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Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Karah Musani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 8 Things I Wish I had Known Before I Started Teaching English Online I started teaching online two years ago. With no training, it was a bumpy start. If there is one thing I want you to take away from this post, it's this: relax. It gets better. Table of Contents 1. The learning curve is STEEP. You will get better. 2. You will have bad classes. It's not always your fault. 3. They don't have to get it right away. 4. Rushing class is counterproductive. 5. Students learn more if they're having fun. 6. You can't let your students see how far they have to go. 7. Starting kids off with a win helps them be more confident in class 8. It gets better Do you want to teach English online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: 1....  [Read more]

Karah Musani Karah Musani is an online ESL teacher for Italki and VIPKid. In her spare time, she likes to write comics, read books, and play video games. She posts teaching tips and comics on her Instagram account karahmusani. Read my articles 7 Fun Reward Systems That Will Keep Your Students More Engaged | ITTT | TEFL Blog Karah Musani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching children can be challenging. Here are 7 fun reward systems that will keep your students more engaged. 7 Tips for Setting up Your Online Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Karah Musani Teaching Ideas One of the most daunting things about teaching online is setting up your online classroom. You have to set up the lighting, buy props, make sure the camera is at the right angle, and find a suitable headset. It...  [Read more]

IF I WAS vs IF I WERE - English Grammar - Teaching Tips   This video covers the difference between 'If I were' and 'If I was' as their usage is often confused. 'If I was' is used for things that could have happened in the past or now, for example: If I was rude, I apologize. 'If I were', however, is used when we speak about imaginary situations or things that are contrary to fact, such as here: If I were a dog, I would sleep all day. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto...  [Read more]

Can I choose where I teach English abroad? YES. One of the many attractions of teaching English abroad is that you are free to choose the country or city where you would prefer to live and work. As demand for English language teachers is so high in many parts of the world, there is undoubtedly somewhere that is perfect for everyone. Whether you dream of living in Barcelona, Bangkok or Bogota, with an internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL certification the world is your oyster. However, the requirements for foreign teachers do vary greatly from one country to the next, and they may limit the options that are open to you. Before making any final plans, it is highly recommended that you research the requirements for your country of choice. Will my nationality have an impact on where I can...  [Read more]

Can I choose where I teach English abroad? Absolutely, aspiring English teachers can indeed select their desired country or city to teach. With the global demand for English educators, there is a perfect fit for every preference, be it Barcelona, Bangkok, or Bogota. Holding an internationally accredited TEFL certification broadens your options considerably. However, each country has specific requirements for foreign teachers, which can influence your choices. Table of Contents Will my nationality have an impact on where I can get a TEFL job? Do I need a university degree to get a TEFL job? Will my age have an impact on where I can get a TEFL job? Will my gender have an impact on where I can get a TEFL job? What is the typical contract length in my country of choice? Will my...  [Read more]

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Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I Wish I Took This TEFL Course Earlier In My Career There are many different reasons and obvious advantages of taking the TEFL course. One of the main advantages is the fact that it is a form of validation or certification of your credentials, as a qualified language teacher. This thus makes job interview processes more convenient and increases your chances of employment in the top job markets around the world. With a wider range of options to choose from, this can only make your dreams or aspirations to teach in your potential country of choice, much simpler. Table of Contents Being a native speaker doesn't mean being a great teacher Learning to answer students' tricky questions Building up confidence Do you want to become more...  [Read more]

Can I teach English abroad if I have children? It is certainly possible to travel overseas and work as an English language teacher if you have children. However, there are several things to consider before deciding whether it is the right option for you and your family. What are the financial implications of teaching English abroad with children? Wherever you are in the world raising children can be an expensive proposition, so before you head off to teach English abroad you need to be sure that it is financially viable. As pay levels vary greatly from one region to the next, where you plan to teach is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. Europe and Latin America are both very popular destinations for ESL teachers, but it is not easy to earn enough to support more...  [Read more]

Can I teach English abroad if I have children? Absolutely! Teaching English abroad with children is entirely feasible. However, when contemplating such a move, it is essential to evaluate various factors to ensure it aligns with the best interests of you and your family. This includes considering financial aspects, visa requirements, and educational opportunities for your children in your chosen destination. Table of Contents What are the financial implications of teaching English abroad with children? What options will I have for my children's education? What about medical insurance and access to healthcare? What about visas for my children? What are the financial implications of teaching English abroad with children? Teaching English abroad with children comes with distinct...  [Read more]

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When should I enrol on a TEFL course? Once you have made the decision that teaching English abroad is the right path for you to take, the next step is to complete a TEFL certification course that will give you the qualification and knowledge you need to find a good job and be confident and successful in the classroom. However, when it comes to choosing a TEFL course there are many different options available and each has a different time frame from sign-up to completion. Table of Contents When should I sign-up for an in-class TEFL course? How important are hiring seasons when deciding on a TEFL course date? When should I sign up for an online TEFL course? When should I sign-up for an in-class TEFL course? When considering when to sign-up for an in-class TEFL course, it is advisable to...  [Read more]

Ulysses Brown I’m a professional who currently lives and works in China. I now work in the business sector, but used to be a teacher, with 5 years of experience in the education industry. I aim to give you an honest, unbiased perspective as to what being a foreigner in China is really like, and hope to inspire or at least guide you through your very own adventures! Read my articles 5 Reasons Why I Went to Teach English in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Ulysses Brown Destinations China is a popular market for teaching English as a foreign language. That's why I also took the leap and moved to China to teach. Here are 5 of the main reasons why I went to teach English in China.  [Read more]

TEFL in Spain - Vilanova i la Geltru, Barcelona Date posted:2006-10-26 | Writer: British School | Email: [email protected] Fully qualified and experienced EFL teacher required for immediate start. Experience with Young Learners, teenagers, adults and knowledge of Cambridge ESOL exams essential. We are a language school specialising in teachingEnglish as a Second Language. We teach English at nursery, elementary, intermediate and advanced levels, and prepare our students for University of Cambridge Local Examinations. The school has a student roll of about 700 each schoolyear, ranging from nursery, children, teenagers to adults. Experience with Young Learners, teenagers, adults and knowledge of Cambridge ESOL exams essential. Only EU applicants please. Contact: British...  [Read more]

Dan Sloat Dan Sloat is a pilot, lawyer, sailor, economist, cowboy, entrepreneur, artist, military veteran, world traveler, and TEFL volunteer teacher. Currently, he leads a team of union workers in Texas for a Fortune 10 company. Read my articles Why I Did Volunteer Teaching in Nepal and You Should Too | ITTT | TEFL Blog Dan Sloat Destinations Alumni Experiences Volunteer teaching in Nepal is thoroughly rewarding! The need for engaging and enthusiastic teachers is so great and the positive impact you can make, even in a short period, is significant. Here's how you can do it too.  [Read more]

OTP Demonstration Lesson - Iban - I wish/If only   In this lesson Iban teaches the meanings and differences of 'I wish' and 'if only'. He starts the lesson with a warm up activity before covering the lesson point. He ends the lesson with activities to give the students practice using the language point he has taught. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Dorothy Brown Smith Before beginning her college teaching career in 2010, Dorothy taught kindergarten, first grade, and English to high school juniors and seniors. She was Instructional faculty at Pima Community College, William Rainey Harper College, and Triton Community College. She holds an earned Bachelor of Arts in Business $ Entrepreneurship from Purdue University. She also holds two earned Master of Education degrees from NationalLouis University: respectively in Adult Literacy and Continuing Education, and Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (Curriculum and Instruction). Her biggest travel wish is to travel to the UAE to teach. Read my articles Ten Things I Have Learned During My First Year Teaching in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Dorothy Brown Smith Destinations Alumni...  [Read more]

Should I take my TEFL course before I head overseas to teach? If you are thinking about teaching English abroad, you may well have wondered whether you should take a TEFL certification course at home or wait until you head overseas. There are pros and cons relating to either choice, but here we look at the main arguments in favour of completing your TEFL training before leaving your home country. Can I get an EFL teaching job before I leave home? Yes, in many of the most popular countries for teaching English abroad jobs are routinely organized from within your own country. In this scenario you will have an interview via phone or webcam from home. If you are then offered the job you will often have to send off a range of documents that are required for the employer to organise your visa,...  [Read more]

Should I take my TEFL course before I head overseas to teach? Undoubtedly, taking a TEFL certification course before heading overseas to teach offers distinct advantages. Completing your TEFL training in your home country ensures you are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge before diving into a foreign teaching environment. By doing so, you not only increase your employability but also approach potential teaching roles with confidence. When overseas schools interview, they often seek candidates familiar with TEFL methodologies, and having your certification in hand can provide a competitive edge. Table of Contents Can I get an EFL teaching job before I leave home? Should I keep my options open if I'm not sure where I want to teach? Is it cheaper to take a TEFL course in...  [Read more]

Me vs I - English Grammar - Teaching Tips   In this video we take a look at the difference between "me" and "I". While they are often used without a problem in normal sentences, they are often used incorrectly in certain situations. For example, in the sentence "can you send the report to Ian and I" the use of "I" is incorrect. It should be "can you send the report to Ian and me" The reason for this is that "I" is a subject pronoun and ?me" is an object pronoun. If you remove Ian from the sentence, it becomes clear that the use of "I" is wrong. You would not say ?can you send the report to I" but you would say "can you send the report to me?". This is an easy trick to see which of the two is the correct one. Watch the video and give it a try. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker ITTT TEFL After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer. Read my articles Teaching Receptive Skills to Business English Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching business English students is a specialized profession that comes with its own unique challenges. In this post one of our graduates discusses his own experiences teaching business English to Russian students. Why I Decided a TEFL Course was the Right Path for Me | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences All our trainees have their own reasons for...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Read my articles My Experience Taking a TEFL Course with ITTT | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing her thoughts on and experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. The 3 Most Important Things I Learned as an EFL Teacher in Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares what she learned through her experience of teaching English in South Korea. The 5 Best Theories of Learning for ESL Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares her thoughts on the learning theories covered in her course. Why Should I Complete a TEFL Course? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Jon ITTT Alumni...  [Read more]

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 Is Grammar Still Important in Spoken English? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares her thoughts on the necessity of teaching grammar to English learners. Working with Thai Students – Four Fundamental Values | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares her experience of work with Thai people. These 3 Simple Tips Will Help You to Become a Favorite Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Margaret Paton Margaret Jakovac writes professionally under the surname of Paton. She’s the sole journalist/copywriter/content marketing and ghostwriter at Communications: Keeping It Real, which she runs from her home in regional NSW, Australia. She’s written professionally for 30 years for national and international organizations/titles and been a casual school teacher for seven years during that time. Read my articles Don’t Make These Five Mistakes I Did in Trying to Teach English Online | ITTT | TEFL Blog Margaret Paton TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English online? Like you, I’m a new starter to this career of teaching English to non-native speakers, so I wanted to share five tips on what not to do in your early days.  [Read more]

Kevin Cullen Vantage Siam Kevin Cullen is the Managing Director at Vantage Siam, an authorized Cambridge English Exam Centre and the leading TEFL course provider in Thailand. We offer English language teaching, training and tests to Thai schools and universities, blue-chip Thai companies andTEFL candidates from around the world. Read my articles The TEFL Budget Planner: How much money do I need to teach English abroad? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Kevin Cullen Budget and Salary How much money do you really need to get your career in teaching English abroad going? This TEFL budget guide offers all the answers to your questions!  [Read more]

Yevgeniya Boiko   Hi, my name is Yevgeniya, I?m 38 years old and I?m a teacher of the English language. I have studied at Russian Study University and I have a further European certification as a teacher of English as a foreign language. I have 5 years of experience in this field. I teach children from 3 to 18 years old. I strongly believe that kids learn languages only when they are interested in it. That?s why my online classes are full of different activities, such as signing, even writing, we?re doing a lot of artistic projects, we even do dancing. I use a particular software with my students so we can do the classes online and even homework online. I?m very flexible, very creative and a very self-motivated person. See you soon. Thank you! Name: Yevgeniya Boiko Where would you...  [Read more]

English Lesson - I wish/If only   In this lesson Iban teaches the meanings and differences of ‘I wish’ and ‘if only’. He starts the lesson with a warm up activity before covering the lesson point. He ends the lesson with activities to give the students practice using the language point he has taught. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

How will I find a place to live when I teach English abroad? For both newly qualified and experienced teachers, one common concern when planning to teach English abroad is how to find accommodation that is comfortable, in a safe location and suitable for your personal needs. The good news is you are unlikely to be the first foreign teacher in the area you are heading for, so you will probably have several options to choose from. Here we break down the most common aspects of organizing accommodation when teaching abroad. When is accommodation included in a TEFL contract? For many teachers, accommodation is not an issue as employers often provide housing as part of the teaching contract. Schools in countries such as China and South Korea, as well as many countries in the Middle East,...  [Read more]

How will I find a place to live when I teach English abroad? When embarking on a journey to teach English abroad, a paramount consideration for many teachers, whether novice or seasoned, is securing suitable accommodation that melds comfort with safety. Fortunately, given the precedence of foreign educators in most teaching destinations, there is a well-trodden path to finding housing. Table of Contents When is accommodation included in a TEFL contract? What if accommodation is not included in my TEFL contract? What else can I do to find accommodation? When is accommodation included in a TEFL contract? When securing a TEFL position, a notable perk that frequently accompanies the contract is the provision of accommodation. It is common practice in countries like China, South Korea,...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Things I Wished I Knew When Teaching English as a Foreign Language in a Kindergarten If someone asks me what I think about teaching kindergarten children as a native English teacher (NET), I would say that it is one of the happiest and most rewarding experiences that I have ever received. But, if someone asked me what I thought about teaching kindergarten children when I first started, I would have responded differently. I would say, "I can't seem to get my students' attention," or "Some of my students still have trouble learning new words." It was after a few weeks into teaching and some wonderful advice from my coworkers I realized that I had overlooked the fact that the students' age, perception, and interests play an...  [Read more]

How to Find a TEFL Job Abroad Without Teaching Experience   "How can I get a TEFL job abroad if I don't have any previous teaching experience?" This live session will answer this question and show you exactly HOW you can move abroad to teach English without any teaching experience and the best countries to do so! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]