TEFL Wolf Trap

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas When teaching young learners, it's important not to spend too much time on any one activity as they can soon lose interest. It is also a good idea to have activities that give younger learners the chance to move about and use the boundless energy they have at that age. Below we present a list of short activities suitable for young and very young learners of English.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What's the Time Mr. Wolf? Telephone Basketball Volleyball Bingo Can you …? I Spy Odd One Out Stand Up Please Mastermind Blindfold Obstacle Course Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This is a good activity for practicing time with small classes....  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Contractions are commonly used in written and spoken English to shorten a group of words by omitting certain letters or sounds. In most cases, a contraction uses an apostrophe to represent the missing letters.   The list of contractions above represents some of the most common examples used in written English. Using contractions is also very common in spoken English; however, native speakers don’t always take the time to pronounce them precisely. Because of this, English learners can easily fall into the trap of writing contractions incorrectly. When speaking, we might pronounce could’ve, should’ve, and would’ve in such a way that they actually sound like “could of,” “should of,”...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information The nomadic lifestyle is getting more and more appealing for many people wanting to escape the dry 9-to-5 trap back home. More and more people are packing their bags and heading off traveling around the world, making a living on the go. A great way to afford this lifestyle is teaching English, either online, at a physical school or to private students abroad. As this is getting increasingly popular, online English platforms, employers and English students are now expecting their teachers to be TEFL certified.Table of Contents 1. Set a start and an end date 4. Take what you've learned and put it into practice! Listen to this blog post Are you ready to take an online TEFL/TESOL course? Related Articles: But how do you find the time to study when on the...  [Read more]

Date posted:2022-12-28 | Writer: Polo Language Center | Email: [email protected] POLO is a private language school in Thai Binh City, Vietnam, currently with two  branches in the local area. We teach students from 2 years old to adults. This is also great school with professional teachers. ThaiBinh is a very peaceful, cheap and friendly city (just 2 hours drive from Hanoi).We are looking for people who genuinely enjoy people, and who are really good at teaching. They are fun to talk to, knowledgeable, have a good understanding and interest in English linguistically, and are good on their feet. We’re looking for someone who can be both a resource and a friend to our students - as well as a resource and a helping hand to the team.Location: No 89B, Tran Phu Street, Tran Hung...  [Read more]

Date posted:2014-06-30 | Writer: Compass Education | Email: [email protected] Compass Education has opportunities for TEFL certified teachers who are available for starts between June and September 2014. We operate a ‘Teacher Placement Program’ whereby local schools in and around Ho Chi Minh City can readily access highly qualified native level English teachers. If a school requires English teachers then we can also provide the curricula, the necessary resources and assessment procedures to deliver the right product. Our partnerships with various schools together with working in conjunction with TEFL International enable us to provide assorted opportunities for teachers. Variation and the tailoring of schedules by way of teaching at different schools can be rewarding....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Second language acquisition is used to refer to any language other than the first language, so it refers to the acquisition of any language after the acquisition of the mother tongue.Table of Contents How do we learn languages? Why does a person need to learn a second language? What is assimilation? What is developing during second language acquisition? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Abdelkabir E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. It functions as a recognized means of communication among members who speak some other language as their mother tongue. For example; English as a second language...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas You have to put the emphasis on the right syllable," I said, finishing my demonstration.Table of Contents Challenges in the Second Class: Timing and Assumptions Learning from Mistakes: Lessons for Effective Language Teaching Apology and Humility: A Turning Point Valuable Lessons for Language Instructors Carrying Lessons Forward: Teaching English with Confidence Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! My very first class of students learning Russian had expressed their disdain for their books with stress notes denoted on every word. They started reading from the copies without the stress marks and consequently were butchering...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas Image by Alice Bolden via WritixTable of Contents Listen to this blog post: Think outside the box Encourage creativity, not perfection Encourage students to write about what interests them Writing doesn't have to be a solo activity Introduce multi-skilled lessons Writing games Are you ready to teach writing skills in your own classroom? Related Articles: Of all the language skills that are taught in the ESL classroom, teaching writing skills is often seen as one of the least popular. Some teachers consider these lessons to be a bit boring, hard to evaluate and somewhat limited in what you can incorporate into them. However, this doesn't have to be the case as teaching writing skills to your ESL students can actually be interesting, fun and productive. Take a...  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-08-24 | Writer: James School | Email: [email protected] James School, a small well established teacher run language school in Roztoky u Prahy, is looking for a TEFL qualified female English teacher initially to take over 6 hours of lessons a week starting in September. These include firms in Petriny, Karlin and Pankrac. They are all within easy reach of the Prague metro or tram system. The student levels range from pre to upper intermediate with a focus on business and basic English. There are also opportunities to teach a weekend course once a month and more lessons upon expansion. If you are interested please email your CV to the address given on the job heading. James GogartyDirectorJames SchoolTel: 774 526 374 Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate...  [Read more]

Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Unlike ESL students, who take advantage of living in countries that English is widely used on a regular basis, people who try to learn English as a foreign language or EFL learners' exposure to English is inevitably limited to those three to four hours a week that they spend in academic environments. Their needs are consequently a little bit different from ESL students.Table of Contents Self-correction Peer-correction Teacher-correction Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Regarding the limited sources, they have access to, including teachers' talk and textbook audios that are unnaturally slow and way too clear, EFL students, therefore, need to...  [Read more]

Mia Santarelli Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Popsicles, sunscreen, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, watermelon, backyard picnics, riding bikes, and lemonade stands. These are a few images that come to mind when I think of summertime and the magic of relaxing with family in the warmth of the sunshine. As a child, I remember playing with my siblings in the yard, running through the sprinkler, doing arts and crafts projects, and drawing roads with traffic signs on our driveway that we would navigate along with our bikes or scooters.Table of Contents Short Story Cooking Activity Story Stones Raise a Plant Handwritten Letter Get ready teaching English by taking a TEFL course! Related Articles: Although plans for summer 2020 around the world have been altered, there are still many opportunities...  [Read more]

Karah Musani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas I started teaching online two years ago. With no training, it was a bumpy start. If there is one thing I want you to take away from this post, it's this: relax. It gets better.Table of Contents 1. The learning curve is STEEP. You will get better. 2. You will have bad classes. It's not always your fault. 3. They don't have to get it right away. 4. Rushing class is counterproductive. 5. Students learn more if they're having fun. 6. You can't let your students see how far they have to go. 7. Starting kids off with a win helps them be more confident in class 8. It gets better Do you want to teach English online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Be ok with not being great when you start. Teaching is a craft. No amount of school can fully...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-01-24 | Writer: Mercury Center | Email: [email protected] Mercury Center has immediate opportunities in Vietnam for TEFL qualified teachers. We were founded by two humble street vendors, Peter and his brother, who came from difficult beginnings. Hidden in a quiet village, living in poverty with no real opportunity to build a future they decided to move to Hanoi. Here they started out as street vendors fighting to change their lives. After an early experience with foreign customers, they realized that the standard of English in Vietnam was simply not good enough. From that point, they taught themselves English and vowed to help other lower class children who couldn’t afford the steep price of English education in Vietnam. After 4 years, Mercury is a rising...  [Read more]

Date posted:2009-03-11 | Writer: Tyndale Education Group | Email: [email protected] Tyndale Education Group is an International education group with its headquarter in Singapore and branches in several countries including Vietnam, China, Mianmar, Singapore. Currently, Tyndale is coorperating with Edexcel, the long-establish British organisation and several Vietnamese Universities to provide training and undergraduate education to Vietnamese students. We are looking for Full-time Native English Teachers to fill up the following positions: Positions include • General English teaching (daytime) Job requirements for teaching positions . Native English speaker . Recognised Degree . TESOL, TEFL or equivalent . Minimum of six months experience Competitive Package - Salary: 1400 USD...  [Read more]

Date posted:2014-11-20 | Writer: Duc Trong English Centre | Email: [email protected] We are a successful independent English Language centre in a small town in rural Vietnam, approximately 1 hour’s flight north of Ho Chi Minh City. We are seeking a (preferably native speaking) EFL teacher to work at our centre starting as soon as possible, ideally until June 2015, although we can be flexible about contract length. The position is that of ‘paid volunteer’ – you will pay for your own transportation to Vietnam but once here you will be paid 12$ per hour. Requirements: TEFL or TESOL required The teaching position will involve teaching 11 x 90 minute lessons per week over 5 days Tuesday – Saturday. How to apply: Please email Mrs Uyen Vo at the address given...  [Read more]

Date posted:2005-09-08 | Writer: Vietnam USA English Training Service Center | Email: [email protected] Â FULL-TIME ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS NEEDED! If you are a native English speaker (Canadian, American, New Zealand, Australia, British nationalities) and possess a BA degree and TESOL or TEFL certification, we would like to hear from you! Vietnam USA Society-English Training Service Center (VUS-ETSC) is seeking teachers of English to work for Vietnam's largest and best known English language training center. VUS offers competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience and a pleasant work environment. Teachers are needed to fill positions in our young learner & adult language programs. For further details about the programs VUS offers, you can...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What comes to mind when one thinks of an English classroom? Is it organized rows of desks filled with students writing vocabulary and grammar into their notebooks while the teacher talks in the front? This is the classic image of a classroom. A student goes to school to learn what they don't already know. When teaching English, it can be easy to fall into the trap of rote memorization and reliance on grammar and vocabulary. However, is this method effective? Does this way of learning motivate students to become lifelong learners of a foreign language? It is less useful to teach students many things than to teach them the skills needed to learn the things they don't know. This essay will assess the current view of...  [Read more]

  It is not hard to see why Florida is among the most popularly visited states in the USA. White beaches, clear waters, and sunshine every day are some of the reasons millions of tourists are drawn to Florida each year. It is true that Florida offers some of the best destinations for beach fun and outdoor activities in the country. The country also has a great selection of historic sites and attractions dating back thousands of years. Native Americans of the Apalachee and Tocobaga tribes settled in the area of Florida and appreciated the natural resources of the area. When the Spanish arrived in 1513, they were so impressed by the natural wonders of the land that they called it “Land of Flowers”, Florida. Come and join our TEFL/TESOL course in Florida and see for yourself why...  [Read more]

Date posted:2002-10-01 | Writer: RIPA-Ayutthaya | Email: [email protected] We would like to invite English speakers who see the importance of cultural exchanges and want to do something fun for yourself and worthwhile for mankind to join us as camp volunteers for a 7- day English camp at Ao Khung Kraben, Chantaburi Province and Thai Red Cross Association Khao Lan Center, Trat Province. The campsites are located by beautiful beaches and very peaceful. College and high school students are waiting to play games, sing songs, and do other adventurous outdoor activities to improve their English with you. The program includes educational visits to Koh Chang, 2nd largest island in Thailand, Namtok Pliu National Park, famous and revered Wat Khao Sukim, Krating Waterfall at Kitchakood...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Presently, I take care of my ninety-six-year-old father at home and have no immediate plans to teach overseas. Fortunately, I live in a community (Aurora, Colorado) that has over 140 different language groups and ethnicities. Aurora ranks as the tenth most diverse community in the United States. I have worked toward my TEFL certification for the future; however, I have plans to use the training now.Table of Contents Personal Plan Online Platforms Requirements Employment Salaries The Effective Online Teacher Set Expectations Correct Carefully Relationship and Feedback Project (Individual and Group) Resources Closing Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Roland A....  [Read more]

Date posted:2004-11-02 | Writer: Vietnam-USA Society English Training Service Cente | Email: [email protected] A brief introduction of the Center Vietnam-USA Society English Training Service Center is one of the most popular and prestigious English centers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We have 6 campuses in the city with around 10, 000 students and 230 faculty members. We offer a wide range of programs to fit our students’ needs, ranging from children’s program to the TOEFL and IELTS preparation courses. Our training quality is measured by international standardized tests such as Cambridge Examinations for Young Learners, TOEIC and International TOEFL. Due to our rapid expansion we are looking for qualified, experienced and motivated teachers to join our faculty team...  [Read more]

Date posted:2005-08-16 | Writer: VUS | Email: [email protected] Vietnam-USA Society English Training Service Center (VUS) is one of the most popular and prestigious English centers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We have 5 campuses in the city with around 10, 000 students of different ages and 230 teachers. We offer a wide range of programs to fit our students needs, ranging from childrens program to the TOEIC, TOEFL and IELTS preparation courses. Our training quality is measured by international standardized tests such as Cambridge Examinations for Young Learners, TOEIC, TOEIC Bridge and International TOEFL. Due to our rapid expansion we are looking for qualified, experienced and motivated teachers to join our faculty team immediately. Requirements: - Native English speakers...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English has become a worldwide language, leading to early learning of English in the school context is becoming more common nowadays. It has been suggested that children should master their mother tongue before moving on to their second language. However, if you learn a language after the age of seven, you can never turn it into your mother tongue. You should learn it as soon as possible. After that age, they won't learn it the same way as they do their native language. This is the reason why there are more and more kindergartens teaching English and what does a teacher need to put in mind when teaching EFL for children?Table of Contents Body language challenge Keeping attention Topics to discuss Connecting new to old Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-08 | Writer: Brilliant Stars International School | Email: [email protected] We are looking for an enthusiastic lower-secondary / middle school teacher happy to mentor students to be masters of their own learning. Individuals who have experience in and a passion for learning themselves, with a mother tongue of English (or equivalent). Individuals who want to be part of a supportive team with a child-centred and highly hands-on approach to teaching and learning. Experience teaching an international curriculum and Montessori is appreciated, but not essential. The role is flexible, but we are primarily looking for a teacher for our English, History & Geography lessons. If you care for ecology and believe that care and respect for the environment need to be...  [Read more]

Date posted:2017-09-20 | Writer: COMPASS Education | Email: [email protected] COMPASS Education has opportunities in the Tan Binh District of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start immediately. The job involves teaching general English – Speaking and Listening – to Primary (6-11 years old) and Low Secondary (12-15 years old) students in Public schools – class size: 35 – 40 students per class. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Design effectively and engaging lesson plan; • Total hours: 15 – 20hrs/week, Mondays to Saturdays • Course length: 9 months BENEFITS: • Based on qualifications and experience the NET pay from 385,000 vnd to 440,000 vnd • Assistance is provided in the application of a working...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As an aspirant teaching English to Chinese children, I chose 'Pronunciation problems of Chinese people' as the most attractive and the most useful topic for my summative task at this moment.Table of Contents So let's begin from the very beginning. The Second difficulty in pronunciation is so-called dark L or L's with no vowel sound after them. How can the teacher help students to correct this? Different Approaches Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: As resources of this joyful and useful research on the internet, I have used three videos on Youtube made by the three experienced teachers of the English language. Only one of them works with children. And only one of them (accent coach from London, Luke Nicholson) gave...  [Read more]

Date posted:2012-08-01 | Writer: Compass Education | Email: [email protected] We are looking for TEFL qualified native English speakers to teach in Ho Chi Minh city, Bien Hoa city and Hanoi, Vietnam.  Compass Education offers a ‘Teacher Placement Program’ whereby local schools in and around Ho Chi Minh City can readily access highly qualified native English teachers. If a school requires native English teachers then we can also provide the curricula, the necessary resources and assessment procedures to deliver the right product. Our partnerships with various schools together with working in conjunction with TEFL International enable us to provide assorted opportunities for teachers. Variation and the tailoring of schedules by way of teaching at different schools can...  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-04-08 | Writer: Tyndale Education Group | Email: [email protected] Positions include •General English teaching to adults and children of all ages. Start date : MAY 2008 Job requirements for teaching positions . Native English speaker . Recognised Degree . TESOL, TEFL or equivalent . Minimum of six months experience We offer . Commitment to professional development and high teaching standards . Working visa . Accommodation and the school subsidises most of the bills . Vietnamese lessons . US$ 1,000 per month and bonus for completion the contract ( Living costs in Hai Phong are 300-400USD per month. Class contact hours are a maximum of 20 hours per week. Teachers work five days a week. Sunday and one other day off per week and are free from their duties during...  [Read more]

Date posted:2004-09-24 | Writer: College of Languages | Email: [email protected] We are looking for a creative, motivated, intelligent teacher to work with us this school year, with the possibility to stay longer.We are looking for a native speaker, UE citizen, with TEFL or equivalent qualifications, at least BA from the University, most preferably aged 25-30, a male ( sharing a flat with another teacher!), some teaching experience expected, respectable look, the ability to work as a teacher. We have been teaching for 12 years, working with over 20 native speakers. The post is ready and waiting, you may come immediately, as our school year started on the 6th of September! We offer good working conditions, good atmosphere, a friendly boss, highly motivated students.The...  [Read more]

Earn your teaching certificate in beautiful Prague Our training center in the Czech Republic provides the ideal location to earn your TEFL certification in magnificent Prague. This modern capital city offers an incredible opportunity to work and live surrounded by rich heritage and culture. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! We are a select, professional school run by highly experienced and qualified trainers. We combine the personal attention of a small course with the facilities, support and insider knowledge of one of the most established and respected language schools in Prague. Our trainees will have the chance to meet teachers in the staffroom and pick their brains about TEFL teaching and life in Prague or other countries. As a language school with more than 20...  [Read more]