How Much Do Teachers Make A Day

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Become a Self-Confident TEFL Teacher Self-confidence is not an easy trait to gain, especially when we talk about teachers. Self-confidence is obvious and easy to observe from all people, whether students or other teachers. When the teacher has a lack or weakness in self-confidence, their students or their coworkers will see that during the explanation, when she/he talks in front of the students and answering some questions in the class. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Walaa S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Creative Teacher = Confident Teacher Self-confidence is also associated with creativity, whenever the teacher is confident of...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences From Student to Teacher - My Language Journey It was the last day of Japanese class and my teacher’s last day of teaching at our school. We were all standing up getting ready to bow him one last time. It was dead quiet but I could still hear sniffles around me and felt the sadness of the moment. I never thought I would care so much about a teacher leaving. To this day, the words and wisdom my Japanese teacher taught me still ring in my head. Flash forward to a few years ago, I went to Japan for the first time, after a hiatus of not studying Japanese, but amazingly I still had all the skills my teacher had taught me in high school. How did this person have such an impact on me? The answer I have come to realize is that because he...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The 4 Easy Things That Will Help You to Build Great Relationships With Any Classroom Establishing rapport in the classroom is essential if you are going to have a successful class. In this paper, I will examine some of my classroom experience and compare my successful classes to my less-successful classes. In doing so, I hope to make an observation about “best practices” that I can implement in my English teaching. Along with using my own experience, I will be talking with other teachers that I know and using the provided text that I have been given for this course. The three areas I will focus on are: Beginning the course, student participation, and being positive.Beginning the Course. This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Effectively Manage a Classroom Classroom management means putting up all ways related to classroom organization to establish a great and effective learning environment effectively. Classroom management creates a set of expectations used in an organized classroom environment, it includes routines, rules, and consequences. It also paves a way for the teacher to engage students in learning. It is very important to effectively manage a classroom as it prepares and gets students to be engaged in learning as well as boasts learners’ confidence. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Phatsimo P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Below are a few ways...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Teachers Can Increase Their Confidence in The Classroom In the classroom, a teacher's dedication, confidence, and eagerness are often contagious, and the same is true with the lack of these things. If a teacher is enthusiastic and energetic, their students will be as well. Mostly, experienced teachers know how to make the classroom friendly, pleasant and enthusiastic for the students. But does it apply to the new teachers? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Puneet K. Yearly Career Teachers I remember 3 years back when I grabbed my first job; I was going to face a class of 20 students. Self-doubts and questions were racing around in my mind; what would I do on my first day of class? Will the students...  [Read more]

How much can I save while teaching English abroad? Although many people choose to teach English abroad for the adventure, to experience a new culture, or to simply leave behind the daily 9 to 5 grind, the financial side of making the move is hard to ignore. While most teachers will have no trouble earning enough to afford a comfortable day to day lifestyle, many teachers actually need to find a job that allows them to save some of their income to pay off student loans or to fund future travel etc. How much can I save while teaching English in Europe? Although Europe is often the number one choice for many TEFL qualified teachers, it is not an easy place to save money. In teaching hotspots such as France, Italy and Spain, you can certainly earn enough to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle that...  [Read more]

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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Leon G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Experience In the two years of being a teacher I have certainly learned a lot, I've experienced extreme highs and extreme lows in a country where basic English is a rare find. With no prior...  [Read more]

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of Classroom Management While Teaching in Turkey Who was your favorite teacher in elementary school? Mine was my 5th-grade Teacher, Mr. Powers. Not because he was super cool, or cute, or wildly entertaining. It was because he was an amazing teacher. He was a retired Air Force pilot, yet was never very hard on us and I can’t think of a single time that he got upset with us. I believe this is completely due to his amazing classroom management skills. I try my best to model my own teaching skills after Mr. Powers while teaching here in Istanbul, Turkey. Cultural and economic differences are actually the least of my problems while working with these amazing children. The most challenging aspects happen to be making...  [Read more]

How do I become a TEFL teacher in the UK? Most of Europe has a very strong demand for TEFL qualified teachers and there is usually a big queue of people hoping to take advantage of every vacant position. People from all parts of the world dream of living and working in the UK and many see teaching English as a way to achieve that dream. However, non-UK citizens need to consider a few things before booking a flight to London. What are the difficulties of teaching English in the UK? There is plenty of demand for English language instruction across the UK as the country has relatively high levels of immigration and a significant refugee population. Government, private, and charity run organizations operate in many areas where they help newcomers and their families to improve their English...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 Hadassah Roberts Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Stay Healthy As an English Teacher One should know that a healthy classroom stems from a healthy teacher. When the teacher is healthy, then the whole class atmosphere will be much more alive. The students will see the healthiness of the teacher and will be inspired to protect and build their health. This, in turn, will cause increased happiness and progress in their studies. Over the years in my teaching experiences, I have worked hard to increase my health for the benefit of not only myself but also for the benefit of my students. I have found some life habits that have greatly improved my health and helped me to maintain my health. I want to share what I have learned with other teachers so that we can...  [Read more]

What is the Schengen Area in Europe and how does it affect TEFL teachers? If you plan on teaching English in Europe you might have come across something known as the Schengen Area. This area is currently comprised of 26 countries with a combined population of over 400 million people. The area was set up in 1985 with the intention of removing border controls to make moving between countries hassle free. The Schengen Area should not be confused with the European Union which is a separate institution. Before its creation you would have to show your passport at every border to receive an entry stamp, while now anyone including TEFL teachers can move freely from one country to another without any restrictions. How long can I stay in the Schengen Area? Essentially, by entering a country that is...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas Teaching English Online: ✅ A Survival Guide If like many TEFL qualified teachers, you have moved your teaching online in recent times you will probably have found that it is much harder than you might have imagined. Although you spend most of your lessons sitting down on a comfy office chair rather than standing in front of the class, you still end the day more exhausted than you ever did in a normal classroom setting. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry you are not alone as teaching English online is a tiring proposition for many teachers. Here we look at the main reasons why it is so tough and more importantly, what you can do to make things that bit easier. Reading your students through the screen One of the biggest differences...  [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. 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 experience, it wasn’t easy for me to build a good rapport between me and my students. It took me a while to build a connection between me and the kids. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lidiia L. Please note that...  [Read more]

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom Management as a Part of Perfect TEFL Practice Classroom management refers to the wide variety of skills and techniques that teachers use to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task, and academically productive during a class. Classroom management involves; grouping students, writing on the board, giving individual attention, teacher talking and student talking time, giving instructions, establishing rapport, classroom arrangements and maintaining discipline. When classroom-management strategies are executed effectively, teachers minimize the behaviors that impede learning for both individual students and groups of students, while maximizing the behaviors that facilitate or enhance learning. This post...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Two Great Ways To Organize Your EFL Lesson Plan Lesson planning is, at least to some degree, a vital function of teaching. The degree to which a lesson plan is necessary is often directly proportional to the teaching experience of the teacher. The less experience the teacher has the more necessary and beneficial the lesson plan is and vice versa. Lesson plans give the class structure, hold the teacher accountable, and function as a helpful aide, overall adding to the effectiveness of the class and the student’s opportunity to learn. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Katie A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Structure of your class Unit 9 from...  [Read more]

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Circle Time in Early Childhood As an Early Childhood Educator, circle time is really important.It provides a great opportunity for language practice, it is fun and students enjoy it. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ligia O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What is Circle Time? Circle time can start at the beginning of the day as it is a great way to greet students and set goals for the day. Teachers can have a specific space in the classroom for circle time. Some have rugs and give each student a specific place to sit down. Greeting students is a great opportunity to sing and practice English. The teacher greets every student and students greet...  [Read more]

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Role of Digital Learning for Generation-Z ESL Students More or less,20 years ago students who tried to learn a new language used to have Mr.and Mrs. Brown books, cassettes,language labs or the lucky ones would have to have a trip to the countries providing language courses which promised them to teach English in a month or so. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Seda K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. But now the case is getting more different. With the improvement of technology, we have come to an age that the kids born after the 2000s, can not make a life without using these technological developments. The kids who are in their 15s,...  [Read more]

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 7 Suggestions on Increasing Student Confidence In learning, self-confidence is one of the important elements of a student. When students are more confident about their ability to do something, they are more likely to readily engage in the activity in the classroom. They will work longer and harder at it than when they doubt their capability. The sense of self-confidence enables them to accomplish tasks perfectly and build motivation. From that, they would be more successful in life. For the above reasons, teachers play a vital role in helping their students to increase self-confidence. In this essay, well discuss how to make our students confident in the classroom. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ha L. Please...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Incredible Ways to Increase Students Self-Confidence in the Classroom In learning, self-confidence is one of the important elements of a student. When students are more confident about their ability to do something, they are more likely to readily engage in the activity in the classroom. They will work longer and harder at it than when they doubt their capability. The sense of self-confidence enables them to accomplish tasks perfectly and build motivation. From that, they would be more successful in life. For the above reasons, teachers play a vital role in helping their students to increase self-confidence. In this essay, well discuss how to make our students confident in the classroom. This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 Gianluca Costa TEFL Information Alumni Experiences From Hospitality to Education: Don’t be Scared Just Do It Many of us, at least once in our life, have the desire to change our careers. However, when you spend many years in the same field, it is hard to change to another for various reasons. Mostly it's that your mindset is orientated in a certain way. The idea of change completely seems to be impossible and gives you a feeling of uncertainty but the benefits of undertaking such a big step can be plentiful. I'm here to give you some tips and encourage you to make this huge step. Listen to this blog post: Hospitality? Never again. I worked in hospitality for almost 12 years. It was a fun career at the beginning. A chef or a waiter is like an artist, it's a passion...  [Read more]

Do TEFL teachers need a second language? The simple answer is no, you do not need to have any knowledge or experience of languages other than English to take a TEFL course or to become an EFL teacher. The ability to speak other languages is not required as the vast majority of TEFL classrooms around the world rely on the communicative approach to English teaching that specifies that English is the only language used in the classroom. How can I teach English if I don't speak the student's language? In multilingual classrooms where the students could have a dozen or more different first languages, being able to communicate in one or two of them would obviously be of no particular advantage. In monolingual classrooms you may also find that students are more inclined to revert to their...  [Read more]

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 Anastasiya Akpinar TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English Online with Zoom: ✅ The Ins and Outs The Covid-19 pandemic began all of sudden and covered the world with silent panic and frustration. Quarantine rules provided by governments influenced all social spheres of life, including education. Schools were closed, and the teaching process was stopped. A solution was quickly found: universities, schools, and even pre-schools started giving lessons online. Most of them use the same application for online studying – ZOOM. Why Zoom? Why, among so many other video-communication applications, do most of us choose Zoom for teaching? Let's have a quick summary of the tool. The Zoom application was designed for online business meetings and...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Favorite Part of The ITTT TEFL Course: Alumni Experience Coming into this, course I had a basic understanding of how a teacher prepares for and teaches a class. I had always thought it was easy for a teacher to teach; teacher walks in, teaches and goes home but I didn't know how much work would have to be put into a lesson to make the best out of it, and this is where I learned the best thing during my TEFL/TESOL course. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jason F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Methodology The best thing that I learned was understanding how to do an ESA lesson. I never knew beforehand that there was a way to breakdown a...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Perfect Classroom Management: Main Steps for ESL Teachers to Take Classroom management is a term teacher used to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly without disruptive behavior from students compromising the delivery of instruction. Classroom management creates a set of expectations used in an organized classroom environment. Classroom management is a key element to establish a successful learning environment in any classroom. An effective classroom management plan creates a positive learning environment. Classroom management is affected by the affected restricts of students and their behavior. Students' behavior is influenced by their age, academic abilities, goals, interests and home backgrounds....  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teacher’s Self-Analysis: Which Aspect to Improve for Better Teaching A teacher’s job is to teach pupils. While that sounds straight forward the question arises what makes a good teacher. If a teacher teaches all day, the outcome of the work lies in what was being taught. Pupils are taught what the teacher teaches. Now an easy thing to say is, that a good teacher should provide good teaching. But what would be, if the majority of students would not learn anything in a specific lesson, that would be regarded by other teachers as good teaching? The answer, of course, is, that all students are individuals and respond differently to the teaching. Making it dependent on the students, a more practical definition of good teaching is:...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 Zainab Sadriwala Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Sustaining the Habit of Reading in the Times of Coronavirus “The most challenging of the tasks during this COVID era has been to make my children read” states a frustrated Amena; a mother of two children, one in the primary years and the other in middle school. “It was much easier for me to monitor them and ask them to read and follow the schedule when they knew they had to report to their teacher. The school environment is just so integral for sustaining discipline in young people” she continues. Listen to this blog post: Like Amena, there have been many parents worldwide trying to strike a balance for their children to maintain their healthy habits, which not only helps them develop academically but also...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Alumni Recommendations on Obtaining a TEFL Course Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) as a course contains a variety of units that are meant to enable an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher to be prepared for the classroom and everything that they may face. Some of the most important benefits of the course are the units on the three main components of lesson structure, lesson planning, possible problems in the classroom, grammar overviews and classroom management. Even if the TEFL is not a requirement, it is an invaluable resource meant to provide support to ESL teachers wherever they may teach. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kyra H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Strategies to Build Confidence in Students When teaching students most of the time we mainly focus on just teaching them the language and having them pass some tests and that is how we measure if they have learned well or not. In reality, it is a bit different though. Knowing how to read, speak or write a language does not necessarily translate to the student excelling in the language. There is another often ignored factor called confidence. Confidence is necessary for success in many parts of life and it is no different when learning. One of the greatest gifts we can give our students is to instill in them a strong sense of confidence. In doing this, we enable them to be higher achievers. This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Great Experience of Taking a TEFL Course When I first signed up to take the TEFL I thought it was going to be about very common words and phrases we use in the English language every day but it taught me so much more than I ever thought. I learned so much about what’s the best way to deal with misbehaving students, how to teach past tenses, and so much more. When I first thought about getting my TEFL and to hopefully one day be in a classroom of my own teaching English to students, I never thought about everything that comes with the title of being a teacher. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hallie M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Past...  [Read more]

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Role Through The Lens of My Personal Experience 7 years ago, when I was just starting my career as a teacher, I asked myself: what my role as a teacher is. After all these years I could finally admit that I managed to define the most important teacher's role for myself. I’ve been teaching at international preschools and kindergartens as a Homeroom Teacher, and for me, the most crucial and broad role is to create a positive classroom atmosphere, which implies the standards, the mood, and attitudes, that make nurturing learning environment. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mariia E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Classroom Environment...  [Read more]