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Wed, 24 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Teaching Career as a Future Goal Are you pondering about becoming not only a teacher but a successful and great teacher? There is a lot of information, books, and many experienced teachers that one can get the information from and be able to learn key tricks to become a successful teacher. Table of Contents Are you pondering about becoming not only a teacher but a successful and great teacher? Here are five supporting points that can help any teacher to enhance their careers. Believing in your student Take risks by being innovative in your lessons Being a good communicator by understanding your audience Showing empathy to your student is a powerful skill that all successful teachers possess. Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Teacher’s Role in a Classroom's Daily Life A teacher who teaches students in an environment using their native language will play various roles in the classroom. My interpretation of these roles includes their abilities to facilitate and manage learning through their personalities, have an understanding of their student's needs while also being a genuine messenger. As a manager, it is the teacher's responsibility to control the environment and organization of the classroom, the students' behavior, and the class syllabus. As a messenger, it is the teacher's responsibility to deliver the content on the syllabus to the students to improve their reading and writing abilities. We can, therefore, summarize the main role of a teacher...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Designing a Plan for a Preschool ESL Class Although I have spent many years as an English tutor and teacher of children, I always relied on my own innate skill and have never been formally trained. Within my circle, I was the resident expert on the English language, as I was one of the few native speakers. From my own efforts and studies, I developed my own program for my students. I often felt unsure if I was applying the right methods and longed for some formal training. Now I can say that I have learned a great deal from studying the ESA method, and have a better understanding of what good lesson planning and classroom management involves. From my own intuition and experience, I learned to apply some of the techniques and methods...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Managing a Class as a Foreign EFL Teacher When it comes to managing a class, a teacher must be prepared to face many different challenges. This can be especially true for a teacher in classrooms abroad. In addition to teaching a subject, a foreign teacher may also have to worry about the cultural or social norms of a country they may be unaccustomed to, and other problems might arise from language barriers. An EFL teacher can better manage a classroom if they prepare for these in advance, and utilize the appropriate behaviors and routines while running the classroom. Table of Contents The Importance of Planning Classes Setting up Goals Cultural Habits Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Does a Teacher Successfully Manage a Classroom? Finding the perfect balance between being a fun teacher who creates an environment in which students want to be a part of and are excited to learn and a teacher who is firm enough to maintain discipline in the classroom is possibly the most daunting challenge of a new teacher. Table of Contents Let's think about a possible scenario for a new teacher. Students' expectations This fictional scenario is an example of how not to manage a class. There are numerous techniques for achieving a well-managed classroom. Body language and voice Various other factors help in setting up a well-managed classroom. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of a Teacher in a Classroom The role of a teacher plays a critical role in a classroom setting. They are seen as leaders and someone for the learners to provide support and guidance. A great example of the impact of a teacher was in a previous lesson where it shows a comparison of two videos. One video showed the teacher being rude, disrespectful, uninterested, and inpatient among many things. He was rushing through his lesson, causing confusion among the students, and made it dreadful to be in the classroom. The other video showed positive examples of how to be a great teacher. The most valuable trait the teacher exhibited was by ensuring a healthy and positive learning environment. He started the lesson by...  [Read more]

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Why Complete a TEFL Course - A TEFL Graduate Explains Whether you are currently considering embarking in a career in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or have been a teacher of English language learners for years, a TEFL certification course will provide you with an invaluable source to develop your skills as a teacher. This course presents an overview of TEFL. It explains the responsibilities and skills a successful teacher should have, as well as the many roles the teacher must employ in the classroom. It introduces the ESA (engage, study, activate) methodology, and demonstrates how to effectively prepare different types of lesson plans based on the ESA approach to teaching. Table of Contents The...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why Complete a TEFL Course? - A TEFL Graduate Explains Why complete a TEFL course? For me there was never a question, never a doubt on why I should complete this TEFL course. I want to be the best teacher possible and with the help of the TEFL course, I know I can achieve my goals. Table of Contents Not everyone learns from being placed in front of a classroom and judged. The TEFL course knows it is meant to be a strong guideline for success and not a rule of absolute law. How prepared are you without a TEFL? Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Though no substitute can be given for actual classroom experience, what I have found throughout this course is that TEFL shows and explains the...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences A Teacher’s Need for a TEFL certificate English became the undisputed lingua franca of the modern world. Having a common language, English has led to unprecedented periods of peace in the world and opened up a world of opportunities to people of all creeds, cultures, and backgrounds. Furthermore, English achieved fame through reaching large audiences and became a communication key. Effectively communicating in English quickly became a happy medium for trading, diplomacy, and human relations. Table of Contents "TEFL" – Born and Bred What the "TEFL" did I just read? Why the "TEFL" should I get certified? On a side note: Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Key Responsibilities of a Teacher in a TEFL Classroom The roles of an English teacher in a TEFL classroom are varied and depend largely on the stage of the lesson and the situations that may arise, both planned and unplanned. Many people see the teacher as the main source of information and an example of the English language. This, in a sense, is the primary role of a teacher; however, in order to fulfill the ultimate goal a teacher has, they must create a productive atmosphere in the class and a good, working relationship with their students. Table of Contents Learning trajectory Lesson flow Role model Find your role as a TEFL teacher today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Sample Lesson Plan For a 2nd Grade Classroom This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Trang V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Preparation PROCEDURE Engagement Study STAGE 2- Attending To Form (20') Activate STAGE 3- Practicing And Enjoying Activities (20') STAGE 4- Review Vocabulary With Song (15') STAGE 5- Developing Strategies For Vocabulary (25') Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Preparation Also Read: Moving Forward: My Personal Teaching Experience, Changing Careers PROCEDURE Engagement STAGE 1 - Understanding...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Practical Importance of a Teacher in a Classroom People might think that teachers' job is easy and anyone can do it as effectively as they can. In reality, they have lots of duties and responsibilities to play and fulfill. In fact, teachers play a very special role in education. The education system wouldn't be possible without them. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Lesson Planning and Creating the Material Knowledge Transferring and Advice Giving Evaluating and Assessing Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Julie Ann P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Listen to this blog post:...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Definition of Business English from a Teaching Perspective The Merriam Webster dictionary defines Business English as: "English as used in business". While concise, this definition is of limited value to a teacher. This essay will attempt to expand on this definition in the context of English teaching. A more thorough examination of business English will precede an overview of teaching business English before concluding with a modified definition. Table of Contents The Usage of Business English What is Important about English Teaching Areas Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Christopher B. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 Alivia Melius TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Why Get a TEFL certification as a College Student There is already a world of opportunities when you get your TEFL or TESOL certification if you already have a bachelor's degree–but what about those of us aspiring teachers who have not yet finished our undergraduate programs? What advantages do I have getting TEFL certified if I don't have a college degree? From earning scholarships to even being accepted for new jobs, ITTT's teaching certifications offer a lot of ways to jumpstart your teaching career. Table of Contents Job Opportunities Studying Abroad Scholarships ITTT Partnership Program Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say...  [Read more]

TEFL Q&A With a Non-Native ESL Teacher   Are you a non-native ESL teacher but still have doubts? You can ask Liza, our TEFL Expert and Online ESL Teacher, any questions during this live session. #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]

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teacher in a Classroom as a Conductor in an Orchestra Although teachers might not want to be the central focus of the class, they should be ready to overtake two or more roles to help bring about well-established balanced classes. Nowadays, most of the successful ESL classes are becoming less concerned about the teacher's talking time inside the class as much as the students'. However, a teacher remains the students' role model and a person whom they always look up to. Accordingly, it is of pivotal significance that teachers get to know the various roles that they may or may not play during a class. To clarify, managing, organizing, promoting and assessing are four of the most important roles a teacher would wish to play. Table...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Sample Lesson Plan for a Pre-Intermediate EFL Classroom This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Medine A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Anticipated problems for students: Anticipated problems for the teacher: Phase Procedure Timing Interaction Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Anticipated problems for students: Difficulty understanding the rules on changing verbs that have endings.Confusion with some special verbs, such as like, feel, smell, etc. which are not normally used in the present...  [Read more]

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information How to Teach ESL as a Volunteer - A Complete Guide Volunteer English teaching can take many forms and can be undertaken in a wide range of countries throughout the world. Table of Contents Why should you teach English as a volunteer? Where can you volunteer? Here are some of the available options for volunteering. a. Paid volunteer programs: b. Affordable volunteer program (starting from around $300 per week): c. Volunteer programs with pay: d. Free volunteering: Try volunteer teaching! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Why should you teach English as a volunteer? There are many reasons why volunteer teaching is a good idea. These include, but are not limited to the...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What Different Roles Could a Teacher Have During a Lesson? According to the type of activity during a lesson, a teacher could have diverse roles in the classroom. Table of Contents Manager Facilitator Organizer Assessor Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eleana V. Manager A teacher can be a manager/controller meaning that the teacher is responsible for managing a class, giving guidelines and explanations in front of his students. He is the person who must stand in front of the class with the aim to control the pace of the lesson, balancing out the flow of the course and giving instructions whenever it is...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Challenge of Being a TEFL Teacher in a Chinese Kindergarten Education is one of the most important and complex processes of all humans achievements, especially early childhood education. It requires good attention and hard work. Learning language is one part of those big achievements, once the language is given as a second language for young learners, therefore teaching English as a second language in primary institutions like kindergartens is a great challenge itself as for the students so for the teachers. Building a relationship with the children in the second language without utilizing their mother tongue demands great work. Teaching kids in the kindergarten must be motivating. Table of Contents Teaching Skills My TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL Q&A With a Non-Native ESL Teacher 07/07/2021 hey there it's liza here how are you doing guys um i'm super glad to welcome you to today's live session and i should say it's an unusual time for me to start my live stream uh however from now on we're going to go live uh on different days at different time uh just to make sure that we can uh help out as many people as it is possible and there are some people who can't make it on my regular day and at my regular time so that is why i'm here today uh it's actually 10 am at my place and i should say it's just the best way to start my um day my work day because um i can meet this um interesting people who are motivated and um proactive to change their career or i don't know like develop careers so i'm super glad to be here and if you...  [Read more]

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How Learning A Foreign Language Made Me a Better ESL Teacher I've taken four years of college Russian. Throughout my time at my university, I learned a few things about both learning and teaching a language that have helped me become a better ESL teacher. Table of Contents Creating a Comfortable Classroom Environment The teacher doesn't know everything. Using a Variety of Teaching Aids and Materials Always Be Respectful and Use the Right Language Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our ITTT graduate Leif O. Creating a Comfortable Classroom Environment One crucial aspect of learning a language is making sure that everyone in the class is comfortable. While this...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Sample Lesson Plan for Students with a Short Attention Span This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anna D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents General recommendations Preparation and Class Routine Here's an example of a lesson plan: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: General recommendations Also Read: What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL? Preparation and Class Routine Also Read: What is the Central European Teaching Program CETP for teaching English in Hungary? Here's an example of a lesson plan: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Apply now & get certified to...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When a Teacher Becomes a Student: Reflecting On Your Teaching Practice During the second half of my undergraduate career, I had the opportunity to serve as an English Language Assistant (LA) at the English Language Institute (ELI) at my alma mater, the University of Florida. In this role, I worked with another LA and one faculty member (often a Linguistics professor) in leading a class of roughly 15 students every semester. One of the first pieces of information the first professor I worked with gave me was on the importance of assessments at the ELI. Students at the ELI were placed in classes based on their proficiency level in the language, which included evaluations in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The most beginner...  [Read more]

Is a level 4 TEFL certificate equivalent to a degree? When researching TEFL courses you will probably come across courses at various different levels, ranging from level 1 to level 8. These levels can cover everything from a 10-hour introductory course, right through to a master’s degree in TEFL. However, as this course framework covers such a wide range of qualifications it is important to have a broad understanding of the levels to ensure you take the right courses to suit your personal situation. Take a look at our course levels page for more details. What are the different ITTT TESOL certificate levels? At ITTT we have developed our own course level framework to ensure it is easy for everyone to compare all our different courses options. Our framework is based on the same criteria...  [Read more]

Is a level 5 TEFL the same as a CELTA? In order to allow potential trainees to compare different courses, many countries, organizations and TEFL course providers have developed their own course-level framework. At ITTT our framework currently runs from level 3 to level 7, covering our full selection of TEFL certification courses. On this scale it is generally agreed that a level 4 course is the minimum level expected by employers who are trying to fill vacancies for mainstream entry-level EFL teaching jobs. However, many trainees choose to start their teaching career with a higher level of training. A level 5 TEFL course will give you a genuine headstart on most other first-time teachers and allow you to apply for a wider range of jobs. A level 5 TEFL course on the ITTT scale is the...  [Read more]

Is a level 5 TEFL the same as a CELTA? A Level 5 TEFL course and CELTA are both classified as level 5 qualifications, indicating they share a similar degree of rigor and difficulty. However, it is crucial to note that while they are on the same level, they aren't synonymous. ITTT's Level 5 TEFL is designed to give new teachers a significant advantage in the job market, broadening their employment opportunities. Yet, even though it is on par in terms of level, the content, methodology, and delivery of a Level 5 TEFL and a standard CELTA course can differ considerably. So, while both credentials are highly respected, they cater to different aspects of English language teaching. Table of Contents How are the different course levels decided? Level 5 TESOL courses at ITTT What is the CELTA...  [Read more]

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teachers Never Stop Learning - A TEFL Alumna's Thoughts on Being a Teacher My teaching experience began in a whirlwind. I graduated from college a semester ahead of my class, married, lived with my husband in my sister's basement for two months, and moved to South Korea. We had no idea what to expect. Sure, we'd read the blogs, talked to the director of our school, and even talked with people we know who had lived and taught in Korea. It still didn't fully prepare us for what to expect, how amazing it would be, and how hard. We lived in South Korea for 19 months teaching three through seven year olds daily and first through third graders several times each week. Table of Contents Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related...  [Read more]

Is a level 4 TEFL certificate equivalent to a degree? When considering TEFL courses, you will notice they span a spectrum from level 1 to level 8 or 9. Each level corresponds to the depth and duration of the course, starting from a basic introduction and extending up to a Master's degree in TEFL. Specifically addressing the query, a Level 4 TEFL certificate, while comprehensive and respected, isn't equivalent to a degree. It is pivotal to understand these distinctions to ensure you select a course that aligns with your career aspirations and personal circumstances. Take a look at our course levels page for more details. Table of Contents What are the different ITTT TESOL certificate levels? What is a level 4 TESOL qualification? What about higher levels of TEFL? What are the different...  [Read more]

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Why complete a TEFL course: Why do you need a TEFL course, if you already know how to teach a foreign language? This is a question I've asked myself. I'm looking at it from the point of view of an established foreign language teacher. Table of Contents How well do you know English? Get professional guidance You'll be more successful with getting your students ready to speak in English. Being a native speaker is not enough Your credentials say a lot about you. Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post For years, I've been thinking about learning to teach English as a foreign language. I've wanted to teach more than just French, so I could find more work, and because TEFL...  [Read more]