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Mon, 11 Jan 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top 10 Mistakes of an Online English Teacher Ever since online English teaching became a common means of delivering lessons, every online English teacher must strive for excellence to guarantee their students' best learning experience. Table of Contents 1. Imbalanced Lesson Planning 2. Lack of Equipment 3. Poor Lesson Design 4. Inappropriate Teaching Content Lack of Interaction and Personalized Approach Increased Teacher Talking Time Insufficient Lesson Flow Distractors Not Enough Feedback Miscommunication With Students and Parents Are you ready to teach English? Related Articles: Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! In this article, we will...  [Read more]

Programs Fast TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Programs Fast TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts F.L. - Germany said: Classroom ManagementManaging your classroom is vital to a successful learning environment. However, it is not easy dealing with many children with different personalities and learning styles. Effective management will get all students involved and make the classroom a more effective working environment. A teacher has to let his students know what good behavior is by giving the class clear instructions on what kind of behavior is expected. Teachers must act...  [Read more]

Organizations Fast TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Organizations Fast TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts E. W. - U.S.A. said: Course MaterialsThe choice of course materials in the ESL/EFL classroom is one that requires much consideration. There are so many options when exploring the different possibilities for materials in the classroom. Textbooks are a popular path to take when teaching ESL but there are sometimes downfalls with this choice. It is important to look at the different textbook from all angles to ensure that the class is always student centered and effective...  [Read more]

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Sharing Personal Teaching Experience Since time immemorial teaching and learning have been the most effective developments of humanity, be it morally, socially, spiritually or intellectually. In my opinion, the fundamentals of teaching are solely based on the educator's ability to administer learning in such ways that are innovative and creative to the learner's potential to grasp concepts. Thus, this essay will discuss my personal teaching experiences in the classroom with young and middle-aged learners in a large classroom using a pragmatic approach. Table of Contents Things to Consider Teaching Skills Anticipated Problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas TEFL Course as a Part of Professional Development Teaching English as a foreign language for the first time is not as easy as it may seem. A TEFL course is an important precursor for anyone interested in teaching English professionally because it provides the necessary tools, techniques, and guidelines that will make the teaching experience as successful as possible for both the teacher and the students. A TEFL course provides prospective English teachers with essential information regarding lesson structure (ESA), grammar fundamentals, class size dynamics, class material information and many other lessons that prepare the teacher for the role. Table of Contents Reasons to take training Benefits for students Practical grammar Peer...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How I Changed Careers From Being a Nurse to Teaching English in China I might not have realized it before since I was busy studying and just trying to achieve my short term goals but I believe that my mother has been an inspiration for me to become a teacher. I could remember seeing kids at home being taught by my mom and she used pictures to identify certain shapes and animals. My mom was a regular housewife then. She taught only for fun and to make my brother and I be more engaged in learning things with the company of our friends, our playmates. Table of Contents "I thought that I didn't have what it takes to become a teacher." "After two years, I tried to look for other jobs that I could apply for with reasonable pay." "How am I...  [Read more]

ESL Teachers - China Date posted:2023-09-26 | Writer: m2r Education | Email: [email protected] m2r Education are proud to be working with this highly reputable organisation in China who have a need for ESL Teachers in schools across China.Excellent packages with a long standing and reputable company. Founded in 2013 in Shenzhen, China, the company has grown and expanded to become a leading provider of teaching jobs in China. Since 2013, they have placed over 5,000 teachers on Z Visas (working visas) in bilingual schools across China, whilst ensuring an amazing standard of living and providing any support needed.What the company offer:An easy fast and low cost career startA personal and customised employment planA legal guaranteed teaching jobA competitive salary with reliable serviceA...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Problem of Mixed-Ability ESL Classrooms in TEFL Teaching It's almost impossible to avoid the situation where all students will be at the same level. Different people have different learning curves. Most of the schools have a level testing procedure, but, despite this fact, within one classroom, we can meet fast learners and slow learners. A good teacher should know how to work with any type of student. So, in my essay, I'm going to discuss how to teach mixed-ability classes. Table of Contents Learning Process Extra Activities Homework Outside The Classroom Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Teacher's Importance in Our Education In everyone's life, there is at least one person that can be called a teacher, and it doesn't matter who is it — our older neighbor living next door or the person standing at the blackboard in a classroom for hours and trying to give you a piece of knowledge in some way. Anyway, we get something in the result. Table of Contents What does it mean to be a teacher? What does a teacher do? Professional development Teacher's flexibility Example Significant person Are you ready to be a TEFL teacher? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ivan S. What does it mean to be a teacher? The teaching profession is very difficult....  [Read more]

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why I Chose to Take a TEFL Course with ITTT Only 13 percent of the world's population can speak English that makes it 983 million people according to Ethnologue. This means that there is still approximately 87 percent of the world's population as potential students/clients just waiting for an English teacher. Table of Contents Demand Investment Benefits of the course structure Life-changing experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Chantelle F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Demand English is the third most common primary language in the world and moving up the ladder for a...  [Read more]

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? Table of Contents Music aids memory Songs can teach vocabulary Music provides clear patterns to follow Using songs and music build rapport Do you want to teach English around the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alena A. Music aids memory Music lets us go deeper into conscious that anything else, it is much more memorable, so the words and grammar structures may be remembered much faster. It...  [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. Table of Contents 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 Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Leon G....  [Read more]

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English Online: ✅ How to Record the Perfect Introduction Video This year, teaching English online has become the standard mode of work for many teachers. Thus, online educational platforms have become an essential tool for many teachers. Table of Contents Research the Platform Create a Script Choose the Right Equipment Set the Scene Think of Your Appearance Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! As long as teaching English online continue to be more and more competitive, it is an absolute must to become proficient in presenting and selling yourself to your prospective...  [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. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Hospitality? Never again. I Did It: a Dream Come True Tips and planning Lifestyle Improvements Are you ready to take this huge step? Related...  [Read more]

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Seating Arrangement Influences Learning From both my experiences as well as what I have learned from this course, I believe seating arrangement in the classroom is very important. I remember always remember one teacher in college because her class stuck out from all of the others. In her greek history class, we were forced to place our desks into the form of a circle a vast majority of the time. She warned us from the first day of her class that this would be a class far different from the normal teaching style. She told us that this style would help ensure we stay engaged, listen to others as well as her and would help to keep us accountable for our previous reading assignments. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post:...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Makes ESL Kindergarten so Challenging for Teachers? Any kind of teaching is always a big challenge itself, no matter who you teach what you teach and where you teach. Teaching has been one of the most important and still complex processes for the teachers and students at the same time, especially teaching languages, as it is a sensitive and hard job. Teaching different subjects requires different approaches to it, so does teaching languages, particularly teaching foreign languages. English is one of those demanded languages being taught ages in foreign countries as a second language in educational institutions such as schools, university colleges, kindergartens, etc. Table of Contents Through the lens of my experience Rapport...  [Read more]

Back to School - Now Hiring Teachers in Vietnam! Date posted:2020-10-08 | Writer: Apax English | Email: [email protected] We are looking for ambitious and motivated TEFL teachers to take on an exciting challenge to teach in Vietnam with us! With over 140 centers spanning 40+ cities, there is something for everyone. You can experience the capital, the south, something coastal, something rural. Take your pick, and inquire within about small city bonuses.Our mission is to give you all the tools you need to be set up for success. New teachers receive full training, coaching, support and guidance, and veteran teachers can take their career to the next level with a fast track to a managerial role. Our 1000+ strong teaching community and ongoing support program will ensure that you...  [Read more]

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Make Up a Strategy For Your Lesson Generally, anything planned well in advance comes out much better and well organized as compared to something that is just done anyhow in any manner without any planning. As a teacher, it is important to know what you want to teach, why you want to teach and most importantly how you intend to teach. All these questions can only be answered when Lesson planning is done. Table of Contents Teaching Goal Students' Age Lesson Stages Learners' Level Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lucia F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Using Digital Games in Teaching What if you could send your students for a real-life treasure hunt without changing your location. What if you could have them have a conversation with "Queen Elizabeth". What if I told you all this would be possible one day, with us changing the games we play in class from analog to digital. in this essay I will show some advantages of integrating digital games as a solid part of any teacher's daily routine for teaching English to students of any age, background or disability and hopefully establish that updating our traditional methods with the surrounding technology can lead to a more successful and effective teaching experience both for the teacher and the student alike. Table of Contents Using...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English Learning Problems For Chinese Native Speakers and Solutions Most teachers come to China to teach English with only a general idea about Chinese culture and language which they should have to deal with as soon as they arrive in China. The reason I chose this topic is that I am fluent in Chinese and have experienced Chinese culture in all its facets for over than seven years. But let's not beat around the bush and get down to the nitty-gritty. Table of Contents Shyness/lack of confidence: Grammar issues: Pronunciation issues: Th: /s/ instead of /th/ V: /w/ instead of /v/ (mostly with southern Chinese) Lt: /t/ instead of /lt/ Intonation: Lack of learning structure: Do you want to teach English in China? Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

Fast TEFL Program Check out tefl tesol about Fast TEFL Program and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C.A. - Vietnam said: Problems for learners in ThailandThere are many teaching problems arising from the discrepancies of the two languages: sound, word, grammar, text and cultural notions.( Tipa Thep-Ackrapon,2005) tefl teachers will notice immediately some boundaries when teaching English to a class of thai students: firstly, students will have difficulties in communicating as their listening and speaking skills have not been adequately developed, and secondly, students will be...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English: One Language for Everybody As time goes on, the world is becoming more globalized. Learning English is a requirement in most countries and it is affecting how information is spread in the world. What this means for current students is that, most likely, English will become a part of their career at one point or another. When we think about all the companies in the world and how they have spread globally, employers are looking for talented multi-lingual more than ever. Table of Contents Information Exchange Everyday Life Business Economics Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sirat B. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 4 of the Most Common Pronunciation Problems in Egypt A learner's mother tongue has a profound influence on verbalization of the second language. The absence of some sounds in the learner's first language, and the difference in intonation, word, and syllable stress between the learner's native language and English are some of the many factors that often lead to an incorrect pronunciation of English words. In order to address these issues, a teacher needs to have a basic understanding of the student's native language. This essay will briefly explore the most common pronunciation problems for Egyptians learners of English and some suggested solutions to tackle these problems. Table of Contents Problems with the /p/ sound Confusing voiced and...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Phonetics Difficulties for French Students One of the most important problems encountered while learning a foreign language is undoubtedly pronunciation. Knowing a language fluently may not always be enough. Fluency level may be open to discussion if an accurate pronunciation is not used. Therefore as teachers, we must teach our students how to use the correct pronunciation. However, pronunciation can be a nightmare for some students, especially for young learners. Table of Contents Common Errors in Pronunciation /h/ Sound Ways to Fix Errors Articulation Simple Way to Overcome the Problem Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Selin K....  [Read more]

Sun, 19 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Difficulties for Teachers Teaching South Korean Students Before starting my TEFL course to gain a more professional basis, I worked as an English teacher in South Korea for about one year. In this short essay, I will explain some of the most prominent difficulties South Korean students seem to face when learning English. Table of Contents Education system Differences in the phonetic systems of Korean and English Syntactic differences Korean culture Do you want to teach English in South-Korea? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laura M. Education system First and foremost, the educational structure in South Korea is quite different from those of Europe or the United States. Korean kids...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Ramon Perez Teaching Ideas Techniques to Transmit New and Difficult Concepts to Students Every day, we learn something new. It can happen on the street, at work, at school and even in our home. We can attain new skills and knowledge through our interactions with our surroundings. Utilizing our 5 senses and past experiences to make sense of what is going on, we can ascertain new concepts and make proper use of them in our daily lives. However, as a teacher, we are tasked with transmitting abstract concepts that become difficult to fully grasp through traditional methods. Consequently, some teachers rely on literal translations to bring the point across. Table of Contents VISUAL AIDS ACTING/ROLE PLAY ENUNCIATION AND SPEECH MIMING CONCLUSION Related Articles: Since...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Approaches That Implement Music and Songs The English language is the most spoken one as a second language in the whole world. It has become the international language of business, science, technology, international relations, and diplomacy. Table of Contents Why Use Songs? Boost of Motivation Here are six steps for making a song the focus of the class Ice-breaker Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Askarbekkyzy K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Why Use Songs? Songs can be used to develop students' listening skills. They improve listening skills 'because...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Using Technology in the Classroom We are living in a digital era, where technology is starting to become a very prominent existence in our world. It is something that surrounds us daily. With that being said, it is very hard to get away from technology. The only place you would get away from it would be school, but even then, it is starting to get more difficult. I see more and more technology being used in school nowadays. I feel that if we bring technology into the classroom in a safe manner, it will be very beneficial for the students. It will help them learn in ways we would not have been able to in the past while having fun. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What are the pros? What are the downsides? Do you want to...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Child Development: Points to Consider When Teaching English to Young Students These days, young children from non-English speaking countries are increasingly being forced to learn English and many parents believe that their children knowing English will benefit their children's futures. The demand for English teachers, particularly in Asia, is quite high and this has called for many schools and English learning centers in Asia to look to hire native English speakers. As demand is high, there often is a compromise on the quality of the teachers. Working with young children requires specific skill sets that often can be taught but must also come naturally. This essay will address issues and provide recommendations on what is needed to...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences My Unforgettable Experience Teaching Kindergarten in the Middle East Teaching English to non-English speaking students can be a big and challenging task. You need to be full of patience, understanding and passion if you decide to enter this vocation. I worked for ten years as a kindergarten teacher in the Middle East and at times it seemed like I was in a "jungle survival" competition. Table of Contents My first day in the 'Jungle' My second day in the 'Jungle' Major breakthrough! Embracing the local culture All my hard work paid off Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alona J. My first day in the 'Jungle' I was really in shock when...  [Read more]