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  The idiom "white elephant" refers to an expensive item that is costly to maintain, for example: Shortly after Tanya inherited her aunt's castle, it turned out to be a white elephant she could not afford. The phrase originates from a long time ago when white elephants where regarded as precious and even holy in Asia, especially in Thailand. When the king was displeased with someone, he would gift them a white elephant as the upkeeping would likely ruin them. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each...  [Read more]

Date posted:2020-02-10 | Writer: The Turner Learning Center | Email: [email protected] The Turner Learning Center is hiring TEFL qualified English teachers to teach our English academic enrichment programme. Our teachers plan and deliver one to one lessons in student’s homes in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Students are usually aged between 6 – 18 years old. Teachers are expected to teach classes until the end of the current school year (end of June). Teachers working with TLC are either employed on a part-time CDI contract (pending a successful 2-month trial period) or work with us as auto-entrepreneurs. This is a part time role. Teachers can teach from 5 hours a week to 25 hours a week depending on availabilities. Classes are taught from Mondays to Saturdays inclusive. Net...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-07-04 | Writer: The Turner Learning Center | Email: [email protected] The Turner Learning Center (TLC) was founded in 2003 by Marina Duchene with the aim of developing English as a skill for life. Now, TLC supports over 500 students with developing English as a skill for life and works with 50 teachers. Regarded as one of the leading EFL schools in Paris, we look for truly dedicated, passionate and motivated teachers to represent TLC. As an organisation that is constantly expanding we are frequently on the lookout for new EFL teachers to help us achieve our mission. Becoming an EFL Teacher is, in our opinion, one of the most rewarding jobs you can have. Not only do you get to travel the world and experience new cultures, but you truly have an impact in shaping the lives and...  [Read more]

Date posted:2020-10-20 | Writer: The Turner Learning Center | Email: [email protected] We are hiring English teachers to teach our English academic enrichment programme. Our teachers plan and deliver one to one lessons in student’s homes in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Students are usually aged between 6 – 18 years old. Teachers are expected to teach classes until the end of the current school year (end of June).Teachers working with The Turner Learning Center are either employed on a part-time CDI contract (pending a successful 2-month trial period) or work with us as auto-entrepreneurs.This is a part time role. Teachers can teach from 5 hours a week to 25 hours a week depending on availabilities. Classes are taught from Mondays to Saturdays inclusive.Net hourly salaries for...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-05-28 | Writer: The Turner Learning Center | Email: [email protected] The Turner Learning Center has opportunities throughout the year for TEFL certified teachers who are available to teach in the Paris and surrounding suburbs. TLC specializes in offering a high academic enrichment English language programs to students between the ages of 6 to 18+. We timetable our classes so that teachers have convenient schedules and limit travel time to the minimum. Our schedules are planned and fixed for the entire academic year. Teachers hired after the beginning of our school year, which is September 2015, will be expected to work from the date of their first class until their last class scheduled. Depending on specialism, experience and teacher's availabilities we offer between...  [Read more]

Date posted:2012-08-23 | Writer: The Turner Learning Center | Email: [email protected] TLC - The Turner Learning Center is hiring TEFL qualified English teachers who are available in Paris from September 2012 to 5th July 2013. TLC specializes in offering a high academic enrichment English language program to both native and non native speakers between the ages of 7 to 18+. We offer a very attractive career development plan providing financial, managerial and certified professional progress. Teachers are expected to work 10 to 20 hours per week from September 2012 to the 5th July 2013 excluding the Paris region school holidays. We provide all the necessary pedagogy and training for our different programs as well as class delivery support.  We are looking for people:* who are...  [Read more]

Date posted:2017-06-29 | Writer: The Turner Learning Center | Email: [email protected] The Turner Learning Center (TLC) has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in September of this year. We specialize in offering an enriching academic English language program to students between the ages of 6 and 18 as well as providing specialized and individualized English language programs to adults. We teach in the Paris region and surrounding suburbs in the comforts of our students’ homes. Classes are timetabled so that teachers have convenient schedules and limit travel time to the minimum. Our schedules are planned and fixed for the entire academic year (September 2017 to July 2018). All teachers are expected to work until the 06/07/2018, excluding school...  [Read more]

Date posted:2014-01-29 | Writer: The Turner Learning Center | Email: [email protected] TLC specializes in offering a high academic enrichment English language program to both native and non native speakers between the ages of 7 to 18+. We are cuurently hiring qualified EFL teachers to work to the 4th July 2014, excluding the French national Paris region school holidays. We teach in the Paris region and surrounding suburbs in the comforts of our student's homes. We timetable our classes so that teachers have convenient schedules and limit travel time to the minimum. Our schedules are planned and fixed for the entire academic year. Depending on specialism, experience and teacher's availabilities we offer between 10 to 20 hours a week of classes per teacher. Our timetabling is extremely...  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-09-13 | Writer: The Turner Learning Center | Email: [email protected] The Turner Learning Center (TLC) was founded in 2003 and specializes in offering an enriching academic English language program to students between the ages of 6 and 18. We also provide specialized and individualized English language programs to adults. We teach in the Paris region and surrounding suburbs in the comforts of our students’ homes and have opportunities for TEFL trained teachers. We timetable our classes so that teachers have convenient schedules and limit travel time to the minimum. Our schedules are planned and fixed for the entire academic year (September 2018 to June 2019). Depending on specialism, experience and teachers availabilities, we offer between 10 to 20 hours a week of classes...  [Read more]

  Chaabane from Tunisia recently took our 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course with tutor support and videos. In the beginning, he was worried that he would have difficulties completing the course, as he is not a native English speaker. However, the course structure turned out to be extremely well organized and with the help of his tutor, he had no problems completing the course. He is excited to hold his certificate in his hands and cannot wait to start teaching English overseas or in his home country. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  This TEFL review video was recorded by ITTT graduate Oksana. Oksana is currently teaching English in China to adults and children. Having already completed her TEFL certification course with ITTT, Oksana is now looking forward to taking the online Certificate in Teaching Business English. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This unit talks about teaching equipment and aids that can be used...  [Read more]

  In this video we take a look at the difference between "me" and "I". While they are often used without a problem in normal sentences, they are often used incorrectly in certain situations. For example, in the sentence "can you send the report to Ian and I" the use of "I" is incorrect. It should be "can you send the report to Ian and me" The reason for this is that "I" is a subject pronoun and ?me" is an object pronoun. If you remove Ian from the sentence, it becomes clear that the use of "I" is wrong. You would not say ?can you send the report to I" but you would say "can you send the report to me?". This is an easy trick to see which of the two is the correct one. Watch the video and give it a try. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas To answer the question of what is effective classroom management it is firstly important to define what is meant by "classroom management". ITT defines classroom management as: "the skill of organizing and managing the class, having a friendly, relaxed manner and maintaining disciple" (page 2, unit 5, ITT course content – which is also referenced throughout the below essay) 1. Organizing and managing the class 2. The friendly and relaxed manner 3. Maintaining discipline (1) Preventing problem behavior: effective teachers can prevent problems arising by (2) Responding to problem behavior: effective teachers respond to problem behavior by Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: To best answer this question, we...  [Read more]

  So let's have a look at some of the more general issues when using the wipe board. Perhaps the most important thing to start with is that we should start with a clean board. Secondly it's always very useful to make a board plan so that you know where things are going to appear on the board by the end of your lesson. It?s very simple to do a board plan. Just take a sheet of paper, which is similar in shape to the board that you're going to use, and then onto that piece of paper decide where all the information that's going onto your board is going to be by the time that you've finished. So a very simple board plan just to show where the information is going to be. Also it's very useful if you make use of tables and columns to separate different areas of your work and in the same way...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Even though native speakers claim that it's always possible to understand people speaking English regardless of their accent, sometimes it might be extremely difficult. My native language is Russian and I can tell for a fact that Russian and English are very different in multiple things – but right now I'd like to focus on pronunciation. All Sounds are Pronounced in Russian Several Sounds Do not Exist in Russian Long and Short Vowels Sound the Same for The Russians Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Viktoriia Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Russian learners of English tend to...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a popular choice for individuals looking to work abroad and immerse themselves in a different culture. While a background in engineering may not be directly related to teaching English, it is still possible to transition into a career in TEFL. Many countries have a high demand for English teachers, and having a technical background can bring a unique perspective to the classroom. To teach English overseas, most employers require a TEFL certification. While a degree in English or Education is beneficial, it is not always a strict requirement. Your engineering background can demonstrate problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, which are all valuable traits in a teacher. Some countries may also require a bachelor's...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I work in two schools. I am an assistant language teacher at one commercial (low-level English) high school, and an integrated (high-level English) academic junior high and high school. I have had experiences with different kinds of students, Japanese-English teachers, and classroom atmospheres. In Japan, students take an entrance exam to get into high school. If they scored low on the entrance exam, then they are placed in the lowest ranking class. Each school has a certain number of classrooms for each grade. Both of my high schools have six classes total for each grade. There are usually around forty to forty-two students in each class as well. Teaching forty plus students in a crowded classroom is difficult. And unlike many stereotypes of...  [Read more]

One of the primary challenges of teaching English in a non-English speaking environment is the language barrier. Students may struggle to understand instructions, explanations, and conversations in English, leading to frustration and hindering their learning progress. Teachers need to find creative ways to overcome this barrier, such as using visual aids, gestures, and simplified language. Additionally, adapting teaching materials to suit the language proficiency level of the students is crucial in ensuring effective communication and comprehension. Another significant challenge is navigating cultural differences in the classroom. Teaching English involves not only language instruction but also imparting cultural knowledge and understanding. In a non-English speaking environment, students...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When a class is managed well, there is a minimum of disruptions that distract from learning. This is more of an issue in a class for children, as opposed to adults. Nevertheless, in all classes, maintaining the comportment of the group to facilitate learning is the objective of sound classroom management techniques. Furthermore, it is also important to develop cordial and friendly relations with learners on an individual basis, and with the class as a whole. Having a rapport with students, and creating a classroom community that is based on shared rules and norms that are understood and reasonable for everybody, is an essential part of classroom management. When accomplished, this creates a classroom culture that students feel safe and welcome in. This...  [Read more]

Contrary to the common misconception that teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is just a temporary gig or a way to pay off student debt, many educators have turned it into a lucrative, long-term profession. Whether teaching abroad or online, TEFL can indeed be a fulfilling lifelong career. Is it possible to make a long-term career out of teaching English as a foreign language? What qualifications do I need to pursue a career in TEFL? What skills will I need to pursue a career in TEFL? What other TEFL-related jobs are there in the long run? What are the advantages of a long-term TEFL career? Absolutely. While many initially venture into EFL teaching to explore the world and earn, they soon discover a passion and aptitude for it. With continuous skill enhancement and dedication,...  [Read more]

Nadiia Dovbnia Destinations Alumni Experiences I have been working in China as an English teacher almost for half a year. When the outbreak began, I decided to stay in China. At first, I thought it would be like a seasonal flu quarantine back in my country, Ukraine, when schools are closed for just a week or two. However, the situation got worse and I realized that it might be safer to stay inside my city than to go through the train stations and airports. Our life here has changed completely in less than in 48 hours. I have to say, the way people here react to the situation amazes me. Fake News Raises Panic Schools are shut down. Adapting school curriculum and lesson plan 1. Make a monthly planner. 2. Wake up at the same time even if you don't have work to do. 3. Fresh air and...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are many reasons why classroom management skill sets are really important for the basics of teaching generally. It effectively helps build a great classroom atmosphere for everyone in it as well as create rapport between the teacher and the student. Teaching Skills Grouping Classroom Arrangement Instructing Rapport Challenging Behavior Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Amelie R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Few of the most important skills the teacher needs to acquire are the special details towards their eye contact, gesture, and the voice, as it is can determine the outcome...  [Read more]

Anastasiya Akpinar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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. A Great Challenge A 3D Criteria Double the Stress Attention: "Lazy" alarm Miss me? Going higher Home is where school is. What are the Advantages? What if? And the winner is… Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

  In this video we look at a TESOL teaching idea for the past continuous tense. For this activity students are put into groups and are handed pictures of people doing different activities. The pictures are placed upside down in a pile and the students take it in turns to turn them over. When they have turned over a card they must make a past continuous sentence based on the picture they have. For example: If they turn over a picture of a woman swimming they would say: She was swimming yesterday. For more advanced students this activity can be used to compare past continuous and past simple. For example: While I was doing the washing up, I broke three plates. Becoming a TESOL teacher enables you to travel the world experiencing new cultures while earning a living and helping people...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching English online is becoming a more and more lucrative career for many TEFL and TESOL certified teachers out there. You can work from home or go full digital nomad and travel the world while teaching a couple of classes of English a day. To help you create fun and interactive lessons, we have compiled a summary of 5 amazing props with investing in for teaching English online below. Listen to this blog post: 1. Plush Food and Animals 2. Finger puppets 3. Flashcards 4. Online tools 5. Whiteboards or Chalkboards Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Who doesn't love playing with plush toys? Having a good selection of the most common foods and animals can go a LONG way when teaching English online. Using plush props is a lot of fun and...  [Read more]

  For this TEFL teaching idea we ask the students to look at a scene in a hospital where there are several people doing different things. Students are given time to memorise the picture before it is turned over. The students would then be asked to say what the people were doing in the picture. For example: A nurse was giving a patient an injection. A man was pouring a glass of water. As the trainer notes in the video, this activity can be adapted to make it into a competition by having students in teams compete to remember as many actions as they can. Grammar points such as this are often seen as fairly boring to most English language students, especially those who do not choose to study English. So being able to come up with ideas that encourage students to practice the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom Management is the skill of organizing and managing the class, having a friendly, relaxed manner and maintaining discipline. Keeping a classroom under control is often my biggest challenge mostly with the pupils. With the help of the ITTT 120-hours TESOL/TEFL course, I've finally found some classroom management strategies that actually worked and eventually turned things around. These strategies apply to all levels of learners and even to new and existing classes. I can now say things have got to the point where my classes are now under control, focused, on task, and learning effectively. Body Language Grouping TTT Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Students in ESL classes, especially those newer to English, face what may seem to be a daunting set of tasks related to learning a new language. A teacher's encouragement will ease the students' stress, provide positive feedback and, gently, areas of improvement, and provide an amicable environment conducive to learning. The age and experience level of the students should be considered in what specific words of encouragement are given--too effusive and older, more experienced students may be turned off, while too complicated and the younger students may not appreciate the teacher's phrasing. Engage Phase Aims and Objectives Materials Lesson Planning Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences I learned English when I was 20 after my family and I decided to immigrate to Canada from Brazil. I hadn't had much exposure to the English language prior to the move. 25 years have gone by, and now I have the opportunity to teach English back in my home country of Brazil! Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Take our 4-week in-class course in Natal, Brazil, and start your own TEFL adventure! This post was written by our ITTT graduate George K. After coming back to my small hometown in the Brazilian countryside a couple of years ago, I met one of my childhood friends, Rodrigo. He had just opened a small English school in town and after a quick chat, I told him that I have decided to come back to live in...  [Read more]