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How To Become A Freelance Tefl Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


How to Become a Freelance TEFL Teacher   Ready to break free from the traditional classroom and earn more as a TEFL teacher? Join our upcoming live session and learn how to become a successful freelance TEFL teacher! Gain flexibility, diverse teaching opportunities, and higher earning potential. Tune in and take the first step towards your dream teaching career! #FreelanceTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline #WorkFromAnywhere #TEFLCareer Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english...  [Read more]

The Dos Don Ts Of Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


The Dos & Don'ts Of Teaching English Abroad   Ready to explore the world while making a difference? 🌎✨ Join us for a FREE live session on 'Teaching English Abroad: The Dos and Don'ts' and learn from Linda, an experienced English teacher who will share tips on how to prepare for teaching English abroad, navigate cultural differences, and succeed as an English teacher. Don't miss out on this opportunity to broaden your horizons and make a positive impact! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want:...  [Read more]

Troubles Faced by Students from China When Learning English - TEFL Blog


Fri, 08 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Troubles Faced by Students from China When Learning English If you think of Chinese ESL students it is safe to assume that most teachers would immediately worry about how they should teach phonics to Mandarin speakers. It is also true that the media has portrayed the Chinese accent as one of the most challenging to understand or even get rid of. Table of Contents Personal Experience Phonetical Errors Grammar Challenges Problems Due to Geographical Origin of Students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Graciela G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Experience Usually,...  [Read more]

How a Teacher Influences Students and Classroom Atmosphere - TEFL Blog


Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How a Teacher Influences Students and Classroom Atmosphere There's no doubt that the quality of the educational process significantly depends on the teacher. And therefore the teacher plays the leading role here. Table of Contents What are the qualities that a good teacher should have? Teacher’s Personality The next important attributes would be communicative and management skills Expertise Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ivan K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What are the qualities that a good teacher should have? Teacher’s Personality There are many of...  [Read more]

The Art of Teaching Younger EFL Students - TEFL Blog


Tue, 26 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Art of Teaching Younger EFL Students I have 3 years of experience in teaching English in a few kindergartens in Beijing, China and some experience in teaching adults in a training center. Table of Contents Differences Between Teaching Children and Adults Principles in Teaching Kids Learning Atmosphere Teacher’s Responsibilities My Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: When I started in kindergarten, it was very difficult because I didn’t have enough information about how to make a proper lesson plan. I didn’t have enough materials, games, songs, and it took me a lot of time to collect all the necessary information for teaching and creating my...  [Read more]

Reasons Why Teachers Need to Build Rapport With Their Students - TEFL Blog


Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why Teachers Need to Build Rapport With Their Students While there are many things a teacher can do to prepare for the classroom, the way students interface with their teachers is something that can be both difficult and spontaneous. Building rapport with students is crucial to maintain a high level of energy and focus throughout a class session. Table of Contents Students’ Comfort Teacher’s Image Mindfulness Environment Interest Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Matthew P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Students’ Comfort Even though a teacher...  [Read more]

Why English Matters Today - TEFL Blog


Fri, 04 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why English Matters Today English is everywhere. It is the world’s lingua franca. Out of 7.5 billion people, 1.5 billion speak English and just 360 million of them are native speakers, that is to say, that English is by far the most commonly studied language. It has become the global language for business, science, technology, aviation, advertisement, cinema, music, education, and so much more. How did it become so powerful? Table of Contents The History of English Globalization Research in the Field Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Philippa K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

How can Teaching and Traveling be Blended? - TEFL Blog


Sun, 21 Jun 2020 Rhea Latchu Alumni Experiences How can Teaching and Traveling be Blended? What if I told you it is totally possible to combine your passion with your dream? Table of Contents Teaching English, the Ticket to Being an Expat Not the Typical Tourist The Teaching Aspect The Balancing Act So Are You Ready for Your Journey? Related Articles: Well, it is. You see, for as long as I can remember, I have always had the dream to travel and wander around this globe. Then approximately four years ago, I discovered a passion within me that I didn’t even know existed: teaching! And that is how my journey working as an EFL Teacher began! Teaching English, the Ticket to Being an Expat Teaching English for many presents the opportunity needed to become an expat. To live the...  [Read more]

English as a Global Language: Why is it an Important Skill to Have? - TEFL Blog


Mon, 13 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English as a Global Language: Why is it an Important Skill to Have? Communication through complex language is a uniquely human trait that allowed for the development of society and culture in the human species. Over the past several decades, humans have moved into an era of a globalized society. Part of “society” is sharing a language; therefore, a globalized society should have a shared language. While there are still many cultures across the globe and thousands of languages being spoken, English has gained a place of global dominance. The recent rise in technology has created avenues for instantaneous communication between people thousands of miles apart. With the internet playing an extremely important role in how...  [Read more]

Do You Like to Travel? Become a TEFL teacher! - TEFL Blog


Wed, 14 Oct 2020 Gianluca Costa TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Do You Like to Travel? Become a TEFL Teacher! Many people have the dream to travel the world. However, it's hard to travel a lot unless you're rich or work for a big international company offering your business trips, right? What do you do about a visa, and what if you don't speak the local language? Fret not; it's actually easier than you think to find a job in an exciting foreign country. If you are a native English speaker or speak English fluently, why not consider a job teaching English abroad? Table of Contents How to become a TEFL teacher Plan your travels Get paid to travel Tutoring Teach Online It's worth it Are you ready to become a TEFL expert? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Check out what...  [Read more]

How I Changed Careers From Being a Nurse to Teaching English in China - TEFL Blog


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...  [Read more]

3 Main Differences between One-To-One and Group Teaching - TEFL Blog


Thu, 20 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 3 Main Differences between One-To-One and Group Teaching Deciding whether to teach individuals or group classes can be difficult. There are many similarities as well as differences. The perusal of these two kinds of classes led to charting each difference and similarity. Many of the differences fell under three categories. These three major differences between teaching one-to-one and groups are the class set up, students’ goals/motivations and available activities. Table of Contents Individual Tutoring Working With a Group Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jade B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Games and Their Influence on English Acquisition - TEFL Blog


Thu, 12 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Games and Their Influence on English Acquisition Diane Ackerman coined the phrase “play is our brain’s favorite way of learning” and we have discovered tough various studies and examples of how play in and out of the classroom improves learning skills and encourages involvement. Table of Contents Motivation Level Learning Experience Types of Games Games for Different Age Groups and Levels Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rebeccah G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Motivation Level Within the classroom teachers have discovered that using games can...  [Read more]

Is It Normal To Praise Students? - TEFL Blog


Wed, 16 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Is It Normal To Praise Students? We all love to be told when we have done something great, completed an assign tasked or even given a simple compliment such as a good job or well done. Within any teacher-student relationship, praise is of course quite normal and very important as it will not only help to motivate and encourage the student to try harder but also will help them to relax and get more out of the lesson given. Table of Contents How does praise work? Disadvantages of praise Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Liza I. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Should Chinese ESL Students Have Explicit Phonetic Instruction? - TEFL Blog


Mon, 20 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Should Chinese ESL Students Have Explicit Phonetic Instruction? During nine years of teaching English as a Second language, I have discovered how important phonetics is in learning the correct pronunciation of the English language, and in fact, in any language. Derwing and Munro (2005) emphasize, “It is essential to have an accurate understanding of the target language phonological system to enhance the quality of pronunciation". Table of Contents We should look at some of the problems that L2 learners have when trying to produce accurate L1 language patterns. We also have to take into account the students. Chinese students are very reluctant to speak in a classroom setting. So what pronunciation mistakes are most common?...  [Read more]

How Important is the Difference Between American English and British English for EFL Learners? - TEFL Blog


Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Important is the Difference Between American English and British English for EFL Learners? This summative essay will exam the importance of teaching the differences between American English and British English for EFL learners. I will examine the intention behind teaching these differences, and when these teachings should be applied, and to what effect and purpose. This essay will focus primarily on the problems of pronunciation and spelling, which are the two main differences. I am a British citizen, born and raised in London, England, and currently teach at a public high school in Tokyo. Table of Contents Spelling Challenges for Beginners and Intermediate Learners What do Students Think? Grammar Interesting Experience for...  [Read more]

Top Tips for Gaining Confidence as a Teacher - TEFL Blog


Fri, 08 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Gaining Confidence as a Teacher Learning a new skill can be difficult, and applying that skill can be even harder. Now teach that skill to someone else so they can adeptly apply it, and there might be people who become intimidated by such a task. However, teaching is a rewarding skill and there are several ways to improve a teacher’s confidence in the classroom. Although not an all-encompassing list, a few ways teachers can improve their confidence is through proper preparation, building rapport with students and self-reflection. Table of Contents First of all, having proper preparation can be a huge key to teaching with confidence. Rapport Analysis of the Work Done Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

The Science of Building Confidence in Students - TEFL Blog


Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Science of Building Confidence in Students Confidence - how many times we’ve heard about it. That it’s important, that we should have it, that we should build it, that we should help students or any other people develop it. But what does it mean? Table of Contents The essence of confidence Responsibilities Factors influencing confidence So how do we do it? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Iuliia S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The essence of confidence It’s been always difficult to explain what is it, as it’s something that comes from...  [Read more]

5 Keys to become a great EFL Kindergarten Teacher - TEFL Blog


Sun, 07 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Keys to become a great EFL Kindergarten Teacher Of all the hard jobs around, one of the hardest is being a good teacher. So how is it possible to become a great teacher? And how can a teacher become great at helping young learners in a kindergarten class who have little to no experience learning in a classroom setting? Although challenging at times, it can be done. There are a few keys to being a great kindergarten teacher. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Teacher’s Attitude and Mindset 2. Preparation 3. Support Teaching With Visual Aids 4. Encourage to Use English 5. Keep it Fun! Do you want to become a TEFL teacher? It's so easy. Take a TEFL course right now! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This...  [Read more]

The Many Roles of a Teacher - TEFL Blog


Fri, 02 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Many Roles of a Teacher At the cafeteria during lunchtime, a student of mine approached and asked me, “Why did you become a teacher?” Dumbfounded by this brazen question, I did not know what to say. I could have chosen motherhood statements like “I want to make a difference in the world,” “to have a positive impact on my student’s lives, “or that “I love children.” I ended up saying to him, “Well, I am good at teaching.” However, the truth of the matter is, I needed a job and there was an opportunity so I took it. You can say it was fate that called me to be a teacher. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine myself being a Grade 3 homeroom teacher! After...  [Read more]

Personal Teaching Experience - How I Became a TEFL Teacher - TEFL Blog


Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience - How I Became a TEFL Teacher Until now, I have been an English teacher for 6 months. Before that, in 2016 I was a teaching assistant. That is my part-time job. And this is a journey even though I have not yet taken a TESOL class but I am still confident that I can become a teacher. Table of Contents Assistant Tutor Good Example Learning Important Skills Difficulties Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tieu T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Assistant Tutor For the first half of the year, I was an assistant tutor for the preschool. I had very...  [Read more]

Why Reading is Considered an Important Skill to Obtain - TEFL Blog


Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Reading is Considered an Important Skill to Obtain Readers are for sure leaders, not just merely for the fact of reading, but for the thinking process that comes with reading. Table of Contents Personal Point of View Teaching Reading Is Reading Still Popular? Benefits of Reading Teacher’s Responsibility Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gentiana H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Point of View As an individual, I love reading. I love the smell of the book paper, the tiny letters and turning another page is something that I enjoy deeply. However, I...  [Read more]

How Teaching Groups is Different from Teaching Individual Students - TEFL Blog


Thu, 09 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Teaching Groups is Different from Teaching Individual Students A TEFL teacher will encounter a lot of different things throughout their career and the sizes of the student population are no exception. There are two different types of lessons, group and one to one. While group and one to one lessons are no better than the other, one may excel in some areas where the other one isn’t as strong at or the teacher may have to adapt their teaching style. The number of students in the classroom will affect how the lesson is carried, creates challenges and opportunities for the teacher, and affect student development. The teacher must consider these points to create an effective teaching and learning environment for all...  [Read more]

Rules of Phonetics and Phonology in ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog


Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Rules of Phonetics and Phonology in ESL Teaching In my experience tutoring students in English as a foreign language, the most overlooked learning points were undoubtedly phonetics, phonology, and their connection to pronunciation. Occasionally, there would be a few students who specifically asked for materials that would allow them to perfect or improve their English accent. Some students even requested to receive tutoring in different accents such as the Australian accent. No matter what the request was, it became clear to me over time that the missing link when teaching pronunciation was its connection to phonology and phonetics. From this point on, I became incredibly interested in this topic. Table of Contents My Course Research...  [Read more]

Education in China: What a Prospective EFL Teacher Should Know - TEFL Blog


Fri, 13 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Education in China: What a Prospective EFL Teacher Should Know The experience of living and working abroad for sure will give us another vision of the world. If you have been in China, enough you will learn to be more patient and tolerant. Live with another culture is not easy, and we learn how to be flexible. We are different, we live differently, our environment is different, our beliefs, our politeness, our food, etc. Table of Contents Habits and Traditions Performance Evaluation Responsibilities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ana P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Teaching Strategies to Enhance Self-Confidence in Students for Speaking - TEFL Blog


Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Strategies to Enhance Self-Confidence in Students for Speaking Speaking is the most frequently used language skill. Moreover, English has attained an important status on the international level and become a lingua franca among speakers of languages. This encourages EFL students to learn it. They want to become proficient speakers. However, some psychological factors prevent them from achieving their goal, among them is a lack of self-confidence. Table of Contents Teachers should create a comfortable and flexible atmosphere. Creating self-confidence in students requires building a better rapport with them. Teachers should be confident to foster their students' self-confidence. Another way to increase students’...  [Read more]

The Most Common Problems Students in Laos Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog


Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Students in Laos Face When Learning English Learning a second language is never easy but the problems that each learner faces are not all the same. Sometimes the grammar of your first language is completely different from your second language. There might be sounds you do not know how to make because your first language does not have them. You might have limited access to fluent speakers of the language you are learning. All of these are true for Lao learners trying to acquire English as a second language. Table of Contents “Teaching students new vocabulary and how to pronounce it requires patience and creativity.” “Spoken and written grammar are huge hurdles.” “The Lao writing...  [Read more]

Top 10 Mistakes of an Online English Teacher - TEFL Blog


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]

What is the best thing I've learned from my TESOL course and how it reinforced my will to become a teacher - TEFL Blog


Tue, 26 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences What is the best thing I've learned from my TESOL course and how it reinforced my will to become a teacher As far as I can remember, I always wanted to become a teacher in a foreign country. The most thrilling part about it was to convey knowledge to others and extend my own cultural awareness. Table of Contents “Teachers abroad need to be mindful of cultural differences in the classroom.” “You cannot create a culturally responsive classroom if you don’t take the time to get to know your students.” Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post When I heard about TEFL online courses after graduating from university, I immediately thought it would be the best option...  [Read more]

The Importance of Sharing Responsibilities in the Management of the Classroom - TEFL Blog


Thu, 07 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Sharing Responsibilities in the Management of the Classroom Oftentimes in a classroom, the burden of managing a classroom is assumed to fall squarely on the shoulders of the teacher. The teacher is viewed as the source of knowledge through which students can learn and it is thus the responsibility of the teacher to share this knowledge in a manner that is both appealing, digestible, and feasible. Teachers may find themselves viewing students as potential obstacles to this role, as they must find a way to coax students into learning and taking part without disrupting a lesson. Table of Contents How to Overcome Misconceptions? Teacher’s Confidence Approach to Teaching Who should a teacher be? Do you want to...  [Read more]

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