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The Global Benefits of English as a Second Language - TEFL Blog
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Global Benefits of English as a Second Language
At a very early age, I was amazed by the sounds of English. I used to listen to songs in English while one of my parent's friends was cleaning his car. He used to play them out loud and I wanted to know what the lyrics said. Several years later I had the chance to go to China to be part of a cultural exchange program to learn Chinese. My accepting interview was completely in English rather than Chinese or even my native language Spanish. All paperwork was done in either Spanish or Chinese depending on where I was. Either here in Latin-American or on the other side of the world, the medium of communication was English.
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How My Enthusiasm Helped Me to Become a Fearless Teacher - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How My Enthusiasm Helped Me to Become a Fearless Teacher
My skin, infused with a generous amount of sunlight, illuminated the atmosphere all about me. My body gleamed in its home-made oil, as my heart throbbed through the entire flight. I clung to the acid-washed denim jacket that I wore as I departed Boeing 737; being born and raised on an island it was my first time experiencing weather that was below 62 degrees Fahrenheit – I was freezing.
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My First Journey
Cultural Shock
What Inspires Me
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French as a Second Language for ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
French as a Second Language for ESL Teacher
I have chosen this topic as I have been living in France for the past seven years and I would like to write about how I learned French and how learning this language has helped me in teaching English as a foreign language.
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Learning Experience
Job Placement
Language Practice
Tutoring
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I remember when I wanted to come to France, I bought a book called 'French in three months'. I followed the instructions, I learned... [Read more]
Connecting Dots Through English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Connecting Dots Through English
Have you ever wondered why people all over the world are somehow curious about the English language? Or why does a country like Japan wherein the English language is not a requirement to get a job, is on-demand for more competent and effective English teachers? These kinds of questions make me remember my favorite quote, "Everything has a reason"; And yes somehow, English exists for a reason of course. You might be thinking why I entitled this essay "Connecting Dots Through English", well you will find out why, as you read more on this essay.
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My Personal Experience
Connection
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3 Important Reasons to Complete a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Thu, 04 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
3 Important Reasons to Complete a TEFL Course
A few weeks ago, I was pondering on what was required for me to have a successful TEFL teaching career. I came to the conclusion that I needed to start from the beginning and complete a TEFL course. There were many different TEFL courses being offered on several websites. I compared several different TEFL courses and finally decided on the TEFL course offered by the International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT), as it appeared to provide the best overall value in terms of quality, rating, resources, and cost. For a beginner TEFL teacher, I think there are several advantages for completing the TEFL course. First, it provides me with the essential teaching tools and materials that I will need to... [Read more]
What a Year at Beijing Normal University Taught Me - TEFL Blog
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What a Year at Beijing Normal University Taught Me
Near the end of my senior year at Oberlin College in America, I was selected to participate in the Oberlin Shansi Fellowship at Beijing Normal University. The main goals of the fellowship were to increase my Chinese language proficiency and to teach English to master's students in the department of Chinese Language and Culture. Reflecting upon the experiences that I had this past year has illuminated many things that I would like to improve upon as a teacher next year and has reminded me of some of the key moments that inspired me to continue teaching.
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Start of My Career
Change of Approach
Why I Decided to Stay
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Tutor to Teacher: Lessons Learned Along the Way - TEFL Blog
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Tutor to Teacher: Lessons Learned Along the Way
For the past few years, I have worked with students one on one as a tutor for a variety of subjects such as history, math, and English. I have a great deal of experience with this mode of educating where I am working with one student at a time and through this course, I have learned a few new techniques that I want to extrapolate on and discuss in this essay.
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1. Needs Analysis
2. Students' Learning Background
3. Lesson Planning
Practical Ideas
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Why Classroom Management is an Important Skill for EFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Why Classroom Management is an Important Skill for EFL Teachers
Classroom management is an important element for having a successful classroom, especially for an EFL teacher. It goes beyond having a clean and organized room; it is a skill necessary for creating an effective learning environment. When a teacher possesses proper classroom management skills, they can establish a positive atmosphere that can significantly impact a student's life. An organized classroom and effective classroom control provide a greater chance of building relationships and gaining trust and respect from students. In the following paragraphs, I will discuss two important steps and provide examples of classroom management, highlighting why... [Read more]
TEFL China - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl Job In China
TEFL Job in China
Date posted:2013-03-06 | Writer: EF Hefei | Email: [email protected]
Teach English with EF Hefei in Anhui Province. EF is the world's largest privately-owned education organization. We are currently looking for full-time TEFL certified teachers to join our school in Hefei. EF Hefei is one of the most established EF Franchise schools in China. Benefits include return flights to China, free accommodation and a competitive salary as well as free weekly Chinese lessons and training workshops.Details:English First, Hefei is currently looking for full-time teachers to sign up with us for 1 year.We have been operating successfully for 10 years now and teach students of all ages, with courses ranging from kindergarten English to Professional Business English. During our... [Read more]
When One Teaches, Two Learn - An English Teacher in Korea Shares Her Story - TEFL Blog
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
When One Teaches, Two Learn - An English Teacher in Korea Shares Her Story
I decided to write about the subject I'm an expert in, my personal teaching experience. The focus will be on what I've gained from the last nine years as an EFL instructor. I'll begin by telling you about my first teaching position in rural South Korea. Next, I'll share my experience taking the TEFL course. Finally, I'll discuss my efforts to become an independent online English instructor. I hope my experience can provide some insight into some of the many options for EFL teachers.
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Teaching English in South Korea
English education is everything in South Korea.
Taking the next steps towards a career in teaching English
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Top Tips For Dealing with the Recent Pandemic as a Foreign English Teacher in China - TEFL Blog
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 Nadiia Dovbnia
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Top Tips For Dealing with the Recent Pandemic as a Foreign English Teacher in China
I have been working in China as an English teacher almost for half a year. When the outbreak began, I decided to stay in China. At first, I thought it would be like a seasonal flu quarantine back in my country, Ukraine, when schools are closed for just a week or two. However, the situation got worse and I realized that it might be safer to stay inside my city than to go through the train stations and airports.
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Our life here has changed completely in less than in 48 hours.
I have to say, the way people here react to the situation amazes me.
Fake News Raises Panic
Schools are shut down.
Adapting school curriculum and... [Read more]
There Is No L (And Other Differences Between Japanese and English) - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
There Is No L (And Other Differences Between Japanese and English)
Throughout high school and college, I mainly focused on learning how to speak Japanese as my second language. Unlike English, Japanese is a fairly phonetic language. Two of its three writing systems, hiragana and katakana, are phonetic. This makes it easy for foreigners to learn because each syllable, also known as sound clusters in some circles, is almost always said exactly how it is spelled. The third writing system, kanji, is not and, as such, is much more difficult for foreigners to learn because kanji are essentially pictures that describe their meaning. They are much more difficult to learn and use in everyday speech.
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The Best Thing I Have Learned From My 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course - TEFL Blog
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The Best Thing I Have Learned From My 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course
Where do I begin? I have learned so much from my 60-hour TEFL course with ITTT.
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I have learned about everything from what it takes to become a great teacher and of course what not to do in the classroom. I also learned a lot about what makes a student a great learner. I believe this is very important as well since good learners progress more rapidly in the class. That rapid learning makes good learners and most of all more successful students. In turn that builds confidence in the teacher on behalf of the students. Of course, the teacher ends up with more confidence in... [Read more]
Benefits of Computer-Aided TEFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Benefits of Computer-Aided TEFL Teaching
I have never met a person who is not interested in languages because of their attraction. Learning a foreign language appropriately, correctly, and faster is the concern of most non-native speakers, which propelled them to seek effective methods for learning languages. This process yielded a new field of research called Computer-Aided Language learning or CALL, which is "the use of computational methods and techniques as well as new media for language learning and teaching." Consequently, most modern learning languages focus on technology applications, where using computers and electronic devices plays an important role in the learning process. In this essay, I will solely... [Read more]
How I Can Apply New TEFL Skills in My Personal Teaching Experience - TEFL Blog
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How I Can Apply New TEFL Skills in My Personal Teaching Experience
I have been fascinated by the ESA approach to teaching English as a foreign language. I believe that as Jeremy Harmer codified the concept, he provided an amazing guide for teachers in all areas of education how they can best effectively and engage students in whatever subject they are presenting.
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My Career
Rapport
Students' Engagement in Lessons
Attitude
Materials
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My Career
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TEFL Asia General - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl In Cebu Philippines
TEFL in Cebu, Philippines
Date posted:2007-04-02 | Writer: ALTA Language Acacemy | Email: [email protected]
American Language Teaching Academy is a small owner-operated private ESL academy We are a multi-cultural English language academy, focusing primarily on improving conversational skills using student based learning concepts, augmented with an immersion-oriented campus lifestyle.
ALTA is a small, elite school looking for long-term instructors. One of the biggest attractions is that our company culture is based on friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. Students and teachers instantly feel welcome as a part of the ALTA family.
ALTA is both a 4 resort (located near the beach) and an established accredited language academy with strong credentials. Because of that, ALTA's campus is... [Read more]
Why Would Someone Want to Complete a TEFL Course? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 07 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Why Would Someone Want to Complete a TEFL Course?
There are many reasons why a person might be interested in becoming TEFL certified. Initially, I only really had one reason, is that it'd be an interesting way to start my career as a teacher and would determine if this was something I wanted to do with a big portion of my life. One of my major life goals is revamping the American education system and making it more efficient, especially on the public-school level. I've learned a decent amount about how education is handled in several countries outside of America and while no system is perfect, there are things we could be doing better. By finding a TEFL job in another country I'd be able to gain experience as a teacher as well as... [Read more]
How to Learn English Outside of the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 09 Jan 2023 Tho Nguyen
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
How to Learn English Outside of the Classroom
Learning English outside of the classroom can be a great way to practice and improve your language skills, especially if you don't have access to traditional language schools or classes. Whether you are a visual learner who benefits from colorful illustrations and pictures, an auditory learner who thrives on listening to spoken English, or someone who prefers the support and encouragement of friends, there are many different ways to learn and practice English at home.
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IN CLASS VS AT HOME
KNOW YOUR LEARNING STYLE
DON'T UNDERATE A FRIEND
ENVIRONMENT MATTERS
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
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The Competence Between British English and American English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 18 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Competence Between British English and American English
Many people who speak English are aware of the fact that American English and British English are similar yet different. There have been many debates about which one is better or correct. Some ways of speaking might be different if one would be speaking British English compared to American English.
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Spelling Rules
Naming
Phonetics
Knowing the Differences
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Spelling Rules
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The Benefits of the ESA Methodology - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Benefits of the ESA Methodology
Over the course of this certification program, I learned an abundance of information and methodologies, but none as important as the ESA outline; the ESA methodology is, undoubtedly, the best thing I've learned from my TEFL course. The ESA procedure provides a myriad of benefits, engaging learners in a series of dynamic activities aimed to create a seamless and effective educational environment. Due to the adept and fluid nature of the ESA methodology, it is easily the most important tool taught to me throughout this program and something I foresee utilizing often in the near future.
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Engage Stage
Study Stage
Activate Stage
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Live Session With ITTT Alumna Brittany From 'The Life Of Brit' - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from 'The Life of Brit'
Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I’m Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I’m here with Brit today.
Hi Brit!
Hi, thanks for having me, and painting your time to meet my schedule, and thank you so much for getting up early.I know it's early in Germany right now. just have my coffee and I’m good to go.That's awesome,where in Germany are you exactly? so I’m based near Trier, which is along the border with Luxembourg. So very close to Luxembourg?
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Live Event: The Best Ideas for Online TEFL Teaching in 2021 - TEFL Blog
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Live Event: The Best Ideas for Online TEFL Teaching in 2021
Hello everybody, I'm glad to see that some people have already joined me. My name is Liza, your ITTT TEFL friend and today we are going to talk about the most interesting topic from all of them I suppose. We are going to discuss online teaching and during this session I am going to share several ideas on how to enhance your online classes in 2021. I hope you enjoy it because it's something really cool to try and before we start let me quickly check if the equipment is working, if you see me clearly and if you hear me clearly please let me know in the comment section.
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The Best Ideas For Online TEFL Teaching In 2021 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Best Ideas for Online TEFL Teaching in 2021
Hello everybody, I'm glad to see that some people have already joined me. My name is Liza, your ITTT TEFL friend and today we are going to talk about the most interesting topic from all of them I suppose. We are going to discuss online teaching and during this session I am going to share several ideas on how to enhance your online classes in 2021. I hope you enjoy it because it's something really cool to try and before we start let me quickly check if the equipment is working, if you see me clearly and if you hear me clearly please let me know in the comment section.
Okay. So it’s nice to see you guys and thanks for joining. I see several comments but I'm not sure what they are as there is something bad going on in the comment... [Read more]
How Might Language Teachers Productively Blur the Line Between Tasks, Games, and Testing? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How Might Language Teachers Productively Blur the Line Between Tasks, Games, and Testing?
In the following essay, I consider something like a continuum from task to the game to assessment, but only in the bookend learning moments of "input" and "output." I often think of learners in my classrooms as a gray box—not quite a "black box," the inner workings of which are completely mysterious, but a thing into which we only ever have uncertain, provisional insight. We can do all sorts of theorizing about language acquisition and psychometry but will never have anything as exact as a litmus test. However accurate my notion is, it motivates me to focus on things that are much more knowable and observable: the inputs and outputs of a... [Read more]
Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" - TEFL Blog
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit"
Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I'm Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I'm here with Brit today.
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That's cool, that's exciting. Have you been to Luxemburg?
Like I said, we have Brittany here today. We're doing a TEFL talk, sort of a casual TEFL talk today.
We are live on Facebook, and we're also live on YouTube. So please don't hesitate to ask questions.
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How to Develop Your Teaching Skills as a Non-Native English Speaker - TEFL Blog
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
How to Develop Your Teaching Skills as a Non-Native English Speaker
Hello, nice to see you. I'm waiting for people to join me and if you are joining please let me know if you hear and see me clearly. Hello everybody, nice to see you guys, thanks for joining. Don't be afraid to write down your comments. Is the sound and picture okay because I want to make sure that this stream goes smoothly? There are many people joining today, that's awesome. It means that today's live session is going to be interesting and will hopefully be useful to many people. Let me remind you of the name of the stream today. We're going to talk about how to develop teaching skills as a non-native English speaker.
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TEFL Talk with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL Talk with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit"
11/27/2020
hello welcome to another live session this week and yeah we're on at a different time
this week usually we're a little bit earlier um but yeah we have a special guest today and that's why because
she's on base in germany so we had to change the time a little bit yeah i'm linda from itt you've probably
seen me before if you've watched our lives and i'm here with brit today hi brit
hi thanks for having me and painting your time to meet my schedule yeah and thanks so much for
getting up early i know it's early in germany right now oh yeah just have my coffee and i'm good
to go yeah that's awesome where in germany are you exactly
so i'm based near trier which is along the border with luxembourg so very
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How To Develop Your Teaching Skills As A Non Native English Speaker - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How to Develop Your Teaching Skills as a Non-Native English Speaker
Hello, nice to see you. I'm waiting for people to join me and if you are joining please let me know if you hear and see me clearly. Hello everybody, nice to see you guys, thanks for joining. Don't be afraid to write down your comments. Is the sound and picture okay because I want to make sure that this stream goes smoothly? There are many people joining today, that's awesome. It means that today's live session is going to be interesting and will hopefully be useful to many people. Let me remind you of the name of the stream today. We're going to talk about how to develop teaching skills as a non-native English speaker.
If you are watching during the live session and don't have time to finish it with us, this video... [Read more]
TEFL Brazil - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Job For Efl Teacher In Porto Alegre Brazil
Job For EFL Teacher in Porto Alegre, Brazil
Date posted:2011-05-08 | Writer: Instituto de Linguas | Email: [email protected]
Thank you for your inquiry and for your interest in my school. This program was developed by ASBI, a cultural exchange organization in the south of Brazil. It has been designed for native speakers of English who want to exchange ESL teaching for the opportunity to live in Brazil and become acquainted with its language and culture. This is the second time that my school is going to take part in it. TEFL qualifications are preferred but not required. Some form of ESL teaching experience is also advantageous.School semesters in Brazil last approximately from March 1st until July 20th and from August 1st to December 20th. Besides the regular semesters, I also... [Read more]
What can I do after teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What can I do after teaching English abroad?
Some people who head overseas to teach English grow to love the lifestyle so much that they never return to work in their home country. However, for the majority, the move back home will come at some stage, whether after a single year or much longer. For some it can be a difficult experience as you are no longer the person you were when you first left home. Everything can feel different, from the everyday language to the time zone, from the climate to the cuisine. Reverse culture shock can be genuinely unsettling. One way you can combat this, and continue the international focus of your new found way of life, is to find a job that allows you to use the new skills and knowledge that your time abroad has given you.
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