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Can I teach English abroad without any teaching experience? Yes, you can start a new career teaching English abroad without any form of teaching experience. Due to a huge demand for English language teachers in countries all over the world, tens of thousands of English speakers head overseas every year to work in a variety of different classrooms. Of this number, approximately 90% will have never worked in any kind of teaching role before. How do I teach English without knowing my student's language? Wherever you find yourself living and working as an English language teacher, you will most likely teach your students using a method known as total immersion, whereby no other language is used in the classroom besides English. As most learners are not in a position to move to an English...  [Read more]

Is it easy to get a TEFL job? As the demand for English language skills continues to grow in many parts of the world, there are always plenty of TEFL opportunities available, both online and in traditional classrooms. However, it is no longer the case that just being a native English speaker is qualification enough to simply walk into the teaching job of your choice. Many countries have cracked down on who they issue work permits to and many individual employers, both online and in-class, have increased expectations on the teachers they choose to employ. Also, due to the popularity of English language teaching, the competition for the top jobs increases every year. The bottom line is that TEFL jobs are plentiful and your chances of finding a suitable position are very good if you are...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Increasing Teachers’ Confidence in an ESL Setting The worst feeling in the world is to stand in front of an audience only to be mocked, ridiculed and laughed at. This happens more so to students and less often to teachers. Sometimes it does happen and can have a long-lasting effect for the person on stage or our purposes in the classroom. If your sideline income is a clown purely for entertainment this may not bother you. As for the newly graduated and wide-eyed teacher, this can make or break them. Thankfully there are some tools and preparation for the teacher to gain enough confidence to stand in front of the classroom for the first time and make a syllabus blossom and bloom for their students in the forthcoming semester. Our is...  [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]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Role of the Teacher in an EFL Classroom The world is changing, mindsets are changing and so is teaching. Although the basic qualities of a teacher remain the same, a teacher has to be adaptable to ensure that maximum growth, maturity, knowledge gain, motivation, and success is achieved in their classroom. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ashleigh C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. A teacher fulfills many roles but some of the most crucial will be discussed below: 1. The teacher is a participant A teacher will adapt their teaching style to the class they are teaching and use whatever methods necessary to instill learning autonomy. This skill...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teachers Never Stop Learning - A TEFL Alumna's Thoughts on Being a Teacher My teaching experience began in a whirlwind. I graduated from college a semester ahead of my class, married, lived with my husband in my sister’s basement for two months, and moved to South Korea. We had no idea what to expect. Sure, we’d read the blogs, talked to the director of our school, and even talked with people we know who had lived and taught in Korea. It still didn’t fully prepare us for what to expect, how amazing it would be, and how hard. We lived in South Korea for 19 months teaching three through seven year olds daily and first through third graders several times each week. This post was written by our ITTT graduate Sarah S. When we first...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why Non-Native English Teachers Can Be Great Teachers Nowadays English has become a common language that helps to facilitate the communication between people from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. English may not be the most widely used language in the world, but it is the official language of 53 countries and it is used by around 400 million people worldwide. As a result, being able to speak English does not only mean communicating with native English speakers, but it also means opening the door to new international chances and opportunities. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hadjar B. Therefore, being an ESL teacher can literally mean making a difference in someone’s life. But is being a native speaker...  [Read more]

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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Karissa B. Teaching English in South Korea After too many hours in an airplane and another two hours in a taxi,...  [Read more]

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Native English Teacher vs. Non-Native English Teacher ✅ What are the differences? Welcome, my name is Linda nice to see you. I’m a TEFL and TESOL professional at ITTT and I’ve been living and working in Asia since 2012-ish and I live in South Korea and I’ve been here for five and a half years. I also taught English in China and here in Korea as well and I also work for ITTT and we have a guest so to speak but also from ITTT but joining us for the first time my colleague Lisa. My name is Liza. I’m a TEFL and TESOL expert at ITTT as Linda and I’m also a former ESL teacher. I’ve been teaching online this year but before I worked in China as a lead teacher in a kindergarten so that was quite...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Qatar Date posted:2007-07-03 | Writer: Academy for Educational Development | Email: [email protected] Are YOU ready to take YOUR teaching/education experience to the next level and work internationally? If so, the Academy for Educational Development (AED) currently has open positions for English Content Specialists in Doha, Qatar. AED is paying a competitive salary along with free housing, project laptop and cell phone, Business class ticket to Qatar, and transportation allowance.   This position will be working with the Supreme Education Council of Qatar. The specialist will be working with a team to strategically manage project activities in all areas surrounding English course work to ensure that teacher quality and development is accelerating and student...  [Read more]

Sun, 19 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Difficulties for Teachers Teaching South Korean Students Before starting my TEFL course to gain a more professional basis, I worked as an English teacher in South Korea for about one year. In this short essay, I will explain some of the most prominent difficulties South Korean students seem to face when learning English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laura M. Education system First and foremost, the educational structure in South Korea is quite different from those of Europe or the United States. Korean kids usually start studying English from the age of three. However, the average class size of about 40 students is way too big for such young students, making any interaction between teacher and student...  [Read more]

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information 4 Tips on Finding Your First Job as a Newly Qualified TEFL Teacher You've passed your TEFL course and armed with your new certificate you are ready to head to the classroom. There are thousands of teaching jobs available around the world but where is the best place to look? Many people start online and there is plenty to choose from. Search online Searching for jobs online can be a good way to find jobs when you start looking from home. It is also a great way to suss out the local TEFL job market in a particular country. The downsides about online job adverts are that each position will attract numerous applications and if you are non-native speaker or do not have a listed qualification, the employer may disregard your application without...  [Read more]

How do I become a TEFL tutor? There are a number of EFL teaching scenarios that involve tutoring. The most obvious is that of one-to-one teaching. This can take place in a school, a language center, at a business or privately. Regardless of the teaching scenario, the route to becoming a TEFL tutor is basically the same as becoming a TEFL teacher. In general there are three ways to gain the certification required to become a TEFL tutor. They all involve a course with a minimum of 120 hours of training. Online TEFL certification This can be done from anywhere in the world with a computer and an internet connection. Typical 120-hour courses give you up to six months to complete the course, working at your own pace. These courses will cover the main aspects of EFL teaching, those being,...  [Read more]

ESL Authority   ESL Authority is an informational website designed to help make teaching abroad easy to understand no matter your nationality, degree, or experience. Founded by a former teacher, the website began as a resource for anyone interested in or currently teaching English abroad. The TEFL industry as a whole can be complicated and confusing, especially for someone looking to find their first job - ESL Authority was designed to make finding reliable information easy. The current version of ESL Authority offers users tips on finding a job via hiring guides, teaching resources and tips from the blog, and regularly updated jobs from the most popular teaching destinations in the world. Website: https://eslauthority.com/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ESLAuthority/ ...  [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 English Teachers Needed | (Date posted:2021-03-16) Date posted:2021-03-16 | Writer: The English Farm | Email: [email protected] We are looking for online English Teachers to teach to busy professionals, primarily located in Japan.  Teachers can be based anywhere in the world, with lessons conducted online.The English Farm is a New Zealand company, founded in 2012 to prepare intermediate to advanced English speakers for work and study.  Our...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles Top 5 ESL Teacher Strategies for Your Online Classes | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will look at five strategies you can use t boost your effectiveness within the class and also as a general way of increasing your online business. Ideas covered include the use of gamification and individualization. Five Fun ESL Activities Every Teacher Should Know | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Activities that may be useful for a range of applications and at various stages of the lesson are very important. In this blog we look at five tried and tested activities that can be used in this way with a variety of classes sizes, ages and types. The 5 Best...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Role of the Teacher: Jack of All Trades The one thing l liked most about teaching was the many jackets one gets to wear. To some l was a fashion icon, to others a role model, to others someone they could easily go to and talk about their life and personal challenges. Hence, the code of conduct for teachers stretches even to their communities and homes. Their mere being impacts the lives of the country's generations and helps build a nation, academically and socially. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Trish A. My Role Model In 2002, l was doing my grade 4 level, taught by a tall slim and soft-spoken woman from Bulawayo. During the second term of that year, she got married to a local pastor and she had just...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles 5 Effective Ways to Inspire Children's Passion for Books | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Learn how to instill a love for reading in children. Teach importance, accessibility, positive reinforcement, and fun approaches in education. Beyond the Classroom: Diverse Career Paths for Qualified TEFL Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover the diverse career paths for TEFL teachers beyond traditional classrooms and unlock new opportunities in the world of education. Lesson Planning and Collaboration: The Strengths of ESA | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover the power of ESA model in language...  [Read more]

What is an ESL teacher? Globalization and the increasing demand for English speaking professionals all over the world, especially in emerging regions, has brought about a new, steadily growing sector: English as a Second Language (ESL). An ESL teacher is, therefore, an educator who works with English Language Learners (ELLs) whose native language is not English. The goal of the ESL teacher is to help the students reach a certain level of fluency in English, on both a spoken and written level. How is an ESL teacher different for a foreign language teacher? ESL educators are not to be confused with foreign language teachers. ESL teachers do not share the same native language and are specifically trained to offer explanations and directed teaching methods to non-English speakers. This...  [Read more]

Vacancies for English Teacher and Business Teacher in Indonesia Date posted:2021-02-06 | Writer: Springfield School | Email: [email protected] Springfield School is a great place to work! We have a warm friendly environment at our four campuses. We provide quality Christian education of the highest international standards to our 2000 amazing students. Our school is trilingual (English, Mandarin and Indonesian) and we use Cambridge Curriculum (Checkpoints, IGCSE, AS/A Level) and the latest teaching methods.Salary and benefitsBenefits :- Competitive Salary- Health Insurance- Lunches provided daily- Transportation allowance provided- Training provided- 5 day work week Mon-Fri 7am-4pmMonthly salary amount is to be discussed Requirements- Bachelor Degree- Relevant experience- Excellent...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Destinations Alumni Experiences 4 Main Challenges for ESL Students in China I have been in China for four years; I came here on 15, September 2015, as a student. During this time pursuing my Master’s degree, I taught English as a foreign language in training centers, elementary school, high school and currently teaching in a Polytechnics. English has become one of the fastest growing subjects in the country. Many Chinese students study the subject at schools and training centers. It is also interesting to note that most of the universities teach some other subjects in English. This attracts many students from other countries to study in China or have an exchange program. Life in China is very convenient because of the developed infrastructure....  [Read more]

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information 20 Best Sayings For Teacher Appreciation Whether it’s a small present or a simple card - these cute sayings for teacher appreciation add a special touch to your gift! Your teachers will truly appreciate your thoughtfulness with these cute sayings. Around the world, there are several holidays dedicated to celebrating your teachers. In the United States, Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May. Here is a list of when it is celebrated in other countries: Here are the 25 best sayings for teacher appreciation. These words of thanks and appreciation work for a variety of gift ideas and cards. “Thanks for helping our child ‘bloom’ “ or “grow” tag with a bouquet of flowers or growing plant “Thanks...  [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 How Teacher-Student Rapport Affects the Overall Success of Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stressful situations are common in ESL settings. However, they can be avoided if there is a strong rapport between students and teachers. Why Would Someone Want to Complete a TEFL Course? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Taking a TEFL course is a great decision. However, it can be not clear why teacher needs to be certified. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on...  [Read more]

Top Ideas on How to Improve English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher   Hello everybody, it's Liza here. We are just about to start today's live session that is devoted to ideas on how to improve English skills. While I'm waiting for more people to join me let me just tell you about these live sessions. So we are doing them weekly and right now there are a lot of videos to check out on our YouTube channel and our Facebook group. If you missed any of these live streams you can go to our social networks and see any of them there. Welcome to the new session and if you haven't heard already my name is Liza and I'm a non-native English teacher from Russia. I can see that there are some people from the Philippines here. Aaron, am I pronouncing your name correctly? Welcome from the...  [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 Elementary English Teacher Needed | (Date posted:2021-09-10) Date posted:2021-09-10 | Writer: Stewart English | Email: [email protected] We are a language school located in Bucharest, Romania. We work primarily with children. We are looking for candidates who are available 9am-1pm EST, slightly flexible. The minimum commitment is until July 31st 2022, with the possibility to extend the contract. We plan the lessons and prepare short videos each week...  [Read more]

Hadassah Roberts Hadassah Roberts is an English teacher who has lived in remote Alaska most of her life. Sheloves to travel and write, but she most enjoys teaching. She finds herself the happiest and with the truest sense of fulfillment when she is with lots of smiling, energetic, and eager-to-learn children! Read my articles Top Tips for English Teachers for Dealing with Contentions between their Co-workers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Hadassah Roberts Destinations TEFL Information We are all human. Let’s face it. Arguments, miscommunications, and considerations are inevitable. Here are some great tips how you as an English teacher can deal with contentions with your co-workers. How to Live in a Dry Cabin - Survival tactics for the English Teacher living in Remote Places | ITTT | TEFL...  [Read more]

Native English Teacher vs. Non-Native English Teacher 12/06/2020 hello hi welcome here my name is linda nice to see you if you're watching and my name is lisa yeah cool um so yeah if you're tuning in again thanks so much we are actually doing white weekly lives so if you are uh watching again thanks so much for watching again and if you are tuning in for the first time also thanks so much um yeah if you can see us and if you can hear us please um quickly leave a comment that'd be really great so that we know that everything is working well because sometimes you know there's problems so you never know so please leave like a hello oh there's a hello great hello hello awesome so looks like it's working great so yeah my name is linda i'm a tefl and tesol professional at itt and i've been...  [Read more]

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 Zareena Younis Alumni Experiences Teacher vs. Student-Centered Approach in the Middle East Teachers in the Middle East are used to the traditional method of teaching, the teacher-centered approach, because this way is easier to manage the class, and it is what they are used to. However, over the last few years, there has been a greater shift towards the student-centered approach, which is still new for both teachers and students. The traditional way of learning starts with memorization, the lower level of Bloom’s taxonomy, and focuses on “learning to pass” rather than being able to independently use the knowledge in the long term. Thus, the teacher is the focal point of the class, and the student’s role is secondary. The teacher will prepare the lesson based...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 May 2021 Charlotte Lam Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Tips for Working with Local Teachers in Hong Kong Are you considering teaching in Hong Kong as a native English teacher (NET)? If yes, do you know who you are going to work with? Here are some ways you can effectively prepare yourself and collaborate with the local teachers in school. 1. Listen and observe Most of the teachers are local in Hong Kong kindergarten. Therefore, you are very likely to partner and work with a local class teacher. As a new teacher in school, it's absolutely important to listen to your local partners because each school has its own culture and working style. Therefore, take some time to observe other teachers when you are at work. It helps to observe a lot on classroom...  [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 Incorporating Cultural Awareness into the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This article is devoted to the problem of cultural sensitivity. Our TEFL graduate gives their opinion on the point. The Benefits of Teaching ESL/EFL Online | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information This article is devoted to the advantages of working as an ESL teacher online. Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion on the point. Teachers and Their Position in the TEFL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta...  [Read more]