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Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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Personal Teaching Experience in South Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This blog post was written by our TEFL alumna who is now working in South Korea.
The Principles of Multiples Intelligences Important to ESL Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers how multiple intelligences influence students' ESL journey.
Repetition alias Drilling: Is it an Effective Way to Remember Language Points? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Where is EFL taught? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where is EFL taught?
Within the world of English language teaching there are many acronyms used to describe what type of teaching is involved in any particular scenario. EFL is one of the more common ones you will come across and it stands for English as a Foreign Language. You will find EFL is most commonly used when describing the teaching or learning of English in a non-English speaking country, such as Spain, Japan, or Mexico.
What’s the difference between EFL and ESL?
It is very common for either of these acronyms to be used when talking about any situation where a student is learning English, however, there is a technical difference between the two. As previously mentioned, EFL is when the student is learning English in a non-English speaking environment, for example, a Japanese... [Read more]
Teaching ESL vs. EFL - What’s the difference? - TEFL Blog
Sat, 25 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Teaching ESL vs. EFL - What’s the difference?
ESL is English which is usually taught to students in an English speaking country. EFL is English which is taught to students in a foreign, non-English speaking country. As it is true of many European countries, where is common to learn to speak more than one foreign language. For these reasons ESL is typically the term used in the United States, an English-speaking nation, whereas EFL is more often the term of choice in countries where English is not the native language.
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What's ESL? What's EFL?
Teaching ESL versus teaching EFL
ESL Students Need...
1. Hands-on English lessons suitable for their immediate needs.
2. Explicit cultural instruction.
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Where is EFL taught? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where is EFL taught?
EFL, standing for English as a Foreign Language, predominantly refers to the instruction of English in non-English speaking countries. This encompasses many popular countries for teaching such as Spain, Japan, Mexico, and numerous others. In these settings, learners engage with English even though it is not the dominant language of their environment. While EFL can also denote courses in English-speaking nations, its primary context is the teaching or learning of English where it isn't the native language.
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What's the difference between EFL and ESL?
What's the difference between teaching EFL and teaching ESL?
What's the difference between EFL and ESL?
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The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers from: 660
The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
What do Songs Mean to ESL Students?
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and ideas on the usage of songs in the ESL classroom.
Teaching and Delivery of Business English
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Teaching Ideas
Business English is very important nowadays. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on this point.
Group Teaching as Opposed to Individual Teaching
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Teaching Ideas
This blog post contains information on teaching groups and individual students.
ESL Learners’ Modes: Differences between Young Students and Adults
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This blog post overviews the problem of teaching young learners and adults.
Personal Teaching Experience in South Korea
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How to Get Ready for Unforeseen Circumstances in The Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
How to Get Ready for Unforeseen Circumstances in The Classroom?
There can be a lot of difficulties a teacher might face in the future lesson. You might have to manage a class without any help or you might have students from different nationalities, ages, interests or so on. I believe, however, that most of the problems you might have would be solved if you planned the lessons carefully in advance. There are some reasons to support my idea.
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What's your lesson goal?
You can manage your class anyways
Know your students
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Why complete a TEFL courseThere are many reasons why completing a tefl course would prove to be a beneficial decision for anyone who is thinking about teaching abroad. Some of the most widely known reasons students decide to teach English are that it can provide a foreign-country experience of a lifetime, in which you can be given the opportunity to immerse yourself in a culture in ways that short-term tourists cannot. Many teachers use their TEFL... [Read more]
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The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
Reasons Why Evaluation and Testing are Extremely Important
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Evaluation and testing are important parts of language learning. Our TEFL graduate explains their features and aims.
Why Building Rapport is So Incredibly Important For Teachers
Elizaveta Pachina
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Building rapport can help you to deliver lessons more effectively. Our TEFL graduate explains how it helps.
The Benefits of an ESA Lesson Structure
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How to use ESA strategy in your teaching? Our TEFL graduate gives a piece of advice on this point.
My Experience of Teaching at a Chinese University
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Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching at a... [Read more]
Strategies of Teaching ESL Groups Effectively - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Strategies of Teaching ESL Groups Effectively
There are different types of classes. We will be teaching and adults and children. Let's take a more detailed look into each group. ESL teachers are often working with beginners; however, some people could have been exposed to English previously. We can refer to these students as 'false beginners.' This subgroup could include adults who have learned the language before and may have forgotten it without consistent use. Adults beginners may tend to be more motivated than young beginner learners because adults make the decision to study English by themselves. Children may be told to learn and externally motivated by parents or family members. We should keep in mind that a beginner without... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 960
Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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Challenges for Myanmar Students in ESL Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on some common challenges students from Myanmar face when learning English.
Why Building Rapport is So Incredibly Important For Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Teaching Ideas
Building rapport can help you to deliver lessons more effectively. Our TEFL graduate explains how it helps.
The Real Reason Behind Lesson Planning | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
Motivation in Class as it is
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In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers motivation one more time and explains why it is so vital for an ESL classroom.
Teacher’s Self-Analysis: Which Aspect to Improve for Better Teaching
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Self-analysis is important for anybody willing to teach. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the topic.
The Importance of a Lesson Plan and its Structure
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers why planning is so important and what's more important why its structure should be particular.
How Bad Behavior in the Classroom Can Be Addressed in Positive Ways Instead of Strict Punishment
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How to Create an Effective Student Profile - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How to Create an Effective Student Profile
Student profiling, also known as learner profile, is one of the first things a teacher or schooling system tends to do with new students. It involves either a document/questionnaire or a series of conversations with the student and the parents, to assess the student's background and to help the teaching staff understand the strengths, needs, interests and learning patterns of the student.
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How does it work for teachers?
Things to keep in mind when designing a student profile questionnaire or conversation are:
How to design it?
What's the purpose?
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TEFL Alumni Interview with Mark Durston - TEFL Blog
Sun, 26 Jul 2020 Federico Riva
TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
TEFL Alumni Interview with Mark Durston
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!
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1. What's your name?
2. Which ITTT course(s) did you take?
3. What was your favorite part about the course?
4. You've finished your TEFL/TESOL course - now what? What are your plans and goals?
5. What's your no. 1 tip for other TEFL/TESOL course takers? What should they know? What do you wish you knew before?
6. Where would you like to teach English? Why? (If you already... [Read more]
The Importance of Establishing Rapport for Successful Learning - TEFL Blog
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The Importance of Establishing Rapport for Successful Learning
Creating a positive, healthy relationship with students might not be first on the list in people's minds when they thinking of "Teaching 101." However, establishing rapport with students is crucial for achieving learning success in the classroom. Students who are learning the English language may be apprehensive to try (and sometimes fail) to speak in front of their peers or to express their ideas in new ways.
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What's more necessary for ESL students?
Theory
Process of relationships building
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11 Fun ESL Activities for Young Learners - TEFL Blog
Tue, 04 Sep 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
11 Fun ESL Activities for Young Learners
When teaching young learners, it's important not to spend too much time on any one activity as they can soon lose interest. It is also a good idea to have activities that give younger learners the chance to move about and use the boundless energy they have at that age. Below we present a list of short activities suitable for young and very young learners of English.
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What's the Time Mr. Wolf?
Telephone
Basketball
Volleyball
Bingo
Can you …?
I Spy
Odd One Out
Stand Up Please
Mastermind
Blindfold Obstacle Course
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Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL
Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in South Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
South Korea is a popular teaching destination that has one of the largest EFL job markets in the world. Whether you are interested in working for a public or private school, you will find great salaries and benefits in South Korea. Here are 5 reasons why you should teach English in South Korea.
Teaching English Abroad: What's Next? - How To Advance In Your EFL Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
Teaching English as a foreign language is a... [Read more]
The Principles of Multiples Intelligences Important to ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Wed, 20 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The Principles of Multiples Intelligences Important to ESL Teachers
After the completion of the online TEFL and TESOL, the summative task comes to support our score in one of the topics that the candidate has chosen among 149 topics. As a new teacher, we are more interested in the students' reactions to our course to create a good and happy learning atmosphere as well as the good establishment of the relationship between the teacher and students. This approach also raises some important questions that one has to try to answer for a better understanding of teaching new languages to students.
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Some of the questions are: What is multiple intelligence? How many are they? What is the one linked to language learning and... [Read more]
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The Top 8 Cities in France For Teaching English Abroad
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
France is one of the most popular destinations for teaching English as a foreign language in Europe. While many teachers come and settle in Paris, you should definitely also check out what other amazing places there are around the country. Here are the top 8 places to teach English in France.
7 Misconceptions about TEFL Uncovered
Federico Riva
TEFL Information
With teaching English abroad being one of the hottest career paths in the 21st century, there are also a lot of myths surrounding the topic. Here are seven misconceptions about TEFL uncovered!
The 12 Most Affordable Countries For Teaching English Abroad
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Destinations
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Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories
What is Reported Speech?
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences
We can quote people through what's called direct speech. In written form it would look like “Corey said we're moving house next week”. We've used quotes and we've quoted Corey directly, i.e. used the exact words that he used. There is however another way we can quote people, and this is through reported speech. We don't quote their exact words, but we simply let people know what has been said.
Evaluation and Testing of Students - Placements Tests
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TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
In this blog we will show how a simple speaking interview with the student, can be used to place them in one of the five ESL teaching bands, from Starter to Upper-Intermediate.... [Read more]
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Looking For Online ESL Teachers
Date posted:2024-01-02 | Writer: Lingostar | Email: [email protected]
Founded in Singapore, Lingostar is an innovative online platform that brings high-quality one-on-one live classes to students around the world with a wide range of qualified native English teachers to choose from. Lingostar offers curricula designed by professional teaching and research teams and uses Oxford Thinker for its teaching materials. The curriculum used by Lingostar is aimed at students aged 5-13, and its mission is to encourage students to explore and pursue their interests, and to enhance their academic performance through an inspiring and engaging learning experience. What's more, classes are taught using Classpod so that teachers and students are able to... [Read more]
5 Fun ESL Flashcard Games to Activate New English Skills - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
5 Fun ESL Flashcard Games to Activate New English Skills
During the lessons, teachers usually use a variety of materials and teaching aids. One of the most common is flashcards. They have so many benefits:
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1. Hit the flashcard
2. What's missing?
3. Pass the envelope
4. Am I?
5. Jump and name
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The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained
Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom and the Geert Hofstede Model
Mark Crocker
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Cultural sensitivity is a very real issue in TEFL classrooms across the world, so what can teachers do to avoid any problems. In this post an ITTT graduate discusses the merits of the Geert Hofstede Model and how it relates to English language teaching.
The Top Reasons To Complete a TEFL Course
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares his thoughts on why one should take a TEFL course and move abroad to teach English!
10 Tips to Help You Enjoy Your TEFL Course
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
Taking a TEFL course doesn't have to be a boring undertaking!... [Read more]
TEFL ONLINE - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs online
TEFL jobs Online
There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online.
Here are some online teaching positions:
English Language Instructor | (Date posted:2024-04-25)
Date posted:2024-04-25 | Writer: MyES - My English School France | Email: [email protected]
My English School is looking for qualified, passionate English language Teachers to teach courses online over Zoom. Positions would initially be freelance, part-time roles, but with the opportunity for future growth. Full training in our teaching style provided, and materials provided for all classes.The ideal candidate will... [Read more]
How Games Help Students to Learn in an ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How Games Help Students to Learn in an ESL Classroom
Games play an essential role in students' language acquisition regardless of other numerous sources they can be exposed to. Other sources include pictures, stories, poems, flashcards, videos and so on and so forth. Flashcards, for example, serve the purpose of a visual stimulus and aim to help visual learners in particular. The visual learning style often refers to a way of learning in which a person acquires language when information is associated with images. What about other learning styles? This essay aims to emphasize the importance of games in the classroom context and how beneficial they are for language acquisition.
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The Importance of Games
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Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories from: 1150
Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences as an Integral Part of ESL Teaching
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on using the Theory of Multiple Intelligences in EFL teaching.
Teacher Self-Analysis: Why is it Important?
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teacher's self-analysis.
Revolutionizing Foreign Language Teaching Methodology: Why ESA Was The Best Thing I Learned About in My TEFL Course
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Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of learning about the ESA methodology.
Teaching Multiple Tenses: Should You Do It and If So Which... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 972
Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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How English can Influence a Student's Future Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
English is a powerful tool these days. How can it influence your career? Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts.
How Learning a Second Language is Different from the First | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Teaching Ideas
Our TEFL graduate explains the differences between first and second language acquisition.
How Teaching Slang and Idioms Can Help Students Understand the Context and Connotations Surrounding the English... [Read more]
Why Preparing a Plan is Compulsory for New Teachers - TEFL Blog
Thu, 23 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Why Preparing a Plan is Compulsory for New Teachers
Lesson planning is one of the most important elements of successful teaching in the ESL (English as Second Language) classroom and every TEFL (Teaching English as Foreign Language) lesson needs a plan, particularly so in the case of the less experienced teacher starting their career in a foreign country. The often-cited argument that over planning can create a less fluent atmosphere in the classroom does hold some truth but just as the artist is tutored not to attempt abstract art until first mastering the art of realism, the teacher likewise is best placed not to address a class unprepared until first mastering the art of pre-planning.
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Last posts written by Elizaveta from: 2244
Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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Why Do Chinese ESL Students Have So Many Troubles When They Learn English? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on common problems Chinese students have when they learn English.
Group Teaching and One-to-one Lessons in The TEFL Teacher’s Practice | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This blog post was written by our recent TEFL graduate who shares her thoughts on teaching groups and individual students.
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TEFL Asia General - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ How About Teaching English In Cambodia ann. 2
How about Teaching English in Cambodia?
Date posted:2023-06-10 | Writer: AVSE-TESOL | Email: [email protected]
We help ‘adventure seekers’ start a well-paid job teaching English in Cambodia in record time – with the right work visa, accommodation, valid teaching certification – and zero headaches.AVSE-TESOL is a market leader in Cambodia's booming education and training sectors. We have entered contracts with 93 schools in Cambodia to provide quality candidates for ongoing, well-paid jobs teaching English as a second language (ESL). These positions offer an excellent opportunity for professionally-minded people - newcomers and experienced ESL teachers - of all ages who are motivated to teach English abroad. • While a university degree is highly regarded, it is... [Read more]
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Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories
3 Distinct Peculiarities of the English Language
Jon ITTT
Alumni Experiences
This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing her thoughts on the peculiarities of the English language.
When One Teaches, Two Learn - An English Teacher in Korea Shares Her Story
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares her experience teaching English in South Korea and how this made her pursue a career in teaching English long-term.
Games in the Classroom - The Antidote to Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate discusses the benefit of games in the classroom and how it can help with foreign language speaking... [Read more]