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Observing Practice: Pros and Cons - TEFL Blog
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Observing Practice: Pros and Cons
What if students don't like me? What if I forget my planning and ruin the whole lesson? What if I trip and fall flat on my face?
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Your First Lesson
1. Observe and being observed
2. Center of Attention
3. Observer
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Your First Lesson
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Pros and Cons of Online TEFL Courses - TEFL Blog
Sat, 25 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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Pros and Cons of Online TEFL Courses
There are many options for teacher training. Online TEFL courses are very popular, but we need to examine very carefully the pros and cons when we decide between online and onsite TEFL training.
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Benefits of Taking an Online TEFL Course
Disadvantages of an Online TEFL Course
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Benefits of Taking an Online TEFL Course
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Pros to Become a Volunteer English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Pros to Become a Volunteer English Teacher
I believe that volunteering as a concept is a worthwhile activity, especially if the volunteer is helping a charity. In the field of volunteer teaching, the volunteer can also gain valuable teaching experience which can provide a great start to their teaching career.
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My Story
Reasons to Volunteer
How it Influences Your Experience?
Are You Ready to Teach English Abroad?
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My Story
This follows my personal experience. I started my teaching career as a volunteer teacher of sixteen to twenty-year-old pupils at CDC (the Children's Development Centre), which is a school for Burmese migrants in Mae Sot, Thailand. I had no previous... [Read more]
Pros and Cons of ESL in Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Wed, 27 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Pros and Cons of ESL in Kindergarten
Learning a new language is not an easy task, regardless of the age it is learned at. Typically it is a little easier to learn languages at a young age, as most of the learning process is done subconsciously and most activities are geared to be fun and informative. It is important to begin learning languages at a young age and begin to stimulate the different parts of the brain involved in language processing. Therefore it is important to begin learning English as a foreign language in kindergarten classes.
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Anticipated Problems
Teaching Ways
Personal Experience
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ESL Classroom Gamification: ✅ Pros and Cons - TEFL Blog
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
ESL Classroom Gamification: ✅ Pros and Cons
I am an English teacher for preschool children in a small village. My students are excited about the new English subject. However, after a period of studying, they become tired and distracted. "This is hard" or "why don't we play games?", My student said. I have found that traditional teaching methods make children feel bored and hard to absorb. So why don't we use games in the classroom? I tried applying some preschool games to the lesson. My students were thrilled and excited about the games.
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Classroom dynamics
Ideas for different lesson stages
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Online TEFL Courses vs. In-Class Study - TEFL Blog
Thu, 12 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Online TEFL Courses vs. In-Class Study
Online TEFL courses versus Onsite TEFL courses? Which is the best choice? In this essay, I will define what is an online course and onsite course, listing the advantages and disadvantages of both, and at the end giving my opinion on which I feel from my experience is the best choice.
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Online TEFL Advantages
Online TEFL Disadvantages
Onsite TEFL Advantages
Onsite TEFL Disadvantages
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First, let's look at what is an online TEFL course. An online course is defined as a course that uses information and communications technology (internet) for learning TEFL. Online courses are very popular these days because... [Read more]
Pros to Using New Technology in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Pros to Using New Technology in the Classroom
In recent years, technology has become an integral part of our daily life. Businesses, hospitals, pharmacies, banks, shopping habits, and even our social life, all rely heavily on the use of technology. The education system is certainly no exception.
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Advantages
Flexibility
Methods
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Advantages
One of the most obvious advantages of using technology in education is easy to access to information. With online resources being just a click... [Read more]
Teaching in South America: The Pros and Cons - TEFL Blog
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 Rhea Latchu
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Teaching in South America: The Pros and Cons
With an emerging economy and a globalized society, is there a better choice than the continent of South America to work as an EFL teacher?
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1. Picture Perfect Voyages
2. Cuisine
3. Plethora of Cultures
4. The Latin Way of Life
1. Inefficiency and Poor Infrastructure
2. Salary
So, Are You Ready To Teach in South America?
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The cultures of South American countries are welcoming and warm. As a continent, they are known for their sensual dances, delicious food, and friendly people. This region is also recognized for its exotic flora and fauna. However, the chances for an EFL teacher to get rich working in South America are limited. While the wages... [Read more]
Drilling as a Teaching Method: Pros and Cons - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Drilling as a Teaching Method: Pros and Cons
Teaching is a way of imparting knowledge to students. When teaching English imparting in language, it means the teacher will be imparting knowledge about the language to his/her students, according to the level of the student eg starters, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate or upper-intermediate level.
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AN OVERVIEW OF DRILLING AS A TEACHING METHOD
When drilling it is important for the teacher to be clear, confident, enthusiastic and have a good voice projection.
ADVANTAGES OF DRILLING
DISADVANTAGES OF DRILLING
AN ANALYSIS OF DRILLING AS A TEACHING METHOD
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Pros and Cons to Know Students' Native Language - TEFL Blog
Tue, 01 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Pros and Cons to Know Students' Native Language
Throughout the TEFL course, it is clear that teachers do not need to know the language of the host country to successfully teach English. I agree wholeheartedly with this assertion for various reasons. However, there are also certain advantages for teachers who know a foreign language have in the classroom. I will discuss the various ways that knowledge of a foreign language can help and hinder teachers in the EFL classroom.
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Pitfalls of Knowing Students' Native Language
Attention to Students
Benefits of Knowing Students' Language
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Top 4 Benefits of Teaching ESL Online - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Top 4 Benefits of Teaching ESL Online
For years and years teaching the English Language has been something where you, study the courses in TEFL, pass the unit exams, receive a certificate and then finally begin the hunt for a job in another nation where one of the first things the school, company, group, etc. ask you is "How much experience do you have?".
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Why is it convenient?
Reasons
1. You can enjoy flexibility
2. Get creative
3. Get the Experience You Need
4. Set your times
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Online vs In-class Education: ✅ Pros and Cons - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 Anastasiya Akpinar
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Online vs In-class Education: ✅ Pros and Cons
Teaching online wasn't something totally unknown when many schools turned to distance education in 2020. Even before, many teachers had face-to-face or group lessons via different online programs. As well as webinars, courses, and conferences, online teaching took its usual part in modern life. So what has changed so drastically after the online school project has started? Why was it so confusing and hard to get used to? The answer is within us: daily routine, habits, style of teaching and studying were changed into a digital way.
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A Great Challenge
A 3D Criteria
Double the Stress
Attention: "Lazy" alarm
Miss me?
Going higher
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Pros and Cons of Teaching Groups and Individual Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Pros and Cons of Teaching Groups and Individual Students
In this essay, I will talk about the differences and pros and cons of one to one and group teaching. All the arguments given are based on my teaching experience with young learners.
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Pros of one to one teaching for teachers
Pros of one to one teaching for students
Cons of one to one teaching for teachers
Cons of one to one teaching for students
Pros and cons of teaching groups
Pros of group teaching for students
Cons for teachers
Cons for students
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Pros and Cons of Teaching Students of Different Age Groups: Adults vs. Youngsters - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Pros and Cons of Teaching Students of Different Age Groups: Adults vs. Youngsters
What are the pros and cons of teaching a language to adults and young learners? First of all, let us talk about learner groups. Adults are people 18 years of age and more and young learners are split into three groups: over 13, from 8 to 12, and under 7.
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When do language abilities start to form?
However, on the other hand, teaching a language to adults is easier
Advantages and disadvantages
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What are the pros and cons of TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What are the pros and cons of TEFL?
Teaching English as a Foreign Language is a career that is open to anyone with an excellent standard of written and spoken English, regardless of age, nationality, or academic history. All you need, apart from a solid understanding of the language, is a TEFL or TESOL certification and the drive to make your dreams come true. However, despite all the many benefits that await teachers heading overseas, there are also a few potential issues that you need to prepare for. So what are the main pros and cons of TEFL?
Freedom
Once you have completed your TEFL certification course you will be able to apply for teaching jobs in virtually any country you can think of. If you dream of living and working by a tropical beach, or if a major world city such as Tokyo,... [Read more]
What are the pros and cons of TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What are the pros and cons of TEFL?
Teaching English as a Foreign Language is a career that is open to anyone with an excellent standard of written and spoken English, regardless of age, nationality, or academic history. All you need, apart from a solid understanding of the language, is a TEFL or TESOL certification and the drive to make your dreams come true. However, despite all the many benefits that await teachers heading overseas, there are also a few potential issues that you need to prepare for. So what are the main pros and cons of TEFL?
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Freedom
Money
Experiences
Friends
Loneliness
Red Tape
Discrimination
The Job
Freedom
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Teaching Monolingual Groups vs. Multilingual Groups - TEFL Blog
Tue, 23 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching Monolingual Groups vs. Multilingual Groups
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shrutee V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Classes or group of students generally fall into two major categories:
Difference between these Groups
Benefits of teaching a monolingual group
Downsides of teaching a monolingual group
Benefits of teaching a multilingual group
Downsides of teaching a multilingual group
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The Truth about Online TEFL Courses: Pros and Cons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Truth about Online TEFL Courses: Pros and Cons
11/04/2021
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The Truth About Online TEFL Courses: Pros And Cons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Truth about Online TEFL Courses: Pros and Cons
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The Truth about Online TEFL Courses: Pros and Cons
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EFL Recruiters vs. Independent Job Hunting - The Pros and Cons - TEFL Blog
Fri, 04 Sep 2020 Anastasiia Ovchinnikova
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EFL Recruiters vs. Independent Job Hunting - The Pros and Cons
Starting a new exciting journey as an EFL teacher abroad can also be quite stressful, especially when you are taking your first steps in this profession. When you type in "Teaching jobs in China" you immediately see that the Internet is overloaded with "incredible" opportunities for teachers, including free accommodation, a 5-hour working day, salaries of more than USD 2,500 - all with "no teaching experience required". Sounds incredible, right? Those companies are the death traps; they most likely won't be able to guarantee you anything and don't care about the safety of their professionals. All... [Read more]
I’d Rather Teach Individual Students: Pros and Cons of Tutoring - TEFL Blog
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I’d Rather Teach Individual Students: Pros and Cons of Tutoring
In the classroom, there can be different ways of teaching, and ways this can be adjusted to meet all students' needs. This helps ensure all students are on the same level of understanding by the end of the lesson before moving on to another topic. Teaching one-to-one can help meet individual students' needs and wants, while teaching in a group allows all students to work together in pairs to help each other out, and may even make them feel more comfortable. This essay will look at the specific differences, including the positive and negative factors, of teaching one-to-one and in a group setting.
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Teaching English to Older Students: ✅ The Pros and Cons - TEFL Blog
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 Francesca Marchi
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Teaching English to Older Students: ✅ The Pros and Cons
What do you imagine there may be behind a group of old learners? Well, whatever comes to your mind, I can tell you it sounds like having an extended family that warms you up and makes you feel at home. Older students could be like loving grand-parents, great-uncles or great-aunts, and apart from relatives, caring neighbors and dearest friends. Actually, you may find out they are active pensioners, retired teachers or scholars, culture lovers, as well as humble workers without school-leaving certificates and, above all, passionate people and happy learners: these are senior students. In the following lines, I'm going to share my classroom experience with you.... [Read more]
The Most Striking Pros and Cons of Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Fri, 07 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Most Striking Pros and Cons of Teaching Business English
The point I intend to make is that, in practice, the problems involved in teaching English for business may not differ so very much from those involved in teaching English per se. It calls for the same quality of classroom management (if perhaps applied somewhat more diplomatically), and the teaching techniques essential to any successful pedagogic endeavor. Nevertheless, it also offers an opportunity for the instructor to apply advanced skills, and to increase his/her knowledge and sense of job satisfaction.
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Easy or not?
Business English Students Needs
Study Materials
Obvious Benefits
Are you ready to teach Business English?
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I’m Francesca, an experienced teacher of ESL and Italian as a second language. I have been teaching for about 10 years now to different age groups, especially adults, in a country area in the north of Italy. I also worked as a language translator in a local company for 9 years. I adore everything that revolves around the English language and I’m proud of my ITTT TESOL certification as well as of my other qualifications and degrees. I really like traveling and the latest trips I have taken with my family are fabulous: for instance, we have completed the Kumano Kodo in Japan and the Way of St. James in Spain on foot so now we all are ‘Dual Pilgrims’(Dual Pilgrim » Enrico De Renoche & Erminia De Renoche …). We have also driven along America’s Mother Road,... [Read more]
Which TEFL Course Should You Take: Online Courses vs. Onsite Courses - TEFL Blog
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Which TEFL Course Should You Take: Online Courses vs. Onsite Courses
As technology grows, people become busier dealing with modern issues, for this reason taking online courses has taken a noticeable place recently. Despite all advantages that an online course might have, yet many prefer taking the on-site courses. However, the main reasons why people prefer onsite courses to distinguish from one another.
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Benefits of online courses
Why choose real-life courses?
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6 Pros Why Games Are Effective Teaching Tools in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
6 Pros Why Games Are Effective Teaching Tools in the Classroom
"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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The Benefits and Pitfalls when Teaching One-on-One - TEFL Blog
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Benefits and Pitfalls when Teaching One-on-One
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.
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Language Level
Amount of Attention
Faster Progress
More Difficult to Plan
More Stressful
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Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on creating teaching materials.
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the Multiple Intelligences Theory.
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I go by many names, however my favourite thus far is Teacher Rhea. I’m a twenty-something year old Trini, catching flights as quick as they can come, all while keeping my Instagram account updated with my travelling pictures. I started my teaching career in Chile before moving onto other countries and continents. Motto: “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
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The most unnatural practice for human beings is the main method in place to fight COVID-19, self-isolation. Becoming accustomed to what seems to be the “new normal”, can take a toll on anyone’s mental health. Below, We... [Read more]