India What Can It Teach Us

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems for Indian Learners in ESL Unlike many other countries, India does not have a national language. There are over 30 official languages spoken in India. English has been adopted by the government for judicial and administrative proceedings, and most Indians have a functional understanding of English. However, many Indians struggle to learn and use English effectively. Table of Contents Pronunciation Exposure to English Differences in Language Structure Translation Approach Vocabulary Challenge Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tejaswini K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions...  [Read more]

TEFL Kolkata | TEFL India Known as the 'City of Joy', Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is well-known for its artistic, literary and cultural heritage. As India's former capital, the city is home to many fine buildings, museums and galleries. While here, you can take a walk over the Howrah Bridge, an engineering marvel built in 1943, often referred to as the world's busiest bridge; you can visit the Ramakrishna Temple, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission worldwide and marvel at the Victoria Memorial, the city's pride and joy, with its extensive historical collections, fascinating architecture and beautiful waterways and gardens. This truly is a wonderful city that has much to offer students both during and after their training course. The TEFL certificate you will receive is fully...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why it is Helpful to Complete a TEFL Course This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kourtney P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Experience in India Tutoring Teaching Resources Methodology Other Skills Career Perspectives Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Experience in India Some years back I, along with a very good friend of mine, had the honor of working with a ministry in northern India. During our time there one of my assignments was helping teach English as a second language. The ministry we were working with employed teachers, in both a public and a private school, and we had the...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences World-Wide English I am not a native English speaker yet I have learned English since childhood as I was born and raised in India, where English is the second language. In India, most of the early schools, high schools, colleges, universities use English as the medium of instruction. So I was fortunate (i have only realized its good fortune to have learned and spoken English for so many years now) to have acquired proficiency in written and spoken English mostly inspired by British English as India was ruled for many many years by the British. Our love for English is old and solid - demonstrated by the fact that India now has the largest English speaking population in the world. Wow!! purely because we are a vast population and...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 May 2020 Kavinna Batra Alumni Experiences Is The Western Parenting Style Better Than The Eastern Style? There has been a long ongoing debate over parenting styles and about its critical impact on a child's emotional development, academic performance, self-confidence, and the ability to face life's challenges. The debate is mainly between eastern and western cultures. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What would a new-age parent do? Understanding parenting styles Who is getting the benefit from an authoritative parenting style? Does the authoritative parenting style always work? Do the history and the culture of a country affect the parenting style? Raising a child in the Eastern Hemisphere Can both styles work? What is Changing in the Age of Social Media? Related...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences British English vs American English. Which is Better? As more and more countries place a growing importance on its people to learn English as a secondary language, for work purposes or for general use, there is a growing debate about which is the better English to learn - British English or American English. Table of Contents Both versions are essentially the same Prioritise teaching "Good English" Certain students may need specific versions of English Points to consider when choosing a version to teach Exploring the differences can be an interesting lesson Don't get obsessed with minor differences Are you excited to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Learning Teaching Skills: What Does it Take to be an Effective Teacher? Two years ago, I found myself in a remote village deep into the Himalayan Mountains in northern India. I had traveled there with the intention of volunteering in a daycare center in a Thibetan village. When I got there, I was informed that the daycare did not need help, but would I be willing to teach English to the monastery's young monks? I was very nervous at first, as I had no experience with this! Seeing their need, however, I reluctantly agreed. So I spent the next three months teaching what I could, however I could, albeit in a very disjointed and unknowledgeable way. Table of Contents TEFL Certification Opinion Are you...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Grammar Shouldn’t be Neglected in the Classroom To learn a language, most people would consider it important to understand the structure or rules that govern that language, if one is going to communicate effectively. Grammar can be viewed as the set of rules governing language. Online resources such as Cambridge Dictionary (n.d.), have referred to grammar as being "the study or use of the rules, about how words change their form and combine with other words to make sentences". While this definition might clarify the meaning of the word, it falls short in terms of justifying the importance of grammar, especially about teaching English as a foreign language. When one teaches English one might have students whose first language is...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 10 Places to Take Your TEFL Course in Winter Winter is upon us, which doesn't have to mean that you can't travel and explore the world! These are the top 10 places to take your TEFL course in winter. Table of Contents 1. Moscow, Russia 2. Alexandria, Egypt 3. Leipzig, Germany 4. Natal, Brazil 5. New York City, USA 6. Singapore 7. Brittany, France 8. Cebu, Philippines 9. Granada, Spain 10. Kolkata, India Listen to this blog post Are You Ready to Teach English as a Foreign Language? Related Articles: 1. Moscow, Russia Visiting Moscow during winter is an absolute visual wonder. Your Russian fairytale will come true when you explore the city's beautiful parks, squares, and churches covered in powdery snow. While temperatures can reach...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Zainab Sadriwala Destinations The 10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Pakistan Pakistan is the world's fifth-most populous country and a growing destination for EFL teachers looking for a new and unique experience. Pakistan is home to unmatched natural wonders, especially in the most populous province of Punjab. This name literally translates to "the land of 5 rivers" and is famous for its many lakes, valleys, and pictures mountain scenery. Below, I have listed down 10 absolutely must-visit places in Punjab, northern Pakistan. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Murree Hills: 2. Lahore Fort: 3. Minar-e-Pakistan: 4. Taxila Museum: 5. Khewra Salt Mines: 6. Harappa: 7. Pir Suhawa: 8. The city of Islamabad: 9. Faisal Mosque: 10. Shalimar Gardens: Are you...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Common Challenges in English for Ecuadorian Learners The native language in Ecuador is Quichua, an Inca language. It is spoken by the Indian population, but Spanish is the most common, widely spoken language. Besides Spanish, ten native languages are spoken in Ecuador. English is the most spoken foreign language amongst tourist providers and professionals. For this reason, English is taught in most schools as a Foreign Language. Table of Contents Lack of practice Possible solution Educational system Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jemma W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why is English Considered a Global Language? Most people consider English to be a global language because it is the one language that is spoken and understood by the majority of the population in almost every region of the world. What is a global language? While there is no official definition, it refers to a language that is learned and spoken internationally by native and second language speakers (Mastin, 2011). There are approximately 360 million native English speakers and almost twice as many speaking it as a second language, making English one of the topmost spoken languages in the world (Klappenbach, 2019). English is undoubtedly in just about every sector whether it is in education, medicine, business, technology,...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Past and Present Signs of English Going Global In speaking of any language is global, and in our case, particularly English, several categories could be discussed to give us more understanding. Table of Contents The History of English Demand Culture and Trade Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Frederic S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The History of English The first is the history of the language, where did it originate? If we say English was an obscure German dialect we can also say that without knowing more of the history behind it, there would be no way for us to...  [Read more]

Teaching Abroad: Saving Money & Paying off Loans - Here's how! 07/29/2021 hi guys hello welcome to another live session my name is linda from itt and today we're going to talk about a very very exciting topic i'm sure a lot of you are going to find it useful it's all going to be about how to save money and also pay off loans and debt when teaching english abroad um yeah so thank you so much for joining if you can see me if you can hear me as always please just leave a hi in the comment section i'd really appreciate it so that i know that you can see me and hear me because you know sometimes there are technical difficulties um and i might be aware of it so just kindly let me know in the comment section um and yeah thank you so much for being here again today uh last week's live...  [Read more]

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Advantages and Disadvantages of Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Groups Before we delve into the advantages and disadvantages, let's clarify what monolingual and multilingual groups entail. Here are brief definitions for each: Table of Contents Monolingual Groups Multilingual Groups Advantages and Disadvantages of Monolingual Groups: Advantages: Disadvantages: Advantages and Disadvantages of Multilingual Groups: Advantages: Disadvantages: Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author, an alumni of ITTT...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Historically, Why did English Arise as a Global Language? English as a global language is increasing public recognition of the global position of English. We hear it on television spoken by politicians from all over the world. Wherever we travel, we see English signs and advertisements. English is now the language most widely taught as a foreign language in over 100 countries, such as China, Russia, Germany, Spain, Egypt and Brazil and in most of these countries it is emerging as the chief foreign language to be encountered in schools, often displacing other languages in the process. The statistics suggest that about a quarter of the world's population estimated about 1.5 billion people, is already fluent or competent in English, and...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Group Seating Arrangement is Important Most of the teachers like to arrange the seating arrangement. The aim is the only one which is to make sure all the students focus and understand what is going on in class. Even no arrangement is perfect but yet it helps. As a teacher in a lower primary in one of the international schools in Indonesia, I do like to arrange my students' seats. With English as a daily basis language and students are from different Asia countries with mixed language ability, the seating arrangement is one of the keys. Table of Contents Usual Seating Why to Groups Students? How Seating Arrangements Influence Students' Results? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post...  [Read more]

Sat, 11 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How English Teachers Can Manage a Cultural Sensitive Class Today there is an increasing diversity not only in schools but also in other business aspects due to the result of globalization which in general dictates that we must develop more understanding of culture in order to exert true understanding among diverse populations which I believe is the base for maintaining a cultural sensitive class. But before I go in details, it vital to understand the true meaning of Culture, Sensitivity, and Culture sensitivity combined. Table of Contents What is a culture? What is cultural sensitivity? Approaches to manage a culturally sensitive class Advantages of Teaching a Multicultural class Disadvantages of Teaching a Multicultural class...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why is it Important to Learn English Nowadays Now we're living in an unstable time. All the world facing a lot of problems, such as the problems of war and peace, ecology, economy, international cooperation. And all of them can't be solved without speaking the same language. Table of Contents Globalization Business Traveling Technology Education Career Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nikita B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Globalization The English language is now the first language of about 350 million people, the native language of 12 nations and the official...  [Read more]

Can you make a living teaching English online? The amount of money you can make teaching English online is determined by a number of factors, including your qualifications, previous experience, and the organization for which you work. A typical hourly rate for online English teachers can range between $15 and $30. If you choose to work through an agency, as most online teachers do, they will most likely take a cut of your pay as a fee for providing you with students and materials. Can you teach English online full-time? Online English teaching is what you make it. Most online English companies allow you to work as much or as little as you want, so your online English teaching gig can range from part-time side hustle to a full-time career. Online English teacher salaries vary depending on...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 10 Cities in Asia with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers Asia is the most popular destination for teaching English in the world with dozens of exciting regions to choose from. Moreover, Asia offers teaching jobs to people of all backgrounds, including native and non-native English speakers and those with or without a degree. Here are the top 10 cities in Asia with the highest demand for English language teachers. Table of Contents Bangkok - The City of Angels Hanoi - The City of Lakes Hong Kong - The Pearl of the Orient Kuala Lumpur - The City of Contrast and Diversity Seoul - The City of Fortune Shanghai - The City That Never Sleeps Siem Reap - The City of Temples Singapore - The Lion City Taipei - The City of...  [Read more]

Can you make a living teaching English online? Absolutely, although your income from teaching English online is influenced by factors like qualifications, prior teaching experience, and the chosen teaching platform. Typically, online English educators earn between $15 and $30 per hour. Many teachers opt to work via agencies, which may deduct a portion for student referrals and resources. However, you should still achieve a comfortable living when teaching English online. Table of Contents Can you teach English online full-time? Can you make good money teaching English online? How much can I earn working for an online ESL company? How much can I earn teaching on an open marketplace? How do I start my own online ESL business? Can you teach English online full-time? Yes, online English...  [Read more]

Centre Offering TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Centre Offering 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 V.L. - Australia said: Teaching in NepalNepal, situated amongst Himalayas, bordered to the People?s Republic of china and the Republic of India, is home to over 29 million people as at 2005. 39% of the population is below 14 years old and 58% are between 15 and 64. Of those, two thirds of female adults and one third of male adults are illiterate. What is encouraging, however, is that the primary enrollment rate has grown from 74% to 90% in 6 years. This proves that there is a...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why I Would Recommend Taking a TEFL Course to My Friends I never thought I needed to take a test to teach English before doing the TEFL course. Graduating from an all American boarding school to doing my undergrad in Denver, Colorado and using my time off to teach English in India I did not think a test would benefit me in any way. It was not until I was required to attain a teaching certificate in the country of Thailand where I did my research and decided upon taking the TEFL. There are two main reasons as to why I think the TEFL would benefit anyone: 1. Time efficient and 2. Educational. Table of Contents Taking the TEFL course is time efficient. There are so many things I was able to learn from taking the TEFL course. The TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Practice: Great Privilege and Responsibility My friends and I live in a predominantly Indian neighborhood in a suburban Midwest town in the United States. Most of our neighbors are Indian nationals who are in the US temporarily on corporate-sponsored work visas, families where one or both parents work outside the home during the day while their children attend local American public schools. One of my friends, a high school math teacher, was asked by her neighbor to tutor two elementary school-aged children in English, her son in first grade, and her daughter in third grade. Table of Contents Individual Training Engage Phase Study Stage Activate Stage Reading For Pleasure OTP Feedback Do you want to teach English abroad? Take...  [Read more]

10 Alternative TEFL Destinations for an Off-the-Beaten-Path Teaching Experience 11/30/2022 Hello, everyone. Linda here from ITTT. Welcome to another live session this week. Thank you for joining and taking time out of your day to spend it with me. I'm very happy about that. Today, we have a very exciting topic. We are going to talk about teaching off the beaten path. 10 alternative TEFL destinations. I'm very excited always when I do live sessions about destinations. It's like a little bit of a virtual tour around the world. I really enjoy these types of live sessions. I thought we haven't had one of those in a while, so why not bring that on today. We are live on Facebook and YouTube. If you're watching this for the first time, very welcome. Welcome to join us. Maybe get a beverage, get...  [Read more]

Additional TEFL Courses Check out tefl tesol about Additional TEFL Courses 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.A. - Germany said: BilingualismThere is a general idea that each person has a mother tongue. This term is however problematic. Just think of the bilingually educated child who knows German best but says ?German is my father tongue.? Therefore, other terms exist such as native language, or cradle tongue. They refer to the language exposed to within a so-called critical period, i.e. the first few years in childhood. But, then, everybody knows of immigrant kids to the US...  [Read more]

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The International Power of English Today, the big planet earth has become a small global village and the sovereign barriers seem to have disappeared. Technological innovations have left no stone unturned in converting the dreams into reality, where people from any part of the universe can come on a common platform to interact and chat with each other. But, no communication of this magnitude is possible without a common medium of conversation. Therefore, as global communication expands, so does the need for a common Global Language. The term "Global Language" can be better described as a language, which is spoken internationally and is the prime medium of instructions universally. Table of Contents Why Has English Become...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Personal Teaching Experience in Xi’an, China I started teaching English as a foreign language teacher in my second year of university when I was a Bachelor's Degree student in Xi'an, China. My reason for doing so was to earn extra cash every month. I was a China/ Guyana government scholarship student and I lived on a fairly low stipend which wasn't sufficient for a foreign student to live on. For a couple of years, I had been hearing that students could earn extra cash by teaching English on the weekends or one on one classes for a pretty penny. I asked around and got in contact with an agent. Table of Contents Hiring Details Working With Kindergarten Kids Benefits and Drawbacks Teaching Skills in The Classroom Do you want...  [Read more]

These are the Best Government Programs for Teaching English Abroad   Hi my name is Linda from ITTT, international TEFL and TESOL Training and I'm back again today for another live session. If you can hear me and see me please let me know as I'm trying out a new mic today so if that is working well it would be good to know. So please leave a quick comment to say hi and where you're watching from. I have been living in South Korea for five and a half years, so for me right now it's 10:00 a.m. Friday morning. Let me know where you are tuning in from and what time it is where you are. Okay cool, hi South Africa, welcome and thanks so much for joining. I guess you can see me and you can hear me so that's really great. Let's just wait for a few more people to join and then we can get...  [Read more]