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Tue, 04 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Working on Student’s Self-Confidence When it comes to an ESL (English Second Language) class, the first thing we should remember is that non-native speakers are normally deprived of the level of confidence they need to fulfill their learning potential in its entirety. This is why it's important for a teacher to provide them with an appropriate background at a stretch of a lesson, favorable atmosphere and an opportunity to move at their own pace. Table of Contents Psychological Aspects of Teaching Praise Do you want to learn new teaching skills? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Valentina V. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Teaching in China Influenced me as a TEFL Specialist I, as an out of school English teacher, have been teaching English in China for about one year. My students are coming from elementary schools or middle schools. The teaching is one to one. The background and personality of my students are various. Some students are very interested in learning English and want to take extra courses to improve their English proficiency. Table of Contents Students' Struggles English Speaking Environment Forceful Learning vs. Personal Approach Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nan W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Thu, 09 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Working with Thai Students – Four Fundamental Values It is not easy to describe a nation or a country simply since people should be considered as individuals, but there are definitely some national characteristics in Thailand that make it very different from any other country. When in the Western world, especially in Europe, we need a lot of space and privacy and are often expected to be able to work unprompted, in Thailand things are done collectively. There are no "I's" in a team, literally. Understanding how these teams work and their sometimes not so obvious hierarchy it is much easier to adapt and be accepted as a part of them. Table of Contents Collective thinking Cultural concepts Good relationships Honor and respect...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Art of Preparing Working Lesson Plans Doing up lesson plans for my up and coming TEFL classes is something that I am quite excited about. I suppose it is because I see an opportunity for creativity and that gets my juices flowing. I love the engage, study and activate model that was taught to us, both in the TEFL course itself as well as in this course on teaching business English lessons to adults. I would like to share some ideas that I have reaped from this course on how I would prepare a lesson plan for the to engage, study and activate methodology. Table of Contents Engagement Giving New Information Applying New Information on Practice Points to Remember Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Principles of Working on Student Motivation Besides the thousands of things they have on their minds (personal problems, health issues, daydreaming, etc.) and the temptation to just chat with their neighbors in the classroom, students can also be easily distracted by their smartphones. Distraction is not the only obstacle to the class, boredom and absenteeism don't help the class either. Table of Contents 1. Build rapport with students 2. Make the class interesting 3. Have fun! Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! To prevent those behaviors, students need to be motivated, which is every teacher's challenge. While all students have different backgrounds and expectations, the teacher still has plenty of...  [Read more]

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Secrets of Designing a Working Lesson Plan A lesson plan is one of the English teacher's most useful tools. A lesson plan makes a teacher think concretely about what they want the students to have learned by the end of the lesson, and the steps for making that possible within the allotted timeframe. It allows a teacher to estimate how long various activities will take, and to think about what students will ideally learn from each activity. Table of Contents What is a lesson plan for? What materials to implement? How long ahead should you plan? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Katherine V. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Parents and Teachers Working as a Team When talking about children's education in ESL classrooms there is a lot of courses and resources available for teachers to get trained, skilled, and qualified to promote and guarantee a good learning experience for younger learners. On the other hand, not so much is available for parents to do the same hence most of them are not aware of how they can help ESL teachers. The good news is that not only they can help but their help is essential to improve their child's language skills. Moreover, this essay will suggest three different ways that children's parents can help an ESL teacher to achieve the best performance for their child. Table of Contents Parents' Steps to Engage and Challenge...  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cultural Sensitivity when Working With Chinese Students In 2010, I was on a cultural fact-finding mission. While living as an ex-pat in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, I decided I would like to teach English to Chinese students. I thought it would be a fun, constructive way to spend my extra time while my husband was working. So, I took the challenge! I call this a challenge because I had no prior ESL experience at the time. I soon found that understanding the Chinese culture was going to become a priority. Is sensitivity to the Chinese cultural norms significant in teaching ESL in China? A very important puzzle piece in successful teaching in China is defined by their culture. Learning about it and implementing it in my teaching...  [Read more]

United Family Cultural Exchange United Family Cultural Exchange deals with every aspect of the trip to ensure participants have a pleasant experience in the international program. People, taking part in a program, have vast job opportunities and appropriate salary, which can cover all their living and traveling needs. Nowadays China is a country of tourists and foreigners working there. So, during your free time, outside the work location, you have extensive opportunities to join a cultural group of foreigners who meet every week to communicate and have fun together. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Private Classes vs. Working With Bigger Groups This essay will focus on the differences between one-to-one teaching and group teaching. With both teaching approaches, there are advantages as well as disadvantages. Table of Contents Private Lessons Choice of Activities Group Teaching Communicative Approach Do you want to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alida K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Private Lessons Recently, there has been an increase in demand for one-to-one lessons, particularly within the business industry (Teaching Special Groups, Unit 19). Students feel...  [Read more]

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 Hoàng Minh Huy Destinations Alumni Experiences Tips for Working with English Teachers in Vietnam In modern times, Vietnam's government has introduced ambitious educational reforms to elevate English proficiency levels. This has led to an increase in English teaching roles in public and private schools. The growing demand among English users and native speakers has made teaching English in Vietnam an appealing choice. This essay offers advice for effectively working in Vietnam. Table of Contents Active Listening and Observation Cultivating Relationships and Building Rapport Supporting and Contributing Conclusion: Embracing Vietnamese Work Culture Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Working with Culturally Sensitive Issues in the Classroom When teaching English to non-native English speakers one may often come across a learner from a different culture than one's own. Many certified TEFL teachers may have been drawn to this program because of this exact aspect. Teachers may want to fulfill personal goals of traveling to unique countries and experience different cultural activities. Teachers with their TEFL certificate are extremely likely to find themselves teaching students with a different cultural identity than their own. This is very rewarding for students and teachers alike but comes with certain challenges that should be dealt with appropriately. Every country has subjects and issues that are taboo and...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top Tips for Working With Business English Students "Language is any form of sound or sign a living being can produce to convey some form of meaning to another living being", that being said Business Language can be defined or explained differently. "Business Language is the commodity that is being bought and sold in our daily lives, the exchange of goods and currency takes place to just add weight to said Business Language" and as English is the most spoken language in the world, it also makes English the universal Business Language. Table of Contents Language Skills for Business Purposes Basic English and Business English Writing Skills in English Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Language...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience in a Chinese Training School I have been an English teacher in China for roughly 3 years, one of the biggest challenges I face every day is the look I get from the children when they see me for the first time. I stand out a mile away (blonde hair and blue eyes) so they are either very eager to speak to me or they are petrified. Table of Contents Responsibilities Benefits Drawbacks Classes Structures We have 3 levels: Age Groups Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jeanne H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Responsibilities As a training school...  [Read more]

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Stay Confident When Working with Challenging Students To me, it looks awkward if a teacher loses his/her temper in front of students, though it's unavoidable sometimes because as far as the students are concerned, a teacher is someone perfect in every way. I have seen students fighting teachers while at high school and it wasn't a good experience to have an encounter with. The reality is, not all days are the same and teachers are also not immune to reacting unexpectedly in any given situation especially where students are involved. No man is perfect. Table of Contents Being sincere Getting a time out Classroom management Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 May 2021 Charlotte Lam Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Tips for Working with Local Teachers in Hong Kong Are you considering teaching in Hong Kong as a native English teacher (NET)? If yes, do you know who you are going to work with? Here are some ways you can effectively prepare yourself and collaborate with the local teachers in school. Table of Contents 1. Listen and observe 2. Build relationships and gain trust 3. Communicate actively 4. Provide support to your collages Are you ready to teach English in Hong Kong? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! 1. Listen and observe Most of the teachers are local in Hong Kong kindergarten. Therefore, you are very likely to partner and work with a local class...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One-to-One Teaching vs. Working with a Group I have years of teaching experience and during my teaching years, I have been working with individual students and with different groups and would like to speak about the differences between teaching these two groups. Table of Contents Working with a private student Disadvantages Working with a group Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Meri V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When I started my career I did it with teaching one to one student as it was...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 Leo Salazar TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Working from Home and the Importance of Effective Communication With the advent of social distancing as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the associated increase in people working from home rather than face-to-face, effective communication has never been more important. We share advice here on how you can improve your communication skills online. This information is especially useful for those offering online services, such as online English tutors. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Create and protect your own workspace Become familiar with the software and hardware Speak clearly, and slowly Be (inter)active Don't neglect your written communication Understand your...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Daisy   Daisy is from China and she just recently completed our 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL qualification course. She works as a teacher in China and decided to become certified to enhance her professional portfolio. She had a great time working through the course and found all units to be extremely helpful. Our TEFL/TESOL courses are great for practicing teachers or those who want to live abroad and start a teaching career. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas TEFL Teaching: ✅ Working in a High School vs. University There are six factors to consider when analyzing the differences between teaching English to high-school students and university students. Table of Contents Self-Study Knowledge The Diversity of Information Learning Intensity The Number of Students in Class Freedom Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anh N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Self-Study Firstly, one of the most noticeable distinctions between college and high...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Working and Teaching English Abroad Will Influence Your Life I was born in the United States in a big Italian family, where Italian customs and tradition played a key role and influence in my upbringing. My Mom and Dad were travelers of a different kind and would take many hiatus to exotic lands in far off places, leaving us children behind. Table of Contents Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rosella P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. However, one year when I was just a little girl, my parents decided it was time to take the entire family on an 8 months travel...  [Read more]

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker TEFL Information Alumni Experiences TEFL Options - Alternatives to Working in a State School or Language Center In this day and age, we have access to the world from the tips of our fingers. Through the integration of the internet, humanity has been connected like it's never seen before. As globalization continues and English dominates as the business standard for the world's commerce, this has made learning the English language a very lucrative skill to acquire. So who needs a TEFL certificate and could it be just what you are looking for? Table of Contents What a TEFL Certificate Provides Volunteer Teaching Teaching Online From Home Teaching Online on the Road Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English Abroad? Related Articles: This post...  [Read more]

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Personal Teaching Experience in China and Russia In this topic, I will be talking about my own "Personal Teaching Experience" in two Asian countries that I've had the privilege to work in and teach such as, China and Russia. So you might want to ask yourselves, What's the difference between teaching Chinese and Russian students? Well honestly there is a huge difference so let's get started. Table of Contents Culture Assistance Personal Experience Teaching Materials Teaching Methods Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jhonatan J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Culture First...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Tivity   Tivity is from China and took our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL online course. She enjoyed working through the course and highly recommends the tutor support. The resources she received were well put together, professional and printable. She thought the grammar lessons were the most useful for her as she is not a native English speaker. She also liked working through the teaching units giving information on methods, techniques and student assessment. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Maksim   Maksim from Russia is living and working in Shanghai, China. He took the 120-hour online TEFL course with ITTT and in his TEFL review video he tells us how he found the course to be well organized, interesting and not complicated. Maksim thinks that having the TEFL certificate played an important role in helping him to find a job teaching English in China. 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 &...  [Read more]

Popular TEFL destinations   Popular TEFL Destinations China Despite there being an estimated 100,000 plus foreign teachers currently working in China there is still a huge demand for English teachers and plenty of opportunities around the country. One of the great things about China is that there are positions available for both newly qualified teachers and those with experience. The more experienced and qualified you are the better salary and benefits you can expect to receive. Some of these benefits include accommodation and paid airfare. South Korea South Korea has been a popular draw for newly qualified TEFL teacher for some time and it is not hard to see why. Salaries are such that you can count on saving a significant portion of your income each month and schools offer...  [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 My Personal Teaching Experience in Xi’an, China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their story of teaching abroad. They worked in China, one of the most popular destinations for ESL teachers. A Lesson Plan to Practice Speaking With ESL Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL expert shares an EFL lesson plan for teaching speaking skills. Get inspired or simply use this ready lesson with your advanced level students. ...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Amy   Amy took the four-week in-class course in Shanghai and learned a lot during her time at the training center in China. In her TESOL review, she talk about how she practiced her teaching skills with real EFL students as well as working with other TEFL/TESOL trainees on various projects. Throughout her training, she received helpful feedback from our professional teacher trainers. She highly recommends the training course in China and cannot wait to put her new learned skills into use when starting a position as an English language teacher. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 Anastasiia Ovchinnikova TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Why I'm a Better English Teacher than my British Boyfriend Back in the days when I was living in China with my British boyfriend, who was born and raised in Oxford, we would always make our friends smile talking about our careers. We always felt it was a bit ironic that out of the two of us, it was me who ended up as an English language teacher. I started to wonder whether he would have been a better English teacher than me, had he decided to work at one of the international schools in China. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. NNET Personal Experience Is Better Than Any Certificate 2. Someone Who Knows How To Speak a Language Doesn't Necessarily Know How To Teach It 3. NNETs Understand Cultural...  [Read more]

how do I get a job in China?   The popularity of China as a destination for English language teachers has steadily increased in recent years, and it is now right at the top of the list with an estimated 100,000 foreign teachers working in the country each year. As a result of an extraordinary economic boom, Chinese parents are more willing than ever to spend thousands of dollars on their children's English education to give them the best chance of success in the future. With over 300 million people learning English across the country, China's insatiable demand for English language teachers looks set to continue. As there are often more job opportunities than there are teachers to fill them, schools are willing to offer very good salaries and other benefits to attract teachers....  [Read more]