How To Become An Esl Teacher Abroad

How to prepare ESL students for Exams   ESL Exams: Are you an ESL teacher? Think about offering your students an exam preparation service! It is both profitable for you as a teacher and keeps your English learners motivated throughout the course. Come to this live stream to learn what you need to start preparing for exams! #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: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Online ESL Tutoring in Russia from Zero to Pro   Online ESL Tutoring in Russia: Are you a native or fluent English speaker? Do you want to teach English to international students online? Russia and the CIS countries is an emerging market with great demand for TEFL certified English teachers. In this live stream, our guest speaker Andrei from https://progressme.ru/en/ will tell you about how to start your tutoring career in Russia, how to find your first students, and run your social media to get more. You'll also learn about switching between teaching one-on-one to teaching groups online and what tools to use to deliver your classes efficiently. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO...  [Read more]

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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]

What is an ESL teacher? In the wake of globalization and a rising demand for English proficiency worldwide, ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers emerge as vital educators. They instruct English Language Learners (ELLs), individuals whose first language isn't English, aiming to elevate their spoken and written English fluency to specific standards. Table of Contents How is an ESL teacher different from a foreign language teacher? What age groups do ESL teachers work with? Where do ESL teachers work? How do I become an ESL teacher? What are the benefits of being an ESL teacher? How do I get my first job as an ESL teacher? How is an ESL teacher different from a foreign language teacher? While both teach languages, ESL educators are specialized in teaching English to...  [Read more]

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? Do you...  [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]

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]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories A Summary of All English Tenses for ESL Teachers and Learners Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing their thoughts on teaching English tenses in the ESL classroom abroad. Two Main Ways of Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing his thoughts on teaching vocabulary. Important Ideas to Consider when Teaching Vocabulary Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing his thoughts on teaching vocabulary. 5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Classroom Management Skills Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The following blog...  [Read more]

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]

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. Table of Contents Important Course Materials The Use of Props The Downside of...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Adults’ Learning Differs From Teenagers’ and Children’s Learning? ESL teachers must acknowledge that it is not equal teaching English Lessons to children, teenagers, and adults, there are some wide differences between the practices used in each case, classroom, population, levels, and country where English is taught, on this paper we will check how an ESL lesson may be affected by these variables, and how we could overlap them on the practices used in teenagers and adults English lessons. Table of Contents Basic concepts Self-concept Personal Experience Adults learning process Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Javier V....  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles 4 Easy Ways to Build Confidence and Persistence in Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing 4 easy ways to build confidence and persistence in students. Motivation in the Classroom - What Works and What Doesn’t | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing his thoughts on what strategies work and which ones don't when it comes to motivation in the classroom. A Summary of All English Tenses for ESL Teachers...  [Read more]

Class Courses TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Class Courses 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 W.G. - U.S.A. said: Why complete a TEFL courseWhy bother? I have a Bachelors/Masters degree in English 'why do I need to complete a tefl course' one might ask. Although one may be able to obtain employment as an esl teacher with just a Bachelors/Masters degree, acquiring a TEFL certificate almost guarantees that you will not only get the job that you want but, you will be able to command (in most cases) the salary that you're looking for. Acquiring a TEFL affords one an easier...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles Online TEFL Courses vs. Onsite TEFL Courses | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate describes the advantages and disadvantages of online TEFL courses and onsite TEFL courses. My Personal Teaching Experience - The Different Roles of an ESL Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares her personal teaching experience and the different roles of an ESL teacher. The Difference In Teaching ESL vs. EFL | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni...  [Read more]

Genuine TEFL Center Check out tefl tesol about Genuine TEFL Center 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.G. - USA said: Motivation in the ClassroomArticles used: 1. How esl students can gain confidence to speak 2.Conversation partners help esl students with English 3. Choosing props for the ESL/EFL classroom 4. Secrets to keeping students motivated while learning English What Role Does Motivation Play in the Classroom and How To Promote It? The Webster Dictionary defines motivation as follows: "Motivation: The psychological feature that arouses an organism to action towards a...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Skills in the ESL Classroom There is no doubt that most people have no idea what is involved in becoming a teacher. I think this is particularly true of native English speakers imagining they can teach English to foreign students. I fell into this category until I started the course. What became apparent straight away is that teaching techniques have varied greatly over time, with some methods being more successful than others. The relatively recent ESL method incorporates some previous teaching strategies but succeeds above them all in effectiveness because it gives teachers the best chance to teach, whilst giving students the desired motivation to learn. Table of Contents Personality Knowledge Language Structure and Rules...  [Read more]

Older Posts The Top Reasons To Complete a TEFL Course Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares his thoughts on why one should take a TEFL course and move abroad to teach English! Why Complete a TEFL Course? - A TEFL Graduate Explains Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate explains why one should take a TEFL course and offers helpful explanations to those you are unsure. 10 Tips to Help You Enjoy Your TEFL Course Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Taking a TEFL course doesn't have to be a boring undertaking! Here are 10 tips to help you enjoy your TEFL course. 5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Classroom Management Skills Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why and How to Acquire Cultural Competency in the ESL Classroom I am a South African who has worked in South Korea for more than eight years and one of the most important tools as an ESL teacher from a whole different nationality and culture has been the knowledge and awareness of cultural sensitivity in the classroom. When I meet a new ESL teacher and they ask me for advice this is usually the first thing I recommend: become an expert in the culture. It helps you meet the needs of your students and it creates a comfortable environment in which your students want to learn. In this essay we will look at what is culture, strategies for culture learning and how to assess your level of cultural competence. Table of Contents Firstly let's...  [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]

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]

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Does ESL Education Impacts Language Acquisition? I'm a non-native English speaker who never once benefited from an effective ESL program in her entire school years. It's rather ironic that I became an ESL teacher and taught English for six years, essentially preaching what I had never practiced myself. Table of Contents My Personal ESL Experience Working as an ESL Teacher International Marriage Motivation Challenge First Language Acquisition 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! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Somy L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Necessity of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids Teaching aids have become fundamental for teachers in all types of classrooms. These aids serve in honing the students' reading skills and comprehension, keeping the class from becoming boring for the student, and presenting material in practical ways that can be applied in everyday activities. Table of Contents Habits Working with books Digital equipment Printed materials Other tools Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Katrina K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Habits Being organized plays a big role in teaching, no...  [Read more]

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]

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 having experienced a variety of jobs in my life from being a hotel...  [Read more]

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Become an ESL Teacher In the world, there are many different professions that people dream of. If you ask someone to name some of them, they probably would say something like a doctor, teacher, singer, and so on. When I was a child, my dad wanted me to become a teacher. He thought that becoming a teacher was a great job. Not just him, but many other people also thought so. It has always been like that. Back then, I was too young to understand the reason. But now that I have become a teacher, I am starting to realize why my dad and everyone else liked it. Table of Contents When Do You Become a Teacher? Many Responsibilities Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Theory of Multiple Intelligences as an Integral Part of ESL Teaching Every child is born with an immense capacity for learning, with an innate sense of curiosity and creativity that are of vital importance for the learning process to become a truly exciting journey. However, as a child grows up he is immersed into the world of formal schooling that tends to be downright tedious at times. As a result, most often the child feels pressed because of the attempts to fit in the way he is being taught. Memorizing, chasing results becomes a habit, while ingrained personal strengths remain barely discovered. Hence, a huge realm of human inborn potential remains unrecognized. But what if the idea of multiple intelligences would be...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Role of Parents in ESL Education I'm writing this essay from the perspective of young learners (4-10years of age) and the role their parents play on their English learning journey. Table of Contents Generally, which Ingredients are necessary for strong ESL progress? Parents' role in encouraging participation', 'motivation' and 'self-study' Participation Motivation Self-study/homework. Pulling parents in and making them part of the learning experience How do we make parents part of the journey? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: I have been an ESL teacher for nearly 10 years and I've been teaching my private students in my private classroom for about 8 years. It has been an incredible...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Learning Different Dialects As with many languages, English has so many different dialects. When one travels to a different region of the United States, for example, one will likely encounter different accents, vocabulary and different meanings of the same words. This is also true for British English and American English. For the purpose of this assignment, we will look a little deeper into these. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Easier to travel the world Knowing some peculiarities in writing and speaking Are you ready to start your teaching career? Begin with a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarah Jane G. Please note...  [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]