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Fri, 18 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 3 Apps for Digital ESL Lesson Plans Being an ESL teacher is not an easy task, especially if you work as a freelancer TEFL teacher online. In this case, you have to be even more organized to provide better services to your students. This blog post offers you 3 apps for digital ESL lesson plans that will save you a lot of time. Table of Contents Why do you need a digital lesson planner? Evernote Some more essential features will work accurately for your digital ESL lesson plans: Pricing Trello Pricing Notion Pricing Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Why do you need a digital lesson...  [Read more]

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Steps to Work on Your ESL Teaching Career When I started teaching English, I've always experienced imposter syndrome because my major was Linguistics. I had no idea about teaching itself, although I knew a lot about how the language works. Table of Contents Step 1: TEFL Course Step 2: Further Education with MOOCs Step 3: Educational Conferences Step 4: Teaching Community Step 5: Language Tests Are you ready to get your ESL teaching career on a new level? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! To change this situation, I've started working on my teaching skills to build a successful ESL teaching career. In this blog post, I...  [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 full. Table of...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles How to Teach English Abroad as a Volunteer | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer. TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This is a frequently asked question and we usually answer it with another question: Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course which will meet your specific needs. So what are...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 Ashton March TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What to Expect in a Small ESL Program Imagine yourself preparing for your first day at your ESL school. You've created a cute presentation for your first lesson, prepared the group activities for your large classroom, and are overjoyed at the thought of meeting your smiley students. Except, you find yourself in a small classroom with one or two students, no tech whatsoever, and figuring out how your group activities are going to work now. Table of Contents Creating Your Own Curriculum Lack of Resources Small Classes Remember this! Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Teaching at small, low-resource...  [Read more]

Energetic Teacher Wanted to Teach TEFL in Costa Rica Date posted:2006-06-07 | Writer: English to Go | Email: [email protected]   English to Go has immediate openings for qualified ESL teachers (University Gradutes, Native English Speakers, preferrably North American, with ESL teaching certificate or 2 years ESL teaching experience). We offer competitive pay for the region, free Spanish lessons, Discount Travel, airport pick up, assistance in finding housing. Send a short e-mail without attachments to [email protected] to recieve job info, teacher testimonials, requirements, and application instructions. 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]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained Teacher or Tutor: Are they the same, or different? Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas One of the most important differences is that whilst the roles perform similar functions, a tutor is typically dedicated to one person rather than a group of students. So a tutor is often a dedicated “one to one” teacher. Is it worth taking a TEFL degree? Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information It is possible to take a course at almost every level of qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Here we will look at some actual courses and what you can do with your degree. Then we will look at what those qualification levels are. Top...  [Read more]

Volunteer Teachers Needed: Cuba Date posted:2005-09-15 | Writer: ESL Cuba Volunteer | Email: [email protected]   We are happy to announce our new program and dates for the ESL Cuba Volunteer program. We extend a warm invitation to retired and working educators to join us in Cuba during: * Saturday 12 November to Saturday 3 December, 2005 * Saturday 14 January to Saturday 4 February, 2006 * Saturday 18 February to Saturday 11 March, 2006 Each group is limited to 15 participants. For more information please see our updated website at: Contact us It includes testimonials and feedback from our March 2005 pilot project participants, as well as details on ESL opportunities in Havana. Marcel Hatch Program Coordinator ESL Cuba Volunteer 2278 East 24th Avenue Vancouver, BC...  [Read more]

TEFL in Ethiopia / Addis Ababa Date posted:2005-08-24 | Writer: ETHIOPIA NATIONAL SCHOOL | Email: [email protected] VOLUNTARY ESL Teachers Needed! VOLUNTARY ESL Teachers Needed! Ethiopia National School is looking for voluntary ESL teachers to teach in our school at lower primary level. Our school provide free lodging, local transportation and basic health insurance. Do not hesitate to send your CV for an exciting and rewarding opportunity and life time experience. Don't be late to join us in September 2005. Our school has full recognition from the Ministry of Education. ETHIOPIA NATIONAL SCHOOL E-mail now to Mr. Abye Zeleke! [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online...  [Read more]

This is a list of ITTT’s most trusted TEFL affiliates ITTT has been operating in the teacher training industry since 1998. We have developed relationships with many leading individuals, institutes and schools in the English education industry and have established a very successful partnership program in 2013. Today, we are working with thousands of affiliates through many channels to strengthen each other’s position on the TEFL and TESOL market. In 2019, we decided to showcase our most trusted partners and their role in the global ESL World on this page. If you are interested in finding out more about our recruitment partners, please visit our TEFL Recruitment Partner page. Below are some of our most renowned partners that are operating very successfully under the ITTT affiliate...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Saudi Arabia (2) Date posted:2013-02-21 | Writer: Education Experts Company (Riyadh) | Email: [email protected] Education Experts Company (Riyadh) has several openings for EFL Instructors (men and women) for the 2013-2014 academic years. Required Qualifications • Native speaker of English from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand • 120 hour in-class TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification (or relevant degree) • Bachelors degree in relevant field (English Language Teaching, ESL education, linguistics, TESOL, etc.); degrees in other areas considered with appropriate EFL/ESL certification and experience (no online certifications) • MA/PhD (and other advanced graduate degrees) highly desirable and given priority (no online certifications)...  [Read more]

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas What are some useful ESL teaching resource books? The market for ESL teaching books is very large and all the major publishers have some form of involvement in the production and selling of these resources. There are many different types of books and resources that are used in ESL teaching and we will consider three main categories.1) General teaching theory books2) ESL book series3) Activity resource books Table of Contents General teaching theory books ESL book series Activity Resource books Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! General teaching theory books As an ESL teacher unless you spend your entire career...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences TEFL Course Review and Analysis: Is it Really Useful? The ITTT 120-hour online TEFL course is intended to provide the novice ESL teacher with the fundamentals for building an ESL teaching career. The course is divided into a total of twenty individual units. Half the units are concerned with the process of teaching English to non-English speakers. The other half of the syllabus is concerned with class content – i.e., what gets taught during an ESL class. Each unit is made up of a didactic section, a self-review section, and then a quiz – and the quiz gets submitted electronically to ITTT. An average grade of 75% or better is required on the quizzes. Table of Contents The course units must be completed in sequence,...  [Read more]

Employment teaching TEFL in San Jose, Costa Rica Date posted:2006-06-27 | Writer: [email protected] | Email: [email protected] English to Go in San Jose, Costa Rica has immediate openings (EARLY JULY START DATES) for 3-4 qualified ESL teachers. Teach English to employees of national and international companies in their offices during the week and spend your weekends in PARADISE! We offer competitive pay for the region, free Spanish classes, discount travel and travel assistance, end of contract bonuses and complete relocation assistance, which includes locating housing, banking account, cell phone, in-coming mail and more. Minimum requirements: native speakers, preferably North American (will consider other native speakers without strong accents) university graduate, ESL...  [Read more]

TEFL in Chita, Russia Date posted:2003-01-27 | Writer: Siberian Intercultural Bridges | Email: [email protected] Positions: Siberia, Russia Posted By: Siberian Intercultural Bridges < [email protected] > IMMEDIATE ESL POSITION IN EXOTIC SOUTHERN SIBERIA! Siberian Intercultural Bridges is looking for a native-speaking ESL teacher for an IMMEDIATE placement at Chita Technical University, Chita, Siberia, Russia. Chita region is one of the most unique areas of the globe with incredibly beautiful and diverse landscape that ranges from taiga forest to desert and from mountains and lakes to steppe (photos are available upon request). The culture is a unique blend of traditional Russian, Buddhist and indigenous Buryat and Evenk indigenous traditions. The city...  [Read more]

Positions in China Teaching EFL Date posted:2016-05-10 | Writer: My ESL Teacher | Email: [email protected] At My ESL Teacher, we are passionate about connecting students from around the world with qualified and caring EFL teachers to help them on their English journeys. This is an exciting opportunity to teach in China for one of the largest and most reputable schools! Don’t risk working with untrustworthy agents and schools who all too often break their promises. Already over a thousand native level English teachers have worked for our schools in the south of China. We are one of the highest rated English teaching companies in China and we work hard to maintain our reputation. Locations: Guangdong province, Guangzhou city, Foshan City, Zhognshan City, Dongguan City Work hours:...  [Read more]

Post teaching English in China Date posted:2002-09-27 | Writer: Century college | Email: [email protected] We are looking for responsible, creative and energetic ESL teachers to teach in China all year round. If you are an ESL teacher or planning to join the profession, we offer you a great overseas job opportunity. Century College also offers TEFL program for potential teachers. What we need from you: 1. Your commitment 2. Your positive attitute 3. Responsibility 4. Punctuality 5. Others What we provide you: 1. 5000-8000RMB per month based on NOT more than 25 hours of teaching per week 2. Free accommodation 3. Medical Insurance 4. One way ticket reimburse after 6-month and return ticket upon completion of a one-year contract 5. Others If you are interested in our offers,...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Volunteer ESL Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities I took the ITTT online TEFL course not to prepare to teach English as an employee working abroad, but as a volunteer in the United States to teach refugee and immigrant adults. I completed the units a few months ago, but I waited to do this summative task until I could begin teaching classes as a volunteer teacher and reflect on that experience. Table of Contents Teaching ESL as a volunteer provides important opportunities for learning and growth. On the other hand, serving as a volunteer teacher poses several challenges. Volunteer Programs Working With Different Groups Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our...  [Read more]

Teaching Jobs in Guangdong Province, China Date posted:2020-11-28 | Writer: Melhome ESL centre | Email: [email protected] Melhome ESL centre located in the heart of Guangzhou, specializes in English education for kindergarten and primary school. Partnerships with leading names in the education industry have gained a reputation as a company that delivers results with integrity! While the professional strengths of our institution are in teaching, training, one of our biggest concentrations is actually in the collaboration development of team members. The executives at our education Project have perfected a 1-2 year long Management Training Program, aimed at offering intensive teaching training, mentorship, and English courses. **HIRING NEWS** The dynamic team environment has been built...  [Read more]

Immediate Openings For EFL Teachers in Saudi Arabia Date posted:2010-08-11 | Writer: English Times Center | Email: [email protected] We have a number of open positions for TEFL qualified instructors (men and women) in Riyadh, beginning in mid-to-late September, 2010, and extending for the entire academic year. The positions are in Preparatory Year programs at major universities in Saudi Arabia. The new appointments will complement a strong cadre of returning, experienced ESL staff, all under a new company organization and direction. Teaching hours, salaries, and other benefits are highly competitive. Preferred Qualifications and Experience • Native speaker of English • BA/MA in relevant field (English, education, linguistics, TESOL, etc.); degrees in other areas will be...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Three Typical Pronunciation Problems for Japanese ESL Students According to a study by scholars and experts in the field of linguistics, more specifically in the article of Riney & Anderson-Hsieh from International Christian University, the native language (L1) is a good predictor of pronunciation accuracy in English as researched by Suter in 1976. In the same article, it was mentioned that a subsequent study by Purcell and Suter in 1980, found that non-native speakers who are most likely to pronounce English (L2) poorly, fit the profile in Japanese ESL students. Table of Contents 1. /L/ and /R/ sound 2. /ng/ sound 3. /th/ Fricatives Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in Saudi Arabia Date posted:2008-10-27 | Writer: M-Trading | Email: [email protected] M-Trading requires English Language Teachers to work under our projects in government universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia (Dammam, Jeddah & Hail). Visas are available for teachers outside Saudi Arabia. Teachers must be native speakers with basic degree (any discipline) and an EFL, ESL, TEFL,TESL, TESOL, CELTA, ..etc. (BA, MA in English or linguistics are preferred), with minimum of two years teaching experience. Monthly salary package US$3,200, free air conditioned furnished accommodation including basic utilities, local transportation from residence to work and vice-versa are provided. Married and single status appointments, faculty computer facilities including free Internet access....  [Read more]

TEFL Position in Costa Rica Date posted:2009-09-30 | Writer: SCLC | Email: [email protected] Located on the beautiful Sarapiqui River, the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center is a non-profit organization in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica dedicated to linking the communities with conservation through education and ecotourism. The SCLC is currently looking for an ESL Teacher. This position involves teaching English to adults and teens at the Center, possibly teaching English at local elementary schools, and assisting with conservation projects. Preferred applicants have TEFL certification, a university degree and speak Spanish. Job Description • Teach 3 levels of English night classes to adults and young adults. (Each level meets twice a week for 1.5 hrs) •...  [Read more]

Volunteer teacher required in San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Date posted:2005-03-01 | Writer: Susan Carey (GAIAS) | Email: [email protected] 2 ESL teachers needed for work in the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts & Sciences (GAIAS) is currently seeking 1-2 experienced ESL teachers to volunteer at its community college in San Cristobal. Teachers receive free housing and a stipend which covers 2-3 meals per day in exchange for their services. The position runs from June 29-December 11, 2005 with the option to renew the contract. Minimum qualifications: Applicants should be native speakers of English. They should have a BA in Education or other related field OR have a TESOL certificate plus two years of experience teaching ESL to adults. There is a...  [Read more]

TEFL in Costa Rica (San Jose) Date posted:2008-01-14 | Writer: English to Go Ltda | Email: [email protected] English to Go in San Jose, Costa Rica has immediate openings (January start dates) for qualified ESL teachers. Teach English to employees and executives in their workplace during the week and explore Costa Rica's rainforests, volcanoes and world class beaches on the week end. Minimum requirements are: Native born, North American English speaker (preferred) Candidates from other English speaking countries will be considered based on their accent or hopefully lack of. University Graduate (B.A.or higher preferred) ESL teaching certificate: CELTA, TESOL, TEFL etc… or minimum 2 years ESL teaching experience Able to commit to 6 months or 1 year (minimum 6 month commitment) ...  [Read more]

Employment teaching English in Costa Rica Date posted:2007-04-17 | Writer: English to Go Ltda. | Email: [email protected] English to Go in San Jose Costa Rica has immediate openings for qualified ESL teachers Teach English to employees and executives in their workplace during the week and explore Costa Rica's rainforests, volcanoes and world class beaches on the week end. Minimum requirements are: Native born, North American English speaker (preferred) Candidates from other English speaking countries will be considered based on their accent or hopefully lack of. University Graduate (B.A. or higher preferred) ESL teaching certificate: CELTA, TESOL, TEFL etc… or minimum 2 years ESL teaching experience Able to commit to 6 months or 1 year (minimum 6 month commitment) ...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 May 2021 Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 8 Effective Reward Systems for ESL Learners in an Online Classroom Reward systems can be a very powerful tool for teachers in an online environment. Having a reward system for your students is essential because it encourages even the more shy and reserved young learners to participate in their virtual English lessons. Table of Contents Advantages of Using Reward Systems in Online ESL Teaching. Use Rewards Carefully: Potential Disadvantages 8 Reward Systems for ESL Students Physical Movement Teacher-designed Rewards Class Dojo ManyCam Whiteboard Awards Game Participation Magnetic Dress-Up Virtual Certificates Conclusion: Reward Systems Motivate ESL Students. Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related...  [Read more]

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options This is a frequently asked question, and it can start to be answered by asking another question… Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course that will meet your specific needs. So what are the options?Let us start with the basics; the minimum qualification required by most ESL employers worldwide is a 120-hour TEFL or TESOL certificate course. The good news is that there are a number of ways in which this can be achieved. Table of Contents TEFL or TESOL Travel to learn or stay at home? What are onsite TEFL courses like? What are online TEFL courses like? a. 120-hour TEFL certification b....  [Read more]

Vacancies in Saudi Arabia For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2015-01-28 | Writer: Skyline Global Solutions | Email: [email protected] New adventure! Hot salaries and more! TEFL qualified instructors- up to 46k Tax free with free housing. Skyline Global Solutions currently has multiple opportunities with an International School campus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as well as other institutions. Whether you are looking for something immediate, in the next month, or for the future... Skyline will take you there! We regularly have job openings for male and female teachers in Dammam, Khobar, Qasim, Riyadh, Shaqra, Tabuk to teach in universities, institutes and international schools. Duration: 1-2 year contracts. Benefits/Salary : Basic Salary: up to $46,000 USA Tax Free per...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers The Principles of Choosing Course Materials for ESL Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL alumna who shares their ideas on choosing course materials for effective lessons. Approaches to Teaching English Vocabulary to ESL Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will learn several ways of teaching new vocabulary to ESL students. 7 Go-To Activities For Your ESL Conversation Class Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas As an ESL teacher, getting your students talking can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish. English learners often lack the necessary confidence to speak openly and freely in English. The following activities are perfect for getting your...  [Read more]