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Affordable TEFL Program Check out tefl tesol about Affordable TEFL Program 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 A.B. - U.S.A. said: PROBLEMS WITH ENGLISH LEARNING IN SOUTH KOREAProblems South koreans have trying to learn English is a topic I could discuss for hours. I have been working in public middles schools in South korea for about two years now, so I have a lot of insight into the problems, as well as strong opinions about the issues. For the purpose of this paper, I am going to touch upon a few problematic areas for koreans trying to learn English. Among the areas I am going...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching English in South Korea and China - Alumni Report by Linda D. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! What is your nationality? American and German Table of Contents What is your nationality? What city and state are you from? How old are you? What is your education level and background? Have you traveled abroad in the past? If so, where have you been? Where did you study? What made you interested in going to teach English abroad? What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad? Why did you decide to get TEFL certified and choose ITTT? Which TEFL certification course did you take? How did you like the course? How has your TEFL training helped you in your current teaching position? Which city and country did you decide to teach English...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 Brittany Varano Destinations Alumni Experiences A Day in the Life of an EPIK Teacher in South Korea For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. An acronym that stands for "English Program in Korea," EPIK hires native English teachers to co-teach or lead English lessons in public elementary, middle, and high schools around the country. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: So, who can teach English with EPIK? A Day in the Life of An EPIK Elementary Teacher: A Normal Teaching Schedule 7:00 - 7:30 am Wake Up + Get Ready 8:00 am Walk to School 8:30 am School Starts 9:00 am - 12:20 pm First - Fourth Periods 12:10 pm - 1:10 pm Lunch 1:10pm - 2:40pm Fifth + Sixth Periods 2:40 pm Students Go...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Problems South Korean Students Face While Learning English Koreans take education very, very seriously, yet there are many problems for learners in South Korea. Society deems those who are not good at studying as lazy, and good for nothing, therefore most students study to death. Literally. They go to school extremely early, finish around noon, and then stay at a cram school until late at night. They repeat the same routine over and over again every single day. They even have to study during vacation. This results in students that do not study because they are motivated or because they want to, but simply because they are forced to, and if they do not, they can't enter the college they want or land the job they've always...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Learning Languages Help Me In Teaching I have had the opportunity to study several foreign languages, some in a formal setting, some self-taught. Through my personal experiences learning other languages, I have developed some insights into language learning. I would like to describe some of my experienc| ITTT | TEFL Bloges, and some of my thoughts on what I have learned from them, and from this course. Table of Contents How I started learning languages How my job influenced the language interest Challenges of learning on your own Benefits of the ESA teaching approach How to distinguish a skilled teacher Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! 02/03/2021 hi and welcome to another live session by itt my name is linda and i'm here today um to talk about teaching english in south korea so welcome welcome um i'm just gonna wait for um people to join please do let me know if you can hear me if you can see me or if you're not if you can't hear me if there's a problem if anything's wrong uh because that would be um bad obviously so yeah drop a comment um just leave a high and uh where you're tuning in from that would be really helpful let me know where you guys are watching from and um yeah i can see a few people have joined already hi thanks so much for joining awesome okay i got a yes i can hear you from mika awesome or micah sorry if i pronounce that wrong but yeah uh yeah...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Mandy has asked if I teach in a public or private school or is it all private? I can see a lot of questions already coming in, that's awesome. Great question from Amy. Should anyone even bother looking into teaching abroad while there are COVID lockdowns in place? Mandy says, I'm interested in teaching abroad but South Korea is my ultimate place to teach. I just got done with the TEFL course and I have to finish my practicum to get my certificate. Amy asks, does he still celebrate his...  [Read more]

Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know!   Hi and welcome to another live session from ITTT. My name is Linda and I'm here today to talk about teaching English in South Korea. Let me just show you today's topic so that everybody who's joining knows what's happening today. Today we're talking about teaching English in South Korea and I'm so excited about this topic and it's actually been a super requested topic every time I do a live session. I've been living in Korea for almost six years and I have been teaching a few different classes. I have done summer camps and winter camps and teaching kids and teaching adults, teaching business English, teaching conversation, teaching full-time at a kindergarten and elementary school with afternoon programs and stuff like that....  [Read more]

Position Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2018-08-29 | Writer: ENI School | Email: [email protected] ENI School, established in 2000, is a private institute specializing in English as a foreign language for children from elementary school to middle school. ENI is not a franchise, nor is it large by Korean standards, but I believe it to be one of the most enjoyable, reliable places of employment in the country for EFL teachers. It is our policy to offer a fair, honest and pleasant atmosphere. At present, our staff includes two western teachers and four Korean teachers. They are a professional group of individuals who work cooperatively to ensure the educational success of each student. We are currently looking for a responsible, reliable, energetic and hard working teacher who...  [Read more]

Position Teaching English in Korea Date posted:2018-08-29 | Writer: ENI School | Email: [email protected] ENI School, established in 2000, is a private institute specializing in English as a foreign language for children from elementary school to middle school. ENI is not a franchise, nor is it large by Korean standards, but I believe it to be one of the most enjoyable, reliable places of employment in the country for EFL teachers. It is our policy to offer a fair, honest and pleasant atmosphere. At present, our staff includes two western teachers and four Korean teachers. They are a professional group of individuals who work cooperatively to ensure the educational success of each student. We are currently looking for a responsible, reliable, energetic and hard working teacher who...  [Read more]

Where do schools provide free housing for English teachers abroad? English teachers seeking opportunities abroad should note that certain regions and individual countries stand out for offering housing benefits. In Middle Eastern destinations, such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE (including Dubai & Abu Dhabi), educators frequently receive free accommodation or a housing subsidy. Also, many employers across Asia commonly include housing in their teaching contracts. If you land a job in China, Japan, South Korea, or Taiwan, you could well find your accommodation is covered. Table of Contents Where am I most likely to get free housing as an English teacher abroad? Who else provides free housing for English teachers abroad? Where am I most likely to get free housing as an English...  [Read more]

Energetic Teacher Wanted to Teach English in Korea Date posted:2006-01-17 | Writer: Madeline Moon | Email: [email protected] Teacher Tech, Inc started 2001 as a recruiting company for schools in Korea. I, myself, Madeline Moon was an English teacher for many years in Korea before I became a recruiter. So I am very familar with schools' conditions. In last five years as a recruiter for different schools all over Korea, I have built strong reputations among teachers and schools. I am very confident that I can be helpful for graduates to find good positions in Korea. The teaching of English in Asia is a crucial component of the current modernization.This is a chance to be part of an important historical trend, and at the same time live and learn a new culture. On the more...  [Read more]

Energetic Teacher Wanted to Teach English in Korea Date posted:2006-01-17 | Writer: Madeline Moon | Email: [email protected] Teacher Tech, Inc started 2001 as a recruiting company for schools in Korea. I, myself, Madeline Moon was an English teacher for many years in Korea before I became a recruiter. So I am very familar with schools' conditions. In last five years as a recruiter for different schools all over Korea, I have built strong reputations among teachers and schools. I am very confident that I can be helpful for graduates to find good positions in Korea. The teaching of English in Asia is a crucial component of the current modernization.This is a chance to be part of an important historical trend, and at the same time live and learn a new culture. On the more...  [Read more]

Ashton March Hi! My name is Ashton and I am a teaching assistant and volunteer ESL teacher. Currently, I am preparing for EPIK 2024. In my spare time, I enjoy computer programming, art, and gaming. Read my articles What to Expect in a Small ESL Program | ITTT | TEFL Blog Ashton March TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Step into the world of teaching English in small ESL programs - from crafting tailored curricula to conquering limited resources. Discover the rewards! Applying for EPIK in Korea? Top 4 Tips to Prepare for EPIK to teach English in Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog Ashton March Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Preparing for EPIK? Gain teaching experience, work with a recruiter, gather necessary documents, and plan your finances. Lean on...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning English in Korea: Which Mountain Do We Climb First? When I was a university student, my roommate was from Busan, South Korea. I loved spending time with him. We became incredibly close friends, and I also became close to the other students who came through the same foreign exchange program as he did. I helped them learn English regularly, checking and proofreading essays and explaining phrases to them. They left the United States after one semester, but they had already introduced me to other Korean students who would be there for two more years. I enjoyed learning about their culture and the cultural differences that we had. I also learned a lot about the obstacles that my friends faced in learning English, and worked to...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Destinations Alumni Experiences Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I'm Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I'm here with Brit today. Table of Contents Watch the live session here That's cool, that's exciting. Have you been to Luxemburg? Like I said, we have Brittany here today. We're doing a TEFL talk, sort of a casual TEFL talk today. We are live on Facebook, and we're also live on YouTube. So please don't hesitate to ask questions. Why did you...  [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]

Where do schools provide free housing for English teachers abroad? With a huge number of countries to choose from worldwide, English language teachers will inevitably come across a range of pay and benefits that vary from one region to the next. Over 250,000 native English speakers teach English abroad every year, of which a large percentage will receive an hourly pay rate with little in the way of other benefits. Although most will still have a great deal of fun and be able to live a comfortable lifestyle, teachers who find themselves in certain countries might also find that they receive free accommodation during their stay. Where am I most likely to get free housing as an English teacher abroad? Two of the world's biggest markets for teaching English abroad are China and South...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teachers Never Stop Learning - A TEFL Alumna's Thoughts on Being a Teacher My teaching experience began in a whirlwind. I graduated from college a semester ahead of my class, married, lived with my husband in my sister's basement for two months, and moved to South Korea. We had no idea what to expect. Sure, we'd read the blogs, talked to the director of our school, and even talked with people we know who had lived and taught in Korea. It still didn't fully prepare us for what to expect, how amazing it would be, and how hard. We lived in South Korea for 19 months teaching three through seven year olds daily and first through third graders several times each week. Table of Contents Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related...  [Read more]

How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects   Hello everyone, how are you doing? Linda from ITTT, back again with another live session. I’m super excited to be here today to talk about this exciting topic, teaching English abroad and how it enhances your career prospects. I'm just going to wait for a couple more people to join, you know how it usually works. Once we are a good sized group of people we can start diving into this topic. If you can hear me and if you can see me please leave a comment. We are live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time, so wherever you're watching from just leave a quick hi or hello in the comment section and also let me know where you are watching from. I am in South Korea about an hour and a half south of Seoul in a city called...  [Read more]

Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from 'The Life of Brit'   Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I’m Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I’m here with Brit today. Hi Brit! Hi, thanks for having me, and painting your time to meet my schedule, and thank you so much for getting up early.I know it's early in Germany right now. just have my coffee and I’m good to go.That's awesome,where in Germany are you exactly? so I’m based near Trier, which is along the border with Luxembourg. So very close to Luxembourg? That's cool,...  [Read more]

Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad   Hello and welcome. I'm back again this week for another live session from ITTT. Super excited to be here again, as always it is Friday 10:00 a.m. where I am in South Korea. Please let me know if you can see me and if you can hear me, use the comment section and just throw in a quick hi and where you're watching from. Let me know where you are in the world. I would be super excited to know because we always get a very international crowd here. Let me know where you are right now and what time it is there. I would appreciate it. I am in South Korea, about an hour and a half south of Seoul. It is Friday morning and the weather is kind of cloudy but it's not too bad. Yesterday was really nice, spring has finally arrived....  [Read more]

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad oday's exciting topic is the top hiring seasons for teaching English abroad. We're going to go over different countries on different continents and what their hiring seasons are, so when's the best time to go job hunting. Also there will be some tips for job hunting in those places as sometimes you need to get hired in advance when you're still in your home country and you can do online interviews, but in some countries you need to apply in person. So we're going to talk about that as well. Table of Contents Watch the live session here The top hiring seasons for teaching English abroad Tiana has a question. Are there any specific job websites you'd recommend...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience Shaping into an Adaptable Resilient Teacher Having completed my Bachelor of Arts in Drama, I started my international teaching career straight out of university. What was meant to be a gap year opportunity of traveling and earning money has become a professional career in education spanning over ten years in more than five different countries. What was once a means to an end, has become a passion and a calling. Table of Contents Personal Learning Experience Job Market Living in South Korea Teaching Methodology Teaching in Poland Working in Turkey Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was...  [Read more]

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects Hello everyone, how are you doing? Linda from ITTT, back again with another live session. I'm super excited to be here today to talk about this exciting topic, teaching English abroad and how it enhances your career prospects. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Self Introduction Will teaching English abroad hurt my career? Benefit #1: You will gain international work experience. Benefit #2: Teaching English abroad will make you stand out. Benefit #3: You will learn how to adapt to new situations and to live and work with people from different cultural backgrounds. Benefit #4: You will develop organizational and communication skills as well as the...  [Read more]

TEFL in Sanbon, Korea Date posted:2008-04-08 | Writer: Banks & Lee Academic English | Email: [email protected] A well educated, experienced and energetic teacher required by friendly, foreign owned and run school, Banks & Lee Academic English for Winter Intensive Course.** About us I am a British national and my wife is Korean. We both have extensive university (Seoul National University) teaching experience and established our school in 2005. We teach a variety of classes, from standard pre- and elementary school classes to middle school. We also teach returnee level young learners.Our curriculum is developing alongside our student base. What this means is that any teacher working with us would enjoy the following benefits: 1. A western management team; very approachable,...  [Read more]

TEFL in Sanbon, Korea Date posted:2008-04-08 | Writer: Banks & Lee Academic English | Email: [email protected] A well educated, experienced and energetic teacher required by friendly, foreign owned and run school, Banks & Lee Academic English for Winter Intensive Course.** About us I am a British national and my wife is Korean. We both have extensive university (Seoul National University) teaching experience and established our school in 2005. We teach a variety of classes, from standard pre- and elementary school classes to middle school. We also teach returnee level young learners.Our curriculum is developing alongside our student base. What this means is that any teacher working with us would enjoy the following benefits: 1. A western management team; very approachable,...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as a Global Language In all, English has official or special status in at least 75 countries (with a combined population of two billion people). It is estimated that one out of four people worldwide speaks English with some degree of competence. Table of Contents My Asian Experience Status of English in China ESL Industry English and International Business Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Karen B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Asian Experience Having lived in Asia for over 19 years, I have seen changes in the perception of English as a global language....  [Read more]

TEFL in JinJu, Korea Date posted:2008-03-04 | Writer: JinJu School. | Email: [email protected] We are looking to hire a new teacher for our school in JinJu. It is a small private language school in the southern part of Korea. We teach elementary and middle-school students, No Kindie! A studio apartment is provided and the salary is 2,000,000 \\\\ per month (a bit more than $2,000 USD). You will teach 30 hours per week, or less. Experience is not required, but would be preferred. Of course an ESL/EFL Certificate would be appreciated. A B.A. Degree is required for visa purposes. What we really want is a friendly, enthusiastic person who would like to spend a year in Korea.Please send a Resume/CV to: [email protected] am a teacher at the school and I am helping my director find a new...  [Read more]

TEFL in JinJu, Korea Date posted:2008-03-04 | Writer: JinJu School. | Email: [email protected] We are looking to hire a new teacher for our school in JinJu. It is a small private language school in the southern part of Korea. We teach elementary and middle-school students, No Kindie! A studio apartment is provided and the salary is 2,000,000 \\\\ per month (a bit more than $2,000 USD). You will teach 30 hours per week, or less. Experience is not required, but would be preferred. Of course an ESL/EFL Certificate would be appreciated. A B.A. Degree is required for visa purposes. What we really want is a friendly, enthusiastic person who would like to spend a year in Korea.Please send a Resume/CV to: [email protected] am a teacher at the school and I am helping my director find a new...  [Read more]