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As the most populous country in Europe with over 82 million people, TEFL jobs in Germany can be found year round and throughout the country. Obviously there is more demand for TEFL teachers in the more populous locations, but do not discount finding a position in smaller towns and even rural villages. Working conditions are favorable and the Germans willing students. The jobs listed here form a sample of typical TEFL jobs in Germany. Use the contact details to approach schools directly. If you can demonstrate an interest in German language or culture, you may find this is viewed positively. Consolidate your job search by checking online TEFL job sources frequently. Research where you would like to teach and the seek schools contact details in your chosen location. Web-savvy language...  [Read more]

  When you sign up for an ITTT TEFL course in Germany you’re signing up for a lot more than beer, sausages and Oktoberfest! Whilst over 800 million Currywurst (a special type of pork sausage served with curry ketchup) are eaten in Germany every year, Germany has so much more to offer. Our TEFL course in Germany will give you the chance to become an English teacher and experience this amazing “land of poets and thinkers” like Bach, Goethe and Nietzsche. You can come and hear the internationally renowned Thomanerchor, who Johann Sebastian Bach used to lead, or soak up the atmosphere in the bar where Goethe used to gaze at a picture depicting the legendary magician and astrologer Johann Georg Faust. You’ll be surrounded by culture! Germany isn't just a place to exercise...  [Read more]

ITTT's Germany TEFL course takes place in the delightful city of Leipzig. Goethe described Leipzig as, "A little Paris that educates its people." So, whilst taking your course here, you'll also be able to enjoy the café culture in the arcades that surround the centre of Leipzig. There's a great blend of culture to be experienced in Leipzig. On the one hand, you can hear world-class classical music at the Gewandhaus concert hall and at the Opera. On the other you can hear cutting edge electronic music in the clubs in the "Südvorstadt" area of Leipzig or even go to one of the Gothic clubs! Counter culture is such a large part of Leipzig's life that Europe’s biggest Wave and Gothic festival is held in Leipzig each May. If you enjoy getting out and about, then the most popular destinations...  [Read more]

Germany is one of the most visited countries in Europe and it has a lot to offer in terms of culture, entertainment and natural scenery. It also has a healthy market for English language teachers. In the following section we provide a range of information about the country which should help you to decide whether this European nation is a suitable destination for you to teach English abroad. It covers all kinds of basic travel information, facts about the country, a guide to German customs, as well as information about the country’s most famous annual festival, Oktoberfest. SOURCE: everythingaboutgermany . com/germany-tourist-information/cheap-flights-to-germany/ Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! SOURCE: globals . org/ Register now & get...  [Read more]

Whether you are a seasoned educator looking to expand your horizons or a recent graduate eager to kickstart a rewarding career, pursuing a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification can open doors to exciting opportunities around the globe. With the demand for English language teachers on the rise, obtaining a TEFL certification is a valuable investment in your future. International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) offers comprehensive TEFL courses in Berlin, Germany, equipping aspiring teachers with the skills and confidence needed to excel in the classroom. ITTT is a leading provider of accredited TEFL and TESOL courses, recognized for its high-quality training and ongoing support for students. With over 25 years of experience in the field, ITTT has helped thousands of...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. The Importance of Studying at ESL Schools in Germany 3. Advantages of Learning English in Germany 4. Why Choose ITTT for TEFL and TESOL Training in Germany Studying at ESL schools in Germany offers numerous benefits for individuals looking to enhance their English language skills. Germany is known for its high-quality education system, making it an ideal destination for those seeking to improve their English proficiency. ESL schools in Germany provide a conducive learning environment that encourages students to practice and develop their language skills effectively. There are several advantages to learning English in Germany. Firstly, studying English in a foreign country allows individuals to immerse themselves in the language and culture, facilitating faster language...  [Read more]

Teaching English in Germany requires different visa processes based on nationality. While EU citizens have the advantage of working in Germany without any visa, citizens from countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Canada can explore the route of a working holiday visa. However, the pathway is more nuanced for Americans and other non-EU individuals. While obtaining a work visa might present challenges, with persistence and the right approach, it is entirely feasible to secure the necessary permissions to teach English in Germany. How do I apply for a work visa to teach English in Germany? When can I legally start teaching English in Germany? Applying for a work visa to teach English in Germany can be a methodical procedure, and teachers typically start this journey by entering...  [Read more]

Linda is a passionate traveler and English teacher exploring the world one country at a time. After studying Mandarin Chinese, she moved to Guangzhou, China, to pursue an internship at a German online marketing company. She loved it so much that she decided to move back to China after finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Management in California. After working in online marketing for a while, she got into English teaching. Teaching English overseas has enabled her to experience life in different countries and fund her passion for travel. She taught English in China for a year and also during my her year in South Korea. She’s been living in South Korea since 2015 and returned to working in online marketing and teaching online in 2016 remotely. On her Website, she shares her tips and...  [Read more]

hello welcome to another live session this week and yeah we're on at a different time this week usually we're a little bit earlier um but yeah we have a special guest today and that's why because she's on base in germany so we had to change the time a little bit yeah i'm linda from itt you've probably seen me before if you've watched our lives and i'm here with brit today hi brit hi thanks for having me and painting your time to meet my schedule yeah and thanks so much for getting up early i know it's early in germany right now oh yeah just have my coffee and i'm good to go yeah that's awesome where in germany are you exactly so i'm based near trier which is along the border with luxembourg so very close to luxembourg oh that's cool it's exciting have you been luxembourg uh yeah i got i...  [Read more]

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  Manuel from Germany took ITTT?s online 120-hour TESOL course. In this TESOL review video; Manuel describes how, as a father of two small children, the format of the course enabled him to study on his own terms. With six months to complete the course, ITTT?s online TESOL courses are a great option for those with busy schedules, allowing you to study whenever and wherever you are able to do so. 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...  [Read more]

  Mohamed from Morocco is living in Germany and has completed an ITTT TEFL course. In his TEFL review Mohamed explains how despite already having several years experience as an English teacher in China, he still found that he benefited from the course many different ways. 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! Unit 7 talks about the teaching of vocabulary, grammer and function in the English...  [Read more]

  In her TEFL review video Francesca from Germany talks about her 120 hour TEFL/TESOL online course. The course gave her a greater understanding of grammar and phonology. It also gave her many insights into how to structure her lessons. She now feels very confident in her ability to be able to deliver productive lessons to her students. She now plans to further her job prospects by completing ITTT's Teaching English to Young Learners course. 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...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video, Yi Zhou Shi from Germany shares his thoughts on the 120-hour TEFL course he recently took with ITTT. In his opinion, taking a TEFL course has been one of the best decisions he has ever made. The course has given him the basics of teaching English as a foreign language, which he is now able to use in his classroom in Germany. He recommends the course to anyone who also wants to pursue a career in teaching English as a foreign language. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Heinz from Germany has been an English teacher abroad for several years when he decided to take his in-class TEFL training in Chiang Mai. He spent some time in Thailand in the 1980s and thought it was a good idea to return and take the TESOL training course. He thought the course was well balanced with easy modules and more challenging ones. Even though he had been teaching for years, he was still able to pick up new things during the course and was also able to improve his existing teaching skills. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video, Lisa from Germany shares her thoughts on a TEFL course she recently took with ITTT. She learned a lot of new teaching activities that will enhance her teaching skills. She's excited to go back to teach English in China and make use of all the new things she learned from the TEFL course.  [Read more]

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  In this TESOL review video, ITTT course graduate Jeaninee from Namibia lives in Germany and she's currently teaching English classes to children aged 7 to 10. She decided to get TEFL certified to advance in the English teaching field and has thoroughly enjoyed her course experience with ITTT. Jeaninee learned many new things from the 120-hour TEFL course and recommends the course to anyone wanting to teach English as well.  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video, Yi Zhou Shi from Germany shares his thoughts on the 120-hour TEFL course he recently took with ITTT. In his opinion, taking a TEFL course has been one of the best decisions he has ever made. The course has given him the basics of teaching English as a foreign language, which he is now able to use in his classroom in Germany. He recommends the course to anyone who also wants to pursue a career in teaching English as a foreign language.  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video Eva from Germany talks about the reasons why she decided to do ITTT's 120 online TEFL/TESOL course with tutor support and how happy she was to achieve her certification. Eva also outlines the many benefits she gained from the course and how she is now planning to further enhance her qualifications by completing ITTT's Business English course. 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...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   When you use more than one adjective, you have to put them in the right order or it will sound very strange. Do you say, "I want a big black cat" or "I want a black big cat?" Let's take a look at infographic below.   So, do you say, "I want a big black cat" or "I want a black big cat?" The first one is correct. Why? If "big" is size and "black" is color, then it should come first because size is number (2) and color is number (5) on the infographic above. You can use this chart for all orders of adjectives. A quick and easy way is to always place the adjective that is easy to change first. Number 1 (Opinion) can be changed more easily than number 6 (Origin: where something is from). It is easy for me to change...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! When writing emails to coworkers and clients at work, it is essential to use the right lingo. Below we have compiled the most useful, polite and professional email phrases you can use at work.   There are six key components to properly structure a business email in English. These will help you to clearly express your ideas and improve your communication with coworkers and clients: The subject line should be clear, concise, and meaningful. It should summarize, not describe and should not consists of a single word, e.g., Important, Help, or Urgent. You should always use the addressee’s name and title if it is a formal message. However, casual business communications do not always need a formal greeting - they can...  [Read more]

If you plan on heading to Europe to teach English it is important that you are aware of the regulations regarding visas and work permits in your chosen destination. The visa situation varies from one country to the next and may also depend on your own nationality. Because of this, we recommend that you visit the relevant embassy website to get the most up to date information before you make any final travel plans. What visa do EU citizens need to teach English in Spain? What visa do non-EU citizens need to teach English in Spain? Can I get a work visa to teach English in Spain? Can I get a working holiday visa to teach English in Spain? Can I teach English in Spain with a student visa? Can I get a work visa to teach English in the Czech Republic? How do I apply for a work...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Using speaking cards is a great way to encourage conversations among ESL learners. The cards act as guides to give the students a direction in their conversations. Below you will find conversation cards about books and reading for your ESL classroom.   Let's take a look at all of the questions and possible answers. Possible answer: I recently finished reading the first book of the Outlander series. It's a fantastic book about an English woman from 1945 who travels back in time to Scotland in 1745. The story is very compelling and the characters' personalities are very well thought-through. Possible answer: One of my favorite books is "The Da Vinci Code" written by Dan Brown. Even though it is a fictional story,...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal Destinations Europe is one of the most popular regions for teaching English as a foreign language for many teachers. However, it can often be difficult for non-EU citizens to secure a visa and work legally in Europe. If you are dreaming of living and working in France, don't despair. An attractive option for teachers from outside of the EU zone is to apply for a student visa. A student visa allows you to work a certain number of hours per week. Even though the legal working hours are limited, many teachers also take on private tutoring to supplement their income. If you are interested in teaching in France, read on to find out how to legally teach English in France with a student visa. Application Process for a Student Visa in France Accommodation in France...  [Read more]

Despite the many things the countries in Europe have in common there are plenty of ways in which the customs and cultures differ and each country has its own unique way of doing certain things. As an English teacher and visitor, an understanding of some of the manners and behaviour of people in your chosen country can go a long way to improving your experience of teaching English abroad. On the topic of manners and behaviour each country has different attitudes that govern what is rude and what is not. In Switzerland, posture is important and slouching should be avoided and in Germany it is considered rude to have your hands in your pockets while talking to someone. Punctuality is important in Germany and you should always be one time for appointments. In France and Spain, being...  [Read more]

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 Are you ready to live and teach English abroad? Related Articles: 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]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Over a hundred years ago, in the late 19th century, a Polish-Jewish eye doctor named Dr. Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof wanted to bridge the gaps and misunderstandings between different ethnic groups that he grew up around. Being from a Polish city that, at the time, was a polyglot, multi-ethnic mixture of Poles, Russians, Jews, Lithuanians, and Germans, he saw there was a great deal of distrust between each group, and he believed it was due to the language barriers that each imposed. To create a common ground between every group, he created an international, universal language called Esperanto (Yaffe, 2017). While it was a great idea to create a language that did not belong to any ethnic group and could be used universally, it did not take off in the 20th...  [Read more]

While significant strides have been made in LGBTQ+ rights in many countries, teachers from this community planning to teach abroad may still face some challenges. Certain popular teaching destinations might not openly discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, and in some places, homosexuality is still criminalized. Therefore, it is important to familiarize yourself with the conditions in your preferred countries to ensure your overseas teaching journey is safe and fulfilling. Here, we highlight a few countries that stand out as welcoming places for LGBTQ+ English teachers. Spain Germany Uruguay Argentina Thailand Taiwan Known for its liberal outlook and commitment to equal rights, Spain is a favored destination for teaching English abroad. Legalizing same-sex marriage in the early...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Teaching abroad is an exciting and enriching opportunity for anyone, but as an LGBT individual, there are additional challenges and considerations to keep in mind. Moving to a new country means adjusting to a different culture and navigating questions about discrimination, safety, coming out, and handling public displays of affection. While there has been significant progress in LGBT rights globally, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in more countries, there is still work to be done. Therefore, finding a place to teach abroad that is accepting and welcoming to the LGBT community becomes crucial. LGBTQIA+ Friendly EFL Destinations Spain: A Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Destination for Teaching English Abroad Thailand: Embracing Diversity...  [Read more]