Tefl Classroom Course

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What My TEFL Course Taught Me About Classroom Management When a student describes a class that they’ve enjoyed, they often attribute their positive experience to the interesting content of the class, friendly classmates, or an inspiring teacher. A well-organized class can contribute to building these healthy student-student and student-teacher relationships, as well as create an environment in which a student can comfortably listen and learn the content given. From this course, I’ve learned how an effectively managed classroom can have a significant impact on the student’s experience, and furthermore can help a student succeed in an EFL classroom. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gabriella...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Course Materials: How to Create Them and Apply in the Classroom When thinking of course materials, one summons the image of textbooks and related worksheets. These are just a small part of what can be considered as course materials. With this in mind, course materials are anything the teacher brings with to the classroom to aid teaching. This essay will cover the two different groups of course material: authentic and non-authentic, created materials, and the combinations of materials as important aspects of the classroom to provide a rounded lesson for learners. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jade B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The two...  [Read more]

Should I take a TEFL course online or in a classroom? When choosing a TEFL certification course one of the first decisions you need to make is whether to complete it online as a distance learning course or in-class by attending a training center. Both have their pros and cons so it is down to the individual to decide which best suits their own personal situation. What are the differences between an online TEFL course and an in-class TEFL course? Probably the most significant difference is the inclusion of Observed Teaching Practice (OTP) in classroom based courses. Throughout the four-week course you will spend many hours practicing your teaching skills in a real classroom with genuine English language learners. These practice lessons are observed by an experienced course trainer who...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How Does Seating Arrangement in the Classroom Influence Classroom Management? The seating arrangement is one of the most important topics in classroom management. Classroom management refers to the various skills and techniques that teachers use to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task and academically productive during the class. However, this essay is going to explore more on the various methods of seating arrangement and how they influence classroom management. There are three most common seating arrangement methods that can be used by the teacher. These include the traditional rows and columns, horseshoe or U-shape and clusters. These are going to be explained in detail outlining their advantages and...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Classroom Actions These classroom actions are ideal to teach your beginner ESL students for smooth classroom management.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Classroom Objects Vocabulary Practice This worksheet is ideal to practice classroom objects. Match the descriptions to the classroom objects.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL/TESOL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Classroom Management - What is it and how do I implement it? Many texts on this subject begin primarily by defining the term 'classroom management'. I equally think it is not out of place to begin a discussion on classroom management from the same perspective. Classroom management refers to the variety of skills employed by which teachers and schools to curtail disruptive behavior of learners so as to create a congenial environment for teaching and learning. It is the case from the definition that the classroom setting may not always be as well-ordered and peaceful for teaching and learning as it should be and may require certain organizational skills and the ability to create of a friendly and disciplined atmosphere in order for...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! The Most Useful Phrases For Classroom Language Teaching English as a foreign language requires a set of certain skills in order to conduct effective lessons and encourage learning in students. Through a TEFL course, you will learn all of these important skills and much more. The following are the most useful phrases for classroom language to be used by English teachers in a classroom full of English learners around the world. The phrases are concise and straight to the point to ensure a steady workflow and positive classroom environment.   What is classroom language? Why can teaching classroom language be a challenge? Integrating classroom language into a lesson can often pose great difficulties for teachers due to the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles How to Raise Awareness of Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their strategies on creating a pleasant classroom environment for students with different cultural backgrounds. How to Foster Motivation in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate raises the problem of motivation in the classroom. They provide us with several strategies for fostering students' will to...  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Boh is from Egypt and he just finished the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course. The course exceeded his expectations as it was well structured, covered all major topics on English classroom. He also enjoyed the lessons on classroom management, student profiling, evaluating and pronunciation. He recommends the course to anyone who wants to work in the EFL field and teach and live abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Classroom Management for Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Classroom Arrangement   The dynamics of classroom interaction is often dictated by the arrangement of the classroom itself and the way in which the classroom is arranged could depend upon a number of factors and they might include things such as the age of the students, so for example we're unlikely to have the same arrangement for adult learners as we would have for young learners. It could also depend upon the actual physical space available. The physical space may determine how we have to arrange our classroom to maximize the opportunity for interaction and so forth. It will also depend on what material is available and by material in this case we're talking about the actual desks and chairs and so on and so...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 6 Ways to Improve Your Classroom Management Skills To ensure an effective, beneficial, and enjoyable experience of learning, it is important to consider a range of factors within a classroom which have the potential to benefit or hinder a lesson. Such factors include the teacher’s use of eye contact, the grouping of students, the layout of the classroom, and the amount of time the teacher and students talk, as well as building rapport with students and maintaining discipline within the classroom. Ultimately these factors are important for a teacher to understand as they have the propensity to determine learning outcomes. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarah L. Eye contact, gestures and voice The teacher’s...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Free Printable Fall Word Search This free printable fall word search is perfect for introducing the fall season to your ESL students.   This fun printable printable fall word search is ideal for any ESL and EFL classroom. The students can work on this worksheet either at home or in the classroom. You can have them work on it individually or do it as a fun activity for the whole class!   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

How do you deal with misbehaving TEFL students? Addressing disruptive behavior in an TEFL classroom can be challenging, but it is important to know how to manage it to ensure smooth classroom operations. While teaching adult learners might result in fewer concerns aside from minor punctuality issues, young learner classrooms usually come with a greater potential for disruption. To prevent small issues from becoming significant problems, teachers need to acquire skills and experiences to confidently manage classroom behavior. Different types of bad behavior Different teachers might have varying perceptions of what constitutes disruptive behavior. However, there are universal issues that cause noticeable disruption in the classroom and should be addressed for optimal group learning....  [Read more]

Sun, 05 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 9 Ways To Get Efficient In Classroom Management What is classroom management? Classroom management refers to all kinds of activities and measures taken by teachers in order to make effective use of their time, to create a good learning environment and to reduce bad behavior. In classroom teaching, in addition to the task of "teaching", the teacher also has the task of "managing", that is, coordinating and controlling all kinds of teaching factors in order to ensure the smooth progress of teaching activities. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shufang H. We all understand the importance of classroom management, so what can we do to effectively manage the classroom? 1. Expression control method Teachers'...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences The 3 Most Important Parts of Classroom Management for ESL Teachers Classroom management is one of the most important aspects of teaching and is the key to students’ successful learning. Consequently, how to effectively manage and run classroom becomes the central theme and sometimes the biggest concern for English teachers, especially when facing young learners. There are a variety of settings with different scenarios but since I currently teach in Japan, here I would like to focus on the class setting in which all students are Japanese, i.e., of a single nationality who learn English as a foreign language. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Yumiko F. The classroom environment The typical size of my classes are...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas The Best Methods to Increase Confidence in ESL Students Teaching English in a foreign country has become very popular in the last five years. The reason is that many people want to travel the world and explore the cultural differences from different countries. The younger generation can't travel the world because they simply don’t have the money to travel and can’t afford the expensiveness while they are travel overseas. That is the main reason why many younger people choose to teach English abroad because they needed money for their daily expensive while they are overseas. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Vu T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Benefits and Risks of New Technology in the Classroom Having worked in South Korea for almost 8 years, I have been fortunate enough to experience a rapid influx of new technology in the classroom. As a hub of new technology, Korea promotes the use of new technology by teachers in public schools. These new technologies include the use of touch-screen TVs, Ipads and tablets, as well as VR systems. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hannah P. Touch-screen TVs Touch screen TVs can really benefit the teacher in the language classroom. It makes creating interactive materials a lot simpler, as well as allowing for students interaction during the class. Interactive games and PPTs can make the...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 May 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 4 Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom In an era where technology is prevalent and has become a big part of our culture, it is beneficial to incorporate it in the classroom. Technology in the Education system is one of the greatest changes we have witnessed over the years. The paradigm has shifted immensely to a point where we no longer must sit in a classroom to learn. Everything being taught in the classroom can now be taught online in the comfort of your own space and at a time convenient to you. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Courtney R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Like all other things, technology has its fair share of pros and...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Pros to Using New Technology in the Classroom In recent years, technology has become an integral part of our daily life. Businesses, hospitals, pharmacies, banks, shopping habits, and even our social life, all rely heavily on the use of technology. The education system is certainly no exception. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ayman H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Advantages One of the most obvious advantages of using technology in education is easy to access to information. With online resources being just a click away, students and teachers alike can now have instant access to unlimited learning and teaching resources such as websites,...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 4 Positive Ways to Motivate Students in the Kindergarten Classroom How to motivate and keep the students interested in learning the English language? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Richard B. To teach at the Kindergarten level the teacher has to be mindful of keeping students' attention and maintaining order. It is important to have structure and routines. To ensure the students are comfortable, happy and engaged while learning and practicing English there needs to be a balance between patients and strictness. To keep their attention, it is good to enlist fun little games to help maintain order in the class. It is important to understand your students. At this level they have a short attention span so a detailed...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 8 Important Tips For Good Classroom Management Classroom management begins well before the lesson commences and is vital so that the lesson can flow continuously without gaps, therefore, maintaining students interest. This post was written by our ITTT graduate David D. 1. Seating Arrangement Strategic placing of student seating arrangements can have a positive effect on the class in a number of ways, pairing a quieter student with a more vocal can have involved the quieter student and gain confidence from the experience. Placing the students' names on the chairs or tables can also help in a variety of ways it can save moving the students later for a planned activity such as pair or group work and the students' mix with...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 May 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 5 Important Reasons to Start Planning Lessons Today! There are various thoughts among teachers on the use of lesson plans. Some believe that a lesson plan concentrates too much on the teacher and on what the teacher wants to accomplish and they think that this approach has the potential to neglect the students needs. On the other hand, some believe that a teacher should dictate what the students need most in a lesson. Personally, I believe that there needs to be a balance between a teacher being prepared by having a lesson plan but also have the flexibility to meet the students needs as the lessons progress. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ismael S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The 3 Most Popular ESL Games That Work in Every Classroom Games and fun activities are a vital part of teaching English as a foreign language. Whether you’re teaching adults or children, games will liven up your lesson and ensure that your students will leave the classroom wanting more. Games can be used to warm up the class before your lesson begins, during the lesson to give students a break when you’re tackling a tough subject, or at the end of class when you have a few minutes left to kill. There are literally hundreds, probably thousands, of games that you can play with your students. EFL games are used to test vocabulary, practice conversing, learn tenses - the list is endless. Also read: The 5 Best TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 4 Strategies for Building Cultural Awareness in the Madagascan Classroom ”Teachers who are interested in fostering a cultural awareness in their classroom should actively demonstrate to their students that they genuinely care about their cultural, emotional, and intellectual needs. To this end, there are several strategies that you can use to build trusting relationships with diverse students.” (Lynch, 2015) This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nicholas R. Show an interest in the ethnic background of your students The first strategy the above article outlined was showing interest in the ethnic background of the student you are teaching. One of the major things that is known about the Malagasy people is that is it...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Repitition & Rhythm - Using Songs in the EFL Classroom Songs, what are songs? Merriam-Webster define a song as a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung OR a single (and often standalone) work of music that is typically intended to be sung by the human voice with distinct and fixed pitches and patterns using sound and silence and a variety of forms that often include the repetition of sections. I will like to emphasize on some major factors that makes songs in the classroom very important in learning a new language and the general upbringing of children. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Banda J. Repitition & Rhythm The terms “repetition” and “rhythm” are vital in the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles How is Language Acquisition Influenced by Reading? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Language acquisition is a complex process. Reading is a part of it. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains how reading influences a foreign language acquisition. The Cultural Problem for Learners in an EFL Classroom in Morocco | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their observations of cultural challenges at schools in Morocco. What Benefits do Communication Games in the...  [Read more]

ESL Classroom Teacher - Chiapas, Mexico Date posted:2022-05-08 | Writer: Interlink English | Email: [email protected] Interlink English is looking for three qualified native English speaking teachers (4 year degree required, TEFL certificate a huge plus but not required with sufficient teaching experience) to join our team beginning in July-August 2022.  One of the three with a desire to work primarily with younger learners (aged 6-7 and 8-12). WHO WE ARE:  A small language academy (approximately 300 students) with a focus on fun in the classroom.  The bulk of our students is ages 16-25 and come to us because they want to learn, not because their parents drop them off at our doorstep.  Forget about classroom management sapping your energy and envision a...  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The 9 Different Roles A Teacher Takes On In The Classroom Being a teacher is my everyday dream since I was a child. As I believe that the future is mainly based on education and students, how they can make a progress and improve their skills. So I decided to take apart in this great cycle hoping that one day I can leave a mark in student's life. The teacher's responsibility is not only about teaching students and correcting their pronunciation or grammatical mistakes; his/her responsibility includes a lot of roles. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dina I. Listen to this blog post: Nine Basic Traits of a Good Teacher Before talking about the roles of a successful teacher, I learned from my TEFL certificate...  [Read more]

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 4 Reasons Why Using Songs in the Classroom is Important We all probably know, that music has no language. It is kindly welcomed by all nations equally, as well as all races, ages and cultures. So how can music or songs help us to teach English and to do it more effectively? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alena A. Music aids memory Music lets us go deeper into conscious that anything else, it is much more memorable, so the words and grammar structures may be remembered much faster. It also helps to relax and to feel happy, so using songs in the classroom is not only a good idea, but it is also an extremely necessary part of teaching and language acquisition. Also read: 4 Tips on How to Teach English Using Music...  [Read more]