Esl Lessons For Kids

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Family and Its Importance in a Student’s Development As the learning of a child starts at home parents are their first teachers and they have a key duty in shaping up their character and Learning of anything including English. A child's education at home and school makes a child's actual learning. Being a helping hand in their learning journey and traveling with them with true inspiration. Parental encouragement had played a crucial role in successful students. Their role is not limited to home but involvement in school activities too. Table of Contents Becoming a role model for the kids as they would be easily inspired by what their parents do. Parents can read together with the child. Overseeing the child's activity Devising fun...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Multiples Intelligences Important to ESL Teachers After the completion of the online TEFL and TESOL, the summative task comes to support our score in one of the topics that the candidate has chosen among 149 topics. As a new teacher, we are more interested in the students' reactions to our course to create a good and happy learning atmosphere as well as the good establishment of the relationship between the teacher and students. This approach also raises some important questions that one has to try to answer for a better understanding of teaching new languages to students. Table of Contents Some of the questions are: What is multiple intelligence? How many are they? What is the one linked to language learning and...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Features of Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten Deciding to be a teacher in a kindergarten can be intimidating for some inexperienced teachers in the beginning. In my case, I was quite unsure of teaching very young kids and would rather teach adults. However, I ended up in China and started to teach English in a kindergarten and it resulted to be easier than expected. Table of Contents Good Rapport Interesting Materials Proper Teaching Aids Are you ready to teach English in a kindergarten abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Samy H. Good Rapport I would say that the key point in order to be a good kindergarten teacher is establishing a good rapport with the kids...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach English as a Foreign Language in Kindergarten? Children learn fast, that is a fact. Learning a language is their natural skill, which they are born with. We all have gone through that process. There is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to speak, there is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to pronounce e.t.c. Mothers and fathers are not teachers, but they teach their kids how to speak, or maybe kids learn by themselves? In my opinion, communication is one of the very basic needs, which comes naturally. Children need to talk to their mothers, fathers and other people who are around them. Speaking is a result of listening and observing – in this case, family members. Kids learn from people in their environment,...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What It’s Like Teaching Kindergarten in Thailand - My Personal Story Having spent more than 20 years as a marketing consultant, I decided to change career, to become an English language teacher. Hence, I took up the 120-hour TEFL course with ITTT, along with a specialised course in teaching young learners and another one in teaching business English. Even before I finished my TEFL course, I was offered a teaching job with a private school in Bangkok, Thailand. I have since been teaching kindergarten kids for about 8 months. Table of Contents My Typical School Day Planning and Preparation Lessons I Have Learned Since Starting My New Job My Plans for the Future Do you want to teach English in Thailand? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Class TEFL Online Check out tefl tesol about Class TEFL Online 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 W.M. - South africa said: Motivation in the ClassroomAccording to Lile (2002), ?Motivation is the key to all learning. Lack of motivation is perhaps the biggest obstacle faced by teachers, counselors, school administrators, and parents.? A lack of motivation causes the most intelligent of students to underperform and underachieve. Therefore, teachers are responsible for creating an environment that fosters student motivation in the classroom. This is especially true in the TEFL or...  [Read more]

Online Kids English Tutors Needed Date posted:2022-06-16 | Writer: Cambly | Email: [email protected] If you're looking for a flexible job where you can create your own hours and work as little or as much as suits your schedule, consider tutoring English to students around the world from the comfort of your home! There’s no prior experience required or set schedules that you need to stick with. All you need is a computer with a strong internet connection, English fluency, and an hour or two to start earning!To help you decide, we’ve listed some frequently asked questions about online tutoring with Cambly below:What is Cambly?Cambly is an English learning platform for students from 130+ countries all around the world and we are currently hiring for more tutors for Cambly kids! As an...  [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 Necessity of Teaching English as Early as in Kindergarten | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate their experience of working with kindergarten EFL students. ✅ Read this article to learn about the main challenges and benefits of teaching kids of kindergarten age. Top-5 Kid's Favorite Flashcard Activities | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Short Attention Span: ✅ How to Deal With it in an ESL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who shares their experience of working with ADHD students. ✅ Read this article to learn how to deal with a short attention span in an ESL classroom. ESL Classroom Discipline: ✅ Concern or Treasure? Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who shares their thoughts on ESL Classroom Discipline. ✅ Read this article to learn if it is a problem or something to rely on? 2021 Online ESL Classroom: How To Plan Effective Online Lessons Federico Riva Alumni...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Useful Games in The ESL Classroom Nowadays there is a wide variety of how to teach English. Every teacher uses his or her unique methodologies and techniques to make lessons more informative and entertaining. One of the approaches could be using educational games in the classroom. Table of Contents Games in the classroom are a great tool for teachers as they can be adapted to different ages and levels. Furthermore, playing games motivate kids to study better and naturally use English. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kristina S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Teach English in China - Immediate Hire Date posted:2024-03-24 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected] Hiring Immediately for 2024! Full Support & Free Flight ProvidedWant something different? Explore Teaching Opportunities in China in 2024! No prior experience required! Enjoy comprehensive support and complimentary flights! Teach in China! No Experience Needed! Full Support & Free Flights! Join EF English First to teach in China! Where you can earn money, travel across Asia in your free time while developing yourself personally and professionally through the support of EF’s global network and training. In EF, we offer a plethora of career paths to choose from, providing ample opportunities for growth and advancement.  What will you get? Competitive...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Makes ESL Kindergarten so Challenging for Teachers? Any kind of teaching is always a big challenge itself, no matter who you teach what you teach and where you teach. Teaching has been one of the most important and still complex processes for the teachers and students at the same time, especially teaching languages, as it is a sensitive and hard job. Teaching different subjects requires different approaches to it, so does teaching languages, particularly teaching foreign languages. English is one of those demanded languages being taught ages in foreign countries as a second language in educational institutions such as schools, university colleges, kindergartens, etc. Table of Contents Through the lens of my experience Rapport...  [Read more]

Online ESL Tutors Needed Immediately! Date posted:2021-02-08 | Writer: Cambly Inc. | Email: [email protected] We are looking for online TEFL tutors for an immediate start. On Cambly, you help people around the world build their English language skills in 1-on-1 lessons. You might chat with a university student from Brazil, a marketing professional from Japan, and a English enthusiast from Turkey all in one day. You’ll be amazed by how much you learn about other cultures and places too! Job descriptionClass schedule: our classes are open 24/7. Our students are from all over the world so there isn’t really a class schedule or “peak times”. This job is great for filling up your schedule in between classes.No minimum hours. Weekly pay for tutors. No lesson...  [Read more]

English Instructor Date posted:2024-04-19 | Writer: NOVA | Email: [email protected] Contract Length: 1 year Number of Vacancies: 30 Student Level: All Levels Eligible Candidates: University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor School Requirements: Education Required: Bachelor Major: Any Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica Qualifications: Degree Holder TEFL/TESOL certificate Fluent English speaker Positive and professional attitude Must have the financial capability to support themselves for the first few weeks upon arrival in Japan before the first paycheck is issued. We recommend having a minimum of 200,000 Yen (1,300 USD) as initial funds to cover living expenses, accommodation, and...  [Read more]

ESL Teacher/Camp Counselor Wanted for Summer Camps Ukraine Date posted:2021-02-16 | Writer: DEC camp Ltd. | Email: [email protected] We've got 2 AWESOME positions at camp:1) English teacher (with native speaker level, certified as ESL teachers) who run 6h of English lessons daily.2) Camp Counsellor (for fluent English speakers) who take care of kids daily life, run projects, workshops and sports activities on a daily basis.Details of PositionThe dates for summer 2021 are:Jun 21-26 - Staff TrainingJune 27-July 9 - Session 1Jul, 11-23 - Session 2Jul, 25-Aug, 6 - Session 3Aug, 8-20 - Session 4So you may join us for 2 or more weeks :)1) English teachers get to interact with kids aged 6-17 y.o. in groups based on their ages and English levels. Our lessons tend to include both Academic and...  [Read more]

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Experience of Teaching Vocabulary to EFL Students I have decided to choose the title "Teaching Vocabulary" as my short experience as an English teacher has been primarily about teaching vocabulary to young learners in a Primary school in Italy. Therefore, this summative task will be aimed at a group of children between the ages of 6 and 9. Table of Contents What did I observe? Engage Stage Study Stage Activate Stage Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alex V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What did I observe? I have noticed many peculiarities which I...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 2021 Online ESL Classroom: How To Plan Effective Online Lessons Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this Live Session, our TEFL expert Liza will share her experience of online ESL teaching. Do you want to start teaching online, or you need the inspiration to enhance your online classes? This webinar is for you! Main Differences Between In-Class and Online Teaching Juan Pedro Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas After over four years of expertise with in-class teaching and over three years in online teaching, I can share some insights about the main differences I have found with you. How to Benefit from Your TEFL Certification as a Non-Native Teacher Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas In this live...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Early Career Teacher Describes Teaching Teaching has been my dream since a very young age! This should be the normal and most common answer when you ask a teacher about his childhood dream job. For me, It was absolutely the opposite. I have never seen myself teaching anybody even my closest friends and relatives! I have always considered myself an introvert. My best friend used to be a book I'm reading! I have never liked crowded places or getting to know new people! Going to a wedding or a party was more like a nightmare to me. Table of Contents A Turning Point Teacher Training I can say that problems in a classroom depending on many factors: The major problems I encountered are: Anticipated Problems Personal Teaching Experience...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 7 Easy Ways to Make Money Online as an English Teacher Elizaveta Pachina Budget and Salary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by an ITTT TEFL expert who shares 7 ideas on how to make money online as an English teacher. Online EFL market is boosting this year due to the global quarantine, thus, there are new ways to implement your skills and get profit sharing your personal EFL teaching experience. 3 Apps for Digital ESL Lesson Plans Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL expert shares 3 useful digital apps for ESL lesson plans. You will learn about Evernotes, Trello, and Notion, a 2020 favorite planning app. Create your own system...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Are The Best Teaching Skills? In this summative task, I am going to speak about teaching skills, as I think that this is one of the important topics that every teacher should pay attention to. Table of Contents Rapport Building The next skills are Classroom Management Skills Assessment As a teacher, you can help to develop somebody's subject knowledge and maybe even their mind and personality. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: I have been teaching for 5 years and during my teaching years I have got my year by year and when I remember myself a few years ago I can say that it was not so skilled. Of course, I have studied much at the University how to teach, what to teach but the main...  [Read more]

ESL Teaching Position in Loja, Ecuador Date posted:2021-10-24 | Writer: The Canadian House Center | Email: [email protected] [email protected]       This outstanding English academy in the southern region of Ecuador celebrated its 10 year anniversary in 2018. While they continue to grow they welcome teachers who are proficient in English and engaging for students.At their two campuses in Loja, they teach beginners through post-grad classes as well as private lessons. The adult campus, which is located downtown, attracts university students and professionals, whereas the children’s campus appeals to children (and their parents).Youngsters from 3 years old through to high school age learn through an interactive curriculum, technological classroom presentation...  [Read more]

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Aspects to Consider When Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten For many kindergarten students, their English classes are likely the first time being introduced to and interacting with a native speaker. As such, the experience that the children have in the class can have a huge impact on their future outlook of learning English. It will be my job as a teacher to make the class fun and engaging so that the kids associate English with fun. The importance of the formative years in learning means that there are several aspects to consider when approaching English teaching in a kindergarten, many of which I picked up throughout the course. Table of Contents Relationships Preparation Lesson Flow Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 05 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Use Games in Your ESL Lessons? Trying to make your class fun and exciting for young learners can be quite difficult at times. The best way to get around teaching young learners is to add games in each lesson. Kids can learn a foreign language without really trying, they soak up the new language like a sponge. It is up to the teacher to be the facilitator in the learning process and make it happen. To be effective in the classroom you have to be able to engage with your young students. By making your lessons lively and interesting you can achieve just that. Table of Contents Reasons to use games Games in the classroom can also improve cooperation with other children. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Online Children's English Teacher Date posted:2020-09-25 | Writer: Stewart English | Email: [email protected] We are a language school located in Bucharest, Romania. We work primarily with children. We are looking for candidates who are available during our evening hours (EST late morning hours). We plan the lessons and prepare short videos each week explaining how to use them. It is important to be able to work with children and keep the classes fun. We believe that kids learn better when they are relaxed so the ability to create a fun and supportive learning environment is essential. Our focus in on conversation. The minimum commitment is until June 18th 2021, for candidates interested in long term employment we have summer courses from June 18-August 30th, we would start with...  [Read more]

Native English Teachers - Istanbul, Turkey Date posted:2024-03-14 | Writer: ONEWORLDIST | Email: [email protected] NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHERS (ISTANBUL) One Worldist is a language school offering private and group lessons in 8 languages (English, Russian, French, German, etc) to students of all ages and levels. We also have University counselling services. We’ve been running our school since 2009, and are all former English teachers who started our own company. The majority of the work we do involves providing private one-on-one lessons for local people looking to improve their language skills. We also do some group lessons at businesses in central locations. We teach all ages, levels, and needs, including general language, grammar, kids, business language, test preparation...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 Tho Nguyen Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Importance of Home Tutoring in Vietnam Home tutoring in Vietnam can play a crucial role in helping students reach their full potential. With the traditional method of education being limited in its ability to cater to individual student needs, 1 on 1 tutoring can make a significant impact in the learning journey of students, especially those with learning disabilities and special needs. In this blog post, we delve into the benefits of 1 on 1 interaction in education and why it's a must for students. So if you're looking to find out how you can make a difference in a student's life, read on to discover the missing pieces of the puzzle that could prevent them from becoming the best version of themselves....  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs Online There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Online English Teacher | (Date posted:2020-12-18) Date posted:2020-12-18 | Writer: KickStart English | Email: [email protected] We are looking for enthusiastic online TEFL teachers who enjoy tutoring small groups online. The vast majority of our students are pre-intermediate to upper intermediate adults from Belarus. Tutors will be required to cover 'must haves' that's part of our Level Up syllabus. These will often include two grammar area and two vocab topics per month. How...  [Read more]

Job Teaching Young Learners EFL in China Date posted:2016-11-13 | Writer: Scholastic | Email: [email protected] Scholastic is one of the world's largest children’s book publishers and distributors with annual revenue of USD 2 billion and is a publicly listed company on NASDAQ. Our mission in China is to help Chinese children learn English in a fun and effective way. We have an immediate opportunity in Guangzhou for a TEFL trained teacher who enjoys teaching children. In China, we have created a chain of English tutorial centers with professional curriculum, small class sizes, and a highly interactive approach to teaching English that has proven to be very effective. Scholastic GZ ZJNT Center is the newest Scholastic English Center in Guangzhou City, China. We provide professional...  [Read more]

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Classroom Management - What is it and how do I implement it? Many texts on this subject begin primarily by defining the term 'classroom management'. I equally think it is not out of place to begin a discussion on classroom management from the same perspective. Classroom management refers to the variety of skills employed by which teachers and schools to curtail disruptive behavior of learners so as to create a congenial environment for teaching and learning. It is the case from the definition that the classroom setting may not always be as well-ordered and peaceful for teaching and learning as it should be and may require certain organizational skills and the ability to create of a friendly and disciplined atmosphere in order for...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories TEFL Alumni Interview with Mihaela Camelia Pirvu Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews 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! Top 5 Ideas For Your EFL Digital Lesson Planner Anastasiia Ovchinnikova TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL student shares their knowledge of teaching online lessons. She talks about 5 things important for digital classes and their effectiveness. Read this blog post to be ready for...  [Read more]