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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Completing a TEFL course is useful in many ways. Firstly, it is useful to complete a TEFL course because of the knowledge it provides. Before starting this course I had an English background, but I wasn't aware of all the grammatical points I was missing out on. This course has made me think and taught me some very new ideas that I had not previously known before. Aside from grammar, I had picked up some very useful communication skills and problem-solving skills. When in a classroom I learned how to keep people engaged and active. A very useful technique is the ESA technique. That stands for engaging, study, activate. In this technique, you can use the straight-arrow method, boomerang method or the patchwork method depending on the situation of your...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The one thing l liked most about teaching was the many jackets one gets to wear. To some l was a fashion icon, to others a role model, to others someone they could easily go to and talk about their life and personal challenges. Hence, the code of conduct for teachers stretches even to their communities and homes. Their mere being impacts the lives of the country's generations and helps build a nation, academically and socially. My Role Model Business Idea Source of Motivation Careful Parent Find your role as an English teacher abroad today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Trish A. In 2002, l was doing my grade 4 level, taught by a tall slim and soft-spoken woman from Bulawayo....  [Read more]

Securing a teaching job in Thailand, one of Asia's top travel destinations, requires several steps. Potential English teachers should possess a bachelor's degree and earning a TEFL certification with 120 hours and teaching practice is typically essential. Candidates should also maintain a clean criminal record, provide a health certificate, and be over 21 years of age. Obtaining a non-immigrant visa followed by a work permit finalizes the process. What are the requirements for teaching English in Thailand? What kind of school will I work in teaching English in Thailand? What is the best way to apply for jobs teaching English in Thailand? When is the best time to apply for jobs teaching English in Thailand? To teach English in Thailand, certain criteria are now more strictly...  [Read more]

  This is a video review from Kieu. She is from Vietnam and she recently completed our 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course. Since she was an ESL learner herself, she is determined to create fun and interactive lessons for her students. She took our course to improve her teaching methods and skills and provide high-quality lessons to her students. She highly recommends this course to anyone wanting to live abroad and teach English. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Every year tens of thousands of people from all backgrounds leave behind their existing life and head overseas in search of fun, travel and adventure. They are able to do this by completing a TEFL certification course that gives them all the qualifications they need to apply for English language teaching jobs in countries all over the world. If you want to join this ever growing number of TEFL qualified teachers, there should be very little that can get in your way. Where can I teach English abroad? Which is the most popular region for teaching English abroad? Where can I earn the most money teaching English in Asia? What other popular spots are there for teaching English in Asia? Where are the most popular TEFL destinations in the Middle East? What are the pros and cons of...  [Read more]

  Milosz is from Poland but is now teaching English in China. He just completed our ITTT TEFL/TESOL course and had a great experience with it. He found the material covered in the course very useful for his own classroom in China. He found the course to be very well structured, understandable and also a lot of fun. Moreover, he recommends this course to anyone who wants to live abroad and teach English to non-native speakers. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Yolanda is from the Philippines and recently completed the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT. She learned a lot from the course and found it to be enlightening. She found all units to be educational and practical and is excited to use them in her classroom. The course focuses on English grammar and teaching methodologies. She is excited where this new qualification will take her and is sure that it will advance her career. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Teaching English in South Korea offers very competitive salaries, with teachers typically earning between $1,400 to $2,400 USD monthly. The country stands out as a prime destination for English teaching due to its advanced infrastructure, low crime rates, and high standard of living. Coupled with its reputation as one of Asia's most affluent nations, South Korea consistently attracts both new and seasoned teachers, seeking good salaries and favorable working conditions. What are TEFL salaries in South Korea? What other benefits can I expect when teaching English in South Korea? How much can I save while teaching English in South Korea? In South Korea, TEFL salaries differ based on the institution and the teacher's experience. For public schools, novice teachers typically earn 1.8 to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The role of a teacher is to help students acquire knowledge so that eventually, they can be competent in understanding and communicating in English. A good teacher is a successful teacher. The success or failure of a teacher lies not only on his/her teaching styles, but more importantly, the learning of the students. To a certain extent, the personality of the teacher may affect the learning of his/her students, but what is more indispensable is the relationship between the teacher and the students. A non-threatening relationship with the students can help to build the students' interests in learning, and create an atmosphere that is conducive and light-hearted for learning. A good teacher is also a responsible teacher who takes time in planning and...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In April 2018, I quit my job and began traveling around the world. Since then, I taught myself Russian and improved my teaching skills by helping others with languages I am familiar with. The more places I visited on my journey, the more I became interested in foreign languages. "Learn from locals while teaching them." "Traveling is one of the best ways to improve and educate yourself." "Once you're able to communicate, there will be new opportunities!" "It's not just about providing knowledge but also gaining knowledge while teaching." Are you ready to get inspired to teach while traveling? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post I had the chance to teach people German and English, while also learning other languages and alphabets from them. I...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The following blog post is about an ITTT graduate who shares his story on how he found a passion for teaching English abroad after studying abroad in Taiwan. "What did I have to lose?" "What do these developments have to do with my decision to pursue certification to teach English?" "Teaching English in China seemed like a very risky move." "I believe I will find no other career as fulfilling as teaching English." Listen to this blog post Now it's your turn to get TEFL certified! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph S. When I began my undergraduate education, I intended to pursue a Master's degree, likely in Industrial Psychology, and then a career in that field; most likely consulting. However, as a...  [Read more]

  Lenin from the United States found our 120-hour TEFL course very helpful. He especially enjoyed looking into the grammar units and found the view from an English learner's point of view very interesting. He also found the units on lesson planning and classroom management very useful for his own future classroom. 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. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! In terms of equipment and teaching aids, we...  [Read more]

  Mike just finished his in-class course in Phuket, Thailand, and found the experience rewarding and worthwhile. He took the course because he enjoys helping people and thought starting a career teaching English overseas was a great idea. With his internationally recognized teaching qualification in hand, he can now apply for teaching positions around the globe. The training he received at the Phuket training center also enables him to plan and present his own lessons in an effective and professional manner. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  These three TEFL trainees recently completed their TEFL and TESOL training at our training center in Corinth, Greece. They had a positive experience at the center and found that the theoretical classes in the mornings and the teaching practice sessions in the afternoons perfectly complemented each other. They especially enjoyed working with the local EFL learners at the training center and have seen quick improvements after every single days. The three of them can now start looking for positions in teaching English overseas and start their adventures of living abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Amanda is from Brazil but currently living in Turkey. She recently completed our TEFL/TESOL course and immediately found a job. She is excited to live abroad and enjoys teaching English overseas. She highly recommends our courses and enjoyed the variety of teaching and grammar topics provided in the course. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Kensey is from the United States and took her TEFL course in Prague, Czech Republic with ITTT. In her TEFL review video, Kensey explains how she found the training to be very good with qualified and experienced instructors. The support during the course was good, especially when preparing for practical teaching sessions. Kensey enjoyed the fact that she got to work with a range of people including young learners, which is something that not all TEFL courses include. The most difficult part of the course for her was the amount of studying required and the creative work needed to prepare lessons. Although she is still new to teaching, Kensey feels the course has prepared her well for the classroom and a future career in teaching English as a foreign language. Although initially...  [Read more]

  Jenny is from the United States and found the training in Prague to be very effective. She enjoyed working with the trainers and received helpful assistance throughout her stay. Her favorite part of the course was learning the different types of teaching methods and how to be effective with each. The teaching practice was challenging but helpful in finding her own teaching style. She enjoyed Prague and cannot wait to start a teaching position in the Czech Republic or other parts of Europe. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Marija is from Serbia has a graduate degree in English language. To increase her job opportunities, she decided to take a TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT. She enjoyed working through the course and found it well organized and concise. Her favorite part was the teaching tips provided throughout the course. She recommends this course to anyone working in the field of EFL and wanting to live overseas. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Shaina is from Canada but working as an assistant language teacher with the JET program in Okinawa, Japan. She recently completed the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT and found it extremely useful. She learned new warm-up techniques, as well as how to structure lesson plans better. She feels that she is now a better teacher and resource for her students in Japan. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Irina is from Russia where she teaches students of different ages. She wanted to enhance her professional portfolio and improve her teaching skills. She decided to study with a tutor and found it to be extremely beneficial. After taking the course, her classes are more enjoyable for both her and her students. She is excited to use the new learned techniques and methods in all her classes and further improve her teaching skills. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  ITTT graduate Iryna recorded this TEFL review video. Iryna took the 120-hour online TEFL course with tutor support and videos. Iryna found the course materials to be simple, clear, short and practical and she enjoyed studying each of the 20 modules. Each module is followed by an online test that evaluates how well you have understood the material covered in the unit. As a result of taking the online TEFL course with ITTT Iryna found that her professional confidence has increased. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Corrin took the 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course and already found a job thanks to her certification. She now works as an English language teacher in Florence, Italy, and enjoys life abroad. She thought the tutor support was extremely helpful and the course material was well structured and easy to follow. She feels more confident in the classroom thanks to our TEFL/TESOL course and is excited to see where the qualification will take her. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Lindsay has been living in the United States for a while and decided to take our 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course to further her career prospects. She appreciated the tutor support she received throughout the course and found the tutors to be extremely professional. She is excited to pursue a career in teaching overseas as she loves to travel and see the world. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Lenin is from the United States and has recently completed the 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL training with ITTT. He greatly enjoyed the course and found it to be extremely helpful. He didn’t realize how many components there are in the English language, which is why he appreciated the English grammar units. He also enjoyed the teaching units on classroom management, lesson planning, types of learners and how to deal with problems. He is excited to live abroad and teach English as a foreign language. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Emilia is from Poland and she shares her experience with the 120-hour TEFL and TESOL course in this video review. Even though she had prior teaching experience overseas, she took the course and learned a lot during the course. She found the course interface to be very easy to use and she enjoyed the flexibility the course gave her. She is sure that she will use the teaching ideas and lesson plans provided in the course in her teaching future. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  This is a TEFL review from Jeff. He found the in-class course in Shanghai challenging but enjoyed the thorough teaching practice he received during his stay at our China training center. He learned a lot from being in the school environment and having to prepare his own lesson plans and create materials for his students. He is now ready to teach overseas and cannot wait to apply for jobs. With his TEFL qualification and practical teaching experience, he can find an ESL position almost anywhere in the world. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  This video is about week two of the four-week in-class course in Phuket, Thailand. This TEFL trainee from South Africa found the second week to be challenging but a lot of fun. She enjoyed working with the local training staff and feels that she got a lot of helpful feedback from them. She also did various observed teaching lessons and was able to pick up a lot from them. She is excited to start teaching local students herself and further develop her teaching style and classroom management skills before graduating from the course. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Fatih is from Turkey and has been an English teacher in Istanbul for a while. He enjoyed the course a lot and found that it increased his teaching skills significantly. All our online courses can be completed at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home or virtually anywhere with an Internet connection. The 20 units cover anything from classroom management, student profiling and the most important English grammar lessons. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Ben just completed the second week of his four-week in-class course in Phuket, Thailand. He found the second week to be challenging but had a lot of fun learning new things about teaching English overseas. He taught a couple of lessons to local EFL students at the training center and met a lot of new people from all over the world. He also received an student profiling assignment as well as his final assignment to create a fun and educational teaching game. He is excited where the qualification will lead him in the future and cannot wait to live abroad teaching English. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Marcelo is from South Africa and he decided to take our TEFL/TESOL course to pursue his passion of teaching overseas. He enjoyed the course a lot and found all 20 units to be extremely helpful. The flexibility of the course suited his schedule perfectly as he was able to manage his own time. He printed out the course units and materials and can take them anywhere with him. He wants to live abroad and teach English to non-native learners around the world. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]