Teaching Teenagers

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Flashcards are a simple, versatile, yet often underexploited resource, and they are instrumental in eliciting more obscure words. They are a great way to present, practice, and recycle vocabulary and some grammar structures. Benefits to Use Flashcards Lesson Planning with Flashcards Ideas on Using Flashcards in the Classroom Vocabulary Group Work Recollection Grammar Boost Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate FatoÅŸ T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Flashcards can also be bright and colorful and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This summary is focused on the use of flashcards with activities that the English teachers can use in the teaching-learning process. These activities are created not only to present new vocabulary, and practice pronunciation, but also to get students to participate in class. The use of flashcards helps teachers to introduce a new word through an image and that image is about any vocabulary words. Moreover, the main focus is that flashcards engage the ability to think clearly which is considered efficient learning. The majority of this generation learns best by seeing the information in an example format. Students of all ages are far more likely to remember visuals rather than words. This technique will help increase not only their memory and vocabulary...  [Read more]

TEFL courses are designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to teach English as a foreign language. These courses cover a wide range of topics, including lesson planning, classroom management, language skills development, and assessment techniques. They are essential for anyone looking to pursue a career in teaching English to non-native speakers. Teaching English to young learners requires a special set of skills and techniques. As a result, there are specific TEFL courses that focus on teaching English to children. These courses cover topics such as child psychology, age-appropriate lesson planning, using games and activities in the classroom, and creating a positive learning environment for young learners. They also provide strategies for managing classroom...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences ESL teachers must acknowledge that it is not equal teaching English Lessons to children, teenagers, and adults, there are some wide differences between the practices used in each case, classroom, population, levels, and country where English is taught, on this paper we will check how an ESL lesson may be affected by these variables, and how we could overlap them on the practices used in teenagers and adults English lessons. Basic concepts Self-concept Personal Experience Adults learning process Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Javier V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. To analyze all the...  [Read more]

To make your TEFL classes more engaging for teenagers, it is crucial to understand their unique characteristics and preferences. Teenagers are at a stage in their lives where they are seeking independence, self-expression, and social connections. They are often more motivated when they see the relevance of the material to their lives. As a teacher, take the time to get to know your students, their interests, and their learning styles. This will help you tailor your lessons to better engage them and create a positive learning environment. Teenagers today are digital natives who are accustomed to constant connectivity and multimedia stimulation. Utilizing technology and multimedia resources in your TEFL classes can greatly enhance engagement. Consider incorporating educational apps,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas J. K. Rowling once said: "All a writer needs is talent and ink." I agree. But she might have forgotten a crucial factor that made Harry Potter forever etched in our mind ---imagination. It is always said that writing is natural, so a good writer is someone who can write without conscious effort. The Power of Imagination Ask Yourself Questions Let Your Imagination Flow Decide What You Wish to Talk About My Teaching Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anthony R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. A real writer, however, will tell you things are just the other way around. There can be no...  [Read more]

When it comes to teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), there are specialized courses designed to cater to specific age groups. These courses are tailored to equip teachers with the necessary skills and techniques to effectively engage and educate learners of different ages. Whether you are interested in teaching young learners, teenagers, or adults, there are TEFL courses available to help you enhance your teaching abilities. Teaching English to young learners requires a different approach compared to teaching adults. Specialized TEFL courses for young learners focus on methods that are interactive, engaging, and age-appropriate. These courses cover topics such as incorporating games and activities into lessons, managing classroom behavior, and fostering a fun learning...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to young learners requires a different approach compared to teaching adults. Young learners have shorter attention spans and learn best through play and interactive activities. Utilizing games, songs, and storytelling can make the learning process fun and engaging for them. Visual aids such as flashcards and props are also effective in helping young learners grasp new vocabulary and concepts. It is essential to create a supportive and nurturing environment where young learners feel comfortable making mistakes and expressing themselves in English. Teenagers in a TEFL classroom are at a stage where they are developing their own identity and interests. It is crucial to incorporate topics and activities that are relevant to their lives to keep them...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) requires an understanding of the diverse needs and learning styles of students across different age groups. Young learners, teenagers, and adults each require unique approaches to language learning. TEFL certification equips teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively adapt their teaching methods to cater to the specific needs of each age group. Young learners, typically aged between 3 to 12 years old, have distinct learning preferences characterized by shorter attention spans, high energy levels, and a preference for interactive and hands-on activities. TEFL certification provides teachers with specialized training in creating engaging lesson plans that incorporate games, songs, and visual aids to make learning fun and...  [Read more]

When teaching young learners in a TEFL setting, it is crucial to remember that they have shorter attention spans and learn best through interactive and engaging activities. Incorporating games, songs, and visual aids into your lessons can help maintain their interest and make learning English fun. Additionally, using simple language, repetition, and positive reinforcement can help young learners grasp new concepts more easily. It is also important to create a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel comfortable practicing their English skills without fear of making mistakes. Teenagers can be a challenging group to teach in a TEFL classroom as they are at a stage where they may be more self-conscious and easily distracted. To effectively teach teenagers, it is important to...  [Read more]

Teaching English to young learners can be a rewarding experience with a TEFL certificate. Young learners are typically children between the ages of 3 to 12 years old. This age group requires a different approach compared to teaching adults or teenagers. With young learners, the focus is on creating a fun and interactive learning environment that incorporates games, songs, and storytelling to keep their attention and make learning enjoyable. A TEFL certificate equips you with the necessary skills to create engaging lesson plans tailored to the needs and interests of young learners. Opportunities for teaching English to young learners can be found in schools, language centers, and online platforms that cater to children. Teaching English to teenagers is another avenue where a TEFL...  [Read more]

1. Understanding the Importance of Specializing in Teaching English to Specific Age Groups Understanding the Importance of Specializing in Teaching English to Specific Age Groups Teaching English to specific age groups requires a tailored approach to address their unique learning styles, interests, and developmental stages. Specializing in teaching young learners involves creating a fun and interactive environment to engage their curiosity and energy. For teenagers, focusing on relevant topics and incorporating technology can enhance their motivation and participation. Adults benefit from practical, real-life language activities that cater to their specific needs and goals. By understanding the importance of adapting teaching methods to different age groups, educators can effectively...  [Read more]

Benefits of Obtaining a TEFL Certification for Teaching English for Specific Age Groups Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification is a valuable asset for educators looking to teach English to individuals of all ages. This certification equips teachers with the necessary skills and techniques to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. Here we will explore the benefits of obtaining a TEFL certification for teaching English to specific age groups. Obtaining a TEFL certification for teaching English to young learners offers numerous benefits. Firstly, it provides educators with specialized knowledge on child psychology and language acquisition, enabling them to create engaging and interactive lessons that cater to the unique learning styles of children....  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a rewarding career that allows you to work with students of all ages and backgrounds. With a TEFL certificate, you can teach English to non-native speakers in a variety of settings, from schools and language institutes to businesses and online platforms. When deciding the best age group to teach with a TEFL certificate, it's essential to consider your interests, skills, and career goals. Each age group presents unique challenges and rewards for TEFL teachers. Teaching young learners, for example, allows you to make a significant impact on their language development at an early age. On the other hand, teaching teenagers and adults offers the opportunity to engage in more in-depth discussions and activities that cater to their specific...  [Read more]

  Cilene from Portugal has been an English teacher for 12 years teaching children, teenagers and adults. She took the 120-hour online TEFL course with tutor support and videos from ITTT and in this TEFL review video Cilene tells us how, despite her prior experience as a teacher, she was able to use the course to revise topics she already knew and also learn new things to enhance her classes. While taking the course she was working with a company teaching groups of students of different levels which allowed her to implement the things she was learning into her lessons. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English...  [Read more]

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. 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 reading is a crucial skill for them. ✅ Read this article to...  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-01-26 | Writer: Perfect English Language School | Email: [email protected] The Perfect English private language school in the foothills of the Beskidy mountains in Southern Poland is looking for TEFL qualified native speakers of English who are able to teach all levels and all ages (our students are predominantly teenagers and adults). Our courses run from September to June, and we also organize summer courses (teaching on them is optional). Benefits include a shared furnished flat, paid holidays, an attractive salary and a full-time contract. You should be enthusiastic, reliable and committed. A university degree and a teaching qualification (TEFL or equivalent) are essential, and teaching experience would be an advantage. If you wish to get further details about...  [Read more]

Your journey starts here. A career in teaching English abroad is achievable for anyone who has a good knowledge and use of English in addition to a TEFL or TESOL qualification. Before you start your training it is important that you have some knowledge of what teaching English abroad entails and what options are available for you to get there. Here we will look at those options and the requirements needed to achieve them. First and foremost you should choose a course which suits the type of work you hope to undertake and is recognized in the country or countries you hope to teach. All ITTT courses are suitable for teaching English overseas in a variety of settings. The typical minimum qualification requirement for employment is a course covering 100-120 hours of study. This can be done...  [Read more]

Capital city Bangkok Language Thai Currency Baht Typical TEFL teacher salary 30-35,000 baht/month (40-45,000 in and around Bangkok) Major TEFL locations Bangkok Chiang Mai Phuket Hat Yai   There are literally hundreds of job opportunities for teaching English in Thailand right now — especially in Bangkok and the countryside, where there are far more jobs than there are teachers to fill them. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding employment, we’ll not only help you find a job, we’ll help you find a job that’s right for you. Throughout Thailand, a qualified TEFL teacher will have no problems securing a job. In most other parts of the country, the prospects are strong as well. All state schools aim...  [Read more]

Capital city Canberra Language English Currency Australian Dollar (AUD) Typical TEFL teacher salary $20 - $70 AUD per hour depending on placement and experience. Major TEFL locations Major cities   Wherever you want to work in the world, completion of one of our courses will give you access to job search assistance, be it for Australia or any other country. Australia is a vast country and the major cities are either on the East and Southeast coasts or Perth in the West. The EFL industry in Australia has changed in recent years and job opportunities for both Australian and foreign English language teachers have been reduced. Some opportunities do still exist, but competition is high and schools are able to demand...  [Read more]

Capital city Warsaw Language Polish Currency Zloty Typical TEFL teacher salary 2,500 zloty / month Major TEFL locations Warsaw Wroclaw Krakow   Poland is said to have more English teaching opportunities than anywhere else in Europe. Demand in Poland for our certified graduates is as high as it gets in Europe. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, you’re almost certain to find yourself in a classroom in no time. Positions teaching English in Poland are available countrywide, in both the state and private sector, in language schools, institutes and inside major corporations. Salaries are high by local standards and you should be able to live comfortably. Jobs are advertised year round on the many...  [Read more]

Capital city Brasilia Language Portuguese Currency Real Typical TEFL teacher salary US$ 900 per month Major TEFL locations Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro   Wherever you wish to work in the world, completion of one of our courses will give you access to job search assistance, be it for Brazil or any other country. As the fifth-largest country in the world, you can find good opportunities teaching English in Brazil, especially the larger cities. TEFL qualified teachers in Brazil can usually find work reasonably easily. Securing a position teaching English can be considerably harder when not actually in Brazil itself, but it is still quite possible. Salaries are usually high enough to give teachers a comfortable lifestyle....  [Read more]

Capital city Lima Language Spanish Currency New Sol Typical TEFL teacher salary US$ 5 per hour Major TEFL locations Lima Arequipa Trujillo   There is a huge demand for EFL teachers in Peru. However, low salaries generally mean that English teachers often ignore this high demand. Yet opportunities teaching English in Lima are enormous for those who plan to teach EFL here. For the best chance at finding the best paying jobs, please consider that we offer lifetime assistance finding jobs for all of our course graduates. Expect quite good conditions teaching English in Peru with a regular work schedule running from Monday to Friday. Teaching schedules are usually split, and you can expect a block of classes in the...  [Read more]

Capital city Berlin Language German Currency Euro Typical TEFL teacher salary 2,000 euros per month Major TEFL locations Berlin Hamburg Munich and other major cities   Teaching English in Germany can be much easier than in other EU countries. Demand for teachers is high and when you complete your TEFL certification with ITTT or TEFL International, you will benefit from our lifetime assistance in finding a teaching position – in Germany or in any other country for that matter. As in many other European countries, teaching business English in Germany is one of the major prospects for English teachers. Germany’s economy is both strong and stable so many large corporations and small companies have the funding for...  [Read more]

Capital city Hanoi Language Vietnamese Currency Vietnamese Dong Typical TEFL teacher salary US$ 15 per hour Major TEFL locations Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi   Following a rather turbulent 20th century, Vietnam has stabilized and seen an influx of foreign companies and investments over the past several years. Due to this boost in international involvement, the demand for English has taken off. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, we’ll lay the ground work for finding employment and also help you along a direct path to finding a great job. Well-paid employment is plentiful, especially in the business metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the eastern sea port city of Ga Nang, and the...  [Read more]

Capital city Taipei Language Chinese Currency New Taiwanese Dollar Typical TEFL teacher salary Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hsinchu, Keelung Major TEFL locations Taipei + Country Wide   Opportunities for teaching English in Taiwan are huge. Salaries are quite high, the cost of living is low and working conditions are very reasonable. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, there’s no doubt that you’ll find a well paying job while gaining valuable experience in the classroom. English teaching positions are normally found in the hundreds of private schools (bushibans) throughout the country. There are more jobs teaching children than teaching adults. Taiwanese people are warm, friendly and like to get to...  [Read more]

Capital city Washington, DC Language English Currency US Dollar Typical TEFL teacher salary US$ 30 per hour Major TEFL locations New York City Los Angeles Seattle Miami San Diego Chicago   There is an increasing demand for teaching English in the USA, with an emphasis on ESL (English as a Second Language). Most universities and colleges in all major cities have an English language program, as do a wide selection of government and charitable organizations. Along with this, many cities also have language schools set up, especially in California and other southern locations. Regardless of where you’d like to work, our lifetime assistance finding jobs will help you identify potential employers, walk you through the...  [Read more]

Capital city Caracas Language Spanish Currency Bolvar fuerte Typical TEFL teacher salary US$ 650 per month Major TEFL locations Caracas Merida Puero La Cruz   English language skills are a valued commodity and a number of agencies continue to recruit teachers for in-company language training. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, we’ll help you to identify potential employers and land a job teaching English in Venezuela. The country is a good place for newly qualified TEFL teachers to gain experience. There are other countries in the region which might have more appeal, but should you decide to teach English in Venezuela, experience an interesting country undergoing a period of change. Teaching...  [Read more]

Capital city Mexico City Language Mexican Spanish Currency Peso Typical TEFL teacher salary 8,000 Pesos per month Major TEFL locations Mexico City Puebla Guadalajara   Due to its close proximity to the USA, there is a vast job market for positions teaching English in Mexico. There is good demand for teachers of business English in the major cities and those with a business background will find positions easily. With our lifetime job assistance services, we’ll help you locate any available positions and help you through the application process. Usually, the requirement to secure good English teaching positions in Mexico is an internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL certificate such as that offered by TEFL...  [Read more]

Capital city Madrid Language Spanish Currency Euro Typical TEFL teacher salary 1,000 euro / month Major TEFL locations Madrid Barcelona Seville   Spain is one of the most popular locations in which to find a job teaching English. This can make for stiff competition amongst job seekers so our course graduates will most certainly benefit from our assistance with finding great employment opportunities. Many teaching positions are for young learners, but you can also find adult and business English teaching quite easily. There are literally thousands of language schools in the larger cities of Spain. Finding a position teaching English in Spain it is easier while in the country. Schools like to see prospective teachers...  [Read more]