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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]

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 Angelo Castelda TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 3 Major Signs That Teaching Might Be The Right Profession For You Finding a job that's best for you is one of the toughest challenges any individual can encounter. It's a crucial factor that affects one's sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. Perhaps the noblest profession in history, teaching is almost always considered one of the best options out there. Table of Contents Your passion for younger people Your desire to make a lifelong impact Your passion for content Are you ready to teach English? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Many things influence your career choices, which is what makes it challenging to pick the right fit. Sometimes you...  [Read more]

Teaching Contracts: What to Watch Out for Before You Sign   Signing any contract can be daunting. However, if you know what to look out for as you go through the papers you have no need to be scared. During this live session, we share a checklist of things to watch out for that you can keep with you as you read through your contract. #TEFL #BestTEFL #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]

Teaching Contracts: What to Watch Out for Before You Sign   Signing any contract can be daunting. However, if you know what to look out for as you go through the papers you have no need to be scared. During this live session, we share a checklist of things to watch out for that you can keep with you as you read through your contract. #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglish 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 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Angelo Castelda Angelo Castelda is a freelance writer from Asia. Besides writing, he also spends his time traveling and learning about diverse cultures, which opened his heart more to learning and imparting knowledge about ESL. Read my articles 3 Major Signs That Teaching Might Be The Right Profession For You | ITTT | TEFL Blog Angelo Castelda TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching is a challenging profession because its demands and expectations are continually changing and to help you determine whether teaching is for you or not, here are signs that you can look into.  [Read more]

What to Watch Out for Before Signing Your TEFL Contract 07/15/2021 hello hi welcome to another live session from itt my name is linda um yeah welcome back this week if you've noticed last week our live or my life was actually on a different day different time um if you've seen it it was really really interesting i had some really really interesting guests two sisters from australia who are currently teaching in japan under the jet program and we had a lovely chat it was really fun so if you have not seen that i highly recommend checking it out if you're interested in teaching abroad uh teaching in japan if you're from australia check it out two really lovely girls it was so much fun talking about what it's like to teach in japan and this week i have i'm here by myself again and i have...  [Read more]

TEFL TESOL Affiliate Program   At ITTT we offer everyone the opportunity of joining our popular partnership program that gives you the chance to earn extra income for very little effort. All you have to do is refer people to us who might be interested in teaching English abroad and taking a TEFL certification course. For every person you refer you will earn a 30% commission if they sign up for any of our online TEFL courses or make a deposit payment for any of our in-class or combined course options. Sign up to the program today and let your commission grow. If you have your own website or blog, or one that you regularly contribute to, we can supply you with a special banner or embedded text that will automatically take your readers to our services. If you don’t have access to a...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Federico Riva TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews 15 TEFL Course Testimonials You Should Watch Before Taking a Course For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That's why we'd love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! Table of Contents #1 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial – Elizabeth #2 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial – Mark #3 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial – Gurpreet #4 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial – Nicollas #5 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial – Vickey #6 TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial –...  [Read more]

Can I get free TEFL certification? At ITTT our range of courses is designed to cover every possible situation and each individual course comes complete with all the materials required to successfully complete it. Our materials are designed by some of the most experienced professionals in the EFL world and every course includes the added support of professional tutors, either online or in person. Because of the amount of time and effort that goes into maintaining these high standards we are unfortunately not able to offer any of our main TEFL courses free of charge. Instead, we do all we can to keep our overheads down to ensure each and every course is priced at the most affordable level possible. Table of Contents Free course options with in-class TEFL courses Free course options with...  [Read more]

English Teachers Recruitment Companies   As an extended part of our lifetime job assistance program, we also maintain close partnerships with several of the top recruitment companies operating within the TEFL world. Through these long-established and well-respected companies, you can find teaching jobs around the world without much of the hassle associated with applying for jobs directly. By using a recruitment company you can typically arrange a teaching position before leaving home which can be a real comfort, particularly for those who are new to teaching and travelling abroad. Job applications and interviews are generally done over the internet and paperwork such as visas and work permits are usually taken care of for you. Another big benefit of using a recruitment company is...  [Read more]

TEFL course online free At ITTT we do all we can to provide the very best value for money. One way we do that is by giving away free additional courses when you sign up for one of our online TEFL course options. If you choose our most popular 120-hour TEFL certification course with tutor support, you will also get one of our 50-hour specialized courses thrown in at no extra cost. Depending on your future teaching plans, you can pick any of the following free course options: Table of Contents Planning on teaching English online? Get the very best value with a TEFL course bundle By completing our 120-hour course you will be well prepared to start teaching English in any location you decide is right for you. By also adding one of our free specialized courses to your portfolio, you will...  [Read more]

TEFL TESOL Teaching Videos   For even more free TEFL-related content, check out our YouTube channel, where you will find over 2,000 videos covering a wide range of subjects. You will find videos looking at different TEFL courses and course reviews from some of our previous graduates. There are also many videos that provide teaching ideas for different areas of English grammar and videos that cover essential teaching skills such as lesson planning, teaching methodologies, and classroom management. We also look at some of the most popular teaching locations and provide tips on getting the most out of your new home away from home. Our range of insightful videos is growing all the time, adding a visual angle to all our other forms of information for those thinking about taking a TEFL...  [Read more]

Agency Week TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Week 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 A.D. - India said: PHONETICS?The English Language must be introduced to the Indian students by using the phonetics in all the schools?. The English Language is difficult to learn as far as the spelling and their pronunciation goes and the same can be well understood by George Bernard Shaw?s poem ?Hints on Pronunciation for Foreigners?. The same is also evident with the examples of similar spellings but different pronunciations as well as different spellings but same pronunciations...  [Read more]

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]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Phonological Awareness for Developing Language Abilities Phonology involves studying how sounds are organized in a language to create meaning. It differs in every language as sounds are organized to create words, which are then organized in sentences. Table of Contents Understanding both phonology and phonetics is important when teaching language to others. The English IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) utilizes symbols to represent single sounds. Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jane M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Pronunciation Challenges of French Native-Speaking Students Each student faces their difficulties when it comes to English pronunciation depending on their country of origin. This essay will focus on the pronunciation difficulties facing ESL students in France and will also propose some solutions to help students overcome these difficulties. Table of Contents French Sound System IPA Difficult Sounds The Dark /L/ Sound Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kerri M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. French Sound System The number of English vowel sounds greatly outnumbers those...  [Read more]

Are TEFL teachers in demand? Of all the questions we get asked as a provider of TEFL certification, this is probably the easiest to answer. The simple truth is that the demand for TEFL qualified teachers is generally very high in most parts of the world and in some areas you can even take your pick of a range of job options as there are not enough teachers to fill the available positions. Are TEFL teachers in demand in English speaking countries? Although for many TEFL course graduates the aim is to head overseas to experience living and working in a foreign culture, it is not the only option. Plenty of people use their teaching qualification within their home country as increasing levels of immigration have led to a rapid increase in demand for EFL teachers in English speaking...  [Read more]

Will I get health insurance when teaching English abroad? Wherever you are teaching in the world, having adequate health insurance is obviously a very important issue. Whether it is provided by the employer or is entirely your own responsibility varies from one situation to the next so it is vital that you confirm health insurance details whenever you are interviewed for a teaching position. The following is a brief overview of health insurance around the ESL teaching world. Will I get health insurance when teaching English in Asia? The Asian continent is home to some of the world's largest and most popular ESL job markets. Health insurance is typically provided for most teachers working in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia and Vietnam. In many cases health...  [Read more]

Can I get a teaching job with an online TEFL certificate? You can certainly get a teaching job with an online TEFL certificate. In fact, you can probably get a teaching job without any kind of qualifications or experience whatsoever. The real question is, can you get a quality teaching job with good pay and comfortable working conditions with an online certificate? The answer is still YES, if you make sure you sign up for the best quality online course you can find. The main problem for online trainees is the obvious lack of any practical teaching experience. If you can afford a month-long in-class training course that includes multiple hours of teaching practice in a real classroom, you will be able to apply for a wider range of jobs in most parts of the world. If you choose the cheaper...  [Read more]

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. When should I sign-up for an in-class TEFL course? No matter where you choose to take your in-class TEFL certification course you will need to commit to four weeks of full time intensive training. This type of course provides a perfect start to your teaching career as long as you have sufficient funds and are able to fit...  [Read more]

Are TEFL teachers in demand? Unquestionably! As a prominent provider of TEFL certification, we can attest that there is a significant global demand for TEFL-certified educators. In many regions, the demand is so pronounced that available teaching positions often outnumber the qualified candidates, providing teachers with a variety of job opportunities to choose from. Table of Contents Are TEFL teachers in demand in English speaking countries? Are TEFL teachers in demand in China? Are TEFL teachers in demand elsewhere in Asia? Are TEFL teachers in demand in Europe? Are TEFL teachers in demand in Latin America? Are TEFL teachers in demand in English speaking countries? Absolutely! While many TEFL graduates venture overseas, a rising demand for EFL educators exists closer to home....  [Read more]

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Mastering English Language Sounds: Enhancing Pronunciation and Auditory Receptive Skills Explore the challenges and strategies in teaching English language sounds and pronunciation across different age groups.It's widely known that students of various age groups exhibit varying learning capacities. Despite these differences and regardless of background or origin, learners of English (referred to as L2) often struggle with speaking and listening due to the language's heavy reliance on auditory comprehension. This article delves into the importance of addressing these pronunciation challenges, especially in the context of teaching English as a second language. Table of Contents Understanding Age-Related Differences...  [Read more]

Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English Pronunciation Problems of Italian Native Speakers Teaching English pronunciation to students of other languages is always a big deal. English teachers from other countries may think that it is a topic to be skipped or only briefly introduced to students, but it is one of the most important subjects and it should be an integral part of an English course. As a matter of fact, the full understanding of a language and good communication actually depend, to a certain extent, on how correctly words are pronounced. Also, it is not only a matter of pronunciation but intonation. Every language has its own intonation and stress on words, so an English learner could find it difficult to get used to a new way of pronouncing words in...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of Phonetics when Teaching English For the longest time, people have separated teaching English from linguistics, which tends to include all their subcategories. However, phonetics, in particular, plays an incredibly integral part of the teaching of the English language. Why is an understanding of phonetics important in aiding the teaching pronunciation, articulation, and intonation? Being able to demonstrate how one changes the shape of their mouth, or the placement of their tongue can be the difference between someone speaking correct English and sounding as close as possible to a native speaker. Without at least a basic knowledge of this concept, how can we as teachers properly explain and display the way our...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Challenges for Vietnamese Students in American English Pronunciation Today, Vietnam is entering the world stage as a united and independent country, eager to learn English, but unable to meet its standards for EFL education. Vietnamese students are a victim of several unfortunate coincidences in pronunciation, and often complain that reading and writing are easy to learn but speaking and listening simply impossible. Two huge differences in the way these languages differentiate words have made English communication into a "black box" for the Vietnamese, more difficult for them to penetrate than for other Asian peoples. Among these differences are the very small number of shared sounds, as well as tonogenesis, a pitch-based method...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English Pronunciation to Students from Japan In my experience teaching elementary and junior high school level English in Japan, several different pronunciation problems appear frequently. The Japanese phonemic inventory is smaller than English's phonemic inventory, and the sounds present in each language differ from each other quite dramatically. Because of this, it can be difficult for native Japanese speakers to learn and master English pronunciation, but there are a few teaching techniques that can help students overcome this difficulty. Table of Contents Consonants Challenge Non-Existent Sounds in the Native Language Vowel Challenge 3 Methods to Work on Problems 1. Visual Representation 2. IPA Phonetics 3. Pronunciation...  [Read more]

English Grammar - Future Simple - Teaching Ideas 2 - English Teaching Certification   An English teaching certification course will cover teaching methodologies, grammar and teaching ideas such as those covered here for the future simple. In the video the teaching ideas are horoscopes, fortune telling and wedding vows. For the horoscope activity students will be given zodiac signs and will create a horoscope for that sign before finding out who in the class the horoscope applies to. The fortune telling idea enables the students to role play using the future simple tense with one student being the fortune teller and the other the customer. Lastly, students create their ideal wedding vows or alternatively they can create silly vows. For many people, gaining English teaching...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences These Are the Most Common English Pronunciation Mistakes Made by Italian Native Speakers This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Stefania F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Teaching English pronunciation to students of other languages is always a big deal. One of the biggest challenges when teaching English to Italians is its phonetics. I personally witnessed pronunciation difficulties when I taught English in Italy in high school last year. Apart from Italian students, I also taught a small group of French, Latin-American, and Arabic migrants, recently arrived in Italy. Not only did they have a low level of Italian, but they were...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Top Reasons Why Rules of Pronunciation are Extremely Important for Teachers Many ESL teachers have never even heard of phonetics or phonology, yet they use these aspects of speech naturally when they speak. Phonetics and phonology are two areas of linguistics that study the sounds of language. Phonetics focuses on individual sounds, while phonology studies the features and combination of sounds (McMahon, 1-3). There are two reasons why ESL teachers need to know phonetics and phonology: first, it helps them to conceptualize English in a way that their students can understand; and second, it helps them to address their students' difficult pronunciation problems. Table of Contents Why Students Suffer from Pronunciation Issues? Lack...  [Read more]

College Inclass TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Inclass 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 A.P. - South Africa said: Phonetics Phonology Phonology has to do with the how a language sound, where as phonetics as part of phonology focuses on the production, perception and physical nature of how people produce speech sounds. Directly or indirectly the role of phonetics and phonology should play a profound role in TEFL. Teachers need to know how words are pronounced and knowing how words are formed is of great help in teaching English as a foreign language to students....  [Read more]