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Mon, 16 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Manage a Class Aged 12-14 at the Beginning of the School Year Class management is essential. I have been teaching art classes for three years now, and especially with art classes, a well-managed classroom is fundamental for a lesson to be successful. Table of Contents My Experience The Importance of Rules Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Verdonck H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Experience At the beginning of my career, I thought that my students and I could act as equals, like friends, but that was not the case. Soon they began to think of my classes as being...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How To Create Interesting Teaching Materials Legendary musician Paul McCartney once said, or rather sang, "When you've got a job to do you've got to do it well. You've got to give the other fellow hell." I don't believe anybody wants to be the middle of the road teacher, who just gets through each day, though I have seen many teachers who are. Before I started, I asked myself what makes the best kind of teacher and who were the best teachers in my life? There are many styles of teacher, but the answer I came to is the inspiring style of teacher – the teachers who made me WANT to learn and to go out and read and study on my own. The way they did that was by using their skills to make learning interesting and irresistible. Table...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Are Effective Teaching Skills? Teaching is a professional activity performed by the teacher through a major basic process. The goal is to help a good learning approach. It is one of the works that can be judged, its quality, and mastery through analysis and observation. After evaluation, performance can be improved and improved. Table of Contents The Essence of Teaching Skills Lesson Planning Execution skill The use of the blackboard Homework This importance of assessment Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Moustafa M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The Essence of...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Encourage Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom? This is a sensitive but necessary topic. To create an environment of tolerance in the educational institution is a duty of all the people working on it. In the past, I use to work as a tour guide in the rain forest. My job consisted of bringing a family of foreigners to an Amazonian indigenous community, it was the clash of people with a completely different cultural background. The majority of times I guided europian or North American through the jungle and I learned how different context makes different people create their values and personalities. The most important thing I learned was to respect that difference and create empathy with dialogue and demonstrations....  [Read more]

TEFL Cape Town | TEFL South Africa Cape Town, one of South Africa's capitals, is located at the edge of the African continent, greeting both the Atlantic and the Indian oceans. Overlooking the city, rising almost straight from the sea, is the majestic Table Mountain reaching over 1000 meters high. Being the oldest city in South Africa, the Mother City – as it's often called, offers travelers a rich diversity of history and culture, dating back to the 1400s. Travelers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the South African culture by exploring and enriching their minds with all that Cape Town has to offer. With the vast expanse of nature, Cape Town offers a great balance between natural beauty and urban life. In recent years, tourism in the Cape Town area has increased...  [Read more]

Why should I teach EFL? Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) offers multifaceted benefits. Firstly, it presents an opportunity to profoundly impact students' futures, enabling them to elevate their job prospects and support their families. The adventure of teaching overseas attracts many, and with a TEFL qualification, the world becomes your potential workplace. Beyond career opportunities, teaching EFL bolsters students' confidence, paving the way for their academic and professional achievements. Choosing this path means embracing travel, enriching lives, gaining invaluable experiences, and witnessing the transformative power of education firsthand. Ultimately, the fulfillment derived from watching students attain their aspirations creates lasting memories. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Why should I teach EFL? There is no simple answer to this question as the reasons for teaching English are different for different people. For some it is the chance to help people who need English to improve their job status and to provide for their families. For others it is the adventure of heading overseas that is the real draw. With a TEFL qualification you can realistically look for work in almost any country you can think of. Another major benefit of teaching English that is often overlooked is that it provides a huge boost to the confidence and future careers of thousands of people who see it as a major step on their work and study journey. Whatever your own reasons for wanting to teach English, you will get to travel, help other people, and gain valuable work and life experience,...  [Read more]

TEFL Nagoya | TEFL Japan From Sumo wrestling, the most authentic Japanese cuisine you’ve ever tasted, ancient castles and Pagodas, skiing in the mountainous north and beach hopping in the tropical south, ancient and bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka, Japan caters for every type of traveller. Japan is unlike any country you’ve ever been to with the most bizarre but fascinating experiences available throughout the country, and a scenery like no other. A distinct balance between ancient and modern- Japan opens up a whole new world. Nagoya is an ideal destination for an in-class, immersive TESOL course experience in Japan. It is the fourth largest city in Japan, which means that as a TESOL student, you get the full experience of high paced life in Japan, but at a much lower cost than...  [Read more]

TEFL Hanoi | TEFL Vietnam There’s only a handful of cities in the world that truly deserve ‘must visit’ status and Hanoi is certainly one of them. While most people can only dream about a fleeting trip to Hanoi – if they’re lucky – ‘living like a local’ and working as EFL teacher in this magnificent city is a realistic proposition for anyone with a sense of adventure. Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city and the seat of government. It’s noticeably smaller than Ho Chi Minh City in the south, but the pace of life is similarly frenetic. While Ho Chi Minh City is often referred to as Vietnam’s ‘engine room’, Hanoi is more of a ‘grand old lady’. It’s tough to pin down what makes Hanoi such a special place. Is it because there’s history, culture and art on display...  [Read more]

TEFL Bogotà | TEFL Colombia Colombia's capital Bogotá is a very special city. Located in the heart of the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 2,640 meters, it is one of the highest capital cities in the world and is home to people from every corner of Colombia. Bogotá serves as the vibrant centre of a variety of Colombian cultures as well as those of other South American countries. You will always find something exciting to do in Bogotá, whether it’s enjoying the local culture in the cobbled streets of the historic downtown of La Candelaria, or heading out to the areas around the city to experience the country’s beautiful views and diverse flora and fauna. The city has restaurants, clubs, cafes and bars dotted amongst old houses, churches and convents dating back 300 hundred years....  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Do Teaching Skills in The Classroom have a Huge Impact on Student Learning and Interest? The English Language is globally profound more than it has been many years ago. It has become the international language of the world with most people speaking and understanding. It is taught in schools in different countries all around the world to people whose native language is not the English Language. However, are these teachings effective? Does teaching skills in the classroom have a huge impact on student learning and interest in the language? Table of Contents School Mission Assessing Teaching Skills Personal Teaching Experience Ways to work on it Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

certTESOL Courses in Madrid The Spanish capital is popular with course trainees for many reasons, including the large number of jobs available throughout the year due to the high population and its status as the economic center of the country. Madrid is also well known as a warm and friendly city where diverse cultures from all over the world live and work together. Whatever your background, nationality or religion, you will feel welcome in this great European capital. No matter what time of the year you choose to train with us in Madrid you will always find plenty of fun and interesting things to do in your free time. The city has many famous museums and art galleries, including the Museo del Prado, Museo Reina Sofía and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza. The many peaceful parks and gardens are...  [Read more]

Teaching English in 2021: Setting Realistic TEFL Goals 01/07/2021 hello and welcome to another live session from itt my name is linda and yeah it's so good to have you here if you can see me and if you can hear me please leave a comment that would be really really helpful so that i know that everything is working well because i think sometimes there is an issue with my mic i don't know what's wrong today um but oh okay somebody already said hi or hey hey mansi thanks for joining that's awesome okay so i guess you guys can hear me you can't see me so it's great perfect hello hi tiana cool so sometimes my mic kind of turns off i don't know why that is weird but at least i get a notification and i just have to turn it back on i'm so sorry about that don't know why that keeps happening...  [Read more]

The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2023 12/09/2022 Hi, welcome Linda here. Back this week with another live session for ITTT today. We're going to talk about the best countries for teaching English abroad in 2023 next year. It's already December, it's December 9th today here in South Korea. It is 10:30 a.m. where I am. So, the new year is approaching fast. Time flies. So, that's what we're going to talk about. Where are the best countries to teach next year? What are some predictions also for the EFL industry (English as a foreign language industry) for next year? What are some things that we see? What are some things that we can expect? And yeah, that's what we're going to talk about today. So, thank you so much for being here. Thank you so much for joining. If you can see me,...  [Read more]

10 Alternative TEFL Destinations for an Off-the-Beaten-Path Teaching Experience 11/30/2022 Hello, everyone. Linda here from ITTT. Welcome to another live session this week. Thank you for joining and taking time out of your day to spend it with me. I'm very happy about that. Today, we have a very exciting topic. We are going to talk about teaching off the beaten path. 10 alternative TEFL destinations. I'm very excited always when I do live sessions about destinations. It's like a little bit of a virtual tour around the world. I really enjoy these types of live sessions. I thought we haven't had one of those in a while, so why not bring that on today. We are live on Facebook and YouTube. If you're watching this for the first time, very welcome. Welcome to join us. Maybe get a beverage, get...  [Read more]