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Wed, 08 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Challenges of a Teacher Based on My Experience I have been working as an English instructor for 8 years at an academy that caters to foreign students such as Koreans, Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese, to name a few, who want to learn and improve their English skills and land a good job in the future. To me, my first year at work was the hardest. At first, I did not have any idea of how to handle students from different cultural backgrounds. I encountered numerous challenges no matter how much I was prepared. Thanks to my perseverance and dedication, fortunately, I was able to overcome the hurdles. I would like to talk about some of the major difficulties I dealt with and how I was able to surpass them. Table of Contents On top of...  [Read more]

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Experience of Taking a TEFL Course This is not to say that I thought lightly of teaching English but when I just started considering becoming an English teacher, I thought what I would need for starting my career was passion and enough English skills for the level of students. That I could gain the other necessary teaching skills one by one through experiences in the classroom. Or maybe by reading some course books or from watching Youtube videos concerning teaching English. Table of Contents Teaching Practice Course Content Course Result Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Youngku K. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Advantages of Teaching on a One-on-One Basis The purpose of this essay is to discuss and dissect the advantages of teaching on a one to one basis. Multiple examples and cross-examinations will be used to further evaluate and possibly determine the disadvantages of the said subject matter. Group class methodology will be included to help push further discussion. Table of Contents Individual Approach Clearer Instructions All Attention to One Student Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Chandler J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Individual Approach First of all, one on...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Experience of Teaching at a Chinese University Teaching English at a university and in a foreign country entails different considerations and expectations which vary from country to country. University students have often studied English for numerous years, but have not had many opportunities to practice it with native speakers. For China specifically, tests and textbooks have often been seen as the ultimate achievement, not a means to the actual production of English (Wen 2016). With this in mind, it is crucial to utilize the often large pre-existing pool of knowledge of English that many students already have into productive tasks that allow students to creatively and critically apply their knowledge to practical application....  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Positive Effects of English on a Learner's Career When students develop an interest in the language early on, they are more likely to consider a job related to that language. By speaking a second or third language, the students could have an advantage over an equally skilled candidate who speaks only one language. Table of Contents Self-development English education in the business world More opportunities Because of better job selections, employees who speak more than one language tend to make more money than those who speak only one language. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jessica D. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Influence of English on a Student's Career In the following essay, I will explain the importance of the English language for three important phases of a student's future, beyond secondary education. English has become the de facto standard language for communication at a global level. After Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, it is the third most prevalent native language on the planet, as well as the most amply spoken second language and the official language of many international organizations and businesses. It works as a common trade language since it allows two foreign people to communicate, based on its global reach. Table of Contents Higher Education at an English language Institution Job seeking with the English language...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! DO – DOES – DID – DONE The word "do" comes up a lot in English. This is because it can be used in a variety of ways and tenses. Let’s look at each one in more detail below.   TO DO – Present Tense   TO DO – Past Tense   TO DO – Past Participle TO DO – To replace a verb DO / DOES / DID – For Questions Another example would be: DO and DOES – For Emphasis One thing to note here is that "did" is used for positive sentences in the past tense and that the main verb is in its base form.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Experience of Teaching One Student and a Group in France Teaching is a very rewarding experience when you have enthusiastic and motivated students, regardless of teaching one student or a group of students. However, in my opinion, only very young learners seem to have the enthusiasm teachers crave for. Table of Contents Conversation practice Student personality Mix of abilities and interests Teaching bigger classrooms Learn how to approach groups and individual students taking your TEFL course right now! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Carmen T. Conversation practice I have been teaching English in France without a qualification due to the great demand for...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Long Vowel Sounds "-e" Word List Here's a useful word list with long vowel sounds to use with your ESL students.   Long vowel sound spelling patterns are quite difficult for students to learn. First they must understand that more than one letter can be used to represent one sound and then learn the various ways that the sound can be represented in print. Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TESOL certificate with ITTT.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Striking Differences of Teaching Students One-on-One and in a Group This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ana M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Main advantages: Main disadvantages : Examples of exercises and activities: Why teach in groups? Main advantages: Main disadvantages: Consider: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Main advantages: Also Read: Should I take a TEFL course online or in a classroom? Main disadvantages : Also Read: Who will my students be when teaching English abroad? Examples of exercises and activities: Why teach in groups? Main advantages: Also Read: How much can I earn...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Foreigner’s Reflection on Eight Years of Teaching in the USA and Chile I earned my teaching degree and license in the United States in 2010. How would I describe my abilities at the beginning? Terrible comes to mind. Completely incompetent might be more accurate. The extreme anxiety I experienced every morning probably didn't help, neither did the sleepless nights or the 14-hour workdays. Let's just say there was nowhere to go but up. Table of Contents Over the years, I have developed a sense of myself as a teacher and I have identified areas that I excel in. What's my secret? The second attribute that as I reflect on is a strength of mine is creativity. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences 5 Benefits of Sharing a 17sq-meter Apartment in Tokyo on the JET Program In 2019, my sister and I received the exciting news that we had been accepted into the JET Program to live and teach English in Japan! If you have ever looked at teaching in Japan, or even Asia in general, you have probably come across the JET Program before. JET allows you to live and work in Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) while earning one of the highest wages you can get as an ALT. Table of Contents 1. The freedom of choice 2. Everything becomes cheaper 3. What household chores? 4. A tiny apartment makes you leave said tiny apartment 5. A minimalist dream Are you ready to teach English in Japan? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Does a Non-Native English Speaking Teacher Give in on the Point of Teaching? The United States of America, Canada, The United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. If one is not a citizen of one of the aforementioned countries, they are not likely to be considered as a native English speaker. There are certain countries such as the Caribbean Islands, India, Philippines and Singapore in which English is the official language and which use English as a primary language among the citizens. However, they are not recognized as native speakers of English due to various reasons, mainly accent, even though the use of the English language, including both grammar and vocabulary, doesn't differ too much from British...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences My Experience of Learning a Second Language as an American Second language acquisition in native English speakers from the United States is one aspect of American culture that is not widely discussed and seemingly overlooked in terms of its importance. Many factors contribute to the United States' largely monolingual culture despite have a "melting pot" of sorts with a population comprised of multiple ethnicities and nationalities. This culture of English speakers points to strong geographic features of its continental location and debatably its position in the world's economic index and political landscape. Table of Contents How language learning in Europe differs from America The difficulties for second language learners in America...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Glossary of ESL Cooking Terms This page has a glossary of ESL cooking terms several tasks for you to do to help you remember these vocabulary words. Being able to cook is a useful skill, and it is also good to be able to talk about food and cooking. It is also a great topic to talk about with EFL students around the world because everyone likes to eat. The vocabulary on this page will let you explain about cooking and the kitchen.   Talking about eating, cooking and food in general is a great skill for English learners because it's something everyone does and can related to. The following five activities are perfect for brining cooking into the EFL classroom. 1. Describing Food Start off with this vocabulary...  [Read more]

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 How I Accidentally Discovered My Passion For Teaching And Decided To Make It a Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who discovered their passion for teaching by accident and decided to pursue a career in ESL. 4 Super Easy Tips for Teaching Vocabulary to Young Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching vocabulary is a large part of teaching English to young learners. Here are 4 super easy tips to help you when teaching this specific type of class. The best thing...  [Read more]

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 Georgia Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences A Day in the Life of an ALT on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme The unofficial motto of the JET Programme is 'every situation is different (ESID).' This is completely true, and every JET's day looks different depending on whether they work in a public or private school, whether they have co-JETs or are solo, their teaching partner's style, and the school's schedule. I teach in a private junior and senior high school in central Tokyo, where students are aged 12-18. The following is my own experience, but every ALT's (assistant language teacher) experience on the JET Programme is vastly different. Table of Contents Wake up, get ready for school and commute to school 6:30 - 7:50 Home room:...  [Read more]

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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 Main Principles of Teaching Beginner Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching beginners. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and ideas. Important Qualities Needed to be a Successful English Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to qualities important for English teachers. The Challenges of a Teacher Based on My Experience | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our...  [Read more]

Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff. We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy. Table of Contents Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to...  [Read more]

Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff. We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy. Table of Contents Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to...  [Read more]

Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff. We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy. Table of Contents Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to...  [Read more]

Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff. We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy. Table of Contents Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to...  [Read more]

Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff. We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy. Table of Contents Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to...  [Read more]

Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff. We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy. Table of Contents Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to...  [Read more]

Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff. We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy. Table of Contents Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to...  [Read more]

Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff. We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy. Table of Contents Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future: Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to...  [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 Global Benefits of English as a Second Language | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the topic of global status of English. Our TEFL graduate contemplates upon some benefits for students in learning a global language. Teaching English Pronunciation to Students from Japan | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching pronunciation to Japanese native speakers. General Rules on Building Relationships With...  [Read more]

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 How Traveling The World Inspired Me To Teach English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this post, a recent TEFL graduate shares his story of traveling the world and how he found his calling to teach English as a foreign language. Why Having Foreign Language Experience Makes You a Better Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this post, one of our TEFL course graduates gives her thoughts on why having foreign language experience makes you a better teacher. Business English: The Medium of Globalization | ITTT | TEFL...  [Read more]

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