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Wed, 19 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as a Foreign Language in The Kindergarten Teaching English as a foreign or second language in Kindergarten is an optimal opportunity for the children. In addition to the gratifying feeling most teachers feel when working with children, children in Kindergarten are still in the early stages of childhood and are receptive to new languages and vocabulary. There are many benefits that come with teaching children and there are various ways to present oneself as a teacher to effectively get the children focused on the tasks at hand. Table of Contents Benefits Professional Qualities Organizational Skills Do you want to teach English to EFL students? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post...  [Read more]

College Inclass TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Inclass 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.P. - South Africa said: Phonetics Phonology Phonology has to do with the how a language sound, where as phonetics as part of phonology focuses on the production, perception and physical nature of how people produce speech sounds. Directly or indirectly the role of phonetics and phonology should play a profound role in TEFL. Teachers need to know how words are pronounced and knowing how words are formed is of great help in teaching English as a foreign language to students....  [Read more]

Young Learners EFL Teacher Wanted in Czech Republic Date posted:2014-10-20 | Writer: Swallow School of English | Email: [email protected] We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and committed TEFL certified young learner teachers. Our YL teachers teach practical English skills to small groups (max 10 students) of children and teenagers. Teachers are given help with course planning and classroom activities, and access to excellent resources. We anticipate that over 50% of the timetable will be YL teaching and the remainder will be teaching adults. Our teaching staff have been with us an average of 5 years, testimony to both the quality of teachers we employ and the respect with which we treat them. A standard teaching  week consists of approximately 26 teaching hours...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Lesson Planning: What is it and Why is it Necessary? Planning, planning, planning! Many things in life need to be properly planned, be it a summer holiday or a work presentation. It can be a plan that is formally written down or it can be a plan that you simply keep in your mind. Having some kind of structure in place before doing activities will help put you at ease because you know what to do next and what to expect. Planning will also make you more productive as there will be no 'guessing' time, you will know what to do and when to do it. Taking the time to plan your lessons will almost certainly save you time in the long run. Table of Contents What is a Lesson Plan? Constructing a Lesson Plan Added Benefits of a...  [Read more]

Native Level EFL Teacher Required in Spain Date posted:2023-11-30 | Writer: London's Time | Email: [email protected] A prestigious School of English set up in 2002 with welcoming and helpful staff and management. Our students reviews show the excellent results in their Cambridge and APTIS exams. We teach YL to C2 levels in small groups in a supportive and professional environment. Our dedicated teachers enjoy teaching in our spacious classrooms with modern teaching resources.Located in the SE of Spain, Cartagena is a friendly and cheap city, where you can find historical sites, tapas, beautiful beaches nearby to enjoy sunny and warm winters. We offer a 25 hour per week teaching timetable with an early finish on Fridays. Our students are taught in small groups of 6-9, kids...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 May 2021 Pritam Nagrale Teaching Ideas Top 6+ Tips to Design Effective Lessons for Your Online Classes As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world well into 2021 and shows no visible signs of ebbing, there's an additional burden that teachers have to face nowadays. And that pressure comes from designing effective lessons for online classes. The new normal, as we know it today, dictates that we stay at home and take every precaution to avoid the contagion. Table of Contents Reasons for Effective Online Lessons 6+ Tips to Make Your Online Lessons Effective Keep It Simple Narrate Own Experiences Engage Parents in Learning Assign More Projects Hold Online Debates on Lessons Never Use Newsreader Mode More Tips to Design Effective Online Lessons In Conclusion Are you...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Comparing Online and On-site TEFL Courses Determining the best route to take to become TEFL/ESL certified can be a daunting task. A myriad of questions and doubts raced through my head as I researched all the different options. Will it be worth the money? Why is this one valued differently than that one? Which materials are the most up to date? Should I take an onsite or an online course? What is the big difference between the two!? It's a lot. Table of Contents My consideration Online course What is that hole of difference? Having experience in teaching Sources of problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tony D. Please note that...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Wanted for Short-term Work in Europe Date posted:2020-01-06 | Writer: English in Action | Email: [email protected] Are you an enthusiastic CELTA, TESOL, TEFL or PGCE qualified teacher looking for work in Europe? EiA are hiring and looking for enthusiastic and reliable teachers with a passion for teaching and travelling for January to Easter 2020 and beyond. We have a particularly high demand for teachers free on our peak weeks of the 24th January and 9th February and will only be looking for teachers free for these dates, among others. DETAILS OF POSITION: - Delivery of up to 30 hours per week of activity based lessons using English in Action methodology - Teaching and providing feedback to learners of effective use of English, including word-level,...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What is ESP in Relation to ESL Teaching? English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is a niche within the realm of English language teaching that offers a unique and tailored approach. While many English teachers focus on general language proficiency, ESP educators direct their attention to students with specialized needs, whether it be in medical, aviation, business, or various other professions. Table of Contents What is ESP? What language level are ESP students? What age are ESP students? How does ESP differ from general ESL teaching? What resources are available to teach ESP classes? In summary: Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Teacher and Their Role in a TEFL Classroom Teaching can be a gratifying career, but with it comes great responsibility. Possessing a high grasp of grammar, teaching theories, techniques, etc., will hold you in good stead. However, there are many other wide-ranging characteristics required to be a great teacher. Table of Contents Flexibility and Adaptability Planning and Managing 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 Elicia B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Flexibility and...  [Read more]

Enthusiastic teacher wanted to teach EFL in Russia Date posted:2008-01-30 | Writer: Windsor English Language School | Email: [email protected] Windsor is an English language school providing a range of general and specialized courses to students and professionals with high English level. In addition to general English, our school provides ESP courses in business English, as well as in finance, law, medicine, IT, engineering, and exam preparation. 1) Senior Teacher position in St Petersburg Windsor is now opening an operation in St Petersburg. We are looking for a TEFL teacher with a business background a unique opportunity to start up in the city and assume the position of Senior Teacher when other native speaker teachers are brought in. You must be highly motivated with the ability to...  [Read more]

English Teacher Needed in Germany Date posted:2024-01-28 | Writer: Dualingo - Bilinguale Ganztagsgrundchule Jena | Email: [email protected] The DUALINGO bilingual all-day primary school, run by the DRK-Kreisverband Jena-Eisenberg-Stadtroda e.V. (German Red Cross), is the only school in Thuringia to offer in-depth foreign language learning from Year 1. Our school is state-recognised. Our work is based on the Thuringian School Act, the curricula, the education plan and, above all, our school concept.Some of our pupils are taught bilingually. We work together in an international team of German, English and French teachers.To support our team at the DUALINGO bilingual all-day primary school in Jena, we are looking for an English Teacher/native level speakers (m/f/d) with teaching experience...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Southern Thailand (2) Date posted:2012-08-12 | Writer: Prince of Songkla University, Trang Campus, | Email: [email protected] Prince of Songkla University, Trang Campus, has an opening for a full time TEFL qualified English instructor to begin work in October 2012. PSU, Trang Campus is a fairly new university and has at this time one faculty which provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn and live in its beautiful countryside. Many courses are taught in English by foreign staff who live either in Trang city or on campus.We would like to hear from English native speakers now living in their countries or abroad, including those who are living here in Thailand. Minimum educational requirements are that you must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and have...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways You Can Act in Your TEFL Class How do you define who a teacher is? In the general sense and definition, a teacher is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competence or values. In an informal scenario, someone who helps another learn something new can be called a teacher while in a formal setting, teachers are seen as educators as they teach knowledge through the curriculum to the learners through lectures for adults, lesson, small group activities or hands-on activities for the young learners. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Impact in students' future Classroom environment Perfect example Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Methods of Teaching Vocabulary in the Classroom While sentence structure and grammar are the foundation of the English Language, vocabulary is the glue that holds it together. An expansive vocabulary allows students to feel confident in their abilities and communicate more effectively. There are many methods of teaching vocabulary and in each class, the teacher may need to use different methods. This is because each class will be made up of different students each with their own learning style. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What is vocabulary for? Lesson structure Sample Lesson Plan Depending on students' age An example of a more beginner class could entail: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today?...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Idioms and Slang for ESL Students This paper will discuss the benefits of teaching slangs and idioms to students learning English as a second language. It posits that both are necessary to fully use and understand the language, and will look at when it would be appropriate to introduce them to different types of students and how they might be incorporated into lessons. Table of Contents What are slang and idioms? Possible challenges and ways to overcome them Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Niall M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What are slang and idioms? Both slang and...  [Read more]

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Who is an ESL Teacher and What is Their Role? Although a teacher's role seems like a simple topic to discuss, it's far more complicated than most people credit for. The role of a teacher is pivotal to the students for a myriad of reasons. Based on how the teacher holds themselves in the classroom, it will directly correlate with the amount each student learns and the amount of respect each student has for the teacher. Table of Contents Teacher's responsibilities Relationships within the classroom Personal teaching experience 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...  [Read more]

Immediate Start For EFL Teachers in Czech Republic Date posted:2012-10-31 | Writer: Swallow School of English | Email: [email protected] We are looking to recruit new EFL teachers to join our existing team of 12 native speaker and 3 Czech English teachers. We teach the general public, both adults and children in general English and exam prep classes, company classes, group and individual, and teaching in primary schools. Teachers with a wide range of skills, able to teach a wide range of students are preferred. We have a well stocked resource centre, and continually develop new materials. Our native speaker teachers have been with us an average of 5 years, testimony to both the quality of teachers we employ and the respect with which we treat our teachers. A standard...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Denmark Date posted:2018-05-01 | Writer: Studieskolen | Email: [email protected] Studieskolen is a language school situated in Copenhagen, Denmark. Since 1977 Studieskolen has taught languages, developed didactics for language teaching and safeguarded the importance of foreign languages. Studieskolen teaches more than 8,000 professionals, expats and private individuals more than 30 languages every year. Studieskolen's mission is to improve the language skills of Danes and foreigners in Denmark. Studieskolen’s foreign language department offers classes in more than 30 languages, with regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers for our English language courses. We have no job vacancies at the moment but you are welcome to send us an unsolicited...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Should Slang and Idioms be Taught in the Classroom? When one imagines an English language lesson, one probably pictures vocabulary drills, dictionaries, and verb conjugations. While these are all aspects that one will most likely find should they sit in on a class, perhaps there can be something fun, useful, and entertaining to be found as well, something like a lesson on slang and idioms. Table of Contents The use of slang and idioms are very commonplace in conversations for native English speakers. Deeper Competence So, how would an instructor teach this type of language? Slang and Idioms Through ESL Method Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Great Teaching Jobs in Poland Date posted:2023-10-10 | Writer: Gareth's School | Email: [email protected] The school has been operating for 18 years and has a reputation as being both a professional and fun place to learn. We teach a wide variety of courses to a wide range of ages and also teach from a number of different locations in and around the city, so there is plenty of variety on offer.We believe strongly that the best results are achieved when students are enjoying themselves in lessons and are thus looking for teachers who are fun, sociable and yet demanding.We are in a position to be able to offer work in the morning, afternoon and the evening so no need to sit around waiting for work to start in the late afternoon! In other words we offer full time positions and not part time...  [Read more]

TEFL in Oita, Japan Date posted:2004-09-03 | Writer: Keio Academy Inc. | Email: [email protected] We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual (a native English speaker) to teach below each: A)Mainly young children aged from 3 to 12 including pre-school to elementary students B)Mainly students aged 13 to adult including Jr. high school to adult students We have regular English Conversation lessons, Business English courses and Company Lessons (Company Lesson: a teacher goes to a company and teaches the employees). We also have contracts with many Elementary and Junior High Schools, and Junior Colleges. In addition, we have an in-house Kindergarten entirely taught in English. We will give preference to applicants who have a degree, TESOL/CELTA certification and/or...  [Read more]

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences An Australian Amongst American Textbooks in Japan: ✅ Teaching in a Country that Values American English Assistant Language Teachers in Japan come from different countries worldwide, bringing different kinds of English with them. In my experience, American English is often the most sought-after version of English. Some countries highly value Language Teachers from the USA, which often matches their American-style textbooks and resources. Sometimes people are even overlooked for job opportunities due to their Australian accent and British English background. Well, Japan is no different in this regard. Many Japanese schools hold American English in high regard, so what is it like being an Australian-English...  [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]

Provider All TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Provider All 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 F.M.- U.S.A. said: English as a global language Before English can be given the status of ?global language?, I think the term must be defined so we know the grounds to this statement. I don?t think that the term can be defined only by how many countries that use English as their mother tongue or how many people speak the language as their first. If that were the case, English could easily be compared to Spanish, Mandarin, and Hindi, which in fact have more native speakers of the...  [Read more]

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can Teaching on a One-to-One be Effective? Teaching on a one to one is a real skill and one that takes many months and even years of experience to be able to become proficient at. It is true to say that no matter how long someone has been teaching on a one to one basis, they will always find new strategies to employ. So, how can one-to-one teaching be effective? Table of Contents My teaching experience Individual lessons Rapport building Teaching approaches Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tammy T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My teaching experience As a...  [Read more]

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Songs in the ESL Classroom for Younger Beginners Music-based learning is an effective technique to develop English proficiency within an early youth classroom. Classroom-based singing can create a fun learning environment and lead to the development of musical skills, social interaction, and English vocabulary. Table of Contents Simple Rhymes Examples of Suitable Rhyme Songs Involving the Class Listen to the blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our ITTT graduate Patrick H. Simple Rhymes The most effective method for younger learners is the use of various simple rhymes. Rhymes are simple in nature and may easily be adapted to the current material that is being...  [Read more]

Cheaper TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper TEFL Diploma 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.L. - Canada said: Motivation in the ClassroomThis research article is about the effect of non-verbal communication on motivation in the ESL classroom. This paper will attempt to demonstrate that non-verbal communication in the classroom enhances learning for English learners by conveying clear and distinct messages to students which aid in their comprehension by allowing students to transfer concepts and ideas in English to those of their native language. The process in...  [Read more]

Provider TESOL TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Provider TESOL 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 G.B. - U.S.A. said: Teaching ESL vs EFLIt is clear in the titles ?English as a Second Language? and ?English as a Foreign Language? that there is a difference between the two English learners. Christina Lynne Renoud notes the difference in her book English as a Second Language Listeners? Perceptions of Different Varieties of English on pages four and five. Renoud describes esl students as ?non-native english speakers who are residing in an English using country.? Renoud goes on...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences 7 Teaching Ideas to Spice up your ESL Classes Listen to this blog post: Do you want to make your English lessons more exciting? We have the perfect teaching ideas for you! Here are 7 amazing activities to spice up your ESL classes. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Headlines 2. Controversial Issues 3. Twenty Questions 4. My Routine 5. If I Were Rich 6. Grammar Story 7. Plans and Predictions Which is your favorite teaching activity? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! 1. Headlines This is a great one to practice different tenses, especially the passive voice. Have your students come up with headlines for their class; such as "The teacher's purse was stolen," "the students...  [Read more]