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How does the TEFL course work? How do I get started? Where is the login page? How do I log in to my course? All of these typically asked questions will be answered in the following video. It will describe how your ITTT course works from your payment for the online course, through your first login and then all the way through to receiving your final certificate. The video explains the following procedure for your TEFL course login: Watch the TEFL login video here: http://tefl-videos.com/tutorial/ In terms of equipment you will need to login to the course, you will need a computer, laptop, tablet or iPhone, with an internet connection. You can work online or offline once you have downloaded a unit.  [Read more]

At ITTT we are dedicated to training new teachers to become effective and confident professionals who are capable of working in English language classrooms worldwide. Throughout the training process we are here to guide you every step of the way, from choosing the right course all the way through to finding the best job to suit your plans. Inevitably you will have many questions along the way which is why we have put together the following FAQ section that should help to answer some of the most common queries. What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL?    TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. These descriptions are generally used interchangeably, however, TESOL is more common...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here is a fun word search to drill Halloween vocabulary in your ESL classroom.   Halloween is a fun holiday to introduce to your ESL classroom. A great way to do this is by using word searches just like this one! Print it out and hand it to your students for some Halloween fun.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  So, we'll focus first of all on a speaking skills lesson and perhaps a starting point for this would be to ask a question which is: Why do we speak to each other? The reason that it's important to ask ourselves this question is that whatever answers there are to this should be present in our lessons. So, why do we speak to each other? Well, there are a multitude of answers to that but when you boil them all down to their essence, they probably actually come down to one or two things. We communicate to each other by speaking because of either a need. We need something. We want something or a desire to achieve something. 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...  [Read more]

In the field of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), the choice of English variation often depends on the specific preferences of a country: In conclusion, TEFL teachers should be aware of a country's preference and adapt their teaching accordingly. Map created by reddit user Speech500 Source: moverdb.com How exactly do these forms of English differ? Spelling Differences British Grammar vs. American Grammar Same Word - Different Pronunciation Differences in word for the same object Other considerations There are a number of major differences which we will examine. The following are in no way exhaustive and you should investigate for yourself for more examples. Mainly due to the influence of Webster (of dictionary fame) American English has focused on how words are 'sounded' to...  [Read more]

If you are nearing the end of your TEFL certification course or you are already certified but have yet to start teaching, you will probably have a number of questions regarding English language teaching jobs. In our FAQs below we tackle a wide range of questions, from which countries offer the best options to how to go about landing a position in your country of choice. You will also find answers about job interviews, how to prepare your documentation, and a whole host of other job related info. What questions should I ask a TEFL employer?    To decide whether a job is right for you it is essential to get as much information as possible during the interview. You should be clear on areas such as salary, working hours, class size, student's age, and the resources...  [Read more]

In the global ESL teaching market, a TEFL certification often stands out to employers, even if you lack a degree. Possessing an internationally recognized TEFL credential significantly boosts your employability, positioning you ahead of non-certified candidates. While a degree can be beneficial, it is not always a prerequisite for many ESL positions. Additionally, any prior teaching experience, though not mandatory, can further enhance your appeal to potential employers. Europe Latin America North Africa/Middle East Asia Online With countries ranging from ancient to very modern, Europe offers a whole range of history, climate, and population density. There are many countries where a degree is not required and these include the ever popular, Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic. If you are...  [Read more]

Our 4-week, in-class TEFL courses are currently offered in over 40 locations, in approximately 30 countries across six continents. The locations of our courses meet the growing demand for TEFL Certification, and demand for English language teachers in these cities, countries and continents. The composition of the course remains the same in all our TEFL locations, while the course and accommodation fees vary slightly from course to course. For further information on each country where we offer our TEFL Course, please choose a link below to discover more. Within each country page, there are further links for specific information, which go into details regarding the location, the accommodation we offer and dates and fees. These pages, combined with other resources on the site, should...  [Read more]

TEFL certification is an academic qualification that is typically required when applying for English language teaching positions in most countries worldwide. While it may still be possible to find teaching jobs without any relevant qualifications in a few of the less popular destinations, a TEFL certification from a reputable course provider is an essential ingredient when looking for TEFL jobs that pay a good salary and offer comfortable working conditions. What is TEFL certification? What does TEFL certification mean? Should I get a TEFL or TESOL certification? What are the requirements for TEFL certification? How do I get TEFL certification? Which TEFL certification course should I choose? How much does TEFL certification cost? Can I get free TEFL certification? Should I get TEFL...  [Read more]

Would you like to earn some money during your gap-year or do you want to leave your boring 9 to 5 life behind and start a whole new career? Whatever your situation, if you have a dream to teach English to non-native English speakers in your home country, overseas, or online, we will do our very best to answer as many of your questions as possible. Before we go any further, we should first establish what we actually mean by TEFL and TEFL teaching. The world of English language teaching loves to use acronyms and one of the most common is TEFL, which stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. This phrase is largely used in British English to label any environment where English instruction is provided to a non-native English speaker. Its American English equivalent is TESOL, which...  [Read more]

On this page you will find a number of infographics covering a range of topics related to TEFL and teaching English, including how to become a TEFL teacher, and where the best salaries can be found. So whether you are thinking about choosing a course and want to know the right one for you, or are looking for more information about English teaching in general, click one of the thumbnails below. ... The reasons people have for starting a career in teaching English are as wide ranging as the people themselves. For some it is a chance to gain valuable experience of the world before heading home and starting a different career. For others, it represents the chance to make a new start, or it is a means to perpetuate a life of travel and adventure. Whatever your reasons for becoming an English...  [Read more]

In our search for which TEFL course is best, perhaps the first question we may ask is… Am I eligible to take a TEFL course? Here at ITTT, we want to make our courses as accessible to as many people as possible. Providing you are healthy and open to new ideas, you are welcome to join the many thousands of trainees of all ages and backgrounds who have gained their TEFL certification with us. We believe the most important quality needed to teach EFL is the desire to learn from new experiences and other than that there are few limitations. In order to gain a TEFL certification with ITTT, you need to be at least 18 years old; there are no upper age limits. We do not require our trainees to have completed any specific level of education, as it is not necessary to possess a university degree to...  [Read more]

hi welcome Linda here back this week with another live session for ITT the tefl and tesol training um yeah thank you so much for joining and for being here today uh if you're seeing this for the first time thank you so much for tuning in I'm going to introduce myself in a little bit and I'm also going to share a 30 off discount opportunity today um that you can use to uh get 30 off any of itt's tefl or tesol courses today so we have a wide variety of different courses um you can take a look at our website tefl course.net and you'll see all of the different courses that we offer if you are not new here and you have seen me before and you have joined this live stream before thank you so much um I really appreciate all the regular views that we get and also of course I appreciate all the new...  [Read more]

hello and welcome to another live session from itt my name is linda and yeah it's so good to have you here if you can see me and if you can hear me please leave a comment that would be really really helpful so that i know that everything is working well because i think sometimes there is an issue with my mic i don't know what's wrong today um but oh okay somebody already said hi or hey hey mansi thanks for joining that's awesome okay so i guess you guys can hear me you can't see me so it's great perfect hello hi tiana cool so sometimes my mic kind of turns off i don't know why that is weird but at least i get a notification and i just have to turn it back on i'm so sorry about that don't know why that keeps happening anyway we're just gonna go with that and um yep so thanks so much for...  [Read more]

hello hi linda here from itt back with another live session this week i told you same time same place i would be here so i hope you are too thank you for taking some time out of your day today to spend it with me today we're going to talk about applying for tefl jobs eight big mistakes to avoid that's today's topic kind of continuing on our like job seeking series um i did a couple of those kind of job related videos or live sessions in the past few weeks so i thought this would fit perfectly into our little collection um as always we do save our previous live sessions in our playlists um you can find them on facebook you can also find them on youtube just like we are live on both platforms today so we are live on facebook and we're also live on youtube at the same time so if you can see...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this blog post, we will look at 8 common mistakes made by applicants in their applications for ESL teaching positions. Watch the video about this topic We are going to look at eight of the biggest mistakes to avoid when applying for an ESL teaching job. 1. Follow the instruction given about how to apply 2. Proofread your Application before sending 3. Not attaching a cover letter. 4. Not addressing the letter to a person. 5. Applying in a country where you don't meet the requirements. 6. Applying for a job you're not qualified for. 7. Not providing proof of English proficiency if you're a non-native speaker. 8. Not attaching a photo. Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads...  [Read more]

If you have already graduated from one of our TEFL certification courses and have yet to decide on where you would like to teach, or you are thinking about signing up for a course and are looking for an insight into the most popular teaching destinations, then the following guides might provide some welcome inspiration. Below you will find dozens of countries from all corners of the world where there are plenty of good opportunities for teaching EFL. Click on the countries that interest you to access a wide range of travel tips, country facts and other useful information. South Korea is one of the most popular destinations in the world for teaching English as a foreign language as it offers an exciting culture, beautiful natural scenery and a multitude of EFL jobs with high salaries...  [Read more]

hey guys welcome to the itty weekly live stream uh my name is lisa and i'm super glad to welcome you uh today uh so while i'm waiting for some more people to join us uh let me introduce uh today's topic uh so today's live stream is going to be pretty short but concise because i'm going to focus just on one specific point which is online esl teaching uh and if you guys have any questions related to this problem feel free to comment uh feel free to uh use the comment section uh to send your questions or maybe concerns um and uh as for myself i am actually going to address uh top five um questions i've been asked recently on the point of online english teaching um so this is probably the outline of today's session if you have any questions related to uh some other topics um like tefl...  [Read more]

hi everybody hello and good morning or good evening wherever you are right now i'm in south korea it's 10 a.m friday and so good morning um yeah i'm back here again today my name is linda from itt um if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time we really really appreciate it um yeah so if any if at any time during this live session today you have any questions feel free to drop your comments in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from so we are streaming live on facebook and on youtube at the same time if you can see me if you can hear me just leave a high into the comment box that would be really highly appreciated so that i know that everything is working well and um yeah for so the first...  [Read more]

Colombia's capital Bogotá is a very special city. Located in the heart of the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 2,640 meters, it is one of the highest capital cities in the world and is home to people from every corner of Colombia. Bogotá serves as the vibrant centre of a variety of Colombian cultures as well as those of other South American countries. You will always find something exciting to do in Bogotá, whether it’s enjoying the local culture in the cobbled streets of the historic downtown of La Candelaria, or heading out to the areas around the city to experience the country’s beautiful views and diverse flora and fauna. The city has restaurants, clubs, cafes and bars dotted amongst old houses, churches and convents dating back 300 hundred years. Bogotá also has numerous...  [Read more]

Your journey starts here. A career in teaching English abroad is achievable for anyone who has a good knowledge and use of English in addition to a TEFL or TESOL qualification. Before you start your training it is important that you have some knowledge of what teaching English abroad entails and what options are available for you to get there. Here we will look at those options and the requirements needed to achieve them. First and foremost you should choose a course which suits the type of work you hope to undertake and is recognized in the country or countries you hope to teach. All ITTT courses are suitable for teaching English overseas in a variety of settings. The typical minimum qualification requirement for employment is a course covering 100-120 hours of study. This can be done...  [Read more]

English teachers abroad commonly send their earnings back to their home countries for obligations like student loans, mortgages, or family support. The process can be complex, with considerations such as transfer fees, fluctuating exchange rates, and varying transaction times. Common methods include bank transfers, online payment services, and money transfer companies, each with their own pros and cons. It is vital to compare the costs, efficiency, and security of these options to choose the most suitable method for international money transfers. What are the pros and cons of using a local bank? What are the pros and cons of using Xoom? What are the pros and cons of using OFX? What are the pros and cons of using Western Union? What are the pros and cons of using MoneyGram? What are the...  [Read more]

The acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. While this term is used for the physical act of actually teaching English abroad, it is also commonly used to refer to the training courses that many prospective teachers complete before heading overseas, as well as the qualification they receive upon successfully graduating from the course. By gaining a TEFL certificate it is possible to find work as an English language teacher in almost any country of your choice worldwide. TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language TESL - Teaching English as a Second Language TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ELT - English Language Teaching TEFL Qualifications Choosing a TEFL Certificate Course Online or In-Class TEFL Course Finding a Teaching Job Teaching Hot...  [Read more]

hi Linda here from ITT back this week with another live session and and today we're going to talk about how to become a freelance tefl teacher all right I think this is a topic that a lot of people are going to find very interesting um a lot of people are probably going to want to kind of follow in the in the footsteps of this newer kind well is it a new career but I mean we've definitely seen some changes in the teaching industry in the teaching Market um also thanks to the Boom in online teaching and freelance teaching freelance English teaching has definitely become uh increasingly popular for many different reasons many of these reasons we're gonna go into we're gonna go into um what it actually means to be a tefl freelance teacher um the benefits of it um also kind of the challenges...  [Read more]

Carrie Kellenberger Visa and Legal TEFL Information Using a recruiter to help you find a teaching job abroad can be a rewarding and satisfying experience for many, provided you choose the right recruiter and you know what to expect and which questions to ask. Here are several tips to keep in mind about working with recruiters: Here are some great reasons for working with a recruiter: What is a good recruiter? Who pays the recruiter? What kind of schools use recruiters? What makes a good recruitment agency? Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Teachers use recruiting agencies for many reasons, including relying on a recruiter to find a legitimate contract that offers a fair salary package. A recruiter will work with you to help you find a...  [Read more]

Please email for assistance finding employers. ITTT graduates receive free lifetime job assistance. The links below show some of the most popular locations and options for TEFL job opportunities, both in-class and online. There is a huge number of TEFL job vacancies globally and those listed under the links below are just a fraction that we have selected to give you an understanding of TEFL teacher rates of pay and conditions of work in those countries and online. These links are provided for information purposes only and some of the job vacancies may already have been filled. Similarly, we would also inform you that ITTT has no direct affiliation with any of the learning institutions, companies or bodies listed. Please feel free to click on any of the links below which may be of...  [Read more]

  ITTT's TEFL certification courses in Italy give you the opportunity to learn how to teach English in two of the most luxurious and spectacular cities in Europe: Rome and Florence. Italy is justifiably considered one of the most charming countries anywhere in the world. When you combine all its superb features: the great food, outstanding architecture, fascinating art scene, and exciting nightlife, you can appreciate why Italy has an unmatched reputation and is a world-leading TEFL Course destination. Following the completion of your course, finding work is almost a foregone conclusion for qualified applicants. Our schools are also in prime locations for you to go on and teach in France, Switzerland, Greece, and many other countries if you wish to do so. For those interested in...  [Read more]

English is studied as an additional language by millions of people worldwide and it is generally one of the most commonly used second languages in most regions. This study can take place in a wide variety of schools and language centers, but the one thing they typically have in common is that the study is led by a language tutor known as a TEFL teacher (or a similar variant such as EFL teacher, ESL teacher, etc). A TEFL teacher’s role is to gradually build the four language skills of their students; reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to ensure they are able to reach their personal goals, whether for work, study, travel, or any other reason. Please note: the acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. As the number of worldwide English learners is so high,...  [Read more]

Teaching English in schools and language centers is an extremely popular way to earn a good living while experiencing life in different parts of the world. In recent years more and more people have also taken advantage of the huge worldwide demand for the English language by teaching English online from within their home country. Whether you would prefer the adventure of teaching overseas or the convenience of working from home, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a realistic option for anyone who has a good standard of written and spoken English. If you have already conducted some research regarding teaching English abroad or online you might have come across the suggestion that a full degree is required in order to secure a good quality teaching position. However, this is...  [Read more]

Teaching English online has become increasingly popular in recent years. One reason for this is the rapid growth in demand for TEFL qualified teachers around the world, particularly in areas where in-class training options are hard to come by. More and more teachers are deciding to go for the online teaching lifestyle as it allows them to set their own working hours and teach from anywhere they choose. Teaching English online provides a great deal of freedom that is perfect for anyone who wants a change from the normal 9-to-5 routine. Teaching English online is a rapidly expanding area of the TEFL market. It is even suggested that beyond 2020 there may be more people learning English online worldwide than face-to-face in a classroom setting. By choosing one of our popular course packages...  [Read more]