Failing Tefl Course

Is TEFL hard to pass? A student failing an ITTT TEFL certification course is extremely rare, as we have a 90% pass rate across our range of courses (one of the highest passing rates of any TEFL school worldwide). Our mission is to train the greatest English teachers possible and to provide the best pre and post-course counseling to ensure that our students succeed in finding exciting and fulfilling opportunities to teach English abroad. Is TEFL certification hard? A high-level TEFL course is equivalent to a university course, so you should plan to devote the time necessary to finish your coursework. You are unlikely to fail your TEFL course if you review all the course content and meet class deadlines. Depending on the TEFL course you take, you have between 6 months and 1 year to complete...  [Read more]

How hard is the TEFL exam? We have made it our mission to provide you with the very best teacher training in the industry. This includes comprehensive pre- and post-course support so that all our course graduates can start their new journey as an English teacher in the best way possible. Due to this extensive support, we are proud to say that our pass rate is over 90%, which is one of the highest in the TEFL industry. Is a TEFL certification course difficult? A high-level TEFL course is comparable to a university course as it involves a great amount of time and effort. However, if you put in the work, review all the course content thoroughly and do well on your assessment tests, chances of failing are very slim. Depending on the TEFL course you choose, you will have between 6 months and a...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information 4 Tips on Your TEFL/TESOL Job Interview So you’ve completed your TEFL course and started applying for jobs in your dream destination country, the next step to 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. Dress to impress 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...  [Read more]

TEFL in Thailand (Chiang Mai) Date posted:2004-05-31 | Writer: Open Society Institute | Email: [email protected] ONE TEACHER needed, with TESOL skills and at least one other area of subject expertise, at the Intensive College Foundation Course (ICFC), Chiang Mai, Thailand. Each year ICFC prepares a small group of displaced people from Burma for university education in Thailand, India and elsewhere. ICFC is a program of the Open Society Institute's Burma Project Education Office, which has operated in Thailand since 1996. ICFC now needs a teacher to join a small team who will be working with a total of 24 displaced people from Burma, working in small mixed-ability groups on a 10-month course. The program is challenging as students come from deprived educational backgrounds and...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Indonesia - Makassar Date posted:2004-11-15 | Writer: EF (English First) Makassar | Email: [email protected] About Makassar (aka Ujung Pandang)... ...a thriving port city with a population of 2 million and growing, a long maritime trade history, a diverse ethnic mix and the gateway to Eastern Indonesia. Sufficiently �off the beaten track� to feel an adventure and to encounter friendly locals, yet also developed enough to find all modern facilities, around which the traditional is everywhere. About Sulawesi... ...an eccentrically shaped island containing wonderful scenic areas for great holidays and both sea and mountain sports. The pleasant mountain resort of Malino, the picturesque beach community of Tanjung Bira and the famous Torajalands...  [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]

Teach EFL in Makassar, Indonesia Date posted:2004-11-30 | Writer: Englishfirst | Email: [email protected] About Makassar (aka Ujung Pandang)... ..a thriving port city with a population of 2 million and growing, a long maritime trade history, a diverse ethnic mix and the gateway to Eastern Indonesia. Sufficiently ïoff the beaten trackï to feel an adventure and to encounter friendly locals, yet also developed enough to find all modern facilities, around which the traditional is everywhere. About Sulawesi... ..an eccentrically shaped island containing wonderfully scenic areas for great holidays and both sea and mountain sports. These include the pleasant mountain resort of Malino, the picturesque beach community of Tanjung Bira and the famous Torajalands....  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Teaching Career as a Future Goal Are you pondering about becoming not only a teacher but a successful and great teacher? There is a lot of information, books, and many experienced teachers that one can get the information from and be able to learn key tricks to become a successful teacher. We all know that teaching is not an easy task, but it does not mean it cannot be enjoyable. We need to have a lot of perseverance, consistency, and hard work to become a successful teacher. There is a very long list with countless strategies to help teachers to build a successful career. This paper intends to provide some of this insightful information on how to become a successful teacher. This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

TEFL in Indonesia - Makassar Date posted:2006-05-04 | Writer: EF Makassar... | Email: [email protected] Teach off the beaten track !Join a small, friendly and motivated team in a great location for a real living and teaching experience !About Makassar (aka Ujung Pandang)......a thriving port city with a population of 2 million and growing, a long maritime trade history, a diverse ethnic mix and the gateway to Eastern Indonesia. Sufficiently 'off the beaten track' to feel an adventure and to encounter friendly locals, yet also developed enough to find all modern facilities, around which the traditional is everywhere.About Sulawesi......an eccentrically shaped island containing wonderful scenic areas for great holidays and both sea and mountain sports. The pleasant mountain resort of...  [Read more]

TEFL in Sulawesi, Indonesia Date posted:2006-09-25 | Writer: EF Makassar | Email: [email protected] Teach off the beaten track !Join a small, friendly and motivated team in a great location for a real living and teaching experience !About Makassar (aka Ujung Pandang)......a thriving port city with a population of 2 million and growing, a long maritime trade history, a diverse ethnic mix and the gateway to Eastern Indonesia. Sufficiently off the beaten track to feel an adventure and to encounter friendly locals, yet also developed enough to find all modern facilities, around which the traditional is everywhere.About Sulawesi......an eccentrically shaped island containing wonderful scenic areas for great holidays and both sea and mountain sports. The pleasant mountain resort of Malino,...  [Read more]

Teach English in Indonesia - Makassar Date posted:2005-07-14 | Writer: EF (English First) Makassar | Email: [email protected] Seeking TEFL-qualified native speaker instructors to join a small, motivated and friendly team in a great location for a real living- and teaching experience About Makassar (aka Ujung Pandang)... ...a thriving port city with a population of 2 million and growing, a long maritime trade history, a diverse ethnic mix and the gateway to Eastern Indonesia. Sufficiently "off the beaten track" to feel an adventure and to encounter friendly locals, yet also developed enough to find all modern facilities, around which the traditional is everywhere. About Sulawesi... ...an eccentrically shaped island containing wonderful scenic areas for great...  [Read more]

TEFL in Lopburi, Thailand (2) Date posted:2005-11-29 | Writer: Winitsuksa School | Email: [email protected] Winitsuksa School is seeking the services of two native English-speaking teachers for their bilingual programme to replace two teachers returning to their homelands. Winitsuksa is a prestigious private high school of 3, 500 students located in historic Lopburi, 150 km north of Bangkok. The school's website is Contact us. The bilingual programme has operated for 9 years, teaching English, maths, science, art, history, computing, etc. to a select group of 350 students. The school is committed to ensuring this programme remains a benchmark in the region.All class have a maximum of 45 students. Classrooms are air-conditioned with TV, computers and other audiovisual equipment. The...  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of a Lesson Plan and its Structure Standing in front of a class, a teacher procrastinates by asking each student random questions and scribbling on the board, but something is wrong. The students seem restless and the teacher looks uncomfortable. The teacher then springs into action by quickly shuffling through a stack of papers on their desk while the students look around blankly at one another. Their attention is dwindling. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bryce W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” - Benjamin Franklin Be prepared, and be ready! When teaching, having a clear...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Difference Between Teaching Adults and Children When thinking of teaching, adults generally don’t come to mind. Teachers are associated with children, and people might often associate their childhood with teachers and schooling, either good or bad. There are quite obvious differences between adults and children that make for different teaching environments and experiences. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anuhea N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Choice of Activities An obvious example is the use of singing or chanting, which even after children reach a certain age shouldn’t be used. The use of music and songs, however, can still be...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems For English Students in Thailand There exists an inadequate knowledge of the English language amongst the general populous in Thailand. The source of this problem lies within the educational system and can be seen to its fullest effect within Thai schools. This paper reflects my experiences that have been observed from years of teaching within Thai schools. The main aim of this paper is not to advocate conclusive solutions but rather to expand on, identify and confirm an existing problem which is… the criteria for English levels that are taught in Thai schools. The following is one of the numerous problems occurring within the Thai educational system. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Steven L....  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Stay Confident When Working with Challenging Students To me, it looks awkward if a teacher loses his/her temper in front of students, though it’s unavoidable sometimes because as far as the students are concerned, a teacher is someone perfect in every way. I have seen students fighting teachers while at high school and it wasn’t a good experience to have an encounter with. The reality is, not all days are the same and teachers are also not immune to reacting unexpectedly in any given situation especially where students are involved. No man is perfect. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tumelo S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Being...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Classroom Disaster: How to Save Your Face Losing one’s temper in front of students is one of the most problematic scenes in classrooms. I remember being a new teacher in a class filled with twenty-six first graders, nothing ever prepared me for that moment, when they all needed to use the washroom or help to open their lunch boxes. The frustration I faced daily, along with little to no coping strategies were ultimately the key elements that helped me decide to never work with very young learners. There are many reasons why teachers lose their temper in classroom settings, but the good news is there are many ways we can regain control and recreate positive learning environments, as we will discuss in this essay. This post was...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Cultural Sensitivity is a Challenge for an ESL Classroom? Cultural awareness within a classroom is very important because in every country people hold different values and belief's that revolve around tier way of life. offend people on purpose or through ignorance is not good as it could lead to being ostracized or even dangerous. either of which is now way to start our your TEFL career. in this summative task, I will discuss this subject. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Clay W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Cultural heritage In many countries, the way of life can be very important to the natives there. the way of life can be very foreign...  [Read more]

Companies Internet TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Companies Internet 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. A. - Japan said: Building Confidence in StudentsHelping build confidence in students is a vital part of the EFL teacher?s role in the classroom. A confident student is more likely to be motivated, willing to try, inquisitive and ultimately successful in learning. There are many factors which can influence an individual?s confidence. The role of the teacher is to be aware of these factors and create and environment for the learner where these factors are minimized if...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Games as a Teaching Method for Adult ESL Students When we start to learn new things as children, we tend to do that with the help of games. That is why in many classrooms of young learners, we find games to be a highly popular medium amongst educators. It is a way of absorbing and processing a piece of information in a fun and educational way. But when we grow up, we somehow forget the necessity of games in the classroom. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anna B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Ice Breaker When it comes to learning a second language, children immerse themselves in the learning task much easier and quicker. Adults, on the other...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Two Cases on Effective Student Motivation A gifted American educator has said, ‘motivation is the key to turn hopeless, hostile students into eager and ambitious achievers. It is useless to teach when students are not motivated. One can only have the information processed and digested in a stand of filtered out when their mind is open when they believe in themselves that they can do it. And if the ways of motivation are rightly chosen, if it’s carried out by a driving, dedicated and patient teacher, gradually, and often quite swiftly, the gap in-betweens will be filled, and the learning begins. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Iris S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Methodology for Designing Authentic and Created Materials for the English Classroom “We say Yes more than No. We remain curious and stay open to others’ ideas. We learn by doing. By following an idea. By experimenting with our hands. By taking risks. By trying, struggling and failing forward fast. - City Studio Vancouver Manifesto” This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rachel S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My teaching experience comes from a background in the visual arts. I have worked as a teacher's assistant for visual artists and designers who facilitate collaborative social practice projects for youth and young adults. Social practice is...  [Read more]

Do you need a TEFL If you are a qualified teacher? Many fully certified teachers choose to teach abroad rather than stay in their home country. Some newly qualified teachers may find it difficult to find suitable employment, so they travel abroad to obtain useful classroom experience, while others may simply be looking for something different. Whatever your motivation, teaching is one of the few professions that allows you to develop your skills and knowledge, gain experience, and increase your employability while traveling the world and seeking out new countries and cultures. If you believe this is the right path for you, the next step is to consider how you will differentiate your CV/resume when applying for the best opportunities in the most exciting locations. Is a TEFL certificate...  [Read more]

Discount TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Discount TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C. E. - Canada said: How Teachers Can Increase Their Confidence in the ClassroomIn the last course worksheet, the teacher?s preparation and outlook/mentality were stated as the overarching themes essential for effective teaching. These themes encompass a variety of issues, techniques and ideas in the classroom and include the planning of lessons, doing one?s own research and even instilling in students the belief that they are also capable (of learning the language). These themes therefore...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Difficulties in English Phonetics and Phonology: How Foreign Learners Can Master it First and foremost I'd like to address why phonetics issues very early piqued my interest in teaching English for foreigners. Ever since childhood, I was surrounded by people with substantial articulatory and auditory phonetic problems, not so much with the acoustic ones. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Asbiorn B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Natural Problems Firstly, those auditory problems were inherited biologically by people around me and couldn't be helped much before the very sophisticated miniature hearing aids just recently were introduced.However,...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What is a Teacher’s Responsibility in the Classroom? Discipline is inevitable in any training institution or workplace, in every society, there are norms which people must respect to maintain stability in society. Discipline is said to be rules put in place to regulate people's activities or a code of behavior using punishment to correct disobedience. Our focus here will be on classroom discipline which is the practice of teaching others to obey rules or norms which anyone who breaks the rules will be punished. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bonghanseh Edith M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Discipline The teacher uses discipline to ensure...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Why Exposure is Important when Learning a Second Language Unlike learning a first language, learning a second language is a task that can sometimes seem frustrating and at times even impossible. There are many reasons for this as learning a second language is very different than learning your mother tongue. Firstly, there are biological factors involved and the fact that normally children tend to assimilate things more easily than adults. Secondly, it is often harder to get the same level of exposure to the language than it is when learning a native language where repetition from parents etc. is constant. That is why when you sign up for an English class, or any other language for that matter, teachers will try to replicate that...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Important Personal Qualities for English Teachers I came to China about a year ago now, I left America with just the items in my backpack and enough money to eat for a few days. Coming to China was the biggest change I have had in my life (for the better) and it has opened my eyes to many opportunities I could potentially pursue. I came here alone to meet my best friend and his uncle, who runs an English school with foreign teachers. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate mitchell c. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Important Decision My best friend’s uncle suggested I go to college and get my TEFL to become an English teacher for him. All my life I...  [Read more]

College Quick TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Quick 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 A.P. - U.S.A. said: Teaching StylesSince beginning this course I have given a great deal of thought to where in the world I might like to teach. However, I have also become increasingly interested in the various styles of teaching. There are as many different styles of teaching as there are practicing teachers, but these many approaches can be divided into a few distinct categories, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. Psychologist Anthony Grasha identified five principle...  [Read more]

Lesson Higher TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Lesson Higher TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C.T. - Korea said: Problems for English Learners in korea There are a variety of problems facing language learners in korea. In the course of this paper I will avoid discussing the obvious issues, such as the "L/R" pronunciation problem that is typical of Asian students, and focus on further reaching ones. The issues I intend to address are cultural and institutional. That is to say, that korean culture and the education system itself presents a unique set of problems for language...  [Read more]