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What is Peer Learning and Why is it Good for ESL Classes? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Understanding the main purpose of any language usage as a means of exchanging, obtaining information, rendering our emotions, feelings, desires, states, or transmitting ideas inevitably involves this process, other people. In other words, we use language to communicate with other language speakers. So why not use this peculiarity in the process of language studying? Thereby using peer learning techniques in an ESA classroom becomes an essential and inherent part of it.
Where implementing Peer-to-Peer learning?
Benefits
Ideas for outside the classroom activities
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Is TEFL a good career choice? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
While some view teaching English abroad as a temporary venture or a way to explore before 'settling down', the reality is that TEFL can be a rewarding and sustainable career. Many individuals not only venture into this field for the thrill of travel and culture but also to carve out lucrative, long-term careers. Contrary to some perceptions, TEFL is more than just a 'gap year' adventure; for many, it is a lifelong profession.
Can I really make a long-term career out of TEFL?
What qualifications do I need to make a career out of TEFL?
What other TEFL related jobs are available in the long term?
What are the benefits of a long-term career in TEFL?
What skills will I need to make a career out of TEFL?
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What is the Role of a Good Teacher? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
As stated in Unit 1, a good teacher "cares about his/her teaching, but cares even more about the learning of the students". This statement emphasizes the fact that an effective teacher should not only maintain a good and positive attitude towards their teaching but should maintain a good relationship with the students while creating the most engaging and friendly environment as possible so that the students can acquire the skills they need to be successful.
Patience
Student-Teacher Relationships
Within the Lesson
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Why Good Student-Teacher Rapport is Essential in a Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this essay, I would like to discuss the reasons I think good student-teacher rapport is of utmost importance in the classroom and dealing with classroom management. I will not only discuss my experience as a language learner but also use examples from the videos which we analyzed in this course. As I have not yet stepped foot inside an EFL classroom I will not, unfortunately, be able to speak about direct EFL experience that I have.
Behavior Management
Attention and Interest
Lesson Flow
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what is celta accreditation - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
In the competitive field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), having the right credentials can make a significant difference in your career prospects. One such prestigious accreditation is the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA). This globally recognized certification is awarded by Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge, and is highly esteemed by employers worldwide. Let's delve into what CELTA accreditation entails, why it is essential for TEFL professionals, and how it can open doors to exciting opportunities in the realm of English language teaching.
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What is a hagwon and are they a good place to work? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
A hagwon is a specialized educational institution in South Korea, distinct from the standard public school system. It operates primarily as a private academy, catering to students who seek supplementary education, especially in subjects like English. While the public school system offers foundational education, hagwons focus on enhancing and refining a student's knowledge.
Approximately 95% of South Korean students enroll in a hagwon at some point in their educational journey, indicating their significant role in the Korean academic landscape. Given their prominence, hagwons present a vast majority of employment opportunities for EFL teachers in South Korea. However, potential educators should thoroughly research individual hagwons and their working conditions to ensure they align with... [Read more]
Is A 120 Hour TEFL Course Enough To Get A Good TEFL Job? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Do I need a 120-hour TEFL course to teach English abroad or online? Are all 120-hour TEFL courses the same? How much should a 120-hour TEFL course online cost? Let's answer these questions during this live session! #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
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4 Reasons Why Completing a TEFL Course is a Good Idea for EFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Taking a TEFL course allows future teachers to know the basics of teaching a TEFL class. A TEFL course shows the best techniques of teaching a TEFL class, and how to prepare a lesson plan. It also shows how to use a coursebook and how to interact with specific types of classes.
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1. Good Preparation For a Real Life Teaching
2. Methodology
3. Coursebooks
4. Balance
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Is A 0 Hour Tefl Course Enough To Get A Good Tefl Job - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you considering a career in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL)? Wondering if a 120-hour TEFL course is sufficient to land a great TEFL job? 🤔 Don't miss this opportunity to make informed decisions about your TEFL career path with this live webinar! 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 #TEFLWebinar #TEFLCareers #TeachingEnglish #LiveEvent #EducationMatters
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Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff.
We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy.
Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future:
Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to remain strong. This is a viable way for you to earn money if the coronavirus and lockdowns continue in the U.S. and Europe.
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Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff.
We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy.
Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future:
Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to remain strong. This is a viable way for you to earn money if the coronavirus and lockdowns continue in the U.S. and Europe.
Education is largely recession-proof - schools will continue,... [Read more]
Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff.
We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy.
Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future:
Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to remain strong. This is a viable way for you to earn money if the coronavirus and lockdowns continue in the U.S. and Europe.
Education is largely recession-proof - schools will continue,... [Read more]
Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff.
We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy.
Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future:
Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to remain strong. This is a viable way for you to earn money if the coronavirus and lockdowns continue in the U.S. and Europe.
Education is largely recession-proof - schools will continue,... [Read more]
Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff.
We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy.
Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future:
Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to remain strong. This is a viable way for you to earn money if the coronavirus and lockdowns continue in the U.S. and Europe.
Education is largely recession-proof - schools will continue,... [Read more]
Is now a good time to invest in a TEFL or TESOL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The economy in the United States and around the globe is facing a massive crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are all fearful of our health, our jobs, our families, and our futures. It's scary stuff.
We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy.
Here are some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future:
Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to remain strong. This is a viable way for you to earn money if the coronavirus and lockdowns continue in the U.S. and Europe.
Education is largely recession-proof - schools will continue,... [Read more]
Private Classes in EFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
There are many ways to teach students English or any other language. You can learn in an immersive environment, a formal classroom setting, or even try to learn from watching and listening to media. One common format is one to one teaching. This means there are one student and one teacher working on the curriculum together. This can be in person or on the internet, which is becoming increasingly more common. As with all things in life, there are both good and bad aspects resulting from this teaching format. Individual attention has benefits and drawbacks, as does the lack of peers.
Advantages of One-to-one Teaching
Online Lessons
Disadvantages
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An Overview of Drilling Method as a Part of an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ma. C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Assessment:
Goal:
Examples for effective method includes:
Instructions:
Activity:
Gesture to the class to repeat the model all together twice. This is called a chorus drill.
Keep suitable and fun for the whole activity so that the students will cooperate and learn.
Observations
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The assessment of drilling is to monitor students learning and identify strengths and weaknesses. the teacher helps recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately.
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Tefl reviews - English Grammar Present Perfect Teaching Ideas 2 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The teaching idea covered in this video is a fun group game that should generate a good deal of student talk time using the Present Perfect tense. The students will be in small groups and each student will have the question sheet with a number of pictures and word prompts. Students take turns forming their question with the aid of the prompts. The groups then give their answers using the Present Perfect. The prompts include: win/a competition, go/scuba-diving, meet/ a famous person The questions would be: Have you ever won a competition?, Have you ever been scuba-diving?, Have you ever met a famous person? Group members would answer, Yes I have...., No I haven't... After a given amount of time each group share their answers with the class. The teacher could then encourage the... [Read more]
Discipline in the EFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Our consideration here is going to be discipline within the classroom.
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The major things that you should consider include the following:
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From your own experiences at school you will know that some teachers have more discipline problems than others. Whilst there are no set rules which will work for all situations that you find yourself in, there are some things that we can do to stop problems arising in the first place.
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Who can take a TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Demand for TEFL qualified teachers is very strong in many parts of the world, which is why our TEFL courses are open to anyone who has a solid grasp of the English language. However, in order to successfully complete the course and go on to find a good quality teaching job you will need to put in some hard work and be willing to embrace new ideas and techniques.
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8 Important Tips For Good Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Classroom management begins well before the lesson commences and is vital so that the lesson can flow continuously without gaps, therefore, maintaining students interest.
1. Seating Arrangement
3. Building Rapport
4. Setting Rules
6. Encouraging the Students Reguarly
7. Structuring the Lesson in an Interesting Way
8. Dealing with Problematic Behavior
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Can I choose where I teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely, aspiring English teachers can indeed select their desired country or city to teach. With the global demand for English educators, there is a perfect fit for every preference, be it Barcelona, Bangkok, or Bogota. Holding an internationally accredited TEFL certification broadens your options considerably. However, each country has specific requirements for foreign teachers, which can influence your choices.
Will my nationality have an impact on where I can get a TEFL job?
Do I need a university degree to get a TEFL job?
Will my age have an impact on where I can get a TEFL job?
Will my gender have an impact on where I can get a TEFL job?
What is the typical contract length in my country of choice?
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The Complexity and Importance of Classroom Management - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
A smaller class size becomes more popular these days, especially for language courses, since it encourages students' participation and interaction with teachers and peers. Different from a big class of 25 or more students, a small class requires less teacher's instructions and more students' discussions and cooperation, so effective classroom management strategies should be adopted and applied to the class. According to unit 5 of the course, classroom management is "the skill of organizing and managing the class, having a friendly, relaxed manner and maintaining discipline" (1). Focusing on the teacher's role, seating arrangement, discipline maintenance, and rapport building, this essay will illustrate the significance and provide a summary of... [Read more]
The Role of Accreditation in Professional Development - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Understanding Accreditation in TEFL and TESOL
Importance of Accreditation for TEFL Teachers
Accreditation Criteria for TEFL Courses
How Accreditation Benefits ESL Teaching Abroad
Accreditation and Job Opportunities in TESOL
The Impact of Accreditation on Career Growth
Accreditation and Quality Assurance in TEFL
Accreditation Process for TEFL Providers
Accreditation Bodies in the TEFL Industry
Choosing Accredited TEFL and TESOL Courses
Accreditation in TEFL and TESOL refers to the process through which educational institutions and programs are evaluated by external bodies to ensure they meet certain standards of quality and effectiveness. ITTT, as one of the leading TEFL and TESOL providers worldwide, emphasizes the importance of accreditation in professional development.... [Read more]
Importance of Accreditation for TEFL Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Understanding Accreditation in TEFL
Benefits of Accreditation for TEFL Teachers
Global Recognition and Credibility
Quality Assurance and Professional Development
Job Opportunities and Career Advancement
Accreditation Criteria and Standards
Choosing an Accredited TEFL Course
Accreditation Bodies in the TEFL Industry
Accreditation Impact on Teaching Abroad
Conclusion: Elevating Your TEFL Career with Accreditation
Accreditation in TEFL refers to the process by which a TEFL course or institution is recognized as meeting certain standards of quality and effectiveness in English language teaching. Accreditation ensures that TEFL teachers receive a comprehensive and reputable training that prepares them for successful careers in teaching English abroad. Accreditation in TEFL refers to the... [Read more]
Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Education - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Importance of Accreditation
Understanding Accreditation Agencies
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Ensuring Quality in TEFL and TESOL Education
International Recognition of Accredited Certifications
Impact of Accreditation on Job Opportunities
Accreditation vs. Non-Accredited Programs
Maintaining Standards in ESL Teaching
Choosing the Right Accredited Provider
Accreditation serves as a stamp of approval for educational institutions and programs, ensuring that they meet certain quality standards. For TEFL and TESOL courses, accreditation is crucial in guaranteeing that the curriculum and training provided adhere to industry best practices. ITTT, as one of the leading TEFL and TESOL providers worldwide, emphasizes the... [Read more]
The Role of Accreditation in TESOL Education - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Importance of Accreditation in TESOL Education
Accreditation Standards for TESOL Programs
Benefits of Choosing an Accredited TESOL Course
Recognizing Accredited TESOL Certifications
Accreditation Agencies in the TESOL Industry
Impact of Accreditation on Job Opportunities
Ensuring Quality in TESOL Training
Accreditation vs. Non-Accredited TESOL Courses
International Recognition of Accredited TESOL Certifications
Future Trends in TESOL Accreditation
Accreditation plays a crucial role in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It serves as a stamp of approval from recognized bodies, ensuring that TESOL programs meet certain quality standards. ITTT, as one of the leading TEFL and TESOL providers worldwide, emphasizes the significance of accreditation in... [Read more]
Main Points of Teaching Grammar ITTT - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Grammar has for all time been vital to teaching a foreign language. It was even tantamount with teaching a foreign language. However, for some time after the increase of communicative language teaching the grouping of grammar in the curriculum was fairly vague. Some linguists declared that it was not essential to teach grammar, that it would expand robotically. Nowadays it is widely established that grammar is a vital resource in with language communicatively.
What does grammar teach?
When focusing on a grammar formation the educator considers the following:
Grammar for communication
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The Best Ways to End an Email - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Do you ever write emails in English for work or leisure? Are you unsure how to end your email? Are you too formal or not formal enough? The guide below shows you the best ways to end an email in a formal, professional, informal and/or friendly manner.
You can never really go wrong using "Regards". This greeting isn't overly formal but still professional. When in doubt, go with it!
This is another classic way to end an email! "Best wishes" is a great mix between formal and friendly, but make sure it fits in with the tone of the email you are writing (it might not fit every occasion).
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Top Tips For Teaching English Through Stories - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Stories... we live in a world of stories. Every single day we have a story to tell. A funny story, a serious story, a scary story or even an upsetting story. These are the pictures we keep in our minds, like our own little movie playing in our heads. Attached to every story, is language. Language completes our story, it gives our story meaning.
The Power of Stories
Choice of Stories
For Children
For Teenagers
For Adults
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