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2021 Online ESL Classroom: How I Plan My Online Lessons   In this Live Session, our TEFL expert Liza will share her experience of online ESL teaching. Do you want to start teaching online, or you need the inspiration to enhance your online classes? This webinar is for you! #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 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Live Event: The Best Ideas for Online TEFL Teaching in 2021   What do you need to know about teaching online in 2021? Our TEFL expert Liza will share the most exciting ideas to boost your online classes in the coming year. ✅ Don't miss it! #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 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Drilling is a Common Teaching Method in an ESL Class Drilling is a teaching method used by teachers, teaching languages or other subjects, all over the world. Generally, drilling involves the teacher saying or modeling something to the class and the students repeating it. There are many ways of using the drilling method. Some teachers may use it sparingly in class while others may use the method so often it becomes the main way their students acquire new information. Table of Contents Balance My Experience Variety of Activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Erin D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 Laura Payne Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Differences in Teaching Monolingual and Multilingual EFL Groups I am currently working as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japan. Before I began this job I assumed that because Japan has a largely homogeneous population, all of my classes would be monolingual. However, I was wrong in this assumption. In addition to my Japanese students, I have many students who are Brazilian or Filipino. These students largely do not use Japanese as their mother tongue and have to learn both English and Japanese as a second language. This diverse student population, in addition to my work experiences and studies, has taught me a lot about working with both monolingual and multilingual classes. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post:...  [Read more]

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Personal Qualities are Important for an English Teacher A teacher's personal qualities play a huge role in the success of their students! One of the best things I learned from this course was what makes a good teacher, and what a good teacher needs to be aware of when teaching EFL. Depending on whom you ask or what website you look at, you will get different thoughts and opinions on the qualities an English teacher needs to have. In this essay I am going to talk about the personal traits I believe are the most important and why. Table of Contents Care Motivate Manage Organize Ask Treat and Encourage Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Build Confidence in Chinese Business Students Self-confidence has been seen as a major contributor to a person learning a language. As a teacher and a counselor, I agree with Jack Welch's quote: Giving people self-confidence is by far the most important thing that I can do because then they will act. Confidence exists of three realms: who I am, what I can learn, and what I can do. These are steps that can be taken to help Chinese Business English students improve confidence in these realms. Table of Contents What is self-confidence? Who am I? What can I learn? What can I do? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate William N....  [Read more]

Wed, 15 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Is Observed Teaching Practice Invaluable? Some English training centers will require newly hired teachers to observe classes for a certain period of time. During said time, the new hire can become familiar with the general culture and atmosphere of the institutions learning environment. The new teacher can then also learn the rules of the classroom that students are expected to follow. In some cases, the observed teacher may sometimes include the new hire in activities so that the students begin to feel more comfortable with the newly hired teacher. During this period of observation, the teacher can start to establish rapport with students not only inside the classroom but also in passing outside the classroom. During my...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 3 Main Differences between One-To-One and Group Teaching Deciding whether to teach individuals or group classes can be difficult. There are many similarities as well as differences. The perusal of these two kinds of classes led to charting each difference and similarity. Many of the differences fell under three categories. These three major differences between teaching one-to-one and groups are the class set up, students' goals/motivations and available activities. Table of Contents Individual Tutoring Working With a Group Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jade B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Important is the Difference Between American English and British English for EFL Learners? This summative essay will exam the importance of teaching the differences between American English and British English for EFL learners. I will examine the intention behind teaching these differences, and when these teachings should be applied, and to what effect and purpose. This essay will focus primarily on the problems of pronunciation and spelling, which are the two main differences. I am a British citizen, born and raised in London, England, and currently teach at a public high school in Tokyo. Table of Contents Spelling Challenges for Beginners and Intermediate Learners What do Students Think? Grammar Interesting Experience for...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why Teachers Need to Build Rapport With Their Students While there are many things a teacher can do to prepare for the classroom, the way students interface with their teachers is something that can be both difficult and spontaneous. Building rapport with students is crucial to maintain a high level of energy and focus throughout a class session. Table of Contents Students' Comfort Teacher's Image Mindfulness Environment Interest Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Matthew P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Students' Comfort Even though a teacher may have an entire...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Catia Pereira dos Santos Teaching Ideas What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be? What kind of teacher do you want to become? Can you picture it in your mind? Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Show to the student you care! Listen to your students! Make the Ordinary Extraordinary Relax In Conclusion Do you want to teach English online or abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Well, I did it! 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.I've been a student for a while, and I am still today. This year, I merged in the education...  [Read more]

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 Rhea Latchu Alumni Experiences How can Teaching and Traveling be Blended? What if I told you it is totally possible to combine your passion with your dream? Table of Contents Teaching English, the Ticket to Being an Expat Not the Typical Tourist The Teaching Aspect The Balancing Act So Are You Ready for Your Journey? Related Articles: Well, it is. You see, for as long as I can remember, I have always had the dream to travel and wander around this globe. Then approximately four years ago, I discovered a passion within me that I didn't even know existed: teaching! And that is how my journey working as an EFL Teacher began! Teaching English, the Ticket to Being an Expat Teaching English for many presents the opportunity needed to become an expat. To live the expat...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Best Thing I Have Learned From My 60-hour TEFL/TESOL Course Where do I begin? I have learned so much from my 60-hour TEFL course with ITTT. Table of Contents Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post I have learned about everything from what it takes to become a great teacher and of course what not to do in the classroom. I also learned a lot about what makes a student a great learner. I believe this is very important as well since good learners progress more rapidly in the class. That rapid learning makes good learners and most of all more successful students. In turn that builds confidence in the teacher on behalf of the students. Of course, the teacher ends up with more confidence in...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas TEFL Alumna Shares Her Best Lesson Planning Tricks Lesson planning is an important skill and resource for teachers with benefits for the teacher, the students, and the institution accommodating them. By implementing this technique teachers are equipped with a guide that can instill confidence for themselves, as well as clarity for their students and employers. Table of Contents Benefits Points to Remember Ways to Solve Anticipated Problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jason T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Benefits One of the primary and more evident benefits of...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Benefits of Reading English Stories to Younger Groups of ESL Students I adore books, and reading aloud to our young students is one of the highlights of my job as a Teaching Assistant. Table of Contents The Importance of Reading Classes Factors Influencing Students' Interest Classroom Routine Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Most of our students are Turkish, whose ages range from four to eleven years old, who have had little or no exposure to the English language. The students come to our school to receive an English education and therefore use daily a language of which their parents have little knowledge. It can be overwhelming to suddenly be thrust into an environment where everything...  [Read more]

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Motivation in the Classroom - What Works and What Doesn’t I remember taking Russian classes at a local language institute. My motivation initially was my love for Russian culture and a desire to move there. However, actually having the discipline to study the language proved to be a different reality. So with motivation in the classroom, I know from personal experience what can and cannot work - generally speaking. There are three key themes outlined here that address not only providing motivation to the students but also the students having their own motivation. These three themes are teachers motivation, students motivation, and classroom motivation. Table of Contents Motivation starts with the teacher. Many students who learn...  [Read more]

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Should We Teach Our Children Through Stories? As a teacher, we often find ourselves daunted with the task of capturing our students' interests and also equipping them for the future. Not only do we seek to train better students, but we also want to produce better citizens, workers, and future teachers. Teaching is still held the same purpose throughout all these years: bettering our future through the lives of our students. Table of Contents Teaching Methods Benefits of Using Stories Easy to Remember Higher Level of Engagement Relative Storytelling Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Madison R. Please note that this blog post might...  [Read more]

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience - How I Became a TEFL Teacher Until now, I have been an English teacher for 6 months. Before that, in 2016 I was a teaching assistant. That is my part-time job. And this is a journey even though I have not yet taken a TESOL class but I am still confident that I can become a teacher. Table of Contents Assistant Tutor Good Example Learning Important Skills Difficulties Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tieu T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Assistant Tutor For the first half of the year, I was an assistant tutor for the preschool. I had very...  [Read more]

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 Bri Freeman TEFL Information Alumni Experiences How To Start Your Own ESL Teaching Service The number one question I had to answer before deciding to start Practical English Teacher was "Do I want a new boss or to be my own boss?". I spent months asking myself this before I finally decided to do it. There's a lot of security and credibility that comes with working for a larger ESL company. And I'm not knocking anyone who wants to do that but if you're like me and you're looking for some advice on where to start with your own ESL Service, let's talk. Table of Contents Starting Out Advertising and Expanding How Do I Create a Platform? Best of Luck! Do you want to teach English online? Become a TEFL certified teacher! Related Articles: Starting Out First and I would...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Art of Teaching Younger EFL Students I have 3 years of experience in teaching English in a few kindergartens in Beijing, China and some experience in teaching adults in a training center. Table of Contents Differences Between Teaching Children and Adults Principles in Teaching Kids Learning Atmosphere Teacher's Responsibilities My Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: When I started in kindergarten, it was very difficult because I didn't have enough information about how to make a proper lesson plan. I didn't have enough materials, games, songs, and it took me a lot of time to collect all the necessary information for teaching and creating my teaching plan. Without...  [Read more]

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 Alina Martinez Alumni Experiences How to Teach English Online for QKids Let's be honest, Covid sucks. It uprooted us from our daily lives, and now working from home has become the growing platform for income. I thought I would hop on the homebound train and become a Teacher for QKids! If you want to learn more, read on, my friend! My name is Teacher Alina, and I will cover the following: What is QKids, requirements, pay/scheduling, my experience so far, and conclusion! Table of Contents What is QKids? Requirements Pay and Scheduling My Experience so far Are you ready to teach English online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! What is QKids? Qkids is an Online Teaching platform based in China. QKids provides...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Essential TEFL Teachers Personal Qualities I have eight years of experience teaching English to children in Japan. I was usually the sole teacher in the classroom. I taught at an eikaiwa. An eikaiwa is when the children come to study English after school or on the weekends. Many personal qualities were important for me to develop as an English Teacher, to become successful and confident in the classroom. I will discuss these personal qualities, and how they improved my English lessons for my students. Table of Contents Keep Calm Be Prepared Be Happy Be Creative and Handy Be Energized Be Flexible Be Punctual Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A TEFL Graduate Shares Her Personal Teaching Experience If someone would have asked me 10 years ago what would I do once I finished University, it would have never crossed my mind to tell them that I would become a teacher. The process of becoming a teacher started when I began to look for part-time jobs while I was studying the Language at Hanoi University. Table of Contents English learning experience First Attempts Professional development What did I learn from the teaching courses Are you ready to develop your professional skills? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anay M. G. English learning experience My English skills were poor,...  [Read more]

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Establishing Rapport while Volunteer Teaching: Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom Many programs allow educators to become volunteer teachers, specifically, my experience as a TEFL instructor in the Peace Corps China program has provided me with valuable insight into the importance of establishing strong relationships with students from different cultures. Teaching English in rural China was filled with many challenges but I believe that the most important challenge that I needed to overcome was bridging the cultural gap with my students. By bridging this gap, I was able to build strong student-teacher rapport and help the students improve their English language abilities over time. Table of Contents Cultural Sensitivity...  [Read more]

Centre Internet TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Centre Internet 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.J. - Japan said: Problems for Learners in JapanEnglish is a compulsory subject in all japanese schools and is studied for a minimum of seven years if not longer. Very few of these students, however, will become proficient enough to be considered at an advanced and in many cases not even an intermediate level. Those few that do excel at English are students that are motivated from outside of the classroom and/or have spent time abroad in a country where English is commonly...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Important Personal Qualities for English Teachers I came to China about a year ago now, I left America with just the items in my backpack and enough money to eat for a few days. Coming to China was the biggest change I have had in my life (for the better) and it has opened my eyes to many opportunities I could potentially pursue. I came here alone to meet my best friend and his uncle, who runs an English school with foreign teachers. Table of Contents Important Decision Teacher's Motivation Approach to Teaching Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate mitchell c. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Private Tutoring or Group Teaching: Which Teaching Mode to Choose? To understand the difference between teaching one to one and groups this essay aims to provide a discussion of the factors which exert influence on choosing one of these types of teaching or learning according to their advantages and disadvantages. Nowadays teachers and students often ask themselves a question: "What should I choose: individual or group studying?" There are a lot of things they need to bear in mind for making this decision. Table of Contents Benefits of Private Classes Drawbacks of Private Classes Group Teaching Final Thoughts Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Should a TEFL Certification be Mandatory for Teachers? The importance of a course such as a TEFL is easy to overlook when you consider the multitude of teaching jobs that are available around the globe that require no teacher training whatsoever. In many countries, the only requirements are that you have some form of degree and are a native speaker. For those looking to travel whilst earning some money, these countries can provide a good balance of income and culture, as well as easy access to other countries in the area. However, whilst this is beneficial to the 'tourist teacher', it can often lead to substandard teaching methods. For an example of this, I need not look any further than myself. Table of Contents My Teaching...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top 10 Mistakes of an Online English Teacher Ever since online English teaching became a common means of delivering lessons, every online English teacher must strive for excellence to guarantee their students' best learning experience. Table of Contents 1. Imbalanced Lesson Planning 2. Lack of Equipment 3. Poor Lesson Design 4. Inappropriate Teaching Content Lack of Interaction and Personalized Approach Increased Teacher Talking Time Insufficient Lesson Flow Distractors Not Enough Feedback Miscommunication With Students and Parents Are you ready to teach English? Related Articles: Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! In this article, we will...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Convenience of Teaching ESL/EFL Online I was extremely overjoyed when I saw this as one of the options for the "Summative Task", because I have been teaching EFL online for about a year and a half, and EFL in general for about two years. Table of Contents The reason why I started online teaching Advantages Firstly, the commute was gone, practically non-existent. Secondly, one on one attention is given to every student. Thirdly and finally, online classes are extremely flexible. Like all things, online EFL teaching doesn't come without its challenges. Firstly, maintaining student focus levels. Secondly, not enough physical activity. My final words Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]