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Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can Teachers Motivate Students and Why is it Important? Regardless of the level, age or culture of students, a desire to learn is essential. Even the most intelligent, pleasant and well-prepared teacher will have a hard time teaching an unmotivated class. Teachers must engage students to create motivation when it is needed. In this essay, I will examine the need for, methods of achieving, and the deep importance of student motivation. Table of Contents Where Can You Implement Motivation Strategies? We can motivate students and pique their interest in many ways. Another great tool for motivation is the use of "Authentic Materials". Perhaps the best tool for motivating students, however, is the behavior and demeanor of the teacher...  [Read more]

Teach English in York, England Date posted:2008-05-04 | Writer: Village Camps | Email: [email protected] Village Camps, York England operates at Queen Ethelburga’s College, an  extraordinary British Boarding School just outside of York.  Facilities at the College include language classrooms, a computer lab, tennis courts,  soccer pitches, a climbing wall, a small indoor multi-sports hall, an athletics track, playing fields, an arts and crafts centre, a theatre, a riding centre and an indoor swimming pool. Campers and staff members eat together (self-service) in the large dining room and sleep in very comfortable accommodations, all with private kitchens, internet connections and en suite facilities.  There will be 2-4 counsellors per room.  The Camp...  [Read more]

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas American Football as a Mirror to Understand English Language Derivatives Why does the English language break all its own rules and have so many words or phrases that simply make no literal sense? How does one learn such a language like this? Table of Contents English Vocabulary Reasons for Derivation Ways of Understanding How to Learn Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bridget B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. English Vocabulary Football in most countries is a game where a ball is kicked around with one's foot. In American English, this sport is called soccer. The...  [Read more]

Accreditation Authorized TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation Authorized TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts T.B. - South Korea said: Creating materialsAttempting to and creating materials has been both frustrating and rewarding at the same time, First you have to come up with a theme; after you have decided what your lesson is going to be about you have to decide what you are going to teach, and how much you want to delve into that specific topic, basic or really advance depending on the levels of the students, You have balance the lesson in such a way that its...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Ramon Perez Teaching Ideas Games in the Classroom: High Intensity Vs. Low Intensity As teachers, we constantly strive to provide fresh and creative ways to transmit new information to our students. However, our secret weapon has been and continues to be, games! Games are great tools to spark interest and participation in our students. The common issue we face daily is the what, when and how to implement these games and activities. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here we will see what low and high-intensity games are, their characteristics, and a few examples of games you can use in your future lesson planning.  Table of Contents WHAT ARE LOW AND HIGH-INTENSITY GAMES? LOW-INTENSITY GAMES 1. Hide and Seek 2. Hopscotch 3. Online Games HIGH-INTENSITY GAMES 1....  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Game On – Using Icebreaker Games in the ESL Classroom We must up our game as ESL teachers in the 21st century – both figuratively and literally. I use games to engage students and promote learning in my classroom for a wide range of learning objectives. Below is a short list of icebreaker games that I regularly use in my classroom, and I will discuss the learning target(s) that each game aims to facilitate and deliver as well as the context in which the game is used. Since I work with high school age and adult students, the games are geared for English Language Learners in these age groups. As learning communities become more globalized and data give more information on how people learn, one major challenge I find with...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom Activities Using Storytelling Storytelling in the classroom can seemingly be one of the most diverse and engaging ways to help students learn English as a second language. Storytelling for the purposes of this essay is a broad term that I am using to refer not only to students telling stories about what they did on the weekend for example but also using existing stories that are well known and loved, for example, Harry Potter or the Lion King. Table of Contents Benefits of Storytelling Activities Storytelling Skill Development Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jamie S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Activities Accompanying Storytelling Storytelling in the classroom can seemingly be one of the most diverse and engaging ways to help students learn English as a second language. Storytelling for the purposes of this essay is a broad term that I am using to refer not only to students telling stories about what they did on the weekend for example but also using existing stories that are well known and loved, for example, Harry Potter or the Lion King. Table of Contents Firstly, classroom activities using storytelling when centered around the students are a great way for students to get to know one another. Further, students can be encouraged to go and explore and to create their own stories. Moreover, using existing stories, such as...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! British English vs. American English: 40 Differences Illustrated The differences between British English and American English are always fun to take a look at. Below are 40 differences between the two illustrated.   Learn the difference between American English vs British English. British vs American English 1. Post ………… Mail 2. Film ………… Movie 3. Rubbish ………… Garbage 4. Football ………… Soccer 5. Chips ………… Fries 6. Rubber ………… Eraser 7. Zip ………… Zipper 8. Sweets ………… Candy 9. Biscuit ………… Cookie ...  [Read more]

Position Teaching EFL in Guatemala Date posted:2018-04-05 | Writer: Village School Guatemala | Email: [email protected] Village School Guatemala, a well established trilingual school located on the outskirts of Guatemala City, has an opportunity for an EFL teacher who is available to stay for a minimum of one academic year. Facilities include a fully equipped gym, baseball fields, basketball courts, roller hockey court, volleyball court and soccer field with a running track. The building consists mainly of classrooms, an administrative area, cafeteria, media center, language laboratory and mini-village (Elementary School). The pupil-teacher ratio is 8-1. REQUIREMENTS: * ESL teacher – TEFL /TESOL/CELTA qualified * At least two years of experience in similar position. *...  [Read more]

TEFL in England - Southeast Date posted:2003-03-06 | Writer: Buckwood ARC | Email: [email protected] UK: EFL & Senior EFL Teachers for Summer Buckwood ARC < [email protected] > Summer Camp, South-east England, UK EFL & SENIOR EFL TEACHER We need 25 active people to help us run residential Summer Camps for foreign students, aged from 7 to 16. Duties include: teaching English, running activities, sports & social programmes, supervising, driving, and long hours. We are searching for EFL & Senior EFL Teachers to work for us this summer. In return we will provide you with a basic salary, bonus (dependant on your performance), food and accommodation. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Buckswood ARC has a clearly laid-down EFL programme, which should be...  [Read more]

TEFL in Cork, Ireland Date posted:2008-04-21 | Writer: Village Camps - Recruitment Office | Email: [email protected] Village Camps Cork, Ireland will be a three week programme, offering Golf, Ridng and Extensive English Camps, along with Leadership Skills challenges and general sports and activities after the main camps are finished in late afternoons. Accommodation in Cork is in college student housing blocks, very comfortable, with en suite facilities and in 4 bedroom apartments.  There will be 1-2 counselors in a bedroom with the other three bedrooms occupied by 6-8 campers for whom counselors would be responsible at night. About 60-80 campers are expected in the three programmes.  Staff required will be ESL teachers that are prepared to provide fun...  [Read more]

General English Course Books for Adults There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the ESL classroom. The main publishers are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. These two publishers produce course books across a range of ESL sectors including, young learners, adults, business English, and English for specific purposes. General English course books for adults will include topics geared towards the interest of adults such as the world of work, entertainment, socialising etc. They will also have more detailed explanations of grammar than you would find in books aimed at young learners. The majority of these course books can be ordered directly through the’ websites of the publishers, online from Amazon or in the EFL section at your local...  [Read more]

Employment teaching EFL in Indonesia Date posted:2003-11-25 | Writer: Djuwita School | Email: [email protected] Djuwita School (Sekolah Djuwita) <[email protected]>   Our School: Since its inception in 1995, Sekolah Djuwita (a non-profit organization) has grown to become one of Indonesia�premier National Plus Schools. We currently have 5 campuses situated throughout Indonesia (Batam,Jakarta, Medan, Pekan Baru & Tanjung Pinang) and are proud to have a student population of approximately 5, 000 students. We are accredited by the United States Academic School Districts association and offer our students the opportunity to study an international based curriculum adapted from both the Singaporean and Indonesian education systems.   Our Batam campus...  [Read more]

General English Course Books for Young Learners General English course books for young learners differ from those for adults in a number of ways. Obviously the types of topics will be geared towards the interests of younger people but there are also differences in the way the language is presented. Grammar chants are a popular method of drilling grammar points in books for young learners and while course books for adults will generally have sections with explicit presentations of a grammar point, books for young learners do not usually cover grammar in such detail, especially those for very young learners. There are several publishers involved in producing general English course books for young learners. The main publishers are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press....  [Read more]

TEFL in Xiaoshan, China Date posted:2006-07-11 | Writer: English First Xiaoshan | Email: [email protected] Full Time Teacher * One Year Contract * Start September, October * Secure Company - Work For The Largest English Language Provider In The World * Competitive Salary * Professional Development & Support * Experience Life And Work In ChinaWhether you are just starting out as an EFL teacher, or have accumulated a great deal of experience in this field, English First is a sound choice for your next step. Taking advantage of EFs 40 years of experience in the EFL industry, English First can provide any candidate with the ideal environment to develop professionally. English First?s market in China is growing rapidly and offers plenty of opportunity for career...  [Read more]

TEFL Courses Argentina   Enrol on an ITTT TEFL course in Argentina and immerse yourself in the vibrant South American culture. Our TEFL courses in Argentina give you the opportunity to learn how to teach English while experiencing the traditions and lifestyle of this remarkably dynamic country. Argentina is one of the most desirable places to live and work in South America and on completion of the course many of our graduates decide to stay on and teach here. Argentina covers most of the lower half of South America and is a country where excitement waits around every corner. Home of the tango, world-class soccer, succulent steaks, fine wines and beautiful beaches, Argentina has something for everyone. When combined with the country’s other outstanding features such as its vibrant...  [Read more]

Energetic Teacher Wanted to Teach EFL in Costa Rica Date posted:2006-11-27 | Writer: Centro de Idiomas, Intercultura | Email: [email protected] Students: The student body is made up mostly of Costaricans as well as Nicaraguans, Salvadorians, Colombians and Ecuadorians, making up a rich mix of Latin culture. The age groups are anywhere from 13 to 50 yrs, students and professionals. The student body has grown to 850 students, while maintaining the minimum of 4, maximum of 9 students per class, which promotes an atmosphere in which all the students are given the opportunity to speak. Intercultura also offers bussines various classes to load companies. Classes: The classes are held in the evenings and Saturdays and are from 1.5 to 3 hours each. The students sit face to face...  [Read more]

TEFL Certified Teachers Needed Immediately in Japan Date posted:2015-07-15 | Writer: Heart English School | Email: [email protected] Heart English School is seeking new native-level EFL teachers who are available now, or for the next school year. The new school year will start in April 2016, and we will have positions all over the Kanto area starting in April, May, or June. Locations include Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Gunma, Tochigi, Yamanashi and Iwate. The primary positions offered by Heart are Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) and English Teacher. The two major responsibilities of these positions are to provide excellent quality English lessons and to facilitate the internationalization of Japanese students.     Positions are typically 5...  [Read more]

Course Books for English for Specific Purposes and English for Academic Purposes  English for Specific Purposes is an area of English language teaching and learning that encompasses business English, English for Academic Purposes as well as courses that teach English needed for specific professions. In this infographic we look at course books aimed at teaching English to those in certain professions such as finance, law, tourism, medicine and aviation. We also look at course books available for teaching English for Academic Purposes. EAP focuses on the language and skills needed for students to study in English at university level. As with other English teaching, EAP deals with reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as vocabulary and grammar but these are linked to the...  [Read more]

Teach Young Learners EFL in China (5) Date posted:2016-07-26 | Writer: First Leap | Email: [email protected] First Leap, established in Beijing in 2009, is already flourishing and expanding across China. Created to provide much-needed quality afterschool English training for children aged 2 – 12 years old, in a fun, motivating and entirely English speaking environment, we have regular opportunities for TEFL trained teachers. ABOUT US: •             Business Unit of Tomorrow Advancing Life, a registered company with New York Stock Exchange (stock symbol: XRS) •             Over 70 teaching centers across 30 cities nationwide...  [Read more]

What are the main differences between American and British English? The divergence between British and American English can create confusion for English language learners and their teachers. The distinct accents alone can pose challenges in understanding, while differences in pronunciation of identical words can also be perplexing. However, the most significant difficulties often arise when the two variations use entirely different words to express the same concept, encompassing both vocabulary and grammar. Moreover, students must grapple with divergent spellings and date formats, further complicating matters. Differences in vocabulary Vocabulary discrepancies constitute a major source of confusion. Numerous words have distinct meanings in the two language versions. While teaching...  [Read more]

What are the main differences between American and British English? British and American English showcase several key differences that learners should be aware of: These differences underline the richness and diversity of the English language, influenced by geographical and historical contexts. Table of Contents Differences in vocabulary Differences in grammar Collective nouns Have and take Prepositions Past tense verbs Differences in spelling Differences in dates Differences in vocabulary Vocabulary discrepancies constitute a major source of confusion. Numerous words have distinct meanings in the two language versions. While teaching English, it is natural to focus on the words that make the most sense to you personally. However, it is important for students to be aware of alternative...  [Read more]

Teach English in Taiwan (5) Date posted:2017-02-23 | Writer: Shane English School Zhunan | Email: [email protected] Shane English School Zhunan, Taiwan, is looking for two EFL teachers to start work mid-April, 2017. Applications open until April 1st. We're a franchise cram school striving to both improve and maintain our environment of creativity, fun and modern educational practices. We are a franchise of Shane English School and firmly believe in its ideals of professionalism, English immersion and learning through play and yet we are also quite unique; our school has a football pitch, a 4-storey climbing wall, an X-box games room and a multi-discipline playroom hosting creative play classes. We have been open for 10 years, but in September 2016 we begun a new stage in our...  [Read more]

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas British English vs. American English: Which Variant is More Suitable for EFL classrooms? It is clear for a lot of people that American English is a little different from British English, but why exist these differences? Many languages are spoken in all the world, and some of them have different branches, in the case of British and American English, one of the reason for having these differences, for example en the word colour for UK and color for USA is because, British English has taken the original words from French and later in America the spelling has been simplified, here is a list of words that are different in UK and USA: Table of Contents Difficult Vocabulary for Spelling Grammar Pronunciation Do you want to teach English...  [Read more]

How will I make friends while teaching English abroad? Of the tens of thousands of people who head overseas every year to teach English abroad, the vast majority will have some level of anxiety about meeting new people and making new friends. The good news is that most teachers soon forget these concerns once they are immersed in their new environment. The chances are high that you will not be the only foreign teacher in your new school, apartment building, or neighborhood. As well as other teachers, you can also expect to meet friendly and welcoming people from the local community who will be more than happy to help you settle into your new home. Will I make friends with work colleagues when teaching English abroad? One obvious source of friendship in your new life overseas will be...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations The Top 5 TEFL Destinations for Adrenaline Junkies and Adventure Seekers Teaching English abroad is an adventure all by itself but there are some TEFL destinations that really take the cake for adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers. Here's our list of the best places that won't leave you bored when you're not in the classroom. Table of Contents 1. Leon, Nicaragua 2. Kathmandu, Nepal 3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4. Hong Kong and Macau 5. Futaleufu, Chile Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: 1. Leon, Nicaragua Nicaragua is filled with adventurous places but the city of Leon really wins the crown. Only here, you can balance on a piece of wood and zoom down the side of an active volcano. If that's...  [Read more]

Program TEFL Cert Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Cert and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts F.A. - U.S.A. said: British vs American EnglishBritish English abbreviated as BrE is the form of English used in the united kingdom and it comprises of all the English languages used within the UK. American English on the other hand is abbreviated as AmE and it?s the form of English used in the united states including all English dialects used with the US. American English and British English are the most taught English varieties in most EFL/ESL programs. There are several...  [Read more]

TEFL Portland Oregon | TEFL USA The city of Portland is an exciting place to take your TEFL/TESOL course. There are lots of interesting sites and attractions you should not miss. Some of the most popular attractions in Portland include the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Pittock Mansion, Washington Park, Oregon Zoo and the Pioneer Courthouse Square. Providence Park is the best destination for sport fans who want to watch soccer or baseball games. Oregon is rich in natural beauty with many beaches, mountain ranges and forests. It is also a great destination for surfing, whale watching, hiking and biking. You will not get bored when taking your TEFL/TESOL course in Portland but will make many memorable experiences. The School With its beautiful natural landscapes and forests,...  [Read more]

How will I make friends while teaching English abroad? Making friends while teaching English abroad is a common concern for many. Yet, once settled into their new surroundings, most teachers find forming connections easier than anticipated. In many teaching destinations, you are likely not the only foreign instructor, providing immediate camaraderie with peers. Moreover, the local community often embraces teachers warmly, eager to share their culture and help newcomers acclimate. Engaging with both fellow teachers and locals presents plenty of opportunities to build lasting friendships. Table of Contents Will I make friends with work colleagues when teaching English abroad? Will I make friends with the local people? How can I find like minded people in the local area? Can I get...  [Read more]