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Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - The Classical Method   Before looking at the methods or approaches themselves, there are some terms that we need to define. These are the approach, the method or the technique. Basically, these are hierarchical. The approach is an overriding set of principles that a method can actually make use of, whereas the technique are the things that we actually do in the classroom to approach that method. So, these three words are going to appear during the presentation. Again, for each of either the approaches all the methodologies we're going to ask four questions. So be it an approach or a method for each of those things: Where did it come from? What's its background? What does it involve when we're talking about actually in the classroom,...  [Read more]

Provider All TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Provider All TEFL 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.M.- U.S.A. said: English as a global language Before English can be given the status of ?global language?, I think the term must be defined so we know the grounds to this statement. I don?t think that the term can be defined only by how many countries that use English as their mother tongue or how many people speak the language as their first. If that were the case, English could easily be compared to Spanish, Mandarin, and Hindi, which in fact have more native speakers of the...  [Read more]

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Constructive Approach to Teaching Children With Varying Learning Abilities The Oxford Dictionary defines learning ability as the ability to comprehend or understand and profit from an experience (Vocabulary.com, 2019). The reality is that in any classroom, a teacher will be faced with teaching children of varying learning abilities. Table of Contents Theoretical Points In the EFL Classroom Students With Various Abilities The Engage Stages The Activate Stage The Study Stage Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Liezl S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Theoretical Points...  [Read more]

TEFL Review For In-class Beijing Course   Rory is from the UK and recently completed the 1-month TEFL in-class course in Beijing, China. In her TESOL review, he explains that even though he found the course to be very intensive, he enjoyed his time at our Beijing center. He was able to define his teaching skills by teaching a variety of local EFL students at the center in Beijing, from young learners to adult students. He also loved Beijing and all that the city has to offer. He is now ready to take on his first position of teaching English overseas in South Korea. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Classroom Management in the Digital Age: Tips and Tactics Classroom management encompasses all facets of what occurs in the classroom throughout a lesson. It includes components of classroom discipline, but it focuses on providing a peaceful learning environment that is comfortable, structured, engaging, and respectful of both the students and the teacher. Classroom management takes into account not just how the instructor or facilitator presents the curriculum, but also how students interact with the teacher and others in the classroom, as well as the learning atmosphere in which students learn because students cannot learn in a disorderly setting. Table of Contents Classroom Management Strategies Establish an Agenda...  [Read more]

Part-Time English Teacher Wanted in France Date posted:2022-01-16 | Writer: Fénelon - Notre Dame | Email: [email protected] The Filière Internationale of the Fénelon Notre Dame school has an opening for a qualified part-time teacher of English at the primary level as well as at 6th to 10th grade levels. Job Summary- Provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environment-Assume responsibility for the planning and effective delivery of courses, in relation to the curriculum objectives-Evaluate, monitor, and record student progress and achievement-Establish a positive and dynamic environment that encourages participation-Collaborate with other teachers and participate in team meetingsInform parents of students' progress by way of report cards, conferences, and...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Turkey - Istanbul, Ankara, Gaziantep, Adana Date posted:2012-01-16 | Writer: WSI Turkey | Email: [email protected] Wall Street Institute - Turkey is currently looking for TEFL qualified teachers for our branches in Istanbul, Ankara, Gaziantep and Adana. We have full or part-time positions for native speakers of English. Ideally, applicants would currently be living in Turkey or would be planning on relocating here very soon.    University degree    CELTA, TEFL or TESOL required    Previous EFL teaching experience is advantageous    Computer literate    Ability to work within the framework of a well-defined method and system    Energetic and enthusiastic    Professional in...  [Read more]

TEFL, TESOL or CELTA - which is better? When choosing a certification for teaching English, three primary options emerge: TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA. Each has its own merits, and the best choice often hinges on your teaching aspirations. TEFL is typically favored for teaching children, while CELTA focuses on adult learners. TESOL bridges both demographics. Understanding the distinctions among these certifications can guide you to the right path for your educational journey and global adventures. Table of Contents What do TEFL, TESOL and CELTA stand for? What is the difference between TEFL and TESOL? What is a TEFL certification course? What is a TESOL certification course? Is TEFL or TESOL better? What is the difference between TEFL and CELTA? Is CELTA better than any other TEFL...  [Read more]

Great ESL teachers required! Date posted:2024-03-15 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Maximo Nivel is looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Costa Rica.  Maximo Nivel is a leading language training center and we are very well known for our “Native English Program.” The Native English Program is clearly defined by our dedication to excellent teaching, professionalism in everything we do, and great client service. Maximo Nivel is a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for. Tasks ESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday – Friday. Class size is strictly limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults...  [Read more]

Class TEFL Online Check out tefl tesol about Class 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 W.M. - South africa said: Motivation in the ClassroomAccording to Lile (2002), ?Motivation is the key to all learning. Lack of motivation is perhaps the biggest obstacle faced by teachers, counselors, school administrators, and parents.? A lack of motivation causes the most intelligent of students to underperform and underachieve. Therefore, teachers are responsible for creating an environment that fosters student motivation in the classroom. This is especially true in the TEFL or...  [Read more]

Centre Authorized TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Centre Authorized TEFL 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.H. - U.A.E. said: Attachment can be defined as an emotional bond that develops between two people, e.g. between an infant and a parent/care-giver. A close relationship is formed with a person to give the child a sense of security. Although feelings of distress can occur when the child and the care-giver are being separated, great enjoyment takes its place when they are together. [1] This solid bond determines how a child develops emotionally and socially. The child?s...  [Read more]

Jobs in Turkey For EFL Teachers Date posted:2016-05-05 | Writer: Wall Street English Turkey | Email: [email protected] Are you interested in adding a reputable globally known school to your CV? If so, Wall Street English is currently seeking Native level EFL teachers for its schools across Turkey. Currently operating in 7 cities and 15 branches, we can offer an array of chances to broaden your TEFL experiences of teaching in a multicultural classroom. As a Teacher, you form part of the Service Team at Wall Street English, being jointly responsible for the educational success of the Students. You contribute to the Students’ learning by preparing and teaching fun, interactive, and dynamic classes. You, along with the other Teachers, guarantee that the Student is successfully acquiring...  [Read more]

Immediate Opportunity Teaching EFL in Turkey Date posted:2015-10-15 | Writer: Wall Street English | Email: [email protected] Are you interested in adding a reputable globally known school to your TEFL CV? If so, Wall Street English is currently seeking native level English teachers for its schools across Turkey. Currently operating in 7 cities and 15 branches, we can offer an array of chances to broaden your experiences of teaching in a multicultural classroom. As an EFL teacher, you form part of the service team at Wall Street English, being jointly responsible for the educational success of the students. You contribute to the students’ learning by preparing and teaching fun, interactive, and dynamic classes. You, along with the other teachers, guarantee that the Student is...  [Read more]

English (ESL) Teachers Needed Immediately in Costa Rica! Date posted:2023-09-20 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Maximo Nivel is a leading language training center and we are very well known for our Native English Program. The Native English Program is clearly defined by our dedication to excellent teaching, professionalism in everything we do, and great client service. Maximo Nivel is a hard-working and professional group and these are the kind of teachers we look for.Maximo Nivel:-- A professional organization with institutes in Cusco, Peru; San Jose, Costa Rica; and Antigua, Guatemala.-- Has been in Latin America for more than 20 years and offers you stable, safe employment.-- Provides full curriculum, textbooks, quizzes, exams, and all teaching materials.-- Offers...  [Read more]

Institute Fastest TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Institute Fastest TEFL 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 C.M. - France said: English as a Global LanguageWhat is global language? First, let me define what global language is. According to globalsubject.blogspot.com, ?A Global Language or World languages is a language which is learned by many people as second language spoken worldwide, use in many international companies and organizations.? English is the lingua franca of the modern world, not to mention that it is spoken in countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, New...  [Read more]

TEFL in Bangalore, India Date posted:2008-02-24 | Writer: Spectrum Consultants | Email: [email protected] Spectrum Consultants India Pvt Ltd seeks Language Specialists for a 1-year contract in Bangalore, India, to grow its current team of 25+ Language Specialists. As a successful candidate you will work full-time as a Spectrum staff member within a Fortune 500 company’s training department. You will monitor quality of service calls (primarily with respect to Language) and deliver effective learning solutions for intercultural and language learning needs. Requirements: • TEFL qualification (SIT TESOL Certificate, UCLES CELTA, or equivalent) • Bachelor’s degree • 2+ years ESL/EFL teaching experience • Intercultural sensitivity and effectiveness in a work environment...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Truth about Native and Non-Native English Teachers Are you a near-native English speaker and looking for an English teaching job in East Asia? Beware of the very requirement you will face in countless job ads that can even put you off from applying for any TEFL jobs. I am quite confident that you can guess what that requirement is. Being an English native speaker! According to my personal experience in Thailand, what you might see in all those ads is more about holding the passport of one of the English speaking countries rather than language proficiency and teaching skills. It seems that requiring you to be native to be able to apply is not even enough for them. Sometimes they make it even more frustrating by restricting the...  [Read more]

Placement Opportunity for English Teachers in India Date posted:2022-04-06 | Writer: EEC India | Email: [email protected] We are hiring candidates for offline / in person jobs in Gujarat, India. ROLE OF POSITION : English Teacher & IELTS Trainers.1. An English Teacher is a well spoken engaged trainer whose class sessions are fun and vibrant covering the prescribed EEC Syllabus provided and content delivered from EEC Course Material provided.2. Teachers are expected to stand and teach class sessions and follow the EEC pedagogy.3. Extensive training to teach in our methods is provided during onboarding and ongoing with the job.4. Teachers should be punctual and regular.5. Curriculum is fixed and well defined. Teachers need to focus on delivery of content. QUALIFICATIONS AND...  [Read more]

Do you need a degree to teach online? The good news is that you do not need a degree to teach English online in many situations. We will expand on this throughout this article. The general qualification required to teach ESL either in person or online is a 120-hour TEFL or TESOL certification. This is seen as the entry level qualification and is usually required by most employers. Other qualities they will be looking for include, in no particular order: (i) Experience: Any formal teaching experience is highly regarded by employers. This may be just a few hours from your TEFL training with real classes, or volunteering at a summer school for example. The more your experience matches the type of teacher they are looking for (such as children or adult teaching) the better. Make sure your C.V...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! All Types of Verbs in the English Language Verbs are one of the most important parts of speech in English and incredibly important for learners of English. The below infographic showcases all types of verbs in the English language.   What is a verb? Generally speaking, a verb is a word that shows an action, state or an event. It is an essential part of a sentence and is known as the soul of language. For example: "They study English grammar." (Action) "We celebrate independence day." (Event) "I sleep at night." (State)    Following are the different types of verbs:   REGULAR VERB When a verb's past tense (2nd form) and past participle (3rd form) is created by adding ‘d’ or ‘ed’, it is...  [Read more]

English Teachers for Children and Adults Needed in Slovakia Date posted:2020-12-30 | Writer: Your Choice | Email: [email protected] Certified TEFL teachers wanted from January/February 2021. Work for a stable professional private language school in Trnava, Slovakia. Teach kids and teenagers, partly adults, corporate clients, train your colleagues, learn new stuff, share your knowledge and experience, become part of a diverse young team. Earn competitive salary, travel around Europe, learn new language and culture.Teach adult lessons - individual or group courses for public and corporate clients.Have you just finished your teaching certificate course?Are you looking for a meaningful job?Do you wish to collaborate in an international team in the EU?Would you like to earn money to travel...  [Read more]

What is a TEFL exam? First we need to define what TEFL means before looking at the various ways in which it can be examined to provide a teaching certificate. There are various locations in which a TEFL exam can be taken and different methods of instruction, these will also be considered. What does TEFL stand for? The acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and it can be used in any situation where the English language is being taught to non-native English speakers. Technically speaking, TEFL refers to teaching English in countries where English is not the native language. It is a term used mainly in the UK and is used interchangeably with the equivalent USA term TESOL. As with any profession, teaching has a series of exams at different levels. Within the world of...  [Read more]

What is a TEFL exam? First we need to define what TEFL means before looking at the various ways in which it can be examined to provide a teaching certificate. There are various locations in which a TEFL exam can be taken and different methods of instruction, these will also be considered. Table of Contents What does TEFL stand for? What does the TEFL certificate involve and how is it examined? Where can I take the exam? Which type of TEFL exam does ITTT offer? What does TEFL stand for? The acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and it can be used in any situation where the English language is being taught to non-native English speakers. Technically speaking, TEFL refers to teaching English in countries where English is not the native language. It is a term used...  [Read more]

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Navigating Learning Difficulties: Understanding, Strategies, and Success The term "Learning difficulties" can roughly be defined as an issue in the brain causing disturbances in processing information (Good Therapy, 2019). In the long-term explanation, these can be explained as neurological challenges affecting the way the brain receives, processes, stores, and analyzes information, as these effects an individual's ability to develop reading, writing, and math skills (Kid Sense Child Development, 2023). Learning difficulties affect millions of children and teens, and many of them struggle with multiple learning difficulties. Any individual with learning difficulties might not learn as quickly as their peers or might find some aspects...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reasons to Get TEFL Certified To be completely honest with you, I didn´t think that a TEFL course would benefit me significantly or improve my teaching until I took one. I have studied eight languages on three continents and I also speak four languages daily. Table of Contents My Study Experience Benefits of The TEFL Certification Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sami T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Study Experience I have studied in top universities for years and worked as a teacher, coach, educator, trainer, international business manager and team...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Importance of Grammar Instruction in EFL Classes Grammar is the fundamental regulation that governs proper spoken and written language, holding a significant place in language institutions and schools. However, some argue that teaching grammar may limit learners' creativity in communication. They believe exposure to the target language will naturally foster correct grammar usage. Conversely, others contend that grammar rules help learners develop a logical approach to language. Teachers must possess grammar knowledge to provide effective instruction. Language learners aim for proficiency, defined variably but generally as accurate language use. Therefore, the question isn't whether students should...  [Read more]

Combined TEFL Language Check out tefl tesol about Combined TEFL Language 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.W. - U.S.A. said: Multiple IntelligencesHoward Gardner first proposed the theory of multiple intelligences (MI) in 1983. Gardner?s theory suggests that there are several different areas of intelligence and that most people will have a special affinity to one area over others. In his original formation, Gardner proposed seven different areas of intelligence and has since added an eighth. These different kinds of intelligence are spatial, linguistic, logical-mathematical,...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching and Delivery of Business English This summative task will review the subject matter and discuss strategies and techniques that have been employed within actual classes delivered in Singapore and Hong Kong to Chinese, Japanese, and Korean businesspeople. Table of Contents What is Business English? Teacher’s Role in it This, however, is not the case, with deeper examination business English teaching could be broken down into four parts: Strategies employed / lessons learned In the context of vocabulary-building strategies that I’ve found relevant have been; Business idioms Use of Video materials Strategy Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Why Is Motivation Important in the Classroom? One of the biggest challenges in schools today is the task of motivating students and creating interesting lessons for them. To achieve this, several key factors come into play. Table of Contents Building Relationships and Trust Personal Perspective Setting Goals and Clear Program Individual Motivation Maintaining Dynamic Lessons Teaching Methodologies Variation and Engagement Interesting Materials and Activities The Importance of Motivation Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways You Can Act in Your TEFL Class How do you define who a teacher is? In the general sense and definition, a teacher is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competence or values. In an informal scenario, someone who helps another learn something new can be called a teacher while in a formal setting, teachers are seen as educators as they teach knowledge through the curriculum to the learners through lectures for adults, lesson, small group activities or hands-on activities for the young learners. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Impact in students’ future Classroom environment Perfect example Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]