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Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Minh Huy Hoang Destinations Tips for EFL Teachers Coming to Teach English in Vietnam For an expat in Vietnam, the vast majority of work opportunities are tied to teaching English. These also happen to be among the best-paid jobs in the country. English is big business and teaching the language is a great way for an expat to earn a living in Vietnam. For those looking to do just that, here are some valuable tips. Table of Contents Learning About Vietnamese Culture Understanding Local Differences The Vietnamese Learning Method Are you ready to teach English in Vietnam? Related Articles: Learning About Vietnamese Culture First of all, you have to learn briefly about the culture of the country to be able to integrate. Here I would like to speak briefly about the...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam Once I arrived in Vietnam to teach the English language, I realized that poor pronunciation is common in Vietnamese students as well as teachers. These mistakes are similar, as it was obvious the Vietnamese teachers passed them to the students. In this essay, I am going to deliberate on the causes of the problem and suggest a few solutions. Table of Contents Language structure How to work this out? Consonants Reading comprehension Word building Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mohammad E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The 3 Problems For English Learners in Vietnam With the Gross Domestic Product growing at the rate of about 6.88% per year, Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, as well as the world. The increase in disposable income has made extra language sessions outside of school much more accessible to middle- and lower-class families. Similar to other Asian countries, exposure to western cultures through the internet has made English the most desirable language to learn in Vietnam. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Opportunities 1. English Learning and Educational System 2. Non-native Speaking Environment 3. EFL in Early Childhood Do you want to teach in Vietnam? Take a TEFL course to have a competitive...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Experience Related to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching Nowadays, we are living in such a multicultural world that speaking English has become essential to be able to communicate with people from different countries, to travel and to expand working opportunities. Table of Contents What is my experience related to foreign language learning and teaching? The experience of learning English as a Foreign Language: My personal experience in Australia The benefits of learning a foreign language What an incredible and fulfilling experience it is to be able to speak fluently a foreign language after one year only! The experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language: My personal experience in Vietnam Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Teaching English In Vietnam - The Salary and Budget Guide The Vietnamese government has been pushing to improve English language proficiency all across Vietnam in recent years, which has led to a boom in ESL teaching jobs. Vietnam has a lot to offer: a mix of cosmopolitan cities, laid back beaches, and lush tropical countryside. This relaxed way of life is only one of the many reasons why an increasing number of teachers decide to move to Vietnam. Therefore, it's no surprise that Vietnam is currently one of the fastest growing EFL markets in the world. Table of Contents The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Vietnam Other benefits to Expect When Teaching English in Vietnam How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 Hoàng Minh Huy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Importance of Speaking English in Today's World Language is a tool for communication; we use it to share our ideas and learn about those of other people. Communication occurs anywhere speech is present. Without speaking, we are unable to communicate with one another. Therefore, speaking skills are crucial for language learners of any language. Table of Contents The Importance of Speaking Skills in Language Learning The Benefits of Fluent Speaking in a Second Language Challenges Faced by Language Learners in Speaking Strategies for Improving Speaking Skills in English The Global Impact of English Language Proficiency Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out...  [Read more]

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations The Top 5 Places to Teach English in Vietnam Southeast Asia is, without a doubt, one of the most popular regions for teaching English as a foreign language. Vietnam, in particular, offers great opportunities for TEFL qualified professionals in all of its major cities, as well as in many smaller towns across the nation. Vietnam is also a great destination for non-native English teachers and those without a degree. If you would like to teach English in this beautiful country, take a look at our pick of the top 5 places to teach English in Vietnam. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Ho Chi Minh City 2. Hanoi 3. Da Nang 4. Hue 5. Haiphong Are you ready to teach English in Vietnam? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What are the Cultural Implications of Having English as a Global Language? People around the world are choosing to learn the English language for several reasons. Across the globe, English has become one of the languages people are taught in order to succeed in their career endeavors or simply a basic skill to have. It has grown so much in popularity and necessity that it has become a requirement for many children in schools across the globe. As a native English speaker, I find this incredibly useful for when I'm traveling or living abroad. When in doubt, I can try using my native tongue and more often than not someone is able to respond in a language in which I am comfortable communicating. However, many challenges accompany...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Learning Languages Help Me In Teaching I have had the opportunity to study several foreign languages, some in a formal setting, some self-taught. Through my personal experiences learning other languages, I have developed some insights into language learning. I would like to describe some of my experienc| ITTT | TEFL Bloges, and some of my thoughts on what I have learned from them, and from this course. Table of Contents How I started learning languages How my job influenced the language interest Challenges of learning on your own Benefits of the ESA teaching approach How to distinguish a skilled teacher Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Common Issues of Vietnamese Learners of English In Vietnam, it is so important and popular that English becomes a compulsory subject for students at schools and universities. Working people also need to learn English for their job, to talk to English speakers or get a new well-paid job. Table of Contents During my studies and the process of teaching, I noticed that learners are facing some problems such as: Pronunciation is the first obstacle because the same have different sounds Patiency and Knowledge How to Solve Problems? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Huyen N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences What’s it Like Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten in Vietnam? Today I will be discussing teaching EFL in a kindergarten class in Vietnam. The main 3 points I will be talking about are the culture, school support and parent assistance. Just to give you some background, my name is Melanie and I am from Ohio, USA. I have over 10 years experience in the classroom. I started as a substitute teacher in Nevada and then decided to move abroad to Vietnam in 2013. Vietnam is where I had my first EFL experience of teaching kindergarten. Table of Contents Children are Motivated to Succeed Memories of My First Day The Importance of Practicing at Home The Benefits for Teachers and Students are Huge Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Description of the Role of the Teacher This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate MUSTAFA N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Is a teacher just a teacher? This is the question, which one is better than others? What Makes a Good Teacher? There is a very good saying of a leader "attitude is everything". Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: The role of the teacher can be divided an analyzed in two different ways; One is the education and knowledge, (part 1)Second is the personality and communication abilities, (part 2) Part one is a general precondition for every candidate, but part two is...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Best Thing I Have Learned From My 120-hour TEFL/TESOL Course I have now taken both ITTT's 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course and the additional course for teaching young learners. Both courses have been very beneficial, and, although it is difficult to narrow the benefits down to one "best" thing, one of the most helpful things I have learned is the idea of reducing teacher talking time and increasing student talking time. I have found this concept to be particularly valuable as I prepare for a future TESOL position, and I have been very pleased to find that it has benefited me in my current teaching job in an American classroom, as well. Table of Contents Course content effective for real world Positive effect on teaching style The...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Destinations Alumni Experiences Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I'm Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I'm here with Brit today. Table of Contents Watch the live session here That's cool, that's exciting. Have you been to Luxemburg? Like I said, we have Brittany here today. We're doing a TEFL talk, sort of a casual TEFL talk today. We are live on Facebook, and we're also live on YouTube. So please don't hesitate to ask questions. Why did you...  [Read more]

How to Benefit from Your TEFL Certification as a Non-Native Teacher 01/06/2021 hello everybody thanks for joining me i'm just about to start and if you watch it please let me know that you see me clearly and hear me clearly um for this purpose uh use comments box um so that i can see you uh joining me so if you are here and if you see me and hear me please let me know in the comments okay there are some good mornings hello nice to see you guys thanks for joining my name is lisa um i'm an idt tefl expert and i'm also an online english teacher i'm glad to welcome you um in today's session uh it is devoted to um some ways how to benefit from your tefl certification especially if you're a non-native english teacher and right now i'm going to make my uh video a little bit smaller so that you...  [Read more]