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Which is the best age group to teach English? Teaching English abroad can offer an array of age groups to choose from, depending on your destination. Choosing the right age group largely depends on individual preferences as every teacher has their unique teaching style. Some teachers might opt to work with younger kids, attracted by the high energy level and fun-oriented environment that typically characterizes this group. Conversely, others might gravitate towards adult learners who usually prefer a calmer, more scholarly environment. What are the different age levels you can teach English? In English teaching, the student demographic can span from toddlers as young as 18 months to senior citizens, generally grouped into three main categories: The pros and cons of teaching English at...  [Read more]

Aid vs Aide - English Grammar - Teaching Tips   This video covers the difference between 'aid' and 'aide'. These two words often cause confusion for English learners due to their similar meaning and spelling. The word 'aid' refers to something that helps, such as teaching aids or a first-aid-kit. The word 'aide', on the other hand, refers to a person, a helper. So, remember that 'aid' is used for things and 'aide' is used for people. 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...  [Read more]

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Power and Practicality of Visual Aids in the Classroom Examples of visual aids include real objects (referred to as realia), pictures, photographs, menus, timetables, and models. They may be authentic materials not designed for teaching (authentic material) or created specifically for the classroom (non-authentic material). Table of Contents Why are visual aids useful? They can be used to elicit language. Visual aids can stimulate discussion. They can act as an aid to memory. The use of visual aids can reduce Teacher Talk Time (TTT). Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Why are visual aids useful?...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Principles of Effective Equipment and Teaching Aids Management One of the most useful decisions that a teacher can make is the choice to know his or her limitations. Realizing one's shortcomings does not excuse an instructor from conveying the lesson. Instead, this determination means that a teacher needs to employ supporting tools to help reach the students. One such possibility is the use of teaching aids. Table of Contents Video Learning Worksheets Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Derek G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching aids can provide an educator...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Principles of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids There are many different ways in which a trainer can make the learning experience more interesting and memorable for learners. One technique is to use teaching aids.Many different teaching aids can be used to make lessons more interesting. effective and less dependent on the books. These are things used in the classroom to aid in teaching and training. Table of Contents Following are some of the resources often found in classrooms and study centers: 1. The Board 2. Interactive Whiteboards 3. Overhead Projector (OHP) 4. Visual Aids 5. Worksheets and Work Cards 6. Video Camera 7.Teaching Aids Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Coursebooks and Materials - Use of Visual Aids   The next idea we're going to consider is the use of visual aids and visual aids can include some examples such as real, objects, which we call realia, the use of pictures and photographs and also the use of models. So let's consider some of the ideas surrounding the use of visual aids. Well, why are they useful? Well, first of all the use of a visual aid can reduce teacher talk time. It's very much more simple just to show a real object than to try to describe it so that we could just ask the students ?what is this,? and they would say ?this is a pen,? rather than trying to actually describe it. Again if we were trying to show examples of fruit and vegetables rather than to try and describe them why not use an actual model and this is...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English on line in UK Date posted:2012-09-25 | Writer: TutorABC | Email: [email protected] 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts 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.   EFL teaching is essential for those who does not speak in English.As children we all learnt our native language...  [Read more]

Recent Posts Professional Development for EFL Teachers Sarah Jennings TEFL Information Obtaining a TEFL certification marks the onset of your journey as an EFL teacher. Truth be told, it’s merely the tip of the iceberg! The Importance of Motivation in Online Teaching Sarah Jennings TEFL Information Motivation serves as a cornerstone for language learning success, and while students are expected to bring their own motivation to class, teachers play a significant role in fostering and sustaining it. The Advantages Of ITTT’s Global Network Sarah Jennings TEFL Information International TEFL and TESOL Training has been providing TEFL/TESOL training and qualifications for 30 years across a vast network of training centres as well as expertly devised online programs. ...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained Professional Development for EFL Teachers Sarah Jennings TEFL Information Obtaining a TEFL certification marks the onset of your journey as an EFL teacher. Truth be told, it’s merely the tip of the iceberg! The Importance of Motivation in Online Teaching Sarah Jennings TEFL Information Motivation serves as a cornerstone for language learning success, and while students are expected to bring their own motivation to class, teachers play a significant role in fostering and sustaining it. The Advantages Of ITTT’s Global Network Sarah Jennings TEFL Information International TEFL and TESOL Training has been providing TEFL/TESOL training and qualifications for 30 years across a vast network of training centres as well as expertly...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers How to Teach English Abroad as a Volunteer Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer. TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This is a frequently asked question and we usually answer it with another question: Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course which will meet your specific needs. So what are the options? The...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories How to Teach English Abroad as a Volunteer Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer. TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This is a frequently asked question and we usually answer it with another question: Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course which will meet your specific needs. So what are the options? The Power...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas How to Make Lessons Fun For Children Learning English Online The following essay is based on my personal experience of teaching one-to-one English lessons to young children (ages ranging from 5-14), through online platforms and companies. Engaging students through a virtual classroom presents challenges for teachers for several reasons. The first being that throughout the time of the lesson the child sees only the teacher and the given background. In other words, there are no sources of distraction or points of interest besides the teacher herself/himself and, as is known, it is especially important for young learners that the environment and the delivery of the lessons be as interesting and fun as possible. For online lessons, this...  [Read more]

Teach English in Czech Republic (3) Date posted:2011-01-12 | Writer: Liberec Language School | Email: [email protected] We are looking for a native English speaking teacher with an EU-passport, at least one year teaching experience and TESOL/TEFL certificate to teach adults at our language school in Liberec. Our school is mostly focused on teaching company courses in Liberec, general, business and technical courses. We teach both small groups and 1to1 classes and have a full schedule. The staff here will help you with setting up a business licence, finding suitable accommodation and career development. 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...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach English to Children Online There are a lot of things to consider when you teach English to children online. Aside from the basic knowledge about the English language, you should also take into account your professionalism as an educator, the suitable place where you'll be setting up your office, the essential devices that you'll be needing for online teaching, and other prerequisites like paraphernalia (toys, flashcards, and visual aids), and computer applications. Table of Contents Professionalism Environment Equipment Learning Paraphernalia, Props and Aids Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate John K. Please note that this...  [Read more]

TEFL in Klaipeda, Lithuania Date posted:2006-10-31 | Writer: Lithuania Christian College | Email: [email protected] Lithuania Christian College seeks qualified English language teachers to teach EFL to adults and high school students at all levels of English. The program provides the teachers with appropriate curriculum materials, teaching resources, orientation, and a supportive work environment. Applicants should have ESL or EFL teaching experience and a BA or MA degree in education, applied linguistics, or English. About Institution or Organization Contact 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...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles How to Teach English Abroad as a Volunteer | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer. TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This is a frequently asked question and we usually answer it with another question: Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course which will meet your specific needs. So what are...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Benefits of Implementing Created Materials in the ESL Classroom Classroom materials are important tools in learning. These can range from books, printed materials, graphs, charts, videos, realia, and a lot of varied materials that aid in learning. It is easy to succumb to using materials that are commercially produced and textbooks that are provided by the school or the education center that a teacher works for. They are available and convenient for the busy teacher. Published materials are level-appropriate, thus, they give good practice for the students. Although sometimes the teacher needs to create his or her material at some point in the learning process. Creating materials that are tuned to the students' needs gives the...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Parents in The ESL Teaching: Is their Help Valuable? The boundaries of global communication are rapidly diminishing with the advent and pervasiveness of social media amongst other technologies. With parents recognizing this, they have taken the initiative to admit their children into English classes from a young age with the hope that they would be fluent in the language by the time he or she is old enough to venture out on their own and create his or her legacy. With the enrollment of children into English classes, their success is not only dependent on the teacher; the parents' interest and encouragement play a critical role, regardless of the age. There are ways in which parents can aid their child or children to become fluent...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why is Completing a TEFL Course Important? A TEFL course is undertaken by individuals that would like to teach English as a foreign language. Completing a TEFL course is important as the course teaches aspiring teachers the key skills they would need to teach the English language in the best manner possible. Table of Contents Students' Background Teachers' Appearance Relationships Training Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Everyl C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Students' Background Students or rather learners come from various backgrounds and have varied life...  [Read more]

Immediate TEFL Opening in Turkey Date posted:2012-11-14 | Writer: Ada Reform | Email: [email protected] 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts 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 unit gives an gives a very good overview of all the visual aids and equipment that are widely used in...  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Equipment and Teaching Aids: How to Organize Your Class Properly This unit focuses on the different uses of teaching equipment and what to take into consideration while choosing the adequate teaching equipment. Of the many named in the lesson, I have selected 3 to discuss in further detail. The whiteboard, the DVD player, and online resources. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of these, and for a teacher to have an efficient lesson, it is important to manage these resources. By managing these aids, we can fully use them to improve our classes. Table of Contents Whiteboard DVDs Internet Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why Evaluation and Testing are Extremely Important Evaluation and testing are important components for the teacher, students, and the teaching of ESL/EFL courses. These two tasks are both ways of measuring personal achievement about the progression of the course being taught. Without testing, it would be much more difficult for teachers to gauge their students' progression in the course and would likely prevent students from earning certifications in the English language. If evaluations are not conducted the teacher may be oblivious to their deficiencies in their teaching methods. Table of Contents Theoretical Points Rapport Building Strategy Benefits for Students' Memory Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

University In China is Looking for TEFL Teachers Date posted:2009-07-22 | Writer: Jixi University | Email: [email protected] 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts 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.   Ultimately our whole jobs as teachers will be troubleshooting what does and doesn't work...  [Read more]

CEFR   CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts I learnt about the many different types of test that schools and teachers use; such as placement tests, diagnostic tests, progress tests, practice tests and general external examinations. I also learnt about Cambridge Assessment, the different features and broad...  [Read more]

Coursebooks and Materials - Types of Materials   This presentation is going to focus on the use of course books, materials and teaching aids. There are many materials that we can bring to our classroom that will help with the teaching of our lessons and these include, though they're not limited to, things such as the wipe board, similar to the one that we're using here, various types of visual aids, created or bought worksheets, the use of cassettes CDs and DVDs and the use of video and in these classroom materials, we can also include things such as dictionaries and course books, various types of resource books that we'll have a look at and other materials such as photo copiers, computers, OHPs. So what we'd like to do is just to take a general look at some of the issues relating...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Top Tips for Teaching English to Younger Students Online Whether online or in-person teaching English to children is higher energy than adults. A teacher must be kind, happy, fun and energetic. A teacher must speak clearly, slowly as needed and use lots of hand gestures, visual aids, and props. Teachers should prompt students, giving them time to answer and lots of opportunities to speak, ensuring a student-centered class. Table of Contents Obvious Difficulties in the Approach My Experience Teaching Process Out-of-control Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laurel C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Full-time Job for EFL Teacher in Krakow, Poland Date posted:2017-11-13 | Writer: Syllabus Language School | Email: [email protected] Syllabus Language School, a well-established private English school in Krakow Poland, has a full-time job (25 hours per week) for an EFL teacher who is available for a minimum of one academic year. Teaching teenagers and adults at afternoon and evening courses on the premises is required. Teaching methodology: communicative approach. One lesson lasts 90 minutes. Groups consist of 9 students. General English at B1 and upwards levels. Our school uses handbooks of British publishers (OUP, Pearson, Macmillan). Teachers are provided with handbooks, teaching materials and aids + Library + IWB+IT aids available. Preparation for Cambridge examinations is...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Ramon Perez Teaching Ideas Techniques to Transmit New and Difficult Concepts to Students Every day, we learn something new. It can happen on the street, at work, at school and even in our home. We can attain new skills and knowledge through our interactions with our surroundings. Utilizing our 5 senses and past experiences to make sense of what is going on, we can ascertain new concepts and make proper use of them in our daily lives. However, as a teacher, we are tasked with transmitting abstract concepts that become difficult to fully grasp through traditional methods. Consequently, some teachers rely on literal translations to bring the point across. Table of Contents VISUAL AIDS ACTING/ROLE PLAY ENUNCIATION AND SPEECH MIMING CONCLUSION Related Articles: Since...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Good and Bad of Course Materials There are many interactive tools that can be used during teaching to enhance a lesson and keep students engaged. There are also a few tools that are a teacher's lifeline during a lesson. Course materials that range from props and pictures of vocabulary words to simple worksheets and lesson plans are integral to teaching a good lesson. They can provide basic aid to a teacher or help keep the students' attention. But, when overused or used during the wrong times, course materials can become problematic and disadvantageous. Different things that a teacher brings to a lesson can make or break an ESL lesson. Table of Contents Important Course Materials The Use of Props The Downside of...  [Read more]

Freelance EFL Teaching Positions in Germany Date posted:2014-11-19 | Writer: E.L.T. The English Language Trainers GmbH | Email: [email protected] E.L.T. The English Language Trainers Language School has freelance EFL teaching positions starting in January 2015. We have openings in Erfurt (full-time) and  Wernigerode (part-time). Benefits include a minimum guaranteed number of hours per week, thorough induction and teaching support together with a professional and enjoyable working environment.  In addition, we offer administrative and organisational support and pedagogical coaching. If you are: - interested in the position - a native level English speaker - looking for a long term teaching position in Germany (min. one year) - motivated and professional Requirements: and if...  [Read more]