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Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching Ideas When we travel, we often make self-centered decisions to get the most out of the experience. But does it always have to be that way? With conscious travel becoming more and more popular and widespread it's getting easier to actually do some good while traveling to another country. Here are 5 ways to travel consciously and give something back to the locals. 1. Small gestures with a big impact. 2. Eat local, spend local, sleep local 3. Offer your time and skills 4. Hop on a bus 5. Teach English Are you ready to teach English and make an impact in people's lives around the world? Related Articles: Before your trip, contact local schools or health centers and check if there is anything they need that's easy to bring along. Things like pens,...  [Read more]

1. Importance of SEO for e-commerce websites 2. Advanced SEO techniques for e-commerce websites 3. The role of keywords in e-commerce SEO 4. Optimizing product pages for search engines E-commerce websites rely on a steady stream of traffic to drive sales and revenue. In today's competitive online landscape, having a strong search engine optimization (SEO) strategy is crucial for e-commerce success. By implementing advanced SEO techniques, e-commerce businesses can improve their visibility in search engine results, attract more organic traffic, and ultimately boost their bottom line. One of the most important aspects of SEO for e-commerce websites is ensuring that your online store is easily discoverable by search engines. This involves optimizing your website's structure, content, and...  [Read more]

The British Council estimates there are 1.55 billion English language learners around the world, and at least 10.2 million English teachers. www.theguardian.com/education/2013/nov/07/tefl-for-british-language-learners A fair proportion of these learners will be taught in language schools and through private lessons, including online teaching. There do not appear to be any official figures as to the number of TEFL and TESOL training centers worldwide, but it would be a fair guess to say they number in the thousands. Most countries in the world control education through government regulation and oversight. This is also true of private education provision. This means that each country's government tends to make the rules and regulations concerning the training standards required of ESL...  [Read more]

1. What is TEFL? 2. Why are TEFL teaching resources important? 3. Where can I find TEFL teaching resources? 4. How to effectively use TEFL teaching resources? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It involves teaching English to non-native speakers in countries where English is not the primary language. TEFL teachers help students develop their English language skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This type of teaching often takes place in classrooms, language institutes, or online platforms. TEFL teaching resources are essential tools for both new and experienced teachers. They provide a structured way to plan lessons, engage students, and assess their progress. Quality resources can save teachers time and effort in lesson preparation, ensuring...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learners, whether children or adults, tend to lack attention in the classroom at some point. Certainly, this problem varies from one type of age-range to the other. Indeed, this issue may be due to different reasons: mature students may be tired from work, whereas youngsters may struggle to keep up with the content. Listen to this blog post: Classroom Motivation Teacher's Personality Punctual Teacher Choice of Activities Methodology Group Work Implementing Different Strategies Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Debora M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Moreover, additional factors may...  [Read more]

Connecting with other Celta de Vigo fans online is a great way to share your passion for the team, stay updated on the latest news, and engage in discussions about matches, players, and more. Fan websites dedicated to Celta de Vigo provide a platform for supporters to come together, interact, and be part of a community that shares the same love for the club. Whether you are a local fan in Vigo or cheering for Celta from across the globe, these online platforms offer a space to connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate the team's successes together. Joining a Celta de Vigo fan website allows you to access exclusive content, including articles, videos, interviews, and match highlights. You can stay informed about upcoming games, transfer rumors, and club events, ensuring that you...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences It is difficult to find any official figures regarding the number of TEFL and TESOL training centers worldwide, but it would be reasonable to estimate that they number in the thousands. The vast majority of countries worldwide regulate their education through the government, which applies to both public and private enterprises. Consequently, there are different regulations and requirements for each country concerning eligibility to teach ESL. You must have some form of ESL qualification. There must be some form of accreditation. You must have a good working knowledge of the English language. Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! That...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Planning a lesson is of key importance to a teacher because it prepares him/her to manage learner behavior and create the perfect learning environment for its students. During the lesson planning phase, a teacher decides upon the goals, activities, resources, timing, grouping and other aspects of a lesson (Richards & Renandya, 2002). What is a Lesson Plan For? Stages Lesson Planning Approaches Parts of an Effective Lesson Plan Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Pulkesh M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The lesson plan may not be a very detailed and descriptive one but its purpose is to...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas There are many interactive tools that can be used during teaching to enhance a lesson and keep students engaged. There are also a few tools that are a teacher's lifeline during a lesson. Course materials that range from props and pictures of vocabulary words to simple worksheets and lesson plans are integral to teaching a good lesson. They can provide basic aid to a teacher or help keep the students' attention. But, when overused or used during the wrong times, course materials can become problematic and disadvantageous. Different things that a teacher brings to a lesson can make or break an ESL lesson. Important Course Materials The Use of Props The Downside of Using Course Materials Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences The roles of a quality or good teacher are more than just planning, making lesson plans or teaching. The teacher's roles in today's world are different from what they used to be. Teachers used to plan or were issued a specific curriculum to teach with, that provided them sets of instructions they were supposed to follow. However, that's not the same issue with today's teachers. The Manager or Controller The Tutor The Resource The Prompter The Organiser The Participant The Assessor The Role Model Source of Knowledge Creating Rapport and Suitable Class Environment 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 Herman K. Teachers nowadays are like a "third...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Classroom management begins well before the lesson commences and is vital so that the lesson can flow continuously without gaps, therefore, maintaining students interest. 1. Seating Arrangement 3. Building Rapport 4. Setting Rules 6. Encouraging the Students Reguarly 7. Structuring the Lesson in an Interesting Way 8. Dealing with Problematic Behavior Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our ITTT graduate David D. Strategic placing of student seating arrangements can have a positive effect on the class in a number of ways, pairing a quieter student with a more vocal can have involved the quieter student and gain confidence from the experience. Placing the students'...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A good student-teacher relationship inside the classroom is necessary for the instructor to teach efficiently and for the students to learn effectively. Several factors need to be taken into consideration to manage the classroom well. Body language Grouping Black board Classroom size TTT Rapport Challenged behavior Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Roxanne C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First of all, good eye contact should be established within the classroom. This signifies the connection between the teacher and students and it shows sincerity on the part of the teacher. Eye contact is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Rapport according to the Cambridge dictionary means "a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them", it can also be defined as a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well. Rapport in ESL Teaching Be Interested in Students Be Open to Students' Questions Be Interested in Their Culture Play Games Praise and Encourage Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kudzai K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Establishing rapport with your students can make a great amount of difference when...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Are games in a classroom a good idea? There seem to be two trains of thought regarding this. Games in the classroom can be seen as being a good thing and also seen as a time-waster and something that shouldn't be used at school once a student is out of the early years of elementary school. Listen to this blog post: Personal Experience Nature of Game Play Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Brandie K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. At the school, I currently work at, and with some of the schools previously, there are several native to Japan teachers who will get angry when they find out...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Hello everybody, Liza here and I'm super glad to welcome you to today's session. I'm excited that it didn't take long after the previous one and by the way if you didn't see the previous live stream I strongly recommend you do because last week we discussed teaching in China. I know that many people are interested in going abroad to teach and to discover new cultures. So if you want to know a little bit more about it feel free to check it out. Today we are going to talk about a slightly different approach to teaching which is online teaching. Today's session will take approximately 45 minutes. First we'll cover some of the teaching modes in online teaching because there are actually a couple of them. Then we will consider various online teaching resources....  [Read more]

While some view teaching English abroad as a temporary venture or a way to explore before 'settling down', the reality is that TEFL can be a rewarding and sustainable career. Many individuals not only venture into this field for the thrill of travel and culture but also to carve out lucrative, long-term careers. Contrary to some perceptions, TEFL is more than just a 'gap year' adventure; for many, it is a lifelong profession. Can I really make a long-term career out of TEFL? What qualifications do I need to make a career out of TEFL? What other TEFL related jobs are available in the long term? What are the benefits of a long-term career in TEFL? What skills will I need to make a career out of TEFL? Definitely! Many embark on the EFL teaching journey as a means to explore the world while...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas It is important to establish rapport with students within a classroom for a variety of reasons, it builds trust between students and teacher, insights confidence in students and allows for a fun learning environment. All aspects of teaching require a teacher to have some sort of rapport with students. Students will retain more information and do better in classes when the teacher is engaged and shows love for their job as well as an interest in their students. Most students will not learn well from a teacher who comes to class, does not greet the students let alone knows their names and just reads through the lesson without showing any interest whatsoever. It is far more beneficial for a teacher to have a good rapport with his/her students as it will make...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teachers play a number of very important roles in the education process. Education forms a significant part of everyone's lives as it can contribute directly towards future possibilities and the roles we can play in society. This essay will discuss three of the most important roles played by teachers. The first is the role is that of a facilitator of learning and education, the second role is that of the role model, and the final is the role of the mentor and motivator. 1. Educator 2. Role Model 3. Mentor Are you ready to play a TEFL teacher's role? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Monika G. The most widely acknowledged role played by the teacher is that of the educator - to teach...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The learning process of a foreign language inside a classroom has been demonstrated as one of the best ways in which different competencies can be practiced at the same time. Abilities such as grammar, reading, listening, and conversation skills are put to the test, all of them supervised by a teacher whom a conversation can be established. This same teacher is the one in charge of creating and maintaining an environment based on trust and positivism, so the student may appropriately develop his aptitudes. Grouping Teaching Qualities Non-Classroom Issues Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ilse G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As stated in Unit 1, a good teacher "cares about his/her teaching, but cares even more about the learning of the students". This statement emphasizes the fact that an effective teacher should not only maintain a good and positive attitude towards their teaching but should maintain a good relationship with the students while creating the most engaging and friendly environment as possible so that the students can acquire the skills they need to be successful. Patience Student-Teacher Relationships Within the Lesson Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lucy E. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stories are sometimes excellent resources in the ESL classroom. They can get the students talking and thinking in English about favorite fairytales or other stories they know or create themselves. With this, they can be creative while developing their own stories in class. This can lead to excitement and motivation. There is an endless supply of stories suitable for all ages and levels that could be used to develop English Language skills. And, hopefully, no shortage of imagination in the students to create unique stories. Resources Useful Activities Other Materials Teachers' Creativity Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Leigh K. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

hello everybody so lisa's here and i'm super glad to um welcome you to today's session i'm excited that um it didn't take long uh after the previous one and by the way if you didn't see uh the previous lifestyle i strongly recommend you to do that because um last week we discussed uh teaching in china and i know that many people are interested in going abroad to teach and to discover new cultures so if you want uh to know a little bit more about it um just feel free to check out the previous life and today we are actually going to talk about a slightly different approach to teaching which is online teaching uh it is also super valuable and uh today's session uh will will take approximately 45 minutes so we'll cover um first we'll cover um some of the teaching modes in online teaching...  [Read more]

  In this live session, Liza will tell about several platforms to teach on as a native or non-native TEFL teacher. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Nick and Dariece are the cofounders of Goats On The Road, one of the most trafficked and trusted travel and lifestyle websites online. After quitting their "normal" jobs in Canada back in 2008, they've been travelling and living abroad fulltime — while earning an income on the road. In 2012, Nick and Dariece decided to teach English in Yangzhou, China for a year. This was one of the best experiences of their lives. During that year of teaching, they were able to build up Goats On The Road into what it is today. Their goal is to show you how to make money on the road, lead a happier lifestyle, and travel for as long as you want. Follow the "Goats" and learn how to become an English teacher online, run your own website, become a house sitter, and more. You Can find us on our Blog,...  [Read more]

A TEFL certification and experience teaching English abroad significantly elevate a resume. Not only does it demonstrate valuable skills such as adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and global perspective, but it also sets you apart in a competitive job market. Living and working overseas underscores resilience, initiative, and an embrace of diverse environments. In today's crowded job landscape, where qualifications are abundant, an overseas teaching stint can be a distinguishing factor, potentially tipping the scales in your favor during the recruitment process. The unique advantages of a TEFL experience on your CV/resume are manifold. International Work Experience Communication Skills Versatility Leadership and Public Speaking Creativity and Problem Solving An Adventure to Talk...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I would like to start by first explaining what means to teach, which by a vague definition is to cause the student to learn and acquire the knowledge that is taught in the classroom to meet all the objectives that are previously set by the institution and by the teacher. In other words, the process of teaching is formulated and organized in such a psychological and educational way for both the learner and the teacher to be able to attain some prearranged goals. Teaching Profession Teacher's Uniqueness Are there Good Teachers? English as a Subject Learning Types Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alexandra R. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When a class is managed well, there is a minimum of disruptions that distract from learning. This is more of an issue in a class for children, as opposed to adults. Nevertheless, in all classes, maintaining the comportment of the group to facilitate learning is the objective of sound classroom management techniques. Furthermore, it is also important to develop cordial and friendly relations with learners on an individual basis, and with the class as a whole. Having a rapport with students, and creating a classroom community that is based on shared rules and norms that are understood and reasonable for everybody, is an essential part of classroom management. When accomplished, this creates a classroom culture that students feel safe and welcome in. This...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences As you all know, these days, English plays a vital role in life for many good reasons. As English is an international language, it enables learners to get a well-paid job and gives great opportunities to travel all over the world. Moreover, they can gain a scholarship to study abroad. If you are good at English, you will be more confident. It is really important in our lives. If you are good at English, you will. Firstly, one of the best qualities of a good teacher is energy. Secondly, a good teacher should be patient. Thirdly, be an enthusiastic teacher. Last but not least, great teachers are prepared and organized. Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many...  [Read more]

If you have already graduated from one of our TEFL certification courses and have yet to decide on where you would like to teach, or you are thinking about signing up for a course and are looking for an insight into the most popular teaching destinations, then the following guides might provide some welcome inspiration. Below you will find dozens of countries from all corners of the world where there are plenty of good opportunities for teaching EFL. Click on the countries that interest you to access a wide range of travel tips, country facts and other useful information. South Korea is one of the most popular destinations in the world for teaching English as a foreign language as it offers an exciting culture, beautiful natural scenery and a multitude of EFL jobs with high salaries...  [Read more]