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Do people fail TEFL? If you have done your homework and are serious about becoming an EFL teacher, there is no reason why you should not successfully complete your TEFL course. However, our training courses do require a strong sense of time commitment. This means, if you do not complete all elements of the course in the required timeframe, you may fail the course. How does ITTT keep its TEFL course pass rate so high? We are very proud of our course pass rate of over 90%. Although it is possible to fail a TEFL course, the vast majority of our students finish their training and go on to become successful EFL teachers. As part of our promise to our teacher trainees, we make every effort to help each and every course taker to reach their full potential. Our one-of-a-kind combination of...  [Read more]

Do people fail TEFL? While the majority of dedicated students successfully complete their TEFL courses, it is important to understand that these courses demand a significant time commitment. If all elements of the course aren't completed within the specified timeframe, there is a risk of not passing. That said, with proper planning and dedication to becoming an EFL teacher, most individuals can achieve success in their TEFL journey. Table of Contents How does ITTT keep its TEFL course pass rate so high? What are the advantages of an in-person TEFL course? How difficult is the in-person TEFL course? What are the advantages of taking an online TEFL course? How does ITTT keep its TEFL course pass rate so high? We are very proud of our course pass rate of over 90%. Although it is possible...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Global Power of English: Why Do So Many People Want to Learn it? One might be forgiven for thinking that English is a ubiquitous language. From the movie industry in the United States to the vast expanse of the internet, it appears that its global standing is exponentially growing year after year. Needless to say, it owes its current position to a British empire that dominated and conquered foreign lands which resulted in countless dominions that spoke the mother tongue on both hemispheres. Its proliferation has ensured that although it might not be the main lingua franca of every region that hosted a queen's flag, it has certainly been used as a secondary language in areas as far away as Asia. In India this is empirically...  [Read more]

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Job: How Do People See it? Most would simply say that a teacher is that person standing in front of a classroom "teaching", and they wouldn't be wrong. If a little more thought is actually given to the question, people would begin to understand that a teacher is much more than someone reading out of a book or simply following a syllabus, flipping through the pages just to get from cover to cover. The role of a teacher as it has always been being something often overlooked and taken for granted. Table of Contents Importance for Society Knowledge Transfer Teacher's Experience Teaching Skills Are you ready to teach English all over the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Should Students be Praised for their Achievements in the Classroom? Even though some people might disagree with the idea of praising students in the classroom, I hold a strong belief that it is of paramount importance. Praising assists teachers in making students aware of what they have attained. It can be done verbally, through body language or in writing. Nevertheless, praise should be timely, honest, and measured. It could be mutually advantageous for teachers and students. The former will benefit from cementing a healthy relationship with the latter; and the latter will be able to strengthen his or her confidence. Conversely, it could have a detrimental effect on both. For this reason, I will exemplify the advantages and...  [Read more]

TEFL TESOL Courses - Where do people take the courses?   This video outlines ITTT's four week in-class course, our online course and the combined course. The four week in-class course is offered in over thirty locations throughout the world. Our training centers are usually located in countries where there is a high demand for English language teachers. Graduates often remain in the country where they complete their course to begin their teaching career. The course provides trainees with a detailed working knowledge of grammar and teaching skills that will give them a solid foundation to begin their teaching careers. ITTT's online course is more flexible as it offers trainees the opportunity to work at their own pace in the comfort of their own home. The combined course is a...  [Read more]

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. Read my articles Pronunciation Mistakes Made by Russian Speakers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on issues Russian speakers have when they learn English pronunciation. Teaching Job: How Do People See it? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching job and its importance for society. Reasons Why Pronunciation is More Difficult for Adults than Children in El Salvador |...  [Read more]

Is TEFL a good career choice? While some view teaching English abroad as a temporary venture or a way to explore before 'settling down', the reality is that TEFL can be a rewarding and sustainable career. Many individuals not only venture into this field for the thrill of travel and culture but also to carve out lucrative, long-term careers. Contrary to some perceptions, TEFL is more than just a 'gap year' adventure; for many, it is a lifelong profession. Table of Contents Can I really make a long-term career out of TEFL? What qualifications do I need to make a career out of TEFL? What other TEFL related jobs are available in the long term? What are the benefits of a long-term career in TEFL? What skills will I need to make a career out of TEFL? Can I really make a long-term career out...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why are Games Powerful and Why do We Play Them in Class? Let's begin with this - classroom activities are useful. Teachers need to use suitable games for students based on their level and that way students can train their vocabulary and language. Table of Contents While being helpful, the marvelous part is that the games are entertaining! Applicability Games ideas 1. Students could be engaged using tongue twister, for example: 2. In the middle of the class when students are lacking concentration teachers could use 'turntable' game, for example: 3. By the end of the class where there is still time left, teachers could use the game to review what students have learned, for example, they can do it using 'roll the dice' game like this:...  [Read more]

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences What is Reported Speech? 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. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic In English we often have a need to quote people. We can do so through what's called direct...  [Read more]

Is TEFL a good career choice? Anyone who has considered teaching English abroad has probably had a reaction from a friend or family member along the lines of “that sounds like fun, but what will you do when you get back?” In some quarters, teaching English as a foreign language has the reputation of not being a ‘real job’, just something that people do to pay off student loans or simply for fun and adventure before settling down into a normal job and lifestyle. There are many people who do choose teaching abroad for these reasons, but there are also plenty who have made a successful and lucrative career out of TEFL. Can I really make a long-term career out of TEFL? YES, you absolutely can have a long-term career as an EFL teacher. For the majority of people who head overseas to...  [Read more]

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Thu, 25 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Do Parents Need to Learn English too? In my opinion, a parent should learn English too. Learning English is a long trip for every kid. Taking China, for example, Chinese parents let their kids accept English language education when they are two or three years old even earlier. Chinese parents want their kids to get more vocabulary, fluently speaking, and get familiar with the English-communication environment. But this situation only happened in language training school which has foreign teachers(English native speakers) and use English during the class. It means that parents pay a lot of money to let their kids have the environment. But most kids only have one-hour of the environment per week. How does the environment work? How...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Do You Need to Get TEFL Certified? The desire to travel is common among many adults. However, two main factors would hinder them from traveling, that would be time and money. What if I told you that you can travel to as many countries as you like without fear? The need for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers worldwide is increasingly high. It is a revolving industry that is always in demand. An individual is qualified and eligible to get an ESL position once he/she has completed their first degree but with a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English as Second or Other Language (TESOL) certification, you are in the lead by miles. Table of Contents Japanese Experience Benefits of TEFL Do you want...  [Read more]

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Why Do You Benefit From Online ESL Teaching There are many benefits for teachers who choose to teach English online instead of in a traditional classroom setting. English is an international commodity, and there are a billion people right now who are learning English. By teaching English online, enables the teacher to make a real difference in student's lives, whether they are studying for a specific test to get into a U.S. university, need to interview school or a job, need to communicate with others within their company in English or even if their family is emigrating to an English-speaking country. Table of Contents Flexible Schedule Students From Around The World Learning Opportunities Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 Charli HelloGrads TEFL Information How to Get into Teaching English as a Foreign Language Do you want to use your skills and knowledge to educate others? Do you feel that you could connect with young people and change their lives? If so, maybe teaching is the career for you. Table of Contents What are the benefits of teaching? A fulfilling career Job satisfaction Being a positive role model Variety Multiple opportunities How to Get into Teaching Bachelor's degree in Education Post Graduate Certificate in Education PCGE Teach First Schools Direct Teacher Training Teaching English as a Foreign Language TEFL/TESOL Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The HelloGrads...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Opinion Writing: Why do you like the beach? This printable ESL worksheet is ideal to practice opinion writing. Students have to write about why they like the beach.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Get your TEFL or TESOL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Sun, 08 May 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Lesson Planning - Part 1 - Why do we plan lessons? In this blog post, we are going to have a look at some of the reasons why we plan lessons. We suggest there are three main reasons why we need to plan our lessons. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic First and foremost perhaps, is that it's going to create a logical sequence for our lessons. If we didn't have a lesson plan it is quite possible that we could go all over the place and it would become confusing for the students. By having this plan, what we've created is a structure that...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why do Japanese Learners Face Difficulties when Studying English? English is causing many problems in Asian countries which can be seen just by the high demand for English teachers - including ESL teachers. One of the countries is Japan, a country with a good economy and a society well known for their kindness and politeness, but unfortunately also for the low number of English speakers. There are many reasons why English is likely to pose problems in Japan but there are many possibilities to improve the English lessons to offer lessons that help Japanese students to achieve a higher English level. Table of Contents 1. English is only written during lessons (Student Talk time is too low) 2. Students are not asked to express their...  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Sacha   Have you ever considered completing an online TEFL/TESOL certification course? Why not become one of the hundreds of people who each month do an online course with ITTT, just like Sacha from the United States. In this TESOL review video Sacha talks about her happy experience of studying the 120 hour tutor support course. She talks about how the course has given her a firm foundation on which to build her career as a successful English language teacher. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 2 Great Reasons for People in the D.R. of the Congo to Learn English Change is something that does not come naturally to us human. It requires us to go through the process of learning. It is especially hard for us to assimilate anything that is not so much used in our environment. I grew up in the French-speaking country that is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I have gone through the entire process of learning English not as a second, nor a third, but as a fourth one. And that is the case for most Congolese as well. Although it came quite naturally to me. Most of my classmates seemed to have been introduced to another world. It is easy to assimilate a new language when it is widely spoken in the area you live in. However,...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Do Teachers Need to Work on Their Professional Development? Why Teacher Career Development? As one of the hundreds of thousands of educators around the globe, I knew that I still have a lot of space that needs to develop on the path of my teaching career. Table of Contents Reasons to develop professional skills The importance of being an educator TEFL/TESOL Training Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joyce P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Reasons to develop professional skills Being an educator is not an easy profession, because for me teaching is not just a...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Do You Need to Use Songs in Your Classroom? Sitting in a classroom can be such a boring and dull time for children if the teacher is not playful, fun, and creative with the tasks and activities he/she provides. I understand that teaching requires a whole lot of information to be imported into the heads of the students, but I honestly think there are very many paths to the same goal. Table of Contents Personal Experience Ways to Explain the Materials How to integrate Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hristina M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal Experience In my...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Do Young Learners and Adults Have Different Learning Modes? Young learners and adults tend to have different modes when it comes to English learning due to several factors. This article is going to demonstrate some of the factors. Table of Contents Young learners But due to the nature of young learners, some problems need to be paid attention to too. Adult learners Problems involved in adult class is also obvious. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fanchun M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Young learners Young learners are a special group of people in English learning...  [Read more]

Can I teach English abroad? Almost anyone who has the desire to teach English abroad can make their dream come true. Although you will find some restrictions regarding teaching experience and academic qualifications in some countries, there are plenty of great destinations around the world where a TEFL certificate is all that is required. Whatever your background, work history, or age, there is the perfect teaching job waiting for you somewhere in the world. Table of Contents Can I teach English abroad without any teaching experience? How do I teach English without knowing my student's language? How will a TEFL certificate help me in the classroom? Do I need a degree to teach English abroad? Where do you need a degree to teach English abroad? Why do TEFL employers require a degree...  [Read more]

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Fri, 17 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why and How do We Use Games in The EFL Classroom? The game we are talking about here is not only something we do to make students play and laugh but also a kind of activity with some certain purpose that serves teaching contents. It can also be called teaching techniques. Table of Contents As far as I am concerned, playing a game is a necessary part of a lesson plan, it can make the teaching process more fluent and complete. As talked above, preparing some games in the lesson plan is very important, then how do teachers use them when teaching English as a foreign language? When using games properly, they can motivate students and make classes efficient. There are some items that teachers are supposed to bear in mind when applying...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas Essential Apps for EFL Teachers ✅ Although teaching English as a Foreign Language can be a fun and rewarding job, it can also involve a fair amount of hard graft when it comes to planning and delivering high-quality lessons. With this in mind, why not use all the tools at your disposal to ensure your lessons are engaging and effective? The use of technology and online resources is a cornerstone of EFL lessons worldwide and using whatever means necessary to achieve the best results is generally encouraged by most forward thinking employers. Lesson planning is a major part of a teacher's life, so anything that can help the process along can only be a good thing. However, it is not only planning that can be aided by technology. In this day...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 Mark Crocker Destinations 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Russia for Teaching English Abroad Known throughout the world for its literary giants, such as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov, and its musical geniuses that include Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Shostakovich, Russia's unrivaled history of the arts is just one reason why it is increasingly popular with visitors from all over the globe. From the vast and rugged beauty of its eastern regions to the bustling cosmopolitan cities in the west, the Russian Federation offers a seemingly endless array of unique attractions to explore. Table of Contents 1. Russia has a huge job market for foreign English teachers 2. Employers don't insist on a college degree 3. Work visas are not hard to obtain 4. Employers routinely...  [Read more]

Inexpensive TEFL TEOL Courses: Value for Money   As well as offering a wide choice of high-quality TEFL courses, we also believe in providing excellent value for money. To ensure the world of teaching English abroad is open to people from all walks of life, we offer TEFL certification courses to suit all budgets. From our 60-hour introductory course to our 250-hour Diploma in TESOL, you should find a course that is affordable and suitable for your future employment plans. By keeping the cost of our courses as low as possible we hope to give everyone the chance to achieve their dreams of a career in English teaching. We also offer further value to our trainees by giving away free additional courses when you sign up for one of our most popular options. Many of our courses come with a...  [Read more]