Is It A Good Idea To Teach English Abroad

English Grammar - Past Perfect Continuous - Teaching Ideas 2 - ESL Jobs   The teaching idea for the past perfect continuous tense covered in this video is an adaptation of a present perfect continuous idea. The past perfect continuous is rarely used so it can be quite hard to think up original and interesting ideas for it so adapting ideas for other tenses where suitable is useful. For this idea students are given situation that was happening in the past and the other students having to say what they think had been happening before that event to cause it. For example: Yesterday you were crying (because you had been watching a sad film). If you are thinking about becoming an English teacher you should consider getting yourself properly qualified. In addition taking a TEFL certificate...  [Read more]

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Creating a Responsive Classroom Environment There are many important things for an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher to consider when designing a seating arrangement for the classroom. Every teacher desires to create an atmosphere where good interaction can take place between the students as well as an atmosphere where attention can be focused on the teacher during times of teacher instruction. Of course, many limiting factors can affect the seating arrangement of the classroom, and the teacher may not end up having the ideal seating arrangement due to these factors. The two primary limiting factors that affect seating arrangement include the class size and the room size. Here we will look at the positives and...  [Read more]

Older Posts Alumni Report: What It’s Like Teaching English in Austria Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Do you want to know what it's like starting to teach after completing your TEFL course? This alumni report shows you where a TEFL certification can lead. Evaluation and Testing of Students in the ESL Classroom Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Check out this post written by an ITTT alumni on the ways of evaluating and testing students in the ESL classroom. Why Beijing Is the Ideal Place to Teach English Linda Dunsmore Destinations China offers the largest job market for teaching English abroad and it continues to grow. Here is why Beijing is the ideal place to teach English abroad! Why Prague is the Ideal Place to Teach English Christine Thompson Destinations ...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Punishment Influences A Student's Motivation Punishment can be defined as an inflicted action in a person's environment that occurs after a given behavior, or a response which reduces the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future. There are a lot of reasons why people use punishment, but the main reason is to change someone's behavior. There are two types of punishment known in Psychology: negative, and positive punishment. The first consists of taking away something very desirable for the person and the other one is about inflicting undesirable stimuli to that person, whose behavior we want to change. Motivation, on the other hand, can be defined as an internal willingness to undertake actions that would result...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Effective Tips to Master English Grammar There are many views about learning English grammar. Many people think that learning English grammar is not important and unnecessary. This idea is not wrong because it depends on the purpose of your English learning. Table of Contents Essential grammar study Challenges Ways to learn English grammar: Must learn with practice Improve your English grammar by reading a lot Practice writing skills every day Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate May T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Essential grammar study For middle and high school...  [Read more]

Price Recommended TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Price Recommended 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 E.K. - U.S.A. said: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTDuring my time at teaching college, the topic of classroom management would usually come up. Being that most of us were just about to be given control of our own classes and students there was an overwhelming feeling of nervousness and foreboding among most of us. Our teachers tried their best to ease our worries by having other seasoned instructors come in and speak on how best to manage classes. However, the advice was varied and...  [Read more]

Classroom Technologies A good source of material for your classroom can come from local English language newspapers. These will contain stories about local events in English and are good way to get students using English and to keep your lessons relevant to current events. Many newspapers have sections devoted to learning English and sometime republish articles specifically for language learners. Magazines are good source of pictures to use in your classroom and can also be used for interesting articles and debate topics. Another use is with reluctant students, especially in one-on-one classes, where bringing in a magazine on a topic they are interested can encourage them to open up and start using English without even realising it. Don’t forget your TEFL course materials! There...  [Read more]

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Top Ways for Non-Native English Teachers To Build Their Teaching Career There are a number of ways Native and non native English speakers can build their careers. This blog will cover some examples. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Some more ideas Other opportunities Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic This blog post is going to discuss some of the ways in which you can build your teaching career as a non-native English speaker. This is really important to discuss because many people who take a TESOL course are not aware of how to implement this experience after the course. Here I...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 Anna Bondar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas School Meetings: What are they about? I've had to attend numerous meetings throughout my career, and it wasn't always a pleasant experience. I'd often get bored, start looking around or doodling. Table of Contents School meetings Types of meetings 1) Meeting for local staff in their home language. 2) English teachers meeting 3) Training (inner session) 4) Training (out session) 5) Additional Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Today, I want to discuss which meetings are the best to attend to ensure one's personal growth, development, and usefulness. School meetings Each educational institution or organization has staff...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Personal Qualities an English Teacher Should Possess Every teacher wants to be good and effective when it comes to teaching, but what exactly are the qualities that make a good teacher? Are there specific characteristics, talents, and skills that a teacher needs to learn and acquire to be called a good and effective teacher? Table of Contents Teaching Myths Teaching Style and Important Qualities 1. Knowledge of the Subject 2. Being Approachable 3. Being Caring 4. Being Respectful 5. Being Passionate Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sherry Ann G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How To Encourage Your Students to Overcome Stress and Speak Out in English Expressing ourselves in a language that it is not our native language could be for most students frustrating and intimidating, especially when they are in a room full of people and there is a fear to be judged by peers and their teacher who is carefully listening to them; these feelings are the ones that stress out and hold down students, preventing them from participating in class, and as a consequence they do not practice and learn English efficiently. There could be many reasons for students to stress in the classroom, some students may simply be shy, some may be afraid to make mistakes and others may just lack English knowledge and vocabulary to express...  [Read more]

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons to Set Up Classroom Management In an experience of mine, I was working as a computer technician for the city, the city had decided to give me a new task of working in the libraries to teach computer classes, I felt quite nervous about this for I had never taught before or had any idea about how to go about it. Table of Contents Personal Experience My Strategy Working With Equipment Other Necessities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rudy C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Experience When classes began I always had one majority group, and that was elderly,...  [Read more]

Older Posts Top 5 Icebreakers for New TEFL Teachers Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas These top 5 icebreakers for new TEFL teachers are ideal for every classroom setting and all levels of students. Get your students thinking and talking in English to start your lesson in an effective way! Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in Japan Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Japan is an exciting location with prospering career opportunities in English language teaching for many around the world. Here's our step-by-step guide to legally teaching English in Japan. The Top 5 Places to Teach English in Japan Mark Crocker Destinations Japan is a destination that has drawn large numbers of foreign teachers to its shores for decades and that is unlikely to change...  [Read more]

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Self-Analysis and Reflection Can Help a Teacher Improve The CEO of a multi-million-dollar company I worked for once told me, "Change or change will change you." This motto has stuck with me since the day I heard him say it. It's part of the reason why I decided that I want to be a teacher. I know it's going to bring me out of my comfort zone and force me to do things that I otherwise would never do. A teacher can never stop learning; one has to constantly improve. Otherwise, what's the point? Some of the most important ways to ensure that one improves as a teacher are to self-analyze and reflect. It's fine to use these tactics at one's own pace and discretion, but they are of utmost importance. Table of Contents Revision and...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 4 Reasons Why Completing a TEFL Course is a Good Idea for EFL Teachers 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. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Good Preparation For a Real Life Teaching 2. Methodology 3. Coursebooks 4. Balance Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate William T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Listen to this...  [Read more]

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The 4 Most Important Questions of a Good Lesson Plan As an English teacher, we have to learn many ways of teaching. One of the most important skills is to learn how to plan a lesson. For writing a lesson plan, some teachers like to use formal plans, some take down notes while others write details into their notebooks. So, what exactly is a good lesson plan? Four aspects should be taken into consideration. Table of Contents What is a lesson plan? Why make a lesson plan? How to organize your lesson plan? What is a good lesson plan? Are you ready to start teaching English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mudi S. What is a lesson plan? First and foremost, what...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Classroom Management is Essential for a Good Learning Environment Many teachers walk into a classroom and have no idea how to manage their classroom, be it the style, layout, or even the students. Teachers learn how to teach, but not the fundamentals of how important classroom management is. Table of Contents Children's backgrounds Grouping Reasons to plan Engaging students Rewarding students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Khailobekov S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Children's backgrounds Children come from many different backgrounds and this can...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Skills Required for Productive Classroom Management Classroom management is essential to its overall function and health. There are several skills and techniques that teachers use to better educate the students. A strong teacher-student relationship helps this process immensely. When a teacher pours into a student, the student has a desire to be present in the classroom. They want to be there and enjoy learning more than if they see the teacher as just a "head of the classroom" figure. Of course, there can be a fine line between being too much of a friend versus a teacher. You want to have a good relationship with the students, but they have to know you still are in control. Table of Contents Dark sides of poor classroom management...  [Read more]

Cheaper TEFL Schools Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper TEFL Schools 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 W. P. - U.S.A. said: Classes of Mixed AbilityThe tall boy sleeps every class. Five weeks into the school year, I decided to wake him up. I shook his arm, and when he looked at me, I asked him what I thought was a simple question. ?What?s your name?? I asked. The tall boy didn?t say anything. He stared at me. ?You name?? I repeated it, slower. ?What is your name?? Although I would try for another minute or two, the tall boy never answered. In a class of thirty-five korean...  [Read more]

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Multiple Intelligences: How is This Theory Important in Education? Howard Gardner, Ph.D. was born in 1943 in Scranton, Pennsylvania in the USA. He is a Cognition and Education Professor at Harvard University and the author of hundreds of articles and more than 30 books translated into several languages. He has received numerous awards and honorary degrees worldwide. Table of Contents Idea and Significance of the Theory Base of the Theory Importance of the Theory Today Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Natália S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Idea and...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Strategies of The Classroom Management in TEFL Teaching Classroom management is an important and essential skill for teachers and students. Classroom management aids teachers in organization and time management. Teachers who manage and instruct the class using eye contact, their voice, and group the students together using pair work and group work have more effective classroom management. Table of Contents 1. Body Language 2. Speech Patterns 3. Grouping Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Costas P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Body Language Keeping eye contact with...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to be Culturally Sensitive in The Classroom Without Excessive Censorship As an EFL teacher, one is expected to create a proper and culturally sensitive atmosphere in the classroom at all times. Unfortunately, this does not happen in every instance because many different errors can occur. To prevent possibly contract terminable offenses, a special mindset and system of preparation must be instituted. When approached correctly, discussing difficult or even controversial ideas in a foreign country can be both culturally sensitive while also not needing excessive censorship. Table of Contents History Awareness The Notion of "Colony" Enforcement Cultural Peculiarities Controversial Topics Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 May 2021 Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 6 Fun Zoom Teaching Ideas for Kids Due to the pandemic, distance learning has become the new form of teaching all over the words. In Hong Kong, teachers are trying to figure out ways to teach their students while having quarantine at home. In this post, I'm going to share some fun activities and games to play with kids by using Zoom so that you won't run out of ideas when teaching through an online platform. If you've never used Zoom before, you must try it with your students, and it definitely surprises you. Table of Contents Before having lessons, set up zoom ground rules! Discussion questions ideas: Below are some fun activities ideas to play with the kids: 1. Scavenger Hunt 2. Show and Tell 3. Draw and Guess 4....  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Family and Its Importance in a Student’s Development As the learning of a child starts at home parents are their first teachers and they have a key duty in shaping up their character and Learning of anything including English. A child's education at home and school makes a child's actual learning. Being a helping hand in their learning journey and traveling with them with true inspiration. Parental encouragement had played a crucial role in successful students. Their role is not limited to home but involvement in school activities too. Table of Contents Becoming a role model for the kids as they would be easily inspired by what their parents do. Parents can read together with the child. Overseeing the child's activity Devising fun...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Bringing ESL into the Computer Age I play video games. I'm not sure I would classify myself as a gamer, but I like to play and have as long as I can remember. I went to school before the internet was available, so I remember having to manually look up everything. I remember when computers were first introduced into classrooms, and what a difference it made. Now it seems like teaching can't be done without the use of computers, as they have become such an integral part of the classroom. This has changed the way that ESL teaching is conducted. The question isn't whether computers are necessary for a classroom or not. There are very few people let in the world who think that computers in the classroom are a bad idea. This isn't about...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Helping ESL Students to Cope With Stress Learning English is now an undeniable requirement is this modern world and students experience an enormous amount of stress when acquiring this new skill; communicating in a new language. Table of Contents Sources of Stress Classroom Atmosphere Possible Activities Evaluation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Annette T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Sources of Stress Regardless of their age, whether they are young learners, adults or perhaps students with specific purposes they may all experience anxiety and stress along the way....  [Read more]

Teach EFL to Adults in Korea Date posted:2014-03-27 | Writer: Wall Street English Korea | Email: [email protected] Wall Street English Korea prides itself on hiring the most dynamic, professional, and qualified EFL instructors to provide premium service for our adult students. We need professional English teachers who are seeking international experience while working with people from all backgrounds in Seoul and Bundang. Benefits: •             Work with an innovative, globally established curriculum in the most dynamic work environment in Korea •             Professional development and opportunities for advancement; we have native English speaking...  [Read more]

Teach EFL to Adults in Korea Date posted:2014-03-27 | Writer: Wall Street English Korea | Email: [email protected] Wall Street English Korea prides itself on hiring the most dynamic, professional, and qualified EFL instructors to provide premium service for our adult students. We need professional English teachers who are seeking international experience while working with people from all backgrounds in Seoul and Bundang. Benefits: •             Work with an innovative, globally established curriculum in the most dynamic work environment in Korea •             Professional development and opportunities for advancement; we have native English speaking...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Activities for Online TEFL Teaching This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thu Ly T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Rational, Aim of study Advantages and disadvantages of teaching online 1. Advantages 2. Disadvantages Activities and materials should be used Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Rational, Aim of study Basing on the development of technology and the trend of globalization nowadays, online English lessons are very popular and will be very popular in the future. However, there are many difficulties that teachers have to face when teaching online. Understanding its advantages and...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 May 2022 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - Total Physical Response It has been noted that the function of the brain is separated into two sides (hemispheres) commonly known as the left and right brain. What specific functions are included in the two sides of the brain and how did this information become incorporated into a mainstream ESL teaching methodology. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic This particular methodology is accredited to James Asher around 1965 and is called Total Physical Response (TPR). Asher looked at the way in which we learn our native language and he saw that most children,...  [Read more]