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Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Family Relationship Chart: Family Tree Chart with Family Words This chart is great for learning the names of family members in English.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Special Education/Learning Support Teacher Date posted:2024-03-28 | Writer: SMS - Santo Domingo | Email: [email protected] St. Michael’s School in Santo Domingo seeks an experienced Special Education/Learning Support Teacher who can provide research-based best practices for implementing effective learning support services in the secondary school.  St. Michael’s School is a 1st through 12th-grade school with rigorous academic demands and a sound character education program. The school’s international curriculum is delivered in the English language, and complemented with Lengua Española and Estudios Sociales classes offered in Spanish in compliance with MINERD requirements. Founded in 1991 by educators Christian Virginia Heinsen, Michelle Morel, and Roxanna Soto. St. Michael’s...  [Read more]

Learning Support / EAL Teacher Date posted:2024-03-27 | Writer: American School of Bahrain | Email: [email protected] We are looking for Middle School Learning Support / EAL Teacher: American School of Bahrain offers a holistic and challenging American and international educational program founded on the pillars of academic excellence, happiness, innovation, international mindedness, balance, community leadership and cultural respect. With experienced leadership, dedicated and caring educators and state-of-the-art facilities, ASB inspires students to pursue their passions and become lifelong learners. As an Esol Education school, ASB is part of a family of exceptional international schools around the world in locations such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong, Cairo, Nicosia and Lebanon. Minimum...  [Read more]

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Building Rapport by Knowing Students’ Names and Interests No matter how well-prepared a teacher may be, every classroom is different, which means each student is different, and each teacher needs to be able to adjust and be able to establish rapport with the new class. For some teachers, working in a foreign country may cause them to feel uneasy; however, a teacher needs to overcome this feeling to be successful in the classroom. Indeed, building rapport with all students will help. Although this is a continuous process throughout the term, the key to establishing a friendly learning environment starts on day one. Thus, the best way to build rapport is to know the students' names and interests by the end of the day or week...  [Read more]

60 Hr TEFL Check out tefl tesol about 60 Hr TEFL 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 T. T. - U.S.A. said: Establishing RapportEstablishing rapport with students at the beginning of school, meaning from the first day does not have to be a difficult experience, even for a new, inexperienced teacher. There are simple things that the teacher can do to construct a positive atmosphere from the beginning. One of these steps is to simply stand at the door as the students enter and greet them as they are coming to the door. In some areas, it is good to shake the student's hands, but when...  [Read more]

Thu, 31 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information The 5 Best Ways to Build Rapport With Your TEFL Students Having a good relationship with your students has many benefits as a teacher. They will become more interested in your lesson, they will learn a lot more and it creates an overall comfortable classroom environment for both the teacher and the students. However, it's often easier said than done to build rapport with those in your class. So how do you do it? This article highlights the 5 best ways to build rapport with your TEFL students. Table of Contents 1. Learn the Names of Your Students 2. Be Energetic and Enjoy Yourself 3. Be Patient but Set Boundaries 4. Learn Something About Your Students' Personal Lives 5. Share Some Things About Your Own Personal Life Listen to this blog...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Effective Classroom Management from Day One Walking into a brand-new class, especially as a new teacher, can be very intimidating. Being prepared with the proper principles, tools, and attitude goes a long way when dealing with the first-class up through to the final exam. Table of Contents Principles of classroom management Tools of classroom management Rules for the class Attitude for classroom management Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mark R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Principles of classroom management Relationships matter. Building a relationship with...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching and Learning English in a Large Classroom There is no agreed definition of a large class in the dictionary, nor should there be. One person's large class is what some others consider as 'regular', 'small' or 'normal'. Some simply define "large" as "too many students to learn names by the end of the term or semester." Whether something feels like a large class is partly a matter of the resources put into teaching it and of the skill employed by the. A large class is one that feels large. A sign that a class is 'large' can be: the resources can no longer cope with the number of students if you desire individual attention for the students. Here are some tips to help with teaching large classes. Table of Contents Be organized:...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Things I Wished I Knew When Teaching English as a Foreign Language in a Kindergarten If someone asks me what I think about teaching kindergarten children as a native English teacher (NET), I would say that it is one of the happiest and most rewarding experiences that I have ever received. But, if someone asked me what I thought about teaching kindergarten children when I first started, I would have responded differently. I would say, "I can't seem to get my students' attention," or "Some of my students still have trouble learning new words." It was after a few weeks into teaching and some wonderful advice from my coworkers I realized that I had overlooked the fact that the students' age, perception, and interests play an...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Main Reasons and Principles of Establishing Rapport Establishing Rapport is important because it plays an important part in helping the class be successful, enjoyable, and engaging. If the teacher has established rapport, the students are more likely to feel comfortable, which will result in the students being active and participating in class lessons. Table of Contents Let's look at some ways to establish rapport in the classroom. It is equally important for the students to learn each other's names. The teacher can also establish rapport by learning the student's interests. It's okay for teachers to tell students personal things about themselves, as well. Teachers can establish rapport by showing their human side, especially...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Fun ESL Flashcard Games to Activate New English Skills During the lessons, teachers usually use a variety of materials and teaching aids. One of the most common is flashcards. They have so many benefits: Table of Contents 1. Hit the flashcard 2. What's missing? 3. Pass the envelope 4. Am I? 5. Jump and name Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Oksana K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Flashcards can be used both for learning new vocabulary and for revision.Here are some of the...  [Read more]

Agency TEFL Teacher Check out tefl tesol about Agency TEFL Teacher 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 T.V. - Canada said: Classroom Management Classroom Management is a skill that all teachers have to have. esl teachers have a more unique situation than a regular teacher though when most of your students don?t know how to speak English. There is no one way to manage a classroom but there are key elements that have to happen in every ESL classroom in order for learning to happen. Teachers have to be able to make students feel confident about themselves and their learning...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Why TEFL Teachers Have to Understand The Principles of Classroom Management Managing the classroom is a task that should be considered among the first things for a TEFL teacher when preparing oneself for a new class. The way that it is arranged can be the deciding factor of efficiency for teaching. There are many variables to consider when preparing a classroom for students who will be attending. One of the variables is the amount of physical space that is available in the classroom. It is essential to know how much space you have to work with to plan accordingly. Another thing is the types of desks and chairs that will be used within the classroom. With this in mind, the teacher can strategize how they will...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What are the Most Effective Methodologies for Teaching Beginner Students? In my experience gained the past few years, one of the most challenging experiences for me was to effectively teach beginner students. Since all my students were absolute beginners (learners who have had no contact with English at all), I had to find ways to make the learning effective, differently to teaching false beginners, who have some form of understanding of the English language. Table of Contents Effective methodologies Circle Time Approach to Teacher's Behavior Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Several Peculiarities of Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten English as a global language, very young learners are becoming an increasingly bigger market in China. Children as very young learners are in a golden period of language learning. Relevant research supports children have a natural ability to learn a foreign language in the same way they learned their mother language. That's why most people are aware that children learn a language more quickly and effectively than adults. So when can children start to learn a foreign language? The answer must be the earlier the better. Table of Contents Kindergarten teacher's qualities Anticipated problems for teachers Creating English-learning environment Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 2 Things That Help to Effectively Manage Your Classroom Classroom Management is a crucial skill to ensure friendly, fun, well organized, disciplined classes be carried out in a relaxed atmosphere. When done correctly the teacher can then continue to inspire confidence in the students, creating a platform to ensure effective learning. Teachers need to know when to be firm and when to leave students alone. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Rapport Body Language Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Craig W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Listen to this blog...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Things That Affect Classroom Management Classroom management is a key element to establish a successful learning environment in any classroom. Classroom management is the skill of organizing and managing the class, having a friendly, relaxed manner, and maintaining discipline. For a class to be able to learn effectively the teacher must be able to inspire confidence in the students. He/she must know when to be firm and when to leave the students alone. In other words, the teacher must be flexible and change his/her role according to the activity and situation without being dominant or leaving the students uncertain. Table of Contents Eye Contact Body Language Names Grouping Turning Your Back Instructions Do you want to teach English...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Fun Flashcard Activities for the EFL Classroom The idea of flashcards is essentially very simple. They are meant to introduce vocabulary and review existing vocabulary already learned in the classroom. Other than this, flashcards can be placed around the classroom for students' reference when performing activities. They may be used in drilling activities as well but this may also get boring for the students, and should be mainly used for sparking creativity and classroom games. Some of the possible flashcard ideas include, and are not limited to the following; Table of Contents Name cards The missing card activity The final flashcard activity Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Locations Additional TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Locations Additional TEFL 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 D.B. - U.S.A. said: Teaching EFL in a KindergartenIn a classroom context, good rapport is an open and communicative bond between a teacher and student. Whether one sees this as a relationship that can be fostered by following set principles or as one better attained organically with no procedure per se, there are themes which undeniably run common among the most cherished teacher-student experiences. I regard some potent ingredients of good rapport to be a teacher?s...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas General Rules on Building Relationships With ESL Students Whether you are a seasoned professional starting a new year at a school you've taught at for years, or you're teaching your very first ESL class, the first-day teaching can be very intimidating. Teaching English as a second language, whether in your home country or a non-English speaking country, can be especially difficult due to the language barrier faced by both the students and the teacher. Because of the language barrier in ESL classes, it is vital to build rapport with your students to create a productive and comfortable learning environment. Table of Contents Why do you need rapport + The first method for that Another great tool for establishing rapport is learning...  [Read more]

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Simple Flashcard Activities to Have Fun During the Class Throughout this course, my favorite units have been the ones that teach us how to lead an effective lesson and have a fun classroom environment. I love all the suggestions and teaching ideas they give, and it excites me to think about using those for my future lessons. For that reason, I chose the topic of five activities with flashcards. This essay will be a perfect opportunity for me to delve further into my favorite part of this class and plan some fun things to do. When I move abroad I plan on teaching young children, mainly kindergarten-aged, so my five activities will be geared towards young learners. They need way more energy, fun, and excitement in their lessons than...  [Read more]

College Credible TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Credible TEFL 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 A.P - U.S.A. said: Classroom managementClassroom management is a very important aspect of teaching, especially when teaching a class of English learners. Some may believe that the way a teacher manages a classroom determines just how successful he or she is as an educator. There are several ways that a teacher can effectively manage a classroom, as illustrated by Tony Murphy in his article, ?Guidelines for Good Classroom Management Practice.? Murphy proves how important...  [Read more]

Cheaper TEFL Schools Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper TEFL Schools 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 W. P. - U.S.A. said: Classes of Mixed AbilityThe tall boy sleeps every class. Five weeks into the school year, I decided to wake him up. I shook his arm, and when he looked at me, I asked him what I thought was a simple question. ?What?s your name?? I asked. The tall boy didn?t say anything. He stared at me. ?You name?? I repeated it, slower. ?What is your name?? Although I would try for another minute or two, the tall boy never answered. In a class of thirty-five korean...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What is Classroom Management and How Does it Affect the ESL Classroom? Classroom management can be defined as the ability or skill to organize the class. This will involve the use of the eyes, the voice, and different gestures. Classroom management will also involve group arrangements which can consist of the whole class, individuals or pair work. The use of student's names, desk arrangements, use of the board, giving individual attention, and teacher talk time also fall under the label of classroom management. Table of Contents The Basic Teaching Tools Student Arrangements in the Classroom Other Important Factors of Classroom Management Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: ...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Games in the Classroom are Effective Teaching English as a foreign language with little to no experience is a daunting task and one that should be seriously considered. There are many aspects to teaching that I was expected to know and implement while teaching English in another country. I had to learn how to teach in about two weeks and although I learned many techniques and strategies, one of the most important tools and one of the most effective was including games in the classroom. Table of Contents Games as a tool for learning Applicability Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Patricia C. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Are The Most Important Elements of Classroom Management? The class life must be predetermined and must be appropriate for purposes. The teacher is primarily responsible for classroom management and principles. In other words, the teacher is responsible for the learning environment. In this way, classroom life becomes more charming, productive, and useful for the learning environment. Table of Contents Classroom Environment Communication Strategies Body Language Calling by Students' Names Grouping Classroom Rules and Directions Seating Arrangement Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 Caroline Chartier Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Building Rapport: ✅ How to Connect with Students Being a teacher is more than teaching the subject matter that you are paid to deliver. We have a lot of impact on the kids that enter through our classroom doors and reside in our halls. Teaching is made easier when a teacher forms a strong connection with her students. Now, a teacher will not connect with every one of her students- some students just do not care about school, do not care about teachers, or simply like other classes better. However, making those connections with specific students will help you as a teacher have a better classroom and strengthen relationships with the rest of your class. Table of Contents Connecting Inside the Class Learn your...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Lesson Planning: Main Principles That Help Your Students Become Successful Lesson planning is an essential part of ensuring that lesson objectives are met and that lessons are successful. There are two extreme approaches one could take to planning but, usually, an approach somewhere between both is best. The lesson plan serves several important functions regardless of which approach is taken. Most of all, lesson planning seeks to ensure that all students are actually learning from the lesson and making continual progress toward their language goals. Table of Contents Simplicity Organizational Skills Things to Consider Before Planning Goals and objectives Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Effective Lesson Planning Educates Successful Learners Lesson planning is an essential part of ensuring that lesson objectives are met and that lessons are successful. There are two extreme approaches one could take to planning but, usually, an approach somewhere between both is best. The lesson plan serves several important functions regardless of which approach is taken. Most of all, lesson planning seeks to ensure that all students are actually learning from the lesson and making continual progress toward their language goals. Table of Contents Points to consider prior to lesson planning Organizational skills Lesson contents Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written...  [Read more]

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 Prachi and Morgan from AlienEating Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching English in South Korea - Should You Teach in the Countryside or City? Teaching. It's frustrating, exhausting, and a whole lot of kid wrangling. Table of Contents City Teaching Rural Teaching Related Articles: It's also rewarding, eye-opening and will give you more patience than you ever thought possible. I had no idea how much went into this job. One day when I'm in Forbes 30 Under 30, I'm going to personally send a tower of Ferrero Rocher to every teacher in the world. This job is a huge responsibility and it's more difficult than I ever imagined. I urge everyone to dip a toe into the teaching world at least once. I've taught English in South Korea for two years now in both the open...  [Read more]