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Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Proper classroom management is a crucial skill in teaching English as a foreign language. A good teacher will possess the skills and an awareness of how to navigate the classroom setting. Furthermore, a teacher who has good classroom management will produce a positive learning environment where learning is maximized. Three critical skills in classroom management are rapport building, effective lesson planning, and using a diversity of teaching resources. Why Establishing Rapport is a Crucial Part of Classroom Management Why Lesson Planning is a Crucial Part of Classroom Management Why Diverse Teaching Resources are a Crucial Part of Classroom Management Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This...  [Read more]

Etienne Van Rooyen TEFL Information Alumni Experiences There are three types of senior high schools in Japan. Each senior high school (grades 10, 11, and 12) has a different purpose and students attend it. Understanding this helps us learn how English language learning in Japan is differently yet similars each school. With this knowledge, as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) you can adapt your lessons plans, materials and style to fit your school/s. Overview of School Types Academic Schools Vocational Schools Correspondence Schools Academic High Schools Elite Academic High Schools General Acadmic High Schools How do elite and general academic schools approach English learning? Vocational Schools Technical Schools Commercial Schools Agricultural Schools Colleges of Technology How do...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In Crystal (2003) the statement "English Rules" is said to present a scenario wherein the English language spreads continuously and becomes universal. This is a real possibility in the next century, as the technological and socio-economic developments are improving the quality of life and are enhancing the way we live and learn. The English language is well on its way to become the world's first "lingua franca" if it has not already. It is said that a language achieves a genuinely global status once it has developed a special role that is recognized in every country across the planet. However, caution should be taken, as according to Crystal (2003) the special role has more than one meaning. Listen to this blog post: Spread of English Technology and...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Grammar is the whole system of language. It includes a set of rules known as syntax. Occasionally when working on the computer you may get a message "Error Syntax; code 141" this means you have typed into the computer something that did not fit into the rules. This is not allowed and the computer will reject it and force you to obey the rules. Affect vs. Effect That Whom vs. Who Are you ready to teach abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post When speaking English we have no restrictions on the structure or form and no computer monitoring us to stop us from speaking incorrectly. We can say anything anyway we choose, well-spoken or poorly spoken. There are some common words which are frequently misused. They are, affect, that, and whom. This...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This infographic looks at the prepositions of time AT, ON, IN with parts of the day (morning, afternoon, evening, night).     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!   The two expressions "everyday" and "every day" are frequently used in English but often confused. Take a look at the below infographic to find out the difference!       Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a set of images that ESL students can use to talk about a story in the past in English. You can also use these images to have them talk about things that are happening right now in the image using the present continuous tense.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is an EFL worksheet to practice the present continuous tense. The students look at the picture and complete the exercises. Put the verbs into the past continuous and choose the correct alternative.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Brittany Varano Destinations Alumni Experiences For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. An acronym that stands for "English Program in Korea," EPIK hires native English teachers to co-teach or lead English lessons in public elementary, middle, and high schools around the country. Listen to this blog post: So, who can teach English with EPIK? A Day in the Life of An EPIK Elementary Teacher: A Normal Teaching Schedule 7:00 - 7:30 am Wake Up + Get Ready 8:00 am Walk to School 8:30 am School Starts 9:00 am - 12:20 pm First - Fourth Periods 12:10 pm - 1:10 pm Lunch 1:10pm - 2:40pm Fifth + Sixth Periods 2:40 pm Students Go Home 2:40 - 4:30 pm Lesson Planning 4:30 Freedom! Important things to know about EPIK Do...  [Read more]

Georgia Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The unofficial motto of the JET Programme is 'every situation is different (ESID).' This is completely true, and every JET's day looks different depending on whether they work in a public or private school, whether they have co-JETs or are solo, their teaching partner's style, and the school's schedule. I teach in a private junior and senior high school in central Tokyo, where students are aged 12-18. The following is my own experience, but every ALT's (assistant language teacher) experience on the JET Programme is vastly different. Wake up, get ready for school and commute to school 6:30 - 7:50 Home room: 8:10 - 8:30 Periods 1-4 Lunch time 12:30 - 13:10 Periods 5-7 After school 16:00 - 16:30 Saturdays Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In today's world of the 21st Century, there is no doubt, rightly or wrongly that English is the dominant worldwide language. Used in aircraft management, business, political and personal interactions nothing surpasses the English language. English is the most widely spoken language around the world and is needed in communication in a variety of professional fields. If you have a good command of English, not only does your career opportunities broaden but also your chance of getting paid more at a chosen job increases. Globalization Demand in non-native countries Employability Networking Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mark L. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Twenty years ago as an elementary school principal in a large inner-city school district, the staff and I took great pride in creating what we considered to be an exemplary high-technology school. We believed that technology could serve as an excellent tool for children to develop critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills, deeper conceptual understanding, and the ability to communicate their understanding to others. This new paradigm was called inquiry-based information shifting teaching from a teacher-directed approach to a student-centered approach where the students acquired the skills necessary to access and use information. Of the many new initiatives, we started at this elementary school was a "Writing to Read" lab in K-1, a full-time...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a useful worksheet to practice the days of the week with your ESL students.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a cute template to use when learning and ordering the days of the week.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here is a free St. Patrick’s Day Quiz for ESL learners covering the most important vocabulary words related to St. Patricks Day.   1. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on the 17th of March. 2. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. 3. St. Patrick was born in Wales. 4. People say a pot of gold can be found at the end of a rainbow. 5. People wear green on St. Patrick's Day. 6. People say St. Patrick drove snakes out of Ireland. 7. A shamrock is a plant with three leaves that is considered to be a symbol of luck. 8. The colors of the Irish flag are green, white and orange. 9. Parades are held in cities around the world to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. 10. The harp is a symbol of Ireland. 11. A leprechaun...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun worksheet for young ESL learners to practice the days of the week.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This board game will help your students revise and practice the days of the week. You can have them work in pairs/groups, throw the dice and say the name of the week.   If you have a small group of students, you can play this game with the whole class - it's also great for online lessons. If you have a bigger class, it's best to split up your students into pairs or small groups and have them play among them. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  More happy TEFL graduates who completed their in-class course in Corinth, Greece. They appreciated the helpful advice and assistance from the teacher trainers at the center and saw quick improvements day after day. Within only four weeks of hard training, they are now certified English language teachers and can start teaching English overseas. Whether they want to stay in Greece or move to other parts of Europe and around the globe, their internationally recognized TEFL and TESOL qualification allows them to teach almost anywhere in the world. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

You can stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period as a tourist or visitor without needing a visa. Here are some additional details regarding the Schengen Area and its visa policy: To stay in the Schengen Area, which consists of 26 European countries that have officially abolished passport control at their mutual borders, including most EU countries, a few non-EU countries, and some microstates, there are certain requirements that travelers must meet. Here is what you need to know: If you overstay your visa in the Schengen Area, you may face serious consequences, including fines, deportation, entry bans, and difficulty obtaining future visas. Here are some key points to consider: Yes, you can apply for an extension to stay longer in the Schengen Area. To apply for...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas If every single lesson that we undertook with our students was a straight arrow ESA lesson then it is quite possible that the students would be able to predict what is going to come up next. Whilst this might be good for the lower level students, it could potentially become a little bit boring for our higher level students. Harmer considered this and his response was to generate two other types of ESA lesson that we can use to try and generate a little bit more interest. Watch the video about this topic Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The first of these is known as a boomerang lesson and the second is known as a patchwork lesson....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I originally went to college to study to be a Social Studies teacher in the US. I did not complete my education classes so I just graduated with a liberal arts degree in History. I wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember but my life took a different career path. My Personal Experience Opinion on the Course Materials The Principles of Communication Methods Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Matthew S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Now as I am embarking on a journey across the world in China I realized that there are a lot of things that I needed to learn to be a teacher....  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is the perfect worksheet to practice writing in your ESL classroom for Mother's Day.   Print out this special ESL worksheet to talk about Mother's Day in your ESL classroom.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Brit is a freelance travel writer and blogger who loves to hike, knit, and sip copious amounts of coffee. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she fell in love with travel blogging after living and teaching English in South Korea. She’s now location independent and enjoys slow travel to new and exciting places. You can follow along with her adventures on Instagram or her travel blog lifeofbrit.com, where she helps others teach English abroad and shares travel guides for budget and solo travels in Asia and beyond. Brittany Varano Destinations Alumni Experiences For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. Here's a day in the life of an EPIK teacher.  [Read more]

The concept of TEFL standards can apply to several distinctive aspects of English language instruction and training. We will delve into some of these in more detail below. Types of regulation: Accreditation and moderation Types of certificate: Levels and entry standards Types of course Accreditation and moderation are two terms that are often mistaken as interchangeable, but they are quite different. Accreditation involves an external validation procedure, in which an authorized entity (like a university) scrutinizes the full course delivery and determines if it fulfills a predefined criteria set for that certificate level. Accreditation is usually granted once for a specific course and may require updating if there are substantial changes in the course or its content. Moderation, on the...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Have your preschool or Kindergarten students trace and write the uppercase letters on the hearts for Valentine's Day.   Trace and write the uppercase letters.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Although evaluation and testing are considered to be a 'necessary evil' by some teachers and students, it is quite absurd to call them so. Evaluation and testing should never be seen as 'evil', although they are certainly 'necessary' within a properly functioning educational system. It can be argued that no serious study is possible without evaluation and testing as they are surely the best way of judging the capabilities and progress of a student, and a serious motivation for reaching new goals. Distinctions Between Evaluation and Testing The Purpose of Evaluation and Testing The Importance of Planning and Instructions Common Types of Tests The Outcomes of Testing and Evaluation Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas TEFL and TESOL - these two terms are often used interchangeably; however, some areas of the world prefer to use one or the other. For example, the TEFL term is most commonly used within the UK, and the TESOL term is usually preferred in the USA. Although some countries may prefer one acronym over the other, a TEFL certification and a TESOL certification are practically the same thing, and the training programs for both are usually identical. TEFL and TESOL Training and Qualifications Summary Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! One way to describe the difference between these two terms is as follows: The term TEFL refers...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Games and fun activities are a vital part of teaching English as a foreign language. Whether you're teaching adults or children, games will liven up your lesson and ensure that your students will leave the classroom wanting more. 1. Board Race How to play: 2. Call My Bluff / Two Truths and A Lie How to play: 3. Simon Says How to Play: Listen to this blog post Now it's your turn to get TEFL certified! Related Articles: Games can be used to warm up the class before your lesson begins, during the lesson to give students a break when you're tackling a tough subject, or at the end of class when you have a few minutes left to kill. There are literally hundreds, probably thousands, of games that you can play with your students. EFL games are...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a great crossword puzzle to practice the different kinds of pronouns (possessive adjectives and pronouns, subject and object pronouns) with your ESL students.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! In this word search worksheet, there are words related to Mother's Day that are hidden in the pool of letters.   Print out this special ESL worksheet to talk about Mother's Day in your ESL classroom.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]