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Where to take a TEFL course? Once you have decided on attending an in-class course the next decision to make is which location is best for you. To ensure you have the widest choice possible, we have plenty of locations to consider. Where to take a TEFL course in the Americas? If you would like to complete your TEFL certification in North America we have many options across the US, as well as centers in Canada and Mexico. You might also want to consider South and Central America where we operate training centers in a range of exotic locations, including Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru. Where to take a TEFL course in Asia? As Asia contains the largest markets for English language teachers, we have plenty of centers to choose from throughout the region. If you...  [Read more]

Where to take a TEFL course? When considering where to take an in-class TEFL course, it is essential to pick a location that aligns with your preferences and goals. We offer a broad range of locations globally, ensuring you have many diverse options to find the ideal setting for your TEFL journey. Table of Contents Where to take a TEFL course in the Americas? Where to take a TEFL course in Asia? Where to take a TEFL course in Europe? Where else to take a TEFL course? Things to consider when choosing a TEFL course location? Financial points to consider when choosing a TEFL course location? Where to take a TEFL course in the Americas? We offer a wide array of locations for you. In North America, our centers span across the US and Mexico. Meanwhile, for those seeking a more...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Students in Hong Kong Face When Learning English As English becomes the de facto global language, people all over the world are learning English for schoolwork, career advancement, or the ability to visit English-speaking countries. Even though the content they are learning is about the same, the problems they most frequently encounter are not. In this essay I will focus on the problems commonly encountered by English learners in Hong Kong. The reasons for this choice are twofold—one is that I am a Chinese American and thus familiar with Chinese culture and potential problems in English learning resulting from this culture, the other is that I want to teach English in Hong Kong in the foreseeable future and...  [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 J. Piaget’s “Four Stages” in ESL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate explains the peculiarities of the J. Piaget's Theory. Considering the Benefits of Taking a TEFL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate tells about the benefits of taking a TEFL course. He considers the opportunities for career and travel, and the most useful teaching skills. How to Organize a Culturally Sensitive ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL...  [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 Problems Vietnamese Speakers Face When Learning English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with Vietnamese students. Advantages, Disadvantages, and Tips for One-to-One English Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One-to-one teaching is very pleasant for many teachers. However, there can be challenges as well. How Can a Teacher Establish Rapport with Different Types of EFL Learners? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching...  [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 What is Lesson Planning and How to Implement it in The TEFL Work? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains all the peculiarities of lesson planning and how to integrate it in teaching. TEFL Course as a Necessity for Personal and Professional Growth | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion towards TEFL certification. They explain why this course is important for non-native teachers. Why Do You Need to Get TEFL...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles 7 Amazing Winter and Christmas ESL Activities Your Students Will Love | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Are you not sure what to do this winter with your EFL students? Don't worry we've got you covered! Try these 7 amazing winter and Christmas ESL activities your students will absolutely love! What TEFL course is most useful? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information The first step to a career in teaching English abroad is a TEFL or TESOL certificate. However, with so many courses to choose from you will probably ask yourself: What TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL Interview So you’ve completed your TEFL course and started applying for jobs in your dream destination country? The next step on becoming a successful English teacher is the TEFL interview. Interviews for teaching jobs can take a couple of different formats and these are face-to-face, over the phone, or via Skype. Each type of interview has its own particular points that need addressing. For face-to-face interviews it is important to be early but not too early make sure that you research the route to the school before the interview day. You must remember to dress smartly; many teaching jobs are in holiday destinations and some people seem to forget the difference between what is suitable for work and what is suitable for the beach. If you are being interviewed over the phone,...  [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 Reading as the Influential Key to Language Acquisition | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post considers reading as a key skill for successful future. Our TEFL alumna shares their thoughts and experience. How can a Student’s Family Assist in English Learning? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of family participation in students' education. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. Common Issues Faced by EFL Students of Different...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Students in Corinth   What these two students liked the most about our in-class TEFL course in Corinth was that they had the chance to teach real local EFL students in a variety of group sizes. Moreover, they loved Corinth and the fact that it is a smaller city as it allowed them to experience local Greek life during their stay. They are ready to make use of their new learned skills and knowledge in worldwide ESL classrooms and cannot wait to start their first position in teaching English overseas. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Can I teach English in China without a degree? China is without doubt the largest market for English language teaching in the world. With a population in the region of 1.4 billion people spread across a vast area, there are a huge range of opportunities to suit all tastes. Whether you prefer big city life, the peace of rural living, tropical or seasonal climates, China has it all. However, one big question is often asked by teachers who want to live and work in the country: Can I teach legally in China if I don’t have a degree? Until quite recently the answer would have been yes, as schools in China generally don’t care whether their teachers have a degree or not, and this still hasn’t changed. What has changed is the government has tightened the rules on who is eligible for a Z...  [Read more]

Is grammar knowledge important when teaching English? When considering this question it is important to first outline the different types of class levels found in English language classrooms worldwide. A fairly common classification of EFL teaching levels is indicated by the book resources available. If you consider book series such as, Reward, New Headway, and many others, you will find five levels. These levels are, Starter (or Beginner), Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, and Upper-Intermediate. Now we have established the general language levels of students, we can now consider the four skills of English. The four skills It is very important to remember that there are four skills that are required by any language user. These four skills are, reading and listening (known as...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories What are the Cultural Implications of Having English as a Global Language? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How English influence on global culture? Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts in this article. Why is the Parents’ Role in Education So Important? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of parental help in students' education. Personal Teaching Experience: Navigating a Changing Curriculum as a Co-teacher in Japanese Elementary Schools Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working in Japan with the help of ALTs. Online vs. On-Site TEFL Courses Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What's the difference between online TEFL...  [Read more]

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Ideas on How to Improve English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher   Are you a non-native English Teacher? Do you want to provide your students with outstanding English lessons, but sometimes you are unaware of your English Skills as a learner? This live stream is just for you! If you are a C1 level speaker, you still may struggle with the most controversial topics. We will discuss some common problems non-native English teachers face and brainstorm ideas on how to fix them. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere...  [Read more]

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Mon, 08 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Alumna Story: ✅ How TEFL Course Affected My Teaching Career EFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is a unique area of expertise, requiring individual training. This essay will argue that the value of completing a TEFL course far exceeds that of merely placing a certificate to a teacher's name and improving their credibility and job prospects; because such a course has the potential to significantly broaden and deepen the future teacher's understanding of English—including its rules, exceptions, and quirks. A TEFL course can provide a 'sneak peek' into the industry, describing commonly-faced potentially tricky situations so that the future teacher will be ready and prepared when they, too, might face...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Challenges for Learners from Rwanda in English Learning is a process of acquiring knowledge and skills. A learner or student is an individual who is being taught a given set of skills to achieve a goal in mind. Learning a second language like English is both a challenging and exciting experience. In this writing, we are going to focus on the learners between the ages of 12 – 18 years and the problems they encounter in the learning of the English language in Rwanda. Rwanda is a former Francophone nation, which of recent (8 – 10 years back) has made a shift to Anglo-phone, requiring all teaching from primary four to the university to be done in the English language. It is therefore against this background that we are...  [Read more]

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Essential Strategies in Classroom Management In this essay, I am going to talk about classroom management. The reason why my choice stopped on this topic, It's because I had some classroom management problems before. Table of Contents Many teachers, especially new teachers, are having some problems with managing their classes. The reasons may be different. I used to work with young learners, and I faced many difficulties with managing classes. Short term solutions or long term solutions. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fei W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I will talk...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Problems Faced by Students of Different Nationalities This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nange R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: There exist varied problems plaguing students of different nationalities studying in different countries of the world. These problems might fall within the different categories enumerated below: Language is one of the factors that pose a problem to students of different nationalities. Language is vital as it is a major tool used in communication. Students face problems when they cannot master the language of communication of a...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Organize Students With Learning Difficulties While most of us think of mental disabilities when we hear "learners with Difficulties" there are many other kinds of difficulties that our students may be faced with. Some of these difficulties are to some extent, within a teacher's control however most are completely out of the teacher's control. Table of Contents Attention Request Challenges at Home Psychological Issues Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Karissa Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Attention Request Seeking attention or feeling incompetent are...  [Read more]

Can you fail a TEFL course? While our TEFL certification courses are designed to support aspiring EFL teachers, they demand a significant commitment in terms of time and effort. If you do not fulfill all the course requirements within the specified duration, failing is a possibility. However, for those truly dedicated to becoming EFL teachers, whether locally or abroad, the likelihood of success is high. Table of Contents How does ITTT maintain a high pass rate for its TEFL courses? What are the benefits of an in-class TEFL course? How hard is the in-class TEFL course? What are the benefits of an online TEFL course? How does ITTT maintain a high pass rate for its TEFL courses? Although failing to complete the course is possible, the vast majority of our students successfully...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Help Chinese Native Speaking Students in Their ESL Practice China is one of the leading countries in the world that has been in the search and quest to learn the English language. In recent years the demand to learn English has been on a rise. Every school tries to have a teacher who can teach the language to the learners. However, in this process of learning, many learners encounter a series of problems which make the language learning process not an easy task both for teachers and students. However, we are going to be looking at very common problems students learning English as a foreign language face in China. Table of Contents First Language Lack of Interest Pronunciation Difficulties Ways to Solve The Abovementioned...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Issues Faced by EFL Students of Different Nationalities This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nange R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Language is one of the factors that pose a problem to students of different nationalities. Politics among countries might also pose problems to students of different nationalities. Social and economic differences among countries may affect students of different nationationalities. Traditions in general are the different ways of life that have been adopted by different communities in different countries. Religious beliefs and the practice of Religion is another important factor that poses a...  [Read more]

Can you fail a TEFL course? If you have done your research and are serious about becoming an EFL teacher, either at home or in a foreign country, there is no reason why you should not successfully complete your TEFL certification course. However, you do need to be aware that our training courses require a high level of commitment in terms of time and effort and if you do not complete all aspects of the course in the time given it is possible to fail the course. How does ITTT maintain a high pass rate for its TEFL courses? Although failing to complete the course is possible, the vast majority of our students successfully complete their training and go on to start a new career as an EFL teacher. As part of our commitment to our students we provide all the assistance we can to help each...  [Read more]

Cost Short TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Cost Short 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 B.M. - U.S.A. said: Large ClassesWhen teachers are faced with large classes they begin to agonize about how they will teach. It?s tempting to let the classes become teacher heavy and turn into lectures. If all of the lessons are like this it can be problematic, as opportunities for students to practice and use the language are limited. Large classes are viewed as challenging and off-putting. However, this does not need to be the case. Large classes are a challenge but there are many...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why Non-Native English Teachers Can Be Great Teachers Nowadays English has become a common language that helps to facilitate the communication between people from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. English may not be the most widely used language in the world, but it is the official language of 53 countries and it is used by around 400 million people worldwide. As a result, being able to speak English does not only mean communicating with native English speakers, but it also means opening the door to new international chances and opportunities. Table of Contents 3 Key Strengths of Non-Native ESL Teachers: 1. They have a better understanding of the difficulties and challenges faced by their students. 2. They are more precise when...  [Read more]

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems English Learning Students Face in South Korea From my combined interest in Asian, and more specifically Korean, culture and my desire to teach English to anyone wanting to learn, I have personally come to interact with several adult learners from South Korea during the past few years. Through this experience, I have come to detect several common problems that students coming from this country, as well as students from neighboring Asian countries such as Japan and China, may face while learning English and that I will, therefore, develop in this short essay. Table of Contents Pronunciation Sentence structure Formal and Informal language Education system Do you want to teach English in South Korea? Related Articles: Listen...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Lesson Planning: Necessary or Not? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate describes the importance of planning in teaching work. Authentic and Adapted Songs In The Class Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Songs are great for remembering grammar and vocabulary. In this blog post, an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares her music-based lesson plan. Why Is Lesson Planning Important? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this post, an ITTT graduate shares the first lesson plan he created in his first job as an ESL teacher. You will learn how to master this skill on your TEFL course. What Problems Do English Learners Face in China? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Are you...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The 2 Pronunciation Problems ESL Students Suffer From in Japan There are several pronunciation problems that students of English will face in Japan; however, I will focus on two. Table of Contents 1. Differences in the phonetic systems of two languages 2. Lack of exposure to authentic English resources Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Brandie K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Differences in the phonetic systems of two languages The first of these problems they face is the fact that Japanese doesn't have some of the same sounds in its' alphabet as English...  [Read more]