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All You Need to Know When Teaching Multi-Level ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
While you learn about teaching multi-level classrooms when you take a TESOL or TEFL certification course, the reality often looks a little different. It's true that multi-level ESL classrooms have many benefits for English learners. For example, they have the chance to communicate with each other and learn how to use English through practice and negotiating meaning.
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Assessing Student Needs
Lesson Planning
Grouping Your Students
Using Projects or Themes
Creating a Variety of Materials
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Top Differences when Teaching Multilingual versus Monolingual Classes - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
Before we start to look at the differences between teaching monolingual and multilingual classes, we should first define what these terms actually mean.
Advantages of teaching a multilingual class
Disadvantages of teaching a multilingual class
Advantages of teaching a monolingual class
Disadvantages of teaching a monolingual class
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Multilingual classes will have a range of first languages, so they have different L1's. An example here may be the teaching of English to a group of students from a range of countries, in an English speaking country. An example could be a class of Europeans from different countries,... [Read more]
The Benefits of Larger Classes in EFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
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
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5 Weekend Trips You Have to Take While Teaching Abroad in Tokyo - TEFL Blog
Laura Payne
Destinations
Tokyo is a dream city for many people who aspire to live abroad. It is modern yet traditional, and a vibrant culture of food, fashion, and popular media among other things ensures that it has something for everyone. For all its excitement, however, Tokyo is only one part of Japan as a whole. Each area of the island nation holds a distinct culture of its own, offering a myriad of experiences for travelers. Luckily, those who teach English in Japan have easy access to the country's major airports and extensive bullet train lines, meaning they can access almost anywhere else in Japan within a few hours. While living in Tokyo make the most of your experience abroad, and try checking out some of these must-see destinations.
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First Step in Teaching: Reasons to take a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I would rather start by sharing my experience with the combination of teaching and living in several different countries to clarify why I have chosen this topic:
My Story
Special Education
Getting Ready
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In the past, when I was younger, I did not have any interest and was not enthusiastic about learning English, and I remember that I always used to escape from foreign language classes. Once I turned to 16 and 17, during high school, I spent most of my time with some friends who knew English well and they were always... [Read more]
Top 5 ESL Teaching Ticks for Your Online Classes in 2022 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys it's liza here and it's been about two weeks since the previous live stream session so i am super happy to be back here and i hope that today's live stream will be helpful and you will find something insightful uh in my tips and tricks uh so today we will discuss uh five useful uh things you could apply to your online teaching classes in 2022 so this new year is coming and it is really important to make sure you can enhance your english classes somehow and i am here to share several tips that uh you can actually utilize uh so um stay tuned and we will discuss all of them right here on the screen you can actually see uh the topic of today's session uh but uh if you have any further questions related to the point uh feel free to use the comments section and at the same time um if... [Read more]
Top 5 ESL Teaching Ticks For Your Online Classes In 2022 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ESL Teaching Online 2022: Do you want to boost your online English teaching? Then this live stream is for you! Our TEFL expert Liza will share her online teaching experience and help to enhance your lessons in 2022! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Guide to Teaching One-to-One & Group Business English Classes - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The main reason for doing this TEFL course was to improve my teaching skills and to use them to teach business English. Even though I studied business and economics, I cannot know everything in this field or other fields like hotel management or IT. But I can help my students to improve their vocabulary and to speak more fluently at meetings. It is important in the beginning that we ask our students what they would like to improve and why they decided to take special business English classes. Based on their needs we can provide a high-level class, tailored to their needs.
Design the lessons in a way that nobody feels uncomfortable.
Students who decide to take private lessons are highly motivated.
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TEACHING METHODOLOGY: What is CLIL, and how to apply it in online ESL classes? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey there it's lizzy here and i'm super glad to welcome you to today's live session um today i'm going to talk about um methodology and uh the reason i chose this topic is that um in my previous live streams many um viewers many um many of you who watched my uh previous live streams uh requested to dwell upon this point so i decided that it's a great topic to discuss over this live session uh and by the way um i am an online esl teacher uh so i always try to implement um this teaching methodologies uh in my online esl lessons so everything i try to deliver via these live streams is actually based on my personal experience um i also try to find some useful tips on the internet uh so uh it's it's not something super uh special or unique um everything related to teaching methodology um can... [Read more]
The 10 Best FREE Tools And Software For Online English Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching English online is a whole new domain for teachers who are used to in-person classes. There are so many different online tools and software for teachers to use it can be a bit overwhelming, which is why we’ve put together a list of 10 of the best - and they’re all FREE! #OnlineTeaching #OnlineESL #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Lesson Planning for Structured ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The lesson plan is a structure of the course that you will give to your students, a clear guide as to what you want to achieve and how you are going to do it. A good lesson plan generally consists of learner objectives, personal aims, language points, procedure, phase, and interaction, etc. It is of great importance because it can help teachers to have confidence in class, make the class go more smoothly and help to improve the course.
What is lesson planning for?
Lesson flow
Course effectiveness
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Tefl reviews - Bring Vs Take English Grammar Teaching Tips - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video focuses on the difference between the usage of "bring" and "take". These two words often cause confusion, especailly for English learners. It is important to consider the direction in order to determine which word to use. The word "bring" describes the movement of something toward a specified location, such as in this sentence: Can you bring some snacks to the party tonight? The word "take" on the other hand generally describes the movement of something away from a location, such as here: Do you want to take any leftovers home? As you can see, it's quite easy to determine the correct word to use in a sentence when considering the direction you are referring to.
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Where to take a TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
When considering where to take an in-class TEFL course, it is essential to pick a location that aligns with your preferences and goals. We offer a broad range of locations globally, ensuring you have many diverse options to find the ideal setting for your TEFL journey.
Where to take a TEFL course in the Americas?
Where to take a TEFL course in Asia?
Where to take a TEFL course in Europe?
Where else to take a TEFL course?
Things to consider when choosing a TEFL course location?
Financial points to consider when choosing a TEFL course location?
We offer a wide array of locations for you. In North America, our centers span across the US and Mexico. Meanwhile, for those seeking a more tropical backdrop, our South and Central American centers are located in countries such as Argentina,... [Read more]
Who can take a TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Demand for TEFL qualified teachers is very strong in many parts of the world, which is why our TEFL courses are open to anyone who has a solid grasp of the English language. However, in order to successfully complete the course and go on to find a good quality teaching job you will need to put in some hard work and be willing to embrace new ideas and techniques.
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Are there any age restrictions when taking a TEFL course?
Are there any restrictions to consider when looking for TEFL jobs?
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Difficulties You May Face if You Don't Plan Classes - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Lesson planning is not a task that should be taken lightly; it is the foundation for all EFL classes and plays a significant part in determining how successful students will be. While motivation and desire to learn are factors in each student's success, a good teacher should be able to inspire motivation through interesting and student-centered lessons. However, this can only be achieved through careful consideration of all lessons.
Lessons' Format
Learning Stages
Choice of Activities
Minimizing Anticipated Problems
Record of Your Work
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The Essential Part of Planning in Delivering Your Classes - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
I'm extremely grateful for the review of lesson planning. I learned a lot of useful things in this course especially lesson planning. Lesson planning is a significant element of the teaching-learning system.
What is a lesson plan?
Applicability of a lesson plan
Achieving goals
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First of all, a lesson plan is a step-by-step guide that provides a structure for essential learning. It helps the teacher in maintaining a standard teaching pattern and does not let the class deviate from the topic. It tells the teacher how the... [Read more]
7 ideas for business English classes ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The activities provided in this graphic allow students to use English in ways that areinteresting, fun and relevant to their needs as business English learners.
In ‘Negotiations’ students get to role-play a negotiation between two sides, earning points for each success they have in negotiating with the other side. Telephone role-plays are a great way to practice speaking to another person without the non-verbal clues that usually assist face-to-face communication. Comparison information gap activities are good for getting students to use English to find out particular information they need from another person, an important communicative skill needed by many business English learners. Arranging meetings is a good activity for practicing phone skills... [Read more]
Top Tips for Online ESL Classes with Younger Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In the past few years, teaching English as a second language on the internet has gained a lot of reputation for English teachers around the world. The convenience of only needing a stable internet connection and a computer to go to work sounds far more pleasing than going to a school or other institution to teach a couple of hours per day. Additionally, online teaching provides opportunities for English teachers to travel to new destinations while still being able to work as a freelancer. Consequently, teaching English to children online, in different parts of the world, must be one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. However, many obstacles need to be overcome to be a successful English teacher for children online. Hence, these will be... [Read more]
14 Course Books to Improve Your Business English Classes - TEFL Blog
Jon ITTT
TEFL Information
Business English falls under the umbrella of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and is an area of English language teaching that focuses on the language students need in order to function in an international business setting. It is a popular sector for qualified TEFL teachers to work in and one that can be financially rewarding. Students taking business English classes will generally already have a reasonable level of English language ability and course books tend to be aimed at pre-intermediate level students and above but there are books aimed at lower level students.
Oxford University Press
Cambridge University Press
Pearson/Longman
Macmillan
Collins ELT
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How to Take Advantage of Your TEFL Certification - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The questions should be why not, everyone who is a native speaker or just fluent in the language of English and loves to share with other people, this is the perfect opportunity. English is a global language, everyone around the world is connected through this language. Especially, people who are already teaching English in school, they should finish this course, it provides them an invaluable opportunity to explore the world, to learn about new cultures through interacting with their students, to share their knowledge on a global level.
Career Opportunities
Responsibilities
Great Start
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How long does it take to get a TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The duration to obtain a TEFL certificate varies based on the chosen course. TEFL courses come in various formats: online, in-class, or a hybrid of both, each with distinct timelines. For instance, at ITTT, we offer a spectrum of courses with different lengths and study methods. Generally, courses can range from a fast-paced 4 weeks to more extended modules lasting several months, depending on the depth and mode of study.
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For those seeking a swift TEFL qualification, there are courses advertised online with durations as short as 50 hours or even less. If dedicated, one could potentially complete... [Read more]
How long does it take to get TEFL certified? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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]
2021 Online ESL Classroom: Top Tips for Planning Online English Lessons - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hello um if you guys join me please let me know in the comment section that you can see me clearly and you can hear this uh video uh so that i know that my equipment works smooth um so please let me know that you're here and you see and hear me clearly i'll be very very thankful for that um and um yeah to start with uh my name is lisa i'm an itttttt tefl expert and an online english teacher and today we will talk about one of the most important things in tefl teaching online lesson planning well we will talk about lesson planning in general but as long as i'm more specialized in online teaching i'll try to share my personal experience in planning online classes um hello guys thanks for joining me um i hope that you are having a great time especially after your long winter holidays... [Read more]
Why take a TEFL / TESOL course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
There are many reasons to take a TEFL course, not least because it is the best way to enable you to work almost anywhere in the world as an English teacher. While there are still some countries and employers that do not require teachers to have a formal TEFL/TESOL qualification these places are gradually becoming few and far between and the days where simply being a native speaker of English were enough to guarantee a teaching job are mostly long gone.
Increasingly, those hoping to teach English as a foreign language are required to have a certificate of at least 100 hours if not 120 hours. Therefore having a TEFL certificate opens up far more employment opportunities than would be available without one. Taking the time to study and complete a course also shows employers that you are... [Read more]
Why You Should Take a TEFL or TESOL Course Right Now - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Destinations TEFL Information
In this blog post, we discuss some of the main reasons for taking a TEFL or TESOL course now rather than later. Why does it make sense to do it sooner rather than later.
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Reason #1: It makes sense to take a course now is from a financial standpoint.
Choosing your TEFL or TESOL course.
Work through the course.
Receive your certificate.
Apply for jobs.
Start your teaching career.
Reason # 2: Take advantage of as many options or opportunities as possible.
Reason # 3: A TEFL/TESOL Certificate never expires.
Reason #4: You'll have more time to get your mind ready.
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Top 5 ESL Teacher Strategies for Your Online Classes - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In this blog post, we will look at five strategies you can use t boost your effectiveness within the class and also as a general way of increasing your online business. Ideas covered include the use of gamification and individualization.
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Gamification
Individualization
Charting your course
Strategies of content delivery
Narrowing down your niche
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This idea isn't new but not many teachers appear to try to apply it to their online classes. There are several reasons why you should try it. (Especially as the majority of online classes are for young... [Read more]
Top 10 Places to Take Your TEFL Course in the Fall - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
Are you sad that your summer is almost over? Don't be! Now is the perfect time to plan your TEFL adventure in the fall. Here are our top 10 places to take your TEFL course in the fall.
1. Seoul, South Korea
2. Sydney, Australia
3. Beijing, China
4. London, England
5. La Antigua, Guatemala
6. Chiang Mai, Thailand
7. Paris, France
8. Cape Town, South Africa
9. Prague, Czech Republic
10. Surabaya, Indonesia
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How to Effectively Teach a Large Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Handling a large classroom is a task that many teachers must face eventually, so it is important to be able to know how to effectively instruct a class that is a size above average. A teacher must work on his/her performance and work on how to make lessons constructive with a big crowd in mind. Without these two objectives done successfully, the teacher risks being misunderstood and the students won't be learning adequately.
Body Language
Teaching Techniques
Establishing Rapport
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How to Teach Receptive Skills in The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
The four basic language skills are divided into two categories; the receptive ("passive") skills — reading and listening, and the productive ("active") skills — speaking and writing. All are invaluable skills to learn when becoming proficient in a new foreign language and teachers should try to incorporate them into their lessons whenever possible. However, this summative task will be solely focused on receptive skills and how to teach them in the classroom. Students may need to read/listen for a purpose — for example, reading an extract of a book as part of their homework assignment, or they may want to read/listen for entertainment — for example, listening to their favorite audiobook. These skills are also important to learn... [Read more]
Conversation Cards about Christmas - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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These printable conversation cards about Christmas are ideal for classes before the winter holidays.
Print out this sheet and cut out all cards individually and play it with your ESL class. Students take turns picking cards and starting conversations about the questions on the cards.
For big classes: Divide the class into groups and hand one sheet / set of cards to each group. Have the students play the conversation cards among each group.
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