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Tue, 06 Jul 2021 Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID English language learners at the preschool level comprise a significant percentage of all online. Table of Contents Close Look at VIPKID's Curriculum Level 1 VIPKID Curriculum Topics Level 2 VIPKID Curriculum Topics ESL Curriculum Objectives and Teaching Preschool Students Conclusion Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The number of ESL students is going to continue to increase in the coming years, and teachers who are interested in teaching ESL online/abroad need to be prepared to offer quality, age-appropriate English instruction. According to the data...  [Read more]

Do I need a TEFL certificate to work for VIPKid? To be eligible for a teaching position with VIPKid, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and have prior experience in teaching, tutoring, or working with children. While a TEFL certification isn't strictly mandatory, it provides a significant edge, enhancing your teaching credentials and potentially benefiting salary negotiations. However, recent changes in Chinese regulations, as of July 2021, mandate that online English lessons for Chinese students be conducted by educators located within China, impacting VIPKid's teaching criteria. Table of Contents Can I still work for VIPKid? Do VIPKid teachers need a TEFL certificate? What other criteria does VIPKid ask for? How much does VIPKid pay? Conclusion Can I still work for VIPKid?...  [Read more]

Do I need a TEFL certificate to work for VIPKid? Until recently, VIPKid was a leading platform for online teaching to young learners. But as of July 2021, changes to Chinese law have prohibited the promotion of English lessons taught by instructors outside China to Chinese students. In essence, to teach Chinese children online, you now need to be physically located in China, not abroad. This law change significantly impacted VIPKid’s operations, reducing their previously prominent position in this teaching environment. Can I still work for VIPKid? Despite these legal changes in China, VIPKid has continued to offer lessons to adult students in China from abroad, as the new laws do not affect this. They have also introduced a new global service targeting young learners worldwide. However,...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 Kristin Hoppe TEFL Information The 7 Biggest Myths About Teaching Abroad Alone as a Woman At 25 years old, I heard Peru calling my name and could no longer ignore it. Table of Contents 1. You'll Be Unsafe 2. You'll Feel Lonely 3. You'll Be Taken Advantage Of 4. You Should Never Go Out at Night 5. You Can Never Drink 6. You'll Have to Pay More for Lodging 7. You'll Regret Not Going with Friends Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: I dreamed of moving abroad alone again after teaching English in France — and it was finally happening, with TEFL certification in hand. Unfortunately, many friends, family members, and acquaintances had a different reaction. I saw wide eyes and heard words of concern. Instead of sharing...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek I am a TEFL qualified teacher with years of preschool teaching experience. I am passionate about ESL teaching techniques, methodologies and enjoy curriculum and instructional design related to both early education and teaching English as a second language. As a language enthusiast, I am also a freelance interpreter and translator. Read my articles Top Tips for Using TPR in Preschool ESL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you planning on teaching English as a foreign language? Check out this article for tips for using TPR in preschool ESL teaching. Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID | ITTT | TEFL Blog Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you considering teaching English with...  [Read more]

Conditionals and Reported Speech - The First Conditional   The first conditional is used for likely results of possible future situations, as well as promises, threats, warnings or back-up plans. This video is specifically aimed at teaching the first conditional in an ESL setting. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Mon, 25 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Discipline in the Classroom - Why is it Important and How is it Maintained? To begin with, what is discipline? Discipline can be defined by the control gained by enforcing obedience or order. Discipline enables you to have self-control as a teacher. When working in a classroom, using discipline either teaches children to be well behaved or punishing and corrects them. Teachers use discipline to ensure routine is maintained and ensure there is a safe learning environment for the children. Table of Contents There are three types of discipline; preventive, supportive, and corrective. To maintain discipline, teachers should know the rules and school guidelines for discipline procedures. Reward systems are another way to maintain...  [Read more]

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Online Teaching and Interacting with Parents I've worked as an online tutor with VIPKid since 2017. I have also taught ESL in a traditional classroom setting. My experience dealing with parents in these two settings drastically differs. Table of Contents Parents in the Classroom: Over-involved Parents in the Classroom: Under-involved Parent Feedback Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: When I made the switch to teaching online full-time, I needed to adapt to this new way of interacting with parents. Some online teaching companies offer classes with multiple students. Working for VIPKid, however, I only have experience in the online classroom where the teacher is one-on-one with the...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Preventing Favouritism in Class: A Teacher’s Perspective Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The majority of battles we face in life can only be fought effectively if we have a clear understanding of the enemy. In this post, I will explain favouritism and offer guidance for preventing favouritism in the classroom. School Meetings: What are they about? Anna Bondar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Let's take a look at the different types of school meetings most teachers have to go through when teaching English as a foreign language. An Overview of Stephen Krashen's Theories of Second Language Acquisition Shirin Sophy TEFL Information Teaching Ideas If you are a teacher of a foreign language,...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained Top Tips for English Teachers for Dealing with Contentions between their Co-workers Hadassah Roberts Destinations TEFL Information We are all human. Let’s face it. Arguments, miscommunications, and considerations are inevitable. Here are some great tips how you as an English teacher can deal with contentions with your co-workers. The Impact of Jigsaw Method on Developing CL Cooperative Learning in 6 Steps Ahmed Taha TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Cooperative learning is one of the successful methods of teaching that enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills. Moreover, it encourages the learners to be more dependant and use their language effectively. Tips for Improving Your Classroom Management ...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Games as The Best Tool to Stimulate English Learning Process As teachers, one of our biggest goals while teaching English to a class or individual is to keep them engaged and motivated during the lesson while also making them feel comfortable and confident as they learn. There are three critical ways in which playing games in the classroom can help effectively promote speaking English. By playing "warming" games, students can become more comfortable around teachers and students, making them more likely to participate during lessons. They can also keep students motivated and play a significant role during the "Engage" and "Activate" phase of the ESA approach. Table of Contents Engagement Stage...  [Read more]

Older Posts Teacher Burnout - How Real Is It and What Can You Do About It? Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This article focuses on the topic of teacher burnout. What is it and how can you avoid it? How Online Education Bridges Learning Gaps Elaheh Rezvani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you teaching English online? Then this article is for you as it explores how online education bridges learning gaps. Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you considering teaching English with VIPKID? Check out this blog post about preschool ESL curriculum components with VIPKID. Online Workshop: How to Create Lessons Based on Videos Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you considering teaching English with VIPKID? Check out this blog post about preschool ESL curriculum components with VIPKID. Emerging Technologies for TEFL and How to Use them in Your Classroom Luciana Maluf Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Emerging technologies, such as VR and augmented reality, are taking off in the English Language Classrooms globally. This article discovers the benefits of VR and augmented reality for your classroom. How Chants and Rhymes Benefit ESL Instruction Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Many research articles demonstrate the effectiveness of chants and rhymes and list...  [Read more]

Sun, 05 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 9 Ways To Get Efficient In Classroom Management What is classroom management? Classroom management refers to all kinds of activities and measures taken by teachers in order to make effective use of their time, to create a good learning environment and to reduce bad behavior. In classroom teaching, in addition to the task of "teaching", the teacher also has the task of "managing", that is, coordinating and controlling all kinds of teaching factors in order to ensure the smooth progress of teaching activities. Table of Contents 1. Expression control method 2. Sound control method 3. Gaze method 4. Pause attraction method 5. Name method 6. Gesture method 7. Short rest method 8. Media transformation method 9. Competition stimulation...  [Read more]

Which online English teaching platform pays most? Among the top-paying online English teaching platforms are VIPKid, Lingoda, Cambly, and Preply. The online teaching industry not only offers competitive compensation but is also one of the rapidly expanding sectors for remote professionals, allowing educators the freedom to teach from anywhere. Table of Contents Teaching English online on Preply Teaching English online on VIPKid Teaching English online on Lingoda Teaching English online on Cambly Teaching English online on Italki Teaching English online on Synthesis School Teaching English online on English First Teaching English online on Englishhunt Teaching English online on Palfish Teaching English online on Preply Preply is an online language learning platform that allows students to...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Choosing an Online English Teaching Platform There is no one way to teach English online, there are programs where the teacher doesn't have to do much aside from showing up given that the lessons are pre-planned like with Qkids and VIPKid, which I'll call company-centered programs because the company sets the curriculum. While other programs, such italki, and Palfish, rely on teacher-created lesson plans, which may be more stressful for the teacher, but ultimately are a great boon for the students they teach as the lessons can be tailored to each student, I'll refer to them as teacher-centered programs because of that. Each has its merits and I will discuss some of them here for you now. Table of Contents Tutoring platforms...  [Read more]

OTP Demonstration Lesson - Iban - Future Perfect Tense   In this lesson Iban covers the future perfect tense. After warming the students up with a memory game, he moves onto to present the lesson. He ends the lesson with activities to give the students practice using the language point he has taught. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

English Lesson - Future Perfect Tense   In this lesson Iban covers the future perfect tense. After warming the students up with a memory game, he moves onto to present the lesson. He ends the lesson with activities to give the students practice using the language point he has taught. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Classroom Management Techniques and Their Influence on the School Environment Classroom management and the ability to lead your course and keep students on task is a trait that any great educator needs to have. While in college, I was taking courses that were made specifically for educators and they seemed to focus heavily on managing the classroom and being able to connect to your students. Whether it had to do with the organization in the class, behavior management, or simply the ability to ensure that the environment one is teaching is suitable for all students, management skills are essential to any educator's career. If one's class is not under control, well put together, and a place where anyone can learn, then the teachers will...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Motivation: Online vs. Onsite TEFL Courses During my career as an educator, I have had the opportunity to teach English as a second language using both classroom and private tutoring platforms. My undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison led me to a major in Communications. Table of Contents General requirements Foreign experience Online teaching Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. General requirements One course, in particular, required an internship at a local elementary school where I worked with students of...  [Read more]

Karah Musani Karah Musani is an online ESL teacher for Italki and VIPKid. In her spare time, she likes to write comics, read books, and play video games. She posts teaching tips and comics on her Instagram account karahmusani. Read my articles 7 Fun Reward Systems That Will Keep Your Students More Engaged | ITTT | TEFL Blog Karah Musani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching children can be challenging. Here are 7 fun reward systems that will keep your students more engaged. 7 Tips for Setting up Your Online Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Karah Musani Teaching Ideas One of the most daunting things about teaching online is setting up your online classroom. You have to set up the lighting, buy props, make sure the camera is at the right angle, and find a suitable headset. It...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Different Way to Say "I Think" in English When debating and stating an opinion in English, "I think" is a very common phrase to use. However, there are many different ways of saying thoughts in English and you can use different phrases as you start speaking. There is a detailed list below.   Other Ways to Say I THINK In my opinion… In my opinion, the biggest challenge in today's world is global warming. I believe… I believe that you are telling the truth. I assume… I assume you always say this when you want to impress a girl. I would say… I would say that lady is very kind. In my point of view… In my point of view, it is not such a big deal.   Check out the list above for more ways to say "I...  [Read more]

Are online English teachers in demand? Undoubtedly, the demand for online English teachers is surging. With the proliferation of diverse online teaching platforms, students worldwide are accessing specialized English lessons, from one-on-one sessions to group interactions, and from foundational speaking modules to tailored courses for business professionals. This expansive and versatile online English teaching landscape has amplified the need for teachers from varied backgrounds. Table of Contents Are TEFL qualified teachers in demand in English speaking countries? Are online English teachers in demand in China? Are TEFL qualified teachers in demand in English speaking countries? Yes, TEFL qualified teachers are in demand within English-speaking countries. The online teaching field...  [Read more]

Are online English teachers in demand? Undoubtedly, the demand for online English teachers is surging. With the proliferation of diverse online teaching platforms, students worldwide are accessing specialized English lessons, from one-on-one sessions to group interactions, and from foundational speaking modules to tailored courses for business professionals. This expansive and versatile online English teaching landscape has amplified the need for teachers from varied backgrounds. Table of Contents Are TEFL qualified teachers in demand in English speaking countries? Are online English teachers in demand in China? Are TEFL qualified teachers in demand in English speaking countries? Yes, TEFL qualified teachers are in demand within English-speaking countries. The online teaching field...  [Read more]

Which online English teaching platform pays most? We have good news if you are interested in teaching abroad but are hesitant to settle down in one place: Teaching is one of the best-paying online jobs from home and one of the fastest growing career paths for remote workers. The best part about online teaching jobs is that you can not only get paid to speak English, but you can also find opportunities to teach English online with no prior experience. If you want to travel while earning money for speaking English, check out the best-paying online teaching jobs that you can do from anywhere in the world using your laptop. Teaching English online on Preply Preply is an online language learning platform that allows students to work with their preferred tutor at their own pace and on their own...  [Read more]

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Students Benefit From an ESA Structured Lesson Out of all the methods of Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language, the ESA-structured lessons are the most productive with a balance of teacher instruction and student practice time. This method often includes others such as audio-bilingualism (drilling techniques), PPP (Presentation, Practice, Production), and task-based learning; but offering a wide variety of techniques within one method is the beauty of the Engage-Study-Activate lesson model. This lesson model has many benefits for students of English. Table of Contents Warming Up Learning through Producing Practicing Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Are online English teachers in demand? Online English teaching is an area of English education that has exploded over the past few years. More and more online teaching platforms are popping up offering a variety of English language classes to students all across the globe. There are group or 1 to 1 options, lessons that focus on speaking and pronunciation, and some that are entirely aimed at business professionals. The world of online English teaching is seemingly limitless. Due to this huge variety, the demand for online English teachers from all sorts of backgrounds is immense. Are TEFL qualified teachers in demand in English speaking countries? The beauty of online teaching is you can be based wherever you like. This means you do not have to move to another country or even leave...  [Read more]

Teach EFL From Your Own Home Date posted:2020-04-02 | Writer: SayABC | Email: [email protected] SayABC has been leading the online education market in China since 2016. With offices in Beijing, we offer fully immersive online tutoring and a fast growing online education platform that provide the highest quality ESL learning experience to millions of young learners in China. We serve students between 5-12 years old. We are in URGENT DEMAND of EFL tutors and teachers located anywhere in the world. This is an amazing career opportunity for the right candidate! We offer the highest online EFL teaching rates available. SayABC contributes to shaping future generations for success in the global arena by helping as many children as possible. We’ve successfully partnered with...  [Read more]

How much can I earn teaching English online? This figure depends on a variety of factors including your qualifications, previous experience and the organization you work for. However, a typical hourly rate for online English teachers can range anywhere from $15 and $30. If, like most online teachers, you choose to work through an agency they will most likely take a cut of your pay as a fee for providing you with students and materials. The most popular teaching platforms for teaching English online include: Magic Ears: provides fun, interactive and efficient online English learning experiences to 4-12-year-old children in China. Magic Ears offers pay that is around 30% higher than the average and you can earn between $18 and $26 per hour. VIPKID: focuses on teaching children in Asia. All...  [Read more]

How much can I earn teaching English online? Earnings from teaching English online can vary based on qualifications, experience, and the employing platform. Generally, online English teachers can anticipate earning between $15 to $30 per hour. It is noteworthy that if you opt to work via an agency, a portion of your earnings may be deducted as fees for student acquisition and provision of teaching materials. The most popular teaching platforms for teaching English online include: Magic Ears: provides fun, interactive and efficient online English learning experiences to 4-12-year-old children in China. Magic Ears offers pay that is around 30% higher than the average and you can earn between $18 and $26 per hour. VIPKID: focuses on teaching children in Asia. All lesson plans and teaching...  [Read more]