Kelli Ryan

TESOL Review from Ryan   Ryan is from the USA and he recently completed the 120-hour online TEFL course from ITTT and shares his thoughts in this TEFL review. He especially appreciated the units on lesson planning and classroom management. He is now able to confidently put together a class and step into the classroom. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Kelly   In her ITTT TEFL review video Kelly talks about how she found the four week in-class TEFL/TESOL course both challenging and rewarding. She speaks about how the course gave her the opportunity to teach the local students while being observed by qualified trainers who provided valuable feedback after each teaching session. 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 english...  [Read more]

TEFL Review For In-class Phuket Course   Kelly felt that the four-week in-class course in Phuket was a life-changing experience. She learned a lot during her course and appreciated the support she received from the local staff and teacher trainers. She also met a lot of people from different parts of the world. She now feels confident that she can start a career in teaching English overseas. She describes the three main advantages of the course as meeting new people, getting a solid foundation in EFL teaching and receiving positive feedback from the trainers. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Male wanted to teach EFL in Saudi Arabia Date posted:2003-09-19 | Writer: The HAK Group | Email: [email protected] You must have a College degree from a UK, USA, or Canadian College, have a High School or College teaching certificate, at least four years of teaching ESL experience & be a USA, U. K. or Canadian citizen. Overseas experience is a plus. Single status only. Fax resume to: (215) 627-8426 or mail to: Cheryl Ryan, The Bourse #1000 Forceno, 111 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or e-mail to: [email protected] For more information: Contact us Interviews will be held in December in London and in the USA and if you are selected the airline ticket will be paid to bring you for the interview. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one...  [Read more]

Job For EFL Teacher in Peru Date posted:2019-03-21 | Writer: Summit Education | Email: [email protected] Summit Education are currently seeking engaging and professional EFL teachers for one-on-one and small group classes both online and in select cities in Peru and other parts of Latin America. You might be described as a teacher, a professor, an instructor, a trainer, a coach, or even a wise friend. In any case you enjoy and are skilled at sharing your expertise, knowledge, and experience with others. You find it easy to connect with and keep individuals and small groups engaged and learning in class. You can present and explain the intricacies of English grammar with precision and take pride in your students’ achievements.     QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to easily connect...  [Read more]

Job in Peru For EFL Teachers Date posted:2018-07-10 | Writer: Summit Education | Email: [email protected] Summit Education is currently seeking engaging and professional EFL teachers for one-on-one and small group classes both online and in Lima, Peru. You might be described as a teacher, a professor, an instructor, a trainer, a coach, or even a wise friend. In any case you enjoy and are skilled at sharing your expertise, knowledge, and experience with others. You find it easy to connect with and keep individuals and small groups engaged and learning in class. You can explain the intricacies of English grammar with precision and take pride in your students’ achievements. DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to easily connect with and engage individuals and small groups TEFL or...  [Read more]

Teach Young Learners EFL in Taiwan Date posted:2017-04-18 | Writer: Well Done English School | Email: [email protected] Well Done English School, located in Mingxion, Taiwan, is looking for native level English speakers for small classes (up to 12 students max) of grade 1-9 (from 7-12 years old). No teaching experience required, but TESOL /TEFL certification is preferred and is an advantage. More importantly, we are looking for someone who loves kids, is flexible, and is willing to learn our teaching skills. Contracts are for one year, renewable. Maximum for 56 hours per month, plus occasional participation in promotional activities for the school (very short hours). Mingxion is a beautiful county offering a true Taiwanese experience for foreigners. SALARY AND BENEFITS: WDES...  [Read more]

Job Teaching EFL in Russia (2) Date posted:2012-07-10 | Writer: International Educational Centre | Email: [email protected] IEC– International Educational Centre, an independent private language school located Dzerzhinskiy, just 4km outside of Moscow, currently has teaching positions for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in September. Our Centre was officially opened in 2010 and has already gained a good reputation in our town. We are planning on opening new schools in different regions across Russia which will give further opportunities. Applicants should be willing to work with variety of levels and ages in a friendly, professional atmosphere.Main Terms and Conditions of the International Educational Centre’s contract:    - salary: from $1150 per...  [Read more]

Certificate TEFL Celta Check out tefl tesol about Certificate TEFL Celta 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 V.R. - Korea said: Effective Disciplinary TacticsClassroom management is an extremely difficult and important aspect of education that most people don?t consider until they step into the role of teacher for the first time. Making sure students are following along with the material, checking their progress and addressing individual needs, meeting the deadlines imposed by the educational institution you work for, and keeping your sanity intact all at the same time is not an...  [Read more]

Opportunities in Hong Kong For EFL Teachers Date posted:2017-07-25 | Writer: Headstart Group | Email: [email protected] Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to use your TEFL skills and immerse yourself in a vibrant culture where East meets West! Headstart Group are currently recruiting energetic, passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join its 600-member strong teaching community. This is a unique occasion to become part of an established company that is well-known for its quality of services. ABOUT HEADSTART GROUP: Founded in 2006, Headstart Group Ltd. aspires to make an impact on the most important industry in the world – education. Our clients range from kindergartens to tertiary institutions. Our students range from preschoolers to young adults, parents to...  [Read more]

Full Time EFL Teachers Needed for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Date posted:2019-09-25 | Writer: Wall Street English Vietnam | Email: [email protected] Wall Street English Vietnam is seeking full time General English teachers for Ho Chi Minh City. We focus on teaching only adult learners to better facilitate meaningful interactions between our teachers and students. Here at WSE Vietnam we not only teach English but exchange ideas and cultural knowledge and have a strong focus on building ourselves not only as a center for learning English, but as an English speaking community. Our core classes have a maximum of 5 students but in fact we tend to average between 2 and 3 students per class, allowing for more time to be spent guiding those students towards their English...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why Evaluation and Testing are Extremely Important Evaluation and testing are important components for the teacher, students, and the teaching of ESL/EFL courses. These two tasks are both ways of measuring personal achievement about the progression of the course being taught. Without testing, it would be much more difficult for teachers to gauge their students' progression in the course and would likely prevent students from earning certifications in the English language. If evaluations are not conducted the teacher may be oblivious to their deficiencies in their teaching methods. Table of Contents Theoretical Points Rapport Building Strategy Benefits for Students' Memory Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Issues in English for Learners from China There are many behaviors and simple acts of conduct that may or may not be considered appropriate in any given circumstance or country. There are multiple examples for specific regions of this world. In this assessment, I would like to focus on China. Mandarin is the main language, within which there are multiple dialects. In a way, I can see a similarity between the English language and that of China. Taking the major English speaking countries of the world, that's including the United Kingdom, United States, or any other speaker of English in the first language including Australia. Every country has words that if not in slang, are spelled, worded or pronounced differently. This leads me...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Are The Main Problems For English Learners in China? There are many behaviors and simple acts of conduct that may or may not be considered appropriate in any given circumstance or country. There are multiple examples for specific regions of this world. In this assessment, I would like to focus on China. Mandarin is the main language, within which there are multiple dialects. In a way, I can see a similarity between the English language and that of China. Taking the major English speaking countries of the world, that's including the United Kingdom, United States, or any other speaker of English in the first language including Australia. Every country has words that if not in slang, are spelled, worded, or pronounced...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Punishment and Behavioral Modification Within the Classroom Should teachers punish students for bad behavior? In my psychology class at university, we learned that there are many ways to curve or modify behavior, one method involves 2 different types of punishment. When we think of punishment in a classroom we typically think back to corporal punishment, which would be classified as Positive Punishment (when something is added to diminish behavior). This is quite frankly unacceptable in a classroom. This can have a great and direct psychological effect on the student's motivation to learn a language. Even if the behavior is not related to language learning, a student might subconsciously relate the punishment with learning...  [Read more]

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Course Materials are Important Most if not all courses make use of materials, regardless of the topic being taught. In ESL courses materials are crucial to the learning processes from the beginning to the end of a student's education in English. Whether the materials used are authentic, non-authentic, realia, or media, they aid the students by testing, reinforcing, and improving the learner's knowledge. Course materials also provide learners with a reference other than the instructor in the case of dictionaries and other reference materials. Table of Contents What are course materials? Authentic and non-authentic materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in Japan - Nagoya (1) Date posted:2004-04-12 | Writer: ABC PLUS | Email: [email protected] The ages of our students range from 18 months to adult, but are predominantly children. We currently have 4 native English teachers and 4 friendly Japanese staff. We are currently looking for an experienced female teacher to start from July 12th 2004. Training will be provided and will commence on this date, so the successful applicant will arrive in Japan on or before July 10th. We are looking to welcome a highly motivated, creative and responsible teacher to our team, with the ability to motivate students to learn in a fun and stimulating environment. The ability to speak Japanese is an advantage but not a requirement. The successful applicant will be required to work either a...  [Read more]

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 3 Reasons Why Students Get Motivated to Learn a Foreign Language Increasing student motivation in the classroom is closely tied to student-teacher rapport. Throughout my career as a classroom teacher and lacrosse coach, I have found that students perform better for teachers they "like". I use quotations on the word "like" because I believe it is a student's way of expressing a strong relationship built on trust and respect with their teacher. Students will also perform better in classes they "like" as well. In this sense, I believe students are attempting to explain that the class they "like" is engaging and relevant to them. As a high school and middle school lacrosse coach, I have had the unique opportunity to talk with my...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Praising Students: Is it Necessary for ESL Settings? I am a teacher in a training center for young learners in China, Beijing. Our school has a praise system, to be more precise our school has its own money that students can use to buy some toys from our school's shop. To get this money students should listen to the teacher, do their homework, and pass the tests. The teachers can give them money even for each lesson if they want. And it is really useful to maintain discipline in the classroom. It's the first reason why we should praise the students. The second reason is that if you praise the students it increases their self-esteem and they are more likely to enjoy their course and be motivated during it. Table of Contents Speaking...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Factors Influencing The Choice of Activities for Students With Shorter Attention Spans First of all, I notice that adults have a bigger focus on what the teacher is saying and doing during the lesson, than the kids or teenagers. It is because, in my opinion, adults realize why they need to study English. For example, they will be able to find a better job or they may get an enhancement. So they know it is one of the important goals for them for a particular period of their life. And speaking about kids, they are too young first of all. They do not have a clue what is a goal and why they need it. The only thing they know is that their parents want them to study well, but it's not enough in a lot of cases. And sometimes the kids...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Actually Use the ESA Method in Teaching The Engage, Study, Active (ESA) method is a combination of different methods. It was created by Jeremy Harmer when he wrote the book called "How to Teach English" in 1998. In this book, he gives an overview of the different methodologies such as Task-Based Learning, Community Language Learning, and Suggestopedia. He then describes a new methodology: ESA. This method has three main parts that are utilized in different ways to create three distinct ESA lessons discussed below. Table of Contents Lesson Stages Types of Lesson Plans Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kelly H. Please note that...  [Read more]

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Gap Between 1st and 2nd Language Acquisition is Smaller than We Might Think One of the most frustrating things about learning a second language is how naturally your first language came to you and how unnaturally your second one seems to! Why can't we just listen to the language for a while and eventually just "get it" as we did as kids? All of the conjugation patterns and inflections and grammatical oddities of a new language are sometimes hard to grasp even for experienced learners. Table of Contents Wires of The Mother Tongue Children's Language Ability Study Phase The Importance of The Engage Phase Activate Phase Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Flashcard Games for Younger Students I have been teaching English to young learners in China for almost a year and I tried to make my lessons with and without flashcards. And I can say for sure, that it's really hard to teach children (3-12 years old) if you don't have prepared flashcards for your classes, but only an interactive whiteboard and some stuff to play games. Table of Contents There are some following advantages of using flashcards to teach children: The games I use in my classroom are as follows: 1. Flashcard raise 2. Basketball with flashcards 3. What's missing 4. Hit the FC 5. Find flashcards Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Stories Are Essential for Language Learning Stories are universal. They have existed in every culture and every period is known to modern man. From Neolithic cave art to Homer and from Virgil to Dostoevsky, humanity has been enthralled with stories. The most successful speakers constantly engage in bard-like tale-bearing, and, oftentimes, the songs that most resonate with listeners follow a story arch—albeit loosely. Table of Contents Theory Support Early Years Essence of Stories Attention-Grabbing Effect Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ryan S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cultural Stereotypes and Cultural Sensitivity For many people who travel, considering the cultural norms of whatever country you are visiting helps ensure a smooth trip. Table of Contents Stereotypes Basic Manners in Different Countries First Impression Rapport and Relationships Correct Speech My Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ryan A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Stereotypes It is quite unfortunate that travellers from the United States often have a bad reputation for being loud, inconsiderate, and oblivious. While...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Students Lack Motivation and How to Motivate Them There are a variety of reasons why students may or may not be motivated to learn English. For many teachers, especially teachers who are just beginning their English teaching careers, a lack of motivation in their students is one of the biggest obstacles that they face [1]. Luckily, there are many methods for cultivating motivation in English language students. Table of Contents Giving up early Student-teacher relationship Student-student relationship Unclear goals Teacher's correction work Teacher's style Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ryan L. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can Parents Participate in Students’ ESL Learning? Teaching does not begin or end in the classroom. Because of that, teachers admittedly need help in developing a child's level of knowledge. The biggest ally or obstacle to an instructor is a child's parents. While a supportive parent can help reinforce the work that a teacher is doing, negative influence by a parent, and hinder a child's learning just as much. Table of Contents Lead by Example The Parent and Teacher Relationship Development Beyond Education Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Derek G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why You Should Use Games in the EFL Classroom Nobody doubts that motivated students learn better and assimilate taught contents more easily than non-motivated ones but keeping students motivated and engaged during class is one of the teachers' biggest challenges. Playing games in class, though, seems to be of great help when it comes to engaging, reinforce materials and retain the attention of students. Another positive point is that games can be used at any moment in the teaching process by any level. The usages are diverse varying from teaching to getting feedback, not to mention that having students playing games reduces drastically Teacher's Talking Time turning classes more student-centered. Table of Contents Interaction and Fun...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Benefits of Parent Involvement in TEFL Teaching When a child is born, parents are their first teachers and the people responsible for educating their children in the first few years of their lives. Young children pick up on the gestures, phrases, words, manners, etc., that their parents use every day, which in a sense, makes the parent the first teacher a child has. This is the parent's job until the children are enrolled in a school program. When the child enters a school program, the educator's main role is no longer on the parents. Instead, parents have a new partner, the teacher; however, the parent's job is not finished. It is only changing. Just because the parent's job modifies when the...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The Benefits of Having Good Rapport with Students It is important to establish rapport with students within a classroom for a variety of reasons, it builds trust between students and teacher, insights confidence in students and allows for a fun learning environment. All aspects of teaching require a teacher to have some sort of rapport with students. Students will retain more information and do better in classes when the teacher is engaged and shows love for their job as well as an interest in their students. Most students will not learn well from a teacher who comes to class, does not greet the students let alone knows their names and just reads through the lesson without showing any interest whatsoever. It is far more beneficial for a...  [Read more]