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Kristin Hoppe The Feminist Globetrotter Kristin Hoppe is a writer and advocate for socially conscious travel. You can find her adventures and solo travel tips on The Feminist Globetrotter. Read my articles The 7 Biggest Myths About Teaching Abroad Alone as a Woman | ITTT | TEFL Blog Kristin Hoppe TEFL Information Teaching English abroad is the dream of many women around the world. However, there are so many misconceptions that hold them back. In this post, we've uncovered the 7 biggest myths about teaching abroad alone as a woman.  [Read more]

Opportunity to Teach English in Kazakhstan Date posted:2011-05-25 | Writer: Ganuc | Email: [email protected] Ganuc delivers cross-cultural and language training programs as well as consulting services to individuals and organizations in the UK, Mexico and Kazakhstan and has the flexibility to deliver them in Europe, Asia and America or online. We are currently looking for a European native speaker holding TEFL, TESOL, CELTA or equivalent qualification who is available to start in June. A university degree and teaching experience is essential. Experience in training and test preparation (TOEFL and IELTS) is highly preferable.We offer a one year contract for language instructor positions with competitive local salary of around 148 000 KZT per month, visa support, paid accommodation and...  [Read more]

Position For TEFL Qualified Teacher in Argentina Date posted:2011-08-23 | Writer: English Language Advising Services | Email: [email protected] English Language Advising Services needs a professional adult EFL teacher for classes around the Northern part of Buenos Aires and Provincia. We are a small, teacher-run start up company which is growing, mostly via word-of-mouth recommendations. We provide the highest-quality teaching to clients (usually medical or technical professionals) in a relaxed and conversational environment. Teachers should be able to tailor materials to students' interests and professional needs. Teachers need to be able to prepare and print materials, and in some cases need to provide an MP3 player or some similar type of equipment to play audio files in class. Our...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information 10 Female Travel Bloggers You Should Be Following Right Now Are you planning on quitting the 9-to-5 and embark on an adventure of traveling the world? The following 10 women have done exactly that. Most of them got their TEFL certificate and are teaching English abroad, while others started out teaching and are now full-time travelers. Here are 10 female travel bloggers you should be following! Table of Contents @curiositytrav @lindagoeseast @ginabearsblog @milesofsmiles @lifeofbrit @thatbackpacker @eternalexpat @wander.dolls 9 @courtneylikkel 10 @feministglobetrotter Are you ready to live and teach English abroad? Related Articles: @curiositytrav Jessica from @curiositytrav is from San Diego and has visited 40 countries...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained Top Tips for Taking an Online TEFL Course Mark Crocker TEFL Information Online training courses have many advantages and they are becoming increasingly popular with people looking to get TEFL certified. If you are new to self-study or are concerned that you will struggle with distance learning, take a look at our top tips for taking an online TEFL course. 8 Traveling Power Couples Teaching English Abroad You Should Follow Right Now Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching English as a foreign language is a great way to head off and explore the world. These 8 traveling power couples teach English abroad and will inspire you to follow in their footsteps! The 15 Most Asked Questions in a TEFL Interview Carrie Kellenberger Visa and...  [Read more]

Older Posts 5 Simple Ways to Motivate Your EFL Students Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas As an EFL teacher, it is imperative that you know how to motivate your students. These 5 simple ways to motivate your EFL students will help you to achieve just that. 10+ Activities for Teaching English Summer Camp Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas A lot of English teachers abroad teach English summer camps in a variety of formats at both private and public schools across the world. These activities for teaching English summer camp will help you create fun lessons your students will always remember! The Best Countries to Teach ESL When You're 50+ Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Teaching English abroad is not only for fresh college graduates! The market...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Useful Games in The ESL Classroom Nowadays there is a wide variety of how to teach English. Every teacher uses his or her unique methodologies and techniques to make lessons more informative and entertaining. One of the approaches could be using educational games in the classroom. Table of Contents Games in the classroom are a great tool for teachers as they can be adapted to different ages and levels. Furthermore, playing games motivate kids to study better and naturally use English. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kristina S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Best Games for Young English Learners Nowadays there is a wide variety of how to teach English. Every teacher uses his or her unique methodologies and techniques to make lessons more informative and entertaining. One of the approaches could be using educational games in the classroom. Table of Contents Children's Learning Ability Educational Games Benefits of Educational Games Reasons to Use Games in the Classroom Attention Span Furthermore, playing games motivate kids to study better and naturally use English. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Games in the classroom are a great tool for teachers as they can be adapted to different ages and levels. Within this essay, I would like to...  [Read more]

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Most Common Obstacles in ESL for English Learners From Spain First of all, nearly all the statistics and reality observation show that English in Spain is low. The problem is a set of factors whose central aspect lies in the oral part. People in Spain are not accustomed to watching movies or watching television in English due to language dubbing in all original version media. The result is what it is: that the Spanish are at the tail of Europe in the domain of foreign languages. As a result, children do not get used to the English language from an early age, and as we know, the acquisition of a new language is better sooner than later in life. When you teach English in Spain, it starts from a...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Striking Differences Between BrE and AmE When we talk about the English language, we are referring to its base form or proper English as the Brits would say. American English is a version of British English, which has been modified over time and has thus been altered to suit the different geographical locations, different culture and so on. Table of Contents Lexical Differences Grammar Structure Spelling Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: There are several areas of the English language which present the most noticeable differences and these are in vocabulary, grammar, and spelling. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kristian B. Please note that this blog post might...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Does Reading Impact Language Acquisition? One of the most challenging contradictions I had to face as a high school language and literature teacher in Germany was the principle that each child should have equal opportunity when, sadly, the inequality often starts long before high school, and that as a teacher, you should give every student the chance to achieve excellent performances when, in reality, the latter also depends on factors outside of the classroom. In conversations with parents, I often pointed out specific deficiencies in their child's essays as I was taught to. I made suggestions on how to improve them, hoping in vain that next time, the student would get a much better grade. I knew...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 Kristin Hoppe TEFL Information The 7 Biggest Myths About Teaching Abroad Alone as a Woman At 25 years old, I heard Peru calling my name and could no longer ignore it. Table of Contents 1. You'll Be Unsafe 2. You'll Feel Lonely 3. You'll Be Taken Advantage Of 4. You Should Never Go Out at Night 5. You Can Never Drink 6. You'll Have to Pay More for Lodging 7. You'll Regret Not Going with Friends Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: I dreamed of moving abroad alone again after teaching English in France — and it was finally happening, with TEFL certification in hand. Unfortunately, many friends, family members, and acquaintances had a different reaction. I saw wide eyes and heard words of concern. Instead of sharing...  [Read more]