...  [Read more]

Agency TEFL Teacher Check out tefl tesol about Agency TEFL Teacher 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.V. - Canada said: Classroom Management Classroom Management is a skill that all teachers have to have. esl teachers have a more unique situation than a regular teacher though when most of your students don?t know how to speak English. There is no one way to manage a classroom but there are key elements that have to happen in every ESL classroom in order for learning to happen. Teachers have to be able to make students feel confident about themselves and their learning...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Teachers Should Get TEFL certified Waves are crashing around as their feet sink into the wet sand and they take a deep breath of the salty air. They didn’t think it would be possible to travel anywhere or experience anything outside of their country before they retired, but here they are in Spain at the age of twenty-two. They were able to do this because they decided to get a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification and teach English abroad. There are many reasons someone may decide to work toward this certification. One reason is to be able to travel the world and support themselves anywhere they would like to go. Another reason to get TEFL certified is to supplement a teaching resume and gain new...  [Read more]

Program TEFL Online Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Online 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.C. - Canada said: Songs in the ClassroomUsing songs in the EFL classroom is a great way to help establish a relaxed and fun environment, as well as engage in culture. Music and group singing in particular, are an innate part of society -- people are known to sing at parties, events, religious services, school, in the car, or while taking a shower. Although some students may be reluctant at first, if the teacher is enthusiastic about it, usually the class will soon follow...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 16 Boring Verbs & What to Use Instead Improve your English writing skills with these alternatives to 16 boring verbs people use all the time!   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]

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. This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Does it Mean to be a TEFL certified Non-Native English Speaking Teacher? Well, before starting this summative task and as I was going through the list of topics, I noticed this one…TEFL for non-native English speaking teachers (N°30) and thought: that’s the one I want to talk about. Yes, I am a non-native English speaker and months ago, I have given to my life a completely different orientation, leaving behind nearly a 30 years career spent in the financial and business fields. As being one important step included in this global professional and personal project, I decided to apply for a TEFL course and graduate in June 2019. However, before committing to the ITTI TEFL course and even until now, I am still reflecting upon...  [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]

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas How to Benefit from Your TEFL Certification as a Non-Native Teacher Hello everybody, thanks for joining me. I'm just about to start so please let me know that you can see me clearly and hear me clearly, for this you can use the comments box. Okay, there are some good mornings, hello and nice to see you guys, thanks for joining. My name is Liza and I'm a TEFL expert and also an online English teacher. I'm glad to welcome you to today's session that is devoted to some ways to benefit from your TEFL certification, especially if you're a non-native English teacher. Right now I'm going to make my video a little bit smaller so that you can see the presentation. Okay guys thanks for sharing that everything works smooth, that's...  [Read more]

The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in the Czech Republic Christine Thompson Visa and Legal Destinations The Czech Republic is an exciting country with prospering career opportunities in English language teaching for many around the world. Here's our step-by-step guide to legally teaching English in the Czech Republic. 5 Important Things to Prepare You for Teaching English in Hanoi Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Destinations Are you interested in teaching English in Vietnam? Here are 5 important things to prepare you for teaching English in Hanoi! The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program: All You Need to Know and How to Apply Laura Payne Destinations TEFL Information Are you interested in...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Synonym Words for BAD Here are some great synonyms for the word "bad" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs Online There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Online ESL Teachers Needed | (Date posted:2020-10-18) Date posted:2020-10-18 | Writer: m2r education | Email: [email protected] m2r Education are working with a number of online English Language companies who need ESL teachers to deliver online lessons from the comfort of their own home.A job which fits in with your lifestyle, offers you flexibility with a huge sense of fulfilment - what could be better?Up until now, the thought of teaching online may never have crossed...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! What are they doing on Carnival Day? This is an EFL worksheet to practice the present continuous tense. The students look at the picture and complete the exercises. Put the verbs into the past continuous and choose the correct alternative.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Synonym Words for NICE Here are some great synonyms for the word "nice" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]