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TEFL Hong Kong - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Female Efl Teachers Needed In Hong Kong For Immediate Openings
Date posted:2019-07-11 | Writer: American English Workshop | Email: [email protected]
American English Workshop is seeking TEFL qualified Native English Teachers (NET) to work in Hong Kong. Positions are immediately available. We hire teachers all year round so apply now to join us in making an adventure out of life. Teachers have the opportunity to teach children aged 3 to 9 in a casual playgroup setting or do home tutoring with children and adults. AEW provides a variety of employee benefits, including travel reimbursement, work visa sponsorship, paid holidays, and bonus pay for reliable teachers. Our goal is to keep our teachers and clients happy. Ask about our AEW Rewards Program!
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- You must be a native English speaker
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TEFL Middle East - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Jobs For Male And Female Efl Teachers In Saudi Arabia
Date posted:2015-05-14 | Writer: Quality Education Holding Company | Email: [email protected]
Quality Education Holding Company, founded in 2009, is looking for male and female EFL teachers to work with renowned Universities and an International School to teach adults in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Job Description:
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to adult students.
• Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work.
• Listening actively and effectively in order to identify and solve problems, facilitate learning for students and build student confidence.
• Attending and participating in ESL staff department meetings, professional development, workshops, curriculum/program planning and special events.
• Using a variety of materials and... [Read more]
10 Female Travel Bloggers You Should Be Following Right Now - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
Are you planning on quitting the 9-to-5 and embark on an adventure of traveling the world? The following 10 women have done exactly that. Most of them got their TEFL certificate and are teaching English abroad, while others started out teaching and are now full-time travelers. Here are 10 female travel bloggers you should be following!
@curiositytrav
@lindagoeseast
@ginabearsblog
@milesofsmiles
@lifeofbrit
@thatbackpacker
@eternalexpat
@wander.dolls
9 @courtneylikkel
10 @feministglobetrotter
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Jessica from @curiositytrav is from San Diego and has visited 40 countries so far. After studying International Business at San Diego State University, she also studied in Buenos Aires.... [Read more]
Can I teach anywhere as a first-time EFL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Yes, first-time EFL teachers can find teaching opportunities worldwide, but some factors may affect where you can teach. Experience and Qualifications:
Some countries are more welcoming to first-time EFL teachers due to various factors such as demand for English teachers, ease of obtaining work visas, cost of living, and overall support for foreign teachers. Here are some countries that are generally considered more welcoming to first-time EFL teachers:
To teach English abroad as a first-time EFL teacher, you typically need the following qualifications:
Yes, first-time EFL teachers teaching abroad may face specific challenges that can vary depending on the country, context, and individual circumstances. Some common challenges include:
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How do I get my first job as an ESL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
To get your first job as an ESL teacher, you can follow these steps:
To become an ESL teacher, you will typically need the following qualifications:
You can find ESL teaching job opportunities for beginners in various locations and platforms. Here are some common places where you can start your search:
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4 Tips on Finding Your First Job as a Newly Qualified TEFL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
TEFL Information
You've passed your TEFL course and armed with your new certificate you are ready to head to the classroom. There are thousands of teaching jobs available around the world but where is the best place to look? Many people start online and there is plenty to choose from.
Search online
Apply for jobs in person
Send a speculative email
Use a teacher recruiter
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Searching for jobs online can be a good way to find jobs when you start looking from home. It is also a great way to suss out the local TEFL job market in a particular country. The downsides about online job adverts are that each position will attract numerous applications and if you are non-native speaker or do not have a listed qualification, the... [Read more]
The best countries for Single Women to Teach English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
Many women around the world are eager to start a new career in teaching English as a foreign language. Whether it's straight after graduating from college, in their mid-20s or 30s or later on in life, women from all backgrounds are intrigued by the thought of living and working in a different country abroad. However, many of them feel reluctant and ask "Is it safe for single women to teach English abroad?"
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You are not Alone
Safe Countries for Female Teachers
Teaching English in Asia as a Single Woman
Teaching English in the Middle East as a Single Woman
Teaching English in Europe as a Single Woman
Teaching English in Latin America as a Single Woman
Useful Tips Before You Go
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What are the most common concerns for first time TEFL teachers? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
At ITTT, we firmly believe that English language teaching is one of the most rewarding careers, particularly for those yearning to travel and embark on life-altering journeys. But like any job, teaching English does have its highs and lows. Novice teachers often harbor specific concerns unique to the teaching profession about their classroom roles. Here, we address some recurrent concerns among our TEFL graduates before they embark on their first teaching assignment.
What if I don't like my students?
What if my students don't like each other?
What if my students don't do their homework?
What if I have a lot of students?
What if my students are at different levels?
What if I don't speak the local language?
What if my school has no resources?
What if I don't like my job?
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First Conditional Exercise - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a worksheet to practice the first conditional for beginners. You can do the exercises online or print the worksheet out.
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First Conditional Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun ESL first conditional worksheet to help your students learn and practice how to use the first conditional tense.
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First Conditional Explanation - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Conditionals are an important part of English grammar. Take a look at the following explanation to learn how to use the first conditional correctly.
What Is the First Conditional?
The first conditional indicates something that may happen in the present or future. It has a two clause structure. This includes an if clause and the main clause.
A comma usually separates the two clauses if the if clause precedes the main clause. The example below illustrates the comma necessity.
In contrast, when the main clause appears first there is no need for a comma. The example below shows the lack of a comma.
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FREE Printable Back to School Coloring Page - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Document a new school year with this First Day of School Coloring Page. This free printable coloring page is a special way to remember all the firsts!
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Prudential First Recruitment & Education - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Our team is comprised of educated, experienced professionals who work effectively with teachers and schools to bring them together through quality networking. We are flexible and adaptable regarding the needs of each individual school. On the other hand, we also listen closely to the needs of our teachers amid efforts to ensure that we find the best fit for our teachers, placing them in jobs in Turkey as well as overseas. At Prudential First Recruitment, we work with selective schools and universities to ensure that our teachers have the best work experience possible. Each position available with Prudential First has been vetted, and we try our best to visit each school in-person. Our legal team reviews contractual terms on behalf of our teachers, to ensure that all regulatory and legal... [Read more]
Guide to Writing Your First TEFL Syllabus - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
So you've got your TEFL certificate in hand and landed your dream teaching job abroad. Once you're at the school, it's time to prep for your classes. More often than not, teachers are expected to create their own course syllabi for their different classes. Here is our guide to writing your first TEFL syllabus.
What is a course syllabus?
What does my syllabus have to include?
Writing your syllabus
How to time your syllabus
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This post was written by our ITTT graduate Zirui P.
The syllabus of a course is the frame of what the course is. It tells the students and the teacher what is being taught in the course as well as in what order it is being taught. This is especially true in... [Read more]
Taking the First Step Towards Certification - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Exploring the World of TEFL and TESOL
Understanding the Importance of Certification
Choosing the Right TEFL or TESOL Course
Online vs. In-Person Training: Pros and Cons
Practical Teaching Experience: Why It Matters
Navigating the Job Market Abroad
Cultural Sensitivity and Adaptability in Teaching
Continuing Professional Development in TEFL
Building a Support Network in the Field
Making a Difference Through ESL Teaching
Embark on a journey into the dynamic field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). ITTT, a leading provider in the industry, offers comprehensive courses to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach English abroad effectively. Discover the diverse opportunities available worldwide... [Read more]
Why Is Lesson Planning Important? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Lesson planning means that the teacher establishes his/her credibility. It shows that you are organized, structured, have thought about what you are going to do, and understand your area of expertise.
Is lesson planning a 100% sure thing?
The hidden benefit of lesson planning
Lesson Plan Example
Topic
Aims
Age group
Level
Time
Materials
Introduction
Procedure
In order to build background information try the following:
The strategies are as follows:
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Roberto G.
Like all things in life that involve a group of human beings, 100% success is almost impossible. Improvising due to unforeseen circumstances is a skill a... [Read more]
My Personal Reflection On My First Teaching Experience - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
As the 60 hours, TESOL course is coming to an end, I have started to think back to my first teaching experience.
A part-time job for the student
My first teaching approach
Professional development
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joyce C.
When I was a university student, I decided that it was a good idea for me to find part-time work as an English tutor or teachers assistant so I could get the first-hand experience in teaching. I began teaching a 9-year-old girl who attended the local school in Hong Kong. Her name is Charmaine. Her mother was concerned about her English writing abilities, as she often made grammar and spelling mistakes... [Read more]
How I Constructed My First ESL Lesson Plan - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
When I had to design my first lesson plan I wanted it to be as coherent as possible as the purpose of every lesson plan is to guide the teacher in organizing her material and herself for the purpose of helping the students to attain the intended learning outcomes. When planning lessons, we need to think carefully about what stages a lesson will go through and how we will get from one stage to another. In this plan I stuck to the ESA (Engage, Study, Activate) Method that I learned about during my TEFL certification course.
The Engage Stage of the Lesson
The Study Stage of the Lesson
The Activate Stage of the Lesson
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My Dream Come True: My First Teaching Experience - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching is a very enjoyable job and can also be highly rewarding. I had the opportunity to learn that by having an eighteen-month religious experience in which I shared all my beliefs with the people in Ecuador. Even though it wasn't a job I gave it my full commitment and that might be why I gained so much knowledge and life lessons from it. After returning home, I realized that I wanted to keep having that feeling in my life. I wanted to teach people. Now, the question was what to teach. After talking to some of my close family members and friends, I remembered an old dream that I had when I was younger: Being an English teacher. I started having a passion for this language since elementary school or maybe even earlier. I formally studied English when... [Read more]
Do people fail TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
While the majority of dedicated students successfully complete their TEFL courses, it is important to understand that these courses demand a significant time commitment. If all elements of the course aren't completed within the specified timeframe, there is a risk of not passing. That said, with proper planning and dedication to becoming an EFL teacher, most individuals can achieve success in their TEFL journey.
How does ITTT keep its TEFL course pass rate so high?
What are the advantages of an in-person TEFL course?
How difficult is the in-person TEFL course?
What are the advantages of taking an online TEFL course?
We are very proud of our course pass rate of over 90%.
Although it is possible to fail a TEFL course, the vast majority of our students finish their training and go on to... [Read more]
How to get my first TEFL job? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Congratulations if you have recently completed a TEFL certification course and are now looking for that all important first teaching position. As learning English is commonplace in the majority of countries around the world, qualified TEFL teachers rarely find it difficult to secure a good job. However, the level of demand can vary greatly from one place to the next, which also means the level of requirements can vary. What is required in one country might be completely different to the requirements in its immediate neighbor.
Can I teach anywhere as a first-time EFL teacher?
How hard is it to get a TEFL job?
How can I get a TEFL job with no experience?
Head to where you want to live and work and apply for jobs on the ground
Sign up with a TEFL recruitment agency
Add some experience to... [Read more]
Problems of First Lessons and How to Overcome Them - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Challenges are inevitable especially if you want to be successful at what you do and teaching EFL is not devoid of them. In fact, teaching English as a Foreign Language can be very much exciting but also very challenging as it comes with lots of problems. Among these problems are what to do for the first lessons and how to get students motivated for the EFL course. These problems like many others have solutions and this essay seeks to highlight the problems and provide some practical solutions to them.
First impressions are the most lasting
Overcoming this issue
Getting your students motivated
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The Principles of Acquiring a First and Second Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Learning a language is a process that consists of different factors that have their influence on the mastery of the language. One of the major factors that define how the language is learned and the whole process itself is the answer to the question is it 1st or 2nd language acquisition. In other words, under which circumstances the language or languages are learned. There are several differences between 1st and 2nd language acquisition: immersion, need of the language, and dynamics of the learning.
Differences in the process of acquisition
Instinct vs. Need
Dynamis
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How To Apply TEFL Course knowledge During Your First Lesson In China - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Teaching in a foreign country is a dream for many people who are passionate about education. However, it can be confusing and scary thinking about teaching in a country with a culture and language that you are not familiar with. However, as long as you are a qualified, professional and patient teacher, you should have nothing to worry about. Teaching in a country like China might seem like a big challenge at first, however, there are many techniques and teaching methods that a professional teacher can apply during the lesson to ensure a successful outcome. So, the question is: How can a teacher apply what they have learned during a TEFL course in a Chinese classroom?
How to Start Your First Lesson
Once You Have Engaged the... [Read more]
How do I apply for a student visa to legally teach English in Italy? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
In some European countries including Italy it can be notoriously difficult for non-EU citizens to find teaching jobs. Language schools can be reluctant to undertake the often laborious task of obtaining a work permit when they can simply hire a teacher from within the EU who requires no documentation. One option open to non-EU teachers is to apply for a student visa that allows you to legally work in a language school for up to 20 hours per week. To supplement this income, many teachers also take on private students in their free time which should enable you to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while living and working in Italy.
What is the application process for a student visa in Italy?
How can I check that I have the right documents?
What should I do on arrival in Italy?
How easy... [Read more]
Review From Tefl Student Pam - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This is Pam’s video testimonial after the first week of her in-class TEFL course in Phuket. She enjoyed Thailand a lot and appreciated all the help she received from the local staff and teacher trainers. The first week consisted of various theoretical classes led by the trainers. She also had the chance to observe several classes to local EFL students presented by the trainers. She learned a lot from observing the classes and also had an opportunity to teach her first lesson. She then received helpful feedback from the trainers and is excited to improve further in the second week of the training course.
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Tefl reviews - Teaching English Esl Efl Tips/first Conditional - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The first conditional is used for likely results of possible future situations, as well as promises, threats, warnings or back-up plans. This video is specifically aimed at teaching the first conditional in an ESL setting.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
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I have learnt some new things about future tense. First, I am clear about the difference between will and be going to, 'will 'can be... [Read more]
First Step in Teaching: Reasons to take a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I would rather start by sharing my experience with the combination of teaching and living in several different countries to clarify why I have chosen this topic:
My Story
Special Education
Getting Ready
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate moein m. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
In the past, when I was younger, I did not have any interest and was not enthusiastic about learning English, and I remember that I always used to escape from foreign language classes. Once I turned to 16 and 17, during high school, I spent most of my time with some friends who knew English well and they were always... [Read more]
The Principal Differences Between The First and Second Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Second language acquisition is used to refer to any language other than the first language, so it refers to the acquisition of any language after the acquisition of the mother tongue.
How do we learn languages?
Why does a person need to learn a second language?
What is assimilation?
What is developing during second language acquisition?
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Abdelkabir E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
It functions as a recognized means of communication among members who speak some other language as their mother tongue. For example; English as a second language is learned in... [Read more]
Pronunciation Problems for Learners Speaking Chinese as their First Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sheneil J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Problems with Consonants
Problems with Vowels
Problems with Rhythm and Stress
Problems with intonation
Minimal Pairs
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Chinese does not have either of the "th" sounds (like "that" and "this"). Most other languages do not have these sounds and they are problematic for most learners of English. The difficulty is the point of articulation- the tongue has to be between the teeth, not behind them. Many people say that English speakers look like they're sticking their tongues out all the time because of the "th" sounds. It... [Read more]
