Pandemic Kit

Are schools still recruiting new teachers? Schools internationally are still recruiting. Many countries have changed their school start dates, but teachers are still being hired. With travel restrictions in many countries, we advise all students to check government advice on traveling abroad in your country and the EFL country of your choice. If you are considering a TEFL course or have just completed your course, you can certainly start applying for jobs.   How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey? |  Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? |  Is TESOL certification accredited? |  Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? |  How much can I earn teaching English in...  [Read more]

Are schools still recruiting new teachers? Schools internationally are still recruiting. Many countries have changed their school start dates, but teachers are still being hired. With travel restrictions in many countries, we advise all students to check government advice on traveling abroad in your country and the EFL country of your choice. If you are considering a TEFL course or have just completed your course, you can certainly start applying for jobs.   How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey? |  Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? |  Is TESOL certification accredited? |  Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? |  How much can I earn teaching English in...  [Read more]

Are schools still recruiting new teachers? Schools internationally are still recruiting. Many countries have changed their school start dates, but teachers are still being hired. With travel restrictions in many countries, we advise all students to check government advice on traveling abroad in your country and the EFL country of your choice. If you are considering a TEFL course or have just completed your course, you can certainly start applying for jobs.   How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey? |  Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? |  Is TESOL certification accredited? |  Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? |  How much can I earn teaching English in...  [Read more]

Are schools still recruiting new teachers? Schools internationally are still recruiting. Many countries have changed their school start dates, but teachers are still being hired. With travel restrictions in many countries, we advise all students to check government advice on traveling abroad in your country and the EFL country of your choice. If you are considering a TEFL course or have just completed your course, you can certainly start applying for jobs.   How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey? |  Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? |  Is TESOL certification accredited? |  Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? |  How much can I earn teaching English in...  [Read more]

Are schools still recruiting new teachers? Schools internationally are still recruiting. Many countries have changed their school start dates, but teachers are still being hired. With travel restrictions in many countries, we advise all students to check government advice on traveling abroad in your country and the EFL country of your choice. If you are considering a TEFL course or have just completed your course, you can certainly start applying for jobs.   How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey? |  Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? |  Is TESOL certification accredited? |  Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? |  How much can I earn teaching English in...  [Read more]

Are schools still recruiting new teachers? Schools internationally are still recruiting. Many countries have changed their school start dates, but teachers are still being hired. With travel restrictions in many countries, we advise all students to check government advice on traveling abroad in your country and the EFL country of your choice. If you are considering a TEFL course or have just completed your course, you can certainly start applying for jobs.   How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey? |  Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? |  Is TESOL certification accredited? |  Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? |  How much can I earn teaching English in...  [Read more]

Are schools still recruiting new teachers? Schools internationally are still recruiting. Many countries have changed their school start dates, but teachers are still being hired. With travel restrictions in many countries, we advise all students to check government advice on traveling abroad in your country and the EFL country of your choice. If you are considering a TEFL course or have just completed your course, you can certainly start applying for jobs.   How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey? |  Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? |  Is TESOL certification accredited? |  Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? |  How much can I earn teaching English in...  [Read more]

Are schools still recruiting new teachers? Schools internationally are still recruiting. Many countries have changed their school start dates, but teachers are still being hired. With travel restrictions in many countries, we advise all students to check government advice on traveling abroad in your country and the EFL country of your choice. If you are considering a TEFL course or have just completed your course, you can certainly start applying for jobs.   How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey? |  Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? |  Is TESOL certification accredited? |  Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? |  How much can I earn teaching English in...  [Read more]

Are schools still recruiting new teachers? Schools internationally are still recruiting. Many countries have changed their school start dates, but teachers are still being hired. With travel restrictions in many countries, we advise all students to check government advice on traveling abroad in your country and the EFL country of your choice. If you are considering a TEFL course or have just completed your course, you can certainly start applying for jobs.   How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey? |  Will I lose touch with family and friends while teaching English abroad? |  Is TESOL certification accredited? |  Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? |  How much can I earn teaching English in...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 Mary Blancaflor Alumni Experiences Top 5 Most Searched English Words Online in the Recent Pandemic All of us were taken by surprise and panic when Corona Virus had hit our community. As we looked for answers as to how we could avert its negative effect on us, most of us turned to the internet to search for answers. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: FACE MASK HAND SANITIZER GEL SANITIZING WIPES TOILET PAPER WHY PANIC? Stay Safe and Sound Related Articles: Google gave us an idea of what are the top 5 concerns as the pandemic happened due to the virus. Based on internet users' searches on the internet the following topics were the most relevant to them: As people tried to get a hold of these items, experts reminded us on the proper way to use them...  [Read more]

Nadiia Dovbnia Nadiia is an optimistic and active person with a great thirst for adventures. After studying and working in several European countries, she went to explore Asian culture. So far, she enjoys her first destination – China. Read my articles Top Tips For Dealing with the Recent Pandemic as a Foreign English Teacher in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Nadiia Dovbnia Destinations Alumni Experiences I usually prefer to try local foods and takeaways while being abroad. However, with all restaurants and delicious street food being closed due to the outbreak I had no other option despite starting cooking. With the help of WeChat and my Chinese friends, I have not only survived throughout the quarantine but mustered a few local dishes!  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Rhea Latchu Destinations Teaching Ideas 5 Mental Health Practices for EFL Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic Within the last months, many countries have been implementing various restrictive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Thus, many of us have had to adapt to drastic changes in our day-to-day life. Lots of EFL teachers, myself included, are currently stranded in foreign countries with expiring visas and/or contracts. Many are faced with the absence of physical contact from others. Some have even lost their jobs and are currently without an income. Numerous EFL teachers aren't earning their full salary. In addition to that, the ones who were used to face-to-face classes now have to adapt to online teaching. Can you imagine facing all these challenges,...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 Charlotte Lam TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How Teachers Can Cope with Different Changes in an EFL School Changes in school are a very common situation, especially during these days when there is so much uncertainty in society—for instance, the pandemic situation, the economy, etc. We have experienced a lot of changes in school, including school suspension, online teaching, teaching during the pandemic, etc. In this post, I will outline how to cope with changes and what you can do to have a successful change in school. Table of Contents Visualize what is needed Collaboration with schools Be positive and relax Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Keep calm & be mentally prepared Change...  [Read more]

Teaching English in China in 2023: Everything You Need to Know   China is the largest market for teaching English as a foreign language - but the pandemic has brought about a lot of changes. Is it still worth going to China? How do you find a teaching job in China? How do you get into the country? Expert China teacher recruiter Dan Wharton will answer all these questions and more during this live session. #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check...  [Read more]

Is teaching English online worth it? The TEFL teaching sector has experienced (and continues to experience) dramatic transformations over the past two decades. As English has solidified its status as the global 'lingua franca,' we have witnessed a tremendous surge in demand for English language lessons across all types of medium. The past decade has seen a considerable portion of this growth facilitated by online teaching and learning. This trend has led to an entirely new avenue for ESL teaching, offering job opportunities that break away from traditional teaching parameters. Notably, online teaching has broadened horizons for those who prefer not to stay in a single location for long periods, often termed 'Digital Nomads.' With a reliable computer, internet connection, microphone, and...  [Read more]

How can you get TEFL or TESOL certified during the Coronavirus pandemic? ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Table of Contents Important...  [Read more]

Tue, 11 May 2021 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How to Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher After the Pandemic Hello everybody, Liza here and I'm super happy to welcome you to this ITTT live session. It's a bit of an unusual time to meet because my sessions are usually on Tuesdays and today is Saturday. Anyway, I'm super happy that you could make it. Today's session is going to be slightly different because we are going to talk with my good friend about teaching in China. I know that many people are interested in this topic, so stay tuned because in a moment he will join me to talk about working in China and stuff like that. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask them via the comment section. As for the timing for today, we are...  [Read more]

How can you get TEFL or TESOL certified during the Coronavirus pandemic? ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Table of Contents Important...  [Read more]

How can you get TEFL or TESOL certified during the Coronavirus pandemic? ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Table of Contents Important...  [Read more]

How can you get TEFL or TESOL certified during the Coronavirus pandemic? ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Table of Contents Important...  [Read more]

How can you get TEFL or TESOL certified during the Coronavirus pandemic? ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Table of Contents Important...  [Read more]

How can you get TEFL or TESOL certified during the Coronavirus pandemic? ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Table of Contents Important...  [Read more]

How can you get TEFL or TESOL certified during the Coronavirus pandemic? ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Table of Contents Important...  [Read more]

How to Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher After the Pandemic   Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher: In this live stream, Liza interviews our TEFL Alumnus Eugene on his outstanding non-native teaching experience in China. Don't miss this session to learn more about one of the most exciting destinations for teaching English abroad. Native speakers will find it useful too! Learn more about the current situation after the Pandemic. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want:...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 Nadiia Dovbnia Destinations Alumni Experiences Top Tips For Dealing with the Recent Pandemic as a Foreign English Teacher in China I have been working in China as an English teacher almost for half a year. When the outbreak began, I decided to stay in China. At first, I thought it would be like a seasonal flu quarantine back in my country, Ukraine, when schools are closed for just a week or two. However, the situation got worse and I realized that it might be safer to stay inside my city than to go through the train stations and airports. Table of Contents Our life here has changed completely in less than in 48 hours. I have to say, the way people here react to the situation amazes me. Fake News Raises Panic Schools are shut down. Adapting school curriculum and...  [Read more]

How to Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher After the Pandemic   Hello everybody, lizzy here and I'm super happy to welcome you to this ITTT live session. It's a bit of an unusual time to meet because my sessions are usually on Tuesdays and today is Saturday. Anyway, I'm super happy that you could make it. Today's session is going to be slightly different because we are going to talk with my good friend about teaching in China. I know that many people are interested in this topic, so stay tuned because in a moment he will join me to talk about working in China and stuff like that. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask them via the comment section. As for the timing for today, we are going to talk for around 60 minutes. I hope that we will be able to discuss all of...  [Read more]

Mary Blancaflor I worked with banks and universities and I’m currently into foreign language education. I’m a Filipino who likes to travel and teach English and French. I like being a part of my student’s quest for excellence. Read my articles Building Confidence in Speaking English in a Non-Native Speaking Country | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mary Blancaflor Alumni Experiences Remember that learning a language requires motivation, discipline, patience, and vision. If you don’t see where you are going with your target language early on then you are just wasting your time. It’s not a good practice to stop in the middle of something because you suddenly realized that it’s not worth it. Know your goal, set your mind to it so you will never get lost along the way. Top 5 Most...  [Read more]

Rhea Latchu I go by many names, however my favourite thus far is Teacher Rhea. I’m a twenty-something year old Trini, catching flights as quick as they can come, all while keeping my Instagram account updated with my travelling pictures. I started my teaching career in Chile before moving onto other countries and continents. Motto: “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Read my articles 5 Mental Health Practices for EFL Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic | ITTT | TEFL Blog Rhea Latchu Destinations Teaching Ideas The most unnatural practice for human beings is the main method in place to fight COVID-19, self-isolation. Becoming accustomed to what seems to be the “new normal”, can take a toll on anyone’s mental health. Below, We...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 Zainab Sadriwala Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Sustaining the Habit of Reading in the Times of Coronavirus "The most challenging of the tasks during this COVID era has been to make my children read" states a frustrated Amena; a mother of two children, one in the primary years and the other in middle school. "It was much easier for me to monitor them and ask them to read and follow the schedule when they knew they had to report to their teacher. The school environment is just so integral for sustaining discipline in young people" she continues. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Give your students something that interests them. 2. Schedule a set reading time. 3. Offer your child an incentive. 4. Don't let them read alone - read with them. 5. Share...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Russ Tuff TEFL Information Alumni Experiences COVID-19: What Can English Teachers Abroad Do? "What we can't see can't hurt us" - Really? Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The COVID Action Plan 1. Will we have jobs? 2. How will the classroom look, and can we still make a difference to others? Let me know your thoughts. Related Articles: Not many businesses will do well out of this current CoronaVirus / COVID-19 pandemic gripping the planet with fear at the moment, (unless we are toilet paper manufacturers) as we stand, waiting like a deer in the headlights for something we can't see to hit us. I don't know what COVID-19 means, however, I was looking for a positive way to think about it and I came up with: "Communication Of Virtual Instruction Design" For...  [Read more]