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The Impact of Jigsaw Method on Developing CL Cooperative Learning in 6 Steps - TEFL Blog
Ahmed Taha
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
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.
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Jigsaw II is a variation on the basic structure of Jigsaw.
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One of the strategies that are considered one of the simplest methods to encourage students to work cooperatively and productively is the Jigsaw method. This article shows how to use the Jigsaw method and the basic structure of the Jigsaw and... [Read more]
TEFL Chile - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English In Chile At The Beach
Date posted:2008-08-26 | Writer: Pichilemu Institute | Email: [email protected]
TEFL position beginning October 2008 We are a small English/Spanish language school in ’surf city’ Chile. Pichilemu, population 12,000, is a small town with many Chilean summer tourists and a growing number of international tourists and surfers. The Pichilemu Institute of Language Studies opened in October 2005. We are looking for 1 teacher or a couple willing to share the workload with the following requirements:
Our Teacher must:
We are offering an 8 month contract with a possible extension. The salary is minimal $200,000 ($400US) pesos/month but includes housing at the school, most utilities, and Spanish classes. You work no more than 25 class hours/week with 2 full weekend days off and 1... [Read more]
The Benefits and Pitfalls when Teaching One-on-One - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
So you studied for hours, completed the necessary work, took the test, and received your TEFL certification, now what? You need to find a suitable company that meets your hours and teaching style. Do you want to teach in person or online? Do you want to teach a group of students or would you like the settings of one on one interaction? In this article, we'll take an in-depth look at the benefits and pitfalls of teaching foreign students English one on one.
Language Level
Amount of Attention
Faster Progress
More Difficult to Plan
More Stressful
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6 Questions About Teaching Abroad - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
TEFL Information
Whether you want to teach as a volunteer in the depths of the jungle on the Thai-Myanmar border or as a business English instructor to corporate high-flyers in São Paulo, Brazil, you will need most likely need to meet some form of minimum requirement to get the dream job you are looking for.
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What teaching qualifications will I need?
Do I need a degree?
Do I need teaching experience?
Do I need to be a native speaker of English?
Is there an age limit on becoming an English teacher?
Do I need to speak the local language?
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TEFL USA - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Efl Teachers Needed In Miami Beach Usa
Date posted:2011-06-29 | Writer: Rennert International | Email: [email protected]
Rennert International, a long established English language company, is seeking qualified ESL/EFL teachers for the rapidly expanding Miami South Beach center. Teachers must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus TESOL/TEFL certification and one-year teaching experience. Part-time and full-time schedules are available for the following programs: -American General English -Business and Executive English -Cambridge and TOEFL preparationRennert began teaching languages in 1973 and continues to expand program offerings and locations. Rennert hosts adult English language programs, summer/winter junior programs, foreign language classes, and a... [Read more]
6 Reasons for Teaching English in the Czech Republic - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Destinations
The Czech Republic is by no means a newcomer to the EFL teaching world; in fact, it has been a firm favorite with many teachers for several years. However, it may not be among the countries you initially consider when planning to teach English as a foreign language in Europe. So what is it about the country that draws in thousands of teachers from all over the world every year? The following 6 reasons for teaching English in the Czech Republic should provide a few answers.
1. A Thriving Job Market for English Language Teachers
2. Work Visas for Non-EU Citizens
3. A Great location for Exploring Europe
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4. A Low Cost of Living
5. Fascinating History, Culture and Architecture
6. World-Class Beer and a Relaxed Way of Life
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6 Striking Benefits of Games in the ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Games are one of the most important components in the classroom. They include activities that have goals and rules at the same fun time. There are lots of benefits to playing games in the classroom. Students can practice important skills by playing an educational game in a small group or with a partner. Whole class games are great means to review skills for a test or at the end of the unit. When students need a brain break or during an inside recess, action games work perfectly. Games can be given for homework to provide fun, engaging and differentiated practice. Games can be played in all subjects and at all grade levels. Games are fun as well as beneficial. Here are important benefits that we should use games in the classroom:
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What are the advantages of teaching TEFL in a one-on-one setting? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) can be done in various settings, including classrooms, online platforms, and one-on-one sessions. One-on-one teaching involves a single student and a teacher, providing a unique environment for tailored learning experiences. In this FAQ, we will explore the advantages of teaching TEFL in a one-on-one setting.
1. Personalized Attention: One of the primary advantages of one-on-one TEFL teaching is the ability to provide personalized attention to the student. The teacher can focus solely on the individual student's needs, learning style, strengths, and weaknesses. This personalized approach allows for customized lesson plans and targeted instruction to address specific language learning goals.
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6 Pros Why Games Are Effective Teaching Tools in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
"Who wants to play a game?" I would ask my students this question whenever I start a lesson. The resounding answer would always be, "Me!" In all my years of teaching, I have yet to see a student refuse to play a game. Games are effective teaching tools because it makes learning interesting and fun. I can tell you more reasons why games are good for teaching. Now let me give at least six of them.
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1. Practical Importance
2. Social Importance
3. Critical Thinking
4. Memory
5. Creative Thinking
6. Confidence
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Firstly, games make you practice a lot. As the saying goes, 'practice makes perfect.' In everything you do, whenever you play a game over and over, your mind gets better at it too. For example, when students... [Read more]
The Emphasis on the Need for Teaching Productive Skills - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The productive skills, in my definition, are skills that require the students to articulate or produce words, sounds, speeches, or sentences either in written or typed form. The productive skills are speaking and writing. The productive skills are essential and are needed for communicative purposes in our day to day activities.
Why are Productive Skills Important?
Preparation for Teaching
More Techniques
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The Influence of English on Globalization - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
A global language ranks high both in terms of the number of countries where it is spoken as well as the number of people who speak that language either as native speakers or as second language speakers. People often talk about English as a global language. Statistics show that more than 350 million people around the world are speaking English as a first language and more than 430 million are speaking it as a second language. A common world language becomes a need with the advent of large international bodies like the United Nations, World Bank, World Health Organization and UNICEF(1945). The need to be able to communicate freely with one language to people all around the world would help to reduce misunderstanding and reduce the cost of translation.... [Read more]
Top 5 Beaches in Kerala - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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One More Point of View on the Importance of Stories for English Learning in Early Childhood - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Early childhood is the period from 0-8 years old, it is a time of remarkable growth with brain development at its peak. During this stage, children are highly influenced by the environment and the people that surround them. We can say further that Early childhood education is a branch of education that relates to the teaching of children from birth to the age of eight, therefore covering infancy, kindergarten and the early school years up to grades 3. So how does storytelling come in? Well, storytelling does a lot here because this stage is very crucial to a child's early physical, socio-emotional, cognitive and linguistic development.
Benefits of Stories for Children
Role in Children's' Development
Teaching Ability
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What are the benefits of teaching English in a one-on-one tutoring setting for TEFL teachers? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
One of the key benefits of teaching English in a one-on-one tutoring setting as a TEFL teacher is the opportunity to provide a personalized learning experience for the student. In a one-on-one setting, the teacher can tailor the lessons to the student's individual needs, learning style, and pace. This personalized approach allows the teacher to focus on the areas where the student needs the most help, whether it's grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, or conversational skills. By adapting the lessons to the student's strengths and weaknesses, the teacher can help the student make faster progress and achieve their language learning goals more effectively.
Another advantage of one-on-one tutoring for TEFL teachers is the flexibility it offers in teaching. In a one-on-one setting, the teacher... [Read more]
The Principles of Working on Student Motivation - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Besides the thousands of things they have on their minds (personal problems, health issues, daydreaming, etc.) and the temptation to just chat with their neighbors in the classroom, students can also be easily distracted by their smartphones. Distraction is not the only obstacle to the class, boredom and absenteeism don't help the class either.
1. Build rapport with students
2. Make the class interesting
3. Have fun!
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To prevent those behaviors, students need to be motivated, which is every teacher's challenge. While all students have different backgrounds and expectations, the teacher still has plenty of resources to tease students' attention and increase their participation.
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The Secret Strategy on ESL Learner Motivation - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I feel that this is a very important topic and part of the teaching experience, one of my biggest worries is that I won't be good enough at creating a classroom where the students feel encouraged, motivated and comfortable participating, of course, there are a lot of things that go into this, such as the way you teach the material and what you choose to teach, the way you maintain discipline in the classroom, how to create good rapport with all the students in your class, how to make the class "fun" and interesting for the students without trying to be TOO fun and derail from the point of the lesson, so I worry about a lot of these issues.
Why is it necessary?
Ideas to motivate students
Setting up goals
Establishing a positive atmosphere
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The Dependence of Teaching on Students Motivation - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
A highly motivated student is one who is goal-oriented, driven by passion and focused. He/she does things from the bottom of the heart. Motivation can be viewed as an internal impulse that brings us to complete an action. Without motivation, there is no action. Motivation is what moves or inspires the learner to achieve set objectives. It's the motor that drives the student to achieve pedagogical objectives. Hence it's an essential tool to equip students with, so that whatever they do it effectively and with perfection.
Behavior and Motivation
Efforts and Motivation
Get to Know Your Students
Get Your Students Involved
Vary Your Activities
Choose The Best Strategy
Find Perfect Materials
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The Impact of Globalization on TEFL - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Evolution of TEFL in a Globalized World
Cultural Diversity in TEFL Classrooms
Technological Advancements in TEFL Education
The Role of Global Communication in TEFL
Job Opportunities in TEFL Abroad
Challenges Faced by TEFL Teachers in a Globalized Context
The Importance of Intercultural Competence in TEFL
Professional Development in the Age of Globalization
The Future of TEFL in a Globalized Society
Conclusion: Navigating Globalization in TEFL
As globalization continues to reshape the world, the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) has also undergone significant transformations. The demand for English language proficiency has surged globally, leading to an increased interest in TEFL courses and programs. International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) has played a... [Read more]
Thoughts on The Reasons for Lesson Planning - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching is a challenging labor that requires different factors to do it properly. First of all, the person who teaches has to have the vocation to help others. Otherwise, either the teacher or the students will enjoy the classes. Then, a teacher has to have clear that there are several aspects that the university does not prepare the teacher students.
Lesson Flow
Group Features
Teaching Process
Anticipated Problems
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What are the advantages of teaching English in a one-on-one tutoring setting with a TEFL certification? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
One of the main advantages of teaching English in a one-on-one tutoring setting with a TEFL certification is the ability to provide a personalized learning experience for the student. In a one-on-one setting, the teacher can tailor the lessons to the specific needs, learning style, and goals of the individual student. This personalized approach allows the teacher to focus on the areas where the student needs the most help, whether it be grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, or speaking skills. The student also has the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on any topic they find challenging, leading to a more effective learning experience.
Another advantage of one-on-one English tutoring with a TEFL certification is the flexibility it offers in lesson planning. Unlike... [Read more]
6 Peculiarities of the English Language That Are Mind-Boggling for English Learners - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
From the days of Chaucer and Shakespeare to the present the English language has been filled with some amazingly peculiar and bizarre examples of speech and grammar. As the English sailed around the globe colonizing it to the extent the "sun never set on the British empire" the number of words that were adopted by the language could not help but grow. Along with this vocabulary growth so to did the number of expressions and grammatical rules that seem to make no sense when actually examined. One could say that English has been beating up other languages in dark alleys, then going through their pockets for loose grammar and spare vocabulary for centuries.
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Ough words
Red or reed?
Silent Letters
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Lifestyle vs. Money – 6 of the Best Places to be an English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Destinations
So you've finished your TEFL course and are trying to decide what to next. Do you want to chill out on a tropical beach sipping exotic cocktails as the sun lazily drops below the horizon after the week's teaching is done? Or are you looking to pay off the student loan while travelling the world and getting to know a whole new culture.
Thailand
Czech Republic
Costa Rica
South Korea
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
The United Arab Emirates
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This article looks at the differences between lifestyle and earning potential for popular TEFL destinations around the world.
Tropical islands, beautiful beaches, jungle treks and delicious food; Thailand seems to have it all. You will find plenty of... [Read more]
Full Moon Party - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
SOURCE: www . ultimate . travel/koh-phangan-full-moon-party/
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Is there a level 6 TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
At ITTT our course-level framework runs from level 3 to level 7. At level 6 we provide our 370-hour Diploma in TESOL course which is the highest level individual course you can complete with us. The Diploma in TESOL is a great option for first-time teachers who want to start their careers with a bang, as well as teachers who already have some classroom experience and are looking to move up the employment ladder. With a level 6 qualification on your portfolio you will have access to a wider range of teaching jobs, many of which could potentially include a higher rate of pay and greater responsibility than the majority of entry-level positions.
Check out our course levels page for more information on our framework.
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The 9 Different Roles A Teacher Takes On In The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Being a teacher is my everyday dream since I was a child. As I believe that the future is mainly based on education and students, how they can make a progress and improve their skills. So I decided to take apart in this great cycle hoping that one day I can leave a mark in student's life.
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Nine Basic Traits of a Good Teacher
The Controller
The Organizer
The Assessor
The Prompter
The Participant
The Tutor
The Facilitator
The Model
The Observer
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Answering the Question on Why Motivation is Necessary for the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What is the key objective of a teacher? It is simple: ensuring students learn well and don't forget what they were taught a few minutes after a course ends.
Teacher's proficiency
Research in the field
Proof of the findings
First impression
Useful recommendations
1. Teacher's personal attitude
2. No boredom in the ESL classroom
3. Realistic goals
4. Classroom environment
5. Self-assurance
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Solid and comprehensive knowledge of the subject a person is teaching is a very important piece of the puzzle. Students have the... [Read more]
Am I on the Right Track? Forking the Paths of Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
"You speak too much in the class," "you always finish their sentences," "you answer back to the teens," "the classroom is a mess," "your lessons are boring." That was the feedback I would usually get in college during my teaching practice. So the final questions were always the same, "When am I going to be a good teacher?" What does it take apart from reading the theory?" "Why am I failing?" In this essay, I will briefly describe some of my experiences when teaching and the struggles on the way. I will also mention the importance of applying specific methods and techniques, taking different roles and the relation between lesson planning and the material to be used in class.
The Natural Way
Teachers all-inclusive
Planning Creativity
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The Influence of Teaching Skills on the Progress of Your Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Every profession in this world needs skills to be able to execute the job very well. A doctor, nurse, carpenter and so on need all the necessary skills to be able to deliver their services to their customers. The same thing applies to all teachers. For a teacher to create a very positive learning environment, he or she should be skilled at communication, classroom management, appropriate disciplined techniques and so on. There are many skills that a good teacher should have but will concentrate on a few of them.
Communication skills
Patience
Lesson Planning and Flexibility
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The Dependence of TEFL Experience on Students’ Age - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
A learning model is a complex of activities based on the main chosen approach which covers the demand of the group. There are four directions in languages studying: writing, listening, speaking and reading.
Learning Modes
Children
Adults
Challenges
Useful Activities
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Each of them is equally relevant and has its difficulties and tricky moments. To provide students with the sustainable development of their skills, a teacher has to take into consideration several important points: the average age of the... [Read more]
Present Simple Battleship - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This game is to practice the Present Simple Tense questions and short answers. Students draw the ships on their boards and then they start shooting, trying to guess, where their partner's ships are.
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