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Top Approaches to Teaching Reading - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
As we know in any case when we are going to teach a new language, it is really important to pay attention to some particular skills, that is the root of the language.Table of Contents
Types of Skills
Types of Reading
Approach to Reading
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These skills are receptive skills and productive skills. Reading is one of the basic skills of learning a new language. And first of all, I would like to define reading. The process of reading a printed text louder or silently is called reading. For readers, it is important to know and... [Read more]
Top Tips For Teaching English During The Holidays - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Attention all English teachers! Are you looking for ways to keep your students engaged and motivated during the holiday season? Join us for a live session on "Top Tips for Teaching English During the Holidays." In this session, you will learn practical strategies for maintaining a positive and productive learning environment, as well as fun and creative activities to keep your students engaged and excited about learning. Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your teaching skills and make the most of the holiday season with your students. #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL... [Read more]
Top Tips for Teaching English in Europe - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Destinations TEFL Information
For many people looking to teach English abroad, Europe is the number one dream destination. Whether your dreams involve the romance of Paris, the fine art of Florence, or the nightlife of Barcelona, the good news is there are plenty of teaching jobs available, even if you have no previous experience. If you are a native speaker of English, there is really nothing standing in your way.Table of Contents
Get TEFL certified
Prepare to interview in person
Be aware of each country's requirements
Make multiple job applications and even accept more than one offer
Take on private lessons in your free time
Plan your finances
Pick and choose your clients wisely
Yes, maximize your free time!
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Top Strategies for Teaching English Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
While learning the second language, we all want to speak fluently as much as we can. What do we need to speak fluently; grammar, vocabulary, structure or other knowledge of language? Let's think that we know all the grammar rules and structures. How can we speak without a lack of knowledge of vocabulary? The most difficult part of learning a second language is to learn vocabulary because words are easy to forget and are confusable. As a teacher, our role in teaching vocabulary is vital. Teaching vocabulary is the most important part of teaching the second language so we need to use a mix of teaching methods and techniques. In this article, we see how we can use some of the methodologies and techniques efficiently to teach vocabulary.Table of Contents... [Read more]
Top Tips for Teaching in English-Speaking Countries - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Destinations
Most people who want to earn a TEFL/TESOL certificate will be planning to teach English in a country that does not speak English as its first language. This is not surprising - the vast majority of jobs available for English teachers are bound to be in countries where the local population does not speak English. However, this does not mean there are no opportunities to teach English in your home country if you are a native English speaker. From working with newly arrived immigrants to teaching international students, there are plenty of jobs available for those who have the right to work in these countries.Table of Contents
Finding jobs in the USA
Teaching English in Canada
There are plenty of opportunities in the UK
Enjoy the charms of the Emerald Isle
There is a... [Read more]
Top Tips For Teaching English During The Holidays - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Attention all English teachers! Are you looking for ways to keep your students engaged and motivated during the holiday season? Join us for a live session on "Top Tips for Teaching English During the Holidays." In this session, you will learn practical strategies for maintaining a positive and productive learning environment, as well as fun and creative activities to keep your students engaged and excited about learning. Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your teaching skills and make the most of the holiday season with your students. #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our... [Read more]
Top 8 Misconceptions About Teaching ESL - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, we will look at 8 of the most widely held misconceptions regarding the teaching of ESL worldwide.Table of Contents
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Misconception #1: It's really hard to find a job
Misconception #1: You need a degree to teach English abroad.
Misconception #3: Teaching English abroad doesn't pay well
Misconception #4: You need to speak another language to teach ESL abroad
Misconception #5: You have to teach kids
Misconception #6: Teaching ESL is only a job for young people
Misconception #7: You don't need a TEFL qualification, if you're a native English speaker
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Top Tips for Teaching English One-on-One - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
It's quite common for English language teachers to come across a variety of teaching settings during their career and most will have to teach both one-on-one and group lessons at some point. However, these two types of lessons are both very different and challenging in various ways.Table of Contents
Classroom and Learning Environment
Suitable Materials
Flexible Schedule and Timing
Teacher-Student Relationship
Energy Level
Giving Instructions
Giving Feedback
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Top Strategies for Effective Teaching of Grammar - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Type in "teaching grammar effectively" into Google and the reader will be confronted with pages and pages of advice/frameworks/theories on how to effectively teach grammar.Table of Contents
8 Do's and Dont's for Effective Grammar Instruction
8 things to avoid
Alternative Approach
Theory
Explanations
Examples
Exercises
Supplementing the coursebook
Carry-over
7 tips for effective grammar instruction
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Most of the content does acknowledge that there is no "golden rule" for effective grammar teaching before imparting their particular key rules or areas that should be incorporated into teaching grammar.
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Top Tips For Teaching English Through Stories - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Stories... we live in a world of stories. Every single day we have a story to tell. A funny story, a serious story, a scary story or even an upsetting story. These are the pictures we keep in our minds, like our own little movie playing in our heads. Attached to every story, is language. Language completes our story, it gives our story meaning.Table of Contents
The Power of Stories
Choice of Stories
For Children
For Teenagers
For Adults
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Top Tips for Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The role of a kindergarten teacher can be very challenging yet highly rewarding. This is usually the first time that children have left the safety, comfort and familiarity of their own home and families, and it is often the first time that they have direct and regular contact with a second language that is completely foreign to them. This new environment needs to ensure that the children are completely at ease and ready to begin their language learning journey. So, what are the best methods for teaching EFL in a kindergarten?Table of Contents
The Stages of Second Language Acquisition
Total Physical Response (TPR)
Using Authentic Materials
Displaying Visuals and Realia
Play games
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Top Tips for Self-Control When Teaching Challenging Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching can be a very fulfilling and enjoyable occupation. It is, however, also filled with a lot of challenges. The workload can be high, the hours long, the course material may be difficult, and the students themselves can make a lot of difficulty for the teacher. As most teachers will attest there will be students who are difficult to deal with. They can be unmotivated, distracted, tired, or even purposefully disruptive. Many teachers have quit the profession because of unruly classes. Many more teachers have lost their temper and ruined a class because of this. There are, however, many ways to manage unruly students. Sometimes, they even become the very best students.Table of Contents
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Level of Engagement
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Top Tips for Teaching English in Latin America - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Destinations
Whether you are a newly qualified teacher or are simply looking to move on to a new country after teaching for some time, it is important to research the requirements for English teachers in your chosen destination. Finding out what qualifications are needed, whether you need a visa before arriving etc. in advance will help you to create a successful plan and avoid disappointment farther down the road. This article looks at the requirements needed for teaching in Latin America.Table of Contents
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Latin America is a good destination if you don't have a degree
Most countries in the region have similar visa requirements
Opportunities exist for non-native speakers
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Top Resources For Researching Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
So you want to move abroad to teach English and explore a new culture? That’s great - but how do you get started? Finding out which country or type of school is the ideal fit for you isn’t always easy - but these top 8 resources for researching teaching English abroad should make it a whole lot easier! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishAbroad Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Top Tips for EFL Teaching in a Kindergarten Setting - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I would like to start by saying that some jobs look simple and many people would deem they are easy at first sight. Alright, it is not completely true. One will never know how something tastes until tasting it his/her own. It is the same thing with the teaching task. Some people would say it is an easy peasy job; just stand right there giving instructions on the front of a couple of students. It is entirely the opposite, it is a tiring job, but the tire here is more related to one's psychology and inner side. However, it is relative for teachers depending on many standards like the age of the students, culture, or nationality.Table of Contents
Children's abilities
Miscommunication
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Top Tips for Teaching Business English in China - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
English is, without a doubt, the global language of business, and the ever-increasing globalization of the world economy means that the vast majority of people working in the business world today are required to show some fluency in the language to communicate effectively with clients, partners or colleagues. Business English commonly refers to the formal English language that is used in a business context, encompassing all types of communication (presenting, reporting, discussing, negotiating, communicating via phone/email, etc.) as well as any business-specific vocabulary. However one can learn it only after having achieved a decent fluency in general English. Knowledge of informal language including slang and idioms is also useful for socializing with... [Read more]
The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Destinations TEFL Information
When planning a new career teaching English overseas, one of the most important factors to consider is when is the best time of year to get hired in your chosen destination? In some areas, the demand is so strong that you can find a job at any time, while in others there are certain windows when the majority of hiring is done. Making sure you get your timings right can make a big difference to your logistical planning and the start-up costs you will need. The worst-case scenario of turning up in your dream location only to find that no one is hiring is certainly one you want to avoid.Table of Contents
Hiring Seasons for Teaching English in Asia
Hiring Seasons for Teaching English in Europe
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Top Tips for Teaching English to Young Learners - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi welcome Linda here from ITT back this week with another live session I hope you're doing well thank you so much for joining me today I'm happy to see you if you can see me and if you can hear me clearly if everything's working please just leave a high in the comment section and uh maybe also let me know where you are right now where are you watching from today what time is it there how are you doing let me know in the comments we are live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time and we also always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes so if you're listening to this as a podcast thank you so much for the download and thank you so much for listening we really appreciate that don't forget to like And subscribe um so you're always up to date whenever we go live um last week we had... [Read more]
The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hello hi welcome welcome i'm back again this week for another live session for itt super excited to be here yet again um as always uh it is friday 10 a.m where i am in south korea and please let me know guys if you can see me if you can hear me um you know use the comment section and just throw in a quick hi and where you're watching from let me know where you are in the world um i would be super excited to know um because we always get a very international crowd here and it's super exciting so please let me know where you are right now what time it is there and um yeah just a high i would appreciate it i am in south korea about an hour and a half south of seoul it is friday morning um the weather it's it's kind of cloudy but it's not too bad yesterday was really nice um spring has... [Read more]
TOP tips for teaching ESL Young Learners - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
The teaching of Young Learners forms a very large part of the ESL teaching market. It is important to keep some simple strategies in mind when teaching them. Teaching YL's can be very rewarding as their progress can be quick, however, being young, they also present challenges. The following ideas have been tried and tested over many years and have proven to be effective.Table of Contents
One: Create a Positive Learning Environment
Two: Employ Language Acquisition Strategies
Three: Individualized Instruction
Four: Integrating all four Language Skills
Five: Culturally Responsive Teaching
Six: Technology Integration
Conclusion
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Top Tips for Teaching English without a Degree - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
Destinations
One question many people considering becoming a TEFL teacher ask is whether it is possible to teach English abroad without a university degree. The answer to this question is simply, yes. While there certainly are some countries and individual schools that do require TEFL teachers to have a degree, in the vast majority of countries it is not a requirement by governments or employers.Table of Contents
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Europe is an ideal destination for those without degrees
Volunteering in Africa is a great way to gain experience
Teaching in the Middle East will require a degree most of the time
Latin America offers plenty of opportunities
Emerging markets in Asia are worthwhile investigating
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The Top Hiring Seasons For Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
When planning a new career teaching English overseas, one of the most important factors to consider is when is the best time of year to get hired in your chosen destination? In some areas, the demand is so strong that you can find a job at any time, while in others there are certain windows when the majority of hiring is done. In this live session, we'll cover exactly when to find a teaching job around the world! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TEFLScams Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Top 4 Benefits of Teaching ESL Online - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
For years and years teaching the English Language has been something where you, study the courses in TEFL, pass the unit exams, receive a certificate and then finally begin the hunt for a job in another nation where one of the first things the school, company, group, etc. ask you is "How much experience do you have?".Table of Contents
Why is it convenient?
Reasons
1. You can enjoy flexibility
2. Get creative
3. Get the Experience You Need
4. Set your times
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Top 3 ESL Games for Teaching Online - TEFL Blog
Sara Stojanovic
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
With the introduction of technology, teaching English as a foreign language has changed a lot. Computers opened many new doors for both the teacher and the students. Technology has allowed us to use many resources that were unavailable before.Table of Contents
Kahoot
Scavenger Hunt
Tow Truths One Lie
Conclusion
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With the outbreak of the pandemic, most of the language teaching and learning switched to the online variant.
Despite having all the previously stated advantages, online language teaching can be challenging as well. When the teacher is not physically present, the students can... [Read more]
Top Tips For Teaching English To Young Learners - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Don't miss our live session on "Top Tips for Teaching English to Young Learners"! Join us to learn how to make your English language lessons fun and engaging for young students. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Top Tips for Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Hello! Liza is here and if you are guys getting on this stream, let me know if you hear and see me.Table of Contents
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I'm specialized in general English, and I often work with young learners as well.
From my perspective, TEFL certification is a significant first step to obtain before looking for a position in a real classroom or even online because it gives you a gist of teaching in general.
So if you are interested in teaching English, don't forget about the many opportunities you have for your self-development and your teaching skills development.
So if you are willing to take a TEFL course or if you know anyone interested in English teaching so wait for this opportunity and save the link.
I... [Read more]
Top Tips for Teaching Phonics to Kindergarten Children - TEFL Blog
Charlotte Lam
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
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
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Top Tips for Teaching English to Children Online - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Online learning is getting more and more popular. For many parents this way of teaching is very convenient â the children stay at home, don't skip classes because of getting a little sick or because of unfavorable weather conditions. However, teaching online has some peculiarities which are to be taken into consideration by a good teacher.Table of Contents
Teacher's Online Responsibilities
Planning
Digital Tools
Relationships
Attention-Grabbing Ideas
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Top Tips for Teaching Modal Auxiliary Verbs - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
While teaching a new language, we, as a teacher need to concentrate on some very important skills. such as writing, reading, speaking and listening. If we miss one of these skills, it will mean that we don't provide the needed knowledge for our students., and all these are equally important. Today I am going to speak about English grammar and my main point will be the modal auxiliary verbs and how to teach them as a grammar rule.Table of Contents
Definition of the Auxiliary Verbs
The modal auxiliary verbs are as follows.
So how can we teach these verbs for the students to understand their differences and their usage:
Examples of Usage of Can
To show action in the past, can become could
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Top 5 Off-The-Beaten-Track Countries for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
The worldwide EFL market is ever-changing with new hotspots and trends popping out of nowhere on a regular basis. If you don't want to teach English in one of the common EFL destinations, like China, Mexico or Italy, this list of the top 5 off-the-beaten-track countries for teaching English abroad might get you inspired.Table of Contents
Guatemala - The Land of Eternal Spring
Indonesia - The Emerald of the Equator
Colombia - The Land of Happiness
Turkey - The Land of the Crescent Moon
Myanmar - The Golden Land
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