TEFL Wagon Wheel

Date posted:2005-08-23 | Writer: Professionals International Edukativni Centar | Email: [email protected] English language teacher for adults Native English speakers only. Opportunities available for student teachers needing to complete internships. Opportunities for teachers to teach for one semester to 2 years to long-term full-time commitment. Email us for more details about our organization and requirements for teachers. Professionals International Edukativni Centar Fra Andela Zvizdovica 1 B/14 Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina tel: ++387-33-295-252 fax: ++387-33-295-253 [email protected] 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...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Songs and music are such an important part of an ESL preschool curriculum. Not only are they fun, but they are also very powerful tools to help young students learn English in a fun and entertaining way. Learning a second language at the preschool level needs to be experienced through engaging activities - words and actions need to go in tandem. Songs allow the children to move along and learn in a pleasant, fun way, in accordance with the TPR technique. They also serve as a tool to lower students' affective filter - according to the famous linguist Stephen Krashen's theory (1983), students can develop a blockage/filter toward their study because of a negative emotional attitude. When that filter is low, thanks to triggering students'...  [Read more]

  This video from one of ITTT's TESOL courses looks at how the future continuous tense is formed and used. Firstly, the structure: Positive: Subject + will + be + present participle. I will be learning to teach English. Negative: Subject + will + not + be + present participle. I will not be coming to the party. Question: Will + subject + be + present participle? Will you be staying for the weekend? Now the usages: Actions in progress at a future time. She'll be playing live at Wembley on the 16th. Predict the present. He'll be getting on the plane about now. Polite enquiries (without influence): Will you be coming to the party? For those wanting to learn how to teach English TESOL courses are great ways to learn the necessary grammar such as the future continuous...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I choose this task because I'm a mother of two children and raising them in a modern world like ours is not easy. Playing is an important element in child development, but when I say play and don't mean to stay in the house with video games in their hands I mean playing outside with other kids, interacting and socializing with others.Table of Contents Physical Benefits Social Benefits Natural Curiosity New Era Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anca A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Outdoor activities have a much bigger impact on kids. For example, burning calories, avoid obesity while they can...  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-08-30 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Are you looking for adventure and travel? Are you tired of working a traditional 9-5? Would you like to help others improve their quality of life by teaching English as a second language? Idioma Internacional in Costa Rica is looking for professionals to join our teaching team starting in September and October 2018!  We are a language institution celebrating nearly 20 years of providing quality instruction and communicative solutions to companies around the Central Valley. Our office is based in the middle of a busy downtown neighborhood of San José, Costa Rica. THE POSITION: We are seeking EFL teachers who are flexible, passionate, caring and have a genuine passion for educating and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A child's first contact with the world is the parents before anyone else, then the people at home where he/she lives. Parents or guardians are the, therefore, the first teachers and are the key role players in the building of the child's character.Table of Contents Some parents tend to have the thought that the teacher only must teach a child not theirs. The parents need to be at the forefront or the steering wheel of the vehicle of the learning process. There are quite a several ways in which parents play a key role in the education of their children. Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Shifting from a traditional classroom to a virtual setting can be daunting for teachers who do not have experience teaching online. This is especially the case if one has to keep young students engaged and motivated. What are the tricks to instill excitement and interest in preschoolers who do not have the intrinsic motivation to perform to achieve good grades? Their parents' primary desire is for them to speak like the native and one day go off to an internationally renowned US university or work for a foreign company. Young students are motivated by something else- a desire to have fun in a welcoming environment.Table of Contents English learners are getting younger and younger Keeping young students engaged in an online class Prepare...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences From the days of Chaucer and Shakespeare to the present the English language has been filled with some amazingly peculiar and bizarre examples of speech and grammar. As the English sailed around the globe colonizing it to the extent the "sun never set on the British empire" the number of words that were adopted by the language could not help but grow. Along with this vocabulary growth so to did the number of expressions and grammatical rules that seem to make no sense when actually examined. One could say that English has been beating up other languages in dark alleys, then going through their pockets for loose grammar and spare vocabulary for centuries.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Chop down or chop up? Ough words Red or reed? Silent...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences You know we can't deny the role of parents in education for children. Parental encouragement and support for learning activities at home combined with parental involvement in schooling are critical to children's education. A growing body of research shows that building effective partnerships between parents, families, and schools to support children's learning leads to improved learning outcomes. Parents are the first and continuing educators of their children. Research also shows that teacher quality, including standards and training in parental engagement, is important for facilitating effective parental engagement.Table of Contents Parental Engagement Structure Parents and Educational Institutions Parental Help Throughout Students' Development Do...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom management refers to how things are generally carried out in the classroom. It deals with ways on how things are supposed to be done. This includes procedures and routines among others. New teachers, however, tend to mistake classroom management and classroom discipline. Whereas classroom management is as stated above, classroom discipline is the specific management of students' behavior. By definitions alone, we can respectively differentiate the two as being the building blocks of any successful lesson and the reactive actions we take to maintain the rules that had been set through known procedures and routines.Table of Contents Definition Goals Teacher's behavior in the classroom Classroom environment Student-Teacher relationship Do you want...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I'm a young ESL teacher in China, and I is Chinese. English is a compulsory subject for all Chinese students and reading skills have gained raising importance in the national tests for English subjects. Besides this, reading itself is fun and beneficial. I always try to let my students "learn through English" instead of "learning English". From my experience, a successful reading class for young learners should consist of the following steps:Table of Contents Engage stage: Study stage: Activate stage: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fang W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. If the book is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The best thing I've learned from this course begins with the EFL teacher as an instrument of facilitation. The creative spark that ignites a flame in every student that is trying to master a new language. A teacher doesn't need to be perfect but must be fully present and prepared with a positive, supportive vibe. The successful teacher is a role model, a subject matter expert, and a skilled conductor of English language learning and immersion. Course books aside, from the very first lesson, a teacher identifies the level of learners and builds rapport with students through engaging activities that aim to reveal the students' needs and interests. These interests can then be incorporated into future lesson plans to ensure students are engaged and...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Learning vocabulary words is a big part of any EFL classroom. Sometimes, it can be challenging for students to learn and remember new words - this is where the following activities come in handy! Here are 7 fun ways to introduce new EFL vocabulary!Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Get Physical 2. Sing it Loud 3. Keep It Real 4. The Root of the Issue 5. Introduce Couples 6. Tell it like It Is 7. Picture It Which is your favorite teaching activity? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This activity works well for a lot of vocabulary words. It is based around the total physical response method, which links physical movement with learning. Illustrate new vocabulary by acting out the words as you...  [Read more]

Absolutely. Language is deeply intertwined with culture, serving as its vocal representation. While mastering vocabulary and grammar is crucial, to fully understand the essence of English, EFL students should immerse themselves in the culture of English-speaking nations. This entails exploring cultural facets like music, films, literature, culinary traditions, and even fashion. Incorporating cultural elements not only enriches EFL lessons but also resonates with students, making the learning process more engaging and comprehensive.Table of Contents Use authentic materials Compare two cultures Introduce live native speakers Use food as a tool Use songs as a tool Use Online Resources Authentic materials can be anything that native English speakers might use that can be adapted for use in an...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In the education world, the potential and value of using stories and storytelling techniques have always been known and recognized, especially in the context of teaching younger students. Recently, more and more EFL teachers of young learners are integrating carefully selected children's literature stories to teach English. Children's literature is such a significant part of English language literature - using it for teaching English can be a very motivating tool for young learners.Table of Contents Why Use Stories in Teaching English? Advantages of Stories in Teaching English to Young Learners Research proven benefits: Predictable Patterns and Enhanced Learning Better Vocabulary Acquisition Through Stories Grammar Learning Through Stories...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The purpose of education is not to raise test scores, but rather to prepare our young ones to be successful in life. It starts from the home where parents are considered as the steering wheel of the vehicle of learning in providing guidance, monitoring, support and setting goals for their children and fostering the achievement of these goals.Table of Contents First Teachers Advantages of Parents' Contribution How Can Parents Benefit? Are There Any Cons? Social Influences Balanced Support Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Abdulrahman D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The parents are the first...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas "My sweater. I cannot find my sweater. Can you help me look for?"Table of Contents My Story Problem Working on the Solution Final Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! I scratched my head. Sweater? I kicked myself for agreeing to help Rosa in the study hall. Our teacher, Mr. Randall, had told me she was struggling with basic grammar and thought I might be able to help since I had spent a lot of time in Mexico and had a good grasp of both English and Spanish. Now not only did we have to go over the nitty-gritty of grammar, but she also had a lisp or something. Great, as if the grammar wasn't enough. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Moriah D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning new vocabulary is considered as an integral part of learning a new language. Even children who learn their mother tongues learn isolated phrases and words before making complex sentences. Similarly, in second language learning, teaching new words and phrases plays an important role in helping learners' communication. Based on David Wilkins "without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed". If learners spend their time on learning grammar, their English will not improve greatly. However, if they learn more words, phrases, and expressions, they can express almost anything (Thornberry, 2002; Watkin, 2005).Table of Contents Theoretical Basis How to teach vocabulary? Moreover, teachers should be aware of the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My interest in ESL began without the intention of becoming an ESL instructor in the first place. It was mostly born out of curiosity and interest in relocating to a foreign country which at the time (2009) was China. At the time I had been deeply contemplating a career living abroad. The contemplation came more from a cultural motivation than from a financial or career-minded motivation. Throughout my childhood and beyond, my parents were both avid travelers. Both my Mother and Father had spent considerable periods traveling in Asia, East Asia and Central Asia in particular.Table of Contents Parental Supervision Real Inspiration Chinese Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Having spent more than 20 years as a marketing consultant, I decided to change career, to become an English language teacher. Hence, I took up the 120-hour TEFL course with ITTT, along with a specialised course in teaching young learners and another one in teaching business English. Even before I finished my TEFL course, I was offered a teaching job with a private school in Bangkok, Thailand. I have since been teaching kindergarten kids for about 8 months.Table of Contents My Typical School Day Planning and Preparation Lessons I Have Learned Since Starting My New Job My Plans for the Future Do you want to teach English in Thailand? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Albert P....  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas One of the great things about teaching conditionals is that once you discover some classroom activities that work well for one, they can be adapted to suit any of the conditional patterns that you may be asked to teach. Here are 7 fun activities for teaching conditionals for the ESL classroom that you can easily adapt to help your students understand the correct structures and usages.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Pass the Pig 2. Chain Conditionals 3. Pelmanism ("Concentration") 4. Mill Drill Questionnaire 5. Group Discussions 6. Board Game With Prompts 7. Using Songs Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Tell your students to stand up and form in two...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Kinesthetic learners are learners that learn through objects that they can touch and explore. They also learn best by discovering and experiencing and particularly enjoy physical activities that involve getting out of their seat and moving around. Unlike visual and auditory learners, kinesthetic learners can be tough to accommodate in the classroom because of their need to be physically active. Since they need to be active in their learning, they may get bored very quickly if you allow them to simply listen and look at your visual aids or video presentation. As teachers, we must always be versatile and understand how to incorporate different types of learners. Luckily, there are many fun ways for kinesthetic learners to learn.Table of...  [Read more]

From Sumo wrestling, the most authentic Japanese cuisine you’ve ever tasted, ancient castles and Pagodas, skiing in the mountainous north and beach hopping in the tropical south, ancient and bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka, Japan caters for every type of traveller. Japan is unlike any country you’ve ever been to with the most bizarre but fascinating experiences available throughout the country, and a scenery like no other. A distinct balance between ancient and modern- Japan opens up a whole new world. Nagoya is an ideal destination for an in-class, immersive TESOL course experience in Japan. It is the fourth largest city in Japan, which means that as a TESOL student, you get the full experience of high paced life in Japan, but at a much lower cost than bigger cities like the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I have experience in Childhood development. I've taught over twenty plus years. My experience ranges from infants to school-age children. I have always taught three-year-olds and up. For almost two years, I have had the pleasure of working with children that are 18 months to 24 months old. I am the Lead teacher for our Toddler program.Table of Contents Growing Expertise Every Child is Unique Early Childhood Education Specific Techniques Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Judy N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Although working in a private preschool has helped me in childhood development,...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Total Physical Response is a very successful teaching method that can be used for both children and adults, particularly for beginner and lower-level learners. This English teaching approach, developed by Dr. James Asher, has been applied for almost thirty years. Asher's language learning method is built around the coordination of speech and action, and its purpose is to teach language through physical activity.Table of Contents Is TPR Beneficial in Online ESL Teaching? How Can TPR be Used in Teaching ESL to Young Learners? Simon Says TPR Storytelling TPR Songs Scavenger Hunt Challenge Charades Pronunciation Conclusion Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video...  [Read more]

Take our TEFL training course in Brittany and learn to teach English as a foreign language in a picturesque village in the northwest of France. Plelauff is a charming village situated in the Cotes-d'Armor region of Brittany, close to many age-old villages that date back centuries. Although the TEFL course takes place in a beautiful small village, the location and surrounding areas have all the required facilities and amenities that you will require during your stay. The Brittany region is a wonderland of typical French hamlets for you to explore in your free time. With varied landscapes, amazing cuisine and some of the best wines in the world, this part of France continues to astound both first time visitors and those who return year after year. Summer activities are numerous with the...  [Read more]

1. Importance of TEFL Certification for Teaching Listening Skills 2. Components of TEFL Certification Programs 3. Strategies for Teaching Listening Skills in TEFL 4. Resources for Improving Listening Skills in TEFL TEFL certification is essential for teaching listening skills as it provides educators with the necessary tools and techniques to effectively guide students in improving their listening abilities. Through specialized training, teachers learn how to create engaging listening activities, select appropriate listening materials, and assess students' listening comprehension. Additionally, TEFL certification equips instructors with the knowledge of how to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, making the learning process more inclusive and effective. TEFL...  [Read more]

Unlocking a world of opportunities in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is a transformative journey that can open doors to a rewarding career and enriching experiences. As an aspiring TEFL educator, the path to professional growth and success lies in acquiring the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications to excel in this dynamic field. With the guidance and expertise of ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), you can embark on a journey towards advancing in the TEFL profession and realizing your full potential. 1. The Importance of Professional Development in TEFL 2. Enhancing Your Teaching Skills with ITTT 3. Specializing in TEFL through Advanced Courses 4. Career Opportunities and Advancement in the TEFL Industry Professional development is a cornerstone of...  [Read more]

TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) certification is a qualification that enables individuals to teach English to non-native speakers. It equips teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English in a foreign language setting. TEFL certification programs vary in length and intensity, but generally, they cover teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom management, and language assessment. Additionally, TEFL certification often includes practical teaching experience, which is essential for gaining confidence in the classroom. While TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certifications are often used interchangeably, there are subtle differences between the two. TEFL is typically more...  [Read more]

1. Importance of Speaking Practice in TEFL 2. Benefits of TEFL Certification for Speaking Practice 3. Incorporating Speaking Practice in TEFL Certification Courses 4. Conclusion In teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), speaking practice plays a crucial role in developing students' language skills. The ability to communicate orally is essential for language learners to become proficient in English. Speaking practice helps students improve their pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary usage, and overall confidence in using the language. As a TEFL teacher, creating opportunities for students to practice speaking is vital for their language acquisition process. Obtaining a TEFL certification provides teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively incorporate speaking...  [Read more]