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Affect, That and Whom - The Three Most Misconceived Words in English Grammar - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Grammar is the whole system of language. It includes a set of rules known as syntax. Occasionally when working on the computer you may get a message "Error Syntax; code 141" this means you have typed into the computer something that did not fit into the rules. This is not allowed and the computer will reject it and force you to obey the rules.
Affect vs. Effect
That
Whom vs. Who
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When speaking English we have no restrictions on the structure or form and no computer monitoring us to stop us from speaking incorrectly. We can say anything anyway we choose, well-spoken or poorly spoken. There are some common words which are frequently misused. They are, affect, that, and whom. This... [Read more]
Different Types of ESA Lessons - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
If every single lesson that we undertook with our students was a straight arrow ESA lesson then it is quite possible that the students would be able to predict what is going to come up next. Whilst this might be good for the lower level students, it could potentially become a little bit boring for our higher level students. Harmer considered this and his response was to generate two other types of ESA lesson that we can use to try and generate a little bit more interest.
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Valentine's Day ESL Vocabulary Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun Valentine's Day ESL Word Search Puzzle Worksheet you can use in your ESL classroom to celebrate the romantic holiday.
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Tefl Review For In Class Corinth Course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
More happy TEFL graduates who completed their in-class course in Corinth, Greece. They appreciated the helpful advice and assistance from the teacher trainers at the center and saw quick improvements day after day. Within only four weeks of hard training, they are now certified English language teachers and can start teaching English overseas. Whether they want to stay in Greece or move to other parts of Europe and around the globe, their internationally recognized TEFL and TESOL qualification allows them to teach almost anywhere in the world.
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Celta Vigo supporters in Granada - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Celta Vigo is a Spanish football club with a dedicated fan base that extends far beyond its home stadium. In the picturesque city of Granada, located in the heart of Andalusia, you can find a vibrant community of Celta Vigo supporters who come together to celebrate their love for the team. From lively match viewings to spirited discussions about the latest games, these fans embody the true spirit of football fandom.
The bond between Celta Vigo supporters in Granada goes beyond just cheering for their favorite team. It's about camaraderie, friendship, and a shared passion for the beautiful game. Whether they are gathering at a local pub to watch a match or organizing a trip to see Celta Vigo play live, these fans are united by their unwavering support for the team.
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Tefl Review For In Class Chiang Mai Course 3 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
These three students came to Thailand to join our four-week in-class course in Chiang Mai and had a very positive experience. Coming from different backgrounds, they enjoyed meeting new people who shared the same goal of working abroad as English teachers. Within only a month, they have learned all the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in EFL classrooms worldwide. They are now eager to start teaching English overseas.
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US Independence Day - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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8 Amazing Places to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in a variety of Asian countries. This holiday marks the beginning of a calendar year whose months are cycles of the moon. Typically, the Lunar New Year is celebrated in January or February depending on the lunar calendar.
Here are 8 amazing places to celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia.
1. China - Chinese New Year
2. South Korea - Seollal
3. Japan - ShÅgatsu
4. Mongolia - Tsagaan Sar
5. Tibet - Losar
6. Vietnam - Tết nguyên Äán
7. Singapore - Lunar New Year
8. Laos - Pi Mai
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Tefl reviews - What S The Difference Between Online Courses In Class Courses And Combined Courses Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ITTT offers three ways to earn your English teaching qualification:
in-class, online, combined
So what are the main differences between the different options and which choice is right for you?
This is the best option for those who learn better in a structured classroom environment and who wants to benefit from the teaching practice.
- 120+ hours of study time.
- 6 to 10 hours of observed teaching practice.
- Extensive teaching practice with different levels of language learners.
- Lifetime job support
- Internationally recognised TEFL certificate.
- Hands-on advice from well qualified and experienced teacher trainers.
ONLINE
Ideal for those unable to attend four-week in-class course.
- Course prices start from as little as $190.
- 60-hour and 120-hour TEFL courses.
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St. Patrick's Day Quiz ESL Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here is a free St. Patrick’s Day Quiz for ESL learners covering the most important vocabulary words related to St. Patricks Day.
1. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on the 17th of March.
2. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
3. St. Patrick was born in Wales.
4. People say a pot of gold can be found at the end of a rainbow.
5. People wear green on St. Patrick's Day.
6. People say St. Patrick drove snakes out of Ireland.
7. A shamrock is a plant with three leaves that is considered to be a symbol of luck.
8. The colors of the Irish flag are green, white and orange.
9. Parades are held in cities around the world to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
10. The harp is a symbol of Ireland.
11. A leprechaun... [Read more]
How fast can I complete an online TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
You can typically complete an online TEFL course in a time frame ranging from 4 weeks to 6 months, depending on the course's intensity, your availability, and the number of hours required for completion. Here are some factors to consider when determining how fast you can finish an online TEFL course:
An online TEFL course typically takes around 4-12 weeks to complete, but the duration can vary based on several factors:
Factors that can affect the time it takes to complete an online TEFL course:
Yes, it is possible to complete an online TEFL course at your own pace. Online TEFL courses are designed to offer flexibility to students, allowing them to study and complete assignments at their convenience. Here are some key points to consider: Self-paced learning: Online TEFL courses typically... [Read more]
7 Amazing Winter and Christmas ESL Activities Your Students Will Love - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
When the aroma of gingerbread and eggnog is in the air, you know it's time to translate your love for the most beautiful season of the year into your TEFL classroom with winter ESL activities!
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1. What makes the perfect winter day?
2. Write an article for a local newspaper
3. Make paper snowflakes
4. Read something about winter
5. Play a game of Taboo
6. Holiday Extravaganza!
7. If everything else fails: These worksheets do the trick!
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TEFL UK - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Summer Program Esl Teacher Activity Leader In The Uk ann. 2
Date posted:2024-05-26 | Writer: Kings Young Learners | Email: [email protected]
Join our team as an ESL Teacher/Activity Leader at one of our summer centers in the UK and the US!
Role Description
The main role of the Teacher is to provide ESL instruction to our international students. It may be that there is a double shift system where half the students have lessons in the morning and the other half in the afternoon so there are a few different teacher contract options.
30 contact teaching hours per week: teachers will have 30 contact hours of teaching and will spend a 6th non-teaching day either going to the airport to assist with meet and greet/departure of students; being on site to help with arrivals and departures or general office duties; or leading in a full day excursion.... [Read more]
TEFL USA - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Summer Program Esl Teacher Activity Leader
Date posted:2024-05-26 | Writer: Kings Young Learners | Email: [email protected]
Join our team as an ESL Teacher/Activity Leader at one of our summer centers in the UK and the US!
Role Description
The main role of the Teacher is to provide ESL instruction to our international students. It may be that there is a double shift system where half the students have lessons in the morning and the other half in the afternoon so there are a few different teacher contract options.
30 contact teaching hours per week: teachers will have 30 contact hours of teaching and will spend a 6th non-teaching day either going to the airport to assist with meet and greet/departure of students; being on site to help with arrivals and departures or general office duties; or leading in a full day excursion.... [Read more]
Tips for Creative and Meaningful End-of-Year Classroom Activities
Sarah Jennings
Teaching Ideas
As we approach the end of another academic year, it's an ideal time to celebrate achievements, build connections, and reflect on the shared journey. Whether you're teaching in a multicultural classroom or navigating diverse educational systems, this guide is here to inspire you with innovative ideas for end-of-year activities that will leave a lasting impression on your students.
Ignite Creativity with End-of-Year Projects
Reflect with a Memory Board
Cultivate Gratitude with Thank-You Notes
End-of-Year Activities
Foster Connections
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Give students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and talents with end-of-year projects that reflect their interests and passions. Whether it's multimedia presentations,... [Read more]
How much time off do ESL teachers get? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
ESL teachers' time off varies depending on the type of institution they work for and their contractual agreements. Here are some common scenarios:
ESL teachers' vacation days can vary depending on the country, employer, and type of institution. Here are some general guidelines: In general, ESL teachers can expect to receive between 2 to 4 weeks of paid vacation per year. This is often in line with the standard vacation allowance in the country where they are teaching. Some language schools or institutions may offer additional benefits such as paid public holidays, sick days, or personal days on top of the standard vacation allowance. In some cases, ESL teachers may have the opportunity to take unpaid leave or extended breaks between teaching contracts, especially for those working on a... [Read more]
TEFL England - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Opportunities In England For Tefl Qualified Teachers
Date posted:2018-04-02 | Writer: Kings Summer | Email: [email protected]
Kings Summer is a thriving division of Kings Education providing an excellent choice of 4 summer residential locations for junior students in the UK. We are now recruiting enthusiastic professional EFL teachers for our various locations in the UK for work starting in late June/Early July.
The role of the teacher at Kings Summer is to provide a positive EFL instruction to our international students. Some of our schools operate a zigzag system where half the students have lesson in the morning and the other half in the afternoon over 5 days. In this scenario teachers are required to teach 30 hours per week and also work on a full day excursion or an airport transfer. In centres with morning only teaching, teachers... [Read more]
TEFL Taiwan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Native Speaker Teacher Changhua ann. 2
Date posted:2024-10-17 | Writer: LEADER LANGUAGE SCHOOLS | Email: [email protected]
LEADER LANGUAGE SCHOOLS in Taiwan seek ONE ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR to begin in December.
WHO WE ARE: Founded in 1998, Leader Language Schools are English language institutes in Changhua, Taiwan. We teach the four skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing to youths up to eighteen years old. We have had considerable success in preparing students for the General English Proficiency Test (GEPT), which is recognized by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan.
WHERE WE ARE: LEADER has three locations in Changhua, a mid-sized city which is bordered by Bagua Mountain, where residents can enjoy hiking, biking, tennis, golf, swimming, bird-watching, etc. One of the... [Read more]
TEFL UK - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Homestay Efl Teachers Needed In The Uk
Date posted:2020-08-03 | Writer: Anglophiles Academic | Email: [email protected]
Anglophiles Academic are looking for EFL Teachers to work in our Homestay Centres in Kings Lynn, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Nottingham, Plymouth, or Mallow in Ireland. Due to the current situation, tutors must be a resident or live within commutable distance to the Homestay town, as accommodation is not provided. We have two type of posts available, they are:-Post 1: Full-time Tutor: 15 hours or 30 hours (dependent on excursions) a week and supervising afternoon activities from Monday to Friday.Post 2: Part-time Tutor: You will teach 15 hours a week from Monday to Friday in the mornings only.Travel expenses for your daily commute (to and from Centre) are not covered.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:To teach,... [Read more]
TEFL Mexico - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Job For Efl Teacher In Mexico Starting August 2020
Date posted:2020-06-09 | Writer: Colegio San Jose | Email: [email protected]
Colegio San Jose is a private regular school providing PreK-7 instruction in content areas (English, Spanish, math, science, etc.), accredited by the State of Sonora, Mexico. A major goal is to have English class (ESL PreK-7) taught by native level speakers with TESOL training and experience.QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in Education or EFL Certification or Teacher Certification, teaching experience in regular school.TEACHING DUTIES: Teachers are expected to work Monday to Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. (class time, recess and students entrance and exit supervision, weekly class planning). Included in the time between 7:00 and 3:00 there is a weekly staff meeting and an individual weekly... [Read more]
5 Great Activities For Black History Month in the EFL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
It's Black History Month! Now, Black History often falls short in EFL classrooms but if you are able to include it into your EFL curriculum abroad (and you should!) here is an important reason to do so:
5 Great Activities for Black History Month in the EFL Classroom
1. Class Meeting
2. Read Alouds
3. Biographies
4. Black History Biography Necklaces
5. Interactive Board
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You get to focus on the amazing culture, history, and contributions of Black people, something a lot of EFL students would never otherwise learn.
Hold a class meeting to introduce the topic and explain why a month of Black History is needed and brainstorm some famous Black people the students know. This is also a... [Read more]
The 4 Easy Things That Will Help You to Build Great Relationships With Any Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Establishing rapport in the classroom is essential if you are going to have a successful class. In this paper, I will examine some of my classroom experience and compare my successful classes to my less-successful classes. In doing so, I hope to make an observation about "best practices" that I can implement in my English teaching. Along with using my own experience, I will be talking with other teachers that I know and using the provided text that I have been given for this course. The three areas I will focus on are: Beginning the course, student participation, and being positive.Beginning the Course.
1. Determine the course in the beginning
2. Let students know about themselves
3. Do not supply everything yourself
4. Be positive in everything you... [Read more]
How long does it take to get TEFL certified? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The first major factor that has an impact on how long it will take to get TEFL certified is which type of course you choose to take. There are three main TEFL course types to be aware of:
In-person TEFL course
Online TEFL course
Combined TEFL course
Course levels Entry level = 120-hour
Entry level = 120-hour
Diploma
Specialized Courses
The most common form of in-person TEFL course is the four-week, 120-hour TEFL certificate. Trainees on this course usually travel from their home country to one of many locations around the world to take the course. Courses should involve a theory component, covering language awareness and teaching skills, and a practical teaching component where trainees teach classes of real English language learners and receive feedback. These courses usually take four... [Read more]
TEFL Peru - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl Instructor In Peru
Date posted:2025-09-01 | Writer: Nexus Education | Email: [email protected]
Come experience Amazing Peru! Nexus Education is hiring native English speaking TEFL/CELTA certified instructors for teaching positions starting on immediately, with additional opportunities throughout the coming months. Nexus Education has been an accredited institute in Peru since 2005, serving over 500 daily students. Our average class size is 10 students, with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 16. Adult classes meet 2 hours per day during the week, with a monthly cycle of 18 days of classes, including exam days. Our kids’ classes meet on Saturdays for 2.5 hours. Please note that we are not looking for “lecturers” but rather, we are looking for individuals who will use our materials to focus on... [Read more]
Teaching English in China: Small or Big City? - TEFL Blog
Anastasiia Ovchinnikova
Visa and Legal Budget and Salary Destinations Alumni Experiences
When we think of moving to China, we often imagine this marvelous picture of futuristic cities, glass skyscrapers, and 24/7 buzzing big city lifestyle. That was me 4 years ago while packing my suitcases to start a new chapter of my life in this far and foreign country.
The Hidden Gems Of Living In A Small City
Long-lasting Friendships
Ultimate Local Experience
Best Way To Save Money
Teaching and The Big City
Expat-friendly Working Conditions
Great Infrastructure
Tons Of Things To Do
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TEFL Taiwan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ English Instructor Needed In Changhua Taiwan ann. 2
Date posted:2023-06-26 | Writer: Leader Language Schools | Email: [email protected]
LEADER LANGUAGE SCHOOLS in Taiwan seek ONE ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR to begin in mid-August, 2023.WHO WE ARE: Founded in 1998, Leader Language Schools are English language institutes in Changhua, Taiwan. We teach the four skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing to youths up to eighteen years old. We have had considerable success in preparing students for the General English Proficiency Test (GEPT), which is recognized by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan.WHERE WE ARE: LEADER has three locations in Changhua, a mid-sized city which is bordered by Bagua Mountain, where residents can enjoy hiking, biking, tennis, golf, swimming, bird-watching, etc. One of the largest free-standing statues of... [Read more]
TEFL England - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs in England
Residential and Homestay EFL Teachers
Writer: Anglophiles Academic | Email: [email protected]
For over 50 years we have run English language and activity programmes for young overseas students. Anglophiles Academic is a well-established, private educational company founded in 1973 with a reputation for quality and professionalism. We run English Language courses and activity programmes for overseas students. Students are aged mainly between 11 to 17 years old. Roles and Responsibilities- Collaborate with other Anglophiles staff, including Local Organizers and Group Leaders on-site.- Host Family Programme & Residential Programme: carry out English language tests on the first day and adjust student placements based on... [Read more]
How to Deal With Problems That Learners of English Face in China - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Nowadays, English is becoming more and more popular and significant in China because of globalization. In big cities, parents send their kids to all kinds of organizations/schools to study English in their early three years. Some capable parents even use English as their communicative language from the first day the baby was born. No matter how early Chinese starts learning English, it's still not our mother language and the atmosphere is still in Chinese, which makes learning English not as easy as those in English countries.
Different Dialects
Aims of Learning
Useful Methods
1. Environment
2. Role Model
3. Games
4. Family guidance
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How does the combined TEFL course work? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The Combined TEFL course blends online learning with in-person sessions. Initially, students delve into the theory topics online. Following this, they join hands-on teaching practice sessions at one of our designated training centers. This structure not only offers flexibility for those with time constraints but also allows direct interaction with our expert teacher trainers.
Is the combined TEFL course as good as the 4-week in-class TEFL course?
If I choose the combined TEFL course, will I still receive a full TEFL certificate?
How does the online section of the combined TEFL course work?
How will I receive the combined TEFL course materials?
Do I have to finish the online section before I attend the in-class section?
Where can I complete the in-class section of the combined... [Read more]
TEFL USA - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach Efl At Summer Camps In Usa ann. 2
Date posted:2017-03-29 | Writer: Kings Summer | Email: [email protected]
Kings summer is a thriving division of Kings Education. Each year we recruit for a number of roles to work in our Residential Summer Centres, and in non-Residential posts in our year-round schools. We have nine locations in the UK and two in the USA. Students attending our summer schools receive a combination of English language tuition and a comprehensive programme of activities and excursions. We are now looking to recruit enthusiastic, professional EFL Teachers for work starting in late June/early July.
Our New York Residential Summer Center is located on the safe, attractive campus of Concordia College in the affluent village of Bronxville. Our Malibu Residential Summer Center is situated on the campus of... [Read more]
