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What Influencers Don’t Tell You After You’ve Quit Your Job to Travel the World - TEFL Blog
Latrice Coates
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
I am sure you've seen the sponsored posts floating around your social media feed of travelers in these candid, well-desired places with the caption "I quit my 9-5 to travel the world & so can you". You immediately get excited, then you look at the stack of bills on your dining room table then your bank account, and then instantly become discouraged and continue scrolling through your feed. Ha...yeah… that was me two years ago too. But now, here I am.. I DID quit my federal 9-5 job to travel the world full time and I'm here to give you the scoop that most influencers don't tell you about moving abroad...
1. Don't believe all the hype, it was planned.
2. Jobs do not just fall in your lap, you have to do the work.
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The Challenges of Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching English as a foreign language presents several opportunities as well as choices for a teacher. Certainly, there are numerous teaching positions around the world in traditional, classroom settings, and most ESL teachers will spend time in those settings. For many teachers, the classroom setting is a fulfilling endeavor; however, other outlets exist for teaching English, including teaching business English.
Business English teaching vs. teaching for other purposes
Teaching experience
Running an Activity
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TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session About All Things TEFL & Teaching - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Hello everybody and welcome. We're actually also going live on Instagram today, so I'm going to check that out as well as the usual Facebook and YouTube. Hopefully everything will work fine. I hope everybody can hear me well and can see me. This is the first time that we're actually live on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at the same time, so I have a lot of screens here in front of me. Hello there, I see somebody tuned in on Instagram and we have a few people here on Facebook and YouTube already. I hope everything is going well today. Unfortunately, if you're watching on Instagram you won't be able to see the screen and maybe some of the questions that I'm popping in there but that's all good, you can still drop your questions into the comment box on Instagram and on Facebook... [Read more]
The Typical Challenges for Chinese English Learners - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This essay answers the question for number 10 "what are the main problems for learners in the country of China?" I am a professor at Jiangnan University in Wuxi, China and share my observations. Our students are in the North American College (NAC), with partners in Canada at Lambton College and Northwood University, USA. Three areas are most interesting to their learning challenges: college preparation, listening and writing.
Exam System
Lexical Units
Digital Autism
Writing
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7 Amazing Games for Learning English with Preschoolers - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Today, as English teachers, we have better equipment and materials, improved teaching methods and techniques, endless ideas and tips on how to maintain discipline and keep our students motivated. Sounds impressive, doesn't it? It seems that we should just enjoy our classes and drink some nice tea during the breaks. However, along with all these improvements come greater demands. Each year more and more parents would like their children to learn English to ensure a better future. In our time, knowledge of English no more is your advantage, but the number one requirement for a good position. That is why our students are getting younger, sometimes to a point when they don't even speak their native language.
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A Sample Lesson Plan for Students with a Short Attention Span - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anna D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
General recommendations
Preparation and Class Routine
Here's an example of a lesson plan:
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Teaching Speaking in an ESL Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In teaching kindergarten level students, I find that three important aspects must be included in every lesson. Each lesson must contain parts that allow the students to "warm-up" their English skills, they must also have a chance to drill the vocabulary and target language, and lastly, the classes must have activities that give the students a chance to practice using their vocabulary and target language in a relatable activity.
Beginning of the class
Methodology
Active stage
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Unusual Chinese Customs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
SOURCE: www . businessinsider . com/chinese-customs-that-are-strange-to-foreigners-2015-10
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What should I teach English beginners? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
When teaching English to absolute beginners, it is pivotal to start with foundational elements. Begin with essential vocabulary - items like family names, household objects, basic adjectives, and common places. Introduce them to subject pronouns, commonly used verbs, and foundational sentence structures. While the challenge is real, many English teachers find this level especially rewarding. Remember, every word they grasp is a significant achievement, so using engaging and interactive methods can make the learning process enjoyable and effective.
How do I start teaching English to total beginners?
How do I teach English pronunciation to total beginners?
How do I quickly build vocabulary for complete beginner students of English?
How do I teach English grammar to complete beginners?
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TEFL TALK: Open Q&A Session about all things TEFL & Teaching - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Hello everybody and welcome. We're actually also going live on Instagram today, so I'm going to check that out as well as the usual Facebook and YouTube. Hopefully everything will work fine. I hope everybody can hear me well and can see me. This is the first time that we're actually live on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at the same time, so I have a lot of screens here in front of me.
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I see there's quite a lot of questions coming in on Instagram, I need to check that out. One of the questions was: is your institution recognized internationally?
Another question on Instagram. Is the 120-hour TEFL course really worth it for non-native English teachers?
Okay, let me answer a question over on... [Read more]
Online or In-Class - Which TEFL Course Should You Take? - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
So you want to explore the world and teach English abroad. That's great. Now, the first step towards your adventure is your TEFL certification course. With so many options to choose from, it can be a daunting task. The first thing you will probably ask yourself is: Should I take an online or in-class TEFL course?
Teaching Practice
Learning By Yourself vs. In A Group
Personal Budget Available
Combined TEFL Courses
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To find out whether it is best to complete your TEFL certification online as a distance learning course or in-class by attending a training center, you must understand the main differences between an online TEFL course and an in-class TEFL course.
The biggest difference between the... [Read more]
Fun Facts About Latvia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Major Holidays in South Korea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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7 Activities for Teaching the Simple Past for the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
The simple past is one of the most important tenses in the English language. As it describes past actions, it's quite an easy tense to teach using a variety of fun and interactive activities. Here are 7 activities for teaching the simple past for the ESL classroom.
1. Preparations
2. Good Days and Bad Days
3. Charades Series
4. Dear Diary
5. Get Out and About
6. Accurate Endings
7. Double Duty Review
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For this activity, the students think of significant accomplishments in their lives. After sharing with the class what they have accomplished, the students should describe what they did in order to achieve... [Read more]
Tefl Review For Online Tefl Course 36 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Claire is from Taiwan and recently completed her 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course with tutor support and video resources. She greatly benefited from the tutor support as she thought the course was quite challenging at times. Since English was her favorite subject in school, she started out teaching part-time as an adult. Now, she wants to pursue a full-time career in teaching English as a foreign language. She learned a lot of useful techniques and methods to help her start a wonderful career.
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Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Eva - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Eva took her TEFL course with ITTT in Prague, Czech Republic. In this TEFL review, Eva tells us that she felt that she learned quite a lot and benefited from the training she received on the course. She also felt very comfortable with the support throughout the course and found that whenever she had any problems there was always someone there to help her. Her favorite part of the course was the teaching aspect but she also enjoyed studying the theory. The most challenging parts of the course were lesson planning and teaching adults as she had never taught adult students before. Eva now feels that is she ready for teaching now but expects to continue learning and she would definitely recommend the course to other people.
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What can I do with a 120-hour TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
A 120-hour TEFL certificate is a foundational qualification for aspiring English teachers planning to work abroad. This certification not only equips you with essential teaching skills but also significantly enhances your resume. In the competitive landscape of English teaching positions globally, holding a 120-hour TEFL certificate often distinguishes candidates. While some positions might not mandate it, having this certification invariably gives you an edge, making you a preferred choice for employers in many countries.
Can I teach English abroad with a 120-hour TEFL certificate?
Which countries recognize a 120-hour TEFL certification?
Can I teach English in Europe with a 120-hour TEFL certificate?
Can I teach English in Asia with a 120-hour TEFL certificate?
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Iceland Travel Phrases - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Advanced English Grammar for Non-Native ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Hey guys, nice to see you again. It's Liza here, I'm glad to welcome you to the weekly live session. If you can hear me and see me please let me know that everything is working smoothly, because just three minutes before the live session my home wi-fi connection cut off and I had to switch on the mobile internet. I'm scared that something might not work that well, so please let me know that it works. I really hope that this internet connection problem won't cause any troubles.
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Tefl reviews - Lesson Planning Part 9 Correction - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
When our answers are not correct then, obviously, they need to be corrected but it is quite important that we go through a process of correction that will help students. Quite often they've made a mistake simply because of something like reading the incorrect answer out or misrepresenting what they've actually written down. So, always give the opportunity when a mistake has been made for the student to self-correct first. We can often do this in a nonverbal way to show them that they're not actually correct. We might repeat back what they've said to us in a questioning manner or we may just make a gesture to make sure that they understand that they're not correct. So, we allow for a process of self-correction. It may be that the student has actually got the answer wrong and so we... [Read more]
Goats On The Road - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Nick and Dariece are the cofounders of Goats On The Road, one of the most trafficked and trusted travel and lifestyle websites online. After quitting their "normal" jobs in Canada back in 2008, they've been travelling and living abroad fulltime — while earning an income on the road.
In 2012, Nick and Dariece decided to teach English in Yangzhou, China for a year. This was one of the best experiences of their lives.
During that year of teaching, they were able to build up Goats On The Road into what it is today. Their goal is to show you how to make money on the road, lead a happier lifestyle, and travel for as long as you want. Follow the "Goats" and learn how to become an English teacher online, run your own website, become a house sitter, and more.
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Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Overseas
Your journey starts here. A career in teaching English abroad is achievable for anyone who has a good knowledge and use of English in addition to a TEFL or TESOL qualification. Before you start your training it is important that you have some knowledge of what teaching English abroad entails and what options are available for you to get there. Here we will look at those options and the requirements needed to achieve them.
First and foremost you should choose a course which suits the type of work you hope to undertake and is recognized in the country or countries you hope to teach. All ITTT courses are suitable for teaching English overseas in a variety of settings. The typical minimum qualification requirement for employment is a course covering 100-120 hours of study. This can be done... [Read more]
Teaching English Thailand - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Bangkok
Language Thai
Currency Baht
Typical TEFL teacher salary 30-35,000 baht/month (40-45,000 in and around Bangkok)
Major TEFL locations Bangkok Chiang Mai Phuket Hat Yai
There are literally hundreds of job opportunities for teaching English in Thailand right now — especially in Bangkok and the countryside, where there are far more jobs than there are teachers to fill them. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding employment, we’ll not only help you find a job, we’ll help you find a job that’s right for you.
Throughout Thailand, a qualified TEFL teacher will have no problems securing a job. In most other parts of the country, the prospects are strong as well. All state schools aim... [Read more]
Teaching English Australia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Canberra
Language English
Currency Australian Dollar (AUD)
Typical TEFL teacher salary $20 - $70 AUD per hour depending on placement and experience.
Major TEFL locations Major cities
Wherever you want to work in the world, completion of one of our courses will give you access to job search assistance, be it for Australia or any other country.
Australia is a vast country and the major cities are either on the East and Southeast coasts or Perth in the West.
The EFL industry in Australia has changed in recent years and job opportunities for both Australian and foreign English language teachers have been reduced.
Some opportunities do still exist, but competition is high and schools are able to demand... [Read more]
Teaching English Poland - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Warsaw
Language Polish
Currency Zloty
Typical TEFL teacher salary 2,500 zloty / month
Major TEFL locations Warsaw Wroclaw Krakow
Poland is said to have more English teaching opportunities than anywhere else in Europe. Demand in Poland for our certified graduates is as high as it gets in Europe. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, you’re almost certain to find yourself in a classroom in no time.
Positions teaching English in Poland are available countrywide, in both the state and private sector, in language schools, institutes and inside major corporations. Salaries are high by local standards and you should be able to live comfortably.
Jobs are advertised year round on the many... [Read more]
Teaching English Brazil - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Brasilia
Language Portuguese
Currency Real
Typical TEFL teacher salary US$ 900 per month
Major TEFL locations Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro
Wherever you wish to work in the world, completion of one of our courses will give you access to job search assistance, be it for Brazil or any other country.
As the fifth-largest country in the world, you can find good opportunities teaching English in Brazil, especially the larger cities. TEFL qualified teachers in Brazil can usually find work reasonably easily. Securing a position teaching English can be considerably harder when not actually in Brazil itself, but it is still quite possible. Salaries are usually high enough to give teachers a comfortable lifestyle.... [Read more]
Teaching English Peru - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Lima
Language Spanish
Currency New Sol
Typical TEFL teacher salary US$ 5 per hour
Major TEFL locations Lima Arequipa Trujillo
There is a huge demand for EFL teachers in Peru. However, low salaries generally mean that English teachers often ignore this high demand. Yet opportunities teaching English in Lima are enormous for those who plan to teach EFL here. For the best chance at finding the best paying jobs, please consider that we offer lifetime assistance finding jobs for all of our course graduates.
Expect quite good conditions teaching English in Peru with a regular work schedule running from Monday to Friday. Teaching schedules are usually split, and you can expect a block of classes in the... [Read more]
Teaching English Germany - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Berlin
Language German
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 2,000 euros per month
Major TEFL locations Berlin Hamburg Munich and other major cities
Teaching English in Germany can be much easier than in other EU countries. Demand for teachers is high and when you complete your TEFL certification with ITTT or TEFL International, you will benefit from our lifetime assistance in finding a teaching position – in Germany or in any other country for that matter.
As in many other European countries, teaching business English in Germany is one of the major prospects for English teachers. Germany’s economy is both strong and stable so many large corporations and small companies have the funding for... [Read more]
Teaching English Vietnam - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Hanoi
Language Vietnamese
Currency Vietnamese Dong
Typical TEFL teacher salary US$ 15 per hour
Major TEFL locations Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi
Following a rather turbulent 20th century, Vietnam has stabilized and seen an influx of foreign companies and investments over the past several years. Due to this boost in international involvement, the demand for English has taken off. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, we’ll lay the ground work for finding employment and also help you along a direct
path to finding a great job.
Well-paid employment is plentiful, especially in the business metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the eastern sea port city of Ga Nang, and the... [Read more]
Teaching English Taiwan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Taipei
Language Chinese
Currency New Taiwanese Dollar
Typical TEFL teacher salary Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hsinchu, Keelung
Major TEFL locations Taipei + Country Wide
Opportunities for teaching English in Taiwan are huge. Salaries are quite high, the cost of living is low and working conditions are very reasonable. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, there’s no doubt that you’ll find a well paying job while gaining valuable experience in the classroom.
English teaching positions are normally found in the hundreds of private schools (bushibans) throughout the country. There are more jobs teaching children than teaching adults. Taiwanese people are warm, friendly and like to get to... [Read more]
