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Date posted:2003-07-15 | Writer: American Educational Services Inc. | Email: [email protected] September 3rd start: Please contact Linda at [email protected] for an information e-mail. You can also call Michael Wisner in the USA at 908-835-8227 or Bruce Blanch in China at 86-411-376-9075 for more information. We require: Native speakers of English at least 21 years old Bachelor's Degree or higher Teaching experience or training period at the school Must be willing to teach both children and adult classes Compensation We offer Full time one year teachers: 6, 000 RMB monthly base salary paid for up to 25 hours per week $1000-1250 US travel bonus after completion of one year contract; $300 US for 6 months Any hours over 25 are paid 90 RMB per hour Free Chinese...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word "hobbit". This word was invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for his 1937 novel "The Hobbit". Today, the word is widely known because of the immense popularity of J.R.R. Tolkien's books and the movies made from them. 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! Speaking and writing are very important tasks regarding the productive skills. English language...  [Read more]

ICan is a Canada based online ESL company committed to transforming ESL learners into dynamic, confident English speakers. ICan offers Speaking Classes, Writing Classes, and IELTS preparation courses. Ican Speaking: Young students of speaking and conversation are given interactive playful lessons with new vocabulary, phrases, and games. Our teachers are there to help guide their pronunciation, correct their mistakes, and to create as much conversation as they can from what the student has given them. Mid-level and more advanced students use an interactive but less playful program which is more based on the conversational aspect of English. Along with grammar, the students are regularly prompted by the course material to speak on the different subjects introduced. Each lesson begins with...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas To begin with, receptive skills that are, reading and listening are important points in any language. Teachers need to be able to use them in their lessons to have a balanced approach when teaching.Table of Contents Why do we read? Predictive abilities Similarly, effective reading and listening lessons help students gain confidence. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate NCHANJI N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. We read to achieve a purpose that is, to gain knowledge, and attain our aspirations and ambitions. For example, reading instructions for our new smart TV and following instructions....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stories expose the students to more language, they engage and motivate the learner, they can be used to teach the structure of a language and the concepts about print which may be different between cultures. Stories with images can also help the students anchor their knowledge about the text. Listening to stories also helps the students hear accents and how words are pronounced. However, it is important to choose the correct book or story for the students you are working with. If familiar storylines are chosen the student is more likely to understand the story. It is also important to take into consideration the interests of the students and to find text on those topics.Table of Contents Stories for Children Books for Teens Printed Materials for Adults...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In the following essay, I have chosen to explain my late-in-life interest in becoming certified as an EFL teacher, based on my background with foreign language experience, which began at an early age.Table of Contents My Story First Step Local Culture Future Possibilities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Manuel GK. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I was what some would call an early bloomer. As a baby, my mother read to me at night until I fell asleep. By the age of 2, I could speak in simple but uninterrupted sentences with proper syntax. By a few months after my third birthday, I was able...  [Read more]

Incorporating storytelling and literature in your TEFL lessons can bring a myriad of benefits to both you as a teacher and your students. Firstly, using stories and literature can make language learning more engaging and enjoyable for students. Storytelling captures students' attention and imagination, making the language more memorable and easier to understand. Additionally, stories and literature can expose students to authentic language in context, helping them improve their language skills in a more natural way. There are various ways you can incorporate storytelling and literature into your TEFL lessons. One effective method is to choose age-appropriate stories or literature that align with your students' interests and language proficiency levels. You can use picture books, short...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reading affects language acquisition based on the level of the content read, the type of content, and the reader's external sources of language acquisition. This summative text will explain the different difficulties that can arise when any English learner uses reading as their sole or primary language acquisition mode.Table of Contents Anticipated Problems Formal Vocabulary and Structures The Problem of Spoken Language Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laura J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

When it comes to teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), having access to a variety of resources can greatly enhance the learning experience for both teachers and students. These resources can range from online platforms and printed materials to professional organizations and conferences dedicated to TEFL. By utilizing these resources effectively, TEFL teachers can create engaging and effective lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of their students. In today's digital age, there is a wealth of online resources available for TEFL teachers. Websites like British Council Teaching English, TEFL.net, and ESL Library offer a wide range of lesson plans, activities, and teaching tips for teachers of all levels. Online platforms such as Quizlet and Kahoot can also be used to create...  [Read more]

Incorporating literature into a TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) curriculum is highly beneficial for language learners. Literature provides authentic language input that exposes students to various styles of writing, new vocabulary, and cultural nuances. It also enhances critical thinking skills and encourages students to engage with the language in a meaningful way. By studying literature, students can improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills simultaneously, making it a well-rounded language learning experience. There are several effective strategies for incorporating literature into a TEFL curriculum. One approach is to select age-appropriate texts that align with the language proficiency level of the students. Short stories, poems, and excerpts from...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I have been teaching English in an education center for three months. Even though it's not a long period but I have seen several challenges that these Chinese native students are facing while learning English. Especially for younger learners aged roughly between three and eight years old.Table of Contents Phonics Confidence The problem of using students' native language Grammar issues Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Elsa C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. While learning the alphabet, I have witnessed most kindergarten students have difficulty differentiating between "G" and "J" and...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-06-09 | Writer: Canada Frontier International Language School | Email: [email protected] Canada Frontier International Language School is a private Language training center in Hunan that caters to students ranging from 4 to 18 years old, and also to adults. The main language offered is English, followed by Spanish and French. We have regular vacancies for TEFL certified teachers who are able to bring creativity to the classroom. We are a private-ran training center that focuses on quality and results, yet we are open to and encourage novel ideas from our employees. Although we follow a planned and structured curriculum, we are enthusiastic about finding and developing the best ways to enrich our students’ learning experience.  This allows the EFL...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-09-20 | Writer: Canada Frontier International Language School | Email: [email protected] Canada Frontier International Language School is a Canadian owned private Language training center  that caters to students ranging from 4 to 18 years old and also to adults. The main language offered is English, followed by Spanish and French. We have regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who want to develop their teaching skills. ADVANTAGES: We are a private-run training center that focuses on quality and results, yet we are open to and encourage novel ideas from our employees. Although we follow a planned and structured curriculum, we are enthusiastic about finding and developing the best ways to enrich our students’ learning experience.  This...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There is a saying that goes 'Old dogs can't be taught new tricks'. However, recent advances in cognitive science prove the concept of brain plasticity or neuroplasticity, which is the ability of the brain to continuously re-wire and change throughout the life of a person. This ability can be observed in the brain healing from injuries and can also be applied to ordinary brain activities like learning.Table of Contents Visuals Practice Keeping learning materials relevant Emphasize the advantage of learning a new language Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cherryl T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Even in the first language, it can be difficult to get children reading. There are many reasons they may turn their nose up at a book. In some way, I think most of those reasons can be boiled down to boredom.Table of Contents Personal Experience The Importance of a Good Example Common Challenges 1. First, it's still, quiet activity. 2. Second, for very young children, the act of reading itself can present a challenge, and the content of the book must be worth the effort they made to understand the words. 3. Third, children must be presented with a variety of book topics. 4. Lastly, reading should not be used as a punishment if you can help it. How do you instill a love for reading when the book is in a second language? Do you want to teach English abroad...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Using speaking cards is a great way to encourage conversations among ESL learners. The cards act as guides to give the students a direction in their conversations. Below you will find conversation cards about books and reading for your ESL classroom.   Let's take a look at all of the questions and possible answers. Possible answer: I recently finished reading the first book of the Outlander series. It's a fantastic book about an English woman from 1945 who travels back in time to Scotland in 1745. The story is very compelling and the characters' personalities are very well thought-through. Possible answer: One of my favorite books is "The Da Vinci Code" written by Dan Brown. Even though it is a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Over the course of this certification program, I learned an abundance of information and methodologies, but none as important as the ESA outline; the ESA methodology is, undoubtedly, the best thing I've learned from my TEFL course. The ESA procedure provides a myriad of benefits, engaging learners in a series of dynamic activities aimed to create a seamless and effective educational environment. Due to the adept and fluid nature of the ESA methodology, it is easily the most important tool taught to me throughout this program and something I foresee utilizing often in the near future.Table of Contents Engage Stage Study Stage Activate Stage Are you ready to learn new teaching methods? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Kids' education starts at home. Thus parents are their first teachers and home is the first school. Parents not only play vital roles in the children's educational path but the betterment of their lives too. Mere teaching A B C D is not part of education. But good values and behavior of the children are equally important, which they learn from their parents.Table of Contents 1. Role Model: 2. Guide: 3. Pure and pleasant atmosphere: 4. Balanced Criticism: 5. Motivation and loyalty: 6. Test or exam preparation: 7. Relationship with teacher: 8 .Rewarding Nature: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate SRAMESHWAR K. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Just as quarks are the building blocks of atoms and the periodic table of elements, letters are the building blocks of words. And just as the 118 elements are the foundation of our physical life, the 26 letters of the English alphabet are the foundation of the 470 000 words English language (Wikipedia, 2019), so that each word with all its variation and diversity is part of a living and evolving cosmos of vocabulary.Table of Contents Vocabulary teaching methods An effective way to teach vocabulary Important skills Are you ready to master your teaching skills? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post Today the English language is one of the most diversified and colorful languages alive and numerous words evolve to enrich...  [Read more]

Luciana Campos Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In today's world, it is essential for young adults to learn proper pronunciation to communicate effectively and confidently. Proper pronunciation helps others understand what we are saying. It is crucial for successful communication, especially when speaking English. Traditional methods of teaching pronunciation can be time-consuming and stressful for students. However, pronunciation is an essential component of language acquisition. So, there's no way to run!Table of Contents Gamification as a means for learning to pronounce Tips on Pronunciation Last Remarks Related articles Ready to teach English as a Foreign Language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! I guess you expected me to start...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I chose this topic for my essay because it is not something I had ever given much thought to. As a native speaker, I don't recall studying correct pronunciation in school along with other aspects of language learning such as grammar and vocabulary. Correct, or at least acceptable and understandable, the pronunciation was something that just happened.Table of Contents Why is Teaching Phonetics Important? What is the Best Way to Teach Phonetics? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: I was initially somewhat surprised when I saw that an entire online module had been devoted to the topic, but as I read the module, I realized that it is a rich and complex component of language learning, to which serious students of...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Stepping onto my flight from Miami to Santiago, Chile, I was confident in my Spanish skills. After all, I had taken nearly seven years of Spanish classes in middle and high school. However, when I landed I found, not only did I not understand 80% of what my host family said to me, they couldn't understand me either.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: "Learning slang words is immensely helpful." "I was more motivated to retain these pieces of vocabulary and try them out in an attempt to sound more natural." "Learning slang can also open up the conversation for cultural exchange." "There are many activities that could be used to teach slang words." Are you ready to teach English slang? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Throughout the course of this TEFL course, many factors were discussed that can lead to potential success or failure within the ESL classroom. One factor that was constantly highlighted was the teacher's attitude and ability to build a good rapport with their students. Student engagement skills are vital for motivating students. Teachers in a classroom should develop a relationship with their students where the students can be comfortable in his or her classroom environment.Table of Contents Circumstances Supporting Rapport Solid Subject Knowledge Good Communication Abilities Natural Flexibility Interesting Teaching Materials Creative Approach Classroom Management Are you ready for your TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post...  [Read more]

Joanna Dineva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Undeniably animals communicate in a variety of ways: bee dance for honeybees, bird song for aviary species, pheromones for ants, etc. However human language remains unique in its complexity and variety. Human language has the unique characteristic of being able to describe abstract concepts such as love and belief and temporal displacements such as past events or future plans. Even our closest evolutionary relatives are not able to acquire such complex language structures.Table of Contents Language is a Uniquely Human Cognitive Skill L1 Language Acquisition and Selective Hearing for the Sounds of Our Native Tongue Teaching Old Dogs New Sounds Practicing Production Skills of Unfamiliar Foreign Language Sounds What English Teachers Can Learn...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reading is one of the most essential parts of learning a language as it not only facilitates language development but also enhances abstract skills such as visualization and imagination. For young learners and children, reading plays a vital role, as their vivid imagination intensifies the reading experience. However, their short attention spans can pose challenges in maintaining engagement with written material. So, how can we instill a genuine love of reading in children without relying solely on authority figures?Table of Contents Empowering Children to Take the Initiative The Vast Array of English Language Literature Identifying and Utilizing Individual Interests Utilizing the Internet for Accessible Reading Materials...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Language acquisition often involves four skills. These skills are further divided into two groups receptive skills (reading and listening) and productive skills (writing and speaking). Not all languages have a corresponding writing system however, learners of English will have to learn all these skills to be proficient in their use of English. Reading is more than just calling words on paper, In this essay, the importance of reading in language acquisition will be discussed on the basis that reading influences vocabulary expansion, facilitates the practice of word pronunciation and finally sparks and improves the imagination. These concepts will be discussed from the standpoint of English language acquisition in Japanese senior high schools.Table of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Language is a uniquely human cognitive skill. Undeniably animals communicate in a variety of ways: bee dance for honeybees, bird song for aviary species, pheromones for ants, etc. However human language remains unique in its complexity and variety. Human language has the unique characteristic of being able to describe abstract concepts such as love and belief and temporal displacements such as past events or future plans. Even our closest evolutionary relatives are not able to acquire such complex language structures. Scientists have attempted to teach different ape species human language, and despite years of conditioning and training, the members of these species have a vocabulary store of no more than 1,000 words. (Lents, 2015) In comparison, the...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The term business English is used to cover the English language taught to a wide range of professional people, and students in full-time education preparing for a business career. There's a lot more to learning a second (or third or fourth!) language than just vocabulary and grammar because languages are used differently in different contexts.Table of Contents Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our ITTT graduate Rupanpreet K. Business English is the type of English used in business contexts. Some types of English, like novels or law briefings, welcome long, sophisticated vocabulary. Business English isn't like that. Good writing is direct and to the point. There is less focus on...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One of the most valuable human attributes is imagination. An active and healthy imagination can be inspired by many things. One of the most significant inspirations behind a lively imagination is reading. Alternatively, an image can contribute to valuable characteristics, such as bravery, dignity, and leadership. Reading can introduce people to comprehension, vocabulary, new places, languages, cultures, ideas, perspectives, information, words, and sentences. Speaking and reading are great ways to learn new words of another language, as well as learn how to structure those new words in a sentence.Table of Contents Reading in childhood Teenage reading Reading in adulthood Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Fears of declining reading rates have long plagued the United States. In 2007, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) released To Read or Not To Read: A Question of National Consequence, a report showing that reading rates for all demographic factors had declined. The report shed light on the potentially devastating effects that such a decline may have: this was not about mourning the loss of book sales, but about reading's impact on citizens' abilities to comprehend written material, improve their socioeconomic standing, and maintain a successful career.Table of Contents Research discovery What is FVR Other studies Emotions Possible risks Voluntary reading Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]