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Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Word Categories: Nouns, Adjectives, and Verbs Move the words below into the correct boxes for nouns, adjectives, and verbs.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certification with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Best Materials For Teaching English Online It's essential to maintain effective communication while teaching online. Imagine being able to engage every student and monitor their progress. Various tools can facilitate this process. "Internet materials" encompass a wide array of content, including web pages, images, fact sheets, podcasts, blogs, lesson plans, and video clips on platforms like YouTube or Vimeo. These materials may comprise text, images, radio, TV broadcasts, films, videos, or music. Learning platforms such as Zoom and Google Classroom, along with apps like Duolingo, make remote learning efficient and enjoyable. Table of Contents Now, let's explore specific tool categories that cater...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! I Have a Thankful Heart Thanksgiving Worksheet This is a fun Thanksgiving worksheet to practice the parts of speech. Have your students find the words in the box in the text and then organize all nouns into the categories below.   Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? ​Get your TEFL certificate with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Providers Accelerated TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Providers Accelerated TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts G.C. & E.H. - Australia said: Learning modes young learners vs adult learnersWhen teaching English to non-English speakers, there are two main categories of learner?s in regards to their ages. There are adults who are generally 18 years or over and there are young learners who can be further placed into 3 categories. These categories range from the very young learners of pre-school age who are aged 7 years or less to early teen learners who are 13 years and...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 Ariella Libre TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How Becoming a TEFL Teacher Can Help You Fulfill your Ultimate Potential According to Abraham Maslow One of my minors during my undergraduate studies was psychology. I started taking psychology classes in high school. My upbringing was extremely dysfunctional and it made me curious about people. As a psychology student, I was introduced to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a psychological theory by Abraham Maslow. Table of Contents Understanding Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: A Guide to Reaching Your Full Potential Unveiling Maslow's Pyramid: The Path to Self-Actualization Basic Needs First: The Foundation for Personal Growth and Success The Motivation Component: Unlocking Success Through Fulfilling...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 5 Great Activities to Accelerate All Four Language Skills I would like to introduce five flashcards activities which I found fun and practical to enhance a student's vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, listening, and speaking. Table of Contents 2.Grab It 3.Circle Pass 4.Hint Game 5. Find the Odd One Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate MOHSEN H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Show & Tell This activity is designed to teach vocabulary as well as practice listening. It can be used for teaching various categories (animals, food, fruits, …) or a mix of them.The...  [Read more]

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A 1-2-3 Guide How to Become a Motivator For Your Students When approaching a new language, one must understand that this will be a challenging journey. Not an impossible one, but a learning process that, sooner or later, will require a great deal of motivation, passion, and commitment. As educators, I think that our first duty is not only to really outline this journey for our students, but also to bring to life their inner motivation. Table of Contents Teacher Role in The Learning Process Students Psychology 1. See Their Troubles 2. State Global Opportunities 3. Show The Beauty of Language Do you want to motivate people to learn English all over the world? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Research, Develop, and Implement Materials in the ESL/EFL Classroom There are many resources for use in the classroom at the disposal of an ESL/EFL teacher. Broadly speaking, these are divided into two categories: authentic materials, and non-authentic (or created) materials. The distinction between these two categories is that authentic materials are those that have been produced in the world for a purpose that is not teaching, while non-authentic materials have been created expressly to teach language students. Authentic materials would include company brochures, advertisements, television and radio programs, realia, newspapers, and magazines, etc., whereas non-authentic materials include created worksheets (e.g.,...  [Read more]

Summer EFL Job in USA Date posted:2016-05-12 | Writer: FLS International - Glendora, CA | Email: [email protected] Part-time ESL/EFL teachers needed for the English Language Program at FLS International – Citrus College in Glendora, CA. Instructors will work with a set curriculum to provide high-quality instruction to international students for 3-5 hours per day. Morning and afternoon classes offered. Citrus College offers a great combination of suburban comfort and safety along with access to all of the attractions and glamor of Los Angeles. FLS International has two categories of teacher, English Language Teachers and Tour Program teachers. The hiring requirements for the two categories are as follows: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS: Educational Qualifications: Teachers hired for...  [Read more]

English Grammar Overview - Parts of Speech - Overview   And now it's time to have a look at our first grammar unit. Grammar in its widest sense is the structure of a language. We as speakers of the language can structure our language without a problem. However, as teachers of the language we need to be able to better analyze the grammar and the grammar that exists within statements that we make. These basic parts of grammar are called parts of speech. Each part of speech has a certain function within a sentence. Our example sentence here is "My older brother lives in Tokyo." Each one of these words is a certain part of speech, which we'll have a look at in just a minute but let's just think about the words within this particular sentence. We have ?my?, indicating whose brother it...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Significance of Multiple Intelligence in the Classroom This essay focuses on what "multiple intelligence" is, a comparison between multiple intelligences and the traditional notion of intelligence, what these multiple intelligence categories ("modalities") are, and their significance in the classroom context. Table of Contents The MI Theory Types of Intelligences Traditional Approach Benefits Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Stephanie T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The MI Theory "Multiple intelligence" was a theory developed by Professor Howard Gardner in the...  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teacher as a Key Person in the Classroom Environment English teachers have a significant role to play in a classroom. They are involved in engaging students to maintain a focus on the language. However, the major roles of the English teacher in a classroom are classified into five premium categories. These categories involve their roles as a controller, organizer, assessor, participant, and a helper (Keller, 2016). This essay aims to highlight the role of English teachers in the classroom. Table of Contents Controller Organizer Assessor Participant Helper Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Priyanka B. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

English Grammar Corner - General Grammar Tips Table of Contents   Word Categories: Nouns, Adjectives, and Verbs Move the words below into the correct boxes for nouns, adjectives, and verbs.... Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!...  [Read more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What are Common Pronunciation Challenges Faced by L2 English Learners in Mexico? Spanish speakers from Mexico face several challenges for acquiring successful pronunciation skills in English. Many students here will have had at least some exposure to English through media and contact with American-English speakers, however, this does not mean that they will have a complete understanding of the phonemic system in English and how it differs from that of Spanish. This essay will briefly describe some outcomes stemming from pronunciation problems in students, followed by an overview of the basic phonetic and phonological differences between English and Mexican Spanish with examples and discussion around the rules that govern English...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 3 Steps for Teaching ESL Vocabulary Effectively Words are an essential part of the structure of English sentences. If we want to speak English as a foreign language, we need to know new words and even progress. Considering a student who needs to know and learn new words as a teacher, we have to answer this question "What impressive ways do you have in teaching ESL vocabulary?" Table of Contents To effectively acquire new ESL vocabulary, students must go through four essential stages: 1. Noticing and understanding new words Introducing nouns, things, objects, animals, etc. Introducing adjectives Introducing abstracts 2. Recognizing new words Bingo Matching 3. Producing ESL vocabulary Descriptions...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Child Development and Piaget’s Theory - a Brief Summary Child development is an extremely complicated process that can be broken down into many different and well-defined stages. When attempting to further examine and analyze these, countless internal and external factors need to be taken into account. Most (evolutionary) psychologists and biologists would agree that child development involves the prenatal period and the life of children that extends all the way to the end of their adolescent years (those being 18 and/or 19). Table of Contents The Main Stages of Child Development The Conflicting Theories of Child Development Piaget the Pioneer Piaget's Main Beliefs Piaget's Four Main Categories of Child Development Criticism of...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cultural Stereotypes and Cultural Sensitivity For many people who travel, considering the cultural norms of whatever country you are visiting helps ensure a smooth trip. Table of Contents Stereotypes Basic Manners in Different Countries First Impression Rapport and Relationships Correct Speech My Personal Experience 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 Ryan A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Stereotypes It is quite unfortunate that travellers from the United States often have a bad reputation for being loud, inconsiderate, and oblivious. While...  [Read more]

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas 7 Simple but Effective EFL Activities with Post-it Notes Listen to this blog post: Post-it notes are a great tool to incorporate into your English lessons and make them more fun for your students. Here are 7 simple but effective EFL activities with post-it notes your students will love! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. And The Answer Is… 2. Sentence Explosion 3. Content Review 4. Prefixes and Suffixes 5. Alphabetical Order 6. Becoming Experts 7. Student News Which is your favorite teaching activity? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! 1. And The Answer Is… This is a very creative activity to get your students' creative juices flowing. Prepare several post-it...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Monolingual Groups vs. Multilingual Groups This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shrutee V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Table of Contents Classes or group of students generally fall into two major categories: Difference between these Groups Benefits of teaching a monolingual group Downsides of teaching a monolingual group Benefits of teaching a multilingual group Downsides of teaching a multilingual group Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Classes or group of students generally fall into two major categories: Difference between these Groups The main aim is to evaluate the differences between...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Main Points of Child Development and Their Relation to TEFL Teaching What are children capable of learning at various stages in their development?How do children develop the intellectual skills to react and interact with their environment?How do these cognitive abilities develop, and in what order? Table of Contents 1. Sensorimotor stage 2. Preoperational stage 3. Concrete operational stage 4. Formal operational stage These tasks fall into five main categories: To teach older children in a classroom environment, the following is there to help them: There are the 5 Theories of Child Development Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Reasons to Get a TEFL Course By completing the online TEFL courses, I've obtained a clear understanding of what factors are concerned when it comes to teaching English. It's important because it offers a tremendous amount of knowledge as well as benefits to whoever wishes to develop a career in the English education field. Table of Contents To start with, the TEFL begins with some general introduction of TEFL. Secondly, Theoretical knowledge is covered. Then it comes to the practical knowledge that TEFL teaches me. Teaching Skills Resources and Materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fengze C. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Price Professional TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Price Professional TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts E.K. & J.S. - USA said: LearningTechniques Part of being a good teacher is understanding how students learn and formatting lessons so that they appeal to the different ways students learn. Every day people use their senses to take in information. This intake of information is part of the process we call learning. Typically, one sense is dominant over the others. Because of this, people can be said to have different learning styles. These learning styles can be...  [Read more]

Institute Comprehensive TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Institute Comprehensive TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C.M. - China said: Pronunciation problems in china Teaching English in any country will provide challenges in pronunciation and china is no different. student often do not learn from a native speaker and develop problems in their pronunciation early on and form bad habits. English has several trouble sounds for students and also chinese in particular. When these sounds are not learned correctly they become harder to correct as the bad habit is reinforced over...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Child Development – Piaget’s Theory Summarized Child development is an extremely complicated process that can be broken down into many different and well-defined stages. When attempting to further examine and analyze these, countless internal and external factors need to be taken into account. Child development forms a crucial subfield of psychology, and it provides an almost infinite amount of research opportunities. Table of Contents Conflicting Theories Piaget the Pioneer Sensorimotor stage (from birth to the acquisition of language) Pre-operational stage (ages 2-6/7) Concrete operational stage (ages 7-11/12) Formal operational stage (age 12 and over). Criticism of Piaget's Theory Do you want to teach English as a foreign...  [Read more]

English Grammar Overview - Parts of Speech - Prepositions   Moving further down our list of the parts of speech, we have our prepositions. Prepositions show a relationship between a noun or a pronoun and the rest of the sentence. We have three main categories: time, place, movement as well as a miscellaneous category that doesn't fit the other three. Here, we can have prepositions of time: before, during, in, at or on. If I said, "I work at eight o'clock," I'm sharing a relationship between the time "eight o'clock" to the rest of the sentence. We have our prepositions of place: in, at, on, under, in between. If I said, "The book is under the table," I'm showing a relationship between the table and the rest of the sentence. Then, we have our prepositions of movement. These show...  [Read more]

Is it hard to get TEFL certified? While traditional teaching degrees span several years focusing on subject expertise and pedagogical skills, TEFL courses compact this knowledge into a shorter time frame, often around 120 hours. EFL teaching is unique because it grants individuals the chance to enter the teaching field more swiftly compared to conventional teacher training. However, the condensed format means intensive learning, so commitment and dedication are paramount for successful completion. There are a number of ways in which TEFL certification can be obtained and these fall into three different categories. Table of Contents Online courses: Onsite courses: Combined or Hybrid courses: Conclusion Online courses: As the name implies these courses are done via a computer or similar...  [Read more]

Class Short TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Class Short TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts W.P. - U.S.A. said: Common Linguistic Problems Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguistics can be broadly broken into three categories: language form, language meaning, and language in context. English is an extremely complex language. Before students? can be considered truly proficient, they must not only master a variety of tenses and irregular verbs, sentence structure and parts of speech, but they must also work to understand and master lexical and...  [Read more]

Is it hard to get TEFL certified? In order to be a regular subject teacher in a state school in most countries throughout the world a teaching degree is required. Such degrees are usually three or four years of study dedicated to gaining subject knowledge and teaching skills. The same two areas are covered in any TEFL or TESOL certification course, the timeframe however is greatly reduced. Typically a course may take 120-hours. The teaching of EFL is therefore fairly unique in that it offers you the opportunity to enter the teaching profession in a very short time, compared to the regular teacher training process. There are a number of ways in which TEFL certification can be obtained and these fall into three different categories. Online courses: As the name implies these courses are...  [Read more]

College Quick TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Quick TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.P. - U.S.A. said: Teaching StylesSince beginning this course I have given a great deal of thought to where in the world I might like to teach. However, I have also become increasingly interested in the various styles of teaching. There are as many different styles of teaching as there are practicing teachers, but these many approaches can be divided into a few distinct categories, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. Psychologist Anthony Grasha identified five principle...  [Read more]

Job Teaching EFL in Kazakhstan Date posted:2015-08-17 | Writer: Language Training Center | Email: [email protected] Language Training Center (LTC) are looking for EFL teachers for positions based in Astana, Kazakhstan. We were established in Astana, Kazakhstan in 2012 as an international language school, offering customer oriented business English courses for national companies, IELTS courses for students that are willing to study abroad and Intensive English / Math / Science courses for school children. In addition, LTC has strong relationships with Herriot Watt University, Rochester Institute of Technology and Study World Company, so as to provide preparation courses for those students who would like to get ready for a partner university programmes.  DETAILS: TEFL teachers...  [Read more]