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EFL Teachers Needed in Romania Date posted:2023-05-22 | Writer: St George's School of English | Email: [email protected] We are a newly set up language school and offer English courses to children aged 4-12. We have some adult students as well but not significant in number. Teachers will most likely teach across all age groups and across all levels.The groups are much smaller than in a normal language school with numbers ranging between 6 and 8 children per class which makes teaching a lot easier. The children are very well-behaved, polite and very clever too. All groups follow textbooks which have a lot of extra resources integrated and a set curriculum. Classrooms are very well-equipped with interactive whiteboards, projectors and laptops.We are looking for dynamic,...  [Read more]

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Seating Arrangements and Their Effects on Learning A seating arrangement sometimes called a seating plan is used by teachers to organize their classrooms. It indicates the placement of desks and chairs that work best for both the students and the teacher. Here we will be seeing the different seating arrangements and how each of them affects learning or classroom dynamics. Table of Contents Typical Classroom Now let's look at the 3 main seating arrangements, their pros and cons and their effect on classroom dynamics Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Emilie J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Managing a Class as a Foreign EFL Teacher When it comes to managing a class, a teacher must be prepared to face many different challenges. This can be especially true for a teacher in classrooms abroad. In addition to teaching a subject, a foreign teacher may also have to worry about the cultural or social norms of a country they may be unaccustomed to, and other problems might arise from language barriers. An EFL teacher can better manage a classroom if they prepare for these in advance, and utilize the appropriate behaviors and routines while running the classroom. Table of Contents The Importance of Planning Classes Setting up Goals Cultural Habits Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Energetic Teachers Required toTeachTEFL in France Date posted:2009-06-24 | Writer: American Village Camps | Email: [email protected] American Village camps are linguistic immersion camps for French children. The primary goal is to aid and encourage French children to communicate in English, not only in the classroom, but though various activities, culture and sports, in an environment that is both secure and fun. Seeking native-English speaking (preferably North American) counselors to embody North American culture for the camp. The American Village season is divided into four segments: Winter, Spring, Easter and Summer. Winter session: February  Spring and Easter sessions: March to June Summer sessions: June to August  As we are a language immersion camp and not a...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Staying Motivated in Class Keeping all students motivated throughout class can be a difficult goal to achieve. As human individuality is growing in popularity and importance, most classrooms have children with varying hobbies and interests. Some classes might even have students of varying ages or cultural backgrounds. While keeping all students interested, engaged, and motivated throughout class may be difficult, three key ways can help make it much easier: having a positive, patient attitude; getting to know students, and appealing to a variety of interests. Table of Contents First, it is very important to be positive and patient throughout all classes. Second, it's really important and helpful that you get to know your students....  [Read more]

Older Posts How to Stand Out Online as a Non-Native English Teacher Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this live event, we will discuss several ways to build your personal brand as a non-native ESL teacher over social media and teaching platforms. If you're interested in online teaching and willing to increase your chances of getting more clients, don't miss this session! Three Different Types of Error Correction in Classrooms Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Catching and correcting errors is an important job of an English teacher. Here are the three most common ways of error correction in classrooms. Live Look into TEFL/TESOL Online Course Platform Federico Riva TEFL Information Not sure if an online TEFL/TESOL course...  [Read more]

Teach Young Learners EFL in Italy Date posted:2019-08-12 | Writer: British School Group | Email: [email protected] British School Group (est. 1952) requires an EFL teacher of Young Learners (3-13yrs) for its schools in the Basilicata region of Italy. The teacher will need to be able to engage students in fun and creative activities. Our main school is based in Melfi (PZ), with two smaller branches in Lavello and Venosa. Melfi is a tranquil market town (pop. 18,000) with its own castle and lies at the foot of an extinct volcano  Teachers can expect to teach at all three schools which are close to each other and for which transportation will be provided. The teachers’ room is stocked with a modest collection of materials for lesson-planning purposes. Coffee and...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Yemen Date posted:2011-05-18 | Writer: YCMES Employment | Email: [email protected] The Center for Business English at the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies is hiring TEFL qualified ESP/Business English Teachers for its Summer and Fall 2011 terms. We offer a competitive package that includes monthly tax-free salary (commensurate with qualifications and experience), fully-furnished housing accommodation with paid utilities, internet, round-trip plane ticket to Yemen upon successful completion of contract, visa and residency, Arabic language courses, cultural activities and field trips, and use of other YCMES facilities and services.Qualifications and desirable skills• MA in EFL, Education, or related field, or MBA & TEFL certification, or BA with TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Teaching Privately Differs from Teaching a Whole Class? In recent years, more and more English learners demand one-to-one lessons. Students feel that the course can be more specifically geared towards their own needs and wants than a group course could. Individual lessons have no mixed level, teachers could highly motivate the students, the requirements can be clearly defined. And teachers are easier and faster to get close to the students. Table of Contents There are some teaching methods below for one-to-one lessons: Beginning of the lesson Choice of activities Feedback Managing the classroom Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Would You Rather Teach One-to-One or a Group? All English language learners learn differently. The kind of environment they study in dramatically affects their learning experience. Teaching one to one and teaching in groups both have their advantages and disadvantages. English language teachers may come across both situations in their teaching career and what the student gains from each case is unique. Table of Contents Planning Classroom Activities Group Dynamics 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 our TEFL certification graduate Paulina T. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Different Challenges Between Teaching One-to-One Versus Teaching a Group Teaching in the field of ESL learning is a task that has plenty of challenges that can arise in the classroom. Whether students are young learners or adults, learning English as a second language requires a lot of time and dedication in and outside of the classroom. Teachers must put a lot of patience, care, and effort into their lessons for the sake of their students' success. They can find themselves teaching various types of classroom environments such as class sizes that are big or small, online or in-person, or multilingual or monolingual environments. These can affect the way a teacher chooses to run their class lessons. One of the biggest influences...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Classroom Management Leads to A Positive Learning Environment Classroom management refers to how things are generally carried out in the classroom. It deals with ways on how things are supposed to be done. This includes procedures and routines among others. New teachers, however, tend to mistake classroom management and classroom discipline. Whereas classroom management is as stated above, classroom discipline is the specific management of students' behavior. By definitions alone, we can respectively differentiate the two as being the building blocks of any successful lesson and the reactive actions we take to maintain the rules that had been set through known procedures and routines. Table of Contents Definition Goals Teacher's...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 7 Teaching Skills in the Classroom You need To Incorporate into Your Lessons 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. Table of Contents 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. Now it's your turn to teach English abroad! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nikolai S. Visualization...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Difference Between Teaching Children and Adult Learners The age range is a huge factor when it comes to teaching a classroom. The age of the students will determine your teaching methods, the activities you pick, the pacing of the classes, how you should act/treat your students, etc. Both age groups learn at different speeds. Contrary to what some people might think, children tend to catch on faster when it comes to learning a new language. They can grasp the concepts better since they are still learning and grasping the concepts of their own native language. They are more open-minded and receptive to new sounds and grammar. Adults, on the other hand, have already mastered their own language making it harder to adapt to a new...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Why Is Motivation Important in the Classroom? One of the biggest challenges in schools today is the task of motivating students and creating interesting lessons for them. To achieve this, several key factors come into play. Table of Contents Building Relationships and Trust Personal Perspective Setting Goals and Clear Program Individual Motivation Maintaining Dynamic Lessons Teaching Methodologies Variation and Engagement Interesting Materials and Activities The Importance of Motivation Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the...  [Read more]

Teacher of English Needed in Italy for Kids 4–8 Years Date posted:2021-07-04 | Writer: British School Group | Email: [email protected] For the academic year 2021-2022, small language school in the south of Italy requires a teacher of English and activities for toddlers and kids aged 4–8 years. The two branches of our language school, part of the larger network of British School Group, are located in Melfi (PZ) and Venosa (PZ) in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. Melfi and Venosa are tranquil market towns with their own castles and access to a reasonable range of facilities, services, and public transport. Like most other schools, ours too is equipped with computers, internet, projectors, photocopiers, and resource books.Salary and benefitsCONTRACT: From...  [Read more]

Employment teaching English in Queretaro, Mexico Date posted:2005-03-10 | Writer: UNITED ENGLISH | Email: [email protected] We are a leading language institution offering top quality English instruction services to mostly professionals and university students. Among our corporate customers are some of Mexico's largest and most important companies. Our European teaching method places much importance on a combination of highly dynamic activities such as personalized class time, interactive Multimedia sessions and a variety of oral activities. Our teaching staff consists of native English speakers exclusively who bring their unique, international background to the classroom and contribute enormously to the success of our organization. We are looking for individuals with the...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Teaching Groups is Different from Teaching Individual Students A TEFL teacher will encounter a lot of different things throughout their career and the sizes of the student population are no exception. There are two different types of lessons, group and one to one. While group and one to one lessons are no better than the other, one may excel in some areas where the other one isn't as strong at or the teacher may have to adapt their teaching style. The number of students in the classroom will affect how the lesson is carried, creates challenges and opportunities for the teacher, and affect student development. The teacher must consider these points to create an effective teaching and learning environment for all included....  [Read more]

Energetic Teacher Wanted to Teach EFL in Queretaro, Mexico Date posted:2003-05-05 | Writer: United English | Email: [email protected] UNITED ENGLISH currently has several full-time teaching positions to be filled at our headquarters in Queretaro and at our Franchise schools across Mexico . We are a leading language institution offering top quality English instruction services to mostly professionals and university students. Among our corporate customers are some of Mexico's largest and most important companies. Our European teaching method places much importance on a combination of highly dynamic activities such as personalized class time, interactive Multimedia sessions and a variety of oral activities. Our teaching staff consists of native English speakers exclusively who bring their...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Key Elements to Effective Classroom Management Controlling the class is one of the most important skills of English teachers, which helps the teachers and learners have a perfect lesson. Table of Contents Firstly, careful preparation is very essential to make the success of the class. Secondly, effective classroom management also depends on classroom design. Finally, always being on time is an important factor of a good teacher because the students think that the teacher is a model in class. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hue D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Companies Distance TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Companies Distance TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.Y. - U.K. said: Teaching English as a second language to 3 - 5 year olds can be a very challenging, daunting and exhausting experience, yet highly rewarding if done correctly. A Kindergarten should be a place equivalent to a well marked out road with a clear destination. This can be achieved by structuring a classroom environment with clear organised plans, lots of materials, fun activities and a lively, enthusiastic teacher. The first day the children walk into the...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Favorite Part of The ITTT TEFL Course: Alumni Experience Coming into this, course I had a basic understanding of how a teacher prepares for and teaches a class. I had always thought it was easy for a teacher to teach; teacher walks in, teaches and goes home but I didn't know how much work would have to be put into a lesson to make the best out of it, and this is where I learned the best thing during my TEFL/TESOL course. Table of Contents Methodology What is ESA How to Use it in the Classroom Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jason F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Outdoor Activities Can Help When Teaching English While it is true that many students crave consistency in the classroom, it can also be argued that students of all ages and levels tend to lose motivation and interest if lessons become too predictable or repetitive. For this reason, many teachers choose to incorporate outdoor activities into their lessons. In addition to maintaining interest, some possible benefits to taking your students outside the classroom (especially in an English-speaking country) include opportunities to interact with locals, experience culture, and practice in "real life" scenarios, all of which can help build students' confidence. Even if students are learning English in their home countries, there are...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers How to Learn Teaching Skills: Algorithm for Self-Practice Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the ways to work on teachers' self-development. How to Help Chinese Native Speakers to Follow English Grammar Rules in Speaking Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to teach grammar to Chinese native speakers. What is Easier: Group Teaching or Individual Classes? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on group lessons and one-to-one classes. Common Problems Japanese Learners of English Experience Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Seating Arrangement in the Classroom to Enhance English Learning There are many distinct elements that influence what goes on inside a classroom. From the actions of the teacher and the students to the material used, the structure was chosen for the lesson, one could theoretically come up with a myriad of variables that can, positively or negatively, impact what goes on inside a classroom. Therefore, in order to better "stack the odds" so as to ensure that every lesson goes as smoothly and successfully as possible, it is the teacher's obligation to try and "tweak" these variables in his favor. One of these is the seating arrangement in the classroom. Table of Contents Consider facilities of your classroom Traditional seating...  [Read more]

What is the difference between EFL and ESL? Given the widespread use of English in global media, government, and business, it is no surprise that hundreds of millions of people are learning English worldwide. Catering to this immense demand are countless teachers, both native and non-native English speakers, instructing in schools, language centers, private firms, colleges, universities, and online classrooms globally. Although these teachers often have a robust understanding of the English language, they may not necessarily be familiar with the multitude of acronyms used within the industry, including EFL, ESL, TEFL, TESL, TESOL, ELT, and more. What do EFL and ESL actually stand for? EFL and ESL represent the two primary categories of English language learning globally. While...  [Read more]

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Teach EFL Kindergarten In the following essay, I want to talk about teaching EFL in kindergarten and the possible advantages and disadvantages of it. In addition to that, I will talk about different teaching methods for teaching kindergarten students. They were followed by the importance of creating the right classroom environment and the teacher's personality and attitude when working with children. This essay is based on my personal experience as a kindergarten teacher and on what I have learned through this course. Table of Contents Advantages and Disadvantages of teaching kindergarten students and Teaching Methods for Kindergarten students On the other hand, it is to mention that...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One-to-One Teaching vs. Working with a Group I have years of teaching experience and during my teaching years, I have been working with individual students and with different groups and would like to speak about the differences between teaching these two groups. Table of Contents Working with a private student Disadvantages Working with a group Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Meri V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When I started my career I did it with teaching one to one student as it was...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Grammar Shouldn't Be Scary for Both Students and Teachers? The word 'grammar' is often feared by students and teachers alike. It has an image of being difficult to comprehend and hard to teach. However, with planning and a positive approach to the lesson, it can be a fun and interesting way to improve English skills. Also, students can often feel a true sense of accomplishment by being able to use the vocabulary and sentences structures that they have learned. Table of Contents Similar patterns Choice of activities The language level Consistent revision Jokes work best Master your grammar teaching skill with a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Employment teaching English in Mexico Date posted:2005-01-19 | Writer: United English | Email: [email protected] Thank you for your interest in UNITED ENGLISH. Are you looking for an exciting teaching position abroad teaching English? Do you want to be part of Mexico's top language institution? Is English your native language and you are a certified teacher with experience teaching English, then we'd be delighted to hear from you and consider you to fill one of our immediate vacancies. We are a leading language institution offering top quality English instruction services to mostly professionals in the corporate world. Among our distinguished customers are some of Mexico's largest and most important companies. Our European teaching method places much importance on a...  [Read more]