Study Abroad Programs For Education Majors

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Top 6 Government-run TEFL Teacher Programs Looking to embark on an adventure abroad while making a positive impact as an English teacher? Government-run TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) programs offer an incredible opportunity to do just that. These well-organized initiatives, often backed by various countries' governments, provide aspiring educators with a unique chance to teach English in foreign lands, all while gaining an unforgettable cross-cultural experience. Table of Contents 1. FEI/TAPIF — France: International/USA Applications and Eligibility 2. NET Scheme in Hong Kong How to Qualify for the HK NET Scheme Category One requires: 3. CETP Hungary Application Process 4. JET Japan Application...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Online or In-Class TEFL Certification: Which Option to Choose? TEFL/TESOL stands for Teaching English as a foreign language, whether you are a native speaker which means you are born in an English-speaking country or a non-native speaker which means you are not, you can get a TEFL certificate to be a certified English teacher. It's a certificate for those who wish to teach English as a second language with minimal or no teaching experience. Students who wish to learn English as a second language are known as ELLs which stands for English Language learners. Table of Contents Demand in English-Teaching Specialists Differences Between Online and In-Class Study Course Contents Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

What can I do with a 120-hour TEFL? If you are interested in applying for overseas teaching jobs, you will almost certainly come across something called Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or TEFL, certification. As a result, you are probably wondering if getting a TEFL certification is a good idea. Regardless of your other qualifications and experience, a TEFL certification is always a valuable addition to your resume. Furthermore, it will set you apart from the competition in the eyes of principals and hiring managers all over the world. Even if a TEFL certificate is not required for a specific position, it is always a huge plus and preference. Can I teach English abroad with a 120-hour TEFL certificate? A TEFL certificate opens doors to exciting opportunities in teaching English as...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Differences Between Public and International Schools in China As an English teacher who has experienced both education systems in China, I feel uniquely qualified to answer this question. Based on my experiences, there are several major differences between public school and international school. Table of Contents 1. Curriculum 2. Ways to teach English 3. Faculty and Professional Development 4. Class sizes 5. After school activities 6. Tuition fee Are you ready to teach English in China? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Di W. 1. Curriculum An international school provides a curriculum that is not the national curriculum of China. Instead, it may offer an international curriculum, such as...  [Read more]

What can I do with a 120-hour TEFL? 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. Table of Contents 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...  [Read more]

Organizations Recommended TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Organizations Recommended 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 E.B - Japan said: Problems for learners in JapanIn the present article I will offer an opinion about the origins of the difficulties that japanese learners face while studying English. The potential range of the topic is so broad that would require hundreds of pages to be discussed exhaustively. I will therefore concentrate my attention on three major issue: the impact of modern history on the japanese psychology, the introduction of English words in modern...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 Kavinna Batra TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Is a College Degree Crucial for Becoming an English Teacher? Education comes in many forms, whether through months of hands-on training or years of schooling. Table of Contents Hiring Teachers Industry Individual Alternatives to a university education Trade schools Apprenticeships Self-made experiences Are you ready to teach English? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Education comes in many forms. Yet, nowadays, it seems like a college degree is the best and the most meritorious achievement in education –something that employers not only support but also demand. To produce this article, I questioned some of my fellow colleagues and professionals from the...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Australia  Academic English Teachers - Casual Writer: Navitas | Email: [email protected] Our Academic English Program (AEP) is a 10-week ELICOS course to prepare students for the foundation program. We are looking for ELICOS Teachers interested in casual work, to deliver modules to students.The person we seek will ideally have the following:CELTA or officially recognised equivalent.ELICOS teaching experience.Availability 5 days a week.Valid working with children check.Be punctual and reliable.Excellent communication skills with a wide audience.Work independently and collaboratively as an effective team member.Ability to perform under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.What we can offer you:Pay above the award standardPotential for future work with the...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Essentials of Parents Roles in Children's’ Education The purpose of education is not to raise test scores, but rather to prepare our young ones to be successful in life. It starts from the home where parents are considered as the steering wheel of the vehicle of learning in providing guidance, monitoring, support and setting goals for their children and fostering the achievement of these goals. Table of Contents First Teachers Advantages of Parents' Contribution How Can Parents Benefit? Are There Any Cons? Social Influences Balanced Support Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Abdulrahman D. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

The Best Government Programs For Teaching English in europe 03/25/2022 hello hi linda here back with another live session this week how are you all doing thank you so much for joining uh don't forget to like and subscribe i'm just gonna say it right of the bat we go live every week with another interesting topic so if you're interested if you want to learn more about itttt tefl teasal teaching abroad teaching online all of that good stuff give us a like and a follow you're already here you have nothing to lose all the good stuff happening here today as you can see we're going to talk about the best government programs for teaching in europe okay i did a live session before about um the best teaching programs all over the world in general i found some new good ones specifically for europe...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Vietnam (6) Date posted:2016-07-13 | Writer: Major Education | Email: [email protected] Major Education is one of the youngest yet fastest growing education providers in Viet Nam, with English centers, 2 international schools and collaboration with some of the largest institutions around the world: Leeds Metropolitan, Macmillan and British Council. We have a dynamic and inspiring work environment to help develop every employee’s full potential. If you are looking for opportunities and challenges to build your TEFL career, please contact us! ABOUT THE JOB: TASKS & DUTIES 1.            Teaching: -              Conduct EFL lessons as...  [Read more]

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as a Matter of Global Citizenship Over the last hundred years, the world we live in has changed significantly. Businesses now communicate across borders effortlessly and friends can stay connected using technology no matter where they are on the planet. Although major languages around the world remain important to local cultures, the need for a common global language has risen due to the connection of all continents via technology. English naturally emerged as a global language to fill this void, largely because it is spoken as the native language of the United States of America, which has a very expansive economy. Table of Contents Demand in English Teaching Experts Overestimation of Technological Power Pros to Learn...  [Read more]

Vacancies Teaching English in China Date posted:2019-01-30 | Writer: Meten English | Email: [email protected] Meten English, also known as Meten Education Group has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. We were founded in 2006 and are the leading language training institute for adult students learning English, with domestic headquarters in Beijing and Shenzhen as well as 24 other major cities in China and offices in New York and Los Angeles. We provide various programs including Meten general English, Meten Standardized Test Preparations, Meten Overseas Services, Meten Preparatory Academy (G7 – 12) and Meten VIP Online. With over 100 learning centers in 26 cities across China, Meten now staffs a team of over 3000 professionals in ESL teaching, education research and development,...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Most Problematic Challenges for English Learning in Japan Japan is a Pacific Island nation whose history is marked by periods of nationalism and seclusion, as the Japanese government closed the borders to international trade. The lack of foreign influence in Japan has enabled a unique culture to flourish and the population to remain nearly 98% homogenous, meaning nearly everyone that lives in Japan is Japanese. Table of Contents English in Japan Speaking Difficulties Classroom Atmosphere International Programs Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Andrew C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

TEFL Academy What is TEFL? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Other acronyms are often used within the English teaching world, such as TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), and ELT (English Language Teaching). However, in terms of teaching English abroad, they are often used interchangeably. With an ITTT TEFL academy accredited TEFL course you can acquire all the specialist skills and knowledge required to become a qualified teaching professional and teach in almost any country in the world. Many of the most popular countries for teaching English abroad require teachers to hold a TEFL certification in order to obtain a work visa or work permit. The recognized worldwide standard qualification for teaching...  [Read more]

Centre Internet TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Centre Internet 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 A.J. - Japan said: Problems for Learners in JapanEnglish is a compulsory subject in all japanese schools and is studied for a minimum of seven years if not longer. Very few of these students, however, will become proficient enough to be considered at an advanced and in many cases not even an intermediate level. Those few that do excel at English are students that are motivated from outside of the classroom and/or have spent time abroad in a country where English is commonly...  [Read more]

Job For EFL Teacher in Porto Alegre, Brazil Date posted:2011-05-08 | Writer: Instituto de Linguas | Email: [email protected] Thank you for your inquiry and for your interest in my school. This program was developed by ASBI, a cultural exchange organization in the south of Brazil. It has been designed for native speakers of English who want to exchange ESL teaching for the opportunity to live in Brazil and become acquainted with its language and culture. This is the second time that my school is going to take part in it. TEFL qualifications are preferred but not required. Some form of ESL teaching experience is also advantageous.School semesters in Brazil last approximately from March 1st until July 20th and from August 1st to December 20th. Besides the regular semesters, I also...  [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]

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Destinations Alumni Experiences 4 Main Challenges for ESL Students in China I have been in China for four years; I came here on 15, September 2015, as a student. During this time pursuing my Master's degree, I taught English as a foreign language in training centers, elementary school, high school and currently teaching in a Polytechnics. Table of Contents Weak Language Foundation Late Start: Weak Language Acquisition Device: Teen Development Problems: Curriculum Structure Combined Topics Per Lesson: Student Placement: Course Materials: Lack of Motivation Testing of Students: Student Placement: Poor Language Training Institutions Teaching, Learning, and Business: Unprofessional Teachers: Lack of Regular Training: Are you ready to take your TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL certification What is TEFL certification? TEFL certification is an academic qualification that is typically required when applying for English language teaching positions in most countries worldwide. While it may still be possible to find teaching jobs without any relevant qualifications in a few of the less popular destinations, a TEFL certification from a reputable course provider is an essential ingredient when looking for TEFL jobs that pay a good salary and offer comfortable working conditions. Table of Contents What is TEFL certification? What does TEFL certification mean? Should I get a TEFL or TESOL certification? What are the requirements for TEFL certification? How do I get TEFL certification? Which TEFL certification course should I choose? How much does TEFL...  [Read more]

Class Location TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Class Location 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 W.P. - U.S.A. said: Pronunciation Problems in JapanEnglish pronunciation for japanese learners is very difficult compared to many other languages such as the Romantic ones. Not only does Japan have a different style of writing (non-Roman alphabet) but it has rules of speaking that limit how words are pronounced. They also add items to a word such as extra syllables or letters so that the English spoken word fits in with their known, existing japanese rules of speech. Since the...  [Read more]

Which TEFL course is best? TEFL course options In our search for which TEFL course is best, perhaps the first question we may ask is… Am I eligible to take a TEFL course? Here at ITTT, we want to make our courses as accessible to as many people as possible. Providing you are healthy and open to new ideas, you are welcome to join the many thousands of trainees of all ages and backgrounds who have gained their TEFL certification with us. We believe the most important quality needed to teach EFL is the desire to learn from new experiences and other than that there are few limitations. In order to gain a TEFL certification with ITTT, you need to be at least 18 years old; there are no upper age limits. We do not require our trainees to have completed any specific level of education, as it...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Alumna Story: ✅ TEFL Teaching as a Dream Job Being a teacher has been a dream of mine since childhood, and as time goes by, I started to understand that life is, in fact, a continuous teaching and learning experience. The fact that I could impact someone's life is the greatest reward to be a teacher. My primary reason why I have decided to pursue education is that I naturally feel the strong desire and happiness to positively influencing and educating people. One of the major satisfactions of being a teacher is to enrich a student's life. The essential qualities of this profession would be patience, understanding, compassion, and flexibility. Table of Contents Teaching in a Public School Challenging Moments and...  [Read more]

TEFL Position in Indonesia Date posted:2014-02-10 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected] Do you want to know why 50% of our EFL teachers are on their second contract or more? Please come and join the professional team of English Teachers at EF English First East Java, Indonesia. East Java is ideally located for visits to Bali and the historic and cultural attractions of Java such as the active volcano at Gunung Bromo, bull racing at Pulau Madura and many more. The other 19,000 islands of the Indonesian archipelago are a short flight or boat ride away. About EF English First: English First is a large and well-established organization with over 50 schools in Indonesia alone. The Surabaya franchisee runs eleven very successful schools in East Java and two in...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs in China One third of the Worlds’ population lives in China. Combine this with a booming export economy and a rapidly growing service sector, and you construct a massive TEFL jobs market. With TEFL jobs in all Chinese cities and towns, you should have no problem in finding a position in a location of your choice. Beijing, Shanghai and all larger cities, which sometimes feel like countries, have massive jobs markets. Such has been the increase in demand that pay and conditions in China have improved dramatically over the years. You can do very well here as a TEFL teacher. English schools are to be found almost everywhere, with the more industrious East of the country having the highest proportion of TEFL jobs in China. All native English speakers can easily find TEFL jobs in...  [Read more]

TEFL teacher English is studied as an additional language by millions of people worldwide and it is generally one of the most commonly used second languages in most regions. This study can take place in a wide variety of schools and language centers, but the one thing they typically have in common is that the study is led by a language tutor known as a TEFL teacher (or a similar variant such as EFL teacher, ESL teacher, etc). A TEFL teacher’s role is to gradually build the four language skills of their students; reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to ensure they are able to reach their personal goals, whether for work, study, travel, or any other reason. Please note: the acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. As the number of worldwide English learners...  [Read more]

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English in Indigenous ESL Classrooms in Remote Parts of Australia Whilst the focus of this essay is on the teaching of English to indigenous students in remote parts of Australia where English is in all likelihood, not the first language, all situations are relevant in which the local; indigenous population forms a significant part of the local community. For instance, the writer teaches at a secondary school in south-east Queensland, in a town where some 10% of students are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. This is less than an hour's drive from the state capital, Brisbane, to the north-east, and a similar distance from Australia's sixth-largest city, Gold Coast, so is not remote, as so many towns, stations,...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How the English Language Can Help to Change the World Lately or, it is better to say, since the "boom" of the globalization processes in the middle of the 1990s the world is facing many profound changes in different aspects of life: the way people communicate, the way people buy and sell things, new services and professions has emerged, the way people travel, the way people move from one place to another in their day by day activities, the way people know new cultures and so on. And all of these changes are also true to companies and their business, to the development of new technologies, to governments and to the way heads of states rule their countries. Table of Contents General Overview Modern Issues The Importance of English...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Methods for Managing Your ESL Classroom Classroom management is a term teachers use to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly without disruptive behavior from students compromising the delivery of instruction. The term also implies the prevention of disruptive behavior preemptively, as well as effectively responding to it after it happens. Table of Contents What's classroom management? Firstly, let students help establish guidelines. Secondly, don't let your mutually-respected guidelines go forgotten. Thirdly, avoid punishing the class. Fourthly, Encourage initiative. Fifthly, offer praise. Sixthly, use non-verbal communication. Seventhly, hold parties. Eighthly, give tangible rewards. Ninthly, Make...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Exploring the Diverse Job Opportunities for TEFL/TESOL Certified Teachers Here we will look at the different types of teaching jobs for TEFL and TESOL certified teachers, the different types of schools or workplaces where you can work after you have completed your TEFL or TESOL training. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic 1. Private language schools 2. Government-run or Public Schools 3. Private Company Schools 4. Kindergartens 5. Universities 6. International Schools 7. Working for Company 8. Private Classes or Private Tutoring 9. Volunteer Teaching 10. Teaching English Online Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]