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Laura is an English teacher, traveler, writer, and lifelong learner. After some time studying abroad and volunteering as a host family, she decided to pursue ESL teaching. Now she lives in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. 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. Laura Payne Teaching Ideas Writing is a large part of English language learning. This post looks at five different activities students can use to put their thoughts into writing. Laura Payne Destinations Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? Here are five reasons...  [Read more]

  Arizona’s importance in the copper industry has gained it its nickname “The Copper State”. The state is one of the most exciting to visit in the US, due to its many natural wonders and parks. The most popular site in Arizona is the Grand Canyon National Park, visited by millions of people from across the country each year. Visitors especially enjoy hiking through the park, along the mighty Colorado River that flows through the deep canyon. Since 1979, the Grand Canyon National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also one of the oldest national parks in the United States. Sedona National Park is another great example of Arizona’s splendid parks. Over many millions of years, beautiful sandstone formations were created by wind and water influences in this area. Today,...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2021? ✅ Our TEFL expert Linda is sharing current trends, predictions, and everything you need to know for teaching English in the coming year. You don't want to miss this! Lulu Johnson Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Fulbright program is a great way to travel abroad and work as an English language teacher in an exciting new country. ✅ This article will go over what Fulbright is, their English teaching program, and how to apply to Fulbright in this blog post. Christian Davey Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Taiwan? ✅ Here's a first-hand report on what it's like to teach in one of Asia's best kept hidden gems! ...  [Read more]

Georgia is a music and history teacher from Australia who has been teaching English in Japan for the past 1.5 years. She loves to travel and share her travel experiences and tips on her blog. Next year, she hopes to take her TEFL skills to Europe and take on some new challenges. Georgia Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? ✅ Here's what a day in the life of an ALT on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme looks like! Georgia Payne Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you looking to teach English in Japan? ✅ A JET teacher in Japan wrote up this perfect guide on how to find the perfect teacher apartment in Tokyo.  [Read more]

Madeline is an Australian ESL teacher on the JET Programme in Japan. She has been teaching in Japan for 18 months in a private school in Tokyo and loves sharing Australian culture with her students. As a new ITTT TESOL graduate, she plans to continue using her ESL teaching skills to teach in Europe in the coming years. Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Many Japanese schools hold American English in high regard, so what is it like being an Australian-English teacher in Japan? Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences If you're heading to Japan on the JET Program, be prepared for the fact that you could potentially be living in a very small space! But don't fear, there are so many benefits to living in a small space and honestly, you...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As a children's English teacher, course materials are very important. There are many kinds of materials that we can use in the classroom, flashcards are the basic one. We can present the new vocabulary and practice with flashcards, and children can understand the word directly through the picture on the flashcard, which is very effective. 1. Musical Chair 2. Zombie Game 3. Cups Tower 4. Don't Peek, Teacher, 5. Bottle Spinner Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate YULUN H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Besides, there are many games with flashcards that we can use as activities in the...  [Read more]

Date posted:2021-04-04 | Writer: SABIS International School | Email: [email protected] SABIS International School - Runda, Kenya is recruiting English Teachers for August 2021. SABIS® is a global education network that has an active presence in 20 countries on five continents. Schools in the SABIS® Network educate over 70,000 students and implement a proven, proprietary system. SABIS® Network schools provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world. SABIS® and SABIS® Network schools employ over 8,000 employees worldwide. Job Purpose:Enabling the success of students and helping in academic achievement to reach their potential through the implementation of the SABIS® curriculum and philosophy and through the consistent use of...  [Read more]

Hadassah Roberts Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas As an English teacher, you may find yourself accepting the call to teach in a remote village or town in any part of the world where the inhabitants are more or less secluded from urban society. Often you may also find that the house you move into is a dry cabin. What is a Dry cabin? How to stay hydrated? How to take baths and showers? How to wash dishes? How to wash clothing? What type of toilets to expect? Conclusion Over to You Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! A dry cabin is when a house has no well or septic and yet is deemed livable—my experience in a dry cabin. I used to live in a dry cabin because, in Alaska, there are many dry cabins. My house was clean, neat, and cozy,...  [Read more]

  Beautiful sceneries, high-class entertainment, and long history are waiting for you in Ohio. Its history goes as far back as 20,000 years ago when the people who lived in the area built impressive mounds and other kinds of earthwork that can still be appreciated today. The Serpent Mound is the most famous of its kind and was constructed to keep track of the sun and solstices. Ohio is also blessed with rich soil and a favorable climate allowing a wide range of flora and fauna to thrive in the area. Located at Lake Eerie and the mighty Ohio River, abundant forms of wildlife have adapted to live in the beautiful nature of Ohio. This favorable climate also makes Ohio a premier wine making location. Renowned vintners of the area are able to grow various varieties of grapes to create the...  [Read more]

Date posted:2020-05-01 | Writer: SABIS Network | Email: [email protected] SABIS®, a global education network that has an active presence in 20 countries on five continents, has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers at The International School of Choueifat in Cairo. Schools in the SABIS® Network educate over 70,000 students and implement a proven proprietary system, with over 8,000 employees worldwide.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:• Teaching using the provided lesson plans (may also be asked to develop such plans based on provided pacing charts as relevant and needed) for their subject in order to be able to teach using the SABIS® point system• Marking of exams related to their subject matter in accordance with the schedule and material provided by the department• Discussing...  [Read more]

  Utah is amongst the most popular destinations in the United States. Its beautiful natural landscapes, such as its many red canyons, are what draws millions of visitors to Utah each year. Besides the unique sandstones, Utah also has a collection of picturesque creeks and rivers. A long time ago, the area was populated by various Native American tribes, including the Navajo and Ute-Aztecs, who declared the land sacred. Over the years, Utah has kept this spirituality and magic. The famous sandstone formations and deep canyons were formed over millions of years. Today, Utah has one national historic site, two recreation areas, three national historic trails, five national parks and seven national monuments. Utah is a major destination for outdoor enthusiasts and history lovers. Visitors...  [Read more]

  The state of Georgia is one of the most exciting in the United States with vibrant cities, a long history, and stunning natural landscapes. Georgia was the last of the original Thirteen Colonies and boasts a variety of important historic landmarks and attractions. The state is also bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north and the Atlantic to the east. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy over 60 major parks all over the state, making Georgia a wonderland for outdoor fun. Our training school is located in downtown Atlanta, the capital of Georgia. Our local staff welcomes you to join our rewarding teaching program. You have to get outside and dive into Georgia’s untouched nature to explore the state to the fullest. With splendid natural wonders, state parks, adventurous...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences "Doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves." - Horace Mann Listen to this blog post: Volunteer's Responsibilities Volunteering in Ecuador Benefits of volunteering Challenges of Volunteering Change of personal Do you want to teach English all over the world? Related Articles: Volunteering is one of the most satisfying human experiences. It gives one a feeling of relevance, of giving freely to those whose live those skills one has will be of an immense benefit too. A volunteer has been defined by the Business Dictionary as a person that that actively takes on a task, responsibility, or project on his or her own accord without needing to be assigned, ordered, or told to do so. Often a volunteer is not paid for the work that they provide. For...  [Read more]

Date posted:2021-12-30 | Writer: SABIS SUN International School | Email: [email protected] SABIS SUN International School - Dreamland, Baku is recruiting English Teachers for the Academic Year 2021/2022 (immediate start).SABIS® is a global education network that has an active presence in 20 countries on five continents. Schools in the SABIS® Network educate over 70,000 students and implement a proven, proprietary system. SABIS® Network schools provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.SABIS® and SABIS® Network schools employ over 8,000 employees worldwide.Job Purpose:Enabling the success of students and helping in academic achievement to reach their potential through the implementation of the SABIS® curriculum and...  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-08-01 | Writer: PGL Travel | Email: [email protected] Become an EFL teacher in the UK with PGL and bring our dynamic English language programme to life! PGL is the UK's market leading provider of activity holidays and study courses for young people and have short term contracts for TESOL/CELTA qualified Teachers. In this role you’ll be delivering our English as a Foreign Language product. You’ll work at one of our UK activity centres where guests enjoy a mix of classroom based EFL sessions and off-site excursions. We’re looking for enthusiastic TESOL or CELTA qualified (or equivalent) EFL Teachers to solely focus on delivering this programme to our inbound guests travelling to PGL UK centres from Europe, Asia and other long haul destinations. Your duties will...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-08-20 | Writer: Leipzig International School | Email: [email protected] Job Start: as soon as possible! Contract: full-time contract, initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration Your tasks and responsibilities -Providing individual and group services to meet the developmental, social and emotional needs of our children / students of our kindergarten, primary and secondary school by advising, supporting and encouraging them -Working together with the children / students to enhance their resourcefulness, productivity, competencies and interpersonal, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills -Strengthening children's / students' own unique capabilities while guiding them as they discover and develop...  [Read more]

Date posted:2021-05-12 | Writer: Paddington School of English | Email: [email protected] We are a Cambridge English Premium Preparation Centre and we have vacancies for motivated and qualified EFL teachers, from September 2021 to June 2022. To teach between 18 and 24 hours a week to students aged 8/9 to adults. One-to-one lessons are also available. We offer a renewable contract and paid holidays. Help with accommodation. Good starting salary. All classrooms are equipped with digital interactive whiteboards.Covid-19 health and safety regulations to protect staff and students. We are a British-owned well established school which specialises exclusively in the teaching of English as a foreign language. Class size is small, with a maximum of 12 students per class(smaller class sizes...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-08-09 | Writer: www.esf.edu.hk | Email: [email protected] The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds. There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. www.esf.edu.hk We are now recruiting Individual Needs / Learning Support Teachers for Primary Schools for August 2025. Please apply through these job advertisements to express your interest. Alternatively, you may explore our current openings for Primary Teachers by clicking here, Live...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Authentic materials are media that native speakers of a language encounter in their everyday lives, which are not specifically created for language students. TV programs, newspaper articles, books, songs, YouTube videos, and more all fall under this term. 1. Take advantage of pre-teaching. 2. Focus on a single language point and give your students a clear goal. 3. Vary the role authentic materials play in your lessons. Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Incorporating authentic materials into ESL classrooms has numerous merits, but the high language level required to understand these materials often causes teachers to rarely or never include them in classes below an intermediate language level. However,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This paper will answer the question, "What are five flashcard activities for teaching English to young learners?" Young learners are defined as students attending elementary school, aged between six and twelve. 1. Pass the card 2. What's missing? 3. Freeze 4. Slap 5. Rock-Paper-Scissors team battle Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tristan K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. This activity is a great warmer and an effective way to introduce or review vocabulary. This activity works well with both...  [Read more]

Georgia Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences 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. Wake up, get ready for school and commute to school 6:30 - 7:50 Home room: 8:10 - 8:30 Periods 1-4 Lunch time 12:30 - 13:10 Periods 5-7 After school 16:00 - 16:30 Saturdays Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Teaching Ideas Much of language learning comes through language experimentation; steering away from examples and formulas and attempting to arrange your own ideas into words. No matter what a student's goal may be in learning English, they will eventually have to do this by leaving the classroom and using English on their own. Activities like creative writing are one method to encourage the practice of experimentation and expression in ESL students. In this post, we're going to look at five different activities students can use to put their thoughts into writing. Listen to this blog post: 1. (New Year's) Resolutions 2. Letters to the Future 3. Cultural Ambassadors 4. Travel Itinerary 5. Reactions Take a TEFL course and start teaching English around the world! Related...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Destinations Tokyo is a dream city for many people who aspire to live abroad. It is modern yet traditional, and a vibrant culture of food, fashion, and popular media among other things ensures that it has something for everyone. For all its excitement, however, Tokyo is only one part of Japan as a whole. Each area of the island nation holds a distinct culture of its own, offering a myriad of experiences for travelers. Luckily, those who teach English in Japan have easy access to the country's major airports and extensive bullet train lines, meaning they can access almost anywhere else in Japan within a few hours. While living in Tokyo make the most of your experience abroad, and try checking out some of these must-see destinations. Soak in the hot springs at Hakone...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas I am currently working as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japan. Before I began this job I assumed that because Japan has a largely homogeneous population, all of my classes would be monolingual. However, I was wrong in this assumption. In addition to my Japanese students, I have many students who are Brazilian or Filipino. These students largely do not use Japanese as their mother tongue and have to learn both English and Japanese as a second language. This diverse student population, in addition to my work experiences and studies, has taught me a lot about working with both monolingual and multilingual classes. Listen to this blog post: Teaching Monolingual Classes Struggles in Multilingual Classes How My TEFL Course Helped Using...  [Read more]

Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In 2019, my sister and I received the exciting news that we had been accepted into the JET Program to live and teach English in Japan! If you have ever looked at teaching in Japan, or even Asia in general, you have probably come across the JET Program before. JET allows you to live and work in Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) while earning one of the highest wages you can get as an ALT. 1. The freedom of choice 2. Everything becomes cheaper 3. What household chores? 4. A tiny apartment makes you leave said tiny apartment 5. A minimalist dream Are you ready to teach English in Japan? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The catch is: you could be placed anywhere in...  [Read more]

Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Assistant Language Teachers in Japan come from different countries worldwide, bringing different kinds of English with them. In my experience, American English is often the most sought-after version of English. Some countries highly value Language Teachers from the USA, which often matches their American-style textbooks and resources. Sometimes people are even overlooked for job opportunities due to their Australian accent and British English background. Well, Japan is no different in this regard. Many Japanese schools hold American English in high regard, so what is it like being an Australian-English teacher in Japan? The Japanese love America No Exposure to Non-American Accents Creating an Opportunity Things about...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Destinations Japan is full of vibrant, world-famous cities that many people dream of living and working in. However, when I first decided to become an English teacher in Japan, I never held such a dream. I am an introvert who prefers quiet spaces, and being close to nature is especially important for me. This is why when my goal of teaching English in Japan came true, I was ecstatic that I could find a place to work in the inaka (countryside). Listen to this blog post: 1. Smaller towns have cheaper rent 2. Fewer people, fewer crowds 3. The market for English is everywhere 4. Your presence can have a big impact 5. You may discover a hidden gem When are you heading to Japan? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Japan's inaka is...  [Read more]

Georgia Payne Destinations Alumni Experiences Moving to one of the largest cities in the world is quite a daunting task, particularly when you have to find your own accommodation using another language. What are Tokyo apartments like? Where to get an apartment A few things to note Accommodation Options Option #1: Apartment - using a rental company Option #2: Sharehouse Option #3: Airbnb/business hotel Final Piece of Advice The Gist Are you ready to teach English in Japan? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! On the JET Programme, ALTs (assistant language teachers) are, in every prefecture except Tokyo, provided with accommodation by the school and will likely inherit all of the necessary furniture and kitchen appliances that they need...  [Read more]

Christian Davey Destinations Alumni Experiences What do you envision when you see yourself teaching English abroad? Depending on your point-of-view, it could differ considerably, I bet. For instance, you may picture yourself eating local food on your lunch break with your colleagues, or you might begin to ponder what your students are talking about in their native language during the break time. Whatever you picture, I can happily say that the experience of teaching English in Taiwan is packed with so much joy and satisfaction. About the author Teaching English in Taiwan - Previous experience necessary? Learning as you go The first few months in Taiwan Fine-tuning teaching skills Classroom management and discipline issues Putting a reward system into place Dealing with the parents...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Destinations TEFL Information The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program is not the only means to teach English in Japan, but it is one of the most popular programs out there both for aspiring teachers and those who wish to pursue other fields. I first joined this program a little over a year ago. In the short time since then, I've gained incredibly valuable experiences through my work as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT). The History of JET Duties of an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) How to Apply for the JET Program Remuneration and Living Rewards of JET Common Challenges for ALTs The JET Community Listen to this blog post What are you waiting for? Related Articles: Local prefectural governments and larger government bodies, including Japan's Ministry of Foreign...  [Read more]