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Pros and Cons of Online TEFL Courses - TEFL Blog
Sat, 25 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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Pros and Cons of Online TEFL Courses
There are many options for teacher training. Online TEFL courses are very popular, but we need to examine very carefully the pros and cons when we decide between online and onsite TEFL training.
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Benefits of Taking an Online TEFL Course
Disadvantages of an Online TEFL Course
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Benefits of Taking an Online TEFL Course
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Online vs In-class Education: ✅ Pros and Cons - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 Anastasiya Akpinar
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Online vs In-class Education: ✅ Pros and Cons
Teaching online wasn't something totally unknown when many schools turned to distance education in 2020. Even before, many teachers had face-to-face or group lessons via different online programs. As well as webinars, courses, and conferences, online teaching took its usual part in modern life. So what has changed so drastically after the online school project has started? Why was it so confusing and hard to get used to? The answer is within us: daily routine, habits, style of teaching and studying were changed into a digital way.
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The Truth about Online TEFL Courses: Pros and Cons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Truth about Online TEFL Courses: Pros and Cons
11/04/2021
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The Truth About Online Tefl Courses Pros And Cons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Truth about Online TEFL Courses: Pros and Cons
Do you want to take a TEFL course but are not sure if online training is worthwhile? This live stream is what you need! The truth about Online TEFL courses. Our TEFL expert Liza will help you weigh the pros and cons and pick the most suitable options. Don't miss it!
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The Truth about Online TEFL Courses: Pros and Cons
Do you want to take a TEFL course but are not sure if online training is worthwhile? This live stream is what you need! The truth about Online TEFL courses. Our TEFL expert Liza will help you weigh the pros and cons and pick the most suitable options. Don't miss it!
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Online TEFL Courses vs. In-Class Study - TEFL Blog
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.
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Online TEFL Advantages
Online TEFL Disadvantages
Onsite TEFL Advantages
Onsite TEFL Disadvantages
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Top 4 Benefits of Teaching ESL Online - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Top 4 Benefits of Teaching ESL Online
For years and years teaching the English Language has been something where you, study the courses in TEFL, pass the unit exams, receive a certificate and then finally begin the hunt for a job in another nation where one of the first things the school, company, group, etc. ask you is "How much experience do you have?".
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Why is it convenient?
Reasons
1. You can enjoy flexibility
2. Get creative
3. Get the Experience You Need
4. Set your times
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Which TEFL Course Should You Take: Online Courses vs. Onsite Courses - TEFL Blog
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information
Which TEFL Course Should You Take: Online Courses vs. Onsite Courses
As technology grows, people become busier dealing with modern issues, for this reason taking online courses has taken a noticeable place recently. Despite all advantages that an online course might have, yet many prefer taking the on-site courses. However, the main reasons why people prefer onsite courses to distinguish from one another.
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Benefits of online courses
Why choose real-life courses?
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5 Amazing Props Worth Investing In For Teaching English Online - TEFL Blog
Sat, 10 Aug 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
5 Amazing Props Worth Investing In For Teaching English Online
Teaching English online is becoming a more and more lucrative career for many TEFL and TESOL certified teachers out there. You can work from home or go full digital nomad and travel the world while teaching a couple of classes of English a day. To help you create fun and interactive lessons, we have compiled a summary of 5 amazing props with investing in for teaching English online below.
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1. Plush Food and Animals
2. Finger puppets
3. Flashcards
4. Online tools
5. Whiteboards or Chalkboards
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Online Esl Tutoring In Russia From Zero To Pro - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Online ESL Tutoring in Russia from Zero to Pro
Online ESL Tutoring in Russia: Are you a native or fluent English speaker? Do you want to teach English to international students online? Russia and the CIS countries is an emerging market with great demand for TEFL certified English teachers.
In this live stream, our guest speaker Andrei from https://progressme.ru/en/ will tell you about how to start your tutoring career in Russia, how to find your first students, and run your social media to get more. You'll also learn about switching between teaching one-on-one to teaching groups online and what tools to use to deliver your classes efficiently.
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Online ESL Tutoring In Russia From Zero To Pro - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Online ESL Tutoring in Russia from Zero to Pro
Online ESL Tutoring in Russia: Are you a native or fluent English speaker? Do you want to teach English to international students online? Russia and the CIS countries is an emerging market with great demand for TEFL certified English teachers.
In this live stream, our guest speaker Andrei from progressme.ru/en/ will tell you about how to start your tutoring career in Russia, how to find your first students, and run your social media to get more. You'll also learn about switching between teaching one-on-one to teaching groups online and what tools to use to deliver your classes efficiently.
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Anastasiya Akpinar
Anastasiia has been teaching English to people all over the world for more than 10 years. TEFL teacher and passionate artist. Experienced in teaching in different countries and cultures, living and working in Istanbul, Turkey. Combining job and hobby is a great chance to visit places and meet new students!
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Online vs In-class Education: ✅ Pros and Cons | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Anastasiya Akpinar
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Teaching English online has become common place in the world of education today. ✅ But is it all good, all bad? This blog post discovers all the advantages and disadvantages of online education.
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Are public or private schools better for teaching English in South Korea? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Are public or private schools better for teaching English in South Korea?
The vast majority of teachers who work in South Korea are employed by either a government run public school or a private language school known as a hagwon. Both types of employer offer good salaries and other benefits but there are a few differences that might sway your decision either way.
What are the differences in the hiring process?
Most public and private school positions are filled in advance, meaning you will apply and interview for the job before you leave your home country. The hiring process for public schools generally follows a set timetable that includes two regular start dates. Online applications begin in April for start dates in August/September, and in October for start dates in February/March.... [Read more]
Teaching English Online: ✅ How to Record the Perfect Introduction Video - TEFL Blog
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Teaching English Online: ✅ How to Record the Perfect Introduction Video
This year, teaching English online has become the standard mode of work for many teachers. Thus, online educational platforms have become an essential tool for many teachers.
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Research the Platform
Create a Script
Choose the Right Equipment
Set the Scene
Think of Your Appearance
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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.
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Teaching English In Vietnam - The Salary and Budget Guide | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary Destinations
Vietnam is one of the most popular destinations for EFL teaching in the world. If you are interested in joining the thousands of English teachers working in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in Vietnam.
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7 Tips for Setting up Your Online Classroom - TEFL Blog
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 Karah Musani
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7 Tips for Setting up Your Online Classroom
One of the most daunting things about teaching online is setting up your online classroom. You have to set up the lighting, buy props, make sure the camera is at the right angle, and find a suitable headset. It can be expensive and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Here is what I've learned about setting up a cheap, organized online classroom.
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1. Whiteboards are your best friends
2. Use lamps or an LED ring light
3. Buy cheap props
4. Invest in a good headset
5. Make sure your camera is above you
6. Have a drink nearby
7. Organize your props
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The Differences Between Online TEFL Courses vs. Onsite TEFL Courses - TEFL Blog
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Differences Between Online TEFL Courses vs. Onsite TEFL Courses
As time goes on, everything evolves, including technology. And with the rise of new technological innovations, education has done it's best to adapt to such innovations to cater to the needs of its students. Today, I will be talking about the pros and cons of online and onsite TEFL learning and which one is the most suitable.
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Let us begin with online learning:
As far as pros go, the biggest one is flexibility.
Another pro to take into consideration is cost.
When it comes to cons, I believe the first thing that comes to mind is the lack of interaction with classmates or an actual teacher present for brainstorming sessions.
Onsite learning:
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Alumni Experience of Teaching Young Students Online - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Alumni Experience of Teaching Young Students Online
Teaching English online has been a great experience for me. For the past two years, I have been able to provide English lessons to Chinese students between the ages of 4 and 14 through a platform called VIPKID. It is a platform that allows Chinese parents to partner their Children with North American English teachers via the Internet. The platform provides all of the lesson materials that are easy to follow after training and participating in workshops with more knowledgeable teachers. It is an impressive platform that has positively impacted my teaching experience.
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Pros and Cons for Teachers
How to Solve Problems?
My Thoughts on Online Education
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What it's Like to Teach English Online: An Online Teacher Reveals Her Secrets! - TEFL Blog
Fri, 28 Dec 2018 Gaia Oliviero
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
What it's Like to Teach English Online: An Online Teacher Reveals Her Secrets!
Working as an ESL teacher can be difficult if you live in a Western country and you haven't undertaken a certain path during your university studies. As far as Italy is concerned, if you want to teach in a public school, you need to hold at least a Master's Degree in pedagogical studies and/or educational sciences. No matter how good an English speaker you are, you are required to own those specific degrees. If you want to teach in a private school, you have to take into account the fact that they prefer to hire native speakers – which is totally licit, to a certain extent. In addition to that, if you have no experience whatsoever in... [Read more]
Our Complete Guide to Teaching English Online - TEFL Blog
Fri, 24 Feb 2023 Federico Riva
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Our Complete Guide to Teaching English Online
As we talk about teaching English online (TEO), let's first look at some of the basics of teaching English in this way. So, what does TEO generally involve?
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The three main things you need to teach English online are:
Additional requirements for some companies:
The two main types of online teaching.
1. Online platforms
3. Fully Independent online teaching
The Pros and Cons of Teaching Enlgish online
The pros
The cons
1. How much can you earn teaching English online?
2. Which platforms hire online English teachers?
3. Where should you look for jobs?
4. Setting up to work independently
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Can I send money back home while teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I send money back home while teaching English abroad?
English teachers abroad commonly send their earnings back to their home countries for obligations like student loans, mortgages, or family support. The process can be complex, with considerations such as transfer fees, fluctuating exchange rates, and varying transaction times. Common methods include bank transfers, online payment services, and money transfer companies, each with their own pros and cons. It is vital to compare the costs, efficiency, and security of these options to choose the most suitable method for international money transfers.
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What are the pros and cons of using a local bank?
What are the pros and cons of using Xoom?
What are the pros and cons of using OFX?
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What types of school hire English teachers abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What types of school hire English teachers abroad?
TEFL qualified teachers venturing abroad have a plethora of institutions eager to tap into their expertise. Some of the predominant employers include:
Diverse as these options are, it is important for aspiring teachers to research specific requirements and benefits associated with each type of employer.
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What are the pros and cons of teaching English in a private language school?
What are the pros and cons of teaching English in a public school?
What are the pros and cons of teaching English in a summer camp?
What are the pros and cons of teaching English in a university?
What are the pros and cons of teaching English on a voluntary basis?
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What are the start-up costs for teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What are the start-up costs for teaching English abroad?
Starting a journey teaching English abroad comes with specific initial costs. Predominantly, these start-up expenses involve:
These costs can vary based on the chosen destination, but they provide a general framework for those venturing into teaching English overseas.
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How much does TEFL certification cost?
What are the pros and cons of online TEFL courses?
What are the pros and cons of in-class TEFL courses?
Will I have to pay for my own airfare when teaching English abroad?
What will I have to pay for on arrival when teaching English abroad?
How much does TEFL certification cost?
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Are you interested in teaching English in Taiwan? ✅ Here's a first-hand report on what it's like to teach in one of Asia's best kept hidden gems!
A Day in the Life of an ALT on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme
Georgia Payne
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The Main Differences Between Online TEFL Courses and In-Class TEFL Courses - TEFL Blog
Thu, 23 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Main Differences Between Online TEFL Courses and In-Class TEFL Courses
As time goes on, everything evolves, including technology. And with the rise of new technological innovations, education has done it's best to adapt to such innovations to cater to the needs of its students. Today, I will be talking about the pros and cons of online and onsite TEFL learning and which one is the most suitable.
Table of Contents
Let us begin with online learning:
Onsite learning:
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How to Teach EFL Kindergarten
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and experience on teaching EFL kindergarten ✅. If you want to start working with this age group, read this article to learn about it.
What is a Beginner EFL Student and How Do You Teach Them?
Mark Crocker
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Many first-time teachers, and some with more experience, consider that teaching beginner EFL students is the hardest form of EFL teaching. ✅ However, with the right approach to the preparation and delivery of your lessons, there is no reason why it should be any harder than teaching at any other level.
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I’m Francesca, an experienced teacher of ESL and Italian as a second language. I have been teaching for about 10 years now to different age groups, especially adults, in a country area in the north of Italy. I also worked as a language translator in a local company for 9 years. I adore everything that revolves around the English language and I’m proud of my ITTT TESOL certification as well as of my other qualifications and degrees. I really like traveling and the latest trips I have taken with my family are fabulous: for instance, we have completed the Kumano Kodo in Japan and the Way of St. James in Spain on foot so now we all are ‘Dual Pilgrims’(Dual Pilgrim » Enrico De Renoche & Erminia De Renoche …). We have also driven along America’s Mother Road,... [Read more]
Pros and Cons of Teaching Groups and Individual Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Pros and Cons of Teaching Groups and Individual Students
In this essay, I will talk about the differences and pros and cons of one to one and group teaching. All the arguments given are based on my teaching experience with young learners.
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Pros of one to one teaching for teachers
Pros of one to one teaching for students
Cons of one to one teaching for teachers
Cons of one to one teaching for students
Pros and cons of teaching groups
Pros of group teaching for students
Cons for teachers
Cons for students
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How do I apply for TEFL jobs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I apply for TEFL jobs?
To apply for TEFL jobs worldwide, start by ensuring you possess an internationally-accredited TEFL certificate. This certification is a key criterion for securing English teaching positions, both abroad and online. While navigating through job opportunities, from urban hubs to serene beach resorts, previous teaching or volunteer engagements can provide a competitive edge. Although requirements can differ based on regional demands, a strategic approach to job hunting combined with the right credentials can pave the way to your ideal TEFL teaching position.
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How do I apply for TEFL jobs online?
What are the pros and cons of applying for TEFL jobs online?
What are the pros and cons of using a TEFL recruitment company?
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Can I send money back home while teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I send money back home while teaching English abroad?
It is very common for teachers working overseas to send money back home for a variety of different reasons, such as student loan repayments, to pay a mortgage on a property, or simply to help out family members. Unfortunately, it is not always a straightforward process as there are several factors to consider, including transfer fees, exchange rates, and the actual time each method takes to complete. Below we take a look at some of the most common options.
What are the pros and cons of using a local bank?
Banks can offer a reliable option for transferring your money, although this largely depends on where you are in the world. If you are teaching English in a popular location such as Japan or South Korea, banks are often a good... [Read more]