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TEFL Courses in Colombia ▷ inclass ITTT Tefl
The ITTT TEFL course in Colombia gives you the opportunity to learn how to teach English in one of Latin America’s brightest stars and the gateway to South America. Colombia is a country filled with unique landscapes and innovative cities, cultural and gastronomic delights, and villages surrounded by imposing mountains. It is a country of diversity with places that only exist in Colombia. For lovers of nature and extreme sports, the three mountain ranges of the Colombian Andes are an excellent setting for climbing or walking trails. For water sports, the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Coast offer some of the world’s best surfing and snorkeling, and our lakes and reservoirs in the interior of the country are great for fishing and rafting. Colombia has everything; Caribbean... [Read more]
Living and Teaching English in Colombia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Habits & Customs
Although South America has been a popular destination for teaching English abroad for many years, there are several countries in the region that have only recently come onto the scene in a serious way and one of those is Colombia. With a tourism industry that is growing rapidly every year and an increasing level of cross-border business, the demand for EFL teachers in Colombia is now high. If you would like to explore one of the region’s lesser-known countries, take a look at these guides before you set off.
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TEFL Bogotà - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Colombia ▷ ITTT course
Colombia's capital Bogotá is a very special city. Located in the heart of the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 2,640 meters, it is one of the highest capital cities in the world and is home to people from every corner of Colombia. Bogotá serves as the vibrant centre of a variety of Colombian cultures as well as those of other South American countries.
You will always find something exciting to do in Bogotá, whether it’s enjoying the local culture in the cobbled streets of the historic downtown of La Candelaria, or heading out to the areas around the city to experience the country’s beautiful views and diverse flora and fauna. The city has restaurants, clubs, cafes and bars dotted amongst old houses, churches and convents dating back 300 hundred years. Bogotá also has numerous... [Read more]
Top 5 Off-The-Beaten-Track Countries for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
The worldwide EFL market is ever-changing with new hotspots and trends popping out of nowhere on a regular basis. If you don't want to teach English in one of the common EFL destinations, like China, Mexico or Italy, this list of the top 5 off-the-beaten-track countries for teaching English abroad might get you inspired.
Guatemala - The Land of Eternal Spring
Indonesia - The Emerald of the Equator
Colombia - The Land of Happiness
Turkey - The Land of the Crescent Moon
Myanmar - The Golden Land
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With a diverse range of landscapes, Guatemala is a teaching destination like no other. Here, you will find towering tree clad volcanoes, lush canyons and Caribbean... [Read more]
The 10 Best Destinations for Teaching English Abroad in 2018 - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
Currently, there are around 1.75 billion people speaking and learning English around the world and researchers say that by 2020 more than two billion people will speak and learn English. This means, now is the perfect time to embark on your adventure of teaching English abroad. Whether you are looking for opportunities in Asia, South America, the Middle East or Europe, qualified English teachers are hired everywhere. Even English-speaking countries have a never-before-seen demand for ESL teachers.
2018 is the perfect year to go and see the world.
10. Teaching English in Taiwan
9. Teaching English in Spain
8. Teaching English in Vietnam
7. Teaching English in Mexico
6. Teaching English in Cambodia
5. Teaching English in the Czech Republic
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Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Overseas
Your journey starts here. A career in teaching English abroad is achievable for anyone who has a good knowledge and use of English in addition to a TEFL or TESOL qualification. Before you start your training it is important that you have some knowledge of what teaching English abroad entails and what options are available for you to get there. Here we will look at those options and the requirements needed to achieve them.
First and foremost you should choose a course which suits the type of work you hope to undertake and is recognized in the country or countries you hope to teach. All ITTT courses are suitable for teaching English overseas in a variety of settings. The typical minimum qualification requirement for employment is a course covering 100-120 hours of study. This can be done... [Read more]
Beyond the Classroom: Diverse Career Paths for Qualified TEFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
While it is true that the vast majority of newly qualified EFL teachers start out by working in a mainstream ESL teaching job, either online or in a traditional classroom abroad, there are other options out there for those who are looking for something a little different. The many job options available to TEFL qualified teachers could include:
Volunteer English language teaching
Teaching English in your own country
English language teacher trainer
Head English language teacher
International business
ELT administration
Curriculum or course designer
International law
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Ultimate Country Match Guide for Teaching EFL in Latin America - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Destinations
When it comes to choosing a destination to teach English abroad, there is no single place that suits everyone because every individual teacher has their own motivations for heading overseas. Whether it is to earn money to fund further travels, to be immersed in an unfamiliar culture, or to escape from the boredom of everyday life back home. Whatever your own personal reasons for wanting to get on that plane, rest assured that the perfect location is out there waiting for you.
"I prefer natural beauty and fascinating culture, particularly if it's a little off the beaten track."
"I'm looking for my first EFL teaching job and would like to secure it before I leave home."
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British English vs. American English: 50 Differences Illustrated - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The differences between British English and American English are always fun to take a look at. Below are 40 differences between the two illustrated.
Learn the difference between American English vs British English.
British vs American English
1. Post ………… Mail
2. Film ………… Movie
3. Rubbish ………… Garbage
4. Football ………… Soccer
5. Chips ………… Fries
6. Rubber ………… Eraser
7. Zip ………… Zipper
8. Sweets ………… Candy
9. Biscuit ………… Cookie
10. Maize ………… Corn
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Tefl reviews - English Grammar Future Perfect Structure Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video from one of ITTT's online TEFL courses looks at the structure of the future perfect tense. Positive: Subject + will + have + past participle I will have finished... Negative: Subject + will + not + have + past participle I will not (won't) have finished ... Question: Will + subject + have + past participle? Will you have finished ...? More and more people see teaching English abroad as great way to learn new skills and gain valuable experience in an international setting before returning home and embarking on their career. Alternatively, others see teaching English as an opportunity to change direction in their career and to try something new. Either way, anyone looking to start teaching English abroad will need to be appropriately qualified. Have a look at the link... [Read more]
How is teaching business English different from general English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Business English and General English serve distinct purposes and audiences:
In essence, while General English provides foundational language skills, Business English hones in on the nuanced communication needs of the business realm.
Business English classes
What's the difference between business English and general English?
Business English resources
Business English is a unique area of teaching that comes under the banner of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Business English courses are designed for employees of any type of company who need to communicate using English in the workplace. Business English classes can cover a range of areas including:
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Tefl reviews - English Grammar Past Perfect Structure Teaching English Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this video we look at the structure of the past perfect tense. This tense is formed in the following way: Positive: Subject + had + past participle. I had Negative: Subject + had + not + past participle. Question: Had + subject + past participle? You can earn your certificate in teaching english online from ITTT. We have many different courses available suited to your needs. Whether you are starting out as an English teacher or if you are looking to expand your skills with a specialised course in teaching young learners or business English and if you are looking for something more advanced, there is the TESOL Diploma course. To start the process of getting your certificate in teaching english online, visit us at the link above.
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Top 10 Cities in Latin America with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
While you are not likely to find the highest salaries in this region, teachers moving to Latin America to teach English are predominantly attracted by the continents cultural richness and varied landscapes. Whether you see yourself exploring the Andes in Chile or the rainforests of Costa Rica, here are the top 10 cities in Latin America with the highest demand for English language teachers.
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Buenos Aires - La Reina del Plata
San José - The Big Pineapple
Santiago - Gem of Latin America
Lima - The City of Kings
Bogotá - The Rising Star in Latin America
Mexico City - The City of Palaces
Rio De Janeiro - The City of Carnaval
Guatemala City - Land of Eternal Spring
Quito - Light of America
Managua - The Paris of Central America
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Tefl reviews - English Grammar Future Continuous Teaching Ideas Teaching English Overseas - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ITTT's online TEFL/TESOL courses are designed to help anyone thinking of teaching English overseas. On them you will learn teaching methodologies, important parts of English grammar and ideas of how to teach this grammar to your students. This video looks at one idea for the future continuous tense. For this activity students are each given a planner filled with different activities on different dates. The planners are rigged so that there is only one day when the students are both free. They have to interview each other to find out which day they are both free. To find out more about how you can become qualified and suitably prepared for teaching English overseas click the link above.
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Tefl reviews - English Grammar Past Simple Usage Online English Teacher Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The usage of the past simple tense as explained in this video is when you talk about completed actions at a definite time in the past. For example: I completed my TEFL course last year. When did you complete your TEFL course? ITTT's online TEFL courses cover tenses such as the past simple discussed in this video as well as other grammar points such as modal verbs, conditionals, reported speech etc. making sure that you as prepared as you can be before stepping into your first classroom. Once you have completed a TEFL course and are considering your options for teaching jobs it is worth considering becoming an online English teacher. As technology becomes increasingly more available around the world the demand for English lessons given solely over the internet is growing and... [Read more]
Can I be an English teacher without an English degree? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely! Many language schools worldwide are more interested in your teaching skills and passion than your specific educational background. While possessing a degree can offer additional opportunities, it is not a definitive barrier. Many individuals without degrees successfully pursue and thrive in English teaching roles abroad.
Why is a degree required to do certain TEFL teaching jobs?
How can I get a TEFL job if I don't have a degree?
Where can I teach English if I don't have a degree?
While there is no universal mandate stating TEFL teachers must have a bachelor's degree, several TEFL jobs do require one. The primary rationale behind this requirement is not necessarily pedagogical but administrative, mainly to fulfill visa regulations set by specific countries. Indeed, while... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Present Tenses Overview Pay For English Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
While the Present Tenses are each covered individually in other ITTT videos this particular video reviews the four Present Tenses together. Looking at the tenses together helps to clarify and compare the different usages and structures. The video also highlights some of the problems that students may experience when learning and using the Present tenses. For example, in the Present Simple the use of the third person singular and the formation of the question form -- these can be problematic for students. In the Present Perfect, the Past Participle and irregular verbs can often be confusing for students. In the Present Perfect Continuous, the use of non-action verbs needs clarification. A TEFL certification entitles you to unlock the door to any one of a number of TEFL jobs... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Future Simple Teaching Ideas Teach English Certification - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The future simple tense can be used for threats, promises and predictions. In this video we look at a teaching idea for the predictions usage. In pairs students are given a card with some prompts and responses. One student reads the prompt and the other responds with the given comment and their own sentence in the future simple tense. For example: Student 1: I've lost my shoe. Student 2: Don't worry. It'll turn up somewhere. For anyone wanting to teach English certification is the best route to take. An online TEFL course from ITTT will equip you with the skills needed to be successful in the classroom. Not only will it cover tenses such as the future simple featured in this video but it will also cover other grammar points such as modal verbs, reported speech etc. and teaching... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Future Perfect Usage Teach English Abroad Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this video the teacher trainer looks at how the future perfect is formed. This is as follows: Positive: Subject + will + have + past participle I will have qualified to teach English abroad by the end of the month. Negative: Subject + will + not + have + past participle I will not (won't) have started teaching before you arrive. Question: Will + subject + have + past participle? Will you have found somewhere to live by then? The future perfect, along with other tenses, is covered in more detail in ITTT's online TEFL courses. There are many opportunities to teach English abroad at the moment and with the rise of English as a global language these opportunities will increase. However, while it used to be the case that anyone who was a native speaker could find work teaching... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Past Tenses Review Teaching English Abroad Programs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video reviews the past tenses. The past tenses form one part of ITTT's online TEFL courses. During the section on the past tenses you will learn the structure of each tense in its positive, negative and question forms as well as the usages of each tense. You will also learn some useful teaching ideas for the tenses. Past Simple: Subject + verb in past simple form I played Past Continuous: Subject + was + present participle I was playing Past Perfect: Subject + had + past participle I had played Past Perfect Continuous: Subject + had + been + present participle I had been playing To learn more about the past and other tenses check out our other videos online and consider taking one of our TEFL courses. A teaching certificate from ITTT will enable you to take part in... [Read more]
Some of the differences between American English and British English ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
British and American English differs in several ways that encompass vocabulary, grammarand spelling, and a student is not wrong if they use either version. Teachers should teach the English that they themselves speak but also have an awareness of the differences between the two. If a teacher is required to teach a course book that is in a version of English different to their own, then they should teach the English used in the book.
Some of the differences in vocabulary covered in this graphic are fairly well known such as ‘pavement’ (GB) and ‘sidewalk’ (US), others not so much as in the case of ‘fortnight’ (GB) and ‘two weeks’ (US). While the differences between the two don’t generally matter, a teacher may prefer to teach one... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Future Simple Teaching Ideas 2 English Teaching Certification - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
An English teaching certification course will cover teaching methodologies, grammar and teaching ideas such as those covered here for the future simple. In the video the teaching ideas are horoscopes, fortune telling and wedding vows. For the horoscope activity students will be given zodiac signs and will create a horoscope for that sign before finding out who in the class the horoscope applies to. The fortune telling idea enables the students to role play using the future simple tense with one student being the fortune teller and the other the customer. Lastly, students create their ideal wedding vows or alternatively they can create silly vows. For many people, gaining English teaching certification is the first step on an exciting and rewarding journey as an English teacher... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Teaching English Esl Efl Tips/business English Dos And Donts - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
There are some general Do's and Don'ts that need to be considered when teaching business English. Watch this video to get more insight into teaching this special group of learners.
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.
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It was a very interesting but also guided unit demonstrating the activities in writing as well as speaking.The ideas produced as well as the extensive assistance showed me how... [Read more]
How to Teach English in China as a Non-Native English Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello everybody so lizzy is here and i'm super happy to welcome you to this uh itttt live session uh it's a bit unusual uh time to meet uh because my sessions are um usually on tuesdays and today is saturday anyway um i'm super happy that um you could make it and i could make it as well so today's session uh is going to be slightly different uh because we are going to um talk with my good old friend on the point of china and i know that many people are interested about this topic uh so stay tuned because just in just in a moment he will join me uh to talk about work in china and stuff like that and if you guys have any questions uh feel free to ask them via the comment section and as for the um as for the timing for today we are going to um talk um around 60 minutes approximately um and... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Present Simple Forming Questions Teaching English Second Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The structure of the question form of the Present Simple tense is the topic for this ITTT video. The positive and negative forms are discussed in other videos. Question Form: auxiliary verb 'do/does' + subject + base form of the verb Do I/you/we/they teach? Does he/she/it teach? Teaching English as a second language is an exciting and rewarding experience. The major qualifications necessary to gain a position teaching English as a second language are an internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL Certificate. ITTT has a range of courses that will provide you with the skills to begin your career teaching English as a second language. If you are interested in gaining your qualification follow the link above.
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Tefl reviews - English Grammar Present Perfect Continuous Structure 2 Teach English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This is the second ITTT video that looks at the structure of the Present Perfect Continuous tense. This time we focus on the question form. Question form: auxiliary verb 'have/has' + subject + been + present participle Have I/you/we/they been teaching for five years? Has he/she/it been teaching for five years? To learn more about the Present Perfect Continuous tense and the other tenses, why not have a look at our other videos online. You may then want to consider completing one of our popular courses. ITTT's courses will equip you with the necessary skills needed to make sure that you can become an effective English language teacher and to be able to confidently teach all aspects of the language. Then the possibilities as to where you can teach are endless. For more... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Past Simple Teaching Ideas 2 Teaching English Second Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this video for a teaching English second language teaching idea the students are given a sheet of paper with a series of pictures and each picture has a prompt with complicated verb structure as well as irregular verbs. The students will have to look at the prompts and order the pictures so as to make a story in the past simple tense. For higher level students you could remove the prompts and leave it up to them to create their own story. Teaching English as a second language is an increasingly popular career move. Not only do get the opportunity to help a variety of people around the world achieve their language learning goals but you also get to experience what it is like to live in another culture, often quite different to your own, which is always a rewarding experience. To... [Read more]
What is the English Opens Doors Program for teaching English in Chile? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The English Opens Doors Program (EODP) in Chile is an initiative backed by the Chilean government to bolster English proficiency among its youth. This esteemed program recruits foreign educators, primarily as teaching assistants, to collaborate with local educators in public schools across the nation. Focusing on students aged 10 to 18, the EODP's primary mission is to elevate the English language skills of Chilean students.
What are the requirements for the English Opens Doors Program?
What does the English Opens Doors Program involve?
What are the benefits of the English Opens Doors Program?
To qualify for Chile's English Opens Doors Program (EODP), applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
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Live Session December 0 0 Native English Teacher Vs Non Native English Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this live session, native English-speaking teacher Linda from the United States and non-native English-speaking teacher Liza from Russia discuss the differences between native and non-native teachers, TEFL/TESOL course options, misconceptions, and career options. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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