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What You Need to Know About Japanese Students' Challenges Before Teaching in Japan - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Japan is a country with a long history, deep tradition, and vibrant culture. Within this culture sits the Japanese language. At first, being a spoken language and then adopting the Chinese Writing System, Japanese has grown and changed into what it is today. If you look at all languages, most Western languages originate from a set family, such as Romance Languages (which became today's Spanish, French, Italian, etc). But Japanese (as most Asian languages) was formed from entirely different roots. These fundamental differences mean that the method of learning these languages has a lot to do with memorization and repetitive practice of the Chinese symbols and the words they represent. Which means it is difficult to find any common ground between it and... [Read more]
What Do We Need to Know About Cultural Sensitivity? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
A multicultural world urgently needs a culturally sensitive educational system. In most countries around, schools are filled with students who come from different cultures. The variety of cultural backgrounds of students in schools is beneficial for the academic community as it contributes to their different experiences that provide all students with the opportunity to learn about different aspects of life.
Benefits of Multicultural Classes
Communication Skills
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Teaching English in South Korea - What you need to know! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi and welcome to another live session by itt my name is linda and i'm here today um to talk about teaching english in south korea so welcome welcome um i'm just gonna wait for um people to join please do let me know if you can hear me if you can see me or if you're not if you can't hear me if there's a problem if anything's wrong uh because that would be um bad obviously so yeah drop a comment um just leave a high and uh where you're tuning in from that would be really helpful let me know where you guys are watching from and um yeah i can see a few people have joined already hi thanks so much for joining awesome okay i got a yes i can hear you from mika awesome or micah sorry if i pronounce that wrong but yeah uh yeah thanks so much for joining okay and mika mika is from argentina or... [Read more]
Teaching English In South Korea What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English in South Korea or are looking for good options to teach abroad? This live session is held by ITTT TEFL expert Linda, who has been living and teaching English in South Korea for nearly 6 years. #TEFL#BestTEFL #SouthKorea 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 are they going to do? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Your ESL students have to write sentences following the example in the "going to" future tense.
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What do you know about Sydney, Australia Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Start your students out on their geographical tour of Australia with this free, printable worksheet about Sydney.
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What should I know before applying for TEFL jobs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Before applying for TEFL jobs, it's essential to understand the significance of TEFL certification. Many schools and language institutes worldwide require their English teachers to hold a TEFL certificate. This certification ensures that you have received proper training in teaching English as a foreign language. There are various types of TEFL courses available, ranging from online certifications to in-person intensive programs. It's crucial to choose a reputable course that provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in a TEFL job.
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What should I know before starting a TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Before starting a TEFL course, it's essential to understand the significance of this field. Teaching English to non-native speakers requires specific skills and techniques to effectively communicate and educate. A TEFL course equips you with the necessary tools to teach English in a foreign language environment. It covers areas such as lesson planning, classroom management, language assessment, and teaching methodologies. Understanding the basics of TEFL will help you appreciate the course and prepare you for a rewarding teaching experience.
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What should I know about TEFL interviews and contracts? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Job interviews are notorious for causing anxiety, but if you know what to expect and you prepare accordingly you should find they are not as bad as you are expecting. The essential nature of any interview is to show that you are confident in your teaching ability, keen to get started, and able to fit into the existing workforce. By doing some research and planning in advance, you should be able to demonstrate all of this and land the job on the spot.
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What should I know before enrolling in a TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) courses are designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach English to non-native speakers. These courses vary in duration, content, and delivery methods, but they generally cover topics such as lesson planning, classroom management, language skills development, and assessment techniques. It is essential to research and choose a reputable TEFL course provider to ensure that you receive quality training that will prepare you for a successful teaching career.
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6 Tips You Need to Know About Jobs Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
TEFL Information
If you are considering teaching English abroad, you will no doubt be aware that there are many things to think about when planning your adventure. You might also be a little overwhelmed by the whole prospect of packing your life into a suitcase and heading off overseas. Whatever stage in the process you are at, do not panic as tens of thousands of people have been just where you are now and have gone on to have a successful and enjoyable time teaching English as a foreign language. The following top 6 tips should help you focus on the most important things to consider and set you on the road to a new chapter in your life as an EFL teacher.
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3. Do Plenty of Research
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11 Cambridge English Exams You Need to Know About Right Now! - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
TEFL Information
A large number of EFL students study English to pass exams that will enable them to gain a visa for a particular country, go to university abroad or to prove their English ability for a job. The Cambridge English exams are some of the most popular in the world and include exams tailored towards young learners, general English skills, academic English and business English.
Cambridge English: Young Learners
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Cambridge English: Key
Cambridge English: Preliminary
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What do TEFL teachers wear? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Attire expectations vary widely based on the school's policies:
Pro Tip: To avoid confusion, inquire about the dress code during the job interview. As a rule of thumb, it is wise to err on the side of professionalism on your first day, adjusting as you gauge the school's culture.
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When preparing for a TEFL job interview, attire plays a pivotal role in making a strong first impression:
In essence, prioritize a professional appearance throughout the TEFL job application and interview process to boost your prospects.
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What You Need To Consider Before Planning Your Lessons - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The importance of a pre-planned lesson cannot be understated, having a plan is paramount to the success of the lesson and to achieve the desired teaching point in a structured way. Lesson plans act as a guide within a lesson so it should not be too complex in nature but should have enough detail to direct the teacher on the sequence and timing of the lesson.
Why do you need it?
What do you need to write in it?
Learner objectives
Personal aims
Language Point
Teaching Aids
Anticipated problems
The procedure, Phase, and Timing
Interaction
Class level, number of students
Date and Time
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TEFL Job Interviews - What to Organize Before the Interview - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, we will consider a pre- TEFL interview checklist, so what's really important for you to organize before you do the actual online interview?
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Every interview is a unique experience so here we offer general advice only.
First and foremost you should find a quiet and well-lit spot.Regardless of the time of the interview (day or night) most interviews are via Skype (or similar platforms) so you will be in your home country, at home. You need to make sure that you are in a quiet and well-lit spot in your house, so that the picture and sound quality is... [Read more]
Teaching English In 2022: What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2022? Our TEFL expert Linda is sharing current trends, predictions, and everything you need to know for teaching English in the coming year. You don't want to miss this! #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 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 2021: What You Need to Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello welcome thanks so much for joining me i'm linda from itt here for another live session this time on a thursday morning for me in korea and maybe wednesday evening wherever you are i'm normally doing my lives on friday morning so actually i'm a day early but tomorrow is um new year's day how exciting is that and yeah i'm not gonna be here so yeah we're doing this today um but yeah can you believe it it's the last day of 2020 um just crazy i don't know where this year went honestly and it's been a roller coaster ride right so yeah thanks so much for joining me and as you can see this is what we're talking about today teaching english in 2021 all the things you need to know trends predictions tips all that kind of stuff so i see that a lot a few people are already watching so um please... [Read more]
Teaching English In 0 What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2022? Our TEFL expert Linda is sharing current trends, predictions, and everything you need to know for teaching English in the coming year. You don't want to miss this! #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 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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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]
Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Groups: What You Need To Know - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
A multilingual class is a class where the learners speak a variety of first languages. A monolingual class is a class where all the learners speak the same first language. I have been working in international school setting for over 13 years. The classes are multilingual classes where students come from different cultures and English is the common language for them to communicate with their teachers and classmates.
Common Difficulties
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Exposure to English
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Teaching English in 2021 ✅ What You Need to Know - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Teaching English in 2021. A few people have told me about their teaching journey already, so keep letting me know what your plans are in terms of teaching English abroad or teaching English online. Somebody said they're interested in teaching online, so that's really cool. Someone new has just joined us from Laos, hi there. We have Margaret who is also teaching online, very cool. I'm going to talk a little bit about teaching English online in this presentation. Juliana says hi, I think you've watched before as I recognize your picture, thanks for tuning in again. It's really good to see new faces and old faces in our TEFL family today.
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Teaching English In 2021: What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Hello and welcome. Thanks so much for joining me, I'm Linda from ITTT and I’m here for another live session. This time it's on a Thursday morning for me in Korea and maybe Wednesday evening wherever you are. I normally do my live streams on Friday morning so actually I'm a day early, but tomorrow is New Year's day. How exciting is that? Can you believe it's the last day of 2020, just crazy. I don't know where this year went honestly and it's certainly been a roller coaster ride. Thanks so much for joining me, what we're talking about today is teaching English in 2021. All the things you need to know, trends, predictions, tips, all that kind of stuff. I see that a lot of people are already watching so please let me know if you can hear me well and if you can see me, I would... [Read more]
Teaching Contracts: What To Watch Out For Before You Sign - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Signing any contract can be daunting. However, if you know what to look out for as you go through the papers you have no need to be scared. During this live session, we share a checklist of things to watch out for that you can keep with you as you read through your contract. #TEFL #BestTEFL #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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What To Watch Out For Before Signing Your TEFL Contract - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Signing any contract can be daunting. However, if you know what to look out for as you go through the papers you have no need to be scared. During this live session, we share a checklist of things to watch out for that you can keep with you as you read through your contract. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TEFLContract 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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What to Watch Out for Before Signing Your TEFL Contract - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi welcome to another live session from itt my name is linda um yeah welcome back this week if you've noticed last week our live or my life was actually on a different day different time um if you've seen it it was really really interesting i had some really really interesting guests two sisters from australia who are currently teaching in japan under the jet program and we had a lovely chat it was really fun so if you have not seen that i highly recommend checking it out if you're interested in teaching abroad uh teaching in japan if you're from australia check it out two really lovely girls it was so much fun talking about what it's like to teach in japan and this week i have i'm here by myself again and i have another um interesting topic for you that i've picked today we're... [Read more]
What To Watch Out For Before Signing Your Tefl Contract - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Signing any contract can be daunting. However, if you know what to look out for as you go through the papers you have no need to be scared. During this live session, we share a checklist of things to watch out for that you can keep with you as you read through your contract. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TEFLContract 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 to Watch Out for Before Signing Your TEFL Contract in China - TEFL Blog
Kimberley Dale
Visa and Legal TEFL Information
Signing any contract can be daunting. However, if you know what to look out for as you go through the papers you have no need to be scared.
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We have compiled a checklist for you to keep with you as you read through your contract:
Those are the most important things you will need to look out for. There are a few things you should also keep in mind when signing your contract:
Even after going through the contract with the checklist above, get someone you trust to read through it before you sign it.
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China's Ban on Private ESL Tutoring: What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi welcome to another live session my name is linda from i t t t and as you can see today we're going to talk about china's ban on private esl tutoring everything you need to know what we know so far there's still a lot of ambiguity but i've done a lot of research i talked to a lot of people so hopefully i'll be able to tell you something you might not know yet and give a little bit of clarity into this topic but uh disclaimer you know things change all the time and there's still like i said a lot of ambiguity around this whole topic a lot of even experts aren't sure yet how everything is going to be implemented how it's going to look like in the future so just i want to say that up front and ittttt this is also not something that we have control over or we are particularly like... [Read more]
China's Ban On Private ESL Tutoring: What You Need To Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
There has been a wave of panic across the globe as China announced its ban on private ESL tutoring, but it’s not all doom and gloom. In this live event, TEFL expert Linda from ITTT talks about how the ban affects ESL teachers and what you can do to brace the storm. #TEFL #BestTEFL #TESOL 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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Accredited TEFL Programs What You Need to Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Embark on a rewarding journey with ITTT's accredited TEFL programs. Whether you're a seasoned educator looking to expand your skill set or a recent graduate eager to explore the world of teaching English as a foreign language, our comprehensive courses are designed to meet your needs. With ITTT, you can expect top-notch training, internationally recognized certification, and endless opportunities to make a difference in the lives of English language learners around the globe.
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