Teach Away Tefl Review

Review from TEFL Student Tyler   Tyler is from the United States and is interested in teaching overseas. Even though he had eight years of teaching experience before taking the course, he still enjoyed the course and learned a lot of new skills and techniques. He especially found the units on lesson planning to be extremely helpful and was able to use the new learned skills in his own classroom straight away. He is excited to see where this new qualification will take him as he also wants to live abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 10 Questions You Need to Ask Before Enrolling In a TEFL Course With an increasing demand for qualified English language teachers across the globe comes a wide variety of TEFL and TESOL courses to choose from. However, not every course on the market will lead to a job abroad. Here are the 10 questions you need to ask a TEFL/TESOL provider before enrolling in a TEFL course. Table of Contents 1. Are the TEFL courses accredited and do they meet international standards? 2. What services are included in the course price? 3. Who teaches your TEFL in-class courses? 4. Can I get a job and a work visa as a US citizen to teach English in Italy? Where can I earn the highest salaries? Do I need a degree to teach in China? 5. Do you provide job...  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Simple But Effective ESL Flashcard Activities If you teach English to Young learners, then you will know that flashcards are one of the best tools a teacher can take with them into the classroom. So here I want to share five activities with flashcards. I hope you like my flashcard activities in this essay. Table of Contents What are flashcards? The following are these five activities with flashcards: 1. TRAIN RIDE 2. MEMORY MASTER (How many flashcards can you remember?) 3. VOLCANO (Don't touch the lava!) 4. GO AWAY RAIN! 5. RINGS Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ma M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

TEFL TESOL Teaching Videos   For even more free TEFL-related content, check out our YouTube channel, where you will find over 2,000 videos covering a wide range of subjects. You will find videos looking at different TEFL courses and course reviews from some of our previous graduates. There are also many videos that provide teaching ideas for different areas of English grammar and videos that cover essential teaching skills such as lesson planning, teaching methodologies, and classroom management. We also look at some of the most popular teaching locations and provide tips on getting the most out of your new home away from home. Our range of insightful videos is growing all the time, adding a visual angle to all our other forms of information for those thinking about taking a TEFL...  [Read more]

Post Teaching TEFL in Thailand Date posted:2004-05-25 | Writer: Siam Computer and Language Petchaburi | Email: [email protected] We provide accommodation for our teachers to stay near to the beaches. Our provinces are tourist area, there are many beaches, national park and not far from HuaHin and Bangkok. Details: Our school is the 44th branch of Siam Computer and Language. We are located in Petchaburi 120 kms south of Bangkok. There are many beaches near by and we are close to the biggest national park of Thailand, and our area has a lot of temples. Vacancies: At the moment, we need 2 teachers to start work immediately. Qualifications: 1. Must be Native English Speaker (US, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ only). 2. Ethical, enthusiastic, positive and hard working teacher. 3. Having...  [Read more]

TEFL in Thailand - Petchaburi Date posted:2004-03-04 | Writer: Siam Computer and Language Petchaburi School | Email: [email protected] We provide accommodation for our teachers to stay near the beaches. Our school is the 44th branch of Siam Computer and Language. We are located in Petchaburi 120 kms south of Bangkok and 80 kms to HuaHin. There are many beaches near by and we are close to the biggest national park of Thailand, and our area has a lot of temples. Vacancies: At the moment, we need 2 teachers to start work immediately. Qualifications: 1. Must be Native English Speaker (US, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ only). 2. Ethical, enthusiastic, positive and hard working teacher. 3. Having an EFL experience or formal training in teaching young learner would be regarded favorably. ...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why the Use of Video Technology in Teacher Training is Important The advancement in video technology has proven wonders in furthering education. For teachers specifically, it has allowed for them to be trained and professionally developed from anywhere in the world. Video technology for teacher training has several benefits, of which I'll name a few. Table of Contents Benefits of Video Technology Video Technology in the TEFL Course Video Technology in Everyday Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Benjamin D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Benefits of Video...  [Read more]

TEFL in Petchaburi, Thailand Date posted:2004-08-17 | Writer: Siam Computer and Language School | Email: [email protected] Category: ESL Teacher/instructor Description: We are looking for hard working, responsible and friendly teachers. We provide accommodation for our teachers to stay near to the beaches. Our provinces are tourist area, there are many beaches, national park and not far from HuaHin and Bangkok. Details: Our school is the 44th branch of Siam Computer and Language. We are located in Petchaburi 120 kms south of Bangkok. There are many beaches near by and we are close to the biggest national park of Thailand, and our area has a lot of temples. Vacancies: At the moment, we need 2 teachers to start work immediately. Qualifications: 1. Must be Native English Speaker...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 6 Exciting Online Classroom Activities Throughout this course, I have set my sight on becoming an online teacher for young learners. I have done extensive research on different classroom activities for teaching online and have found six different ones that I like. This summative is based solely on teaching online meaning both the teacher and student are doing 100% of the work online. Table of Contents 1. My window, my world 2. Five clicks away 3. Extensive News Reading 4. That's my line 5. Binomials 6. Parting gifts Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Danielle C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

How Should I Prepare for a TEFL Course? Although it is natural to be a little apprehensive before taking a TEFL/TESOL course, there is no need to get overly anxious or concerned. As long as you are enthusiastic, prepared to put in the hours and are open to new ideas, you should have no problem successfully completing the training. However, there are a few things you can do in the run up to your training course to ensure that it is a smooth process that ends with that all important certificate in your hand. Should I plan a schedule for my TEFL studies? If you take an online course, you will be able to set your own amount of study hours and choose when you do them. In this case, it is important to plan a study schedule and keep to it if you want to complete the course in the time frame you...  [Read more]

Is teaching English online worth it? The TEFL teaching sector has experienced (and continues to experience) dramatic transformations over the past two decades. As English has solidified its status as the global 'lingua franca,' we have witnessed a tremendous surge in demand for English language lessons across all types of medium. The past decade has seen a considerable portion of this growth facilitated by online teaching and learning. This trend has led to an entirely new avenue for ESL teaching, offering job opportunities that break away from traditional teaching parameters. Notably, online teaching has broadened horizons for those who prefer not to stay in a single location for long periods, often termed 'Digital Nomads.' With a reliable computer, internet connection, microphone, and...  [Read more]

Is teaching English online worth it? The TEFL teaching sector has experienced (and continues to experience) dramatic transformations over the past two decades. As English has solidified its status as the global 'lingua franca,' we have witnessed a tremendous surge in demand for English language lessons across all types of medium. The past decade has seen a considerable portion of this growth facilitated by online teaching and learning. This trend has led to an entirely new avenue for ESL teaching, offering job opportunities that break away from traditional teaching parameters. Notably, online teaching has broadened horizons for those who prefer not to stay in a single location for long periods, often termed 'Digital Nomads.' With a reliable computer, internet connection, microphone, and...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Vietnam (2) Date posted:2010-01-26 | Writer: DTLC | Email: [email protected] DTLC is a fast-growing private English School located in the coastal Vietnamese city of Hai Phong, two hours from the capital, Hanoi, and a short boat ride away from the beaches of Ha Long Bay. The school has over 800 students aged from 5-18 and is supported by the Hai Phong Department of Education and Training. We have just signed contracts with other government schools in Haiphong to provide them with Practice Speaking classes in order to improve their Listening and Speaking skills. In addition we are teaching, Maths and Science in English so as to prepare the students for Overseas Studies. We are presently recruiting full-time native-speaker teachers (Americans, British, Canadians,...  [Read more]

Primary School EFL Job in Thailand Date posted:2017-04-11 | Writer: Tessaban 4 Primary School MEP, Kalasin | Email: [email protected] Tessaban 4 Primary School MEP in Kalasin, north east Thailand (Isaan), has an opportunity for a TEFL trained teacher who wants to live a quiet lifestyle. You will be teaching Levels 1-3,  5 hours each per week, giving a total of 15 contact hours. Teacher will have autonomy over subjects, material, and methods, and will be accompanied by their Thai counterpart. The classes will be limited to a maximum of 35 (adorable) students.   REQUIREMENTS: A professional attitude and attire. Basically this means dress nice and don’t complain constantly, because Thailand isn’t the same as our country. We came here for a change, didn’t we?...  [Read more]

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Students in Mongolia Face When Learning English English language learners at high school and college levels in Mongolia face a variety of structural and cultural difficulties that often prevent them from moving beyond an intermediate or even-low level in spoken and written English. This post will look at a few of the core issues and examine some of the ways to help improve the type of instruction provided in Mongolia that could prove beneficial for future language students. Table of Contents The Issues Facing Students and Teachers Brief History of English Teaching in Mongolia Lack of Creative Thinking and Resources The Problem of Self-Taught English The ESA Method TEFL Curriculum Hope For The Future Are you...  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of a Lesson Plan and its Structure Standing in front of a class, a teacher procrastinates by asking each student random questions and scribbling on the board, but something is wrong. The students seem restless and the teacher looks uncomfortable. The teacher then springs into action by quickly shuffling through a stack of papers on their desk while the students look around blankly at one another. Their attention is dwindling. Table of Contents "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." - Benjamin Franklin Misconception Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bryce W. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Immediate Opportunity Teaching English in China Date posted:2018-11-06 | Writer: Beijing Vilma Consulting Ltd | Email: [email protected] Beijing Vilma Consulting Ltd. is an American-owned Education consulting firm that is dedicated to creating innovative staffing solutions to reputable educational institutions throughout mainland China. Our firm is currently piloting a project where we are staffing Native English teachers to work at our client’s private academies in Shandong Province. For TEFL qualified teachers looking to have a memorable professional development experience while teaching in China, please review our job description below and contact us if you are interested. We are looking to fill several positions with an immediate start date. The Job Description is as...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Online TEFL Courses vs. Onsite TEFL Courses Teaching English as a Foreign Language, also known as TEFL certification, is widely used and accepted around the world and the training to become certified is highly diversified. TEFL can occur either typically within state school systems, privately at a language school, or with at tutor. Teachers usually are native English speakers; however this isn't a requirement and there are many certified instructors whose native language isn't English. Teachers who want to become certified must go through a teacher training course, also known as a TEFL or TESOL course. Table of Contents Onsite / In-Class TEFL Courses Online TEFL Courses Now it's your turn to get TEFL certified! Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Stress Relief Strategies to Help Students in the ESL Classroom Like many other subjects, learning a foreign language is a cumulative process. What you learn during one lesson or study session will build upon what you learned previously. Learning a new language especially English is not easy. A lot of students struggle to face the confusion and difficulty of English. English being particularly popular can be hard at times for several reasons. This essay discusses the way teachers should do to help their students get rid of the pressure of learning English. Table of Contents 1. Encouragement 2. Homework Reduction 3. Appealing Materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Important Take-Aways From a TEFL Course First of all, I want to say how this course encouraged me to get further education and qualification because you will never know everything, simply it is impossible. But there is always an opportunity to evaluate and improve yourself especially in languages as there is a lot of new vocabulary every year and some changes which are sufficient for a language teacher to be aware of. Table of Contents I would like to start my review speaking about the teacher's personality. The right methodology should comply with several conclusions: Classroom management is one more initial issue. Grammar Teaching Vocabulary Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences New Technology in the Classroom: Are New Technologies Effective in the Classroom? Recently there was a debate on whether technology should be used in the classroom. It intern created these questions; is it profitable in the long run? Is it worth the money for parents? Are we as educators feeding into the technology movement? Breslin, McKeown, & Groves (2012), states "technology refers to methods, systems, and devices which are the result of scientific knowledge being used for practical purposes." Table of Contents Technology for knowledge retention Technology for individual learning Technology as a time-saver Future prospectives Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course now! Related Articles: Listen to this blog...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reasons to Get TEFL Certified To be completely honest with you, I didn´t think that a TEFL course would benefit me significantly or improve my teaching until I took one. I have studied eight languages on three continents and I also speak four languages daily. Table of Contents My Study Experience Benefits of The TEFL Certification Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sami T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Study Experience I have studied in top universities for years and worked as a teacher, coach, educator, trainer, international business manager and team...  [Read more]

How do you motivate TEFL students? To motivate TEFL students, understanding their age group and unique challenges is crucial. Young learners often respond with enthusiasm to fun activities, while adults are typically self-motivated, attending classes with clear objectives. However, teenagers present a distinct challenge. Due to heightened self-awareness, they might hesitate to participate out of fear of mistakes or peer judgment. To enhance motivation in teens, implement strategies that boost their confidence, incorporate relatable content, and create a supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and reduces fear of errors. Table of Contents Use plenty of pop culture Use a little competition Play to their strengths Use pen pals to encourage writing skills Only use age...  [Read more]

How do you motivate TEFL students? Motivating young learners often proves straightforward, as they typically greet activities with eager enthusiasm. Likewise, adult learners usually exhibit determination and interest, being in the class by choice and possessing explicit objectives related to their career, academic, or personal life. However, the teenage years can present a different set of challenges. As adolescents, learners often become reticent to participate in class due to fear of making errors or being embarrassed among their peers. Their self-awareness can hinder full engagement in classroom activities. Here are some effective strategies to bolster motivation and participation in your teenage students. Use plenty of pop culture While English learning may not enthuse your students,...  [Read more]

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Alumnus Experience: ✅ Teaching in Saudi Arabia Depending on which part of the world you are in, more often than not, you will find that majority of your learners, especially the younger ones, tend to be very tech-savvy nowadays. This is especially true in a Prep-Year setting in Saudi Arabia, where I'm currently based. When I speak about a Prep-Year location, I refer to young adults between the ages of 18-20 who have just finished high school and must complete a year of English language studies to begin their major. Table of Contents Main Challenges How to solve the problem Alumnus Idea Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences 7 Amazing Games for Learning English with Preschoolers 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...  [Read more]

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How I Enhanced My Teaching Skills With a TEFL Course The best thing I learned from the TEFL course cannot be explained in one thought or topic sentence because it was significant. However, for this essay, I will narrow it down to one concept. I am an experienced licensed teacher from the United States, but there is always more to learn. In the United States, I would have one or two students in my class each year that were not native English speakers. So, the idea of teaching a classroom of students where all the learners are not native speakers is new to me. I was unfamiliar with ESA's acronym (Engage, Study, Activate) until I took this course, and I appreciate this concept the most. ESA was the best thing I...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Utilizing New Technology in an ESL Setting to Limit Smartphone Use Depending on which part of the world you are in, more often than not, you will find that majority of your learners, especially the younger ones, tend to be very tech-savvy nowadays. This is especially true in a Prep-Year setting in Saudi Arabia, where I'm currently based. When I speak about a Prep-Year setting, I am referring to young adults, between the ages of 18-20 who have just finished high school and must complete a year of English language studies to begin their major. Table of Contents Teaching such learners brings about several challenges. So, we know the problem and we know the restrictions. What can we do? So, how do we address this while at the same...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Learning English in Early Childhood In the past, some scientists thought young learners do not learn as fast as adults. However today even parents are aware of the importance of starting learning a second language early. Table of Contents Advantages of Early Start Consider the Mix of Abilities Choice of Activities Nursery Rhymes Flashcards GamesThe Main Problems Young English Learners Face In China Stories Are you ready to teach English to younger children? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Safak Ä°. Advantages of Early Start When people start learning at early ages of their life, they increase the probability of gaining better language skills and favorable...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Why is Classroom Discipline Important? As a teacher you are in charge of a classroom of children, it can be relatively hard to meet all students needs and maintain control. A lot of teachers develop alternative ways to manage students. This can be by establishing classroom rules right from the start and to maintain these rules right throughout the year. Popular discipline techniques are positive discipline, these techniques use positive reinforcement to encourage students to behave, this is a much better way, rather than negative reinforcement, with punishment and humiliation. The teachers turn to problem-solving and then use classroom discussions, so opinions are heard and self-awareness which resolves the problem...  [Read more]