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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]

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, 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]

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]

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]

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Building Rapport by Knowing Students’ Names and Interests No matter how well-prepared a teacher may be, every classroom is different, which means each student is different, and each teacher needs to be able to adjust and be able to establish rapport with the new class. For some teachers, working in a foreign country may cause them to feel uneasy; however, a teacher needs to overcome this feeling to be successful in the classroom. Indeed, building rapport with all students will help. Although this is a continuous process throughout the term, the key to establishing a friendly learning environment starts on day one. Thus, the best way to build rapport is to know the students' names and interests by the end of the day or week...  [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]

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]

Companies Advanced TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Companies Advanced 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.W. - U.S.A. said: Classroom ManagementClassroom management style will vary for each teacher depending on class size, age and experience of the teacher. The teacher should develop a routine and establish a set of procedures as well as consistent attention getting signals so that the students will know exactly what is expected of them. Teachers will need to maintain discipline and order, especially in larger classes, and learn how to deal with those individual students...  [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]

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]

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]

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]

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Should be Considered When Teaching English as a Global Language? We are moving closer to becoming a Global Village in this more inclusive and competitive world, the need to be able to communicate effectively becomes a real necessity. Communicating effectively is no longer a nice to have skill but it is now becoming essential. Due to historical facts and the current geopolitical situation English has become the language of choice to progress, it is particularly and increasingly used in business, tourism, and social media environments. Table of Contents The history of English expansion Variants of English English as a Second Language Problems Teacher's Role When to Start Learning English? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take...  [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]

Wed, 22 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 7 Reasons Why Troubleshooting is Essential for TEFL Teaching The Cambridge dictionary defines troubleshooting as the process of discovering why something does not work effectively and making suggestions about how to improve it. In TEFL as in any other foreign language course, teachers are faced with lots of situations that make troubleshooting necessary. Table of Contents Problem Research 1. Heterogeneity in TEFL Classes 2. Motivation 3. Indiscipline 4. Nonparticipation 5. Excessive use of the L1 6. Unpunctuality 7. Boredom Will you choose Teaching English as a Foreign Language as a future career? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Olivia L. Please note that this...  [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]

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]

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What are The Ways to Manage and Adapt Teaching and Learning for Mixed-Ability Classes? Teachers of ESL will often find themselves in charge of a class with students at different levels of proficiency. When this happens, the teacher needs to know ways to adapt and manage the class and activities in a way that benefits all the students. The stronger students could become bored if the teacher caters to the weaker ones, and, reversely, the weaker students could become demotivated and feel forgotten and left behind when they cannot keep up with the advanced students. So how can a teacher make sure all the students get what they need from the class? Table of Contents Adapting materials according to the level Grouping Other strategies Do...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 3 Changes TEFL Teachers Need to Make When They Switch Between Individual and Group Lessons Teaching English is traditionally done in a classroom setting; however, a growing number of teachers and students are attracted to the convenience and flexibility of teaching one-to-one lessons. Whether teaching privately or for a company, in-person or online, to young learners or adults ESL teachers know their approach must change when switching from group teaching to teaching individuals. How is this done and what changes need to be made? Switching from group lessons to teaching one-to-one involves much more than modifying materials for a smaller audience; ESL teachers also need to make changes to teacher-student roles, syllabus and...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Self-Assessment as a Central Part of Your Teaching Success Self-assessment is a process through which teachers get to evaluate their work, learning and teaching progress. Self-assessment is a valuable learning tool as well as part of the general assessment process. Teacher self-assessment is important for the following reasons. Table of Contents 1. To improve students' learning and the teacher's teaching: 2. To know your strengths and weaknesses: 3. To check what is going on well and what to change: 4. To determine the fulfillment of expectations and how to improve them: 5. To remind teachers of what is important: 6. To fight the teacher rut: it is very easy to become complacent as teachers at points of our careers: 7. To build...  [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]

Lessons Authorized TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Lessons Authorized 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 C.W. - U.S.A. said: Multiple IntelligenceTeaching English as a Second Language in America today outside the University presents its own set of problems. The students are mostly immigrants from Mexico with a small representation of students from various Asian countries. The students come from all different backgrounds. The majority comes from rural areas and few have finished high school. Some come from cities and usually have finished high school. This does not however...  [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]

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]

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]