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Thu, 09 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Sample ESA Lesson Plan Teacher: Hoang Thi Thanh Hue Observer: N/ A Date and time: 19/09/19Class level: Beginner Room: 201 Expected number of student: 10 Table of Contents Language point: Learner objectives: Personal aims: 1. Engage phase (5 mins), interaction (T-S) 2. Study phase (35 mins) 3. Activate 1 phase (10 mins, T - S) 4. Activate 2 phase (10 mins, S - S) Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hue H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Language point: New vocabulary: banana, bread, chicken, cookie, orange juice, milkNew structure: I like/ don't like _____.Teaching aids: a...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Flashcard Games for ESL 5-7 Years Age Groups Games are often used in the classroom to aid in the learning process. They are effective in keeping attention and interest by making learning fun. Flashcards are a useful tool when learning English and can be used in many games and activities. Flashcards can contain anything from pictures of fruits and animals to numbers and vocabulary words. The website eslkidsstuff.com provides many different games involving flashcards. All games could be adapted to any level of a learner, but the following games were chosen for younger children keeping in mind their need to move around and have fun to remain focused and interested. "But a child's attention span - their willingness to stay rooted in one...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Methods to Teach EFL Kindergarten in a Fun Way Since younger students have a shorter attention span than older students it can be a challenge to not only manage the classroom but to teach English as a foreign language. Though this might be difficult there are many advantages to teaching younger students. Though young, children are still eager to learn and, with the right motivation and teaching skills teaching younger students can be very rewarding. Table of Contents 1.Teaching and managing younger students Managing Development Repetition is the key 2. Be Active TPR What's in the bag? Act it out 3. Get Creative! Play Games Cooking time Music Do you want to teach English in an EFL kindergarten? Take a TEFL course today! Related...  [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. Table of Contents 1. Musical Chairs 2. Bean Bag Toss 3. Blind Man 4. Bingo 5. Write Around the Room Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: 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...  [Read more]

TEFL Job Australia | Language Instructor Date posted:2022-09-20 | Writer: English Language School | Email: [email protected] Our English Language School is a creative and forward-thinking global education and training community, welcoming over 5,000 students a year across campuses in both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. We currently have multiple teaching opportunities available at our rapidly growing Gold Coast and Brisbane campuses. Working holiday makers welcome.  Thinking of coming to Australia well now is the time; if you are a committed, enthusiastic teacher then this is the opportunity for you. Successful applicants will receive a contract then all you need is obtain a visa, pack your bag and board the plane for the next chapter in your journey. We will prepare for your...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How To Create Interesting Teaching Materials Legendary musician Paul McCartney once said, or rather sang, "When you've got a job to do you've got to do it well. You've got to give the other fellow hell." I don't believe anybody wants to be the middle of the road teacher, who just gets through each day, though I have seen many teachers who are. Before I started, I asked myself what makes the best kind of teacher and who were the best teachers in my life? There are many styles of teacher, but the answer I came to is the inspiring style of teacher – the teachers who made me WANT to learn and to go out and read and study on my own. The way they did that was by using their skills to make learning interesting and irresistible. Table...  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in Botswana Date posted:2008-11-03 | Writer: University of Botswana | Email: [email protected] The English Department of Botswana University currently has openings for TEFL qualified assistant lecturers. The successful candidates will be expected to (i) assist lecturers in teaching introductory courses in English Language, (ii) assist in grading assignments, tests and examination papers, and (iii) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.Requirements: At Least a Bachelors Degree. TEFL qualification and teaching experience in a tertiary institution may be an added advantageRemuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the...  [Read more]

What should I pack for teaching English abroad? In the run up to your departure overseas to teach English there will inevitably be plenty of things to organise. You will probably have one or two leaving parties to attend and you might have to clear out your old apartment and office space. Even if you only have to pack a bag in preparation for your trip, you will still need to consider exactly what you will and won’t need to take with you. Should I invest in a good quality camera? Although mobile phones now have improved cameras built in, taking a separate, high-quality camera is certainly recommended. Mobile phones are only as good as the battery that runs them and these can be short lived when using the camera extensively. Bear in mind that many of the places you might visit could be...  [Read more]

English Teachers Wanted - Multiple Locations in South Korea Date posted:2022-04-02 | Writer: Korvia Consulting | Email: [email protected] EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a public school English teaching program in Korea sponsored by the Korean government that places teachers into various cities as well as provinces around South Korea. English Program in Korea is the most inclusive English program in Korea and has the most location choices out of all the public school teaching programs in Korea, spanning across all of South Korea. Applicants have the option of choosing a preference for their location and grade level.Here are some of the expectations being an EPIK teacher:Starting dates start for the Spring or FallClasses are Mon-Fri, 8:30AM to 4:30PMPositions for Elementary, Middle,...  [Read more]

English Teachers Wanted - Multiple Locations in South Korea Date posted:2022-04-02 | Writer: Korvia Consulting | Email: [email protected] EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a public school English teaching program in Korea sponsored by the Korean government that places teachers into various cities as well as provinces around South Korea. English Program in Korea is the most inclusive English program in Korea and has the most location choices out of all the public school teaching programs in Korea, spanning across all of South Korea. Applicants have the option of choosing a preference for their location and grade level.Here are some of the expectations being an EPIK teacher:Starting dates start for the Spring or FallClasses are Mon-Fri, 8:30AM to 4:30PMPositions for Elementary, Middle,...  [Read more]

Teach English in Brunei Date posted:2006-02-02 | Writer: CfBT Education Services | Email: [email protected] Teach English in South East AsiaAttractive Tax Free Salary PackageThis is a chance to join CfBT Education Services' well-established ELT Project in Brunei. CPT currently manages and supports almost 200 teachers in state schools and is continually looking for enthusiastic and talented teachers to join the project.We are currently recruiting primary (mainly early years) and secondary teacherswith the following qualifications to take up positions from March through toSeptember 2006 and January 2007.* Native-speaker English essential* Qualified Teacher Status essential* Degree, preferably in English/Humanities* Minimum 3 to 5 years relevant teaching experience(including English/EFL/ESL)*...  [Read more]

English Teacher Required in Pomigliano d'Arco, Naples, Italy Date posted:2021-12-20 | Writer: Speakeasy School of English | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to teach English in Italy. You will prepare your students in public schools with speaking and grammar activities. You will be responsible for making your own lesson plan, following the instruction provided.Your role will include teaching a range of ages, from very young learners (5 years old) to teenagers (13 years old). You could also have one-to-one lessons with adults (18+), teaching Cambridge Exams.Lessons are held in public schools or sometimes online, and you are driven to and picked up after each lesson.You will work 20 hours per week (but you could be asked to work more hours).You will always have 2...  [Read more]

Public School Positions (EPIK Spring 2024) South Korea Date posted:2023-12-18 | Writer: Korvia Consulting | Email: [email protected] Greetings! Would you like to find a way to live abroad here in South Korea and earn a living while getting to explore South Korea?Become a public school teacher here in South Korea through EPIK! With over 10 years of experience and a crew of members who are experts with EPIK, we are one of the few official partners with the EPIK program!Applications for the Spring intake have started since August, but know that you are not late! Please fill out the Korvia Application on our website! We are excited to help with the upcoming intake!EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a public school English teaching program in Korea sponsored by the Korean government that...  [Read more]

Public School Positions (EPIK Spring 2024) South Korea Date posted:2023-12-18 | Writer: Korvia Consulting | Email: [email protected] Greetings! Would you like to find a way to live abroad here in South Korea and earn a living while getting to explore South Korea?Become a public school teacher here in South Korea through EPIK! With over 10 years of experience and a crew of members who are experts with EPIK, we are one of the few official partners with the EPIK program!Applications for the Spring intake have started since August, but know that you are not late! Please fill out the Korvia Application on our website! We are excited to help with the upcoming intake!EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a public school English teaching program in Korea sponsored by the Korean government that...  [Read more]

Full-time TEFL Job in Italy Date posted:2018-06-07 | Writer: Speakeasy School | Email: [email protected] Speakeasy School of English has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers in Pomigliano D'Arco (a fairly large town about 30 mins from Naples by train).  Lessons are held in a variety of locations and you are driven to and picked up after each lesson. Typically lessons are in a client's house, high school or a pre-school. You will prepare your students to take Cambridge Exams which provides an end goal, structure to lessons and the books are more tightly focused in terms of what needs to be done for each exam. Your role will include teaching a range of ages (3+), through to teenagers and sometimes adults. The CEFR range is A1 to B2. We prepare students for the...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Required in Napoli, Italy Date posted:2017-04-04 | Writer: Speakeasy School of English | Email: [email protected] Speakeasy School of English are excited to welcome applications for full time EFL jobs in Pomigliano D'Arco, Napoli from September to July. You will prepare your students to take Cambridge Exams which provides an end goal, structure to lessons, and the books are more tightly focused in terms of what needs to be done for each exam. Your role will include teaching a range of ages (3+), through to teenagers and sometimes adults. The CEFR range is A1 to B2. We prepare students for the following exams: Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET, PET and FCE. Lessons are held in a variety of locations and you are driven to and picked up after each lesson. Typically...  [Read more]

Immediate Full and Part-time EFL Teaching Positions in Napoli, Italy Date posted:2017-11-09 | Writer: Speakeasy School of English | Email: [email protected] Speakeasy School of English in Pomigliano D'Arco, Napoli, has full and part time EFL vacancies for teachers available from now to July 2018. You will prepare your students to take Cambridge Exams which provides an end goal, structure to lessons and the books are more tightly focused in terms of what needs to be done for each exam. Your role will include teaching a range of ages (3+), through to teenagers and sometimes adults. The CEFR range is A1 to B2. We prepare students for the following exams: Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET, PET and FCE. Lessons are held in a variety of locations and you are driven to and picked up...  [Read more]

Is it hard to get a job teaching English online? Securing an online English teaching job is certainly achievable, especially with a TEFL qualification. This mode of teaching is highly sought after due to its flexibility, allowing educators to tailor their schedules around other commitments. Whether you are looking for a full-time career or a part-time gig, online teaching can be the perfect fit. The major appeal lies in the ability to teach from virtually any location, provided you have a stable internet connection and the right equipment. Table of Contents What are the typical requirements for an online English teacher? Do I need a degree to teach English online? Can non-native English speakers teach English online? Do I need previous experience to teach English online? What equipment...  [Read more]

Accelerated TEFL Centers Check out tefl tesol about Accelerated TEFL Centers and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A. B. - USA said: Teaching Idioms and Slang to TEOSL StudentsLearning to communicate and understand in English when that is not your first language can be a daunting task. Those of us that have grown up speaking and listening to English have an understanding for things that were never explained to us but are so common to our experience that we just somehow "know " their meaning. Idioms and slang are examples of this. It is important that students of English have...  [Read more]

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Games as a Game-Changer in an ESL Classroom There are many benefits to using games in the classroom, including the creation of an engaging learning experience for students, a positive learning environment, and the potential for students to practice real-life situations with instant feedback. Also, gamification of learning can use students' natural inclination for socialization, achievement, and award. Thus, games can be a great tool for teaching English as a foreign language. Table of Contents Reasons to use games Ready-to-use games Games in grammar and vocabulary teaching Pitfalls of using games Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tassyn...  [Read more]

Providers TEFL Teaching Check out tefl tesol about Providers TEFL Teaching and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts G.K. - Russia said: Teaching GrammarGrammar is central to the teaching and learning of languages. It is also one of the more difficult aspects of language to teach well. We all know what words are, for example: met, she, yesterday her friend. These words tell us little but what we can do is combine all these words to make sentences, which can tell us a lot more: She met her friend yesterday. This is not as simple as it may seem ? we can?t simply put words together in a...  [Read more]

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 7 Best Get-to-Know Games for ESL Lessons First lessons are always a little bit overwhelming because the students and teacher don't know each other yet. That's why it's very important to break the ice and help your ESL learners to relax. Plus, for future planning, you need to learn more about your students and their likes and dislikes. Get-to-know games are great for these purposes and work best if you play them during the first 3-5 lessons. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Are you more like…? 2. Me/not me 3. Never have I ever 4. Alphabet 5. Random number 6. Top 5 7. Deserted Island Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Belize Date posted:2018-04-15 | Writer: Projects Abroad | Email: [email protected] Volunteering as a teacher in Belize with Projects Abroad is a great way to gain practical TEFL work experience while giving back. You do not need to have any previous teaching experience to participate. As a volunteer, you will have a positive impact on the lives of the children you teach, whether you are a gap year student, career breaker, or simply looking for a meaningful way to contribute during a vacation. The educational system in Belize is based on the British system, and education is compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 14. Although primary education is free, there are a large percentage of children who are not receiving an education because of the...  [Read more]

Is it hard to get a job teaching English online? This form of TEFL has quickly become one of the most popular ways to earn a living teaching English as it is highly flexible and exceptionally convenient for many people. It is usually possible to fit your working hours around any other commitments you have such as work, study or family, and it can be either a full-time job or a part-time way to earn some extra cash. Probably the most attractive quality of teaching online is that it can be done from almost any location worldwide, as long as you have a stable internet connection and a suitable device. Although the requirements stated for online teaching jobs will vary greatly from one employer to the next, it should not be hard for those with a TEFL qualification to find a suitable position....  [Read more]

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Speaking in an ESL Kindergarten In teaching kindergarten level students, I find that three important aspects must be included in every lesson. Each lesson must contain parts that allow the students to "warm-up" their English skills, they must also have a chance to drill the vocabulary and target language, and lastly, the classes must have activities that give the students a chance to practice using their vocabulary and target language in a relatable activity. Table of Contents Beginning of the class Methodology Active stage Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rebecca S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

What should I pack for teaching English abroad? Preparing to teach English abroad requires thoughtful packing. Essential items include: Before departure, streamline your belongings, focusing on items directly related to your teaching role and adapting to your new environment. Table of Contents Should I invest in a good quality camera? What clothes should I take when teaching English abroad? Will I need a raincoat when teaching English abroad? What shoes will I need when teaching English abroad? What other things should I consider when packing? Should I invest in a good quality camera? Although mobile phones now have improved cameras built in, taking a separate, high-quality camera is certainly recommended. Mobile phones are only as good as the battery that runs them and these can be...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 3 Steps for Teaching ESL Vocabulary Effectively Words are an essential part of the structure of English sentences. If we want to speak English as a foreign language, we need to know new words and even progress. Considering a student who needs to know and learn new words as a teacher, we have to answer this question "What impressive ways do you have in teaching ESL vocabulary?" Table of Contents To effectively acquire new ESL vocabulary, students must go through four essential stages: 1. Noticing and understanding new words Introducing nouns, things, objects, animals, etc. Introducing adjectives Introducing abstracts 2. Recognizing new words Bingo Matching 3. Producing ESL vocabulary Descriptions...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas English as a Foreign Language in Kindergarten Learning English as a foreign language in preschools have become an increasing trend in many different countries across the world. Parents are willing to invest money for the kids to start learning English at a tender age as their ability to grasp the language will be easier. Table of Contents Is it necessary for children? Fun activities Teaching vocabulary Consider short attention spans Are you ready to teach EFL to kindergarten level? Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Diana N. Is it necessary for children? There are various ways of transferring knowledge based on fun EFL activities. Various techniques and numerous tools are...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Ayudhaya, Thailand Date posted:2010-06-02 | Writer: Language Services | Email: [email protected] Language Services in Ayutthaya is opening for interviews to recruit TEFL qualified native English speaking applicants to fill positions at a primary school in a quiet district of Nakhonsawan. We offer a contract through to February next year teaching 18 hours per week. Benefits include a competitive salary, free lunches and assistance finding accomodation. We also have volunteer positions in Ayutthaya for native English speakers to gain teaching and cultural experiences as volunteer teachers. These positions include benefits such as free accommodation and flexible working hours.   Type 1:Full-time Positions (For experienced and qualified applicants)Two positions are...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching the Past Progressive for the ESL Classroom Teaching grammar patterns often involves a lot of classtime and the more activities you have up your sleeve as a teacher the better. The following 7 activities for teaching the past progressive for the ESL classroom will help your students pick up the tense in no time! Table of Contents 1. Memory Challenge 2. People Watching 3. The Luck of The Draw 4. What You Didn't Do 5. So Much in Common 6. Strange Explanations 7. My Alibi Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: 1. Memory Challenge Pull up an image with a lot of actions going on, for example, people engaging in different activities at a park or another public place. You can...  [Read more]