Laura O Rourke

Laura Payne Laura is an English teacher, traveler, writer, and lifelong learner. After some time studying abroad and volunteering as a host family, she decided to pursue ESL teaching. Now she lives in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Read my articles "Authentic" English: 3 Tips for Implementing Authentic Materials in Language Classrooms | ITTT | TEFL Blog Laura Payne Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Finding authentic materials that fit your class’s needs may be difficult. However, authentic materials offer many benefits that created materials do not. Check out this post for 3 tips for implementing authentic materials in language classrooms. 5 Creative Writing Activities for the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Laura Payne Teaching Ideas Writing is a large part of English...  [Read more]

TEFL in São Paulo, Brazil Date posted:2008-05-27 | Writer: Graded School | Email: [email protected] Graded School is a private, co-educational, non-sectarian, nonprofit day school for children ages 2 through 18. Middle and High School programs are essentially college preparatory in nature. Students prepare for a general American High School diploma and have the opportunity to prepare for a Brazilian High School diploma, and/or the International Baccalaureate diploma. Each year Graded recruits the best teachers from the United States, Brazil and around the world to join our school. Personal interviews with our administrative team usually take place at various international hiring fairs in December and February or through phone or video at any time. We request that applicants send...  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Laura   In this TEFL review, Laura from Romania talks about how she took the course because she wants to teach English in Japan and was recommended ITTT by a friend. Laura found the course to be great value for money and was happy that she was able to study the course at home in her own time. 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 abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Teach English in São Paulo, Brazil Date posted:2008-08-25 | Writer: Gringoland Idiomas | Email: [email protected] TEFL qualified teacher required for private and group English classes, both in-company and at school. Ability to teach Business English a distinct advantage. We are looking for someone who is already living in São Paulo, preferably downtown or East zone. Wages vary from R$ 12,00 to R$ 25,00 / hour. Other benefits include free Spanish or Portuguese course and paid holidays. To apply contact Renata Rezende on 2295-6602, or at the e-mail address given on the job heading page. 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...  [Read more]

Energetic Teacher Wanted to Teach English in Italy Date posted:2002-03-11 | Writer: Mrs. Laura Maccarrone | Email: [email protected] Location: Sicily, ItalyDeadline: Friday 5. April 2002Experience: 1 year Details:The people are very friendly and go out of their way to make teachers feel at home, as does the staff in the school We do not want teachers who drink, I know that sounds strange but we have had some problems with teachers getting drunk outside class and it does the school's reputation no good. This is I repeat a small town. We also do want our teachers to have a reasonably smart attire. We teach using the Reward series and other books. The age range of our students is very wide. As I said we are a small school in Sicily, right in the centre of Sicily we are offering 1.2 /1, 3 milion lira...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Long Vowel Sounds "-o" Word List Here's a useful word list with long vowel sounds to use with your ESL students.   Long vowel sound spelling patterns are quite difficult for students to learn. First they must understand that more than one letter can be used to represent one sound and then learn the various ways that the sound can be represented in print.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TESOL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Date posted:2006-05-31 | Writer: VUS-ETSC | Email: [email protected] Vietnam USA Society-English Language Service Center (VUS-ETSC) - established in 1997 - is the nationally recognized leader of quality English language instructional programs. Programs for TOEFL & TOEIC exam preparation have been developed in cooperation with the City University of New York. In addition, VUS-ETSC offers the following conversational, academic, and business English language courses: o Smart Kids Program for children 4 & 5 years of age o Super Kids Program for children 6 to 12 years of age o Young Leaders Program for teens aged 13 to 17 years of age o English for International Communication for adults (EIC) o English for Academic Purposes for...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Angola Date posted:2014-11-12 | Writer: EN Campaigns | Email: [email protected] EN Campaigns are looking for suitably qualified EFL teacher to join our expanding team starting in January 2015. This is a fixed-term contract for 3 months with the option to extend after this period. We offer a competitive salary with accommodation. This is an extremely exciting time to join EN Campaigns as we will be opening a brand new teaching and examination venue in Angola in the new year. Our centre will prepare students for academic English exams including IELTS and also provide professional English training for our corporate clients. For the right candidate, this presents a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new venture and help to shape a new school as well as deliver...  [Read more]

Vacancy in Egypt For EFL Teachers Date posted:2018-10-11 | Writer: Reach Out Academy | Email: [email protected] Reach Out Academy is looking for motivated and inspiring EFL teachers with a creative flair and a thirst for adventure. Our high academic standards and fun learning environment have established our Academy as one of the very best in Egypt. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work with a friendly teaching team where your creativity will be valued and your teaching will really make a difference to students’ lives. Reach Out Academy, a Languages academy based in Dokki, Giza, is looking for native level English speakers for English language teaching positions in the three categories: Apprentice, Junior and senior. REQUIREMENTS: Apprentice:...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Needed in Hanoi and Haiphong, Vietnam Date posted:2010-07-01 | Writer: Apollo Education and Training | Email: [email protected] Apollo has immediate full time positions for qualified TEFL teachers in Hanoi and Haiphong. We offer a contract teaching a variety of ages and levels around 20-23 hours per week. The low cost of living coupled with a relatively high salary means that Vietnam is possibly one of the few EFL teaching locations where one can enjoy a high standard of living, travel around the region regularly, and still save money. Details: Teach and develop your EFL career in Vietnam at International House Affiliate Apollo Education and Training *July, August and September Start Dates * Benefits of living and working in Vietnam • Excellent standard of...  [Read more]

Enthusiastic teacher wanted to teach EFL in Russia Date posted:2008-01-30 | Writer: Windsor English Language School | Email: [email protected] Windsor is an English language school providing a range of general and specialized courses to students and professionals with high English level. In addition to general English, our school provides ESP courses in business English, as well as in finance, law, medicine, IT, engineering, and exam preparation. 1) Senior Teacher position in St Petersburg Windsor is now opening an operation in St Petersburg. We are looking for a TEFL teacher with a business background a unique opportunity to start up in the city and assume the position of Senior Teacher when other native speaker teachers are brought in. You must be highly motivated with the ability to...  [Read more]

EFL Teacher Needed for Language School in Southern Italy Date posted:2017-10-12 | Writer: Insidenglish | Email: [email protected] Insidenglish has a post available for an EFL teacher to join our teaching team in Torremaggiore, Puglia. We are looking an enthusiastic teacher to start October 2017. The contract will run till mid-June 2018. The teaching week is up to 25 hours to a variety of ages and levels, Monday to Friday. We are a friendly, professional school with an excellent local reputation and we are very proud of our high student return rate. We offer quality language teaching to students of all ages and levels; from very young learners to adults, beginners to proficiency. We also offer exam preparation courses for Trinity, Cambridge and IELTS. The school is in the centre of...  [Read more]

Older Posts 4 Activities for Teaching Future Simple in the ESL Classroom Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 4 activities for the ESL classroom to teach the future simple to your students and help them understand the correct structure and usage of the tense both quickly and easily. 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in Rural Japan Laura Payne Destinations Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? Here are five reasons why teaching in rural Japan is worth considering. 5 Weekend Trips You Have to Take While Teaching Abroad in Tokyo Laura Payne Destinations Are you interested in living abroad in Japan? Here are 5 weekend trips you have to take while teaching abroad in Tokyo! Top Reasons to Choose a Recruiter When Finding a Job Teaching English Abroad ...  [Read more]

Qualifications TEFL Celta Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications 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 G.Z. - Australia said: General Teaching Skills in the classroomThe face of the average learner in an ESL classroom is changing. In previous decades mainly college-bound students studied foreign languages; however, today a great mix of students with a range of needs, ability levels, expectations and diverse backgrounds populate our classrooms. More adult learners, from business-based students to increasing numbers of refugees, can be attributed to a rapidly changing...  [Read more]

The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers The 3 Most Important Chinese Policies to Know For Teaching Expats in China Elizaveta Pachina Visa and Legal Destinations China is the largest market for teaching English abroad. However, the country is tightening local rules and regulations to crack down on illegal teachers. This post highlights the 3 most important Chinese policies to know for teaching expats in China! Top 4 Tips How to Find a Teaching Job in China Elizaveta Pachina Destinations Are you interested in teaching English in China? Here are the top 4 tips how to find a teaching job in China. 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in Rural Japan Laura Payne Destinations Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? Here are five reasons why teaching in...  [Read more]

TEFL in Bangalore, India Date posted:2008-02-24 | Writer: Spectrum Consultants | Email: [email protected] Spectrum Consultants India Pvt Ltd seeks Language Specialists for a 1-year contract in Bangalore, India, to grow its current team of 25+ Language Specialists. As a successful candidate you will work full-time as a Spectrum staff member within a Fortune 500 company’s training department. You will monitor quality of service calls (primarily with respect to Language) and deliver effective learning solutions for intercultural and language learning needs. Requirements: • TEFL qualification (SIT TESOL Certificate, UCLES CELTA, or equivalent) • Bachelor’s degree • 2+ years ESL/EFL teaching experience • Intercultural sensitivity and effectiveness in a work environment...  [Read more]

Position Teaching TEFL in Daegu, Korea Date posted:2009-04-30 | Writer: SEI Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Thank you for your interest regarding teaching position in SEI Language Institute. * Upcoming opening : ASAP, June, July * Location: Daegu (The third biggest city in Korea, 1 hour distance to the sea) * Job description o Salary: Minimum 2.1 million won/month (negotiable according to the qualification) o Severance pay upon completion of the contract:(equivalent to 1 month salary) o Working time - Monday to Friday - 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (including 1 hour preparation time) - 50 minute/class + 10 minutes of break - Absolutely no split shifts o Student range: elementary to middle school (No kindergarten) o Size of a class: Maximum 12 (Averegely 8 to 10) o Curriculum:...  [Read more]

Position Teaching TEFL in Daegu, Korea Date posted:2009-04-30 | Writer: SEI Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Thank you for your interest regarding teaching position in SEI Language Institute. * Upcoming opening : ASAP, June, July * Location: Daegu (The third biggest city in Korea, 1 hour distance to the sea) * Job description o Salary: Minimum 2.1 million won/month (negotiable according to the qualification) o Severance pay upon completion of the contract:(equivalent to 1 month salary) o Working time - Monday to Friday - 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (including 1 hour preparation time) - 50 minute/class + 10 minutes of break - Absolutely no split shifts o Student range: elementary to middle school (No kindergarten) o Size of a class: Maximum 12 (Averegely 8 to 10) o Curriculum:...  [Read more]

Employment teaching English in Moscow, Russia Date posted:2006-11-06 | Writer: Windsor | Email: [email protected] Windsor, formerly VJ-Study, is an English language school providing General English and ESP courses (Business English, English for Lawyers, Exam preparation courses) for students and professionals. Our main school is in the centre of Moscow with all its famous places of interest. We are opening new schools in attractive locations close to the city centre and are looking for new teachers to join our professional and enthusiastic ELT team. We can offer 6 or 9 month contract. Hourly-paid positions are also available. The requirements for our vacancies in November and in January are a recognized TEFL qualification and experience in teaching General and Business English. ...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Moscow, Russia Date posted:2007-02-12 | Writer: Windsor | Email: [email protected] Windsor, formerly VJ-Study, is an English language school providing a range of general and specialized courses for students and professionals with a high level of English. In addition to general English, our school provides ESP courses in business English, as well as in finance, law, medicine, and IT. Our main school is in the centre of Moscow within easy reach of all its famous places of interest. Our clients are individuals, group students, and in-company clients. Windsor's main approach to in-company and individual teaching is to provide tailor-made programs based on the client?s needs and requirements. Our in-company clients list consists of well-know Russian and international companies...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Ankara, Turkey (2) Date posted:2006-11-16 | Writer: The Turco-British Association | Email: [email protected] The Turco-British Association (TBA), founded in 1951 as a non-profit making and non-profit sharing cultural centre with the aim of strengthening and promoting existing cultural ties and friendship between Turkey and the United Kingdom, is seeking suitably qualified native-speaker EFL teachers. Located in its own attractive 10-storey premises in central Ankara with an average number of 850 mostly adult students and approximately 30 teachers at any given time, the TBA is one of the largest foreign language teaching institutions in Turkey. It has been administering University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations since February 2005 and has recently become an independent...  [Read more]

Teach English in Oman (2) Date posted:2016-06-09 | Writer: Bahla Training Institute | Email: [email protected] Bahla Training Institute is currently seeking highly qualified, self-driven and passionate individuals for full time positions teaching EFL in Oman. The Institute’s aim is to develop the English language of the local community in Bahla, located in the Dakhiliya region in Oman. It’s an hour and half drive from Muscat, the capital city of Oman. Benefits include a shared furnished apartment with paid utilities, single visa and one return flight, together with a salary of US $2,000 per month. REQUIREMENTS: ● Native English speakers from (British, Australian, South African and New Zealand only) o At least Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and/or TESOL/TEFL/CELTA o A...  [Read more]

Employment teaching English in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date posted:2006-01-18 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected] EF English First, a leader in language education, is recruiting qualified EFL teachers for positions in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The positions start in February. With 40 years' experience in language education, EF English First offers comprehensive teacher induction and career development and opportunities to transfer within its network of 200 English language schools operating in 16 countries. Career-minded TEFL teachers can take advantage of a clear career path rising to Director of Studies and beyond, while taking advantage of EF's online training programs and achieving one of TEFL's most respected qualifications - the LTCL Diploma TESOL. ...  [Read more]

TEFL in China / Shenyang Date posted:2002-10-14 | Writer: Guan Ya Education Group | Email: [email protected] Located in the heart of Manchuria, in the valley between tradition and modernization, Shenyang (capital city of Liaoning Province) is a bustling metropolis of Chinese proportions and customs. We are seeking applicants for two positions: 1) Native English Speakers with spark and creativity to teach all levels and ages of ESL. We offer both short-term and long-term contracts, with a variety of airfare benefits, extensive vacation time, and (fully furnished, private) accommodations provided in newly renovated apartments. With schools located all over the city, and province, there is ample opportunity for overtime hours, paid tuition at the provincial university to study...  [Read more]

TEFL in Northern California, USA Date posted:2008-01-22 | Writer: The New Haven Adult School | Email: [email protected] The New Haven Adult School is currently seeking a qualified teacher for a morning ESL class who can start immediately. We are also looking for long term substitutes for one morning and one evening class beginning in March or April, and for instructors to be available for on-call substitute positions morning, afternoons or evenings on an ongoing basis. The New Haven School District is located in Union City, which is situated between Hayward and Fremont in California. The adult school is at 600 G Street. QualificationsApplicants must have passed CBEST and possess or be eligible for an appropriate credential. ESL teacher training and language teaching...  [Read more]

Full time TEFL Job in Italy Date posted:2013-07-09 | Writer: Insidenglish | Email: [email protected] We are looking for a full-time EFL teacher to join our language school in a medium sized market town in Puglia, Italy. We run general English and exam preparation courses for all ages. You should be an enthusiastic teacher who is genuinely dedicated to helping language learners get the most out of lessons, especially Young Learners. Lots of enthusiastic kids and teens at our school! Full-time Italian contract (25 hours per week) from 23rd Sept 2013 to 13th June 2014. We offer  a guaranteed basic monthly net salary of €1000,00 together with paid local and national holidays. Requirements: Degree plus full time TESOL, TEFL, CELTA or equivalent. EU Passport holder. Native...  [Read more]

Employment teaching EFL in Moscow, Russia Date posted:2006-12-11 | Writer: Windsor | Email: [email protected] Â Windsor is an English language school providing a range of general and specialized courses to students and professionals with high English level. In addition to general English, our school provides ESP courses in business English, as well as in finance, law, medicine, IT. Our main school is in the centre of Moscow within easy reach of Moscow's main cultural attractions. Our clients are individuals, group students and in-company clients. Windsor's main approach to in-company and individual teaching is to provide tailor-made programs based on the client's needs and requirements. Our in-company clients' list consists of well-know Russian and international companies working in the...  [Read more]

Teach English in Ethiopia - Addis Ababa Date posted:2005-03-15 | Writer: Ann Rispin | Email: [email protected] If you want to make things happen and play a part in exciting new educational ventures in Ethiopia, and are able to accept modest terms and conditions we can consider you for a range of opportunities including: o Teaching English in international schoolso English medium class teaching from pre-school to Year Sixo Teaching English to Adultso Tutoring 'the poorest of the poor' on special sponsored projectso Running teachers professional courses (many subjects, especially methodology)o Editing English Language publicationso leading our 5 week Summer School in July/AugustAssignments 6 weeks to 1 year (2 years for senior levels) For further details e-mail [email protected] ...  [Read more]

Teach English in Nonthaburi, Central Thailand. Date posted:2006-09-07 | Writer: Kasintorn St. Peter School | Email: [email protected] Kasintorn St. Peter School, a bilingual school has job openings for the start of next term, looking for full-time teachers. *Qualifications:Category Ao native speakers from UK, Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australiao with bachelor's degree, TESOL or TEFL certificate or with at least 2 years teaching experience in kindergarten or primary levels.Category Bo non-native speakers (German, French, Polish, Dutch and from Latin America)o with a bachelor's degree, TESOL or TEFL certificate or with at least 2 years teaching experience in kindergarten or primary levels.o with at least 550 score result in TOEIC exam.*Salary:o Net monthly salary starts at 40,...  [Read more]

Teach English in Poland (5) Date posted:2016-06-09 | Writer: English College Poland | Email: [email protected] English College Poland, a reputable, private language school (PASE accredited) based in the central Poland area of Radom, is looking for TEFL qualified teachers. The school was founded in 1995 and now, with over 1,000 students each academic year, is the leading language school in the area. Our centres are based in the city of Radom and 5 little towns in its vicinity. REQUIREMENTS: ● Native level English speaker, preferably from UK or Ireland. We also accept applications from USA, Canada, RSA, Australia & New Zealand citizens. ● Holding BA or MA degree and CELTA / TESOL / TEFL qualifications (minimum 120-hour-course) ● Having experience teaching children,...  [Read more]