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Gökhan Yilmaz I’m from Turkey and a graduate from the English/French department with a bachelor's degree from the University of Khartoum. I am also fluent in Arabic, which has lead me to become a freelancer in Iraq. Read my articles 3 Main Advantages of a Non-Native English Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Gökhan Yilmaz Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas We have a saying; who knows something very well, cannot teach very well. If you are not a native speaker but you are a teacher in that language, you are well-prepared and working more than a native English speaker to avoid being tomfoolery and embarrassed in front of your students. This takes you one step ahead of someone whose native language is English. So here are 3 main advantages of a non-native English teacher. 5 Amazing...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Exciting Flashcard Activities This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate EUNICE E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. All Change Players stand in a circle, with one player in the middle. Each player in the circle has a picture or word flashcard. Call out two of the picture card items. The two players holding these cards have to change places without the person in the middle taking one of their spots in the circle. When the person in the middle succeeds in taking a place in the circle, the other player hands over his or her card and takes a turn in the middle. At any time you can call out "All change!" and this means that everyone has to change places....  [Read more]

Sabrina Segal My name is Sabrina Segal I am a 22-year-old homeschooling mom of a trilingual three-year-old girl. I have a passion for doing yoga and am a certified yoga teacher. I recently got a TESOL certification and would love to teach ESL children. In my spare time, I love to read, watch documentaries, and play the piano. I am also really into health and fitness. Read my articles 5 Tips For Raising a Trilingual Child | ITTT | TEFL Blog Sabrina Segal Alumni Experiences Are you raising a bilingual or trilingual child? The following article showcases 5 great tips on how to raise a child trilingually.  [Read more]

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Top 5 Activities With Flashcards Flashcard is an indispensable tool that every teacher needs during the studying process. Regardless of the age of the students, it can be used effective equal with young learners or adults. Usually, in the ESL classes, the teacher uses flashcards when they need to teach new or review the previous vocabulary. It’s also one of the easiest ways to add some games into your lesson, cause mostly it doesn’t need special preparations. Young learners especially like flashcard games because usually it’s active games and allow them to have fun during the lesson. There are different types of flashcards, for instance, on one side could be a word or picture on another side – it's the English translation. Those...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Fun Activities with Flashcards This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Raijmond W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Game for liars The liar game is a flashcard activity that can be used to drill vocabulary. This activity is ideal for vocabulary that a teacher is introducing as the activity involves repeating after the teacher. For this activity, the teacher should clap twice, point to a flashcard and say the vocabulary word. If the word and the flashcard match, students should clap twice and repeat the word. If the word does not match the flashcard, students should make an X with their arms and stay silent. This activity allows teachers to drill the...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Most Popular ESL Games After doing some research online and asking some of my friends who are experienced teachers, I have compiled a list below of what we believe to be the five favorite flashcard games.Until I am a practicing teacher myself, I cannot come up with my favorite list and it would also, of course, depend on the age and ability of the students. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alessandra F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Musical Chairs This is a classic game from our childhood and always guarantees to make everybody laugh.The way it works is, you place a flashcard on each chair, and there is one number of chairs less than there...  [Read more]

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top-5 Fun Flashcard Activities Flashcards can be great tools for eliciting vocabulary, but teachers should not overlook the numerous other uses for these great tools. Flashcard games can add excitement to young learners’ classes. The following activities are aimed to drill the vocabulary in the second study phase of the lesson, after the elicitation of vocabulary. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kiyomi Ann H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Game for liars The liar game is a flashcard activity that can be used to drill vocabulary. This activity is ideal for vocabulary that a teacher is introducing as the activity involves repeating after the...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Perfect Activities With Flashcards Flashcards on its own is an easy method to apply when teaching beginners, teenagers even adults because they can match the words to the pictures and it's an easy way to remember new vocabulary. I think this is the best way of acquiring a new word of a second language because identification and recognition is the key. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sombong V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Ask, Guess and Answer The whole class can take part in this activity. The objective is to use sight words to make up questions. Materials: How to play: Photocopy and cut apart the word and picture cards. Layout the word...  [Read more]

Marie Hernandez Marie Hernandez is a solo female travel writer/blogger and the founder and author behind SeriouslyTravel. Her passion for travel and food inspires her to continually seek new adventures. Her desire is to inspire everyone to explore the world, even if it's just in your own back yard. Read my articles 5 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Your TEFL Interview | ITTT | TEFL Blog Marie Hernandez Visa and Legal TEFL Information Job interviews are among the most daunting tasks for anyone. Here are our 5 steps to help prepare yourself for your TEFL interview.  [Read more]

Erica Sunarjo Erica Sunarjo is an online English teacher with more than 7 years of experience in the industry. She cooperates with Trust My Paper, an academic writing service, in the field of education and training. Read my articles 5 Great Ways to Make Online Lessons More Interactive | ITTT | TEFL Blog Erica Sunarjo TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Here are some of the ways you can make your online lessons more interactive and thereby more engaging for students!  [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 Methods of Teaching Vocabulary in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to teach vocabulary. 5 Simple Ideas on Teaching Grammar | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching grammar. How Teaching One-to-One Increases Teacher’s Confidence | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares...  [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 5 More Activities to Play in Your Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their favorite games to play with students in the classroom. Why and How Should We Learn Teaching Skills? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on teaching skills and the ways to learn them. Simple and Effective Ways to Teach English Vocabulary | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is devoted to the most...  [Read more]

Ulysses Brown I’m a professional who currently lives and works in China. I now work in the business sector, but used to be a teacher, with 5 years of experience in the education industry. I aim to give you an honest, unbiased perspective as to what being a foreigner in China is really like, and hope to inspire or at least guide you through your very own adventures! Read my articles 5 Reasons Why I Went to Teach English in China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Ulysses Brown Destinations China is a popular market for teaching English as a foreign language. That's why I also took the leap and moved to China to teach. Here are 5 of the main reasons why I went to teach English in China.  [Read more]

Top 5 Underrated TEFL Destinations 03/28/2023 hi Linda here from ITT back this week with another live session and and today we're going to talk about how to become a freelance tefl teacher all right I think this is a topic that a lot of people are going to find very interesting um a lot of people are probably going to want to kind of follow in the in the footsteps of this newer kind well is it a new career but I mean we've definitely seen some changes in the teaching industry in the teaching Market um also thanks to the Boom in online teaching and freelance teaching freelance English teaching has definitely become uh increasingly popular for many different reasons many of these reasons we're gonna go into we're gonna go into um what it actually means to be a tefl freelance teacher um the...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Fun and Engaging Flashcard Activities Flashcards are an integral part of teaching English as a second language, and the variety of uses of cards is innumerable. Flashcard-based activities help teachers to make lessons fun, engaging, and therefore more effective. According to numerous studies conducted in different countries, and by various linguists, there are several types of students with varying abilities of memory and types of mind. And usually many of these types are represented within any one class, which leads us to the conclusion that the teacher should address each of them during the lesson. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Stanislav T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Amazing ESL Activities With Flashcards Learning English is often a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be boring or something to trudge through. By making English lessons fun and engaging, the students will be more motivated to learn the subject matter. Some ways that the teacher can make learning fun include playing games and turning activities into contests with positive reinforcements like prizes or additional game time. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Matthew S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Flashcards are wonderful educational tools in the classroom. Learning with flashcards can be a fun and interactive educational experience for...  [Read more]

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top-5 Kid's Favorite Flashcard Activities This paper will answer the question, "What are five flashcard activities for teaching English to young learners?" Young learners are defined as students attending elementary school, aged between six and twelve. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tristan K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Pass the card This activity is a great warmer and an effective way to introduce or review vocabulary. This activity works well with both small and large groups. Students sit in a circle with the teacher. The target language is elicited and chorally drilled. The teacher then shows one...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 ESL Classroom Halloween Decor Ideas October is here and Halloween isn’t far away! Whether you teach in your country or abroad, this festival is exciting as it has specific cultural features. In this blog post, we share five fun Halloween decor ideas for your ESL classroom. Get inspired, and feel free to encourage your students to help you decorate the classroom! Listen to this blog post: If you prefer to celebrate in style, you can pick a particular topic to decorate all parts of your classroom. Theme inspiration: Also Read: "6 Great Ideas for Developing Vocabulary in English Learners" 1. Halloween Porch Decor Use all time favorites - pumpkins, lanterns, web, and wreaths - as the basis of your...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Flashcard Games for Younger Students I have been teaching English to young learners in China for almost a year and I tried to make my lessons with and without flashcards. And I can say for sure, that it’s really hard to teach children (3-12 years old) if you don’t have prepared flashcards for your classes, but only an interactive whiteboard and some stuff to play games. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kelly P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There are some following advantages of using flashcards to teach children: I’d like to reveal a paragraph about games more deeply, because games in a classroom allow you to keep your students...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The 5 Most Exciting Flashcard Games I love flashcards. Honestly, I really do. For me, they are a never-ending source of games and activities. Nowadays I work as an ESL teacher in a training center and I teach mostly young learners (students from 3 to 8 years old) and I am strongly convinced that this age group may learn a foreign language only through games, entertaining activities and live communication. Therefore, I am trying to be creative and use plenty of teaching aids and props, such as IWB, OHP, whiteboard, course books, board games, balls, balloons, hoops, various arts and crafts, etc. However, I find that using flashcards is simple yet one of the most effective tools to increase my student’s vocabulary. And here are some...  [Read more]

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Simple Ideas on Teaching Grammar I think of myself as having been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to learn other languages at a young age. I was taught French in primary school and at home, I learned or acquired Spanish. At school, I remember my language teacher being very textbook-oriented and she focused and followed the book to the “T”. I picked up easily on the grammar because I had already learned Spanish at home and I was also very keen to learn foreign languages, especially French. The grammar didn’t seem difficult or boring to me at all because I had already been exposed to the language at a very early age. However, many students didn’t feel the same way I did and had difficulty with the subject and...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information 5 Questions about English for Specific Purposes While the majority of teaching jobs abroad require teachers to cover general English, or English for everyday use, some TEFL teachers may be required to teach English to students with a particular context in mind. This branch of English language teaching is called English for Specific Purposes or ESP. Listen to this blog post: What is English for Specific Purposes? English for Specific Purposes encompasses a number of different disciplines in teaching English including business English, academic English, tourism, aviation English, financial English and any sector that requires a certain level of English proficiency in order to perform their jobs successfully. Therefore, ESP students will...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs Online There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Online English Teachers Needed | (Date posted:2021-03-16) Date posted:2021-03-16 | Writer: The English Farm | Email: [email protected] We are looking for online English Teachers to teach to busy professionals, primarily located in Japan.  Teachers can be based anywhere in the world, with lessons conducted online.The English Farm is a New Zealand company, founded in 2012 to prepare intermediate to advanced English speakers for work and study.  Our...  [Read more]

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

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Top 5 Icebreakers for New TEFL Teachers As you have learned during your TEFL certification course, a good lesson starts with an engage, or warm-up phase. This usually consists of a fun and interesting activity to get your students going and speaking in English. For new teachers, it’s often these more casual moments of a class that are a challenge because of their lack of teaching experience. However, these top 5 icebreakers for new TEFL teachers will help you to get your class energized and ready for your lesson. 1. Two Truths and a Lie This is a great activity for your very first lesson with a new class. Basically, the students each write down three statements. Two statements are true but one of them is a lie. Next, the students...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 Sara Stojanovic TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Tips for Effective Online ESL Teaching In the last few years, the world has witnessed a remarkable turn toward online schooling. With the outbreak of the pandemic, both the teachers and the students had to get used to an entirely new way of studying and teaching. Online teaching offered students many benefits such as flexible learning time and access to training sessions around the world. This new way of teaching brought a lot of disadvantages, as well. Consequently, many teachers have found it really difficult to cope with this new situation. If you are one of the teachers feeling confused and lost, you definitely want to read this text. Here are five useful tips to help you improve your online...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers Even experienced teachers have difficulty sometimes thinking of new ways to plan and deliver their lessons. The following list gives a set of ‘go to’ resources, for new and experienced teacher alike, to use for ideas and activities. These examples have been chosen on the basis that they are actually useful, saving teacher time when looking for lesson ideas and materials at all levels and in a wide variety of teaching situationsEach of the websites indicated were correct for the time of writing. You may need to find alternatives if domain names have changed. Also be aware that over time, popular free website resources are sometimes later monetized, either partly or in full. The...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Strategies of Teaching Mixed Ability Classroom Although students may be in the same class, they may not necessarily have the same ability level. This can be seen in all classes; however, this can become very noticeable in a class designed to teach a language to someone who is not a native speaker. It is up to the teacher to notice these differences in ability levels and restructure their lessons accordingly. There are a few different strategies that will help with gaps in ability levels, which consist of the use of different materials, providing the same materials with a different task, paring weak and strong students together, and even doing nothing. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Brook S. Please note...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Components a Lesson Plan Should Include A lesson plan is a very important element for teaching. Not only it provides a standard procedure of teaching, but it also helps the teacher keep track of each lesson. Moreover, it is also very helpful in some special cases, such as substitute teachers can use the lesson provided to carry out the lesson more efficiently. Although different teachers may have different teaching styles, a lesson plan should be prepared by all teachers despite the teaching style. A good lesson plan should include the following 5 components; lesson topic, class objectives, procedure, time management, and student practice. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Yang L. Please note that this blog...  [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. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ma M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What are flashcards? But before I share these activities, I want to write some tips about them. First, flashcards are mainly used to review and reinforce the language. If you are using flashcards with a new language, make sure you pre-teach the vocabulary on the flashcards...  [Read more]