Teaching Props

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 5 Amazing Props Worth Investing In For Teaching English Online Teaching English online is becoming a more and more lucrative career for many TEFL and TESOL certified teachers out there. You can work from home or go full digital nomad and travel the world while teaching a couple of classes of English a day. To help you create fun and interactive lessons, we have compiled a summary of 5 amazing props with investing in for teaching English online below. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Plush Food and Animals 2. Finger puppets 3. Flashcards 4. Online tools 5. Whiteboards or Chalkboards Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: 1. Plush Food and Animals Who doesn't love playing with plush...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 Francesca Marchi Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English to Older Students: ✅ The Pros and Cons What do you imagine there may be behind a group of old learners? Well, whatever comes to your mind, I can tell you it sounds like having an extended family that warms you up and makes you feel at home. Older students could be like loving grand-parents, great-uncles or great-aunts, and apart from relatives, caring neighbors and dearest friends. Actually, you may find out they are active pensioners, retired teachers or scholars, culture lovers, as well as humble workers without school-leaving certificates and, above all, passionate people and happy learners: these are senior students. In the following lines, I'm going to share my classroom experience with you....  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 Rhea Latchu Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching in South America: The Pros and Cons With an emerging economy and a globalized society, is there a better choice than the continent of South America to work as an EFL teacher? Table of Contents 1. Picture Perfect Voyages 2. Cuisine 3. Plethora of Cultures 4. The Latin Way of Life 1. Inefficiency and Poor Infrastructure 2. Salary So, Are You Ready To Teach in South America? Related Articles: The cultures of South American countries are welcoming and warm. As a continent, they are known for their sensual dances, delicious food, and friendly people. This region is also recognized for its exotic flora and fauna. However, the chances for an EFL teacher to get rich working in South America are limited. While the wages...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Drilling as a Teaching Method: Pros and Cons Teaching is a way of imparting knowledge to students. When teaching English imparting in language, it means the teacher will be imparting knowledge about the language to his/her students, according to the level of the student eg starters, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate or upper-intermediate level. Table of Contents AN OVERVIEW OF DRILLING AS A TEACHING METHOD When drilling it is important for the teacher to be clear, confident, enthusiastic and have a good voice projection. ADVANTAGES OF DRILLING DISADVANTAGES OF DRILLING AN ANALYSIS OF DRILLING AS A TEACHING METHOD Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: There are many teaching methods and...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 Ashton March TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What to Expect in a Small ESL Program Imagine yourself preparing for your first day at your ESL school. You've created a cute presentation for your first lesson, prepared the group activities for your large classroom, and are overjoyed at the thought of meeting your smiley students. Except, you find yourself in a small classroom with one or two students, no tech whatsoever, and figuring out how your group activities are going to work now. Table of Contents Creating Your Own Curriculum Lack of Resources Small Classes Remember this! Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Teaching at small, low-resource...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Pros and Cons of Teaching Groups and Individual Students In this essay, I will talk about the differences and pros and cons of one to one and group teaching. All the arguments given are based on my teaching experience with young learners. Table of Contents Pros of one to one teaching for teachers Pros of one to one teaching for students Cons of one to one teaching for teachers Cons of one to one teaching for students Pros and cons of teaching groups Pros of group teaching for students Cons for teachers Cons for students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lin C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Benefits and Challenges of Personalized Language Learning through 1-to-1 Teaching In the realm of education, the debate between one-to-one teaching and traditional classroom settings continues to thrive. The advantages of tailoring lessons to suit individual needs, nurturing confidence, and forging strong teacher-student relationships are enticing, yet the downsides of limited peer interaction and potential constraint on exposure to diverse learning styles must not be overlooked. Table of Contents Pros of One-to-One Teaching Tailored Learning for Individual Needs Building Confidence and Motivation Enhanced Teacher-Student Relationship Accelerated Learning and Continuous Assessment Cons of One-to-One...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Most Striking Pros and Cons of Teaching Business English The point I intend to make is that, in practice, the problems involved in teaching English for business may not differ so very much from those involved in teaching English per se. It calls for the same quality of classroom management (if perhaps applied somewhat more diplomatically), and the teaching techniques essential to any successful pedagogic endeavor. Nevertheless, it also offers an opportunity for the instructor to apply advanced skills, and to increase his/her knowledge and sense of job satisfaction. Table of Contents Easy or not? Business English Students Needs Study Materials Obvious Benefits Are you ready to teach Business English? Related Articles: Listen...  [Read more]

TESOL Review from Student Charlotte   In this TEFL review video, recent TEFL course graduate Charlotte from Hong Kong shares her thoughts on the TEFL course with ITTT. She enjoyed the course and learned a lot, from lesson planning to suitable teaching materials and props. After completing the course, she got hired as an English teacher in a kindergarten in Hong Kong and she loves working with the kids! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 6 Pros Why Games Are Effective Teaching Tools in the Classroom "Who wants to play a game?" I would ask my students this question whenever I start a lesson. The resounding answer would always be, "Me!" In all my years of teaching, I have yet to see a student refuse to play a game. Games are effective teaching tools because it makes learning interesting and fun. I can tell you more reasons why games are good for teaching. Now let me give at least six of them. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Practical Importance 2. Social Importance 3. Critical Thinking 4. Memory 5. Creative Thinking 6. Confidence Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: 1. Practical Importance Firstly, games make you practice a lot. As the saying...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top 4 Benefits of Teaching ESL Online For years and years teaching the English Language has been something where you, study the courses in TEFL, pass the unit exams, receive a certificate and then finally begin the hunt for a job in another nation where one of the first things the school, company, group, etc. ask you is "How much experience do you have?". Table of Contents Why is it convenient? Reasons 1. You can enjoy flexibility 2. Get creative 3. Get the Experience You Need 4. Set your times Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Drexel A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Why...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Pros and Cons of Teaching Students of Different Age Groups: Adults vs. Youngsters What are the pros and cons of teaching a language to adults and young learners? First of all, let us talk about learner groups. Adults are people 18 years of age and more and young learners are split into three groups: over 13, from 8 to 12, and under 7. Table of Contents When do language abilities start to form? However, on the other hand, teaching a language to adults is easier Advantages and disadvantages Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Phuong V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When do...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles Teaching English In Vietnam - The Salary and Budget Guide | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Vietnam is one of the most popular destinations for EFL teaching in the world. If you are interested in joining the thousands of English teachers working in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in Vietnam. 5 Ways to Travel Consciously and Give Something Back To The Locals | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching Ideas With conscious travel becoming more and more popular and widespread...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Monolingual Groups vs. Multilingual Groups This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shrutee V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Classes or group of students generally fall into two major categories: Difference between these Groups Benefits of teaching a monolingual group Downsides of teaching a monolingual group Benefits of teaching a multilingual group Downsides of teaching a multilingual group Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Classes or group of students generally fall into two major categories: Difference between these Groups The main aim is to evaluate the differences between...  [Read more]

Francesca Marchi I’m Francesca, an experienced teacher of ESL and Italian as a second language. I have been teaching for about 10 years now to different age groups, especially adults, in a country area in the north of Italy. I also worked as a language translator in a local company for 9 years. I adore everything that revolves around the English language and I’m proud of my ITTT TESOL certification as well as of my other qualifications and degrees. I really like traveling and the latest trips I have taken with my family are fabulous: for instance, we have completed the Kumano Kodo in Japan and the Way of St. James in Spain on foot so now we all are ‘Dual Pilgrims’(Dual Pilgrim » Enrico De Renoche & Erminia De Renoche …). We have also driven along America’s Mother Road,...  [Read more]

Rhea Latchu I go by many names, however my favourite thus far is Teacher Rhea. I’m a twenty-something year old Trini, catching flights as quick as they can come, all while keeping my Instagram account updated with my travelling pictures. I started my teaching career in Chile before moving onto other countries and continents. Motto: “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Read my articles 5 Mental Health Practices for EFL Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic | ITTT | TEFL Blog Rhea Latchu Destinations Teaching Ideas The most unnatural practice for human beings is the main method in place to fight COVID-19, self-isolation. Becoming accustomed to what seems to be the “new normal”, can take a toll on anyone’s mental health. Below, We...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Inspiration to Create Teaching Materials | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on creating teaching materials. How Do Multiple Intelligences Influence Pedagogy? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the Multiple Intelligences Theory. Observing Practice: Pros and Cons | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate...  [Read more]

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 Christian Davey Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Positives and Negatives About Teaching English in Taiwan Once you've decided to move abroad for work, I'm sure you'd like to know the pros and cons of the place? Sure, a quick browse online can give you some idea, but it probably won't go into anything specific or any real depth. Well, look no further as I'm going to give you five positives and five negatives about teaching English in Taiwan. Let's start with the positives, in no particular order. Table of Contents The Positives of Teaching English in Taiwan 1. It's quite safe and clean. 2. Everything is super convenient. 3. Taiwan is very foreigner-friendly. 4. Taiwan's nature has a lot to offer! 5. Taiwan has a vibrant indigenous culture. The...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Benefits and Pitfalls when Teaching One-on-One So you studied for hours, completed the necessary work, took the test, and received your TEFL certification, now what? You need to find a suitable company that meets your hours and teaching style. Do you want to teach in person or online? Do you want to teach a group of students or would you like the settings of one on one interaction? In this article, we'll take an in-depth look at the benefits and pitfalls of teaching foreign students English one on one. Table of Contents Language Level Amount of Attention Faster Progress More Difficult to Plan More Stressful Are you ready to teach different groups of ESL students? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written...  [Read more]

The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2023 12/09/2022 Hi, welcome Linda here. Back this week with another live session for ITTT today. We're going to talk about the best countries for teaching English abroad in 2023 next year. It's already December, it's December 9th today here in South Korea. It is 10:30 a.m. where I am. So, the new year is approaching fast. Time flies. So, that's what we're going to talk about. Where are the best countries to teach next year? What are some predictions also for the EFL industry (English as a foreign language industry) for next year? What are some things that we see? What are some things that we can expect? And yeah, that's what we're going to talk about today. So, thank you so much for being here. Thank you so much for joining. If you can see me,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Drilling as a Teaching Method: Pros and Cons | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Do you think drilling is a useful technique? Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts. The Principles of Teaching Business English and My Personal Experience in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Business English is extremely important nowadays. So, teaching it requires skills and a teacher's personal interest. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their ideas and thoughts on teaching Business...  [Read more]

Anastasiya Akpinar Anastasiia has been teaching English to people all over the world for more than 10 years. TEFL teacher and passionate artist. Experienced in teaching in different countries and cultures, living and working in Istanbul, Turkey. Combining job and hobby is a great chance to visit places and meet new students! Read my articles Online vs In-class Education: ✅ Pros and Cons | ITTT | TEFL Blog Anastasiya Akpinar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English online has become common place in the world of education today. ✅ But is it all good, all bad? This blog post discovers all the advantages and disadvantages of online education. ESA Teaching Method: ✅ How to use ESA for Online English Lessons | ITTT | TEFL Blog Anastasiya Akpinar Alumni Experiences...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Suggestions on How to Improve Your Self-Esteem as a Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on improving teacher's confidence. How New Technology Can be Used in TEFL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how new technologies can be used in the classroom. 6 Pros Why Games Are Effective Teaching Tools in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 Karah Musani Teaching Ideas 7 Tips for Setting up Your Online Classroom One of the most daunting things about teaching online is setting up your online classroom. You have to set up the lighting, buy props, make sure the camera is at the right angle, and find a suitable headset. It can be expensive and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Here is what I've learned about setting up a cheap, organized online classroom. Table of Contents 1. Whiteboards are your best friends 2. Use lamps or an LED ring light 3. Buy cheap props 4. Invest in a good headset 5. Make sure your camera is above you 6. Have a drink nearby 7. Organize your props Are you ready to teach English online? Related Articles: 1. Whiteboards are your best friends Whiteboards are your best friends....  [Read more]

The Truth about Online TEFL Courses: Pros and Cons   Do you want to take a TEFL course but are not sure if online training is worthwhile? This live stream is what you need! The truth about Online TEFL courses. Our TEFL expert Liza will help you weigh the pros and cons and pick the most suitable options. Don't miss it! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Genuine TEFL Center Check out tefl tesol about Genuine TEFL Center 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 C.G. - USA said: Motivation in the ClassroomArticles used: 1. How esl students can gain confidence to speak 2.Conversation partners help esl students with English 3. Choosing props for the ESL/EFL classroom 4. Secrets to keeping students motivated while learning English What Role Does Motivation Play in the Classroom and How To Promote It? The Webster Dictionary defines motivation as follows: "Motivation: The psychological feature that arouses an organism to action towards a...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Alumni Experience of Teaching Young Students Online Teaching English online has been a great experience for me. For the past two years, I have been able to provide English lessons to Chinese students between the ages of 4 and 14 through a platform called VIPKID. It is a platform that allows Chinese parents to partner their Children with North American English teachers via the Internet. The platform provides all of the lesson materials that are easy to follow after training and participating in workshops with more knowledgeable teachers. It is an impressive platform that has positively impacted my teaching experience. Table of Contents Pros and Cons for Teachers How to Solve Problems? My Thoughts on Online Education Do you want to...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Our Complete Guide to Teaching English Online As we talk about teaching English online (TEO), let's first look at some of the basics of teaching English in this way. So, what does TEO generally involve? Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic The three main things you need to teach English online are: Additional requirements for some companies: The two main types of online teaching. 1. Online platforms 3. Fully Independent online teaching The Pros and Cons of Teaching Enlgish online The pros The cons 1. How much can you earn teaching English online? 2. Which platforms hire online English teachers? 3. Where should you look for jobs? 4. Setting up to work independently a. Do you have the...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Good and Bad of Course Materials There are many interactive tools that can be used during teaching to enhance a lesson and keep students engaged. There are also a few tools that are a teacher's lifeline during a lesson. Course materials that range from props and pictures of vocabulary words to simple worksheets and lesson plans are integral to teaching a good lesson. They can provide basic aid to a teacher or help keep the students' attention. But, when overused or used during the wrong times, course materials can become problematic and disadvantageous. Different things that a teacher brings to a lesson can make or break an ESL lesson. Table of Contents Important Course Materials The Use of Props The Downside of...  [Read more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Materials Can be Used for Teaching English Online? If you're anything like me the thought of teaching online can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. One of the first thoughts that I had when I thought of myself becoming an online teacher was, what do I need to have to ensure that my students are learning efficiently and effectively? At first, this question was difficult for me to answer because I knew to teach online was vastly different from having a classroom. This led me to do some research and become a little creative to determine what materials I could use to teach English online. Table of Contents Why Using Equipment? Instructional Activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]