My Tefl Academy

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]

TEFL in Campeche, Mexico Date posted:2003-09-19 | Writer: ESL Academy | Email: [email protected] MY NAME IS ALEX BROWN, DIRECTOR OF ESL ACADEMY. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENGLISH TEACHER. PLEASE CONTACT ME A.S.A.P. OR  VISIT OUR WEBSITE Contact us REGARDS, ALEX BROWN ESL ACADEMY, Mohawk College Representative [email protected] 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Najwa Sabih I am Najwa Sabih, a Lebanese English teacher who has a very high passion towards English language. I’ve been a private tutor since I was 17, so I decided to major Teaching English as a second language. I graduated from the Lebanese International University in 2021 and I’ve already been working in a language academy in Istanbul. When I first moved to Istanbul, life was a little bit challenging but as a passionate person who strives to achieve the best standards possible, I was able to handle it all. I currently work as a homeroom teacher in an International school and as an English teacher in a language school. My experience teaching abroad has motivated me to do the TEFL exam as I always seek to improve my abilitIes. Read my articles Who Your Students will be when...  [Read more]

Job Teaching EFL in Manly, Australia Date posted:2017-08-17 | Writer: The Sydney English Academy | Email: [email protected] The Sydney English Academy (SEA) is a medium size language school (maximum 110 students) located 50 m from Manly beach and 30 minutes from the centre of Sydney. It was established in 2001 by Mick Edwards and Sam Milton. SEA is well known for its very friendly atmosphere and a very professional approach to teaching English and an excellent professional development program. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment using your TEFL skills. We’re looking for a part-time General English teacher to start 4th September, and a full time teacher to start at the beginning of October.   REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching at a Language Academy in Korea For those of us who have a desire to teach English as a foreign language in Korea but decide to forego a formal TEFL certificate, language academies (or, "hagwons") are one of our most prominent and accessible options. In the year 2018, fresh out of my undergraduate program, I joined the ranks of many enthusiastic (albeit, mostly untrained) teachers bound for privately-run English academies. The opportunity to travel, visa sponsorships, housing benefits, and the job, itself, make hagwons an attractive option to aspiring teachers with no formal training or little practical teaching experience. Table of Contents Teaching Challenges Syllabus Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL Instructors Needed in Japan Date posted:2012-09-19 | Writer: Ark Foreign Language Academy | Email: [email protected] 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts 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.   As an undergrad student going for a degree in teaching English as a second language, my eyes have been...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching English in South Korea and China - Alumni Report by Linda D. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! What is your nationality? American and German Table of Contents What is your nationality? What city and state are you from? How old are you? What is your education level and background? Have you traveled abroad in the past? If so, where have you been? Where did you study? What made you interested in going to teach English abroad? What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad? Why did you decide to get TEFL certified and choose ITTT? Which TEFL certification course did you take? How did you like the course? How has your TEFL training helped you in your current teaching position? Which city and country did you decide to teach English...  [Read more]

Internationally TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Internationally 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 C.R. - Korea said: Things I wish I had known before starting the courseWhen I first started teaching English here in korea, I had no previous teaching experience. My very first teaching was with elementary school students at an academy for 2 years. Since it was a private English academy, my top priority and responsibility was to finish the course books on time. I was always pressed for time and had no time to play games or do activities other than studying. So, all I needed...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Perth, Australia Date posted:2012-11-06 | Writer: Phoenix Academy | Email: [email protected] 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts 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.   These recent units over tenses have been fairly challenging for me due it being so long since I have last...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Challenges of a Teacher Based on My Experience I have been working as an English instructor for 8 years at an academy that caters to foreign students such as Koreans, Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese, to name a few, who want to learn and improve their English skills and land a good job in the future. To me, my first year at work was the hardest. At first, I did not have any idea of how to handle students from different cultural backgrounds. I encountered numerous challenges no matter how much I was prepared. Thanks to my perseverance and dedication, fortunately, I was able to overcome the hurdles. I would like to talk about some of the major difficulties I dealt with and how I was able to surpass them. Table of Contents On top of...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 Najwa Sabih Destinations Alumni Experiences ITTT Course Graduate: My Personal Experience Teaching in Turkey Turkey is one of the most beautiful countries where you can have a lovely vacation. There are many touristic sites and fascinating places that will mesmerize you with the beauty of this country. Though, living in Turkey can be challenging. It is completely different from coming for tourism. When I decided to move to Istanbul almost two years ago, in October 2020, it was still the period of the covid-19 pandemic. This was really hard, as the companies were still closed, and everything was online, which made it hard for me to find a job. I was still an undergraduate back then, which was also a negative point for me to be able to have a job. Later, things turned...  [Read more]

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Benefits of Using Songs in the Classroom: a Mother’s and a Teacher’s Opinion As the mother of a 3-year-old son, born in Spain to British parents, I have found that singing the same song in both English and Spanish has helped my son become bilingual. Table of Contents Quicker Learning Total Physical Response My surprising observation Latest Researches Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alessandra Fay B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Quicker Learning Provided it is done in a fun and interesting way, James appears to retain information much quicker when...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Most Popular ESL Games After doing some research online and asking some of my friends who are experienced teachers, I have compiled a list below of what we believe to be the five favorite flashcard games.Until I am a practicing teacher myself, I cannot come up with my favorite list and it would also, of course, depend on the age and ability of the students. Table of Contents 1. Musical Chairs 2. Bean Bag Toss 3. Blind Man 4. Bingo 5. Write Around the Room Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alessandra F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Musical Chairs This is a classic...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Should a TEFL Certification be Mandatory for Teachers? The importance of a course such as a TEFL is easy to overlook when you consider the multitude of teaching jobs that are available around the globe that require no teacher training whatsoever. In many countries, the only requirements are that you have some form of degree and are a native speaker. For those looking to travel whilst earning some money, these countries can provide a good balance of income and culture, as well as easy access to other countries in the area. However, whilst this is beneficial to the 'tourist teacher', it can often lead to substandard teaching methods. For an example of this, I need not look any further than myself. Table of Contents My Teaching...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Problems Vietnamese Speakers Face When Learning English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with Vietnamese students. Advantages, Disadvantages, and Tips for One-to-One English Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One-to-one teaching is very pleasant for many teachers. However, there can be challenges as well. How Can a Teacher Establish Rapport with Different Types of EFL Learners? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching...  [Read more]

2 Weeks TEFL Check out tefl tesol about 2 Weeks 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. B. - Spain said: MOTIVATION IN THE CLASSROOMMotivation in the classroom is something that no teacher should take for granted. Expecting that all students will be eager to receive the knowledge that the teacher is going to provide is a positive thought, although incorrect. From my experience and the contests learned during the tefl course, in order to keep the motivation high, some factor must be taken into consideration: ? Age and circumstances of the students: young learners are usually...  [Read more]

Who will my students be when teaching English abroad? The age, background, and motivation of the students in your ESL classroom will vary greatly depending on where you are teaching and the school or institute you work for. You could have a class full of university students, hotel workers or even high flying business executives. Alternatively, you might work in a government school teaching a class of children aged anywhere from five to sixteen. Each of these groups has its own characteristics, and different teachers have their own preferences. Just remember that by completing a reputable TEFL certification course before you head off abroad, you will learn all the skills required to deliver effective and enjoyable lessons to almost any group of learners. Will I be teaching adults when...  [Read more]

Who will my students be when teaching English abroad? When teaching English abroad, the profiles of your students can be diverse, influenced by the teaching location and the type of institution you are associated with. You might find yourself guiding university students, professionals from the hospitality sector, or even top-tier business leaders. On another spectrum, you could be in a public school, teaching a young cohort ranging from five to sixteen years old. Table of Contents Will I be teaching adults when teaching English abroad? Will I be teaching young learners when teaching English abroad? Can I also earn extra cash as a private tutor when teaching English abroad? Will I be teaching adults when teaching English abroad? A large percentage of teachers working in ESL...  [Read more]

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences My Personal Teaching Experience in the Aviation Industry Prior to engaging in this online TESOL course, my only experience with regards to any teaching or instructing was acting in the capacity of a flight instructor/teacher. Having been employed at a school located in the United States, many of the students traveled from around the world to train at our academy because it was very safe and relatively inexpensive. With this, came some difficulty with regards to the language barriers between student and teacher as well as difficulties in certain translations. The students were required to pass an English proficiency test prior to commencing the training, however some students still had difficulty with the language rhythms and cadence as...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Praise is Imperative for Young ESL Learners Learning a new language can be nerve-wracking, especially for young learners who experience a great deal of peer pressure and fear of sounding unintelligent in front of their classmates. This fear is something adults learning a new language experience as well. I have personally experienced it as a native English speaker learning Spanish. Therefore, praise from the teacher they view as an expert in the language they’re learning is vital to the learning process in many ways. Table of Contents Reasons for Encouragement Types of Encouragement Labeling Classroom Practice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What is The Future of Technology in The Classroom? Twenty years ago as an elementary school principal in a large inner-city school district, the staff and I took great pride in creating what we considered to be an exemplary high-technology school. We believed that technology could serve as an excellent tool for children to develop critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills, deeper conceptual understanding, and the ability to communicate their understanding to others. This new paradigm was called inquiry-based information shifting teaching from a teacher-directed approach to a student-centered approach where the students acquired the skills necessary to access and use information. Of the many new initiatives, we started at this...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Several Problems South Korean Students Face Learning English This essay examines English education in South Korea and its socio-cultural problems. The discussion draws on my personal beliefs and experiences. First, the history of Korean education is laid out by illustrating the cultural background of Korean society. Following that, it traces the problems of learners of the English language in Korea and tips on how to improve their learning. Table of Contents National Background Education System Speaking Challenges How to improve Korean’s English speaking Do you want to teach English in South Korea? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nayoung H. Please note...  [Read more]

Additional TEFL certificate Check out tefl tesol about Additional TEFL certificate 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.J. - U.S.A. said: Establishing rapportEstablish rapport in a classroom will be, for me, the most important and difficult aspect of teaching. Rapport in a classroom is extremely important and sets the tone for the learning environment. If a teacher is too serious then students can become bored, afraid to comment, and scared to make mistakes. If a teacher is too casual then students could potentially be lackadaisical about learning, easily become sidetracked by...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Classroom in 2019: How Technologies Influence Teaching Technologies are constantly evolving and improving. There are literally dozens of new technologies that can be applied to the modern classroom in 2019 that have not yet made their way into mainstream usage. New tech changes the way subjects are taught, how students learn and the way teachers and students communicate with each other. Everything from new types of interactive whiteboards, classroom response systems, use of social media, tablet computers and classroom websites to the more exotic and potentially cost-prohibitive techs such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality(VR) or even holographic projectors are commercially available for use in the classroom. Table of...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs in Taiwan Almost everyone in Taiwan has studied English at one point in there life and this trend continues today. With thousands of English language schools throughout the country, and hundreds of thousands of English language students, you can begin to appreciate the huge number of available TEFL jobs in Taiwan. Available TEFL jobs are split between language schools and kindergarten, and you can expect to be offered TEFL jobs at both. Add to this the demand for English teachers made by private students such as businesspersons, homemakers, college students, and just about everyone, you can see that the TEFL Job market in Taiwan is huge. The cost of living in Taiwan is relatively low while an English teacher’s salary is quite high. You can expect to save well here. Taiwan is...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs in Taiwan Almost everyone in Taiwan has studied English at one point in there life and this trend continues today. With thousands of English language schools throughout the country, and hundreds of thousands of English language students, you can begin to appreciate the huge number of available TEFL jobs in Taiwan. Available TEFL jobs are split between language schools and kindergarten, and you can expect to be offered TEFL jobs at both. Add to this the demand for English teachers made by private students such as businesspersons, homemakers, college students, and just about everyone, you can see that the TEFL Job market in Taiwan is huge. The cost of living in Taiwan is relatively low while an English teacher’s salary is quite high. You can expect to save well here. Taiwan is...  [Read more]

TEFL Athens | TEFL Greece As one of the great capitals of Europe, Athens is always a popular destination for taking a CELTA training course. Not only does it boast some of the most fascinating historical sites in the world, it is also within easy reach of the stunning Mediterranean coastline with all the options for entertainment and relaxation that comes with it. Famous the world over as the birthplace of democracy, Athens is also instantly recognisable by its many iconic landmarks, such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon. For an insight into what the city has to offer, click here to experience a unique virtual tour. Another reason why visitors keep coming back to Athens is its well earned reputation as a warm and welcoming city that is as safe as any in Europe. The warm climate and...  [Read more]

CELTA and Trinity Courses in Athens As one of the great capitals of Europe, Athens is always a popular destination for taking a CELTA training course. Not only does it boast some of the most fascinating historical sites in the world, it is also within easy reach of the stunning Mediterranean coastline with all the options for entertainment and relaxation that comes with it. Famous the world over as the birthplace of democracy, Athens is also instantly recognisable by its many iconic landmarks, such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon. For an insight into what the city has to offer, click here to experience a unique virtual tour. Another reason why visitors keep coming back to Athens is its well earned reputation as a warm and welcoming city that is as safe as any in Europe. The warm...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 May 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Live TEFL Talk: How to teach English in Asia Hi everyone, here's Linda again from ITTT. Today we're talking about something really interesting and exciting, teaching English in Asia. Also, all you need to know about how to get to Asia, the countries in Asia with the highest demand, and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching English in Asia. I'm super excited about this topic today as I have been pretty much based in Asia since 2012. I spent some time in China and I am now in South Korea where I've been for the last six years. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Tiana says, is there a bigger demand in smaller towns because nobody wants to go to the...  [Read more]