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How hard is the TEFL exam? Many prospective English teachers wonder about the difficulty of a TEFL exam. At ITTT, our focus is on delivering top-tier teacher training complemented by thorough pre- and post-course support. This comprehensive approach ensures that our students are well-prepared for any tests their course requires. As evidence of our program's efficacy, we boast a pass rate of over 90% - among the highest in the TEFL industry. Thus, while our TEFL courses require dedication and effort, with the right preparation and commitment, a pass is highly achievable. Table of Contents Is a TEFL certification course difficult? How difficult is the TEFL exam? Is a TEFL certification course difficult? Comparable to a university-level program, a rigorous TEFL course demands dedication and...  [Read more]

What is a TEFL course? More and more employers now expect their English teachers to have a minimum of a 120-hour TEFL certificate. Gaining a TEFL certificate shows your commitment to the profession and gives you an introductory preparation to the knowledge and skills needed to teach English. Types of TEFL course There are three main routes to a 120-hour TEFL certification. Course content There are two main areas covered in a TEFL course, 1) Teaching skills 2) Language awareness A good TEFL course will give you a solid grounding in the basics of the English language. You will learn how English grammar works and how you can explain it. Topics covered will typically include; Depending on which type of course you undertake, onsite, combined or online, the topics presented throughout the...  [Read more]

How hard is the TEFL exam? We have made it our mission to provide you with the very best teacher training in the industry. This includes comprehensive pre- and post-course support so that all our course graduates can start their new journey as an English teacher in the best way possible. Due to this extensive support, we are proud to say that our pass rate is over 90%, which is one of the highest in the TEFL industry. Is a TEFL certification course difficult? A high-level TEFL course is comparable to a university course as it involves a great amount of time and effort. However, if you put in the work, review all the course content thoroughly and do well on your assessment tests, chances of failing are very slim. Depending on the TEFL course you choose, you will have between 6 months and a...  [Read more]

Where are the cheapest places to teach TEFL? It is a common misconception that teaching English abroad requires a large amount of money up front before you even start earning. While you will need to cover the cost of your TEFL certification and get yourself to the destination you have chosen to work in, you should soon start earning enough to get those outlays back quickly. However, in some destinations the cost of living is so high that it can seem like you are constantly hemorrhaging money. So where can you teach English and live well on just a small budget? Here we look at some of the cheapest destinations for teaching English abroad. Asia Thailand Thailand makes an appearance on many lists of the best places to teach English abroad for various reasons and one is its relatively low...  [Read more]

Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? Deciding to leave your old life behind and head overseas to teach English is a big move to make and one that can come with a few issues. One that many people encounter is how to stay in regular contact with friends and family. However old and independent you might be, the people you leave behind are likely to have some concerns and it certainly helps them and yourself if you are able to keep everyone informed of your experiences. Who should be responsible for maintaining contact while teaching overseas? While it is easy to make excuses and pass the buck, it ultimately is down to you to maintain relationships while you are teaching English abroad. The people you leave behind will have little understanding of the time...  [Read more]

How to get my first TEFL job? Congratulations if you have recently completed a TEFL certification course and are now looking for that all important first teaching position. As learning English is commonplace in the majority of countries around the world, qualified TEFL teachers rarely find it difficult to secure a good job. However, the level of demand can vary greatly from one place to the next, which also means the level of requirements can vary. What is required in one country might be completely different to the requirements in its immediate neighbor. Can I teach anywhere as a first-time EFL teacher? As mentioned above, the demand for qualified TEFL teachers varies considerably and can have a big effect on where you might end up working in your first teaching position. Certain...  [Read more]

What can I do with a TEFL degree? First we will look at the different levels of study currently available and how they relate to the world of TEFL qualifications. Taking the UK as an example, there are nine qualification levels; examples of actual UK qualifications at each level are given below: Entry level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 From the above, we can see that a degree in TEFL/TESOL is at level 6 and is therefore a very high level of study in the English teaching world. A few examples of such Level 6 courses are shown below: https://www.bachelorstudies.com/BA-English-Language-Linguistics-and-TESOL/United-Kingdom/York-St-John-University/ https://www.bachelorstudies.com/Bachelor-of-Arts-in-TESOL/USA/Great-Northern-University/...  [Read more]

Planning your First Online ESL Lesson: 5 Main Thing to Include   Planning Lesson: Online ESL teaching has been in great demand lately. However, it's still challenging for both teachers and students. Our TEFL expert Liza will share her lesson planning tips and tricks on organizing the first online class fun and easy in this live stream. ##TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

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First LIVE TEFL and TESOL Q&A of 2022!   Join us live and ask us your most burning questions about teaching English, TEFL/TESOL, and everything in between! #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

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Online ESL Tutoring in Russia from Zero to Pro   Online ESL Tutoring in Russia: Are you a native or fluent English speaker? Do you want to teach English to international students online? Russia and the CIS countries is an emerging market with great demand for TEFL certified English teachers. In this live stream, our guest speaker Andrei from https://progressme.ru/en/ will tell you about how to start your tutoring career in Russia, how to find your first students, and run your social media to get more. You'll also learn about switching between teaching one-on-one to teaching groups online and what tools to use to deliver your classes efficiently. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO...  [Read more]

LIVE EVENT: TEFL and TESOL for Teaching English Abroad or Online   This event is for you if you are interested in teaching English as a new career - either abroad, from home or on the road! We explore the world of TEFL and TESOL and provide first-hand information of what it's really like to teach English as a foreign language. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglish Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started today: https://www.teflcourse.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION Check our wide range of online TEFL & TESOL courses: https://www.teflonline.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

How to Become a Freelance TEFL Teacher   Ready to break free from the traditional classroom and earn more as a TEFL teacher? Join our upcoming live session and learn how to become a successful freelance TEFL teacher! Gain flexibility, diverse teaching opportunities, and higher earning potential. Tune in and take the first step towards your dream teaching career! #FreelanceTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline #WorkFromAnywhere #TEFLCareer Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english...  [Read more]

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Perfectly Imperfect: My Personal Teaching Experience It is true that in life, the road to success is not a clear straight upward path; rather, it is more of an obstacle race. A teacher's life looks simple from the outside. Why, she just wakes up early, wears her uniform, goes to school, and does what any other teacher does. It looks pretty straightforward, but my personal experience has been anything but. From a teenager unsure of her future to a high school English teacher, my work life so far has been perfectly imperfect. Table of Contents University Years Practice Working in a School Gap Year Teaching Values Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL in Asia Date posted:2007-02-21 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected] EF English First, a network of 200 language schools, is recruiting teachers and academic managers to take up posts in China, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. All positions with EF English First offer a competitive local salary, accommodation, flights and health insurance tailor-made for language teachers living and working abroad for extended periods of time. EFL teachers in EF English First schools gain valuable skills in teaching children, teenagers and adults. Specialised classes in both Business and Academic English may be available depending on location. With excellent teacher support and development, this is the ideal company for career minded TEFL teachers. EF English First...  [Read more]

Employment teaching English in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date posted:2006-01-18 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected] EF English First, a leader in language education, is recruiting qualified EFL teachers for positions in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The positions start in February. With 40 years' experience in language education, EF English First offers comprehensive teacher induction and career development and opportunities to transfer within its network of 200 English language schools operating in 16 countries. Career-minded TEFL teachers can take advantage of a clear career path rising to Director of Studies and beyond, while taking advantage of EF's online training programs and achieving one of TEFL's most respected qualifications - the LTCL Diploma TESOL. ...  [Read more]

TEFL in Russia Date posted:2005-11-03 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected] EF English First?s Teacher Recruitment Centre (TRC) is seeking a qualified and experienced teacher for the Russian Federation. This placement is on the Island of Sakhalin - off the east coast of Russia, north of Japan - and is an immediate start. EF English First is part of EF Education, the world?s largest privately owned educational organisation with offices and schools in over 60 countries. EF English First has 200 language schools in 16 different countries ? 27 of them being in Russia. The EF school in Yuzhny is a new franchise school which will be official opening in November. Like all EF English First schools the students will range in age from 4 upwards. The school will also...  [Read more]

Conditionals and Reported Speech - The First Conditional   The first conditional is used for likely results of possible future situations, as well as promises, threats, warnings or back-up plans. This video is specifically aimed at teaching the first conditional in an ESL setting. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Job Teaching EFL in Russia Date posted:2006-02-09 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected] EF English First?s Teacher Recruitment Centre (TRC) is seeking several, qualified teachers for our schools in the Russian Federation. There are two short contracts running from February to June 2006 in Moscow and Tumen, Siberia. EF English First is part of EF Education, the world?s largest privately owned educational organisation with offices and schools in over 60 countries. EF English First has 200 language schools in 16 different countries ? 27 of them being in Russia. EF schools offer children's programs, teenage programs, general English programs, academic English and Business English. Our learners range from absolute beginners to advanced, age 5 upwards, which...  [Read more]

Employment teaching EFL in Russia - Moscow Date posted:2006-09-11 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected]  EF English First, a leader in language education with over 200 schools worldwide, is recruiting qualified EFL teachers and academic managers for positions in China, Indonesia and Russia. All positions offer: ï ƒompetitive local salary ï †ree flights ï aid visa, health insurance and holidays ï ssistance with or paid accommodation ï rofessional development ï cademic support ï pportunities for promotion and transfer in the world's leading private educational organisation EF English First schools in China and Indonesia have year-round start dates with large student intakes in October, enabling a wide choice of locations from the...  [Read more]

Planning your First Online ESL Lesson: 5 Main Thing to Include   Planning Lesson: Online ESL teaching has been in great demand lately. However, it's still challenging for both teachers and students. Our TEFL expert Liza will share her lesson planning tips and tricks on organizing the first online class fun and easy in this live stream. ##TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Comparing Online and On-site TEFL Courses Determining the best route to take to become TEFL/ESL certified can be a daunting task. A myriad of questions and doubts raced through my head as I researched all the different options. Will it be worth the money? Why is this one valued differently than that one? Which materials are the most up to date? Should I take an onsite or an online course? What is the big difference between the two!? It's a lot. Table of Contents My consideration Online course What is that hole of difference? Having experience in teaching Sources of problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tony D. Please note that...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Effectiveness of Online English Learning For Young Children A lot can be said about the connections teachers make when coming face to face with their students for the first time. Eye contact and smiles are tools teachers should use to immediately create a welcoming environment. There is nothing better to put a nervous child at ease, especially when spoken words are not an option. Can these same tools be effective through a computer screen? Can a child, half a world away, learn from a stranger they can't understand? Is it possible to convey warmth and a desire to teach through a screen? Is it possible to teach a language? Table of Contents Judging from the previous background Challenges of the First Attempts Rapport in Online...  [Read more]

TEFL in Jayapura, Indonesia Date posted:2007-02-01 | Writer: English First Jayapura | Email: [email protected] We need Native Speaking ESL Teachers. Starting date, Mid February, March and April. English First Jayapura is a school in West Papua, the eastern most part of Indonesia. We have a student body of a little over 300 and growing. We have classes from early learners to advanced adult class and the work hours are 40 per week. English First is an international company with about 60 schools in Indonesia alone, so if someone is interested in making a career in teaching English as a second language the opportunities are great. We offer a salary that will insure a comfortable lifestyle while in Indonesia; we also offer teachers housing, flight reimbursement and medical insurance. You can...  [Read more]

Opportunity for Teaching EFL in Jakarta, Indonesia. Date posted:2005-04-12 | Writer: EF English First - Kalimalang | Email: [email protected] EF English First Kalimalang and EF English First Bekasi, Jakarta, Indonesia are seeking qualified English teacher: * ONE (1) FULL TIME TEACHING POSITION TO START IN APRIL (IMMEDIATELY) Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and the country's political, economic, and business center. Kalimalang and Bekasi are located about thirty minutes by taxi east of downtown in the more residential side of the city. About English First We are a locally owned franchise supported by a worldwide network of affiliated branches and offices. EF English First Kalimalang is the primary training center serving communities in Kalimalang and surrounding areas....  [Read more]

Teaching English Online in Bali, Indonesia Date posted:2017-02-22 | Writer: English First Bali | Email: [email protected] English First Bali has current opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. Our online school is one of the many divisions of EF Education First – the world’s largest privately owned education company. Our online school delivers English courses to millions of adult students around the world using the latest technology. Here in Bali our teachers lead both group and private online classes, as well as correcting and providing feedback on students’ written tasks. BENEFITS: •        12 month renewable contract •        Generous vacation leave...  [Read more]

TEFL 120-hour Course - Unit 1   Chantelle is taking a 120-hour online TEFL course with tutor support and videos with ITTT. This is the first of her video diary entries outlining her experience taking the course. Chantelle took the online course because it was better for her to study online than to commit to attending an onsite course. In this video she talks about the first unit of the course. Unit 1 deals with teachers and learners discussing what makes good teachers and learners as well as the types of roles teachers perform in class, motivation levels of different types of learners and the different language levels. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into...  [Read more]

Job in Indonesia For TEFL Qualified Teacher Date posted:2012-01-17 | Writer: English First Pamulang | Email: [email protected] Want an exciting and fun career? EF English First Pamulang is now recruiting for motivated and energetic TEFL qualified teachers. Want to work at a top quality school? We have been awarded "Top Brands for Kids" and "Top Brand for Teens" awards in 2011.EF English First Pamulang has been proven to be extremely successful from the beginning thanks to our high academic standards and attention to detail. Working here, you will have constant academic support and work in a close-knit group of professionals who are good at what they do and know how to have fun doing it.Requirements24 and olderNative English speakers from USA, UK, Australia, Canada and New...  [Read more]

Regular Openings For EFL Teachers in Turkey Date posted:2012-02-27 | Writer: English First Language Course | Email: [email protected] English First Language Course has regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers in the heart of Diyarbakir, a city with a population of roughly 1.5 million people. Teaching contracts are for at least 9 months or a year long, depending on the arrival time of the teacher(s). Benefits include a salary of between $1,100-1,300 for 100 hours a month, plus extra money for extra hours. Cost of living here is very low, so teachers can save much more money than they can in other cities in Turkey. Other benefits include accommodation, health insurance and one-way flight ticket. Currently, we are particularly looking for female American English speaking...  [Read more]