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What are TEFL standards? 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 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 other hand, is an ongoing procedure. It...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Phonological Awareness for Developing Language Abilities Phonology involves studying how sounds are organized in a language to create meaning. It differs in every language as sounds are organized to create words, which are then organized in sentences. Table of Contents Understanding both phonology and phonetics is important when teaching language to others. The English IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) utilizes symbols to represent single sounds. Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jane M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Agency Week TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Week TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.D. - India said: PHONETICS?The English Language must be introduced to the Indian students by using the phonetics in all the schools?. The English Language is difficult to learn as far as the spelling and their pronunciation goes and the same can be well understood by George Bernard Shaw?s poem ?Hints on Pronunciation for Foreigners?. The same is also evident with the examples of similar spellings but different pronunciations as well as different spellings but same pronunciations...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! St. Patrick's Day Quiz ESL Worksheet Here is a free St. Patrick’s Day Quiz for ESL learners covering the most important vocabulary words related to St. Patricks Day.   Answer Key 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...  [Read more]

Providers Diploma TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Providers Diploma TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts G.F. - Germany said: Computer Aided Language LearningPersonally I feel this is one of the most advanced techniques for acquiring a language in an intensive and reduced duration of time. Most important is that you reside in the country of the language in order you can immerse yourself and ensure you have as much opportunity as possible to reproduce the language which has been absorbed. I made this experience while learning mandarin chinese in Taiwan for the traditional...  [Read more]

Energetic Teacher Wanted to Teach TEFL In Chiang Mai, Thailand Date posted:2006-03-21 | Writer: King\'s College of English | Email: [email protected] Required : Full time English Teachers in Chiang Mai. King's College of English has been in operation in Thailand since 1994. We are associated with King's Schools in the UK (London, Oxford and Bournemouth) and in Canada. There are four branches in Thailand: three in Bangkok and a newly opened branch in Chiang Mai. We have approximately 50 teachers in total, including three Assistant Directors of Study and four Senior Teachers. The academic staff is headed by our British Academic Director. King's College teaches all levels of English (and some other IGCSE subjects), from beginner to advanced. Many of our students are young learners,...  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Is Culture a Part of Language Learning? When teaching English as a foreign language in a country where the native language is not English, it is easy to assume there are going to be some cultural differences between you and the students. The differences could be as little as what you eat for breakfast and which hand you pass things to someone with, or they could be as large as how you address someone and what you are allowed to talk about in public society. Table of Contents Symbols of one culture transferred to another Idiomatic Vocabulary Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shana H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Do Chinese ESL Students Have So Many Troubles When They Learn English? With English being one of the most widely used languages in the world, many individuals are learning English in China. The learners include children, businessmen, etc. Although the learners have their own reasons for studying English, there are three main problems that the Chinese learners face while trying to learn English. Table of Contents Drilling vs. Understanding Exams vs. Communication Selfishness vs. Open-mindedness ESL students all over the world need professional teachers! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ning G. Drilling vs. Understanding The first issue is that learners pay...  [Read more]

School in China Seeks EFL Teachers Date posted:2016-08-03 | Writer: Kings International Ruian | Email: [email protected] Kings International Ruian are looking to recruit 10 EFL teachers to support the opening of a brand new school, alongside the development of our established schools. Being part of a new school gives teachers the chance to flourish creatively in a new dynamic environment with the stability of an established organization. The only requirements are a degree, certificate and the willingness to travel out here for an amazing experience! ABOUT US: Since its establishment 4 years ago, King’s International English Ruian has grown from strength to strength and is now the number 1 EFL organization in the area for both adult and children students.   ...  [Read more]

Colleges International TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Colleges International TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.S. - U.S.A. said: Problems for Saudi Arabian Learners of EnglishRight to left? Top to bottom? New symbols? Word order? A learner of English has many hurdles to get past besides cultural differences. One of the nationalities that encounter a number of immediate obstacles is Saudi Arabian. First, I will address cultural issues in the classroom, then specific problems in language learning. Cultural differences pose a problem until a ?command of control? is...  [Read more]

Opportunities in England For TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2018-04-02 | Writer: Kings Summer | Email: [email protected] Kings Summer is a thriving division of Kings Education providing an excellent choice of 4 summer residential locations for junior students in the UK. We are now recruiting enthusiastic professional EFL teachers for our various locations in the UK for work starting in late June/Early July. The role of the teacher at Kings Summer is to provide a positive EFL instruction to our international students. Some of our schools operate a zigzag system where half the students have lesson in the morning and the other half in the afternoon over 5 days. In this scenario teachers are required to teach 30 hours per week and also work on a full day excursion or an airport...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 5 Great Activities For Black History Month in the EFL Classroom It's Black History Month! Now, Black History often falls short in EFL classrooms but if you are able to include it into your EFL curriculum abroad (and you should!) here is an important reason to do so: Table of Contents 5 Great Activities for Black History Month in the EFL Classroom 1. Class Meeting 2. Read Alouds 3. Biographies 4. Black History Biography Necklaces 5. Interactive Board Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: You get to focus on the amazing culture, history, and contributions of Black people, something a lot of EFL students would never otherwise learn. 5 Great Activities for Black History Month in the EFL Classroom 1....  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 Linda Dunsmore Destinations 8 Amazing Places to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in a variety of Asian countries. This holiday marks the beginning of a calendar year whose months are cycles of the moon. Typically, the Lunar New Year is celebrated in January or February depending on the lunar calendar. Table of Contents Here are 8 amazing places to celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia. 1. China - Chinese New Year 2. South Korea - Seollal 3. Japan - Shōgatsu 4. Mongolia - Tsagaan Sar 5. Tibet - Losar 6. Vietnam - Tết nguyên Đán 7. Singapore - Lunar New Year 8. Laos - Pi Mai Are you ready to teach English in Asia? Related Articles: Teaching English in Asia is a great way to experience Lunar New Year...  [Read more]

Teach EFL at Summer Camps in USA Date posted:2017-03-29 | Writer: Kings Summer | Email: [email protected] Kings summer is a thriving division of Kings Education. Each year we recruit for a number of roles to work in our Residential Summer Centres, and in non-Residential posts in our year-round schools. We have nine locations in the UK and two in the USA. Students attending our summer schools receive a combination of English language tuition and a comprehensive programme of activities and excursions. We are now looking to recruit enthusiastic, professional EFL Teachers for work starting in late June/early July. Our New York Residential Summer Center is located on the safe, attractive campus of Concordia College in the affluent village of Bronxville. Our Malibu Residential Summer...  [Read more]

TEFL in Japan - Fukuoka Date posted:2002-10-21 | Writer: Progress International | Email: [email protected] Start January, 2003 at small, friendly private school in Fukuoka, a beautiful port-side city in Kyushu, Japan. One-year contract. Instructor will teach three kinds of classes: children as young as 4 (in classes which use commercially available materials), adults at school location (in small classes of between 4 and 14), and company classes at company locations. Maybe 50 percent of the classes are children's classes. 5-day work week. 40-hour work week includes some editing and writing as well as lesson prep. Monthly salary 250, 000 yen + apartment (the rent of which runs 68, 000 yen/mo with instructor responsible for utilities) + 100, 000 yen bonus upon completion of one-year contract...  [Read more]

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 6 Great Blackboard Games for Your Online Lesson Online teaching has experienced a huge boom in recent months and many teachers have to teach online. The 6 ideas below will help you with engaging your students and grabbing their attention through the computer screen. These activities can be used as icebreakers and transitions between other tasks to cheer the learners up. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Three of a Kind 2. Word Picture Puzzles 3. Initial Puzzles 4. Rebus Puzzles 5. Trivia 6. Hink Pinks Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. Three of a Kind For this activity, you need to...  [Read more]

TEFL in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Date posted:2005-03-10 | Writer: King Faisal School | Email: [email protected] As a result of further expansion, applications are being invited for well-qualified male, native speaker instructors in English, Mathematics and Science (or combination thereof) for the EMS Department at King Faisal School, one of the premier private boyí³ schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Positions available from August 20, 2005: 1 Montessori trained teacher (for kindergarten, female preferred) 2 EFL/ESL teachers (experience in E-learning, TOEFL, IELTS and SAT) 2 Science teachers (for grades 1-12, preferably with laboratory experience) 2 Mathematics teachers (for grades 1-12) Minimum Criteria for prospective staff members: Educated to a bachelorí³ degree level (or...  [Read more]

Homestay EFL Teachers Needed in the UK Date posted:2020-08-03 | Writer: Anglophiles Academic | Email: [email protected] Anglophiles Academic are looking for EFL Teachers to work in our Homestay Centres in Kings Lynn, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Nottingham, Plymouth, or Mallow in Ireland. Due to the current situation, tutors must be a resident or live within commutable distance to the Homestay town, as accommodation is not provided. We have two type of posts available, they are:-Post 1: Full-time Tutor: 15 hours or 30 hours (dependent on excursions) a week and supervising afternoon activities from Monday to Friday.Post 2: Part-time Tutor: You will teach 15 hours a week from Monday to Friday in the mornings only.Travel expenses for your daily commute (to and from Centre) are not...  [Read more]

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 Simon ITTT Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching Modal Auxiliary Verbs in the ESL Classroom The number of combinations of modals and usages is enormous, so TEFL certified teachers often spend a lot of time trying to find an activity that suits their particular teaching point. Here, we give you some adaptable ideas which should save you time thinking or searching, assuming you already have good grammatical knowledge of the subject and a little bit of creativity. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Language Tennis Mill-drill/Mingling Group Discussions or Debates Board Games Information Exchange Draw the Sentence Marked Up Dice Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! It's...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Deal With Problems That Learners of English Face in China Nowadays, English is becoming more and more popular and significant in China because of globalization. In big cities, parents send their kids to all kinds of organizations/schools to study English in their early three years. Some capable parents even use English as their communicative language from the first day the baby was born. No matter how early Chinese starts learning English, it's still not our mother language and the atmosphere is still in Chinese, which makes learning English not as easy as those in English countries. Table of Contents Different Dialects Aims of Learning Useful Methods 1. Environment 2. Role Model 3. Games 4. Family guidance Do you want to...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Cultural Sensitivity In Japan So, you've just finished a delicious meal of sushi at your favorite sushi restaurant in Tokyo. The waitress comes by and leaves the check at your table, you place your money inside, hand it back, and she shortly returns with the receipt. You proceed to place a generous tip on the table to thank her for her wonderful service, and you show yourself out of the restraint, back to the busy streets of Tokyo. Can you spot something that you shouldn't have done in this scenario? Table of Contents Foreign point of view Behavior Other Cultural Symbols Presents Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Zachary B. Please note...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Montessori Approach to Teach Reading to ESL Students Reading and writing are sometimes taken for granted by adults who have mastered the skills-but looking at them from a toddler's perspective in Montessori classroom, they are skills of extraordinary difficulty. Literacy is a complicated, challenging process that includes the association of symbols with sounds, sounds with words, and words with ideas. Table of Contents Description of the Way Further Steps Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Abuduxukuer A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Description of the Way The...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Teaching Phonics to Kindergarten Children Phonics is a method of teaching children to read by linking sounds (phonemes) and the symbols that represent them (graphemes, or letter groups). Phonics is very commonly used in Hong Kong's kindergarten to teach children the sound of the words. It involves matching the sounds of spoken English with individual letters or groups of letters. For example, the sound k can be spelled as c, k, ck or ch. Table of Contents Phonics teaching step 1: Decoding Phonics teaching step 2: Blending The Phonics System Are you ready to teach English online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Phonics teaching step 1: Decoding Teach...  [Read more]

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Amazing Winter and Christmas ESL Activities Your Students Will Love When the aroma of gingerbread and eggnog is in the air, you know it's time to translate your love for the most beautiful season of the year into your TEFL classroom with winter ESL activities! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. What makes the perfect winter day? 2. Write an article for a local newspaper 3. Make paper snowflakes 4. Read something about winter 5. Play a game of Taboo 6. Holiday Extravaganza! 7. If everything else fails: These worksheets do the trick! Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! While this is the perfect time to embrace winter in TEFL...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Common Challenges in English for Japanese Native Speakers 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...  [Read more]

Fri, 29 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What are the Advantages of Reading Stories to Children When They are Learning English? Is it useful to read stories to my 3-years-old students? This is a question that many teachers ask themselves when considering reading in English in early childhood. Through careful self-assessment during my years of teaching experience, I have found out that reading stories in the classroom is a powerful resource when learning a new language. For starters, stories grab visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners' attention when seeing the images and connecting words and feelings. It is also worth considering that books enrich readers' vocabulary and strengthen their language skills. Last but not least, readers are motivated, influenced, and...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Experience in Child Development I have experience in Childhood development. I've taught over twenty plus years. My experience ranges from infants to school-age children. I have always taught three-year-olds and up. For almost two years, I have had the pleasure of working with children that are 18 months to 24 months old. I am the Lead teacher for our Toddler program. Table of Contents Growing Expertise Every Child is Unique Early Childhood Education Specific Techniques Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Judy N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Growing Expertise Although...  [Read more]

Estefany Garduño Estefany Garduño is an English Teacher and a Biotechnology Engineer from Mexico. During her professional life, she has taught subjects like English, Microbiology and Chemistry, which has helped her to identify both different kinds of students and the way they like to learn. She not only loves to be healthy and practice exercise every day but also, she thinks that at least one smile during your day can change it totally. Her favorite phrase is: “A day without laughter is a day wasted” by Charlie Chaplin. Read my articles Creating your Own English Immersion Experience for ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Estefany Garduño TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Let’s change the game by giving a higher immersion of English to your ESL students...  [Read more]

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 7 Ways to Teach Reading The above is a topic that I want to particularly used to teaching reading to young learners. There are some points given below, they are. Table of Contents 1. Use songs and nursery rhymes to build phonemic awareness 2. Make simple word cards at home 3. Engage your child in a print-rich environment 4. Play word games at home or in the car 5. Understand the core skills involved in teaching kids to read 6. Play with magnet letters 7. Harness the power of technology to keep your child engaged Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angeline J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Shirin Sophy Shirin Sophy is an ESL teacher and a recent ITTT graduate with more than ten years of experience teaching to students of differing ages and ability levels alongside some professional teams and experienced teachers. Although Shirin enjoys working with various types of learners, she specializes in teaching English to young learners. She can use her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage her students to work hard and succeed. Shirin lives in Iran and is inspired daily by her husband and lovely son. In her free time, Shirin likes to read, bike, and play with her son. Read my articles Five Fun and Adaptable Games for ESL Classes | ITTT | TEFL Blog Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Here are five fun and adaptable games for ESL classes that work in...  [Read more]