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What Does Good Classroom Management Look Like? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
A good student-teacher relationship inside the classroom is necessary for the instructor to teach efficiently and for the students to learn effectively. Several factors need to be taken into consideration to manage the classroom well.
Body language
Grouping
Black board
Classroom size
TTT
Rapport
Challenged behavior
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Present Continuous Tense Worksheet I - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Look at the people below. What are they doing? Create sentences with the correct use of the present continuous tense.
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What are they doing? Present Continuous Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun worksheet to practice the present continuous tense. Students have to look at the pictures and write what the people are doing.
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4 Reasons Why Vietnam is the Perfect Place For Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Minh Huy Hoang
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing countries in the top of Southeast Asia. The country has a warm tropical climate, great food, reliable infrastructure, abundant nature, and beautiful beaches and is a place that attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world. So what opportunities does this country have to attract people who want to live and work here permanently? Here are some reasons to help you decide whether or not to teach English in Vietnam:
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Vietnam Has a Vibrant History
Vietnamese Food Is Incredible
The Natural Landscape of Vietnam is Unmatched
Vietnam Offers Incredible Opportunities to Foreign Teachers
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Moody Mick's Day - Simple Present Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun activity to practice the simple present. Students look at the images and talk about what Mick does. Later, you can use this worksheet to introduce other tenses, too.
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How Globalization Has Fueled the TEFL Boom - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
The 20th century brought in its wake the concept of globalization, changing the dynamics of the world to what we have come to know it as today. As the world continues to move towards becoming a grand global village, many countries, people and things which once seemed so far out of reach are now more readily available and closer to home. Undoubtedly, with the advent of globalization, communication has become paramount to the ways in which we share knowledge and gather or receive information. Why? Because without this, humans will have a much more challenging time building relationships with others be it for economic, social or spiritual gains (just to name a few).
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E.G. Meaning: What Does E.G. Mean? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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What does e.g. mean? Let's take a look at the definition and usage of this expression with this ESL infographic. Learn how and when to use this abbreviation to enlarge your vocabulary word and improve your English conversations.
The term ‘for example’ gets abbreviated as ‘e.g.’ in the English language. It is only used in written language, such as in magazines, newspapers, essays or texting.
The abbreviation ‘e.g.’ is from the Latin expression ‘exempli gratia’ and means ‘for the sake of an example’ or more commonly ‘for example’.
Let's take a look at some examples of ‘e.g.’ being used in a conversation:
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Person 2: Yeah.
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Sahil is an avid traveler, amateur photographer, and TEFL teacher. Originally from Bangladesh, he has been living, exploring, and teaching in Spain since 2016.
Sahil Gazi
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Lingos are of significant interest to linguists because they exist within the subsets of linguistics, by observing the significance of individual words or sentences through semantics and their meaning in a broader social context through pragmatics.In this scenario, the subject is in a particular group of lingos. They are a repeating phenomenon, and, as such, they are referred to as being in a "limbo."
Sahil Gazi
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Travel Tips for Hong Kong - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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TEFL Alumni Interview with Zeynep Sulaimankulova - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That's why we'd love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger!
1. What's your name?
2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take?
4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT?
5. What was your favorite part about the course?
6. You've finished your TEFL/TESOL course - now what? What are your plans and goals?
7. What's your no. 1 tip for other TEFL/TESOL course takers? What should they know? What do you wish you knew before?
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A Day in the Life of an ALT on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme - TEFL Blog
Georgia Payne
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
The unofficial motto of the JET Programme is 'every situation is different (ESID).' This is completely true, and every JET's day looks different depending on whether they work in a public or private school, whether they have co-JETs or are solo, their teaching partner's style, and the school's schedule. I teach in a private junior and senior high school in central Tokyo, where students are aged 12-18. The following is my own experience, but every ALT's (assistant language teacher) experience on the JET Programme is vastly different.
Wake up, get ready for school and commute to school 6:30 - 7:50
Home room: 8:10 - 8:30
Periods 1-4
Lunch time 12:30 - 13:10
Periods 5-7
After school 16:00 - 16:30
Saturdays
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Live Look Into TEFL/TESOL Online Course Platform - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Hello and welcome, Linda here again. Thanks so much for tuning in to this week's live session. If you're listening to this as a podcast episode, thanks so much for the download. We always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes so if you're into podcasts check that out. You can find us on any podcast platform, you can just search for The TEFL and TESOL Podcast from ITTT. We are live on Facebook and on YouTube as always, so thanks so much for tuning in. I see there are a lot of people joining. What we're going to do today is I am going to show you what it looks like when you take an online TEFL course with ITTT. I’m just making sure that everything works properly because I need to share my screen and show you how the online platform works. If you are already TEFL certified... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Lesson Planning Part 2 What Does A Lesson Plan Contain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
So, the document itself needs to contain some general information about the class, for example the name of the teacher, the date and time of the lesson, what level of class is being taught and in what room, how many students are we expecting, this is important, when we've got things like photocopying and materials to do, what is the context of the lesson, in other words, what is the lesson actually about, what vocabulary or grammar point is this lesson covering and sometimes it's also useful to write out what the focus of the lesson is. So, in effect, the context of the lesson is telling us the grammar point, for example, that might be the present continuous tense, whereas the focus is telling us how we're going to go about teaching it. Another example to illustrate this: Let's... [Read more]
How can I find like minded people in the local area? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Finding like-minded people in your local area can be a rewarding experience, especially when pursuing common interests or goals. Here are some ways to connect with like-minded individuals:
To connect with people who share similar interests nearby, you can utilize various methods and platforms to find like-minded individuals. Here are some effective ways to do so:
You can meet new friends with similar hobbies in your city by joining local clubs, attending events, or using online platforms.
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Live Look into TEFL/TESOL Online Course Platform - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information
Hello and welcome, Linda here again. Thanks so much for tuning in to this week's live session. If you're listening to this as a podcast episode, thanks so much for the download. We always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes so if you're into podcasts check that out. You can find us on any podcast platform, you can just search for The TEFL and TESOL Podcast from ITTT. We are live on Facebook and on YouTube as always, so thanks so much for tuning in.
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Tiana has a question. If you fail the whole course do you have to pay for it again?
Marcia asks, is there a limited time to enter the tests?
Another question from Tiana. For the 220-hour Master Package does it have more units than the 20 for this one?
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ITTT Course Graduate: My Personal Experience Teaching in Turkey - TEFL Blog
Najwa Sabih
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Turkey is one of the most beautiful countries where you can have a lovely vacation. There are many touristic sites and fascinating places that will mesmerize you with the beauty of this country. Though, living in Turkey can be challenging. It is completely different from coming for tourism. When I decided to move to Istanbul almost two years ago, in October 2020, it was still the period of the covid-19 pandemic. This was really hard, as the companies were still closed, and everything was online, which made it hard for me to find a job. I was still an undergraduate back then, which was also a negative point for me to be able to have a job. Later, things turned out for the best.
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Problems For Adult English Learners From Turkey - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Learning the English language during adult years is a specific process when a student has reached a certain age, got some kind of profession (occupation), and decided for some specific reasons to learn (improve) English language.
Specific purposes
Misconception
Lack of Confidence
Belief in Cultural Difference
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Who Your Students will be when Teaching English in Turkey - TEFL Blog
Najwa Sabih
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Teaching English in Turkey can be challenging as this language is not very common here. Turkish people are very loyal to their country and language, so they consider it unimportant to learn a new language. Moreover, in their opinion, foreigners must learn Turkish to communicate with them and never the opposite. Thus, if your target population to teach the English language is Turkish, your chance of finding a job is very low. However, it is well known that Turkey, especially Istanbul, Ankara, and Kutahya, are full of foreigners willing to learn the English language in Turkey for many reasons that we will discuss later in this article.
Language Schools
International Schools
Turkish People:
Private courses:
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The Most Common Challenges For The Turkish ESL Learners - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
There is nothing comfortable than being in your comfort zone, especially when speaking your language (native language). The feeling that comes with it, how you pronounce words, the use of jokes and proverbs, idioms, and other slang within it, no one can take that joy or even compensate it because it naturally comes from within. It makes you feel safe at home and confident even when speaking about topics that you have never seen or heard before simply because your brain is already rich with enough vocabulary. So it allows you to navigate, swim and tackle the issues from all possible angles.
Global challenges
Sentence structure
Pronunciation
Lack of practice
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The Whys of the Inconveniences between an English Detective and a Turkish Dedektif - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Learning languages is for most of us, not an easy undertaking, mostly because it requires building new frameworks in our brains and lots of practice. Learning English as a second language is not an exception. By now, it's already well-known the importance of speaking English in a globalized world, and so even governments are making an effort to include it in their education plans. As an example, English is taught in both private and public schools throughout Turkey, but despite all these efforts and adjustments, not a lot of Turkish people can speak English beyond basic sentences and isolated words... so, what's happening?
Main Challenges
Lack of Professional Training
Language Differences
Culture
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The Common Problems for Learners in Turkey - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
It is an undeniable fact that English nowadays has become the most influential language in the world. Many throughout the world seek to learn it as knowing it is now a must to find a good job or find good opportunities in one's life, which is why we can find countries that are rife with various English courses. This is especially true in Turkey. Where English is in high demand as everyone in the country is starting to realize its importance. It is also worth noting that the vast majority of the country do not have adequate English skills, especially in speaking, mastering said skill is a dream for many Turkish people.
Students' Attitude
Issues in the Educational System
Unmotivated Teachers
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Problems for ESL Learners in Turkey - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I have started teaching English in Turkey, since 2018. If you are planning to start your teaching career here, I would like to mention several pros and cons and problems of learning English for the speakers of the Turkish language.
Expectations
Syntax
Usage of the First Language
Students' Efforts
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The Importance of Classroom Management While Teaching in Turkey - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Who was your favorite teacher in elementary school? Mine was my 5th-grade Teacher, Mr. Powers. Not because he was super cool, or cute, or wildly entertaining. It was because he was an amazing teacher. He was a retired Air Force pilot, yet was never very hard on us and I can't think of a single time that he got upset with us. I believe this is completely due to his amazing classroom management skills. I try my best to model my own teaching skills after Mr. Powers while teaching here in Istanbul, Turkey. Cultural and economic differences are actually the least of my problems while working with these amazing children. The most challenging aspects happen to be making the most of classroom space, ensuring the students are participating in in-class... [Read more]
English for Young Learners in Turkey: ✅ Problems and Solutions - TEFL Blog
Anastasiya Akpinar
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
For the last 50 years, English has become one of the most widely spoken languages worldwide. Nowadays, almost all spheres of our daily life are strongly connected to this language. We use English in business, tourism, education, and entertainment. With globalization trends and technology development, we cannot imagine even one day passing without using English. So the need to learn English as a foreign language increases all around the world every day.
But does it mean learning is always easy and successful?
Problems learners face
Less of skills
Not taking studying seriously
Limited learning environment
Motivation
Possible Causes
Financial Aspect
Reality
There is still hope
Who and How
Be Creative
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TEFL Turkey - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Positions Teaching Efl In Turkey 1
Date posted:2016-04-19 | Writer: TED Malatya College | Email: [email protected]
TED Malatya College is one of the 35 schools of the Turkish Education Association. Our mission is to establish schools that offer high-quality education in Turkish and foreign languages, extending experience to all levels of education from pre-school to university level across the country.
At TED Malatya, we are currently seeking four enthusiastic and sociable native level EFL teachers to teach in Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School and/or High School. Applicants must be willing to work up to 30 teaching hours a week and during our Summer School program. Our school is located in Malatya, which is a city in the Central-Eastern region of Turkey. It’s close to historic sites like Mt. Nemrut... [Read more]
ESL Education in Turkey: ✅ British English vs. American English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Today, English has become a common language of people with different native languages in many fields such as science, aviation, communication, and commerce. For this reason, knowledge of English has become a necessity for those who want to pursue an academic career or who want to work in internationally recognized business sectors. This fact puts English in the first place among the officially taught foreign languages in most countries. But which English should be referenced in English education? British or American English? The answer to this question is not clear in Turkey yet. In seeking a heuristic explanation, one can dwell on which version is more common in the world, how similar or different these two dialects... [Read more]
5 Amazing Reasons to Teach English in Istanbul, Turkey - TEFL Blog
Gökhan Yilmaz
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Istanbul is not only the most developed city in Turkey, but it's also one of the oldest cities in the world. The city was founded by the Romans in the year 300 and is considered a sacred place today, important to all religions in general. Its geographical location at the junction of Asia and Europe is unique in the world, making it an attractive destination for teaching English as a foreign language.
Here are 5 reasons why Istanbul is a great place to teach English!
Istanbul is a huge city.
Istanbul is a Religious Melting Pot.
Istanbul is a tourism hot spot.
Istanbul has two large airports.
The weather in Istanbul is great.
And if you're still not sure if Istanbul is for you, take it from these famous quotes about the city:
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Teaching English in 2022: What you Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi hello welcome to another live session my name is linda i'm here for itt international tevel and treat tesol training um yeah good to be here again today i thank you so much for watching for tuning in i know i normally go live on friday or thursday depending on where you are but today it's a day earlier than what i promised last time so i do apologize for that um so i still hope that you are able to make it today those people who were eager to watch this topic last week that you are also here today um that would be really really great yeah if you can see me if you can hear me clearly please just leave a high um in the comment section and maybe where you're watching from that will be really really cool um i myself am in south korea right now i'm about an hour and a half south of seoul... [Read more]
Common Troubles of the Chinese Students You’ll Definitely Notice - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English is one of the most widely spoken languages and it is taught in a lot of countries. Globalization, fast economic development makes many people study English. People learn English for different reasons: business, education, life abroad, traveling, personal interest. Chinese students are not an exception. With the growing economies of China, the need for learning English increased dramatically. What challenges do Chinese students face when learning English? What challenges does the teacher meet teaching Chinese students? What teaching approach can be found?
1. Motivation
2. Education
3. National character
4. Language difference
5. Grammar
6. Pronunciation
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TEFL Argentina - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English In Argentina 1
Date posted:2014-05-14 | Writer: Craigs List | Email: [email protected]
We are looking for TEFL qualified teachers for immediate opportunities in Buenos Aires. Teachers will receive all the necessary materials for the classes and support, as well as all the possible information about each student.
Requirements:
- Potential Teachers must be already in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- REAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- CELTA -- TEFL – TESOL -- or similar
- The candidate should manage business vocabulary and any other technical language will help
- Good knowledge of English Grammar
- Stay in Argentina for at least the next 9 months or longer
- Be open to move around the city
- Be enthusiastic, dynamic, energetic. Prepare the classes and be on time
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