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General English Course Books for Adults There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the ESL classroom. The main publishers are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. These two publishers produce course books across a range of ESL sectors including, young learners, adults, business English, and English for specific purposes. General English course books for adults will include topics geared towards the interest of adults such as the world of work, entertainment, socialising etc. They will also have more detailed explanations of grammar than you would find in books aimed at young learners. The majority of these course books can be ordered directly through the’ websites of the publishers, online from Amazon or in the EFL section at your local...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information Great ESP and EAP Course Books and Where to Find Them What are ESP and EAP? English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is an area of English language teaching and learning that encompasses business English and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) as well as courses that teach English needed for specific jobs and industries. As a qualified TEFL teacher you will likely teach ESP in some form and in this post I'll look at course books aimed at teaching English to those in certain professions such as finance, law, tourism, medicine and aviation as well as books used for teaching EAP. EAP focuses on the language and skills needed for students to study in English at university level. As with other English teaching, EAP deals with reading, writing,...  [Read more]

Positions in Hong Kong For EFL Teachers Date posted:2016-05-05 | Writer: Experior Asia | Email: [email protected] Experior Asia is an innovative Hong Kong based company, offering a fresh new approach towards teaching English abroad with your TEFL skills. Our aim is to help encourage and improve English language learning through sourcing the best teaching talent available. Experior Asia cares about you by providing professional and personal support throughout the entire teaching contract. We ensure your transition to life in Hong Kong is not just smooth, but is also an amazing experience. At Experior Asia we take pride in our friendly and personalised approach, offering the opportunity to develop an impressive international CV. JOB DUTIES: • Teach approx. 25 hours per week. Unlike...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information 14 Course Books to Improve Your Business English Classes Business English falls under the umbrella of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and is an area of English language teaching that focuses on the language students need in order to function in an international business setting. It is a popular sector for qualified TEFL teachers to work in and one that can be financially rewarding. Students taking business English classes will generally already have a reasonable level of English language ability and course books tend to be aimed at pre-intermediate level students and above but there are books aimed at lower level students. Table of Contents Oxford University Press Cambridge University Press Pearson/Longman Macmillan Collins ELT Are you...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas 12 Course Books to Improve Your General English Lessons for Adults As a newly qualified TEFL teacher the chances are you will be working for a school which supplies its teachers with all the resources needed to teach successful lessons based on a set course. This article shows a selection of the course books that are available for teaching general English course to adults from a number of publishers in the TEFL industry. Table of Contents Oxford University Press Cambridge University Press Pearson/Longman Macmillan Are you ready to teach English to adults all over the world? Related Articles: There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the TEFL classroom. The main publishers are Oxford University...  [Read more]

School in Italy Seeks TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2015-02-24 | Writer: The New Oxford School | Email: [email protected] EFL teacher needed for full-time work for The New Oxford School in Siena, central Tuscany. Our school was founded in 2001 and has had great success in the language education sector due to its innovative teaching system based on conversation.  We are looking for applicants who: - have a CELTA or TESOL certificate - have a native-level competence of English - have a university degree - have at least 1 year of teaching experience - live locally Please note we can only accept applications from EU-nationals or candidates with a valid work permit for the EU. If you would like to apply for the position, please email us at the address given on the job...  [Read more]

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 Ahmed Taha TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Let's Talk about Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) This article explains what TBLT is and how it differs from more traditional approaches to teaching. Why has it become such a popular teaching method for languages? Will it continue to be popular or will it be replaced by another approach? Table of Contents Do you use TBLT in your teaching? What are the challenges and benefits of the approach? Why do you think that a task-based approach in teaching is considered a good approach? What is a task? Rod Ellis' description is especially useful because it focuses on the role as: Three major characteristics of tasks are defined in the description. Conclusion Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in UK Summer Camps Date posted:2010-04-27 | Writer: MM Oxford Study Services | Email: [email protected] MM Oxford Study Services was founded in 1981 by Mustafa Misirlizade. Family owned and managed, we pride ourselves in providing high quality, multinational (38 nationalities in 2009) residential English Language courses. Our centres with accommodation are based in the Oxford University colleges of Hertford, (Young Adult courses - average age 16 - 23) and St. Hugh's, (Junior courses - age 12 - 16). We are currently recruiting TEFL qualified teachers for summer 2010. Our summer courses commence with a full day induction on Saturday 03 July 2010 and contracts for between 4 and 7 weeks are available. We have opportunities for applicants who are friendly, and have lots of...  [Read more]

Position Teaching Young Learners EFL in Hong Kong Date posted:2017-05-17 | Writer: Teach In Asia Ltd | Email: [email protected] Teach in Asia is a leading English teacher recruitment agency for Asia. We connect qualified teachers with reputable education providers in full-time and part-time roles. There is no charge to job applicants. We currently have a full-time Native English Teacher role at one of Hong Kong's leading premium English learning centres. Receive training and certification in the Oxford University Press Syllabus and professional development. THE JOB: - Teach young learners in a small class setting. - Syllabus and lesson plans are provided by Oxford. - Opportunity to teach and use provided materials in a creative and exciting way. - Conduct and report on student...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Improve Your Young Learners Classes with these 30 Course Books TEFL teachers both new and experienced will benefit from having a range of course books to draw on for their lessons. General English course books for young learners differ from those for adults in a number of ways. Obviously the types of topics will be geared towards the interests of younger people but there are also differences in the way the language is presented. Course books for adults will generally have sections with explicit presentations of a grammar point,whereas books for young learners do not usually cover grammar in detail. Table of Contents Oxford University Press course books for young learners Cambridge University Press course books for young...  [Read more]

Cost Best TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Cost Best TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts B.I. - U.S.A. said: Syllabus Design A syllabus is an outline of the subjects in a course of study. The traditional syllabus focuses on the outcome rather than the process, but over time, the line between syllabus design and methodology has become blurred. Today, many syllabi focus on situations, as well as structure. "A complete syllabus will include all five aspects: structure, function, situation, topic, skills. The difference between syllabuses will lie in the priority given to each of...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Coursebook Review There are thousands of English coursebooks nowadays, and one might get confused while trying to choose a coursebook for the students. I have faced this problem as well, trying to choose the coursebook for private classes with a 7-year-old student who has already learned some English before. Table of Contents Oxford Resources and Materials Coursebook Contents Feedback Structure Revision Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Elena K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Oxford Resources and Materials As far as I am concerned, Oxford University Press is known to be...  [Read more]

Immediate Opportunity Teaching English in Spain Date posted:2014-09-02 | Writer: The Oxford School of English | Email: [email protected] The Oxford School of English is a well-established language school which provides a wide range of courses: young learners, teens and adults, as well as in-company and ESP classes. The school has a local reputation for providing quality language teaching in what is an exceptional learning environment. We seek a dynamic and dedicated EFL professional with a flair for teaching children and adults. We encourage applicants who wish to improve as teachers and contribute to the school´s reputation for Quality Language Teaching. Applicants must possess a desire to live in Spain and become integrated in the local culture of Badajoz. All of our teaching...  [Read more]

English Teacher Wanted in Czech Republic Date posted:2022-05-18 | Writer: The Philadelphia Academy | Email: [email protected] The Philadelphia Academy is looking for an experienced and qualified native speaker to join us for next school year.Complete support is guaranteed.Czech lessons and methodical training are possible. Details of PositionWe are looking for an experienced and qualified native English teacher to join our teaching staff and stay till June 2023 or longer.The school is situated in the centre of Mlada Boleslav (Central Bohemia). We offer a rich resource centre - 8 classrooms, free access to the photocopier, computer with an access to net (free e-mail and Internet privileges), WiFi, library. The school uses the highest quality materials from major British publishers...  [Read more]

Immediate Opportunity Teaching English in Spain Date posted:2019-03-21 | Writer: Oxford School of English | Email: [email protected] Oxford School of English is a well-recognised language school in Madrid that throughout the years has gained the respect of students and teachers alike due to our sincere commitment to teaching. A TESOL qualified native level English teacher is urgently required to fill a teaching position for the last term of the current academic year. Benefits include block hours, paid holidays, and social security. The contract starts 01/04/2019 and ends 30/06/2019. There will be a possibility of renewing the contract for the full academic year 2019-2020. The small number of staff encourages a team-work atmosphere, making easy the sharing of ideas,...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 270 TOEFL Words You Need to Know Preparing for TOEFL? Whether you're a test prep teacher or are taking the proficiency test yourself, keep this list of 270 TOEFL words close!   What is TOEFL? TOEFL stands for "Test of English as a Foreign Language" and is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities. The test is accepted by many English-speaking academic and professional institutions. TOEFL is one of the two major English-language tests in the world, the other being the IELTS.   What is the purpose of TOEFL? The purpose of the TOEFL test is to get an evaluation of the English proficiency of people whose native language is...  [Read more]

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas What are some useful ESL teaching resource books? The market for ESL teaching books is very large and all the major publishers have some form of involvement in the production and selling of these resources. There are many different types of books and resources that are used in ESL teaching and we will consider three main categories.1) General teaching theory books2) ESL book series3) Activity resource books Table of Contents General teaching theory books ESL book series Activity Resource books Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! General teaching theory books As an ESL teacher unless you spend your entire career...  [Read more]

Immediate Positions For EFL Teachers in South Korea Date posted:2012-03-20 | Writer: Oxford Education | Email: [email protected] Oxford Education has Gyeonggi-province public school positions (GEPIK) available for EFL teachers who are available to start in April and May. Gyeonggi-do is located in the northwest of South Korea, and is within two hours of Seoul by subway or bus. We are the official and certified recruiting agency for The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, and our service is absolutely free for applicants. General Benefits     1) Salary: 2.0~2.3 million KRW (depends on qualification)     2) 300,000 won settlement allowance, as soon as your arrival.     3) 100% severance pay after the year contract ...  [Read more]

Immediate Positions For EFL Teachers in South Korea Date posted:2012-03-20 | Writer: Oxford Education | Email: [email protected] Oxford Education has Gyeonggi-province public school positions (GEPIK) available for EFL teachers who are available to start in April and May. Gyeonggi-do is located in the northwest of South Korea, and is within two hours of Seoul by subway or bus. We are the official and certified recruiting agency for The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, and our service is absolutely free for applicants. General Benefits     1) Salary: 2.0~2.3 million KRW (depends on qualification)     2) 300,000 won settlement allowance, as soon as your arrival.     3) 100% severance pay after the year contract ...  [Read more]

Fri, 31 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Should I teach British English or American English? As a professional English tutor, every now and then this question rises up: should I teach British English or American English? Before we answer the question, let's see how many versions of English exist: Table of Contents What are the differences? We categorize the differences in for main groups: Which one should be taught? Well, it depends: What if the students are learning English for business talks in different countries or just for travel? What materials to use? Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post We can think of British English, American English, Australian English, South African English, Canadian English. But let's just focus...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancies in China Teaching Young Learners Date posted:2016-08-04 | Writer: Kid ESL Agency | Email: [email protected] Kid ESL Agency is an agency based in Hangzhou and Shanghai providing a private English teaching job platform for professionals, foreign university students, and freelancers. We introduce qualified teachers to young learners (3-12 years old) and offer rewarding opportunities to foreigners in China. We are currently looking for a capable, enthusiastic EFL teacher to join our team. We want a teacher with new, effective ideas and the energy to put them into practice; we want a teacher who is committed to their own improvement and the improvement of the students. The school has a reputation for excellence, with several of our teachers winning municipal and provincial...  [Read more]

Unique TEFL Opportunity in Brazil Date posted:2018-02-19 | Writer: Speaking Idiomas | Email: [email protected] Speaking Idiomas, a language school located in Itajuba, is looking for a young, enthusiastic, committed and energetic TEFL trained professional, who is willing to work hard (one semester to a year contract). Bachelor’s degree and ESL certification preferred, (if you also speak German, please mention it).  Itajuba is a university town located in the state of Minas Gerais, four hours north east of Sao Paulo and four hours west of Rio de Janeiro. DETAILS: - School has offered English, Spanish, French and German for the past 23 years - New, comfortable location with modern facilities - Team of 5 foreign and 10 Brazilian teachers working with 400+ students -...  [Read more]

TEFL in Guadalajara, Spain Date posted:2005-09-13 | Writer: Anna Fernández Day | Email: [email protected] URGENT!!! Were are looking for EFL TEACHERS to teach English to children, teenagers and adults at all levels in Guadalajara, Spain (56 km from Madrid). Here is some information about the post: REQUIREMENTS Degree plus TEFL qualifications or experience. A driving licence and some knowledge of Spanish is helpful. FREELANCE JOB Teachers would commence on 3rd October, 2005 and end on 30th June, 2006. Monthly Freelance salary for a 16 hour week is approx. 960 An initial 16 hour week is offered, but this can be increased as the demand increases. WORKING HOURS Any time between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., but most of the work is between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, and...  [Read more]

School in Brazil Hiring EFL Teacher Date posted:2018-07-09 | Writer: Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda. Speaking. | Email: [email protected] Centro de Cultura Americana Ltda. Speaking, a language school located in Itajuba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is looking for a young, enthusiastic, committed and energetic TEFL professional, who is willing to work hard (one semester to a year contract). Bachelors degree and ESL certification preferred. (if you speak English and German, please mention it). Itajuba is a university town located in the state of Minas Gerais, four hours north east of Sao Paulo and four hours west of Rio de Janeiro. ABOUT US: - School has offered English, Spanish, French and German for the past 23 years - New, comfortable location with modern facilities - Team of 5...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Toronto, Canada Date posted:2009-06-09 | Writer: LSC Language Studies Canada | Email: [email protected] Since 1962, Language Studies Canada (LSC) has been providing students from around the world with a complete immersion experience. We offer high-quality academic studies, social activities, and carefully selected accommodation in Canada's four most popular cities: Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. LSC classrooms are light and bright with ample space for each student. We are currently seeking qualified teachers of English in Toronto. Only applicants who have a recognised TESOL / TEFL / CELTA and university degree completed will be considered. A CELTA or TESOL / TEFL CANADA RECOGNIZED certificate is also required (Oxford Seminars and Global TESOL need NOT apply as...  [Read more]

Summer Job in UK For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2012-02-22 | Writer: STS Language Schools | Email: [email protected] STS Language Schools organises language courses for young people between the ages of 10 to 18 in some of the UK’s best loved destinations. We are now recruiting for dynamic and enthusiastic EFL tutors to work in our summer programme during 2012.With over 50 years of experience in the language travel industry, our courses are well organised and aim to provide the highest quality service. As our company expands year on year, the opportunities increase for TEFL qualified teachers, with more young people coming to study English in an exciting, international environment.STS are looking for candidates to work in the following locations:    •...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Date posted:2006-05-31 | Writer: VUS-ETSC | Email: [email protected] Vietnam USA Society-English Language Service Center (VUS-ETSC) - established in 1997 - is the nationally recognized leader of quality English language instructional programs. Programs for TOEFL & TOEIC exam preparation have been developed in cooperation with the City University of New York. In addition, VUS-ETSC offers the following conversational, academic, and business English language courses: o Smart Kids Program for children 4 & 5 years of age o Super Kids Program for children 6 to 12 years of age o Young Leaders Program for teens aged 13 to 17 years of age o English for International Communication for adults (EIC) o English for Academic Purposes for...  [Read more]

TEFL in Turkey - Konya Date posted:2005-11-28 | Writer: PRODEM International School of English | Email: [email protected] We are running a language teaching center in Konya, Turkey, and would like to work with you if you are interested. The details about the contract will be delivered to you on your response to this message. Here I include some information about our school. Prodem International School of English is a language-teaching center in Konya, TURKEY. It is a private sector establishment under the control of the Ministry of National Education, which means that you will be employed here officially. It is also the representative of David Game College Group (England) and a recognized test center of Oxford Language Center. Student Profile: We teach students from the age of eight to...  [Read more]

Ahmed Taha Ahmed El-Sayed Taha is an Egyptian certified IB English Teacher at different international schools. He has different contributions to the field of learning and teaching through attending and leading different webinars and workshops He is a holder of a Master degree in Education from the University of South Wales. He is a holder of different diplomas and certificates like the TESOL and CTEYL from the ITTT, Teaching for success courses the 3 series from the British Council (MENA). He also attended more than 30 workshops led by the International Baccalaureate, Cambridge University and Oxford University. A Certified English speaker from the British Council (London advanced and Edinburgh diplomas C Level). Read my articles Action and Service: Nurturing Responsible Students in IB...  [Read more]

Additional TEFL Courses Check out tefl tesol about Additional TEFL Courses and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.A. - Germany said: BilingualismThere is a general idea that each person has a mother tongue. This term is however problematic. Just think of the bilingually educated child who knows German best but says ?German is my father tongue.? Therefore, other terms exist such as native language, or cradle tongue. They refer to the language exposed to within a so-called critical period, i.e. the first few years in childhood. But, then, everybody knows of immigrant kids to the US...  [Read more]