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TEFL London | TEFL England A financial powerhouse, an icon of Western civilization, the backyard of the former British Empire, any way you look at it, London commands attention and so too will a TEFL course certificate from the birthplace of the English language. On top of this, we provide efficient job support services so motivated course graduates will find excellent job prospects after they become certified. The course is intensive, but in your free time you can unwind during walks that snake along the banks of the majestic River Thames. You can visit Westminster, Big Ben and watch the changing of the guard in front of Buckingham Palace, all in a day. Or spend an afternoon in Hyde Park before snapping a sunset cityscape picture from atop the London Eye. When it comes to entertainment,...  [Read more]

TEFL Tutor Position in East London, England Date posted:2019-02-05 | Writer: Grade Scholars | Email: [email protected] Grade Scholars are looking for a passionate, fun, and engaging TEFL tutor to teach English to foreign adults in the East London area. We have a part-time position available now with an attractive hourly rate. The tutor must be able to commit at least one year to teaching as well as being patient and friendly to students, who may find it difficult to adapt to a new language and culture. A successful candidate should be able to present a structured course and lessons to students, with clear learning objectives and aims that should be achieved at the end of the lesson. Using a course book to guide you is fine but there must be a chronological order to...  [Read more]

How do I become a TEFL teacher in the UK? Most of Europe has a very strong demand for TEFL qualified teachers and there is usually a big queue of people hoping to take advantage of every vacant position. People from all parts of the world dream of living and working in the UK and many see teaching English as a way to achieve that dream. However, non-UK citizens need to consider a few things before booking a flight to London. What are the difficulties of teaching English in the UK? There is plenty of demand for English language instruction across the UK as the country has relatively high levels of immigration and a significant refugee population. Government, private, and charity run organizations operate in many areas where they help newcomers and their families to improve their English...  [Read more]

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Experience of Teaching Young Students I started my teaching career in 2016. I was an international student in London, doing a part-time job as a private Mandarin tutor for covering my living cost. In London, I was teaching Mandarin for young learners, age between 3-15-year-old from 2016-2018. After I came back to my country in 2019, I have started to teach English for Kindergarten students age between 3-8-year-old in a private English School. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Tutoring The Beginning of My TEFL Career Teaching Teenagers Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nina S. Please note that this blog post might...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 10 Cities in Europe with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers While many people wanting to teach English abroad move to countries in Asia or Latin America, Europe is also a popular destination that cannot be ignored. Despite stricter visa regulations and tougher job markets for teachers, there are still many places in all parts of Europe that have a need for foreign teachers. Here are the top 10 cities in Europe with the highest demand for English language teachers. Table of Contents Madrid - El Foro, The Forum of Spain Prague - The City of a Hundred Spires Rome - The Eternal City London - The Royal City Paris - The City of Love Lisbon - City With a Future Budapest - The Pearl of the Danube Athens - The City of the Violet...  [Read more]

Organisation Professional TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Organisation Professional 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 D.H. - U.S.A. said: Motivation in the classroomMost people would agree that motivation is a crucial factor and component of learning and developing any new skill whether it is a new job, new knowledge, or a physical skill set. A coach of a sports team is expected to research and utilize effective ways to motivate his team to achieve maximum performance. Learning a foreign language is no different and should be analyzed accordingly by teachers and educators...  [Read more]

Cheap TEFL Centers Check out tefl tesol about Cheap TEFL Centers 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 V.S. - U.S.A. said: PhoneticsIt is no secret that many learners face pronunciation difficulties at every stage of their English studies. Linguistics, specifically the fields of Phonetics and Phonology, are invaluable assets to learners and teachers alike. English, as any other language, has a certain set of linguistic rules which foreign students must acquire and which native speakers adopt naturally throughout the course of their early years. Unfortunately, each language has...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences 7 Amazing Games for Learning English with Preschoolers Today, as English teachers, we have better equipment and materials, improved teaching methods and techniques, endless ideas and tips on how to maintain discipline and keep our students motivated. Sounds impressive, doesn't it? It seems that we should just enjoy our classes and drink some nice tea during the breaks. However, along with all these improvements come greater demands. Each year more and more parents would like their children to learn English to ensure a better future. In our time, knowledge of English no more is your advantage, but the number one requirement for a good position. That is why our students are getting younger, sometimes to a point when...  [Read more]

Ahmed Taha Ahmed El-Sayed Taha is an Egyptian certified IB English Teacher at different international schools. He has different contributions to the field of learning and teaching through attending and leading different webinars and workshops He is a holder of a Master degree in Education from the University of South Wales. He is a holder of different diplomas and certificates like the TESOL and CTEYL from the ITTT, Teaching for success courses the 3 series from the British Council (MENA). He also attended more than 30 workshops led by the International Baccalaureate, Cambridge University and Oxford University. A Certified English speaker from the British Council (London advanced and Edinburgh diplomas C Level). Read my articles Action and Service: Nurturing Responsible Students in IB...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Differences Between British English and American English, and How to Teach It How to teach the differences between American English and British English can be quite fun for the teacher and students alike. The differences are very interesting and cool to discover. I know that as an American I find it quite amusing to see what British speakers say compared to Americans. Table of Contents Biscuit or Cookie? The Differences in British and American Words Color or Colour? The Differences in Spelling Teaching Ideas for the Classroom Teachers Should Be Familiar With Both Forms of the Language Are you ready to teach English Abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Cheapest TEFL Schools Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest TEFL Schools 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 W.C. - U.S.A. said: British English vs American EnglishBritish English and American English, both I think that are very important, British for england or European countries and American for this side of the world. Some kind of controversy or misunderstanding people has created in my country Ecuador, where a huge part of the people thinks that British English is more ( Authentic) than American English Concerning to style, diction, idiomatic expression, pronunciation, I could...  [Read more]

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker Can a non-native speaking English be a TEFL teacher? Generally, employers will consider candidates from Us, Canada, England, and Australia for their hiring position. Therefore this may imply some difficulty to who is trying to establish a career teaching path. The answer to the question is YES! Table of Contents Benefits Second Language Experience Native vs. Non-Native Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angela S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Benefits Despite all the difficulty, a non-native may encounter, the knowledge and...  [Read more]

How do I become a TEFL teacher in the UK? Becoming a TEFL teacher in the UK demands a combination of qualifications and experience. Firstly, you will require a bachelor's degree and a TEFL certification. Given the UK's stringent teaching standards, prior teaching experience is often essential to make your application competitive. For non-UK citizens, it is crucial to be aware of visa and work permit requirements before embarking on this career path in the UK. Table of Contents What are the difficulties of teaching English in the UK? How can I get a work permit to teach English in the UK? Can I get a working holiday visa and teach English in the UK? Can I earn a comfortable living teaching English in the UK? What should I do if I can't find a job teaching English in the UK? What are the...  [Read more]

Program Fast TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Program Fast 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 E.Z. - Canada said: Learning teaching skillsThe thing that distinguishes a teacher from his student is not only the knowledge but how to deliver that knowledge. Teachers have the difficult task of teaching authentic, correct knowledge and at the same time keeping their class well-focused. To make sure that the teachers are keeping their students attention they have to learn to teach dynamically, strategically, and emotionally. Teachers have to teach dynamically. A static class will...  [Read more]

Full time teacher required to teach English in Poland Date posted:2003-10-21 | Writer: INTENSITY School of English | Email: [email protected] The INTENSITY Callan School is looking for extraordinary candidates interested not only in teaching English in Poland for one year, but also in broadening their horizons and developing themselves. Of course teaching experience and a bachelor's degree help, as does a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate. But what's more important is that you are a confident, dynamic, sociable, creative and resourceful individual. The position starts on January 5th, 2004 (with a one week training package beforehand). The INTENSITY Callan School is part of the Callan Method Organization based in London. The Callan Method is a question & answer method based on...  [Read more]

Full time teacher required to teach EFL in Poland Date posted:2003-12-03 | Writer: INTENSITY School of English | Email: [email protected] The INTENSITY Callan School is looking for extraordinary candidates interested not only in teaching English in Poland for one year, but also in broadening their horizons and developing themselves. Of course teaching experience and a bachelor's degree help, as does a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate. But what's more important is that you are a confident, dynamic, sociable, creative and resourceful individual. The position starts on January 5th 2004 (with a one week training package beforehand). The INTENSITY Callan School is part of the Callan Method Organization based in London. The Callan Method is a question & answer method based on...  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Completing a TEFL Course May Change Your Life I have a very strong reason why i should complete a TEFL Course. In fact, i am taking 220 hours. Well, the base on my future plans i have the desire to be a tutor online. it's totally out of my line, i was once a registered nurse, i was a fashion designer and even studied Fashion Design at London and Singapore. I owned a wedding shop in the Philippines and catering to different clients worldwide. and fast forward i got married. But, since i tied the knot and settled here at California. Table of Contents My story Challenges Perspectives Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Odessa M....  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Evaluation and Testing of Students in the ESL Classroom Evaluations are the useful tools or techniques that provide insight for modification, planning and in some cases re-designing a course. Student evaluation also provides the opportunity to address issues regarding student learning while the course is still in progress. There are different ways a teacher can assess a student's language level: Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Tests Placement Test The Diagnostic Test Progress Test Practice Test Tutorials Evaluation by the Students Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! a) Testsb) Tutorialsc) Evaluation by the students. This post was...  [Read more]

English Teachers and Activity Leaders for European Summer Camps Date posted:2023-02-22 | Writer: The English Experience | Email: [email protected] Applications now open! - English Experience CampsWe are looking for well-qualified and enthusiastic people to work on our English Camps abroad – mostly in Italy, but also in Germany, Slovenia and France. Normally based in local schools, these English-language holiday courses (tailored for ages 7 to 14, and 13 to 18) run from Monday to Friday over one or two weeks, generally at the beginning or end of the European school summer holidays. Our full-immersion, fun approach to learning focuses on giving every child a chance to get involved, and integrates structured classroom sessions with sports activities and art and drama workshops....  [Read more]

Program TESOL TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Program TESOL 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 F.D. - U.S. A. said: Problems for learners in a country of your choiceSunny skies, palm trees, a warm breeze are typical of this area. It´s September and the classrooms in spain are filled with students of all ages ready to learn or continue to learn the Universal Language, English. The students come into the classroom and sit down. A brief introduction and question, ´´I am from the U.S.A., where are you from?´´, the response in most cases ´´I am from Espain.´´ and here...  [Read more]

Sat, 25 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Vocabulary to Chinese Native Speakers The Oxford English dictionary defines Vocabulary as "the body of words used in a particular language". From this definition, it is obvious that teaching vocabulary to new students of the English language will not be an easy thing due to the complexity and nature of the language. Context is very important when teaching vocabulary. The Shakespearean language of the 16th Century has evolved from the Victorian era, or to that of the early 20th century and today's 21st century. The location also determines the use of certain vocabulary and expressions. For example, the English spoken in London is different from that of Liverpool, Glasgow, New York, Houston, Ottawa, etc. It is important for a...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Troubleshooting TEFL is the Most Difficult and Most Mind-Expanding? Troubleshooting TEFL is the most interesting, culturally challenging, and socially difficult there is. It is as much a cultural and social exercise in communicating with and managing people, as it is an intellectual exercise in simply conveying language skills to academic students enrolled in an institution of learning. Furthermore, it is more complex and varied due to age differences, cultural diversity, and discrepancies in the motivation of students enrolling in TEFL classes. A teacher who teaches her/ his native language to native speakers of the same language, in her/ his native country will have it significantly easier when troubleshooting problem...  [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]

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why TEFL Teachers Need to Know British English and American English English is a demanding language because there are so many regional English words and pronunciations which require a great receptive skill to receive and understand for example can't in the UK is pronounced |kɑːnt|and in the US is pronounced |kænt |. The same English language, it is spoken quite differently; in the UK there is different pronunciation between the English spoken in Glasgow, London or Cardiff. It is also different in countries that have it as a primary language, such as Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, and New Zealand. For EFL students, Listening becomes a bit of a challenge, because of these pronunciation differences. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 Ahmed Taha Alumni Experiences Innovation in Curriculum Design ✅ Effective Learning and a Problem-Solving Approach What is effective learning?After context and objectives have been developed, the word "effective" makes sense. Table of Contents Learners' different conceptions of learning: Processes of teaching and learning for successful learning: Collaborative Learning Promotion Promoting Learning Responsibility Problem Based Learning (PBL): Final thoughts Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! References When is it most effective? What is it that makes it effective? Who is it that says this? The students? The teacher? Learning is a reflective process that allows a...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Taking a TEFL Course May Help to Find Your Mission: Alumni Story I have a very strong reason why I should complete a TEFL Course. I am taking the 220 hours. Well, base on my plans I have the desire to be a tutor online. it's totally out of my line, I was once a registered nurse, I was a fashion designer and even studied Fashion Design at London and Singapore. I owned a wedding shop in the Philippines and catering to different clients worldwide. and fast forward I got married. But, since I tied the knot and settled here at California. everything has changed. Table of Contents Game-changing case Getting a clue Teaching Methods Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by...  [Read more]

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching Reported Speech in the ESL Classroom When teaching reported speech the potential for mistakes, errors, and the general difficulty is enormous due to the number of changes that are made with verb tenses, patterns, pronouns, questions, time expressions etc.. It's important to cover the subject slowly with lots of verbal practice at every opportunity. There are plenty of standard 'change the direct speech to reported speech' activities, but your students will soon tire of these if you overuse them. Here are some ideas which have worked well in the EFL classroom and will give your students a good amount of talk time in a variety of ways. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The Go-Between Game The Lying Game...  [Read more]

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 Michela Coticone TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Interesting Ideas for Having an Effective ESL Circle Time Teaching a new language to children can come with many challenges because there is limited time and sometimes limited attention spans. To effectively teach a new language, children need to have a feeling of confidence in the fact that they can perform what they are being taught, and the element of having fun while learning. Children, just like adults, need repetition to effectively learn a task. Repetition Repetition alias Drilling: Is it an Effective Way to Remember Language Points? will allow a child to mentally prepare themselves for a task that will happen at a certain time of the day, therefore they can begin to anticipate what their...  [Read more]

Where are the best places to teach English abroad? When choosing a destination for teaching English abroad there are a wide variety of options available to suit all tastes. For some this choice is based on where the best salaries and benefits are offered, whilst others may be more focused on cultural aspects or simply where to find the best nightlife. Each region and individual country has its own pros and cons, so here we give a brief overview of the most popular options to help you make the right decision to suit your plans. Table of Contents Which is the most popular region for teaching English abroad? Where can I earn the most money teaching English in Asia? What other popular spots are there for teaching English in Asia? Where are the most popular TEFL destinations in the Middle...  [Read more]

Agency Quick TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Agency Quick 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.C. - South Africa said: Multilingualism: A South African Perspective: Implications and SolutionsIn South Africa today, we are a multi-cultured and multi-lingual society, with many races, religions and genders that include 11 official languages. The South African classroom results in many diverse children with diverse needs based on their cultural backgrounds. This in it its own presents challenges and barriers, we as educators of the future nation need to overcome: many classrooms...  [Read more]