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Disadvantages of teaching groups
Sarah Jennings
Teaching Ideas
Anyone who has done group work knows that it can have its fair share of disadvantages. Let's take a look at why.
Working in a team as a student can consume a significant amount of time. Scheduling meetings outside of class hours and coordinating with everyone's availability adds an extra layer of complexity. This can be especially challenging for sixth-form students who are already overscheduled. Researchers have debated whether the time-intensive nature of group work undermines its effectiveness. Consequently, there is a growing body of research exploring situations where group work may not be appropriate in the classroom. Some studies suggest that for simpler tasks, students may achieve better results when working individually.
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Do people fail TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
While the majority of dedicated students successfully complete their TEFL courses, it is important to understand that these courses demand a significant time commitment. If all elements of the course aren't completed within the specified timeframe, there is a risk of not passing. That said, with proper planning and dedication to becoming an EFL teacher, most individuals can achieve success in their TEFL journey.
How does ITTT keep its TEFL course pass rate so high?
What are the advantages of an in-person TEFL course?
How difficult is the in-person TEFL course?
What are the advantages of taking an online TEFL course?
We are very proud of our course pass rate of over 90%.
Although it is possible to fail a TEFL course, the vast majority of our students finish their training and go on to... [Read more]
TEFL job fairs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
1. What are TEFL job fairs?
2. Why attend TEFL job fairs?
3. How to prepare for TEFL job fairs?
4. Making the most of TEFL job fairs
TEFL job fairs are events where schools, language centers, and educational institutions looking to hire English language teachers gather to meet prospective candidates. These fairs provide a platform for both employers and job seekers to interact, network, and potentially secure teaching positions. TEFL job fairs are usually organized by reputable organizations within the education industry and are held in various locations around the world.
Attending TEFL job fairs offers several advantages to prospective English language teachers. Firstly, job fairs provide a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with potential employers, which can help candidates make a... [Read more]
Can you fail a TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
While our TEFL certification courses are designed to support aspiring EFL teachers, they demand a significant commitment in terms of time and effort. If you do not fulfill all the course requirements within the specified duration, failing is a possibility. However, for those truly dedicated to becoming EFL teachers, whether locally or abroad, the likelihood of success is high.
How does ITTT maintain a high pass rate for its TEFL courses?
What are the benefits of an in-class TEFL course?
How hard is the in-class TEFL course?
What are the benefits of an online TEFL course?
Although failing to complete the course is possible, the vast majority of our students successfully complete their training and go on to start a new career as an EFL teacher. As part of our commitment to our... [Read more]
ESL job fairs abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
1. Understanding ESL Job Fairs Abroad
2. Benefits of Attending ESL Job Fairs
3. How to Prepare for ESL Job Fairs Abroad
4. Tips for Making the Most of ESL Job Fairs
ESL job fairs abroad are events where schools, language institutions, and recruiters from various countries come together to connect with prospective English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers. These fairs offer opportunities for teachers to explore job openings, network with potential employers, and sometimes even interview on the spot. ESL job fairs can take place in countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, or at international locations like Dubai or London. They are a valuable resource for both new and experienced ESL teachers looking to teach abroad.
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TEFL job fairs and recruitment events - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
1. What are TEFL job fairs and recruitment events?
2. Why should I attend TEFL job fairs and recruitment events?
3. How can I prepare for TEFL job fairs and recruitment events?
4. What can I expect at TEFL job fairs and recruitment events?
TEFL job fairs and recruitment events are gatherings where schools, language centers, and other educational institutions looking to hire English language teachers come together to meet potential candidates. These events can take place in various locations worldwide and are typically organized by education agencies, schools, or TEFL course providers. Job fairs provide a platform for both employers and job seekers to network, interview, and potentially secure employment opportunities in the field of teaching English as a foreign language.
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TEFL job fairs and networking events - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
1. What are TEFL job fairs and networking events?
2. Why are TEFL job fairs and networking events important?
3. How to prepare for TEFL job fairs and networking events?
4. Tips for making the most of TEFL job fairs and networking events.
TEFL job fairs and networking events are gatherings where prospective English teachers and representatives from schools and language institutes come together to explore job opportunities. These events provide a platform for educators to meet potential employers, learn about different teaching positions, and discuss career prospects in the field of teaching English as a foreign language.
TEFL job fairs and networking events are crucial for both new and experienced English teachers. For newcomers to the field, these events offer a valuable opportunity to... [Read more]
English language job fairs in New York - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Look no further than the English language job fairs in New York! These events provide a unique platform for job seekers to connect with top employers in various industries. Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or someone looking to make a career change, these job fairs offer something for everyone.
Networking Opportunities: One of the key advantages of attending English language job fairs in New York is the opportunity to network with a wide range of professionals. From recruiters to industry experts, you will have the chance to make valuable connections that could lead to exciting job prospects. Remember, it's not just about what you know, but who you know!
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What are the salary expectations for TEFL teachers in different regions of the world? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) can be a rewarding career both in terms of personal growth and financial stability. However, the salary expectations for TEFL teachers can vary significantly depending on the region of the world in which they choose to work.
In general, TEFL teachers can expect higher salaries in regions where there is high demand for English language education, such as Asia and the Middle East. Countries like South Korea, Japan, China, and the United Arab Emirates are known for offering competitive TEFL salaries, often including benefits such as accommodation, airfare, and health insurance. On the other hand, salaries in regions with lower demand for English teachers, such as Latin America and parts of Europe, may be more modest.
Furthermore, within each... [Read more]
TEFL Salaries and Compensation - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Understanding TEFL Salaries
Factors Influencing TEFL Salaries
Average TEFL Salaries Worldwide
TEFL Salaries in Popular Destinations
Negotiating TEFL Salaries
Additional Benefits in TEFL Jobs
Cost of Living Considerations
Advancement Opportunities for TEFL Teachers
Impact of Experience on TEFL Salaries
Ensuring Fair Compensation in TEFL
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) salaries encompass the compensation that English teachers receive for teaching abroad. These salaries vary widely depending on factors such as location, qualifications, and the type of institution where one teaches. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) is a leading provider of TEFL courses worldwide, preparing teachers for successful careers in ESL teaching. TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign... [Read more]
Teaching English overseas salary information - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
1. Overview of Teaching English Overseas
2. Factors Affecting Salaries
3. Average Salaries in Different Countries
4. Tips for Negotiating Salary
Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is a popular career choice for many individuals looking to live and work abroad. It offers the opportunity to immerse oneself in a new culture, make a difference in students' lives, and earn a living at the same time. Salaries for TEFL teachers vary widely depending on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and the type of institution they work for.
Several factors can influence the salary a TEFL teacher can expect to earn. Firstly, the demand for English teachers in a particular country plays a significant role. Countries where English is not widely spoken or where there is a high... [Read more]
The 10 Best EFL Teaching Destinations for LGBTQ Teachers - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Visa and Legal Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Traveling abroad is an exciting but challenging adventure, for anyone. Still, teaching abroad as an LGBTQ person often means traveling has some added difficulties. It is more than likely that your adjustment to a new country will include more than culture shock and a language barrier. LGBTQ teachers have to deal with a lot of questions before deciding to teach English abroad:
Here's the complete list of LGBTQ-friendly teaching destinations:
1. Uruguay
2. Spain
3. France
4. Argentina
5. Colombia
6. Malta
7. Thailand
8. Brazil
9. Germany
10. Taiwan
Which of these LGBTQ Travel Destinations interests you the most?
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Best Practices for Administering Exams in TEFL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Understanding the Importance of Proper Exam Administration
Setting Clear Expectations for Exam Procedures
Creating Fair and Balanced Exam Content
Implementing Effective Exam Security Measures
Providing Accommodations for Diverse Learners
Utilizing Technology for Exam Administration
Ensuring Timely and Accurate Exam Grading
Offering Constructive Feedback on Exam Performance
Addressing Cheating and Academic Integrity
Continuous Improvement in Exam Administration
Administering exams in TEFL is crucial for assessing students' language proficiency and progress. Proper exam administration ensures accurate evaluation and helps identify areas for improvement. ITTT, one of the leading TEFL providers worldwide, emphasizes the significance of following best practices in exam administration to... [Read more]
Are there any TEFL job fairs or networking events I can attend? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
TEFL job fairs and networking events are excellent opportunities for English teachers to connect with potential employers, learn about job openings, and expand their professional network. These events are typically organized by educational institutions, recruitment agencies, or professional organizations in the field of English language teaching. Attending a TEFL job fair or networking event can significantly enhance your job search efforts and open up new possibilities for your teaching career.
One of the primary benefits of attending TEFL job fairs and networking events is the opportunity to meet face-to-face with potential employers. This personal interaction allows you to make a strong impression and showcase your skills and qualifications in a way that is not possible through online... [Read more]
Have TEFL but no degree - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
In the global ESL teaching market, a TEFL certification often stands out to employers, even if you lack a degree. Possessing an internationally recognized TEFL credential significantly boosts your employability, positioning you ahead of non-certified candidates. While a degree can be beneficial, it is not always a prerequisite for many ESL positions. Additionally, any prior teaching experience, though not mandatory, can further enhance your appeal to potential employers.
Europe
Latin America
North Africa/Middle East
Asia
Online
With countries ranging from ancient to very modern, Europe offers a whole range of history, climate, and population density. There are many countries where a degree is not required and these include the ever popular, Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic. If you are... [Read more]
What Options do Business English Teachers Have? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
This summative task essay will answer the question, "What options do business English teachers have?". This is topic number 14, "Options for Teachers." The different career options available for teachers of business English, as well as their unique benefits and challenges, will be discussed in the following.
The number of options
Technological inclusion
Benefits
Individual work
Being employed
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You have a TEFL/TESOL certificate… now what? - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Having gained your initial certification in ESL you will want to start thinking about how to develop your career. It is never too early to start this process and training and learning should be seen as a lifelong progression. There are many ways to enhance and develop your skills, a number of which are outlined below. The suggestions are not exhaustive and you should do further research to find further options.
Collaborative Learning and Professional Networks
Technology Integration and Digital Literacy
Reflective Portfolio and Documentation
Reflective Practice and Self-Assessment
Other teaching opportunities
Research and Classroom Innovations
Continuing Education and Advanced Certifications
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Top 10 Qualities Every Great Teacher Should Have - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
We admire them and now we want to be them but what are those fundamental qualities that make teachers so great? Drawing on decades of experience of working with TEFL teachers across the globe, we have listed the top 10 qualities every great teacher should have below.
1. They're glowing and inspiring.
2. They plan it all out.
3. They are patient.
4. They are challengers.
5. They are creative.
6. They are great talkers.
7. They know their stuff.
8. They are flexible and adaptable.
9. They show and receive respect.
10. They are professional.
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10 Requirements Every ESL Teachers Needs To Have - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching offers the chance to change other people's lives permanently for the better. As a teacher, you can help to develop somebody's subject knowledge and maybe even their mind and personality. Teaching is an incredibly rewarding thing to do and good teachers are needed everywhere: in schools and college classrooms to educate the young, as well as in the workplace and other settings to teach adults and colleagues. One-on-one teachers may tutor someone in a particular subject or for their wider personal development.
1. Enjoy communicating your understanding to others.
2. Have confidence.
3. I have great organizational skills.
4. Work effectively in groups.
5. Be able to deal with conflict.
6. Motivate your students to do their best.
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Tefl reviews - Modal Verb Have To Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video is a sample EFL lesson in a real-life classroom setting abroad. In the video, you can see an engage phase of a lesson about the modal verb "have to". The teacher uses a lot of gestures and objects to demonstrate the grammar point. This is especially helpful for English students abroad to be able to grasp the content of the lesson quickly and effectively.
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. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
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6 Must-Have Apps When Living In China - TEFL Blog
Ramon Perez
Destinations
China is a country where you can venture out and explore all it has to offer. The food, the culture, the people and everything else provide an exciting experience for those willing to challenge themselves. This country will allow you to grow in ways you never thought possible. However, some of these challenges can become a bit of an obstacle in our everyday lives.
WECHAT
Messaging
Wallet
Payments
Translation
ALIPAY
VPN
TAOBAO
GOOGLE TRANSLATE
DUOLINGO
Other Useful Apps
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Don't fret. There are tools that can help us overcome those obstacles and make our stay a pleasant one. In this blog, we will discuss a few apps that can aid in making our day to day journey a little easier.
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Should Chinese ESL Students Have Explicit Phonetic Instruction? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
During nine years of teaching English as a Second language, I have discovered how important phonetics is in learning the correct pronunciation of the English language, and in fact, in any language. Derwing and Munro (2005) emphasize, "It is essential to have an accurate understanding of the target language phonological system to enhance the quality of pronunciation".
We should look at some of the problems that L2 learners have when trying to produce accurate L1 language patterns.
We also have to take into account the students.
Chinese students are very reluctant to speak in a classroom setting.
So what pronunciation mistakes are most common?
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Which countries have a TEFL placement program? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
If you want to have a job in place and all the paperwork sorted out before you leave your home country, a TEFL placement program is certainly worth considering. Several countries across Europe and Asia have government run schemes that recruit foreign teachers to work in their public school system. The following options are long established and respected programs that offer a great opportunity to live and work in some of the most popular teaching destinations.
What is the TAPIF Program for teaching English in France?
What are the requirements for the TAPIF Program?
How do I apply for the TAPIF Program?
Do I need a TEFL/TESOL certificate to apply to the TAPIF Program?
What is the Cultural Ambassadors Program for teaching English in Spain?
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TEFL TESOL Course:How Much Time Do You Have? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
One of the major attractions of our online TEFL certification courses is the flexibility they provide. As each course has no set study times or specific targets, you are free to set your own study timetable to fit into your own unique set of circumstances. If you have existing work, study, or family commitments there is no problem as you can study as much or as little as you like, whenever you have a free slot in your schedule. There are no set times when you have to be online or any scheduled online classes that you need to attend, simply log in to your personal online dashboard any time you like and spend whatever free time you have available on the course. To ensure that the information covered in the early parts of the course is still fresh in your mind once you have... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Study Phase Can Or Have To - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video is a sample EFL lesson in a real-life classroom setting abroad. After the teacher introduces the two modal verbs "can" and "have to", the students are asked to distinguish their differences in various sentences written on the board. The teacher has to write on the board in clear letters so that the students can easily comprehend the information and make notes if needed.
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. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
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Simple Flashcard Activities to Have Fun During the Class - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
Throughout this course, my favorite units have been the ones that teach us how to lead an effective lesson and have a fun classroom environment. I love all the suggestions and teaching ideas they give, and it excites me to think about using those for my future lessons. For that reason, I chose the topic of five activities with flashcards. This essay will be a perfect opportunity for me to delve further into my favorite part of this class and plan some fun things to do. When I move abroad I plan on teaching young children, mainly kindergarten-aged, so my five activities will be geared towards young learners. They need way more energy, fun, and excitement in their lessons than teenage or adult learners because their attention spans are so short, so I tried to... [Read more]
Top Soft Skills Every Young Professionals Needs to Have - TEFL Blog
Luciana Campos
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In today's highly competitive job market it is crucial for young professionals to stand out and succeed by demonstrating exceptional soft skills. And when should one get started on this craft? The answer is not as simple as one might have imagined.
What are some blogs saying about soft skills and employability?
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One should begin honing their abilities conditional on the nature of the ability in question. Depending on their age, here are some broad suggestions for how to refine specific skills:
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The Most Common Learning Difficulties Students Have to Face - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Learning difficulties means difficulty in learning but its not globalized. most kids get cold feet in the course of learning a new thing or a new language, some become shy, while some are not motivated or have confidence. I have been around kids for years and I can say that I understand them in some cases or scenarios.when we are working with kids that are shy, less motivated or lack confidence we should use materials that will help to solve that problem, same goes for an adult.
Neurological disorders
Behavior Issues
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Have you considered a multi-course package? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Yes, multi-course packages are a popular option for those considering TEFL/TESOL certification. These packages typically offer a series of courses at a discounted rate compared to purchasing each course individually. Here are some key points to consider when thinking about a multi-course package:
Purchasing a multi-course package for TEFL/TESOL certification can offer several benefits:
By purchasing a multi-course package for TEFL/TESOL certification, you can save money by taking advantage of bundled discounts and gaining access to a wider range of courses and specializations. Here are some ways you can save money with a multi-course package:
Yes, discounts are often available for multi-course packages in TEFL/TESOL certification programs. Many course providers offer reduced rates when you... [Read more]
Does the course have enough study hours? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Yes, TEFL/TESOL courses typically have an adequate number of study hours to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills for teaching English as a foreign language. Most standard TEFL/TESOL courses have around 120-150 hours of study, which is considered sufficient for certification. Here are some key points to consider regarding study hours in a TEFL/TESOL course:
The typical weekly study schedule for a TEFL/TESOL course can vary depending on the program and the format of the course, but here are some general guidelines that you might expect:
Yes, additional study hours can be beneficial for a TEFL/TESOL course. Spending extra time on your TEFL/TESOL studies can enhance your understanding of the material and improve your teaching skills. Here are some ways in which additional study... [Read more]
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