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Fri, 04 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How A TEFL Certificate Can Help You Open Your Own English Language School I learned English when I was 20 after my family and I decided to immigrate to Canada from Brazil. I hadn't had much exposure to the English language prior to the move. 25 years have gone by, and now I have the opportunity to teach English back in my home country of Brazil! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Take our 4-week in-class course in Natal, Brazil, and start your own TEFL adventure! This post was written by our ITTT graduate George K. After coming back to my small hometown in the Brazilian countryside a couple of years ago, I met one of my childhood friends, Rodrigo. He had just opened a...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Citizen of the World I was scrolling down the list of the topics for the summative task. I was looking for something less technical, less methodical, something more 'human' I'd say. A title straight away jumped to my eyes: 'How can English influence a student's future career'. Table of Contents My Personal Experience English in My Life International Experience Career Opportunities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Christian A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Personal Experience While reading that line I felt that whatever I was doing at that...  [Read more]

Lydia Pincott Pooh Bear once said: “You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” After spending some time working in a marketing agency, I took our old friend Pooh’s advice and set out to see the world and embrace new cultures. My name is Lydia Pincott and I’m a 20-something year old from Wellington, New Zealand, currently based in Japan and teaching English here, while indulging in far too many desserts, taking an embarrassing number of photos, and never failing to get excited when seeing a shiba inu out for a walk. Read my articles 3 Amazing Hidden-Gem Travel Destinations in Japan | ITTT | TEFL Blog Lydia Pincott Destinations Alumni Experiences The beaten path in Japan is pretty great and worth...  [Read more]

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Top Ways to Encourage Students: The Power of Praise It is not normal to praise students. Praising students is a pivotal and fundamental role that is expected from the teacher towards his/her students to show admiration and give feedback on their good behavior, performance, etc. It helps establish learners-teacher rapports, build students' confidence, as well as it is a smooth and immediate process of evaluation. Table of Contents Positive Aspects Student-Teacher Relationships Confidence Evaluation vs. Praise Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Taha Laouily. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Difficulties in English Phonetics and Phonology: How Foreign Learners Can Master it First and foremost I'd like to address why phonetics issues very early piqued my interest in teaching English for foreigners. Ever since childhood, I was surrounded by people with substantial articulatory and auditory phonetic problems, not so much with the acoustic ones. Table of Contents Natural Problems Study Issues Self-consciousness Firstly, I attended the sign language and lip-reading courses. Are my efforts worthwhile? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Asbiorn B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Personal Teaching Experience and What Factors Influence it I taught high school and college-level Spanish. I taught language for about 20 years. I learned many things throughout my tenure as a teacher. There are many traits and characteristics that I found useful in my career. Table of Contents The first of these is Creativity Secondly, I found that an effective teacher must be a good communicator Another trait that I found very useful in the classroom was patience Humor is a trait I found useful in the classroom Lastly, I would like to talk about flexibility Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Keith B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 Tho Nguyen Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Learn English Outside of the Classroom Learning English outside of the classroom can be a great way to practice and improve your language skills, especially if you don't have access to traditional language schools or classes. Whether you are a visual learner who benefits from colorful illustrations and pictures, an auditory learner who thrives on listening to spoken English, or someone who prefers the support and encouragement of friends, there are many different ways to learn and practice English at home. Table of Contents IN CLASS VS AT HOME KNOW YOUR LEARNING STYLE DON'T UNDERATE A FRIEND ENVIRONMENT MATTERS PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Online TEFL Courses vs. In-Class Study Online TEFL courses versus Onsite TEFL courses? Which is the best choice? In this essay, I will define what is an online course and onsite course, listing the advantages and disadvantages of both, and at the end giving my opinion on which I feel from my experience is the best choice. Table of Contents Online TEFL Advantages Online TEFL Disadvantages Onsite TEFL Advantages Onsite TEFL Disadvantages Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: First, let's look at what is an online TEFL course. An online course is defined as a course that uses information and communications technology (internet) for learning TEFL. Online courses are very popular these days because...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The best thing I've learned from my TEFL course from ITTT I've been teaching English to children for about one year at a small language center. The whole experience is very positive and I really enjoy teaching kids. However, as I wasn't content with my teaching skills and the lack in lesson-planning, I decided to to improve my skills by taking a TEFL course from ITTT. Table of Contents Managing Lessons in EFL Teaching Lesson Planning is Important Listen to this blog post Now it's your turn! Take a TEFL course from ITTT! Related Articles: After taking the popular 120-hour TEFL certification course, I can say that the best thing I've learned is the whole concept of teaching! This TEFL certificate course has 20 units covering...  [Read more]

TEFL, TESOL & Teaching English Q&A Session 10/29/2020 hello hello hello anybody here anybody's here welcome i'm linda from itt and we are doing a live q a session today so let me just check if this is working is anybody here if you're here if you can see me if you can hear me please leave a comment that would be great so that i know that you are here and please let me know where you guys are tuning in from i would be super interested to know where are you tuning in from i'm in south korea i'm about an hour and a half outside of seoul sort of like in the middle of south korea in a city called chongju it's not that big it is quite big but it's not pretty well known but um yeah i've been here for five and a half years already so oh hello some people are here great hi welcome welcome...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Convenience of Teaching ESL/EFL Online I was extremely overjoyed when I saw this as one of the options for the "Summative Task", because I have been teaching EFL online for about a year and a half, and EFL in general for about two years. Table of Contents The reason why I started online teaching Advantages Firstly, the commute was gone, practically non-existent. Secondly, one on one attention is given to every student. Thirdly and finally, online classes are extremely flexible. Like all things, online EFL teaching doesn't come without its challenges. Firstly, maintaining student focus levels. Secondly, not enough physical activity. My final words Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Leaders Are Readers: How to Develop Children’s Interest for Reading Reading it's a skill which we learn when we are children. Some children learn to read before they start to join the elementary school, it depends on parents always. But how we can instill a love for reading in children? Table of Contents Parents Role Reading Activities For The Classroom Benefits of Reading Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Radka S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Parents Role Parents should read a children's books since childhood like this the relationship between parents and a...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Teachers Can Increase Their Confidence in The Classroom In the classroom, a teacher's dedication, confidence, and eagerness are often contagious, and the same is true with the lack of these things. If a teacher is enthusiastic and energetic, their students will be as well. Mostly, experienced teachers know how to make the classroom friendly, pleasant and enthusiastic for the students. But does it apply to the new teachers? Table of Contents Yearly Career Teachers Mind Your Body Language Be Patient Be Prepared Pay Attention to Students' Needs Pay Attention to Yourself Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Puneet K. Yearly...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Parent Intervention is Essential for the Success of Education As a child, my mother dropped me off at school every morning before she goes to work. I would go throughout my day at school and stay in the after school programs until my mother picked me up late in the afternoon. Like many other single mothers, my mother had to work a lot like to support the family. I grew up going to school and doing my homework to the best of my abilities without the extra encouragement from a parent. My mother would ask if I did my schoolwork and I would tell her that it was done at school. Since she was very busy working she trusted in the school to do their job in educating me and she trusted me to do my part in my education. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Regular Opportunities in China For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2019-02-21 | Writer: Sino Interlink | Email: [email protected] Sino Interlink English has regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers, with over 50 vacancies a quarter in a variety of locations in China. Our clients consist of a number of private schools, public schools, kindergartens, training centres in China covering all age groups from nursery through secondary. Work part time for full time pay. Eat delicious food outside with friends every night without having to worry about what the bank says. Explore the world’s oldest civilisation and immerse yourself in their culture. Learn another language. Develop friendships that will span continents. Be a part of the global mechanism that is...  [Read more]

Your Questions about TEFL & TESOL Answered!   Welcome, I'm Linda from ITTT, and we are doing a live Q&A session today, so let me just check if this is working. Is anybody here if you're here, if you can see me if you can hear me. Please, leave a comment. That would be great so that I know that you are here. And, please, let me know where you guys are tuning in from? I would be super interested to see where you are tuning in from. I'm in South Korea. I'm about an hour and a half outside of Seoul, like in the middle of South Korea in a city called Cheongju. It's not that big. It is quite big, but it's not pretty well known, but um, I've been here for five and a half years already. So, hello, some people are here great! Hi, welcome! Where are you guys? Please, let me know. So...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience in a Chinese Training School I have been an English teacher in China for roughly 3 years, one of the biggest challenges I face every day is the look I get from the children when they see me for the first time. I stand out a mile away (blonde hair and blue eyes) so they are either very eager to speak to me or they are petrified. Table of Contents Responsibilities Benefits Drawbacks Classes Structures We have 3 levels: Age Groups Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jeanne H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Responsibilities As a training school...  [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]

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Striking Reasons to Complete a TEFL Course To Teach, Travel, Work and Live abroad! Says the ITTT website. Indeed, the main reasons for wanting to be a certified TEFL teacher are most probably these. If you are a student, to travel the world, discover different cultures, meet new people and learn the local language. If you are an office employee, frustrated by the routine and bored with your job, to escape to China or Japan to teach and learn about Buddhism. If you are an experienced teacher, to give a new dimension to your teaching. If you want to help others, to do volunteer work in Africa. Table of Contents English expertise Course choice Demand Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: There is a...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What It’s Like Teaching Kindergarten in Thailand - My Personal Story Having spent more than 20 years as a marketing consultant, I decided to change career, to become an English language teacher. Hence, I took up the 120-hour TEFL course with ITTT, along with a specialised course in teaching young learners and another one in teaching business English. Even before I finished my TEFL course, I was offered a teaching job with a private school in Bangkok, Thailand. I have since been teaching kindergarten kids for about 8 months. Table of Contents My Typical School Day Planning and Preparation Lessons I Have Learned Since Starting My New Job My Plans for the Future Do you want to teach English in Thailand? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Budget and Salary TEFL Information Your Questions about TEFL & TESOL Answered! Welcome, I'm Linda from ITTT, and we are doing a live Q&A session today, so let me just check if this is working. Is anybody here if you're here, if you can see me if you can hear me. Please, leave a comment. That would be great so that I know that you are here. And, please, let me know where you guys are tuning in from? I would be super interested to see where you are tuning in from. I'm in South Korea. I'm about an hour and a half outside of Seoul, like in the middle of South Korea in a city called Cheongju. It's not that big. It is quite big, but it's not pretty well known, but um, I've been here for five and a half years already. Table of Contents Watch the live...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 Kavinna Batra TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Is a College Degree Crucial for Becoming an English Teacher? Education comes in many forms, whether through months of hands-on training or years of schooling. Table of Contents Hiring Teachers Industry Individual Alternatives to a university education Trade schools Apprenticeships Self-made experiences Are you ready to teach English? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Education comes in many forms. Yet, nowadays, it seems like a college degree is the best and the most meritorious achievement in education –something that employers not only support but also demand. To produce this article, I questioned some of my fellow colleagues and professionals from the...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Receptive Skills to Business English Students Being able to listen and read is an indispensable part of being a fluent user of the English language. I have been teaching business English since 1993 and know that the primary tasks of my students are acquiring exposure to the English-speaking business environment, immersing themselves in anglophone culture and being able to comprehend complex ideas in their professional fields through different media. As broadband Internet connection becomes ever more pervasive, students are switching from printed information sources to video and text content available online. Learners' increasing demands represent an even greater challenge for me as an EFL tutor. The question then becomes, how...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 Kayla Hill Destinations TEFL Information NET Scheme for Teaching English in Hong Kong – How it Works and How to Apply So, you're interested in teaching English in Hong Kong? Although there are many avenues in which to do this, one particular program that is unique to Hong Kong is the Native English Teacher (NET) Scheme. I've just started my fourth consecutive year teaching in a local school in the New Territories in Hong Kong, and the scheme has definitely provided me with plenty of opportunities. Table of Contents History of the NET Scheme Duties of a NET How to Apply for the NET Scheme in Hong Kong Remuneration Package Attractive Rewards Common Challenges a NET Faces The NET Community What are you waiting for? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads...  [Read more]

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Uses of Simulation and Role Play in a Business TEFL/TESOL Context While studying the content of the Teaching Business English specialized course, I was introduced to the unique place of role-playing and simulation. In a similar vein, in a previous summative task, I focused on the use of games within a general TEFL/TESOL context. Table of Contents Interesting Techniques Training Skills Lesson Stages Example Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Stephen W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Interesting Techniques Role-playing and simulating business interactions, using...  [Read more]

Teaching English in 2021: What You Need to Know 12/30/2020 hello welcome thanks so much for joining me i'm linda from itt here for another live session this time on a thursday morning for me in korea and maybe wednesday evening wherever you are i'm normally doing my lives on friday morning so actually i'm a day early but tomorrow is um new year's day how exciting is that and yeah i'm not gonna be here so yeah we're doing this today um but yeah can you believe it it's the last day of 2020 um just crazy i don't know where this year went honestly and it's been a roller coaster ride right so yeah thanks so much for joining me and as you can see this is what we're talking about today teaching english in 2021 all the things you need to know trends predictions tips all that kind of stuff so i...  [Read more]

Complete Guide to teaching english online 09/08/2021 hello hi welcome to another live session my my name is linda from itt i'm so happy to be here again this week um if you can see me if you can hear me as always please just leave a quick comment in the comments box below that'd be really really great we are live on facebook and we're live on youtube at the same time so welcome today we're gonna talk about teaching english online and also if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thanks thank you so much for the download we always turn our um live sessions into podcast episodes later so if that's something that you're interested in go check us out we are available on all major uh podcast platforms like itunes spotify google podcasts check us out just type in um tefl and tesol...  [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]

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Does Reading Impact Language Acquisition? One of the most challenging contradictions I had to face as a high school language and literature teacher in Germany was the principle that each child should have equal opportunity when, sadly, the inequality often starts long before high school, and that as a teacher, you should give every student the chance to achieve excellent performances when, in reality, the latter also depends on factors outside of the classroom. In conversations with parents, I often pointed out specific deficiencies in their child's essays as I was taught to. I made suggestions on how to improve them, hoping in vain that next time, the student would get a much better grade. I knew...  [Read more]

How to Teach English in China as a Non-Native English Teacher 04/12/2021 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...  [Read more]