Katie Ayers

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]

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]

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]

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 Linda Dunsmore Destinations The 20 Most Inspirational Travel Quotes It comes as no surprise that we at ITTT are absolutely obsessed with traveling! After all, all of our staff has had at least some sort of teaching experience abroad. That's why we've compiled a list of our 20 most inspirational travel quotes. Disclaimer: they may cause some serious wanderlust! Table of Contents 1. "We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone" – Katie Thurmea 2. "Travel far enough to meet yourself." – David Mitchell 3. "Fill your life with adventures not things. Have stories to tell not things to show." – Unknown 4. "With the right mindset and spirit only sky is the limit." – Unknown 5. "Don't die without embracing the daring adventure...  [Read more]

Job Teaching Young Learners English in Switzerland Date posted:2018-04-27 | Writer: Wall Street English | Email: [email protected] The Swiss Learning Group is an educational organisation that has taught languages to more than 10,000 students per year since 1986. Wall Street English is the best known brand of the group, and is present in 28 different countries. Our 8 English language schools in Switzerland are located in city centres, close to railway stations, and therefore easily accessible whatever your means of transportation.  We have in immediate opportunity for a TEFL qualified teacher in our Lausanne school close to Lake Geneva. We are looking for someone who is flexible, interested in working with students at different language levels/abilities and...  [Read more]

EFL Teacher Needed in Chile Date posted:2013-06-11 | Writer: Institute of Authentic English | Email: [email protected] We are looking for an EFL instructor to join our small institute in the far North of Chile. We are an English Institute offering small high quality classes to a variety of ages. Benefits include food and board, and a small stipend. If your goal is to experience South America in a safe, pleasant location, we have a lot to offer you! We are looking for someone to begin between now and September. Once you have passed a 3 month probationary period, we will give you a contract, and guarantee a ticket home, or will reimburse you for the cost. We are looking for a commitment until the end of the following school year (December, 2014). We require someone with demonstrable...  [Read more]

Lesson Planning - Part 5 - Lesson Plan Procedure - Engage   So, now we're going to fill the actual procedure of the lesson plan out itself. We mentioned at the start, the first thing we do, is to get some general information about the class that we'll be teaching and then, in order for someone to be able to cover our lesson, we need to present enough information in our lesson plan that they can actually carry it out. What I'm going to do is for each stage of the lesson, I'll indicate what I'm going to do in the lesson and then, we'll cut away from that to have a look to see how that will actually be achieved. So, our lesson is going to be based on a 45-minute lesson and the first phase is going to be the engage phase and it's going to be a straight arrow ESA lesson. I'm going to...  [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]

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]

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]

Teach English in Hong Kong Date posted:2019-12-27 | Writer: Educating Earth | Email: [email protected] Here at Educating Earth we have been teaching ESL, travelling and working abroad since 2008 and are very familiar with the all-encompassing feeling of wanderlust that travel grants us. We currently have opportunities in Hong Kong with a 12-month contract, 5 day working week, and varying hours. Positions are available in schools and language centres. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Preparing and delivering English lessons to children of varying abilities • Preparing lesson tasks and homework which is in accordance with the school’s curriculum • Classroom management • Marking and providing appropriate and supportive feedback to quizzes/tests, writing...  [Read more]

EFL Teacher Required in Bangkok, Thailand Date posted:2020-04-21 | Writer: Educating Earth | Email: [email protected] Educating Earth has an immediate opportunity teaching EFL in Bangkok(Sukhumvit 19). Please note- due to the current Covid-19 pandemic we are looking for candidates who are already located in Thailand. We require TEFL qualified graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject to teach children ranging from age 3-16 in one of Thailand’s most prestigious private schools in central Bangkok located in Sukhumvit 19, a short walk from Asok BTS station.  Explore the beautiful country of Thailand and experience world famous Thai culture.Gain great teaching experience to carry forward into your future career.Work together with like-minded adventurers like...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in South Korea for Outdoor Activities Lovers! Date posted:2012-02-02 | Writer: ETEC Agency | Email: [email protected] Native English speaking TEFL qualified teachers required for small school in the attractive city, Cheong Ju situated in Central South Korea. Students range from 5 to teenagers. School facilities include air-conditioning in all classrooms, small computer room with broadband internet access and TV with video and DVD. We are a small but personable school in a friendly town - an ideal opportunity to get to know Korean culture.Cheonju is located in Choongcheongbuk-do province with beautiful sceneries.Cheongju with an economically active population of 700,000 is an educational-oriented city located in the middle of S.Korea. It is just 1 and half hours away from central...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in South Korea for Outdoor Activities Lovers! Date posted:2012-02-02 | Writer: ETEC Agency | Email: [email protected] Native English speaking TEFL qualified teachers required for small school in the attractive city, Cheong Ju situated in Central South Korea. Students range from 5 to teenagers. School facilities include air-conditioning in all classrooms, small computer room with broadband internet access and TV with video and DVD. We are a small but personable school in a friendly town - an ideal opportunity to get to know Korean culture.Cheonju is located in Choongcheongbuk-do province with beautiful sceneries.Cheongju with an economically active population of 700,000 is an educational-oriented city located in the middle of S.Korea. It is just 1 and half hours away from central...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Two Great Ways To Organize Your EFL Lesson Plan Lesson planning is, at least to some degree, a vital function of teaching. The degree to which a lesson plan is necessary is often directly proportional to the teaching experience of the teacher. The less experience the teacher has the more necessary and beneficial the lesson plan is and vice versa. Lesson plans give the class structure, hold the teacher accountable, and function as a helpful aide, overall adding to the effectiveness of the class and the student's opportunity to learn. Table of Contents 1. Structure of your class 2. Check-list Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Katie...  [Read more]

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Incorporating Storytelling Activities in the ESL Lesson I believe storytelling is one of the best methods for keeping students engaged while helping them to understand and remember a topic. Regardless of age, everyone enjoys a good story. There are many ways to integrate storytelling into the classroom. One way is to use a story to introduce a new topic. This could mean a funny or personal anecdote relating to the new subject. It could also mean reading aloud from a book or having students listen to an audio recording. Not only will the story grab the attention of the audience, but it will also be a good opportunity to speak somewhat casually with the students, using a variety of vocabulary you expect them to learn in context. An...  [Read more]

The Best Countries for Solo Women to Teach English Abroad 02/19/2021 hi everybody hello and good morning or good evening wherever you are right now i'm in south korea it's 10 a.m friday and so good morning um yeah i'm back here again today my name is linda from itt um if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time we really really appreciate it um yeah so if any if at any time during this live session today you have any questions feel free to drop your comments in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from so we are streaming live on facebook and on youtube at the same time if you can see me if you can hear me just leave a high into the comment box that would be really highly appreciated so that...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Korea (2) Date posted:2010-04-21 | Writer: ETEC | Email: [email protected] ETEC has an immediate opening for a qualified EFL teacher  in a beautiful coastal city. This is an ideal opportunity to mix with many minority peoples and explore a truly multi-cultural part of Korea. The position is to train younger kids (5~13 years old) oral English. There are less than 30 teaching hours a week (Mon~Friday) and class sizes are from 5~12 students. Benefits include fully furnished SINGLE accommodation near the school area and return flight provided by the school. If you’re interested in this position, please e-mail me your resume and recent photo to the address given on the job heading, and for more info, please give us a call at + 82 51 806 0830~1 + About Pohang city Pohang...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Korea (2) Date posted:2010-04-21 | Writer: ETEC | Email: [email protected] ETEC has an immediate opening for a qualified EFL teacher  in a beautiful coastal city. This is an ideal opportunity to mix with many minority peoples and explore a truly multi-cultural part of Korea. The position is to train younger kids (5~13 years old) oral English. There are less than 30 teaching hours a week (Mon~Friday) and class sizes are from 5~12 students. Benefits include fully furnished SINGLE accommodation near the school area and return flight provided by the school. If you’re interested in this position, please e-mail me your resume and recent photo to the address given on the job heading, and for more info, please give us a call at + 82 51 806 0830~1 + About Pohang city Pohang...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Chiang Mai, Thailand (2) Date posted:2017-03-02 | Writer: Dara Academy Chiang Mai | Email: [email protected] Dara Academy is seeking one Prathom EFL teacher for the upcoming school year. Starting salary is 34,000 Bt. Dara Academy is Chiang Mai and northern Thailand's oldest and one of Thailand's largest and most well known private schools. We are within a five minute walk of the Chiang Mai, Arcade bus station and only a few minutes from the middle of beautiful, historic Chiang Mai City. Applicants must be native English speaking teachers from the U.K., U.S.A., Canada, Australia and New Zealand and be available to start in May, 2017 for the 2017/2018 school year. Only qualified applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university will be considered for...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancies in Korea Date posted:2010-10-20 | Writer: ETEC | Email: [email protected] Island Life Anyone? Amazing Low stress positions in Gorgeous Geoje Island, South KoreaGeoje is the second biggest Island with a population of 250,000 people. It’s just off the southern coast of Busan and there is a bridge that connects it to the mainland. They are in just completed a new bridge which will cut down the travel time to 40 minutes. It will be completed in 2010. Currently, there are ferries to Busan which take 1 hour. It is very serene with amazing natural landscape and breathtaking beaches, yet at the same time it is not inundated with tourist attractions. There are around 200 foreigners in a tight night community.This particular school has a great track record and has been in business...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancies in Korea Date posted:2010-10-20 | Writer: ETEC | Email: [email protected] Island Life Anyone? Amazing Low stress positions in Gorgeous Geoje Island, South KoreaGeoje is the second biggest Island with a population of 250,000 people. It’s just off the southern coast of Busan and there is a bridge that connects it to the mainland. They are in just completed a new bridge which will cut down the travel time to 40 minutes. It will be completed in 2010. Currently, there are ferries to Busan which take 1 hour. It is very serene with amazing natural landscape and breathtaking beaches, yet at the same time it is not inundated with tourist attractions. There are around 200 foreigners in a tight night community.This particular school has a great track record and has been in business...  [Read more]

Thu, 23 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Differences Between Mother Tongue and a Second Language Anyone who has tried to learn a language as a second language is likely to express at some stage or another how difficult it is. We speak of absorbing our first language and having to work hard for our second. We will often look towards those who have learned more than one language at the same time, bilingual for example, as being lucky and that the path was easier for them. So, is the first language easier to learn and why, and can we use those techniques to learn or teach a second language? Table of Contents Language of Our Close Environment Artificial Process Which Language is Easier to Learn? Do you want to teach English as a second language? Related Articles: Listen to this...  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Best Countries for Solo Women to Teach English Abroad Hi everybody wherever you are right now. I'm in South Korea and it's 10 a.m. Friday, so good morning. I'm back here again today, my name is Linda from ITTT if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time, we really appreciate it. If at any time during this live session you have any questions, feel free to drop your comments in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from. We are streaming live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time. If you can see me and hear me just leave a hi in the comment box, that would be highly appreciated so that I know that...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Required in the Czech Republic Date posted:2020-05-09 | Writer: Educating Earth | Email: [email protected] Educating Earth are a global education company based in the UK, committed to providing a great international education experience for all involved. We have ESL Jobs in the Czech Republic for teachers already in the country or those who want to work there when the situation allows.   Native and Non-Native English Speakers are welcome to apply (applicants should be fluent/clear when speaking English) Prague, Brno, Hradec Kralove, and Plzen   Since the fall of communism in 1989 the Czech Republic has become a popular choice for tourists from all over the world, keen to experience the beautiful cities that it is home to such as Prague and Brno....  [Read more]

Reasons to Take an English Level Test as a Non-Native English Teacher   Hi everybody wherever you are right now. I'm in South Korea and it's 10 a.m. Friday, so good morning. I'm back here again today, my name is Linda from ITTT if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time, we really appreciate it. If at any time during this live session you have any questions, feel free to drop your comments in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from. We are streaming live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time. If you can see me and hear me just leave a hi in the comment box, that would be highly appreciated so that I know that everything is working well. For the first couple of minutes let's...  [Read more]

Lesson Planning - Part 7 - Lesson Plan Example - Activate Phase   So, having elicited this particular structure, what I'm now able to do is to move on to the actual study activities. Typically, they will be in the form of worksheets to check that the students actually understand this information. So, I might prepare three activities. They may not do them all but, for example, I could prepare these three study activities. So, the first one is going to be a fairly straightforward matching activity, where perhaps they match the subject to its correct verb "to be" in that part of the sentence. The second one is going to be a gap fill. For example, I might use this verb here and ask them to complete a sentence using that verb, so that I can check that any spelling changes that take...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching is not All About the Content: Building Rapport and Managing a Classroom Anyone could learn a syllabus and regurgitate it to a group of people, however, teaching involves more than just the transference of information. Teachers must learn to be able to engage their students with the content, while also building a rapport with the students and managing the classroom as a whole. Table of Contents First Steps in Teaching Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kate M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First Steps in Teaching Rapport building with a new group of students or an...  [Read more]