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The Importance of Evaluation and Testing in an Educational System - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Although evaluation and testing are considered to be a 'necessary evil' by some teachers and students, it is quite absurd to call them so. Evaluation and testing should never be seen as 'evil', although they are certainly 'necessary' within a properly functioning educational system. It can be argued that no serious study is possible without evaluation and testing as they are surely the best way of judging the capabilities and progress of a student, and a serious motivation for reaching new goals.
Distinctions Between Evaluation and Testing
The Purpose of Evaluation and Testing
The Importance of Planning and Instructions
Common Types of Tests
The Outcomes of Testing and Evaluation
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Top TEFL Countries That Hire Teachers in Advance - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
While a lot of teaching positions are filled locally through face-to-face interviews, there are many countries that prefer to recruit new teachers in advance before they leave home. The application process usually takes place online via email and interviews are held via phone or Skype. A lot of teachers prefer this method as it offers a bit more security than simply heading abroad to find a job.
Benefits of Getting Hired in Advance
Countries in Asia That Hire English Teachers in Advance
Countries in the Middle East That Hire English Teachers in Advance
Countries in Europe That Hire English Teachers in Advance
Countries in Latin America That Hire English Teachers in Advance
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Interactive ESL Transportation Board Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun board game around the topic of travel and transportation to help teach students language connected to traveling and modes of transport.
Before the game, go through the flight and travel information in the center of the board with your students and explain any unknown vocabulary.
Then, start the game at the "start" and take turns rolling dice. Students have to answer the questions by looking at the travel information in the ccenter.
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Can I get an English teaching job in Advance in Europe? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Securing an English teaching job in Europe prior to arrival can be challenging. While Europe remains a magnet for aspiring English teachers, especially from North America, the typical hiring process often leans towards local recruitment. Unlike regions such as Asia and the Middle East, where job placement can be arranged from abroad, in many European countries, candidates are expected to arrive first and then initiate their job search in-person. However, for those seeking advance placement, there are certain exceptions worth considering.
Can I get a job in advance teaching English in Russia?
Can I get a job in advance teaching English in Turkey?
Can I get a job in advance teaching English in Poland?
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Public Transportation Vocabulary EFL Word Search - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun EFL word search with words related to public transportation.
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EFL Public Transportation Word Match - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun EFL worksheet to match words related to public transportation.
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EFL Public Transportation Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun EFL crossword puzzle with words related to public transportation.
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Public Transportation Vocabulary EFL Word Scramble - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a fun EFL word scramble with words related to public transportation.
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Advanced English Grammar for Non-Native ESL Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys nice to see you again so it's liza here i'm glad to welcome you to the weekly uh live session and uh if you hear me if you see me please let me know that everything works smooth because like just three minutes before the live session uh my home wi-fi connection cut off and i just had to switch on uh the mobile connection the mobile internet and i'm so scared that something uh might work um not that well so please if you see and hear me clearly let me know that it works okay um i hope that uh this internet connection problem won't cause any troubles hello guys thanks for coming thanks for joining please let me know that you hear and see me clearly okay uh it looks like my picture hangs for some moments hey guys hello okay rosie thank you so much for letting me know and hello guys... [Read more]
TEFL TESOL Courses; No Final Exams! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
If, like many people, the idea of an end of course exam fills you with dread, you have nothing to fear with our online TEFL certification courses. All our online courses include ongoing assessments as you work through the materials, removing the need for a final exam at the end. Each course is divided into separate units with a multiple choice assessment to conclude each section. Once complete, you then move on to the following course unit. There is no need to hit a required pass rate on each individual assessment either, but rather an average requirement of 75% across all the course unit assessments. Provided you reach this realistic assessment level, you will graduate from the course and receive your TEFL course certificate. Thanks to this user friendly approach to assessment... [Read more]
Where do schools interview and hire English teachers in advance? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Many employers prefer to interview and hire English teachers ahead of time, directly from their home countries. This approach is especially prevalent in nations such as China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the U.A.E., among others. The hiring process usually starts with email applications, progressing to interviews conducted via Skype or phone calls. This method is advantageous for novice teachers or those unfamiliar with overseas travel, providing them a secured position before arriving.
What are the benefits of getting a TEFL job in advance?
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Which countries in the Middle East hire English teachers in advance?
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Top Online Lesson Plan Resources for New and Advanced Teachers - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Teaching Ideas
For many new and experienced EFL teachers, one of the most challenging aspects of their career is coming up with lesson plans that are both engaging and effective. Even if your employer provides a specific textbook to follow as a curriculum, you will often find that this can be rather dull for the students unless you spice things up by adding in some fun and original ideas from an outside source. By searching online you will find a huge amount of sites offering all manner of resources of varying quality and relevance. To save you the hassle of searching through them all, we have listed our 5 favorite websites that you can use to find quality lesson plans free of charge.
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TEFL.net
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Do I need a visa to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
To teach English abroad, you will typically need a visa to legally reside and work in your chosen country. While visa requirements differ from one nation to another, it is a common requisite for foreign teachers. Countries in Asia often have a more streamlined visa application process than some other regions, and if you are eyeing Europe, be mindful that non-EU teachers might face stricter work permit regulations. It is important to consult the respective embassy for accurate and current visa details.
What is a tourist visa and how do I get one?
Can I teach English abroad with a tourist visa?
How do I get a work visa for teaching English abroad?
Can I teach English abroad with a student visa?
Can I get a working holiday visa for teaching English abroad?
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Do I need a passport to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely, a valid passport is essential to teach English abroad. Before traveling:
Being well-prepared can make your teaching journey smoother.
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in the U.S.A?
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in the UK?
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in Canada?
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in Australia?
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in New Zealand?
How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in other countries?
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4 Main Challenges for ESL Students in China - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Destinations Alumni Experiences
I have been in China for four years; I came here on 15, September 2015, as a student. During this time pursuing my Master's degree, I taught English as a foreign language in training centers, elementary school, high school and currently teaching in a Polytechnics.
Weak Language Foundation
Late Start:
Weak Language Acquisition Device:
Teen Development Problems:
Curriculum Structure
Combined Topics Per Lesson:
Student Placement:
Course Materials:
Lack of Motivation
Testing of Students:
Student Placement:
Poor Language Training Institutions
Teaching, Learning, and Business:
Unprofessional Teachers:
Lack of Regular Training:
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What is a hagwon and are they a good place to work? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
A hagwon is a specialized educational institution in South Korea, distinct from the standard public school system. It operates primarily as a private academy, catering to students who seek supplementary education, especially in subjects like English. While the public school system offers foundational education, hagwons focus on enhancing and refining a student's knowledge.
Approximately 95% of South Korean students enroll in a hagwon at some point in their educational journey, indicating their significant role in the Korean academic landscape. Given their prominence, hagwons present a vast majority of employment opportunities for EFL teachers in South Korea. However, potential educators should thoroughly research individual hagwons and their working conditions to ensure they align with... [Read more]
TEFL TESOL Courses; Easy To Study! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Completing an online TEFL course could not be a more user friendly experience thanks to our unique online study platform. Once you have signed up for a course you will receive a code via email that will give you exclusive access to your own personalized dashboard. Through the dashboard you will be able to navigate your way through every step of the course with ease as all the materials and assessment strategies will be at your fingertips whenever you need them. Crucially, you can access the dashboard from any location with an internet connection and via any device you like, such as a PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Not only will you find all the written materials necessary to complete the course on hand via the dashboard, you can also choose to download them and print them out... [Read more]
Is there a level 6 TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
At ITTT our course-level framework runs from level 3 to level 7. At level 6 we provide our 370-hour Diploma in TESOL course which is the highest level individual course you can complete with us. The Diploma in TESOL is a great option for first-time teachers who want to start their careers with a bang, as well as teachers who already have some classroom experience and are looking to move up the employment ladder. With a level 6 qualification on your portfolio you will have access to a wider range of teaching jobs, many of which could potentially include a higher rate of pay and greater responsibility than the majority of entry-level positions.
Check out our course levels page for more information on our framework.
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Speaking Tips C1-C2 Levels in English - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Are you about to take an English speaking exam or simply want to improve your speaking skills? These advanced C1-C2 level English phrases are going to spice up your English conversations and make you sound more professional at the same time.
We've all been there. You're in a conversation and get asked a question but you have no idea what to answer or don't understand the question. Instead of giving a blank stare or blurting out "huh?", there are some more professional things to say when you don't understand a question:
Getting asked about things you like and dislike is part of almost every conversation. Instead of answering with a simple "yes" or "no", there are some better ways to spice up the conversation:
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370-hour TESOL diploma course with tutor(TEFL/TESOL Certificate & Diploma) - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you looking to take your TEFL certification to the next level? The online diploma with tutor support is the most advanced course we offer.
The Diploma in TESOL Course is the most advanced online certification that we offer. The course is popular with a wide range of trainees as it adds a high-level qualification to your CV/resume that allows you to apply for more prestigious teaching positions that typically offer a higher salary and greater responsibility. As the diploma course begins with our standard 120-hour online TEFL certification course that covers all the basic subjects new teachers require, the diploma course is open to complete beginners, as well as those with some existing teaching experience.
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Understanding Multiple Intelligences as a Learning Bedrock - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Once I saw a satirical cartoon. Different animals such as a monkey, a fish, a giraffe, a snail, and a tiger were sitting in desks. In front of all the animals, was a godlike man pointing a tree. He then said, "The first one to climb that tree gets an A". I laughed the first time I saw it. Then, I was saddened.
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My initial response was somewhat of a bittersweet reminiscence, in which I remember what it was to study, the difficulties and the rewards, my fellow classmates and my teachers. Most of us could relate to the satirical cartoon. Nonetheless, the cartoon is not... [Read more]
Review From Tesol Student Kim - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Kim is from Thailand and joined the in-class training course in Chiang Mai to improve her teaching skills and advance her career opportunities. She was able to learn a lot about teaching techniques and how to engage the students into her lessons. With her internationally recognized teaching qualification in hand, she can now start teaching English overseas and live abroad. She highly recommends ITTT and our training center in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to anyone who wants to start a career in EFL teaching.
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Simple Past Verbs Board Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun board game for teaching or revising the past simple tense. Students advance on the board with dice, when they land on a square they are asked to make a sentence using the picture clue and the verb provided.
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All About Me Board Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun board game with 'All About Me' related questions for intermediate and advanced students. This is a great way to get to know them at the beginning of a course.
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What TEFL Course to Choose: Non-Native Teacher Needs Analysis - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello and welcome to the itt's weekly live stream my name is lisa and i'm super glad to welcome you at a new live session uh so we are just about to start uh but we are going to wait for some people to join us so uh if you are watching this uh video as a recording please skip this beginning um in three minutes or so probably um while i'm going to introduce today's live session and stuff like that uh but if you want to um learn a little bit more about itttt and about myself as a host of these sessions uh stay here and uh yeah let's do it together so um yeah i'm super glad to welcome you guys thanks a lot for joining in uh let me know if you see and hear me clearly because i'm not sure if my equipment is working if my um camera and mic are all right so let me know via the comment section uh... [Read more]
TEFL & TESOL Jobs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Vademecum
Outlined above are some of the possible jobs teachers can take in order to move on in their EFL career. Below we expand a little more on what each role involves.
Teacher Trainer – This position is one that some teachers move onto after teaching for a couple of years. Duties often include teaching a particular module of the course such as grammar, phonology, lesson planning etc. Teacher trainer jobs can be found advertised online but your best bet may be to remain in contact with the centre where you completed your initial training.
Director of Studies – The Director of Studies (DOS) is a senior managerial position that includes overseeing the academic program, managing a successful teaching team, providing support and training for teachers, helping the school to grow and many... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - My Movie Mpeg4 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Massir is from Tunisia and has been teaching English in Omar when he decided to take our 120-hour online TEFL certification to advance in his career. He was able to use the techniques learned in his classroom and saw significant improvements.
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.
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This unit describes some macroscopic techniques that can be applied to many situations when teaching Business English. It... [Read more]
Is it safe for single women to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely! Teaching English abroad is both safe and popular among women. Every year, roughly 150,000 women embrace English teaching roles worldwide. Many reside in bustling cities - from Rome and Beijing to Santiago - boasting modern amenities comparable to their home countries. These cities often have tight-knit expat communities ready to offer guidance and insights. While no place guarantees complete safety, with prudent precautions, single women can confidently embark on their teaching journey abroad.
Where should I teach English abroad as a single woman?
Where can I get advice on the local area?
What else can I do to stay safe?
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IELTS and TOEFL ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
A couple of acronyms that you are likely to come across as an English teacher are IELTS and TOEFL. IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and is a United Kingdom and Commonwealth based test of English language skills. TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language and is a U.S. based English language skills test. These two are the main international English-language tests and are used by universities, governments and employers to assess the English proficiency of international students, immigrants and potential employees. TOEFL tests are mainly aimed at foreign students looking to study in U.S. universities and a Junior TOEFL test is also offered for middle school children. IELTS on the other hand has two types of test, there is the academic test for... [Read more]
Can I get a work visa to teach English in Mexico? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
For those seeking to teach English in Mexico, obtaining a work visa is quite feasible. The country, recognized for its vast job market in English teaching, extends this opportunity even to those without a four-year degree or native English speaking background. The primary requisite is a TEFL certification from a reputable institution.
What are the requirements for a work visa to teach English in Mexico?
What is the visa application process for teaching English in Mexico?
What happens once I have applied for my visa in Mexico?
Can I get help with my visa application in Mexico?
There are very few restrictions on who can apply for a work visa for teaching English in Mexico. Passport holders from all countries except North Korea and Iran are eligible and there are no age restrictions.... [Read more]