Tesol 2019

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In February 2019 I took on a part-time teaching job at a language school close to Toulon, France. I am a Dutch citizen and English isn't my first language, but I am fluent enough to be able to teach several evening classes. And so, I did. Via this school, I was then approached by another institution to teach English to future hotel directors and hotel receptionists. Education Background What did I learn in the course? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Marieke V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Seeing as I have a bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, this seemed like the perfect fit. While...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Technologies are constantly evolving and improving. There are literally dozens of new technologies that can be applied to the modern classroom in 2019 that have not yet made their way into mainstream usage. New tech changes the way subjects are taught, how students learn and the way teachers and students communicate with each other. Everything from new types of interactive whiteboards, classroom response systems, use of social media, tablet computers and classroom websites to the more exotic and potentially cost-prohibitive techs such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality(VR) or even holographic projectors are commercially available for use in the classroom. Blackboard PC Soft and Apps AR and VR Are you ready to implement new technologies in...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Interactive whiteboards have been around since the turn of the millennium. They have been implemented and studied in multiple ESL classrooms, primary schools, and language centers in order to find the best practices. The American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) acknowledges the importance of using technology, such as the interactive whiteboard, to support and enhance classroom-based instructions (Segni & Davidson, 2019). In order for the interactive whiteboard to be used effectively to take advantage of learning opportunities and support children's learning, it is important to use it skillfully in education. Listen to this blog post: What is an Interactive White Board? How to adjust to teaching How to Use Benefits 1. Involving...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-01-31 | Writer: LEOlingo Süddeutschland | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to teach English and experience the REAL Germany - with young and enthusiastic counsellors from all over the world!   'LEOlingo Süddeutschland' organise English and French language summer camps for German children in Bavaria, Southern Germany. Our focus is not on teaching the children intense vocabulary and grammar, but rather on concentrating on the children's understanding and speaking of the language with native speakers in a fun environment. Our counsellors are mostly English and French native speakers from all over the world, including the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK! Every day the counsellors create a varied and exciting programme for the children,...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-01-09 | Writer: Awesome Language Centre | Email: [email protected] Awesome Language Centre have two full-time and one part-time TEFL position available to join our growing language learning centre in Hong Kong. We are dedicated to providing our students with a solid educational experience while making each lesson enjoyable for them. We have been teaching children from ages 4 to 16 since 2004 and are seeking teachers who are reliable, enthusiastic, motivated, energetic and patient to continue our mission. We will have the new teachers on board by early April 2019. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Native level English language speaker 2. Bachelor's Degree 3. TEFL/TESOL qualifications 4. Commitment to completing an 18-month contract BENEFITS: 1. Salary up to $24K 2. Less...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Tokyo / Gallery Tokyo / Gallery TEFL September 2018  [Read more]

Teaching English in China is as popular as ever. In 2014, 7.26 million students graduated with Bachelor and Master degrees and the numbers for 2015 are expected to rise. There are over 30,000 organizations or companies offering private English classes, with the Chinese market having nearly doubled in size in the last five years and is now worth around $3.1 billion.   English teachers in China can expect to make between 6,000 - 16,000 RMB ($942 - $2,500 USD). Those teaching at an international school, however, can make up to 30,000 RMB ($4,700 USD).   How far exactly will your salary get you in China? Most teachers put away a good amount of their salaries and save them up. You can live quite comfortably when teaching in China.   Most foreigners are settled in...  [Read more]

Date posted:2019-02-06 | Writer: New Zealand Language Centres Ltd | Email: [email protected] New Zealand Language Centres Ltd (NZLC) is an established English language provider with schools in Auckland and Wellington, and the winner of the ST Star Award English Language School Southern Hemisphere in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. We are looking for ESOL teachers for current and future opportunities, including relief teaching, at our Auckland campus. We offer a wide range of high-quality English language courses to students of all ages and backgrounds. The essential qualifications, skills and attributes needed are: CELTA, TESOL or equivalent Native speaker competence (if English is not your first language, please provide official English proficiency test scores) A reflective approach to...  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-07-04 | Writer: Rye School of English | Email: [email protected] Rye School of English in León requires native English level EFL teachers for teaching adults, teens and children. Teachers are also expected to teach outside the school in local businesses and they may be called on to teach one-to-one courses. We offer a 12-month, renewable contract. Our teachers work a 27-hour week between the times of 7:30am and 2:00pm in the morning and in the afternoon between 4:00pm and 9:30pm, Monday to Friday and on Saturdays between the times 8:30am to 11:45am. Rye School of English is a highly academic institution. We are an authorised centre of the University of Cambridge. Therefore, we expect our teachers to be able to teach Exam preparation Courses from A2 to C1....  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Currently, there are around 1.75 billion people speaking and learning English around the world and researchers say that by 2020 more than two billion people will speak and learn English. This means, now is the perfect time to embark on your adventure of teaching English abroad. Whether you are looking for opportunities in Asia, South America, the Middle East or Europe, qualified English teachers are hired everywhere. Even English-speaking countries have a never-before-seen demand for ESL teachers. 2018 is the perfect year to go and see the world. 10. Teaching English in Taiwan 9. Teaching English in Spain 8. Teaching English in Vietnam 7. Teaching English in Mexico 6. Teaching English in Cambodia 5. Teaching English in the Czech Republic 4. Teaching English...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information South Korea's capital is one of the most important and fastest-growing cities in Asia and indeed the world. Across the city you will find some of the world's largest companies in the technology and automobile industries. On top of that, Seoul is an exciting city with lots of historic attractions, as well as modern museums, hot fashion shows, and a wide variety of music acts. Seoul is also home to thousands of foreign English teachers, many of whom are not ready to leave and have made the city their permanent home base. Major Trading Hub In Asia Vibrant Culture and History City of the Future Unique Food Options Education Paradise Competitive Salaries Allow Teachers to Save Thousands Listen to this blog post Are you ready to live and teach in...  [Read more]

Teach and Learn with Georgia (TLG), initiated in 2010 by the Georgian Ministry of Education and Science, is a distinctive program aimed at enhancing the nation's proficiency in foreign languages, such as English, French, and German. Beyond its primary objective of placing native speakers in public schools for language instruction, TLG also fosters a deep cultural exchange, strengthening Georgia's bonds with the global community. What does the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program involve? What are the requirements for the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program? What are the benefits of the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program? Teach and Learn with Georgia (TLG) is a unique opportunity for native speakers of English, French, and German who are eager to impact young minds in a diverse...  [Read more]

  Tyler recently found our 120-hour online TEFL course very organized and enjoyed working with his tutor. He found the feedback from the tutor very helpful to develop his skills. He is excited to start working as an English teacher abroad. 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! Learning Business English is something I am looking forward to learning. For I know it will help develop my skills as a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Second language acquisition depends on the interpersonal relationship) between teacher-student as well as student-student. These interpersonal relationships are based on rapport, which is defined as "a mutual, respectful, enjoyable, and positive connection" (Frisby, 2018). There are two quotes that reflect this. First, Aristotle stated, "educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." Second, Confucius stated, "By three methods we may learn wisdom; First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is bitterest. These quotes highlight the need for rapport. Emotional Intelligence Strong Interest Feedback Commitment Communication Engagement Do you want to acquire new...  [Read more]

Ahmed Taha TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The curriculum has been used in the past as a collection of topics and syllabuses for children and young people to be learned during their school years. However, this definition does not do justice to the wider outcomes required by the real world or to the complexity of what many teachers are actually doing to promote the well-being of children and young people. It fails to define the overall objectives that the program is supposed to serve. Learning is often greatly influenced by when and how success is evaluated and how the effects of measurement are used. Therefore, evaluation needs to be seen as an important part of the process of learning. Consequently, the study has taken the following general view of the curriculum....  [Read more]

South Korea is one of the most popular destinations in the world for teaching English as a foreign language as it offers an exciting culture, beautiful natural scenery and a multitude of EFL jobs with high salaries and great benefits. If you are unsure whether it is the right destination for you or you simply want more information before you leave, read on to find out more. Below you will find information on how to budget for teaching English in Korea, the types of teaching jobs available, general travel tips and a variety of insights into the local culture. SOURCE: travelsuras . com/budget-to-teach-english-in-korea/#comment-2528 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! SOURCE: domandhyo . com/2015/08/11-differences-between-north-south-korea . html Register...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In EFL lessons, there are several types of feedback that students can receive. First, there is feedback from the teacher; this can come in many forms such as "going through activities, checking students' answers, giving praise and encouragement, correcting, setting regular tests, having regular group discussions, individual tutorials, etc." (International TEFL and TESOL Training [ITTT], 2011, p. 16). Secondly, there is feedback from other students, also referred to as peer evaluation. These can take place in similar settings to teacher feedback and is often used by instructors to promote student-student interactions. And lastly, there are self-evaluations in which students reflect and assess their work. Information covered in the ITTT (2011) courses...  [Read more]

  Why teach in China? First the Facts: 2014 College Graduates in China: 7.26 million and rising 30,000 organizations or companies offering private English classes in China The market has nearly doubled in size in the last five years and is now worth around $3.1 billion Salary for foreign English language teachers: English teachers in China can expect to make between 6,000 - 16,000 RMB ($942 - $2,500 USD) Those teaching at an international school, however, can make up to 30,000 RMB ($4,700 USD) Depending on the type of educational institution the salary varies enormously Public Schools: 6,000-10,000 RMB Private Language Institute: 6,000 - 16,000 RMB per month Universities: 7,500 - 10,000 RMB per month International Schools: 12,000 - 30,000 RMB per month How much does it...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A resource I found invaluable for this essay was the website Cyborlink (2019a), a reference provided in the TEFL Young Learners course (ITTT, 2019). The TEFL course (Unit 6) discusses how cultural considerations are important when teaching abroad. This includes cultural sensitivity when interacting with the young learners themselves, as well as in interacting with parents and school staff (administration/teachers). Latin-American Culture English in Colombia The usage of titles Conversational taboos Relation to different age groups Individualism and gender peculiarities Other considerations Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate David B. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Joanna Dineva Destinations Teaching English abroad is a wonderful way to travel and experience new cultures. For those of us who also love to learn about ancient civilizations and learn from the past, there are a few countries that offer the chance to immerse yourself in history. I reviewed lists that ranked the best places to teach English abroad in 2019 based on a number of google searches, salary opportunities, and how many programs they offer and compare them to the lists of countries with the greatest historical significance and came up with a list of the top 5 countries to teach English abroad for history buffs.    5. EGYPT 4. MEXICO 3. SPAIN 2. CHINA 1. JAPAN Related Articles:   It is hard to write a destination list...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences It is true that in life, the road to success is not a clear straight upward path; rather, it is more of an obstacle race. A teacher's life looks simple from the outside. Why, she just wakes up early, wears her uniform, goes to school, and does what any other teacher does. It looks pretty straightforward, but my personal experience has been anything but. From a teenager unsure of her future to a high school English teacher, my work life so far has been perfectly imperfect. University Years Practice Working in a School Gap Year Teaching Values Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Pia M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Self-confidence has been seen as a major contributor to a person learning a language. As a teacher and a counselor, I agree with Jack Welch's quote: Giving people self-confidence is by far the most important thing that I can do because then they will act. Confidence exists of three realms: who I am, what I can learn, and what I can do. These are steps that can be taken to help Chinese Business English students improve confidence in these realms. What is self-confidence? Who am I? What can I learn? What can I do? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate William N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-06-28 | Writer: Pascal Connect English School | Email: [email protected] Pascal Connect English Schools in Rybnik, Zory, Wodzislaw and Syrynia are looking for motivated, ambitious, open-minded and sociable, native speaking English teachers to help us grow. We want teachers who have a special interest in teaching children but are also happy to teach teenagers and adults. We want people who are keen to develop as teachers, not people who want a holiday. ABOUT US: Connect was opened in 2010 in the city of Zory, by two native English speakers with over 12 years teaching experience in Poland. After a couple of successful years in Å»ory, we expanded into Rybnik in August 2012. Pascal was opened in 2007 by an English teacher (Polish nationality) with 15 years experience...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Grammar plays a very important role in learning and teaching a foreign language. What is grammar? Crystal describes grammar as "the business of taking a language to pieces, to see how it works" (as cited in Bentsen, 2017). Definition of Grammar Explicit Grammar Teaching Williams believes that meaning-focused instruction Communicative Approach Nunan defines communicative language teaching as Larsen-Freeman's recommended that grammar teaching Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Meral B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. According to Swan ''grammar is essentially a limited set of devices for...  [Read more]

William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas I have been an online ESL teacher to Chinese students for over 13 years, mostly with primary students but also with secondary and adult students. I am also a father and have homeschooled my daughter over her primary years. Like many teachers, I've enjoyed teaching at this level of education as it lays the foundation in English. As it set the foundation, my teaching helped students to overcome common errors in production skills, speaking and writing. Teaching both my daughter and Chinese students at the primary level also helped me also to understand the different expectations between first language and second language students. Speaking Errors Phonetics Dark L Aspiration Consonant Clusters Suprasegmentals Intonation Psychology Writing Errors...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Oxford Dictionary defines learning ability as the ability to comprehend or understand and profit from an experience (Vocabulary.com, 2019). The reality is that in any classroom, a teacher will be faced with teaching children of varying learning abilities. Theoretical Points In the EFL Classroom Students With Various Abilities The Engage Stages The Activate Stage The Study Stage Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Liezl S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Constructivism is a theory about how people learn and acquire knowledge and can be a tool for effective teaching when faced with students of...  [Read more]

  Brittany is a freelance travel writer and avid photographer with a love of coffee, hiking and nature. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she worked in marketing for 2.5 years for Fortune 100 clients like Verizon and AT&T. But in 2017, she decided to quit her job, get TEFL certified, and teach English in South Korea. While in Korea, she fell in love with travel blogging and sharing her TEFL and travel experiences for aspiring EFL teachers on her personal website life of brit. After two years of teaching in Korea, she moved on to teach in Vietnam for a summer, and then to backpack Asia for six months before saying goodbye and heading back to the US. Today, she’s location independent and continues to freelance write, teach English online, and share helpful teaching guides and...  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-08-09 | Writer: Talisman Language Schools | Email: [email protected] Talisman Language School has been operating 28 years and now has a network of of 12 language centers in Russia. Our Yekaterinburg center is looking for enthusiastic and motivated native level EFLTeachers to teach General English and exam preparation courses to children and adults. We are currently offering full-time positions for 2018 (September) - 2019 (June) period. QUALIFICATIONS: ·         Candidates must be native level speakers of English; ·         Hold TKT, CELTA, TESOL, TEFL or equivalent; ·         Have at least 1 year's EFL teaching experience (no teaching...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas It was my first experience teaching in Taiwan and I was in charge of teaching ESL to 7th-11th graders. I had never taught out of the United States and never considered the possibility that my students wouldn't understand, what I thought, was simple English. I asked my junior high students to "put on their thinking caps," to "line up single file," "to quit fooling around" and that English was as "easy as ABC." I told my senior high students to "give me a show of hands" and told them if they "studied hard" and "hit the books," they would "pass with flying colors." I told my college students I would give them an "A for effort" if they "quit goofing off" and "skipping class" or "playing hooky." Some nodded their heads as if they understood and others just...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences If you ever find yourself driving in French Canada, you will be stopped by stop signs that say 'arrêt', which is stopped in French. Almost all drivers in North America would know that this means stop because it's the same octagon red stop sign. In Japan it's very different, stop signs are triangular with Japanese script on them but, beneath the Japanese, you can find English subtitles which read 'stop'. In fact, if you travel anywhere in Japan, the majority of signs and announcements related to travel are offered in Japanese and English. English has been taught in Japanese schools since the American occupation after World War Two. However, according to an EF English Proficiency Index in 2017, Japanese English proficiency is 35th out of 72...  [Read more]