Tesol What Is It

What is the Schengen Area in Europe and how does it affect TEFL teachers? If you plan on teaching English in Europe you might have come across something known as the Schengen Area. This area is currently comprised of 26 countries with a combined population of over 400 million people. The area was set up in 1985 with the intention of removing border controls to make moving between countries hassle free. The Schengen Area should not be confused with the European Union which is a separate institution. Before its creation you would have to show your passport at every border to receive an entry stamp, while now anyone including TEFL teachers can move freely from one country to another without any restrictions. How long can I stay in the Schengen Area? Essentially, by entering a country that is...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences What is the best thing I've learned from my TESOL course and how it reinforced my will to become a teacher As far as I can remember, I always wanted to become a teacher in a foreign country. The most thrilling part about it was to convey knowledge to others and extend my own cultural awareness. When I heard about TEFL online courses after graduating from university, I immediately thought it would be the best option for me in order to achieve my greatest dream. After the completion of this course, I will move to Tokyo with the strong will to teach English to all different types of students, regardless of their age or current English level. Now that I am almost done with my TEFL online course, this post will take a look at my...  [Read more]

Live Look into TEFL/TESOL online Course Platform   Hello and welcome, Linda here again. Thanks so much for tuning in to this week's live session. If you're listening to this as a podcast episode, thanks so much for the download. We always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes so if you're into podcasts check that out. You can find us on any podcast platform, you can just search for The TEFL and TESOL Podcast from ITTT. We are live on Facebook and on YouTube as always, so thanks so much for tuning in. I see there are a lot of people joining. What we're going to do today is I am going to show you what it looks like when you take an online TEFL course with ITTT. I’m just making sure that everything works properly because I need to share my screen and show you how the online...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles Classroom Management - What is it and how do I implement it? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate, who shares their thoughts on classroom management and how you can implement it in your classroom. The Best Thing I've Learned From My TEFL/TESOL Course with ITTT | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Are you not sure whether you should take a TEFL course? In this post, a recent TEFL course graduate shares her experience taking the course and why you should take it too! Why complete...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 May 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Live Look into TEFL/TESOL Online Course Platform Hello and welcome, Linda here again. Thanks so much for tuning in to this week's live session. If you're listening to this as a podcast episode, thanks so much for the download. We always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes so if you're into podcasts check that out. You can find us on any podcast platform, you can just search for The TEFL and TESOL Podcast from ITTT. We are live on Facebook and on YouTube as always, so thanks so much for tuning in. Watch the live session here I see there are a lot of people joining. What we're going to do today is I am going to show you what it looks like when you take an online TEFL course with ITTT. I’m just making sure that everything works...  [Read more]

What's the best way to apply for TEFL jobs?   TEFL related jobs are available in cities, towns and beach resorts in dozens of countries spread right across the world, but what is the best way to secure the right position for you? Unfortunately there is no simple answer as it varies from one region to the next. Here we look at the main job hunting strategies that you can use to find and land that dream job teaching English abroad. Online Job Application If you are looking for a job outside the country you are currently in, then using online searches is a common option. There are many jobs boards online that post available positions from countries worldwide. The majority of these jobs will be in regions where the demand for teachers is so high that employers are happy to hire teachers...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles Business English: The Medium of Globalization | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TESOL graduate who shares their thoughts on how English is the number one language used in international business and how this is useful for teachers worldwide. What is the best thing I've learned from my TESOL course and how it reinforced my will to become a teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TESOL graduate who shares their experience on taking a TESOL course with...  [Read more]

Living and Teaching English in Hungary - Habits, Customs & Curiosities As the cost of living continues to rise steeply in Western Europe, countries further east are becoming more and more popular with tourists and EFL teachers alike. Hungary is one of the countries in the region that you might want to consider as it has a healthy job market for foreign teachers and living expenses are relatively cheap. The capital Budapest is the most popular destination and you will find a brief guide to the city below. Elsewhere you will find some basic travel tips and a unique insight into the country, the Hungarian people and the local culture. Travel Tips for Hungary SOURCE: foursquare . com/v/budapest/4c4ee92afa9d952159e36b0a Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! ...  [Read more]

TEACHING METHODOLOGY: What is CLIL, and how to apply it in online ESL classes? 06/17/2021 hey there it's lizzy here and i'm super glad to welcome you to today's live session um today i'm going to talk about um methodology and uh the reason i chose this topic is that um in my previous live streams many um viewers many um many of you who watched my uh previous live streams uh requested to dwell upon this point so i decided that it's a great topic to discuss over this live session uh and by the way um i am an online esl teacher uh so i always try to implement um this teaching methodologies uh in my online esl lessons so everything i try to deliver via these live streams is actually based on my personal experience um i also try to find some useful tips on the internet uh so uh it's it's not...  [Read more]

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TEFL vs TESOL The Teaching of English: The generally recognized acronym for the field of teaching English is ELT which simply means: English Language Teaching. Within this huge field there are a number of specialisms. One such specialism is the teaching of English to learners for whom English is not their first language. Three common acronyms that are often used when applied to this scenario are TEFL, TESL and TESOL. By defining the terms we will show that the idea of comparing one versus the other, i.e. “TEFL vs TESOL” is not particularly useful. So what do they mean? TEFL:    Teaching English as a Foreign Language When the English teaching is to non native speakers and takes place in a country where the first language is not English. Examples would be teaching...  [Read more]

Posts in Category TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews - from : 10 TEFL Alumni Interview with Zac Robertson Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! TEFL Alumni Interview with Kennethia de Waldt Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision...  [Read more]

What is the difference between EFL and ESL? Given the widespread use of English in global media, government, and business, it is no surprise that hundreds of millions of people are learning English worldwide. Catering to this immense demand are countless teachers, both native and non-native English speakers, instructing in schools, language centers, private firms, colleges, universities, and online classrooms globally. Although these teachers often have a robust understanding of the English language, they may not necessarily be familiar with the multitude of acronyms used within the industry, including EFL, ESL, TEFL, TESL, TESOL, ELT, and more. What do EFL and ESL actually stand for? EFL and ESL represent the two primary categories of English language learning globally. While...  [Read more]

TEFL, TESOL or CELTA - which is better? If you have done some research and made the decision to teach English abroad or online, you will probably have been confronted with a mound of perplexing letters: TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA – what do they all mean, and which is better? Don't worry. We are here to help you understand the differences and lead you into a world of education and international travel. What do TEFL, TESOL and CELTA stand for? First, let's get the abbreviations out of the way. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and CELTA is an acronym for Certificate in English Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (until recently, it stood for Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults). To put...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles TEFL Alumni Interview with Kennethia de Waldt | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! TEFL Alumni Interview with Claire Kaczanowski | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better...  [Read more]

What is the difference between TEFL, TESOL and CELTA? The world of English language teaching is well known for its love of acronyms and unfortunately this can lead to a large amount of confusion amongst potential teachers, as well as those with plenty of experience in the field. Websites for course providers, job boards, recruitment programs, and any other teaching related information you might look at are likely to be littered with acronyms, including TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA. So what is the difference between these terms? What does TEFL mean? Short for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TEFL is probably the most common acronym you will come across when conducting research for teaching English abroad. TEFL does not refer to a single training program, certification, or program...  [Read more]

What does TEFL certification mean? The obvious place to start is with the acronym TEFL, what does it actually stand for? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and it can be used to refer to any situation where a non-native English speaker is being taught English. Technically, TEFL refers to situations where English is being taught in a non-English speaking country, but in most circumstances it is commonly used regardless of the learning environment. TEFL is also the name given to teacher training courses and the resulting certification that potential teachers undertake in order to meet the qualification criteria set out by most international employers of English language teachers. Although a TEFL certificate is required to apply for most English language teaching jobs,...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Read my articles Your Questions about TEFL & TESOL Answered! | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva Budget and Salary TEFL Information We are answering your questions about TEFL, TESOL, and all things teaching English abroad or online during this recorded Facebook Live event session. These are the Best Government Programs for Teaching English Abroad | ITTT | TEFL Blog Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teaching English abroad is a popular career option for many people of all ages. ✅ There are certain countries that have implemented government-funded programs to attract foreign English teachers. Through these programs, qualified English teachers are placed into schools around their countries where they are employed for a set period of time. This live...  [Read more]

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews TEFL Alumni Interview with Juandri For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! The below answers were given from real ITTT alumni who have agreed to share their thoughts for our blog section. 1. What’s your name? Kennethia de Waldt 2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? I am from South Africa, currently living in the United Arab Emirates. 3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take? 4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT? I wanted...  [Read more]

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews TEFL Alumni Interview with Regan McAllister For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! The below answers were given from real ITTT alumni who have agreed to share their thoughts for our blog section. 1. What’s your name? My name is Regan McAllister. 2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? I'm from United States, currently living in Aomori, Japan. 3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take? 4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT?...  [Read more]

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews TEFL Alumni Interview with Oana Palimariu For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! The below answers were given from real ITTT alumni who have agreed to share their thoughts for our blog section. 1. What’s your name? Oana Palimariu 2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? Spain 3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take? 4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT? To obtain a qualification that would eventually allow me to teach...  [Read more]

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews TEFL Alumni Interview with Blanca Rodriguez For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! The below answers were given from real ITTT alumni who have agreed to share their thoughts for our blog section. 1. What’s your name? Blanca Rodriguez 2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? I am from and currently residing in Honduras. 3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take? 4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT? I wanted to teach...  [Read more]

Posts in Category TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews TEFL Alumni Interview with Regan McAllister Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews In this TEFL review video, Regan from the US shares her experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. Regan is teaching English in Northern Japan and decided to take a TEFL course in order to have more knowledge on how to structure her lessons. She found that the course was very helpful and the online format allowed her to study at her own pace while working full time. TEFL Alumni Interview with Elleda Spitzer Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews In this TEFL review video, Elleda from the US shares her experience of taking three TEFL courses with ITTT. Elleda felt that she learned a ton...  [Read more]

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews TEFL Alumni Interview with Ioana Grasu For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! The below answers were given from real ITTT alumni who have agreed to share their thoughts for our blog section. 1. What’s your name? Ioana Stefanelli Grasu 2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? I'm from Romania, 3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take? 4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT? I took a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT because it is an internationally...  [Read more]

Older Posts What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be? Catia Pereira dos Santos Teaching Ideas What kind of teacher do you want to become? Can you picture it in your mind? Well, I did! When I first started my journey as a Portuguese and English online tutor, I asked myself this question and it landed me on a few ideas which are also present over some units of the ESL teachers course. 5 Reasons Why I Went to Teach English in China Ulysses Brown Destinations China is a popular market for teaching English as a foreign language. That's why I also took the leap and moved to China to teach. Here are 5 of the main reasons why I went to teach English in China. 15 TEFL Course Testimonials You Should Watch Before Taking a Course Federico Riva TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews TEFL Alumni Interview with Ning Zhang For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! The below answers were given from real ITTT alumni who have agreed to share their thoughts for our blog section. 1. What’s your name? Ning Zhang 2. Which ITTT course(s) did you take? 3. What was your favorite part about the course? Teaching methodologies, techniques, and resources. 4. You've finished your TEFL/TESOL course - now what? What are your plans and goals? I...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Is a College Degree Crucial for Becoming an English Teacher? Kavinna Batra TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Education comes in many forms. ✅ Yet, nowadays, it seems like a college degree is the best and the most meritorious achievement in education –something that employers not only support but also demand. Online vs In-class Education: ✅ Pros and Cons Anastasiya Akpinar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching English online has become common place in the world of education today. ✅ But is it all good, all bad? This blog post discovers all the advantages and disadvantages of online education. How to Make a Classroom More Interactive Kavinna Batra Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you a teacher and are looking...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews TEFL Alumni Interview with Zainab H. Sadriwala For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! The below answers were given from real ITTT alumni who have agreed to share their thoughts for our blog section. 1. What’s your name? Zainab H. Sadriwala 2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? Karachi, Pakistan 3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take? 4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT? For ITTT's reputation and esteemed...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories The English Level of Little Learners in Hong Kong Gianluca Costa Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Hong Kong is a popular destination for EFL teachers from across the world. If you are interested in joining the thousands of English teachers in the city, check out this blog post about what it's like teaching English to young kids in Hong Kong. What is it like teaching English in Bangladesh? Sahil Gazi TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you interested in moving to Bangladesh to teach English as a foreign language? This article takes a look at what you will expect. 5 ESL Classroom Halloween Decor Ideas Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL experts share...  [Read more]

Answering the Most Asked TEFL/TESOL Questions 06/03/2021 hi welcome guys linda here from itt for another live session this week i'm so happy to be here today the weather is great today the lighting is good uh if you were watching last week uh yeah it was pretty much like the end of the world weather here and it suddenly turned super dark and i don't have a light or anything like a ring light so um but today it's great i feel good i have my coffee right here even though it's almost gone but um yeah so happy to be here if you can see me if you can hear me please just drop a high into the comments we are live on facebook and we're also live on youtube and if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thanks for the download we really appreciate it we always turn our live sessions into...  [Read more]