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Why Do You Need to Use Songs in Your Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Sitting in a classroom can be such a boring and dull time for children if the teacher is not playful, fun, and creative with the tasks and activities he/she provides. I understand that teaching requires a whole lot of information to be imported into the heads of the students, but I honestly think there are very many paths to the same goal.
Personal Experience
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Do you need a TEFL to teach in Vietnam? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
For those aiming to teach English in Vietnam, a TEFL certification is often a key requirement. While Vietnam is an increasingly popular destination in Southeast Asia for English educators due to growing demand and competitive salaries, having a TEFL certification, especially one with at least 120 hours, can significantly boost your chances of securing a position in reputable schools.
What qualifications are required to teach English in Vietnam?
Who are the main employers of English teachers in Vietnam?
What visas are required to teach English in Vietnam?
How should I apply for English teaching jobs in Vietnam?
When should you apply for English teaching jobs in Vietnam?
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Do you need a degree to teach online? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Contrary to popular belief, possessing a degree isn't always a prerequisite for teaching online. While a TEFL certification might be preferred or even mandatory on some platforms, there are numerous others where it is sufficient on its own. Dive into our article for a comprehensive exploration of these options.
Eight companies that do not require their online teachers to have a degree
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What do You Need to Teach English in Europe? - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Destinations
Opportunities abound for the TEFL teacher in Europe and it is a popular destination for many upon completing their TEFL certification. Teachers with a specialist certificate in teaching business English will do well in countries such as France and Germany, but there are plenty of teaching jobs to be found across the whole region. The requirements for English teachers in Europe vary from country to country and this article aims to highlight the differences and similarities between them.
Can you teach there if you are from outside the EU?
What qualifications are needed?
Do you need to be a native speaker?
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Do you need a TEFL certificate to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Yes, a TEFL certificate is often required to teach English abroad. Many schools and language institutes around the world prefer or even require their teachers to have a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. Here are some key points to consider:
Having a TEFL certificate when teaching English abroad offers several benefits:
Countries that require a TEFL certificate for teaching English vary depending on their specific regulations and the type of institution you wish to work for. While many countries do not officially mandate a TEFL certificate for English teaching positions, having one can significantly enhance your job prospects and earning potential. Here are some general guidelines on where a TEFL certificate may be required:
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Do you need to be bilingual to teach English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The straightforward answer is NO. Aspiring TEFL instructors often wonder about this, but the primary requirement is a profound mastery of English. While knowing the native language of your destination country can offer advantages in daily life and understanding cultural nuances, it is not a prerequisite for most employers. Your expertise in English will foster an immersive learning environment, encouraging students to actively engage with the language.
What will I need to teach English as a foreign language?
How will I teach English if I don't speak the local language?
What are the benefits of learning the local language?
How to learn another language while teaching English abroad
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What do you need to be able to Teach English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Whether you want to teach as a volunteer in the depths of the jungle on the Thai-Myanmar border or as a business English instructor to corporate high-flyers in Sao Paulo, Brazil, you will need at the least a recognised TEFL/TESOL certificate.
Although it is still possible to find jobs where simply being a native speaker of English is enough to secure the position these opportunities are becoming few and far between and earning a 120-hour certificate with a reputable organisation should be your priority before starting out. A bachelor's degree is not a necessity for the majority of countries around the world and there are plenty of opportunities out there without such a qualification.
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Why complete a TEFL course: Why do you need a TEFL course, if you already know how to teach a foreign language? - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
This is a question I've asked myself. I'm looking at it from the point of view of an established foreign language teacher.
How well do you know English?
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You'll be more successful with getting your students ready to speak in English.
Being a native speaker is not enough
Your credentials say a lot about you.
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For years, I've been thinking about learning to teach English as a foreign language. I've wanted to teach more than just French, so I could find more work, and because TEFL appealed to me. As a French teacher—which is a foreign language, of course—my thought was that I already knew how to teach a foreign language.... [Read more]
7 Teaching Skills in the Classroom You need To Incorporate into Your Lessons - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
As a student, there were many different kinds of ways my own teachers helped me understand difficult subjects. These teaching methods helped me then tutor and mentor young children and adults and I will also pass them on to my future students in Asia.
Visualization
Get your students thinking!
Focus on Behavioral Management
Incorporate Technology
Assign activities tailored to student needs
Encourage Cooperative Learning
Graphic Organizers are your friend.
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Teaching English In 2022: What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2022? Our TEFL expert Linda is sharing current trends, predictions, and everything you need to know for teaching English in the coming year. You don't want to miss this! #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Teaching English in 2021: What You Need to Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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 see that a lot a few people are already watching so um please... [Read more]
Teaching English In 0 What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2022? Our TEFL expert Linda is sharing current trends, predictions, and everything you need to know for teaching English in the coming year. You don't want to miss this! #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Teaching English in 2022: What you Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi hello welcome to another live session my name is linda i'm here for itt international tevel and treat tesol training um yeah good to be here again today i thank you so much for watching for tuning in i know i normally go live on friday or thursday depending on where you are but today it's a day earlier than what i promised last time so i do apologize for that um so i still hope that you are able to make it today those people who were eager to watch this topic last week that you are also here today um that would be really really great yeah if you can see me if you can hear me clearly please just leave a high um in the comment section and maybe where you're watching from that will be really really cool um i myself am in south korea right now i'm about an hour and a half south of seoul... [Read more]
Teaching English in 2021 ✅ What You Need to Know - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
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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Teaching English In 2021: What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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 hear me well and if you can see me, I would... [Read more]
Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea.
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Mandy has asked if I teach in a public or private school or is it all private?
I can see a lot of questions already coming in, that's awesome. Great question from Amy. Should anyone even bother looking into teaching abroad while there are COVID lockdowns in place?
Mandy says, I'm interested in teaching abroad but South Korea is my ultimate place to teach. I just got done with the TEFL course and I have to finish my practicum to get my certificate.
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4 Reasons Why You Don't Need a Program to Teach English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
Teaching English abroad is one of the most sought-after career paths for many people these days. Who wouldn't love to travel and move to a new country, while making good money and changing the lives of countless people wanting to improve their English? There are many ways to make it abroad and start your dream job and one of them is by going through a teaching program. However, these programs often involve high fees in exchange for services that we believe can easily be done yourself! Here are 4 reasons why you don't need a program to teach English abroad.
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Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi and welcome to another live session by itt my name is linda and i'm here today um to talk about teaching english in south korea so welcome welcome um i'm just gonna wait for um people to join please do let me know if you can hear me if you can see me or if you're not if you can't hear me if there's a problem if anything's wrong uh because that would be um bad obviously so yeah drop a comment um just leave a high and uh where you're tuning in from that would be really helpful let me know where you guys are watching from and um yeah i can see a few people have joined already hi thanks so much for joining awesome okay i got a yes i can hear you from mika awesome or micah sorry if i pronounce that wrong but yeah uh yeah thanks so much for joining okay and mika mika is from argentina or... [Read more]
Teaching English In South Korea What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English in South Korea or are looking for good options to teach abroad? This live session is held by ITTT TEFL expert Linda, who has been living and teaching English in South Korea for nearly 6 years. #TEFL#BestTEFL #SouthKorea Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Do I need a university degree to teach English in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Yes, in order to teach English in Spain, a university degree is typically required. In Spain, English teaching positions often require candidates to have a university degree. This is a common requirement for obtaining a work visa and meeting the standards set by schools and language institutes. Here are some points to consider:
To teach English in Spain, you typically need the following requirements:
To become an English teacher in Spain without a university degree, you can consider the following options:
Yes, there are alternative qualifications accepted for teaching English in Spain. In addition to a traditional TEFL/TESOL certification, which is widely recognized and accepted, there are other qualifications that can also qualify you to teach English in Spain. Some alternative... [Read more]
Teaching English In China In 2023: Everything You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
China is the largest market for teaching English as a foreign language - but the pandemic has brought about a lot of changes. Is it still worth going to China? How do you find a teaching job in China? How do you get into the country? Expert China teacher recruiter Dan Wharton will answer all these questions and more during this live session. #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Teaching English In China In 0 Everything You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
China is the largest market for teaching English as a foreign language - but the pandemic has brought about a lot of changes. Is it still worth going to China? How do you find a teaching job in China? How do you get into the country? Expert China teacher recruiter Dan Wharton will answer all these questions and more during this live session. #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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10 Questions You Need to Ask Before Enrolling In a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
With an increasing demand for qualified English language teachers across the globe comes a wide variety of TEFL and TESOL courses to choose from. However, not every course on the market will lead to a job abroad. Here are the 10 questions you need to ask a TEFL/TESOL provider before enrolling in a TEFL course.
1. Are the TEFL courses accredited and do they meet international standards?
2. What services are included in the course price?
3. Who teaches your TEFL in-class courses?
4. Can I get a job and a work visa as a US citizen to teach English in Italy? Where can I earn the highest salaries? Do I need a degree to teach in China?
5. Do you provide job assistance?
6. Can I see alumni reviews?
7. Which TEFL course is right for me?
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Do I need a visa to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
To teach English abroad, you will typically need a visa to legally reside and work in your chosen country. While visa requirements differ from one nation to another, it is a common requisite for foreign teachers. Countries in Asia often have a more streamlined visa application process than some other regions, and if you are eyeing Europe, be mindful that non-EU teachers might face stricter work permit regulations. It is important to consult the respective embassy for accurate and current visa details.
What is a tourist visa and how do I get one?
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Do I need a degree to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
As a result of government restrictions and official requirements for visa applications, there are a variety of countries where it is hard for teachers to find a job without having a 4-year university degree on their CV/resume. However, if you are able to be flexible and are willing to look for employment in areas where the demand is high and restrictions are less rigorous, TEFL qualified teachers without a degree can still have several great destinations to choose from.
Will a TEFL certificate help me get a job if I don't have a degree?
Where can I teach in Asia without a university degree?
Where can I teach in Latin America without a degree?
Where can I teach in Europe without a degree?
Can I teach legally in China if I don?t have a degree?
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Do I need a passport to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely, a valid passport is essential to teach English abroad. Before traveling:
Being well-prepared can make your teaching journey smoother.
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in the U.S.A?
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in the UK?
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in Canada?
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in Australia?
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in New Zealand?
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in other countries?
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Do I need a TEFL qualification to teach English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Yes, a TEFL qualification is typically required to teach English as a foreign language. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and having a TEFL qualification can provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. Here are some reasons why a TEFL qualification is important for teaching English:
Yes, you can teach English without a TEFL qualification, but having a TEFL certification can provide you with many benefits and opportunities in the field of English language teaching. Here are some points to consider: Benefits of having a TEFL qualification:
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Do I need a degree to teach English online? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Yes, having a degree is typically required to teach English online, but there are some exceptions. In most cases, online English teaching platforms and employers prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree, especially in English, education, or a related field. Here are some key points to consider:
Qualifications required to teach English online: To teach English online effectively, certain qualifications are typically required: A Bachelor's degree: Many online teaching platforms and schools require their teachers to have a Bachelor's degree in any field. This is often a minimum requirement to ensure a certain level of education and knowledge. TEFL/TESOL certification: While not always mandatory, having a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other... [Read more]
Do I need a degree to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
As a result of government restrictions and official requirements for visa applications, there are a variety of countries where it is hard for teachers to find a job without having a 4-year university degree on their CV/resume. However, if you are able to be flexible and are willing to look for employment in areas where the demand is high and restrictions are less rigorous, TEFL qualified teachers without a degree can still have several great destinations to choose from.
Will a TEFL certificate help me get a job if I don't have a degree?
Where can I teach in Asia without a university degree?
Where can I teach in Latin America without a degree?
Where can I teach in Europe without a degree?
Can I teach legally in China if I don?t have a degree?
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10 Questions You Need To Ask Before Accepting A Teaching Abroad Job Offer - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
So you've done your homework, obtained the necessary certifications, combed the job boards, and impressed the hiring manager. Congratulations! But, before you accept that teaching abroad job offer, make sure you ask these questions to make sure you understand what you're getting into! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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