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What do TEFL teachers wear? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What do TEFL teachers wear?
Attire expectations vary widely based on the school's policies:
Pro Tip: To avoid confusion, inquire about the dress code during the job interview. As a rule of thumb, it is wise to err on the side of professionalism on your first day, adjusting as you gauge the school's culture.
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What should I wear for a TEFL job interview?
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Which countries have specific expectations when it comes to appearance?
What should I wear for a TEFL job interview?
When preparing for a TEFL job interview, attire plays a pivotal role in making a strong first impression:
In essence, prioritize a professional appearance throughout the TEFL job application and interview process to boost your prospects.
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What do TEFL teachers wear? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What do TEFL teachers wear?
When it comes to dress there is no correct answer as many schools have their own dress policy. In some schools men will be required to wear a suit and tie and women a pantsuit or skirt and dress shirt/jacket. Others will allow casual clothes such as a t-shirt and jeans, although most will fall somewhere in between these two extremes. The best advice is to ask the appropriate questions during the interview process to ensure you know what is expected. Otherwise you should lean towards the professional side of things for your first day and then you can adjust your dress accordingly.
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Cultural Features in an ESL Classroom in the UAE - TEFL Blog
Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Cultural Features in an ESL Classroom in the UAE
Coming from the UK and only working with British students, when I arrived in the UAE which is an Arab country following a strong Islamic faith, most of my new work colleagues and students were Arabs and followers of Islam. The last six years of working in the UAE have taught me a valuable lesson about why cultural sensitivity is so important, especially when working with the future generation of a nation, not only am I building rapport as a teacher, but also as a representative of my own country.
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Learning Environment
Lesson Content
Appropriate questions
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Confidence Increasing Strategies: an Effective Tutorial For ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Fri, 15 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Confidence Increasing Strategies: an Effective Tutorial For ESL Teachers
Since I am still relatively new to teaching, I felt it was important to reassure myself on why I choose this career path as well as my efficacy in the role. Self-monitoring is extremely important in both our personal and professional lives. Self-regulation leads to personal growth and that is invaluable in our lives. I believe that the teacher needs to be a student first. As a teacher begins to develop more experience in their role over time, naturally follows comfort and sometimes comfort can lead to complacency. I believe that students cannot benefit from a complacent teaching professional because the world around us changes frequently. Students need to be... [Read more]
Teaching Job: How Do People See it? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 03 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching Job: How Do People See it?
Most would simply say that a teacher is that person standing in front of a classroom "teaching", and they wouldn't be wrong. If a little more thought is actually given to the question, people would begin to understand that a teacher is much more than someone reading out of a book or simply following a syllabus, flipping through the pages just to get from cover to cover. The role of a teacher as it has always been being something often overlooked and taken for granted.
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Importance for Society
Knowledge Transfer
Teacher's Experience
Teaching Skills
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How Can Teachers Increase Their Confidence in the Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 30 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How Can Teachers Increase Their Confidence in the Classroom?
Teachers face several and different situations inside their classrooms every day. These situations may be even beyond their comfort zone. A teacher's commitment, confidence, and interest create a more positive pleasant classroom environment that will also radiate to students towards becoming efficient and productive learners. Aside from that, a confident character among teachers would consistently and positively impact not just their learners' achievement, but also their attitude and even socio-emotional growth.
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Preparation
Flexibility and Risks
Attention
Attitude
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The Importance of Learning ESL Teaching Skills - TEFL Blog
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Importance of Learning ESL Teaching Skills
In my opinion, it was very resourceful to learn and have vast knowledge that comes up with a major aim of mastering the teaching skills.
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1. Managing Equipment
2. Communication Skills
3. Balancing Skills
4. Organizational Skills
5. Problem Solving Skills
6. Motivational Skills
7. Feedbacking
8. Team Building Skills
9. Coaching Skills
10. Creativity
Other Skills
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TEFL Phnom Penh - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Cambodia ▷ ITTT course
TEFL Phnom Penh | TEFL Cambodia
If you crave adventure and a lifestyle that’s out of the ordinary, Phnom Penh, Cambodia is the perfect location to launch your ‘teach English abroad’ journey. The transformation of Cambodia over the past three decades from a country characterised by occupation and trouble, to a Southeast Asian powerhouse, is phenomenal. There’s an insatiable demand for English language skills in Cambodia - and a chronic shortage of TEFL qualified people to teach English. What does this mean for people just like you? Simple! It means opportunities galore.
Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and the nation’s international gateway. With a population of around 2.5 million people and a relatively confined central business district, it has a noticeably slower... [Read more]
TEFL Japan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl In Numata City Japan
TEFL in Numata City, Japan
Date posted:2007-04-19 | Writer: Griff Eagle | Email: [email protected]
Griff-Eagle: An English conversation school department of a school tutoring company.
We are a casual yet professional school in the countryside of Gunma. Numata is surrounded by beautiful rivers and mountains. Near ski resorts, river-rafting, hiking trails and famous hot springs. Numata city is a quiet place, but larger cities are accessible by car or by train. Tokyo city is three hours by regular train or one and a half hours by bullet train. The position is most suitfor someone who likes to live away from the hustle and bustle of a big city and who will find contentment in exploring Japanese culture and lifestyle.
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Position begins in late June 2007 with a... [Read more]
What Does Classroom Management Depend On? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
What Does Classroom Management Depend On?
Classroom management is an important part of every classroom lesson. Due to the classroom complex dynamics having this skill is important to maintain discipline, to have an organized lesson, to create a friendly and positive environment to nurture the student's learning.
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Lesson Plan
Understanding What Causes Problems
Classroom Environment
Rapport
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Lesson Plan
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TEFL Japan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl In Japan Numata City
TEFL in Japan - Numata City
Date posted:2005-02-11 | Writer: GRIFF Eagle | Email: [email protected]
Griff Eagle of Numata, Gunma, Japan requires a full-time teacher of English as a Foreign Language. Native English speaker. No suits! We are a casual yet professional school in the countryside of Gunma. Near ski resorts, river-rafting, hiking and hot springs. Only 1 hour to Tokyo by bullet train.
Job Details:
-Job starts July 1st, 2005. Applicant should plan to arrive by June 15th or 20th. -Starting salary 255, 000 yen per month -Optional Kindergarden lessons also available. Extra income!! -One year contract, renewable upon mutual agreement of both parties -Pay rises available upon renewal of contract -Basic, furnished apartment provided; 34, 500 yen rent shall be deducted monthly from... [Read more]
TEFL Hanoi - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Vietnam ▷ ITTT course
TEFL Hanoi | TEFL Vietnam
There’s only a handful of cities in the world that truly deserve ‘must visit’ status and Hanoi is certainly one of them. While most people can only dream about a fleeting trip to Hanoi – if they’re lucky – ‘living like a local’ and working as EFL teacher in this magnificent city is a realistic proposition for anyone with a sense of adventure.
Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city and the seat of government. It’s noticeably smaller than Ho Chi Minh City in the south, but the pace of life is similarly frenetic. While Ho Chi Minh City is often referred to as Vietnam’s ‘engine room’, Hanoi is more of a ‘grand old lady’.
It’s tough to pin down what makes Hanoi such a special place. Is it because there’s history, culture and art on display... [Read more]
Programs TEFL Diploma - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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F.R. - Australia said:
Establishing rapport I want to start from William Arthur Ward?s words ?The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires?.
It is vital to inspire confidence in the students to make learning process effective. A teacher must know when to be firm and when otherwise to leave the students alone. Effective educational process demands students? willingly participation and contribution. It is... [Read more]
5 Anticipated Problems a TEFL teacher Should Solve - TEFL Blog
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
5 Anticipated Problems a TEFL teacher Should Solve
Troubleshooting is part of the teaching experience. A typical ESL lesson always presents problems. But, other problems arise when the teacher has to face particular situations. A good ESL teacher should be capable to diagnose these usual problems and work to fix them properly. Being a new teacher isn't easy and regardless of how trained and skilled a teacher is, facing a classroom for the first time can cause nervousness. One of the hardest parts of being a teacher is to establish a rapport student/teacher and in the case of a new group, between the students themselves.
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2. Motivation
3. Class Size
4. Type of Class
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The Perfect Lesson Plan for an Effective Classroom Routine - TEFL Blog
Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Perfect Lesson Plan for an Effective Classroom Routine
It has often been said that ships cannot navigate at nights without a lighthouse; In the same way, an instructor of learning will find it difficult to operate without a lesson plan. The lesson plan can be described as the teachers' GPS. What then is a lesson plan? The lesson plan is a useful or structured guide that outlines a step by step approach of delivering a subject matter or content. A lesson plan is made up of some key components like objectives, procedures, and assessments. The actual process of writing the plan is lesson planning. Lesson planning plays a crucial role in the teaching-learning situation.
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Why do we need to plan?
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Teaching Roles and Functions in ESL - TEFL Blog
Thu, 12 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching Roles and Functions in ESL
Teaching can be defined as the action of a person imparting skills or knowledge, giving instructions, the job which requires teaching, the profession of great responsibility and specific character. The teacher is not only the person who gives knowledge but can be a model of competence. The role of the teacher is significant as they teach more than lessons in a book, try to teach how to think and how to choose the right above the wrong, to differentiate deeper things than peoples' outlook. The teacher is a manager of creating a special atmosphere in the classroom conducive to learning, this person guides the south of the difficulties.
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Social Responsibility
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Main Teaching Responsibilities and Roles - TEFL Blog
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Main Teaching Responsibilities and Roles
I have never been a teacher in a formal school set up before and I have no experience or whatsoever, except that I have been involved with young people for almost about nineteen years, daily. In all that period, I have learned and realized the huge responsibility that this profession has and I would like to salute men and women who dedicated their lives to improve many lives throughout the generations.
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Working with diverse students
Providing Safety
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Musings of a Young Teacher: Classroom Management, Involving Parents, and Engaging Students - TEFL Blog
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Musings of a Young Teacher: Classroom Management, Involving Parents, and Engaging Students
I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I love learning new things; my thirst for knowledge has always seemingly been unquenched and I have always been excited to share that passion with others. What's more, my love for world cultures and the history of diverse peoples drove me into a career in education.
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My Experience
Feeling Sad
Parents involvement
Students Engagement
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Perfectly Imperfect: My Personal Teaching Experience - TEFL Blog
Sat, 02 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Perfectly Imperfect: My Personal Teaching Experience
It is true that in life, the road to success is not a clear straight upward path; rather, it is more of an obstacle race. A teacher's life looks simple from the outside. Why, she just wakes up early, wears her uniform, goes to school, and does what any other teacher does. It looks pretty straightforward, but my personal experience has been anything but. From a teenager unsure of her future to a high school English teacher, my work life so far has been perfectly imperfect.
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University Years
Practice
Working in a School
Gap Year
Teaching Values
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Important Personal Qualities of English Teachers - TEFL Blog
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Important Personal Qualities of English Teachers
Teachers are resourceful and students expect lots of values from them as teachers themselves are expected to share molding lessons as well.
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1. Motivational skills
2. Eye contact
3. Physical appearance
4. Body language
5. Using civil languages
6. Positive attitude
7. Problem-solving skills
8. Flexibility and time management
9. Creativity
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Upon delivering ‎language lessons, the personal qualities of teachers engage the classroom dynamics well. Let's see some personal qualities of teachers that contribute positive empowerment.
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Parents Role in EFL Education - TEFL Blog
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Parents Role in EFL Education
"Parents are the ultimate role models for children. Every word movement and action affects…" this opinion expressed by Bob Keeshan is supported by many people worldwide. Is this true? What are some of the roles they model? How do these roles impact their child's education? Henceforth let us take a look at some of the parents' education in the education of their children, then briefly look at some of the impact observed in students' attitude in an English class?Parents play many roles in education, and that role begins on the day of the child's birth (Although there are many studies out there that argue that it starts in utero). Studies have shown that children... [Read more]
Why Every Teacher Should Complete a TEFL Course? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Why Every Teacher Should Complete a TEFL Course?
If you're thinking about starting your EFL teaching career, the first thing you should do is taking a TEFL course. It helps you decide where to teach, as it contains information about differences between students from different countries and regions, i.g. Asia and Latin America, as well as information on how to work with students' cultural backgrounds.
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Reasons
Course Structure
Language Training
Teaching Skills
Job Research
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Prices Accelerated TEFL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Prices Accelerated TEFL
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E.M. - Philippines said:
Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomIf I were to choose one word that basically sums up what the world is experiencing today, it would be globalization. The advent of the Digital Age brought about the emergence of a "global village" characterized by faster markets, a more continuous transfer of technologies and capabilities, a freer movement of people and goods, and quicker real-time exchange of information - making borders and territories... [Read more]
Some Personal Qualities Important for ESL/EFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Tue, 05 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Some Personal Qualities Important for ESL/EFL Teachers
Teachers create the basis of education, which is the key to a healthy and strong society. They are the people who cultivate and develop the most precious values in students such as generosity, courage, confidence, morality, wisdom, and gratitude. These virtues have to be constantly nurtured being perceived and acquired in time. A successful teacher inspires students to love learning and also to produce admirable things. To perform this mission, they have to possess a multitude of personal qualities to consolidate their personality as language teachers.
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Teachers in our learning life
Motivation techniques
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TEFL Buenos Aires - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Argentina ▷ ITTT course
TEFL Buenos Aires | TEFL Argentina
TEFL International's centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina is an unbeatable destination to take the tefl certification course in Latin America. There are lots of job opportunities for TEFL-certified native or fluent English speakers, and you can also learn or improve your Spanish. As the capital city of Argentina, Buenos Aires has so much to offer visitors that it is difficult to narrow down your itinerary to just a few things to do. Buenos Aires is a thriving multicultural city and the best way to explore its diversity is to get out and about in the various neighborhoods that make up the city. By choosing to study with TEFL International in Buenos Aires, you are signing up for an exciting and rewarding time in Argentina.
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The Roles and Responsibilities of an ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 24 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Roles and Responsibilities of an ESL Teacher
Teaching is a very crucial ingredient in education for without the term "Teaching" education would likely not have come to limelight. Teaching is, therefore, the act of transferring or imparting knowledge from a teacher to a learner, with carefully planned out modes of instruction to change a certain pattern or routine. Non-native speakers of other countries such as Russia, China, Iraq Etc may find it a little difficult to understand or learn the English language on their own. It is therefore through a TEFL teacher that their desires are fulfilled. In a nutshell, therefore, a teacher can be seen as one who educates or informs another person with the motive of changing something or... [Read more]
English Testing Systems - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
English Testing Systems
There are 2 main test categories: internal and external. The main difference is that internal tests are always conducted in the language school. On the other hand, external tests are (usually) held by third party organizations in which school itself has no participation. Only the latter ones provide internationally recognized language certificates.
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Internal Tests
1. placements/diagnostic test
2. progress test
3. practice test
4. achievement test
5. proficiency test
European Common Framework Levels
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
IELTS - International English Language Testing System
TOEIC - The Test of English for International Communication
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Cultural Sensitivity in a Colombian Classroom - TEFL Blog
Fri, 01 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Cultural Sensitivity in a Colombian Classroom
A resource I found invaluable for this essay was the website Cyborlink (2019a), a reference provided in the TEFL Young Learners course (ITTT, 2019). The TEFL course (Unit 6) discusses how cultural considerations are important when teaching abroad. This includes cultural sensitivity when interacting with the young learners themselves, as well as in interacting with parents and school staff (administration/teachers).
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Latin-American Culture
English in Colombia
The usage of titles
Conversational taboos
Relation to different age groups
Individualism and gender peculiarities
Other considerations
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5 Highlights of Teaching English in Argentina - TEFL Blog
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 Mark Crocker
Destinations
5 Highlights of Teaching English in Argentina
Latin America is a very popular region for teaching English abroad as there are always plenty of jobs available in a wide range of countries. One of the most popular of these is Argentina which is one of the region's largest and most accessible countries. Thanks to a strong economy and a stable political scene, Argentina draws new and experienced teachers from all corners of the world with the promise of staggering natural beauty, modern city living, and plenty of unique culture and customs. With so many experiences waiting for you it is hard to narrow it down, but after some consideration, these are our top 5 highlights for anyone planning to teach English in Argentina.
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TEFL Gran Canaria - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Spain ▷ ITTT course
TEFL Gran Canaria | TEFL Spain
At ITTT’s TEFL training centre in the Canary Islands you will have the opportunity to explore the world whilst you study and qualify for your TEFL certificate on our beautiful island of Gran Canaria, also known as The Little Continent!
You would be forgiven for thinking you are in the Sahara Desert as you travel across the sand dunes on a camel or in a dune buggy. Imagine you are in Peru, as you hike through rainforests. Soak up the history and culture in the cosmopolitan city of Las Palmas, one of the few cities in the world with its own beaches. Enjoy scuba diving in your free time and discover hundreds of dive sites and more than 700 marine species, some of which are unique to the Canary Islands. You can try windsurfing and surfing and enjoy the annual... [Read more]