English Experience

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My English Teaching Experience in Japan About a year and a half ago, I began a part-time job teaching English in Japan. The school I taught at, Sunny Club, was a small cram school run in the first level of a two-story home. The physical space could accommodate only 20 students at a time, and it meant that there was very little room to breathe during lessons. While the small size was a hindrance at times, working for Sunny Club was one of the most fulfilling experiences that I have had. Table of Contents Classroom Setting Rapport Teaching Methods Mistakes Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate MARY T. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English in Early Childhood: Alumni Teaching Experience For two years I have been teaching Italian children in a nursery, a group of 5,2-3 years old. They are still not able to speak well their mother tongue and have a short vocabulary. They have no experience yet in being taught traditionally, may still use pacifier and diaper, so how can you teach so small children English and is it even worth it? Shouldn't they first learn their native tongue? Many parents think so. Table of Contents Difficulties Flashcards Songs Books Gymnastics Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: I am sure they benefit from being exposed to English vocabulary and getting used to the sound of English as young as...  [Read more]

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Common Problems Japanese Learners of English Experience Japan is an island nation and is a recognized homogenous society with a very small percentage of foreign permanent residence and more than half of the adult population lacks the necessary skills to speak English proficiently. Because of this, English as a Second Language is in high demand with young learners being a focus group in Japan. English is taught in the school environment during nearly all of a child's primary education years, but this, unfortunately, doesn't translate to a proficient English-speaking Japanese population. Table of Contents Global Opportunities Differences in Language Structure Cultural Challenges Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

Experienced English Teacher Date posted:2024-04-17 | Writer: Explora Langues | Email: [email protected] EXPLORA LANGUES is a language school based in Nice for over 25 years now. We are a family business. Our approach is based on trust, transparency and work. We deliver English, Italian, Russian and French face-to-face lessons for adults and teenagers from 16yrs+. We are looking for an Experienced English teacher willing to become an active member of our team on a long-term basis for our office based in rue Gioffredo, Nice. You will have to conduct mostly face to face lessons, but you need to be able to also conduct conversation classes or 1 to 1 videoconferencing lessons if needed. Your expertise on teaching adults will give you the ability to prepare and execute your lessons...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English Online with Preply: ✅ Anastasia's Experience Last year, Anastasia finished her Master's program in applied linguistics at the university of Barcelona, specializing in mobile-assisted language learning. Table of Contents Do you like working on Preply? What are the benefits? What are some registration requirements? How fast did you find your first students on the platform? Does the platform help you promote your services? What's the average hourly rate on Preply? Is it challenging to compete with NETs? Are there any teacher development opportunities? How do you get paid? Can you ask your student to pay you directly, avoiding the website transfers?...  [Read more]

Gain Experience Teaching English in Indonesia Date posted:2017-11-30 | Writer: EF English First Swara Group | Email: [email protected] EF English First is a world renowned language institution and we now have ten schools in our group and the newest school no 10 in Bogor started in March 2012. Our team will help you reach your full potential as a TEFL teacher; each school has a standardized induction program, regular training and observations, an extensive TEFL resource library as well as ,of course, constant support from the Senior Teaching Manager and teaching team. All of the schools are equipped with the latest in teaching aids, materials and educational multi-media technology.  You could have the opportunity of working either in the faster pace of city life or in the quieter...  [Read more]

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Alumni Experience: ✅ Teaching English to IT Specialists I have been teaching English in Ukraine for over five years. I started at Greenwich school as a native speaker, but there was not much training involved. I was in the travel industry, so I wanted to fill up some of the free time I had earlier each day. My work with Canada was mainly after 4 pm each day. After teaching part-time, I began to enjoy it, so when more and more companies and students needed me, I filled up fast. Table of Contents Greenwich School Group Dynamics Personal Approach 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...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Experience: Teaching English to Kindergartners in Turkey My personal teaching experience is the reason why I love teaching and hopefully after this essay, you would understand why. Let me begin by giving you a short description of myself. I was born in South Africa, I had a normal childhood and I did not enjoy my schooling career. I am currently living in Turkey teaching English to kindergartens. Table of Contents First Steps Lack of Confidence Self-development and Challengies Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cihan C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First...  [Read more]

Experienced English Teacher Required Date posted:2024-03-29 | Writer: EXPLORA LANGUES | Email: [email protected] EXPLORA LANGUES is a language school based in Nice for over 25 years now. We are a family business. Our approach is based on trust, transparency and work. We deliver English, Italian, Russian and French face-to-face lessons for adults and teenagers from 16yrs+. . We are looking for an Experienced English teacher willing to become an active member of our team on a long-term basis for our office based in rue Gioffredo, Nice. You will have to conduct mostly face to face lessons, but you need to be able to also conduct conversation classes or 1 to 1 videoconferencing lessons if needed. Your expertise on teaching adults will give you the ability to prepare and execute your...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Teaching Craftsmanship: My Experience Teaching English in Russia Imagine you are a teacher of English, working in Russia. Your students are a small group of preschoolers starting their educational journey for the first time. It's September and the first day of school. All the children are dressed like little dolls. Parents quietly placed flowers on your desk in the morning, a traditional act of respect. Autumn is in the air, days are getting shorter, and the native birch trees are itching to turn golden yellow. Many Russians know this is the calling, the calling of long nights and snow-filled landscapes. Table of Contents How to accumulate a prescribed theme into your teaching syllabus Using modern tools Further ideas for...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Vietnamese Experience: Challenges for English Learners in Vietnam I have traveled throughout Asia for some forty-five years, Vietnam is now my home. I always found the younger generations had a thirst for knowledge, particularly English as a second language. The difficulties of acquiring the knowledge under what was a repressive regime have diminished somewhat, but the major stumbling blocks to acquiring good English are the lack of experienced Vietnamese teachers, interaction with English natural speakers, and knowledge of the outside world in general. Table of Contents The Importance of English Elementary levels tend to be more difficult to teach, as they usually consider the class as a social event, more of a relief from a...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 Joanna Dineva Destinations Alumni Experiences My Personal Experience Moving to Beijing to Teach English Traveling for me is more than seeing a tourist sight and snapping a picture for your social media. Traveling is the opportunity to explore the world, immerse myself in different cultures and connect with the people of those cultures. Teaching English abroad has allowed me to do just that. In late 2019 an opportunity presented itself for me to teach English in Beijing, China. I had never been to China before. I had never traveled to Asia before. Having an adventurous soul and nomadic heart that I have, I accept the offer without too much hesitation.At the time of writing this personal experience article, I have lived in China for approximately four months and would...  [Read more]

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 Estefany Garduño TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Creating your Own English Immersion Experience for ESL Students When you hear about English lessons, the first thing that comes into your mind is probably lessons taken from a book, answer lesson sheets, and talking in pairs applying a small group of vocabulary, and that's all. Let's change the game by giving a higher immersion of English to your ESL students without going to an English-speaking country to obtain more vocabulary, pronunciation, and speaking practice. Table of Contents What is an English Immersion Experience? How could I start? Select a topic according to your students' English level Include as receptive as productive skills. Build confidence in students Time to expand during the...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Alumni’s Personal Experience of Teaching English as a Second Language My attachment to teaching starts when I was a child and observing my mom teaching private lessons. I have grown to love teaching. Table of Contents Volunteer Teaching Real Work Homeroom Teaching Practice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Roza A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Volunteer Teaching My first experience was while I was in my third year of university volunteering to teach my classmates the subjects they were weak at. Then I volunteered in one of the offices of American Corner in my city...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Beginner English Students in Senegal: Personal Experience with ESL From 2018 to 2019, I taught two eighth grade English classes in the rural Thies area, experiencing some of the challenges and advantages to teaching students who were just embarking on their language study. I was paired with a long-term Senegalese teacher who walked me through the basics of teaching a foreign language: engaging the class, developing study materials, and creating activities. What stood out to me was his emphasis on showing up as a role model for the students, as well as integrating other modes of learning into the classroom, such as art, singing, and dance activities. Table of Contents Main Issues Classroom Environment Classroom Management...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Personal Teaching Experience With Young Non-English Speaking Learners I have always felt that I have got a message to deliver to the people around me. I thought and realized that spreading knowledge of books, society, and value to the community is one important way to circulate background and civilization. Education is for life and a fundamental pillar in our lives for it arms us with a passport that enables us to grow, improve, and succeed socially and professionally. Table of Contents Positive Learning Environment Working in Saudi Arabia Why do Students Need to Come to a Classroom? Exchanging Ideas Working on Important Skills Students Motivation Lessons According to a Plan Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a...  [Read more]

Can I teach English online without any teaching experience? It is possible and even routine for TEFL course graduates to start a new career teaching English online without any previous classroom experience. Due to a huge demand for online English language teachers that is set to grow year-on-year, it is perfectly normal to set foot into a virtual classroom as a teacher despite having never worked in any kind of teaching role before. How do I teach English without knowing my student's language? As an online English teacher, students from all over the world will want to connect with you and knowing their native language is in no way necessary. As with most English language classrooms, online teachers teach their students using a method known as total immersion. This teaching methodology...  [Read more]

Can I teach English abroad without any teaching experience? Yes, you can start a new career teaching English abroad without any form of teaching experience. Due to a huge demand for English language teachers in countries all over the world, tens of thousands of English speakers head overseas every year to work in a variety of different classrooms. Of this number, approximately 90% will have never worked in any kind of teaching role before. How do I teach English without knowing my student's language? Wherever you find yourself living and working as an English language teacher, you will most likely teach your students using a method known as total immersion, whereby no other language is used in the classroom besides English. As most learners are not in a position to move to an English...  [Read more]

Can I teach English abroad without any teaching experience? Absolutely, teaching English abroad without prior teaching experience is entirely possible. Many global institutions prioritize the English language, allowing countless English speakers to teach annually in diverse classrooms worldwide. In fact, about 90% of these individuals have no previous teaching background. Often, possessing a TEFL certificate is the primary requirement for these roles, even more so than formal education or teaching credentials. Table of Contents How do I teach English without knowing my student's language? How will a TEFL certificate help me in the classroom? How do I teach English without knowing my student's language? Teaching English without knowing your student's native language is achievable...  [Read more]

Can I teach English online without any teaching experience? Yes, you can teach English online even if you lack prior teaching experience. With the rising demand for online English instructors, many TEFL course graduates are stepping into virtual classrooms for the first time. Possessing a TEFL qualification opens doors to numerous teaching opportunities, allowing individuals to embark on a rewarding teaching journey without previous classroom exposure. Table of Contents How do I teach English without knowing my student's language? How will a TEFL certificate help me in the online classroom? How do I teach English without knowing my student's language? To teach English without knowing a student's native language, online instructors often employ the total immersion method. In this...  [Read more]

Can I teach English online without any teaching experience? Yes, you can teach English online even if you lack prior teaching experience. With the rising demand for online English instructors, many TEFL course graduates are stepping into virtual classrooms for the first time. Possessing a TEFL qualification opens doors to numerous teaching opportunities, allowing individuals to embark on a rewarding teaching journey without previous classroom exposure. Table of Contents How do I teach English without knowing my student's language? How will a TEFL certificate help me in the online classroom? How do I teach English without knowing my student's language? To teach English without knowing a student's native language, online instructors often employ the total immersion method. In this...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences From Tutor to Business English Teacher and Mentor: My Personal Teaching Experience Although I have never formally been a teacher, I have had the opportunity to teach and tutor in an informal way. As an international student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, I was not allowed to work off-campus, so in my second semester, I joined the tutoring center and began to help a variety of different students with the various subjects I had studied in previous semesters. I assisted students with retail math, writing, textile science, and a few other subjects. I did this during my second semester, and then again in my fifth semester when I returned from my exchange program in Florence, Italy. Table of Contents Dealing with...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Native English Learners Differ From Non-Native Learners: My Personal Experience I taught my first class when I was 22 and just entering graduate school in upstate New York. I had graduated from college in 1991, took a year off and decided to go back for my Master's degree in Theatre in 1993. Looking back, it was one of the best choices I ever made. Not only did I get a full teaching assistantship but I was given the opportunity to teach--something I had never done before but something I definitely wanted to try. Table of Contents Teaching English to native speakers English and Drama English as a tool What this experience gave me Master your teaching skills with a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post ...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Principles of Teaching Business English and My Personal Experience in China What type of a TEFL teacher do I want to be? I have learned from Unit 19 Teaching Special Groups there are different types of classes. They are Teaching Beginners, Teaching Individual Students, Teaching Children, Business English / English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and Monolingual and the Multilingual Class. Many to choose from and I hope during my teaching career I will be exposed to all of them. But, if I had my choice I would pick Business. Table of Contents What is Business English? Who are your students? Designing a syllabus General evaluation Chinese experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: In...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why My Life Experiences Will Make Me an Effective English Teacher From my heritage of teachers to multicultural experiences, I feel that events in my life have prepared me to be an effective English teacher. Teaching is something I've always enjoyed doing and I have wanted to become a teacher for much of my adult life. Teaching English will be a new experience for me, but I'm at a point where I am ready to take on this exciting chance to not only make a difference in students' lives but to also see new parts of the world. Table of Contents Family Experience Life-long Teaching Peer Teaching Business Cunsulting Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences My Experience Taking the 50-hour Teaching English to Young Learners TEFL Course from ITTT To begin with, I had completed my TEFL onsite course with International TEFL and TESOL Training in Paris, France before starting my CTEYL online course. After practicing teaching both to adults and young learners, I decided that I am more interested in teaching English to young learners. That's why I chose the 50-hour specialized course Teaching English to Young Learners. Table of Contents What is a "Young Learner"? The role of the Teacher Professional teacher development Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post After successfully completing all the units of this course, I can say that my experience of...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How Will My Personal Teaching Experiences as a Russian Teacher Help Me as an English Teacher? You have to put the emphasis on the right syllable," I said, finishing my demonstration. Table of Contents Challenges in the Second Class: Timing and Assumptions Learning from Mistakes: Lessons for Effective Language Teaching Apology and Humility: A Turning Point Valuable Lessons for Language Instructors Carrying Lessons Forward: Teaching English with Confidence Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! My very first class of students learning Russian had expressed their disdain for their books with stress notes...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences My Experience of Learning a Second Language as an American Second language acquisition in native English speakers from the United States is one aspect of American culture that is not widely discussed and seemingly overlooked in terms of its importance. Many factors contribute to the United States' largely monolingual culture despite have a "melting pot" of sorts with a population comprised of multiple ethnicities and nationalities. This culture of English speakers points to strong geographic features of its continental location and debatably its position in the world's economic index and political landscape. Table of Contents How language learning in Europe differs from America The difficulties for second language learners in America...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Amazing Perks of Being a Volunteer Teacher Being a teacher is not like any other jobs. For example, if you are an engineer and you don't like your job, you can still manage to go to work but to be a teacher, you have to love what you do. It is just like being a mother of 20-30 children. You have to take care of them one by one. You have to be their psychologist, mentor, and idol at the same time. It's not something that you can do just for the money; at least if you're good at your job. That is why being a volunteer in teaching is an excellent way of making this planet better. There are a few reasons to be a volunteer teacher and this essay will mention some of them. Table of Contents All About Love Traveling New Connections...  [Read more]

Online English Tutor at Twenix Date posted:2024-03-16 | Writer: Twenix | Email: [email protected] Join the Twenix team and redefine the way business professionals learn English! Twenix offers 26-minute online conversation classes to adult learners in Spain and Italy. Why Twenix Stands Out: Teach & Earn from Day One! No need for self-marketing or free trial classes – we automatically assign students to your available slots. 90% Occupation on your open slots!! Ultra-Flexible Scheduling: Set your own schedule without any minimum class requirements. Take advantage of last-minute booking opportunities, or easily transfer booked classes to other available teachers when life gets busy, penalty-free. Zero Lesson Prep: We provide ready-to-use teaching materials for every single class,...  [Read more]