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Ulysses Brown I’m a professional who currently lives and works in China. I now work in the business sector, but used to be a teacher, with 5 years of experience in the education industry. I aim to give you an honest, unbiased perspective as to what being a foreigner in China is really like, and hope to inspire or at least guide you through your very own adventures! Read my articles 5 Reasons Why I Went to Teach English in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Ulysses Brown Destinations China is a popular market for teaching English as a foreign language. That's why I also took the leap and moved to China to teach. Here are 5 of the main reasons why I went to teach English in China.  [Read more]

Dorothy Brown Smith Before beginning her college teaching career in 2010, Dorothy taught kindergarten, first grade, and English to high school juniors and seniors. She was Instructional faculty at Pima Community College, William Rainey Harper College, and Triton Community College. She holds an earned Bachelor of Arts in Business $ Entrepreneurship from Purdue University. She also holds two earned Master of Education degrees from NationalLouis University: respectively in Adult Literacy and Continuing Education, and Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (Curriculum and Instruction). Her biggest travel wish is to travel to the UAE to teach. Read my articles Ten Things I Have Learned During My First Year Teaching in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Dorothy Brown Smith Destinations Alumni...  [Read more]

How to Pronounce 'AMPHIBOLOGY'- English Grammar   In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word amphibology. This word refers to the ambiguous meaning of sentence due due to confusing grammar patterns. A good example for this would be He sees more of his children than his wife. This sentence is an amphibology as it has two meanings. It could either mean that the husband sees his children more often than his wife sees their children, or it could mean that the husband sees his children more often than he sees his wife. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly...  [Read more]

How to Pronounce 'UXORIAL' - English Pronunciation   In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word uxorial. This word is used as an adjective and describes things or habits relating to a wife. The word comes from the Latin 'uxor' meaning wife. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL in Campeche, Mexico Date posted:2003-09-19 | Writer: ESL Academy | Email: [email protected] MY NAME IS ALEX BROWN, DIRECTOR OF ESL ACADEMY. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENGLISH TEACHER. PLEASE CONTACT ME A.S.A.P. OR  VISIT OUR WEBSITE Contact us REGARDS, ALEX BROWN ESL ACADEMY, Mohawk College Representative [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFl in Slany, Czech Republic Date posted:2003-01-21 | Writer: Brown School | Email: [email protected] English Teachers Brown School, Slany, Czech Republic < [email protected] >Date: 6 January 2003 We are a small, family run school located just north of Prague. We are currently hiring English teachers who have classroom experience and are familiar with the working in a professional environment. The salary starts at 150Kc / hour. Insurance and accommodation are also provided. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english...  [Read more]

Regular Opportunities For English Language Trainers in Munich, Germany Date posted:2012-05-16 | Writer: Knowledge Point | Email: [email protected] Love to teach languages? Knowledge Point is constantly looking for motivated trainers to teach in-company courses to adults on a freelance basis. You should have an EFL qualification and/or good business background. Interested? Get in touch! Contact Dave Brown at the e-mail address given on the job heading. Knowledge Point GmbH Dave Brown Haimhauser Str. 5 80802 München Tel.: +49 (89) 126686-0 Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.  ...  [Read more]

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Useful Techniques for Increasing Teacher Confidence in the Classroom Any teacher, new or experienced, might find there are times when he or she lacks confidence in the classroom. Maybe there is a brand-new class of students, human error has caused a fall in confidence, or the teacher is faced with a new topic. Whatever the reason, all teachers have an important job to do, and nervousness must be overcome. While teaching can be a daunting task at times, there are two key ways that a teacher's confidence can be bolstered and held high: preparation, and experience. Table of Contents What is Confidence? Lesson Planning Having Plan B Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Teach English in Busan, Korea Date posted:2010-05-25 | Writer: Brown International School | Email: [email protected] 1. Desired Candidates : 2 teachers / Female or Male, Americans preferred. Experience with young learners and /or TEFL teaching qualifications are preferred.2. Start Date : From the 25th of June, 20103. Location : Located in Centum area, the busiest and highest area in Busan, 2 min walk to Shinsegye and Lotte Dept. and Subway Line #2, Exit #9.4. Students : Kindergarten, Elementary (age 4~13)5. Teaching Hours: M-F. Classes scheduled between 9:30 am and 6:30 pm.Schedules 30 teaching hours per week.6. The number of foreign teachers: 4 (English, Math, Science, Social studies,)7. Salary/Benefits: 2.1~2.5 million won per month(based on experience and qualification)+free...  [Read more]

Teach English in Busan, Korea Date posted:2010-05-25 | Writer: Brown International School | Email: [email protected] 1. Desired Candidates : 2 teachers / Female or Male, Americans preferred. Experience with young learners and /or TEFL teaching qualifications are preferred.2. Start Date : From the 25th of June, 20103. Location : Located in Centum area, the busiest and highest area in Busan, 2 min walk to Shinsegye and Lotte Dept. and Subway Line #2, Exit #9.4. Students : Kindergarten, Elementary (age 4~13)5. Teaching Hours: M-F. Classes scheduled between 9:30 am and 6:30 pm.Schedules 30 teaching hours per week.6. The number of foreign teachers: 4 (English, Math, Science, Social studies,)7. Salary/Benefits: 2.1~2.5 million won per month(based on experience and qualification)+free...  [Read more]

TEFL in Kedah, Malaysia. Date posted:2002-03-27 | Writer: University Utara, Malaysia | Email: [email protected] UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA, KEDAH, MALAYSIA Position: English Language Teacher Requirements a) Native speaker of English b) Internationally recognized TEFL/TESL teaching qualification (eg : RSA, CELTA, DELTA, Trinity TESOL) c) Asian teaching experience preferred d) Positive attitude, understanding, co-operative, flexible, excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Salary and Benefits a) 2 year contract, renewable on mutual agreement b) RM1409.65 (USD370.90) to RM5244.17 (USD1380.00) per month, depending on qualification and experience c) Maximum 25 contact hours per week, plus preparation and administration work d) Up to RM500.00 (USD131.60) yearly medical...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! The Correct Order of Adjectives in English   When you use more than one adjective, you have to put them in the right order or it will sound very strange. Do you say, "I want a big black cat" or "I want a black big cat?" Let's take a look at infographic below.   So, do you say, "I want a big black cat" or "I want a black big cat?" The first one is correct. Why? If "big" is size and "black" is color, then it should come first because size is number (2) and color is number (5) on the infographic above. You can use this chart for all orders of adjectives. A quick and easy way is to always place the adjective that is easy to change first. Number 1 (Opinion) can be changed more easily than number 6 (Origin: where...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 May 2021 Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Importance of Stories in Teaching English to Young Learners In the education world, the potential and value of using stories and storytelling techniques have always been known and recognized, especially in the context of teaching younger students. Recently, more and more EFL teachers of young learners are integrating carefully selected children's literature stories to teach English. Children's literature is such a significant part of English language literature - using it for teaching English can be a very motivating tool for young learners. Table of Contents Why Use Stories in Teaching English? Advantages of Stories in Teaching English to Young Learners Research proven benefits: Predictable Patterns and Enhanced...  [Read more]

Qualifications Affordable TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications Affordable 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 G.M. - U.S.A. said: Songs in the ClassroomThe use of songs in the ESL classroom can be a fun and innovative way of covering a range of English language topics. Songs can be used for vocabulary, grammar, dictation, pronunciation, phonetics, speaking, writing, listening, integrative skills, and many other ESL points. Songs can also expose foreign children to Western culture. For instance, pop music gives the learner a taste of what is trendy at the moment....  [Read more]

William Noble William Noble has an MA in counseling psychology. He is a homeschooler, counselor, writer, and an ESL teacher. He has taught ESL since 2004 to Chinese, Russian, and Korean students. In 2019, he is moving to China with his Filipina wife and daughter. Read my articles English Speaking and Writing Errors made by Chinese Primary Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas China is the largest EFL market in the world with more vacant positions than teachers to fill them with. If you want to teach English in China as well, it's a great idea to get a thorough understanding of the English speaking and writing errors made by Chinese students prior to coming to China.  [Read more]

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reasons Why Stories Important in Early-Childhood ESL Teaching Why is the incorporation of storytelling and singing vital when teaching English to young learners? When a teacher is faced with the – sometimes daunting – task of teaching English to young learners, he or she must pause and consider a few things. First of all, if it is the first time a teacher is confronted with young learners, they must adapt their teaching approach. As with any new course, the teacher must evaluate his or her teaching approach. Who are the learners? What level are they at? How do I, as the teacher, reach the student, gain their attention and trust? Table of Contents Introduction to productive and...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Parents Can Take Part in Their Children's Education Parents have a definite role in the education of their children, especially if the language of the family is different from the target language of the children. Because of the closeness that should exist between parent and child, the first teachers in all areas of life should be the parent. However, due to the situations created in our society, this is not often the case. When one thinks of modern society, the difficulties that parents encounter in the role of the teacher can be seen. Table of Contents Parents' Responsibility Planning inside the family Center of the focus The results of this experiment in parents taking responsibility for their children's language...  [Read more]

Agency Official TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Official 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.C. - Korea said: Phonetics/Phonology Phonology is the study of the sounds by speakers of a particular language. A phoneme is a sound that makes a difference in meaning in a language. Since all students who study language need to be able to perceive and create the sounds that make up words, it is obvious how important the role of phonological knowledge is in learning a second language. Freeman and Freeman (2004) believe that ?students learning English as a second language...  [Read more]

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching Reported Speech in the ESL Classroom When teaching reported speech the potential for mistakes, errors, and the general difficulty is enormous due to the number of changes that are made with verb tenses, patterns, pronouns, questions, time expressions etc.. It's important to cover the subject slowly with lots of verbal practice at every opportunity. There are plenty of standard 'change the direct speech to reported speech' activities, but your students will soon tire of these if you overuse them. Here are some ideas which have worked well in the EFL classroom and will give your students a good amount of talk time in a variety of ways. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The Go-Between Game The Lying Game...  [Read more]

Do vs Make - English Grammar - Teaching Tips   In this video, we focus on the difference between the usage of "do" and "make". We use the verb 'do' when someone performs an action, activity or task. Some common expression with 'do' include : do a crossword, do the ironing, do your job, do the dishes, and do homework. We also use the verb 'do' when referring to things in general and to describe an action without saying exactly what the action is. In this case, 'do' is often used with the words 'something, nothing, anything, everything, for example ' I'm not doing anything today', or ' He does everything for his wife'.There are also a number of fixed expressions that always take the verb 'do', such as: do badly, do business, do a favor, do good, and do harm, just to name a few. On the...  [Read more]

English Teacher Required in Hsinchu City, Taiwan Date posted:2023-05-20 | Writer: Michael's EFL School | Email: [email protected] A little different in Hsinchu city.Native and local English teacher required teaching children / teenagers (8 y/o-18y/o – mostly teens).     Why are we different from the rest?•    We are a small, independent, non-commercial school where integrity and real teaching are cherished. •    My Taiwanese wife, and myself (British) have owned and managed our school for more than 30 years.•    We have our own curriculum that we have both taught and continue to develop. •    We are committed to quality teaching and provide a caring environment for students and teachers without...  [Read more]

Full Time EFL Teachers Needed for Positions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan Date posted:2019-07-11 | Writer: KNS Language Institute | Email: [email protected] KNS Language Institute in Kaohsiung, Taiwan is hiring EFL teachers for October and November positions. All positions are full time and are preceded by a two week training period. Founded in 1995 by husband and wife team Kevin and Sofia, we are a leader in teaching English as a Foreign Language. Our reputation as a well-established and our well-run, multi-campus, school has our clients re-enrolling year after year and puts KNS among the schools preferred by applicants seeking work as teachers of English in Taiwan. BENEFITS INCLUDE: → 18-30 teaching hours per week, all in one place, Monday to Friday → work permit, ARC, and health...  [Read more]

Position For TEFL Qualified Teacher in Taiwan Date posted:2011-10-24 | Writer: Michael English School | Email: [email protected] Michael's EFL school in Hsin-Chu has a position teaching children for a TEFL qualified native English speaking teacher. All students are above kindergarten age and there are no morning classes. We are a small independent, non commercial, school owned and managed by the same husband and wife for 24 years, who have both taught and developed the school curriculum. Besides a caring environment for students and teachers, we also provide a well-organized support system. Looking for a hassle free experience (almost) in a professional teaching environment?We offer:(1) Above average wages and conditions.(2) One month training. (if required)(3) Airfare...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Does Online Education Influence ESL? The biggest influence online education has on ESL is that it changes the dynamics of the classroom to be nontraditional. It does not necessarily reflect the situations teachers envision themselves in when they set out to teach ESL. This nontraditional dynamic stretches from the delivery methods like online teaching platforms to the class itself and even the work and homework for students. Table of Contents Differences between in-class education and online education Future of online education Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jacob F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Iraq Date posted:2010-05-02 | Writer: American University of Iraq - Sulaimani | Email: [email protected] The American University of Iraq invites applications from TEFL certified teachers to join the faculty of the University's English Writing Program and Language Institute in Sulaimani in the northern Iraq region of Kurdistan. The area is safe and hospitable, and our students are eager and enthusiastic learners. We expect 200 new students in September for our rapidly expanding program. The University offers a competitive salary, health insurance, travel and moving expenses, and a collegial atmosphere. Housing is in modern, secure three-bedroom apartments with all necessities and travel to and from campus provided. Job responsibilities include teaching English as a second...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! When to Use Capital Letters Knowing when and when not to capitalize is an important part of writing correct English. Most students quickly learn that you always capitalize the first letter of a new sentence, but what are the other rules?   Although mistakes with capitalization do not generally have a big affect on the readability of your written English, it is important to get it right when writing formally for work or study purposes. Fortunately, the most common rules above are quite clear and straightforward to learn. Below are a few more capitalization rules you should be aware of. Capitalize family relationships when used as proper nouns. Capitalize “Uncle Brian,” and “Grandma Betty”. Do not use capitals...  [Read more]

Immediate Opportunities in China Teaching EFL Date posted:2018-05-06 | Writer: Time 2 Study | Email: [email protected] Time 2 Study has openings for 10 teachers in Changchun city, Jilin province, China to teach English 25 hours a week with a high salary and comfortable environment. We can buy you a flight ticket to come (but we deduct the ticket’s price from your salary in 3-4 months). Benefits include a highly competitive salary: 8,000 to 12,000 cny a month (approximately $1,250 to $2,000 a month) depending on experience and teaching abilities, career growth opportunities, free apartment (up to 1,200 cny a month), flight reimbursement in the end of the contract, work visa (we provide family visa as well to your direct relatives if they come with you; wife / husband /...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Ten Things I Have Learned During My First Year Teaching in China Dorothy Brown Smith Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in China? Here are ten things I have learned during my first year teaching in China. Comparative Teaching Methodologies in TEFL Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on common teaching methodologies. Secrets of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to use teaching aids and equipment. Reasons to Get TEFL Certified Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate...  [Read more]

Lesson Course TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Lesson Course 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.S. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in south koreaAs korea attracts more and more foreigners that live and visit the country, koreans are likely to be exposed to English and pick up certain vocabulary words. This is especially true for koreans that live in the cities according to the Frankfurt International School. Darian Godfrey of tesolcourse.com addresses the fact that a typical ESL student in korea has acquired a vocabulary of English words that they use on a daily...  [Read more]

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Strategies: ✅ How to Connect With ESL Students Some people might think that the methodology is of greater importance than any other teaching aspect. Yet teaching is based on human relationships. Therefore it is essential whether the teacher manages to establish harmonious interactions between faculty and students. Bernieri defines these interactions as 'rapport' (Galzier 2016). According to Frisby and Myers, rapport is "the ability to build a relationship based on trust and harmony and is considered to be a positive and prosocial behavior that is relationally powerful enough to enact cohesiveness, reduce the threat, and structure social interaction (Fleming 2009)." Multiple studies have...  [Read more]