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Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Valentine's Day ESL Vocabulary Worksheet This is a fun Valentine's Day ESL Word Search Puzzle Worksheet you can use in your ESL classroom to celebrate the romantic holiday.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Can We as Teachers Motivate Our Students? In classes all over the world, students of various linguistic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds are struggling with a lack of motivation. Not only in English as a foreign or second language classroom but also in other subjects from Mathematics and Science to Arts and Culture. For this course, we will focus on the students learning English as a foreign or second language hereafter simply referred to as 'student(s)'. Table of Contents Reasons for Learning Teaching Approaches Teacher's Qualities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Zacharias Johannes P. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can We Effectively Integrate Modern Technology into The Classroom? As technological advances are made in the world the ways to teach English and the resources available to us expand in the classroom setting; from computers, laptops, and interactive websites to cameras, projectors, and even robots that understand spoken language. As introduced in the TEFL course, in particular, unit 17: equipment and teaching aids, there are many pieces of technology we can utilize in the classroom to make learning more interesting and motivate students or simply aid teachers in presenting listening and speaking material. As suggested in research conducted by Mistler - Jackson and Butler Songer (2000), students learning science using a technology...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Ramon Perez Destinations 6 Must-Have Apps When Living In China China is a country where you can venture out and explore all it has to offer. The food, the culture, the people and everything else provide an exciting experience for those willing to challenge themselves. This country will allow you to grow in ways you never thought possible. However, some of these challenges can become a bit of an obstacle in our everyday lives. Table of Contents WECHAT Messaging Wallet Payments Translation ALIPAY VPN TAOBAO GOOGLE TRANSLATE DUOLINGO Other Useful Apps Are you ready to teach English in China? Related Articles: Don't fret. There are tools that can help us overcome those obstacles and make our stay a pleasant one. In this blog, we will discuss a few apps that can aid in...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Halloween Facts Worksheet This is a worksheet to learn facts about Halloween. It is a reading task and there also are some activities to check the pupils' reading comprehension. The students also can learn about the origins of Halloween and how the Ancient Celtics used to celebrate it.   Here are the exercises for after the reading:   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]

How can I teach English online and travel? If you are yearning to break free from the daily grind and have a strong desire to explore the world, consider venturing into online English teaching. This form of English instruction allows you to operate from anywhere with a stable internet connection, eliminating the need for you to stay put. It also provides a sufficient income to cover your travel-related expenses. What is required to teach English online and travel? The answer isn't cut-and-dried since each online teaching platform has unique requirements. Some may necessitate a Bachelor’s degree, prior teaching experience, TEFL certification, or native English proficiency. But don't be disheartened if you lack a degree; many platforms don't demand it. If you haven't obtained a TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Course Books and Materials: Use of Visual Aids Here we're going to consider the use of visual aids in the classroom. Visual aids can include examples such as, real objects (which we call realia), the use of pictures and photographs and also the use of models. So let's consider some of the ideas surrounding the use of visual aids. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Why are they useful? Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic Why are they useful? First of all the use of a visual aid can reduce teacher talk time (TTT) which is always desirable.It is much simpler to just show a...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Teaching Individuals (One-to-One) How do you teach just one student using the communicative approach? Here we discuss how you can adapt to this particular teaching situation. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Positives and negatives Needs analysis Teach to their interests All four skills Vary the stimulus Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic Positives and negatives The category of teaching individuals is also known as teaching one-to-one and it forms a very large part of the ESL teaching market. Teaching one-to-one has some positive...  [Read more]

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Building and Maintaining Rapport in the ESL Classroom A major consideration for any teacher is going to be building and maintaining rapport. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic So how do we actually build and maintain rapport? Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The importance of rapport is that within our communicative activities we're asking the students to talk to each other and if they feel comfortable with each other and with us, then that interaction is much more likely to be useful. Watch the video about this topic So how do we actually build and maintain rapport? One approach is to consider...  [Read more]

Can you make a living teaching English online? Absolutely, although your income from teaching English online is influenced by factors like qualifications, prior teaching experience, and the chosen teaching platform. Typically, online English educators earn between $15 and $30 per hour. Many teachers opt to work via agencies, which may deduct a portion for student referrals and resources. However, you should still achieve a comfortable living when teaching English online. Table of Contents Can you teach English online full-time? Can you make good money teaching English online? How much can I earn working for an online ESL company? How much can I earn teaching on an open marketplace? How do I start my own online ESL business? Can you teach English online full-time? Yes, online English...  [Read more]

How do online English teachers make money? Online English teachers can make money via multiple income avenues, including affiliating with established ESL platforms, freelancing on various online marketplaces, or taking the entrepreneurial route by launching their own ESL business. The earning potential, generally between $15 and $30 per hour, is influenced by factors like qualifications, experience, and the chosen platform. Table of Contents Can you make a living by teaching English online? What can I expect to earn working for an online ESL platform? How much money can I make teaching on the open market? How can I launch my own online ESL business? Can you work as a full-time online English teacher? Can you make a living by teaching English online? Absolutely, teaching English online...  [Read more]

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Classroom Materials: Books, Teaching Aids and Other Materials In this blog post, we are going to focus on the use of course books, materials and teaching aids. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic There are many materials that we can bring to our classroom that will help with the teaching of our lessons and these include though they're not limited to things such as, the wipe board, various types of visual aids created or bought, worksheets, the use of cassettes, CDs and DVDs and the use of video. Also in these classroom materials we can...  [Read more]

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Course Books and Materials: Dictionaries Here perhaps the first thing we should do is to make a distinction between the two main types of dictionary and that distinction is between the monolingual and the bilingual dictionary. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic So what can we use a dictionary for? Do's and don'ts Which one is best? Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic In a monolingual dictionary you have a word and its associated meaning and those two are both described for example in English. So the word and the description of that word are both given...  [Read more]

How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English?   Hi guys, my name is Linda from ITTT, nice to see you again. If you can see me and hear me just say hi in the comment section, it would be really nice. Yeah, back this week with another exciting topic, how much money can you really make teaching English? Very interesting topic as we all need to know how much money we can make if we want to go and teach English abroad. I'm also going to cover how much money you can make when you teach online, so very important topics that we are covering today. If you are listening to this as a podcast episode, thank you so much for the download. As you might know we always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes that you can find on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iTunes, all of your most...  [Read more]

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas American Football as a Mirror to Understand English Language Derivatives Why does the English language break all its own rules and have so many words or phrases that simply make no literal sense? How does one learn such a language like this? Table of Contents English Vocabulary Reasons for Derivation Ways of Understanding How to Learn Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bridget B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. English Vocabulary Football in most countries is a game where a ball is kicked around with one's foot. In American English, this sport is called soccer. The...  [Read more]

How do online English teachers make money? How much money you can earn teaching English online depends on a variety of factors, including your qualifications, prior experience, and the platform you work for. Online English teachers are paid on an hourly basis, typically ranging between $15 and $30. If you decide to work through an online platform, as most online teachers do, a fee for connecting you with students and providing materials is also deducted in the form of a commission. Can you make a living by teaching English online? There are different ways to earn a living as an online English teacher. Some teachers work for an online ESL company, some offer their lessons on an open marketplace, and others even start their own online ESL business. Depending on your qualifications and the...  [Read more]

Can you make a living teaching English online? The amount of money you can make teaching English online is determined by a number of factors, including your qualifications, previous experience, and the organization for which you work. A typical hourly rate for online English teachers can range between $15 and $30. If you choose to work through an agency, as most online teachers do, they will most likely take a cut of your pay as a fee for providing you with students and materials. Can you teach English online full-time? Online English teaching is what you make it. Most online English companies allow you to work as much or as little as you want, so your online English teaching gig can range from part-time side hustle to a full-time career. Online English teacher salaries vary depending on...  [Read more]

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information TOP tips for teaching ESL Young Learners The teaching of Young Learners forms a very large part of the ESL teaching market. It is important to keep some simple strategies in mind when teaching them. Teaching YL's can be very rewarding as their progress can be quick, however, being young, they also present challenges. The following ideas have been tried and tested over many years and have proven to be effective. Table of Contents One: Create a Positive Learning Environment Two: Employ Language Acquisition Strategies Three: Individualized Instruction Four: Integrating all four Language Skills Five: Culturally Responsive Teaching Six: Technology Integration Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language?...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences TEFL for Beginners: Top Tips to Know Here we describe some of the most basic features of TEFL and TESOL courses and how they can be used to gain teaching positions worldwide. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic TEFL stands for teaching English as a foreign language and TESOL stands for teaching English to speakers of other languages, so it it's very similar. The training that's involved for TEFL or TESOL is typically the same. The term TEFL is most commonly used within the UK and Europe the term TESOL is usually preferred in Australia and the USA and Canada. The courses are the same...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 Zainab Sadriwala Alumni Experiences Hybrid Classrooms: The Way Towards The Future It's almost been many months since we started the process of transitioning towards online education due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In fact, there has been a complete shift from the traditional way of teaching to a virtual method. The world has come to believe, and more so understand, that virtual classrooms remain the need of today. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. The habit of research 2. Using suitable and relevant technology in the classroom 3. Ensuring better preparation of material 4. Clear instructions for classwork and homework 5. Following rules and discipline 6. Testing methods could be improved 7. Retention of students was considered more Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 Hadassah Roberts Destinations TEFL Information Top Tips for English Teachers for Dealing with Contentions between their Co-workers We are all human. Let's face it. Arguments, miscommunications, and considerations are inevitable. Unless we are going to go hide in the mountains forever to be alone, we are going to disagree with people and be disagreed with. Unless we forever stay by ourselves, we are going to have times when other people hurt us and when we hurt others. Table of Contents What is a learning conversation? How to have a learning conversation? Clearly identify the problem that needs solving. Think about the following: Go to the person Start off by telling them with no emotion Tell them your assumption. Let the person respond and explain. Then, after you...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Enhancing Listening Skills: Key Considerations for Adult ESL Classes Listening is possibly the least covered of the four skills needed by ESL learners in most classrooms. As it is a fundamental skill, teachers should try to create as many listening skills lessons as they do for the other three skills: reading, writing, and speaking. Table of Contents Challenges of Listening Compared to Reading The Stages of Listening The Receiving Stage: Hearing and Attending The Understanding Stage: Decoding and Comprehension The Evaluating Stage: Forming Opinions and Thinking Ahead The Remembering Stage: Processing and Storing Information The Responding Stage: Verbal or Written Answers Are you ready to teach English...  [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 How Can We as Teachers Motivate Our Students? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on motivating students to learn English. Why Teachers Become Important | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the teachers' importance. Challenges For Students of Different Nationalities | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent...  [Read more]

Productive and Receptive Skills in the ESL Classroom - Receptive Skills - Overview   This presentation is going to have a look at the idea of receptive skills and how we can go about teaching receptive skills lessons. There are two receptive skills and they are reading and listening. If we think about first of all, why do we read or listen, then there are probably two main answers to that. Firstly, it could either be for entertainment or it could be for a specific purpose. Within the reading and listening areas there are a number of sub-skills that we can teach our students. Firstly, what we can do is to show different examples of reading. So, let's say, for example, that we have just bought ourselves a new video camera and along with that video camera came a whole book of...  [Read more]

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Mon, 13 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences How My Personal Experience Highlights the Importance of Seating Arrangements in the Classroom From my own personal learning experiences, as well as what I have learned from my TEFL certification course, I believe that the seating arrangement used in the EFL classroom can have a major effect on learning outcomes. Table of Contents "We found we were actually excited about attending the class" "My classmates and I engaged much more than normal for a history class" My Future Teaching Career Are you ready to teach abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daniel B. "We found we were actually excited about attending the class" I always remember one teacher in college...  [Read more]

Teaching English in 2023: Setting Realistic TEFL Goals 01/08/2023 Hi, Linda here. Welcome back with another live session this week. Welcome, thank you so much for joining me today and taking some time out of your day today to spend it with me. I really appreciate it. I know it's a busy time of the year. You know we're almost New Year's Eve so we're heading into the new year, busy time. Busy time, but um I'm here and thank you that you're here as well. I appreciate that. How is everybody doing? Um, let me know guys, where are you watching from right now? I'm in South Korea, it is 10:30 a.m. Friday morning. And yeah, how about you? Where are you watching from today? What time is it? Let me know. I'm always super curious. Let me know in the comments and let me know if there's an issue if...  [Read more]

English Grammar - Future Tenses - TESOL Courses   This video looks at how two present tenses can be used to talk about the future. The two tenses are the present simple and present continuous. The present simple is used to talk about time tables and scheduled events. The bus leaves at 12. The concert starts at 8. The present continuous is used to talk about future arrangements. I am playing football at the weekend. ITTT's online TESOL Courses feature other videos explaining the future tense as well as other important grammar points needed by all potential English teachers. To find a TESOL course that is best suited to your needs visit us by following the link above. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course....  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! St. Patrick's Day Quiz ESL Worksheet Here is a free St. Patrick’s Day Quiz for ESL learners covering the most important vocabulary words related to St. Patricks Day.   Answer Key 1. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on the 17th of March. 2. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. 3. St. Patrick was born in Wales. 4. People say a pot of gold can be found at the end of a rainbow. 5. People wear green on St. Patrick's Day. 6. People say St. Patrick drove snakes out of Ireland. 7. A shamrock is a plant with three leaves that is considered to be a symbol of luck. 8. The colors of the Irish flag are green, white and orange. 9. Parades are held in cities around the world to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. 10. The...  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Valentina   Valentina is a proud graduate of ITTT's 120-hour online TEFL course with videos and tutor support. Watch this TEFL review video to hear Valentina talk about how the course helped her to develop her teaching skills. One of the main advantages of ITTT's online TEFL courses is their flexibility, allowing you to work at your own pace in your time. This makes it easy to fit your study around your prior commitments and allowing you to gain certification without having to take time off work. 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...  [Read more]