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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.
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8 Amazing Places to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia - TEFL Blog
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 Linda Dunsmore
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8 Amazing Places to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia
Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in a variety of Asian countries. This holiday marks the beginning of a calendar year whose months are cycles of the moon. Typically, the Lunar New Year is celebrated in January or February depending on the lunar calendar.
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Here are 8 amazing places to celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia.
1. China - Chinese New Year
2. South Korea - Seollal
3. Japan - ShÅgatsu
4. Mongolia - Tsagaan Sar
5. Tibet - Losar
6. Vietnam - Tết nguyên Äán
7. Singapore - Lunar New Year
8. Laos - Pi Mai
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Printable Valentine's Day Poster - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Printable Valentine's Day Poster
This Valentine's Day Activity Poster is perfect for your Valentine's themed lessons. Focus on love and friendship in your classroom with this interactive poster.
What does love mean to you? What is friendship to you? Have your students fill out this fun worksheet and present it to the class afterwards. Don't forget to let your students add some color to the poster.
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TEFL Africa - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Exciting Efl Teaching Opportunity In Eastern Morocco ann. 2
Exciting EFL Teaching Opportunity in Eastern Morocco!
Date posted:2018-07-05 | Writer: American Language Center Oujda | Email: [email protected]
The American Language Center of Oujda is looking for dedicated and adventurous TEFL trained individuals who wish to teach English in Morocco. Oujda is a prospering non-touristic city just one hour south of the Mediterranean coast with a beautiful surrounding countryside.
ALC Oujda is a great, unique place to work in a relaxed atmosphere while living and traveling in Morocco. The more experienced EFL teacher can excel with our higher levels, TOEFL classes, Business English and other projects, while developing teachers have a great opportunity to hone their teaching skills while advancing in the TESOL field. We also provide... [Read more]
7 Amazing Winter and Christmas ESL Activities Your Students Will Love - TEFL Blog
Tue, 20 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
7 Amazing Winter and Christmas ESL Activities Your Students Will Love
When the aroma of gingerbread and eggnog is in the air, you know it's time to translate your love for the most beautiful season of the year into your TEFL classroom with winter ESL activities!
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1. What makes the perfect winter day?
2. Write an article for a local newspaper
3. Make paper snowflakes
4. Read something about winter
5. Play a game of Taboo
6. Holiday Extravaganza!
7. If everything else fails: These worksheets do the trick!
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Teaching English to Adult Students Online - TEFL Blog
Mon, 16 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching English to Adult Students Online
Presently, I take care of my ninety-six-year-old father at home and have no immediate plans to teach overseas. Fortunately, I live in a community (Aurora, Colorado) that has over 140 different language groups and ethnicities. Aurora ranks as the tenth most diverse community in the United States. I have worked toward my TEFL certification for the future; however, I have plans to use the training now.
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Personal Plan
Online Platforms
Requirements
Employment
Salaries
The Effective Online Teacher
Set Expectations
Correct Carefully
Relationship and Feedback
Project (Individual and Group)
Resources
Closing
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Pronunciation Mistakes that Brazilians Make While Speaking English - TEFL Blog
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Pronunciation Mistakes that Brazilians Make While Speaking English
The origin of many non-native English speakers can be recognized by their accents. For instance, Indians, French, and German people are easily identified by their accent. However, there are accents that are not easily recognizable, and one of them is the Brazilian accent. We can recognize Brazilians while he or she speaks English by 6 mistakes in the pronunciation that only Brazilians make.
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Additional Sounds
Sound Replacement
Say as it is Written
Difficult Sounds
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How do I get a job teaching English in Brazil? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I get a job teaching English in Brazil?
To secure an English teaching job in Brazil, obtaining a TEFL certification is paramount. Prior professional teaching experience isn't generally a prerequisite. Brazil offers a multitude of opportunities due to its vast population and booming economy. In-person interviews are common, so it's beneficial to be in Brazil during the job search. The country's diverse culture, inviting climate, and iconic festivities like Carnival make it a top destination for many international teachers.
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What are the requirements for teaching English in Brazil?
What are the visa requirements for teaching English in Brazil?
Should I work on a tourist visa in Brazil?
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TEFL Brazil - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Efl Teacher Urgently Required In Brazil
EFL Teacher Urgently Required in Brazil
Date posted:2019-02-07 | Writer: Speaking Idiomas | Email: [email protected]
Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda. (Speaking Idiomas), a language school located in Itajuba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is looking for a young, enthusiastic, committed and energetic native level English speaking professional, who is willing to work hard (one semester to a year contract). Bachelor’s degree and TESOL certification preferred.
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- School has offered English, Spanish, French and German for the past 23 years
- New, comfortable location with modern facilities
- Team of 5 foreign and 10 Brazilian teachers working with 400+ students
- Students' ranging from ages 12 to 40, majority being university students
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TEFL Brazil - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ School In Brazil Hiring Efl Teacher ann. 2
School in Brazil Hiring EFL Teacher
Date posted:2018-07-09 | Writer: Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda. Speaking. | Email: [email protected]
Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda. Speaking, a language school located in Itajuba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is looking for a young, enthusiastic, committed and energetic TEFL professional, who is willing to work hard (one semester to a year contract). Bachelors degree and ESL certification preferred. (if you speak English and German, please mention it). Itajuba is a university town located in the state of Minas Gerais, four hours north east of Sao Paulo and four hours west of Rio de Janeiro.
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Most Useful Methods to Increase Interest in Learning English in Your Students - TEFL Blog
Fri, 06 Dec 2019 Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
Most Useful Methods to Increase Interest in Learning English in Your Students
Motivation can be categorized into two types: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation is a drive that comes from within a person. People are intrinsically motivated when they enjoy doing an activity. Extrinsic motivation is a drive that comes from outside of a person. People are extrinsically motivated when they want to gain a reward (like a prize or a good grade) or avoid a punishment. Motivating Students to Learn English with some Smart Tactics are as follows:
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Make Class Communicative:
Make English Practical:
Forge Relationships:
Make Class Fun:
Give Feedback:
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How much can I earn teaching English in Brazil? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How much can I earn teaching English in Brazil?
TEFL-qualified teachers in Brazil can expect to make between $800 and $1,500 monthly. While a university degree isn't a strict requirement, it is often preferred and can increase your earning potential. Brazil's robust economy and expanding tourism sector create a high demand for English educators, particularly in bustling cities and tourist hotspots. Teaching English here not only offers a competitive salary but also an opportunity to experience Brazil's renowned beaches, tropical climate, and dynamic cultural scene.
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How do I get a job teaching English in Brazil? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I get a job teaching English in Brazil?
Brazil, with its population exceeding 200 million, thriving economy, and remarkably multicultural society, presents abundant opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. The country's top features include a pleasant climate, a laid-back beach lifestyle, amazing cuisine, and a warm reception, all of which entice thousands of international teachers to choose Brazil as their destination each year. If you seek an exhilarating country with a wealth of teaching positions and a diverse range of locations to choose from, look no further than Brazil, the vibrant home of Carnival.
What are the requirements for teaching English in Brazil?
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How much can I earn teaching English in Brazil?
As the largest country in Latin America, Brazil has a wide range of opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. The demand for teachers is high in major cities and popular tourist destinations thanks to a rapidly growing tourism industry and a booming economy. If you choose Brazil as your location for teaching English abroad you can enjoy some of the very best beaches in the world, a warm tropical climate, a vibrant nightlife, and an amazing array of natural wonders.
What are TEFL salaries in Brazil?
English teachers generally choose to live and work in Brazil for the lifestyle rather than the salaries. However, while you won’t get rich teaching here you should be able to earn enough to cover all your expenses and to enjoy a comfortable... [Read more]
How A TEFL Certificate Can Help You Open Your Own English Language School - TEFL Blog
Fri, 04 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
How A TEFL Certificate Can Help You Open Your Own English Language School
I learned English when I was 20 after my family and I decided to immigrate to Canada from Brazil. I hadn't had much exposure to the English language prior to the move. 25 years have gone by, and now I have the opportunity to teach English back in my home country of Brazil!
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4 Tips on How to Teach English Using Music - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 Barbara Harrison
Teaching Ideas
4 Tips on How to Teach English Using Music
Celebrate the universal language of music with your students. With music, students at all levels work on the basic skills of learning and improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while having fun! Music improves attitudes toward content and learning, as well as classroom participation. It's also been shown to decrease anxiety and tension on scary topics and increase memory of grammar concepts. The benefits are many, including improved concentration and memory, help to absorb material, inspire creativity, and encourage learning. Music makes learning fun!
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Song Choice
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Fun Games in the Classroom for Young English Learners
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, you will find several ideas on how to versatile your classes with games and activities for young students.
Why Should Students be Praised for their Achievements in the Classroom?
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This article considers the reasons why teachers need to praise students and celebrate their success regularly.
5 Great Activities to Accelerate All Four Language Skills
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to boost 4 language domains with flashcard games.
Striking Reasons to Obtain a TEFL Training
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After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer.
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How Important are Phonology and Pronunciation in the English Language Classroom? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
There are many important areas of English language teaching, including phonology and pronunciation, but how important are they? In this post, an ITTT graduate looks at these areas from his own experience in the classroom.
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5 Reasons Why Turkey is a Great Destination to Teach English
Gökhan Yilmaz
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Due to Turkey's huge tourism industry, English is widely spoken among locals, which also means that the opportunities for teaching English in Turkey are vast. Here are 5 reasons to teach English in Turkey.
The Top Travel Apps to Use While Traveling In Italy
Mia Santarelli
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There are many things to consider when thinking about traveling to Italy. Here are a few apps to consider downloading to use while roaming the streets of Italy to ensure a more enjoyable experience.
4 Reasons Why Vietnam is the Perfect Place For Teaching English Abroad
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Self-Confidence Makes Learning Fun - TEFL Blog
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Self-Confidence Makes Learning Fun
As babies and toddlers, learning a language is a natural thing. We listen, watch, learn, and eventually try speaking for ourselves. We make many mistakes. As a toddler, mistakes are adorable. Our parents, siblings, and grandparents can't get enough of our attempts at language. However, as we get older, mistakes are no longer cute and can become somewhat embarrassing, causing us to fear trying new things. This fear can make learning a new language particularly difficult as we get older. As teachers of foreign languages, it is important to help our students feel comfortable trying new things and even making mistakes. If our students can feel confident, even when they are wrong, they won't be... [Read more]
All Types of Verbs in the English Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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All Types of Verbs in the English Language
Verbs are one of the most important parts of speech in English and incredibly important for learners of English. The below infographic showcases all types of verbs in the English language.
What is a verb?
Generally speaking, a verb is a word that shows an action, state or an event. It is an essential part of a sentence and is known as the soul of language. For example:
"They study English grammar." (Action)
"We celebrate independence day." (Event)
"I sleep at night." (State)
Following are the different types of verbs:
REGULAR VERB
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Can I get a job teaching English in the tropics? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I get a job teaching English in the tropics?
Dreaming of escaping chilly winters and gloomy days? Consider earning a TEFL certification and embarking on a journey as an English teacher in a tropical paradise. Each year, countless individuals make this transformative choice, often citing it as a life-changing experience. Wondering where in the tropics you can teach English? Let's explore!
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Can I teach English in Costa Rica?
Can I teach English in Thailand?
Can I teach English in Nicaragua?
Can I teach English in Indonesia?
Can I teach English in Taiwan?
Can I teach English in Brazil?
Can I teach English in Costa Rica?
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TEFL Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Online Esl Tutors Needed Immediately
Online ESL Tutors Needed Immediately!
Date posted:2021-02-08 | Writer: Cambly Inc. | Email: [email protected]
We are looking for online TEFL tutors for an immediate start. On Cambly, you help people around the world build their English language skills in 1-on-1 lessons. You might chat with a university student from Brazil, a marketing professional from Japan, and a English enthusiast from Turkey all in one day. You’ll be amazed by how much you learn about other cultures and places too! Job descriptionClass schedule: our classes are open 24/7. Our students are from all over the world so there isn’t really a class schedule or “peak times”. This job is great for filling up your schedule in between classes.No minimum hours. Weekly pay for tutors. No lesson... [Read more]
Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Groups: What You Need To Know - TEFL Blog
Mon, 22 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Groups: What You Need To Know
A multilingual class is a class where the learners speak a variety of first languages. A monolingual class is a class where all the learners speak the same first language. I have been working in international school setting for over 13 years. The classes are multilingual classes where students come from different cultures and English is the common language for them to communicate with their teachers and classmates.
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Common Difficulties
Common Culture
Exposure to English
Mother Tongue
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Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know!
02/03/2021
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The Science of Building Confidence in Students - TEFL Blog
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Science of Building Confidence in Students
Confidence - how many times we've heard about it. That it's important, that we should have it, that we should build it, that we should help students or any other people develop it. But what does it mean?
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The essence of confidence
Responsibilities
Factors influencing confidence
So how do we do it?
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Ways of Controlling and Managing an ESL Class Effectively - TEFL Blog
Thu, 14 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Ways of Controlling and Managing an ESL Class Effectively
Classroom management focuses on ways used to ensure and secure a comfortable atmosphere in the classroom, these are ways the teacher uses to make the classroom conducive for learners, to achieve this task, the teacher must set up rules that eliminate unwanted behavior that get to disrupt learning. Different approaches can be put in place by the teachers too. Achieving his objective while taking into consideration the age and level of the kid's Different teachers will have a different approach in the respect, taking into consideration the age and level of the kids.
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How Can Classroom Activities Increase Student Motivation? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How Can Classroom Activities Increase Student Motivation?
To many students, the school can feel like more of a chore than a pleasurable experience. Whether it is struggling to pay attention to lectures or to complete homework assignments, all students will lose focus at some point or another. One way to make the learning process more pleasurable is by transforming the classroom into a game-like environment. This does not necessarily mean playing games in class, but it does mean applying similar concepts to the classroom.
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Games as Bricks in Building Skills
Ways to apply games
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Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - TEFL Blog
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know!
Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea.
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Mandy has asked if I teach in a public or private school or is it all private?
I can see a lot of questions already coming in, that's awesome. Great question from Amy. Should anyone even bother looking into teaching abroad while there are COVID lockdowns in place?
Mandy says, I'm interested in teaching abroad but South Korea is my ultimate place to teach. I just got done with the TEFL course and I have to finish my practicum to get my certificate.
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Challenges for Brazilian Learners of English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Challenges for Brazilian Learners of English
Brazilians are learning English all over the country, for various reasons and with diverse goals. In this text, I would like to approach some very common deviations to standard English dialects, such as General American and Received Pronunciation, by Brazilian speakers. I have chosen to address some problems in phonetics and pronunciation that are the most frequent in my classes. I also give attention to some problems in word linking that generate tough challenges for English teachers.
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Official Language Influence
Pronunciation
Vowels
Consonants
Diphthongs
Linking
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