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Listening Activity: Halloween Explain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a cloze test about the history of Halloween and in the text, you can find out the origin of Halloween, its traditions, and symbols more representative. The test consists in a video that pupils have to watch (the link is included in the text) and then they have to fill in the gaps in the text, and finally, they have to answer some questions about the video they have just watched.
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Why Reading and Listening Skills are Important? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
It is well-known that when we learn any language, listening, speaking, reading and writing are all important during language learning. Why do we learn a language the final goal is to communicate with others. Today I'd like to talk about the importance of learning reading and listening. The reasons for reading and listening can be contributed to the following parts. Firstly, we may read or listen for a particular aim or goal. Secondly, we may for entertainment, such as listening to their favorite songs and so on.
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Enhancing Listening Skills: Key Considerations for Adult ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Listening is possibly the least covered of the four skills needed by ESL learners in most classrooms. As it is a fundamental skill, teachers should try to create as many listening skills lessons as they do for the other three skills: reading, writing, and speaking.
Challenges of Listening Compared to Reading
The Stages of Listening
The Receiving Stage: Hearing and Attending
The Understanding Stage: Decoding and Comprehension
The Evaluating Stage: Forming Opinions and Thinking Ahead
The Remembering Stage: Processing and Storing Information
The Responding Stage: Verbal or Written Answers
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Winter Clothes Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun ESL worksheet about winter clothes with listening reading, speaking tasks.
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Great Ideas for Teaching Listening Skills in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Teaching Ideas
Of the four language skills taught in an ESL classroom, listening skills are often overlooked as teachers can be unsure how to make these lessons interesting and relevant to their students. However, as listening skills are a fundamental part of the language learning process, it is vital that we give them the classroom time they deserve. The good news is that there are many ways to make listening skills lessons both fun and productive. Here are 6 ideas for livening up your lesson plans.
Popular Culture
Secret Phrase
Celebrity Squares
Describe the Picture
Listen and Quiz
Vowel Cards
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Personal Information Questions and Answers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great way to prepare students for their beginner's speaking and listening exam.
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Mastering English Language Sounds: Enhancing Pronunciation and Auditory Receptive Skills - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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Explore the challenges and strategies in teaching English language sounds and pronunciation across different age groups.It's widely known that students of various age groups exhibit varying learning capacities. Despite these differences and regardless of background or origin, learners of English (referred to as L2) often struggle with speaking and listening due to the language's heavy reliance on auditory comprehension. This article delves into the importance of addressing these pronunciation challenges, especially in the context of teaching English as a second language.
Understanding Age-Related Differences
Young Learners: Nurturing the Phonetic Foundation
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8 Reasons to Teach English in Thailand - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Destinations
Thailand has been a major destination on the Southeast Asia backpacking trail for many years and it is now also one of the biggest employers of foreign teachers in the region. So what is it about Thailand that attracts thousands of teachers every year from all corners of the Earth? And what is it that makes many of them stay for far longer than they ever intended? This list of 8 Reasons to Teach English in Thailand should provide some answers to these questions and maybe put it on your radar of potential teaching destinations.
1. A Friendly Welcome
2. Fun in the Classroom
3. Exceptional Food
4. The Tropical Climate
5. World-Class Beaches
6. A Central Location
7. Plenty of Time Off
8. Low Cost of Living
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8 Must-Visit Places When Teaching English in Mexico - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Destinations
Mexico attracts more and more ESL teachers every year due to its great mix of attractions that includes a warm climate, thousands of miles of coastline and beaches, a fascinating history of ancient civilizations, vibrant cities, a dynamic culture, and outstanding cuisine. Many teachers also head to Mexico for the opportunity to be immersed in the Spanish language, which is the third most used language in the world.
Mexico City
Acapulco
Guadalajara
Cozumel
Palenque
Tulum
Chichen Itza
Oaxaca
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Passive Voice Speaking Cards - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a set of 8 printable cards with questions to practice the passive voice.
Have your students work in parks or groups and interview each other. This activity aims to improve your students' speaking skills and their use of grammar.
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English Idioms about Happiness - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are 8 English idioms about happiness. Teach them to you ESL students and have some fun!
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The 8 Best Countries in Asia for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
Asia is a premier destination for English teachers due to the ease of travel between countries, good salaries, extra benefits (free flights! free housing!) and the abundance of available jobs. Teaching English overseas provides unlimited opportunities for English speakers from all backgrounds to live, work and travel overseas. Here are the best countries in Asia to teach English as a foreign language in 2018.
Vietnam - The Land of the Ascending Dragon
Japan - The Land of the Rising Sun
South Korea - The Land of the Morning Calm
Thailand - The Land of Smiles
China - The Land of the Red Dragon
Taiwan - The Treasure Island
Cambodia - The Land of Peace and Prosperity
Russia - The Land of the Tsars
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Top 8 Resources for Researching Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
So you want to move abroad to teach English and explore a new culture? That's great - but how do you get started? At first, the process of finding a teaching position abroad can seem like a daunting task. Where are the highest teacher salaries? Is it better to teach at a private or public school? Which country hires teachers in advance? China is the largest EFL market worldwide - but is it also the right choice for me?
1. ITTT Country Guides
2. ITTT FAQs
3. Your Local Library or Bookstore
4. Online Forums and Facebook Groups
5. ITTT Alumni Experiences
6. Blogs Written By Real Teachers Abroad
7. ESL Job Boards and Recruitment Agencies
8. ITTT Advisors
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Top 8 Resources for Researching Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
guys hello linda here from itt hope you are doing well today um thanks so much for joining today's live stream and as you can see today we're talking about this way top eight resources for finding the right teaching destination that's the topic for today i hope um you're going to enjoy it it's probably going to take about 30 to 40 minutes and then as always at the end there will be a q a part so you will be able to ask your own questions at that time but also feel free to just leave your comments as we go we are live on facebook and on youtube at the same time and if you can see me if you can hear me if you are there please please just leave a quick hi in the comment box that would really mean a lot and then i can see that somebody is here and i'm not just talking to myself that would be... [Read more]
Tefl Review For In Class Phuket Course 8 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This recent TEFL trainee in Phuket, Thailand, shares her experience of week 3 of her 1-month in-class course. The third week was challenging but she was able to get her lesson planning assignments resolved and concentrate on her upcoming final task before graduating from the course. The third week was also filled with practical teaching sessions with local Thai students who were eager to learn English with her. She cannot wait to start her career in teaching English overseas.
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8 Amazing Things You Can Do with a TEFL certificate - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
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A TEFL certificate opens up loads of opportunities for work, travel and adventure. Here we look at some of the things you can do with your hard-earned TEFL qualification.
Choose from thousands of teaching jobs around the world
Earn money while traveling the globe
Make a real difference to the lives of your students
Get to know a country and its people in a way that ordinary travelers cannot
Volunteer in some of the most underdeveloped countries in the world
Beat economic downturns in your home country
Make a fresh start later in life with a new and exciting career in a new and exciting country
Enhance your retirement
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8 Simple Ways to Implement New Technology in Your Teaching to Benefit From It - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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In 2019, it is difficult to imagine an ESL lesson without the use of modern technologies. Every tutor, language center or school tries to use audio and video presentations, interactive whiteboards, smart toys and so on. With the help of modern technologies, the learning process becomes more interesting, dynamic and informative. It is promoted by the developing market of educational services, growth of the competition, and also inquiries of students. In this article, we will try to find out how a modern teacher can use technology in his lesson.
1. Plan Before You Go
2. Breaking News!
3. Look And Listen
4. Make it Fun
5. A Star Goes to…
6. How to Say That?
7. Click it – Touch it – Say it.
8. Are You Ready?
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The Top 8 Cities in France For Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
France is one of the most popular destinations for teaching English in Europe. While a lot of people settle in Paris to enjoy the Parisian lifestyle, there are a lot of other exciting cities in all parts of the country. Here are the top 8 places to teach English in France.
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Bordeaux
Grenoble
Lyon
Marseille
Nice
Paris
Rennes
Strasbourg
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8 Big Mistakes To Avoid When Applying for TEFL Jobs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi linda here from itt back with another live session this week i told you same time same place i would be here so i hope you are too thank you for taking some time out of your day today to spend it with me today we're going to talk about applying for tefl jobs eight big mistakes to avoid that's today's topic kind of continuing on our like job seeking series um i did a couple of those kind of job related videos or live sessions in the past few weeks so i thought this would fit perfectly into our little collection um as always we do save our previous live sessions in our playlists um you can find them on facebook you can also find them on youtube just like we are live on both platforms today so we are live on facebook and we're also live on youtube at the same time so if you can see... [Read more]
8 Big Mistakes To Avoid When Applying For TEFL Jobs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
When you're applying for any job, you want to make sure that you're putting your best foot forward. You might be the perfect fit for a position, but silly mistakes in job applications can cost you dearly. In this live session, we'll take a look at 8 big mistakes to avoid when applying for TEFL jobs. #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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8 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying to EFL Teaching Jobs - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, we will look at 8 common mistakes made by applicants in their applications for ESL teaching positions.
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We are going to look at eight of the biggest mistakes to avoid when applying for an ESL teaching job.
1. Follow the instruction given about how to apply
2. Proofread your Application before sending
3. Not attaching a cover letter.
4. Not addressing the letter to a person.
5. Applying in a country where you don't meet the requirements.
6. Applying for a job you're not qualified for.
7. Not providing proof of English proficiency if you're a non-native speaker.
8. Not attaching a photo.
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The 8 Best Countries in the Middle East for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
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Are you thinking about teaching English in the Middle East? This region is rich in culture and natural beauty, plus the salaries for EFL teachers are among the highest in the world! Having work experience in the Middle East on your resume will open doors to endless opportunities around the world. Here are the best countries in the Middle East to teach English as a foreign language in 2018.
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United Arab Emirates - The Land of Opportunities
Kuwait - The Fruitful Land of the Gulf
Bahrain - The Land of Pearls
Oman - The Land of Scenic Beauty
Saudi Arabia - The Land of Hot Sands
Qatar - The Land of the Sheikhs
Jordan - The Land of Hospitality
Turkey - The Land of the Crescent Moon
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8 Things I Wish I had Known Before I Started Teaching English Online - TEFL Blog
Karah Musani
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
I started teaching online two years ago. With no training, it was a bumpy start. If there is one thing I want you to take away from this post, it's this: relax. It gets better.
1. The learning curve is STEEP. You will get better.
2. You will have bad classes. It's not always your fault.
3. They don't have to get it right away.
4. Rushing class is counterproductive.
5. Students learn more if they're having fun.
6. You can't let your students see how far they have to go.
7. Starting kids off with a win helps them be more confident in class
8. It gets better
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Tefl reviews - Tefl 120 Hour Course Unit 8 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video diary entry outlines Chantelle?s experience of studying unit 8 of her online TEFL course. Unit 8 is another tense unit, this time looking at the future tenses. These include the future simple, future continuous, future perfect, future perfect continuous and the ?going to? future. It also covers how the present simple and present continuous can be used to talk about the future. In this unit you will learn how the tenses are formed and used and what some of the most common errors students make.
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8 Traveling Power Couples Teaching English Abroad You Should Follow Right Now - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
The following eight couples have traveled the world together and either started out as ESL teachers or supported their travels teaching English in different parts of the world. Some of them are still teaching, others have started their own businesses. Either way, these 8 traveling power couples are an absolute inspiration for ESL teachers and you should follow them right now!
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Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust
Rosie and Dave from Ravenous Travellers
Katie and Ben from Two Wandering Soles
Ron and Jess from Unearth The Voyage
Nick and Dariece from Goats On The Road
Sarah and Nathan from Exploring Kiwis
Claire and Terry from Past The Pot Holes
Scott and Megan from Bobo and Chichi
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Tefl reviews - Lesson Planning Part 8 Process For Study Activities - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Just to finish off this particular section on lesson planning, we're going to go through a couple of procedures that should take place during the study phase periods, particularly when we're doing the activities. It is quite important that before we actually go into a study activity that we go through a process of showing how that activity is going to work and one acronym that is often used for this is D-E-GO. The D part of this stands for a demonstration of the activity. Now, it's very important that you don't try to explain how the activity is going to work but rather you actually demonstrate the process. An example of the demonstration of the process of the activity could be something as simple as taking the first question and using it and writing it on the board. This will show... [Read more]
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Grammar Meets Conversation: Wh Questions - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a grammar-based ´Getting to know you´ worksheet aimed at practicing the use of correct wh-question words, speaking, listening, asking for clarification, asking to repeat, note-taking and short presentations or talking in front of the class.
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Parts of Speech in English Grammar - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The parts of speech explain how a word is used in a sentence. There are 8 parts of speech (also known as word classes): nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Let's take a look at them below.
A noun names a person, place, things or idea.
Examples: dog, cat, mouse, student, cucumber, apple, Lucy and etc.
An adverb tells how often, how, when, where. It can describe a verb, an adjective or an adverb.
Examples: loudly, always, never, late, soon etc.
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Q&A: Ask a Non-Native ESL Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys it's lizzy here and i'm happy to welcome you at another ittttts live stream uh if you don't know me yet i'm a non-native esl teacher i also passed a tefl certification uh several years ago and uh if you are here to learn a little bit more about uh tefl certification uh and uh particularly how to be a non-native esl teacher uh these days i'm here to help you out so feel free to ask me whatever um comes to your mind whatever disturbs you maybe because i am that person who is like 100 percent on your side i'm also a non-native esl teacher and um it took me a while to overcome some challenges being a non-native teacher so feel free to ask me anything by the way i have prepared several questions from from our channel on youtube so i'm gonna take those questions um to answer but if you... [Read more]