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How TEFL Teacher Impacts ESL Students' Life - TEFL Blog


Thu, 25 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How TEFL Teacher Impacts ESL Students' Life Everyone can remember the different ways teachers impacted their life, whether good or bad. In modern-day society, a teacher's role in education extends beyond just 'educating' and 'passing along the information to students, with teachers adopting myriad roles in the classroom setting and the students' personal life. Beyond educating, teachers can mentor students, be positive role models, encourage social inclusion, nurture student's development and interests, create a safe and welcoming environment for students, and look for signs of trouble. This essay will discuss the myriad roles teachers play in contemporary classroom contexts and the benefits of...  [Read more]

Parents: First Teachers in a Child's Life - TEFL Blog


Thu, 26 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Parents: First Teachers in a Child's Life It has been said that there are three great blessings in one's life: a good family when one is a child, a good teacher when one is reading, and a good leader when one is working. Thus, family education plays a very important role in people's growth. Table of Contents First of all, parents should be their children's teachers. Second, parents should be their children's friends. Many parents think it's unnecessary to communicate with their children, and they are still young. Third, parents should be children's students. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ramy M. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

A Teacher’s Role in a Classroom's Daily Life - TEFL Blog


Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Teacher’s Role in a Classroom's Daily Life A teacher who teaches students in an environment using their native language will play various roles in the classroom. My interpretation of these roles includes their abilities to facilitate and manage learning through their personalities, have an understanding of their student’s needs while also being a genuine messenger. As a manager, it is the teacher’s responsibility to control the environment and organization of the classroom, the students’ behavior, and the class syllabus. As a messenger, it is the teacher’s responsibility to deliver the content on the syllabus to the students to improve their reading and writing abilities. We can, therefore, summarize...  [Read more]

English as an Influential Aspect in Students' Life - TEFL Blog


Tue, 01 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as an Influential Aspect in Students' Life In recent generations, the English language has merged as the language of choice for international interactions and transactions amongst individuals due to globalization and the use of technology in communications and business. Table of Contents English as a Necessity Personal Teaching Experience Globalization and Students’ Plans Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Juan Pablo L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. English as a Necessity Many people from around the world, especially those from non-English speaking...  [Read more]

The Global Status of English in Daily Life - TEFL Blog


Tue, 28 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Global Status of English in Daily Life The steadfast force of globalization challenges the structures of local groups, nation-states, and societies. The cultural and economic connections between contrasting social groups require a mutually understood language for communication; whether through translators or an individual’s knowledge. In most cases, such as the United Nations, other political entities, and corporations, a common language is determined to facilitate communication. Sumerian, Greek, and French were languages deemed as the Lingua Francas in the past. As a result, political and economic connections began to flourish across regions. In this current era, the English language is the default language for...  [Read more]

Why Completing a TEFL Course May Change Your Life - TEFL Blog


Fri, 10 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Completing a TEFL Course May Change Your Life I have a very strong reason why i should complete a TEFL Course. In fact, i am taking 220 hours. Well, the base on my future plans i have the desire to be a tutor online. it's totally out of my line, i was once a registered nurse, i was a fashion designer and even studied Fashion Design at London and Singapore. I owned a wedding shop in the Philippines and catering to different clients worldwide. and fast forward i got married. But, since i tied the knot and settled here at California. Table of Contents My story Challenges Perspectives Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Odessa M....  [Read more]

Why Taking a TEFL Course Will Change Your Life - TEFL Blog


Tue, 25 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Taking a TEFL Course Will Change Your Life As in any profession, a worker must prove themselves capable of the task at hand. I find myself at various stages of my life needing to perform tasks I never thought I would have to master: managing a family of seven, running a marathon, milking cows, managing a horse barn, homeschooling K-12, teaching various online classes, providing my own tech-support, writing curriculum, the list goes on. With each task allotted for me, I have pulled on resources to gain knowledge for mastery. Table of Contents Opportunity Experience New Methodologies Practice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course and get officially certified! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post The...  [Read more]

The Life of an ESL Teacher in Hong Kong - TEFL Blog


Mon, 19 Oct 2020 Gianluca Costa Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Life of an ESL Teacher in Hong Kong If you are thinking of moving to Hong Kong to teach English, this article is a great overview of how an ESL teacher's life in Hong Kong can be. English is widely spoken in Hong Kong, and even young children start their English education very early. Many parents place their children in English institutions early on, which shows how important English education is in Hong Kong. That's why Hong Kong offers many opportunities for ESL teachers, and you can find placements in a variety of school settings, from kindergartens, learning centers to private tutoring lessons. Table of Contents Let's take a look what a typical day in the life of an ESL teacher in Hong Kong...  [Read more]

5 Important Areas of Life Where Grammar is Vital - TEFL Blog


Thu, 16 May 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 5 Important Areas of Life Where Grammar is Vital Grammar can be defined as the study of the classes of words, their inflections and their functions and relations in the sentence (see Merriam Webster) or grammar is a linguistic tool that determines the rules for presenting sentences correctly. It involves a number of related sub-fields including syntax, phonetics, morphology, and semantics. That is to say, grammar is the system of the language and is the rules that make it possible for us to talk about language. Grammar names the types of words and word groups which could make up sentences not only in English but in any other language. As human beings, we can all do with grammar, even as children. But it is not everybody who is able to...  [Read more]

The Influential Power of English in Students’ Professional Life - TEFL Blog


Wed, 22 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Influential Power of English in Students’ Professional Life In today’s world of the 21st Century, there is no doubt, rightly or wrongly that English is the dominant worldwide language. Used in aircraft management, business, political and personal interactions nothing surpasses the English language. English is the most widely spoken language around the world and is needed in communication in a variety of professional fields. If you have a good command of English, not only does your career opportunities broaden but also your chance of getting paid more at a chosen job increases. Table of Contents Globalization Demand in non-native countries Employability Networking Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

How 10 Years of Teaching English Has Changed My Life - TEFL Blog


Mon, 11 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How 10 Years of Teaching English Has Changed My Life This blog post was written by recent ITTT graduate Kaitlin F., who shares her 10 years of teaching experience with us talking about the many different jobs in the English education field she was fortunate to work in. Table of Contents What is an educator? “I often dealt with preschool children who made my experience memorable and from there my passion to teach continued” “Every day I would receive a call not knowing what to expect when I walked into a school” “My experience while being a paraprofessional has let me become a more knowledgeable person in order to cater to students needs.” “I received an opportunity to teach as an education...  [Read more]

Unusual Teaching Job as a Life-Long Experience: Alumni Story - TEFL Blog


Wed, 15 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Unusual Teaching Job as a Life-Long Experience: Alumni Story My personal teaching experience is not a typical teaching job that most people come across. It starts back in the early 1990s. At that time, I was a Senior Prison Office with the Office of Corrections of Victoria and was working in the “B” Division at our maximum security prison H.M. Prison Pentridge. Table of Contents Unusual Trajectory Approach to Work Teaching Approaches Daily Routine Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mark L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Unusual Trajectory “B”...  [Read more]

How do you bring language to life in the classroom? - TEFL Blog


Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How do you bring language to life in the classroom? When teaching in the classroom, it is very important to branch away from the traditional method of teaching, known as the “chalk and talk” method. This typically involves the teacher dictating the lesson, with students sat listening and writing down the words of the teacher. Not every student is programmed to be able to sit, listen intently to every word you say, write down everything important and absorb the information sufficiently to be able to go on and use the language in a productive way. Table of Contents Differentiate classroom activities Help to memorize language points in an unusual way Give more freedom even when you are teaching grammar Mind your...  [Read more]

How Working and Teaching English Abroad Will Influence Your Life - TEFL Blog


Mon, 20 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Working and Teaching English Abroad Will Influence Your Life I was born in the United States in a big Italian family, where Italian customs and tradition played a key role and influence in my upbringing. My Mom and Dad were travelers of a different kind and would take many hiatus to exotic lands in far off places, leaving us children behind. Table of Contents Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rosella P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. However, one year when I was just a little girl, my parents decided it was time to take the entire family on an 8 months travel...  [Read more]

Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" - TEFL Blog


Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Destinations Alumni Experiences Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I’m Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I’m here with Brit today. Table of Contents Watch the live session here That's cool, that’s exciting. Have you been to Luxemburg? Like I said, we have Brittany here today. We're doing a TEFL talk, sort of a casual TEFL talk today. We are live on Facebook, and we're also live on YouTube. So please don't hesitate to ask...  [Read more]

Why My Life Experiences Will Make Me an Effective English Teacher - TEFL Blog


Mon, 23 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why My Life Experiences Will Make Me an Effective English Teacher From my heritage of teachers to multicultural experiences, I feel that events in my life have prepared me to be an effective English teacher. Teaching is something I’ve always enjoyed doing and I have wanted to become a teacher for much of my adult life. Teaching English will be a new experience for me, but I’m at a point where I am ready to take on this exciting chance to not only make a difference in students’ lives but to also see new parts of the world. Table of Contents Family Experience Life-long Teaching Peer Teaching Business Cunsulting Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by...  [Read more]

TEFL Talk with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


TEFL Talk with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" 11/27/2020 hello welcome to another live session this week and yeah we're on at a different time this week usually we're a little bit earlier um but yeah we have a special guest today and that's why because she's on base in germany so we had to change the time a little bit yeah i'm linda from itt you've probably seen me before if you've watched our lives and i'm here with brit today hi brit hi thanks for having me and painting your time to meet my schedule yeah and thanks so much for getting up early i know it's early in germany right now oh yeah just have my coffee and i'm good to go yeah that's awesome where in germany are you exactly so i'm based near trier which is along the border with luxembourg so very close to luxembourg...  [Read more]

Why Teaching English in Chile is Awesome and Will Change Your Life - TEFL Blog


Thu, 05 Mar 2020 Ron Borland Alumni Experiences Why Teaching English in Chile is Awesome and Will Change Your Life When I think back to my time teaching English in Chile, I can say that it has been an awesome experience for me because of how wonderful it can be to share one’s native language with someone else. Probably the best thing about it was to see the others in gaining their experience overall in adapting to the new way of thinking. I know I had my troubles as I had to teach sometimes in Spanish what the rule was in English. For that, I relied on the help of other teachers to help with some of the grammar. Table of Contents "I am very thankful for the TEFL course from ITTT" "The students were learning about different cultures, and I let them know about the States." "I...  [Read more]

A Day in the Life of an EPIK Teacher in South Korea - TEFL Blog


Tue, 18 Aug 2020 Brittany Varano Destinations Alumni Experiences A Day in the Life of an EPIK Teacher in South Korea For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. An acronym that stands for "English Program in Korea," EPIK hires native English teachers to co-teach or lead English lessons in public elementary, middle, and high schools around the country. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: So, who can teach English with EPIK? A Day in the Life of An EPIK Elementary Teacher: A Normal Teaching Schedule 7:00 - 7:30 am Wake Up + Get Ready 8:00 am Walk to School 8:30 am School Starts 9:00 am - 12:20 pm First - Fourth Periods 12:10 pm - 1:10 pm Lunch 1:10pm - 2:40pm Fifth + Sixth Periods 2:40 pm Students Go...  [Read more]

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Teach EFL and Experience Life in Moscow, Russia Date posted:2019-09-02 | Writer: Simply English Moscow | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to teach in Moscow - kindergarten and school teachers needed in Moscow! Experience the amazing culture and history of Moscow in the company of over 40 teachers from all over the world! Simply English Moscow is looking for energetic, professional native English teachers to join us for the 2019-20 school year. Our teachers work in state and private schools, kindergartens, and with private students. While our students can be of all ages, most are young children and teenagers, so only teachers who enjoy working with kids should apply! Monday - Friday schedule (weekends always off) Maximum 25 teaching hours per week - no office hours! Positions...  [Read more]

Participating in Children’s School Life: The Role of the Parents in Education - TEFL Blog


Wed, 05 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Participating in Children’s School Life: The Role of the Parents in Education Education is the key to everything good in the world. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “education is the process of teaching or learning.” This process of teaching and learning should not only be at school, college or university. The process of teaching and learning should first start in the home. This is where the parents come in. Their role in the education of their children is very important from the onset because they are the foundation of learning for their children. Table of Contents First steps in education Taking part in children’s’ school live Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

You're Never Too Old to Change Your Life and Do a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog


Sun, 20 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information You're Never Too Old to Change Your Life and Do a TEFL Course Some people may feel that doing a TEFL course is something for young people who want to travel and experience what the world has to offer. Whilst that is certainly the case, why should it only apply to younger people? Table of Contents Plan the Steps Your Current Job Your Home Your Family and Friends What Documents to Take What Luggage to Take Looking for Work Listen to this blog post Are you ready for your adventure abroad? Related Articles: There is no upper age limit for taking a TEFL course, and why should there be? You will find that some countries and individual companies set age limits when employing teachers; however, there are still plenty of great options for...  [Read more]

5 Things You Can Do to Make Your Life Easier for Teaching English in Taiwan - TEFL Blog


Thu, 13 May 2021 Christian Davey Destinations Alumni Experiences 5 Things You Can Do to Make Your Life Easier for Teaching English in Taiwan Taiwan is a wonderful starting point to begin your teaching profession as the island has a variety of job prospects, plentiful incomes, and companies are usually happy to employ you, even if you have limited teaching experience. Table of Contents 1. Find a private landlord, avoid an agency 2. Find a job in the same proximity as your place. 3. Get your scooter license. 4. Make friends with locals. 5. Join social media groups/like social media pages Are you ready to teach English in Taiwan? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Nonetheless, living abroad comes with its challenges, and if you know...  [Read more]

A Day in the Life of an ALT on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme - TEFL Blog


Fri, 12 Feb 2021 Georgia Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences A Day in the Life of an ALT on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme The unofficial motto of the JET Programme is ‘every situation is different (ESID).’ This is completely true, and every JET’s day looks different depending on whether they work in a public or private school, whether they have co-JETs or are solo, their teaching partner’s style, and the school’s schedule. I teach in a private junior and senior high school in central Tokyo, where students are aged 12-18. The following is my own experience, but every ALT’s (assistant language teacher) experience on the JET Programme is vastly different. Table of Contents Wake up, get ready for school and...  [Read more]

Life of an Expat in Hong Kong - What it's Like to Live in Asia's World City - TEFL Blog


Tue, 24 Nov 2020 Gianluca Costa Destinations Life of an Expat in Hong Kong - What it's Like to Live in Asia's World City Hong Kong is an energetic and exciting city. It is a modern metropolis with high skyscrapers, and its vast mountains make it a truly unique place. Table of Contents Here's what it's like to be an expat in Hong Kong and live in Asia's World City. Expat sport groups Language exchange groups Night out and activities in Hong Kong Come and teach English in Hong Kong! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Adding to its beauty, Hong Kong is one of the major international financial centers, having very low taxation and a high standard of living. That's exactly why Hong Kong attracts people from all over the world. Even...  [Read more]

Do TEFL certificates expire? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs


Do TEFL certificates expire? No, they don't. Once earned, a TEFL certificate remains valid for life, enabling certificate holders to work immediately post-completion or at any future time. It is a versatile qualification, beneficial for both immediate job opportunities and as a reliable backup when traveling. With a TEFL certificate in hand, teaching English and earning an income is feasible anywhere globally. Table of Contents Should I complete additional TEFL qualifications? Should I consider a TEFL refresher course? Should I complete additional TEFL qualifications? While your primary certification is lifelong, continual skill enhancement is beneficial. Courses like an advanced Diploma in TESOL or specialized certificates in areas like business English or young learners enhance...  [Read more]

Benefits of Learning and Speaking English - TEFL Blog


Tue, 26 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Benefits of Learning and Speaking English There is an old saying. A foreign language is a new person​. Yes, speaking a foreign language can help you a lot. Knowledge of a foreign language; There are many benefits such as getting a new job, traveling freely in a foreign country, working when necessary, and following foreign press. So why English? Although English is not the most spoken language in the world today, it is the official language of 53 countries and is spoken by around 400 million people. Today, in addition to 350-400 million native English speakers, it is estimated that 1,5-2 billion people have at least some basic English skills. It is also the language of science and a language in which international people can...  [Read more]

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Ron Borland Ron Borland is a missionary with Youth With A Mission whose purpose is to have youths everywhere be able to be in the Mission field without any kind of seminary training. Currently, he is looking for work using his skills acquired. When he is not looking for work, he volunteer s teaching English at a local community center. He hold s a BA from SFSU in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. He does have a blog, ronywamchile.wordpress.com, where he writes ongoing inspiring messages of his work in the field. Read my articles Why Teaching English in Chile is Awesome and Will Change Your Life | ITTT | TEFL Blog 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...  [Read more]

Last posts written by Brittany


Brittany Varano Brit is a freelance travel writer and blogger who loves to hike, knit, and sip copious amounts of coffee. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she fell in love with travel blogging after living and teaching English in South Korea. She’s now location independent and enjoys slow travel to new and exciting places. You can follow along with her adventures on Instagram or her travel blog lifeofbrit.com, where she helps others teach English abroad and shares travel guides for budget and solo travels in Asia and beyond. Read my articles A Day in the Life of an EPIK Teacher in South Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog Brittany Varano Destinations Alumni Experiences For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in...  [Read more]

Practical TEFL Experience in a Non-Profit Organization - TEFL Blog


Mon, 14 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Practical TEFL Experience in a Non-Profit Organization For this essay, I have learned that teaching a second language can be challenging especially when teaching a younger group of students. Before taking the TEFL course I have had numerous experiences in tutoring and mentoring, which is quite different from actually being an English Language teacher. In the past, I have taught small groups that focus on one subject as well as one summer teaching an art class at my local Boys and Girls Club. Most of my personal teaching experience has been limited to small groups of four to eight students, who all speak the same language and are around the same level and skill of reading, writing, and math skills. Table of Contents Practical Skills...  [Read more]

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