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Wed, 15 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences TEFL Course Review and Analysis: Is it Really Useful? The ITTT 120-hour online TEFL course is intended to provide the novice ESL teacher with the fundamentals for building an ESL teaching career. The course is divided into a total of twenty individual units. Half the units are concerned with the process of teaching English to non-English speakers. The other half of the syllabus is concerned with class content – i.e., what gets taught during an ESL class. Each unit is made up of a didactic section, a self-review section, and then a quiz – and the quiz gets submitted electronically to ITTT. An average grade of 75% or better is required on the quizzes. Table of Contents The course units must be completed in sequence,...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Mastering Grammar: Dynamic Approaches and Engaging Activities for Language Learners In this insightful blog post, we'll explore the essence of grammar, examining various approaches to its teaching, offering a comprehensive understanding of this linguistic foundation. Table of Contents What is Grammar? Preparation Grammar Practice Activities and Games Grammar Quiz Memory test Miming an action Ready to teach English as a Foreign Language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! What is Grammar? For decades, mastering grammar stood pivotal in students' perception of language learning. However, contemporary perspectives vary widely on what constitutes essential...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Great No-Prep Games to Teach New Idioms Idioms are a relatively difficult language point to teach. However, with these fun activities you will be able to make your students activate new vocabulary faster and easier. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Class Idiom 2. Self-Study Quiz 3. The Great Idiom Race 4. Idiom Guessing Game 5. Idiom Translation Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. Class Idiom Keep a running list of idioms in your classroom. As students hear or come across an idiom in class (or at home), add it to a list on a bulletin board or poster board. Students use this...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 4 Activities to Use When Teaching Online Teaching English in the classroom remains a popular educational choice for families and children in decades. However, a lot of students cannot attend in-classroom all the time for many reasons. That's why teaching online has a potential extension possibility despite their limited competitive advantages in comparison with the general education method. Hence, online teachers need to be more creative in their lessons to increase learner's interest. As a result, many interactive activities have been developed in online English courses. Table of Contents 1. Pair Work 2. Game Play 3. Singing a Song 4. Quiz Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories How Japanese as a Native Language Causes Problems for Students Learning English in Japan Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL alumna considers some problems caused by the Japanese language when students learn English. An Overview of The Most Popular Teaching Styles and Methods Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post overviews different teaching methodologies that have been used for many years already and proved to be useful in TEFL teaching. International Popularity of the English Language Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers the reasons why English is so popular around the world. ITTT Course Review and Analysis Elizaveta Pachina Alumni...  [Read more]

Opportunity For EFL Teacher in Northern Spain Date posted:2017-04-26 | Writer: Taylor School | Email: [email protected] Taylor School is looking for an EFL teacher to work in Oviedo in Asturias, Northern Spain. It is a full-time post mainly working in the afternoons and evenings from 4pm to 9.30pm. The classes will be with primary and secondary children and also adults. We're looking for someone who is creative, flexible and enthusiastic to join our team. We provide teachers with the best teaching materials and we pride ourselves on fostering a positive, friendly working environment where teachers feel comfortable. Teachers are expected to prepare classes using the materials provided, but also to add creative activities, games, and lots of fun to the classes. We have created a very...  [Read more]

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 Ahmed Taha TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Impact of Jigsaw Method on Developing CL Cooperative Learning in 6 Steps Cooperative learning is one of the successful methods of teaching that enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills. Moreover, it encourages the learners to be more dependant and use their language effectively. Table of Contents What is the Jigsaw Method? Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Jigsaw II is a variation on the basic structure of Jigsaw. Here are a few tips for troubleshooting this strategy. Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! One of the strategies that are considered one of the simplest methods to encourage students to work cooperatively and...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Use of Games in the Classroom I have been teaching English as an assistant language teacher in Japan for the past 4 years. I have taught all grades from kindergarten through 9th grade, and have worked with many teachers with a variety of teaching styles. In this essay I will look at the use of games in the foreign language classroom, drawing from my experiences to look at several specific games and discuss how they help students learn and use English. Table of Contents 1. Games are a good way to make class fun, increasing student motivation while using English. 2. Creating activities with existing resources 3. A possibility to communicate 4. Examples of games Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Spain (2) Date posted:2011-05-30 | Writer: Welcome English School | Email: [email protected] A dynamic, enthusiastic native English Teacher is needed to start in September 2011. We are a small friendly language school in Lugo, Northern Spain. The classes have a maximum of 8 students per class and are mostly of primary age kids, with some teens and adults classes. The classrooms are big with natural light and we really make use of the space to get the kids up and interacting.We use our own lively, dynamic communicative method and have an abundance of resources at our disposal. For the teenagers we use a more structured approach but with the emphasis always being on oral language. About the CityLugo is a small, relaxing and very friendly city with a lot of...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Spain (3) Date posted:2012-07-11 | Writer: Welcome English School | Email: [email protected] A dynamic, enthusiastic TEFL qualified native English Teacher is needed to start work in September 2012. We are a small friendly language school in Lugo, Northern Spain. The classes have a maximum of 8 students per class and are mostly of primary age kids, with some teens and adults classes. The Classrooms are big with natural light and we really make use of the space to get the kids up and interacting. We use our own lively, dynamic communicative method and have an abundance of resources at our disposal. For the teenagers we use a more structured approach but with the emphasis always being on oral language.About the CityLugo is a small, safe and very friendly...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained 5 Reasons Why Turkey is a Great Destination to Teach English Gökhan Yilmaz Destinations TEFL Information Due to Turkey's huge tourism industry, English is widely spoken among locals, which also means that the opportunities for teaching English in Turkey are vast. Here are 5 reasons to teach English in Turkey. You’ve finished your TEFL course - Now what? Andrew Lynch TEFL Information Now that you’ve finished your TEFL course – what's next? With the coursework out of the way, now is the time to start putting together your plan for how you can use your new certificate. We’ve put together a list of essential things to do in order to make the most of your long-held ambitions. What Influencers Don’t Tell You After You’ve Quit...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Revolutionize Your EFL Lessons with ChatGPT: Creative Tips and Tricks for Teachers Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a game-changer across various industries, including education. The integration of AI tools in the classroom has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn and teachers teach. One such tool is ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that simulates conversation with human users. In this blog post, we will delve into what AI and chatbots are and how ChatGPT can be used in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. We will also explore the benefits and challenges of using AI tools like ChatGPT in education. Table of Contents Watch the live webinar about this topic Defining ChatGPT, chatbots, and...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Slang and The Way to Teach it to Young Learners Language textbooks are a good source for language learners and teachers, especially new language learners or teachers who may not know exactly where to begin. However, while textbooks are a valuable resource, they do not teach students everything they need to know when it comes to interacting with native speakers of the target language. This is because all native speakers use some level of slang in their everyday speech, in the classroom, and even in their workplace. For this reason alone, ESL students need to begin learning common slang they may hear. Table of Contents Situational awareness Learning activities Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Older Posts Young Learners: 5 Creative/artistic Activities to Do During COVID-19 Mia Santarelli Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Under the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, young learners are participating in school in their homes, as the school setting has dramatically shifted. With this in mind, it is important to maintain creative thinking, imagination, and exploration of the different aspects of language learning that can be exercised in unique ways. This short guide provides five ideas of affordable creative projects that can engage young learners in acquiring proper language skills, while also proposing different tasks that the family can participate in together. 5 Reasons Why Turkey is a Great Destination to Teach English Gökhan Yilmaz Destinations TEFL...  [Read more]

Class Onsite TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Class Onsite TEFL 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.M. - U.S.A. said: New technology in the ClassroomThe latest buzz in teaching these days is all about the 21st Century classroom. This means technology integration is extremely important as well as teaching and preparing students who are ready to go into the work place after graduation. Along with this, teachers should be preparing students in English as well as professionalism, work ethic, critical thinking, team work, technology, leadership, creativity, cross-cultural...  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in UK Summer Courses Date posted:2008-12-10 | Writer: PLUS Ed Ltd | Email: [email protected] PLUS Ed Ltd has been offering summer English courses in the UK and Ireland for young overseas students since 1969. We are now also operating in America, Malta, Canada, Ireland and offer summer holidays in 36 cities around the world. We are one of the biggest summer school providers in the UK and are proud to be market leaders. We aim for high standards in our programs and consequently we are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working, outgoing, involving, teaching staff and leisure organisers. One of our main aims is to ensure an enjoyable summer for all, not only our students, but all members of staff too. Many members of staff do return to work for us year after year and we hope you...  [Read more]

TEFL Teachers Required in Ireland for Summer Camps Date posted:2008-12-11 | Writer: Plus Ed | Email: [email protected] PLUS Ed Ltd has been offering summer English courses in the UK and Ireland for young overseas students since 1969. We are now also operating in America, Malta, Canada, Ireland and offer summer holidays in 36 cities around the world. We are one of the biggest summer school providers in the UK and are proud to be market leaders. We aim for high standards in our programs and consequently we are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working, outgoing, involving, teaching staff and leisure organisers. One of our main aims is to ensure an enjoyable summer for all, not only our students, but all members of staff too. Many members of staff do return to work for us year after...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Natasha Shetty Teaching Ideas Best Tips for Balancing Work and Family as a Teacher Regardless of whether we're topmost executives or businesspersons, students or teachers, striking a proper work-life balance is extremely important. While everyone strives to strike this essential work-life balance, our success is usually limited. Table of Contents Maintain Strict Routine Get Adequate Sleep Delegate Tasks at Home Use Learning Apps Assign Family Hours Learn Together In Conclusion Do you want to teach English online or abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: About the author: That occurs because other tasks on hand- either at work or home- steal precious time that was intended for our families. And if you're a teacher, balancing work and family can become a real...  [Read more]

Can I cancel my contract early when teaching English abroad? The bottom line is that teaching English abroad is just a job like any other. If you are unhappy with your employer or things simply aren't going as you had hoped, you are free to quit and return home or look for another job at any time. Why do some teachers cancel their TEFL contract early? Of the tens of thousands of ESL teachers working in countries all over the world, the vast majority do see out the length of their contract. However, there are always going to be some teachers who decide that the best course of action is to terminate their contract early. Whether it's due to an emergency at home, problems with work colleagues or poor working conditions, if you feel you have to leave you are perfectly at liberty to do so. ...  [Read more]

English Grammar - Past Perfect Continuous - Teaching Ideas - TESL   In this TESL training video the teaching idea for the past perfect continuous tense involves giving the students a prompt and asking them to finish it with a sensible answer in the past perfect continuous tense. For example: I didn't have dinner last night... because I had been snacking all day. She passed the test... because she had been studying hard. The past perfect continuous is a rarely used tense and is often quit confusing for learners of English as well as new English teachers. Taking a 120-hour online teaching course with ITTT will give the knowledge needed to make sure you know how to explain such tenses to students the moment you step into your first TESL classroom. Below you can read feedback from an...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 Latrice Coates TEFL Information Alumni Experiences What Influencers Don’t Tell You After You’ve Quit Your Job to Travel the World I am sure you've seen the sponsored posts floating around your social media feed of travelers in these candid, well-desired places with the caption "I quit my 9-5 to travel the world & so can you". You immediately get excited, then you look at the stack of bills on your dining room table then your bank account, and then instantly become discouraged and continue scrolling through your feed. Ha...yeah… that was me two years ago too. But now, here I am.. I DID quit my federal 9-5 job to travel the world full time and I'm here to give you the scoop that most influencers don't tell you about moving abroad... Table of Contents 1....  [Read more]

TEFL Management Position in Peru Date posted:2017-07-06 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Maximo Nivel has an opportunity for an experienced TEFL qualified teacher who wishes to work in a management position as Assistant Academic Director. The Assistant Academic Director is the assistant manager for all teachers and all academic programs for the Maximo Nivel institute. This includes the Native English Program, Native Spanish Program, TEFL Certification, Service Learning, and Internships. The Assistant Academic Director assists the Academic Director in managing all daily operations of the Academic Office. This includes a team of 2 to 4 [shared] staff members, 10 to 25 English teachers, and 5 to 15 Spanish teachers. The size of the staff depends on location—Costa Rica,...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Problem of Mixed-Ability ESL Classrooms in TEFL Teaching It's almost impossible to avoid the situation where all students will be at the same level. Different people have different learning curves. Most of the schools have a level testing procedure, but, despite this fact, within one classroom, we can meet fast learners and slow learners. A good teacher should know how to work with any type of student. So, in my essay, I'm going to discuss how to teach mixed-ability classes. Table of Contents Learning Process Extra Activities Homework Outside The Classroom Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This...  [Read more]

Teach EFL Online in Latin America Date posted:2012-02-09 | Writer: Open English | Email: [email protected] Open English is a revolutionary online ESL school with a rapidly growing student base throughout Latin America. We are actively recruiting talented TEFL qualified teachers, who  can work from anywhere in the world, at virtually any time of the day. Our teachers are the face of Open English, as they lead our online live classes and provide guidance to students trying to master the English language. Because of this, we are seeking to hire individuals who are enthusiastic and want to join us as we help students achieve fluency.To become one of our teachers, all you need is an Internet connection, headset, and a quiet space to lead lessons. You will have access to each...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Do Parents Need to Learn English too? In my opinion, a parent should learn English too. Learning English is a long trip for every kid. Taking China, for example, Chinese parents let their kids accept English language education when they are two or three years old even earlier. Chinese parents want their kids to get more vocabulary, fluently speaking, and get familiar with the English-communication environment. But this situation only happened in language training school which has foreign teachers(English native speakers) and use English during the class. It means that parents pay a lot of money to let their kids have the environment. But most kids only have one-hour of the environment per week. How does the environment work? How...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Build a Strong Foundation for Effective EFL Teaching Setting a solid foundation for any learner is crucial. There are many different factors to consider. The students' age, culture, religion, learning abilities, and difficulties are capable of reading and writing in the Roman alphabet. This is only looking at the learning as an individual. When you have a group of learners, you need to consider things such as the class dynamic, personality clashes, quiet vs. loud, making sure all students are comfortable. Table of Contents Positive Attitude Managing Challenging Learners Correctly Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Thorough Analysis of Classroom Management As we know, the classroom is a common and popular place of teaching activities, which is consists of a teacher, student, and the environment. It's meaningful to analyze the problems and difficulties of classroom management, which has a positive influence on the improvement of teachers and their ability to managing a class. Table of Contents What is classroom management How to solve the problems? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Miaomiao C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What is classroom management Classement management is...  [Read more]

Job Teaching EFL in Costa Rica! Date posted:2005-06-17 | Writer: Ingles Empresarial | Email: [email protected] Full-time & Part-time positions in Beautiful, Tropical Costa Rica! Come to beautiful Costa Rica NOW for immediate work teaching adults at a variety of multinational businesses. Enjoy living, working and experiencing one of the "safest" Latin American countries - Costa Rica! This is a great place to get your feet wet with international travel/teaching - or to take a tropical break from a more "stressful" job posting. Enjoy teaching at the best "on-site" language training company in the country - Ingles Empresarial. You will benefit from a relaxed yet professional school which offers top pay and perks (by Costa Rican standards)and just as important, the best...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems for English Learners in China versus Zulu-Speaking Learners I have been fortunate enough to have taught English in South Africa to Zulu speaking learners and for the past six years to Chinese students. The ability to acquire the language differs greatly between the two. There are multiple reasons for this which I will briefly discuss. Table of Contents School timetable Family support The lack of English environment Extra-curricular activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tania C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. School timetable The students in China have...  [Read more]

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me It's already been a year and a half since I said goodbye to my young English learners at a small bilingual kindergarten in Beijing and packed my suitcases to start a new life chapter in Spain. The memories of this time, 10 GB of pictures and videos on my hard drive, and a little notebook with local recipes still warm up my heart. The life of an expat is not that easy, but it's worth it in so many different ways. This blog post talks about the most important things that I've learned after almost three years of living and teaching English in China. Table of Contents 1. Build friendships with a local community 2. Get familiar with the...  [Read more]