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How to Become a Self-Confident TEFL Teacher - TEFL Blog
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.
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Creative Teacher = Confident Teacher
Prepared Teacher = Confident Teacher
Self-DevelopingTeacher = Confident Teacher
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The Role of Parents in ESL Education - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
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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Common Troubles of the Chinese Students You’ll Definitely Notice - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Common Troubles of the Chinese Students You’ll Definitely Notice
English is one of the most widely spoken languages and it is taught in a lot of countries. Globalization, fast economic development makes many people study English. People learn English for different reasons: business, education, life abroad, traveling, personal interest. Chinese students are not an exception. With the growing economies of China, the need for learning English increased dramatically. What challenges do Chinese students face when learning English? What challenges does the teacher meet teaching Chinese students? What teaching approach can be found?
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1. Motivation
2. Education
3. National character
4. Language difference
5. Grammar
6.... [Read more]
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How Online Education Bridges Learning Gaps
Elaheh Rezvani
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Are you teaching English online? Then this article is for you as it explores how online education bridges learning gaps.
Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID
Anna Domiczek
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Are you considering teaching English with VIPKID? Check out this blog post about preschool ESL curriculum components with VIPKID.
Online Workshop: How to Create Lessons Based on Videos
Federico Riva
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Do you want to create outstanding lessons for your ESL students? Then this live stream is definitely for you. Our TEFL expert Liza will guide you from picking the best authentic materials to designing 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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What is the English Opens Doors Program for teaching English in Chile? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the English Opens Doors Program for teaching English in Chile?
As Chile is one of the most stable and prosperous countries in Latin America, it has long been a popular destination for ESL teachers. Jobs can be found in advance via online job boards or by interviewing in person from within the country. Alternatively, you can take advantage of the popular English Opens Doors Program (EODP) that places foreign teachers into schools across Chile on a volunteer basis. Participants on the scheme work as teaching assistants with the aim of improving the English language skills of children ranging from 10 to 18 years old.
What are the requirements for the English Opens Doors Program?
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All You Need to Know About Teaching Beginners - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
All You Need to Know About Teaching Beginners
Teaching English to beginners is a challenge for new and experienced ESL teachers. Although with proper planning, materials, getting the students engaged and motivated in the lessons can make teaching English to beginners fun and rewarding especially when your students start to get the hang of it. It's a great feeling to see them move from having absolutely no knowledge of English to be able to speak basic English. A few things to think about. Talking a lot is just going to waste your time and leave you frustrated. Two keep your lessons fun with as much talk time as possible for the students, allowing them to practice what they are learning in a fun environment. Always praise your... [Read more]
What is the English Opens Doors Program for teaching English in Chile? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the English Opens Doors Program for teaching English in Chile?
The English Opens Doors Program (EODP) in Chile is an initiative backed by the Chilean government to bolster English proficiency among its youth. This esteemed program recruits foreign educators, primarily as teaching assistants, to collaborate with local educators in public schools across the nation. Focusing on students aged 10 to 18, the EODP's primary mission is to elevate the English language skills of Chilean students.
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What are the requirements for the English Opens Doors Program?
What does the English Opens Doors Program involve?
What are the benefits of the English Opens Doors Program?
What are the requirements for the English Opens Doors Program?
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How much can I earn teaching English in China? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How much can I earn teaching English in China?
The job market for ESL teachers in China is simply huge and there is no sign that it is going to slow down anytime soon. With a rapidly growing economy and upwards of 300 million students studying English, China offers countless opportunities for foreign teachers to earn a good salary and to save a considerable amount into the bargain. Throughout the country there are a large variety of jobs available with a wide range of salaries, however, first time teachers can reasonably expect to earn between 6000 RMB and 12000 RMB per month which equates to around $1000 to $2000 US dollars.
What other benefits can I expect when teaching English in China?
On top of the basic salary, it is also common for teachers to receive free housing or a housing... [Read more]
My Plans as an EFL/ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
My Plans as an EFL/ESL Teacher
When I envision myself in a classroom full of new English learners, I see myself striving to encourage and motivate students through positive student-to-student and student-to-teacher relationships. One of the key components of successfully learning a new topic is to enjoy it and to see a purpose in doing so. Creating a safe and welcoming environment is one of the most important things a teacher can do to ensure student learning by building confidence in every individual.
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Personal Language Learning Experience
Lesson Plan
Understanding Students' Needs
Favorite Classes
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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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7 Suggestions on Increasing Student Confidence - TEFL Blog
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.
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1. Don't fix students' mistakes too much
2. Praise
3. Application, contact practice
4. Allow students to succeed
5. Use images
6. Make learning-oriented
7. Form and maintain habits from day one
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How To Write The Perfect ESL Lesson Plan - TEFL Blog
Sun, 23 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
How To Write The Perfect ESL Lesson Plan
Lesson planning is a significant element of everyday life as a teacher in English as a foreign language. A lesson plan acts as a step-by-step guide providing the structure for your lesson. However, too much planning can make lessons rather rigid and stop the teacher being flexible to the needs of the students.
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Why should you plan your lesson?
The following should be included in a lesson plan:
Keep to your plan but stay flexible
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Typical Challenges for Japanese Native Speakers in ESL - TEFL Blog
Wed, 11 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Typical Challenges for Japanese Native Speakers in ESL
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Daisy C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Grammar
Pronunciation
Japanese schools
Japanese culture
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Grammar
One problem facing many Japanese students learning English is differentiating between countable and uncountable nouns. In the Japanese language, the same word is often used for 'much' and 'many'. In English, 'much' is used to describe countable nouns, and 'many' is used to describe uncountable nouns.
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How to Structure your Study Phase To Target Productive Skills
Shirin Sophy
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This blog post is a suggested procedure that can be taken into account while teaching productive skills after the engagement phase is applied and learners are ready to start the study phase.
Native vs. Non-native Speaking EFL Teachers
Ahmed Taha
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This article talks about the question "Which is better: Native vs. Non-native Speaking EFL Teachers?"
Do We Consider Multiple Intelligences in the English Classroom?
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The Difference In Teaching ESL vs. EFL - TEFL Blog
Fri, 22 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The Difference In Teaching ESL vs. EFL
There are many similarities, but also many differences, in teaching English as a foreign language and teaching English as a second language. Teaching English as a foreign language is when you teach English in a country that does not have English as an official language. Teaching English as a second language is when you teach English to someone who speaks another language as their first language, normally in a country where English is the official language. I have taught both English as a foreign language (EFL) and English as a second language (ESL) and these two experiences had quite a few similarities and quite a few differences.
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EFL and ESL Example
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How to Motivate Students to Learn English? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 06 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How to Motivate Students to Learn English?
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Monika B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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There are two types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic
Tactics to motivate students:
1. The teacher should make the class more communicative
2. The teacher should make English practical
3. The teacher should try to make the class a fun setting
4. The teach should form a relationship
5. The teacher should give feedback
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4 Reasons Why Using Songs in the Classroom is Important - TEFL Blog
Wed, 03 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
4 Reasons Why Using Songs in the Classroom is Important
We all probably know, that music has no language. It is kindly welcomed by all nations equally, as well as all races, ages and cultures. So how can music or songs help us to teach English and to do it more effectively?
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Music aids memory
Songs can teach vocabulary
Music provides clear patterns to follow
Using songs and music build rapport
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Music aids memory
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What is the official TEFL website? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the official TEFL website?
The British Council estimates there are 1.55 billion English language learners around the world, and at least 10.2 million English teachers.
www.theguardian.com/education/2013/nov/07/tefl-for-british-language-learners
A fair proportion of these learners will be taught in language schools and through private lessons, including online teaching.
There do not appear to be any official figures as to the number of TEFL and TESOL training centers worldwide, but it would be a fair guess to say they number in the thousands.
Most countries in the world control education through government regulation and oversight. This is also true of private education provision. This means that each country’s government tends to make the rules and regulations concerning the... [Read more]
How to be Culturally Sensitive in The Classroom Without Excessive Censorship - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to be Culturally Sensitive in The Classroom Without Excessive Censorship
As an EFL teacher, one is expected to create a proper and culturally sensitive atmosphere in the classroom at all times. Unfortunately, this does not happen in every instance because many different errors can occur. To prevent possibly contract terminable offenses, a special mindset and system of preparation must be instituted. When approached correctly, discussing difficult or even controversial ideas in a foreign country can be both culturally sensitive while also not needing excessive censorship.
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History Awareness
The Notion of "Colony"
Enforcement
Cultural Peculiarities
Controversial Topics
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10 Crucial Teaching Skills Every Online Teacher Should Have - TEFL Blog
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
10 Crucial Teaching Skills Every Online Teacher Should Have
With the advent of online teaching making such a large part of the ESL market, we need to be aware of some teaching skills for that area.
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Pronunciation
Grammar Knowledge
Teaching Methodology
Classroom Management
Online Teaching Skills
Monitoring
Student Motivation
Leson Design
Social Media Management
Business Development
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Pronunciation
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Can you teach online with a TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can you teach online with a TEFL certificate?
Absolutely! Possessing a TEFL certificate significantly enhances your prospects in the online teaching world. Most top-tier online ESL teaching platforms prioritize or even mandate a TEFL certification. Not only does it verify your teaching capabilities, but it also makes you eligible for higher-paying online teaching roles.
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What are the requirements for most online English teaching jobs?
What certification do I need to teach English online?
What are the requirements for most online English teaching jobs?
In most cases, you will need to meet the following requirements to teach English online:
That is all there is to it! There are even some platforms where you can work as an English teacher without a university degree.
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Reading to Activate Second Language Skills - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Reading to Activate Second Language Skills
The use of reading in the course of language acquisition is valuable and often underrated. Before undertaking a detailed explanation, I will first offer a general example to demonstrate the problem of teaching without it. Imagine you are teaching the word "ball" to an older student. You could ask them to say "ball, ball, ball" in a drilling manner. This can be inefficient and above all, boring for the student. But suppose that you do teach it enjoyably. How many words might they learn?
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Course Structure to Accept English Vocabulary
Stephen Krashen Reference:
As much as this practice is gaining ground around the world, two major drawbacks should be assessed.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Having a non-Native TEFL teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Advantages and Disadvantages of Having a non-Native TEFL Teacher
When you think of a TEFL teacher you immediately expect it to be a native speaker, but I think it will be surprisingly interesting to have a non-native speaker as a teacher.
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Efforts of Learning
Rapport and Explanation
Pronunciation Difficulties
The Ability to Teach
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Efforts of Learning
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Where do schools interview and hire English teachers in advance? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where do schools interview and hire English teachers in advance?
Many employers prefer to interview and hire English teachers ahead of time, directly from their home countries. This approach is especially prevalent in nations such as China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the U.A.E., among others. The hiring process usually starts with email applications, progressing to interviews conducted via Skype or phone calls. This method is advantageous for novice teachers or those unfamiliar with overseas travel, providing them a secured position before arriving.
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What are the benefits of getting a TEFL job in advance?
Which countries in Asia hire English teachers in advance?
Which countries in the Middle East hire English teachers in advance?
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The Necessity of Slang and Idioms in ESL Studies - TEFL Blog
Sun, 07 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Necessity of Slang and Idioms in ESL Studies
Language is an organism that changes as the people using it changes. No living language sounds as it did 1,000 years ago, nor does any use all the same words that were used within it 100 years ago. Just as it is a very different experience to live in a body than it is to study one, so is it powerful for students of a foreign language to be invited to live in a language rather than only learn about it. The endless auditory phenomena of English, such as the "hootin' and tootin'" interjections of Appalachian people or the booming discourse of an African-American preacher, cannot be understood by other peoples unless they are exposed to the context these phenomena were nurtured in.... [Read more]
What is the official TEFL website? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the official TEFL website?
The British Council estimates there are 1.55 billion English language learners around the world, and at least 10.2 million English teachers.
www.theguardian.com/education/2013/nov/07/tefl-for-british-language-learners
A fair proportion of these learners will be taught in language schools and through private lessons, including online teaching.
There do not appear to be any official figures as to the number of TEFL and TESOL training centers worldwide, but it would be a fair guess to say they number in the thousands.
Most countries in the world control education through government regulation and oversight. This is also true of private education provision. This means that each country's government tends to make the rules and regulations concerning the... [Read more]
A TEFL Graduate Shares Her Personal Teaching Experience - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
A TEFL Graduate Shares Her Personal Teaching Experience
If someone would have asked me 10 years ago what would I do once I finished University, it would have never crossed my mind to tell them that I would become a teacher. The process of becoming a teacher started when I began to look for part-time jobs while I was studying the Language at Hanoi University.
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English learning experience
First Attempts
Professional development
What did I learn from the teaching courses
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English learning experience
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“Be Interested, not Interesting”: How to Decrease Teacher Talking Time - TEFL Blog
Tue, 30 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
“Be Interested, not Interesting”: How to Decrease Teacher Talking Time
Let's remember the latest class you've had. What were you doing? Were you explaining a new rule? Were you answering your students' questions? Were you telling a story from your life? Weren't you talking too much? Let's discuss how to decrease teacher speaking time (TST) and increase student speaking time (SST).
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Communicative approach
The first thing I would like to talk about is structuring your work at the lesson.
Another thing I'd like to discuss is silence or pauses at the lesson.
The last but not the least thing I want to mention it's self-answering and the situation when the teacher starts speculating instead of his students.
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How to Praise ESL Students in a Correct Way - TEFL Blog
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
How to Praise ESL Students in a Correct Way
Effective praise builds a student's character and strengthens their attempts at all tasks they encounter. The keyword to this point is useful. When credit is targeted at the wrong aspect of a student's work, then a negative effect has a chance to take over. So is it normal after all to praise students, and if so, how should a teacher go about the task?
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Reasons to Paraise ESL Students
What to Praise for?
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