I Love My English Teacher

Mohammad Jabary I am Mohammad Jabary, a 28-year-old English teacher from Tehran, Iran, who loves teaching and hopes to become the best in his field of work. As my preference, I love reading books and watching movies. Read my articles The Effect of Teacher and Student Talk Time | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mohammad Jabary Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you an English teacher? Check out this blog post about the effect of teacher and student talk time. Course Books or Jail Books? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mohammad Jabary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Course books are an essential part of any English language class. But did you know that using course books too often can actually harm your class?  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Lifetime Love for Language Learning As a young child, I was, for some reason, obsessed with the idea of learning French. I tried a couple of languages, including Finnish at some point, but kept going back to French. I have no idea why because I was never exposed to the culture or the language itself at that age. I doubt I even knew anything about the country itself. I think I assumed learning French would make me sound smarter but, the joke's on younger me, I have no skill in French and never have. I tend to struggle with romance languages in general. Table of Contents My Personal Second Language Experience My Choice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

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? Table of Contents 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? Related Articles: 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]

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

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences The 3 Most Important Things I Learned as an EFL Teacher in Korea Looking back at my teaching life, I'm very proud of the teaching experiences I've had. Even though my teaching experiences are limited to one culture, Korea, still they are all very special and unique in their own ways. I started my journey as an EFL teacher a couple of years ago, thinking that I could learn other languages myself. I thought that I would move from place to place, possibly different countries, and learn different languages and get various teaching experiences in different settings. However, it turned out to be Korea only. I could soak up Korean culture and learn the language more easily because of my origin. The more time I spent teaching, the more I got to...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Art of Teaching Younger EFL Students I have 3 years of experience in teaching English in a few kindergartens in Beijing, China and some experience in teaching adults in a training center. Table of Contents Differences Between Teaching Children and Adults Principles in Teaching Kids Learning Atmosphere Teacher's Responsibilities My Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: When I started in kindergarten, it was very difficult because I didn't have enough information about how to make a proper lesson plan. I didn't have enough materials, games, songs, and it took me a lot of time to collect all the necessary information for teaching and creating my teaching plan. Without...  [Read more]

Brennan Global Corp. Teach in S. Korea! $2,000-$2,600 USD mo. (Free housing, bonus, one-way airfare, pension, and National Health Insurance) Greetings! We have been placing teachers in Korea since 2005 with zero complaints, and this is because we at TEIK (www.teachenglishinkorea.org) are a husband-and-wife team (Brad and Yumi) who have both taught, lived, and worked in Korea for TEIK. We pride ourselves on being a boutique recruitment agency that always focuses on our teachers getting the best job opportunity that fits the teacher's qualifications, experience, and preferences. We are a very laid-back, low-pressure ex-pat owned and run agency. TEIK is the best run recruitment agency placing high-quality teachers at high-quality schools. We only work with schools with an excellent track...  [Read more]

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Overview of The Role of a Teacher Since I previously worked as an English teacher in China, I also have my own experience.What is important to me as a teacher? First of all, the personality of the child. He's a human, and I want him to stay that way. Therefore, I need to teach this person to learn, not just to know and be able, but to teach him to use knowledge for the benefit of himself and those around him. Knowledge is a power that can destroy and create. And the child learns to make a decision and be responsible. Table of Contents Personal Attitude Personal Qualities 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]

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Games: How Can They be Useful in TEFL We all played them and we all loved them as children. We made them up and we bought them. It is still a large industry today. There are easy ones and hard ones. There are thinking ones and action ones. What am I referring to? Games! From hide-and-go-seek to Monopoly, there are all sorts of fun games to play. So why don't we incorporate them into our TEFL lessons? Table of Contents Ways to Accumulate Games in Your Classroom Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Samuel S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Ways to Accumulate...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Foreign Language Experience and Why I Want to be TEFL/TESOL Certified As someone of mixed heritage, I have always had an interest in learning about cultures other than the one I live in America. My father is Colombian and my mother is American, so growing up I felt obliged to learn more about the Colombian background I was fairly unfamiliar with. Table of Contents First-Language Background Interest in Foreign Cultures Work Abroad English Teaching Plan Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Catherine P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First-Language Background I never...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Rapport as a Skill: How to Get Along With ESL Learners Teaching-and-learning is always interactive and intercommunicate. When sitting in a classroom, a student has been part of relationship-building, with teachers as well as with other students. How to establish rapport is therefore important. In this essay, I will focus on how teachers to establish rapport with students step by step in a classroom against the backdrop of my understanding and teaching experiences. Table of Contents Get Acquainted Work on Building Relationships Use of Resources After Class Communication Feedback Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ruixia B. Please note...  [Read more]

Mustafa Erdogan   Hello, my name is Mustafa! I'm from Turkey. I live in the small town of Izmir. I love my country. It's a really beautiful country in the world. Firstly, I'd like to give some information about myself. I'm already a teacher. I graduated at the faculty of education, English teacher training, and I worked as a teacher at private schools for many years. I also worked at some private companies as an Import/Export executive officer and I would like to say to ITTT, I send my appreciation that I can have the opportunity to have my certificates and I can show you and you can have a look at my TEFL and CTBE certificates. I'm already a certified teacher, I have a diploma from Uluda University and I'd like to be a teacher from now on in different countries and you can have my...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Self-Reflection: From Failure to Great Teacher The year was 1992, I was going to my first English class. I was so excited to begin. I'd always wanted to learn that language. The movies, music and everything I loved the most was in English. I was ten years old, my whole class was the same age, but the only thing I didn't know was they were much ahead of me. The course placed me in a classroom with kids that were already speaking English since they were six years old. They spoke all the time and I couldn't understand anything. I felt so disappointed and ashamed, I couldn't even comprehend the difference between him and her. Even my teacher made fun of me. As a result, I got out of the course after lots of swollen eyes and arguments...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Most Important Reasons to Take a TEFL Course To start with, TEFL is an abbreviation for Teaching English as a Foreign Language to speakers of other languages. This means this was a requirement to teach at a school, and teaching itself is fun and I could learn something new which were the reasons why I chose to study the TEFL. Table of Contents Qualifications Teacher's Creativity Development Research Opportunities Self-Development Future Plans Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joshna C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Qualifications Firstly, the major requirements...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How is Language Acquisition Influenced by Reading? I have read everything that has fallen into my hands ever since I can remember, and that goes for both my native tongue, Spanish, and my second language, English. I remember waiting in line and reading and re-reading a thousand times a sign on a window directly in front of me! Sometimes it can be maddening being this way, but in the long run, I firmly believe that my passion for reading has finally paid off! Table of Contents My Experience The Problem of Technology Experience Research Results Consequences of Reading ESL Teaching Some reasons to read are: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Career Opportunities With a TEFL Certificate When you start to look around for ways to use your Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate (TEFL) you begin to find out that there are numerous options available to teachers of English. For many people around the world, learning English as a second language has become necessary for advancement in their jobs, for education and travel as English is quickly becoming the language of the world. For this reason, there are many options when it comes to teaching English. These options include teaching abroad, teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) online and even teaching in your local communities to immigrants. Let's explore some of these options together. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience: Practice in Shanghai Growing up I always had an interest in learning and teaching a language. Of course, English was my best subject and I always made sure I was part of the drama club playing one of the big roles. During my kindergarten days, our teacher used to play musical chairs as we waited for our parents to come to pick us up. It's interesting that now as a teacher I really love using it for my lessons and have tried to upgrade it just a little bit more. Table of Contents Settling into the new "home" Decorating My Classroom Demo Time Improving As A Teacher My Bundles of Joy Do you want to teach abroad? Get ready by taking a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: I am...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Experiences Possible in the ESL Teaching Career My teaching journey has started when I decided to study science education at university because since I was a child, I'd loved to teach and to learn, to share knowledge and to understand the world around me. There I could learn a lot about didactics, learning theories and psychology, teaching methods, and many other human sciences, in addition to several hours of internship at elementary schools and kindergarten. Table of Contents Personal Language Learning Experience 1. Improvisation 2. Communicational Skills 3. Lesson Planning Current Practice Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Best Learning Techniques Every Teacher Should Know I have always loved and benefited from etymological definitions of words and always wonder sometimes even the etymological definition of a very simple word like "sorry" which leads to great insights and a better understanding of that particular word which in turn pays off in ways that have a great positive impact on both my personal and professional life. For that very reason, I have found the etymological definitions of both words "learning" and "techniques". Table of Contents What is Learning? What is Technique? Teachers and Students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mohammad S....  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How English as a Mother Tongue influences Foreign Language Acquisition When I chose this topic, I asked myself what a foreign language is. Is it just a language spoken in another country that's not similar to one's own? Or does a language spoken in another city or district in one's country qualify as a foreign language? According to Wikipedia, a foreign language is originally from another country than the speaker. Table of Contents English as a Mother Tongue French Experience Exposure to Chinese Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nafuna M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Building Reading Awareness in Children Among my most cherished childhood memories takes me back to the moment when it was time to choose a new book to get lost in before bedtime. I was lucky enough to have a bookshelf in front of which I would sit and, I thought, let the book choose me. Sometimes the calling was immediate; sometimes it took longer. I picked up random books, read the back, and smelled them; sometimes I read the first page, anything I needed to do until I found the perfect connection. Reading was one of my favorite moments of the day. Most of the time, the book I picked would be so perfect for the moment in my life that it would take all my attention the next morning. Table of Contents My Experience Reading Activities...  [Read more]

Accredited TEFL Centers Check out tefl tesol about Accredited TEFL Centers 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. S. - U.K. said: The value of observed teaching practice Although I had had some teaching experience in 1-2-1 lessons while studying journalism many years ago little did I know those first attempts would develop into some great potential of opportunities later on in my life. And, as it happens only so often, it would take me aback and by total chance. Two years ago I decided to follow my biggest dream and come to italy to study Italian. That decision (`Life offers you...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Why Reading is a Skill to Teach in ESL Education Readers are for sure leaders, not just merely for the fact of reading, but for the thinking process that comes with reading.As an individual, I love reading. I love the smell of the book paper. The tiny letters and turning another page is something that I enjoy deeply. However, I didn't become an avid reader by chance. I become a reader because I was born in a family where reading was a natural thing. My father was a university professor and was reading all the time. My mother, an accounting expert, used to read laws and regulations to ensure that her work is respecting the law. Table of Contents Perfect Role Model Boost of Creativity Reading at...  [Read more]

Mudita Yajnik I graduated from Colorado State University in May 2020, and decided to get a TEFL Certificate two years later. My degree was focused on secondary education, teaching English Literature. I have some experience with teaching; I have been a student teacher for a few months and I am currently working as a substitute teacher in Colorado. My only experience traveling is studying abroad in Swansea, Wales. I really enjoyed my life abroad which was my main motivation for getting a TEFL. I love to experience a new culture and travel. Read my articles The Benefits of Open-Note Tests | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mudita Yajnik TEFL Information Teaching Ideas What’s the best way to find out what your students know? Or, how much they’ve been paying attention, or what you need to revisit?...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Reading is Considered an Important Skill to Obtain Readers are for sure leaders, not just merely for the fact of reading, but for the thinking process that comes with reading. Table of Contents Personal Point of View Teaching Reading Is Reading Still Popular? Benefits of Reading Teacher's Responsibility Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gentiana H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Point of View As an individual, I love reading. I love the smell of the book paper, the tiny letters and turning another page is something that I enjoy deeply. However, I didn't...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why I Love Teaching English as a Foreign Language Abroad - A TEFL Alumni's ESL Story When I started teaching English 25 years ago, I honestly did not know what I was doing. I naively assumed that it was enough to know the language myself. But soon I came to understand, that there was definitely more to teaching. Table of Contents Different needs and motives of students Requirements I had to meet Special moments Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our ITTT graduate Karin W. Different needs and motives of students My first student ever was brought to me at the tender age of eight months and his mother's aim was to get him accepted in a bilingual kindergarten....  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Imperceptible Power of Motivation As someone who has experienced both sides of the spectrum, teacher and learner, I have had the opportunity to see different sides of a back-and-forth history. I have heard, "My teacher was horrible!", as well as, "I have a horrible group of students this year!". Table of Contents My Personal Experience Why Teachers Need to Love Their Job Classroom Management Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Evan J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Personal Experience After years of seeing and listening, my experience has taught me that both the teacher...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as a Driver of Future Results I chose to pass "teaching English as a second language" because In my opinion I have great experience and practice in my life and I would love to give knowledge to young learners after what they could open the whole world for themselves, because the English language is international, everywhere you go, you can communicate with others. Table of Contents Great Expectations Opportunities Learning Horizons 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 Iuliia K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Praising Students: Is it Necessary for ESL Settings? I am a teacher in a training center for young learners in China, Beijing. Our school has a praise system, to be more precise our school has its own money that students can use to buy some toys from our school's shop. To get this money students should listen to the teacher, do their homework, and pass the tests. The teachers can give them money even for each lesson if they want. And it is really useful to maintain discipline in the classroom. It's the first reason why we should praise the students. The second reason is that if you praise the students it increases their self-esteem and they are more likely to enjoy their course and be motivated during it. Table of Contents Speaking...  [Read more]

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 Federico Riva TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews TEFL Alumni Interview with Mark Durston 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 a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! Table of Contents 1. What's your name? 2. Which ITTT course(s) did you take? 3. What was your favorite part about the course? 4. You've finished your TEFL/TESOL course - now what? What are your plans and goals? 5. What's your no. 1 tip for other TEFL/TESOL course takers? What should they know? What do you wish you knew before? 6. Where would you like to teach English? Why? (If you already...  [Read more]