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Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas As a teacher of English as a foreign language, or any subject really, you have to consider the seating arrangement in your classroom. Studies have shown that seating arrangements where the teacher can see the faces of all of the students at all times increase student engagement and are therefore beneficial for their learning. Considering this, here are the best desk arrangements for EFL students that you should try out in your classroom! Single Rows U-Shape Double Rows Clusters More things to consider regarding desk placement: Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Setting up the students' desks in single rows is great for teacher demonstrations and independent table work. While this arrangement is very formal and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English to high-school students and teaching English to university students are uniquely different and require different skills and teaching methods. High school students are in a period of development known as adolescence. One of the leading developmental psychologists, Erik Erikson, defines adolescence as a period of struggle between identity versus role confusion (Hutchison, 2013). During adolescence, high schoolers are going through many physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes (Hutchison, 2013). They are struggling to define who they are in this world not about their parents. They want to make their own choices in life based on their reasoning. A high schooler may choose on their own to learn English as a foreign language, but...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Tokyo / Gallery Tokyo / Gallery ITTT Trainee and students in Tokyo Our TEFL and TESOL training center in Tokyo is the perfect place to start your TEFL journey. Japan has been one of the best locations for teaching English as a foreign language for decades. Our training center offers you the opportunity to become a certified English teacher after a four-week intensive course.   [Read more]

Home / Location / La Antigua / Gallery La Antigua / Gallery ITTT Trainee and students in Guatemala One of the most beneficial components of the in-class training course in La Antigua, Guatemala, are the practical teaching sessions. Here, every trainee has the chance to create and present their own English lessons to local EFL students at the training center. Moreover, the center offers the chance to teach lessons to a variety of age groups from young learners all the way to adult students. This way, every trainee can get as much varied teaching experience as possible and knows how to adapt each lesson to suit the needs of their individual students.   [Read more]

Sarah Jennings TEFL Information Learning a new language differs whether it occurs during early childhood or later in life. Nevertheless, in both scenarios, breaking a language barrier is essential for the student's progress and success. So, how do we break it so students can efficiently communicate in English? Native vs Second Language Roleplay Games in ESL Social Networks Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? When we learn our native language, we are fully immersed in that language. It surrounds us from the minute we are born, and our brains begin making associations immediately. We don't put much thought into it. It just happens. The same occurs with children who acquire two or more languages simultaneously, in parents who speak different languages. When you are thrown...  [Read more]

Effective communication with parents is crucial in the field of TEFL as it plays a significant role in the success of students. Parents are key stakeholders in their children's education, and involving them in the learning process can lead to better outcomes. By keeping parents informed about their child's progress, challenges, and achievements, teachers can create a supportive network that benefits the student's overall development. Additionally, understanding the cultural and educational background of the students' families can help teachers tailor their approach to teaching and create a more inclusive learning environment. There are several strategies that TEFL teachers can use to communicate effectively with parents. Regular updates through emails, newsletters, or messaging apps can...  [Read more]

  Emma and Angelo from the UK learned a lot during their first week of the in-class course in Phuket. They find the teacher trainers are very professional and provide a lot of detailed insight into various teaching techniques. They also had their first teaching sessions and were already able to use new learned techniques in their practical teaching session. They enjoy working with local EFL students in Thailand and are excited to see how quickly they will improve their skills in the following weeks of their training course. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  These three TEFL trainees recently completed their TEFL and TESOL training at our training center in Corinth, Greece. They had a positive experience at the center and found that the theoretical classes in the mornings and the teaching practice sessions in the afternoons perfectly complemented each other. They especially enjoyed working with the local EFL learners at the training center and have seen quick improvements after every single days. The three of them can now start looking for positions in teaching English overseas and start their adventures of living abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Being an educator means more than just simply teaching your students their daily lessons. To a large extent, children develop self-confidence in their abilities through their academic environment and that is developed on a daily basis since it does not happen overnight. When students acquire healthy levels of self-confidence, they are better equipped to face the stress of school and college education. Students with self-confidence pay more attention in class, get along better with their peers and generally have a more focused and inquisitive attitude. As a teacher, one can use a variety of activities and techniques to promote self-confidence in your students. Feedback Goals Environment Opportunities Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas People say that language is a tree and the vocabulary is the leaf of that tree. Therefore teaching vocabulary items are indeed an essential part of any English learners' growth. Especially for younger students, who are motivated to learn the basic words, they need to get by in the language. There are many different ways to teach vocabulary. Using flashcards is one of the most suitable media in teaching vocabulary. Because learners can easily memorize and understand the meaning of vocabulary through flashcards. I am going to share with you my 5 favorite and effective activities with flashcards: 1. Spin the Bottle: 2. Rope Jump: 3. Roll the Dice: 4. Picture word match race: 5. Over-under: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences One of the most important problems encountered while learning a foreign language is undoubtedly pronunciation. Knowing a language fluently may not always be enough. Fluency level may be open to discussion if an accurate pronunciation is not used. Therefore as teachers, we must teach our students how to use the correct pronunciation. However, pronunciation can be a nightmare for some students, especially for young learners. Common Errors in Pronunciation /h/ Sound Ways to Fix Errors Articulation Simple Way to Overcome the Problem Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Selin K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In my experience of teaching in an institution in South Korea, I have found one of the most vital elements to my students succeeding, is to establish a positive and comfortable environment in my classroom. To do so, it is essential that my students be highly motivated. In the following paragraphs, my aim is to show why motivating students is so important and to give examples of some of the most effective ways to do so. Teacher's Nightmare My Experience Reward System Motivating Older Learners Motivating Falling Behind Students Are you ready to teach different groups of ESL students? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Andrew B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas It is important to know what is to be done when half of your class speaks a different language. And being a teacher of English, it is almost impossible to communicate with your students in more than one language at the same time especially when trying to communicate different ideas. This can be very confusing for the students and create disorder in the classroom. By teaching a linguistically diverse classroom the teacher may face some challenges along the way such as reading and writing as well as speaking and listening. However, there do exist some methods that can help the teacher make the learning process much more beneficial to the students. Group Work in Class Clear Rules Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching is itself a challenging task when it comes to teaching a beginner student. If the student is an adult or young the challenge might be there. There are means and methods of overcoming such challenges for both the teacher and the student. Analysis test Students behavior Lesson plan Developing materials Why should the teachers be more attentive to beginner students? What are the methods and techniques for teaching beginner students? 1. Using the review technique 2. Make a vocabulary journal 3.Technology implementation 4. Engage them Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sonal L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs...  [Read more]

Student engagement is crucial in TEFL lessons as it enhances learning outcomes and motivates students to actively participate in the learning process. Engaged students are more likely to retain information, develop language skills, and build confidence in using English. By fostering a positive and interactive learning environment, teachers can create a more effective language learning experience for their students. There are various strategies that TEFL teachers can employ to promote student engagement in their lessons. One effective approach is to incorporate interactive activities such as group discussions, role-plays, and language games. These activities not only make learning fun and engaging but also provide students with opportunities to practice their language skills in a meaningful...  [Read more]

Home / Location / La Antigua / Gallery La Antigua / Gallery Happy TEFL/TESOL Students in La Antigua Our TEFL/TESOL trainees have a lot of fun at our training center in La Antigua, Guatemala. During their four-week in-class training course, they do not only learn all the teaching skills they need to start successful teaching careers, but also meet new people and make friends from around the world. Our local training staff regularly provides the trainees with useful feedback and also shows them around La Antigua. The trainees take part in a fast-paced training course that is also rewarding and a lot of fun. Join our course in La Antigua and you will gain access to wteaching teachign opportunities.   [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When teaching students most of the time we mainly focus on just teaching them the language and having them pass some tests and that is how we measure if they have learned well or not. In reality, it is a bit different though. Knowing how to read, speak or write a language does not necessarily translate to the student excelling in the language. There is another often ignored factor called confidence. Confidence is necessary for success in many parts of life and it is no different when learning. One of the greatest gifts we can give our students is to instill in them a strong sense of confidence. In doing this, we enable them to be higher achievers. Why Is Confidence important? 1. Mistakes are not bad 2. Saying Good Things is Great 3. Use Visual Aids Do...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video, Brooke from the United States shares her experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. She took the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL online course because she wanted to learn more about teaching techniques and English grammar in general. She also enjoyed the supplementary video material provided during the course. She highly recommends ITTT and is excited about her future teaching career. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Sarah Jennings Teaching Ideas Teaching a group or small class of students has many advantages. Students who are able to speak and practice English conversation will benefit from the small group and safe environment that comes from discussions at close quarters. The advantages of teaching English to groups of students are numerous. Not only do collaborative learning projects foster an environment where 'two heads or more heads are better than one,' but they also provide opportunities for students to learn from peers and make friends. When students work together on problem-solving tasks, they are more likely to experiment with different techniques and learn faster from both positive and negative feedback. Moreover, engaging in discussions and questioning each other's opinions and...  [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. 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. Please note...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Every learner of a foreign language may face pronunciation problems now and then. Languages that belong to one language group have more in common in phonics and are usually easier to learn to pronounce correctly. But such languages as English and Chinese are so different, that Chinese learners (and I bet English speaking learners of Chinese too) often have many difficulties in pronunciation. State of the problem Common pronunciation errors How to correct pronunciation problems Learn how to teach pronunciation effectively! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Evgeniya S. I have been working in China as a teacher for more than six months now. When I arrived in this country, I hardly knew...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences There is little doubt that students who are interested, involved and motivated are easier to teach. Motivated students are forthcoming and attentive, the class flows easily, and there is more response and creativity during activities. So, with a class full of motivated kids, we find our English class is more fun. But does that mean the students can learn as much? The level of motivation is tied to the teacher's response. Motivated students are more eager to learn. How to motivate your students Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Melanie S. In many countries, in fact, in many traditional schools across the world, grammar drilling,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How can a teacher motivate an EFL classroom? Motivation is a major part of learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). There is more to motivation in the classroom than knowing English is a useful language to learn. Importance of Motivation Ways to Motivate Types of Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Aaron F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Students should be motivated to attend and pay attention in the classroom. Each student should be constantly reminded of their own, personal reason to learn English. Finally, the best motivation comes from...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Keeping students motivated to learn can be one of the biggest challenges a teacher may face. Without motivation, the students can become bored and complacent; they may even start to act out and disrupt the class. A few ways a teacher can keep their students motivated are by participating in games and physical activity, reward, and praise, and having a good attitude as a teacher. 1. Use Games and Activities 2. Praise and Reward 3. Have a Positive Attitude Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Victoria O. Also read: Top Online Lesson Plan Resources for New and Advanced Teachers Games and activities are a good source of motivation because they are fun....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Establishing rapport with students can be challenging sometimes, especially if this is a class of students who've already had different teachers or the students change around a lot. When there is inconsistency in teaching style or people, it can be more difficult for students to create a more meaningful bond. One of the key things I've always found in establishing rapport is to be friendly, positive, kind, consistent and understanding. There are different ways a teacher can show this. The way s/he introduces her/himself and shows interest in students initially, the level of professionalism displayed, the teacher's attitude towards students, the reward system put in place and the expectations set among many others. I have broken these down individually...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The simple answer yes it is very important because a motivated student will often learn more quickly. There are many factors to consider when dealing with students and motivation. Such as class size, age ranges, reasons for being there, etc. Motivation in the classroom 1. Age group eight to twelve 2. Teenage to thirty 3. Forty to fifty + Motivation in the swimming pool. Open water 1. Eleven to twelve 2. Teenage to thirty 3. Forty to fifty+ Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: When we talk about learning I do not think the subject we are teaching makes any difference but the motivation keeps the same importance for you and student. I already have 3 years' experience in teaching a particular subject which is Scuba...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas "Student motivation" is affected by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors" (Reeve, 1996). It is part of a teacher's job to boost student's interests for knowledge and understanding, knowing as intrinsic motivation. The real problem for the teachers is: how to keep students motivated in an everyday classroom? The recommendations are as follows. Being enthusiastic Positive Classroom atmosphere Fun activities and materials Properly feedback and evaluation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Minxin Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The enthusiasm of the teacher is a vital factor in the motivation of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences We all love to be told when we have done something great, completed an assign tasked or even given a simple compliment such as a good job or well done. Within any teacher-student relationship, praise is of course quite normal and very important as it will not only help to motivate and encourage the student to try harder but also will help them to relax and get more out of the lesson given. How does praise work? Disadvantages of praise Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Liza I. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Effective praise always seems to provide the students with a kind of...  [Read more]

  Understanding Student Motivation Setting Clear Goals and Expectations Incorporating Interactive Activities Providing Positive Reinforcement Encouraging Autonomy and Independence Fostering a Supportive Learning Environment Using Technology to Enhance Engagement Incorporating Real-World Relevance Promoting Collaboration and Teamwork Celebrating Student Achievements To effectively motivate TEFL students, it is crucial to understand the factors that drive them. Motivation can vary greatly among individuals, influenced by cultural background, personal interests, and learning styles. By recognizing these differences, teachers can tailor their approach to better engage and inspire students to excel in their language learning journey. ITTT is a leading provider of TEFL and TESOL courses,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In the Chinese area, English as a compulsory course in school has to be learned by students for years. Since the government has strengthened the importance of English in Gaokao (College Entrance Examination ) these days, every Chinese family wants their children to start on English learning as early as possible. There is no need to highlight the importance of English to a Chinese family at all. Bilingual daily life Create English surroundings Apply for online English course Find a foreign teacher Be a good example Regular reading Communicate with teachers Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Xiaoyu Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]