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Empowering ESL Educators: A Guide to Free Teaching Tools - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Navigating the realm of ESL teaching is both rewarding and challenging. To equip educators with versatile and effective resources, a myriad of free tools has emerged, revolutionizing the way English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught. These tools not only streamline lesson planning but also enrich classroom engagement and student learning experiences. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into an array of invaluable free resources tailored specifically for ESL teachers, empowering them to craft dynamic and impactful lessons that resonate with diverse learners.
Zoom
Miro
Google Docs
Canva
Calendy
WeTransfer
Microsoft Loop
Teacheroo
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TESOL certification for military veterans - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
1. Understanding the Benefits of a TESOL Certification for Military Veterans
2. How Military Experience Translates to Success in TEFL
3. Resources and Support for Military Veterans Pursuing TESOL Certification
4. Transitioning from Military Service to a Career in TEFL
Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging, but obtaining a TESOL certification can open up new opportunities for veterans. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) provides a rewarding career path that allows veterans to leverage their unique skills and experiences in a meaningful way. With a TESOL certification, veterans can work both domestically and internationally, making a positive impact by helping others learn English.
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Tefl reviews - Theories Methods Techniques Of Teaching Grammar Translation - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The purpose of grammar translation then is to basically translate between L1 and L2 and vice versa. So, we could take a simple example. Let's imagine that our native language was English and our target language was French and let's assume that we want to translate a document from French into English. Let's take a simple sentence. Here's a sentence in French "Ouvre la fenêtre" and we'll add "s'il vous plaît" at the end. What we want to do is to take this L2 and translate it back into English. Now, if we have a reasonable knowledge of French then we may well know that this particular verb "ouvre" "to open" translates directly and this female form of the and finally the fenêtre "Open the window" and this polite form of "please". This is all very well if the two structures that... [Read more]
Can I get a teaching job with an online TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
You can certainly get a teaching job with an online TEFL certificate. In fact, you can probably get a teaching job without any kind of qualifications or experience whatsoever. The real question is, can you get a quality teaching job with good pay and comfortable working conditions with an online certificate? The answer is still YES, if you make sure you sign up for the best quality online course you can find.
The main problem for online trainees is the obvious lack of any practical teaching experience. If you can afford a month-long in-class training course that includes multiple hours of teaching practice in a real classroom, you will be able to apply for a wider range of jobs in most parts of the world. If you choose the cheaper online option, you will find that you will be more... [Read more]
Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad for History Buffs - TEFL Blog
Joanna Dineva
Destinations
Teaching English abroad is a wonderful way to travel and experience new cultures. For those of us who also love to learn about ancient civilizations and learn from the past, there are a few countries that offer the chance to immerse yourself in history. I reviewed lists that ranked the best places to teach English abroad in 2019 based on a number of google searches, salary opportunities, and how many programs they offer and compare them to the lists of countries with the greatest historical significance and came up with a list of the top 5 countries to teach English abroad for history buffs. Â Â
5. EGYPT
4. MEXICO
3. SPAIN
2. CHINA
1. JAPAN
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Rajasthan Guide - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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6 Must-Have Apps When Living In China - TEFL Blog
Ramon Perez
Destinations
China is a country where you can venture out and explore all it has to offer. The food, the culture, the people and everything else provide an exciting experience for those willing to challenge themselves. This country will allow you to grow in ways you never thought possible. However, some of these challenges can become a bit of an obstacle in our everyday lives.
WECHAT
Messaging
Wallet
Payments
Translation
ALIPAY
VPN
TAOBAO
GOOGLE TRANSLATE
DUOLINGO
Other Useful Apps
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Don't fret. There are tools that can help us overcome those obstacles and make our stay a pleasant one. In this blog, we will discuss a few apps that can aid in making our day to day journey a little easier.
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Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in the Czech Republic - TEFL Blog
Christine Thompson
Visa and Legal Destinations
Though quite bureaucratic for non-EU passport holders, it is by no means impossible to get permission to work and stay legally in the Czech Republic. Depending on your country of origin, the process will differ slightly, but the following should give you a good idea of the process involved:
Step 1: Understanding the Visa Situation
Step 2: Documents You Will Need
Step 3: Get Your TEFL Certification
Step 5: Apply for Jobs
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Secondly - permission to stay in the country in the form of a long-term stay visa
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TEFL Mexico - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ English Professor In Mexico
Date posted:2024-07-03 | Writer: Universidad de la Sierra Sur | Email: [email protected]
Universidad de la Sierra Sur is a Mexican public university in the state of Oaxaca. We serve 2450 students, many of which come from indigenous, low-income backgrounds. Our work with students has a social impact. Their careers could involve work with English speakers in Mexico in addition to the possibility of working or travelling abroad. 85% of our students are in a health profession (nursing, nutrition, dentistry, or medicine) and 15% will work in business, administration, or computer science.
We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic about teaching, aren't afraid of being in a small town, and have a positive approach to learning about and living in different cultures.
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Essential Apps for EFL Teachers ✅ - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Teaching Ideas
Although teaching English as a Foreign Language can be a fun and rewarding job, it can also involve a fair amount of hard graft when it comes to planning and delivering high-quality lessons. With this in mind, why not use all the tools at your disposal to ensure your lessons are engaging and effective? The use of technology and online resources is a cornerstone of EFL lessons worldwide and using whatever means necessary to achieve the best results is generally encouraged by most forward thinking employers. Lesson planning is a major part of a teacher's life, so anything that can help the process along can only be a good thing. However, it is not only planning that can be aided by technology. In this day and age there are apps available that can provide the... [Read more]
The Fun Side of Group Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Can you imagine being in a foreign country and you don't speak the language? You are a new student, who is shy, nervous. You haven't made any friends yet and you don't have confidence in your speaking skills. A classroom could be a terrifying place to be which is why the role of the teacher is so important. Since most non-English speaking students are typically shy in English class, teaching English through various types of methods such as "groups" can be beneficial to the students.
Learning Based on Real-life Communicaton
Grouping Techniques
Choice of Activities
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The Benefits of Foreign Language Experience When Traveling the World - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
In April 2018 I quit my job and began traveling around the world. Since then, I have taught myself Russian and improved my teaching skills by helping others with languages I am familiar with. The more places I visited on my journey, the more I became interested in foreign languages. I had the chance to teach people German and English, while also learning other languages and alphabets from them. I realized that while helping others, I developed a passion for teaching. I then decided to travel to Southeast Asia and acquire a TEFL certificate, which will enable me to teach English and live in a foreign country.
My First Experiences Overseas
How Travel Can Lead to Personal Development
The Mutual Rewards of Structured Teaching
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Teaching Idioms and Slang: Why Learning Idioms and Slang Connects Cultures - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
When it comes to learning a new language, the way that we make it comfortable for us is to try and relate it to our language. How many times have you met someone from another country and you ask them how to use swear words or how to say something is cool in their native language. Since English is very commonly spoken all over the world, for students to learn idioms and slang is for them to not only learn how to say certain things but get a deeper cultural understanding. With that deeper understanding comes relativity to their own lives, which means they see the ways that we are more similar instead of different.
Learning Goals
When to Start Teaching Slang and Idioms?
Learning Cultural Context
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English as a Global Language: What Motivates Students to Learn English? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
As an international study major in college, I learned that the United Nations, a non-governmental organization, officially recognizes six world languages: every meeting, written document, and speech are translated into these languages. English is one of them. It is spoken and written by billions of people around the world. Having traveled in eight countries myself, I was surprised to have seen how commonplace it was for countries to translate directional signs in both the official language and in English. A student's mastery of the English language, or in any language, can be a difficult journey to venture. Therefore, this essay will explore what factors may motivate a student to learn English.
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The 5 Most Common Types of EFL Students and How to Deal with Them - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
So you have got your TEFL certificate in hand and are about to set foot into your very own classroom abroad. You have planned your lessons, created your teaching materials and marked the right pages in your textbook. There's only one more thing to consider: challenging students! Here are the 5 common types of EFL students and how to deal with them in the classroom.
1. The Dominator
2. The Class Clown
3. The Silent Student
4. The Translator
5. The Arguer
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How the English Language Can Help to Change the World - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Lately or, it is better to say, since the "boom" of the globalization processes in the middle of the 1990s the world is facing many profound changes in different aspects of life: the way people communicate, the way people buy and sell things, new services and professions has emerged, the way people travel, the way people move from one place to another in their day by day activities, the way people know new cultures and so on. And all of these changes are also true to companies and their business, to the development of new technologies, to governments and to the way heads of states rule their countries.
General Overview
Modern Issues
The Importance of English
Demand in English
Applicability
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How Traveling The World Inspired Me To Teach English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
In April 2018, I quit my job and began traveling around the world. Since then, I taught myself Russian and improved my teaching skills by helping others with languages I am familiar with. The more places I visited on my journey, the more I became interested in foreign languages.
"Learn from locals while teaching them."
"Traveling is one of the best ways to improve and educate yourself."
"Once you're able to communicate, there will be new opportunities!"
"It's not just about providing knowledge but also gaining knowledge while teaching."
Are you ready to get inspired to teach while traveling?
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Anticipated Problems When Teaching English Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Young children, even when they are learning their native tongue, learn the words before they learn how to apply them correctly and as a result, children often make mistakes in their grammar, however, even when they do, it is mostly the vocabulary or the order of the words which still provides a degree of context which makes the message they intend to convey understandably and thus susceptible to improvement. It is exactly because of this fact that in this essay, I would like to dive into teaching vocabulary.
Some reflections and advice
Teaching vocabulary in primary school
Teaching vocabulary to teenagers
Summarized and based on the experience I would provide the following advice
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Q&A with a Non-Native ESL Teacher: "I can't find a job! What to do?" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys it's lizzy here and today we are going to discuss a really crucial issue uh so i would like to uh draw everybody's attention to the problem of getting a job as a non-native esl teacher uh for some reason um i get constantly asked about this situation and people usually say like i got tefl certified but i can't find a job or in general i can't find a job without any reasons and i don't know what to do so um i believe that this uh point uh is super important to uh cover that is why uh today i decided to have this q a session uh with you and address your problems and try myself try try my best to help you out to overcome this trouble to overcome this problem so um what we are going to do is um we are going to communicate via the chat box so uh make sure uh that if you have a... [Read more]
How do I find a job teaching English in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
For those passionate about teaching English and enamored by Spain's rich culture, vibrant cities, and picturesque coastlines, securing a position in Spain can be a dream come true. To increase your chances of finding a teaching job in this sought-after destination, consider these steps:
Embarking on this journey not only offers a chance to teach but also to immerse oneself in Spain's rich tapestry of history, language, and culture.
What are the basic requirements for teaching English in Spain?
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When is the best time to apply for jobs teaching English in Spain?
Where are the best places to apply for jobs teaching English in Spain?
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Tefl reviews - Adapt Vs Adopt English Grammar Teaching Tips - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video covers the difference between 'adapt' and 'adopt'. Due to their similar spelling, their usage is often confused. 'Adapt' describes the action of taking something and changing it for a special purpose, for example: A screenwriter successfully adapts the book to make it work as a movie. The word 'adopt', on the other hand, refers to the action of taking something and using it or making it your own, such as here: Because they couldn't have children of their own, they decided to adopt a child.
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7 Amazing Winter and Christmas ESL Activities Your Students Will Love - TEFL Blog
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!
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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!
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Phonetics Difficulties for French Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
One of the most important problems encountered while learning a foreign language is undoubtedly pronunciation. Knowing a language fluently may not always be enough. Fluency level may be open to discussion if an accurate pronunciation is not used. Therefore as teachers, we must teach our students how to use the correct pronunciation. However, pronunciation can be a nightmare for some students, especially for young learners.
Common Errors in Pronunciation
/h/ Sound
Ways to Fix Errors
Articulation
Simple Way to Overcome the Problem
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The 8 Best Classroom Tools Every Teacher Should Use - TEFL Blog
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?
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TEFL USA - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English In Dever Colorado
Date posted:2011-03-10 | Writer: Colorado School of English | Email: [email protected]
We are a private English school in downtown Denver, and we are seeking experienced English teachers. Full time positions are available immediately for academic programs. Minimum qualifications for this position are a bachelor’s degree, TESOL certification, and at least two years of ESL classroom teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in TESOL, linguistics, English, or a related area (completed or in progress). Preference given to candidates who have lived and taught abroad and who have experience teaching advanced-level classes.
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TEFL Turkey - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach Efl Full Time In Turkey
Date posted:2012-04-11 | Writer: Speak English | Email: [email protected]
We are an English language consultancy providing one-to-one English lessons to individuals in all areas of Istanbul. We offer English lessons at the student’s home or workplace, or in our office in Kadiköy. We also cater to companies' needs by providing in-house classes. For each level of English and exam classes we have a structured syllabus to follow. However, creativity is welcomed to keep the lessons motivating for students.We are currently looking for part-time and full-time TEFL qualified teachers to join our team. If you would like to get involved in teaching English with us, please apply to the e-mail address given on the job heading. We look forward to hearing from you.
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The Best Materials For Teaching English Online - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
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.
Now, let's explore specific tool categories that cater to diverse educational needs:
Creating Online Learning Content
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How Learning Chinese Made Me A Better English Teacher In China - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The following blog post is about an ITTT graduate who shares his story on how learning Chinese helped him to become a better English teacher in China.
What do you call someone who speaks only one language?
"My insights into their language and culture were incredibly helpful."
"Many Chinese are anxious about speaking English with natives - more so than is to be considered normative."
"The best ESL teachers are the ones with experience with the native language of their students."
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8 Amazing Places to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia - TEFL Blog
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 - ShÅgatsu
4. Mongolia - Tsagaan Sar
5. Tibet - Losar
6. Vietnam - Tết nguyên Äán
7. Singapore - Lunar New Year
8. Laos - Pi Mai
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TEFL Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teachers Needed Online To Work With It Professionals
Date posted:2023-11-26 | Writer: Unifyhub | Email: [email protected]
Unifyhub, a corporate language learning and content creation company with offices in Tallinn (Estonia), and Saint-Petersburg (Russia) is looking for ESL teachers to join our international team of professionals. In the past 14 years, we have helped over 100,000 people learn English, get into foreign universities, travel freely, and get better jobs. Our mission is to improve people’s lives and careers by helping them master their language knowledge. Responsibilities: ESL teacher (online)• Teaching Business and General English to corporate clients (adults) in groups and individually online (normally up to 100 academic hours per month) • Lesson planning • ... [Read more]
