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English Game Word Scramble - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun word scramble game around daily routine vocabulary. Have your students unscramble the words and match them to the correct picture.
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How do I quickly build vocabulary for complete beginner students of English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
To quickly build vocabulary for complete beginner students of English, you can use various effective methods:
To help beginner English learners retain new vocabulary words more easily, you can follow these strategies:
Yes, there are several fun and engaging activities that can help beginner students build their English vocabulary quickly.
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Types of TEFL Work Visas - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Table of Contents
Understanding TEFL Work Visas
Requirements for TEFL Work Visas
Popular Destinations for TEFL Work
Process of Obtaining TEFL Work Visas
Differences Between TEFL Work Visas
Benefits of TEFL Work Visas
Challenges of TEFL Work Visas
Renewal and Extension of TEFL Work Visas
Tips for Maintaining TEFL Work Visas
Conclusion: Making the Most of TEFL Work Visas
TEFL work visas allow individuals to legally teach English abroad. These visas are essential for those looking to work as English teachers in foreign countries. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers courses that prepare individuals for obtaining and utilizing TEFL work visas effectively. TEFL work visas allow individuals to legally teach English abroad. These visas are essential for those looking to work... [Read more]
Another Word for EXCITED: Wonderful List of 40 Synonyms of Excited in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Are you searching for another word for Excited? Here, we provide a list of synonyms for the word "excited" with example sentences and ESL infographics.
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English as a World Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English is considered a universal language, mainly because it is widely spoken all over the world. English was originally the language of England. Its expansion became imperative due to the dominance in world trade, religion, technology, tourism, education and so on. UK expansion and incursion of the USA as the first world power saw the migration of the English language all over the world. About 70 countries adopt the English language as their official language and statistics have it that the English language is one of the easiest languages to learn when compared with other languages like Chinese, French, German or Spanish.Table of Contents
English Prevalence
English in Asia
ESL Career Difficulties
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English Around The World - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Is English the most and widely language ever used in the history of this world? Yes. It does mean that it's the only one spoken though. There are many other important languages in the world, but when it comes to business, English is the most spoken of them all.Table of Contents
The Breadth of English
Diversity of English
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Beginning with the Mayans, later on, the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all knew the mechanics to create a bond with other societies. Trading goods and services in early civilizations have been the... [Read more]
English in Global World - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English has been a universal language for many years. More than 700 million people around the world speak it. Today we can say that sooner or later, all of humanity will use it as a second language in their countries and sometime later as its own.Table of Contents
English in Non-Native Speaking Countries
Matter of Communication
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Many countries like China, Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, and many others have recently accepted the importance of this language. Currently, they teach English at all educational... [Read more]
Why The World Speaks English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English is called the global language because it is used as an official language throughout the world. People from different countries and cultures, who speak various languages, communicate with each other using English. It is the first language in use in countries such as the United States, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, and New Zealand. English is the official language of the United Nations and is used to communicate with leaders of different cultures and nationalities.Table of Contents
Reasons for English Global Status
Convenience
Online Communication
Business and Career
Tourism
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5 Perfect Activities With Flashcards - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Flashcards on its own is an easy method to apply when teaching beginners, teenagers even adults because they can match the words to the pictures and it's an easy way to remember new vocabulary. I think this is the best way of acquiring a new word of a second language because identification and recognition is the key.Table of Contents
1. Ask, Guess and Answer
Materials:
2. Display Flashcards on the Floor
Materials:
3 From Here to There
Materials:
4. Rhyme Concentration
Materials:
5. Puzzling Words
Materials:
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Words for Describing a Person in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great list of words to describe people in English. Hand this out to your students or use it to improve your own English skills.
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The World Status of The English Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
A global language is a language spoken internationally, the most popular one being English. It is learned by many people as a second language.Table of Contents
Word Origin
Global Communication
Language Structure
Cultural Importance
Challenges For Learners
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A big part of the lexical units in the English language was taken from German, Latin, French, and other European countries. People think that languages have a strong relation between dominance and cultural power.
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The World Status of English and Its Influence - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
English is the language of the modern world. All people around the world know the English language importance in our life, because we need it in our work and sometimes when we meet other people from other cultures, maybe they are not from Britain or America but we almost think they are talking English.Table of Contents
The History of English
Advantages of using English as a global language
Disadvantages of using English as a global language
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The Future of English as a World Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What awaits us in the future? What will society look like in the future? What will it look like in 10 years? What will it look like in 100 years? Can you imagine a world without English?Table of Contents
Reasons for English to spread
English in XXI Century
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English has become a global language. This is an obvious fact. Its influence has grown exponentially in the world. Because of new technology, business, travel, and the English language the world seems to have become smaller nowadays. Therefore, we can declare English... [Read more]
English as a Tool to Globalize World - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
As many scholarly articles define it, globalization is the idea that the world has become more interconnected. The simple outlook on it is that, in a way, the world has become closer through globalization. This is true in many aspects of the changing world such as economics, world trade, language, business, and education. When it comes to education, one aspect of it that has also changed and globalized along with the world is the ability to get an online education. Therefore, online education is a source of globalization. Globalization makes online education possible through the use of technology and people's desires to stay inter-connected.Table of Contents
One of the components of globalization is technology.
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120 of the Most Empowering Words in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's an excellent list of 120 words to help you find self-confidence, empowerment, and live your best life. Use them in writing, business, or just for powerful words inspiration.
These words are all positive and powerful; ideal to help empower your life in whatever way you need!
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60 Time Words in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are the 60 most used time words in the English language you should know.
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The Most Important Opposite Words in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Studying words in pairs of opposites is a great way to build vocabulary quickly. Every teacher should have this list of the most important opposite words in English in their teaching materials.
Pairing opposite words is a great way to learn new vocabulary. It is much easier to attach meaning to a word when students are also presented with a word’s antonym. For instance, the meaning of the word “tall” is a lot easier to grasp when presented as “tall/short.”
Images are also very helpful when learning opposites. Words such as “big/small,” when accompanied by visuals of big and small animals or objects, can be instantly understood. Opposites can also be reinforced through various... [Read more]
The world Power of the English Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Being able to communicate in English is probably one of the most beneficial things anybody in the world could be able to do today, especially if you are wanting to work, or simply explore in any field on the international level.Table of Contents
Frequency of Usage
Exposure to English
How to Solve the Problem
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It is one of the most widely spoken languages and one of the fastest-growing in the entire world. So much in fact that in many countries English is a required academic course in their school curriculum, sometimes... [Read more]
How the English Language Can Help to Change the World - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Lately or, it is better to say, since the "boom" of the globalization processes in the middle of the 1990s the world is facing many profound changes in different aspects of life: the way people communicate, the way people buy and sell things, new services and professions has emerged, the way people travel, the way people move from one place to another in their day by day activities, the way people know new cultures and so on. And all of these changes are also true to companies and their business, to the development of new technologies, to governments and to the way heads of states rule their countries.Table of Contents
General Overview
Modern Issues
The Importance of English
Demand in English
Applicability
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Reasons Why English is Considered a World Language - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The native language -or L1-, is the language a person has been exposed to from birth. It can also be called the first language and it is usually referred to as the language one learned as a child. It is part of the cultural identity of a person. The second language -or L2-, is the language that is not the native language and it is learned later, usually as a foreign language.Table of Contents
Language Structure
Language of Business Communication
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English as the Language of the World from a Traveler’s Perspective - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
After dedicating more than 3 years of my life to travel and seeing 60 beautiful countries across 6 continents around the world, I have come to realize that the English language is the missing link in what would bring people and nations together. It was at a hostel in Bosnia and Herzegovina sometime last year when I decided I wanted to teach English to people from different parts of the world. I was speaking to an American volunteer at the hostel and she had been teaching English for more than 2 years already. The first thing that attracted me about the profession was the fact that it was a great way to earn money remotely while traveling around the world. But what I later came to realize was that teaching English could be one step closer to changing... [Read more]
The English Language Taking the World by Storm - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In a globalized and fast-growing world, the English language has grown to be considerably important. But let's analyze a bit further into the topic. The English language is the second most spoken language in the world only after the Chinese mandarin. With English speakers all around the globe, It's been a big part of tourism and other industries around the world. There are many reasons why the English language has grown to be so important in the past few years. The great development of a great powerful and influential country like the United States is one of the main reasons. Media from this country is consumed everywhere and has gained the interest of people from different cultures, languages, and countries. In a competitive business scope, the English... [Read more]
The Importance of Speaking English in Today's World - TEFL Blog
Hoàng Minh Huy
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Language is a tool for communication; we use it to share our ideas and learn about those of other people. Communication occurs anywhere speech is present. Without speaking, we are unable to communicate with one another. Therefore, speaking skills are crucial for language learners of any language.Table of Contents
The Importance of Speaking Skills in Language Learning
The Benefits of Fluent Speaking in a Second Language
Challenges Faced by Language Learners in Speaking
Strategies for Improving Speaking Skills in English
The Global Impact of English Language Proficiency
Conclusion
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Most Important English Formal and Informal Words - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here is a collection of the most important English formal and informal words.
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How Traveling The World Inspired Me To Teach English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
In April 2018, I quit my job and began traveling around the world. Since then, I taught myself Russian and improved my teaching skills by helping others with languages I am familiar with. The more places I visited on my journey, the more I became interested in foreign languages.Table of Contents
"Learn from locals while teaching them."
"Traveling is one of the best ways to improve and educate yourself."
"Once you're able to communicate, there will be new opportunities!"
"It's not just about providing knowledge but also gaining knowledge while teaching."
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Can you work as a full-time online English teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Yes, it is possible to work as a full-time online English teacher. Many individuals choose to teach English online as their primary source of income due to the flexibility and convenience it offers. Here are some key points to consider:
To become a full-time online English teacher, you will need to meet certain requirements and follow specific steps:
To work as a full-time online English teacher, you typically need the following qualifications: A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification is often required by online teaching platforms and employers. This certification provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. A bachelor's degree in any field is usually... [Read more]
How to Obtain a Work Visa to Teach English in Mexico - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Visa and Legal Destinations
Mexico is a popular destination for many teachers due to its immense job market and seemingly limitless opportunities for those with a TEFL certification. On top of that, it is possible for most teachers to secure a work visa, making it a very attractive location for those seeking a stable career teaching English abroad. Moreover, Mexico does not require its teachers to possess a four-year degree and non-native English speakers can also secure a good quality position. If you are interested in teaching in an exciting location in Latin America, here's how to obtain a work visa to teach English in Mexico.Table of Contents
Requirements for a Work Visa in Mexico
Visa Application Process for Teaching English in Mexico
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Can TEFL work for non-native English speaking teachers? - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
TEFL is considered a career with few opportunities for non-native English speaking teachers as a lot of employers only hire native English speaking teachers. However, with the expansion of TEFL worldwide and the increasing number of individuals ready to get TEFL certified and move abroad to teach, there are also many non-native English speakers who enter the career of TEFL teaching. A TEFL certificate allows teachers to explore the world, break out of their national boundaries while working a rewarding job and earning a competitive salary.Table of Contents
Polish Your Portfolio
Get TEFL Certified
Get to you know the employer
Create your teaching portfolio and materials
Choose the right location
Now it's your turn to get TEFL certified!
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How to Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher After the Pandemic - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Hello everybody, Liza here and I'm super happy to welcome you to this ITTT live session. It's a bit of an unusual time to meet because my sessions are usually on Tuesdays and today is Saturday. Anyway, I'm super happy that you could make it. Today's session is going to be slightly different because we are going to talk with my good friend about teaching in China. I know that many people are interested in this topic, so stay tuned because in a moment he will join me to talk about working in China and stuff like that. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask them via the comment section. As for the timing for today, we are going to talk for around 60 minutes. I hope that we will be able to discuss all of the main... [Read more]
Future of English Considering its Derivatives Across the World - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
From the time of the American revolution and onward, there has been a distinctive trend for American English and British English dialects to move away from each other. Whether taught in American English or British English, most people of either type will have little trouble understanding each other. Unlike the many dialects of China, English is a pretty ubiquitous language across the board, with a spattering of unique regional words.Table of Contents
Rise of American Variant
Phonetic System Derivation
Common American Dialect
Coexistence of British Dialects
Canadian Speech
Are there only British English and American English?
Future of English
Are you ready to spread English around the globe?
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