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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A dedicated and passionate teacher knows that before a lesson plan and a diagnostic test are made, he/she must produce a classroom management plan. And why is this so vital in the world of teaching? Listen to this blog post: Many Personalities in one Class Get Your Students Familiar With the Rules Give Love Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jun-Mark S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The teacher's classroom is full of vibrant personalities. These are individuals who have unique attitudes and behavior which are developed at their respective homes and enhanced from their environment....  [Read more]

ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Important to know: You can take our online courses and the first section of the combined course safely...  [Read more]

ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Important to know: You can take our online courses and the first section of the combined course safely...  [Read more]

ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Important to know: You can take our online courses and the first section of the combined course safely...  [Read more]

Lesson planning is an important part of being a teacher. While experienced teachers may appear to not require a plan it is only because they have probably taught a lesson so many times that the majority of their plan is in their head. They will still have a good idea of how they want and expect the lesson to proceed. Inexperienced teachers will need the structure a good lesson plan provides. A good plan acts as a guide to your planning. It helps a teacher consider the direction of the lesson and possible pitfalls and diversions. It also helps a teacher keep on track during the lesson but should not be so restrictive that it prevents flexibility in class. A lesson plan also serves as a record of what you have taught before enabling you to easily see what to review at later dates and to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In a globalized world, where people come and go easily from country to country for different reasons, English has become the first spoken language. Considering this fact, it's still shocking how not being a "native" has such an impact by the time of applying for a job or hiring someone for it. Job Opportunities Common Prejudices Are you ready to start your teaching career? Get TEFL Certified! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Arantza M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As a non-native speaker who has studied English since a very young age, I can say that it's quite difficult to be taken into consideration when it comes to...  [Read more]

Obtaining a TEFL certification online offers flexibility and can be more affordable than in-class courses. While prices can vary widely based on course content and quality, online TEFL courses generally have fewer overheads, making them a cost-effective choice. It is crucial, however, to ensure the course meets international standards, especially if considering options on the lower end of the price spectrum. While the convenience of studying from home and at your own pace is evident, it is essential to prioritize courses that provide comprehensive training and are recognized globally by employers. How much are standard online TEFL courses? How much are advanced-level online TEFL courses? How much are specialized online TEFL courses? How much are multi-course online TEFL course packages? ...  [Read more]

ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Important to know: You can take our online courses and the first section of the combined course safely...  [Read more]

ITTT's online TEFL courses and combined courses are your best options at this time for getting TEFL or TESOL certified and to prepare you for opportunities to teach English online and overseas in the future. Even though some of our in-class locations are slowly opening up again, many of them remain on hold throughout the rest of 2020. So if you're looking to take an in-class TEFL or TESOL course for teaching English as a foreign language, unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen for all our 30+ locations until 2021. For up-to-date info related to availability and cancellations of in-person TEFL courses around the globe, please check out available course dates on our location pages. Important to know: You can take our online courses and the first section of the combined course safely...  [Read more]

The first major factor that has an impact on how long it will take to get TEFL certified is which type of course you choose to take. There are three main TEFL course types to be aware of: In-person TEFL course Online TEFL course Combined TEFL course Course levels Entry level = 120-hour Entry level = 120-hour Diploma Specialized Courses The most common form of in-person TEFL course is the four-week, 120-hour TEFL certificate. Trainees on this course usually travel from their home country to one of many locations around the world to take the course. Courses should involve a theory component, covering language awareness and teaching skills, and a practical teaching component where trainees teach classes of real English language learners and receive feedback. These courses usually take four...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This board game practices the frequency adverbs. It's a fun game to play with a small class as well as a bigger class in groups, for example.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

While traditional teaching degrees span several years focusing on subject expertise and pedagogical skills, TEFL courses compact this knowledge into a shorter time frame, often around 120 hours. EFL teaching is unique because it grants individuals the chance to enter the teaching field more swiftly compared to conventional teacher training. However, the condensed format means intensive learning, so commitment and dedication are paramount for successful completion. There are a number of ways in which TEFL certification can be obtained and these fall into three different categories. Online courses: Onsite courses: Combined or Hybrid courses: Conclusion As the name implies these courses are done via a computer or similar device. As they are online they can be completed from anywhere in the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Every English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher desires to successfully teach their students how to proficiently speak, understand, and use the English language. English is a very complex language, and teaching it presents many challenges. Because of this, an ESL teacher must be willing and able to take on various roles throughout the teaching of a lesson. During a typical ESL lesson, a teacher will have some, or all, of the following roles: a manager or controller, an organizer, an observer, an assessor, a prompter, a participant, and a resource or facilitator. Management Observation Assessment Prompt Participation Facilitation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences All humans are raised with an innate love for games. Since we were all children, playing games was our pastime activity. When comes to teaching either young learners or adults, in-class games are the foundation stone of learning. Business English The Effect of Games Strategy Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Pavlina M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching Business English (BE) to clients/adults must be a fun procedure. There are many reasons why a teacher must use games when teaching English in class regardless of students' age or occupation. To begin with, students can learn with...  [Read more]

Securing a TEFL certification and landing a teaching job abroad varies based on several factors. The type of TEFL course, your chosen teaching destination, and your dedication play pivotal roles. Typically, allow about four to six months from starting your course to beginning a teaching role abroad. This accounts for course completion, job hunting, and logistical preparations. However, for those eager to expedite the process, there are strategies to fast-track your journey into the TEFL world. How long will it take if I enrol on an international in-class TEFL course and then stay on to teach? How long will it take if I complete an online TEFL course and then interview for jobs from home? How long will it take if I complete an online TEFL course and then travel to my destination to find a...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun worksheet to practice description and the present simple tense.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Nowadays, the role of teachers is changing differently from the past. Teachers in these days are required to be kind and patient, be lively and entertaining, have a good rapport with students, and so on, it seems like the teachers are likely to be friends of students. It is good to have these qualities, however, teachers could become easygoing or too forgiving to omit the students' mistakes when they do something wrong. It is worse when teachers becoming targets and even victims of students' aggression. Therefore, it is quite difficult to teach students the boundaries between what they could and could not do. In this writing, there are two questions will be discussed. The first question is why the discipline in the classroom is important, and the second...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Throughout this course, my favorite units have been the ones that teach us how to lead an effective lesson and have a fun classroom environment. I love all the suggestions and teaching ideas they give, and it excites me to think about using those for my future lessons. For that reason, I chose the topic of five activities with flashcards. This essay will be a perfect opportunity for me to delve further into my favorite part of this class and plan some fun things to do. When I move abroad I plan on teaching young children, mainly kindergarten-aged, so my five activities will be geared towards young learners. They need way more energy, fun, and excitement in their lessons than teenage or adult learners because their attention spans are so short, so I tried to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English as a Foreign Language to adult Italian students within the corporate environment presents a variety of specific challenges, both for the teacher and the students. These include issues about the actual language acquisition and problems relating to particular company dynamics. Learning Experience English Environment Shaming Women vs. Men Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Flavia C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First of all, we must consider the students' specific learning background: in Piemonte, a region in the North-West of Italy, people who are now in their forties and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences For a class to function properly it necessitates the teacher to put his /her student in a confident position, in this sense the teacher must know when to be firm with students and when to give them liberty. What is the classroom? Main methods of work organization Grouping Working on behavior Instructing Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate CHIFON R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Classroom here refers to a room in a school or an establishment where a group of students is being taught by a teacher or a group of teachers. Classroom administration, on the other hand, is the process of ensuring...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas According to the Cambridge dictionary, motivation is the need or reason for doing something. Motivation is a way to get somebody to complete something that they might not aspire to execute on his or her own. Teachers have been using different forms of motivation in the classroom for years, which has been positive and negative. My parents used to tell me stories about their school time when the teachers would smack their hands with rulers if they didn't do their homework. They would also use the same rulers to smack the students' buttocks when they were misbehaving. When I was in school our motivation to perform satisfactorily in the class was to get decent grades. Personal Story Key to Perfect Lessons Teacher's Responsibilities Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

  Nathan signed up for our in-class course in Phuket, Thailand, and had a great time. During his one-month stay, he learned a lot about the English language that he did not know before. He also thinks the training staff was very knowledgeable and helped him a lot with his progress. Thailand is a great place to start a career in teaching English as a Foreign Language as the demand for qualified teachers is very high in all parts of the country. Our certification does not only allow you to work in Thailand, but all over the world. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Steve from Australia had a great time at our in-class course in Phuket, Thailand. He thought the training was very effective and he feels that he learned a tremendous amount of new skills and techniques. He especially enjoyed the elicitation techniques and lessons on English grammar. On top of that, he thinks it’s a fast-paced course that also requires hard work. In the end, he thinks the course was definitely a great choice given the opportunities he has because he is certified now. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Learning foreign languages is a very exciting and very responsible deal. A significant role in teaching foreign languages, in particular, English, belongs to games in the classroom. Games enhance students' mental activity, helps them consolidate material of the lesson, therefore it's a very important activity. The developing value of the game we can find in itself, because where is a game - there is emotion. Where is emotion, there are attention improvisation and imagination. How to Implement Games? Teacher's Part Examples of Games Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ivan S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions...  [Read more]

  Mac from the United States enjoyed working with other people during his in-class training course in Chiang Mai. He met a many new people from all across the world at the training center in Thailand and learned a lot about local culture. He enjoyed working with the professional teacher trainers who gave him confidence to teach overseas. He is now ready to embark on his journey of teaching English abroad. With his TEFL and TESOL qualification in hand, he can find a teaching position virtually anywhere in the world. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Kelly felt that the four-week in-class course in Phuket was a life-changing experience. She learned a lot during her course and appreciated the support she received from the local staff and teacher trainers. She also met a lot of people from different parts of the world. She now feels confident that she can start a career in teaching English overseas. She describes the three main advantages of the course as meeting new people, getting a solid foundation in EFL teaching and receiving positive feedback from the trainers. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Bigger is better, right? It's a concept most of us have grown up with. A bigger house is better than a smaller one, a bigger car is better than a smaller one, and a bigger motorbike is oh so much better than a smaller one. The list is almost endless. So, we all agree then, bigger is better! Or is it? Challenging the Perception: Bigger is Better? A Different Perspective on Class Sizes Comparing Class Sizes: UK vs. Vietnam The Role of Apprentice Teachers in Larger Classes Conclusion Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author, an alumni of ITTT...  [Read more]

  These three students came to Thailand to join our four-week in-class course in Chiang Mai and had a very positive experience. Coming from different backgrounds, they enjoyed meeting new people who shared the same goal of working abroad as English teachers. Within only a month, they have learned all the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in EFL classrooms worldwide. They are now eager to start teaching English overseas. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Cameron is from London, UK, and attended the four-week in-class course in Buenos Aires because he wanted to get out of his comfort zone. He is also passionate about helping others and teaching English abroad seemed to be the perfect fit for him. In his TEFL review he speaks about his experience at our in-class center in Argentina. He gained valuable teaching experience with children and adults and is excited to put his new learned skills into practice. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How do you define who a teacher is? In the general sense and definition, a teacher is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competence or values. In an informal scenario, someone who helps another learn something new can be called a teacher while in a formal setting, teachers are seen as educators as they teach knowledge through the curriculum to the learners through lectures for adults, lesson, small group activities or hands-on activities for the young learners. Listen to this blog post: Impact in students' future Classroom environment Perfect example Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jackline M. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]