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4 Things To Love About Teaching ESL
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 Sarah Jennings
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4 Things To Love About Teaching ESL
1: Exploring the world
Working as an English teacher offers a unique opportunity to explore the world while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. One of the most significant benefits is the chance to immerse oneself in different cultures and environments. By teaching English abroad, educators have the opportunity to live and work in diverse locations, gaining first hand experience of local customs, traditions, and languages.
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1: Exploring the world
2: Making a difference
3: Financial Benefits
4: Personal Growth
English is taught as a second language in diverse ways across all countries, adapting to local contexts and educational systems. Methods range from immersive... [Read more]
The Most Common Obstacles for Japanese Learners of English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Most Common Obstacles for Japanese Learners of English
Formal English education first took root in Japan with the creation of the first English schools in 1865 and has since steamrolled into an aggressive effort by the government to produce an English-proficient population. The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) was established to introduce native speakers into English classrooms, and English instruction continues to become mandatory for increasingly younger students in primary schools. Despite these efforts, an English Proficiency Index conducted by the organization English First gave Japan a "low proficiency" score, with the island country lagging not just the multicultural countries of Singapore and Malaysia but... [Read more]
10 Things You Should Know about TEFL/TESOL Certification - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
10 Things You Should Know about TEFL/TESOL Certification
11/09/2021
hey everybody it's lisa here and i'm super glad to welcome you at another
live stream session with itttt um in fact frankly speaking it feels
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uh that's how i love uh this live stream sessions they um give me so much joy um
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colleague linda uh loves these live stream sessions as well so don't forget
to check um our content twice a week uh because this live stream sessions are
regular and at the beginning of the week it's my turn usually and linda goes live
every thursday or friday um and yeah we try to be as helpful as
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Things You Didn't Know About Barcelona - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
Things You Didn't Know About Barcelona
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0 Things You Should Know About Tefl Tesol Certification - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
10 Things You Should Know about TEFL/TESOL Certification
Do you want to get TEFL/TESOL certified but don't know how to choose a course provider? This live stream is right for you! Our TEFL expert Liza will share ten crucial things to look at before you enroll in a course.
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10 Things You Should Know About TEFL/TESOL Certification - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
10 Things You Should Know about TEFL/TESOL Certification
Do you want to get TEFL/TESOL certified but don't know how to choose a course provider? This live stream is right for you! Our TEFL expert Liza will share ten crucial things to look at before you enroll in a course.
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5 Important Things You Should Know About Second Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Fri, 26 Jan 2024 Federico Riva
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5 Important Things You Should Know About Second Language Acquisition
In educational literature, the term Second Language Acquisition (SLA) is defined in various ways, influenced by factors such as socio-cultural aspects, the specific language being learned (e.g., second, third, or fourth language), and whether the learning occurs solely in a classroom.
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Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis
Monitor Hypothesis
Natural Order Hypothesis
Input Hypothesis
Affective Filter Hypothesis
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Tefl Talk Open Q A Session About All Things Tefl Teaching - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session about all things TEFL & Teaching
Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online - but you're not quite sure how to get started? Do you need to get a TEFL certificate? Which country is best for teaching abroad? What about online teaching? In this live TEFL TALK, TEFL expert Linda answers all your burning questions!
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TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session about all things TEFL & Teaching - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
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TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session about all things TEFL & Teaching
Hello everybody and welcome. We're actually also going live on Instagram today, so I'm going to check that out as well as the usual Facebook and YouTube. Hopefully everything will work fine. I hope everybody can hear me well and can see me. This is the first time that we're actually live on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at the same time, so I have a lot of screens here in front of me.
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Watch the live session here
I see there's quite a lot of questions coming in on Instagram, I need to check that out. One of the questions was: is your institution recognized internationally?
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TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session about all things TEFL & Teaching - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session about all things TEFL & Teaching
01/21/2021
hello everybody hello and welcome
we're actually also going live on instagram today so i'm gonna check that out as well
so when i look here hi this is on instagram and when i look here this is on facebook
and youtube so hopefully everything will be working fine
i hope everybody can hear me well and can see me as well so this is the first time that
we're actually live on instagram and on facebook and youtube at the same time so i have a lot of
screens here in front of me hello there i see somebody tuned in on instagram and a couple of people here as
well on facebook and youtube so
i hope everything is going well today hi great okay so unfortunately if you're
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TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session About All Things TEFL & Teaching - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session about all things TEFL & Teaching
Hello everybody and welcome. We're actually also going live on Instagram today, so I'm going to check that out as well as the usual Facebook and YouTube. Hopefully everything will work fine. I hope everybody can hear me well and can see me. This is the first time that we're actually live on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at the same time, so I have a lot of screens here in front of me.
Hello there, I see somebody tuned in on Instagram and we have a few people here on Facebook and YouTube already. I hope everything is going well today. Unfortunately, if you're watching on Instagram you won't be able to see the screen and maybe some of the questions that I'm popping in there but that's all good, you can still... [Read more]
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Professional Development for EFL Teachers
Sarah Jennings
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Obtaining a TEFL certification marks the onset of your journey as an EFL teacher. Truth be told, it's merely the tip of the iceberg!
4 Things To Love About Teaching ESL
Sarah Jennings
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Teaching English in another country can provide significant financial benefits, making it an attractive option for those seeking both adventure and financial stability.
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Would You Rather Board Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Would You Rather Board Game
This is a useful board game to talk about things your students would rather do.
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Should we teach culture in the EFL classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Should we teach culture in the EFL classroom?
Absolutely. Language is deeply intertwined with culture, serving as its vocal representation. While mastering vocabulary and grammar is crucial, to fully understand the essence of English, EFL students should immerse themselves in the culture of English-speaking nations. This entails exploring cultural facets like music, films, literature, culinary traditions, and even fashion. Incorporating cultural elements not only enriches EFL lessons but also resonates with students, making the learning process more engaging and comprehensive.
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Use authentic materials
Compare two cultures
Introduce live native speakers
Use food as a tool
Use songs as a tool
Use Online Resources
Use authentic materials
Authentic materials can be anything... [Read more]
Can I teach English with just a TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I teach English with just a TEFL certificate?
While some countries mandate a degree for specific teaching roles, numerous opportunities exist for those without one. Flexibility in job types and conditions can pave the way. A prominent qualification that many employers globally seek is the TEFL certificate. Possessing a 120-hour TEFL certification enhances your employability, and further specialization can boost your prospects. Key areas of specialization include:
In essence, while a degree is beneficial, a TEFL certificate opens doors to diverse teaching opportunities worldwide.
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Where can I teach EFL without a university degree?
Latin America
Asia
Europe
Highlight on Spain
Finally, consider internship programs or volunteering
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What You Need to Know About Japanese Students' Challenges Before Teaching in Japan - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What You Need to Know About Japanese Students' Challenges Before Teaching in Japan
Japan is a country with a long history, deep tradition, and vibrant culture. Within this culture sits the Japanese language. At first, being a spoken language and then adopting the Chinese Writing System, Japanese has grown and changed into what it is today. If you look at all languages, most Western languages originate from a set family, such as Romance Languages (which became today's Spanish, French, Italian, etc). But Japanese (as most Asian languages) was formed from entirely different roots. These fundamental differences mean that the method of learning these languages has a lot to do with memorization and repetitive practice of the Chinese... [Read more]
Your Questions about TEFL & TESOL Answered! - TEFL Blog
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
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Your Questions about TEFL & TESOL Answered!
Welcome, I'm Linda from ITTT, and we are doing a live Q&A session today, so let me just check if this is working. Is anybody here if you're here, if you can see me if you can hear me. Please, leave a comment. That would be great so that I know that you are here. And, please, let me know where you guys are tuning in from? I would be super interested to see where you are tuning in from. I'm in South Korea. I'm about an hour and a half outside of Seoul, like in the middle of South Korea in a city called Cheongju. It's not that big. It is quite big, but it's not pretty well known, but um, I've been here for five and a half years already.
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The Global Power of English: Why Do So Many People Want to Learn it? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 26 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Global Power of English: Why Do So Many People Want to Learn it?
One might be forgiven for thinking that English is a ubiquitous language. From the movie industry in the United States to the vast expanse of the internet, it appears that its global standing is exponentially growing year after year. Needless to say, it owes its current position to a British empire that dominated and conquered foreign lands which resulted in countless dominions that spoke the mother tongue on both hemispheres. Its proliferation has ensured that although it might not be the main lingua franca of every region that hosted a queen's flag, it has certainly been used as a secondary language in areas as far away as Asia. In India this is empirically... [Read more]
Revolutionizing Foreign Language Teaching Methodology: Why ESA Was The Best Thing I Learned About in My TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Tue, 28 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Revolutionizing Foreign Language Teaching Methodology: Why ESA Was The Best Thing I Learned About in My TEFL Course
The best thing I have learned from this TEFL course is that teaching methodology is no longer dominated by the framework of translation/grammar-based learning, but newer, more holistic methods are starting to be used by teachers, such as the ESA method.
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Considering Language Structure
A New Methodology Learned
My Findings
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Who can take a TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Who can take a TEFL course?
Demand for TEFL qualified teachers is very strong in many parts of the world, which is why our TEFL courses are open to anyone who has a solid grasp of the English language. However, in order to successfully complete the course and go on to find a good quality teaching job you will need to put in some hard work and be willing to embrace new ideas and techniques.
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How important is a student's attitude when taking a TEFL course?
How important are English language skills when taking a TEFL course?
How important are academic qualifications when taking a TEFL course?
Are there any age restrictions when taking a TEFL course?
Are there any restrictions to consider when looking for TEFL jobs?
Can non-native English speakers take a TEFL course?
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What should I pack for teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What should I pack for teaching English abroad?
Preparing to teach English abroad requires thoughtful packing. Essential items include:
Before departure, streamline your belongings, focusing on items directly related to your teaching role and adapting to your new environment.
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Should I invest in a good quality camera?
What clothes should I take when teaching English abroad?
Will I need a raincoat when teaching English abroad?
What shoes will I need when teaching English abroad?
What other things should I consider when packing?
Should I invest in a good quality camera?
Although mobile phones now have improved cameras built in, taking a separate, high-quality camera is certainly recommended. Mobile phones are only as good as the battery that runs them and these can be... [Read more]
Common Issues Japanese Learners Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Common Issues Japanese Learners Face When Learning English
Through my experience as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japan, there have been numerous difficulties and challenges my students face in learning the English language. My students are primarily between the ages of 5 and 15. These challenges involve the pronunciation difficulties the students face coming from Japanese pronunciation, as well as the methodology of teaching English in Japan They may not apply to all of Japan but are definitely prominent issues within my area.
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Pronunciation
The Problem of Making Mistakes
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Daily Routines Picture Description - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Daily Routines Picture Description
This is a set of images that ESL students can use to talk about daily routines. You can also use these images to have them talk about things that are happening right now in the image using the present continuous tense.
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Present Simple vs. Present Continuous Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Present Simple vs. Present Continuous Game
This is a guided speaking activity where students talk about routines or things happening right now. The pictures and sentences help them to use the correct tense.
It takes about 45 minutes if students talk about every picture. Put students in pairs of 2 - 4. Use counters.
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How do I become a TEFL teacher in the UK? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I become a TEFL teacher in the UK?
Becoming a TEFL teacher in the UK demands a combination of qualifications and experience. Firstly, you will require a bachelor's degree and a TEFL certification. Given the UK's stringent teaching standards, prior teaching experience is often essential to make your application competitive. For non-UK citizens, it is crucial to be aware of visa and work permit requirements before embarking on this career path in the UK.
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What are the difficulties of teaching English in the UK?
How can I get a work permit to teach English in the UK?
Can I get a working holiday visa and teach English in the UK?
Can I earn a comfortable living teaching English in the UK?
What should I do if I can't find a job teaching English in the UK?
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4 Impressive Benefits of Getting a TEFL certification - TEFL Blog
Fri, 07 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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4 Impressive Benefits of Getting a TEFL certification
To say that an English Teacher should complete a TEFL course is an understatement, an English Teacher must complete a TEFL course and obtain a TEFL certificate. I say this as an English teacher who has five years of experience and has taught in three countries in Europe. From a professional point of view and also from a financial point of view a TEFL certificate is a huge advantage. As I discovered during my research on TEFL certificates, Teachers who hold a TEFL certificate are well sought after and the job opportunities are endless. What is amazing is that the TEFL certificate opens possibilities to an English teacher to teach all over the world. Getting a TEFL certificate... [Read more]
A Day at the Beach Picture Description - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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A Day at the Beach Picture Description
This is a set of images that ESL students can use to talk about a story in the past in English. You can also use these images to have them talk about things that are happening right now in the image using the present continuous tense.
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Should a TEFL certification be Mandatory for Teachers? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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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 Top Travel Apps to Use While Traveling In Italy - TEFL Blog
Mon, 18 May 2020 Mia Santarelli
Destinations
The Top Travel Apps to Use While Traveling In Italy
You've renewed your passport, packed durable walking shoes, and typed up a detailed itinerary directing your steps in Italy. Your Italian ducks may seem like they're in a row, but sometimes, a dream adventure to a foreign country can turn into a stress-filled series of mishaps, unless you take advantage of technology and the apps that will make your trip a dream come true. The first time I traveled to Italy, I could not wait to arrive and begin exploring the hidden histories that the winding cobblestone streets offer their visitors. Navigating a city like Florence, in which the streets are decorated with signs indicating streets that curve into twisty knots, like a bowl of al dente... [Read more]
5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me - TEFL Blog
Wed, 21 Oct 2020 Anastasiia Ovchinnikova
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5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me
It's already been a year and a half since I said goodbye to my young English learners at a small bilingual kindergarten in Beijing and packed my suitcases to start a new life chapter in Spain. The memories of this time, 10 GB of pictures and videos on my hard drive, and a little notebook with local recipes still warm up my heart. The life of an expat is not that easy, but it's worth it in so many different ways. This blog post talks about the most important things that I've learned after almost three years of living and teaching English in China.
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1. Build friendships with a local community
2. Get familiar with the... [Read more]