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Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Halloween Facts Worksheet This is a worksheet to learn facts about Halloween. It is a reading task and there also are some activities to check the pupils' reading comprehension. The students also can learn about the origins of Halloween and how the Ancient Celtics used to celebrate it.   Here are the exercises for after the reading:   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TESOL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 Linda Dunsmore Destinations 8 Amazing Places to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in a variety of Asian countries. This holiday marks the beginning of a calendar year whose months are cycles of the moon. Typically, the Lunar New Year is celebrated in January or February depending on the lunar calendar. Table of Contents Here are 8 amazing places to celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia. 1. China - Chinese New Year 2. South Korea - Seollal 3. Japan - Shōgatsu 4. Mongolia - Tsagaan Sar 5. Tibet - Losar 6. Vietnam - Tết nguyên Đán 7. Singapore - Lunar New Year 8. Laos - Pi Mai Are you ready to teach English in Asia? Related Articles: Teaching English in Asia is a great way to experience Lunar New Year...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 ESL Classroom Halloween Decor Ideas October is here and Halloween isn't far away! Whether you teach in your country or abroad, this festival is exciting as it has specific cultural features. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Theme inspiration: 1. Halloween Porch Decor 2. Halloween Window Decor 3. Halloween Ceiling Decor 4. Halloween Desk Decor 5. Halloween Learning Center Decor Are you ready to start your own teaching adventure? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! In this blog post, we share five fun Halloween decor ideas for your ESL classroom. Get inspired, and feel free to encourage your students to help you decorate the classroom!...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Halloween ESL Roll-A-Story Activity Sheet This Halloween Roll-A-Story is an old favorite, where students roll dice to determine their story’s character, setting, and conflict. Print it out and give it to your student for a fun, Halloween-themed activity!   Have your students come up with a Halloween story by using this handy roll-a-story activity sheet! Give your students a die and let them roll to get their story’s character, setting, and conflict. Once they filled out all the blanks, they are ready to begin writing their story! Once everyone is done, have them read their stories out loud in front of the class, or organize a spooky story night where the stories are shared.   Are you interested in...  [Read more]

Exciting EFL Teaching Opportunity in Eastern Morocco! Date posted:2018-07-05 | Writer: American Language Center Oujda | Email: [email protected] The American Language Center of Oujda is looking for dedicated and adventurous TEFL trained individuals who wish to teach English in Morocco. Oujda is a prospering non-touristic city just one hour south of the Mediterranean coast with a beautiful surrounding countryside.  ALC Oujda is a great, unique place to work in a relaxed atmosphere while living and traveling in Morocco. The more experienced EFL teacher can excel with our higher levels, TOEFL classes, Business English and other projects, while developing teachers have a great opportunity to hone their teaching skills while advancing in the TESOL field. We also provide...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Most Useful Methods to Increase Interest in Learning English in Your Students Motivation can be categorized into two types: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation is a drive that comes from within a person. People are intrinsically motivated when they enjoy doing an activity. Extrinsic motivation is a drive that comes from outside of a person. People are extrinsically motivated when they want to gain a reward (like a prize or a good grade) or avoid a punishment. Motivating Students to Learn English with some Smart Tactics are as follows: Table of Contents Make Class Communicative: Make English Practical: Forge Relationships: Make Class Fun: Give Feedback: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Which doesn't fit? Halloween Words There are four words in each line - one of them doesn't fit!   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TESOL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 Minh Huy Hoang TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Inspiring Students to Embrace English Learning in Developing Countries In developing countries, encouraging lazy students to cultivate a passion for studying English can be a challenging task. However, with the right strategies and approaches, we can greatly improve their motivation and help them discover the benefits of mastering the English language. This article presents five effective tips to inspire even the laziest of students to love studying English. Table of Contents Tip 1: Make English Relevant to Their Lives Tip 2: Implement Interactive and Creative Activities Tip 3: Foster an Enthusiastic and Supportive Learning Environment Tip 4: Utilize Technology and Multimedia Resources Tip 5: Set...  [Read more]

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Groups: What You Need To Know A multilingual class is a class where the learners speak a variety of first languages. A monolingual class is a class where all the learners speak the same first language. I have been working in international school setting for over 13 years. The classes are multilingual classes where students come from different cultures and English is the common language for them to communicate with their teachers and classmates. Table of Contents Common Difficulties Common Culture Exposure to English Mother Tongue Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post By contrast, English classes in local schools and universities in China...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 5 Communicative ESL Speaking Activities Your Students Will Love Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by the ITTT TEFL expert. ✅ They share 5 ideas of EFL speaking activities for your students. Try to implement these exercises in your classroom and get impressed with your students' results! 5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL expert Anastasiia shares her experience of teaching English in China. She talks about 5 important things that helped her to get the most out of this work opportunity. 7 Steps to ESL Classroom Gamification Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information...  [Read more]

The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers 5 Reasons Why Turkey is a Great Destination to Teach English Gökhan Yilmaz Destinations TEFL Information Due to Turkey's huge tourism industry, English is widely spoken among locals, which also means that the opportunities for teaching English in Turkey are vast. Here are 5 reasons to teach English in Turkey. The Top Travel Apps to Use While Traveling In Italy Mia Santarelli Destinations There are many things to consider when thinking about traveling to Italy. Here are a few apps to consider downloading to use while roaming the streets of Italy to ensure a more enjoyable experience. 4 Reasons Why Vietnam is the Perfect Place For Teaching English Abroad Minh Huy Hoang Destinations Alumni Experiences What opportunities...  [Read more]

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 Barbara Harrison Teaching Ideas 4 Tips on How to Teach English Using Music Celebrate the universal language of music with your students. With music, students at all levels work on the basic skills of learning and improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while having fun! Music improves attitudes toward content and learning, as well as classroom participation. It's also been shown to decrease anxiety and tension on scary topics and increase memory of grammar concepts. The benefits are many, including improved concentration and memory, help to absorb material, inspire creativity, and encourage learning. Music makes learning fun! Table of Contents Previous Class or Activity Technology in the Classroom Song Choice Creating Lesson Plans Listen to...  [Read more]

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Self-Confidence Makes Learning Fun As babies and toddlers, learning a language is a natural thing. We listen, watch, learn, and eventually try speaking for ourselves. We make many mistakes. As a toddler, mistakes are adorable. Our parents, siblings, and grandparents can't get enough of our attempts at language. However, as we get older, mistakes are no longer cute and can become somewhat embarrassing, causing us to fear trying new things. This fear can make learning a new language particularly difficult as we get older. As teachers of foreign languages, it is important to help our students feel comfortable trying new things and even making mistakes. If our students can feel confident, even when they are wrong, they won't be...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways of Controlling and Managing an ESL Class Effectively Classroom management focuses on ways used to ensure and secure a comfortable atmosphere in the classroom, these are ways the teacher uses to make the classroom conducive for learners, to achieve this task, the teacher must set up rules that eliminate unwanted behavior that get to disrupt learning. Different approaches can be put in place by the teachers too. Achieving his objective while taking into consideration the age and level of the kid's Different teachers will have a different approach in the respect, taking into consideration the age and level of the kids. Table of Contents Relationship between students and teachers Teacher's responsibility Celebrating students...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Confidence as a Skill to Teach in an ESL Classroom This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Olga S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents What is confidence? The very first impression Celebrate even small achievements Share the classroom responsibilities between all students is also essential Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! What is confidence? Referring to the "Cambridge dictionary," "confidence" is "the quality of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans or the future." Another...  [Read more]

Jobs in Vietnam For TEFL Qualified Teachers (2) Date posted:2016-09-11 | Writer: Summa Education | Email: [email protected] Have you considered working and traveling abroad using your TEFL skills? We are a small, dedicated group of teachers and local staff in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam who help our students achieve their dreams of studying abroad in American universities and private high schools. Our students are looking for competitive scores on the SAT, SSAT, and ACT, as well as a solid foundation in academic reading and writing skills. Why choose Summa Education? Cool benefits: ●            Above-market compensation for our teachers ($18-30 per hour, plus paid non-teaching hours)...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom Management as a Skill of Relaxing Manner In my opinion, classroom management is the most important part of teaching. Classroom Management does not have only the skill of organizing and managing but also a relaxing manner. It is a critical skill. Table of Contents Classroom management as it is Building teaching character Rules Relationships Clear routines Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Huyen P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Classroom management as it is Simply put, classroom management refers to the wide variety of skills and techniques that teachers...  [Read more]

Your Questions about TEFL & TESOL Answered!   Welcome, I'm Linda from ITTT, and we are doing a live Q&A session today, so let me just check if this is working. Is anybody here if you're here, if you can see me if you can hear me. Please, leave a comment. That would be great so that I know that you are here. And, please, let me know where you guys are tuning in from? I would be super interested to see where you are tuning in from. I'm in South Korea. I'm about an hour and a half outside of Seoul, like in the middle of South Korea in a city called Cheongju. It's not that big. It is quite big, but it's not pretty well known, but um, I've been here for five and a half years already. So, hello, some people are here great! Hi, welcome! Where are you guys? Please, let me know. So...  [Read more]

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 Amanda Stern Destinations Alumni Experiences Tips for Getting Involved in the EFL Community Abroad Are you planning on teaching abroad, but worrying about how you can get involved in the community and leave a memorable impression on the locals? Language barriers may make this seem like a harrowing task, but fear not, the following is a list of a few jumping-off points for those planning to take the plunge into their new community. Table of Contents International Events Sports Teams Culture Classes Holiday Festivals Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: International Events Celebrating multiculturalism in a community is a worldwide phenomenon, even for unassuming towns. In our rural port-town in Japan, we have multiple...  [Read more]

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Tips & Resources for LGBTQIA+ English Teachers Abroad Teaching abroad is an exciting and enriching opportunity for anyone, but as an LGBT individual, there are additional challenges and considerations to keep in mind. Moving to a new country means adjusting to a different culture and navigating questions about discrimination, safety, coming out, and handling public displays of affection. While there has been significant progress in LGBT rights globally, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in more countries, there is still work to be done. Therefore, finding a place to teach abroad that is accepting and welcoming to the LGBT community becomes crucial. Table of Contents LGBTQIA+ Friendly EFL Destinations...  [Read more]

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Budget and Salary TEFL Information Your Questions about TEFL & TESOL Answered! Welcome, I'm Linda from ITTT, and we are doing a live Q&A session today, so let me just check if this is working. Is anybody here if you're here, if you can see me if you can hear me. Please, leave a comment. That would be great so that I know that you are here. And, please, let me know where you guys are tuning in from? I would be super interested to see where you are tuning in from. I'm in South Korea. I'm about an hour and a half outside of Seoul, like in the middle of South Korea in a city called Cheongju. It's not that big. It is quite big, but it's not pretty well known, but um, I've been here for five and a half years already. Table of Contents Watch the live...  [Read more]

Should I teach English in a small town? If you are considering national recruitment programs like South Korea's EPIK or France's TAPIF, you may not have much say in your placement location. Conversely, if you are applying for individual roles, you will likely have a broader choice of destinations. But what is the ideal environment for overseas English teaching? Many gravitate towards urban centers due to the abundance of job opportunities and vibrant city life. However, we believe that the charm and advantages of teaching in smaller towns might be more appealing for some. Here are a few compelling reasons: Less pollution and noise Many of today's global cities are grappling with significant air pollution, a concern for many, including English teachers. Would it not be preferable to enjoy...  [Read more]

Should I teach English in a small town? While many aspiring English teachers naturally lean towards urban centers for the sheer volume of job opportunities and bustling city life, there is a distinct allure to teaching in smaller towns. If you sign up for programs like South Korea's EPIK or France's TAPIF, your placement location may be predetermined. However, for those with the freedom to choose, the benefits of small-town teaching can be substantial and rewarding. Here is why teaching English in a less urbanized setting might be the right fit for you: Table of Contents Less pollution and noise Less traffic on the roads Seeing students and families outside of class Unusual traditions Learn about the town and community Less pollution and noise Many of today's global cities are grappling...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom Control and Its Benefits for the ESL Setting Classroom management focuses on ways use to ensure and secure a comfortable atmosphere in the classroom, these are ways the teacher uses to make the classroom conducive for learners, to achieve this task, the teacher must set up rules that eliminate unwanted behavior that get to disrupt learning. Different approaches can be put in place by the teachers to achieve his objective while taking into consideration the age and level of the kids. Table of Contents Engagement Level Planning Attitude Encouragement Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate NZANTE-S. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

TEFL, TESOL & Teaching English Q&A Session 10/29/2020 hello hello hello anybody here anybody's here welcome i'm linda from itt and we are doing a live q a session today so let me just check if this is working is anybody here if you're here if you can see me if you can hear me please leave a comment that would be great so that i know that you are here and please let me know where you guys are tuning in from i would be super interested to know where are you tuning in from i'm in south korea i'm about an hour and a half outside of seoul sort of like in the middle of south korea in a city called chongju it's not that big it is quite big but it's not pretty well known but um yeah i've been here for five and a half years already so oh hello some people are here great hi welcome welcome...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Can Classroom Activities Increase Student Motivation? To many students, the school can feel like more of a chore than a pleasurable experience. Whether it is struggling to pay attention to lectures or to complete homework assignments, all students will lose focus at some point or another. One way to make the learning process more pleasurable is by transforming the classroom into a game-like environment. This does not necessarily mean playing games in class, but it does mean applying similar concepts to the classroom. Table of Contents Games as Bricks in Building Skills Ways to apply games Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information 20 Best Sayings For Teacher Appreciation Whether it's a small present or a simple card - these cute sayings for teacher appreciation add a special touch to your gift! Your teachers will truly appreciate your thoughtfulness with these cute sayings. Table of Contents Here are the 25 best sayings for teacher appreciation. These words of thanks and appreciation work for a variety of gift ideas and cards. CANDY PUNS Are you ready to teach English aborad? Related Articles: Around the world, there are several holidays dedicated to celebrating your teachers. In the United States, Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May. Here is a list of when it is celebrated in other countries: Here are the 25 best sayings for...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Organize Your Classroom Effectively: Alumni Piece of Advice Classroom management is a term which is described as ways or techniques used to ensure the smooth function of the class , it refers to ways the teacher uses to ensure their classroom runs effectively, in order to achieve this task suitable for learning, the teacher set up rules that eliminates behavior that gets in the way of learning. Different teachers will have a different approach in the respect, taking into consideration the age and level of the kids. Table of Contents What is Classroom Management for? Methods of Class Control The Point of Concern Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Learning in ESL Teaching Urban education can be described as a complicated topic for school reformists in America. With critical issues, such as inadequate funding, lack of resources, and uncertified teachers, the myriad of problems with public education has reached a new high. Many big-city public education systems have turned into melting pots by bringing together members of different racial, social, economic, and ethnic groups. Table of Contents The problem of Public Education American Educational Scheme Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by...  [Read more]