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Fri, 08 Jul 2022 Najwa Sabih Destinations Alumni Experiences Who Your Students will be when Teaching English in Turkey 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. Table of Contents Language...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Whys of the Inconveniences between an English Detective and a Turkish Dedektif 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? Table of Contents Main...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Most Common Challenges For The Turkish ESL Learners 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. Table of Contents Global challenges Sentence structure...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 Najwa Sabih Destinations Alumni Experiences ITTT Course Graduate: My Personal Experience Teaching in Turkey 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...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 Gökhan Yilmaz Destinations Alumni Experiences 5 Amazing Reasons to Teach English in Istanbul, Turkey 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. Table of Contents 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...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems For Adult English Learners From Turkey 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. Table of Contents Specific purposes Misconception Lack of Confidence Belief in Cultural Difference Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dinara Y. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Specific purposes For example, the first category of students I came across decided to learn the English language and...  [Read more]

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of Classroom Management While Teaching in Turkey 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...  [Read more]

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 Anastasiya Akpinar TEFL Information Alumni Experiences English for Young Learners in Turkey: ✅ Problems and Solutions 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. Table of Contents 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...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Reasons to Obtain a TEFL Certificate Even if You Have Teaching Experience I am an experienced teacher, so why should I complete a TEFL course? A personal reflection on my experience, and how it has benefited and informed my teaching practice. Table of Contents Career Importance Surprising Discovery First Teaching Experience Teaching Abroad Obvious Benefits ESA Methodology Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Melanie W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Career Importance I didn't sign up for this course by choice. I was forced to do it by my employer. After many years of...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Does Native Language Influence The Second Language Acquisition? A Turkish proverb infers: "One who speaks one language is one person while one who speaks two languages is two people." Table of Contents Language Language has different uses: Language acquisition Second Language Learners Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post It refers to the cultural influences of language learning. It signifies the fact that with learning a new language comes a change in the way the mind works. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Isiaka O. Language The process of transmitting pre-learned, coded, audible and inaudible messages from one person to another and receiving...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 5 Off-The-Beaten-Track Countries for Teaching English Abroad The worldwide EFL market is ever-changing with new hotspots and trends popping out of nowhere on a regular basis. If you don't want to teach English in one of the common EFL destinations, like China, Mexico or Italy, this list of the top 5 off-the-beaten-track countries for teaching English abroad might get you inspired. Table of Contents Guatemala - The Land of Eternal Spring Indonesia - The Emerald of the Equator Colombia - The Land of Happiness Turkey - The Land of the Crescent Moon Myanmar - The Golden Land Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English in one these off-the-beaten-track locations? Guatemala - The Land of Eternal Spring With a diverse range of...  [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]

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach English as a Foreign Language in Kindergarten? Children learn fast, that is a fact. Learning a language is their natural skill, which they are born with. We all have gone through that process. There is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to speak, there is no teacher needed to teach a kid how to pronounce e.t.c. Mothers and fathers are not teachers, but they teach their kids how to speak, or maybe kids learn by themselves? In my opinion, communication is one of the very basic needs, which comes naturally. Children need to talk to their mothers, fathers and other people who are around them. Speaking is a result of listening and observing – in this case, family members. Kids learn from people in their environment,...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Common Pronunciation Challenges for Learners in Azerbaijan Pronunciation is an essential part of the English language. Clear and cohesive speech can create meaningful conversations, meanwhile incorrect pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. Every, non-native English-speaking country has pronunciation problems. One of the countries which come across with pronunciation errors is my homeland Azerbaijan. It is a lovely country, with nice traditions and people. Table of Contents Multilingual Country Historical Reasons Modern Situation Digital Age Teacher Training Do you want to teach English abroad? You are one step from it! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Narmina M. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Using TPR in Preschool ESL Teaching Total Physical Response is a very successful teaching method that can be used for both children and adults, particularly for beginner and lower-level learners. This English teaching approach, developed by Dr. James Asher, has been applied for almost thirty years. Asher's language learning method is built around the coordination of speech and action, and its purpose is to teach language through physical activity. Table of Contents Is TPR Beneficial in Online ESL Teaching? How Can TPR be Used in Teaching ESL to Young Learners? Simon Says TPR Storytelling TPR Songs Scavenger Hunt Challenge Charades Pronunciation Conclusion Are you ready to teach English abroad or online?...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker Hello! Liza is here and if you are guys getting on this stream, let me know if you hear and see me. Table of Contents Watch the live session here I'm specialized in general English, and I often work with young learners as well. From my perspective, TEFL certification is a significant first step to obtain before looking for a position in a real classroom or even online because it gives you a gist of teaching in general. So if you are interested in teaching English, don't forget about the many opportunities you have for your self-development and your teaching skills development. So if you are willing to take a TEFL course or if you know anyone...  [Read more]

Top Tips for Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker   Hello! Liza is here and if you are guys getting on this stream, let me know if you hear and see me. We are about to start. Today's live session is devoted to teaching English as a non-native speaker. Okay, let me check if anyone is here. Hello! my name is Liza, and today we will talk about teaching English as a non-native speaker. Let me show the name of the session. Hello guys, if you are watching right now, write down a couple of words. I can see your comments, and let me know where you are from? I'm curious. And let me introduce myself quickly. I'm now staying in my hometown in Russia. It is called Yekaterinburg. It's pretty cold today, but the day is so sunny, so I had to close my blinds because my home office space is...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker - How to Build a Successful Career 12/08/2020 hello hello so liz is here and if you are guys getting on this stream let me know if you hear it and if you see me clearly so uh we are about to start today's live session devoted to teaching english as a non-native speaker okay let me check if anyone is here hello hello my name is lisa and uh today we are going to talk about um teaching english as a non-native speaker let me show the name of the session hello guys um if you are watching right now uh write down um a couple of words i can see uh your comments and um let me know where are you from it's i'm really curious and let me introduce myself uh quickly so um i'm now staying in my hometown um in central russia it is called yukaterenberg um it's...  [Read more]