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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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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
Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!
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What is the Schengen Area in Europe and how does it affect TEFL teachers? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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.
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What is the Schengen Area in Europe and how does it affect TEFL teachers? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the Schengen Area in Europe and how does it affect TEFL teachers?
The Schengen Area, significant for those teaching English in Europe, encompasses 27 countries and hosts a population exceeding 400 million. Established in 1985, its primary goal was the elimination of border controls, facilitating seamless movement between member nations. Contrary to some beliefs, the Schengen Area is distinct from the European Union, representing a separate agreement. In its pre-Schengen days, travelers, including TEFL teachers, had to present passports at each border for entry stamps. Today, thanks to the Schengen agreement, there is an unhindered flow from one member country to another.
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How much can I save while teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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]
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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How to Effectively Manage a Classroom - TEFL Blog
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.
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Creating strong teacher-student relations:
Parent's consultation:
Clear expectations and routines:
Clear set rules:
Consistency:
Preparation:
Role model:
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Teaching English Online FAQ
Teaching English online is becoming more popular every year due to the convenience of working from home and the flexibility you often have with setting your own work hours. However, it can sometimes be hard to navigate your way towards the right job as there are so many online platforms and there are new ones popping up all the time. A quick browse through our FAQs below should help answer your questions about teaching English online and steer you towards the right path to suit your preferences.
Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach English online?
Although it is possible to teach English online without any formal qualifications, it is definitely recommended that you complete a TEFL course before you get started as many online teaching... [Read more]
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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Teaching Abroad: Saving Money & Paying off Loans - Here's how! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching Abroad: Saving Money & Paying off Loans - Here's how!
07/29/2021
hi guys hello welcome to another live session my name is linda from itt and today
we're going to talk about a very very exciting topic i'm sure a lot of you are going to find it useful
it's all going to be about how to save money and also pay off loans and debt when teaching
english abroad um yeah so thank you so much for joining if you can see me if you can hear me as
always please just leave a hi in the comment section i'd really appreciate it so that i know that you
can see me and hear me because you know sometimes there are technical difficulties um and i might be aware of it so just
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How much money can you REALLY earn when teaching English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How much money can you REALLY earn when teaching English?
05/06/2021
hi guys hi another live session this week my name is linda from itt
nice to see you again if you can see me if you can hear me just say hi into the comment section it would
be really really nice um yeah back this week with another exciting topic
as you can see teaching english how much money can you really make
okay very interesting topic we all need to know how much money we can make
obviously if we want to go and teach english abroad or i'm also going to cover how much money you can make when you
teach online so very very important topics
um that we are covering today and yeah thanks so much for watching if
you are listening to this as a podcast episode thank you so much for the download
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How do I get a job teaching English in Greece? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I get a job teaching English in Greece?
To land a teaching job in Greece, obtaining a TEFL certification is crucial. While previous teaching experience isn't mandatory, any you have will certainly enhance your job prospects. It is common practice for interviews to be conducted in person in Greece. Although the country's recent economic challenges have affected the number of teaching positions, with determination and meeting the right criteria, there are still ample opportunities in this beautiful destination.
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What are the requirements for teaching English in Greece?
Who are the main employers of English teachers in Greece?
What are the visa requirements for teaching English in Greece?
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How much money can you make teaching English in East Asia? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How much money can you make teaching English in East Asia?
If you are looking for a region that has a huge job market for TEFL qualified teachers and you want to earn a good salary that allows you to save a considerable sum of money, look no further than East Asia. Jobs are abundant and the potential earnings are very high in countries such as Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and China.
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How much can I earn teaching English in Japan?
Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Japan?
Who else employs English language teachers in Japan?
What is the cost of living for English teachers in Japan?
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Teaching Abroad: How to Save Money & Pay off Loans - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching Abroad: How to Save Money & Pay off Loans
02/24/2023
hi welcome Linda here back this week with another live session for ITT the
tefl and tesol training um yeah thank you so much for joining
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so much for tuning in I'm going to introduce myself in a little bit and I'm also going to share a 30 off discount
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Teach English Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teach English Online
Why teach English online?
Teaching English online has become increasingly popular in recent years. One reason for this is the rapid growth in demand for TEFL qualified teachers around the world, particularly in areas where in-class training options are hard to come by. More and more teachers are deciding to go for the online teaching lifestyle as it allows them to set their own working hours and teach from anywhere they choose. Teaching English online provides a great deal of freedom that is perfect for anyone who wants a change from the normal 9-to-5 routine.
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Can you make good money teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can you make good money teaching English abroad?
Many TEFL qualified teachers head overseas to look for excitement, adventure, new experiences, and to simply get away from the daily grind, but not all are aware of the potential to earn a very good living whilst doing so. In some parts of the world teachers can earn more than enough to live a high quality of life and also afford to put aside a considerable sum each month to pay off student debts or to save for future travel etc. As demand for qualified teachers continues to grow in many areas, so do the potential salaries on offer.
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Important points to consider when evaluating potential TEFL salaries.
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How do I get a job teaching English in Greece? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I get a job teaching English in Greece?
With long summers and mild winters, countless sandy beaches, a laid-back lifestyle, great food, and hundreds of islands to explore, Greece has been a popular teaching destination for many years. Unfortunately, the country’s recent economic woes have had a negative impact on the number of available jobs and it may be sometime before it fully recovers. However, there are still plenty of teaching positions on offer if you are willing to seek them out and you fit the necessary criteria.
What are the requirements for teaching English in Greece?
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How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 25 May 2021 Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English?
Hi guys, my name is Linda from ITTT, nice to see you again. If you can see me and hear me just say hi in the comment section, it would be really nice. Yeah, back this week with another exciting topic, how much money can you really make teaching English? Very interesting topic as we all need to know how much money we can make if we want to go and teach English abroad. I'm also going to cover how much money you can make when you teach online, so very important topics that we are covering today.
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How much money can you make teaching English in East Asia? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How much money can you make teaching English in East Asia?
If you are looking for a region that has a huge job market for TEFL qualified teachers and you want to earn a good salary that allows you to save a considerable sum of money, look no further than East Asia. Jobs are abundant and the potential earnings are very high in countries such as Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and China.
How much can I earn teaching English in Japan?
As with any destination, the salaries on offer vary considerably depending on experience, qualifications, location, and type of employment. As a guide you should expect to earn somewhere between 200,000 and 600,000 yen (currently $2,000 to $6,000) per month. If the job pays by the hour then a figure of around 2,500 yen ($25) per hour would be typical. In... [Read more]
How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English?
Hi guys, my name is Linda from ITTT, nice to see you again. If you can see me and hear me just say hi in the comment section, it would be really nice. Yeah, back this week with another exciting topic, how much money can you really make teaching English? Very interesting topic as we all need to know how much money we can make if we want to go and teach English abroad. I'm also going to cover how much money you can make when you teach online, so very important topics that we are covering today.
If you are listening to this as a podcast episode, thank you so much for the download. As you might know we always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes that you can find on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iTunes, all of your most... [Read more]
Personal Teaching Experience in South Korea - TEFL Blog
Wed, 20 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Personal Teaching Experience in South Korea
I have taught English before in an English tutoring institute in Korea on two separate occasions. I am American but I grew up in South Korea. For extra money, I started teaching English for the first time at age 19. I taught very young children, from age 4 to age 7. It was extremely difficult because there were probably about 20 students and at those ages' children have such different mental capacities. Therefore, teaching was almost impossible as the older children picked up everything very quickly and would become bored and loud, while the younger children would be too scared to talk and practice anything. It felt much more like a daycare than any English class.
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How to Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher After the Pandemic - TEFL Blog
Tue, 11 May 2021 Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
How to Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher After the Pandemic
Hello everybody, Liza here and I'm super happy to welcome you to this ITTT live session. It's a bit of an unusual time to meet because my sessions are usually on Tuesdays and today is Saturday. Anyway, I'm super happy that you could make it. Today's session is going to be slightly different because we are going to talk with my good friend about teaching in China. I know that many people are interested in this topic, so stay tuned because in a moment he will join me to talk about working in China and stuff like that. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask them via the comment section. As for the timing for today, we are... [Read more]
Dos and Don’ts in an ESL Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Tue, 12 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Dos and Don’ts in an ESL Classroom Management
Discipline often comes to the mind at the mention of classroom management, but the crucial component is much more.Classroom management creates a set of expectations used in an organized classroom environment. This will include routines, rules, and consequences. Effective classroom management paves the way for the teacher to engage the students in learning. Classroom management is important because it allows learning to flow effectively some important elements can be considered such as Effective teaching, Efficient use of time, fewer behavior problems, community building and many other elements when a class is managed well by the teacher. Just to elaborate more on the elements mentioned... [Read more]
How To Work In China As A Non Native English Teacher After The Pandemic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How to Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher After the Pandemic
Hello everybody, lizzy here and I'm super happy to welcome you to this ITTT live session. It's a bit of an unusual time to meet because my sessions are usually on Tuesdays and today is Saturday. Anyway, I'm super happy that you could make it. Today's session is going to be slightly different because we are going to talk with my good friend about teaching in China. I know that many people are interested in this topic, so stay tuned because in a moment he will join me to talk about working in China and stuff like that. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask them via the comment section. As for the timing for today, we are going to talk for around 60 minutes. I hope that we will be able to discuss all of... [Read more]
Study Abroad vs. Teaching Abroad - What's Better? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Study Abroad vs. Teaching Abroad - What's Better?
02/28/2022
hello good morning or good evening good afternoon good good whatever wherever
you are hi my name is linda i'm from itt
um welcome to another live session this week i'm super excited to be here today um and to talk about this interesting
topic and before we jump in as always a short intro
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Do accents matter when teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Do accents matter when teaching English abroad?
When it comes to accents we all have one no matter where in the world we were brought up. Most of us are familiar with the basic differences between British and American accents, but what about accents from Australia and New Zealand, Canada and South Africa? And within each of these countries there are dozens of regional accents, just to complicate things further. So, we all have an accent, but is it a problem when teaching English as a foreign language?
What English accent should I teach my students?
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How to Teach English in China as a Non-Native English Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How to Teach English in China as a Non-Native English Teacher
04/12/2021
hello everybody so lizzy is here and i'm super happy to welcome you to this
uh itttt live session uh it's a bit unusual uh time to meet uh
because my sessions are um usually on tuesdays
and today is saturday anyway um i'm super happy that um you could make
it and i could make it as well so today's session
uh is going to be slightly different uh because we are going to um
talk with my good old friend on the point of china and i know that many people
are interested about this topic uh so stay tuned because just in
just in a moment he will join me uh to talk about work in china and stuff like that and
if you guys have any questions uh feel free to ask them via the comment section
and as for the um as for the timing for... [Read more]
Can I teach English abroad in my gap year? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I teach English abroad in my gap year?
Absolutely. Whether you are fresh out of high school or university, or seeking a break from a routine job, a gap year offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and growth. Teaching English abroad during this time can be incredibly rewarding. Not only does it allow you to immerse yourself in a new culture, but it also provides valuable work experience and a chance to impact others positively. As you navigate this journey, you will gain introspection, cherish present experiences, and set clearer visions for your future. So, considering a gap year to teach English can be one of the most enriching decisions you make.
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Why should you teach English abroad during your gap year?
How should I prepare for my gap year?
How do I find a... [Read more]
How to Teach English Online on Preply - TEFL Blog
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
How to Teach English Online on Preply
Hello everybody, nice to see you again. Let me know that you can see me clearly and hear me clearly. I'm glad that you are joining us, thanks for coming today. We're just about to start our live session. My name is Liza and I am an ITTT TEFL expert and an online ESL teacher. Nice to see you guys joining me, thanks a lot and just before we start just quickly let me tell you about ITTT. so our company is a TEFL course provider and we are actually presenting on various social networks right now. If you guys want to get updates on different TEFL content make sure you follow our social networks and keep updated regularly.
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Can you make good money teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can you make good money teaching English abroad?
Many TEFL qualified teachers head overseas to look for excitement, adventure, new experiences, and to simply get away from the daily grind, but not all are aware of the potential to earn a very good living whilst doing so. In some parts of the world teachers can earn more than enough to live a high quality of life and also afford to put aside a considerable sum each month to pay off student debts or to save for future travel etc. As demand for qualified teachers continues to grow in many areas, so do the potential salaries on offer.
Important points to consider when evaluating potential TEFL salaries.
When looking for a teaching job, it is always advisable to weigh up the salary on offer in comparison with the local cost of living as... [Read more]
10 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Teaching Abroad Job Offer - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
10 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Teaching Abroad Job Offer
09/22/2022
Hi, welcome to another live session. My name is Linda and I'm here for ITTT. Today we are going to talk about 10 questions you should ask before accepting a teaching job abroad. You should ask these questions to your potential employer before you finalize things, before you sign the contract, to make sure everything is in order, to make sure you know what you're getting into and that everything is all good and okay. Basically, that's what we're going to talk about today.
We've talked a lot about how to find a job, how to find a job in different regions, how to find a job in Europe, how to find a teaching job in Asia, different teaching programs, all of that kind of stuff. We also talked about how, or no, we... [Read more]