Does The Dominican Republic Celebrate Halloween

ELL/ESL teacher Dominican Republic Date posted:2024-03-09 | Writer: Liceo Cientifico Dr. Miguel Canela Lazaro | Email: [email protected] The Oficina Técnica Provincial intends to provide quality educational experiences between a government and non-government alliance (co-management). One for primary education at the Escuela Hermanas Mirabal de Ojo de Agua, with 350 students, and another for secondary education at the Liceo Cientifico Dr. Miguel Canela Lazaro with 550 students. In both cases, they are free public educational centers, in which we are applying the STEAM approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), in a framework of inclusion and multiculturalism. To continue promoting these initiatives of quality education for low-income students, we are...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in The Dominican Republic Date posted:2013-07-24 | Writer: Cabarete Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Cabarete Language Institute is looking for a dynamic TEFL qualified English teacher for our Opportunities in English program in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. This four-month internship is for you if you are seeking: •             Hands-on experience teaching English to non-native speakers •             The opportunity to contribute to the social movement for education and job-skill building among disadvantaged youth and women •             A new and exciting...  [Read more]

Teaching Opportunity in the Dominican Republic Date posted:2023-01-20 | Writer: Baby’s First School | Email: [email protected] We are an elite preschool in a beautiful new building in an affluent neighborhood of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. We are a growing preschool looking for teachers who LOVE children always put them first. Qualified candidates must be intelligent, respectful, enthusiastic and creative. We are looking to add someone with positive energy to join our collaborative and fun-loving team. ESL or preschool experience or Early Childhood certification preferred, but we are willing to train exceptional candidates.Job DescriptionsStudent age: 3-5 years oldWorking hours 7:00 am- 2:30 pm, Mon-FriTeacher assistant provided contingent on class sizeJob Benefits:Salary...  [Read more]

Teachers Needed in the Dominican Republic Date posted:2021-10-28 | Writer: Jarabacoa Christian School | Email: [email protected] JCS is a non-profit organization. It was founded by Christians but it is open to different denominations; respecting the differences in beliefs that may arise from them. It is a community-based private bilingual school with approximately 250 students. The school is located up in the mountains in a beautiful, peaceful, and slow-paced town called Jarabacoa. It is located an hour's drive from Santiago, a two-hour drive from Puerto Plata, and from Santo Domingo (the capital city of the Dominican Republic). The nearest airport to Jarabacoa is Aeropuerto Internacional del Cibao (code STI), found in Santiago.Vacancies:1.    ESL Teacher2.  ...  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in The Dominican Republic Date posted:2009-03-16 | Writer: Academia Internacional de Cabrera | Email: [email protected] The Academia Internacional de Cabrera (AIC) is seeking two energetic and creative teachers for the 2009-2010 school year. AIC was established 2 years ago in the small town of Cabrera on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. The aim of the school is to provide a quality, affordable bilingual education (Spanish and English) to local children. Located in a former disco, the pre-K through 7th grade school has around 100 students (90 Dominicans and about a dozen foreign students from the US, France, and Switzerland). There are currently 6 core staff (from the DR, England, Canada and Puerto Rico), 3 pre-school teachers, and 5 ancillary staff who teach...  [Read more]

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]

Volunteer TEFL Teachers Required in Dominican Republic Date posted:2011-05-31 | Writer: Nueva Luz | Email: [email protected] We are located in Nagua on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The volunteer project is organized in support of Nueva Luz Christian School (Colegio Evangelico Nueva Luz). We are starting a Bilingual project next scholar year 2011-2012 and are looking for TEFL qualified teachers who are prepared to be involved in supporting the school in teaching English and other subjects, as well as tutoring the students and counseling them, specially in pre-school, k to elementary and middle school. Our school is a mixed school offering formal Spanish education to pre-school, elementary, middle and High school students of Nagua area. We aim to encourage the students to...  [Read more]

Opportunity to Teach TEFL in The Dominican Republic Date posted:2009-11-02 | Writer: Academia Internacional de Cabrera | Email: [email protected] The Academia Internacional de Cabrera (AIC) is fully staffed for the 2009-2010 school year. However, the school is actively seeking CVs/resumes from energetic, creative teachers who are flexible and available in the event that one of our current staff leaves on short notice (e.g., due to a family emergency). AIC was established 2 years ago in the small town of Cabrera on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. The aim of the school is to provide a quality, affordable bilingual education (Spanish and English) to local children. The pre-K through 7th grade school has around 100 students (90 Dominicans and about a dozen foreign students,...  [Read more]

English Teaching Opportunity in Dominican Republic Date posted:2021-08-30 | Writer: The Esperanza Project | Email: [email protected] This is a great, last minute job opportunity for an ESL/EFL elementary teacher ready to take the leap and make a move to the beautiful town of Cabrera, Dominican Republic.We are looking for an elementary teacher who would work with students ranging in age from about 6 to 14, but mainly with the 6 to 8 year olds. We are a Canadian non-profit and provide low cost to free education for the local children in the area, so it isn’t a position where you’d be saving money or paying off loans but it is a good salary for her in the DR and will be enough to allow you to live comfortably while here, as well as providing you with an amazing, once in a life...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Dominican Republic Date posted:2019-05-20 | Writer: Baby's First School | Email: [email protected] Baby’s First School, a private, bi-lingual, early childhood education center, located in the capital, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is now recruiting native-English speaking EFL teachers for the 2019-2020 school year. Teaching is an interactive job, shaping and socially educating preschoolers, while following a pre-designated curriculum, the teacher should integrate fun activities in the learning process, to make the learning more viable for toddlers. This is a very responsible position since the preschool teacher not only has to train the children, but also has to supervise them and ensure the provision of a safe and healthy environment that...  [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]

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]

TEFL certified Teachers Wanted in Czech Republic Date posted:2015-07-23 | Writer: Wattsenglish Ltd | Email: [email protected] Wattsenglish Ltd, one of the leading organisations active in Central Europe concerned with young learner education, has regular opportunities for TEFL certified teachers. We are the biggest company teaching Young and Very Young Learners in the Czech Republic and Slovakia cooperating with Oxford University Press, operating throughout the Czech Republic, based in Prague (Rohacova 77, Prague 3) and Slovakia, based in Bratislava. The successful applicant would teach young and very young learners in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. Great opportunities for career development. Both Czech Republic and Slovakia are worth living and teaching in! ...  [Read more]

Teach English in Bratislava, Slovak Republic Date posted:2007-03-28 | Writer: Canadian Bilingual Institute | Email: [email protected] The Canadian Bilingual Institute, one of the largest language schools in Slovakia and Central Europe, is again expanding and accepting applications from qualified English teachers to come and join our growing team in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. Our school is located within walking distance to Bratislava's historical center. We offer English, French, and Slovak language courses and currently have over 1, 500 students in the Slovak Republic. Our students are over 16 years of age, and are tested and placed at appropriate levels ranging from Beginner to Proficiency. Regarding our English courses, The Canadian Bilingual Institute offers a wide range of...  [Read more]

Teach English in Slovak Republic - Bratislava Date posted:2006-12-13 | Writer: Canadian Bilingual Institute | Email: [email protected] The Canadian Bilingual Institute, one of the largest language schools in Slovakia and Central Europe, is currently accepting applications from qualified English teachers to come and join our growing team in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. Our school is located within walking distance to Bratislavaí³ historical center. We offer English, French, and Slovak language courses and currently have over 1, 500 students in the Slovak Republic. Our students are over 16 years of age, and are tested and placed at appropriate levels ranging from Beginner to Proficiency. Regarding our English courses, The Canadian Bilingual Institute offers a wide range of...  [Read more]

English Primary Teacher in Czech Republic Date posted:2024-03-18 | Writer: Young Hippocampus | Email: [email protected] Come over to the beautiful city of Prague, Czech Republic and join our small and devoted team. What we do offer is a unique opportunity to contribute to further development of our programme for children aged 6-11, where we combine the Czech state school curriculum with project based lessons and English language classes. You will be teaching (i) English to prepare pupils for passing Cambridge English tests (YLE), (ii) project-based lessons according to our curriculum, and (iii) teaching older children English. In addition to your support of in-class teaching, the working hours would also include preparation work, preparation of weekly reports, daily communication...  [Read more]

Teach Young Learners EFL in Prague, Czech Republic Date posted:2018-06-07 | Writer: Sunny Canadian International School | Email: [email protected] Sunny Canadian International School (SCIS) has opportunities for TEFL qualified Kindergarten teachers who are available to start August 2018 in Prague. Our school consists of four parts: an English Kindergarten (ages 2-6), a bilingual Elementary School first stage (Grades 1-5), bilingual Second Stage (Grades 6-9), and bilingual High School (grades 10-13). This private school is located in a suburb of Prague with a modern school building, a large garden and playground, and a forest nearby. About 80% of children come from Czech families and 20% from various nationalities or multilingual families. We have a unique bilingual curriculum,...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teachers Never Stop Learning - A TEFL Alumna's Thoughts on Being a Teacher My teaching experience began in a whirlwind. I graduated from college a semester ahead of my class, married, lived with my husband in my sister's basement for two months, and moved to South Korea. We had no idea what to expect. Sure, we'd read the blogs, talked to the director of our school, and even talked with people we know who had lived and taught in Korea. It still didn't fully prepare us for what to expect, how amazing it would be, and how hard. We lived in South Korea for 19 months teaching three through seven year olds daily and first through third graders several times each week. Table of Contents Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related...  [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]