TEFL Joanna

Joanna is an ESL teacher, Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, traveler and photographer. She has thus far had the opportunity to teach in Bulgaria (Eastern Europe) and Nicaragua (Central America) but hopes to travel the world while teaching English and learning about other cultures. Joanna Dineva Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in China? Definitely check out the personal experience moving to Beijing to teach English by one of our TEFL course alumni. Joanna Dineva Destinations This article highlights the best places to teach English abroad in 2019 based on a number of google searches, salary opportunities, and how many programs they offer and compare them to the lists of countries with the greatest historical significance and came up with a list...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching one-to-one is not easy. However, teaching groups can be challenging as well. Out TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point in this article. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Classroom management is based on many important aspects. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers different points that influence a good ESL environment. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of native and non-native teachers. Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion on the point. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of parents' part in students' learning process. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on...  [Read more]

Joanna Dineva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post answers the question: How can developmental psycholinguistic research help foreign English students? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why the lesson plan is important for a TEFL classroom. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on several reasons why they took a TEFL course. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching speaking and writing. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to teach vocabulary. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on British English and American English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching in Turkey. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching in China. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on obtaining their TEFL certificate. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching students of different nationalities. Bri Freeman TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you interested in taking up a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching tenses with the help of the communicative approach. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of teaching grammar. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on ESL teaching. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on facing challenges while teaching English. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on motivating students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Finding authentic materials that fit your class’s needs may be difficult. However, authentic materials offer many benefits that created materials do not. Check out this post for 3 tips for implementing authentic materials in language classrooms. Ron Borland Alumni Experiences Chile is a beautiful place in Latin America, a popular destination for teaching English as a foreign language. Here's why teaching English in Chile is awesome and how it will change your life. Karah Musani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas I started teaching online two years ago. With no training, it was a bumpy start. If there is one thing I want you to take away from this post, it’s this: relax. It gets better. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English...  [Read more]

Bri Freeman TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you interested in taking up a digital nomad lifestyle and work from anywhere you like? Teaching English online is the perfect way to make this happen! Read this blog post and learn how to start your own ESL teaching service. Joanna Dineva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post answers the question: How can developmental psycholinguistic research help foreign English students? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their knowledge on the ESA lesson planning. Chris Rush TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Working remotely from anywhere in the world is a trending career path for many and teaching English online is one of the best ways to get into freelancing. This blog post...  [Read more]

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. Mia Santarelli Destinations There are many things to consider when thinking about traveling to Italy. Here are a few apps to consider downloading to use while roaming the streets of Italy to ensure a more enjoyable experience. Minh Huy Hoang Destinations Alumni Experiences What opportunities does Vietnam have to attract people who want to live and work here permanently? Here are some reasons to help you decide whether or not to teach English in Vietnam. Nadiia Dovbnia Destinations Alumni Experiences I usually prefer to try...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Vietnam is one of the most popular destinations for EFL teaching in the world. If you are interested in joining the thousands of English teachers working in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in Vietnam. Dan Sloat Destinations Alumni Experiences Volunteer teaching in Nepal is thoroughly rewarding! The need for engaging and enthusiastic teachers is so great and the positive impact you can make, even in a short period, is significant. Here's how you can do it too. Lydia Pincott Destinations Alumni Experiences The beaten path in Japan is pretty great and worth exploring thoroughly, but if you’ve done it, or feel like you’ve done it from seeing other people’s pictures, these 3 destinations...  [Read more]

Lydia Pincott Destinations Alumni Experiences How do you get out and see Japan, while still having a few yennies left over for fried chicken at Family Mart? This post covers exactly how to travel Japan on a teacher’s budget. Dorothy Brown Smith Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in China? Here are ten things I have learned during my first year teaching in China. Ramon Perez Destinations There are tools that can help you improve your teaching experience in China. In this blog post, we will discuss a few apps that can aid in making our day to day journey a little easier. Joanna Dineva Destinations This article highlights the best places to teach English abroad in 2019 based on a number of google searches, salary opportunities, and how...  [Read more]

Ramon Perez Teaching Ideas Here we will see what low and high-intensity games are, their characteristics, and a few examples of games you can use in your future lesson planning. Ramon Perez Destinations Alumni Experiences Before you can embark on your new and exciting journey to China, there are some steps we must follow before we are eligible to work there as a non-native English speaker. Mark Crocker Destinations The Middle East has been a popular region for teaching English abroad for many years but how do you know which country is the best fit for you? Each individual country has its own attractions and characteristics, some you might like and others you might not. Take a look at our country match guide to help you decide which destination is the one for you. Mark Crocker ...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-08-07 | Writer: Dunham Institute | Email: [email protected] We hire TEFL certified teachers to participate in our language exchange program. You must be willing to make a 5 month comitment and be willing to teach children and adults. In exchange for teaching English 3.5 hours a day, you will receive 2 hours of Spanish language instruction and free home stay with a local family. All the housing is modern and comfortable and usually comes with maid service, but does not include meals. All our Spanish classes are dynamic, practical and taught by highly qualified instructors. You will have the opportunity to participate in workshops on local craft, dance, painting, etc. at the cultural center at no cost. Start August 28th. Please contact Joanna Robinson Contact us...  [Read more]

Date posted:2004-08-17 | Writer: Joanne Lay | Email: [email protected] We have positions available from October 2004 .... We are recruiting certified teachers for our school in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. If you have completed a TEFL certificate course (or equivalent) that included teaching practise, see what EF English First Kelapa Gading has to offer : * Return ticket to country of origin * Visa and work permit * Medical Insurance and Medical Allowance * Bonus of 1 month's salary upon completion of contract * Rupiah based salary allowing for a comfortable lifestyle and travel within Indonesia * 14 Vacation days in addition to 2 weeks off when the school is closed (at Christmas and at the end of Ramadhan) * One year renewable contract * Free internet access *...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-09-23 | Writer: Joanna Lau | Email: [email protected] We are a Hong Kong language institution, which specializes in teaching oral English online, and have multiple positions for TEFL qualified teachers. Training in our methodology will be provided. This is a great opportunity for stay-at-home, retired EFL teachers, or those who have worked in language centers, to be part of our team. Teachers will teach on one-on-one or small group basis.   We are an equal opportunity employer.  There is no discrimination on disabled individuals. REQUIREMENTS: - Native level English speaker - TESOL/TESL/TEFL certified is preferred - Reliable Internet connection - Basic PC literacy - Quiet environment to provide online teaching - Have an energetic and positive...  [Read more]

Joanna Dineva Teaching Ideas Like it or not, ready or not, English is the global language of business. Globalization in business is widespread both in market globalization and production globalization. More importantly, more and more multinational companies are mandating English as the common corporate language—Airbus, Daimler-Chrysler, Fast Retailing, Nokia, Renault, Samsung, SAP, Technicolor, and Microsoft in Beijing, to name a few.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Dress to impress! 2. Be professional. 3. Needs Analysis. 4. Provide a course success report. 5. Distribute a course evaluation at the end of the course. But relax! Related Articles: This corporate strategy of adopting a global language policy has also increased the demand for a specialized...  [Read more]

Date posted:2005-10-19 | Writer: EME Vancouver | Email: [email protected]   We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced ESL conversation teachers. You must be able to teach grammar, listening, idioms, pronunciation, vocabulary and conversation. We teach adult university students and professionals from all around the world. Students discuss global issues, economy, media, gender and sex, family politics and social problems. Our teachers are prepared to encourage expressive conversation, curb judgement and ensure that each student enjoys equal speaking opportunities. Teachers correct students verbally and in writing, while maintaining a light, friendly and informative atmosphere. Teachers with overseas experience preferred. Please fax cover letter and resume...  [Read more]

Date posted:2005-11-17 | Writer: EME Vancouver | Email: [email protected] Education Level required: Bachelor Degree Qualification required: Other Experience required: Any Job starting: Oct 2005 Created: Oct 23 2005 You must be able to teach grammar, listening, idioms, pronunciation, vocabulary and conversation. We teach adult university students and professionals from all around the world. Students discuss global issues, political history, economy, pop culture, media, gender and sex, family politics and social problems. Our teachers are prepared to encourage expressive conversation, curb judgement and ensure that each student enjoys equal speaking opportunities. Teachers correct students verbally and in writing, while maintaining a light, friendly and informative...  [Read more]

Date posted:2002-11-01 | Writer: Lektor School of English. | Email: [email protected] We are a small English language school (150 students) in a town called Mragowo, in Mazury, the Lake District in Northeast of Poland.Each year we employ qualified TEFL/TESOL teachers (native speakers) to teach children and adults. Currently we are looking for a second teacher to start IMMEDIATELY. The school's website is Contact us Our town is a small town of 22, 000 people in the northeast part of Poland. It is 66km (1 1/2 hour bus ride) from Olsztyn (a city of 180, 000 people), 4 hours west of Gdansk, 5 hours north of Warsaw and 6 1/2 hours east of Vilnius, Lithuania. It is a pleasant place to live and has a cinema, a few internet cafes and several pubs. There is good bus and train...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas There are many benefits for teachers who choose to teach English online instead of in a traditional classroom setting. English is an international commodity, and there are a billion people right now who are learning English. By teaching English online, enables the teacher to make a real difference in student's lives, whether they are studying for a specific test to get into a U.S. university, need to interview school or a job, need to communicate with others within their company in English or even if their family is emigrating to an English-speaking country.Table of Contents Flexible Schedule Students From Around The World Learning Opportunities Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-05-31 | Writer: EF English First Kelapa Gading | Email: [email protected] We are recruiting certified teachers for our school in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. If you have completed a TEFL certificate course (or equivalent) that included teaching practise, see what EF English First Kelapa Gading has to offer : * Return ticket to country of origin * Visa and work permit * Medical Insurance and Medical Allowance * Bonus of 1 month's salary upon completion of contract * Rupiah based salary allowing for a comfortable lifestyle and travel within Indonesia * 14 Vacation days in addition to 2 weeks off when the school is closed (at Christmas and at the end of Ramadhan) * One year renewable contract * Free internet access * Accommodation in a furnished house shared...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences One of the most rewarding times of my life is my career of teaching kindergarten for the last fifteen years. These young learners bring curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm to the classroom. Five and six year olds are still accustomed to needing help, and making mistakes; therefore, they are less self-conscious and are eager to learn in order for them to become more self-reliant. My husband and I are embarking on a new adventure to Indonesia where I will be working in a school in the early childhood department. The information I learned from my TEFL course will be very useful.Table of Contents Create a Cheerful Environment Be patient, kind, encouraging and observant. Are you ready to teach English to young learners? Related Articles: Listen to this blog...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-01-23 | Writer: Grant\\\'s English | Email: [email protected] Grant's English, located in the heart of downtown Santiago, offers great opportunities for teachers in 2006! Work as part of a dynamic and personable team to deliver small group classes to a selection of well-established multi-national clients. Established more than 6 years ago by Joanne Grant, herself an experienced teacher from Scotland, Grant's English, (or the Scottish Institute for Languages), has developed a reputation for its friendly working environment, professionalism, and innovative approach to teaching English. At Grant's English we offer the following: - very competitive rates of pay, according to experience - working visa paid in full - personal bank account to...  [Read more]

Joanna Dineva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Undeniably animals communicate in a variety of ways: bee dance for honeybees, bird song for aviary species, pheromones for ants, etc. However human language remains unique in its complexity and variety. Human language has the unique characteristic of being able to describe abstract concepts such as love and belief and temporal displacements such as past events or future plans. Even our closest evolutionary relatives are not able to acquire such complex language structures.Table of Contents Language is a Uniquely Human Cognitive Skill L1 Language Acquisition and Selective Hearing for the Sounds of Our Native Tongue Teaching Old Dogs New Sounds Practicing Production Skills of Unfamiliar Foreign Language Sounds What English Teachers Can Learn...  [Read more]

Date posted:2012-05-16 | Writer: EF English First Kelapa Gading | Email: [email protected] We are recruiting certified EFL teachers for our school in North Jakarta. If you have completed a TEFL / TESOL certificate course (or equivalent) that included teaching practice, please see what EF Kelapa Gading has to offer.    * Round trip air ticket from the country of origin    * Visa and work permit    * Medical insurance and medical allowance    * Bonus of one month's salary upon completion of contract    * 14 vacation days in addition to an abundance of public holidays    * One year renewable contract    * Furnished, shared housing     ABOUT LIVING IN...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-11-02 | Writer: EF English First Kelapa Gading | Email: [email protected] We are recruiting certified teachers for our school in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. If you have completed a TEFL certificate course (or equivalent) that included teaching practise, see what EF English First Kelapa Gading has to offer : * Return ticket to country of origin * Visa and work permit * Medical Insurance and Medical Allowance * Bonus of 1 month's salary upon completion of contract * Rupiah based salary allowing for a comfortable lifestyle and travel within Indonesia * 14 Vacation days in addition to 2 weeks off when the school is closed (at Christmas and at the end of Ramadhan) * One year renewable contract * Free internet access * Accommodation in a furnished house shared...  [Read more]

Date posted:2005-04-01 | Writer: Sutherland Global Services | Email: [email protected] Â UK native English speaker for Philippines to teach phonetics, language, and communication skills. Flexible shifts frequently required. Competitive compensation (based upon experience and credentials) plus economy airfare at beginning, mid-point and conclusion of assignment to home of origin. Corporate housing or subsidy provided. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Required (Education, Applied Linguistics, Education, English, TESOL/EFL, or Communications); ESL/EFL/TESOL certification; 2+ years formal ESL teaching experience. Job Description: * Deliver formal, prepared classroom language curriculum to newly hired employees (approx. 50%) * Quality monitoring of transactions...  [Read more]

Date posted:2005-04-13 | Writer: Sutherland Global Services Ltd. | Email: [email protected]   Requirements: Bachelor?s Degree Required (Education, Applied Linguistics, Education, English, TESOL/EFL, or Communications); ESL/EFL/TESOL certification; 2+ years formal ESL teaching experience. Details: Language Specialist for Mumbai and/or Chennai, India Job Description: * Deliver formal, prepared classroom language curriculum to newly hired employees (approx. 50%) * Quality monitoring of transactions to identify job-related issues (approx. 25%) * Coach individuals 1 on 1, providing technical, linguistic, and conversational feedback on performance (25%) * Night shifts and flexible shifts frequently required * 1-year assignment in Mumbai and/or Chennai, ...  [Read more]

Joanna Dineva Destinations Alumni Experiences Traveling for me is more than seeing a tourist sight and snapping a picture for your social media. Traveling is the opportunity to explore the world, immerse myself in different cultures and connect with the people of those cultures. Teaching English abroad has allowed me to do just that. In late 2019 an opportunity presented itself for me to teach English in Beijing, China. I had never been to China before. I had never traveled to Asia before. Having an adventurous soul and nomadic heart that I have, I accept the offer without too much hesitation.At the time of writing this personal experience article, I have lived in China for approximately four months and would like to share some lessons I have learned thus far.Table of Contents 1....  [Read more]

Joanna Dineva Destinations Teaching English abroad is a wonderful way to travel and experience new cultures. For those of us who also love to learn about ancient civilizations and learn from the past, there are a few countries that offer the chance to immerse yourself in history. I reviewed lists that ranked the best places to teach English abroad in 2019 based on a number of google searches, salary opportunities, and how many programs they offer and compare them to the lists of countries with the greatest historical significance and came up with a list of the top 5 countries to teach English abroad for history buffs.   Table of Contents 5. EGYPT 4. MEXICO 3. SPAIN 2. CHINA 1. JAPAN Related Articles:   It is...  [Read more]

hey there it's liza here how are you doing guys um i'm super glad to welcome you to today's live session and i should say it's an unusual time for me to start my live stream uh however from now on we're going to go live uh on different days at different time uh just to make sure that we can uh help out as many people as it is possible and there are some people who can't make it on my regular day and at my regular time so that is why i'm here today uh it's actually 10 am at my place and i should say it's just the best way to start my um day my work day because um i can meet this um interesting people who are motivated and um proactive to change their career or i don't know like develop careers so i'm super glad to be here and if you see and hear me please let me know via the chat box so uh...  [Read more]