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  In this TESOL review video, Van Anh from Vietnam shares her experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. She has been an English teacher in Vietnam for many years. She took the TEFL course from ITTT to further improve her teaching skills and classroom management skills. The course provided her with all the right tools to make the improvements happen.  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That's why we'd love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! 1. What's your name? 2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? 3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take? 4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT? 5. What was your favorite part about the course? 6. You've finished your TEFL/TESOL course - now what? What are your plans and goals? 7. What's your no. 1 tip for other TEFL/TESOL course takers? What should they know? What do you wish you knew before? 8. Where would you like to teach...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Over the span of time, many educators from around the world have been using different techniques to encourage and productively teach students about any topic at hand. Oftentimes, various games or activities are incorporated, along with academic courses, to create more fun and encouraging the atmosphere for students to effectively acquire more knowledge from. Over the years, the format for classroom games has changed drastically, and now there are many more options that incorporate the use of technology and interactivity. Although this can be very challenging, and time-consuming, interactive games tend to motivate, collaborate, and encourage student participation in the learning process. Setting Up The Routine Friendly Environment Are you ready to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Self-confidence has been seen as a major contributor to a person learning a language. As a teacher and a counselor, I agree with Jack Welch's quote: Giving people self-confidence is by far the most important thing that I can do because then they will act. Confidence exists of three realms: who I am, what I can learn, and what I can do. These are steps that can be taken to help Chinese Business English students improve confidence in these realms. What is self-confidence? Who am I? What can I learn? What can I do? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate William N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations It comes as no surprise that we at ITTT are absolutely obsessed with traveling! After all, all of our staff has had at least some sort of teaching experience abroad. That's why we've compiled a list of our 20 most inspirational travel quotes. Disclaimer: they may cause some serious wanderlust! 1. "We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone" – Katie Thurmea 2. "Travel far enough to meet yourself." – David Mitchell 3. "Fill your life with adventures not things. Have stories to tell not things to show." – Unknown 4. "With the right mindset and spirit only sky is the limit." – Unknown 5. "Don't die without embracing the daring adventure your life was meant to be." – Steve Pavlina 6. "The voyage of discovery is...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-05-04 | Writer: Rocky Mountain English College | Email: [email protected] Are you passionate about teaching English? Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? Rocky Mountain English College (RMEC) is seeking a TEFL qualified teacher for our 2015 ESL and Outdoor Recreation summer program. The program combines ESL instruction with outdoor recreation and cultural immersion experiences. The program runs from July 1st to August 31st 2015, though the teacher may start a week or more early for preparation. Teacher responsibilities: - Plan and teach interactive English lessons to small adult classes - Guide/lead outdoor activities and cultural immersion field trips - Support students and communicate with staff in a professional manner Requirements: - Positive attitude & strong work...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews In this TEFL review video, Regan from the US shares her experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. Regan is teaching English in Northern Japan and decided to take a TEFL course in order to have more knowledge on how to structure her lessons. She found that the course was very helpful and the online format allowed her to study at her own pace while working full time. Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews In this TEFL review video, Elleda from the US shares her experience of taking three TEFL courses with ITTT. Elleda felt that she learned a ton of new skills and is now equipped with the right knowledge to succeed in any classroom - abroad or online. She would 100% recommend ITTT for...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Should teachers punish students for bad behavior? In my psychology class at university, we learned that there are many ways to curve or modify behavior, one method involves 2 different types of punishment. When we think of punishment in a classroom we typically think back to corporal punishment, which would be classified as Positive Punishment (when something is added to diminish behavior). This is quite frankly unacceptable in a classroom. This can have a great and direct psychological effect on the student's motivation to learn a language. Even if the behavior is not related to language learning, a student might subconsciously relate the punishment with learning English. There are far better ways to improve behavior in a classroom other than...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Howard Gardner, Ph.D. was born in 1943 in Scranton, Pennsylvania in the USA. He is a Cognition and Education Professor at Harvard University and the author of hundreds of articles and more than 30 books translated into several languages. He has received numerous awards and honorary degrees worldwide. Idea and Significance of the Theory Base of the Theory Importance of the Theory Today Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Natália S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As a developmental psychologist Gardner believed that his multiple intelligence research would have repercussions on his...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In the process of teaching, teachers need to understand each of their students to manage the class effectively. for example, how to group students in a way that maximizes group performance or how to arrange reasonable class activities for students to understand the purpose of the lesson and achieve the main goal that the teacher given in every lesson. Required Skills Resource Ideas Results of the Course Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Van Le T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Problem recognition skills by placing yourself in the position and circumstances of others. To have a good...  [Read more]

Kavinna Batra Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Technology is something that is coming strong! Teachers need to incorporate technology besides from online resources. Teachers can use trusted online resources and different applications to keep students more engaged and to enhance the traditional ways of teaching. Online assessments, grading software, and virtual lesson plans can help teachers save a lot of time. Socrative Quizlet Just Press Record Trello Tomato Timer Google Calendar Google Classroom Class Dojo Which is your favorite tool? Related Articles: There is a range of tools that can be used in a classroom to support student learning, ranging from traditional to high-tech options. For instance, index cards, posters, whiteboard, audience response systems (e.g. clicker technology),...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences While both Americans and the British speak English, there are a few variations in the language which can cause some confusion for non-native speakers. Therefore, it is important to take a look at the most notable differences between these two versions of the English language. Spelling Grammar Pronunciation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph Bart van der K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. One of the key differences in the spelling of words. British English usually has their words in the same form as where they originated from, while American English tends to simplify the spelling or...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences "Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges." are the words of Joyce Meyer. How do we see teachers? Teachers' Actions Teachers' Personal Qualities Some of the roles that a teacher plays in a classroom are: Among the many great teachers India has produced, the following eminent personalities are worth mentioning. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Snehal A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. A teacher is often seen as a role model, who inspires and encourages students to strive for greatness, live to the fullest potential and see the best in them. A teacher also...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The following essay is a summative task for my TEFL certification course. I have chosen the topic "Problems for learners in a country of your choice" and the country of focus is China. In the essay, I would like to answer the question "How to help Chinese learners improve their conversation skills?" Listen to this blog post: State of the problem Phonetic System Chinese Censorship Culture Ways to Teach Speaking Intonation and Stress Speaking Activities Motivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nastja S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The reason for choosing this topic and this title...  [Read more]

There's a reason why Bangkok was named as one of the world's Top Ten Cities by Travel + Leisure and the number one visited city by Global Destination Cities Index. It's a city of fabulous restaurants, frantic non-stop shopping, pristine temples and Thailand's best museums. It's teeming with both modern life, city malls and traditional cultural enclaves and floating markets. If you're in to night life, the City of Angles is second to none. It's arguably the single best city in Thailand for Thai food – one of the world's great cuisines – whether you're eating on the street or at five star restaurants. Bangkok is easy to know, but hard to define. Perhaps that's the reason why some who come end up staying for years. The city is a melting pot for all things Thai as many newcomers soon...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Many students of English as a Second Language (ESL) find that, of the many struggles they have with the language, pronunciation is the most difficult to master. Working on Fluency Difficult Sounds: Part 1 How to Teach? Difficult Sounds: Part 2 How to Teach? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sophie M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Pronunciation is an extremely important ability to have to sound more fluent in English. By gaining the knowledge and skill of proper pronunciation, an ESL student can come across at a much higher level of English ability and intelligence....  [Read more]

Etienne Van Rooyen TEFL Information Alumni Experiences There are three types of senior high schools in Japan. Each senior high school (grades 10, 11, and 12) has a different purpose and students attend it. Understanding this helps us learn how English language learning in Japan is differently yet similars each school. With this knowledge, as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) you can adapt your lessons plans, materials and style to fit your school/s. Overview of School Types Academic Schools Vocational Schools Correspondence Schools Academic High Schools Elite Academic High Schools General Acadmic High Schools How do elite and general academic schools approach English learning? Vocational Schools Technical Schools Commercial Schools Agricultural Schools Colleges of Technology How do...  [Read more]

hi welcome my name is linda back with another live session today for itt today we're going to talk about how to become a digital nomad with a tefl or tesol certificate so yeah don't forget as always to like and subscribe so you don't miss any of our other upcoming live sessions we go live twice a week one time meet on friday around this time and then the other time my colleague lisa um usually on tuesday but this week has been different we actually had a guest taking over on tuesday this week so i hope you all saw that as well we had andre on from progress me which is a online teaching platform and also if you maybe saw yesterday on instagram and on our instagram account we were also live with andre and we talked about itttt and progress me and teaching online and a lot of other cool stuff...  [Read more]

Shirin Sophy Destinations Alumni Experiences Before moving to Thailand in November 2021 while it almost appeared not just impossible but somehow foolish to leave your amiable country behind and travel 5,479 km to an exotic far-flung destination on a plane full of self-willed international passengers when the pandemic was still going strong, I had no clear idea about the fascinating country I was visiting and life-altering changes I was about to experience. Life in Thailand The Locals Thai Weather Teacher Accommodation Food Life expenses Thai Culture Conclusion Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! As a result of the first fierce waves of the pandemic, my plans to move to Thailand in 2019 were temporarily postponed for more than two...  [Read more]

There's a reason why Bangkok was named as one of the world's Top Ten Cities by Travel + Leisure and the number one visited city by Global Destination Cities Index. It's a city of fabulous restaurants, frantic non-stop shopping, pristine temples and Thailand's best museums. It's teeming with both modern life, city malls and traditional cultural enclaves and floating markets. If you're in to night life, the City of Angels is second to none. It's arguably the single best city in Thailand for Thai food – one of the world's great cuisines – whether you're eating on the street or at five star restaurants. Bangkok is easy to know, but hard to define. Perhaps that's the reason why some who come end up staying for years. The city is a melting pot for all things Thai as many newcomers soon...  [Read more]