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South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for teaching English abroad. While most teachers settle in the big cities like Seoul or Busan, the countryside also has its benefits. Check out this post to find out the answers to the question: Should you teach in the countryside or city?
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Tefl reviews - Teaching English Esl Efl Tips/passive Voice Usages - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
There are certain instances where we tend to use the passive voice instead of the active voice. This is true when the agent is unknown or unimportant. We also use the passive voice to change focus or to conceal the agent. Find out more about this topic in this video.
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.
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This unit is all about classroom management.classroom management can be done by... [Read more]
Cultural Stereotypes and Cultural Sensitivity - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
For many people who travel, considering the cultural norms of whatever country you are visiting helps ensure a smooth trip.
Stereotypes
Basic Manners in Different Countries
First Impression
Rapport and Relationships
Correct Speech
My Personal Experience
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ryan A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
It is quite unfortunate that travellers from the United States often have a bad reputation for being loud, inconsiderate, and oblivious. While this is the case, it is also the case for a lot of people from various other countries. Being a... [Read more]
Building Confidence: Empowering Learners for Success - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
What could be more important for learners than building confidence at a young age? Teachers play a crucial role in helping students develop lasting confidence. Active learning allows students to try new things, accomplish tasks, and boost their energy and self-assurance. By providing opportunities for independent exploration and growth, language learning becomes a platform for building confidence, especially in young and flexible learners.
Appreciation as a Confidence Booster
Challenging Confidence through Language Usage
Individual Approaches to Confidence Building
A Nurturing Atmosphere for Confidence
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The 5 Most Common Types of EFL Students and How to Deal with Them - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
So you have got your TEFL certificate in hand and are about to set foot into your very own classroom abroad. You have planned your lessons, created your teaching materials and marked the right pages in your textbook. There's only one more thing to consider: challenging students! Here are the 5 common types of EFL students and how to deal with them in the classroom.
1. The Dominator
2. The Class Clown
3. The Silent Student
4. The Translator
5. The Arguer
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Every teacher loves students who are eager to learn and enthusiastic about your lesson. However, there's often a student in a class that demonstrates his/her eagerness in a destructive and disruptive way. This... [Read more]
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences and ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The theory of multiple intelligences, suggested by an American developmental psychologist Howard Gardner in 1983, considers human intelligence, not as a dominant single ability for perceiving information, but the one in a variety of specific conditions.
The Theory Outline
The Applicability
Multiple Intelligences and ESL
Choice of Activities
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Olha K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
This approach differentiates human intelligence into specific interacting modalities, rather than understanding it as the one dominated by a single general ability. The author thought... [Read more]
How to Help Children Become a Strong Reader - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
As language acquisition through immersion goes, reading is positively amazing. Where movies may help with attitude and tone, reading allows us to see the words, form visual connections between them, and familiarise ourselves with spelling, punctuation, and structure. The best results, of course, are seen in readers who do it for pleasure, and for whom the point of reading is not simply to be done with it. How, then, do we get our children to read for fun when most of them seem to dread it?
Step One: Drop mandatory/standardized reading
Step Two: Make it social
Step Three: Accept differences
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How Bad Behavior in the Classroom Can Be Addressed in Positive Ways Instead of Strict Punishment - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The realm of teaching is a rewarding one but can often come with challenges, particularly when teaching English as a second language to non-native English speakers. A difficulty that teachers can face especially when teaching younger students is bad behavior in the classroom, and whether strictly punishing students for bad behavior is appropriate or even truly effective. Teachers can address bad behavior in the classroom in positive ways, hopefully making truly meaningful changes in the classroom itself and students individually.
Reasons for Misbehaving in Class
Teacher's Actions
Alternatives to Punishment
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Revolutionize Your EFL Lessons with ChatGPT: Creative Tips and Tricks for Teachers - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a game-changer across various industries, including education. The integration of AI tools in the classroom has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn and teachers teach. One such tool is ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that simulates conversation with human users. In this blog post, we will delve into what AI and chatbots are and how ChatGPT can be used in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. We will also explore the benefits and challenges of using AI tools like ChatGPT in education.
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Defining ChatGPT, chatbots, and artificial intelligence
So what is ChatGPT?
The Benefits of Using A.I. in the EFL Classroom
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Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom While Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Teaching English abroad is an exciting career path that thousands of people embark on every year. The first step is usually a TEFL or TESOL certificate and then finding a job in a suitable location. Once you step into your own EFL classroom, you will then be able to use all the skills you learned during the course. However, every teacher makes mistakes every now and again, which is why we have summarized the top mistakes to avoid in the classroom while teaching English abroad to help you out!
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1. Being the "Nice, Fun Teacher"
2. Planning Your Lessons Too Quickly
3. Using the Same Lesson Plan for All Levels
4. Talking Too Quickly or Too Slowly
5. Thinking Too Short-Term
6. Obsessing Over Correct Grammar
7. Seeing... [Read more]
10 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Teaching Abroad Job Offer - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Hi, welcome to another live session. My name is Linda and I'm here for ITTT. Today we are going to talk about 10 questions you should ask before accepting a teaching job abroad. You should ask these questions to your potential employer before you finalize things, before you sign the contract, to make sure everything is in order, to make sure you know what you're getting into and that everything is all good and okay. Basically, that's what we're going to talk about today.
We've talked a lot about how to find a job, how to find a job in different regions, how to find a job in Europe, how to find a teaching job in Asia, different teaching programs, all of that kind of stuff. We also talked about how, or no, we talked about the most asked questions that you will be asked during a job... [Read more]
What to Watch Out for Before Signing Your TEFL Contract - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi welcome to another live session from itt my name is linda um yeah welcome back this week if you've noticed last week our live or my life was actually on a different day different time um if you've seen it it was really really interesting i had some really really interesting guests two sisters from australia who are currently teaching in japan under the jet program and we had a lovely chat it was really fun so if you have not seen that i highly recommend checking it out if you're interested in teaching abroad uh teaching in japan if you're from australia check it out two really lovely girls it was so much fun talking about what it's like to teach in japan and this week i have i'm here by myself again and i have another um interesting topic for you that i've picked today we're... [Read more]
