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Are there any age restrictions when teaching English in Asia? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Are there any age restrictions when teaching English in Asia?
When it comes to teaching English in Asia, age can sometimes play a role. Typically, there are no strict age limits, with most countries only requiring teachers to be over 21. However, while many positions are open to younger individuals, seasoned educators can also find opportunities, leveraging their vast experience. It is essential to note that specific age preferences can vary by country, and while some regions may have age-related hiring biases, others value the maturity and wisdom that comes with age.
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How does the local retirement age affect English teachers in Asia?
Are employers reluctant to hire more mature teachers in Asia?
Is it true that Asian cultures have huge respect for older generations?
Does... [Read more]
Are there any age restrictions when teaching English in Asia? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Are there any age restrictions when teaching English in Asia?
Although TEFL qualified teachers are able to find work in a wide range of countries throughout Asia, there are some restrictions that you need to be aware of before you decide on a destination. In some countries a 4-year university degree is necessary and some will only allow native English speakers to teach in their schools. Another issue that is worth considering is your age as it can be a factor in some situations in Asia.
How does the local retirement age affect English teachers in Asia?
In some Asian countries there is a strict retirement age for local teachers that also applies to foreign EFL teachers working there. In popular teaching destinations such as China, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea, schools are unable to... [Read more]
The Biggest Misconceptions About TEFL/TESOL Discussed - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Biggest Misconceptions about TEFL/TESOL Discussed
Today, we are going to talk about the “biggest misconceptions about TEFL and TESOL and teaching English abroad”. We get a lot of questions here at ITT, and a lot of people are confused and I just want to clear a few things up, some myths here and there, and I think I've narrowed it down to eight misconceptions that we're going to look at and you can throw your questions at me at any time.
I would also really like to know where you are like in your TEFL journey, are you currently taking a TEFL or TESOL course? Are you thinking about it? Are you already certified? Or are you already teaching abroad? Let me know, that would be interesting to know.
Let's jump right into the biggest misconceptions about TEFL and TESOL and... [Read more]
The Biggest Misconceptions about TEFL/TESOL Discussed - TEFL Blog
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
Budget and Salary TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
The Biggest Misconceptions about TEFL/TESOL Discussed
Today, we are going to talk about the "biggest misconceptions about TEFL and TESOL and teaching English abroad". We get a lot of questions here at ITT, and a lot of people are confused and I just want to clear a few things up, some myths here and there, and I think I've narrowed it down to eight misconceptions that we're going to look at and you can throw your questions at me at any time.
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Watch the live session here
Misconception #1: It's really hard to find a job teaching English abroad.
Misconception #2: You need a degree to teach English abroad.
Misconception #3: TEFL doesn't pay well.
Misconception #4: You need to speak another... [Read more]
The Difference Between Teaching Adults and Children - TEFL Blog
Tue, 24 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Difference Between Teaching Adults and Children
When thinking of teaching, adults generally don't come to mind. Teachers are associated with children, and people might often associate their childhood with teachers and schooling, either good or bad. There are quite obvious differences between adults and children that make for different teaching environments and experiences.
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Choice of Activities
Games
Motivation and Will in Childhood
Everyone Should be Heared
Discipline in Adulthood
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TEFL Indonesia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach Efl In Indonesia
Teach EFL in Indonesia
Date posted:2004-05-14 | Writer: Sekolah Djuwita (Djuwita School) | Email: [email protected]
Minimum Salary: Rp. 10 million - Rp. 15 million per month Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree from an Accredited University
Contact Address: Sekolah Djuwita Anggrek Mas Batam Centre Batam, Indonesia 29432 Contact Email:[email protected]
Job Description: Sekolah Djuwita is a well-established private school since 1995. We have grown to become one of the premiere schools in Indonesia with five locations (Batam, Medan, Jakarta, Pekan Baru, and Tanjung Pinang). We are seeking to hire professional and qualified teachers from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, and the U.S.
** This is a full time teaching position (not babysitting). ** The qualified... [Read more]
The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2021 - TEFL Blog
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2021
Welcome to another live session. My name is Linda from ITTT and you can find me on social media at @lindagoeseast. Thanks for tuning in, let me just see that everything's working. If you can see me and if you can hear me, please leave a comment as always.
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Let's get right into it: The best countries for teaching English in 2021.
The demand for English language instruction.
300 million people are learning and speaking English and China alone.
50% of teachers teaching abroad stay a second year.
Why should you go to teach in China?
Does our nationality affect our chances of working in China?
So, this is a question that we always get... [Read more]
How to Get Hired as a Teacher in China: Why the Right Attitude is Essential - TEFL Blog
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 Anna Bondar
Destinations Alumni Experiences
How to Get Hired as a Teacher in China: Why the Right Attitude is Essential
Being in China for over ten years, I've worked at more than 30 places, combining schools and training centers, kindergartens and private classes, etc. For the past five years, working as a recruiter, I would like to give you a few valuable tips on getting hired for your dream job.
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Don't jump on the first job offer!
What kind of job are you looking for?
Types of schools
Let's get hired!
Make sure you're video is fun and lively!
Remember! The video shouldn't exceed 3 minutes!
The final part is The Demo.
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The Biggest Misconceptions about TEFL/TESOL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Biggest Misconceptions about TEFL/TESOL
11/12/2020
hello hello and thanks for tuning in i'm just
checking if everything is working properly our stream and stuff so i think it's working
um if you can see me if anybody's there um hello thanks so much for tuning in we're
actually streaming live today on two platforms we're streaming live on facebook and we're also live on
youtube at the same time so wherever you're watching this from thanks so much for tuning in
my name is linda i'm a marketing and affiliation professional
at itt and i live in south korea i've been in south korea for five and a
half years now and if you're interested in you know teaching english in south korea and asia
you can check out my personal um social media you can find me on instagram
facebook anywhere and you... [Read more]
Big populations create a big demand for EFL teachers. Asia has many TEFL teaching opportunities in amazing cities rich with culture and charm. - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Requirements for Teaching English in Asia
When deciding where you would like to teach it is important to make sure that you are aware of the requirements for English teachers in your chosen destination. Asia is a large continent with many opportunities for English teachers both new and experienced. Each country has its own regulations regarding the types of visas, qualifications etc. that teachers are required to have and this guide aims to show these requirements.
If you are looking to teach in Japan or South Korea, you will require a bachelor’s degree in any field. Other countries such as China and Cambodia do not have such strict requirements and it is possible to find work without a degree. In some other countries where a degree is officially required it can be possible to... [Read more]
The Best Countries For Teaching English In 2021 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2021
Hello,
Welcome to another live session. My name is Linda from ITTT and you can find me on social media at @lindagoeseast. Thanks for tuning in, let me just see that everything's working. If you can see me and if you can hear me, please leave a comment as always.
I have been living in South Korea for five and a half years. I am about an hour and a half South of Seoul in a city called Cheongju. It's kind of in the center of South Korea. We are the only province that doesn't border the ocean but it's really great and it's actually snowing right now.
I’m excited to be here today as you probably already know what the topic is going to be about today the best countries for teaching English in 2021 because teaching English abroad is not... [Read more]
TEFL China - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl In Taiyuan China
TEFL in Taiyuan, China
Date posted:2003-03-18 | Writer: Taiyuan Mercan School | Email: [email protected]
CHINA: EFL Teachers
Taiyuan Mercan School
Since 1997, Taiyuan Mercan School has worked hard to maintain itself as the premier private English training school in Taiyuan, Shanxi. We are quickly growing and have recently opened a second branch of our school, a precedent for a private English school in Taiyuan, with 3 times the present area of our first school's location (total over 1, 000 square meters).
We are currently looking for both summer and full-time teachers, and are planning to hire 5 temporary teachers from early July till the end of August, and 2 full-time teachers that can begin as as soon as possible.
Full-time teachers need to:
Be native... [Read more]
How Is it to Teach ESL at Schools: ✅ A TEFL Teacher's Experience - TEFL Blog
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
How Is it to Teach ESL at Schools: ✅ A TEFL Teacher's Experience
As a child, I always wanted to be a teacher. I adored helping people, listening to different stories, and sharing my knowledge with others. Inside was a natural curiosity and burning desire to understand everything. As a young girl, I was unaware of how demanding, entertaining, and rewarding this profession can indeed be.
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Elementary School
Language School
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Top 8 Misconceptions About Teaching ESL - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Top 8 Misconceptions About Teaching ESL
In this blog post, we will look at 8 of the most widely held misconceptions regarding the teaching of ESL worldwide.
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Misconception #1: It's really hard to find a job
Misconception #1: You need a degree to teach English abroad.
Misconception #3: Teaching English abroad doesn't pay well
Misconception #4: You need to speak another language to teach ESL abroad
Misconception #5: You have to teach kids
Misconception #6: Teaching ESL is only a job for young people
Misconception #7: You don't need a TEFL qualification, if you're a native English speaker
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Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad
oday's exciting topic is the top hiring seasons for teaching English abroad. We're going to go over different countries on different continents and what their hiring seasons are, so when's the best time to go job hunting. Also there will be some tips for job hunting in those places as sometimes you need to get hired in advance when you're still in your home country and you can do online interviews, but in some countries you need to apply in person. So we're going to talk about that as well.
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The top hiring seasons for teaching English abroad
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TEFL Taiwan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl Teacher Needed In Taiwan
TEFL Teacher Needed in Taiwan
Date posted:2019-01-16 | Writer: Shane Zhunan | Email: [email protected]
Shane Zhunan has been open for 14 years, but we are currently opening a new building with extremely attractive, modern classrooms to compliment and expand upon our existing facilities and we would love to find someone interested in helping us to continue moving forward, while also developing their own TEFL skills. We have six full-time 'foreign' English teachers and hope to expand to seven by 2020.
We're a Shane English franchise cram school striving to both improve and maintain our environment of creativity, fun and modern educational practices. We firmly believe in the Shane ideals of professionalism, English immersion and learning through play and yet we are also quite unique;... [Read more]
TEFL Indonesia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Qualified Teacher Wanted To Teach Tefl In Indonesia
Qualified teacher wanted to teach TEFL in Indonesia
Date posted:2004-04-12 | Writer: Sekolah Djuwita (Djuwita School) | Email: [email protected]
Why look for a job in Korea, China, or the Middle East? The standard of living is so high compared to your wages. Enjoy the weather and hospitality of Indonesia. We've got beaches, sand, surf, and plenty of sun. Sekolah Djuwita (Djuwita School) is now hiring qualified teachers for the 2004 ñ ²°05 school year. If you have a love for children and teaching, please forward your qualifications to our school immediately for consideration. We are currently hiring teachers to fill future vacancies for our schools in Jakarta, Medan, and Batam. This is a full time teaching position. The individual will be responsible for teaching students at... [Read more]
Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons For Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad
Hello and welcome. I'm back again this week for another live session from ITTT. Super excited to be here again, as always it is Friday 10:00 a.m. where I am in South Korea. Please let me know if you can see me and if you can hear me, use the comment section and just throw in a quick hi and where you're watching from. Let me know where you are in the world. I would be super excited to know because we always get a very international crowd here. Let me know where you are right now and what time it is there. I would appreciate it. I am in South Korea, about an hour and a half south of Seoul. It is Friday morning and the weather is kind of cloudy but it's not too bad. Yesterday was really nice, spring has finally arrived.... [Read more]
The Biggest Misconceptions about TEFL/TESOL DEBUNKED! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Biggest Misconceptions about TEFL/TESOL DEBUNKED!
03/22/2022
hi welcome hello good morning good evening good night good afternoon wherever you
are thanks so much for tuning in my name is linda this week back with another
live session for itt which stands for international tefl and tesol training so thank you so much for
joining me today it is 10 15 a.m in south korea where i am
and um yeah today we're gonna talk about the biggest misconceptions about teaching english so
those are those things that we at iittt kind of get asked a lot or people what i
read on forums i do a lot of tefl research so when i um
dive deep into the forums where people talk about teaching english abroad i come across these misconceptions all the
time and today i want to take this opportunity to sort of debunk... [Read more]
What Scams to Look Out for When Looking for TEFL Jobs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
What Scams to Look Out for When Looking for TEFL Jobs
03/04/2021
hi everyone hello and welcome to another live session from
ict my name is linda and um yeah i'm back
again this week week after week after week still here um it's been
you know a fun ride with all of you guys on this uh facebook and youtube live uh
journey we've we started doing these lives i believe in october
yeah in october last year and you know we've been back every week ever
since so it's a lot of fun um just waiting for a couple of other people to
join us today um and then we're gonna talk about
the most common tefl job scams and how to avoid them so that's today's topic um as always
guys uh if you have joined if you can see me and if you can hear me please just leave a hi or something in
the comment in the comment... [Read more]
TEFL Nicaragua - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Efl Teaching Positions In Nicaragua 1
EFL Teaching Positions in Nicaragua
Date posted:2008-03-17 | Writer: Granada English College | Email: [email protected]
Positions available throughout the year. We currently have 110 students and are adding about 15 new students per month. We plan to grow the school to 200 students. We provided a 12 week EFL program for 24 Tourist Police officers as part of a tourist safety program sponsored by a foreign embassy.
We almost exclusively hire EFL teachers who are visiting or living in Granada, and who are between the ages of 20 and 45. We do hire some exceptional teachers over the Internet. We are very flexible with our qualification and experience requirements if we observe a teacher doing well teaching our students.
Many of our best teachers have been non-teachers who have... [Read more]
Teaching English in 2021 ✅ What You Need to Know - TEFL Blog
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Teaching English in 2021 ✅ What You Need to Know
Teaching English in 2021. A few people have told me about their teaching journey already, so keep letting me know what your plans are in terms of teaching English abroad or teaching English online. Somebody said they're interested in teaching online, so that's really cool. Someone new has just joined us from Laos, hi there. We have Margaret who is also teaching online, very cool. I'm going to talk a little bit about teaching English online in this presentation. Juliana says hi, I think you've watched before as I recognize your picture, thanks for tuning in again. It's really good to see new faces and old faces in our TEFL family today.
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Personal Teaching Experience: Navigating a Changing Curriculum as a Co-teacher in Japanese Elementary Schools - TEFL Blog
Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Personal Teaching Experience: Navigating a Changing Curriculum as a Co-teacher in Japanese Elementary Schools
In Japan, elementary schools typically employ an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) to provide support to homeroom teachers during English classes. I have been working in such a capacity for the past two and a half years, first through an international program and currently as a direct-hire via my local city hall. Until recently, mandatory English classes at the elementary school level have been limited to the fifth and sixth grades, but new national requirements are being rolled out that will require mandatory English classes as early as third grade while doubling English classroom hours for the fifth and sixth grades.... [Read more]
The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad
03/18/2021
hello hello hi welcome welcome i'm back again this week
for another live session for itt super excited to be here yet again um as
always uh it is friday 10 a.m where i am in south korea
and please let me know guys if you can see me if you can hear me um you know use the
comment section and just throw in a quick hi and where you're watching from
let me know where you are in the world um i would be super excited to know um
because we always get a very international crowd here and it's super exciting so please let me know where you are
right now what time it is there and um yeah just a high i would appreciate it
i am in south korea about an hour and a half south of seoul it is friday morning um
the weather it's it's kind of... [Read more]
Teaching English in 2021: What You Need to Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching English in 2021: What You Need to Know
12/30/2020
hello welcome thanks so much for joining me i'm linda from itt here for another live
session this time on a thursday morning for me in korea and maybe wednesday evening
wherever you are i'm normally doing my lives on friday morning so actually i'm a day early but
tomorrow is um new year's day how exciting is that and yeah i'm not gonna be here so
yeah we're doing this today um but yeah can you believe it it's the last day of 2020 um
just crazy i don't know where this year went honestly and it's been a roller coaster ride
right so yeah thanks so much for joining me and as you can see this is what we're talking about
today teaching english in 2021 all the things you need to know
trends predictions tips all that kind of stuff so i... [Read more]
Teaching English In 2021: What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching English in 2021: What You Need to Know
Hello and welcome. Thanks so much for joining me, I'm Linda from ITTT and I’m here for another live session. This time it's on a Thursday morning for me in Korea and maybe Wednesday evening wherever you are. I normally do my live streams on Friday morning so actually I'm a day early, but tomorrow is New Year's day. How exciting is that?
Can you believe it's the last day of 2020, just crazy. I don't know where this year went honestly and it's certainly been a roller coaster ride. Thanks so much for joining me, what we're talking about today is teaching English in 2021. All the things you need to know, trends, predictions, tips, all that kind of stuff.
I see that a lot of people are already watching so please let me know if you can... [Read more]
Why it is Important to Volunteer Teach ESL Learners - TEFL Blog
Fri, 07 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why it is Important to Volunteer Teach ESL Learners
The general importance of volunteering is known by most people. Volunteering helps people, causes, and organizations that typically cannot afford resources, and so greatly benefit from volunteers and donations. Volunteer teaching, particularly teaching ESL learners, is no different. Private tutors are expensive and not all can afford to send their children or themselves to one, and so I want to emphasize the importance of volunteering at centers or schools that teach ESL learners.
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Personal Experience
Demand
Benefits
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Family Impact on Students' English Learning Process: ✅ Benefits or Drawbacks? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Family Impact on Students' English Learning Process: ✅ Benefits or Drawbacks?
Parents are the first teachers in every children's life. Parental involvement is an exceedingly high-ranking influence for a child to do well in school. They lead them to a life full of knowledge. Being a tiny child, parents show how to become independent, grow as a big polite, and well-educated human.
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Parents' Achievements
What should parents look for?
Transition into the teenage period
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Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions
Hi, I am back for another live session this week. My name is Linda from ITTT. I took a break last week, I was traveling a little bit in Korea, not too far but I got to enjoy the cherry blossoms. That's why there was no live session from me last week. But I'm back this week and I'm super excited. Today we're going to have a Q&A session, so you guys can ask me questions about TEFL and TESOL, teaching abroad, teaching online, whatever you want to know about. So something a bit more casual, let's have a chat. I would like to get to know you guys better and you can get to know me, ITTT and TEFL. If you can see me and hear me please drop a hi or something into the comment box so that I know that everything is working well.
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