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How Important is the Difference Between American English and British English for EFL Learners? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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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.
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Spelling
Challenges for Beginners and Intermediate Learners
What do Students Think?
Grammar
Interesting Experience for... [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.
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Differences Between Teaching Children and Adults
Principles in Teaching Kids
Learning Atmosphere
Teacher's Responsibilities
My Personal Experience
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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]
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?
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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?
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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 expat... [Read more]
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Classroom ManagementClassroom management style will vary for each teacher depending on class size, age and experience of the teacher. The teacher should develop a routine and establish a set of procedures as well as consistent attention getting signals so that the students will know exactly what is expected of them. Teachers will need to maintain discipline and order, especially in larger classes, and learn how to deal with those individual students... [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 humans continue... [Read more]
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How to Make a Classroom More Interactive
Kavinna Batra
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Are you a teacher and are looking for ways to make your classroom more interactive? ✅ This blog post will go through a couple of creative and easy ways you can do just that!
6 Tips on How to Learn English Quickly
Kavinna Batra
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
English is a fun language to learn; ✅ however, it can even throw off the most professional learner with complex spelling rules and difficult grammar. Learning English quickly could seem difficult, even though it is considered to be accessible and reasonably easy for many to learn. I'm here to tell you that as long as you have the right plan, you can learn English quickly and easily.
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How do I become a TEFL trainer?
After completing a TEFL certification course and working as an English language teacher, some people look to branch out into other avenues of the teaching profession in order to gain more experience or to earn a higher salary. One such route is to become a TEFL trainer. Teaching people to become classroom teachers can be a very rewarding and well paid job and a route into management positions or even setting up your own language school.
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What are the basic requirements for becoming a TEFL trainer?
What are the characteristics of a TEFL trainer?
Do I need advanced qualifications to become a TEFL trainer?
How important is classroom experience for a TEFL trainer?
Where can I work as a TEFL trainer?
Who are the main employers of TEFL trainers?
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How do I become a TEFL trainer? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I become a TEFL trainer?
After completing a TEFL certification course and working as an English language teacher, some people look to branch out into other avenues of the teaching profession in order to gain more experience or to earn a higher salary. One such route is to become a TEFL trainer. Teaching people to become classroom teachers can be a very rewarding and well paid job and a route into management positions or even setting up your own language school.
What are the basic requirements for becoming a TEFL trainer?
The first and most obvious requirement is to successfully complete a TEFL course. This experience will give you the basic knowledge you need to teach English and also a valuable insight into what it takes to be a good teacher trainer. Crucially, it is not necessary... [Read more]
Pros to Become a Volunteer English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Pros to Become a Volunteer English Teacher
I believe that volunteering as a concept is a worthwhile activity, especially if the volunteer is helping a charity. In the field of volunteer teaching, the volunteer can also gain valuable teaching experience which can provide a great start to their teaching career.
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My Story
Reasons to Volunteer
How it Influences Your Experience?
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My Story
This follows my personal experience. I started my teaching career as a volunteer teacher of sixteen to twenty-year-old pupils at CDC (the Children's Development Centre), which is a school for Burmese migrants in Mae Sot, Thailand. I had no previous... [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.
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Assistant Tutor
Good Example
Learning Important Skills
Difficulties
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Assistant Tutor
For the first half of the year, I was an assistant tutor for the preschool. I had very... [Read more]
Is Maintaining Discipline Really That Important to the Learning Process? - TEFL Blog
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Is Maintaining Discipline Really That Important to the Learning Process?
Depending on the teaching situation, you might think that maintaining discipline isn't so important. You want the time you spend in the classroom to be fun, instead of wasting time protecting and punishing children. However, did you know that according to estimates, 80 percent of ESL teachers who quit their jobs after the first year do so because of their inability to maintain discipline in their class?
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The Importance of a Good First Impression
Simple Ways to Aid Discipline in the Classroom
When Discipline is Necessary
Group Dynamics
Other Factors to Consider
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TEFL Course as a Part of Professional Development - TEFL Blog
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.
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Reasons to take training
Benefits for students
Practical grammar
Peer... [Read more]
Top 10 Mistakes of an Online English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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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.
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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
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Creating English Learning Environment Outdoors - TEFL Blog
Fri, 01 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Creating English Learning Environment Outdoors
What outdoor activities can help when teaching English? Literally any outdoor activity you can imagine can be of great help when teaching English. There are many different words and phrases that are used in specific types of situations and there is only so much role-playing and slide-show presenting you can do in the classroom. Sometimes taking the lesson outside is the best way to teach your students how certain words and phrases are used in particular scenarios. When you bring the lesson outdoors, students can start to make the mental connections in their brains between what they have learned in the classroom and experiences in reality.
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How to Optimize Your CV for a Virtual English Teacher Career in 2023 | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Dorian Martin
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The CV you write will enable you to find gigs more quickly. Add these new elements to your CV as you develop your virtual English teaching practice, and 2023 will be good for you.
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Secrets of Teaching Grammar to Young Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 May 2021 Anna Domiczek
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Secrets of Teaching Grammar to Young Students
Teaching grammar can be challenging, and it becomes especially tricky if we teach younger students, who learn differently than older students or adults. Whereas the latter group focuses primarily on learning vocabulary and grammar rules first, before applying those rules and expressing themselves in the new language, children need to be surrounded by the language and be able to sort it out.
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Making Grammar Instruction Interesting
Introducing Games into 3 Stages of Grammar Instruction
Research Proven Results: Games and Grammar
Fun Simple Games to Teach Grammar Skills
Conclusion
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Seating Arrangements in the English Language Classroom - TEFL Blog
Tue, 09 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Seating Arrangements in the English Language Classroom
One important factor to consider when teaching English abroad is how you arrange the seating in the classroom. Space in a classroom can be limited at times so it's important to maximize what you have available. There are multiple ways to arrange a classroom and knowing which ones will provide the most benefit is important. To ensure the best environment for the students and teacher it is essential to have an understanding of the options, as well as when and how to use them.
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The Basics of Classroom Layout
The Pros and Cons of the Row Layout
The Pros and Cons of the Stadium Layout
The Pros and Cons of the Horseshoe Layout
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How long does it take to get a TEFL job?
The duration to secure a TEFL job varies for each individual and depends on multiple factors. While it is challenging to provide a definitive timeframe, it is encouraging to note that most of our graduates secure English teaching positions shortly after completing their certification. Factors like the chosen country's job market competition and the applicant's qualifications can strongly influence the job search duration.
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How does the destination impact on TEFL job recruitment?
How do hiring seasons impact on TEFL job recruitment?
How can an individual teacher boost his TEFL job prospects?
How does the destination impact on TEFL job recruitment?
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English Learning Problems For Chinese Native Speakers and Solutions - TEFL Blog
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.
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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:
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The Main Problems of Teaching Formal and Informal Language - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 May 2019 Mark Crocker
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The Main Problems of Teaching Formal and Informal Language
The difference between formal and informal grammar is very apparent both in everyday life and during ones time as a teacher of English as a foreign language. These differences, I believe, play an important part in why many language learners find it so difficult to understand and become fluent.
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The Problems that Teachers Encounter
The Problems that Learners Encounter
The Dilemma that Teachers Face
Finding the Right Balance in the Future
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How to Make a Classroom More Interactive
Kavinna Batra
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Are you a teacher and are looking for ways to make your classroom more interactive? ✅ This blog post will go through a couple of creative and easy ways you can do just that!
6 Tips on How to Learn English Quickly
Kavinna Batra
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
English is a fun language to learn; ✅ however, it can even throw off the most professional learner with complex spelling rules and difficult grammar. Learning English quickly could seem difficult, even though it is considered to be accessible and reasonably easy for many to learn. I'm here to tell you that as long as you have the right plan, you can learn English quickly and easily.
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TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Amanda
Amanda from Brazil is currently living in Ankara, Turkey. Amanda completed her TEFL course with ITTT and found a job just two weeks after graduating. In this TEFL review video Amanda recommends ITTT?s TEFL course for those wanting to teach English abroad. Amanda liked how the course not only covered grammar but also taught methods and techniques that can help you become a great teacher.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto... [Read more]
The Good and Bad of Course Materials - TEFL Blog
Mon, 24 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The Good and Bad of Course Materials
There are many interactive tools that can be used during teaching to enhance a lesson and keep students engaged. There are also a few tools that are a teacher's lifeline during a lesson. Course materials that range from props and pictures of vocabulary words to simple worksheets and lesson plans are integral to teaching a good lesson. They can provide basic aid to a teacher or help keep the students' attention. But, when overused or used during the wrong times, course materials can become problematic and disadvantageous. Different things that a teacher brings to a lesson can make or break an ESL lesson.
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Important Course Materials
The Use of Props
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How long does it take to get a TEFL job?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive from trainees before, during and after every TEFL certification course, it is also one of the hardest to answer. There are many factors that influence how long it takes to secure an English language teaching job, but the good news is that the vast majority of our graduates do land a teaching position after successfully completing their course.
How does the destination impact on TEFL job recruitment?
One of the biggest factors is where you choose to work, as the demand for teachers varies greatly from region to region and country to country. China has such a huge demand that there are often not enough candidates to fill the available positions. This is particularly good news for newly... [Read more]
How Can Reading Influence Language Acquisition? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How Can Reading Influence Language Acquisition?
Spanish is my mother tongue; however, I also managed to learn English and French at a young age. Both of these languages stuck with me even years after I had left the countries where I learned them.
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Language Exposure Period
Modern Technologies
Influence of Books
Speaking
Vocabulary
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Grammar
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Language Exposure Period
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Accuracy and Fluency ActivitiesNowadays, how to communicate successfully in the English language has become more significant than reading and writing. For most people, the importance of producing messages effectively and to negotiate meaning is essential. People communicate for various reasons. They want to listen to something, they are interested in what is being said, they want to say something and/ or they have some communicative purposes. It is the teacher?s... [Read more]
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TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Sacha
Have you ever considered completing an online TEFL/TESOL certification course? Why not become one of the hundreds of people who each month do an online course with ITTT, just like Sacha from the United States. In this TESOL review video Sacha talks about her happy experience of studying the 120 hour tutor support course. She talks about how the course has given her a firm foundation on which to build her career as a successful English language teacher.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means... [Read more]
Breaking The Language Barrier in ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
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Breaking The Language Barrier in ESL Students
We live in an ever-changing world that is becoming smaller, more connected. Communication is faster and more diverse than ever. Computers, cell phones, and social media have increased the speed of communication. Therefore, the need for people to respond quickly and the language that has become synonymous with international communication is English. Thus, the demand for learning the language is increasing at a constant rate. But though people may have the need, they may lack the confidence to take on a new language fully.
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Native vs. Second Language
Making Mistakes
Games in ESL
Social Networks
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6 Tips on How to Learn English Quickly
Kavinna Batra
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
English is a fun language to learn; ✅ however, it can even throw off the most professional learner with complex spelling rules and difficult grammar. Learning English quickly could seem difficult, even though it is considered to be accessible and reasonably easy for many to learn. I'm here to tell you that as long as you have the right plan, you can learn English quickly and easily.
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For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make... [Read more]
Alumni Report: What It’s Like Teaching English in Austria - TEFL Blog
Fri, 07 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Alumni Report: What It’s Like Teaching English in Austria
Between 2017 and 2018 after I had graduated with a bachelor's degree in German and English, I moved to Vienna, Austria to become an English teaching assistant through the Fulbright group. I was placed at two schools in Lower Austria and taught around 14-15 classes each week for 50 minute periods. Going into the situation, I honestly felt underprepared and confused as to what I was supposed to teach and how. The program attempted to orientate the teaching assistants, but in reality, there was much I did not know.
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The Role as an English Teaching Assistant
The Role of the Teacher in the Classroom
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