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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]

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]

  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]

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]

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]

Ahmed Taha TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The curriculum has been used in the past as a collection of topics and syllabuses for children and young people to be learned during their school years. However, this definition does not do justice to the wider outcomes required by the real world or to the complexity of what many teachers are actually doing to promote the well-being of children and young people. It fails to define the overall objectives that the program is supposed to serve. Learning is often greatly influenced by when and how success is evaluated and how the effects of measurement are used. Therefore, evaluation needs to be seen as an important part of the process of learning. Consequently, the study has taken the following general view of the curriculum....  [Read more]

Mark Crocker TEFL Information The worldwide market for qualified English language teachers is simply huge and it continues to grow in many parts of the world. Right across Asia, from China and Japan to South Korea and Taiwan, there are always jobs available throughout the year. Dozens of other countries in Europe and Latin America also have plenty of positions waiting to be filled. However, if you want to be able to pick and choose the right job to suit you, it is a huge advantage if you are qualified in as many areas as possible. In addition to a standard TEFL/TESOL certificate, having specialized TEFL certification on your CV/resume will really make you stand out from the crowd and give you access to the widest variety of interesting jobs. What Specialized TEFL Courses Are How a...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a volunteer has become an increasingly popular choice for those seeking to make a difference and immerse themselves in diverse cultures. While opportunities abound globally, some top destinations include South America's remote communities, Asia's bustling cities, and Africa's rural schools. Each region offers a unique experience, from the rich histories of Cambodia and Peru to the vibrant traditions of Kenya and Colombia. Why should you teach English as a volunteer? Where can you volunteer? What do you mean by best? Here are some variations on the volunteering theme. Free volunteering Affordable volunteer program (starting from $180) Volunteer program with pay Paid volunteer programs Teaching English as a volunteer not only impacts communities in need but also...  [Read more]

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 - Shōgatsu 4. Mongolia - Tsagaan Sar 5. Tibet - Losar 6. Vietnam - Tết nguyên Đán 7. Singapore - Lunar New Year 8. Laos - Pi Mai Are you ready to teach English in Asia? Related Articles: Teaching English in Asia is a great way to experience Lunar New Year celebrations and different customs in the various Asian nations. Chinese New Year is the most...  [Read more]

  So, we'll focus first of all on a speaking skills lesson and perhaps a starting point for this would be to ask a question which is: Why do we speak to each other? The reason that it's important to ask ourselves this question is that whatever answers there are to this should be present in our lessons. So, why do we speak to each other? Well, there are a multitude of answers to that but when you boil them all down to their essence, they probably actually come down to one or two things. We communicate to each other by speaking because of either a need. We need something. We want something or a desire to achieve something. 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...  [Read more]

  Why bother with a lesson plan? IT'S AN AID TO PLANNING: A lesson plan helps you identify a clear destination for your lesson. IT'S A WORKING DOCUMENT: It helps you to mark out the route to that destination. IT'S A RECORD: A lesson plan helps you keep track of what you have covered with your students. It also helps other teachers cover your lesson if you are ill. LESSON PLANNING DO'S AND DON'TS Keep it simple. If you need to refer to it in a lesson, a quick glance should tell you what you need to know. Don't write a script of the lesson. Structure your plan and keep the same structure. Note the expected timing for each activity. Activities should be connected giving the lesson a logical pattern. Variety is needed to keep students engaged. Try to anticipate student responses...  [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]

  In this TESOL review video Eva from Germany talks about the reasons why she decided to do ITTT's 120 online TEFL/TESOL course with tutor support and how happy she was to achieve her certification. Eva also outlines the many benefits she gained from the course and how she is now planning to further enhance her qualifications by completing ITTT's Business English course. 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 before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english...  [Read more]

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! Listen to this blog post: 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! Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! While this is the perfect time to embrace winter in TEFL destinations with changing seasons, it's also ideal to educate your students living in places with tropical temperatures...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 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]

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]

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 Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? 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]

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 Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: I was so fresh yet naïve having graduated with a BA in Linguistics when I was offered a job as a kindergarten teacher in Tianjin....  [Read more]

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]

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]

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]

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 Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

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]

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]

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 Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: 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]

hi guys hey linda here from itt with another live session this week i'm so happy to be here again hope to see many of you guys today thanks so much for joining if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thank you so much for the download we recently just hit 3500 podcast downloads which is super exciting thank you so much for your support and um yeah today's topic i'm really excited about because it's something a little bit different than what i'm usually talking about and today i'm going to share with you the the best icebreaker games that every efl teacher should know so yeah i'm gonna be showing you guys what fun games you can play in your classes i know that some of you are already teaching and you probably know some of these games or you know versions of these games so feel...  [Read more]

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]

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]

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]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I have experience in Childhood development. I've taught over twenty plus years. My experience ranges from infants to school-age children. I have always taught three-year-olds and up. For almost two years, I have had the pleasure of working with children that are 18 months to 24 months old. I am the Lead teacher for our Toddler program. Growing Expertise Every Child is Unique Early Childhood Education Specific Techniques Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Judy N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Although working in a private preschool has helped me in childhood development, learning strategies...  [Read more]