Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!
How to Become an ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
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]
11 Steps to Teaching Confidence in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
11 Steps to Teaching Confidence in the ESL Classroom
The teacher with no experience or little experience can face issues like fear of teaching, lack of confidence, or empowerment. This can happen to the experienced teacher as well, especially in the situations of changing jobs, type of the group, institution, or topics he/she is accustomed to teaching.
Table of Contents
To gain more confidence during your lessons there are few tips and words of advice to bear in mind:
1. The teacher is the center of the lesson.
2. Work on your special 'teacher's' voice and intonation.
3. Find an online or offline course about developing effective presentation skills.
4. Be prepared for the lesson as much as you can, try to organize your material.... [Read more]
How many roles does an ESL teacher serve in the classroom? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How many roles does an ESL teacher serve in the classroom?
Nowadays being a teacher means more than just executing lesson plans while standing up at the front of the class giving explanations; we were used to this type of teacher when the traditional schools were "teacher-centered" so the students assumed a passive and quiet way to access the knowledge. It seemed not worked out well regarding English as a second language learning, and for this reason, most schools adopted a more "student-centered" approach in the classroom.
Table of Contents
Student regulates the lesson
Something in between
Teacher stands in front of the class
Teacher organizes the students
Teacher gives Individual support
Teacher sets up an example
Teacher gives... [Read more]
How To Prepare Esl Students For Exams - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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]
Revolutionize Your Efl Lessons With Chatgpt Creative Tips And Tricks For Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Revolutionize Your EFL Lessons with ChatGPT: Creative Tips and Tricks for Teachers
Join us for an exciting and informative live session where you'll discover how to transform your EFL lessons with the help of ChatGPT. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to revolutionize your EFL lessons with ChatGPT!
#ESL #EFL #EnglishLanguageTeaching #FluencyvsAccuracy
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]
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]
What is an ESL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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]
Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories from: 240
Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories
Breaking The Language Barrier in ESL Students
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students and explains how to work on their challenges in order to communicate in English well. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
Top Ideas on How to Improve English Skills as a Non-Native English Teacher
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Are you a non-native English Teacher? ✅ Do you want to provide your students with outstanding English lessons, but sometimes you are unaware of your English Skills as a learner? This live stream is just for you! If you are a C1 level speaker, you still... [Read more]
The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers from: 220
The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
Drilling vs. Other Teaching Methodologies: ✅ Is it Still Effective?
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students and explains why drilling is still may take place in an ESL classroom. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
Breaking The Language Barrier in ESL Students
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students and explains how to work on their challenges in order to communicate in English well. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
Top Ideas on How to Improve... [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?
Do you... [Read more]
What is an ESL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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]
The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained from: 240
The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained
Drilling vs. Other Teaching Methodologies: ✅ Is it Still Effective?
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students and explains why drilling is still may take place in an ESL classroom. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
Breaking The Language Barrier in ESL Students
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students and explains how to work on their challenges in order to communicate in English well. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
Top Ideas on How to Improve... [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]
Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories from: 1450
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]
Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories from: 470
Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories
The Role of the EFL Teacher in Mitigating the Obstacle of Illiteracy in English Language Learning
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers such an issue as a lack of literacy in English learning. Read their thoughts and possible ways to overcome the difficulties.
Overview of The Role of a Teacher
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This blog post contains information on teacher's main roles in the classroom. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point.
Differences Between Two Learning Modes: Young Students vs. Adults
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This article contains information on the differences between young learners and adults. Our TEFL graduate explains how... [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]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 264
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
Incorporating Cultural Awareness into the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This article is devoted to the problem of cultural sensitivity. Our TEFL graduate gives their opinion on the point.
The Benefits of Teaching ESL/EFL Online | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information
This article is devoted to the advantages of working as an ESL teacher online. Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion on the point.
Teachers and Their Position in the TEFL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 24
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
Alumna Experience: ✅ The Principles of Building a Successful Teaching Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their experienc of taking a 60-hour TEFL course with ITTT and talks about several milestones on building a successful EFL career.
Teaching Strategies: ✅ How to Connect With ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our TEFL alumna shares... [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.
Table of Contents
Important Course Materials
The Use of Props
The Downside of... [Read more]
How Adults’ Learning Differs From Teenagers’ and Children’s Learning? - TEFL Blog
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]
Last posts written by Linda from: 108
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]
The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers from: 340
The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
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.
... [Read more]
Genuine TEFL Center - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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]
Class Courses TEFL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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]
The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers from: 360
The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
7 Easy Ways to Make Money Online as an English Teacher
Elizaveta Pachina
Budget and Salary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
This blog post was written by an ITTT TEFL expert who shares 7 ideas on how to make money online as an English teacher. Online EFL market is boosting this year due to the global quarantine, thus, there are new ways to implement your skills and get profit sharing your personal EFL teaching experience.
3 Apps for Digital ESL Lesson Plans
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our TEFL expert shares 3 useful digital apps for ESL lesson plans. You will learn about Evernotes, Trello, and Notion, a 2020 favorite planning app. Create your own system... [Read more]
Last posts written by Linda from: 120
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]
Teaching Skills in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
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]
BLOG TEFL & TESOL courses - Work and Live Abroad! from: 430
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]
6 Reasons Why to Complete a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
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]