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A Digital Age Classroom - What's It Like? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The use of new technology in the classroom is a complex topic with many variables. The aim of this essay is to highlight some of the advantages and weaknesses of the use of technology in the classroom and how to find the middle ground. Then looking at how to implement technology in a way that creates a conducive learning environment for students, with a specific focus on the ESA approach. Applying technology as a supplement to teaching and creating a positive learning environment for students is the goal.
Advantages
Weaknesses
ESA and Technology
The "So what?"
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What’s it Like Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten in Vietnam? - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
Today I will be discussing teaching EFL in a kindergarten class in Vietnam. The main 3 points I will be talking about are the culture, school support and parent assistance. Just to give you some background, my name is Melanie and I am from Ohio, USA. I have over 10 years experience in the classroom. I started as a substitute teacher in Nevada and then decided to move abroad to Vietnam in 2013. Vietnam is where I had my first EFL experience of teaching kindergarten.
Children are Motivated to Succeed
Memories of My First Day
The Importance of Practicing at Home
The Benefits for Teachers and Students are Huge
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Life of an Expat in Hong Kong - What it's Like to Live in Asia's World City - TEFL Blog
Gianluca Costa
Destinations
Hong Kong is an energetic and exciting city. It is a modern metropolis with high skyscrapers, and its vast mountains make it a truly unique place.
Here's what it's like to be an expat in Hong Kong and live in Asia's World City.
Expat sport groups
Language exchange groups
Night out and activities in Hong Kong
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Adding to its beauty, Hong Kong is one of the major international financial centers, having very low taxation and a high standard of living. That's exactly why Hong Kong attracts people from all over the world.
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What is it like teaching English in Bangladesh? - TEFL Blog
Sahil Gazi
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
I was born in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. I had the privilege of being educated at some of the best private schools in town, all of whom followed an industry-standard curriculum for teaching English and other English language subjects. The British Council later adopted this with various examination boards from reputed Universities in the UK.
As such, I would like to share a bit of it.
The history of teaching English in Bangladesh
The Level of English
Learning for the new generation
Limitations faced by the learners
The new standard path for English learners and speakers
The Future of English for Bangladesh
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What is it Like Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten? - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The majority of children turning 5 years old attend kindergarten for two years in preparation for primary school. Some kids enter kindergarten earlier at the age of only four. This actually varies according from state to state and also from country to country.
"Teaching EFL in a kindergarten is really challenging."
"Teaching Kindergarten is like a Rollercoaster Ride!"
Don't rely on Translations
Preparation is key!
Truly, teaching is a rewarding job.
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Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten - What Is It Like? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Imagine what a child may feel when going to kindergarten for the first time. The new environment tends to be intimidating. EFL kindergartens are even more so due to foreign faces that speak foreign languages. In this essay, I'm going to talk about important aspects teachers need to embrace when teaching EFL in a kindergarten. I will refer specifically to the advantages of using play, establishing an environment of clear rules and the language enrichment that comes with oral storytelling. These ideas stem from my +5 years of teaching EFL in international kindergartens in China.
Is it possible if you don't know the kids' mother tongue?
Miracle of Play
Rules are important
Teaching material matters
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What is it like teaching English in Saudi Arabia? - TEFL Blog
Umber Sherjeel
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Being in the teaching field for more than a decade and having taught in Saudi Arabia for the last 7+ years, I will give some pointers about my experience here as an English Language teacher.
A Booming Job Market
Financial Aspects
Fuel is cheap
Multifaceted Culture
Good news for English Native Speakers
Tips for Teaching Arab Students
Things to avoid during the lesson
Duties to be fulfilled along with teaching
Overall working environment
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What It's Like Being a Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher in China - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Destinations
The Chinese education market has been growing for the recent ten years. As the country is getting more and more open towards the rest of the world, the demand for proper English training becomes ubiquitous.
My Responsibilities
School Life
Team Building
Relationships With Kids and Parents
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Compared to the Russian system, where English starts to be taught in primary school, in China, they try to include English as early as the nursery. The difference in culture, language structure, and the lack of proper training of the school staff open the doors to expats.
If you find a position for an ESL teacher in China, chances are you get into a kindergarten.
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Teaching English Abroad: What's Next? - How To Advance In Your EFL Career - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
Many people start teaching English as a means to fund their world travels. Once they have started teaching, they find it to be an immensely rewarding experience and would like to make a career out of it. They'd like to progress within the field but are unaware of the options available to them. In fact, there are many opportunities in TEFL/TESOL beyond the classroom and below we show some of the places a career as an English teacher can take you. Here's how to advance in your EFL career!
Teacher Trainer
Director of Studies
School Manager
Teacher Recruitment
Course Book Sales
Course Book Writing
TOEFL/IELTS Examiner
Opening Your Own School
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Live TEFL Talk: How to teach English in Asia - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Hi everyone, here's Linda again from ITTT. Today we're talking about something really interesting and exciting, teaching English in Asia. Also, all you need to know about how to get to Asia, the countries in Asia with the highest demand, and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching English in Asia. I'm super excited about this topic today as I have been pretty much based in Asia since 2012. I spent some time in China and I am now in South Korea where I've been for the last six years.
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How to Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher After the Pandemic - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Hello everybody, Liza here and I'm super happy to welcome you to this ITTT live session. It's a bit of an unusual time to meet because my sessions are usually on Tuesdays and today is Saturday. Anyway, I'm super happy that you could make it. Today's session is going to be slightly different because we are going to talk with my good friend about teaching in China. I know that many people are interested in this topic, so stay tuned because in a moment he will join me to talk about working in China and stuff like that. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask them via the comment section. As for the timing for today, we are going to talk for around 60 minutes. I hope that we will be able to discuss all of the main... [Read more]
10 Reasons to Live in Ecuador - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Best Cities to Live in Canada - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Live Tefl Talk How To Teach English In Asia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English in Asia? TEFL expert Linda from ITTT shares the ultimate guide to teaching English as a foreign language in one of the most intriguing regions of the world! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachinginAsia 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
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Ten Reasons to Live in Panama - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Ten Reasons to Live in Belize - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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Live TEFL Talk: How To Teach English In Asia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Hi everyone, here's Linda again from ITTT. Today we're talking about something really interesting and exciting, teaching English in Asia. Also, all you need to know about how to get to Asia, the countries in Asia with the highest demand, and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching English in Asia. I'm super excited about this topic today as I have been pretty much based in Asia since 2012. I spent some time in China and I am now in South Korea where I've been for the last six years. I'm so excited to share my experience with you guys and hopefully maybe some of you can also share your experience, if you have experience in teaching English in Asia. If you want to know anything about the topic or about TEFL and TESOL... [Read more]
Top 4 Tips How to Find a Teaching Job in China - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Destinations
China is a great destination to start your ESL teaching career as the country offers a lot of job opportunities, high salaries and employers usually don't require many years of teaching experience.
Where to Search for Job Openings
How to find a job directly
Be prepared for offensive job offers
Choose a job that suits your preferences
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However a lot of teachers wanting to teach there have no idea how to look for a suitable position in China. Here are the top 4 tips how to find a teaching job in China.
Also read: 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in China
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How much can I earn teaching English in Cambodia? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
When teaching English in Cambodia you can expect to earn in the region of $1,000 to $1,200 per month. The capital Phnom Penh has plenty of great opportunities year-round, while other cities including Siem Reap, Battambang, and Sihanoukville also offer a significant number of teaching positions. A major attraction for some teachers is that there is no requirement to possess a 4-year degree. Whether you are a newly qualified TEFL graduate looking to gain classroom experience, or an experienced teacher looking to get off the beaten track, Cambodia is well worth considering.
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Review From Tefl Student Dima - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This is a video review form Dima who shares his view of our TEFL/TESOL courses. He is from the Ukraine and is planning to live abroad in China and teach English to young learners. He enjoyed the course and thought it was very well put together. He feels confident to lead his own classroom after taking the course and recommends this course to anyone interested in teaching English as a foreign language.
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Live TEFL Q&A: Ask Us Anything! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi i am back for another live session this week my name is linda from itt over here and um yeah hi i took a break last week i was um traveling actually a little bit of traveling in korea not too far um but yeah i enjoyed the cherry blossoms so that's why there was no life for me last week but um yeah i'm back this week i'm super excited to be back and um yeah today we're just gonna have a um you know q and a session so you guys can ask me questions about tefl and tesol and everything uh teaching abroad teaching online whatever you want to know about tefl and tesol and all that good stuff um so yeah that's what i'm here for today so something a bit more casual um let's have a chat i like to you know uh get to know you guys better you can get to know me me and um iitt and tefl and all... [Read more]
The Importance of a Lesson Plan and its Structure - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Standing in front of a class, a teacher procrastinates by asking each student random questions and scribbling on the board, but something is wrong. The students seem restless and the teacher looks uncomfortable. The teacher then springs into action by quickly shuffling through a stack of papers on their desk while the students look around blankly at one another. Their attention is dwindling.
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." - Benjamin Franklin
Misconception
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Reasons to Take a TEFL Course if You Want to Teach in China - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching profession is in fact, is out of my wildest dream when I was young. after completing my undergraduate studies major in marketing, I had worked in multiple fields and traveled to many countries which gave me chances to met a lot of a different kind of people, the local and foreigner.with the knowledge and experience gains throughout the time, I decided to retire from my current field and move on to China as my wife is from people of the Republic of China (PRC).
New Profession
Requirements
My Personal Experience
Future Perspectives
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Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in China - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Visa and Legal
If you are interested in teaching English abroad, you probably quickly realized that China is one of the largest job markets for TEFL teachers at the moment. Truth is, China has over 300 million English learners and schools are hiring constantly. This large demand for qualified teachers leads to high salaries and great benefits to attract teachers to make the move. China is a great place to work in if you're a new teacher and if you have experience in the field. However, it is key to understand the country's current visa regulations and the local preferences of schools to be able to teach English in China.
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Step 5: Apply for Jobs
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3 Things to Consider When Teaching University Students in China - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching English to foreign students can be challenging, yet one of the most rewarding experiences. Providing education on the English language to young, middle-aged, or older individuals can be an eventful experience, shaping an instructor's portfolio and personal life. In this report, I explore possible advantages and disadvantages of teaching English to university students in China from a prospective instructor's perspective.
Individual Needs
Working on Personal Qualities
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Enjoying The Process
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8 Simple Ways to Implement New Technology in Your Teaching to Benefit From It - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In 2019, it is difficult to imagine an ESL lesson without the use of modern technologies. Every tutor, language center or school tries to use audio and video presentations, interactive whiteboards, smart toys and so on. With the help of modern technologies, the learning process becomes more interesting, dynamic and informative. It is promoted by the developing market of educational services, growth of the competition, and also inquiries of students. In this article, we will try to find out how a modern teacher can use technology in his lesson.
1. Plan Before You Go
2. Breaking News!
3. Look And Listen
4. Make it Fun
5. A Star Goes to…
6. How to Say That?
7. Click it – Touch it – Say it.
8. Are You Ready?
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What Is ESA & How To Apply It In Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The teaching methodology Engage-Study-Activate, or ESA for short, is one of the most effective and popular methodologies teachers use when teaching students another language.
PPP methodology
Now, what are the benefits of using ESA?
The Engage Phase
The Study Phase
The Activate Phase
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Before the advent of the ESA methodology, many teachers used the PPP model of Presentation, Practice, and Production as the favored model of teaching. Although effective, it is inadequate when it comes to teaching more difficult language problems or communicative skills. Around 1998, a man named Jeremy Harmer wrote a book... [Read more]
Teaching English In China In 2023: Everything You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
China is the largest market for teaching English as a foreign language - but the pandemic has brought about a lot of changes. Is it still worth going to China? How do you find a teaching job in China? How do you get into the country? Expert China teacher recruiter Dan Wharton will answer all these questions and more during this live session. #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Teaching English In China In 0 Everything You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
China is the largest market for teaching English as a foreign language - but the pandemic has brought about a lot of changes. Is it still worth going to China? How do you find a teaching job in China? How do you get into the country? Expert China teacher recruiter Dan Wharton will answer all these questions and more during this live session. #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish 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
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What qualifications are necessary to teach English in a unique location like Iceland? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
To teach English in a unique location like Iceland, you typically need a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field. Many schools and language institutions also require a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification, such as a CELTA or TESOL, which provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. Additionally, having prior teaching experience, especially in a multicultural setting, can be beneficial when applying for teaching positions in Iceland. It's essential to check the specific requirements of the school or institution where you wish to teach, as qualifications may vary.
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