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Tue, 12 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Being Flexible in your Teaching Methods When it comes to teaching a lot of teachers are set in their ways, especially if this has been their career for a while, but over the years we have learned that teachers need to be flexible with their methods because there is a wide range of learning abilities in every classroom. Each child has their own learning styles and the way we approach a lesson should be tailored too, hopefully, to meet the needs of every child in the room. Table of Contents Planning for better learning experiences Before planning Adaptability Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alexandra M. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Group Teaching and One-to-one Lessons in The TEFL Teacher’s Practice There is a vast array of differences between teaching one-to-one and teaching a group. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Table of Contents Pros of private lessons for a student Cons for you as a teacher Motivation Rapport in individual lessons Preparation Limited choice of speaking activities Are you ready to teach ESL students? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Roshini R. D. Pros of private lessons for a student One of the biggest reasons for a student to want to have one-to-one instruction and tutoring would be the freedom of space in which to ask questions and have answers...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Creating ESL Materials: ✅ Motivating to Create, Motivating to Use What I understand by 'Materials' When I think of materials in terms of English Second Language (ESL) teaching, I think of a broad range of items, from worksheets to pictures, flashcards to figurines, exercises, tests, and so on. To put 'materials' more in perspective, these are materials needed to deliver an ESL course. Table of Contents What I understand by 'Materials' Why this topic? A Process Material Delivery of Materials Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Why this topic? I have created course material and training material...  [Read more]

Teach English in Rural Tanzania, Africa! Date posted:2015-10-06 | Writer: Red Sweater Project | Email: [email protected] Red Sweater Project collaborates with developing communities in the creation of affordable, accessible and advanced educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania. The non-profit organization operates Mungere Secondary School near the town of Mto wa Mbu in the northern Arusha Region. We do not charge a program fee but we expect you to cover your living expenses (of around $200-300 per month). We are accepting applications for an English Teacher to teach Form I, II and III English and English as a Second Language (ESL/ELL) courses at Mungere Secondary School, engaging our students to speak, read and write English. Our students live in a remote...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Motivating Students In An ESL Classroom Motivation is a crucial part of learning and it has grave importance especially in an ESL classroom. Language teachers should be aware of their role in motivating their students and take responsibility while teaching. Students tend to get easily demotivated while they are learning a new language since it involves making many mistakes and devoting a lot of time and effort. Teachers should help their students to keep their motivation level high. There are three main steps for motivating learners. Teachers should start with setting attainable goals, blend their needs and interests while teaching and acknowledge their accomplishments. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Challenging Goals...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Empowering ESL Educators: A Guide to Free Teaching Tools Navigating the realm of ESL teaching is both rewarding and challenging. To equip educators with versatile and effective resources, a myriad of free tools has emerged, revolutionizing the way English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught. These tools not only streamline lesson planning but also enrich classroom engagement and student learning experiences. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into an array of invaluable free resources tailored specifically for ESL teachers, empowering them to craft dynamic and impactful lessons that resonate with diverse learners. Table of Contents Zoom Miro Google Docs Canva Calendy WeTransfer Microsoft Loop...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Great Resources for Teaching Business English Business students are most likely already familiar with using computers and particularly the Internet for learning English. The Internet can provide a teacher with an enormous array of teaching resources from non-authentic and authentic materials to lesson plans and ideas. Here are 7 great resources for teaching business English at no cost to the teacher! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: BusinessEnglishSite.com Busy Teacher AnnualReports Infoplease VOA Learning English BBC Learning English UsingEnglish.com Are you ready to start your adventure and teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas You have a TEFL/TESOL certificate… now what? Having gained your initial certification in ESL you will want to start thinking about how to develop your career. It is never too early to start this process and training and learning should be seen as a lifelong progression. There are many ways to enhance and develop your skills, a number of which are outlined below. The suggestions are not exhaustive and you should do further research to find further options. Table of Contents Collaborative Learning and Professional Networks Technology Integration and Digital Literacy Reflective Portfolio and Documentation Reflective Practice and Self-Assessment Other teaching opportunities Research and Classroom Innovations Continuing...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Strategies For Motivating Young Learners What motivates young students to learn a new language? That's the question many teachers have when teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). Many children learn English because their parents or teachers dictate it, not necessarily by choice. Additionally, often there is no immediate real-world application of English outside the classroom (Noamen, 2009). For many students, the thirty to sixty minutes in class may be the only language exposure they'll have. It is therefore critical for ESL teachers to motivate students to learn English by creating a communicative learning environment where students engage in real language experiences and by utilizing a variety of fun and purposeful...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Theory of Multiple Intelligences and ESL Teaching The theory of multiple intelligences, suggested by an American developmental psychologist Howard Gardner in 1983, considers human intelligence, not as a dominant single ability for perceiving information, but the one in a variety of specific conditions. Table of Contents The Theory Outline The Applicability Multiple Intelligences and ESL Choice of Activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Olha K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The Theory Outline This approach differentiates human intelligence into specific...  [Read more]

Volunteer TEFL Post in Tanzania Date posted:2012-07-10 | Writer: Red Sweater Project | Email: [email protected] Red Sweater Project has a position for an EFL teacher to manage an English Immersion Program between September and December. We work with local community members in the creation of affordable, accessible and advanced educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania. The organization currently operates in Mungere Secondary School near the town of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania. 40 young and bright children will begin Form I classes at Mungere Secondary School in January 2013, when further teaching opportunities will come available. Our students live in a remote Maasai community, where English is rarely spoken, and primary schooling is taught in Kiswahili. Yet,...  [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 Teachers Needed | (Date posted:2021-11-06) Date posted:2021-11-06 | Writer: Stones2Milestones | Email: [email protected] We are building freadom - a breakthrough product in English literacy and currently have 250+ facilitators teaching 12k+ paid students across India and other International markets. Our new age curriculum ensures students have fun while they learn with certified expert facilitators. We are looking to bring into our fold an...  [Read more]

English Teachers Needed in Chiang Mai, Thailand Date posted:2024-01-24 | Writer: Varee Chiangmai School | Email: [email protected] Varee Chiangmai School is seeking dedicated professionals to join our school for the 2024 academic year. We are arranging interviews for candidates who are willing to commit to a one year, full-time position and who can begin teaching during our summer session which begins 25 March.Positions are available for both the ESL and English Programs for all departments. Our hiring process requires that all teachers, regardless of qualifications, demonstrate their ability to engage learners in a successful demo lesson.We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.Salary: Up to 60,000 THB for qualified teachersOur school is located near the...  [Read more]

TEFL in Bangladesh Date posted:2009-06-25 | Writer: Asian University for Women | Email: [email protected] ***This position is based in Chittagong, Bangladesh. There are multiple openings for this position.*** The Access Academy of AUW is designed to bring in talented students who have already completed class 12 or equivalent and prepare them for a rigorous university education where instruction is in the English medium. The Access Academy seeks highly effective and experienced English language instructors (TESOL/TEFL or otherwise qualified and practiced to teach English language) who can work patiently with students with inadequate English background and develop their reading, writing and listening skills within a 12-month period to a level that they can fully perform at...  [Read more]

Accreditation TEFL Cert Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TEFL Cert 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.D. - U.S.A. said: Teaching StylesBeing an English Teacher in a foreign country, there are several teaching styles that can be used. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages in its own right. A teacher needs to look at each style carefully to determine which method is the best for his/her class or if a mixture of both should be applied. This form is similar to lecturing. Lecturing is teaching by giving speech on a specific subject in the classroom. Lecturing is...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Experiences Possible in the ESL Teaching Career My teaching journey has started when I decided to study science education at university because since I was a child, I'd loved to teach and to learn, to share knowledge and to understand the world around me. There I could learn a lot about didactics, learning theories and psychology, teaching methods, and many other human sciences, in addition to several hours of internship at elementary schools and kindergarten. Table of Contents Personal Language Learning Experience 1. Improvisation 2. Communicational Skills 3. Lesson Planning Current Practice Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Greece With such an illustrious history for all things scholarly, it is easy to understand the Greek thirst for knowledge. In terms of English language learning, the Greeks surpass almost any other country in Europe.  TEFL jobs in Greece are plentiful and accessible for qualified TEFL teachers. It seems almost compulsory for all Greeks to partake in English language study; such is the size of the TEFL job market in Greece. Consult Teaching English in Greece for an insight into teaching here and advice for finding TEFL jobs. View the jobs below to gain insight into TEFL job offers. Always consult well-appointed TEFL job web sites for up to date postings, be pro active and collect school contact details to offer your services.  Primary School Teacher - Glyfada,...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Budget and Salary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How to Build Your Teaching Career as a Non-Native English Teacher Hello everybody, my name is Liza and I am super glad to welcome you to my weekly live session. Please let me know that you can see me clearly and hear me clearly. Today's live session is going to be devoted to a really popular question in my direct messages. I've received several requests to talk about teaching career advice and I hope everybody will find something interesting in this live stream. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Unfortunately, I'm not sure how to pronounce your name, but the question is, have you experienced talent-based learning? Moses says, I don't have any teaching experience but I have a bachelors in...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 Estefany Garduño Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Learning Styles and the Multiple Intelligences Theory in the ESL Classroom It is evident that, in every classroom, there is a great diversity of students. Diversity talks about race, culture, customs, thinking, etc. Diversity also includes different learning styles of a group of students, for instance, how each student remembers, understands, and applies a concept, new grammar, new vocabulary, and more. Table of Contents What is the Multiple Intelligences Model about? Music smart – Musical. Body smart – Bodily-Kinesthetic. People smart – Interpersonal. Word smart – Verbal linguistic. Logic smart – Logical-mathematical. Nature smart – Naturalistic. Self-smart –...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can You Teach English Vocabulary in Kindergarten? I am a kindergarten English teacher and teach children English every day. I will teach in small groups in the class. Each group will have 5-6 children to attend classes together, so I can better judge the progress and mastery of their English learning. When a child wants to study again, I will instruct separately to protect their enthusiasm for learning. Table of Contents Why can't vocabulary be ignored? Teaching approach Lesson structure Course structure Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jìng H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How can Game-Based Learning be Helpful to EFL Students? Games are a useful tool for teachers of EFL students because they help with motivation, engagement, and graceful failure (Plass 260-261). I will present a successful example of a teacher using games in an adult grammar class from Indonesia. Second, since I plan to teach online EFL students, I will present free digital games online teachers can use in their virtual classrooms. Table of Contents Advantages of the Theory The First Research Popular Games Access to Materials My Choice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Christopher C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What are Good Storytelling Activities for the Classroom? Stories are sometimes excellent resources in the ESL classroom. They can get the students talking and thinking in English about favorite fairytales or other stories they know or create themselves. With this, they can be creative while developing their own stories in class. This can lead to excitement and motivation. There is an endless supply of stories suitable for all ages and levels that could be used to develop English Language skills. And, hopefully, no shortage of imagination in the students to create unique stories. Table of Contents Resources Useful Activities Other Materials Teachers' Creativity Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Motivate Students to Learn English? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Monika B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents There are two types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic Tactics to motivate students: 1. The teacher should make the class more communicative 2. The teacher should make English practical 3. The teacher should try to make the class a fun setting 4. The teach should form a relationship 5. The teacher should give feedback Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: There are two types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic Extrinsic motivation is a push that comes from outside...  [Read more]

How to Build Your Teaching Career as a Non-Native English Teacher   Hello everybody, my name is Liza and I am super glad to welcome you to my weekly live session. Please let me know that you can see me clearly and hear me clearly. Today's live session is going to be devoted to a really popular question in my direct messages. I've received several requests to talk about teaching career advice and I hope everybody will find something interesting in this live stream. We've got the chat box here and you basically can comment with whatever you want. As I have already mentioned my name is Liza and I am a TEFL expert and a former ESL teacher. I’ve been teaching online since 2020 because of the quarantine and because I just want to work remotely. I'm also a non-native English speaker and...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Our Complete Guide to Teaching English Online As we talk about teaching English online (TEO), let's first look at some of the basics of teaching English in this way. So, what does TEO generally involve? Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic The three main things you need to teach English online are: Additional requirements for some companies: The two main types of online teaching. 1. Online platforms 3. Fully Independent online teaching The Pros and Cons of Teaching Enlgish online The pros The cons 1. How much can you earn teaching English online? 2. Which platforms hire online English teachers? 3. Where should you look for jobs? 4. Setting up to work independently a. Do you have the...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences An Overview of The Many Teaching Skills in The Classroom Teaching skills can be summarized in four key concepts: communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Table of Contents What do English teachers teach? Role of the teacher Teaching methods Accuracy and Fluency Students abilities The 4 Basic Concepts of Teaching Skills Professional development Are you ready to implement your teaching skills in an ESL classroom? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: Of course, when describing these skills we aren't just talking about teaching English but these skills can be used to prepare students in order to be able to express and communicate themselves independently and with groups in a globalized world as well as...  [Read more]

Global TEFL Language Check out tefl tesol about Global TEFL Language 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.J. - U.S.A. said: Learning Difficulties I narrowed the general topic Learning Difficulties to the Asian community. I expected to see more articles discussing the problems Asian students have learning English. And yet the emphasis was on how teaching methodology creates many of those problems. The articles would generally refer to pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. Asian students have problems pronouncing certain sounds such as ?l? and ?r? because of the different...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why is Motivation Necessary in the ESL Classroom? Motivation is a special ingredient in achieving goals. It is a necessary factor that urges us to act. A person is motivated when his or her activities are positively focussed on a certain end. Table of Contents There are two forms of motivation: Extrinsic motivation is the kind of motivation stemming from an exogenous influence. Intrinsic motivation is the kind of motivation that stimulates activity from an impulse within. Peer-dependent motivation type Teacher-dependent motivation type Peer- and teacher-dependent motivation type Peer- and teacher-independent motivation type Therefore, it is important to motivate students, especially when they become teenagers with more and more...  [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]

Agency Comprehensive TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Comprehensive 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 T.L. - U.K. said: Multiple IntelligenceGardner?s Seven Type of Intelligence Traditionally, intelligence was viewed as a linear concept that could be measured by an IQ test. However, Howard Gardner proposed a new concept to intelligence, Multiple Intelligence (MI) Theory. In Gardner?s MI theory, he states that there are 7 types of intelligence: 1) Verbal-linguistic intelligence ?Verbal/linguistic intelligence involves sensitivity to spoken and written language, the...  [Read more]