Patrick Dowd

  Patrick is best known as @thepaperpat on social media, where he has become a TikTok star with nearly 1 million followers. On his channel, he shares what it's like teaching English in Japan among many other interesting topics. He completed his TEFL course with ITTT and has been teaching English in Japan for the past 6 years. In this fun live session, we speak with Patrick about his career in Japan and on TikTok! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachinginJapan 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: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video Patrick tells us that he graduated from ITTT's 120-hour online TEFL course. Even though Patrick is a native speaker of English, he was surprised how much he learned from the course. He was very satisfied with the amount of material provided during the course and recommends it to anyone wanting to teach English abroad.  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here is a free St. Patrick’s Day Quiz for ESL learners covering the most important vocabulary words related to St. Patricks Day.   1. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on the 17th of March. 2. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. 3. St. Patrick was born in Wales. 4. People say a pot of gold can be found at the end of a rainbow. 5. People wear green on St. Patrick's Day. 6. People say St. Patrick drove snakes out of Ireland. 7. A shamrock is a plant with three leaves that is considered to be a symbol of luck. 8. The colors of the Irish flag are green, white and orange. 9. Parades are held in cities around the world to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. 10. The harp is a symbol of Ireland. 11. A...  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-10-26 | Writer: Saint Patrick American School | Email: [email protected] ESL Positions Saint Patrick American School Puntarenas, Costa Rica Puntarenas, Costa Rica is the closest beach town to San Jose and provides access to many of Costa Rica’s best tourist destinations. Our school is hiring the following positions: * Grade 2-6 Elementary ESL teachers (Spanish is not required) * Pre-School, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Qualifications and Experience * Native English speaker * Candidates with a Bachelor of Education will receive preference * TEFL/TESOL or equivalent preferred* ESL teaching experience preferrred* Minimum 11 month commitment Saint Patrick General Information • The school year begins in February and ends in December. Holidays include a week...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-09-28 | Writer: Saint Patrick American School | Email: [email protected] ESL Positions, Saint Patrick American School Puntarenas, Costa Rica is the closest beach town to San Jose and provides access to many of Costa Rica's best tourist destinations. Our school is hiring the following positions: * Grade 2-6 Elementary ESL teachers (knowledge of Spanish is an asset, but not required) * Pre-School and 1st Grade teachers (working knowledge of Spanish mandatory) --- Minimum 11 month commitment --- Benefits * $475 US monthly salary (highly reasonable by Costar Rican standards) * $165 US housing allowance (assistance with finding housing) * Assistance with work visa * Computer Lab and Internet access available at school * Free international calls to North...  [Read more]

Date posted:2010-02-23 | Writer: St. Patrick American School | Email: [email protected] St. Patrick American School is looking for TEFL qualified native English speaking teachers who are able to commit to an 11 month contract for small classes of 10-18 children aged 2-6. We are a private institution situated in Puntarenas which has access to Costa Rica’s many tourist destinations. The school has modernized offices, newly constructed recreational areas, library and computer laboratory. The school currently has 180 enrolled students. Benefits include vacations which comprise of a week at Easter, three weeks in July in addition to various national holidays. To apply, send your resume outlining your qualifications, a cover letter discussing your interest...  [Read more]

Date posted:2013-10-16 | Writer: Patrick Ludwick | Email: [email protected] Our client is a leading, private, primary and junior high school. We are located in the capital of Saudi Arabia. This is a well renown, international school with state-of-the-art facilities. Teachers are from USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and many other countries. We are currently looking for 8 TEFL qualified female teachers and some management staff. The school administrative is very supportive of its staff, going out of their way to insure the comfort and well being of all their teachers. Saudi Arabia is a great place to save money and to enjoy weekend trips at a very low cost. This is a great opportunity that could easily lead to a long-term, management position. Benefits include: - 1 year...  [Read more]

  Hello everyone, how are you doing? Linda from ITTT, back again with another live session. I’m super excited to be here today to talk about this exciting topic, teaching English abroad and how it enhances your career prospects. I'm just going to wait for a couple more people to join, you know how it usually works. Once we are a good sized group of people we can start diving into this topic. If you can hear me and if you can see me please leave a comment. We are live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time, so wherever you're watching from just leave a quick hi or hello in the comment section and also let me know where you are watching from. I am in South Korea about an hour and a half south of Seoul in a city called Cheongju. I've been living here for six years and I have...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I have moved to the Czech Republic with my girlfriend who is Czech after we met in New Zealand, where I am from. Teaching English here was a business idea that she came up with because she taught English here before for 8 years. In Czech people are more interested in taking English lessons from a native speaker and they also like New Zealand over here. So from this perspective, it makes a lot of sense for me to do this course. Since I am going to be teaching in Czech to begin with, I have already started to see some issues with the language learning that I will be faced with.Table of Contents Grammar Receptive Skills Productive Skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Music-based learning is an effective technique to develop English proficiency within an early youth classroom. Classroom-based singing can create a fun learning environment and lead to the development of musical skills, social interaction, and English vocabulary.Table of Contents Simple Rhymes Examples of Suitable Rhyme Songs Involving the Class Listen to the blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our ITTT graduate Patrick H. The most effective method for younger learners is the use of various simple rhymes. Rhymes are simple in nature and may easily be adapted to the current material that is being taught. The teacher and students will benefit most from a circular seating arrangement as...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Regardless of what you are teaching, the outcome of a learning process for students will be affected deeply by how motivated they are. Motivation can initiate students to pay more attention, care more about what they are learning, and increase the time and efficiency on the mission at hand. In an EFL course, motivation will most likely be a crucial factor in how fast and well a student may learn English.Table of Contents Knowing the Purpose Engage the Students Show That You Care Encourage Your Students Frequently Set Easy-to-Reach Goals Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: There are many ways to motivate students, and it may take different ways for different students to get them motivated. One...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Hello everyone, how are you doing? Linda from ITTT, back again with another live session. I'm super excited to be here today to talk about this exciting topic, teaching English abroad and how it enhances your career prospects.Table of Contents Watch the live session here Self Introduction Will teaching English abroad hurt my career? Benefit #1: You will gain international work experience. Benefit #2: Teaching English abroad will make you stand out. Benefit #3: You will learn how to adapt to new situations and to live and work with people from different cultural backgrounds. Benefit #4: You will develop organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to manage groups Benefit #5: You are likely to develop foreign language...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In today's world, teaching English has become a mainstream job, no longer limited to native speakers. Everywhere you go, you will find nationals from various countries teaching English with sometimes rather strong accents. What are their motivations and why would schools choose non-natives to teach English in the first place?Table of Contents Job Requirements Benefits of Learning Other Languages China as The Biggest Market Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Patrick B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. While traveling through...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-04-02 | Writer: Na'atik Language and Culture Institute | Email: [email protected] English Teacher Needed in Mexico for the 2023-24 School YearGeneral Responsibilities1.    Plan and implement a regular schedule of small group English classes for students across age and developmental levels.2.    Work with the librarian for library visits.3.    Assist in the planning and implementation of special events.4.    Maintain good relations with students, their families, and all members of the Na’atik community. 5.    Work in collaboration with other English teachers and other Na’atik staff members to achieve the mission of Na’atik. Specific Duties  1.    Regularly...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The age range is a huge factor when it comes to teaching a classroom. The age of the students will determine your teaching methods, the activities you pick, the pacing of the classes, how you should act/treat your students, etc. Both age groups learn at different speeds. Contrary to what some people might think, children tend to catch on faster when it comes to learning a new language. They can grasp the concepts better since they are still learning and grasping the concepts of their own native language. They are more open-minded and receptive to new sounds and grammar. Adults, on the other hand, have already mastered their own language making it harder to adapt to a new one. They want to use their own language as a reference point and match the new...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences All people are susceptible to boredom and confusion. Either of these or their combination can lead to frustration. Once frustrated, a learner will find it exponentially more difficult to grasp or retain new information. The student's mind will be elsewhere, unmotivated and uninterested. Therefore, an instructor should make it a priority that each and every student can not only understand the created material but be interested in it as well.Table of Contents Materials for learners with different interests Teaching materials for younger learners Teaching materials depending on the topic Where to find useful materials? Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-07-20 | Writer: Ecole française de Londres Jacques Prévert | Email: [email protected] We are a very successful French Co Educational Primary School teaching the French Curriculum in Hammersmith to children aged between 3 and 11. We are looking for a TEFL qualified native level English speaker to join our thriving English department. You are dynamic, enthusiastic, passionate, adaptable and able to fit into a team. Years of experience with Reception, Years 1, Years 2 levels is required, as well as a deep understanding of the teaching methodologies and tools used with this age range. You must have significant experience in teaching English as a second language in an academic environment, and a strong knowledge of the appropriate teaching methods. Some understanding of...  [Read more]

hello everyone hello tefl friends how are you doing linda here from itt back again with another live session super excited to be here today to talk about this this exciting topic um teaching english abroad and how it enhances your career prospects so i'm just gonna wait uh for a couple of people to join you know how it usually works and um yeah once we're our a good sized group of people we can start diving into this topic and if you can hear me if you can see me please just leave a comment we are live on facebook and on youtube at the same time so wherever you're watching from just leave a quick hi or hello into the comment section and also let me know where you are watching from i am in south korea about an hour and a half south of seoul in a city called chongju and i've been living in...  [Read more]

guys hello linda here from itt hope you are doing well today um thanks so much for joining today's live stream and as you can see today we're talking about this way top eight resources for finding the right teaching destination that's the topic for today i hope um you're going to enjoy it it's probably going to take about 30 to 40 minutes and then as always at the end there will be a q a part so you will be able to ask your own questions at that time but also feel free to just leave your comments as we go we are live on facebook and on youtube at the same time and if you can see me if you can hear me if you are there please please just leave a quick hi in the comment box that would really mean a lot and then i can see that somebody is here and i'm not just talking to myself that would be...  [Read more]