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How do Americans get a criminal background check for teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do Americans get a criminal background check for teaching English abroad?
For Americans planning to teach English abroad, obtaining a criminal background check is often a critical part of the job or visa application process. Countries like South Korea, a major hub for foreign English teachers, mandate this check for securing an official work visa. Likewise, various nations and schools have similar prerequisites. Typically, the most frequently sought-after background check for American teachers is the FBI's Identity History Summary Check. Although locally-sourced checks are also accepted, the FBI's version is more universally recognized but may have longer processing times.
Also read: What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea?
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How do Americans get a criminal background check for teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do Americans get a criminal background check for teaching English abroad?
If you plan on teaching English abroad there is a good chance that you will require some kind of criminal background check when applying for jobs or a work visa. For example, U.S. citizens who apply for English teaching jobs in South Korea, one of the largest markets for foreign teachers, will need a background check in order to get an official work visa. Many other countries and individual schools also require a background check, so it is important to be aware of how to get one and how long it might take to process. The most common type of check requested by employers and immigration departments when dealing with American teachers is an FBI criminal background check, which is also known as an Identity History... [Read more]
The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers
The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers
Top Differences when Teaching Multilingual versus Monolingual Classes
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Within the teaching of English as a second language (ESL) there are several classifications of learner scenarios. You have probably heard of graded classes versus mixed ability classes as an example. Another major classification is monolingual versus multilingual classes.
Is it worth taking a TEFL degree?
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
It is possible to take a course at almost every level of qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Here we will look at some actual courses and what you can do with your degree. Then we... [Read more]
The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
How to Teach English Abroad as a Volunteer
Federico Riva
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Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer.
TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options
Federico Riva
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This is a frequently asked question and we usually answer it with another question: Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course which will meet your specific needs. So what are the options?
The... [Read more]
Linguistics for ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Wed, 07 Oct 2020 Sahil Gazi
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Linguistics for ESL Teachers
Anyone who has studied linguistics or is a linguist has often been faced with the question, "so how many languages do you speak?"
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What is Linguistics?
Why does it matter?
How does it work?
How can teachers use linguistics to teach a foreign language such as English?
Can it help in career development?
In conclusion
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A point of short-lived frustration in these scenarios, linguists are often mistaken for being polyglots.
Although sometimes they will focus on a particular language and even become fluent in it, their goal is not to translate documents or conversations for the... [Read more]
ESL Authority - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ESL Authority
ESL Authority is an informational website designed to help make teaching abroad easy to understand no matter your nationality, degree, or experience.
Founded by a former teacher, the website began as a resource for anyone interested in or currently teaching English abroad. The TEFL industry as a whole can be complicated and confusing, especially for someone looking to find their first job - ESL Authority was designed to make finding reliable information easy.
The current version of ESL Authority offers users tips on finding a job via hiring guides, teaching resources and tips from the blog, and regularly updated jobs from the most popular teaching destinations in the world.
Website: https://eslauthority.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ESLAuthority/ ... [Read more]
Important Qualities for English Teachers - TEFL Blog
Thu, 26 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Important Qualities for English Teachers
Being an English teacher can be challenging when he/she do/does not count on the qualities mentioned down below.
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Patient
Good at communicating
Good listener
Adaptability
Approachability
Organize
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Patient
The teacher must be patient with his students, without forgetting about the goals of the class. As a teacher (especially with kids) we have to understand that not everyone's mind works the same and not everyone absorbs the information at... [Read more]
Essentials of Lesson Planning - TEFL Blog
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Essentials of Lesson Planning
A lesson plan is the starting point when thinking of a pending class, it is in the lesson planning stage where you can put your ideas onto paper. The lesson plan is evidence that you have thought about what you are going to do and why you are doing it. A lesson plan gives a teacher a structure to follow, not only in the sense of content but timings of activities and materials they are planning to use, and what learning the teacher hopes will take place.
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Documenting your work
What to focus on?
Key points of your lesson plan
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TEFL Indonesia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Vacancies For English Teacher And Business Teacher In Indonesia
Vacancies for English Teacher and Business Teacher in Indonesia
Date posted:2021-02-06 | Writer: Springfield School | Email: [email protected]
Springfield School is a great place to work! We have a warm friendly environment at our four campuses. We provide quality Christian education of the highest international standards to our 2000 amazing students. Our school is trilingual (English, Mandarin and Indonesian) and we use Cambridge Curriculum (Checkpoints, IGCSE, AS/A Level) and the latest teaching methods.Salary and benefitsBenefits :- Competitive Salary- Health Insurance- Lunches provided daily- Transportation allowance provided- Training provided- 5 day work week Mon-Fri 7am-4pmMonthly salary amount is to be discussed Requirements- Bachelor Degree- Relevant experience- Excellent... [Read more]
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What is Teacher Self-Analysis and Why is it Significant for Student and Teacher Relationships?
Elizaveta Pachina
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Our TEFL graduate explains how self-analysis helps to enhance teaching and relationships with students.
What is The Role of The Teacher in an ESL Classroom?
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, we will consider one more vision of the most important teaching qualities and roles.
A Road Map to Language Acquisition
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate considers English learning as a road map where grammar takes the central line.
What is The Future of Technology in The Classroom?
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TEFL Perspectives for Non-Native English Speaking Teachers
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This blog post is devoted to the problem of native and non-native teachers of English. Our TEFL graduate shares their vision of the point.
First and Second Language Acquisition: What do Teachers Need to be Aware of?
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How the first and the second language are different in terms of acquisition? Our TEFL graduate explains.
How Classroom Management Leads to A Positive Learning Environment
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains how classroom management influences the overall atmosphere of the class.
An ITTT Alumna's Experience of Completing a TEFL Course
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Evaluation and Testing: What is the Necessity?
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This blog post covers the problem of evaluation and testing. Who is it important for? Our TEFL graduate shares their experience and thoughts.
Why is Completing a TEFL Course Important?
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Our Alumna shares their thoughts on the reasons to take a TEFL course.
The Important Rules of Successful Classroom Management ESL Teachers Should Follow
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on some important roles a teacher needs to act in the classroom.
One More Point of View on the Importance of Stories for English Learning in Early Childhood
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My Personal Vision of Rapport Building
Elizaveta Pachina
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Building rapport is not an easy task. However, it's very important for your ESL teaching. Read this blog post to learn how to set close relationship with your students.
The Importance of Teaching Slang and Idioms to ESL Students
Elizaveta Pachina
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How slang and idioms influence students learning process? Read in this blog post.
Why is a Global Language Needed?
Elizaveta Pachina
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Is global language needed nowadays? Our TEFL graduate shares their point of view.
Why a Teacher Must Motivate Students
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Reasons Why Evaluation and Testing are Extremely Important
Elizaveta Pachina
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Evaluation and testing are important parts of language learning. Our TEFL graduate explains their features and aims.
Why Building Rapport is So Incredibly Important For Teachers
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Building rapport can help you to deliver lessons more effectively. Our TEFL graduate explains how it helps.
The Benefits of an ESA Lesson Structure
Elizaveta Pachina
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How to use ESA strategy in your teaching? Our TEFL graduate gives a piece of advice on this point.
My Experience of Teaching at a Chinese University
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Essential Apps for EFL Teachers ✅ - TEFL Blog
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 Mark Crocker
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Essential Apps for EFL Teachers ✅
Although teaching English as a Foreign Language can be a fun and rewarding job, it can also involve a fair amount of hard graft when it comes to planning and delivering high-quality lessons. With this in mind, why not use all the tools at your disposal to ensure your lessons are engaging and effective? The use of technology and online resources is a cornerstone of EFL lessons worldwide and using whatever means necessary to achieve the best results is generally encouraged by most forward thinking employers. Lesson planning is a major part of a teacher's life, so anything that can help the process along can only be a good thing. However, it is not only planning that can be aided by technology. In this day... [Read more]
The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers from: 10
The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers
Applying for EPIK in Korea? Top 4 Tips to Prepare for EPIK to teach English in Korea
Ashton March
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Preparing for EPIK? Gain teaching experience, work with a recruiter, gather necessary documents, and plan your finances. Lean on your support system for a smoother journey. Good luck!
What is Grammar in English - Everything EFL Teachers Need to Know
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Discover the importance of grammar in English language communication. Learn about parts of speech, tenses, modal auxiliary verbs, and effective teaching methodologies. Enhance your language skills and become a confident communicator.
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Teaching English in Hong Kong: What Options Are There?
Gianluca Costa
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Hong Kong has a lot to offer if you are looking for an English teaching job because Hong Kong has a very active and diverse education system. If you live in Hong Kong and want to start a teaching career or plan to move to Hong Kong with the idea of teaching English, this blog post will help you understand what to expect and covers three main options for teaching English in Hong Kong.
5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me
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The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers
ITTT Course Graduate: My Personal Experience Teaching in Turkey
Najwa Sabih
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Are you interested in teaching English in Turkey? Read this blog post written by an ITTT course graduate about her experience teaching English in Turkey.
Teaching English in Thailand - An EFL Teacher Shares Her Story
Shirin Sophy
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Are you interested in teaching English in Thailand? ITTT TEFL course graduate Shirin moved to Thailand to teach English and shares her experience in this blog post article.
Top Tips for English Teachers for Dealing with Contentions between their Co-workers
Hadassah Roberts
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Teaching English in 2021 ✅ What You Need to Know
Federico Riva
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Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2021? ✅ Our TEFL expert Linda is sharing current trends, predictions, and everything you need to know for teaching English in the coming year. You don't want to miss this!
The World of the Fulbright Program for Teaching English Abroad
Lulu Johnson
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The Fulbright program is a great way to travel abroad and work as an English language teacher in an exciting new country. ✅ This article will go over what Fulbright is, their English teaching program, and how to apply to Fulbright in this blog post.
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Online English Teaching: Convenience For Teachers - TEFL Blog
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Online English Teaching: Convenience For Teachers
In today's world teaching online has become commonplace. Teaching online gives people from all over the world access to resources that would otherwise be extremely difficult if not impossible for them to attain, whether it's due to financial burdens or strict time schedules.
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Advantages of Online Classes for Students
Difficulties Of Online Teaching
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Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Teachers, new and experienced spend a lot of time planning lessons and preparing materials. Anything that can help reduce this task is always welcome. Here are five trusted and tested sites to do just that.
The Role of Diagnostic Tests in an ESL Curriculum
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Explore the pivotal role of diagnostic tests in ESL curriculums, bridging learning goals through analysis and application.
Tips on How to Speak English More Fluently
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Tips for Nurturing the Potential of Children with ADHD as an EFL Teacher
Tho Nguyen
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Exploring ADHD in children and effective strategies to improve their focus, engagement, and performance in school. Discover how meditation, exercise, engaging activities, and rewards can make a significant difference in their lives.
Is a free TEFL certificate worth it?
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In general you will get what you pay for. This is true for most things and a quality, well designed and operated course, giving a good quality accredited certificate will cost money. There are a number of factors to check before opting for any particular course.
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Mastering Error Correction: Strategies for Balancing Fluency and Accuracy in ESL Classrooms
Federico Riva
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Discover effective error correction strategies in ESL classrooms! Balance fluency and accuracy, empower learners, and create a supportive teaching environment.
Gamification in ESL Teaching: Tools, Platforms, and Benefits
Federico Riva
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Discover the power of gamification in ESL education through platforms like Edvibe and Wordwall. Explore how these innovative tools are reshaping language learning and engaging students in online classrooms.
Empowering Young Minds: Fostering Critical Thinking in Education
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Mastering Language Instruction: The Power of ESA Methodology and Course Structure
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Unlock the secrets of effective language teaching with the ESA methodology. Learn how structure and engagement boost student learning.
The Teaching Dilemma: Group vs. One-to-One Lessons
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Explore the pros and cons of group vs. one-to-one language lessons in this insightful blog. Discover which teaching approach suits you best as a teacher and which offers students a more personalized learning experience.
Classroom Management in the Digital Age: Tips and Tactics
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Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom
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Explore Gardner's 8 intelligences and tailor your teaching methods to tap into students' unique strengths for effective learning.
Top 3 Differences in Teaching Approaches With Young Learners and Adult Learners
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Explore key differences in teaching children and adults. Adapt your methods to enhance learning for all age groups.
Teaching Language Skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
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Top Tips for Teaching English in Europe
Mark Crocker
Destinations TEFL Information
With around 50 countries to choose from, Europe offers a wide array of options for TEFL certified teachers from all over the world. If it is your chosen destination, take a look at our top tips guide to help you plan your European adventure.
Ultimate Country Match Guide for Teaching EFL in Asia
Mark Crocker
Destinations
Although Asia is the number one destination for teaching English abroad, there are many different countries to choose from and they each have something different to offer. Our country match guide should help you decide which of these top destinations would best suit your individual personality.
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Important Personal Qualities for English Teachers - TEFL Blog
Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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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.
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Important Decision
Teacher's Motivation
Approach to Teaching
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The Overview of Teacher’s Personal Qualities Playing a Significant Role in the Classroom
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This blog post is devoted to teacher's personal qualities. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on what is important for an ESL classroom.
The Differences Between Online TEFL Courses vs. Onsite TEFL Courses
Elizaveta Pachina
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This blog post is devoted to two types of TEFL courses: online and in-class. Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion and explains what course is more appropriate.
How Students Benefit From an ESA Structured Lesson
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This blog post is devoted to the ESA approach and its benefits for your classroom.
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The Great Experience of Taking a TEFL Course
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In this blog post, our TEFL alumna shares their experience of taking a course.
Problems That the Japanese Might Face When Learning English
Elizaveta Pachina
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Are there any challenges for speakers of other languages in English? Learn about Japanese students' experience.
Children Learning English Early On
Elizaveta Pachina
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Why learning English at early age is beneficial? Learn from this blog post.
Stages of Child Development and Teachers’ Roles
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Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion on the teaching role in child development.
Teaching Skills in the ESL Classroom
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Top Things to Remember When Creating a Lesson Plan
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Lesson planning is extremely important for achieving better results. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to create it better.
Reasons to Build Confidence in Your ESL Students
Elizaveta Pachina
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Confidence is important for both students and teachers. Our TEFL graduate explains how to help students work on confidence in the ESL class.
The World Status of English and Its Influence
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers the problem of English spread around the world.
How do Different Groups of Students Learn Grammar?
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