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How I learned Basic Teaching Skills in China - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
I have been working in China for more than six months now and it's been a very interesting time for me not just to learn more about the country and its people, but also to enrich my teaching skills and grow professionally as a teacher.
Specific Approach
Assistance
Teaching an extremely large classroom
Total physical response
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When I arrived in China, I hardly knew anything about specific features of teaching in that country, so I thought that the knowledge I had was quite enough to handle the classes in kindergarten or primary school. But since my first working day, I have often been surprised and even sometimes perplexed by... [Read more]
Mastering English Language Sounds: Enhancing Pronunciation and Auditory Receptive Skills - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
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.
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TEFL Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
English is studied as an additional language by millions of people worldwide and it is generally one of the most commonly used second languages in most regions. This study can take place in a wide variety of schools and language centers, but the one thing they typically have in common is that the study is led by a language tutor known as a TEFL teacher (or a similar variant such as EFL teacher, ESL teacher, etc). A TEFL teacher’s role is to gradually build the four language skills of their students; reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to ensure they are able to reach their personal goals, whether for work, study, travel, or any other reason.
Please note: the acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
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What makes a great TEFL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Being a great TEFL teacher transcends just mastering the English language; it is about leaving a lasting positive impact on students. Key qualities that define an exceptional TEFL teacher include:
A standout TEFL teacher doesn't just teach; they inspire, motivate, and pave the way for meaningful language learning experiences.
Communication
Passion
Patience
Organization
Adaptability
Confidence
Although all the following points are important, this might well be the most crucial of them all. The bottom line is you can have all the qualifications and knowledge in the world, but if you are a poor communicator your lessons will not achieve the results that you and your class might expect. Of course, this is doubly important when teaching in an environment where you probably don't speak your... [Read more]
The 3 Most Successful Play-Based Techniques for Teaching Pronunciation - TEFL Blog
Luciana Campos
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In today's world, it is essential for young adults to learn proper pronunciation to communicate effectively and confidently. Proper pronunciation helps others understand what we are saying. It is crucial for successful communication, especially when speaking English. Traditional methods of teaching pronunciation can be time-consuming and stressful for students. However, pronunciation is an essential component of language acquisition. So, there's no way to run!
Gamification as a means for learning to pronounce
Tips on Pronunciation
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Top Soft Skills Every Young Professionals Needs to Have - TEFL Blog
Luciana Campos
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In today's highly competitive job market it is crucial for young professionals to stand out and succeed by demonstrating exceptional soft skills. And when should one get started on this craft? The answer is not as simple as one might have imagined.
What are some blogs saying about soft skills and employability?
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The Importance of Speaking English in Today's World - TEFL Blog
Hoàng Minh Huy
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Language is a tool for communication; we use it to share our ideas and learn about those of other people. Communication occurs anywhere speech is present. Without speaking, we are unable to communicate with one another. Therefore, speaking skills are crucial for language learners of any language.
The Importance of Speaking Skills in Language Learning
The Benefits of Fluent Speaking in a Second Language
Challenges Faced by Language Learners in Speaking
Strategies for Improving Speaking Skills in English
The Global Impact of English Language Proficiency
Conclusion
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The Most Important Qualities in TEFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching offers the chance to change other people's lives permanently for the better. As a teacher, you can help develop someone's subject of knowledge and/or their mind and personality. Teachers are instruments that ignite powerful thoughts in students, helping them unleash their true potential. In addition to being knowledgeable in their area of expertise and having the ability to plan and execute lesson plans, to be an effective and successful teacher you need to possess some personal emulateable skills. To bring a long-term impact in the lives of your students, it's important to have the following qualities;
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION SKILLS
SELF-DISCIPLINE
CREATIVE
PATIENCE
CONFIDENCE
SELF-MOTIVATED
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
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An Overview of The Many Teaching Skills in The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching skills can be summarized in four key concepts: communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
What do English teachers teach?
Role of the teacher
Teaching methods
Accuracy and Fluency
Students abilities
The 4 Basic Concepts of Teaching Skills
Professional development
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Of course, when describing these skills we aren't just talking about teaching English but these skills can be used to prepare students in order to be able to express and communicate themselves independently and with groups in a globalized world as well as being capable to be adaptive, flexible and think creatively.
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TEFL Thailand - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Early Years Teacher 3
Date posted:2024-04-10 | Writer: Ruamrudee International School Phuket | Email: [email protected]
The Early Years Teacher at Ruamrudee International School Phuket is responsible for providing a nurturing and engaging educational experience for young learners. This position involves creating a positive and stimulating classroom environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development. The Early Years Teacher will implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, assess student progress, and collaborate with parents to ensure the well-being and academic success of each child.
RIS teachers and administrators are dedicated educators who provide a top-quality education and are committed to the moral purpose of our school: to foster character development in students of all faiths... [Read more]
TEFL Greece - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Volunteer To Teach English In Greece ann. 2
Date posted:2018-09-20 | Writer: Second Tree | Email: [email protected]
Do you want to use your TEFL skills to help refugees and asylum seekers develop their language ability? Second Tree is a Greek non-profit and non-governmental organization based in Ioannina, Epirus, founded in January 2017 by a group of volunteers that had worked together in the Katsikas refugee camp. Since our inception we have worked with and supported refugee communities across the Epirus region, and we continue to grow in our four key areas.
Integration – through workshops and activities that develop connections with the local community and economy; fostering an avenue for cohesion and unity.
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TEFL Greece - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Volunteer Refugee Efl Teachers Needed In Greece
Date posted:2020-07-31 | Writer: Second Tree | Email: [email protected]
Second Tree is looking for volunteer EFL teachers for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks, to deliver English classes to refugees and asylum seekers in Ioannina and the Epirus region. The ideal candidate(s) will have experience teaching English as a foreign/second language and will possess a strong understanding of or passion for the context we work in (refugee crisis). Experience delivering educational activities to vulnerable populations is a strong advantage.
THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
-Delivering daily classes to the population at assigned site;
-Preparing class materials;
-Ensuring student engagement and progress;
-Working closely with the Programme Manager to ensure the programme is being delivered to the... [Read more]
Why Teaching Productive Skills to Students is of Importance? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
For students to be able to communicate effectively, they need to be proficient in the four language skills. Productive skills are known SPEAKING and READING, then you have your receptive skills known as READING and LISTENING. All four language skills are of importance and should be combined during lessons as they are all of importance to teach students to communicate with others.
Goals
Speaking
Writing
Integration
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10 Requirements Every ESL Teachers Needs To Have - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching offers the chance to change other people's lives permanently for the better. As a teacher, you can help to develop somebody's subject knowledge and maybe even their mind and personality. Teaching is an incredibly rewarding thing to do and good teachers are needed everywhere: in schools and college classrooms to educate the young, as well as in the workplace and other settings to teach adults and colleagues. One-on-one teachers may tutor someone in a particular subject or for their wider personal development.
1. Enjoy communicating your understanding to others.
2. Have confidence.
3. I have great organizational skills.
4. Work effectively in groups.
5. Be able to deal with conflict.
6. Motivate your students to do their best.
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Teaching Receptive and Productive Skills - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In this course, I learned so many new and helpful things about teaching, grammar, teaching methods, students, groups, ESA methods, lesson planning, games, etc.
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General Overview
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Productive Skills
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I also learned about teaching skills and which part of them we can say that they are important. We can say that there are many positions we can call teaching, professors, tutors, and teachers. But let's talk about actual skills. I can say that there are two types of teaching skills,... [Read more]
TEFL England - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English In London England
Date posted:2016-04-06 | Writer: Protocol Education | Email: [email protected]
Are you an experienced EFL Teacher? Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity within a friendly and close knit team? A small unit in East London are recruiting for an ESOL Tutor to join a supportive and friendly team. This role is being offered on a full time or part time basis.
Each year, Protocol Education works with thousands of teachers and support assistants right across the country, finding them exactly the type of work in schools that they were looking for. We help our teachers and support assistants grow their careers.
ROLE:
Offering support and development in ESOL to learners working on English, Maths and ICT skills, you will need to be highly organized, able to work... [Read more]
How to Effectively Integrate Slang and Idioms into TEFL - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Intelligence has been defined in many ways, including the capacity for logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. More generally, it can be described as the ability to perceive or infer information and to retain it as knowledge to be applied towards adaptive behaviors within an environment or context (Wikipedia, 2019).
Considering Language Habits
Iconic Approach to Teaching
Why Slang?
Verb First Clauses Usually Play one of Three Roles:
Teaching Slang and Idioms
Incorporating Idioms and Slang into English language Teaching
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TEFL Indonesia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ English Teacher Secondary Level Grade 7 12 ann. 2
Date posted:2024-04-12 | Writer: Bina Bangsa School | Email: [email protected]
English Teacher (Secondary Level - Grade 7-12) - IGCSE & A Level Curriculum
Bina Bangsa School, a prestigious International K-12 institution following the esteemed Cambridge curriculum, is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified candidate for the position of English Teacher at the Secondary level (Grade 7-12).
Responsibilities:
Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective English lessons in accordance with the IGCSE & A Level Curriculum.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages students' language proficiency, critical thinking, and creativity.
Incorporate innovative teaching methodologies to enhance students' language skills and literary appreciation.
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TEFL Peru - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teachers Wanted In Cusco Peru ann. 2
Date posted:2022-02-10 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected]
Maximo Nivel is a leading ESL institute in Latin America. We are looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Cusco Peru. Maximo Nivel is well known in Latin America for our "Native English Program," our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service. We are a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for.ESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is important that you take pride in your... [Read more]
TEFL Argentina - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Secondary English Teacher For 2024
Date posted:2024-03-26 | Writer: St. Andrew's Scots School | Email: [email protected]
St. Andrew's Scots School aims to graduate responsible citizens committed to serving Argentina and contributing to its equitable development through a well-balanced, bilingual education, which meets high international standards and fosters a joy for learning.
Job details
Creating an intentional learning environment for every student: engaging, challenging, relevant and varied to provide every child with the opportunity to flourish, achieve and excel.
Designing deep learning tasks and authentic experiences that scaffold thinking and levels of complexity in order to develop the school competencies (creativity, communication, critical thinking, character, collaboration, and citizenship).
Using a... [Read more]
TEFL Costa Rica - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teacher Needed In Costa Rica
Date posted:2023-03-04 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected]
Job DescriptionESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is important that you take pride in your teaching. We specifically look for professionals with a passion for teaching. We stress three things in our classrooms:1. Professionalism2. Chemistry with our learners3. STT - Student Talk TimeSalary and benefitsThe Institute pays teachers a fixed base salary approximately 10% above the average teacher's salary in-country. This salary is not adjusted down unless teachers request... [Read more]
TEFL USA - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Date posted:2024-03-15 | Writer: The New School | Email: [email protected]
The New School Fayetteville, Arkansas seeks an early childhood educator who can effectively address the needs of 1 to 5-year old children in a school environment. The early childhood educator is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate standards aligned with our program.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines.
Designs and presents individual lesson plans using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.
Manage child behaviour in the classroom.
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TEFL Middle East - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ K G4 Homeroom Teachers American Accent In Kuwait ann. 2
Date posted:2024-03-03 | Writer: Modern American Bilingual School | Email: [email protected]
If you're a qualified and skilled Kindergarten/Elementary teacher with proven experience, we're looking for you! Join our academic team today and receive an array of benefits along with a competitive salary. Don't miss out on the opportunity!
Homeroom Teacher
Job Benefits:
Salary: USD2500-4000 monthly (Tax Free) depending on qualifications and experience.
Furnished Accommodation.
Medical Insurance
Annual return ticket to your home country.
Holidays: all school holidays including winter break, spring break, summer vacation, and all public holidays.
Professional Development courses.
School transportation from and to school accommodation.
End of service benefits.
Requirements:
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Action and Service: Nurturing Responsible Students in IB Programs - TEFL Blog
Ahmed Taha
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
The International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP), aim to develop students who are active, compassionate, and engaged in their communities. Both the PYP and the MYP emphasize the importance of action and service as integral components of a holistic education. While the PYP focuses on "Action," and the MYP emphasizes "Service and Action," there are several commonalities between these two concepts. This article will explore the similarities and connections between Action in the PYP and Service and Action in the MYP, highlighting their shared principles, outcomes, and benefits for student development.
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Types of Action
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TEFL Greece - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Language School English Teacher
Date posted:2024-03-29 | Writer: CHRANIOTI LANGUAGE SCHOOLS | Email: [email protected]
Are you passionate about teaching English as a second language? We are hiring a dedicated English teacher to join our team in Néa Smýrni, Attiki, Greece.
Qualifications
Proficiency in English language teaching (TEFL/TESOL)
Experience teaching English as a second language
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans
Familiarity with technology is a definite plus
Benefits
Excellent working environment
Opportunities for growth and advancement
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of our learners and thrive in a supportive work environment, we want to hear from you!
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TEFL Peru - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teachers Needed In Cusco Peru For A January 2023 Start ann. 2
Date posted:2022-10-24 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected]
Maximo Nivel offers the leading ESL program in Latin America with institutes in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. We are looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Cusco, Peru. Maximo Nivel is well known for our "Native English Program," our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service. We are a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for.POSITIONESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our teachers,... [Read more]
TEFL Other Latin America - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teachers Antigua Guatemala ann. 2
Date posted:2023-07-16 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected]
Maximo Nivel is the leading ESL program in Latin America with institutes in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. We are looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Antigua, Guatemala. Maximo Nivel is well known for our "Native English Program," our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service. We are a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for.POSITIONESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our... [Read more]
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]
TEFL Indonesia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ English Teachers Needed In Indonesia 1
Date posted:2023-08-16 | Writer: Wall Street English | Email: [email protected]
Join our team of dynamic and passionate educators in the heart of Indonesia! We're looking for talented ESL teachers to join the Wall Street English family and help our students develop their English skills in a fun and encouraging environment.Not only will you get to work in a vibrant modern city, but you will also be a stone’s throw from places of natural beauty and splendor. For those that enjoy water sports, come and enjoy Indonesia’s gorgeous white sand beaches. If you prefer adventure, perhaps you would prefer to scale Indonesia’s elegant yet challenging mountains, or trek one of its lush jungles!- Teach a diverse range of students, from beginners to advanced learners, and... [Read more]
Commitment, Patience and Other Important Qualities any Teacher Has to Possess - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Good communication skills, I can say this is an important quality someone can be so educated but communication skill zero so the education can be useless. Communication skills like visual, nonverbal, verbal by using body language, speaking and so many more. The biggest part of the classroom is communication. Also explaining well if there are activities or assignments and also a good teacher through communication will know which student does not understand and will make an effort to talk to the student and help him or her individually.
Ability to build rapport
Planning skills
Personal interest and love
Minding boundaries
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