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Do I need a TEFL certificate to work for VIPKid? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Do I need a TEFL certificate to work for VIPKid?
Until recently, VIPKid was a leading platform for online teaching to young learners. But as of July 2021, changes to Chinese law have prohibited the promotion of English lessons taught by instructors outside China to Chinese students. In essence, to teach Chinese children online, you now need to be physically located in China, not abroad. This law change significantly impacted VIPKid’s operations, reducing their previously prominent position in this teaching environment.
Can I still work for VIPKid?
Despite these legal changes in China, VIPKid has continued to offer lessons to adult students in China from abroad, as the new laws do not affect this. They have also introduced a new global service targeting young learners worldwide. However,... [Read more]
Do I need a TEFL certificate to work for VIPKid? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Do I need a TEFL certificate to work for VIPKid?
To be eligible for a teaching position with VIPKid, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and have prior experience in teaching, tutoring, or working with children. While a TEFL certification isn't strictly mandatory, it provides a significant edge, enhancing your teaching credentials and potentially benefiting salary negotiations.
However, recent changes in Chinese regulations, as of July 2021, mandate that online English lessons for Chinese students be conducted by educators located within China, impacting VIPKid's teaching criteria.
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Can I still work for VIPKid?
Do VIPKid teachers need a TEFL certificate?
What other criteria does VIPKid ask for?
How much does VIPKid pay?
Conclusion
Can I still work for VIPKid?... [Read more]
Online Teaching and Interacting with Parents - TEFL Blog
Sat, 12 Oct 2019 Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Online Teaching and Interacting with Parents
I've worked as an online tutor with VIPKid since 2017. I have also taught ESL in a traditional classroom setting. My experience dealing with parents in these two settings drastically differs.
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Parents in the Classroom: Over-involved
Parents in the Classroom: Under-involved
Parent Feedback
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When I made the switch to teaching online full-time, I needed to adapt to this new way of interacting with parents.
Some online teaching companies offer classes with multiple students. Working for VIPKid, however, I only have experience in the online classroom where the teacher is one-on-one with the... [Read more]
Choosing an Online English Teaching Platform - TEFL Blog
Tue, 17 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Choosing an Online English Teaching Platform
There is no one way to teach English online, there are programs where the teacher doesn't have to do much aside from showing up given that the lessons are pre-planned like with Qkids and VIPKid, which I'll call company-centered programs because the company sets the curriculum. While other programs, such italki, and Palfish, rely on teacher-created lesson plans, which may be more stressful for the teacher, but ultimately are a great boon for the students they teach as the lessons can be tailored to each student, I'll refer to them as teacher-centered programs because of that. Each has its merits and I will discuss some of them here for you now.
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Motivation: Online vs. Onsite TEFL Courses - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Motivation: Online vs. Onsite TEFL Courses
During my career as an educator, I have had the opportunity to teach English as a second language using both classroom and private tutoring platforms. My undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison led me to a major in Communications.
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General requirements
Foreign experience
Online teaching
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One course, in particular, required an internship at a local elementary school where I worked with students of... [Read more]
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Teaching English Online FAQ
Teaching English online is becoming more popular every year due to the convenience of working from home and the flexibility you often have with setting your own work hours. However, it can sometimes be hard to navigate your way towards the right job as there are so many online platforms and there are new ones popping up all the time. A quick browse through our FAQs below should help answer your questions about teaching English online and steer you towards the right path to suit your preferences.
Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach English online?
Although it is possible to teach English online without any formal qualifications, it is definitely recommended that you complete a TEFL course before you get started as many online teaching... [Read more]
Alumni Experience of Teaching Young Students Online - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Alumni Experience of Teaching Young Students Online
Teaching English online has been a great experience for me. For the past two years, I have been able to provide English lessons to Chinese students between the ages of 4 and 14 through a platform called VIPKID. It is a platform that allows Chinese parents to partner their Children with North American English teachers via the Internet. The platform provides all of the lesson materials that are easy to follow after training and participating in workshops with more knowledgeable teachers. It is an impressive platform that has positively impacted my teaching experience.
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Pros and Cons for Teachers
How to Solve Problems?
My Thoughts on Online Education
Do you want to... [Read more]
Teach English Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teach English Online
Why teach English online?
Teaching English online has become increasingly popular in recent years. One reason for this is the rapid growth in demand for TEFL qualified teachers around the world, particularly in areas where in-class training options are hard to come by. More and more teachers are deciding to go for the online teaching lifestyle as it allows them to set their own working hours and teach from anywhere they choose. Teaching English online provides a great deal of freedom that is perfect for anyone who wants a change from the normal 9-to-5 routine.
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Teaching English online is a rapidly expanding area of the TEFL market. It is even suggested that beyond 2020 there may be more people learning English online worldwide than face-to-face in a... [Read more]
How can I start teaching English online? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How can I start teaching English online?
To start your journey in online English teaching, follow these steps:
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What qualifications and training is needed?
What equipment do you need?
How do you get a job teaching English online?
Summary
What qualifications and training is needed?
As you do all the same things as face to face teachers, the qualifications required are basically the same. It is true to say, however, due to the large numbers of private online EFL companies that the qualification and personal requirements do vary quite a lot. It is possible to find some companies that require no more than you being a native English speaker, though these are becoming rarer as regulations take effect. Having a TEFL certification is the most common requirement for an... [Read more]
How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey?
In Turkey, the confluence of Europe and Asia, there is a burgeoning demand for qualified English teachers. Cities and major tourist destinations are seeing an increased need for English proficiency across various professions. To secure a teaching role, you typically require a TEFL qualification.
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What are the requirements for teaching English in Turkey?
Who are the main employers of English teachers in Turkey?
What are the visa requirements for teaching English in Turkey?
What is the best way to apply for English teaching jobs in Turkey?
Where are the best places to find English teaching Jobs in Turkey?
What are the requirements for teaching English in Turkey?
To secure a reputable teaching position in Turkey, it is highly... [Read more]
How can I start teaching English online? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How can I start teaching English online?
Teaching EFL online involves all the same skills and knowledge as teaching face to face, with the added requirement of being confident with technology. Many online teaching companies have their own platforms on which you teach your students or they may require you to use proprietary software such as Google Classroom or Zoom.
There are a number of different teaching scenarios that you may be involved with which include teaching Kindergarten all the way up to adults. You may teach one to one or groups and it is also possible to teach specialized courses such as business English.
What qualifications and training is needed?
As you do all the same things as face to face teachers, the qualifications required are basically the same. It is true to say,... [Read more]
How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I get a job teaching English in Turkey?
Turkey is famous as a crossroads between Europe and Asia and it is fast becoming known for its booming market for foreign English language teachers. Demand is very high in all the big cities and tourist resorts as English language skills are becoming more and more important in many fields of employment. It is no exaggeration to say that Turkey offers more opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers than any other country in the region.
What are the requirements for teaching English in Turkey?
Although it is possible to find a teaching job with no qualifications, these positions are likely to be with less than reputable employers who pay at the bottom end of the local scale. Most good teaching jobs will require a TEFL/TESOL certification, while... [Read more]
Career Opportunities With a TEFL Certificate - TEFL Blog
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Career Opportunities With a TEFL Certificate
When you start to look around for ways to use your Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate (TEFL) you begin to find out that there are numerous options available to teachers of English. For many people around the world, learning English as a second language has become necessary for advancement in their jobs, for education and travel as English is quickly becoming the language of the world. For this reason, there are many options when it comes to teaching English. These options include teaching abroad, teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) online and even teaching in your local communities to immigrants. Let's explore some of these options together.
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Overview of the Best Online Teaching Platforms - TEFL Blog
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Overview of the Best Online Teaching Platforms
Hello everybody, we are just about to start our new live session. Thanks for joining me and while we are waiting for more people to join please let me know that you can hear me clearly and you can see me clearly. There is a comments box so you can use it to communicate with me. I really appreciate it if you use it because when there is interaction during the live session it's always much easier for myself to present it and I feel a little bit more comfortable because I am not just speaking to myself.
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Watch the live session here
There was another comment if I can figure it out. So you want to find a resource with different lesson plans and things for adults?... [Read more]
Overview Of The Best Online Teaching Platforms - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Overview of the Best Online Teaching Platforms
Hello everybody, we are just about to start our new live session. Thanks for joining me and while we are waiting for more people to join please let me know that you can hear me clearly and you can see me clearly. There is a comments box so you can use it to communicate with me. I really appreciate it if you use it because when there is interaction during the live session it's always much easier for myself to present it and I feel a little bit more comfortable because I am not just speaking to myself.
Let me share the topic of today's session so that everyone can see it. Today we are going to talk about different online teaching platforms. I hope that this topic will be interesting and useful because there were a lot of requests for... [Read more]
How to Teach English to Adults Online - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Teach English to Adults Online
Teaching English online is an excellent opportunity for English speakers since it requires no formal teaching experience. A persons' understanding of the natural turns of English and idioms is what many adult learners need to improve their English use. It gives the teacher the ability to create his teaching path and teach in a way that is believed best for the students (Salmon, 2011).
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The Level of Contact
Teaching Schedule
Teaching Professionalism
Implementing Additional Materials
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Most Common Problems for English Learners in Spanish-Speaking Colombia - TEFL Blog
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Most Common Problems for English Learners in Spanish-Speaking Colombia
For this assignment, I decided to research problems experienced by Colombian students learning English. I will be teaching English in Colombia and thought this subject would benefit me. My findings more generally reflect the difficulties of Spanish-speaking learners. The paper outlines the top ten difficulties for Spanish-speakers learning English (vocabulary, spelling/pronunciation, subject-verb-agreement, verb tense, dialects, subject omission, pronunciation, stress, slang, and literal translations) based on CCJK (2019). Where possible I relate this information to my experiences/examples and units in the TEFL course.
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How to Find a Job as an English Teacher Online (updated April 2023) - TEFL Blog
Thu, 26 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
How to Find a Job as an English Teacher Online (updated April 2023)
In our modern age where working online has become a common way to make a steady living, the opportunities for qualified English teachers have further branched out into what we call the "virtual classroom".
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How to get started teaching English online
The best employment options for teaching English online
How much can you earn teaching English online?
Some popular teaching platforms for teaching English online include:
Useful Facebook Groups
Are you ready to teach English online?
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My Diverse TEFL Experience - TEFL Blog
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
My Diverse TEFL Experience
My own teaching experience, though not as extensive as many seasoned teachers, is quite diverse. I have taught English class to middle and high school students in the US public school system, worked for an alternative school for students with behavior problems, taught in a language training school, taught in a bilingual Montessori kindergarten, tutored numerous students one-on-one, and I've taught many different kinds of online classes. Currently, I work as a course designer and an actor, filming fun videos to teach Chinese students English through an interactive online app.
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Reasons to leave a public school
Trip to China
What I loved there
Work in an online education start-up
A new... [Read more]
The Subtle Art of Building Relationship in The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Fri, 14 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Subtle Art of Building Relationship in The Classroom
Second language acquisition depends on the interpersonal relationship) between teacher-student as well as student-student. These interpersonal relationships are based on rapport, which is defined as "a mutual, respectful, enjoyable, and positive connection" (Frisby, 2018). There are two quotes that reflect this. First, Aristotle stated, "educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." Second, Confucius stated, "By three methods we may learn wisdom; First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is bitterest. These quotes highlight the need for rapport.
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Complete Guide to Getting a Job Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 19 Oct 2023 Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Complete Guide to Getting a Job Teaching Business English
Are you passionate about teaching and have a knack for business acumen? If so, a career in teaching Business English might be the perfect fit for you. As the world continues to become increasingly interconnected, the demand for English language skills in a business context has never been higher. In this blog post, we will explore the steps you can take to embark on a rewarding journey as a Business English teacher.
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Step 1: Get certified
For new TEFL/TESOL teachers:
For experienced TEFL/TESOL teachers:
Step 2: Refine your TEFL/TESOL resume
Tailor Your Resume for the Job:
Showcase Transferable Skills from Previous Careers:
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How much money can you REALLY earn when teaching English? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How much money can you REALLY earn when teaching English?
05/06/2021
hi guys hi another live session this week my name is linda from itt
nice to see you again if you can see me if you can hear me just say hi into the comment section it would
be really really nice um yeah back this week with another exciting topic
as you can see teaching english how much money can you really make
okay very interesting topic we all need to know how much money we can make
obviously if we want to go and teach english abroad or i'm also going to cover how much money you can make when you
teach online so very very important topics
um that we are covering today and yeah thanks so much for watching if
you are listening to this as a podcast episode thank you so much for the download
as you might know we always... [Read more]
Your Questions About TEFL & TESOL Answered! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Your Questions about TEFL & TESOL Answered!
Welcome, I'm Linda from ITTT, and we are doing a live Q&A session today, so let me just check if this is working. Is anybody here if you're here, if you can see me if you can hear me. Please, leave a comment. That would be great so that I know that you are here. And, please, let me know where you guys are tuning in from? I would be super interested to see where you are tuning in from. I'm in South Korea. I'm about an hour and a half outside of Seoul, like in the middle of South Korea in a city called Cheongju. It's not that big. It is quite big, but it's not pretty well known, but um, I've been here for five and a half years already.
So, hello, some people are here great! Hi, welcome! Where are you guys? Please, let me know. So... [Read more]
Your Questions about TEFL & TESOL Answered! - TEFL Blog
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
Budget and Salary TEFL Information
Your Questions about TEFL & TESOL Answered!
Welcome, I'm Linda from ITTT, and we are doing a live Q&A session today, so let me just check if this is working. Is anybody here if you're here, if you can see me if you can hear me. Please, leave a comment. That would be great so that I know that you are here. And, please, let me know where you guys are tuning in from? I would be super interested to see where you are tuning in from. I'm in South Korea. I'm about an hour and a half outside of Seoul, like in the middle of South Korea in a city called Cheongju. It's not that big. It is quite big, but it's not pretty well known, but um, I've been here for five and a half years already.
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TEFL, TESOL & Teaching English Q&A Session - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL, TESOL & Teaching English Q&A Session
10/29/2020
hello hello hello anybody here anybody's here
welcome i'm linda from itt and we are doing a live q a session
today so let me just check if this is working
is anybody here if you're here if you can see me if you
can hear me please leave a comment that would be great so that i know that you are
here and please let me know where you guys are tuning in from i would be super
interested to know where are you tuning in from i'm in
south korea i'm about an hour and a half outside of seoul sort
of like in the middle of south korea in a city called chongju it's not that big it is quite big but it's not
pretty well known but um yeah i've been here for five and a half years already so oh
hello some people are here great hi welcome welcome... [Read more]
The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2023 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2023
12/09/2022
Hi, welcome Linda here. Back this week with another live session for ITTT today. We're going to talk about the best countries for teaching English abroad in 2023 next year. It's already December, it's December 9th today here in South Korea. It is 10:30 a.m. where I am.
So, the new year is approaching fast. Time flies. So, that's what we're going to talk about. Where are the best countries to teach next year? What are some predictions also for the EFL industry (English as a foreign language industry) for next year? What are some things that we see? What are some things that we can expect? And yeah, that's what we're going to talk about today.
So, thank you so much for being here. Thank you so much for joining. If you can see me,... [Read more]
Overview of the Best Online Teaching Platforms - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Overview of the Best Online Teaching Platforms
01/20/2021
hello hello hello everybody this is here and we are just about to
start our new live session uh thanks for joining me
and uh while we are waiting for more people uh to come please let me
know that you can hear me clearly and you can see me clearly there is a comments box um so
you can use it uh to communicate with me and i really appreciate you use it
because when there is interaction during the live session it's always
much easier for myself to present um and
feel a little bit more comfortable because i basically speak to myself uh right now
and when i don't see any comments i feel a little bit confused you know um and
let me share the topic of today's session so that everyone can see it uh today we
are going to talk about um... [Read more]
I'm a Non-Native English Teacher: How do I find a job? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
I'm a Non-Native English Teacher: How do I find a job?
09/08/2021
hey guys i'm super glad to welcome you at a new ITTT live stream
um i'm going to wait for a moment um until some people um join me
but uh today's topic is devoted to a really um challenging issue
um for those teachers who are unaware about their abilities to
uh find a job uh and i'm going to dwell upon the problem
of um getting employed as a non-native speaker
so basically this is a tough issue for
all new teachers and for some current teachers i'm going to share my own experience but
at the same time i would love to give you a piece of advice on how to build on
your um successful teaching career and i should say that um actually
today's live stream isn't for those people who expect that everything comes
super easy and... [Read more]
Overview of TEFL and TESOL for Teaching English Abroad or Online - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Overview of TEFL and TESOL for Teaching English Abroad or Online
All right, looks like we're live! Awesome! This is great. So thanks so much for tuning in today for our actually very first Facebook live and I'm super happy to be here with Jessica today from GoOverseas. We're gonna talk today about all things teaching English abroad, online, and everything in between. All things TEFL and TESOL and all that good stuff and I'm actually tuning in live from South Korea where it's 9 00 am Friday and I think Jessica is in Southern California. Right, yep it's 5 p.m here so just starting to get dark. I've actually just realized I'm probably going to need the light before the session is over so i'm going to run and do that now... [Read more]
Overview Of TEFL And TESOL For Teaching English Abroad Or Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Overview of TEFL and TESOL for Teaching English Abroad or Online
All right, looks like we're live! Awesome! This is great. So thanks so much for tuning in today for our actually very first Facebook live and I'm super happy to be here with Jessica today from GoOverseas. We're gonna talk today about all things teaching English abroad, online, and everything in between. All things TEFL and TESOL and all that good stuff and I'm actually tuning in live from South Korea where it's 9 00 am Friday and I think Jessica is in Southern California. Right, yep it's 5 p.m here so just starting to get dark. I've actually just realized I'm probably going to need the light before the session is over so i'm going to run and do that now while Linda just explains today’s topic. No problem, cool.
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