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Erica Sunarjo Erica Sunarjo is an online English teacher with more than 7 years of experience in the industry. She cooperates with Trust My Paper, an academic writing service, in the field of education and training. Read my articles 5 Great Ways to Make Online Lessons More Interactive | ITTT | TEFL Blog Erica Sunarjo TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Here are some of the ways you can make your online lessons more interactive and thereby more engaging for students!  [Read more]

How to Pronounce 'PUNDIT' - English Pronunciation   In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word pundit. This word is a noun and refers to an expert in a particular field who is often consulted by others. Suitable synonyms for pundit include expert or specialist. The word has found itself into the English language from the Sanskrit word 'pa??ita' meaning ?learned man'. 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...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Do Parents Need to Learn English too? In my opinion, a parent should learn English too. Learning English is a long trip for every kid. Taking China, for example, Chinese parents let their kids accept English language education when they are two or three years old even earlier. Chinese parents want their kids to get more vocabulary, fluently speaking, and get familiar with the English-communication environment. But this situation only happened in language training school which has foreign teachers(English native speakers) and use English during the class. It means that parents pay a lot of money to let their kids have the environment. But most kids only have one-hour of the environment per week. How does the environment work? How...  [Read more]

Onsite TEFL Programs Check out tefl tesol about Onsite TEFL Programs and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts D.K. - Korea said: Motivation in the classroomThere is a difference between wanting to learn to do something than actually taking the effort to do so. Many people say they would like to learn to play guitar when they hear a friend playing a song that they themselves have only heard through Guitar Hero. Who would actually search out for a guitar instructor or would purchase a guitar to practice at home? There are those who do, but many who do not. Motivation. It can be seen as...  [Read more]

Opportunity teaching TEFL in Thailand: Positions Start In May 2005 - 10 Month Contr Date posted:2005-03-28 | Writer: MediaKids Ltd. Thailand | Email: [email protected]   for the almighty dollar, then Korea, Japan, or Taiwan might be better suited to your needs. If you are looking to really experience and live in another culture, then we have a position for you in Thailand. Our Expectations: ***1. Native Speakers ONLY Please (Can, US, Aust, NZ, U.K, S.A) with valid passport 2. Must have clear speech, free of "extremely thick" accents ***3. Must have EITHER a 4-year University degree (pref. in related field - English/Educ/ECD/Comm) OR an accredited TEFL/TESOL certificate (not online) + experience teaching and/or working with children in a supervisory/educational role) 4....  [Read more]

Mon, 20 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Learning English in Early Childhood In the past, some scientists thought young learners do not learn as fast as adults. However today even parents are aware of the importance of starting learning a second language early. Table of Contents Advantages of Early Start Consider the Mix of Abilities Choice of Activities Nursery Rhymes Flashcards GamesThe Main Problems Young English Learners Face In China Stories Are you ready to teach English to younger children? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Safak Ä°. Advantages of Early Start When people start learning at early ages of their life, they increase the probability of gaining better language skills and favorable...  [Read more]

TEFL in Chonburi, Thailand (2) Date posted:2005-01-24 | Writer: SS High School, Chonburi | Email: [email protected] Fulltime English Teacher  SS High School, Chonburi Join our growing MEP program! We need 3 more fulltime English teachers, preferably female native speakers. Contract is for 11 months and will commence this May 1 to end of March, 2006. Salary is 30, 000 Baht less tax and social security. The school will assist and pay for the necessary visa and work permit of successful applicants. The actual teaching consists of no more than 22 hours a week and to around 35-45 students per class. Our school is a Government High School located near Pattaya. The MEP classrooms are air-con and well setup with teacher's computer, projector, amplifier, DVD player, etc. We presently...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Indonesia (2) Date posted:2010-05-09 | Writer: CaSE | Email: [email protected] Medan is the third biggest city in Indonesia, but by South East Asian standards, has the feel of a rather overgrown village. It lies on the doorstep of the tropical rainforest for which Sumatra is famous, with the renowned orangutan sanctuary in Bukit Lawang just a couple of hours away. There's the opportunity to go jungle-trekking, rafting, river-tubing, elephant trekking and much more, all within a short distance of the city. For a long weekend, you'd be hard pushed to beat the relaxing tranquillity of Lake Toba. All of which are great reasons to come to Medan and find a job, and the Cambridge School of Excellence is just the place to work. An independently owned school, CaSE doesn't...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 May 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions Hi, I am back for another live session this week. My name is Linda from ITTT. I took a break last week, I was traveling a little bit in Korea, not too far but I got to enjoy the cherry blossoms. That's why there was no live session from me last week. But I'm back this week and I'm super excited. Today we're going to have a Q&A session, so you guys can ask me questions about TEFL and TESOL, teaching abroad, teaching online, whatever you want to know about. So something a bit more casual, let's have a chat. I would like to get to know you guys better and you can get to know me, ITTT and TEFL. If you can see me and hear me please drop a hi or something into the comment box so...  [Read more]

Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions   Hi, I am back for another live session this week. My name is Linda from ITTT. I took a break last week, I was traveling a little bit in Korea, not too far but I got to enjoy the cherry blossoms. That's why there was no live session from me last week. But I'm back this week and I'm super excited. Today we're going to have a Q&A session, so you guys can ask me questions about TEFL and TESOL, teaching abroad, teaching online, whatever you want to know about. So something a bit more casual, let's have a chat. I would like to get to know you guys better and you can get to know me, ITTT and TEFL. If you can see me and hear me please drop a hi or something into the comment box so that I know that everything is working well. ...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Online TEFL Courses vs. Onsite TEFL Courses Teaching English as a Foreign Language, also known as TEFL certification, is widely used and accepted around the world and the training to become certified is highly diversified. TEFL can occur either typically within state school systems, privately at a language school, or with at tutor. Teachers usually are native English speakers; however this isn't a requirement and there are many certified instructors whose native language isn't English. Teachers who want to become certified must go through a teacher training course, also known as a TEFL or TESOL course. Table of Contents Onsite / In-Class TEFL Courses Online TEFL Courses Now it's your turn to get TEFL certified! Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas First and Second Language Acquisition: What do Teachers Need to be Aware of? Every person living in modern society has the first language; this is the language which we have learned fluently without conscious effort, it was taught to us as children by the people in our immediate surroundings, usually parents or caregivers. Not everybody, however, has a second language. Unless raised in an environment where there is more than one language spoken regularly (by multilingual parents or others whom we are in regular contact with), for most people a second language takes conscious effort to acquire, for a range of motivations, and usually through at least some form of study and education. Learners of a second language may, for example,...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Types of Stories to Use for Teaching English to Different Groups of Students Stories serve to be entertaining and educational in most cultures. A nice bedtime story for young children becomes a ritual in a lot of families nowadays, it makes up a sweet memory for a lot of people. When the listener is interested in the story, even when there is no verbal communication between the storyteller and the listener, there is still a bond between them. Therefore, storytelling is such a powerful tool teacher could use. Storytelling could make the lesson more interesting and memorable. To build the bond between the students and the teacher during storytelling, the teacher has to make sure the attention of his/her audiences are fully attracted....  [Read more]

Live TEFL Q&A: Ask Us Anything! 03/31/2021 hello hi i am back for another live session this week my name is linda from itt over here and um yeah hi i took a break last week i was um traveling actually a little bit of traveling in korea not too far um but yeah i enjoyed the cherry blossoms so that's why there was no life for me last week but um yeah i'm back this week i'm super excited to be back and um yeah today we're just gonna have a um you know q and a session so you guys can ask me questions about tefl and tesol and everything uh teaching abroad teaching online whatever you want to know about tefl and tesol and all that good stuff um so yeah that's what i'm here for today so something a bit more casual um let's have a chat i like to you know uh get to know you guys better you...  [Read more]

Highly Accredited TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Highly Accredited TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C.L. - U.S.A. said: Learning Modes young learners vs. AdultsWhether children learn differently from adults has been a long debated question, and there is no clear answer. This is because there is no clear definition of ?learning?. Children and adults respond differently and different teaching methods work better for each group, so in that sense, there are differences. However, there are also teaching strategies that work well for both groups. The differences between adult...  [Read more]

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Storytelling for English Learning in Early Childhood Throughout the modern and ancient world, across all cultures and empires, generations have been inspired, entertained and educated through the process of storytelling. Table of Contents Skills Development Book Choice There is vast research on the benefits of reading to a young learner. The British philosopher Edmund Burke once said, "Reading without reflecting is like eating without digesting" Dr. Seuss famed American writer said; 'The more that you read, the more that you'll know. The more that you know, the more places you'll go." Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Before such modern practices of documentation, word of...  [Read more]

Agency TEFL Training Check out tefl tesol about Agency TEFL Training and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts T.V. - Colombia said: 1st language vs 2nd language acquisition 1. Introduction 2. Differences between L1 and L2 a) Age b) Speed c) Corrections d) Depth of knowledge e) Success 3. Conclusion 4. References 1st language vs. 2nd language acquisition (15) In our everyday lives, the origin of our ability to communicate is usually not taken into consideration. Now, if we closely analyze the ability for a person to learn a language to total fluency without a conscious effort, we...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Does Reading Impact Language Acquisition? Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how reading influences language acquisition. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. The Challenges of Teaching Behind a Mask (and Some Possible Solutions) Regan McAllister TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teaching behind a mask presented some new challenges. ✅ Let's explore them and see how to overcome them. 3 Major Signs That Teaching Might Be The Right Profession For You Angelo Castelda TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching is a challenging profession because its demands and expectations are continually changing and to...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained 3 Major Signs That Teaching Might Be The Right Profession For You Angelo Castelda TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching is a challenging profession because its demands and expectations are continually changing and to help you determine whether teaching is for you or not, here are signs that you can look into. 5 Great Ways to Make Online Lessons More Interactive Erica Sunarjo TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Here are some of the ways you can make your online lessons more interactive and thereby more engaging for students! Teaching English as a Second Language in Small Communities in America Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares...  [Read more]

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stories for ESL Students of Different Age Groups Stories expose the students to more language, they engage and motivate the learner, they can be used to teach the structure of a language and the concepts about print which may be different between cultures. Stories with images can also help the students anchor their knowledge about the text. Listening to stories also helps the students hear accents and how words are pronounced. However, it is important to choose the correct book or story for the students you are working with. If familiar storylines are chosen the student is more likely to understand the story. It is also important to take into consideration the interests of the students and to find text on those topics. Table of...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Cultural Sensitivity In The Classroom Is Valuable The English language has become a bridge between nations and peoples all around the globe. Many aspiring students and individuals are choosing to pursue English as a foreign language to be able to boost their opportunities in our increasingly global world. Teachers of English are thus in demand all over the world, and those that take overseas positions naturally leave their homeland to live full time in a new country. It is valuable for these teachers to practice cultural sensitivity because the culture is a foundational part of society. Cultural sensitivity in the classroom can also promote a better classroom environment. Moreover, the teacher who practices this can increase...  [Read more]

English Teacher in rural Mexico Date posted:2024-03-07 | Writer: Na'atik Language and Culture Institute | Email: [email protected] Do you want to be part of an award winning non-profit English language program located off the beaten path in stunning Mexico? Na’atik Language and Culture Institute, winner of Go Abroad’s 2023 Innovative TEFL / Teach Abroad Program, is looking for English teachers to join our team for the 2024/25 school year.  Working as part of an international team, our teachers lead classes and run extracurricular events for local and Indigenous students who receive subsidised and sponsored tuition. Our town of Felipe Carrillo Puerto is a small but close knit community, where you will be able to see the impact of your hard work and dedication.  If you...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What are Common Pronunciation Challenges Faced by L2 English Learners in Mexico? Spanish speakers from Mexico face several challenges for acquiring successful pronunciation skills in English. Many students here will have had at least some exposure to English through media and contact with American-English speakers, however, this does not mean that they will have a complete understanding of the phonemic system in English and how it differs from that of Spanish. This essay will briefly describe some outcomes stemming from pronunciation problems in students, followed by an overview of the basic phonetic and phonological differences between English and Mexican Spanish with examples and discussion around the rules that govern English...  [Read more]

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Tips on Increasing Teacher Confidence in the Classroom Trying to gain confidence in the classroom is a hurdle that all new teachers must face when first starting. Every teacher I've spoken to, tells me about the horror they felt when they stood before their very first classroom full of students. As for myself, I am a teacher in training enrolled in an Elementary Education Bachelors program. In my program, we get a lot of practice creating lesson plans and teaching various subjects to our class. This practice has helped increase my confidence in teaching, but I still remember the first exposure I had teaching to children in an educational environment. Table of Contents Personal Experience Practice Observation Training Lesson...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Increasing Teachers’ Confidence in an ESL Setting The worst feeling in the world is to stand in front of an audience only to be mocked, ridiculed and laughed at. This happens more so to students and less often to teachers. Sometimes it does happen and can have a long-lasting effect for the person on stage or our purposes in the classroom. If your sideline income is a clown purely for entertainment this may not bother you. As for the newly graduated and wide-eyed teacher, this can make or break them. Thankfully there are some tools and preparation for the teacher to gain enough confidence to stand in front of the classroom for the first time and make a syllabus blossom and bloom for their students in the forthcoming semester. Our is...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Being a Teacher is More Than Just Teaching I haven't been a teacher for very long, but I have noticed more and more, since taking this course that a classroom can succeed if a teacher knows that teaching isn't just the passing of information. The teacher must understand that there are many different types of learners, that they must build a rapport with these learners, and they must tailor lessons based on these aspects. Teaching is more than just teaching a subject or language; this is the best thing I've learned from my ITTT classes. Table of Contents Types of Learners Rapport Tailoring Lessons Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Effective Ways to Motivate Students in the Classroom Motivation in the classroom is one of the most key components to establishing effective language learning skills. If students are not motivated then that means they fail to see the value in what they are learning. To ensure success in what the students retain during and after my class, I must utilize motivational activities and techniques that warrant effective learning. Table of Contents Know your students Involving activities Choice of materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Erin S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching in Taiwan: What it's Really Like In the current climate of the US, many other countries that are moving to a more liberal culture are becoming more attractive. One does not become a teacher for the money, but for the experience of working with young people or new learners. It is quite a rewarding career if one is open to trying new things, not being rich, and able to adapt to new situations. There is a lot to consider when leaving one's home country for another to teach. The idea of leaving behind everything for a new place can be scary. In researching teaching in Taiwan, there are several things one needs to consider such as the language and the culture of Taiwan. Table of Contents The official language of Taiwan is...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching Conditionals in the ESL Classroom One of the great things about teaching conditionals is that once you discover some classroom activities that work well for one, they can be adapted to suit any of the conditional patterns that you may be asked to teach. Here are 7 fun activities for teaching conditionals for the ESL classroom that you can easily adapt to help your students understand the correct structures and usages. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Pass the Pig 2. Chain Conditionals 3. Pelmanism ("Concentration") 4. Mill Drill Questionnaire 5. Group Discussions 6. Board Game With Prompts 7. Using Songs Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Designing a Plan for a Preschool ESL Class Although I have spent many years as an English tutor and teacher of children, I always relied on my own innate skill and have never been formally trained. Within my circle, I was the resident expert on the English language, as I was one of the few native speakers. From my own efforts and studies, I developed my own program for my students. I often felt unsure if I was applying the right methods and longed for some formal training. Now I can say that I have learned a great deal from studying the ESA method, and have a better understanding of what good lesson planning and classroom management involves. From my own intuition and experience, I learned to apply some of the techniques and methods...  [Read more]