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I’m Charlotte, an English kindergarten teacher in Hong Kong. I have been teaching English for two years and recently received my teaching registration in New Zealand. I’m looking forward to traveling and teaching around the world. Charlotte Lam TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Changes in school are a very common situation, especially during these days when there is so much uncertainty in society—for instance, the pandemic situation, the economy, etc. We have experienced a lot of changes in school, including school suspension, online teaching, teaching during the pandemic, etc. In this post, I will outline how to cope with changes and what you can do to have a successful change in school. Charlotte Lam Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video, recent TEFL course graduate Charlotte from Hong Kong shares her thoughts on the TEFL course with ITTT. She enjoyed the course and learned a lot, from lesson planning to suitable teaching materials and props. After completing the course, she got hired as an English teacher in a kindergarten in Hong Kong and she loves working with the kids! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video, recent TEFL course graduate Charlotte from Hong Kong shares her thoughts on the TEFL course with ITTT. She enjoyed the course and learned a lot, from lesson planning to suitable teaching materials and props. After completing the course, she got hired as an English teacher in a kindergarten in Hong Kong and she loves working with the kids!  [Read more]

Hong Kong is unique. Breath-taking views of the Victoria Harbor and Kowloon, one of the world's best-known skylines, Cantonese dim sum, a shopping paradise and much more. Hong Kong, a highly sophisticated international city, is also well-known as a leading financial hub in Asia and the world. Over the years, Hong Kong's colorful history as the Oriental Pearl has been shaped by people of different cultures, creating a unique blend of traditions and cuisines that make Hong Kong the World City of Asia.   Taking the TEFL International course in Hong Kong will pretty much guarantee you a memorable TEFL experience. Not only will you interact with trainees coming from all around the world, you can submerse yourself into this vibrant metropolis. Then there's the heart of Hong Kong: the...  [Read more]

  Our TEFL course in Hong Kong will provide you the opportunity to teach English among one of the world's most visually stunning skylines. With its progressive architecture and its sheer volume of unique high rise structures, you will be inspired every day to think creatively.  You will hustle along to work with a fast-paced, ultra-chic population who are dressed in some of the world's finest clothing. The people of Hong Kong are primarily of Chinese descent and speak Cantonese.  They are sophisticated and highly educated. As a result of their city's international appeal, Hong Kong locals strongly value the English language and the unique experience of learning English from a native English speaker.  For this reason, there are a multitude of job opportunities to...  [Read more]

Najwa Sabih Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Turkey? Read this blog post written by an ITTT course graduate about her experience teaching English in Turkey. Shirin Sophy Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Thailand? ITTT TEFL course graduate Shirin moved to Thailand to teach English and shares her experience in this blog post article. Hadassah Roberts Destinations TEFL Information We are all human. Let’s face it. Arguments, miscommunications, and considerations are inevitable. Here are some great tips how you as an English teacher can deal with contentions with your co-workers. Zareena Younis Destinations Alumni Experiences Nepotism, known as “wasta” in the workplace, is common in the...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations It comes as no surprise that we at ITTT are absolutely obsessed with traveling! After all, all of our staff has had at least some sort of teaching experience abroad. That's why we've compiled a list of our 20 most inspirational travel quotes. Disclaimer: they may cause some serious wanderlust! 1. "We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone" – Katie Thurmea 2. "Travel far enough to meet yourself." – David Mitchell 3. "Fill your life with adventures not things. Have stories to tell not things to show." – Unknown 4. "With the right mindset and spirit only sky is the limit." – Unknown 5. "Don't die without embracing the daring adventure your life was meant to be." – Steve Pavlina 6. "The voyage of discovery is...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-07-18 | Writer: English Language Company | Email: [email protected] English Language Company is an English teaching and training organisation based in Australia. We also liaise with schools and government bodies to place English teachers in positions around the world. Our modern school is right in the heart of Sydney, close to Darling Harbour and Sydney’s major transport, tourist, shopping and entertainment districts. We are looking for great EFL teachers to join our team in Sydney for variable start dates and day or evening timetables. If you are living in Sydney or planning to arrive on a working holiday visa and would like to gain TEFL experience in an excellent, professional teaching environment then please contact us. DETAILS OF POSITION: English Language Company...  [Read more]

At ITTT, we firmly believe that English language teaching is one of the most rewarding careers, particularly for those yearning to travel and embark on life-altering journeys. But like any job, teaching English does have its highs and lows. Novice teachers often harbor specific concerns unique to the teaching profession about their classroom roles. Here, we address some recurrent concerns among our TEFL graduates before they embark on their first teaching assignment. What if I don't like my students? What if my students don't like each other? What if my students don't do their homework? What if I have a lot of students? What if my students are at different levels? What if I don't speak the local language? What if my school has no resources? What if I don't like my job? Many beginner...  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-07-18 | Writer: Aotearoa Career and Management Institute | Email: [email protected] Aotearoa Career and Management Institute (ACMI) is an NZQA approved tertiary education provider based in central Auckland. We are looking for an outstanding candidate to teach English as a Second Language. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest academic and student service standards at ACMI. The role would be ideal for someone with a strong General English and IELTS training preparation background. THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING: Commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi: The ability to recognise and support  Maori needs in a culturally appropriate manner. Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Self-Management: The...  [Read more]

Date posted:2003-01-21 | Writer: Bridge International College NZ Limited | Email: [email protected] ESOL TeacherTue 21st Jan 2003 00:37 GMT Location: Auckland (harbour views), New Zealand Details:Bridge International College has small, mixed nationality classes...find us in msn CVs or inquiries welcome - Cambridge CELTA or equiv & exper req. Employer:Bridge International College NZ LimitedAddress:Level 5, 67 Customs Street East Downtown Auckland, -New ZealandTelephone: 64 9 377 7884Fax: 64 9 377 7663Contact person: Mr. Stephen John Bayldon Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-04-02 | Writer: EnterpriseMIT | Email: [email protected] EnterpriseMIT, established in 2012, are looking for positive and motivated EFL Teachers to join the academic team with the EnterpriseMIT Queen Street Pathway Centre. We are located in the shopping, entertainment and artistic heart of Auckland city — only two city blocks from the harbour, and five minutes' walk from the main rail and bus hub. Applicants must be TEFL qualified and experienced, with the ability to teach a wide range of levels. Flexible attitude and an exciting, up-to-date approach to teaching are essential. To apply: email CV and Cover Letter to the address given on the job heading. (Job reference: 11230) Contact Andrew Fisher on 022 066 9621 for further information....  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-01-31 | Writer: The Campbell Institute | Email: [email protected] The Campbell Institute is Wellington’s longest running English Language School, and is the only language school formally accredited by Victoria University of Wellington. Our programmes are also recognised by many other universities and institutes of technology worldwide, and are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority – NZQA. Student-orientated teaching methods and small class sizes enable students to maximise their learning experience.   Wellington is a picture-perfect city. It is set between a magnificent harbour and rolling green hills. It is also a compact city where modern shops, exciting galleries and great restaurants are within easy walking distance. We...  [Read more]

TEFL International combines premier TEFL/TESOL courses with the historic sophistication of the city of Boston. The central location of our training premises makes it convenient to travel across the city to visit all the most important attractions and more. During your training program, our experienced teacher trainers will provide you with useful feedback and assist you in every way possible to make sure you become a qualified teacher of the English language. Boston is an excellent location to take your TEFL course as it features a wide variety of exciting attractions. Many visitors especially enjoy exploring sites, such as the Pau Revere the House, Boston Harbor, the New England Aquarium, the Freedom Trail and the Faneuil Hall. Sport fans will have the greatest time watching professional...  [Read more]

When teaching English abroad, fellow educators are typically open-minded and embracing of diverse backgrounds, making the teaching community generally welcoming. However, challenges may arise with some employers, especially in regions with prevailing traditional or conservative perspectives. Some popular teaching destinations still harbor biases, which can occasionally result in discomfort or discriminatory practices. First language discrimination in TEFL Race discrimination in TEFL Age discrimination in TEFL Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in TEFL Appearance discrimination in TEFL Many people still have the mistaken belief that all you need to teach English is to be a native English speaker and those that aren't will never be as good at it. However, this view on...  [Read more]

Charlotte Lam Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you considering teaching in Hong Kong as a native English teacher (NET)? If yes, do you know who you are going to work with? Here are some ways you can effectively prepare yourself and collaborate with the local teachers in school. 1. Listen and observe 2. Build relationships and gain trust 3. Communicate actively 4. Provide support to your collages Are you ready to teach English in Hong Kong? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Most of the teachers are local in Hong Kong kindergarten. Therefore, you are very likely to partner and work with a local class teacher. As a new teacher in school, it's absolutely important to listen to your local partners because each school...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences One might be forgiven for thinking that English is a ubiquitous language. From the movie industry in the United States to the vast expanse of the internet, it appears that its global standing is exponentially growing year after year. Needless to say, it owes its current position to a British empire that dominated and conquered foreign lands which resulted in countless dominions that spoke the mother tongue on both hemispheres. Its proliferation has ensured that although it might not be the main lingua franca of every region that hosted a queen's flag, it has certainly been used as a secondary language in areas as far away as Asia. In India this is empirically the case where hitherto English would have been the language of the colonial power -...  [Read more]

Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Due to the pandemic, distance learning has become the new form of teaching all over the words. In Hong Kong, teachers are trying to figure out ways to teach their students while having quarantine at home. In this post, I'm going to share some fun activities and games to play with kids by using Zoom so that you won't run out of ideas when teaching through an online platform. If you've never used Zoom before, you must try it with your students, and it definitely surprises you. Before having lessons, set up zoom ground rules! Discussion questions ideas: Below are some fun activities ideas to play with the kids: 1. Scavenger Hunt 2. Show and Tell 3. Draw and Guess 4. Mystery Bag 5. Board Games 6. Scattergories I hope you like the activities...  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-08-23 | Writer: English Language Advising Services | Email: [email protected] English Language Advising Services needs a professional adult EFL teacher for classes around the Northern part of Buenos Aires and Provincia. We are a small, teacher-run start up company which is growing, mostly via word-of-mouth recommendations. We provide the highest-quality teaching to clients (usually medical or technical professionals) in a relaxed and conversational environment. Teachers should be able to tailor materials to students' interests and professional needs. Teachers need to be able to prepare and print materials, and in some cases need to provide an MP3 player or some similar type of equipment to play audio files in class. Our business philosophy is that teachers working in a...  [Read more]

Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In Hong Kong, the education system is competitive where the majority of people try their utmost to study in a better school. They are also required to learn Cantonese, English, and Mandarin starting from kindergarten. In order to get into a renowned school, the Cambridge examination becomes an important criterion for getting into a famous school, and therefore, Cambridge English lessons become much more popular in Hong Kong city. Cambridge exam: Young learners Planning Cambridge lessons for children in kindergarten 1. Choose theme book 2. Plan curriculum 3. Prepare teaching aids Teaching Cambridge in a fun way Resources for teachers Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-12-01 | Writer: ELAS Global | Email: [email protected] ELAS is a service company that provides English language advice for employees of companies, particularly those working in multinational or international relations. We have occasional opportunities for TEFL certified teachers in and around Buenos Aires, and currently need a professional adult teacher for small group classes with adult students which meet in Puerto Madero Monday and Wednesday midday. It is also likely that the teacher be offered more classes, so applicants may wish to describe their current or projected availability (times and barrios) and barrio where they live in the body of the email when sending a CV. This helps see who could be a fit for the other classes. Filling the Puerto Madero classes is a...  [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]

Date posted:2015-11-18 | Writer: English Language Advising Services | Email: [email protected] English Language Advising Services, Buenos Aires, needs a professional adult EFL teacher for individual and small group classes with adult students which meet downtown in the afternoons Monday-Thursday, and in Puerto Madero Tuesday and Thursday evenings. All applicants should be available to teach these intermediate level classes until at least mid-2016 (though December 18th-January 4th are a non-working holiday period, and other reasonable vacation time during the year is expected and we are happy to accommodate you). It is also likely that the teacher be offered more classes, so applicants may wish to describe their current or projected availability (times and barrios) and barrio where they...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-01-27 | Writer: ELAS | Email: [email protected] English Language Advising Services needs a professional adult EFL teacher for a small group class with adult students which meets Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm in Puerto Madero. All applicants should be available to teach this intermediate level class until the end of 2015 (reasonable vacation time during the year is expected and we are happy to accommodate you). It is also likely that the teacher be offered more classes once the year gets underway in February and March, so applicants may wish to describe their current or projected availability (times and barrios) and barrio where they live in the body of the email (please no attachments) when sending a CV. This helps see who could be a fit for the other classes....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences For two years I have been teaching Italian children in a nursery, a group of 5,2-3 years old. They are still not able to speak well their mother tongue and have a short vocabulary. They have no experience yet in being taught traditionally, may still use pacifier and diaper, so how can you teach so small children English and is it even worth it? Shouldn't they first learn their native tongue? Many parents think so. Difficulties Flashcards Songs Books Gymnastics Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: I am sure they benefit from being exposed to English vocabulary and getting used to the sound of English as young as possible. But of course, it must be done in the right way, they are not going to study English but...  [Read more]

The lively and modern city of Phoenix is undoubtedly a great location for completing your TEFL/TESOL training course. Situated in the Sonoran Desert, the state capital of Arizona has an enviable year-round climate and a close proximity to some of the most stunning national parks in the whole country. If the great outdoors is not your thing, no problem, you will find plenty of other things to see and do during your stay in the ‘Valley of the Sun'. The area now known as Phoenix has been the home of Native American people for over 200 years, however, the modern city has a much shorter history. Since its initial founding in the 1860s, Phoenix was nothing more than a small and insignificant town until its naming as the capital of Arizona in 1912. Over the following century the city has...  [Read more]

TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) certification is a qualification that enables individuals to teach English to non-native speakers. It equips teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English in a foreign language setting. TEFL certification programs vary in length and intensity, but generally, they cover teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom management, and language assessment. Additionally, TEFL certification often includes practical teaching experience, which is essential for gaining confidence in the classroom. While TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certifications are often used interchangeably, there are subtle differences between the two. TEFL is typically more...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English as a Foreign Language Qualifications (TEFLQ) certification programs are designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach English to non-native speakers. Both programs aim to provide teachers with the tools they need to effectively teach English in a variety of contexts, but there are some key differences between the two. TEFL certification programs are typically designed for individuals who are looking to start a career in teaching English as a foreign language. These programs cover a wide range of topics, including lesson planning, classroom management, language assessment, and teaching methodologies. TEFL courses can vary in length, with some programs lasting a few weeks and others lasting...  [Read more]

TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) and TEFLQ (Teach English as a Foreign Language to Quality Standards) certification programs differ primarily in their content. TEFL courses focus on providing educators with the necessary skills to teach English effectively to non-native speakers. These programs cover topics such as lesson planning, classroom management, grammar instruction, and teaching methodologies. On the other hand, TEFLQ programs go a step further by incorporating quality assurance standards into the curriculum. This includes topics like continuous professional development, reflective practice, and adherence to specific quality benchmarks in teaching. When it comes to the requirements for obtaining TEFL versus TEFLQ certification, there are notable differences. TEFL...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews In this TEFL review video, Regan from the US shares her experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. Regan is teaching English in Northern Japan and decided to take a TEFL course in order to have more knowledge on how to structure her lessons. She found that the course was very helpful and the online format allowed her to study at her own pace while working full time. Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews In this TEFL review video, Elleda from the US shares her experience of taking three TEFL courses with ITTT. Elleda felt that she learned a ton of new skills and is now equipped with the right knowledge to succeed in any classroom - abroad or online. She would 100% recommend ITTT for...  [Read more]