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ProgressMe - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ProgressMe is an interactive linguistic platform for online education providing solutions for private online classes, language marathons, and schools with support for more than 140 languages. We bring together more than 50,000 language teachers around the world and help improve the quality of online learning every day.
ProgressMe allows teach online using: - Virtual Classrooms; - Course Constructor; - Integrated Video communication system; - Automatic check of students' answers; - Personal accounts for each user with their own schedule; - Full synchronization with the student; - Library of interactive materials; - Blended learning mode; - ProgressMe Academy with educational content.
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Enhancing Listening Skills: Key Considerations for Adult ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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Listening is possibly the least covered of the four skills needed by ESL learners in most classrooms. As it is a fundamental skill, teachers should try to create as many listening skills lessons as they do for the other three skills: reading, writing, and speaking.
Challenges of Listening Compared to Reading
The Stages of Listening
The Receiving Stage: Hearing and Attending
The Understanding Stage: Decoding and Comprehension
The Evaluating Stage: Forming Opinions and Thinking Ahead
The Remembering Stage: Processing and Storing Information
The Responding Stage: Verbal or Written Answers
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Top 5 ESL Teacher Strategies for Your Online Classes - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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In this blog post, we will look at five strategies you can use t boost your effectiveness within the class and also as a general way of increasing your online business. Ideas covered include the use of gamification and individualization.
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Gamification
Individualization
Charting your course
Strategies of content delivery
Narrowing down your niche
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China's Ban on Private ESL Tutoring: What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi welcome to another live session my name is linda from i t t t and as you can see today we're going to talk about china's ban on private esl tutoring everything you need to know what we know so far there's still a lot of ambiguity but i've done a lot of research i talked to a lot of people so hopefully i'll be able to tell you something you might not know yet and give a little bit of clarity into this topic but uh disclaimer you know things change all the time and there's still like i said a lot of ambiguity around this whole topic a lot of even experts aren't sure yet how everything is going to be implemented how it's going to look like in the future so just i want to say that up front and ittttt this is also not something that we have control over or we are particularly like... [Read more]
China's Ban On Private ESL Tutoring: What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
There has been a wave of panic across the globe as China announced its ban on private ESL tutoring, but it’s not all doom and gloom. In this live event, TEFL expert Linda from ITTT talks about how the ban affects ESL teachers and what you can do to brace the storm. #TEFL #BestTEFL #TESOL 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
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All You Need to Know When Teaching Multi-Level ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
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While you learn about teaching multi-level classrooms when you take a TESOL or TEFL certification course, the reality often looks a little different. It's true that multi-level ESL classrooms have many benefits for English learners. For example, they have the chance to communicate with each other and learn how to use English through practice and negotiating meaning.
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Assessing Student Needs
Lesson Planning
Grouping Your Students
Using Projects or Themes
Creating a Variety of Materials
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TEACHING METHODOLOGY: What is CLIL, and how to apply it in online ESL classes? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey there it's lizzy here and i'm super glad to welcome you to today's live session um today i'm going to talk about um methodology and uh the reason i chose this topic is that um in my previous live streams many um viewers many um many of you who watched my uh previous live streams uh requested to dwell upon this point so i decided that it's a great topic to discuss over this live session uh and by the way um i am an online esl teacher uh so i always try to implement um this teaching methodologies uh in my online esl lessons so everything i try to deliver via these live streams is actually based on my personal experience um i also try to find some useful tips on the internet uh so uh it's it's not something super uh special or unique um everything related to teaching methodology um can... [Read more]
Indefinite Pronouns - Grammar Quiz - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This grammar quiz is perfect for ESL students practicing indefinite pronouns in their ESL classes.
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IAcademy Education - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ICan is a Canada based online ESL company committed to transforming ESL learners into dynamic, confident English speakers. ICan offers Speaking Classes, Writing Classes, and IELTS preparation courses.
Ican Speaking: Young students of speaking and conversation are given interactive playful lessons with new vocabulary, phrases, and games. Our teachers are there to help guide their pronunciation, correct their mistakes, and to create as much conversation as they can from what the student has given them.
Mid-level and more advanced students use an interactive but less playful program which is more based on the conversational aspect of English. Along with grammar, the students are regularly prompted by the course material to speak on the different subjects introduced. Each lesson begins with... [Read more]
Christmas Word Scramble Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Use this free printable Christmas Word Scramble Game for ESL students during your Christmas-themed classes.
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The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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Bigger is better, right? It's a concept most of us have grown up with. A bigger house is better than a smaller one, a bigger car is better than a smaller one, and a bigger motorbike is oh so much better than a smaller one. The list is almost endless. So, we all agree then, bigger is better! Or is it?
Challenging the Perception: Bigger is Better?
A Different Perspective on Class Sizes
Comparing Class Sizes: UK vs. Vietnam
The Role of Apprentice Teachers in Larger Classes
Conclusion
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7 ideas for business English classes ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The activities provided in this graphic allow students to use English in ways that areinteresting, fun and relevant to their needs as business English learners.
In ‘Negotiations’ students get to role-play a negotiation between two sides, earning points for each success they have in negotiating with the other side. Telephone role-plays are a great way to practice speaking to another person without the non-verbal clues that usually assist face-to-face communication. Comparison information gap activities are good for getting students to use English to find out particular information they need from another person, an important communicative skill needed by many business English learners. Arranging meetings is a good activity for practicing phone... [Read more]
How much should I charge for private English lessons? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Setting rates for private English tutoring should reflect your teaching experience and qualifications. Beginners in the field typically start with rates from $15 to $20 per hour. Experienced educators with a solid track record and additional credentials, like a TEFL certificate or specialized training, can sometimes charge up to $50 per hour. Many TEFL teachers complement their main teaching roles with private lessons and may eventually move to full-time tutoring. When establishing your fees, consider factors like your experience, the local demand for English lessons, the cost of living in your area, and what the market can bear to ensure competitive yet fair pricing.
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2021 Online ESL Classroom: Top Tips for Planning Online English Lessons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hello um if you guys join me please let me know in the comment section that you can see me clearly and you can hear this uh video uh so that i know that my equipment works smooth um so please let me know that you're here and you see and hear me clearly i'll be very very thankful for that um and um yeah to start with uh my name is lisa i'm an itttttt tefl expert and an online english teacher and today we will talk about one of the most important things in tefl teaching online lesson planning well we will talk about lesson planning in general but as long as i'm more specialized in online teaching i'll try to share my personal experience in planning online classes um hello guys thanks for joining me um i hope that you are having a great time especially after your long winter holidays... [Read more]
7 Great Games for Your ESL Conversation Class - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Teaching speaking skills is an important part of an ESL class. Sometimes, entire conversation classes are established that focus solely on speaking. Here are 7 great games for your ESL conversation class.
1. Mystery Party Guest
2. Choose Your Victim
3. Ice-breaker Jenga
4. 20 Questions
5. Apples to Apples
6. Get to Know You Bingo
7. Create A Game
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Write down the names and key points about five celebrities and assign them to the same amount of students in your classroom. One by one, a student enters a "party" with another student playing the host. The host must then find out the identity of each guest by having a conversation with everyone.
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How do I get a job teaching English in Thailand? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Securing a teaching job in Thailand, one of Asia's top travel destinations, requires several steps. Potential English teachers should possess a bachelor's degree and earning a TEFL certification with 120 hours and teaching practice is typically essential. Candidates should also maintain a clean criminal record, provide a health certificate, and be over 21 years of age. Obtaining a non-immigrant visa followed by a work permit finalizes the process.
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Reach To Teach Recruiting - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Reach To Teach is ESL Teacher Placement Agency placing thousands of happy native English teachers into schools around the world. Whether you are looking for a government teaching program or want to work at a private language school, the professional recruiters from Reach To Teach can help you make the right decision and find a suitable teaching position in your desired location!
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If you want to teach English in China and immerse yourself in Chinese culture and learn Mandarin Chinese, teaching with Reach To Teach is the perfect opportunity for you. Reach To Teach currently works with many exciting young learner, adult, and online schools for teachers that want to teach in China. Your salary as an English teacher in China will be... [Read more]
Debate Cards about Technology - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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These are some fun cards you can use to practice debates in your ESL classes. Cut out the cards, students pick the card and should give their opinion on the statements written on it.
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3 Best Tools to Gamify Your Online Lessons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi again everyone this is another live stream session by itt and my name is lisa i am happy to welcome you to this livestream session and today we're gonna discuss um three interesting tools you might utilize to make your lessons uh interactive and engaging because these uh things will help you to gamify to gamify your classes so in my previous live stream i actually shared uh several trends uh like 10 uh trends for 2022 that you have to think about to implement in your online classes and today i will dive into this idea of gamifying lessons and share several tools that you might actually use to help your students uh get excited and engaged into your content and i hope that you will love these ideas uh these are going to be actually um online teaching tools so they are um some of them um... [Read more]
Conversation Cards about Christmas - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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These printable conversation cards about Christmas are ideal for classes before the winter holidays.
Print out this sheet and cut out all cards individually and play it with your ESL class. Students take turns picking cards and starting conversations about the questions on the cards.
For big classes: Divide the class into groups and hand one sheet / set of cards to each group. Have the students play the conversation cards among each group.
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The 10 Best FREE Tools And Software For Online English Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching English online is a whole new domain for teachers who are used to in-person classes. There are so many different online tools and software for teachers to use it can be a bit overwhelming, which is why we’ve put together a list of 10 of the best - and they’re all FREE! #OnlineTeaching #OnlineESL #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
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Tefl reviews - Teaching English Esl Efl Tips/monolingual Vs Multilingual - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video covers the differences teachers encounter when teaching monolingual and multilingual classes. Monolingual students all have the same native language. Multilingual students have different first languages. Watch this video to find out how to deal with these types of classes as a teacher.
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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Tefl reviews - Teaching English Esl Efl Tips/tips Teaching Beginners - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Regardless of which type of beginners you are teaching here are our top 10 tips for the teaching of beginner classes.
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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Unit 6 was about the past tenses and how to use them correctly. It described the different situations of when to use each tense and how to properly structure them. Sadly, there aren't any rules for knowing the irregular verbs. You simply... [Read more]
Fix the Mixed Up Christmas Sentences - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This free, printable worksheet is great for your winter and holiday-themed classes. Have your students fix the mixed up sentences with winter and Christmas vocabulary.
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Can I teach English at an international school? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely, many TEFL-qualified teachers find opportunities in prestigious international schools. These institutions often serve affluent local and expatriate students, offering teaching environments equipped with advanced resources and state-of-the-art facilities. Opting to teach in an international school can provide a rewarding and enriching experience for qualified teachers.
Subjects are taught in English
A diverse student body
High-quality campuses and facilities
Very competitive packages
Professional environment and professional development
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Graduate English Teaching Certificate - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Over the years, ITTT has focused on providing quality training to future TEFL and TESOL teachers, preparing them to teach English as a foreign language. We have been asked by a number of course graduates if, as qualified ITTT teachers, they can award certificates independently to the students they teach.
ITTT has addressed this by providing certificates that graduates can issue to their students. These certificates, which can be purchased in packs of 10, 25, 50 or 100, allow the teacher to fill in the student’s name, class level and the number of hours of study, and are signed by the graduate. Each certificate is uniquely numbered, with a place on the certificate to enter the teacher’s ITTT certification number. Your students can... [Read more]
How to Keep ESL Students Engaged After the Lesson - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello everybody it's liza here and i'm super happy to welcome you to today's itttt live session um so i hope that you um have some spare time uh to tune in and uh let's talk about um another exciting uh teaching topic today uh so if you see and hear me clearly please let me know that you are here actually via the chat box and um by the way um i'm super excited uh not only because of this live session but also because of the weather it is super warm in my place today um my hometown is blooming and um it it feels so nice actually um also let me know where are you guys tuning in from uh so i am actually located um in the middle of russia um the city of yekaterinburg um so uh usually it's pretty cold here but may is just the best uh month of the year so if you um think of coming here one day... [Read more]
What is the Central European Teaching Program (CETP) for teaching English in Hungary? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The Central European Teaching Program (CETP) is a distinguished initiative designed to enhance English language education in Hungary. Unlike the saturated markets of Italy and Spain, CETP offers a unique opportunity by placing individuals in Hungarian schools as native-speaking English teachers. This program not only aids the educational landscape in Hungary but also provides adventurous teachers an off-the-beaten-path experience. The mission of CETP is to uplift young learners in Central Europe by integrating native English proficiency into their curriculum.
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Parts of Speech in English Grammar - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The parts of speech explain how a word is used in a sentence. There are 8 parts of speech (also known as word classes): nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Let's take a look at them below.
A noun names a person, place, things or idea.
Examples: dog, cat, mouse, student, cucumber, apple, Lucy and etc.
An adverb tells how often, how, when, where. It can describe a verb, an adjective or an adverb.
Examples: loudly, always, never, late, soon etc.
A verb is a word or group of words that describes an action, experience.
Examples: realize, walk, see, look, sing, sit, listen and etc.
An adjective describes a noun or pronoun.
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ESL Authority - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ESL Authority is an informational website designed to help make teaching abroad easy to understand no matter your nationality, degree, or experience.
Founded by a former teacher, the website began as a resource for anyone interested in or currently teaching English abroad. The TEFL industry as a whole can be complicated and confusing, especially for someone looking to find their first job - ESL Authority was designed to make finding reliable information easy.
The current version of ESL Authority offers users tips on finding a job via hiring guides, teaching resources and tips from the blog, and regularly updated jobs from the most popular teaching destinations in the world.
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