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  In this TESOL review video, ITTT course graduate Ali from Iran shares his thoughts on taking online TEFL courses with ITTT. He thought the course was very useful to him and he especially enjoyed the units on lesson planning and grammar. He feels ready and confident to lead his own English classroom.  [Read more]

  Chuck from the United States came to Greece to take his four-week in-class TEFL course and is very impressed with the service he received. After only four weeks, Chuck feels confident that he will be a great teacher in ESL classrooms around the world. He thinks our center in Corinth is a great place to start a new career in teaching English overseas. He is excited for his change in careers and cannot wait to make use of his new skill set and apply for positions in Greece, Europe and other parts of the world. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Why Choose Chupícuaro (Nuevo Chupícuaro) for TEFL Certification? Demand for English Teachers in Chupícuaro (Nuevo Chupícuaro) TEFL Course Structure and Delivery in Chupícuaro (Nuevo Chupícuaro) Cultural Insights and Teaching in Chupícuaro (Nuevo Chupícuaro) Top TEFL Providers for Chupícuaro (Nuevo Chupícuaro): A Focus on ITTT Chupícuaro (Nuevo Chupícuaro) stands out as a premier location for those seeking to complete their TEFL certification due to its dynamic education market and rich cultural environment. From vibrant urban centers to more relaxed surroundings, Chupícuaro (Nuevo Chupícuaro) offers a unique blend of career opportunities and personal development for TEFL-certified teachers. This city has seen a growing need for English education as it connects more closely...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas It is often claimed that despite the developments and improvements in other sectors the education sector has remained the same and yet be balanced and developed. Some people say that the only thing that has been changed in our classrooms are the green boards to smart boards, whereas, others contradict this statement and explain their reasons by referring to the advancements in teaching styles and methodology. In this essay, I will determine and depict the three most common and used teaching styles in our sector. Tips for Direction method: Tips for discussing method: Tips and suggestions: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ali J## Do you want to teach English...  [Read more]

Why Choose Rocha for TEFL Certification? Demand for English Teachers in Rocha TEFL Course Structure and Delivery in Rocha Cultural Insights and Teaching in Rocha Top TEFL Providers for Rocha: A Focus on ITTT Rocha stands out as a premier location for those seeking to complete their TEFL certification due to its dynamic education market and rich cultural environment. From vibrant urban centers to more relaxed surroundings, Rocha offers a unique blend of career opportunities and personal development for TEFL-certified teachers. This city has seen a growing need for English education as it connects more closely to the global economy, making it an ideal destination for aspiring teachers. With its diverse population and extensive learning opportunities, Rocha is a top choice for TEFL...  [Read more]

Ahmed Taha TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Cooperative learning is one of the successful methods of teaching that enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills. Moreover, it encourages the learners to be more dependant and use their language effectively. What is the Jigsaw Method? Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Jigsaw II is a variation on the basic structure of Jigsaw. Here are a few tips for troubleshooting this strategy. Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! One of the strategies that are considered one of the simplest methods to encourage students to work cooperatively and productively is the Jigsaw method. This article shows how to use the Jigsaw method and the basic structure of the Jigsaw and...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Learning is something essential in anyone's life, not only as a human being but as a species. As humans we start learning about everything in our environment the moment we come into this world and this experience of learning proceeds with us throughout our lives till the moment we leave this world. The more we learn the more knowledge we accumulate, which will help us, as individuals or societies, to improve our lives in every way possible as long as we use this knowledge that we have learned and apply it correctly in our daily lives. It is evident that learning happens through communication and interaction between an individual and his/her environment and the main tool for interaction and communication for humans is language. Thus, language learning is...  [Read more]

In Spain, English teachers in state schools usually earn between $10 to $13 USD per hour. Working full-time, typically around 25 hours weekly, this translates to monthly earnings of approximately $1,200 to $1,500. However, potential earnings can rise based on the school's prestige. In university positions, salaries can soar to as much as $3,000 to $4,000 per month. What are TEFL salaries in Spain? Can I get a job placement as an English language teacher in Spain? Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Spain? What is the cost of living for English teachers in Spain? In Spain, TEFL salaries can vary based on several factors including experience, qualifications, location, and employer type. On average, TEFL teachers earn anywhere between $700 and $1,800 per month....  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-07 | Writer: Na'atik Language and Culture Institute | Email: [email protected] Do you want to be part of an award winning non-profit English language program located off the beaten path in stunning Mexico? Na’atik Language and Culture Institute, winner of Go Abroad’s 2023 Innovative TEFL / Teach Abroad Program, is looking for English teachers to join our team for the 2024/25 school year.  Working as part of an international team, our teachers lead classes and run extracurricular events for local and Indigenous students who receive subsidised and sponsored tuition. Our town of Felipe Carrillo Puerto is a small but close knit community, where you will be able to see the impact of your hard work and dedication.  If you meet the criteria below and feel...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As an aspirant teaching English to Chinese children, I chose 'Pronunciation problems of Chinese people' as the most attractive and the most useful topic for my summative task at this moment. So let's begin from the very beginning. The Second difficulty in pronunciation is so-called dark L or L's with no vowel sound after them. How can the teacher help students to correct this? Different Approaches Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: As resources of this joyful and useful research on the internet, I have used three videos on Youtube made by the three experienced teachers of the English language. Only one of them works with children. And only one of them (accent coach from London, Luke Nicholson) gave a lot of live...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Teachers in South Korea either work for private language institutes, called Hagwons, or public schools through the government-funded EPIK program. Both options are highly popular and offer good salaries and other benefits. However, there are a couple of distinct differences that might help you to decide whether working at a private or public school in South Korea is a better fit for you. Listen to this blog post: Differences in the Hiring Process Differences in Salary Differences in Working Hours Differences in Vacation Time Other Differences Between Public and Private Schools in South Korea Which School Type Suits You Most? Are you ready to teach English in South Korea? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-05-18 | Writer: KnK International Homeschool | Email: [email protected] KnK International Homeschool has opportunities for TEFL certified teachers available to start late July. Our school is located in Bundang, a satellite suburb of Seoul. This is the perfect job for teachers who are looking for a great job, in a wonderful school with the strengths of a 'standard' system without all the administrative red-tape. The teacher will teach North American Elementary or Middle School subjects such as Language Arts, Science and Social Studies, from standard native-English texts (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Scholastic, etc.). We use a modified North American curriculum, with small class sizes (a maximum of 8 students per class), and MOST of the students either have already,...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-05-18 | Writer: KnK International Homeschool | Email: [email protected] KnK International Homeschool has opportunities for TEFL certified teachers available to start late July. Our school is located in Bundang, a satellite suburb of Seoul. This is the perfect job for teachers who are looking for a great job, in a wonderful school with the strengths of a 'standard' system without all the administrative red-tape. The teacher will teach North American Elementary or Middle School subjects such as Language Arts, Science and Social Studies, from standard native-English texts (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Scholastic, etc.). We use a modified North American curriculum, with small class sizes (a maximum of 8 students per class), and MOST of the students either have already,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Given that grammar is, unquestionably, one of the fundamental pillars of essentially any language, it is therefore of utmost importance to educate learners the correct grammatical rules, and even more preferably, when the learners are of a very young age, so that they can, presumably, have a better grasp of the underlying grammatical rules before they embrace on a pursuit of more advance intellectual knowledge. Status of the English Grammar Games and Grammar Practical Research Anticipated Problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate CHUN YAN T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Nonetheless,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Grammar or grammer! The most common error in the spelling of 'grammar', however, it is still debatable among few teachers, whether grammar or vocabulary should be considered the most important aspect of the English language. A balanced diet makes a person healthy similarly a balanced understanding of all aspects of a language makes it complete. Listen to this blog post: Global Language Challenges of Teaching Grammar What is it for? Process of Teaching Grammar My Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Annu M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. English is widely spoken across the globe...  [Read more]

Kayla Hill Destinations Hong Kong is a great place to teach, especially if it's your first time living abroad. Known as the "fragrant harbor," Hong Kong has been attracting tourists and professionals for decades. This innovative city is often considered to be "Asia's World City" and is a major cultural hub in the region. Prime Location Academic Focus Attractive Salary Diverse Culture Easy to Adapt Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English in Hong Kong? Related Articles: Here are 5 reasons why you should teach in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary and enjoys a humid subtropical climate. This means that summers are long and the winters are mild. You can enjoy beach barbecues, boat parties, and beautiful hikes well into late November. If...  [Read more]

Madison is the second largest city in Wisconsin and was named after the fourth President of the united states, James Madison. People have been standing in awe of the natural landscape surrounding Madison for centuries, as the local Ho Chunk natives named the area Taychopera, which translates to “land of the four lakes” (Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Kegonsa, and Lake Waubesa). Besides the wonderful scenery, Madison is home to other famous sites, including the Wisconsin State Capitol, Monona Terrace, First Unitarian Society Meeting House and Memorial Union. All of this makes Madison an exciting place to take a TEFL/TESOL course. When Wisconsin became a federal state in 1848, the population of Madison was at a mere 626 people. However, the University of Wisconsin which opened the same...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences When an English speaker is traveling in the Philippines, it is not uncommon for a friendly conversation with a local to end with the local stating they have a nosebleed and escape from the conversation. In Filipino culture, nosebleeds indicate that the brain is too stressed. Although Filipinos pride themselves in being fluent in English, many are not as confident to speak it when the time requires. BACKGROUND: Too Anxious to Speak INTRODUCTION: Work VS Play MOTIVATION SETTING CONFIDENCE CONCLUSION Are you ready to teach English in an ESL or EFL classroom? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Terence L. This phenomenon of foreign language speaking anxiety is not limited to just the...  [Read more]

Umber Sherjeel Destinations Alumni Experiences Being in the teaching field for more than a decade and having taught in Saudi Arabia for the last 7+ years, I will give some pointers about my experience here as an English Language teacher. A Booming Job Market Financial Aspects Fuel is cheap Multifaceted Culture Good news for English Native Speakers Tips for Teaching Arab Students Things to avoid during the lesson Duties to be fulfilled along with teaching Overall working environment Related Articles: The education industry in Saudi Arabia is very blooming. There are many international schools, colleges, and universities - and the English education field in Saudi Arabia continues to grow and expand. Due to the rapid shift in the education system during the past few years, the country...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Destinations Alumni Experiences I have been in China for four years; I came here on 15, September 2015, as a student. During this time pursuing my Master's degree, I taught English as a foreign language in training centers, elementary school, high school and currently teaching in a Polytechnics. Weak Language Foundation Late Start: Weak Language Acquisition Device: Teen Development Problems: Curriculum Structure Combined Topics Per Lesson: Student Placement: Course Materials: Lack of Motivation Testing of Students: Student Placement: Poor Language Training Institutions Teaching, Learning, and Business: Unprofessional Teachers: Lack of Regular Training: Are you ready to take your TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: English has become one of the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Whilst the focus of this essay is on the teaching of English to indigenous students in remote parts of Australia where English is in all likelihood, not the first language, all situations are relevant in which the local; indigenous population forms a significant part of the local community. For instance, the writer teaches at a secondary school in south-east Queensland, in a town where some 10% of students are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. This is less than an hour's drive from the state capital, Brisbane, to the north-east, and a similar distance from Australia's sixth-largest city, Gold Coast, so is not remote, as so many towns, stations, and settlements in Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory, as well as...  [Read more]

Hi, welcome to another live session. My name is Linda and I'm here for ITTT. Today we are going to talk about 10 questions you should ask before accepting a teaching job abroad. You should ask these questions to your potential employer before you finalize things, before you sign the contract, to make sure everything is in order, to make sure you know what you're getting into and that everything is all good and okay. Basically, that's what we're going to talk about today. We've talked a lot about how to find a job, how to find a job in different regions, how to find a job in Europe, how to find a teaching job in Asia, different teaching programs, all of that kind of stuff. We also talked about how, or no, we talked about the most asked questions that you will be asked during a job...  [Read more]

hello hello uh it's liza here um while i'm waiting for uh more people to join us let me introduce myself for those who will watch it um as a recording so my name is lisa i am a tefl expert uh at itt team and i am also a self-employed online esl teacher i am a non-native speaker and i am based in ukaterenburg russia so i hope that today's session will be useful for as many people as it is possible because it basically covers one of the most controversial topics uh in tefl certification so uh to be more exact uh the main point of today's session is uh what are some differences between tefl tesol and uh the other certifications which are celta and delta and uh right now please let me know if you can hear me clearly and see me well uh there is a chat box uh so you can communicate with me via...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Destinations TEFL Information The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program is not the only means to teach English in Japan, but it is one of the most popular programs out there both for aspiring teachers and those who wish to pursue other fields. I first joined this program a little over a year ago. In the short time since then, I've gained incredibly valuable experiences through my work as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT). The History of JET Duties of an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) How to Apply for the JET Program Remuneration and Living Rewards of JET Common Challenges for ALTs The JET Community Listen to this blog post What are you waiting for? Related Articles: Local prefectural governments and larger government bodies, including Japan's Ministry of Foreign...  [Read more]

Teaching English in schools and language centers is an extremely popular way to earn a good living while experiencing life in different parts of the world. In recent years more and more people have also taken advantage of the huge worldwide demand for the English language by teaching English online from within their home country. Whether you would prefer the adventure of teaching overseas or the convenience of working from home, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a realistic option for anyone who has a good standard of written and spoken English. If you have already conducted some research regarding teaching English abroad or online you might have come across the suggestion that a full degree is required in order to secure a good quality teaching position. However, this is...  [Read more]

The Middle East continues to be one of the most popular regions for English language teachers as there are plenty of jobs on offer and the potential salaries are among the highest you will find anywhere in the world. Extra benefits such as paid airfares and free accommodation are also the norm in most cases. However, as the rewards are so good, the requirements and competition for each job is generally very high. How much can I earn teaching English in the United Arab Emirates? Who are the main employers of English language teachers in the UAE? Who else employs English language teachers in the UAE? What is the cost of living for English teachers in the UAE? How much can I earn teaching English in Saudi Arabia? Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Saudi...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Budget and Salary TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Today, we are going to talk about the "biggest misconceptions about TEFL and TESOL and teaching English abroad". We get a lot of questions here at ITT, and a lot of people are confused and I just want to clear a few things up, some myths here and there, and I think I've narrowed it down to eight misconceptions that we're going to look at and you can throw your questions at me at any time. Watch the live session here Misconception #1: It's really hard to find a job teaching English abroad. Misconception #2: You need a degree to teach English abroad. Misconception #3: TEFL doesn't pay well. Misconception #4: You need to speak another language. Misconception #5: You have to teach kids. Misconception #6: TEFL is only for young...  [Read more]

  Today, we are going to talk about the “biggest misconceptions about TEFL and TESOL and teaching English abroad”. We get a lot of questions here at ITT, and a lot of people are confused and I just want to clear a few things up, some myths here and there, and I think I've narrowed it down to eight misconceptions that we're going to look at and you can throw your questions at me at any time. I would also really like to know where you are like in your TEFL journey, are you currently taking a TEFL or TESOL course? Are you thinking about it? Are you already certified? Or are you already teaching abroad? Let me know, that would be interesting to know. Let's jump right into the biggest misconceptions about TEFL and TESOL and teaching English abroad. Let me just start off by...  [Read more]

Although for many people money is not the main driving force behind teaching English abroad, it is still an important part of the TEFL journey as your salary will often dictate what you can afford to do during your adventures and how much you can potentially save at the end of the month. In our FAQs below we look at the average salaries in all the most popular teaching destinations, as well as any typical perks and bonuses you can expect in different locations. How much can I earn teaching English abroad?    Regions such as the Middle East and Asia offer the potential to earn salaries as high as $5,000 USD per month. Other areas such as Europe and Latin America have less in the way of high paying jobs but are still popular due to the culture and lifestyle. Can I...  [Read more]

William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas I have been an online ESL teacher to Chinese students for over 13 years, mostly with primary students but also with secondary and adult students. I am also a father and have homeschooled my daughter over her primary years. Like many teachers, I've enjoyed teaching at this level of education as it lays the foundation in English. As it set the foundation, my teaching helped students to overcome common errors in production skills, speaking and writing. Teaching both my daughter and Chinese students at the primary level also helped me also to understand the different expectations between first language and second language students. Speaking Errors Phonetics Dark L Aspiration Consonant Clusters Suprasegmentals Intonation Psychology Writing Errors...  [Read more]