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Being a Cultural Ambassador in Japan: the Other Side of the EFL Experience
Shanique Hutchinson
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This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who works as a cultural ambassador in Japan. Read more about her adventures teaching English in Asia in this blog post.
5 Interesting Facts about the 250-hour TESOL Diploma Course
Jon ITTT
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This ITTT TEFL article looks at 5 interesting facts about International TEFL and TESOL Training’s 250-hour Diploma course.
How To Start Your Own ESL Teaching Service
Bri Freeman
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Are you interested in taking up a digital nomad lifestyle and work from anywhere you like? Teaching English... [Read more]
Problems Japan Faces in Developing English as a Second Language - TEFL Blog
Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Problems Japan Faces in Developing English as a Second Language
There are several challenges Japan faces when it comes to learning English as a second language. Japanese culture is a bubble. Everything, including their ad signs, TV, games, government, studies, work and even the internet is filled with one language; Japanese. In a world of globalization, where your goods and services can come from literally any part of the globe. Japan is one of the few remaining homogenous cultures where English is still seen as an optional language. As the global economy becomes more global, the English language will likely become less optional, but essential. In addition to the cultural issues, Japan's English curriculum in the school is... [Read more]
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The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers
Top Tips for Teaching English in Latin America
Jon ITTT
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This ITTT TEFL article looks at teaching English as a foreign language in Latin America.
Top Tips for Teaching English without a Degree
Jon ITTT
Destinations
This ITTT TEFL article looks at teaching English as a foreign language abroad if you do not have a degree.
6 Reasons Why Teaching in Egypt is Awesome
Mahmoud Maihoob
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Are you interested in teaching English in a country with an incredibly fascinating history and culture? Here are 6 reasons why teaching English in Egypt is an awesome and wholesome experience.
Being a Cultural Ambassador in Japan: the Other Side of the EFL Experience
Shanique Hutchinson
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Programs TESOL TEFL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Programs TESOL TEFL
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F.R. - U.S.A. said:
Teaching English in JapanWhen it comes to TEFL or even tesol the possibility of what you can achieve is endless. Once you do become eligible to begin a career in teaching what you wish to do is completely up to you and your aspirations. You can choose to remain in the states and choose to do private lessons or decide to teach in a Language institute. But I believe one of the best route one can take is teaching abroad. Now to some it may be a frightening leap... [Read more]
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College TEFL Fees
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A.R. - Japan said:
Problems for learners in Japan For many Westerners visiting Japan, the japanese way is simply an awareness that overcomes you while you make your way through the overcrowded streets of Shibuya, or attempt to slurp your first bowl of ramen noodles. However, in the classroom, the japanese way plays a much more significant role. Foreign teachers of English in Japan recognize it as a glass wall that insinuates itself between them and their students; the manifestation... [Read more]
Reasons Why Learning American English is More Common in Japan - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Reasons Why Learning American English is More Common in Japan
British English (BrE) and American English (AmE) are two of the main varieties of the English language. There are other different varieties of English that exist such as Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, South Asian and African English.
Table of Contents
Language Structure
1. Vocabulary and Spelling
2. Grammar
Historical Prerequisits
Diplomatic Relationships
Globalization
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Although English was introduced to America through the colonization period by the British, the two varieties of English have evolved to be quite different from each other in certain areas.
This... [Read more]
Teaching English to Beginners in Japan - TEFL Blog
Wed, 25 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching English to Beginners in Japan
Japanese is certainly one of the most interesting languages in the world thanks to its three types of writing (hiragana, katakana and kanji).
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International Links
Main Challenges: Phonetic System
Main Challenges: Exposure to English
Main Challenges: Grammar
Main Challenges: Beginners
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After the outbreak of intercontinental travel (therefore with the appearance of commercialization and missionaries around the world) many... [Read more]
An Australian Amongst American Textbooks in Japan: ✅ Teaching in a Country that Values American English - TEFL Blog
Tue, 15 Dec 2020 Maddy Payne
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An Australian Amongst American Textbooks in Japan: ✅ Teaching in a Country that Values American English
Assistant Language Teachers in Japan come from different countries worldwide, bringing different kinds of English with them. In my experience, American English is often the most sought-after version of English. Some countries highly value Language Teachers from the USA, which often matches their American-style textbooks and resources. Sometimes people are even overlooked for job opportunities due to their Australian accent and British English background. Well, Japan is no different in this regard. Many Japanese schools hold American English in high regard, so what is it like being an Australian-English... [Read more]
Live TEFL Talk: How to teach English in Asia - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 May 2021 Federico Riva
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Live TEFL Talk: How to teach English in Asia
Hi everyone, here's Linda again from ITTT. Today we're talking about something really interesting and exciting, teaching English in Asia. Also, all you need to know about how to get to Asia, the countries in Asia with the highest demand, and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching English in Asia. I'm super excited about this topic today as I have been pretty much based in Asia since 2012. I spent some time in China and I am now in South Korea where I've been for the last six years.
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Personal Teaching Experience: Navigating a Changing Curriculum as a Co-teacher in Japanese Elementary Schools - TEFL Blog
Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Personal Teaching Experience: Navigating a Changing Curriculum as a Co-teacher in Japanese Elementary Schools
In Japan, elementary schools typically employ an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) to provide support to homeroom teachers during English classes. I have been working in such a capacity for the past two and a half years, first through an international program and currently as a direct-hire via my local city hall. Until recently, mandatory English classes at the elementary school level have been limited to the fifth and sixth grades, but new national requirements are being rolled out that will require mandatory English classes as early as third grade while doubling English classroom hours for the fifth and sixth grades.... [Read more]
Live TEFL Talk: How To Teach English In Asia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Live TEFL Talk: How to teach English in Asia
Hi everyone, here's Linda again from ITTT. Today we're talking about something really interesting and exciting, teaching English in Asia. Also, all you need to know about how to get to Asia, the countries in Asia with the highest demand, and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching English in Asia. I'm super excited about this topic today as I have been pretty much based in Asia since 2012. I spent some time in China and I am now in South Korea where I've been for the last six years.
I'm so excited to share my experience with you guys and hopefully maybe some of you can also share your experience, if you have experience in teaching English in Asia. If you want to know... [Read more]
British English vs American English. Which is Better? - TEFL Blog
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
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How to teach English in Asia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How to teach English in Asia
04/08/2021
hi everyone hello here's linda again from itt
and today we're talking about something really really interesting and exciting
teaching english in asia and all you need to know how to get to asia the best countries in
asia where to teach with the highest demand and also the best sort of
recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs
for teaching english in asia and i'm super excited about this topic today um i myself i've been uh pretty much
based in asia since 2012 2013-ish and um i spent some time in
china and um i also and now i'm actually in south korea and i've been here already
for a while so it's gonna be six years soon and um so i'm so excited to share
my experience with you guys and hopefully maybe some of you can... [Read more]
Why do Japanese Learners Face Difficulties when Studying English? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Why do Japanese Learners Face Difficulties when Studying English?
English is causing many problems in Asian countries which can be seen just by the high demand for English teachers - including ESL teachers. One of the countries is Japan, a country with a good economy and a society well known for their kindness and politeness, but unfortunately also for the low number of English speakers. There are many reasons why English is likely to pose problems in Japan but there are many possibilities to improve the English lessons to offer lessons that help Japanese students to achieve a higher English level.
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1. English is only written during lessons (Student Talk time is too low)
2. Students are not asked to express their... [Read more]
What You Need to Know About Japanese Students' Challenges Before Teaching in Japan - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What You Need to Know About Japanese Students' Challenges Before Teaching in Japan
Japan is a country with a long history, deep tradition, and vibrant culture. Within this culture sits the Japanese language. At first, being a spoken language and then adopting the Chinese Writing System, Japanese has grown and changed into what it is today. If you look at all languages, most Western languages originate from a set family, such as Romance Languages (which became today's Spanish, French, Italian, etc). But Japanese (as most Asian languages) was formed from entirely different roots. These fundamental differences mean that the method of learning these languages has a lot to do with memorization and repetitive practice of the Chinese... [Read more]
Alumni TEFL Chat with Maddy & Georgia - Two Aussie Sisters Teaching English in Japan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Alumni TEFL Chat with Maddy & Georgia - Two Aussie Sisters Teaching English in Japan
07/08/2021
all right hi hey everyone hi as you can see it's not only me this
week welcome to our live stream we have guests today i'm super happy about it hi maddie hi
georgia hello hey so yeah back here another for another week and
i'm live on a different day i usually go live on fridays so today is very special
and also because we have guests so i'm super happy about that
and yeah if you are watching if you can see us if you can hear us please just leave a high in the comments that would
be really cool and where you're watching from i'm always really curious about where people are watching from
and um yeah i'm in south korea my name is linda from itt if you don't know me and i'm yeah
about an hour... [Read more]
Organizations Recommended TEFL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Organizations Recommended TEFL
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E.B - Japan said:
Problems for learners in JapanIn the present article I will offer an opinion about the origins of the difficulties that japanese learners face while studying English. The potential range of the topic is so broad that would require hundreds of pages to be discussed exhaustively. I will therefore concentrate my attention on three major issue: the impact of modern history on the japanese psychology, the introduction of English words in modern... [Read more]
Reading as a Central Part of Language Acquisition - TEFL Blog
Tue, 28 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Reading as a Central Part of Language Acquisition
Language acquisition often involves four skills. These skills are further divided into two groups receptive skills (reading and listening) and productive skills (writing and speaking). Not all languages have a corresponding writing system however, learners of English will have to learn all these skills to be proficient in their use of English. Reading is more than just calling words on paper, In this essay, the importance of reading in language acquisition will be discussed on the basis that reading influences vocabulary expansion, facilitates the practice of word pronunciation and finally sparks and improves the imagination. These concepts will be discussed from the standpoint of... [Read more]
An ESL Student’s View on The Global Status of English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
An ESL Student’s View on The Global Status of English
Yes, in my opinion, English is for sure a global language. Even as a little girl I was simply intrigued by that language. I like it so much, that I even tried to make up some words. It seems to me that it's a kind of language that can easily go through your ears. It's elegant and very special, al least that's how I see it. Nowadays, it's a world spread language that is taught in schools around the globe. English is everywhere. We can find it to be the main language in computers, mobile phones, video games. Meetings are being held in English, there are restaurant menus all around the world, written in English, there are street signs in English. Youngsters communicate in English... [Read more]
These Are The Best Government Programs For Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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]
Hybrid Classrooms: The Way Towards The Future - TEFL Blog
Tue, 18 Aug 2020 Zainab Sadriwala
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Hybrid Classrooms: The Way Towards The Future
It's almost been many months since we started the process of transitioning towards online education due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In fact, there has been a complete shift from the traditional way of teaching to a virtual method. The world has come to believe, and more so understand, that virtual classrooms remain the need of today.
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1. The habit of research
2. Using suitable and relevant technology in the classroom
3. Ensuring better preparation of material
4. Clear instructions for classwork and homework
5. Following rules and discipline
6. Testing methods could be improved
7. Retention of students was considered more
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Teaching English to Spanish Speakers - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching English to Spanish Speakers
The accelerated growth of English as a global language has made people from all around the world realize how important this one is nowadays, even in our everyday life we find English words and content wherever we look, technology, movies, tv, business, and internet are only some of them. Therefore, people from different nationalities around the globe, show a lot of interest in learning the English language. This time we are going to focus on Latin and Hispanic students and the challenges that these Spanish speakers encounter when learning English.
Table of Contents
Differences between Spanish and Latino Students
Common roots
Challenges in English
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What Personal Qualities Are Important For Teachers of English? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What Personal Qualities Are Important For Teachers of English?
Pablo Picasso once said: "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away."
Table of Contents
What Makes a Good Teacher
Communication Skills
Listening Skills
Understanding the Subject Matter
Building Positive Relationships With Students
Friendliness and Approachability
Preparation and Organization Skills
High Expectations for All
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These are the Best Government Programs for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
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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.
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The Best Government-Run Programs For Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Best Government-Run Programs For Teaching English Abroad
01/14/2021
My name is linda i'm from itt international tefl and tesol training
and um yeah i'm back again today for another live session and yeah if you can hear me if
you can see me because i'm trying out a new mic today so if that is um working well
um i need to know if you can hear me and you can see me so
please leave a quick comment um just throwing in a high and where you're watching from so that i
know that you can hear me clearly and that you can see me and that you're here and ready to go through today's
live and today's topic that would be really really great um yeah my name is linda
um working for itt and i have been living in south korea
for five and a half years so for me right now it's 10 a.m friday
morning in... [Read more]
Reasons To Take An English Level Test As A Non Native English Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Reasons to Take an English Level Test as a Non-Native English Teacher
Hi everybody wherever you are right now. I'm in South Korea and it's 10 a.m. Friday, so good morning. I'm back here again today, my name is Linda from ITTT if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time, we really appreciate it. If at any time during this live session you have any questions, feel free to drop your comments in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from. We are streaming live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time. If you can see me and hear me just leave a hi in the comment box, that would be highly appreciated so that I know that everything is working well.
For the first couple of minutes let's... [Read more]
Prices Accelerated TEFL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Prices Accelerated TEFL
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E.M. - Philippines said:
Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomIf I were to choose one word that basically sums up what the world is experiencing today, it would be globalization. The advent of the Digital Age brought about the emergence of a "global village" characterized by faster markets, a more continuous transfer of technologies and capabilities, a freer movement of people and goods, and quicker real-time exchange of information - making borders and territories... [Read more]
The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2021 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2021
12/17/2020
hello hello hello and welcome to another live session my name is
linda from itt and you can find me on social media at linda ghost east um
yeah thanks for tuning in let me just see that everything's working if you can see
me and if you can hear me please um leave a comment as always you
know the drill and yeah this is actually our last
um live session or my last live session we have another one on tuesday from my
colleague lisa but me it's my last live session before christmas and so um i wanted to get a little
festive this is my attempt at being festive so um yeah that's what we're working with
today um yeah if you can see me and hear me please leave a comment that would be
really really awesome yay awesome it starts yeah
hi... [Read more]
Challenges and Principles of Teaching Tenses and Conditionals - TEFL Blog
Fri, 17 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Challenges and Principles of Teaching Tenses and Conditionals
In the early lessons of the course, I was able to better understand the components of the sentence, and the knowledge about word types was expanded. It includes a definite article, adjective, noun, verb, preposition, adverb, conjunction, gerund, personal pronoun.
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Tenses
Conditionals
The five main conditionals are as follows:
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Where To Find Materials For Online English Lessons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Where to Find Materials for Online English Lessons
Hello and welcome to the weekly ITTT live session, my name is Liza and I'm glad that some people have joined already. I hope everything works smoothly here and you can hear me clearly and see me well, if not please let me know in the comment section so that I can fix it quickly. Today we are going to talk about the vital topic of lesson materials.
I know that many people struggle looking for resources and content for their lessons so this is something I want to look at today. While we are waiting for some more people to join us, please let me know where you guys are tuning in from. I'm located in the Euro region of Russia in Yekaterinburg city, it's pretty chilly today and it is also snowing so my plan is to go skiing right after... [Read more]