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Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Weather Matching Worksheet This is a great worksheet to practice weather vocabulary and the name of the months in an ESL classroom.   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]

ESL Classroom Teacher - Chiapas, Mexico Date posted:2022-05-08 | Writer: Interlink English | Email: [email protected] Interlink English is looking for three qualified native English speaking teachers (4 year degree required, TEFL certificate a huge plus but not required with sufficient teaching experience) to join our team beginning in July-August 2022.  One of the three with a desire to work primarily with younger learners (aged 6-7 and 8-12). WHO WE ARE:  A small language academy (approximately 300 students) with a focus on fun in the classroom.  The bulk of our students is ages 16-25 and come to us because they want to learn, not because their parents drop them off at our doorstep.  Forget about classroom management sapping your energy and envision a...  [Read more]

ESL Classroom Teacher - Chiapas, Mexico Date posted:2023-06-08 | Writer: Interlink English | Email: [email protected] Interlink English is looking for a qualified native English speaking teacher (4 year degree required, TEFL certificate a huge plus but not required with sufficient teaching experience) to join our team beginning in August 2023 with a desire to work with younger learners (aged 6-7 and 8-12) but also excited about working with teens and adults. WHO WE ARE: A small language academy (approximately 300 students) with a focus on fun in the classroom. The bulk of our students is ages 16-25 and come to us because they want to learn, not because their parents drop them off at our doorstep. Forget about classroom management sapping your energy and envision a classroom full...  [Read more]

PYP Classroom Teacher Date posted:2024-03-26 | Writer: Berlin Metropolitan School | Email: [email protected] To support our Primary School team, we are currently looking for an adaptable and inspiring PYP Classroom Teacher. BMS is the oldest international school in the centre of Berlin. Over 1000 students from more than 60 countries attend our school and are taught using the best international and national curriculum programs. The Berlin Metropolitan School is an all-day school, allowing students from kindergarten through 12th grade to complete a modern and values-based education, culminating into an internationally recognized diploma. An international team of more than 200 dedicated employees lead the way for the learning success of our students. THE EXCITING CHALLENGESupport...  [Read more]

Primary Classroom Teacher Date posted:2024-04-08 | Writer: Modern English School Cairo | Email: [email protected] Work at Modern English School Cairo!  Teaching in our high performing Primary school (either EYFS, KS1 or KS2), following the National Curriculum of England. Work with a great team of colleagues where collaboration and common planning time is a feature of every day. Applicants must have a good working knowledge of the NC and related phonics programmes. In October 1990, Modern English School Cairo opened its doors with only 28 students enrolled. The school began with the pioneering vision of a group of educators led by Mr. Nabeel Dajani and Mrs. Sawsan Dajani. Its reputation and standing in the community grew quickly. As the school population increased, improved...  [Read more]

Classroom Management for Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Using Students' Names   It is very important that whenever we?re doing an activity that we use the students names wherever possible when we're asking for feedback and so on and so forth. There are a number of benefits to using the students? names and they can include helping to actually organize the class itself, certainly to acknowledge when a student has given the correct answer and so forth, to indicate who should respond, rather than just asking a general question to the whole class. By using the names we can ask an individual to respond to that particular question. One point to note here is that if you are going to ask an individual student it is very useful if you put their name at the end of the question. This...  [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]

Mon, 17 May 2021 Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Best Adaptable ESL Warm-Up Activities No matter how seasoned and confident a teacher is, there are occasions specifically before starting a new class that every teacher might wonder, "what if they don't like me?" This nightmarish query may cause even more distress when one is getting ready to start a job at a new school or a new country. Considering the fact that students don't basically walk into a class with a bias against the teacher, and they tend to take a liking to him/her based on the very first impression they get, can clarify the importance of the first session. In fact, you can work towards establishing a strong rapport by having various fun warm-up activities ready in hand in order to provide your...  [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]

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Building and Maintaining Rapport in the ESL Classroom A major consideration for any teacher is going to be building and maintaining rapport. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic So how do we actually build and maintain rapport? Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The importance of rapport is that within our communicative activities we're asking the students to talk to each other and if they feel comfortable with each other and with us, then that interaction is much more likely to be useful. Watch the video about this topic So how do we actually build and maintain rapport? One approach is to consider...  [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Centre Credible TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Centre 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 V.G. - Vietnam said: Discipline in the ClassroomDiscipline procedures and techniques are extremely important decisions that any teacher has to make about his/her classroom. The techniques used and the rules the teacher created will have a great impact on the overall environment from the beginning of the course until the end of the course. Before teaching any class, any teacher should find out the ages/levels of the students in order to develop the basic suitable rules and...  [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]

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]

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]

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]

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Personal Teaching Experience in China and Russia In this topic, I will be talking about my own "Personal Teaching Experience" in two Asian countries that I've had the privilege to work in and teach such as, China and Russia. So you might want to ask yourselves, What's the difference between teaching Chinese and Russian students? Well honestly there is a huge difference so let's get started. Table of Contents Culture Assistance Personal Experience Teaching Materials Teaching Methods Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jhonatan J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Culture First...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Rapport Building for The Most Enjoyable EFL Experience It is undeniable that rapport between the teacher and students and between students themselves makes the class successful and enjoyable. However, some teachers face problems trying to establish rapport with the students. Being an experienced EFL teacher, I keep facing the same problem: it is hard for me to create a relaxed atmosphere in the classroom and keep a balance between being students' reliable friend and their authority. Table of Contents Why Are Good Relationships Important? Interest in Students Outside of the Classroom Students' Private Life Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [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]

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]

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, 22 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Factors Influencing Teacher’s Confidence Walking into a classroom for the first time can be an intimidating experience! It can be even more intimidating if the teacher has moved to another country to teach English, as communication can be quite a challenge. Also, the teacher is often in an unfamiliar environment and dealing with cultural differences. Table of Contents Good Personal Skills Development and Experience Understanding the Teaching Routine Engage Study Activate Lesson Materials Establishing Rapport Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Janet K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Secrets of Establishing Rapport With Students Friendly atmosphere in a classroom is crucially important. Not only does it create a conducive environment for the study process, where students are relaxed and therefore tend to participate more, but also provides a safe space for a teacher. From my experience, building good rapport is especially important for young teachers as it helps to boost their confidence and unleash all the potential they have in order to make lessons effective and fun. Here are some ways of forging a friendly relationship with students, that worked out for me. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Learn students' names 2. Learn about their interests 3. Make fun Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Most Productive Activities With Flashcards for Younger Learners Flashcards tend to be the most commonly used and popular teaching tool during any of my lessons performed regularly. I come across them so often during my teaching practice that I eventually decided to write my essay on this very topic. Table of Contents Materials Types of Activities Tap Game Step on the Right Flashcard Flash a Flashcard What's Missing? Wind Blows Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mikhail E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Materials It is basically an ultimate flat piece of paper (carton)...  [Read more]

Sun, 05 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 9 Ways To Get Efficient In Classroom Management What is classroom management? Classroom management refers to all kinds of activities and measures taken by teachers in order to make effective use of their time, to create a good learning environment and to reduce bad behavior. In classroom teaching, in addition to the task of "teaching", the teacher also has the task of "managing", that is, coordinating and controlling all kinds of teaching factors in order to ensure the smooth progress of teaching activities. Table of Contents 1. Expression control method 2. Sound control method 3. Gaze method 4. Pause attraction method 5. Name method 6. Gesture method 7. Short rest method 8. Media transformation method 9. Competition stimulation...  [Read more]