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Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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 the case where hitherto English would have been the language of the colonial power -...  [Read more]

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. 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? 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...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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. 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 certification graduate Brendon S. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

  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 combination of the 120 hour online course plus 7 to 10 days...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. 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: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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 challenges in praising that I have come across in my career as an English Teacher. My teaching...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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 can the kids get familiar with English? My Experience At first,...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This printable ESL worksheet is ideal to practice opinion writing. Students have to write about why they like the beach.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas 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. 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! 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 we can work from. In effect the lesson plan itself is a working document, which we can refer to it at various times in a...  [Read more]

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. 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? Definitely! Many embark on the EFL teaching journey as a means to explore the world while...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. 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. In my personal learning experience, I have encountered many strategies and techniques and I have found that I, as...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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. 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. Being an educator is not an easy profession, because for me teaching is not just a profession, instead, it's a calling. Everybody can study and graduate with an education course but it takes courage facing struggles on preparing...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. 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 are a special group of people in English learning and have to be treated differently because they are unique in several ways. First, young learners tend to be self-...  [Read more]

  Hello. This presentation is going to cover this section on lesson planning and what we're going to do is to have a look as to why we go about planning a lesson, what do we actually put in it? We'll create an empty lesson plan pro-forma and then having done that what we'll do is to fill in that lesson plan for a particular teaching point. So, our starting position is going to be: "Why do we plan lessons at all?" There are a number of reasons why we need to plan a lesson. The 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 we can work from. So,...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This is a question I've asked myself. I'm looking at it from the point of view of an established foreign language teacher. How well do you know English? Get professional guidance You'll be more successful with getting your students ready to speak in English. Being a native speaker is not enough Your credentials say a lot about you. Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post For years, I've been thinking about learning to teach English as a foreign language. I've wanted to teach more than just French, so I could find more work, and because TEFL appealed to me. As a French teacher—which is a foreign language, of course—my thought was that I already knew how to teach a foreign language....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences With English being one of the most widely used languages in the world, many individuals are learning English in China. The learners include children, businessmen, etc. Although the learners have their own reasons for studying English, there are three main problems that the Chinese learners face while trying to learn English. Drilling vs. Understanding Exams vs. Communication Selfishness vs. Open-mindedness ESL students all over the world need professional teachers! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ning G. The first issue is that learners pay too much attention to memorizing a new vocabulary while ignoring the phonetic symbols. In China, memorizing English words is the 'standard...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Destinations 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. 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 hire teachers in advance 5. Russia is a land of adventure Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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, when it comes to the Congolese population English is a language that may appear impossible...  [Read more]

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. 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 in some areas? How can I improve my...  [Read more]

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. 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 in some areas? How can I improve my...  [Read more]

1. What is TEFL certification? 2. Why get TEFL certified in Georgia? 3. How to get TEFL certified in Georgia? 4. Job opportunities after TEFL certification in Georgia TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It is a certification that provides individuals with the skills and qualification needed to teach English to non-native speakers. This certification is highly valued in the field of education, particularly in countries where English is not the primary language. Georgia is a growing hub for English language education, with an increasing demand for qualified English teachers. Getting TEFL certified in Georgia can open up a range of opportunities for individuals looking to teach English in this region. The certification is recognized and respected by employers, making it...  [Read more]

1. What is TEFL certification? 2. Why get TEFL certified in Germany? 3. How to get TEFL certified in Germany? 4. Job opportunities after obtaining TEFL certification in Germany TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. A TEFL certification is a qualification that provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to teach English to non-native speakers. It covers topics such as lesson planning, classroom management, language assessment, and teaching methodologies. Having a TEFL certification is often a requirement for teaching English abroad, as it demonstrates that the individual has received proper training in teaching English as a foreign language. Germany is a popular destination for teaching English as a foreign language due to its strong economy, high demand for...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Sometimes non-native English speakers are discouraged in their pursuit of teaching English as a foreign language. With the right TEFL certification course and training, anyone who is a fluent English speaker can also be a great teacher. There is really no reason for non-native English speakers to worry as the following alumni report will clearly show. Listen to this blog post: English Proficiency Nobody Knows Everything You Can Relate to Your Students You Can Anticipate the Students' Problems Non-Native English Speaking Teachers Rule! Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our ITTT graduate Lola H. I chose this topic because I...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas 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 and age there are apps available that can provide the...  [Read more]

  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 that you can quickly get to grips with each section...  [Read more]

  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 free specialized course in teaching young...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun activity to do with your students for Mother's Day. Have them think of 10 reasons why they love their mom.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

While Spain is undoubtedly a top TEFL destination in Europe, drawing teachers globally, Latin America presents unique offerings that might align better with some educators' preferences. Beyond the allure of Spain's sunny coast, Latin America boasts diverse cultures, rich histories, and often a lower cost of living in many of its countries. Delving into the specifics, some teachers find that Latin America's advantages provide a more fitting and fulfilling teaching experience. Where is the best place to learn the Spanish language? What is the cost of living in Spain compared to Latin America? How do work visas differ between Spain and Latin America? What about hiring seasons and getting a job in advance? What other advantages does Latin America have over Spain? When seeking the ideal...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Grammar is not only about vocabulary and sentence structure but also can improve our communication and ability of logical thinking. Why learning grammar? Misconceptions How to learn a language effectively? Functions of grammar How to improve grammar? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Meiheriayi M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Some people always ask a question that what is the point of learning grammar? Foreigners never learn grammar, but they speak better English than us when they travel abroad. Also nowadays, more and more young students go abroad to further their studies. Most of them...  [Read more]