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Tue, 04 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Essential Role of Grammar Grammar is not only about vocabulary and sentence structure but also can improve our communication and ability of logical thinking. Table of Contents Why learning grammar? Misconceptions How to learn a language effectively? Functions of grammar How to improve grammar? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Meiheriayi M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Why learning grammar? Some people always ask a question that what is the point of learning grammar? Foreigners never learn grammar, but they speak better English than us when they travel abroad. Also...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Is a free TEFL certificate worth it? We can start by considering a number of factors to investigate what these courses do or do not provide in terms of their outcomes. These factors are: Table of Contents Hours: Most free courses don't offer enough hours. Accreditation: Most free courses do not provide a recognized qualification. Marketing tool: The course is free, but you pay for certification. Summary: Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Hours: Most free courses don't offer enough hours. It is possible to find some legitimate free TEFL or TESOL courses that do what they claim. Typically,...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Learning Another Language Can Benefit Your Career Prospects Learning a second language, whether its English, Mandarin, or any language at all, can help you in regards to your future career prospects and/or opportunities. Many people from non-English speaking countries move to English speaking countries in the hopes of finding better employment or to provide their children with the opportunity to learn English and thus increasing their chances to be successful. Table of Contents English in Business World English for Adults English for Younger Learners Job Opportunities and Perks Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 10 Tips to Help Your Students Follow Directions When Teaching English Abroad Giving directions as a teacher to non-native English speakers in an EFL classroom often requires a set of techniques to ensure the students truly understand the directions and can follow them how you want them to. The following 10 tips to help your students follow directions when teaching English abroad work for students of all ages and levels but are especially useful for English learners of young ages or low levels. Table of Contents 1. Ask for Their Attention 2. Minimize Distractions 3. Speak Quietly 4. Break Down Instructions 5. Number Your Directions 6. Be Precise 7. Wait Before Repeating 8. Don't Ask "Do You Understand?" 9. Rephrase Questions 10. Use...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 4 Things To Keep in Mind When Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten As a kindergarten teacher working in China I have a lot of experience dealing with students, fellow teachers; Chinese and foreign, management and parents. Table of Contents Potential problems you might face in a Chinese kindergarten You can call on other foreign teachers for advice and support Getting to know your students will help you teach them Parents like to be involved Start your journey as an English teacher in China today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post A few years ago I came to China to learn Chinese. To pay for my living expenses I started teaching young learners. Pretty soon I got a full-time job in a kindergarten and I fell in love with the work and I...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Teachers Can Increase Their Confidence in The Classroom In the classroom, a teacher's dedication, confidence, and eagerness are often contagious, and the same is true with the lack of these things. If a teacher is enthusiastic and energetic, their students will be as well. Mostly, experienced teachers know how to make the classroom friendly, pleasant and enthusiastic for the students. But does it apply to the new teachers? Table of Contents Yearly Career Teachers Mind Your Body Language Be Patient Be Prepared Pay Attention to Students' Needs Pay Attention to Yourself Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Puneet K. Yearly...  [Read more]

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Steps to Work on Your ESL Teaching Career When I started teaching English, I've always experienced imposter syndrome because my major was Linguistics. I had no idea about teaching itself, although I knew a lot about how the language works. Table of Contents Step 1: TEFL Course Step 2: Further Education with MOOCs Step 3: Educational Conferences Step 4: Teaching Community Step 5: Language Tests Are you ready to get your ESL teaching career on a new level? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! To change this situation, I've started working on my teaching skills to build a successful ESL teaching career. In this blog post, I...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Phonetics and Phonology in the ESL Classroom What is phonology? Most students have not even heard about it. Whenever I ask my students whether they know or have ever learned about phonetics, the same answers come out, "No, we don't know about it at all". It is no wonder they reply like this because there is no phonetic teaching lesson in English classes from KG to high school here in my country. As for me, I got to study about this only when I attended college. Even then, it wasn't taught comprehensively and I only learned very little. So I couldn't read nor write phonetic symbols very well. Thus I thought it was the most difficult part of studying English. Table of Contents Reasons to pay attention to phonetics Phonetics in the...  [Read more]

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 4 Top Tips for Getting Your TEFL certificate on the Road The nomadic lifestyle is getting more and more appealing for many people wanting to escape the dry 9-to-5 trap back home. More and more people are packing their bags and heading off traveling around the world, making a living on the go. A great way to afford this lifestyle is teaching English, either online, at a physical school or to private students abroad. As this is getting increasingly popular, online English platforms, employers and English students are now expecting their teachers to be TEFL certified. Table of Contents 1. Set a start and an end date 4. Take what you've learned and put it into practice! Listen to this blog post Are you ready to take an online TEFL/TESOL...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information What Scams to Look Out for When Looking for TEFL Jobs Moving abroad to teach English has become a widely popular career path for many people of all ages and backgrounds around the world. A quick Internet search reveals a seemingly endless array of job offers for TEFL certified teachers. But how can you make sure that the advertised job is legit? This article shows you exactly what scams to look out for when looking for TEFL jobs. Table of Contents What do scammers want from TEFL teachers? Scam Number 1: Using the name of a well-known school Scam Number 2: Requiring upfront payments Scam Number 3: Getting hired without an interview Scam Number 4: Not allowing you to speak with current teachers Don't get discouraged! Listen to the blog...  [Read more]

Tue, 29 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary 7 Steps to Paying Off Your Student Loans While Teaching English Abroad Have you just graduated or are about to graduate college and face a massive amount of student loans? You are not on your own. In the United States alone, the national student debt totals over $1.4 trillion this year. This number means that the average graduate in the US owes $17,126 and this number is rising year after year. When you are this much in debt, you can't possibly think about moving abroad - or can you? Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Step 1: Get a TEFL Certificate Step 2: Find a Teaching Position Abroad Step 3: Start Your Adventure and Make a Budget Plan Step 4: Stick to Your Budget... But Also Have Fun! Step 5: Send Money Back Home Step 6:...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reasons and Principles for Using Games in EFL Teaching One of the most vital teaching tools I feel are available to me is games in the classroom. This is one of the most engaging ways to teach a class a subject, especially a new language. Imagine you are in a foreign country, you don't speak the language, and find it challenging to connect with your new class, who don't have as much of a grasp of the concept as you'd like them to. I think one of the universal languages is found in games. Playing a game in the classroom is a great ice breaker for the students and teacher to establish a healthy relationship in a fun and educational environment. Table of Contents Games and Motivation Classroom Games...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 4 Reasons Why You Don't Need a Program to Teach English Abroad Teaching English abroad is one of the most sought-after career paths for many people these days. Who wouldn't love to travel and move to a new country, while making good money and changing the lives of countless people wanting to improve their English? There are many ways to make it abroad and start your dream job and one of them is by going through a teaching program. However, these programs often involve high fees in exchange for services that we believe can easily be done yourself! Here are 4 reasons why you don't need a program to teach English abroad. Table of Contents Huge Worldwide Demand for TEFL Certified Teachers Work with Renowned TEFL Recruiters to Find Your...  [Read more]

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Top 8 Misconceptions About Teaching ESL In this blog post, we will look at 8 of the most widely held misconceptions regarding the teaching of ESL worldwide. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Misconception #1: It's really hard to find a job Misconception #1: You need a degree to teach English abroad. Misconception #3: Teaching English abroad doesn't pay well Misconception #4: You need to speak another language to teach ESL abroad Misconception #5: You have to teach kids Misconception #6: Teaching ESL is only a job for young people Misconception #7: You don't need a TEFL qualification, if you're a native English speaker Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out...  [Read more]

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Budget and Salary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 7 Easy Ways to Make Money Online as an English Teacher Online English teachers have been in as high a demand as never before. The great thing about working as an online English teacher is that you don't even have to leave your home to make money. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Work as an Online English teacher 2. Sell Online Courses on Udemy 3. Sell Teaching Materials on Teachers Pay Teachers 4. Provide a TEFL Coaching 5. Run a YouTube Channel 6. Record a TEFL Podcast 7. Become an Affiliate You can become an ITTT affiliate right now and makeup to 30% on commissions! Are you ready to become a TEFL expert? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Check out what...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top 10 Mistakes of an Online English Teacher Ever since online English teaching became a common means of delivering lessons, every online English teacher must strive for excellence to guarantee their students' best learning experience. Table of Contents 1. Imbalanced Lesson Planning 2. Lack of Equipment 3. Poor Lesson Design 4. Inappropriate Teaching Content Lack of Interaction and Personalized Approach Increased Teacher Talking Time Insufficient Lesson Flow Distractors Not Enough Feedback Miscommunication With Students and Parents Are you ready to teach English? Related Articles: Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! In this article, we will...  [Read more]

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reasons Why Pronunciation is More Difficult for Adults than Children in El Salvador Pronunciation problems in El Salvador is very common, as many know Spanish is the main Language in this country, people in El Salvador tend to speak their native Language all the time because this is what they feel more comfortable with, as there is not any other dialect, other than Spanish, they are taught English in school, English Is the only language taught in El Salvador in public schools, but only for those that can attend one, this is because there are many people that can't attend a school due to economic matter, family problems or due to the work that is done in their household many don't have time to study and there are kids that can't...  [Read more]

Sun, 19 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Simple Strategies for Teachers to Increase their Confidence in the Classroom Coming into any unfamiliar classroom situation, for newer and experienced teachers alike, can instill a level of apprehension. There are many circumstances where a teacher could easily feel overwhelmed, whether it is butterflies in the stomach on the first day, a sudden syllabus change, malfunctioning equipment, an extremely large class, unmotivated or disruptive students, or unfriendly coworkers. Fortunately, there is a multitude of simple strategies that can help equip a teacher to face even the most nightmarish classroom situations. Table of Contents Pay attention to teaching itself Give student-centered lessons Don't expect too much Get prepared Be...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Story of an Alumna’s Personal Teaching Experience Since I was a teenager, I always loved the language of English and always loved to help my colleagues from school. I remember listening to some kids "I hate English" or "English is so difficult to learn". I never understood those sentences because English had always been easy for me to deal with. So, in High School I started to help the other students from my class, I used to invite them to my place so I could share my knowledge with them, in that time I didn't realize, but that was the beginning of my career as a teacher because I was teaching them, I was making them my students. Table of Contents Gap Year Changing Point Reasons to Teach Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Sample Lesson Plan to Present New Grammar to Young Students Lesson Plan This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Charos H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Lesson Plan Engage Stage (10 minutes): Study Stage (22 minutes): Active stage (28 minutes): Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: I've designed this lesson for beginner students in the ESL new language class. There are 6 students in a small group classroom. The students are between 6-7 years old. My goal is to provide opportunities to explore and personalize a new language. I chose the "Straight Arrow" ESA methodology to teach the topic, Do you...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Mary Blancaflor Alumni Experiences Building Confidence in Speaking English in a Non-Native Speaking Country I have been teaching English to local and foreign students and for the most part, I noticed that no matter how much the learners would like to polish their English, some things hinder them to accomplish their goal in speaking the language. Studying a foreign language in a non-native speaking country requires more discipline and motivation. Learning a foreign language is not acquired overnight. It has to undergo a specific type of training and the amount of time to learn. For this reason, I came up with a list of why students find it hard to learn a foreign language and what they must do. Table of Contents Hindrances in learning: Fear of Committing a Mistake...  [Read more]

Fri, 29 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Common Learning Difficulties Faced in ESL Settings Learning is always hard especially learning something new such as English learning. English is a different new language compared with Chinese, so when we are learning, definitely we will meet all kinds of difficulties in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Table of Contents Most beginners think listening is the most difficult part of English learning. Speaking can be improved dramatically from zero in a short time but it's quite difficult to speak accurately. For most Chinese people, English reading is not as difficult as listening or speaking. Writing is always the hardest part of English for Chinese students. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today!...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Establish Rapport with Your Class from the First Lesson Every teacher in his/her career is faced with the first lesson in a new class. This lesson is vital for the teacher to establish rapport and set the tone for the rest of the course. Table of Contents But how does he/she do it? Several factors can be counted. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Irina B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. But how does he/she do it? Several factors can be counted. First of all the teacher should introduce her/himself and write her/his name on the board, in case the students forget it....  [Read more]

The Dos & Don'ts Of Teaching English Abroad 02/27/2023 hi guys hey Linda here from ITTT back this week with another live session thank you so much for joining me today and taking some time out of your day today to be here with me and learn something new hopefully about teaching English and today we're going to talk about the do's and don'ts of teaching English abroad sort of everything you need to know you should know before you embark on this exciting journey of teaching English abroad so yeah let me know if you can hear me if you can see me uh drop a hi in the comment section oh perfect and also let me know where are you watching from today I already see crystalline here Hi crystaline how are you doing good to see you again awesome great where are you guys watching from today where...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 May 2020 Dana W Alumni Experiences Top Four Reasons to Learn English There are so many reasons it is important to learn the English language. Before you begin or continue on your learning journey, it is also important to consider your 'why'. Why are you learning English? Is it simply a personal desire you have always had? Is it because you want to land a better job or career? Is it because you have a big upcoming presentation at work and you are nervous to speak English in front of your boss and colleagues? Let's take a look at the benefits of learning English. Table of Contents English is Spoken in More Than 50 Countries Worldwide It Makes Traveling Easier and More Enjoyable You Will Have More Job Opportunities You Will Become More Intelligent The Bottom Line Or are you...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Classroom Gamification: ✅ Pros and Cons I am an English teacher for preschool children in a small village. My students are excited about the new English subject. However, after a period of studying, they become tired and distracted. "This is hard" or "why don't we play games?", My student said. I have found that traditional teaching methods make children feel bored and hard to absorb. So why don't we use games in the classroom? I tried applying some preschool games to the lesson. My students were thrilled and excited about the games. Table of Contents Classroom dynamics Ideas for different lesson stages Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our...  [Read more]

Teaching English in 2021: What You Need to Know   Hello and welcome. Thanks so much for joining me, I'm Linda from ITTT and I’m here for another live session. This time it's on a Thursday morning for me in Korea and maybe Wednesday evening wherever you are. I normally do my live streams on Friday morning so actually I'm a day early, but tomorrow is New Year's day. How exciting is that? Can you believe it's the last day of 2020, just crazy. I don't know where this year went honestly and it's certainly been a roller coaster ride. Thanks so much for joining me, what we're talking about today is teaching English in 2021. All the things you need to know, trends, predictions, tips, all that kind of stuff. I see that a lot of people are already watching so please let me know if you can...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 Federico Riva TEFL Information 7 Misconceptions about TEFL Uncovered Teaching English abroad is a career more popular than ever. However, with so many options and resources about TEFL available online, there is a lot of false information out there. This post uncovers the seven most common misconceptions about TEFL and clears up any confusion! Table of Contents Misconception #1: You need a degree to teach English abroad Misconception #2: TEFL is only for young people Misconception #3: TEFL doesn't pay well Misconception #4: You need to speak another language Misconception #5: It's really hard to find a job teaching English abroad Misconception #6: You don't need a TEFL qualification if you're a native English speaker Misconception #7: You have to teach kids Listen to...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Ramon Perez Destinations 6 Must-Have Apps When Living In China China is a country where you can venture out and explore all it has to offer. The food, the culture, the people and everything else provide an exciting experience for those willing to challenge themselves. This country will allow you to grow in ways you never thought possible. However, some of these challenges can become a bit of an obstacle in our everyday lives. Table of Contents WECHAT Messaging Wallet Payments Translation ALIPAY VPN TAOBAO GOOGLE TRANSLATE DUOLINGO Other Useful Apps Are you ready to teach English in China? Related Articles: Don't fret. There are tools that can help us overcome those obstacles and make our stay a pleasant one. In this blog, we will discuss a few apps that can aid in...  [Read more]

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Budget and Salary TEFL Information Teaching Ideas The Biggest Misconceptions about TEFL/TESOL Discussed Today, we are going to talk about the "biggest misconceptions about TEFL and TESOL and teaching English abroad". We get a lot of questions here at ITT, and a lot of people are confused and I just want to clear a few things up, some myths here and there, and I think I've narrowed it down to eight misconceptions that we're going to look at and you can throw your questions at me at any time. Table of Contents Watch the live session here Misconception #1: It's really hard to find a job teaching English abroad. Misconception #2: You need a degree to teach English abroad. Misconception #3: TEFL doesn't pay well. Misconception #4: You need to speak another...  [Read more]