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Fri, 23 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Three Rapport Building Principles in ESL: ✅ Yes or No? Establishing rapport is essential not only for a successful classroom but for creating successful and harmonious relationships between people or groups. It is essentially trust and a decisive factor that can define the interaction between different bodies. In this case, I will discuss why establishing rapport is essential in the classroom, focusing on having a good connection between the teacher and students. The benefits of good rapport include more efficient learning, universal application, and rewarding results. Table of Contents 1. Involving into the ESL content 2. Tool to become a favorite teacher 3. The true value of what you're doing...  [Read more]

What are TEFL standards? The concept of TEFL standards can apply to several distinctive aspects of English language instruction and training. We will delve into some of these in more detail below. Types of regulation: Accreditation and moderation Accreditation and moderation are two terms that are often mistaken as interchangeable, but they are quite different. Accreditation involves an external validation procedure, in which an authorized entity (like a university) scrutinizes the full course delivery and determines if it fulfills a predefined criteria set for that certificate level. Accreditation is usually granted once for a specific course and may require updating if there are substantial changes in the course or its content. Moderation, on the other hand, is an ongoing procedure. It...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Free Valentine's Day Letter Worksheet Have your preschool or Kindergarten students trace and write the uppercase letters on the hearts for Valentine's Day.   Trace and write the uppercase letters.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Verbs Board Game This is a fun board game to practice verbs. You can modify this to all different kinds of tenses or grammar patterns.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information In-class and online TEFL/TESOL courses: What’s the Difference? There are three common ways of earning your TEFL/TESOL certificate; in-class, online or a combination of the two. But how do they differ and how can you decide which course is the right one for you? Table of Contents In-class TEFL/TESOL training Online TEFL/TESOL courses Combined TEFL/TESOL courses Which course is best for you? Listen to this blog post Get learning and start teaching! Related Articles: In-class TEFL/TESOL training The first option is the in-class TEFL course and this is best for people who like a structured study environment and have the ability to attend a four week on-site course. Trainees on in-class courses benefit from more than 120 hours of study...  [Read more]

How can I teach English online and travel? If you are yearning to break free from the daily grind and have a strong desire to explore the world, consider venturing into online English teaching. This form of English instruction allows you to operate from anywhere with a stable internet connection, eliminating the need for you to stay put. It also provides a sufficient income to cover your travel-related expenses. What is required to teach English online and travel? The answer isn't cut-and-dried since each online teaching platform has unique requirements. Some may necessitate a Bachelor’s degree, prior teaching experience, TEFL certification, or native English proficiency. But don't be disheartened if you lack a degree; many platforms don't demand it. If you haven't obtained a TEFL...  [Read more]

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews TEFL Alumni Interview with Elleda Spitzer For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That's why we'd love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! Table of Contents 1. What's your name? 2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? 3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take? 4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT? 5. What was your favorite part about the course? 6. You've finished your TEFL/TESOL course - now what? What are your plans and goals? 7. What's your no. 1 tip for other TEFL/TESOL course...  [Read more]

Energetic Teacher Wanted to Teach TEFL In Chiang Mai, Thailand Date posted:2006-03-21 | Writer: King\'s College of English | Email: [email protected] Required : Full time English Teachers in Chiang Mai. King's College of English has been in operation in Thailand since 1994. We are associated with King's Schools in the UK (London, Oxford and Bournemouth) and in Canada. There are four branches in Thailand: three in Bangkok and a newly opened branch in Chiang Mai. We have approximately 50 teachers in total, including three Assistant Directors of Study and four Senior Teachers. The academic staff is headed by our British Academic Director. King's College teaches all levels of English (and some other IGCSE subjects), from beginner to advanced. Many of our students are young learners,...  [Read more]

School in China Seeks EFL Teachers Date posted:2016-08-03 | Writer: Kings International Ruian | Email: [email protected] Kings International Ruian are looking to recruit 10 EFL teachers to support the opening of a brand new school, alongside the development of our established schools. Being part of a new school gives teachers the chance to flourish creatively in a new dynamic environment with the stability of an established organization. The only requirements are a degree, certificate and the willingness to travel out here for an amazing experience! ABOUT US: Since its establishment 4 years ago, King’s International English Ruian has grown from strength to strength and is now the number 1 EFL organization in the area for both adult and children students.   ...  [Read more]

Opportunities in England For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2018-04-02 | Writer: Kings Summer | Email: [email protected] Kings Summer is a thriving division of Kings Education providing an excellent choice of 4 summer residential locations for junior students in the UK. We are now recruiting enthusiastic professional EFL teachers for our various locations in the UK for work starting in late June/Early July. The role of the teacher at Kings Summer is to provide a positive EFL instruction to our international students. Some of our schools operate a zigzag system where half the students have lesson in the morning and the other half in the afternoon over 5 days. In this scenario teachers are required to teach 30 hours per week and also work on a full day excursion or an airport...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 5 Great Activities For Black History Month in the EFL Classroom It's Black History Month! Now, Black History often falls short in EFL classrooms but if you are able to include it into your EFL curriculum abroad (and you should!) here is an important reason to do so: Table of Contents 5 Great Activities for Black History Month in the EFL Classroom 1. Class Meeting 2. Read Alouds 3. Biographies 4. Black History Biography Necklaces 5. Interactive Board Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: You get to focus on the amazing culture, history, and contributions of Black people, something a lot of EFL students would never otherwise learn. 5 Great Activities for Black History Month in the EFL Classroom 1....  [Read more]

Teach EFL at Summer Camps in USA Date posted:2017-03-29 | Writer: Kings Summer | Email: [email protected] Kings summer is a thriving division of Kings Education. Each year we recruit for a number of roles to work in our Residential Summer Centres, and in non-Residential posts in our year-round schools. We have nine locations in the UK and two in the USA. Students attending our summer schools receive a combination of English language tuition and a comprehensive programme of activities and excursions. We are now looking to recruit enthusiastic, professional EFL Teachers for work starting in late June/early July. Our New York Residential Summer Center is located on the safe, attractive campus of Concordia College in the affluent village of Bronxville. Our Malibu Residential Summer...  [Read more]

TEFL in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Date posted:2005-03-10 | Writer: King Faisal School | Email: [email protected] As a result of further expansion, applications are being invited for well-qualified male, native speaker instructors in English, Mathematics and Science (or combination thereof) for the EMS Department at King Faisal School, one of the premier private boyí³ schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Positions available from August 20, 2005: 1 Montessori trained teacher (for kindergarten, female preferred) 2 EFL/ESL teachers (experience in E-learning, TOEFL, IELTS and SAT) 2 Science teachers (for grades 1-12, preferably with laboratory experience) 2 Mathematics teachers (for grades 1-12) Minimum Criteria for prospective staff members: Educated to a bachelorí³ degree level (or...  [Read more]

TEFL in Japan - Fukuoka Date posted:2002-10-21 | Writer: Progress International | Email: [email protected] Start January, 2003 at small, friendly private school in Fukuoka, a beautiful port-side city in Kyushu, Japan. One-year contract. Instructor will teach three kinds of classes: children as young as 4 (in classes which use commercially available materials), adults at school location (in small classes of between 4 and 14), and company classes at company locations. Maybe 50 percent of the classes are children's classes. 5-day work week. 40-hour work week includes some editing and writing as well as lesson prep. Monthly salary 250, 000 yen + apartment (the rent of which runs 68, 000 yen/mo with instructor responsible for utilities) + 100, 000 yen bonus upon completion of one-year contract...  [Read more]

Homestay EFL Teachers Needed in the UK Date posted:2020-08-03 | Writer: Anglophiles Academic | Email: [email protected] Anglophiles Academic are looking for EFL Teachers to work in our Homestay Centres in Kings Lynn, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Nottingham, Plymouth, or Mallow in Ireland. Due to the current situation, tutors must be a resident or live within commutable distance to the Homestay town, as accommodation is not provided. We have two type of posts available, they are:-Post 1: Full-time Tutor: 15 hours or 30 hours (dependent on excursions) a week and supervising afternoon activities from Monday to Friday.Post 2: Part-time Tutor: You will teach 15 hours a week from Monday to Friday in the mornings only.Travel expenses for your daily commute (to and from Centre) are not...  [Read more]

TEFL in China - Shanghai Date posted:2008-01-15 | Writer: Katherine & King\\\'s College of London | Email: [email protected] Katherine & King's College of London is now recruiting full-time teaching staff for a one year contract on their Shanghai campus (China). Applicants should be:- Well-presented & flexible- Native English-speaking- Minimum qualifications: University degree + EFL qualification (such as CELTA or Trinity Certificate) plus experience of working within a similar organisation - Preference will be given to applicants who have the background of teaching IELTS. Terms:- Monthly salary Chinese RMB 6000; - Free accommodation;- Free airport pickup service;- Return air ticket;Working Hours: Full time teachers will be expected to teach or carry out other...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Deal With Problems That Learners of English Face in China Nowadays, English is becoming more and more popular and significant in China because of globalization. In big cities, parents send their kids to all kinds of organizations/schools to study English in their early three years. Some capable parents even use English as their communicative language from the first day the baby was born. No matter how early Chinese starts learning English, it's still not our mother language and the atmosphere is still in Chinese, which makes learning English not as easy as those in English countries. Table of Contents Different Dialects Aims of Learning Useful Methods 1. Environment 2. Role Model 3. Games 4. Family guidance Do you want to...  [Read more]

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Amazing Winter and Christmas ESL Activities Your Students Will Love When the aroma of gingerbread and eggnog is in the air, you know it's time to translate your love for the most beautiful season of the year into your TEFL classroom with winter ESL activities! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. What makes the perfect winter day? 2. Write an article for a local newspaper 3. Make paper snowflakes 4. Read something about winter 5. Play a game of Taboo 6. Holiday Extravaganza! 7. If everything else fails: These worksheets do the trick! Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! While this is the perfect time to embrace winter in TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Experience in Child Development I have experience in Childhood development. I've taught over twenty plus years. My experience ranges from infants to school-age children. I have always taught three-year-olds and up. For almost two years, I have had the pleasure of working with children that are 18 months to 24 months old. I am the Lead teacher for our Toddler program. Table of Contents Growing Expertise Every Child is Unique Early Childhood Education Specific Techniques Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Judy N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Growing Expertise Although...  [Read more]

TEFL in Thailand (Bangkok) Date posted:2004-05-31 | Writer: King\'s College of English (Thailand) | Email: [email protected] We offer an excellent package including airfare (for overseas hire) or bonus, visa and work permit, medical coverage and other benefits: 1 year renewable contracts. Starting salary 31-33, 000 baht. Yearly Bt. 2, 000 increments. 112 max working hours/month including training sessions Paid overtime. Paid holidays - 10, plus 2 weeks at Christmas. Airfare (max 500 pounds) or bonus paid at end of contract. We provide initial orientation, help getting settled in Bangkok and on-going support and training. We also offer part-time teaching Sat & Sunday at Bt.400/hour for TEFL qualified teachers. King's College offers a highly professional working...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Main Problems of ESL Learners From Japan Regardless of the Japanese government's efforts to increase the number of foreign tourists to be a tourism-oriented country and to have been retaining compulsory English education for decades, Japanese people still have a reputation of being bad at English. The average TOEIC and TOEFL scores for Japanese are one of the worst among advanced nations. South Korea was also one of the worst in the past, but they are getting better and better these days. However, there are still some obstacles for many Japanese English learners to get over. Table of Contents 1. First, there are very few teachers in Japan who can teach students how to speak and write English with confidence. 2. Secondly, the...  [Read more]

TEFL in Dharan, Saudi Arabia Date posted:2003-01-10 | Writer: King Fahd University | Email: [email protected] KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & MINERALS DEANSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BOX #5026, KFUPM, DHAHRAN 31261 SAUDI ARABIA EFL Lecturer Positions (2-year renewable contracts) APPLICANTS MUST BE MALE, NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS WITH A FIRST DEGREE FROM AN ANGLOPHONIC UNIVERSITY AND AN EFL/ESL/EAP QUALIFICATION We are interested in recruiting well-qualified, committed and experienced teachers of EFL/ESL/EAP to teach in the Orientation English Program (OEP), a well-established structured 20-hour-per-week pre-university intensive course in English for academic purposes. The OEP is part of the Preparatory Year, preparing male students for English-medium studies leading to a...  [Read more]

Estefany Garduño Estefany Garduño is an English Teacher and a Biotechnology Engineer from Mexico. During her professional life, she has taught subjects like English, Microbiology and Chemistry, which has helped her to identify both different kinds of students and the way they like to learn. She not only loves to be healthy and practice exercise every day but also, she thinks that at least one smile during your day can change it totally. Her favorite phrase is: “A day without laughter is a day wasted” by Charlie Chaplin. Read my articles Creating your Own English Immersion Experience for ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Estefany Garduño TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Let’s change the game by giving a higher immersion of English to your ESL students...  [Read more]

The Best Ice Breaker Games Every EFL Teacher Should Know 06/10/2021 hi guys hey linda here from itt with another live session this week i'm so happy to be here again hope to see many of you guys today thanks so much for joining if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thank you so much for the download we recently just hit 3500 podcast downloads which is super exciting thank you so much for your support and um yeah today's topic i'm really excited about because it's something a little bit different than what i'm usually talking about and today i'm going to share with you the the best icebreaker games that every efl teacher should know so yeah i'm gonna be showing you guys what fun games you can play in your classes i know that some of you are already teaching and you probably...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in England  Key Stage 2 Teacher - England Writer: Windlesham House School | Email: [email protected] We are looking to appoint an outstanding, inspirational and talented Key Stage 2 teacher to join our thriving school set in the beautiful South Downs. The successful candidate will teach a varied timetable of general subjects and will be expected to play a part in the wider areas of school life.Tasks and duties Teaching and learning • Carry out teaching duties as required and in accordance with the school’s schemes of work and National Curriculum guidelines • Liaise with colleagues to deliver units of work in a collaborative way • Work with Teaching Assistants, class teachers, phase leaders and the Learning Enrichment Department (LED) • Teach...  [Read more]

Shirin Sophy Shirin Sophy is an ESL teacher and a recent ITTT graduate with more than ten years of experience teaching to students of differing ages and ability levels alongside some professional teams and experienced teachers. Although Shirin enjoys working with various types of learners, she specializes in teaching English to young learners. She can use her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage her students to work hard and succeed. Shirin lives in Iran and is inspired daily by her husband and lovely son. In her free time, Shirin likes to read, bike, and play with her son. Read my articles Five Fun and Adaptable Games for ESL Classes | ITTT | TEFL Blog Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Here are five fun and adaptable games for ESL classes that work in...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 Gianluca Costa Destinations Life of an Expat in Hong Kong - What it's Like to Live in Asia's World City Hong Kong is an energetic and exciting city. It is a modern metropolis with high skyscrapers, and its vast mountains make it a truly unique place. Table of Contents Here's what it's like to be an expat in Hong Kong and live in Asia's World City. Expat sport groups Language exchange groups Night out and activities in Hong Kong Come and teach English in Hong Kong! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Adding to its beauty, Hong Kong is one of the major international financial centers, having very low taxation and a high standard of living. That's exactly why Hong Kong attracts people from all over the world. Even...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Ghana Date posted:2011-03-29 | Writer: Linguaphone Ghana | Email: [email protected] Linguaphone Ghana is part of Linguaphone Group, a world-leading global language training provider, operating under the internationally recognised Pingu's English, Linguaphone and Direct English brand names. Our first centre is in Accra, with plans to open at least nine more training centres across Ghana in the next three years, in partnership with strategic investors.As the Linguaphone Unit Licensee network continues to grow, our Direct English and Linguaphone Schools are always looking out for new TEFL certified staff.To enjoy working with us, you will be:    * Highly committed and successful in what you do already    * Academically well...  [Read more]

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 Anastasiya Akpinar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESA Teaching Method: ✅ How to use ESA for Online English Lessons Do you remember the frustration you have experienced after education moved went online? While it may have been a disaster initially, most teachers have now adapted to the new streams of the educational process. Some even say distance learning is better for everyone. Table of Contents Where to start? Simplicity is king Three magic letters: ESA In the beginning: Engage! Now, let's study! Imagine. Motivate. Activate! Zoom background and filters help to learn Are you ready to teach English online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! One of the most popular approaches to teaching is the ESA method, and...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reasons Why Passive Reading is Important in Childhood Not only in an imaginative sense and for pleasure but also in the development of important literacy skills. Reading provides growth of knowledge, a pleasurable hobby to escape from our busy lives and the development of critical thinking. Developing a love for books in the early years will set your child up for reading readiness and help lay the basis for your child's success inside, outside and beyond school. Table of Contents What kinds of books to choose for children How to Stimulate an Interest in Reading for Enjoyment 1. Tell Stories to Children at an Early Age. 2. Encourage Kids to Be Curious and Imaginative. 3. Let Children Have Many Playmates. 4. Encourage Kids to...  [Read more]