Teaching Stories

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stories... we live in a world of stories. Every single day we have a story to tell. A funny story, a serious story, a scary story or even an upsetting story. These are the pictures we keep in our minds, like our own little movie playing in our heads. Attached to every story, is language. Language completes our story, it gives our story meaning.Table of Contents The Power of Stories Choice of Stories For Children For Teenagers For Adults Are you ready to teach English through good old stories? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lindie N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching language is giving someone the power to add...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading is one of the key elements for all English learners. By reading authentic stories and books, not only do we learn reading and understanding the text we are working with, but we also expand our vocabulary by discovering new authentic words you wouldn't be able to find in your course books, and more importantly, you can see it in context which makes it easier to remember and use those words and structures in the future.Table of Contents Younger Students Teens and Adults Resources Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Julia P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. It's important to know which...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Why is the incorporation of storytelling and singing vital when teaching English to young learners? When a teacher is faced with the – sometimes daunting – task of teaching English to young learners, he or she must pause and consider a few things. First of all, if it is the first time a teacher is confronted with young learners, they must adapt their teaching approach. As with any new course, the teacher must evaluate his or her teaching approach. Who are the learners? What level are they at? How do I, as the teacher, reach the student, gain their attention and trust?Table of Contents Introduction to productive and receptive skills in English Grammar structures and Vocabulary Fluency...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stories provide a natural and relevant context for the exposure to English language and storytelling built on the children's innate capacity for fantasy and imaginative play, making it an essential aspect to be integrated into language lessons. Beyond just language skills, students are also able to acquire critical thinking skills such as predicting, hypothesizing, categorizing, sequencing, and inferring meaning through various storytelling activities. Stories are also used to enhance children's concentration skills and develop moral and emotional intelligence by teaching students to empathize with the characters in the story. Storytelling can be extended to include activities for children to retell, act out, and create their own stories. Therefore...  [Read more]

 Table of Contents The Journey Begins: TEFL Training Landing the Dream Job Overseas Cultural Immersion and Adaptation Overcoming Language Barriers Building Strong Relationships with Students Creating Engaging Lesson Plans Professional Development and Growth Making a Positive Impact in the Community Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Wins Reflecting on a Fulfilling Experience Embarking on a career teaching English abroad often starts with obtaining a TEFL certification from a reputable provider like ITTT. This comprehensive training equips aspiring educators with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in diverse classroom settings worldwide. With a focus on practical teaching techniques and cultural awareness, TEFL courses lay the foundation for a successful experience teaching...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Stories serve to be entertaining and educational in most cultures. A nice bedtime story for young children becomes a ritual in a lot of families nowadays, it makes up a sweet memory for a lot of people. When the listener is interested in the story, even when there is no verbal communication between the storyteller and the listener, there is still a bond between them. Therefore, storytelling is such a powerful tool teacher could use. Storytelling could make the lesson more interesting and memorable. To build the bond between the students and the teacher during storytelling, the teacher has to make sure the attention of his/her audiences are fully attracted. To make sure the stories are interesting for students the teacher has to consider several factors...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In the education world, the potential and value of using stories and storytelling techniques have always been known and recognized, especially in the context of teaching younger students. Recently, more and more EFL teachers of young learners are integrating carefully selected children's literature stories to teach English. Children's literature is such a significant part of English language literature - using it for teaching English can be a very motivating tool for young learners.Table of Contents Why Use Stories in Teaching English? Advantages of Stories in Teaching English to Young Learners Research proven benefits: Predictable Patterns and Enhanced Learning Better Vocabulary Acquisition Through Stories Grammar Learning Through Stories...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer. Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This is a frequently asked question and we usually answer it with another question: Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course which will meet your specific needs. So what are the options? Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Visual aids have always been a part of teaching methodology because they obviously work and aid...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Using stories and storytelling as teaching strategies in foreign language education is effective for students of all ages. Stories are a powerful tool for transmitting social and cultural heritage, and they engage students by allowing them to identify with characters and become invested in the outcomes. When teaching English to children, teenagers, and adults, it is important to select stories that are gripping, relatable, and relevant to their respective age groups.Table of Contents Stories for Children Stories for Teenagers Stories for Adults Improving Receptive and Productive Skills Conclusion 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]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Stories are a powerful tool for engaging students in learning. Stories are capable of meeting young learners at their level by making language concepts engaging and interesting. They provide the sort of context and emotional stakes that are important for thorough language acquisition in a subtle way that doesn't always feel like sitting at a desk and learning through drills. This is why stories are an especially important tool when it comes to teaching young learners. Stories can provide motivation to learn, real-life examples of language usage, and an out-of-classroom opportunity to continue learning.Table of Contents Engaging Young Learners Real-Life Language Usage Fostering Independent Learning The Enduring Power of...  [Read more]

Unlock your potential with ITTT's English teaching programs in Germany. Learn from the success stories of our alumni who have transformed their lives through teaching English in this vibrant country. Discover how our comprehensive training and support have enabled them to excel in their careers and make a meaningful impact on the lives of their students. Join ITTT today and embark on a rewarding journey towards personal and professional growth in Germany. 1. The Power of Teaching English in Germany 2. Comprehensive Training and Support 3. Alumni Success Stories 4. Join ITTT and Transform Your Life through Teaching Germany is a thriving hub for English language learners, with a high demand for qualified English teachers across the country. By embarking on a teaching career in Germany, you...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences As a non-native English speaker it is useful to develop your skills in the English language on an ongoing basis. (This is true for Native speakers also). Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover effective error correction strategies in ESL classrooms! Balance fluency and accuracy, empower learners, and create a supportive teaching environment. Minh Huy Hoang TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover the importance of critical thinking in language education and explore engaging exercises for young learners in this insightful blog post. Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Explore innovative approaches to teaching grammar in language learning with...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover effective strategies for tailoring language learning experiences for children aged 4-12. Explore the developmental characteristics of preschoolers and school-age learners, and unlock valuable insights to optimize language acquisition at each stage. Whether you're an educator or a parent, this comprehensive guide offers practical tips for fostering language skills in young learners. Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover the importance of teaching Medical English as a foreign language, empowering healthcare professionals to provide quality care in diverse settings. Explore the impact of language proficiency, effective teaching techniques, cultural competence, and the...  [Read more]

Ashton March TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Step into the world of teaching English in small ESL programs - from crafting tailored curricula to conquering limited resources. Discover the rewards! Sara Stojanovic TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover the transformative power of interactive games in online English teaching. From Kahoot challenges to Scavenger Hunts, engage and excel! Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Empowering ESL success: How parents can boost language learning. Creating a supportive home, encouraging reading, and collaborating with teachers. Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Learn how to instill a love for reading in children. Teach importance, accessibility, positive reinforcement,...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The teaching of Business English has a number of differences from teaching regular classes in a school. The student groupings are often mixed and they will be learning English for a whole variety of reasons. In this blog we look at some of the do’s and don’ts of teaching BE. Najwa Sabih Destinations Alumni Experiences Turkey is a great place to live and work as it is at the crossroads between Asia and Europe. English is an important language necessary for business. Here's what to expect when teaching English in Turkey. Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Classroom interaction is in part dependent upon the relationship that exists between the students and the teacher. This relationship involves...  [Read more]

Regan McAllister TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching your native language? Consider learning a foreign language first! Here's what learning a second language can teach you about your own. Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reward systems can be a very powerful tool for teachers in an online environment. Having a reward system for your students is essential because it encourages even the more shy and reserved young learners to participate in their virtual English lessons. Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher: In this live stream, Liza interviews our TEFL alumnus Eugene on his outstanding non-native teaching experience in China. Don't miss this session to learn more...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this live session, TEFL expert Linda shares insight on how much money you can REALLY make when teaching English abroad and online. You don't want to miss it! Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Here are five fun and adaptable games for ESL classes that work in every classroom with any type of student. Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In the education world, the potential and value of using stories and storytelling techniques have always been known and recognized, especially in the context of teaching younger students. Recently, more and more EFL teachers of young learners are integrating carefully selected children’s literature stories to teach English. Children’s literature is such...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who considers the problem of TEFL games in the ESL classroom. ✅ Read this article to find out how to implement ESL activities so that students could benefit from them. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who considers the problem of creating teaching materials. ✅ Read this article to find out how to make engaging and motivating teaching aids to make sure your ESL students get the best out of your lessons! Juan Pedro Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Having motivated students will help you better navigate your classes and avoid any anxiety online teaching could...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL alumna shares their thoughts on rapport building in the ESL classroom. ✅ They share the most crucial factors to connect with TEFL students at 100%. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students and explains why oudoor activities might help increasing ESL classroom productivity. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching TEFL students and explains how to build a successful teaching career and why it's...  [Read more]

Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate from Hong Kong who shares her thoughts on what it's like teaching Cambridge English in a Hong Kong kindergarten. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who shares their thoughts on classroom management in ESL teaching. ✅ Read this article to learn about three crucial factors that help TEFL teachers organize their class in the most effective way. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who shares their experience of building trust and rapport with their EFL students. ✅ Read this article to learn...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching EFL students and explains what are some of the main roles of an English teacher. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching TEFL and understanding students challenges such as learning difficulties. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching TEFL and explains why it is advantageous when parents take part...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of using games to teach English. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points and find several fun activities for TEFL lessons. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students with the help of storytelling. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points and reasons for using storytelling in the ESL/EFL classroom. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching English to ESL students and explains why...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how reading influences language acquisition. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to properly teach English knowledge rather than skills. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to organize lessons in a fun way so that students don't realize they work hard. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to choose ESL materials to teach various classrooms. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal teaching experience. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How do online TEFL/TESOL courses with ITTT work? ✅ This live event offers an insight into our online course platform. Lulu Johnson Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Fulbright program is a great way to travel abroad and work as an English language...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to helo parents of English learners to provide the EFL environment at home. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of communicationg and cooperating with students' parents in the TEFL environment. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of learning and teaching English grammar. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni...  [Read more]

Kavinna Batra Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas English is a fun language to learn; ✅ however, it can even throw off the most professional learner with complex spelling rules and difficult grammar. Learning English quickly could seem difficult, even though it is considered to be accessible and reasonably easy for many to learn. I'm here to tell you that as long as you have the right plan, you can learn English quickly and easily. Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and...  [Read more]

Anastasiia Ovchinnikova TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL student shares their knowledge of teaching online lessons. She talks about 5 things important for digital classes and their effectiveness. Read this blog post to be ready for your teaching EFL online. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL expert shares 7 online ESL games that will spice up your online lessons. You can play these games with various types of learners both online and in-class. Use them to engage students in the beginning of your online class, during the study stage or to finish your online session. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by the ITTT TEFL expert who...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to English as an important part of future career. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the problem. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion towards TEFL certification. They explain why this course is important for non-native teachers. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post contains information on TEFL certification. Our TEFL alumna shares their experience and explains why this course is so important. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with Japanese learners of English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL alumna shares their point of view on implementing...  [Read more]

Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Visa and Legal Budget and Salary Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you considering China as a TEFL destination? Read our TEFL expert's story to find out where to go - a small town or big city - to enjoy your stay in this beautiful country most. Michela Coticone TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who shares their ideas on how to manage an EFL classroom effectively. ✅ Read this article to learn about three crucial strategies our graduate has been using with her ESL students. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas It's finally a back to school time! In this blog post, you will find the best ideas on how to break the ice with new ESL/EFL students and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL alumna shares their experience of volunteer teaching. What challenges and problems can be faced? Read here. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate who shares their experience of work in Russia. They explain what are the most typical problems faced by learners there. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by our TEFL alumna who shares their point of view on the place of parents and family in the TEFL teaching and learning. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What is troubleshooting and what importance does it have for TEFL teaching? Read in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL graduate considers...  [Read more]