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Posts in Category TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
TEFL Alumni Interview with Regan McAllister
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
In this TEFL review video, Regan from the US shares her experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. Regan is teaching English in Northern Japan and decided to take a TEFL course in order to have more knowledge on how to structure her lessons. She found that the course was very helpful and the online format allowed her to study at her own pace while working full time.
TEFL Alumni Interview with Elleda Spitzer
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
In this TEFL review video, Elleda from the US shares her experience of taking three TEFL courses with ITTT. Elleda felt that she learned a ton... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 1680
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.
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How to Benefit Using ICALL? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on learning grammar with the help of ICALL.
Teaching English to Beginners in Japan | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching beginners in Japan.
Main Points of Teaching Grammar ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their... [Read more]
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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.
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Creativeness in Classroom Teaching Skills | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This blog post is devoted to the most important abilities every teacher should possess.
Things That Affect Classroom Management | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers several things that influence classroom management.
The Secrets of Encouraging and Motivating ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to motivate and encourage? Our TEFL... [Read more]
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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.
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Expectations From Teaching English in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on TEFL work in China.
Classroom Discipline For Effective TEFL Work | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on discipline in the classroom.
The Quintessence of Building Rapport | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares... [Read more]
Last posts written by Jon from: 72
Jon ITTT
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My Experience Taking a TEFL Course with ITTT | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing her thoughts on and experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT.
The 3 Most Important Things I Learned as an EFL Teacher in Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares what she learned through her experience of teaching English in South Korea.
The 5 Best Theories of Learning for ESL Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
In this article an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares her thoughts on the learning theories covered in her course.
Why Should I Complete a TEFL Course? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
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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.
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Teaching English to Spanish Speakers | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Is there any difference between Spanish, Latin and Hispanic students? Our TEFL graduate explains it in this blog post and shares some common challenges for Spanish speakers in English.
Types of Student Motivation: Benefits and Drawbacks | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on students' motivation and considers that it can be disadvantageous sometimes.
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TEFL Alumni Interview with Zac Robertson
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
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!
TEFL Alumni Interview with Kennethia de Waldt
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
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... [Read more]
Last posts written by Federico from: 108
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Business English: Do’s and Don’ts | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The teaching of Business English has a number of differences from teaching regular classes in a school. The student groupings are often mixed and they will be learning English for a whole variety of reasons. In this blog we look at some of the do’s and don’ts of teaching BE.
Games in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information
Games can be very useful in all stages of a lesson if used correctly. As most games are not invented for use as EFL activities they will need to be adapted. In this blog we will look at a couple of very well known games and how they can be used for speaking practice activities.
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Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 1932
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.
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The Natural Way of Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares his thoughts on the natural way of learning.
Grammar as a Foundation for Skyscrapers | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why grammar is so important.
Commonly Mispronounced Sounds by Chinese Native Speakers | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL... [Read more]
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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.
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Classroom Activities for Various Groups of Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This article contains information on activities for different groups of students.
6 Exciting Online Classroom Activities | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their ideas of games for ESL teaching online.
How Punishment Influences Student Motivation | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This blog post overviews the problem of punishment and contains... [Read more]
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Archives for June 2022
Sample ESA lesson: Patchwork ESA
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
When using the ESA methodology, there are a number of lesson formats available. In the third of this series we look at a Patchwork lesson. What does a Patchwork lesson look like and for what level of student is it most appropriate?
ITTT Course Graduate: My Personal Experience Teaching in Turkey
Najwa Sabih
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Are you interested in teaching English in Turkey? Read this blog post written by an ITTT course graduate about her experience teaching English in Turkey.
The ESA Methodology of Teaching - Sample ESA Boomerang Lesson
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
When using the ESA methodology, there are a number... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 1944
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.
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3 Changes TEFL Teachers Need to Make When They Switch Between Individual and Group Lessons | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching one-to-one and groups.
Common Studies of the English Language Variants | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate explains the differences between British English and American English.
Why I took the ITTT TEFL course? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 1824
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.
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How Seating Arrangement Influences Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on seating arrangement in the classroom.
What Makes a Good Motivator? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to motivate students in the classroom.
Benefits of Speaking a Foreign Language | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate... [Read more]
Last posts written by Federico from: 252
Federico Riva
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Suggestions for Building Student Confidence | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
This blog post is devoted to some strategies of confidence-building in your classroom. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas.
8 Important Tips For Good Classroom Management | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares 8 important tips for good classroom management.
The Benefits of Teacher Career Development | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences
This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares their thoughts on the benefits of teacher career development and how it's necessary for a thriving learning environment.
7 Alternatives to... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 1800
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.
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Inspiration to Create Teaching Materials | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on creating teaching materials.
How Do Multiple Intelligences Influence Pedagogy? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the Multiple Intelligences Theory.
Observing Practice: Pros and Cons | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate... [Read more]
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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.
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Reading in English for Children With Learning Difficulties | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Teaching Ideas
Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to help students to start reading in English.
Coursebook Review | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate considers one of the most popular programs for ESL teachers.
A Sample ESA Lesson Plan | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Our TEFL graduate shares an interesting example of a lesson plan of ESA... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 1920
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.
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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]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 1836
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.
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Ways You Can Act in Your TEFL Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teachers' roles in the classroom.
Ways to Develop Students’ Positive Attitude | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on developing students' motivation and positive thinking.
How to Keep Your TEFL Classroom Well-Managed | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post,... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 2304
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.
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Lesson Planning: Necessary or Not? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate describes the importance of planning in teaching work.
Authentic and Adapted Songs In The Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Songs are great for remembering grammar and vocabulary. In this blog post, an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares her music-based lesson plan.
Why Is Lesson Planning Important? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this... [Read more]
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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.
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Challenges for English Learners from India | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This article is devoted to common challenges students from India face when learning English.
Communicative Approach to Teaching Grammar | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the communicative approach to teaching grammar.
Problems for English Learners in Russia | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 84
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.
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Reasons for TEFL lesson Planning | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their opinion on TEFL lesson planning. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
What Drilling Is and How This Method Can be Used in TEFL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their overview of the drilling technique and explains why it is still important for TEFL teaching. ✅... [Read more]
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Jon ITTT
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4 Facts About In-Class TEFL/TESOL Courses | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
TEFL Information
This ITTT TEFL article talks about what you can expect from taking an in-class TEFL/TESOL course at one of the many locations available around the world.
6 Useful Classroom Technologies | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
This ITTT TEFL article showcases 6 different technologies which can be used effectively in the EFL classroom.
3 Important Questions About Lesson Planning | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
This ITTT TEFL article describes why lesson planning is important and how you can use the lesson planning process to make yourself a better teacher.
Improve Your Young Learners Classes with these 30 Course... [Read more]
Last posts written by Federico from: 72
Federico Riva
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The Journey of Completing a TEFL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Discover the transformative power of completing a TEFL course. Journey through motivations, inspirations, and the path to a rewarding teaching career abroad.
Enhancing Listening Skills: Key Considerations for Adult ESL Classes | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog we look at the process of human listening and cover a five stage process of receiving and processing auditory information. For each of these factors we then look at the implications for the planning of our ESL listening lessons and associated activities.
The Benefits of Music in Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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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.
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Incorporating Cultural Awareness into the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This article is devoted to the problem of cultural sensitivity. Our TEFL graduate gives their opinion on the point.
The Benefits of Teaching ESL/EFL Online | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information
This article is devoted to the advantages of working as an ESL teacher online. Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion on the point.
Teachers and Their Position in the TEFL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 1884
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.
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Methods of Teaching Vocabulary in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to teach vocabulary.
5 Simple Ideas on Teaching Grammar | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching grammar.
How Teaching One-to-One Increases Teacher’s Confidence | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares... [Read more]
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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.
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The History of the ESA Methodology | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
ESA methodology is one of the most popular these days. In this blog post, you will learn more about it.
Reasons Why You Should Complete a TEFL Course Before Starting Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Our TEFL graduates notice that even being an experienced teacher does not mean the TEFL course is useless. Why? Find the answer in this blog post.
The Essential Role of Grammar | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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Anna Domiczek
I am a TEFL qualified teacher with years of preschool teaching experience. I am passionate about ESL teaching techniques, methodologies and enjoy curriculum and instructional design related to both early education and teaching English as a second language. As a language enthusiast, I am also a freelance interpreter and translator.
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Top Tips for Using TPR in Preschool ESL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Anna Domiczek
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Are you planning on teaching English as a foreign language? Check out this article for tips for using TPR in preschool ESL teaching.
Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Anna Domiczek
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Are you considering teaching English with... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 348
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.
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Lesson plan for an 80-minute class | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their lesson plan. Consider that lesson planning is extremely important for learners' results.
Significant Traits of an English Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our TEFL alumna shares their opinion on the perfect image of a TEFL teacher.
My Journey as an English Teacher Abroad | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This blog... [Read more]
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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.
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How Can We as Teachers Motivate Our Students? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on motivating students to learn English.
Why Teachers Become Important | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the teachers' importance.
Challenges For Students of Different Nationalities | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent... [Read more]
Last posts written by Federico from: 204
Federico Riva
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7 Teaching Ideas to Spice up your ESL Classes | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences
Do you want to make your English lessons more exciting? We have the perfect teaching ideas for you! Here are 7 amazing activities to spice up your ESL classes.
15 TEFL Course Testimonials You Should Watch Before Taking a Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
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!
TEFL Alumni Interview with Ning Zhang | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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