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Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Personal Reflection On My First Teaching Experience As the 60 hours, TESOL course is coming to an end, I have started to think back to my first teaching experience. Table of Contents A part-time job for the student My first teaching approach Professional development Are you ready to improve your teaching skills? Take a TEFL course now! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joyce C. A part-time job for the student When I was a university student, I decided that it was a good idea for me to find part-time work as an English tutor or teachers assistant so I could get the first-hand experience in teaching. I began teaching a 9-year-old girl who attended the local school in Hong Kong. Her name...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Dream Come True: My First Teaching Experience Teaching is a very enjoyable job and can also be highly rewarding. I had the opportunity to learn that by having an eighteen-month religious experience in which I shared all my beliefs with the people in Ecuador. Even though it wasn't a job I gave it my full commitment and that might be why I gained so much knowledge and life lessons from it. After returning home, I realized that I wanted to keep having that feeling in my life. I wanted to teach people. Now, the question was what to teach. After talking to some of my close family members and friends, I remembered an old dream that I had when I was younger: Being an English teacher. I started having a passion for this language since...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How My Previous Teaching Experience Changed My Career Choice This summative task topic personally attracted me due to my very recent experience with teaching. To begin with, I, myself is a 22-year-old fresh university graduate in Hong Kong who undertook Business Marketing. To add to that, I also planned on pursuing a career in the business industry. During my university days, I would take up different kinds of part-time jobs for two simple reasons; to make use of my skills and hobbies and earn some cash from it. These hobbies included babysitting, arts & crafts and more. Table of Contents This Year Training Work Conditions Early Career Professional Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How My Personal Classroom Experiences Have Shaped My Teaching Philosophy Teaching and learning are processes that go hand in hand with one another. Effective teachers are able to inspire and engage students with a desire to learn. They must be able to impart their abilities of learning into students in various ways. Through my personal teaching experiences, I firmly believe in establishing high, yet attainable expectations, creating a curriculum that is student centered, and providing real life experiences for students to help them grasp the concepts taught in the lesson. Table of Contents Classroom Management is the Foundation of Learning Student Centered Lesson Content is Key Real Life Experiences Make a Real...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My TEFL Course Experience After I graduated from school, Ifromided to be a teacher. I had all the prerequisites for that profession since my childhood. I entered a university, and the department, which I chose, was Russian Language and Literature. It happened because it was affordable for me financially. Although this profession was good, I often wanted to try myself as a teacher of English too, just to not feel bored from teaching the same subject all the time. However, I did not dare to take that step, since I lacked good equipment for teaching English. This new skill quite differed from my main profession. Table of Contents The only perfect solution The application process My Impressions Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Diverse TEFL Experience My own teaching experience, though not as extensive as many seasoned teachers, is quite diverse. I have taught English class to middle and high school students in the US public school system, worked for an alternative school for students with behavior problems, taught in a language training school, taught in a bilingual Montessori kindergarten, tutored numerous students one-on-one, and I've taught many different kinds of online classes. Currently, I work as a course designer and an actor, filming fun videos to teach Chinese students English through an interactive online app. Table of Contents Reasons to leave a public school Trip to China What I loved there Work in an online education start-up A new...  [Read more]

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Favorite Teaching Approach I think to best address this question you need to know why I took this course. I am a USA certified teacher who arrived in China almost 6 years ago after a teacher in the Florida school system for 13 years. I was an ESE (Exceptional Student Education) certified, Middle School Math and Science teacher. When I first arrived, I assumed all the foreign teachers I worked with were also certified teachers. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: My Story My Favorite Approach What I Recommend to New Teachers? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jennifer K. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Dorothy Brown Smith Before beginning her college teaching career in 2010, Dorothy taught kindergarten, first grade, and English to high school juniors and seniors. She was Instructional faculty at Pima Community College, William Rainey Harper College, and Triton Community College. She holds an earned Bachelor of Arts in Business $ Entrepreneurship from Purdue University. She also holds two earned Master of Education degrees from NationalLouis University: respectively in Adult Literacy and Continuing Education, and Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (Curriculum and Instruction). Her biggest travel wish is to travel to the UAE to teach. Read my articles Ten Things I Have Learned During My First Year Teaching in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Dorothy Brown Smith Destinations Alumni...  [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 The Benefits of Reading English Stories to Younger Groups of ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading can be helpful in a language acquirement. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains why to use reading activities in an ESL class. The Role of the Teacher in an EFL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teacher plays an important role in any setting. However, in EFL classes teachers take even more responsibilities. Challenges for Vietnamese Students in American...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences My Amazing Personal Teaching Experience My teaching experience started back in 1988 where I was working for a company called Bryco Windows. They are a UPVC window and door manufacturer where my position was Sales Trainer. My job was to teach new staff and train them to understand the sales process and how to close the sale. This was a hard job to do as a salesman as the sales people got a lot of knock backs (no sale). Part of my job as sales trainer was to keep them motivated. Sometimes this got very hard with some sales people and many people left. The employee turnover was very high as not many people actually could master it. I worked there for four years in this position and met some really good people who did very well. Table of...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Experience in Child Development I have experience in Childhood development. I've taught over twenty plus years. My experience ranges from infants to school-age children. I have always taught three-year-olds and up. For almost two years, I have had the pleasure of working with children that are 18 months to 24 months old. I am the Lead teacher for our Toddler program. Table of Contents Growing Expertise Every Child is Unique Early Childhood Education Specific Techniques Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Judy N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Growing Expertise Although...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Teaching Experience in Japan I have been teaching English in Japan for 8 months now, acquiring the job solely with the qualifications of being a native speaker and having a bachelor's degree. After 6 months of teaching with these credentials and the two weeks of initial training provided by my employers, I felt I owed it to myself and my students to complete a TEFL and receive a sounder understanding of EFL/ESL pedagogy. In this essay, I will elaborate on the benefits of the TEFL course as they apply to my own teaching experience and professional development by first providing background on my experience before the course, the practical applications of the course in my current position, and finally by addressing how the course...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles How Traveling The World Inspired Me To Teach English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this post, a recent TEFL graduate shares his story of traveling the world and how he found his calling to teach English as a foreign language. Why Having Foreign Language Experience Makes You a Better Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this post, one of our TEFL course graduates gives her thoughts on why having foreign language experience makes you a better teacher. Business English: The Medium of Globalization | ITTT | TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Unexpected Discovery in TEFL Teaching Teaching, Just like any other profession, is one of the most proficient professions in the world. It requires special skills, maturity, empathy, passion and most of all knowledge and learning personality. Imparting knowledge is beautiful, but how to impart an individual is very important, since the person, must turn out to be productive and successful. Table of Contents Value of Additional Education What is TEFL itself? Characteristics of the EFL students Requirements Environment My Unexpected Discovery Are you ready to teach English to ESL students? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph B. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

My Movie mpeg4   Massir is from Tunisia and has been teaching English in Omar when he decided to take our 120-hour online TEFL certification to advance in his career. He was able to use the techniques learned in his classroom and saw significant improvements. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My English Teaching Experience in Japan About a year and a half ago, I began a part-time job teaching English in Japan. The school I taught at, Sunny Club, was a small cram school run in the first level of a two-story home. The physical space could accommodate only 20 students at a time, and it meant that there was very little room to breathe during lessons. While the small size was a hindrance at times, working for Sunny Club was one of the most fulfilling experiences that I have had. Table of Contents Classroom Setting Rapport Teaching Methods Mistakes Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate MARY T. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Experience of Teaching Young Students I started my teaching career in 2016. I was an international student in London, doing a part-time job as a private Mandarin tutor for covering my living cost. In London, I was teaching Mandarin for young learners, age between 3-15-year-old from 2016-2018. After I came back to my country in 2019, I have started to teach English for Kindergarten students age between 3-8-year-old in a private English School. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Tutoring The Beginning of My TEFL Career Teaching Teenagers Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nina S. Please note that this blog post might...  [Read more]

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Perfectly Imperfect: My Personal Teaching Experience It is true that in life, the road to success is not a clear straight upward path; rather, it is more of an obstacle race. A teacher's life looks simple from the outside. Why, she just wakes up early, wears her uniform, goes to school, and does what any other teacher does. It looks pretty straightforward, but my personal experience has been anything but. From a teenager unsure of her future to a high school English teacher, my work life so far has been perfectly imperfect. Table of Contents University Years Practice Working in a School Gap Year Teaching Values Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Personal Vision of Rapport Building One thought, in particular, stood out to me as I was reading Unit 6 of the Business English course. That was how to relate to others who are from different cultures around the world. So as a teacher relating to students means in my mind establishing connections (establishing rapport). I believe rapport is the foundation that binds a teacher to students. Without rapport, there's no trust and poor communication which is the opposite of what I am trying to achieve. Table of Contents So how do I establish rapport? What does this look like? Why is this important? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Philosophy on The Classroom Discipline Discipline is an important aspect of any classroom working with younger students. I currently work at a middle school, and discipline is foundational to creating an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment. Adolescents at this stage are typically very confrontational towards authority and are testing the waters to what they can get away with, or disobey their teachers. I've noticed that teachers who set strict rules at the beginning of the year, tend to have an easier time maintaining authority in the classroom and keeping students engaged. Table of Contents Basic Rules Approach to Solving Problems Chunking Emotional Regulation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles How I Accidentally Discovered My Passion For Teaching And Decided To Make It a Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who discovered their passion for teaching by accident and decided to pursue a career in ESL. 4 Super Easy Tips for Teaching Vocabulary to Young Learners | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching vocabulary is a large part of teaching English to young learners. Here are 4 super easy tips to help you when teaching this specific type of class. The best thing...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles How To Write The Perfect ESL Lesson Plan | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Lesson planning is an important part of a teacher's daily life. This guide is for both new and experienced teachers on how to write the perfect ESL lesson plan. The Best Thing I Have Learned From My 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This story was written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares the most important thing they've learned from taking the 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course from ITTT. Top 5 Skills Teachers...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas TEFL Summative Assessment: My Experience And Observation As an EFL teacher, I have come to realize that the social environment, age, perception and more, play a vital role in teaching English. This was evident as I taught the kindergarten section of the school. It required more efforts because of their language background ie. Non-English speaking country. So, the effective method of knowledge transfer to this group of kids must be interactive, demonstrative and fun based. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: English in Focus Activity and Methodology Some of the games we played were: Mime and Action Interactive Dialog Later I add actions too, so the kids can interact physically as well as in the example below: Do you want to...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Consequences of My Personal TEFL Experience I began my TEFL/TESOL experience not having had any prior teaching experience. Therefore, teaching was something that I was learning step-by-step, reading the units and using Internet resources for additional examples when needed. Even though there is no straightforward answer to this question, the ITTT course taught me that being a teacher is so much more than just transferring knowledge to someone else. Table of Contents Practical Importance Modern Teaching Methods Future Perspectives Effectiveness of My Methods Final Thoughts Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sofija A. Please note...  [Read more]

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Experience of Taking a TEFL Course This is not to say that I thought lightly of teaching English but when I just started considering becoming an English teacher, I thought what I would need for starting my career was passion and enough English skills for the level of students. That I could gain the other necessary teaching skills one by one through experiences in the classroom. Or maybe by reading some course books or from watching Youtube videos concerning teaching English. Table of Contents Teaching Practice Course Content Course Result Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Youngku K. Please note that this blog post might not...  [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]

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Plans as an EFL/ESL Teacher When I envision myself in a classroom full of new English learners, I see myself striving to encourage and motivate students through positive student-to-student and student-to-teacher relationships. One of the key components of successfully learning a new topic is to enjoy it and to see a purpose in doing so. Creating a safe and welcoming environment is one of the most important things a teacher can do to ensure student learning by building confidence in every individual. Table of Contents Personal Language Learning Experience Lesson Plan Understanding Students' Needs Favorite Classes Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How do I Effectively Manage My Classroom? Teaching English as a second language is an exciting experience! You'll get to learn a new culture, travel a new area, and possibly even learn a new language! But finding an up-to-par school, living arrangements, and learning how to live in a new environment can be difficult. It's a lot and can be a bit overwhelming. Your classroom may be the last thing on your mind at this time, but teaching a chaotic and unorganized class is a recipe for having a bad time. This is why classroom management is so important and especially important from the very beginning. This brings up the question, how do I effectively manage my classroom? Table of Contents Rules Planning Attitude and Personality Do you...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences From Student to Teacher - My Language Journey It was the last day of Japanese class and my teacher's last day of teaching at our school. We were all standing up getting ready to bow him one last time. It was dead quiet but I could still hear sniffles around me and felt the sadness of the moment. I never thought I would care so much about a teacher leaving. To this day, the words and wisdom my Japanese teacher taught me still ring in my head. Flash forward to a few years ago, I went to Japan for the first time, after a hiatus of not studying Japanese, but amazingly I still had all the skills my teacher had taught me in high school. How did this person have such an impact on me? The answer I have come to realize is that because he truly...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching a Large Class: My Challenging Experience Back in 2014, I worked at a nursery school here in South Africa. I was the English teacher for the three to four-year-olds at this school. There were 32 students in my class. My class was so small that during nap time two students had to sleep on one mattress. There was no space to leave the class once the children had fallen asleep. I had to make sure that all my belongings were out of the class once the students came in for their naptime or I had to leave whatever was forgotten behind once I was one my way to my next job. In unit 3 on page 21, they talk about the whole class grouping pros and cons and that is really explained well where they say "class grouping is suitable for...  [Read more]