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Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Embracing New Media in Language Learning Developing Language Skills is a key enabler in the global economy; even as the rise of the Internet, Smartphones and other technology the world is becoming smaller; but as it always has, language can present itself as a Barrier. As English is still the 'de-facto' global language thanks to its common business use are it time that TEFL providers adapt to the modern world and embrace new media to not only improve existing techniques but develop new ones and embrace existing online communities? Table of Contents Definition of the New Media Tools Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Matt F....  [Read more]

Social Media Presence and Partnership Opportunities     If you wish to display this infographic on your website, please copy and paste the code below into your own web pages.   View an enlarged version of this infographic: big version Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Social Media Presence TEFL TESOL Courses   As you would expect from one of the leading TEFL course providers in the business, ITTT enjoys a very strong presence across all the main social media platforms. You will find our Facebook community to be a major source of advice and information from our own expert team, as well as a virtual army of trainees and course graduates who use it to connect with other like minded people around the English teaching world. With over 100,000 followers, our Facebook page is a must visit resource for trainees and practicing teachers of all nationalities and backgrounds. You will also find us on other major platforms including YouTube where our channel contains a huge number of videos covering many aspects of TEFL. If you are looking for inspiration on...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 May 2022 Tamara Jennings Teaching Ideas Media Influences in Assisting with ESL Learning While there is great value in learning a second language, it can also be quite time-consuming. It also requires a good amount of patience and determination. Thanks to technology, the bright side is that learning doesn't always have to feel like work! Continue reading to find out ways to use media to your advantage in assisting students with enjoyable ways to gain their target language skills. Table of Contents Music Social Media YouTube Conclusion: Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! I love Spanish, and when I set out to really learn the language in 2019, I started by taking two...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 7 Ideas on Using Social Media in the ESL Classroom In the modern classroom, teachers need to be flexible with technology and digital materials to help students achieve better results. With the ideas on using social media below, you can diversify your lessons and engage students even more effectively. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Keep Me Posted 2. ESL Blog 3. Connected Classrooms 4. YouTube Channel 5. Digital Citizenship 6. Hang out! 7. Edmondo Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. Keep Me Posted For this activity, you need to create a public page for your class on a social media...  [Read more]

Tamara Jennings I am Tamara Jennings, a TEFL instructor originating from the USA and currently enjoying life as a citizen of the world. I am a recent graduate of ITTT with special interest in teaching english to adult learners and english for specific purposes. In my free time I can be found seeking out authentic experiences. I do this by enjoying nature, meditation, writing, storytelling through photography, working on my Spanish, furthering my education, and increasing my knowledge on various subjects. Feel free to join me on my website/social media page where I provide more information about my teaching and share experiences from my journey. Read my articles Media Influences in Assisting with ESL Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog Tamara Jennings Teaching Ideas Are you an English...  [Read more]

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Best Online Opportunities to Teach ESL Online In a globalized world, information comes faster and faster, and just a hand-held mobile phone, a computer, or a laptop is enough to gain access to the latest and fastest source of knowledge and information: The Internet. Education needs to be more and more inserted in this environment, aiming to reach people flexibly and interactively, either in the classroom or in the comfort of home. Table of Contents Latest Research Friends With the Same Interests Social Media Overview Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Natália C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

How to Stand Out Online as a Non-Native English Teacher   Hello everybody, welcome to the ITTT weekly live stream. My name is Liza and today we are going to discuss an extremely important topic which is related to English teaching as a non-native teacher. Because the field is pretty competitive many people want to find out if it is possible to stand out or not. Let's just quickly change the slide. So the reason I decided to choose this topic is that one of my regular viewers asked me about how to actually stand out as a non-native teacher, especially online. I find it is really important so let's discuss it today and before we move on please let me know that you can hear me and see me clearly. If you don't know me my name is Liza and I am an ITTT TEFL expert and I'm super glad to...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Texting Abbreviations in English English speakers use a variety of different abbreviations on social media and in mobile texting. Here is a list of the most common texting abbreviations in English.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL Certification with ITTT.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

How to Stand Out Online as a Non-Native English Teacher 05/04/2021 hello everybody uh welcome to the itt uh weekly live stream my name is lisa and today we are going to discuss um an extremely important topic which is related to english teaching as a non-native esl teacher and it's rather controversial because the field is pretty competitive so many people uh want to find out uh if it is possible to stand out um or not so um let's just quickly yeah change the slide so um the reason i decided to choose this topic is that uh one of my regular regular viewers watchers visitors asked me about how to actually stand out um as a non-native esl teacher especially online and i find it really important uh so let's discuss it today and um befo before we move on please let me know that you can hear...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Example Lesson Plan for a Business English Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas of a lesson for business English students. Why Cultural Sensitivity is Important | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why cultural sensitivity is important. Using Technology in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent...  [Read more]

Archives for May 2022 Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - ESA Methodology Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas ESA is a three-stage methodology where each of the letters represents a particular phase of the lesson. The first one being called the Engage phase, the second the Study phase and the final one the Activate phase. Media Influences in Assisting with ESL Learning Tamara Jennings Teaching Ideas Are you an English teacher and trying to find suitable material for your lessons? This blog post focuses on media influences in assisting with ESL learning. Theories, Methods & Techniques of Teaching - Suggestopedia Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Developments in the study of Psychology starting from the 1950's led to new theories...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 May 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Stand Out Online as a Non-Native English Teacher Hello everybody, welcome to the ITTT weekly live stream. My name is Liza, and today we are going to discuss an extremely important topic which is related to English teaching as a non-native teacher. Because the field is pretty competitive, many people want to find out if it is possible to stand out or not. Let's just quickly change the slide. So the reason I decided to choose this topic is that one of my regular viewers asked me about how to actually stand out as a non-native teacher, especially online. I find it is really important, so let's discuss it today and before we move on, please let me know that you can hear me and see me clearly. Table...  [Read more]

Vancouver, Canada - ESL job Date posted:2005-10-19 | Writer: EME Vancouver | Email: [email protected]   We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced ESL conversation teachers. You must be able to teach grammar, listening, idioms, pronunciation, vocabulary and conversation. We teach adult university students and professionals from all around the world. Students discuss global issues, economy, media, gender and sex, family politics and social problems. Our teachers are prepared to encourage expressive conversation, curb judgement and ensure that each student enjoys equal speaking opportunities. Teachers correct students verbally and in writing, while maintaining a light, friendly and informative atmosphere. Teachers with overseas experience preferred. Please fax cover letter...  [Read more]

How to Pronounce 'PUNDIT' - English Pronunciation   In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word pundit. This word is a noun and refers to an expert in a particular field who is often consulted by others. Suitable synonyms for pundit include expert or specialist. The word has found itself into the English language from the Sanskrit word 'pa??ita' meaning ?learned man'. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 Latrice Coates TEFL Information Alumni Experiences What Influencers Don’t Tell You After You’ve Quit Your Job to Travel the World I am sure you've seen the sponsored posts floating around your social media feed of travelers in these candid, well-desired places with the caption "I quit my 9-5 to travel the world & so can you". You immediately get excited, then you look at the stack of bills on your dining room table then your bank account, and then instantly become discouraged and continue scrolling through your feed. Ha...yeah… that was me two years ago too. But now, here I am.. I DID quit my federal 9-5 job to travel the world full time and I'm here to give you the scoop that most influencers don't tell you about moving abroad... Table of Contents 1....  [Read more]

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Fri, 07 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Alumni Report: What It’s Like Teaching English in Austria Between 2017 and 2018 after I had graduated with a bachelor's degree in German and English, I moved to Vienna, Austria to become an English teaching assistant through the Fulbright group. I was placed at two schools in Lower Austria and taught around 14-15 classes each week for 50 minute periods. Going into the situation, I honestly felt underprepared and confused as to what I was supposed to teach and how. The program attempted to orientate the teaching assistants, but in reality, there was much I did not know. Table of Contents The Role as an English Teaching Assistant The Role of the Teacher in the Classroom Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways to Use Technology in the Classroom In most developed nations, technology is prevalent in all areas of life. Adults and children alike are exposed to technology from the moment they wake up, and until they go to bed. Computers, social media, toys, and transportation are just a few of the many areas in which technology is a part of daily life. Teachers need to think about the ways they can include technology in their lessons. Table of Contents Projector Social Media Hybrid Learning Ways Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dakota C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Best Practices for Planning Classroom Activities When Teaching Receptive Skills This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph Van H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Receptive skills Preparation Materials Activities Flexibility Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Receptive skills When acquiring a new language, the skills required can be split into two main categories; receptive and productive. These can be split again into reading and listening (receptive) along with writing and speaking (productive). Many decisions around the planning of lessons such as learning materials, activities, student...  [Read more]

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Skills From the Swedish Curriculum and TEFL Syllabus Perspective As a teacher of English, one may need to identify some areas that are essential in teaching even though the syllabus doesn't mention them. For instance, what to teach is suggested but not how to do that. Having taken courses in pedagogy and didactics in Sweden (in the Swedish language) was and still is highly appreciated, but I may consider the TEFL and CTEYLS courses more satisfying when it comes to investigating ways and possibilities of designing a syllabus in teaching English. Another consequence of studying these courses is that it may as well result in better understanding and improving methods of preparing the French language as well. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why English can Influence the Future of a Student’s Career The world is an ever-changing, molding, and evolving into something else than what it was yesterday. It is a constant flow of new ideas, ways, life, and society. It doesn't stop and won't stop. This can make it hard for the individual to keep up with, adapt, and change. Especially, in society today that is full of technology and constant fast expansion. Technology that was new two years ago is old today and considered slow. A person has to do everything they can to be up to speed or fear being left behind. This isn't easy and can be hard. However, with this advance in technology, not everything is bad. It has brought about the era of social media and connectivity in the...  [Read more]

Sun, 05 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 9 Ways To Get Efficient In Classroom Management What is classroom management? Classroom management refers to all kinds of activities and measures taken by teachers in order to make effective use of their time, to create a good learning environment and to reduce bad behavior. In classroom teaching, in addition to the task of "teaching", the teacher also has the task of "managing", that is, coordinating and controlling all kinds of teaching factors in order to ensure the smooth progress of teaching activities. Table of Contents 1. Expression control method 2. Sound control method 3. Gaze method 4. Pause attraction method 5. Name method 6. Gesture method 7. Short rest method 8. Media transformation method 9. Competition stimulation...  [Read more]

Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? Teaching English abroad is a significant life choice, but it doesn't necessarily mean losing touch with loved ones. While distance can pose challenges, modern technology offers various communication tools, from video calls to instant messaging. Regardless of age or independence, maintaining regular contact with family and friends can alleviate concerns and share experiences. With a bit of effort and the right tools, staying connected is entirely feasible. Table of Contents Who should be responsible for maintaining contact while teaching overseas? How important is social media while teaching English abroad? Should I start a blog while teaching English abroad? What else can I do to maintain contact with home while...  [Read more]

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Mon, 05 Aug 2019 Bri Freeman TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How To Start Your Own ESL Teaching Service The number one question I had to answer before deciding to start Practical English Teacher was "Do I want a new boss or to be my own boss?". I spent months asking myself this before I finally decided to do it. There's a lot of security and credibility that comes with working for a larger ESL company. And I'm not knocking anyone who wants to do that but if you're like me and you're looking for some advice on where to start with your own ESL Service, let's talk. Table of Contents Starting Out Advertising and Expanding How Do I Create a Platform? Best of Luck! Do you want to teach English online? Become a TEFL certified teacher! Related Articles: Starting Out First and I would...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Saudi Arabia Date posted:2009-09-21 | Writer: Footprints | Email: [email protected] Female instructors will be teaching in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and male instructors will be situated in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Contract details are as follows for both male and female instructors: Contract Start Date: End of September 2009 Contract Length: 1 year Teaching Hours: 36-40/week Type of Teaching Job: University/College Curriculum: English classes Salary: $2000/month tax-free Airfare: paid up-front Housing: Shared housing with one other teacher of the same sex Vacation: 1 month paid vacation Health Insurance: Local Medical Insurance Provided Requirements: Must be a native English speaker, have a bachelor’s degree as well as one of the following: teaching certification or...  [Read more]

Unique Ways to Find ESL Students Online 08/10/2021 hey everybody it's lizzy here and um i'm glad to welcome you to um another uh itttt live stream uh just in case that somebody doesn't know me let me quickly introduce myself so i'm a tefl and tesol expert with itttt and i'm also a non-native esl teacher working online primarily from time to time i go offline as well and organize some speaking clubs or meetings for people [Music] in my area uh but generally speaking i prefer online lessons and uh that is why uh when i do these live streams i usually give some uh tips and tricks on how to develop in this field and how to uh promote yourself as an online teacher uh before we start um i'm actually going to add this banner um of today's meeting with the name of today's meeting but before we...  [Read more]

Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? Deciding to leave your old life behind and head overseas to teach English is a big move to make and one that can come with a few issues. One that many people encounter is how to stay in regular contact with friends and family. However old and independent you might be, the people you leave behind are likely to have some concerns and it certainly helps them and yourself if you are able to keep everyone informed of your experiences. Who should be responsible for maintaining contact while teaching overseas? While it is easy to make excuses and pass the buck, it ultimately is down to you to maintain relationships while you are teaching English abroad. The people you leave behind will have little understanding of the time...  [Read more]