Katie Ayers

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. 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! Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust TEFL Information Teaching English abroad is an exciting adventure and one that is often shared with a loved one! In this article, two traveling teachers share what it's like teaching English abroad as a couple!  [Read more]

Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust TEFL Information 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 It was never my aspiration to become an ESL teacher. Back in England, I was well on my way to becoming a police officer. My better half, Katie, who has experience working with children and...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 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 Terry from Past The Pot Holes Scott and Megan from Bobo and Chichi Are you ready to live and teach...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas Once their TEFL career is underway, most teachers use the internet to find lesson plans and other teaching resources to keep their lessons fresh and their students coming back for more. Take a look at these top online lesson plan resources for new and advanced teachers. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 10 tips to encourage your students to follow directions in the classroom. These tips work for students of all ages in EFL classrooms all across the world. Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust TEFL Information Teaching English abroad is an exciting adventure and one that is often shared with a loved one! In this article, two traveling teachers share what it's like teaching English abroad as a couple! Simon ITTT TEFL Information Moving...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas These top 10 mistakes to avoid in the classroom while teaching English abroad will help you become a better EFL teacher and make sure your students learn English in the most effective way possible. Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust TEFL Information Teaching English abroad is an exciting adventure and one that is often shared with a loved one! In this article, two traveling teachers share what it's like teaching English abroad as a couple! Simon ITTT TEFL Information Moving abroad to teach English is a great opportunity to pick up new hobbies! Check out these 9 hobbies every EFL teacher needs to try when teaching English abroad! Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Japan is an exciting location with prospering career...  [Read more]

  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 take approximately five minutes on my engage phase and in the...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching young learners is a huge part of the international EFL market and you will surely have to teach children at some point during your EFL career. These 10 tips will really help you when teaching English as a foreign language to children. Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations The Czech Republic 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 the Czech Republic. Christine Thompson Visa and Legal Destinations The Czech Republic is an exciting country with prospering career opportunities in English language teaching for many around the world. Here's our step-by-step guide...  [Read more]

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. 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. 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...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations 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 your life was meant...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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 A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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 important aspect of storytelling to keep in mind is the English level of your...  [Read more]

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 willing to work part-time hours and especially during intensive...  [Read more]

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 i know that everything is working well and um yeah for so the first...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences 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.Table of Contents Watch the live session here Christina...  [Read more]

  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 just have a chat and wait for a few more people to join in for our topic...  [Read more]

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 available positions....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. Rapport building with a new group of students or an individual student is a vital first step as well as an ongoing task for any teacher. Encouraging students to introduce...  [Read more]

Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Destinations 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 Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English in Vietnam? Related...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In between the lesson structures of teaching a five-year-old how to ride a horse and a 20-year-old did I first witness the relationship between age and abilities, attention spans, and structural needs of the different students. As German riding schools would follow a structured pyramid system to train a horse and rider from the ground up, so can teachers of a first or secondary language. Questions to discuss in this essay are, "What is early childhood development? What comes next?" and "How can a teacher encourage students through the different stages of development?".Table of Contents Childhood Teenage Adulthood Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kate S....  [Read more]

Date posted:2009-09-20 | Writer: Chung Dahm Learning | Email: [email protected] What differentiates Chungdahm with other English-language institutes in Korea? CULTURE: Chungdahm has over 120 locations throughout the country. Within our vast network we are able to offer various cultural experiences unique to Korea for our teaching staff. There are yearly trips to various events throughout the year such as the Boryeong Mud Festival and Pusan Film Festival to name a few. COMMUNITY: Nowhere will you find a better sense of community than at Chungdahm. Not only do our instructors work together, they are also involved in various extracurricular activities outside of the classroom. We offer many opportunities to get involved within the community such as after-school volunteer programs for...  [Read more]

Date posted:2009-09-20 | Writer: Chung Dahm Learning | Email: [email protected] What differentiates Chungdahm with other English-language institutes in Korea? CULTURE: Chungdahm has over 120 locations throughout the country. Within our vast network we are able to offer various cultural experiences unique to Korea for our teaching staff. There are yearly trips to various events throughout the year such as the Boryeong Mud Festival and Pusan Film Festival to name a few. COMMUNITY: Nowhere will you find a better sense of community than at Chungdahm. Not only do our instructors work together, they are also involved in various extracurricular activities outside of the classroom. We offer many opportunities to get involved within the community such as after-school volunteer programs for...  [Read more]