English Teacher Skills

Top Tips for Improving English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher 03/10/2021 hello everybody it's lizzy here so um we are just about to start today's live session uh devoted to some ideas on how to improve english skills and while i'm waiting for more people to join me uh let me just tell you uh about this live sessions so we are doing them weekly on the regular basis and right now there are um a lot of uh videos uh to check on our uh youtube channel or facebook group uh so if you missed any of these live streams um you can go to our social networks and see those live streams hello everybody uh welcome to the new session and um if you haven't heard already my name is lisa i'm a non-native english teacher from russia and i can see that there are some people from the philippines aaron...  [Read more]

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Ideas on How to Improve English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher Hello everybody, it's Liza here. We are just about to start today's live session that is devoted to ideas on how to improve English skills. While I'm waiting for more people to join me let me just tell you about these live sessions. So we are doing them weekly and right now there are a lot of videos to check out on our YouTube channel and our Facebook group. If you missed any of these live streams you can go to our social networks and see any of them there. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]

Ideas on How to Improve English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher   Are you a non-native English Teacher? Do you want to provide your students with outstanding English lessons, but sometimes you are unaware of your English Skills as a learner? This live stream is just for you! If you are a C1 level speaker, you still may struggle with the most controversial topics. We will discuss some common problems non-native English teachers face and brainstorm ideas on how to fix them. #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...  [Read more]

Top Ideas on How to Improve English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher   Hello everybody, it's Liza here. We are just about to start today's live session that is devoted to ideas on how to improve English skills. While I'm waiting for more people to join me let me just tell you about these live sessions. So we are doing them weekly and right now there are a lot of videos to check out on our YouTube channel and our Facebook group. If you missed any of these live streams you can go to our social networks and see any of them there. Welcome to the new session and if you haven't heard already my name is Liza and I'm a non-native English teacher from Russia. I can see that there are some people from the Philippines here. Aaron, am I pronouncing your name correctly? Welcome from the...  [Read more]

Advanced English Grammar for Non-Native ESL Teachers   Hey guys, nice to see you again. It's Liza here, I'm glad to welcome you to the weekly live session. If you can hear me and see me please let me know that everything is working smoothly, because just three minutes before the live session my home wi-fi connection cut off and I had to switch on the mobile internet. I'm scared that something might not work that well, so please let me know that it works. I really hope that this internet connection problem won't cause any troubles. Hello Rosie, thank you so much for letting me know. Hello guys, I can see that there are some people from Pakistan. I can also see some regulars, thanks for coming. Let's move on to the first part of the presentation and I would like to remind you that...  [Read more]

TEFL teacher English is studied as an additional language by millions of people worldwide and it is generally one of the most commonly used second languages in most regions. This study can take place in a wide variety of schools and language centers, but the one thing they typically have in common is that the study is led by a language tutor known as a TEFL teacher (or a similar variant such as EFL teacher, ESL teacher, etc). A TEFL teacher’s role is to gradually build the four language skills of their students; reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to ensure they are able to reach their personal goals, whether for work, study, travel, or any other reason. Please note: the acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. As the number of worldwide English learners...  [Read more]

What makes a great TEFL teacher? Being a great TEFL teacher transcends just mastering the English language; it is about leaving a lasting positive impact on students. Key qualities that define an exceptional TEFL teacher include: A standout TEFL teacher doesn't just teach; they inspire, motivate, and pave the way for meaningful language learning experiences. Table of Contents Communication Passion Patience Organization Adaptability Confidence Communication Although all the following points are important, this might well be the most crucial of them all. The bottom line is you can have all the qualifications and knowledge in the world, but if you are a poor communicator your lessons will not achieve the results that you and your class might expect. Of course, this is doubly important when...  [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 Stages of Child Development and Teachers’ Roles | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion on the teaching role in child development. Teaching Skills in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post includes information on teaching skills important in ESL. Musings of a Young Teacher: Classroom Management, Involving Parents, and Engaging Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate...  [Read more]

How to Develop Your Teaching Skills as a Non-Native English Speaker   Hello, nice to see you. I'm waiting for people to join me and if you are joining please let me know if you hear and see me clearly. Hello everybody, nice to see you guys, thanks for joining. Don't be afraid to write down your comments. Is the sound and picture okay because I want to make sure that this stream goes smoothly? There are many people joining today, that's awesome. It means that today's live session is going to be interesting and will hopefully be useful to many people. Let me remind you of the name of the stream today. We're going to talk about how to develop teaching skills as a non-native English speaker. If you are watching during the live session and don't have time to finish it with us, this video...  [Read more]

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas How to Develop Your Teaching Skills as a Non-Native English Speaker Hello, nice to see you. I'm waiting for people to join me and if you are joining please let me know if you hear and see me clearly. Hello everybody, nice to see you guys, thanks for joining. Don't be afraid to write down your comments. Is the sound and picture okay because I want to make sure that this stream goes smoothly? There are many people joining today, that's awesome. It means that today's live session is going to be interesting and will hopefully be useful to many people. Let me remind you of the name of the stream today. We're going to talk about how to develop teaching skills as a non-native English speaker. Table of Contents Watch the live...  [Read more]

What makes a great TEFL teacher? When we look back on our own learning experiences, most of us will have strong memories of certain teachers, and in some cases this can be for all the wrong reasons. Some teachers might be remembered for being harsh disciplinarians, having a boring monotone delivery, failing to listen to the class, or any number of other negative traits. Thankfully, many of us will also have memories of the teachers who had a positive impact on our education, and this could be for a variety of reasons. If you are planning to teach English online or in a traditional classroom, there are several qualities that we think combine to make a great teacher. If you can develop your teaching strategy to include all these traits you are sure to be remembered by many of your students...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Beijing / Gallery Beijing / Gallery Teach Local EFL Students in Beijing TEFL Gallery - Teach Local EFL Students in Beijing You will receive in-depth training with our professional teacher trainers who will pass on all their skills and knowledge to recruit the best English teachers in the field. Moreover, every trainee will complete between 6 and 10 teaching hours with local EFL students in Beijing, China. You will create, plan and deliver your own English lessons to local English learners who are eager to get to know you and learn English with you. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles Top Ways for Non-Native English Teachers To Build Their Teaching Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information There are a number of different strategies discussed here to help build a teaching career. These include, private teaching volunteering. Other ideas that may not generally be known include teaching blogs and selling lesson plans and materials that you have created. Top 8 Misconceptions About Teaching ESL | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this blog post, we look at two of the most common misconceptions about teaching ESL. First, that finding a job is really hard and second that you need a degree to teach English abroad. 10 Crucial Teaching Skills Every Online Teacher Should Have | ITTT |...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Salih   Salih is from Turkey and working as an English teacher. He decided to take his 120-hour online certification course to improve his teaching skills. Even though he had been teaching for 2 years already, he learned a lot of new skills and techniques while working through the 20 units of our course. He is also thinking of teaching English overseas as he would like to live abroad. With his new TEFL/TESOL certificate, the world is his oyster. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles Native English Teacher vs. Non-Native English Teacher ✅ What are the differences? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this live session, native English-speaking teacher Linda from the United States and non-native English-speaking teacher Liza from Russia discuss the differences between native and non-native teachers, TEFL/TESOL course options, misconceptions, and career options. How to Develop Your Teaching Skills as a Non-Native English Speaker | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker ✅ In this live session, ITTT TEFL expert and non-native English teacher Liza talks about how to develop your teaching skills if you are a...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 May 2021 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Advanced English Grammar for Non-Native ESL Teachers Hey guys, nice to see you again. It's Liza here, I'm glad to welcome you to the weekly live session. If you can hear me and see me please let me know that everything is working smoothly, because just three minutes before the live session my home wi-fi connection cut off and I had to switch on the mobile internet. I'm scared that something might not work that well, so please let me know that it works. I really hope that this internet connection problem won't cause any troubles. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences A Teacher’s Need for a TEFL certificate English became the undisputed lingua franca of the modern world. Having a common language, English has led to unprecedented periods of peace in the world and opened up a world of opportunities to people of all creeds, cultures, and backgrounds. Furthermore, English achieved fame through reaching large audiences and became a communication key. Effectively communicating in English quickly became a happy medium for trading, diplomacy, and human relations. Table of Contents "TEFL" – Born and Bred What the "TEFL" did I just read? Why the "TEFL" should I get certified? On a side note: Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our...  [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 How to Build Strong Reading Skills from Early Childhood | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching reading skills. ✅ Is it the parents' responsibility or depends on children? Learn more here. How to Teach EFL Kindergarten | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and experience on teaching EFL kindergarten...  [Read more]

Advanced English Grammar for Non-Native ESL Teachers 03/30/2021 hey guys nice to see you again so it's liza here i'm glad to welcome you to the weekly uh live session and uh if you hear me if you see me please let me know that everything works smooth because like just three minutes before the live session uh my home wi-fi connection cut off and i just had to switch on uh the mobile connection the mobile internet and i'm so scared that something uh might work um not that well so please if you see and hear me clearly let me know that it works okay um i hope that uh this internet connection problem won't cause any troubles hello guys thanks for coming thanks for joining please let me know that you hear and see me clearly okay uh it looks like my picture hangs for some moments hey guys hello...  [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 The Problems of Teaching English Online | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English online is now becoming more and more popular. However, there are some challenges in this teaching method that are listed in this blog post. How a Teacher Influences Students and Classroom Atmosphere | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of the teacher's personality and influence on the ESL classroom. An Overview of Drilling Method as a Part of an ESL Class | ITTT |...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles The Most Common Problems Students in China Face When Learning English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Are you planning on becoming an EFL teacher in China? There are certain difficulties Chinese students face when learning English and every EFL teacher should be aware of these. Top 10 Qualities Every Great Teacher Should Have | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Are you planning on becoming an EFL teacher abroad? Be sure to check out the top 10 qualities every great teacher should have before stepping into your classroom. Teaching...  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Chethan is from Vietnam and has been working as an English teacher for a while. He decided to take the next step and take our 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course. He improved his language skills significantly after working through all 20 units of the course. He especially enjoyed the lessons on English grammar, classroom management, student elicitation and lesson planning. He thought the course is very well organized and easy to understand, especially for non native English speakers. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Archives for February 2023 Our Complete Guide to Teaching English Online Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas There are a number of different ways in which you can work online. In this blog we describe the ways you can do this and briefly describe some of the positives and negatives for each system. How to Stand Out on Online Teaching Platforms Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog we discuss the types of platfrom available to online English teachers. We then look at ways to add your profile to these platforms in order to attract the maximum number of students to you. 3 Creative Zoom Lesson Plans for Children Hoàng Minh Huy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In the wake of the pandemic, distance...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Barcelona / Gallery Barcelona / Gallery Stephen Chan, Trainee TEFL Gallery - Stephen Chan, Trainee Stephen enjoyed spending four weeks in Barcelona learning all the skills he needs to become a certified English teacher. After the course, he can find a job in Spain, other countries in Europe or around the world. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Fatih is from Turkey and has been an English teacher in Istanbul for a while. He enjoyed the course a lot and found that it increased his teaching skills significantly. All our online courses can be completed at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home or virtually anywhere with an Internet connection. The 20 units cover anything from classroom management, student profiling and the most important English grammar lessons. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [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 English as a Global Language: What Motivates Students to Learn English? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Every student has their own motivation and purpose to learn English. Our TEFL graduate dwells upon this topic. Increasing Teachers’ Confidence in an ESL Setting | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A confident teacher is an effective teacher. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to increas TEFL teachers' confidence. Games as a Booster of English Skills | ITTT | TEFL Blog ...  [Read more]

What is the English Opens Doors Program for teaching English in Chile? The English Opens Doors Program (EODP) in Chile is an initiative backed by the Chilean government to bolster English proficiency among its youth. This esteemed program recruits foreign educators, primarily as teaching assistants, to collaborate with local educators in public schools across the nation. Focusing on students aged 10 to 18, the EODP's primary mission is to elevate the English language skills of Chilean students. Table of Contents What are the requirements for the English Opens Doors Program? What does the English Opens Doors Program involve? What are the benefits of the English Opens Doors Program? What are the requirements for the English Opens Doors Program? To qualify for Chile's English Opens...  [Read more]

What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? The EPIK program, which stands for English Program in Korea, is a prestigious initiative led by the South Korean government. Here's what you need to know: If you are interested in the EPIK program, we recommend reaching out to our TEFL recruitment partner Reach To Teach. Reach To Teach is an official partner of the EPIK program (English Program in Korea) and works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country. Table of Contents What are the requirements for the EPIK Program? What does the EPIK Program involve? Where will I be placed on the EPIK Program? What are the benefits of the EPIK Program? What are the requirements for the EPIK...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Beijing / Gallery Beijing / Gallery TEFL/TESOL Trainee in Beijing TEFL Gallery - TEFL/TESOL Trainee in Beijing Stephen completed our four-week in-class training course in Beijing, China, and had the time of his life. Within only four weeks, he became a confident and competent English language teacher who is ready to conquer the world. He learned all the necessary skills and techniques to succeed in language schools around China, Asia and the world. With this internationally recognized teaching qualification, he can now apply to EFL positions worldwide and has plenty of career opportunities - even back home. Congratulations Stephen! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Home / Location / Surabaya / Gallery Surabaya / Gallery Happy Students and Teachers in Surabaya TEFL Gallery - Happy Students and Teachers in Surabaya Trainees at our Surabaya training center have the chance to practice their teaching skills with local ESL students in Indonesia. This is the best approach for our trainees to become confident and competent English teachers.  Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]