How Is Hanukkah Celebrated Differently Around The World

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information 7 Important Questions about Business English Listen to this blog post: What is business English? As a newly qualified TEFL teacher you may well find yourself teaching business English either full time or as a means of earning extra income. Business English is a specialized area within English language teaching/learning and comes under the umbrella of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Business English can refer to the English vocabulary used in business such as international trade, finance etc. It can also refer to business communication such as the language needed for presentation, correspondence, negotiations, socializing etc. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What is business English? Who uses business English? Where is...  [Read more]

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]

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Global Rise of the English Language - How Far Will it Go? Whether you like English or despise it, the English language is here to stay. There is no stronger contender right now as a global language, other than English. But how did this happen, why is English now the dominant language in Education, Business and the Media. Table of Contents Personal Experience English in My Family Influence on Other Countries Modern Situation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Iain Hamilton-G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Experience Well in this essay I am not going to...  [Read more]

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Thu, 12 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Which ‘English’ Should I Teach? English is a language that has a variety of dialects: particularly, there are three different major English segments. English (American ), English (Australian), and English (British or Uk). The three segments have differences in the way they are written and spoken. In this article, I will compare American English versus British English and my own experience with these two. Table of Contents British English American English My Experience Training Course Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate maria c. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. British...  [Read more]

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 Joanna Dineva Teaching Ideas 5 Tips on How to Impress Business Clients as a Business English Teacher Like it or not, ready or not, English is the global language of business. Globalization in business is widespread both in market globalization and production globalization. More importantly, more and more multinational companies are mandating English as the common corporate language—Airbus, Daimler-Chrysler, Fast Retailing, Nokia, Renault, Samsung, SAP, Technicolor, and Microsoft in Beijing, to name a few. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Dress to impress! 2. Be professional. 3. Needs Analysis. 4. Provide a course success report. 5. Distribute a course evaluation at the end of the course. But relax! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post:...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! New Year's Traditions Around The World This is a fun worksheet to learn about different New Year's traditions around the world.   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]

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]

DoTEFL DoTEFL is the global TEFL course directory where you can search for TEFL courses all around the world. Whether you are looking for a TEFL course online, or want to do your TEFL course abroad, DoTEFL will help you find the ideal TEFL course in your desired location. They also have regular TEFL discount offers with ITTT and other TEFL course providers, which are well worth keeping an eye on! In addition to this, DoTEFL has a number of great articles on teaching English abroad and online where you can pick up some useful tips. So, if you’re ready to start your TEFL journey you should check DoTEFL out. You can read more on the DoTEFL blog or find them on Facebook. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences International Popularity of the English Language 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 English has become a global language Why is English so popular? In the modern world, English has become even more popular for several reasons Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Oksana F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. English has become a global language This is an obvious fact. Its influence has grown exponentially in...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student George   George recently completed our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL online certification program. He is now working in Chiang Rai, Thailand, with other teachers from around the world. The course has taught him a lot of new skills and techniques on how to teach English to non-native speakers. He highly recommends this course to anyone thinking of teaching overseas. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Is Globalization Changing the Way We Learn? The short answer to the question in the title is a resounding Yes. Globalization has accelerated and reshaped not only the way we do business, but it has profoundly changed the way we interact, socialize, play and learn. But this just the tip of our (melting) iceberg. Table of Contents Connection Internet Access to Information Disadvantages Education Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Conrad H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Connection Globalization has connected our seven-plus billion minds in ways that are sure to radically...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! The Real Story Behind Santa Claus This is a great infographic to introduce the different stories of Santa Claus from around the world to your ESL students.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Famous Landmarks Around the World Worksheet This is a fun worksheet about different famous landmarks from around the world. Students have to name the landmark and the place it is located in.   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]

Is a 120-hour TEFL enough? When prospective English teachers consider a TEFL certification, a common query is the adequacy of a 120-hour TEFL certificate for classroom or online teaching. While the duration might initially seem limited, it is important to note that a 120-hour TEFL certificate is the standard benchmark set by the majority of ESL employers worldwide. Alongside the core training, some institutions might emphasize classroom experience. Recognizing this need, several TEFL programs offer courses inclusive of classroom-based hours, catering to those job requirements and ensuring teachers are both qualified and experienced. Table of Contents What is a 120-hour TEFL course? Is a 120-hour TEFL course enough to get a TEFL job? Are all 120-hour TEFL courses the same? How much does a...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Tolerance and Cultural Sensitivity in The Classroom Since one of the essentials of being a good teacher is being respected by your students, it's very important to make sure one does not offend culturally by one's behavior or the content of the lessons. Lessons should be fun and at times feel "free" in the sense that students are laughing and interacting with each other and with the teacher perhaps in a game, but at no point should boundaries be crossed that would make students uncomfortable or put them in a defensive posture. Table of Contents Rapport Special Cultural Aspects Examples of Cultural Misunderstanding Do you want to learn more about other cultures? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Word Bank Health and Medicine This is a useful word bank around the topic of health and medicine for your ESL students.   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]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Word Bank Animals and Birds This is a useful word bank around the topic of animals and birds for your ESL students.   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]

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects Hello everyone, how are you doing? Linda from ITTT, back again with another live session. I'm super excited to be here today to talk about this exciting topic, teaching English abroad and how it enhances your career prospects. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Self Introduction Will teaching English abroad hurt my career? Benefit #1: You will gain international work experience. Benefit #2: Teaching English abroad will make you stand out. Benefit #3: You will learn how to adapt to new situations and to live and work with people from different cultural backgrounds. Benefit #4: You will develop organizational and communication skills as well as the...  [Read more]

This is a list of ITTT’s most trusted TEFL affiliates ITTT has been operating in the teacher training industry since 1998. We have developed relationships with many leading individuals, institutes and schools in the English education industry and have established a very successful partnership program in 2013. Today, we are working with thousands of affiliates through many channels to strengthen each other’s position on the TEFL and TESOL market. In 2019, we decided to showcase our most trusted partners and their role in the global ESL World on this page. If you are interested in finding out more about our recruitment partners, please visit our TEFL Recruitment Partner page. Below are some of our most renowned partners that are operating very successfully under the ITTT affiliate...  [Read more]

Teach with no Degree Is a degree required to teach English? Teaching English in schools and language centers is an extremely popular way to earn a good living while experiencing life in different parts of the world. In recent years more and more people have also taken advantage of the huge worldwide demand for the English language by teaching English online from within their home country. Whether you would prefer the adventure of teaching overseas or the convenience of working from home, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a realistic option for anyone who has a good standard of written and spoken English. If you have already conducted some research regarding teaching English abroad or online you might have come across the suggestion that a full degree is required in order to...  [Read more]

Top Tips for Improving English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher 03/10/2021 hello everybody it's lizzy here so um we are just about to start today's live session uh devoted to some ideas on how to improve english skills and while i'm waiting for more people to join me uh let me just tell you uh about this live sessions so we are doing them weekly on the regular basis and right now there are um a lot of uh videos uh to check on our uh youtube channel or facebook group uh so if you missed any of these live streams um you can go to our social networks and see those live streams hello everybody uh welcome to the new session and um if you haven't heard already my name is lisa i'm a non-native english teacher from russia and i can see that there are some people from the philippines aaron...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations 5 Weekend Trips You Have to Go on While Living Abroad in South Korea For many people around the world, it's their ultimate dream to go and live abroad. A TEFL certificate is one way to reach this goal as it enables you to head overseas and teach English. South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for EFL teachers for a variety of reasons, including high salaries, a vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Most teachers live in the capital Seoul or another major city, like Busan or Daejeon - but there is so much more to see in South Korea than just the big cities! If you, too, are heading to South Korea to teach English abroad, be sure to check out these 5 weekend trips you have to go on while living abroad in South Korea....  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! English Game Word Scramble This is a fun word scramble game around daily routine vocabulary. Have your students unscramble the words and match them to the correct picture.   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]

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Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Russ Tuff TEFL Information Alumni Experiences COVID-19: What Can English Teachers Abroad Do? "What we can't see can't hurt us" - Really? Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The COVID Action Plan 1. Will we have jobs? 2. How will the classroom look, and can we still make a difference to others? Let me know your thoughts. Related Articles: Not many businesses will do well out of this current CoronaVirus / COVID-19 pandemic gripping the planet with fear at the moment, (unless we are toilet paper manufacturers) as we stand, waiting like a deer in the headlights for something we can't see to hit us. I don't know what COVID-19 means, however, I was looking for a positive way to think about it and I came up with: "Communication Of Virtual Instruction Design" For...  [Read more]

Reach To Teach Recruiting Reach To Teach is ESL Teacher Placement Agency placing thousands of happy native English teachers into schools around the world. Whether you are looking for a government teaching program or want to work at a private language school, the professional recruiters from Reach To Teach can help you make the right decision and find a suitable teaching position in your desired location! Teach At Schools Abroad in: Reach To Teach places teachers into the following regions. China: If you want to teach English in China and immerse yourself in Chinese culture and learn Mandarin Chinese, teaching with Reach To Teach is the perfect opportunity for you. Reach To Teach currently works with many exciting young learner, adult, and online schools for teachers that want to teach...  [Read more]

How is teaching business English different from general English? Business English and General English serve distinct purposes and audiences: In essence, while General English provides foundational language skills, Business English hones in on the nuanced communication needs of the business realm. Table of Contents Business English classes What's the difference between business English and general English? Business English resources Business English classes Business English is a unique area of teaching that comes under the banner of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Business English courses are designed for employees of any type of company who need to communicate using English in the workplace. Business English classes can cover a range of areas including: A business English course...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Barcelona / Gallery Barcelona / Gallery Shikita Vuntarde, Trainee TEFL Gallery - Shikita Vuntarde, Trainee Shikita joined our training course in Barcelona, Spain, and successfully completed her in-class training after 4 weeks. She is ready to start her global adventure and teach English around the world. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

What does Level 4 TEFL mean? A Level 4 TEFL course equates to a comprehensive program that includes at least 100 hours of academic coursework, often coupled with practical training. Recognized globally by EFL employers, it represents a foundational certification in the TEFL field. While the nuances of TEFL certifications can be intricate with various elements like study mode (online or in-class) and the presence of a hands-on component, Level 4 sets a benchmark ensuring a robust understanding of teaching English as a foreign language. Table of Contents What is a level 4 TEFL qualification? Who is eligible for a level 4 TEFL course? What do I get with an ITTT level 4 TEFL course? What is a level 4 TEFL qualification? A Level 4 TEFL qualification is a foundational credential, mirroring...  [Read more]