How To Become A Teacher For Kindergarten

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 teaching plan. Without...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Useful Teaching Ideas for EFL Kindergartens in China Working as an English teacher in the kindergarten is very entertaining and challenging, as the teacher will deal with the children who don't have even a basic knowledge of English, have the very short attention span and very different in terms of their behavior. Before I moved to China, I haven't prior experience in teaching the kindergarten level students, because I always thought that teaching the young learners would be annoying, hard to discipline and far too energy-consuming. So what I had learned was just through my own experience. Table of Contents My Experience Rapport Building Lesson Planning Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: ...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles 3 Reasons Why Students Get Motivated to Learn a Foreign Language | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, you will find out several reasons why students get motivated to learn English. Our TEFL graduate shares their knowledge and strategies. The Role of the EFL Teacher in Mitigating the Obstacle of Illiteracy in English Language Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers such an issue as a lack of literacy in English learning....  [Read more]

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 post...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences What is it Like Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten? The majority of children turning 5 years old attend kindergarten for two years in preparation for primary school. Some kids enter kindergarten earlier at the age of only four. This actually varies according from state to state and also from country to country. Table of Contents "Teaching EFL in a kindergarten is really challenging." "Teaching Kindergarten is like a Rollercoaster Ride!" Don't rely on Translations Preparation is key! Truly, teaching is a rewarding job. Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post In China, most kindergartens combine childcare with teaching so that the children will develop physically, morally, and intellectually in a...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How I learned Basic Teaching Skills in China I have been working in China for more than six months now and it's been a very interesting time for me not just to learn more about the country and its people, but also to enrich my teaching skills and grow professionally as a teacher. Table of Contents Specific Approach Assistance Teaching an extremely large classroom Total physical response Do you want to teach English in China? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Evgeniya S. Specific Approach When I arrived in China, I hardly knew anything about specific features of teaching in that country, so I thought that the knowledge I had was quite enough to handle the classes in kindergarten or primary...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach English as a Foreign Language in Kindergarten? Children learn fast, that is a fact. Learning a language is their natural skill, which they are born with. We all have gone through that process. There is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to speak, there is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to pronounce e.t.c. Mothers and fathers are not teachers, but they teach their kids how to speak, or maybe kids learn by themselves? In my opinion, communication is one of the very basic needs, which comes naturally. Children need to talk to their mothers, fathers and other people who are around them. Speaking is a result of listening and observing – in this case, family members. Kids learn from people in their environment,...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 2 Sample Lesson Plans to Incorporate Storytelling in the EFL Class Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching English through stories. 3 Tips on Managing a Large Class Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching English to bigger classes and gives several ideas on how to manage such classes effectively. How to Handle Unfriendly Relationships Between Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to create a friendly atmosphere if some students don't get along with each other. Effectiveness of Teacher Confidence and Skill ...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Why Do Teachers Need to Work on Their Professional Development? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why teachers need to develop their career. Focus on Students: The Best Thing I learned from the TEFL Course Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the best things he learned in their TEFL course. Why is it Important to Complete a TEFL Course? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why TEFL course is worth taking. Personal Qualities That are Important for English Teachers Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories 3 Distinct Peculiarities of the English Language Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing her thoughts on the peculiarities of the English language. When One Teaches, Two Learn - An English Teacher in Korea Shares Her Story Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares her experience teaching English in South Korea and how this made her pursue a career in teaching English long-term. Games in the Classroom - The Antidote to Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate discusses the benefit of games in the classroom and how it can help with foreign language speaking...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Typical Challenges Faced by Teachers in a Kindergarten Class Teaching English in kindergarten is more than just teaching a child how to pronounce words. If you want to be a dedicated teacher, and you want to successfully teach the children, it is essential to teach them how to follow rules and instructions. The following paragraphs will try to equip you with the most important ingredients required to be a successful kindergarten teacher. With having more than 2 ½ years of experience teaching English at a kindergarten, I am certain that the most important thing a teacher has to do is to build a strong rapport with the children. Table of Contents Behavior Management and Classroom Rules Teaching Phonics to Children Building...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles 2 Sample Lesson Plans to Incorporate Storytelling in the EFL Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching English through stories. 3 Tips on Managing a Large Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching English to bigger classes and gives several ideas on how to manage such classes effectively. How to Handle Unfriendly Relationships Between...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles How to Deal With Problems That Learners of English Face in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on some problems that learners from China have, and how to deal with them. How Does Online Education Influence ESL? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on online education. Achieving Positive Classroom Discipline ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English in the Kindergarten Setting: Principles and Challenges English has become a worldwide language, leading to early learning of English in the school context is becoming more common nowadays. It has been suggested that children should master their mother tongue before moving on to their second language. However, if you learn a language after the age of seven, you can never turn it into your mother tongue. You should learn it as soon as possible. After that age, they won't learn it the same way as they do their native language. This is the reason why there are more and more kindergartens teaching English and what does a teacher need to put in mind when teaching EFL for children? Table of Contents Body language challenge...  [Read more]

List TEFL Check out tefl tesol about List 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 D. R. Australia said: Teaching EFL in a KindergartenTeaching EFL in a kindergarten could only be described as rewarding, challenging and exhausting. Kindergarten students are of the approximate ages 5 and 6, depending on their location of schooling. Kindergarten students are egocentric, have a short attention span, energetic and high spirited. With all this in mind, teachers need to be enthusiastic and responsive to their needs and interests. When students are placed in a classroom to learn...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles How Can We as Teachers Motivate Our Students? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on motivating students to learn English. Why Teachers Become Important | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the teachers' importance. Challenges For Students of Different Nationalities | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent...  [Read more]

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Groups or Individual Students: What's Better? What do you know about speaking and teaching English? Well, the answer to the first part of the question goes back to early times. I started to study English when I was between ten or eleven years old. I can say that after a few classes, I was already able to say short, simple but probably still inaccurate sentences. However, teaching English appeared as a possible professional job a long time after that. Table of Contents My Personal Experience English Teaching Approach Work in China The Challenge Breakthrough Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate marisol b. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Lesson Planning: Necessary or Not? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate describes the importance of planning in teaching work. Authentic and Adapted Songs In The Class Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Songs are great for remembering grammar and vocabulary. In this blog post, an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares her music-based lesson plan. Why Is Lesson Planning Important? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this post, an ITTT graduate shares the first lesson plan he created in his first job as an ESL teacher. You will learn how to master this skill on your TEFL course. What Problems Do English Learners Face in China? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Are you...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 4 Incredible Ways to Build on Your TEFL Teaching Confidence There are many things I have learned over my thirty-plus years teaching students full time in classrooms, ranging from primary grades 2-5 and in junior high and high school. However, one of the most crucial things a teacher needs in the face of young and older learners is confidence! If the students suspect that the teacher has no idea what they are doing, it can be detrimental to the lesson and the teacher's ability to control the classroom situation. Having a confident teacher brings positivity to the classroom and comfort among the students that they are going to learn something valuable. Throughout my career, I wore many hats to grow...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers How to Teach EFL Kindergarten Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and experience on teaching EFL kindergarten ✅. If you want to start working with this age group, read this article to learn about it. What is a Beginner EFL Student and How Do You Teach Them? Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas Many first-time teachers, and some with more experience, consider that teaching beginner EFL students is the hardest form of EFL teaching. ✅ However, with the right approach to the preparation and delivery of your lessons, there is no reason why it should be any harder than teaching at any other level. Teaching English Online: ✅ A Survival Guide Mark...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Principles of Motivation in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is devoted to the problem of the motivation of ESL students. Tips on How to Help Students Cope With Stress | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, you will find several useful tips on how to help students to overcome stressful situations in learning English. What Personal Qualities are Important for English Teachers? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog...  [Read more]

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Cambridge English in a Hong Kong Kindergarten In Hong Kong, the education system is competitive where the majority of people try their utmost to study in a better school. They are also required to learn Cantonese, English, and Mandarin starting from kindergarten. In order to get into a renowned school, the Cambridge examination becomes an important criterion for getting into a famous school, and therefore, Cambridge English lessons become much more popular in Hong Kong city. Table of Contents Cambridge exam: Young learners Planning Cambridge lessons for children in kindergarten 1. Choose theme book 2. Plan curriculum 3. Prepare teaching aids Teaching Cambridge in a fun way Resources for teachers Are you ready...  [Read more]

Older Posts Where to teach English Online: Best Websites to Teach on for Both Native and Non-Native Speakers Federico Riva TEFL Information In this live session, Liza will tell about several platforms to teach on as a native or non-native TEFL teacher. 8 Effective Reward Systems for ESL Learners in an Online Classroom Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reward systems can be a very powerful tool for teachers in an online environment. Having a reward system for your students is essential because it encourages even the more shy and reserved young learners to participate in their virtual English lessons. How to Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher After the Pandemic Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Work in China as a...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories 5 Things You Can Do to Make Your Life Easier for Teaching English in Taiwan Christian Davey Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in moving to Taiwan? Check out these 5 top tips to make your life easier for teaching English in Taiwan. What Learning a Second Language Can Teach You About Your Own Regan McAllister TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching your native language? Consider learning a foreign language first! Here's what learning a second language can teach you about your own. 8 Effective Reward Systems for ESL Learners in an Online Classroom Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reward systems can be a very powerful tool for teachers in an online environment. Having a...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers 8 Effective Reward Systems for ESL Learners in an Online Classroom Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reward systems can be a very powerful tool for teachers in an online environment. Having a reward system for your students is essential because it encourages even the more shy and reserved young learners to participate in their virtual English lessons. Top 6+ Tips to Design Effective Lessons for Your Online Classes Pritam Nagrale Teaching Ideas How to design effective lessons for an online class? Is it that easy? I will try and answer both these questions in this article while providing six topmost tips that might help you create superb and engaging lessons for your online classes. Puppets as a Teaching Tool in the...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Teaching English in Taiwan ✅ The Hidden Gem of Asia Christian Davey Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Taiwan? ✅ Here's a first-hand report on what it's like to teach in one of Asia's best kept hidden gems! A Day in the Life of an ALT on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme Georgia Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? ✅ Here's what a day in the life of an ALT on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme looks like! How to Build Strong Reading Skills from Early Childhood Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on...  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Pros and Cons of ESL in Kindergarten Learning a new language is not an easy task, regardless of the age it is learned at. Typically it is a little easier to learn languages at a young age, as most of the learning process is done subconsciously and most activities are geared to be fun and informative. It is important to begin learning languages at a young age and begin to stimulate the different parts of the brain involved in language processing. Therefore it is important to begin learning English as a foreign language in kindergarten classes. Table of Contents Anticipated Problems Teaching Ways Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Why Teachers Become Important Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the teachers' importance. Challenges For Students of Different Nationalities Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on several difficulties students face when they learn English. The Importance of Teaching Phonetics to ESL Students Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching phonetics. Why Is Teaching EFL In A Kindergarten More Fulfilling? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching...  [Read more]

What is an ESL teacher? Globalization and the increasing demand for English speaking professionals all over the world, especially in emerging regions, has brought about a new, steadily growing sector: English as a Second Language (ESL). An ESL teacher is, therefore, an educator who works with English Language Learners (ELLs) whose native language is not English. The goal of the ESL teacher is to help the students reach a certain level of fluency in English, on both a spoken and written level. How is an ESL teacher different for a foreign language teacher? ESL educators are not to be confused with foreign language teachers. ESL teachers do not share the same native language and are specifically trained to offer explanations and directed teaching methods to non-English speakers. This...  [Read more]