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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English as a Second Language in Small Communities in America There is currently a need for more people willing to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) across America. Several small communities have accepted immigrants from other countries. Although children of school age will learn English in school, the parents and grandparents struggle to learn English as they continue their daily lives and earn a living. This is a challenge as most Americans do not know any other languages as they do in Europe, so the immigrant needs to communicate in English to accomplish anything. This leaves the older generation feeling isolated and causes problems in everyday life, such as going to the bank. In...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How The Location Influences Your Teaching Resources One of the many challenges I will face as a new teacher will be the uncertainty of the location where I will be teaching. The location and educational environment will impact the resources which will be available. Regardless of the location, however, in light of the rapid expansion of the internet, and vast array of websites, I think it is likely that students will be anticipating and expecting some use of the internet. As a member of the baby-boomer generation, I grew up and was educated prior to the development of the internet and when computer use was in its infancy. I am very accustomed to the traditional classroom with large class size, the teacher in the front of the room...  [Read more]

Sat, 25 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching ESL vs. EFL - What’s the difference? ESL is English which is usually taught to students in an English speaking country. EFL is English which is taught to students in a foreign, non-English speaking country. As it is true of many European countries, where is common to learn to speak more than one foreign language. For these reasons ESL is typically the term used in the United States, an English-speaking nation, whereas EFL is more often the term of choice in countries where English is not the native language. Table of Contents What's ESL? What's EFL? Teaching ESL versus teaching EFL ESL Students Need... 1. Hands-on English lessons suitable for their immediate needs. 2. Explicit cultural instruction. 3....  [Read more]

Thailand Teaching Jobs (Ayutthaya and Bangkok) Date posted:2021-04-10 | Writer: Icon Group Thailand | Email: [email protected] Teachers needed for English Program (content subjects) and English Conversation Programs in private schools in Ayutthaya and Bangkok, Thailand. Subjects include English Conversation, English Reading, English Writing, Science, and Social Studies.Experience and TEFL certification are preferred. Orientation, school on-boarding, and relocation support/advice are provided. Native English speaker preferred but non-native speakers will be considered who provide a TOEFL/TOEIC score.AVAILABLE POSITIONS:Ayutthaya English Program Positions (2)Teaching 18 hours per week in an air-conditioned classroom to KG/Primary students. Subjects are English Conversation, English...  [Read more]

Opportunities For EFL Teachers in Thailand Date posted:2014-06-03 | Writer: Findworkabroad | Email: [email protected] Findworkabroad has great opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who want to work in Thailand. We have openings in many provinces including: Chantaburi, Nakhon, Ratchasima, Lopburi, Phichit, Prachinburi, Nakon Sawan, Kamphaeng Phet and Phetchabun. The schools are kindergartens, elementary schools and secondary schools. You will be introduced to the schools depending on your qualifications and suitability. All the positions require you to be native level speakers of English with Bachelor’s Degree and TEFL / TESOL. Benefits: The salary is 25,000 Baht per month. Non Immigrant B visa and work permit will be processed for you.  The working schedule is...  [Read more]

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 Mark Crocker Visa and Legal Destinations Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in Thailand Thailand has been one of Asia's most popular destinations for teaching English abroad for many years due to its endless cultural attractions, great climate, and wide range of job opportunities, but how do you go about teaching there legally? As the process can be a little confusing, we have put together the following guide to help you get started. Table of Contents Step 1: Understanding the Visa Situation Step 2: Get Your TEFL Certification Step 4: Apply for Jobs Listen to this blog post Are you ready for your Thailand adventure? Related Articles: Also read: Teaching English in Thailand - The Salary and Budget Guide Step 1: Understanding the Visa Situation As with...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 Alexis Biro Destinations Why Buenos Aires is the Ideal Place to Teach English Argentina is divided into 24 districts, 23 provinces plus the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, which is also the capital of the country and where the federal government is located. Buenos Aires is without a doubt the most cosmopolitan city in South America and a city that was built by immigrants from all over the world. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Unique Culture Unique Food Options EFL In Argentina What are you waiting for? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Buenos Aires is a city of contrasts. The traditional and the modern coexist everywhere you look. Buenos Aires' one-of-a-kind vibe is something you won't find anywhere...  [Read more]

Teach English in Southern Thailand. Date posted:2006-06-08 | Writer: Saparachinee School | Email: [email protected] Saparachinee School Trang is a large government secondary school situated in the centre of Trang. Trang is in the south west of Thailand about 125 km south of Krabi and about 300 km south of Phuket. The school requires two full time English teachers and a science teacher for students aged between 12 and 18 (matayom 1 - matayom 6). The English teaching position is open to native speakers only, ie nationals of the UK, USA, CDN, AUS, NZ, RSA, IRL. Candidates should hold a bachelors degree and preferably a TEFL certificate. The position of Science teacher is open to other nationals, however their command of English must be excellent. Candidates for this position must...  [Read more]

Opportunity teaching TEFL in Thailand: Positions Start In May 2005 - 10 Month Contr Date posted:2005-03-28 | Writer: MediaKids Ltd. Thailand | Email: [email protected]   for the almighty dollar, then Korea, Japan, or Taiwan might be better suited to your needs. If you are looking to really experience and live in another culture, then we have a position for you in Thailand. Our Expectations: ***1. Native Speakers ONLY Please (Can, US, Aust, NZ, U.K, S.A) with valid passport 2. Must have clear speech, free of "extremely thick" accents ***3. Must have EITHER a 4-year University degree (pref. in related field - English/Educ/ECD/Comm) OR an accredited TEFL/TESOL certificate (not online) + experience teaching and/or working with children in a supervisory/educational role) 4....  [Read more]

Opportunities in Thailand for TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2018-03-28 | Writer: Teachers for Thailand | Email: [email protected] Teachers for Thailand is a teaching agency that specializes in uniting professional educators with qualified teaching positions in Thailand. Essentially, our job is to find TEFL work for you through a job that will fit both your personality and skills. Our company has more than 25 years of experience in education, management, and recruitment, allowing us to give you the best service possible.   Teaching in Thailand is truly a unique experience, allowing you to discover its beauty far beyond what is possible through just tourism. We’re not just enthusiastic about teaching, we love to teach and we want to help you get the most out of your...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Volunteer ESL Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities I took the ITTT online TEFL course not to prepare to teach English as an employee working abroad, but as a volunteer in the United States to teach refugee and immigrant adults. I completed the units a few months ago, but I waited to do this summative task until I could begin teaching classes as a volunteer teacher and reflect on that experience. Table of Contents Teaching ESL as a volunteer provides important opportunities for learning and growth. On the other hand, serving as a volunteer teacher poses several challenges. Volunteer Programs Working With Different Groups Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What to Consider When Curating the Best Possible Course Experience The overall "course experience" or a critique of daily experiences are too often considered only during course evaluations or in response to vocalized dissatisfaction. As an English teacher (or any teacher) it is your responsibility to craft, adjust, and/or carry-out a course experience that will be the most effective and enjoyable one possible. To do so requires that you give broad thought to your audience, schedule, and how you show up in the course. Table of Contents Audience Attitude Schedule Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sara S. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Typical Challenges Faced by English Students from Cambodia There are always struggles and problems with learners of English as a foreign language in different countries. Cambodia is no exception. The Cambodian educational system has undergone many changes in its history. The Pol Pot genocidal regime between 1975-1979 forced the educational system of the nation to collapse. After a long prohibition of the English language and the end of the cold war, the government and people of Cambodia chose the English language to be the second language to communicate and do business. In 1986 the ban from teaching English was lifted. Since it is such a relatively new language in the everyday educational system, learners of English can have problems...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Classroom Discipline: ✅ Concern or Treasure? Discipline in the classroom is a point of concern for any teacher, be it new or experienced. Since it is a learning center, we expect the students to be disciplined, which is correct. However, to expect the same from the students, a teacher's core responsibility is to set the right expectations in the student's mind. The students must be following the same. Every new teacher is worried and split thoughts regarding what to follow and what not to as there is a fine line between being strict and being a disciplined teacher. If you are severe, you are hated. If you are liberal, you are taken for granted. But bear in mind that it is not a fast-track...  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Pros and Cons of ESL in Kindergarten Learning a new language is not an easy task, regardless of the age it is learned at. Typically it is a little easier to learn languages at a young age, as most of the learning process is done subconsciously and most activities are geared to be fun and informative. It is important to begin learning languages at a young age and begin to stimulate the different parts of the brain involved in language processing. Therefore it is important to begin learning English as a foreign language in kindergarten classes. Table of Contents Anticipated Problems Teaching Ways Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Troubleshooting TEFL is the Most Difficult and Most Mind-Expanding? Troubleshooting TEFL is the most interesting, culturally challenging, and socially difficult there is. It is as much a cultural and social exercise in communicating with and managing people, as it is an intellectual exercise in simply conveying language skills to academic students enrolled in an institution of learning. Furthermore, it is more complex and varied due to age differences, cultural diversity, and discrepancies in the motivation of students enrolling in TEFL classes. A teacher who teaches her/ his native language to native speakers of the same language, in her/ his native country will have it significantly easier when troubleshooting problem...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Building Confidence in Students is Important and What Techniques ESL/EFL Teachers Can Use Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance from believing in one's own abilities or qualities. It is indispensable if we want to succeed in doing anything, and learning English is no exception. Confidence enhances performance, making learning less stressful and remembering what is learned a lot easier. It gives English learners the courage to explore and discover the language with or without teachers. Confident learners are not afraid of making mistakes or challenging themselves. All these lead to success eventually, not only for the learners but also for the teachers. Therefore, ESL/EFL teachers (teachers) need to build confidence in...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What is The Difference Between Teaching ESL and EFL? While English is a popular language used globally, people learn and use the language differently, a feature that informs the techniques employed in teaching the language. A Chinese immigrant living in the United States with his parents, for example, will learn English as a Second Language (ESL). Such a learner would learn in an environment where English is the primary language for interaction. The case is different with a French boy learning English in a school in Paris. The boy in this context learns English but is likely to continue using his French mother tongue while out of class. As such, he learns English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The two learners in this hypothetical...  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences From Immigrant to ESL Teacher - A TEFL Graduate's English Teaching Journey This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate Ning Z., who shares their own personal story of learning English after emigrating to the United States from China at the age of 18 and how this personal learning experience helped them to become a TESOL teacher today. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our ITTT graduate Ning Z. I had emigrated to the US from China at the age of 18 and am delighted to be able to share my language acquiring experience and shed some light on some of the challenges a new language learner might encounter during the course of...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Designing a Plan for a Preschool ESL Class Although I have spent many years as an English tutor and teacher of children, I always relied on my own innate skill and have never been formally trained. Within my circle, I was the resident expert on the English language, as I was one of the few native speakers. From my own efforts and studies, I developed my own program for my students. I often felt unsure if I was applying the right methods and longed for some formal training. Now I can say that I have learned a great deal from studying the ESA method, and have a better understanding of what good lesson planning and classroom management involves. From my own intuition and experience, I learned to apply some of the techniques and methods...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How English Became the Universal Language English has undergone many changes since its roots in early Europe. It started out as a Germanic language, and standard word order along with some vocabulary still show German roots in the modern English of today. It went on over the years to incorporate numerous words and suffixes from French during the time that England was invaded and occupied by the Normans in the 11th Century. Its most recent and well-known adoption was from Latin, whose language patterns and vocabulary dominate English. Even today, the language is constantly growing and adapting as it takes on new words from Spanish due to the large Latin American immigrant population in the United States and their great cultural...  [Read more]

TEFL certification What is TEFL certification? TEFL certification is an academic qualification that is typically required when applying for English language teaching positions in most countries worldwide. While it may still be possible to find teaching jobs without any relevant qualifications in a few of the less popular destinations, a TEFL certification from a reputable course provider is an essential ingredient when looking for TEFL jobs that pay a good salary and offer comfortable working conditions. Table of Contents What is TEFL certification? What does TEFL certification mean? Should I get a TEFL or TESOL certification? What are the requirements for TEFL certification? How do I get TEFL certification? Which TEFL certification course should I choose? How much does TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL Madison Wisconsin | TEFL USA Madison is the second largest city in Wisconsin and was named after the fourth President of the united states, James Madison. People have been standing in awe of the natural landscape surrounding Madison for centuries, as the local Ho Chunk natives named the area Taychopera, which translates to “land of the four lakes” (Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Kegonsa, and Lake Waubesa). Besides the wonderful scenery, Madison is home to other famous sites, including the Wisconsin State Capitol, Monona Terrace, First Unitarian Society Meeting House and Memorial Union. All of this makes Madison an exciting place to take a TEFL/TESOL course. When Wisconsin became a federal state in 1848, the population of Madison was at a mere 626 people. However, the University...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How many roles does an ESL teacher serve in the classroom? Nowadays being a teacher means more than just executing lesson plans while standing up at the front of the class giving explanations; we were used to this type of teacher when the traditional schools were "teacher-centered" so the students assumed a passive and quiet way to access the knowledge. It seemed not worked out well regarding English as a second language learning, and for this reason, most schools adopted a more "student-centered" approach in the classroom. Table of Contents Student regulates the lesson Something in between Teacher stands in front of the class Teacher organizes the students Teacher gives Individual support Teacher sets up an example Teacher gives...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 10 Cities in Europe with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers While many people wanting to teach English abroad move to countries in Asia or Latin America, Europe is also a popular destination that cannot be ignored. Despite stricter visa regulations and tougher job markets for teachers, there are still many places in all parts of Europe that have a need for foreign teachers. Here are the top 10 cities in Europe with the highest demand for English language teachers. Table of Contents Madrid - El Foro, The Forum of Spain Prague - The City of a Hundred Spires Rome - The Eternal City London - The Royal City Paris - The City of Love Lisbon - City With a Future Budapest - The Pearl of the Danube Athens - The City of the Violet...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Diverse TEFL Experience My own teaching experience, though not as extensive as many seasoned teachers, is quite diverse. I have taught English class to middle and high school students in the US public school system, worked for an alternative school for students with behavior problems, taught in a language training school, taught in a bilingual Montessori kindergarten, tutored numerous students one-on-one, and I've taught many different kinds of online classes. Currently, I work as a course designer and an actor, filming fun videos to teach Chinese students English through an interactive online app. Table of Contents Reasons to leave a public school Trip to China What I loved there Work in an online education start-up A new...  [Read more]

What is TEFL? The acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. While this term is used for the physical act of actually teaching English abroad, it is also commonly used to refer to the training courses that many prospective teachers complete before heading overseas, as well as the qualification they receive upon successfully graduating from the course. By gaining a TEFL certificate it is possible to find work as an English language teacher in almost any country of your choice worldwide. Table of Contents TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language TESL - Teaching English as a Second Language TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ELT - English Language Teaching TEFL Qualifications Choosing a TEFL Certificate Course Online or In-Class TEFL Course...  [Read more]

TEFL in Sunny Suratthani, Thailand Date posted:2006-04-20 | Writer: Suratthani School | Email: [email protected] Â Suratthani School is a government school with 3, 520 students on role. Within this school is an English program, which delivers courses in mathematics, science, dramatic arts, information technology, physical education and health, and English. All these subjects are taught in the English language. Suratthani School is in need of teachers for the English Program. Located in the South of Thailand, near many beaches and islands, Suratthani School is the leading government school in the area, providing high-quality education for Mattayom 1-3 students (from approximately the North American equivalent of grades 7-10)in the English Program. Some courses are also taught to the...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs Online There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: ESL teachers needed ONLINE to work with IT professionals | (Date posted:2023-11-26) Date posted:2023-11-26 | Writer: Unifyhub | Email: [email protected] Unifyhub, a corporate language learning and content creation company with offices in Tallinn (Estonia), and Saint-Petersburg (Russia)  is looking for ESL teachers to join our international team of professionals. In the past 14 years, we have helped over 100,000 people learn English, get into foreign universities, travel...  [Read more]

Should I teach English abroad? Whether you are just looking to earn some extra cash during a gap-year or are planning a more serious move into the world of education, teaching English as a foreign language has many benefits. The demand for TEFL qualified teachers is continually growing in many parts of the world and opportunities for making teaching a career are abundant. Also, if you decide that it is time to head back home, there are many directions in which your overseas teaching experience can take you. Are TEFL teachers in demand in English speaking countries? Although for many TEFL course graduates the aim is to head overseas to experience living and working in a foreign culture, it is not the only option. Plenty of people use their teaching qualification within their home...  [Read more]