Jake Arthur

Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust We are Katie and Jake, an English couple that shares a love for traveling and exploring the world. Our passions are to explore exotic destinations, experience once in a lifetime opportunities & to immerse ourselves in new cultures. Read my articles 5 Important Things to Prepare You for Teaching English in Hanoi | ITTT | TEFL Blog Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Destinations Are you interested in teaching English in Vietnam? Here are 5 important things to prepare you for teaching English in Hanoi! Two Traveling Teachers Share What It's Like Teaching English Abroad as a Couple | ITTT | TEFL Blog Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust TEFL Information Teaching English abroad is an exciting adventure and one that is often shared with...  [Read more]

TESOL Review from Arthur   In this TESOL review video Arthur shares his experience taking our TEFL certification course as well as our Business English course. He enjoyed both courses and is ready to continue his teaching studies with ITTT in the future. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Christmas Movie Emoji Game Can your students guess these Christmas movies just by looking at emojis? Find out with this fun Christmas Movie Emoji Game. Answer key provided below.   Answer Key: 1. A Christmas Story 2. Nightmare Before Christmas 3. Polar Express 4. Arthur Christmas 5. It's a Wonderful Life 6. Home Alone 7. Miracle on 34th Street 8. White Christmas 9. A Christmas Carol 10. Elf Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 8 Traveling Power Couples Teaching English Abroad You Should Follow Right Now The following eight couples have traveled the world together and either started out as ESL teachers or supported their travels teaching English in different parts of the world. Some of them are still teaching, others have started their own businesses. Either way, these 8 traveling power couples are an absolute inspiration for ESL teachers and you should follow them right now! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Rosie and Dave from Ravenous Travellers Katie and Ben from Two Wandering Soles Ron and Jess from Unearth The Voyage Nick and Dariece from Goats On The Road Sarah and Nathan from Exploring Kiwis Claire and...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Tips for Polite and Diplomatic Language As a teacher of English as a foreign language, it's a good idea to teach students polite words and expressions right from the start. While diplomatic language often includes difficult vocabulary, it's actually not that hard to add some polite spice to a simple sentence - even for beginner students.   Of course you can make sentences a lot more polite by using the two magic phrases "please" and "thank you". However, there are a lot of other ways to use more polite language when speaking to others. For English leaners, the problem mostly comes down to the fact that words and expressions that are considered "kind" in one language, aren't always kind in another. English uses a lot of...  [Read more]

Programs TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Programs TEFL Diploma 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 F.R. - Australia said: Establishing rapport I want to start from William Arthur Ward?s words ?The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires?. It is vital to inspire confidence in the students to make learning process effective. A teacher must know when to be firm and when otherwise to leave the students alone. Effective educational process demands students? willingly participation and contribution. It is...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained 7 Misconceptions about TEFL Uncovered Federico Riva TEFL Information With teaching English abroad being one of the hottest career paths in the 21st century, there are also a lot of myths surrounding the topic. Here are seven misconceptions about TEFL uncovered! 10 Female Travel Bloggers You Should Be Following Right Now Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Check out these 10 female travel bloggers you should be following right now to find out how teaching English abroad can lead to exciting careers around the world! Teaching English Abroad: What's Next? - How To Advance In Your EFL Career Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching English as a foreign language is a dream for many - but what do you do when the dream is...  [Read more]

Older Posts The Top 5 Places to Teach English in Vietnam Linda Dunsmore Destinations Vietnam's economy has been growing continuously and the demand for foreign English teachers has also increased. Throughout the country, you will find a wide range of job opportunities, from language schools and private tutoring to in-house work across the business sector. In this post, we examine the top 5 destinations for teaching English in Vietnam. 7 Activities for Teaching Reported Speech in the ESL Classroom Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Check out these 7 activities for teaching reported speech in the ESL classroom that will help your students learn this tricky English topic in no time! 4 Top Tips for Getting Your TEFL Certificate on the Road Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Are...  [Read more]

Older Posts The 5 Most Common Types of EFL Students and How to Deal with Them Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Are you ready to teach English abroad? Before you step into the classroom, don't forget to read up on these 5 common types of EFL students and how to deal with them. 7 Activities for Teaching the Present Perfect for the ESL Classroom Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 7 activities for teaching the present perfect for the ESL classroom to teach the present perfect tense to your students and help them understand the correct structure and usage of the tense. Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom While Teaching English Abroad Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas These top 10 mistakes to avoid in the classroom while teaching...  [Read more]

The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers The Most Common Problems Students in South Korea Face When Learning English Linda Dunsmore Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in South Korea? Our TEFL alumni Beatrix shares three differences in Korean schools that every teacher needs to be aware of before heading to South Korea to teach English. Teaching English in France - The Salary and Budget Guide Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations France is a popular destination for EFL teachers wanting to teach English in Europe. If you are interested in joining other English teachers in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in France. The Top 5 Places to Teach English in Vietnam Linda Dunsmore ...  [Read more]

TEFL in Poland - Tarnobrzeg Date posted:2004-06-10 | Writer: Word School of Foreign Languages | Email: [email protected] We are looking for qualified and resourceful native speaking teachers to teach English to children, teenagers and adults. Word School is a very successful private language school in Tarnobrzeg, Poland. It has been in operation for 9 years and has a growing population. Tarnobrzeg is in south-east Poland. It has a population of 55, 000. It is a quiet safe town. We run English and German language programs, as well as in-company Business English courses. We also prepare students for Cambridge Examinations (FCE,CAE, CPE, BEC 1/2/3) The classes have a maximum of 12 students. Students are placed in classes according to English ability. The courses we offer include 8...  [Read more]

TEFL in Tarnobrzeg, Poland (2) Date posted:2006-07-27 | Writer: WORD School of Foreign Languages | Email: [email protected] WORD School of Foreign Languages is now accepting applications for the upcoming school year (Oct.2006-June 2007) We are looking for qualified and resourceful native speaking teachers to teach English to children, teenagers and adults. Word School is a very successful private language school in Tarnobrzeg, Poland. It has been in operation for 11 years and has a growing population. Tarnobrzeg is in south-east Poland. It has a population of 55, 000. It is a quiet safe town. We run English and German language programs, as well as in-company Business English courses. We also prepare students for Cambridge Examinations (FCE,CAE, CPE, BEC 1/2/3) The classes have a...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Different Students’ Profiles Every student requires something different to learn English successfully. Aside from one-on-one lessons, teachers usually will not have the time to dedicate extensive attention to each student, though. Not every English-learner will be given a unique lesson catered to their needs. However, teachers can develop plans that fit best for general types of students based on their profiles. Factors such as students' age, language level, and motivation for learning helps teachers identify a student profile and thus develop the best lessons to get them engaged. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Beginners Young students Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can Language Teachers Encourage Student Motivation? Motivation is integral to the development of any language learner. Disengaged learners do not actively participate in or see the reasoning behind their learning. While external motivation is a prominent factor, teachers need to implement a range of strategies to encourage enthusiastic engagement in classroom activities. To provide adequate opportunities for student achievement, educators need to understand their students and utilize prior experiences in their instruction. Effective classroom instruction will implement materials and resources that are relevant to students' lives and provide ample opportunity for meaningful communication while ensuring activities are fun and...  [Read more]

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust TEFL Information Two Traveling Teachers Share What It's Like Teaching English Abroad as a Couple Teaching English abroad is a thrilling and self-fulfilling job, not to mention the benefits it has upon your students. However, leaving the comforts of your hometown can be quite a difficult thing to do but luckily teaching as a couple helps iron-out those small worries before leaving. Here I have put together an article of my experience of teaching abroad as part of a couple. Table of Contents Life Before Becoming a TEFL Teacher Where We Decided to Teach The Pros of Teaching as a Couple Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles Life Before Becoming a TEFL Teacher It was never my aspiration to become an ESL teacher....  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Destinations 5 Important Things to Prepare You for Teaching English in Hanoi After galivanting around India, Central Asia, and Europe for the summer, we finally decided to head back to Vietnam for another year of teaching. However, this time we were going to make a huge change! Instead of going back to our jobs, apartment and friends in Ho Chi Minh City, we decided to check out what Hanoi has to offer. Although it's the same country, it's like starting all over again! As we have only recently gone through this huge change, we have decided to put together 5 important things to help you make the move to Hanoi and teach English. Table of Contents Looking for work as an ESL teacher Finding somewhere to live Getting around Hanoi Food...  [Read more]