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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]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Role of the Teacher: Jack of All Trades The one thing l liked most about teaching was the many jackets one gets to wear. To some l was a fashion icon, to others a role model, to others someone they could easily go to and talk about their life and personal challenges. Hence, the code of conduct for teachers stretches even to their communities and homes. Their mere being impacts the lives of the country's generations and helps build a nation, academically and socially. Table of Contents My Role Model Business Idea Source of Motivation Careful Parent Find your role as an English teacher abroad today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Trish A. My Role Model In 2002, l...  [Read more]

TEFL Courses England   Join a TEFL training course in England with ITTT and you will discover a diverse country where ancient castles, rolling green hills and dynamic modern cities combine to make this a truly fascinating place to visit. Our TEFL course in England will also give you the unique opportunity to learn how to teach the English language in the country of its birth. Despite its small size, England has one of the most eventful and rich histories of any country in the world. For its many visitors the country stirs up an eagerness to explore both its charming cities and its verdant landscape. When combined with the country’s other outstanding features: the energetic nightlife, the hearty food, and the diversity within the country, you can understand its allure as a...  [Read more]

TEFL Courses England Join a TEFL training course in England with ITTT and you will discover a diverse country where ancient castles, rolling green hills and dynamic modern cities combine to make this a truly fascinating place to visit. Our TEFL course in England will also give you the unique opportunity to learn how to teach the English language in the country of its birth. Despite its small size, England has one of the most eventful and rich histories of any country in the world. For its many visitors the country stirs up an eagerness to explore both its charming cities and its verdant landscape. When combined with the country’s other outstanding features: the energetic nightlife, the hearty food, and the diversity within the country, you can understand its allure as a destination...  [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]

Wed, 27 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Teaching ESL in Waldorf Elementary School The first Waldorf School was founded in 1919 in Stuttgart for the children of the workers in the Waldorf Astoria cigarette factory. The school's doors were open for all the children regardless of their social status. It was the end of World War I and because of post-war chaos, people were looking for new educational systems. In such an environment, it was not difficult for Waldorf pedagogy to find its place among other reform movements. Today there are more than 1000 Waldorf schools all around the world. Table of Contents The History of Waldorf Why Children Learn Fast? Waldorf System Lesson Structure Curriculum Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today!...  [Read more]

Why Should I Study TEFL? Many thousands of people every year, of all nationalities and from all walks of life, make the decision to take a TEFL certification course for a wide variety of different reasons. For some it offers the chance to earn a bit of spending money while traveling in far-flung corners of the world, while for others it is a great way to make fundamental changes to their career and life plans. If you are one of the many thousands of others who have thought about studying TEFL, but are yet to act, here are some of the main reasons why we think you should take the leap. To shake things up Most people have periods in their life when the job they are doing becomes dull, mundane, and all too repetitive. So what better way to shake things up and make a change to the same old...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Useful Ways to Motivate TEFL Students Motivation has proven to be one of the major challenges teachers face in the classroom, where he/she must, however, engage the students. No matter how you see it, a teacher's personality matters so much in the classroom. Now the question is, how will a teacher improve his student's motivation in the classroom. Table of Contents Get to know your students well The use of the game The use of feedback and the good attributive cause: The control of oneself and one's environment: Self-confidence: Self-determination: The competition: The reward: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nwanekezie Adaeze E. Please...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Skills as a Central Point of Your ESL Career Over the years of teaching, I have had the experience to work with many teachers from all over the world. I have worked with teachers in music, English, art, and other fields in education. Because of this, I have been exposed to different types of teaching styles used in the educational field. There have been styles that are excellent in delivering a lesson that students learn and understand. I have also seen teaching styles that are not the best and it has left many students confused and in the disarray of the lesson they just sat through. Through the level of experience I have been exposed to I concluded that it is highly important that teachers study and continue to learn...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Art of Teaching Younger EFL Students I have 3 years of experience in teaching English in a few kindergartens in Beijing, China and some experience in teaching adults in a training center. Table of Contents Differences Between Teaching Children and Adults Principles in Teaching Kids Learning Atmosphere Teacher's Responsibilities My Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: When I started in kindergarten, it was very difficult because I didn't have enough information about how to make a proper lesson plan. I didn't have enough materials, games, songs, and it took me a lot of time to collect all the necessary information for teaching and creating my teaching plan. Without...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Dealing With Challenging Behavior: How Not to Lose Face in Front of Your Class Being a teacher is an art that should be learned with a lot of patience, devotion and a great wish. It should embrace many years of constant self – development, training, willingness for knowledge, stable mind and character. Table of Contents What is Important to do as a Teacher? Teacher's Authority Students' Reasons to Misbehave Satisfying Students' Requests Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: It is an interesting profession that takes time and experience to achieve and accomplish. It is not only about finishing a degree in teaching, but it is also a psychological lifetime training. This post was written by...  [Read more]

Why Should I Study TEFL? Studying TEFL opens up a world of opportunities. Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider it: Considering the myriad benefits, taking a TEFL certification can be a life-changing decision. Table of Contents To shake things up For the lifestyle To make money For the culture To learn a language For the satisfaction To smarten up your resume To shake things up Most people have periods in their life when the job they are doing becomes dull, mundane, and all too repetitive. So what better way to shake things up and make a change to the same old same old than by taking a training course that will allow you to work in virtually any country in the world, or from the comfort of your own home. With a quality TEFL certification on your CV/resume you will be...  [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]

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]

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Utilize the Difference Between One-to-One and Group Teaching Earning a TEFL certificate has the potential to lead a new teacher down a number of paths where the only uniform outcome is the title "English Teacher". A new teacher could find themselves in a number of situations varying in the nationality and age of the student, as well as level or desired specialization over the course of their career. It is of great importance, therefore, for teachers to be comfortable and confident with this open-ended outcome in order to better plan and prepare for helping their future students, whoever or wherever they may be. An area I find particularly interesting based on my current experience is the dynamic between one-to-one and group...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Challenges of Teaching EFL to Kindergarten Level Students This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Susan W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents 1. Self-introduction 2. Reasons for practicing as an EFL Teacher 3. Ways in which EFL will guide me achieve my goals 4. Games and activities in the classroom 5. Planning my New Lesson Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: 1. Self-introduction I am Susan and I'm 40 years female from Kenya and I have graduated with a bachelor's degree in Art in Education. I have been teaching young learners in Kenya for two years and I was invited to teach English in southern...  [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]

Top Tips for Teaching English to Young Learners 02/18/2023 hi welcome Linda here from ITT back this week with another live session I hope you're doing well thank you so much for joining me today I'm happy to see you if you can see me and if you can hear me clearly if everything's working please just leave a high in the comment section and uh maybe also let me know where you are right now where are you watching from today what time is it there how are you doing let me know in the comments we are live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time and we also always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes so if you're listening to this as a podcast thank you so much for the download and thank you so much for listening we really appreciate that don't forget to like And subscribe um so...  [Read more]

New Trends in EFL Teaching: When Grammar is Not What Your Students Really Need 02/13/2021 hello everybody is anyone there so while um i'm waiting for uh more people to join let me know if you can hear me clearly and see me clearly okay so when you're joining please let me know if you hear me well hello hello welcome to uh the weekly live session uh we're just about to start but we need to wait for some more people to join us and while we're waiting please let me know if you hear me clearly and see me clearly so there is a chat box you can use for interaction with myself so please um leave me a comment if you see me clearly and hear me clearly so that i know that everything works smooth okay and uh today's live session um will be devoted to some new trends in efl teaching last week i took...  [Read more]

What is the best platform to teach English online? Teaching English online is now firmly embedded in the TEFL world and many thousands of teachers find it a convenient way to earn a living without having to leave home or when traveling the world. However, despite not actually working in a physical classroom, online teachers still have to meet the same kind of criteria as those working in a traditional classroom environment. So, what do you need in order to take advantage of this rapidly growing sector of EFL teaching? Requirements for teaching English online The requirements for teaching online vary from one employer to the next, but there are a few common factors that many look for. Most online employers will expect you to have completed a TEFL course of at least 120 hours as this is the...  [Read more]

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 Mark Crocker Destinations The Top 5 Places to Teach English in Japan The utterly unique character of Japan has fascinated people from all over the world throughout history and this is still very true today. Nowhere else quite captures the imagination like Japan, with its individual blend of East Asian culture and high-tech modernity. Its popularity among foreign teachers is also enhanced by the strong demand for TEFL qualified professionals in all of its major cities, as well as many smaller towns across the country. Although competition for the top jobs can sometimes be tough, the promise of living and working in one of the world's most fascinating countries continues to draw many thousands of teachers every year. If you would like to join them, take a look at our...  [Read more]

What is the best platform to teach English online? For those aspiring to teach English from the convenience of their homes or while traveling, several online platforms stand out in the TEFL world. Among the top platforms are Cambly, Italki and EF Education First. Just like traditional classroom educators, online English teachers are expected to meet specific criteria, ensuring quality and professionalism in this booming sector. Table of Contents Requirements for teaching English online Preply EF Education First Cambly iTalki SkimaTalk StarKid Protostar LatinHire Requirements for teaching English online The requirements for teaching online vary from one employer to the next, but there are a few common factors that many look for. Most online employers will expect you to have completed a...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL and 10 Common Preschool Themes Preschool curriculum or lesson plan designed for English language learners should incorporate several basic and common themes. Those popular themes created for young learners will introduce students to new, interesting vocabulary words and phrases. Learning about animals, clothing, food, family, shapes, colors, numbers, or daily activities makes students deeply engaged in learning. They are discovering the world around them versus memorizing/repeating abstract words and phrases. Thanks to such theme-based lessons, English language students genuinely engage with the content being taught and make real-life connections while developing new vocabulary and enhanced...  [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]

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Alumni Experience: I Wish I’d Known That Before The Class The Cambridge English Dictionary defines the word "hindsight" as "the ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened." That is why people tell you that "hindsight is a perfect science." So with the benefit of hindsight and looking back after completing some 220 hours of TEFL training, I see that there are, indeed, several things that I wish that I had known before starting the course, both on the positive and the negative sides. Table of Contents My Positive Start Working Experience Possibilities TEFL Market Today Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Live Look into TEFL/TESOL online Course Platform   Hello and welcome, Linda here again. Thanks so much for tuning in to this week's live session. If you're listening to this as a podcast episode, thanks so much for the download. We always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes so if you're into podcasts check that out. You can find us on any podcast platform, you can just search for The TEFL and TESOL Podcast from ITTT. We are live on Facebook and on YouTube as always, so thanks so much for tuning in. I see there are a lot of people joining. What we're going to do today is I am going to show you what it looks like when you take an online TEFL course with ITTT. I’m just making sure that everything works properly because I need to share my screen and show you how the online...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 May 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Live Look into TEFL/TESOL Online Course Platform Hello and welcome, Linda here again. Thanks so much for tuning in to this week's live session. If you're listening to this as a podcast episode, thanks so much for the download. We always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes so if you're into podcasts check that out. You can find us on any podcast platform, you can just search for The TEFL and TESOL Podcast from ITTT. We are live on Facebook and on YouTube as always, so thanks so much for tuning in. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Tiana has a question. If you fail the whole course do you have to pay for it again? Marcia asks, is there a limited time to enter the tests? Another question from Tiana. For the 220-hour...  [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]