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English Grammar - Past Simple -- Usage - Online English Teacher   The usage of the past simple tense as explained in this video is when you talk about completed actions at a definite time in the past. For example: I completed my TEFL course last year. When did you complete your TEFL course? ITTT's online TEFL courses cover tenses such as the past simple discussed in this video as well as other grammar points such as modal verbs, conditionals, reported speech etc. making sure that you as prepared as you can be before stepping into your first classroom. Once you have completed a TEFL course and are considering your options for teaching jobs it is worth considering becoming an online English teacher. As technology becomes increasingly more available around the world the demand for...  [Read more]

English Grammar -- Present Simple -- Structure -- Online ESL Teachers   This video looks at the structure of the positive form of the Present Simple tense. The negative form and the question form will be covered in other videos. The Present Simple talks about facts, habits and routines. Positive structure: subject + base form of the verb I/You/We/They teach English. He /She/It teaches English. There are a number of rules associated with the formation of the base verb. For most verbs add s to the base form of the verb -- plays, works... Verbs ending in o, s, z, ch, sh add es -- does, goes, washes... Verbs ending in a consonant plus y, change the y to i and add es -- cries, flies tries.... The verb be becomes am/is/are. The verb have becomes have/has. As a certified TEFL graduate you...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles Live TEFL Talk: How to teach English in Asia | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Are you interested in teaching English in Asia? TEFL expert Linda from ITTT shares the ultimate guide to teaching English as a foreign language in one of the most intriguing regions of the world! Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Check out this live session where we answer your most burning questions about teaching English, TEFL/TESOL, and everything in between! Advanced English Grammar for Non-Native ESL Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you a non-native English teacher? Is your English level quite advanced, but you...  [Read more]

What are the main differences between American and British English? The divergence between British and American English can create confusion for English language learners and their teachers. The distinct accents alone can pose challenges in understanding, while differences in pronunciation of identical words can also be perplexing. However, the most significant difficulties often arise when the two variations use entirely different words to express the same concept, encompassing both vocabulary and grammar. Moreover, students must grapple with divergent spellings and date formats, further complicating matters. Differences in vocabulary Vocabulary discrepancies constitute a major source of confusion. Numerous words have distinct meanings in the two language versions. While teaching...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Why Learning Grammar is Important and What are Students’ Common Mistakes? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the importance of learning English grammar and some common mistakes made by ESL students. Our TEFL graduate shares their experience. This is What I Learned from my Online TEFL Training | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our alumna shares their TEFL course experience. They explain how the training helped them to enhance their teaching. ...  [Read more]

Advanced English Grammar for Non-Native ESL Teachers   Are you a non-native English teacher? Is your English level quite advanced, but you still make mistakes that bother you as a teacher? This live stream is for you! Liza will share her experience on mastering grammar and give you practical tips on how to work out your English skills at 100%. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline #EnglishGrammar 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]

Strategies on Planning Grammar Lessons   Are you struggling to plan a grammar class? I've been there and can relate! Last week I took part in a teacher development workshop devoted to planning grammar lessons. So, in this live stream, I'll share my insights. If grammar drives you crazy as a teacher, don't miss it out! #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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Thu, 15 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching the Core of Grammar Grammar or grammer! The most common error in the spelling of ‘grammar’, however, it is still debatable among few teachers, whether grammar or vocabulary should be considered the most important aspect of the English language. A balanced diet makes a person healthy similarly a balanced understanding of all aspects of a language makes it complete. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Global Language Challenges of Teaching Grammar What is it for? Process of Teaching Grammar My Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Annu M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Positions Teaching English in Vietnam Date posted:2012-11-06 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected] 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts 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.   I find that this unit is a bit challenging for me. I thought that a lot of the grammar rules I have...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Grammar Shouldn’t be Neglected in the Classroom To learn a language, most people would consider it important to understand the structure or rules that govern that language, if one is going to communicate effectively. Grammar can be viewed as the set of rules governing language. Online resources such as Cambridge Dictionary (n.d.), have referred to grammar as being “the study or use of the rules, about how words change their form and combine with other words to make sentences”. While this definition might clarify the meaning of the word, it falls short in terms of justifying the importance of grammar, especially about teaching English as a foreign language. When one teaches English one might have students whose first...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Why Teaching Grammar is The Biggest Fear of TEFL Teachers Grammar is always present in our lives since elementary school when we learn the Grammar of our native language. This been said, it is a hundred percent positive that we will find Grammar again every time we start to learn a different language. As teachers, most of us love to teach vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing, but we do not feel so excited about it when it comes to Grammar. In my case, and I'm not the only one, I genuinely enjoy teaching this part of the language. For me, teaching grammar is challenging, passionate, and rewarding. Table of Contents The Problem of Teaching Grammar Positive Outcomes Benefits for Students Are...  [Read more]

EFL Job in Germany Date posted:2012-03-22 | Writer: ISL Sprachschule | Email: [email protected] ISL Language School in Pforzheim, Germany, is looking for a full time native English speaking EFL teacher to start in May 2012. The school teaches mainly to adults in small groups, single classes and in company. We have 2 schools in this area with 15 full time teaching staff, many from the USA, (work visas are not a problem as this is a full time position).The teacher must fullfill the following:Be a native speakerHave a driving licence (we provide the car – stick shift)Have the ability to explain English grammar. A TEFL or equivalent qualification is preferred. Have teaching experience (at least 1 year)Conditions: We offer a monthly salary of euro 1600 gross or net 1135 for 33...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Benefits of a TEFL Certificate for Your Career A TEFL course isn’t a must to teach English, but it has its benefits. Today many schools require English teachers to have TEFL certificates, especially in China and other Asian countries. Online TEFL course has twenty units, each one of them teaches about different topics and allows the examinee to improve their teaching skills. The first unit explains what makes a good teacher and how a good teacher should behave in the classroom. It also explains what makes a good learner and what the teachers can do to help those students who have difficulties. A teacher has different roles during the lesson, sometimes he has to take control and lead the lesson, sometimes he has to...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Alumni Recommendations on Obtaining a TEFL Course Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) as a course contains a variety of units that are meant to enable an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher to be prepared for the classroom and everything that they may face. Some of the most important benefits of the course are the units on the three main components of lesson structure, lesson planning, possible problems in the classroom, grammar overviews and classroom management. Even if the TEFL is not a requirement, it is an invaluable resource meant to provide support to ESL teachers wherever they may teach. Table of Contents ESA Methodology Grammar Review Preparing for Classes Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

English Grammar -- Present Simple -- Usage -- online TESOL Course   This video outlines two usages of the Present Simple tense. There are several usages but the video focuses on the two main ones. The first usage is to talk about habits and routines. For example, I teach every Monday. She walks to school every day. It rains almost every day in the wet season. His mother does yoga twice a week. The second main usage of the Present Simple is to talk about general facts and truths. For example, The sun rises in the east. The earth is round. She works at the local mall. Coming to terms with the tense system can often cause both students and teachers the greatest amount of difficulty, not to mention other grammar points such as conditionals, modals, active and passive voice. ITTT's...  [Read more]

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 10 Tips for Teaching Grammar to EFL Students Abroad Teaching English grammar is an important part of any EFL classroom. Depending on the level of your students and the degree of difficulty of the topics, the teacher may encounter several problems in the classroom. However, the following 10 tips should help you to prepare effective grammar lessons for your EFL students abroad. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Show your students why grammar matters 2. Give quizzes that grade themselves 3. Use games to teach grammar 4. Put students in the role of the teacher 5. Take requests 6. Have students set up learning goals 7. Encourage and reward error-finding 8. Write original sentences 9. Use videos wisely 10. Find it in the texts...  [Read more]

Catia Pereira dos Santos Twenty-nine years old, with a Brazilian soul currently living in Italy, most known here asSignorina Catia. As a child, I wanted to become a teacher, but that was not possible. Then, I took the lead of my life and did it now, changing my career and become a dream maker. Read my articles 7 Tips To Become Grammar-Savvy | ITTT | TEFL Blog Catia Pereira dos Santos Alumni Experiences Why learn English grammar? What are the benefits of learning it? Grammar is right where accuracy lies! It's the key to speaking any foreign language fluently. What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Catia Pereira dos Santos Teaching Ideas What kind of teacher do you want to become? Can you picture it in your mind? Well, I did! When I first started my journey...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 Catia Pereira dos Santos Alumni Experiences 7 Tips To Become Grammar-Savvy After becoming a certified teacher in English as a second language, I put together a few reasons and benefits why students and EFL teachers around the world should become even more grammar-friendly. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Worksheets are worth it! It can be self- taught, too! Here below, you will find seven great tips that might help you on your grammar journey. In conclusion Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: Why learn English grammar? What are the benefits of learning it? Grammar is right where accuracy lies! It's the key to speaking any foreign language fluently. It plays a significant role in...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers Even experienced teachers have difficulty sometimes thinking of new ways to plan and deliver their lessons. The following list gives a set of ‘go to’ resources, for new and experienced teacher alike, to use for ideas and activities. These examples have been chosen on the basis that they are actually useful, saving teacher time when looking for lesson ideas and materials at all levels and in a wide variety of teaching situationsEach of the websites indicated were correct for the time of writing. You may need to find alternatives if domain names have changed. Also be aware that over time, popular free website resources are sometimes later monetized, either partly or in...  [Read more]

Job in Germany For EFL Teacher Date posted:2016-05-09 | Writer: ISL Sprachschule | Email: [email protected] ISL Sprachschule has 3 schools in western Germany. One in Ettlingen near Karlsruhe, another in Pforzheim and one in Koblenz. We run primarily business English courses for companies and private individuals. We have approx. 30 full time teachers who normally stay for 2-3 years - though some have been with us for much longer. The teaching method allows for a high degree of teacher input and creativity but does require a solid knowledge of grammar. ISL Ettlingen has an opening for a suitably qualified EFL teacher who is available for an immediate start.   TEACHING METHOD: Most classes have a course book but teachers are encouraged to tailor their own program to the...  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Equipment and Teaching Aids: How to Organize Your Class Properly This unit focuses on the different uses of teaching equipment and what to take into consideration while choosing the adequate teaching equipment. Of the many named in the lesson, I have selected 3 to discuss in further detail. The whiteboard, the DVD player, and online resources. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of these, and for a teacher to have an efficient lesson, it is important to manage these resources. By managing these aids, we can fully use them to improve our classes. Table of Contents Whiteboard DVDs Internet Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Help Younger Children Learn Grammar Effectively? Being inspired by the once-famous quote at a very young age: "To learn another language is to have one more window from which to look at the world," Chinese Proverb, I soon realized that a second language is essential. As a result, ever since I was a little girl, I always want to be an English teacher to help other people who have a dream to extend their world. After many years of teaching English, I have recognized that Grammar is one of the most struggle things when students learn a foreign language. However, Grammar is the basic base that each learner needs to master if they want to use the language fluently. This essay will mainly discuss how to maximize the effectiveness of...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Best Approaches to Teaching Grammar to Young ESL Learners English is not the native language of those who begin to learn English. For children in Vietnam as a country using English as a second language, learning English grammar is difficult for children to learn. So how to teach children grammar effectively and children remember and use it most naturally. Table of Contents 1. Learn grammar through games: 2. Practice: 3. Learning English in a mixed and systematic way: 4. Set up groups, create environments for children to read and write. 5. Simplify, review and edit: Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Best Way to Teach Grammar and Vocabulary in an ESL Class Students from many different backgrounds with various skillsets, native languages, cultures, and experiences daily enter my Level 3 Low-Intermediatlow-intermediate Some students come having been exposed to English from a young age watching American television or listening to popular songs. Some of these students feel comfortable speaking in simple, broken sentences but communicating, nonetheless. Others step into the ESL classroom timid and insecure. They’ve just recently learned the Roman alphabet and have difficulty understanding simple directions or piecing words together. Regardless of where students come from and their prior experience with the English language,...  [Read more]

TEFL in Azores Islands, Portugal Date posted:2005-08-23 | Writer: Bristol School | Email: [email protected] 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts 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.   In the first lesson, the teacher was rude and scowl. It made all the students feel like they are stupid. And...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles How Will My Personal Teaching Experiences as a Russian Teacher Help Me as an English Teacher? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas From building rapport to handling mistakes, discover how my Russian teaching experiences will shape my journey as an English teacher. Valuable lessons await! How to Make a Living Teaching ESL Online | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog we will look at three of the most common ways that ESL teachers can work and earn a living online. These three methods are: Working for a company, working on a profile marketplace and finally freelancing. We will conclude with some general pros and cons for teaching English online....  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Benefits of The TEFL Course for Non-Native English Speaking Teachers I was born and raised in Taiwan. I have finished my junior college level before I came to the USA at the age of 25. I was able to read and do some writing but not speak English. I have gotten both a bachelor's degree in Accounting and a master's degree in Teaching English as a second language (it was called that time). But I have not used my teaching degree for the years that I have lived in the US. Later, I went back to school for physician associated degree to practice medicine and it has been for the past 20 years. Table of Contents My story Requirements What are the advantages of non-native teachers? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course...  [Read more]