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Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles The Most Common Problems Students in China Face When Learning English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Are you planning on becoming an EFL teacher in China? There are certain difficulties Chinese students face when learning English and every EFL teacher should be aware of these. Top 10 Qualities Every Great Teacher Should Have | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Are you planning on becoming an EFL teacher abroad? Be sure to check out the top 10 qualities every great teacher should have before stepping into your classroom. Teaching...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why do Japanese Learners Face Difficulties when Studying English? English is causing many problems in Asian countries which can be seen just by the high demand for English teachers - including ESL teachers. One of the countries is Japan, a country with a good economy and a society well known for their kindness and politeness, but unfortunately also for the low number of English speakers. There are many reasons why English is likely to pose problems in Japan but there are many possibilities to improve the English lessons to offer lessons that help Japanese students to achieve a higher English level. Table of Contents 1. English is only written during lessons (Student Talk time is too low) 2. Students are not asked to express their...  [Read more]

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 7 Best Get-to-Know Games for ESL Lessons First lessons are always a little bit overwhelming because the students and teacher don't know each other yet. That's why it's very important to break the ice and help your ESL learners to relax. Plus, for future planning, you need to learn more about your students and their likes and dislikes. Get-to-know games are great for these purposes and work best if you play them during the first 3-5 lessons. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Are you more like…? 2. Me/not me 3. Never have I ever 4. Alphabet 5. Random number 6. Top 5 7. Deserted Island Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out...  [Read more]

Centre Internet TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Centre 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 A.J. - Japan said: Problems for Learners in JapanEnglish is a compulsory subject in all japanese schools and is studied for a minimum of seven years if not longer. Very few of these students, however, will become proficient enough to be considered at an advanced and in many cases not even an intermediate level. Those few that do excel at English are students that are motivated from outside of the classroom and/or have spent time abroad in a country where English is commonly...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Japan (5) Date posted:2016-11-27 | Writer: Osaka Language Academy | Email: [email protected] A full-time EFL teaching position is open to join Osaka Language Academy’s growing schools in Higashimikuni and Shinosaka, both with good access to Shinkansen, JR trains and subways. As the school expands rapidly, we are hoping to welcome a new team member as soon as possible. We are seeking a teacher who is eager and able to relocate to Japan on her/his working holiday visas which will speed up the process once successful. We are seeking those who have character which matches the school and professionalism to apply. A high level of competency, reliability, flexibility, logical approach and creativity needed to be successful - a sense of humour and friendly character will be welcomed...  [Read more]

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Struggles for Japanese Students When Learning English I have been teaching in Japan for over 12 years in three different locations ranging from the southernmost part of Hokkaido to the southern island of Kyushu, where I presently reside. The youngest students I have had were children not even two years of age, whereas my older students were in their seventies. This is a very common situation for those who teach here in Japan; a country where the English boom occurred not too long after they rebuilt their nation following the Second World War. Table of Contents Interest Popular Culture Influence Pronunciation Difficulties Language Systems Confidence Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles The Need in a Structured Course to Progress in ESL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of creating a course syllabus for effective ESL teaching. Learning Techniques and Educational Assessment | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on learning types and assessment techniques. Top-5 Fun Flashcard Activities | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English to Spanish Speakers The accelerated growth of English as a global language has made people from all around the world realize how important this one is nowadays, even in our everyday life we find English words and content wherever we look, technology, movies, tv, business, and internet are only some of them. Therefore, people from different nationalities around the globe, show a lot of interest in learning the English language. This time we are going to focus on Latin and Hispanic students and the challenges that these Spanish speakers encounter when learning English. Table of Contents Differences between Spanish and Latino Students Common roots Challenges in English Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Sample ESA Lesson Plan Teacher: Hoang Thi Thanh Hue Observer: N/ A Date and time: 19/09/19Class level: Beginner Room: 201 Expected number of student: 10 Table of Contents Language point: Learner objectives: Personal aims: 1. Engage phase (5 mins), interaction (T-S) 2. Study phase (35 mins) 3. Activate 1 phase (10 mins, T - S) 4. Activate 2 phase (10 mins, S - S) Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hue H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Language point: New vocabulary: banana, bread, chicken, cookie, orange juice, milkNew structure: I like/ don't like _____.Teaching aids: a...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 May 2018 Mark Crocker Destinations 8 Reasons to Teach English in Thailand Thailand has been a major destination on the Southeast Asia backpacking trail for many years and it is now also one of the biggest employers of foreign teachers in the region. So what is it about Thailand that attracts thousands of teachers every year from all corners of the Earth? And what is it that makes many of them stay for far longer than they ever intended? This list of 8 Reasons to Teach English in Thailand should provide some answers to these questions and maybe put it on your radar of potential teaching destinations. Table of Contents 1. A Friendly Welcome 2. Fun in the Classroom 3. Exceptional Food 4. The Tropical Climate 5. World-Class Beaches 6. A Central Location 7. Plenty of Time Off 8....  [Read more]

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences The 3 Most Important Parts of Classroom Management for ESL Teachers Classroom management is one of the most important aspects of teaching and is the key to students' successful learning. Consequently, how to effectively manage and run classroom becomes the central theme and sometimes the biggest concern for English teachers, especially when facing young learners. There are a variety of settings with different scenarios but since I currently teach in Japan, here I would like to focus on the class setting in which all students are Japanese, i.e., of a single nationality who learn English as a foreign language. Table of Contents The classroom environment Student behavior The importance of building trust in the classroom Are you ready to...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Pros and Cons of Teaching Students of Different Age Groups: Adults vs. Youngsters What are the pros and cons of teaching a language to adults and young learners? First of all, let us talk about learner groups. Adults are people 18 years of age and more and young learners are split into three groups: over 13, from 8 to 12, and under 7. Table of Contents When do language abilities start to form? However, on the other hand, teaching a language to adults is easier Advantages and disadvantages Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Phuong V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When do...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English to Beginners in Japan Japanese is certainly one of the most interesting languages in the world thanks to its three types of writing (hiragana, katakana and kanji). Table of Contents International Links Main Challenges: Phonetic System Main Challenges: Exposure to English Main Challenges: Grammar Main Challenges: Beginners Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Desiree I. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. International Links After the outbreak of intercontinental travel (therefore with the appearance of commercialization and missionaries around the world) many...  [Read more]

Authorized TEFL School Check out tefl tesol about Authorized TEFL School 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 V.B. - Japan said: Pronunciation Problems in JapanSince I am currently teaching english in japan, I have decided to briefly discuss some the pronunciation problems that I have observed during my time here. Correct pronunciation is vital in order for a student to communicate in English with the world around them. Although a japanese version of English pronunciation will most likely be understood by fellow native japanese speakers, native english speakers or English learners...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Most Challenging Aspects in English for Japanese Students Description: When teaching English in Japan, there are a few common problems all learners, young and old, face. Two main issues students face are with grammar, as well as pronouncing and hearing certain sounds. As this course was designed for teaching young learners, in this paper, I will address the issues above and possible solutions as they apply to this age group. Table of Contents Grammar Tricks Pronunciation Tricks Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rebecca E. Please note that...  [Read more]

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Cultural and Institutional Obstacles that Japanese Students of English Need to Overcome Many challenges come with teaching English in Japan that is unique and not innately obvious to some people. In addition to the more universal challenges of learning a new language, there are inherent cultural obstacles that English learners must overcome in Japan as well as several problems with the current course of study that is being taught. However, English teachers should do their best to work within the limits of the system to foster an interest and passion for language that lives on outside the classroom and beyond the school years of learners. Table of Contents Vastly different language system The history of Japanese isolation...  [Read more]

Alumni TEFL Chat with Maddy & Georgia - Two Aussie Sisters Teaching English in Japan 07/08/2021 all right hi hey everyone hi as you can see it's not only me this week welcome to our live stream we have guests today i'm super happy about it hi maddie hi georgia hello hey so yeah back here another for another week and i'm live on a different day i usually go live on fridays so today is very special and also because we have guests so i'm super happy about that and yeah if you are watching if you can see us if you can hear us please just leave a high in the comments that would be really cool and where you're watching from i'm always really curious about where people are watching from and um yeah i'm in south korea my name is linda from itt if you don't know me and i'm yeah about an hour...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience: Navigating a Changing Curriculum as a Co-teacher in Japanese Elementary Schools In Japan, elementary schools typically employ an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) to provide support to homeroom teachers during English classes. I have been working in such a capacity for the past two and a half years, first through an international program and currently as a direct-hire via my local city hall. Until recently, mandatory English classes at the elementary school level have been limited to the fifth and sixth grades, but new national requirements are being rolled out that will require mandatory English classes as early as third grade while doubling English classroom hours for the fifth and sixth grades....  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Striking Reasons to Complete a TEFL Course To Teach, Travel, Work and Live abroad! Says the ITTT website. Indeed, the main reasons for wanting to be a certified TEFL teacher are most probably these. If you are a student, to travel the world, discover different cultures, meet new people and learn the local language. If you are an office employee, frustrated by the routine and bored with your job, to escape to China or Japan to teach and learn about Buddhism. If you are an experienced teacher, to give a new dimension to your teaching. If you want to help others, to do volunteer work in Africa. Table of Contents English expertise Course choice Demand Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: There is a...  [Read more]

Agency Legit TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Legit 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.C. - Japan said: Course Experience I enrolled at the 140 hour DVD course with tutor support. I took this course because I wanted to qualify to teach in schools and I wanted to make a change in my career. The japanese schools have required non-native english speakers to obtain training certificates before they are hired. The teachers must meet their high standards of education. I made sure that I chose the best tesol teacher training school and that is ITTT. I enjoyed every lesson...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories English for Young Learners in Turkey: ✅ Problems and Solutions Anastasiya Akpinar TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Turkey is an exciting destination to work as an English language teacher. ✅ If your dream is to live and work abroad in Turkey, these tips will help you understand your local students that much better! Teaching Online: ✅ Tips For Giving Video Homework Anastasiya Akpinar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Try video homework in your online lessons to make them more fun and exciting! 5 Steps to Work on Your ESL Teaching Career Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL expert shares their personal experience of ESL teaching career development. ✅ You will...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Helped Me in Building Relationships With English Learners in Japan From both taking this course and my experience in teaching Japanese children English, I have seen the importance and impact of establishing rapport with students right at the start of the class. Starting from the first lesson, a teacher must establish what kind of relationship they desire to have with the students. That relationship must often be with a relaxed atmosphere where the students can feel that they are supported by the teacher. Thus from the very first lesson, the teacher must get to work on getting to know basic information about the students. What kind of interests do they have? Why are they learning English? At what level are they currently in...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Federico Riva TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews 15 TEFL Course Testimonials You Should Watch Before Taking a Course For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That's why we'd love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! Table of Contents #1 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial – Elizabeth #2 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial – Mark #3 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial – Gurpreet #4 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial – Nicollas #5 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial – Vickey #6 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial –...  [Read more]

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A 1-2-3 Guide How to Become a Motivator For Your Students When approaching a new language, one must understand that this will be a challenging journey. Not an impossible one, but a learning process that, sooner or later, will require a great deal of motivation, passion, and commitment. As educators, I think that our first duty is not only to really outline this journey for our students, but also to bring to life their inner motivation. Table of Contents Teacher Role in The Learning Process Students Psychology 1. See Their Troubles 2. State Global Opportunities 3. Show The Beauty of Language Do you want to motivate people to learn English all over the world? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences British English vs American English. Which is Better? As more and more countries place a growing importance on its people to learn English as a secondary language, for work purposes or for general use, there is a growing debate about which is the better English to learn - British English or American English. Table of Contents Both versions are essentially the same Prioritise teaching "Good English" Certain students may need specific versions of English Points to consider when choosing a version to teach Exploring the differences can be an interesting lesson Don't get obsessed with minor differences Are you excited to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Teach English Knowledge Instead of Teaching Skills What comes to mind when one thinks of an English classroom? Is it organized rows of desks filled with students writing vocabulary and grammar into their notebooks while the teacher talks in the front? This is the classic image of a classroom. A student goes to school to learn what they don't already know. When teaching English, it can be easy to fall into the trap of rote memorization and reliance on grammar and vocabulary. However, is this method effective? Does this way of learning motivate students to become lifelong learners of a foreign language? It is less useful to teach students many things than to teach them the skills needed to...  [Read more]

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 Gianluca Costa TEFL Information Alumni Experiences From Hospitality to Education: Don’t be Scared Just Do It Many of us, at least once in our life, have the desire to change our careers. However, when you spend many years in the same field, it is hard to change to another for various reasons. Mostly it's that your mindset is orientated in a certain way. The idea of change completely seems to be impossible and gives you a feeling of uncertainty but the benefits of undertaking such a big step can be plentiful. I'm here to give you some tips and encourage you to make this huge step. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Hospitality? Never again. I Did It: a Dream Come True Tips and planning Lifestyle Improvements Are you ready to take this huge step? Related...  [Read more]

Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad   Hello and welcome. I'm back again this week for another live session from ITTT. Super excited to be here again, as always it is Friday 10:00 a.m. where I am in South Korea. Please let me know if you can see me and if you can hear me, use the comment section and just throw in a quick hi and where you're watching from. Let me know where you are in the world. I would be super excited to know because we always get a very international crowd here. Let me know where you are right now and what time it is there. I would appreciate it. I am in South Korea, about an hour and a half south of Seoul. It is Friday morning and the weather is kind of cloudy but it's not too bad. Yesterday was really nice, spring has finally arrived....  [Read more]

How to teach English in Asia 04/08/2021 hi everyone hello here's linda again from itt and today we're talking about something really really interesting and exciting teaching english in asia and all you need to know how to get to asia the best countries in asia where to teach with the highest demand and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching english in asia and i'm super excited about this topic today um i myself i've been uh pretty much based in asia since 2012 2013-ish and um i spent some time in china and um i also and now i'm actually in south korea and i've been here already for a while so it's gonna be six years soon and um so i'm so excited to share my experience with you guys and hopefully maybe some of you can...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 May 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Live TEFL Talk: How to teach English in Asia Hi everyone, here's Linda again from ITTT. Today we're talking about something really interesting and exciting, teaching English in Asia. Also, all you need to know about how to get to Asia, the countries in Asia with the highest demand, and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching English in Asia. I'm super excited about this topic today as I have been pretty much based in Asia since 2012. I spent some time in China and I am now in South Korea where I've been for the last six years. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Tiana says, is there a bigger demand in smaller towns because nobody wants to go to the...  [Read more]