Why Learning English Language Is Important

Tue, 12 May 2020 Dana W Alumni Experiences Top Four Reasons to Learn English There are so many reasons it is important to learn the English language. Before you begin or continue on your learning journey, it is also important to consider your 'why'. Why are you learning English? Is it simply a personal desire you have always had? Is it because you want to land a better job or career? Is it because you have a big upcoming presentation at work and you are nervous to speak English in front of your boss and colleagues? Let's take a look at the benefits of learning English. Table of Contents English is Spoken in More Than 50 Countries Worldwide It Makes Traveling Easier and More Enjoyable You Will Have More Job Opportunities You Will Become More Intelligent The Bottom Line Or are you...  [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 Why Learning Grammar is Important and What are Students’ Common Mistakes? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the importance of learning English grammar and some common mistakes made by ESL students. Our TEFL graduate shares their experience. This is What I Learned from my Online TEFL Training | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our alumna shares their TEFL course experience. They explain how the training helped them to enhance their teaching. ...  [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 Example Lesson Plan for a Business English Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas of a lesson for business English students. Why Cultural Sensitivity is Important | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why cultural sensitivity is important. Using Technology in the Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent...  [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 Why Learning Grammar is Important? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on learning grammar. How Language Transfers Cultural Sensitivity | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on cultural sensitivity. Problems for Learners of English in Mandarin Speaking China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker ITTT TEFL After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer. Read my articles Seven Effective Ways to Motivate Students in a Diverse Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you looking for tips on how to motivate your English language students? In this post, a TEFL course graduate provides some great ideas for motivating students in a modern, diverse classroom. Why Exposure is Important when Learning a Second Language | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences There are many factors that can impact on...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker ITTT TEFL After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer. Read my articles How Important are Phonology and Pronunciation in the English Language Classroom? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences There are many important areas of English language teaching, including phonology and pronunciation, but how important are they? In this post, an ITTT graduate looks at these areas from his own experience in the classroom. Why Teachers Need to Complete a TEFL Certification Course Before Heading Overseas | ITTT | TEFL Blog Mark Crocker TEFL...  [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 Establishing a Deep Rapport In The Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, you will learn how to build rapport between students and teachers deeply and effectively. Phonetics/Phonology: Why Teaching this Neglected Aspect of Language is Important | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of phonetics and phonology. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. The Principles of Teaching ESL in Waldorf Elementary School | ITTT |...  [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 Reading as the Influential Key to Language Acquisition | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post considers reading as a key skill for successful future. Our TEFL alumna shares their thoughts and experience. How can a Student’s Family Assist in English Learning? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of family participation in students' education. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. Common Issues Faced by EFL Students of Different...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories The Role of Mothers and Fathers in Children’s Learning Process Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the role of parents in students' learnin. How and When to Reflect on Classroom Teaching Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL graduate explains the principles of reflecting on your own work. Differences to Consider Between 1st Language and 2nd Language Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post overviews the differences between first and second language acquisition. Learning with Diversity Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post overviews the importance of cultural diversity in the ESL classroom. Moving Forward: My Personal...  [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 How L2 Language Acquisition Differs from the L1 Language | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to some differences first and second languages have in terms of acquisition. Our TEFL graduate shares their knowledge and experience. Discipline in the Classroom - Why is it Important and How is it Maintained? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What is discipline, why is it important and how to keep it in the classroom? Read in this blog post. Several Useful Ideas for Your...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Reasons Why Evaluation and Testing are Extremely Important Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Evaluation and testing are important parts of language learning. Our TEFL graduate explains their features and aims. Why Building Rapport is So Incredibly Important For Teachers Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Building rapport can help you to deliver lessons more effectively. Our TEFL graduate explains how it helps. The Benefits of an ESA Lesson Structure Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to use ESA strategy in your teaching? Our TEFL graduate gives a piece of advice on this point. My Experience of Teaching at a Chinese University Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching at a...  [Read more]

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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 The History of The ESA Approach | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What is ESA and why it is popular in ESL teaching? Our TEFL digs deeper into the history of this approach and shares their thoughts. Why it is Important to Complete a TEFL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL alumna explains the reasons to take a course in teaching English. The Role of Parents in Education | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How parents take part in students...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories English as a Global Language: What Motivates Students to Learn English? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Every student has their own motivation and purpose to learn English. Our TEFL graduate dwells upon this topic. The Most Common Problems of Turkish Students While Learning English Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences All students are different. However, for students of the same nationality, there usually are some common challenges and issues. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with Turkish students. What Are the Advantages of Taking and Competing A TEFL Course Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What TEFL course can give you? Read this article to find out. Why Carefully Selecting...  [Read more]

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Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories What Makes Students Interested in English? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why rapport is so important for the classroom. The Importance of Establishing Rapport for Successful Learning Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why building relationships with students is important. How Learning Another Language Can Benefit Your Career Prospects Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how English can help in your future career. Motivation as a Tool to Get Students Interested Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Why Use Games in Your ESL Lessons? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate considers some reasons why it is important to implement games in your ESL classroom. The Main Aspects of Motivation in a Business English Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post overviews the principles of motivating students. Problems for English Learners in the United Arab Emirates Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the most common problems for ESL students in the UAE. The Principles of Teaching Grammar to Young Students Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching grammar to younger students can be daunting. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains how to do that...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Learning English in Early Childhood Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching English to little children. Games in The Classroom as The Best Source of Language Learning Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on using games in teaching English. Several Problems ESL Students From Iran Face Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching English to students in Iran. The Differences Between Learning Your First Language vs. A Second One Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares...  [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 Challenges for Myanmar Students in ESL Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on some common challenges students from Myanmar face when learning English. Why Building Rapport is So Incredibly Important For Teachers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Building rapport can help you to deliver lessons more effectively. Our TEFL graduate explains how it helps. The Real Reason Behind Lesson Planning | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta...  [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 The Natural Way of Learning | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares his thoughts on the natural way of learning. Grammar as a Foundation for Skyscrapers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why grammar is so important. Commonly Mispronounced Sounds by Chinese Native Speakers | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Perfect Classroom Management: Main Steps for ESL Teachers to Take Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate explains how to set the perfect classroom management. Teacher as the Main Person to Motivate Learners Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers many important factors that influence students' motivation. Strategies for Keeping Students Motivated in the ESL/EFL Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their opinion and ideas on the principles of motivating students. English as a Global Language: Why is it an Important Skill to Have? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Why is Classroom Discipline Important? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, a recent TEFL graduate shares his opinion on classroom discipline. He explains how to set up better relations in the classroom for the whole year. Lesson Planning: What is it and Why is it Necessary? Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas During a TEFL certification course you will cover many subjects including lesson planning. In this post, a graduate looks at what lesson planning actually is and why it is important. What My TEFL Course Taught Me About Classroom Management Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas A TEFL certification course covers a wide range of subjects to help you improve your...  [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 Creativeness in Classroom Teaching Skills | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the most important abilities every teacher should possess. Things That Affect Classroom Management | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers several things that influence classroom management. The Secrets of Encouraging and Motivating ESL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to motivate and encourage? Our TEFL...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers How Kindergarteners Learn English as a Foreign Language Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching younger students. Our TEFL graduate shares their experience. Differences Between Formal and Informal Language: Why ESL/EFL Students Should Learn Formal Language? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why learning formal language is important to ESL students? Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. Establishing a Deep Rapport In The Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, you will learn how to build rapport between students and teachers deeply and effectively. Phonetics/Phonology: Why Teaching this Neglected Aspect of Language is Important Elizaveta...  [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 What Roles and Responsibilities Will You Take as a Teacher in an ESL Classroom? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in the classroom. First-Hand Teaching Experience | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their teaching experience in this blog post. Consciousness on Classroom Sensitivity | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In a modern...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why is Teaching Vocabulary so Important? Vocabulary represents one of the most important skills necessary for teaching and learning a foreign language. It is the basis for the development of all the other skills like Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension, speaking, writing, spelling, and pronunciation. Vocabulary is the main tool for students to use English effectively. When he/she is confronted with a native English Speaker, when watching a movie or when listening to a favorite song, when reading a text or when writing a letter to a friend, students will always need to operate with words. Table of Contents Why is vocabulary important? Techniques for memorizing vocabulary In conclusion Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [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 Why it was a Great Idea for Me to Obtain a TEFL Certificate | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of taking a TEFL course. Why Are Teachers Considered to Have Many Roles in the Classroom? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate overviews some of the most important responsibilities of the teacher. Why Making Friends in an English Class is Important | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What is The Role of Motivation in Teaching EFL? What is motivation? Which role does it play in teaching foreign languages? How can I motivate my students for effective learning? No doubt, every teacher has once asked himself or herself these questions. Why is motivation such an important factor? Some people even think that motivation is the most important thing if you want to achieve something. Motivation is a phenomenon that drives us to behave and act in certain ways. It drives our willingness and desire to do something. Motivation helps us to reach a certain goal or objective. Table of Contents Why is motivation so important while learning languages? So what should we do to keep all of the students motivated? Do you want to...  [Read more]