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5 Effective Ways to Inspire Children's Passion for Books - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Nowadays, we see children who readily pick up an iPad instead of a book. It seems that reading is not as popular as it used to be. It is lessening. Reading is a receptive skill, and it is a meaningful activity that should be enjoyed by all children. So how can we instill a love for reading in children? As a person who has a passion for reading, I would like to make some recommendations.
Teach the Importance of Reading
Make Books Accessible or Low-Cost
Use Positive Reinforcement
Assess Reading Activity and Performance
Make Reading Fun!
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How Traveling The World Inspired Me To Teach English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
In April 2018, I quit my job and began traveling around the world. Since then, I taught myself Russian and improved my teaching skills by helping others with languages I am familiar with. The more places I visited on my journey, the more I became interested in foreign languages.
"Learn from locals while teaching them."
"Traveling is one of the best ways to improve and educate yourself."
"Once you're able to communicate, there will be new opportunities!"
"It's not just about providing knowledge but also gaining knowledge while teaching."
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Ability to inspire and educate students effectively - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Unlock your potential to inspire and educate students effectively with the International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) program. Discover the key to becoming a successful English language teacher and embark on a rewarding career in education.
Effective teaching is crucial in ensuring that students not only learn but also retain information and develop a genuine interest in the subject matter. As an English language teacher, your role goes beyond just imparting knowledge; you have the power to inspire and motivate your students to achieve their language learning goals.
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3 Easy Tips to Help Students Get More Inspired in The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
As teachers, it is our duty to bring out the best in our students. One way of doing that is inspiring confidence in them. I have listed three simple tips you can incorporate in your class, whether it's online or offline, to achieve that.
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1. Coping With Stressful Situations
2. Working on the Teacher-Student Relationships
3. Giving a Positive Feedback
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TEFL Taiwan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Inspire Young Minds Taiwan ann. 2
Date posted:2024-09-25 | Writer: HESS Education | Email: [email protected]
Be more than a teacher, be an inspiration!
We are looking for passionate, creative and caring educators to join our energetic teaching team. Our method of inquiry-based learning is centered on creating meaningful connections to language acquisition for young children. Through prioritising natural language, our program strives to enhance fluency and confidence in young learners as they engage in interactive games and activities on their learning journey. We believe learning should be an enjoyable interactive experience for both students and teachers alike.
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How Teaching English In Brazil Inspired Me To Take My TEFL and Pursue A Teaching Career - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
In 2016, I was given the amazing opportunity to teach English in the beautiful country of Brazil. In my first few weeks there, I learned how to teach by observing a professional instructor at the English language school and then practicing in front of my new colleagues. These were my first steps into the world of teaching.
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What are the best ways to stay motivated and inspired as a TEFL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
As a TEFL teacher, staying motivated and inspired is essential to providing effective and engaging lessons to your students. Here are some key strategies to help you maintain your enthusiasm and passion for teaching English as a foreign language:
One of the best ways to stay motivated as a TEFL teacher is to set clear goals and objectives for yourself. By defining what you want to achieve in your teaching career, whether it be improving your students' language skills, advancing to a higher level of certification, or gaining experience in a specific teaching methodology, you can stay focused and driven. Setting achievable short-term and long-term goals will give you a sense of purpose and direction, helping you stay motivated even when faced with challenges.
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Inspiring Students to Embrace English Learning in Developing Countries - TEFL Blog
Minh Huy Hoang
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In developing countries, encouraging lazy students to cultivate a passion for studying English can be a challenging task. However, with the right strategies and approaches, we can greatly improve their motivation and help them discover the benefits of mastering the English language. This article presents five effective tips to inspire even the laziest of students to love studying English.
Tip 1: Make English Relevant to Their Lives
Tip 2: Implement Interactive and Creative Activities
Tip 3: Foster an Enthusiastic and Supportive Learning Environment
Tip 4: Utilize Technology and Multimedia Resources
Tip 5: Set Achievable Goals and Celebrate Success
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How TEFL Course Inspired Me in My Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
"Why do I have to take a TEFL course?" I asked this question when my daughter suggested to me to enroll in this course. Having decided to say goodbye to my current job as an international homeroom teacher, I am now embarking on a new journey of applying abroad for a teaching position at an international school. Thanks to the Americans who defeated our Spanish colonizers way back the 19th century, they brought their educational system to the Philippines. Ever since I started school, I have been taught the American way using the English language as the medium of instruction. However, even if I am learned in English, I have to get a TEFL course to prove my competence in the English language. So here we are. Reflecting back, I believe this endeavor to be... [Read more]
TEFL Alumni Interview with Claire Kaczanowski - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
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!
1. What's your name?
2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take?
4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT?
5. What was your favorite part about the course?
6. You've finished your TEFL/TESOL course - now what? What are your plans and goals?
7. What's your no. 1 tip for other TEFL/TESOL course takers? What should they know? What do you wish you knew before?
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What are the best ways to motivate and engage students in learning English as a foreign language? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Motivation plays a crucial role in the process of learning English as a foreign language. When students are motivated, they are more likely to actively participate in class, put effort into their studies, and persist in the face of challenges. In the context of language learning, motivation can be intrinsic (coming from within the individual) or extrinsic (coming from external factors such as rewards or praise). Intrinsic motivation is often more sustainable as it stems from a genuine interest in learning the language, while extrinsic motivation can be useful in the short term but may not lead to long-lasting engagement. As a TEFL teacher, it is important to understand the different sources of motivation and tailor your approach to meet the diverse needs of your students.
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TEFL Alumni Interview with Blanca Rodriguez - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
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!
1. What's your name?
2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take?
4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT?
5. What was your favorite part about the course?
6. You've finished your TEFL/TESOL course - now what? What are your plans and goals?
7. What's your no. 1 tip for other TEFL/TESOL course takers? What should they know? What do you wish you knew before?
8. Where would you... [Read more]
How to Give Feedback to Your ESL Students - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Techniques for Motivating TEFL Students - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Understanding Student Motivation
Setting Clear Goals and Expectations
Incorporating Interactive Activities
Providing Positive Reinforcement
Encouraging Autonomy and Independence
Fostering a Supportive Learning Environment
Using Technology to Enhance Engagement
Incorporating Real-World Relevance
Promoting Collaboration and Teamwork
Celebrating Student Achievements
To effectively motivate TEFL students, it is crucial to understand the factors that drive them. Motivation can vary greatly among individuals, influenced by cultural background, personal interests, and learning styles. By recognizing these differences, teachers can tailor their approach to better engage and inspire students to excel in their language learning journey. ITTT is a leading provider of TEFL and TESOL courses,... [Read more]
8 Amazing Things You Can Do with a TEFL certificate - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
A TEFL certificate opens up loads of opportunities for work, travel and adventure. Here we look at some of the things you can do with your hard-earned TEFL qualification.
Choose from thousands of teaching jobs around the world
Earn money while traveling the globe
Make a real difference to the lives of your students
Get to know a country and its people in a way that ordinary travelers cannot
Volunteer in some of the most underdeveloped countries in the world
Beat economic downturns in your home country
Make a fresh start later in life with a new and exciting career in a new and exciting country
Enhance your retirement
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Customized educational modules for youth - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
1. Customized Educational Modules for Youth
2. Benefits of Customized Educational Modules
3. How ITTT Can Help
4. Get Started Today
Do you want to provide tailored educational content for the youth in your community? Look no further! Our customized educational modules for youth offer a unique approach to learning that is both engaging and effective. At ITTT, we understand the importance of personalized education and are dedicated to creating bespoke learning experiences for young learners.
1. **Engagement:** One of the key benefits of customized educational modules is increased engagement. By tailoring the content to the interests and learning styles of the youth, you can capture their attention and make learning more enjoyable.
2. **Relevance:** Customized educational modules ensure that... [Read more]
2021 Online ESL Classroom: Top Tips for Planning Online English Lessons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hello um if you guys join me please let me know in the comment section that you can see me clearly and you can hear this uh video uh so that i know that my equipment works smooth um so please let me know that you're here and you see and hear me clearly i'll be very very thankful for that um and um yeah to start with uh my name is lisa i'm an itttttt tefl expert and an online english teacher and today we will talk about one of the most important things in tefl teaching online lesson planning well we will talk about lesson planning in general but as long as i'm more specialized in online teaching i'll try to share my personal experience in planning online classes um hello guys thanks for joining me um i hope that you are having a great time especially after your long winter holidays... [Read more]
How can I stay motivated and inspired as a TEFL teacher in the face of challenges and obstacles? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
As a TEFL teacher, staying motivated and inspired is crucial for your success in the classroom. Motivation not only affects your own job satisfaction but also has a direct impact on the learning outcomes of your students. When you are motivated, you are more likely to engage with your students, be creative in your teaching methods, and continuously strive for improvement. Understanding the significance of motivation in TEFL is the first step towards overcoming challenges and obstacles that may come your way.
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Top Reasons to Teach Vocabulary to ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
According to David Crystal (1941), 'Vocabulary is a matter of word-building as well as word-using.' While this may be true and speaks to the fundamental usage of vocabulary in any language, vocabulary can also be seen as world-building. Vocabulary is 'the body of words used in a particular language' (Google, 2019). While the aforementioned clearly identify why it is important to teach vocabulary, this essay will try to explore it a bit further.
Main Language Tool
Vocabulary and Communication
Vocabulary in Real Life Situations
Common Vocabulary Teaching Techniques
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Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
Linda Dunsmore
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In this post, a recent TEFL graduate shares his story of traveling the world and how he found his calling to teach English as a foreign language.
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
In this post, one of our TEFL course graduates gives her thoughts on why having foreign language experience makes you a better teacher.
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This blog post was written by a recent TESOL graduate who shares their thoughts on how English is the number one language used in international business and how this is useful for teachers worldwide.
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How can I stay motivated and inspired as a TEFL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
As a TEFL teacher, staying motivated and inspired is crucial for maintaining a positive impact on your students and ensuring a fulfilling teaching experience. Here are some strategies to help you stay motivated and inspired in your TEFL journey:
Setting clear goals and objectives can provide you with a sense of direction and purpose in your teaching career. Identify what you want to achieve as a TEFL teacher, whether it's improving your students' language skills, developing your teaching techniques, or advancing in your career. By setting specific, achievable goals, you can track your progress and stay motivated to work towards them.
Engaging in continuous professional development is essential for staying motivated and inspired as a TEFL teacher. Attend workshops, conferences, and training... [Read more]
Is it possible to teach English without being a native speaker? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Teaching English as a foreign language is a profession that welcomes speakers of English from all backgrounds, including non-native speakers. While being a native speaker can have its advantages, it is not a strict requirement for becoming a successful TEFL teacher. What is essential is having a strong command of the language, usually demonstrated through an internationally recognized proficiency test like the IELTS or TOEFL. Additionally, obtaining a TEFL certification from a reputable institution will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to non-native speakers.
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Strategies for Building Confidence in Teaching - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Understanding the Importance of Confidence in Teaching
Developing Effective Lesson Plans
Utilizing Engaging Teaching Methods
Building Positive Relationships with Students
Embracing Continuous Professional Development
Overcoming Challenges and Setbacks
Seeking Feedback and Self-Reflection
Creating a Supportive Classroom Environment
Celebrating Successes and Milestones
Fostering a Growth Mindset in Teaching
Confidence is a key attribute for effective teaching. When teachers exude confidence, students are more likely to engage and learn. ITTT is a leading provider of TEFL and TESOL courses that emphasize the importance of confidence in the classroom. Confidence is a key attribute for effective teaching. When teachers exude confidence, students are more likely to engage and learn. ITTT... [Read more]
Top Qualities To Teach Kindergarteners - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
One of the most rewarding times of my life is my career of teaching kindergarten for the last fifteen years. These young learners bring curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm to the classroom. Five and six year olds are still accustomed to needing help, and making mistakes; therefore, they are less self-conscious and are eager to learn in order for them to become more self-reliant. My husband and I are embarking on a new adventure to Indonesia where I will be working in a school in the early childhood department. The information I learned from my TEFL course will be very useful.
Create a Cheerful Environment
Be patient, kind, encouraging and observant.
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How do I stay motivated and inspired as a TEFL teacher in a challenging environment? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
As a TEFL teacher working in a challenging environment, it is essential to set realistic goals and expectations for yourself. Understand that you may face obstacles and setbacks, but by setting achievable goals, you can measure your progress and stay motivated. Break down larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks to prevent feeling overwhelmed. Celebrate small victories along the way to keep yourself inspired and focused on your journey as an educator.
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How to teach English in Europe - Top Tips to find Jobs! - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information
Hello, Linda here from ITTT for another weekly live session on Facebook and YouTube at the same time as always. If you've watched one of my sessions before thanks so much for tuning in again and if this is your first time watching, hello and welcome. If you are listening to this as a podcast episode, thanks so much for downloading the podcast, it means a lot to us as we always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes and you can find them on Spotify, Google Podcasts, itunes, all those podcast places out there.
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Top 10 Things to Know When Moving Abroad to Teach English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
So you are taking the leap and moving abroad to teach English. That's amazing! It's definitely not an easy task to pack all your belongings into one suitcase and just leave - but working abroad, getting paid to travel and meeting new, like-minded people is definitely worth the hassle. Once you have all your necessary documents in hand, you can think about the actual moving part of the ordeal. It's definitely not the same as going on a vacation and there are many things you need to think about. Here are ten things you need to know when moving abroad to teach English.
2. What are the local visa regulations?
3. What are the climate, weather and seasons like?
4. What are the local customs like?
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Staying Motivated in Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Keeping all students motivated throughout class can be a difficult goal to achieve. As human individuality is growing in popularity and importance, most classrooms have children with varying hobbies and interests. Some classes might even have students of varying ages or cultural backgrounds. While keeping all students interested, engaged, and motivated throughout class may be difficult, three key ways can help make it much easier: having a positive, patient attitude; getting to know students, and appealing to a variety of interests.
First, it is very important to be positive and patient throughout all classes.
Second, it's really important and helpful that you get to know your students.
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How to teach English in Europe - Top Tips to find Jobs! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hello hi linda here from itt for another weekly live session on facebook and youtube at the same time as always if uh you've watched one of my lives before thanks so much for tuning in again and if this is your first time watching hello and welcome thanks so much for being here today and um yeah if you are listening to this as a podcast episode thanks so much for downloading the podcast means a lot to us we always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes and you can find them on spotify google podcasts uh itunes all those podcast places out there and um yeah welcome welcome today's topic is teaching english in europe so two weeks ago i talked about teaching english in asia and i focused on seven different countries the most popular countries in asia and today we're going to do... [Read more]
How To Teach English In Europe Top Tips To Find Jobs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English in Europe? TEFL expert Linda from ITTT shares the ultimate guide to teaching English as a foreign language in some of the most popular countries in Europe. #TEFL #BestTEFL #TESOL Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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