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Alumni Experience: Passionate Teaching in China - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Alumni Experience: Passionate Teaching in China
My personal experience being an ESL teacher in China. Does the content of TEFL, YouTube, LinkedIn and Blog's have more prowess over a newly graduated university student with passion? Let us not forget, most training institutes are businesses first and education institutions second with advertising portraying the latter as their priority.
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Benefits of teaching
Teaching with passion and a willingness to self-learn
Teachers' Responsibilities
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How long does it take to get TEFL certified? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How long does it take to get TEFL certified?
The first major factor that has an impact on how long it will take to get TEFL certified is which type of course you choose to take. There are three main TEFL course types to be aware of:
In-person TEFL course
The most common form of in-person TEFL course is the four-week, 120-hour TEFL certificate. Trainees on this course usually travel from their home country to one of many locations around the world to take the course. Courses should involve a theory component, covering language awareness and teaching skills, and a practical teaching component where trainees teach classes of real English language learners and receive feedback. These courses usually take four weeks to complete and therefore some form of accommodation is required for the... [Read more]
How long does it take to get TEFL certified? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How long does it take to get TEFL certified?
The first major factor that has an impact on how long it will take to get TEFL certified is which type of course you choose to take. There are three main TEFL course types to be aware of:
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In-person TEFL course
Online TEFL course
Combined TEFL course
Course levels
Entry level = 120-hour
Entry level = 120-hour
Diploma
Specialized Courses
In-person TEFL course
The most common form of in-person TEFL course is the four-week, 120-hour TEFL certificate. Trainees on this course usually travel from their home country to one of many locations around the world to take the course. Courses should involve a theory component, covering language awareness and teaching skills, and a practical teaching component where trainees teach classes of... [Read more]
Child Development and ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Tue, 13 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Child Development and ESL Teaching
Teaching young children is one of a great rewarding experience. Young learners are truly natural acquirers of language. They can easily adapt and acquire language being purely taught to them.
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So how does teaching EFL contribute to child development?
Activities in TEFL
Behavior Correction
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The Most Important Roles of an ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 26 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Most Important Roles of an ESL Teacher
In my opinion, the most important role of the teacher is a provider of information, and all other roles are needed to help students absorb that information effectively. To prove my point let's take a look at major roles.
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Traditional Roles
More Advanced Skills
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Traditional Roles
The provider of the information is the traditional role of the teacher. The teacher gives lessons on a particular subject such as grammar, parts of speech,... [Read more]
The Role of Teachers in Students ESL Journey - TEFL Blog
Thu, 26 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Role of Teachers in Students ESL Journey
I think the teacher plays an important part in teaching English. And to be an English teacher needed professional teaching methods and cultural background. Because for many learners, the teacher is the font of all knowledge on English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and in these areas, they have particular responsibility and authority. At the same time, in different lesson parts, teachers need to switch roles to help students learn English.
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Lesson Stages
Teacher's Comfort
Encouragement Skills
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First Language Acquisition and How it Informs Our Approach to Teaching Second Language - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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First Language Acquisition and How it Informs Our Approach to Teaching Second Language
This topic, in particular, is of great interest to me as someone who managed to acquire two languages (Mandarin Chinese and English) at a high level. For me the journey was completely painless and the word 'acquired' is fitting since I personally never felt I had to actively undergo a 'study' to learn either language, but this statement is dependant on how we define studying and learning languages, and in turn: teaching languages. People often use the phrase 'It's like learning a whole new language' when trying to express how difficult and confusing it is to learn something, yet learning new languages shouldn't be harder than learning any other... [Read more]
Equipment and Teaching Aids: How to Organize Your Class Properly - TEFL Blog
Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Equipment and Teaching Aids: How to Organize Your Class Properly
This unit focuses on the different uses of teaching equipment and what to take into consideration while choosing the adequate teaching equipment. Of the many named in the lesson, I have selected 3 to discuss in further detail. The whiteboard, the DVD player, and online resources. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of these, and for a teacher to have an efficient lesson, it is important to manage these resources. By managing these aids, we can fully use them to improve our classes.
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Whiteboard
DVDs
Internet
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TEFL & TESOL Courses FAQ
If you are just starting out on your TEFL journey you are sure to have many questions about the world of teaching English as a foreign language. Here we concentrate on everything related to our courses and getting TEFL certified, whether it is advice on which course would suit you best or information on how the course actually works, you should hopefully find the answers with the help of our FAQs. So, dive in and get your teaching adventure underway with ITTT.
How long does a TEFL course take?
We offer a range of TEFL courses to suit different requirements and most do not have a set timetable. The exception is our in-class TEFL course that runs for a set four-week period. All our online courses can be completed at any pace up to a maximum... [Read more]
Are online TEFL courses worth it? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Are online TEFL courses worth it?
Online TEFL courses come in many shapes and sizes and their popularity continues to grow year after year. The convenience of being able to study in your own time from wherever you are in the world is one of the biggest attractions of this form of study, as is the relatively low cost. However, before you make a final decision on which type of course suits you best, it is advisable to have all the facts to hand.
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Are online TEFL courses as good as in-class TEFL courses?
If I choose an online TEFL course, will I still be issued a full TEFL certificate?
Who accredits the online TEFL course certificates?
How will I receive the online TEFL course study materials?
How will I be assessed during an online TEFL course?
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The Role of Parents in ESL Education - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Role of Parents in ESL Education
I'm writing this essay from the perspective of young learners (4-10years of age) and the role their parents play on their English learning journey.
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Generally, which Ingredients are necessary for strong ESL progress?
Parents' role in encouraging participation', 'motivation' and 'self-study'
Participation
Motivation
Self-study/homework.
Pulling parents in and making them part of the learning experience
How do we make parents part of the journey?
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The Challenge of Learning English as a Second Language - TEFL Blog
Tue, 08 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Challenge of Learning English as a Second Language
The process of learning a foreign language is not an easy one because they are expected to cover various aspects, and the challenges faced could cause a learner to take a longer time to learn the new language.
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Students' Feelings
Language Aspects
Cultural Specifics
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Students' Feelings
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Top Tips for Creating a Responsive Classroom Environment - TEFL Blog
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Top Tips for Creating a Responsive Classroom Environment
There are many important things for an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher to consider when designing a seating arrangement for the classroom. Every teacher desires to create an atmosphere where good interaction can take place between the students as well as an atmosphere where attention can be focused on the teacher during times of teacher instruction. Of course, many limiting factors can affect the seating arrangement of the classroom, and the teacher may not end up having the ideal seating arrangement due to these factors. The two primary limiting factors that affect seating arrangement include the class size and the room size. Here we will look at the positives and... [Read more]
6 Reasons Why to Complete a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
6 Reasons Why to Complete a TEFL Course
Over the years I have pondered whether or not to try and teach English as a career. Watching countless online videos and reading travel blogs of 'wandering teachers' and articles on sites such as ' Dave's ESL Café, I sort of got mixed emotions about ESL teachers. That is of course until I took the chance and became one myself.
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Personal Experience
Demo Class
Why complete a TEFL course?
1. Travel around the world
2. Teaching skills
3. Methodology
4. Working with equipment
5. Proper lesson planning
6. Working with different groups
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How to Establish Rapport With Students in The ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How to Establish Rapport With Students in The ESL Classroom
The relationship a teacher has with their students or clients is critical to their learning experience. It is often overlooked and deemed unimportant, especially compared to the lesson itself. However, the rapport a teacher establishes is the foundation on which the class stands. It affects how the students feel about the class and sometimes helps motivate them as well. Good rapport with the students makes teaching a lot livelier and learning a lot easier.
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Head of the class
Good and bad examples
The approach to relationships
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Working on Student’s Self-Confidence - TEFL Blog
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Working on Student’s Self-Confidence
When it comes to an ESL (English Second Language) class, the first thing we should remember is that non-native speakers are normally deprived of the level of confidence they need to fulfill their learning potential in its entirety. This is why it's important for a teacher to provide them with an appropriate background at a stretch of a lesson, favorable atmosphere and an opportunity to move at their own pace.
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Psychological Aspects of Teaching
Praise
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TEFL Courses FAQs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Frequently Asked Questions
TEFL - FAQs
At ITTT we are dedicated to training new teachers to become effective and confident professionals who are capable of working in English language classrooms worldwide. Throughout the training process we are here to guide you every step of the way, from choosing the right course all the way through to finding the best job to suit your plans. Inevitably you will have many questions along the way which is why we have put together the following FAQ section that should help to answer some of the most common queries.
TEFL & TESOL (General)
What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL?
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Increasing Teacher’s Confidence - TEFL Blog
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Increasing Teacher’s Confidence
For a class to be interesting and beneficial to both the teacher and the students, quite a lot of things have to be taken into consideration. Smooth sailing of the classes and success of the students in acquiring the English language can largely be attributed to the teacher's character and/or behavior. The confidence of a teacher has great meaning as it gives birth to students' confidence in learning English.
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What is Confidence?
Ways to Work On Confidence
Self-Education
Setting Up Goals
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Non-trivial Ways of Teaching Speaking and Writing - TEFL Blog
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Non-trivial Ways of Teaching Speaking and Writing
Many language learners will have the difficulty of creating something new in the targeted language. Reading something written out loud is not as challenging or rewarding as reading your own work. When a language learner starts creating her own work, then she can start feeling productive and confident in the targeted language. There are many different ways of teaching productive skills such as speaking or writing.
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Natural skills
Higher level of interest
Types of writing
Teaching writing
What is speaking
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These 3 Simple Tips Will Help You to Become a Favorite Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
These 3 Simple Tips Will Help You to Become a Favorite Teacher
Establishing rapport with your students is crucial for many reasons. Merriam-Webster's online dictionary defines rapport as "a friendly, harmonious relationship especially: a relationship characterized by agreement, mutual understanding, or empathy that makes communication possible or easy." This means that establishing rapport is like laying a foundation for understanding and communication. One of the most fundamental purposes of any language is to provide a way to understand and communicate with other people. Taking the time to establish rapport is simply the first step to laying a foundation for teaching and learning a language. A true teacher does not teach a... [Read more]
Several Ways a Teacher Can Act in The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Several Ways a Teacher Can Act in The Classroom
The personality of a teacher, their attitude towards teaching and their relationship with the students have a major impact on the motivation of the class to learn a foreign language. Being kind, patient, entertaining and with a good subject, knowledge is some of the characteristics of a good teacher.
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Leading Part
Role Model
Individual Instructor
Evaluator
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Leading Part
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The Dependence of Teaching on Students Motivation - TEFL Blog
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Dependence of Teaching on Students Motivation
A highly motivated student is one who is goal-oriented, driven by passion and focused. He/she does things from the bottom of the heart. Motivation can be viewed as an internal impulse that brings us to complete an action. Without motivation, there is no action. Motivation is what moves or inspires the learner to achieve set objectives. It's the motor that drives the student to achieve pedagogical objectives. Hence it's an essential tool to equip students with, so that whatever they do it effectively and with perfection.
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Behavior and Motivation
Efforts and Motivation
Get to Know Your Students
Get Your Students Involved
Vary Your Activities
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TEFL, TESOL or CELTA - which is better? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
TEFL, TESOL or CELTA - which is better?
If you have done some research and made the decision to teach English abroad or online, you will probably have been confronted with a mound of perplexing letters: TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA – what do they all mean, and which is better?
Don't worry. We are here to help you understand the differences and lead you into a world of education and international travel.
What do TEFL, TESOL and CELTA stand for?
First, let's get the abbreviations out of the way. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and CELTA is an acronym for Certificate in English Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (until recently, it stood for Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults).
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Teaching ESL Classes vs. EFL Classes - TEFL Blog
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching ESL Classes vs. EFL Classes
Programs in English as a second language (ESL) generally take place in countries where English is the dominant or official language. People participating in an ESL program likely immigrated to an English-speaking country from a non-English speaking county and so are learning English as a language to be used in their everyday lives. In contrast, programs in English as a foreign language (EFL) generally take place in countries where English is not the official or dominant language. People participating in an EFL program are likely still in their home country and may or may not ever use English outside of the EFL classroom. This fundamental difference between the two types of programs can lead to... [Read more]
Why Learning Phonetics is Important - TEFL Blog
Fri, 22 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why Learning Phonetics is Important
Linguistics is the scientific study of the human language and its structure, and as any other science, it is divided into different branches or areas of analysis. One of these divisions examines the articulation of sounds and has a name that corresponds to its function: phonetics. Despite the crucial character it plays in its scientific field, the one it performs in teaching is considered roughly secondary. Nonetheless, a change in role assignment could improve the learning of the English language immensely.
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Speaking as a skill
What aspects should you teach?
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Qualities of a Good ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Tue, 12 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Qualities of a Good ESL Teacher
Becoming a teacher of any nature requires a good amount of skills, but becoming an English as a foreign or second language teacher requires a special batch of skills. All types of teachers should have the same general qualities; communication skills, patience, good listening skills, the ability to connect and build relationships with students, hard work ethic, preparation, and organization, and be friendly, personable, and approachable. Being a teacher means interacting with people for most of, or part of the day, and understandably sharing your knowledge, with the students.
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Classroom Style
Understanding Students' Challenges
My View on Teaching Qualities
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Why is it Important to Keep Adult ESL Students Motivated? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why is it Important to Keep Adult ESL Students Motivated?
Most Adult ESL students are highly motivated students – at first. They are eager to join a formal class setting to improve their English skills for themselves and for their future (career). They usually voluntarily join the class (unless instructed by a manager or supervisor). So in fact, the motivation is internal and comes naturally from within themselves. This is great for the teacher and usually assures an energetic start to the class term. However, as the term continues, the motivation naturally wines down. The excitement fades and the students have more excuses for not coming to class or when in class, have a low participation rate. So, as an ESL Instructor, why... [Read more]
Why Should We Teach Our Children Through Stories? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why Should We Teach Our Children Through Stories?
As a teacher, we often find ourselves daunted with the task of capturing our students' interests and also equipping them for the future. Not only do we seek to train better students, but we also want to produce better citizens, workers, and future teachers. Teaching is still held the same purpose throughout all these years: bettering our future through the lives of our students.
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Teaching Methods
Benefits of Using Stories
Easy to Remember
Higher Level of Engagement
Relative
Storytelling
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TEFL, TESOL or CELTA - which is better? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
TEFL, TESOL or CELTA - which is better?
When choosing a certification for teaching English, three primary options emerge: TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA. Each has its own merits, and the best choice often hinges on your teaching aspirations. TEFL is typically favored for teaching children, while CELTA focuses on adult learners. TESOL bridges both demographics. Understanding the distinctions among these certifications can guide you to the right path for your educational journey and global adventures.
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What do TEFL, TESOL and CELTA stand for?
What is the difference between TEFL and TESOL?
What is a TEFL certification course?
What is a TESOL certification course?
Is TEFL or TESOL better?
What is the difference between TEFL and CELTA?
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The Importance of Teaching Phonetics to ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 28 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Importance of Teaching Phonetics to ESL Students
How many of us have had to call into customer service only to struggle to understand the employee's English? The simple process to find a solution to a problem often becomes increasingly frustrating and exhausting for both parties. While monolinguistic persons may not appreciate the struggle to learn and master a new language, as instructors to those individuals working to learning English, phonetics is key.
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English alphabet
Why do students need phonetics?
How to teach phonetics effectively?
Practice in isolation
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