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TEFL Online course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In addition to its in-class teaching courses and advanced online courses, ITTT offers two online TEFL/TESOL courses. These are the standard 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course and the 60-hour introductory TEFL/TESOL course.
With quality course materials and course prices starting as low as USD 199 ITTT's online TEFL/TESOL courses represent excellent value for money especially when you consider the additional benefits outlined below. Both courses can be studied with or without tutor support and are a great way to earn a teaching qualification for those unable to attend an in-class course. Whether you choose the 60-hour course or the 120-hour course you will benefit from the following course features: Internationally accredited courses, continuous assessment, embossed hard copy certificate,... [Read more]
3 Experiences Possible in the ESL Teaching Career - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
My teaching journey has started when I decided to study science education at university because since I was a child, I'd loved to teach and to learn, to share knowledge and to understand the world around me. There I could learn a lot about didactics, learning theories and psychology, teaching methods, and many other human sciences, in addition to several hours of internship at elementary schools and kindergarten.
Personal Language Learning Experience
1. Improvisation
2. Communicational Skills
3. Lesson Planning
Current Practice
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How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello everyone hello tefl friends how are you doing linda here from itt back again with another live session super excited to be here today to talk about this this exciting topic um teaching english abroad and how it enhances your career prospects so i'm just gonna wait uh for a couple of people to join you know how it usually works and um yeah once we're our a good sized group of people we can start diving into this topic and if you can hear me if you can see me please just leave a comment we are live on facebook and on youtube at the same time so wherever you're watching from just leave a quick hi or hello into the comment section and also let me know where you are watching from i am in south korea about an hour and a half south of seoul in a city called chongju and i've been living in... [Read more]
How to Build Your Teaching Career as a Non-Native English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Budget and Salary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
Hello everybody, my name is Liza and I am super glad to welcome you to my weekly live session. Please let me know that you can see me clearly and hear me clearly. Today's live session is going to be devoted to a really popular question in my direct messages. I've received several requests to talk about teaching career advice and I hope everybody will find something interesting in this live stream.
Watch the live session here
Unfortunately, I'm not sure how to pronounce your name, but the question is, have you experienced talent-based learning?
Moses says, I don't have any teaching experience but I have a bachelors in English literature and a masters in another field. I am currently planning for an English teaching... [Read more]
What is the official TEFL website? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The British Council estimates there are 1.55 billion English language learners around the world, and at least 10.2 million English teachers.
www.theguardian.com/education/2013/nov/07/tefl-for-british-language-learners
A fair proportion of these learners will be taught in language schools and through private lessons, including online teaching.
There do not appear to be any official figures as to the number of TEFL and TESOL training centers worldwide, but it would be a fair guess to say they number in the thousands.
Most countries in the world control education through government regulation and oversight. This is also true of private education provision. This means that each country's government tends to make the rules and regulations concerning the training standards required of ESL... [Read more]
Teaching English as a Non-Native Speaker - How to Build a Successful Career - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hello so liz is here and if you are guys getting on this stream let me know if you hear it and if you see me clearly so uh we are about to start today's live session devoted to teaching english as a non-native speaker okay let me check if anyone is here hello hello my name is lisa and uh today we are going to talk about um teaching english as a non-native speaker let me show the name of the session hello guys um if you are watching right now uh write down um a couple of words i can see uh your comments and um let me know where are you from it's i'm really curious and let me introduce myself uh quickly so um i'm now staying in my hometown um in central russia it is called yukaterenberg um it's pretty cold today but the day is so sunny so i had to close my blinds uh my home spa my... [Read more]
What are the 4 skills in TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
In TEFL, students must master four essential skills to achieve holistic language proficiency: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. These are divided into two categories: productive skills (speaking and writing) and receptive skills (listening and reading). Each skill is pivotal, ensuring learners are well-equipped for diverse English-centric environments, be it in the workplace, further education, or during travel.
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
In the journey of learning our first language, listening is the initial step, as it enables us to absorb the language around us. For English students, listening is key to understanding the nuances of native English speakers' language usage, including the emphasis or omission of certain sounds. While your TEFL classroom textbook will... [Read more]
Can TEFL be a career? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Contrary to the common misconception that teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is just a temporary gig or a way to pay off student debt, many educators have turned it into a lucrative, long-term profession. Whether teaching abroad or online, TEFL can indeed be a fulfilling lifelong career.
Is it possible to make a long-term career out of teaching English as a foreign language?
What qualifications do I need to pursue a career in TEFL?
What skills will I need to pursue a career in TEFL?
What other TEFL-related jobs are there in the long run?
What are the advantages of a long-term TEFL career?
Absolutely. While many initially venture into EFL teaching to explore the world and earn, they soon discover a passion and aptitude for it. With continuous skill enhancement and dedication,... [Read more]
General English Course Books for Adults ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
There are several publishers involved in producing course books for the ESL classroom. The main publishers are Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. These two publishers produce course books across a range of ESL sectors including, young learners, adults, business English, and English for specific purposes.
General English course books for adults will include topics geared towards the interest of adults such as the world of work, entertainment, socialising etc. They will also have more detailed explanations of grammar than you would find in books aimed at young learners.
The majority of these course books can be ordered directly through the’ websites of the publishers, online from Amazon or in the EFL section at your local bookshop. Depending where you are located,... [Read more]
Tips for writing a TEFL/TESOL Resume/ Curriculum Vitae ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
When writing a TEFL/TESOL CV it is important to make sure that the information you provide is relevant to being an English teacher. There is no need to go into detail about past jobs unless they involved teaching or training. The first things an employer looks for in an applicant are that they have the right qualifications and whether they have any teaching experience. Therefore you should make these easily visible on the first page of your CV. When it comes to listing your employment history you should only go into detail about past employment if you were involved in teaching or training, otherwise you can just list the job title, dates and company name.
Correct spelling and grammar is important in any CV but it’s even more important when applying for a job as an English teacher.... [Read more]
What is English for Specific Purposes (ESP)? ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
English for Specific Purposes includes courses of English taught to business people and those involved in a variety of professions that require a certain level of English proficiency in order to perform their jobs successfully. These include pilots, medical workers, engineers, scientists, lawyers and those working in the tourism and hospitality industry, among others.
The difference between teaching ESP and teaching general English is that for ESP students you only teach them what they need to know to perform their role effectively. A pilot is not going to need to know how to buy groceries at the local market but is going to need to know how to communicate with other pilots and ground staff all over the world, following international aviation guidelines.
Another... [Read more]
Career Possibilities with English Knowledge - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In the current world, we live in being able to communicate is a massive factor in the making of one's career success. English is an internationally recognized standard for communication at the workplace. There are many reasons why we should learn English. There are many reasons why being able to communicate effectively and clearly in English can affect a student's future career.
Global Job Opportunities
International Experience
Rapport Building
Broadening Horizons
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Firstly, when you speak English, whether as a first or... [Read more]
Career Opportunities With a TEFL Certificate - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
When you start to look around for ways to use your Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate (TEFL) you begin to find out that there are numerous options available to teachers of English. For many people around the world, learning English as a second language has become necessary for advancement in their jobs, for education and travel as English is quickly becoming the language of the world. For this reason, there are many options when it comes to teaching English. These options include teaching abroad, teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) online and even teaching in your local communities to immigrants. Let's explore some of these options together.
International Experience
Education
Local Work
Possible Difficulties
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How Can English Influence a Student’s Future Career? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
There are many advantages for any person to learn a second language. More important learning English can influence a student's future career. English is the most widely spoken language in the world. This means that there is a high probability of using this language in the future or encountering someone who speaks English. This will allow you to be able to communicate with other people when traveling outside of your country. An example of this is when I travel to Asia in the tourist area I have noticed that English is the common language that is used to communicate between people from different countries. I observed that there were many tourists from Russia, China, and Japan. English is taught in many of these countries as a requirement of their school... [Read more]
English and Its Effects on The Future Career of Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In China, there's an old saying: Destiny can be changed by your knowledge. English, is not only a tool to become knowledgeable but also a skill that helps you to get a better career development.
Broadening Horizons
Job Opportunities
Corporate Culture in China
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English can expand students' vision. There's no doubt that there are more and more industries involve using English with the development of globalization. For Example, I live in Tianjin, China. It is an important port city, which is nearby Beijing. The... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Theories Methods Techniques Of Teaching Repition Drill Example - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
So let's take an example of what those drills might involve. So here is an example of a repetition drill. I will model the language and then my class will repeat after me. So "This is a cup." "Spoon" ? "This is a spoon." "Knife" - "his is a knife." Thank you. The reason that it's called or also called the army method is that it was the method adopted by the United States military who had personnel stationed around the world at the end of Second World War and they realized that they needed those personnel to pick up the language very quickly and one of the positive things about this particular methodology is that you do very quickly learn vocabulary. Another positive thing about it is that you quickly learn the correct pronunciation of that vocabulary. However, there are some... [Read more]
Is TEFL a good career choice? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
While some view teaching English abroad as a temporary venture or a way to explore before 'settling down', the reality is that TEFL can be a rewarding and sustainable career. Many individuals not only venture into this field for the thrill of travel and culture but also to carve out lucrative, long-term careers. Contrary to some perceptions, TEFL is more than just a 'gap year' adventure; for many, it is a lifelong profession.
Can I really make a long-term career out of TEFL?
What qualifications do I need to make a career out of TEFL?
What other TEFL related jobs are available in the long term?
What are the benefits of a long-term career in TEFL?
What skills will I need to make a career out of TEFL?
Definitely! Many embark on the EFL teaching journey as a means to explore the world while... [Read more]
Welcome To Our Tefl Tesol Training Center In Japan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Japan is one of the best locations for a career in teaching overseas. Join our in-class course in Tokyo and learn all the skills and techniques you need to start a successful teaching career. During your four-week course, you have the chance to practice your new-learned skills with local English learners of all ages. Sign up today and start your adventure abroad!
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Top Tips for Language Learning for Career Advancement - TEFL Blog
Luciana Campos
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In today's interconnected and globalized world, learning a foreign language can significantly enhance career prospects. Several popular languages can be particularly beneficial for career growth. According to a blog by Graduate Coach, English, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese are among the most popular languages for career advancement. The ability to speak, explain, and negotiate in another language makes an individual more employable, increases confidence. It even can lead us to a higher salary. Additionally, learning a new language can improve business acumen, communication skills, and cultural awareness. These are all highly valued skills in the professional world.
How might the digital world assist us in learning another language to... [Read more]
I Wish I Took This TEFL Course Earlier In My Career - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
There are many different reasons and obvious advantages of taking the TEFL course. One of the main advantages is the fact that it is a form of validation or certification of your credentials, as a qualified language teacher. This thus makes job interview processes more convenient and increases your chances of employment in the top job markets around the world. With a wider range of options to choose from, this can only make your dreams or aspirations to teach in your potential country of choice, much simpler.
Being a native speaker doesn't mean being a great teacher
Learning to answer students' tricky questions
Building up confidence
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Ask a Non-Native TEFL Teacher: Career, Motivation, Self-Development - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys it's liza here and i'm super happy to welcome you to our weekly itttt live session uh today we are going to talk um about some usual teaching stuff and if you are interested in anything related to tefl teaching or um probably career building so feel free to uh comment and i'll try to help you out and reach you back with uh my thoughts and ideas um and maybe you'll find um my suggestions useful okay uh i have to fix my camera just slightly i feel like it's moving moving down somehow so um i hope that you can hear me clearly and you can see me clearly and if you see this video if you see this live please let me know where are you guys from so what's something is wrong with my camera uh for some reason i don't know why but uh it's just moving it's just uh going down for some reason... [Read more]
The Reasons English Can Influence a Student’s Future Career - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In today's globalized world, English is the most widely spoken language; it is also the language of business, science and research, and technology. The need for English learning has dramatically been increased and thus the need for ESL qualified teachers. As a consequence Parents have become aware of the importance of English language for their children future career, therefore, they have been sending their children to ESL private schools to enhance their English language skills, so as these children will be able to speak English and thus, more opportunities and potential for their career when they graduate.
Better chances of getting recruited
Making more Money
Brighter scientific career and better research
More career growth and opportunities within the... [Read more]
How to Optimize Your CV for a Virtual English Teacher Career in 2023 - TEFL Blog
Dorian Martin
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
To become a successful virtual English teacher after completing your TEFL course of choice is a matter of presenting your skillset as viable for teaching online.
Outline your Qualifications, Competencies and Prior Experiences Properly
Do Background Research on the Platform you might Teach On
Formatting your CV Properly will make it Stand Out
Demonstrate That You're Up-To-Date on Current Trends
Attach a Supplemental Cover/Motivational Letter about Yourself
Use Keywords Related to Virtual English Teaching
Gather Testimonials, Reviews or Recommendations from Past Experiences
List of the Technology you have Available for Virtual Teaching
The Advantages of Optimizing your CV as a Virtual English Teacher in 2023
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Tefl reviews - Productive Receptive Skills/games Classroom - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Throughout section on the teaching of productive skills and the teaching of receptive skills our activate activities will usually involve some form of game and our final consideration here will be the use of games in the classroom. We can start with a definition of what we actually mean by a game and it basically has three components. A game is an activity that has rules it should have for its purpose in the classroom a teaching point and by nature to the fact that it's a game it should also include an element of fun. So that will be our working definition for a game that we're going to use in the classroom. There are many different types of games and they range between the competitive and those will require cooperation and there are all sorts of games that involve both of these... [Read more]
Beyond the Classroom: Diverse Career Paths for Qualified TEFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
While it is true that the vast majority of newly qualified EFL teachers start out by working in a mainstream ESL teaching job, either online or in a traditional classroom abroad, there are other options out there for those who are looking for something a little different. The many job options available to TEFL qualified teachers could include:
Volunteer English language teaching
Teaching English in your own country
English language teacher trainer
Head English language teacher
International business
ELT administration
Curriculum or course designer
International law
Conclusion
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What are TEFL standards? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The concept of TEFL standards can apply to several distinctive aspects of English language instruction and training. We will delve into some of these in more detail below.
Types of regulation: Accreditation and moderation
Types of certificate: Levels and entry standards
Types of course
Accreditation and moderation are two terms that are often mistaken as interchangeable, but they are quite different. Accreditation involves an external validation procedure, in which an authorized entity (like a university) scrutinizes the full course delivery and determines if it fulfills a predefined criteria set for that certificate level. Accreditation is usually granted once for a specific course and may require updating if there are substantial changes in the course or its content.
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Tefl reviews - Teaching English Esl Efl Tips/teaching Special Groups - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Within the teaching of ESL throughout the world, there is a whole spectrum of the types of groups that you may be involved in. It's worth breaking those types of groups down to have a look at some of the more specific things we need to do when we're teaching those groups - and this is what this video focuses on.
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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In this unit, I am exposed to model verbs, their... [Read more]
Why Choose our TEFL / TESOL Courses? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you not sure whether a TEFL or TESOL course is the right thing for your career? This video section is aimed at helping you make the right decision. Teaching English abroad or online is an exciting career path that is a great match for a wide variety of people. Check out the videos below and find out if it's also right for you.
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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 - English Grammar Future Continuous Teaching Ideas Esol - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The teaching idea for the future continuous covered in this video involves students picking a card with a picture of an activity on it and inviting their partner to join them. The other student then has to think up an excuse not to as quickly as possible in the future continuous tense. For example: Student A: Would you like to see a movie at the weekend? Student B: Sorry I can't, I'll be washing my hair. Ideas such as this are a great way for ESOL students to put the language they are learning to use in the classroom. Teaching ESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) is a fascinating and highly rewarding career choice and one which has a growing number of opportunities at the moment. One of the best ways to become an ESOL teacher is to take an internationally... [Read more]