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This is a fun worksheet about food and drinks for ESL students. The students write about what they like and don't like.
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Christmas Speaking Activity - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great speaking activity to develop fluency at Christmas time. Students take turns choosing a question to ask another student in their group.
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Likes and Dislikes Cards - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Cut out the cards. Students work in pairs, put the cards face down and Like-Dislike cards face up on the desk. Then they take turns and say whether they like something or not and explain why.
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Name 3 Things Board Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is the perfect board game to play as a time filler activity for your ESL class. Your students take turns rolling the die and naming three things around the topic on the board.
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How Observant are you? What can you see? Picture Description IV - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking about what happens in the picture.
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How Observant are you? What can you see? Picture Description II - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking about what happens in the picture.
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How Observant are you? What can you see? Picture Description III - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking about what happens in the picture.
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How Observant are you? What can you see? Picture Description V - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great activity for EFL beginners to talk and practice easy grammar structures. Students have 1 minute to study the picture. Then, they take turns talking or writing about what happens in the picture.
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New Year's Speaking Activity - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a great speaking task to develop fluency for talking about New Year's Eve, the past year, and the year to come. Have your students take turns to choose a card and ask the question to their partner/group.
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The 7 Biggest Myths About Teaching Abroad Alone as a Woman - TEFL Blog
Kristin Hoppe
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At 25 years old, I heard Peru calling my name and could no longer ignore it.
1. You'll Be Unsafe
2. You'll Feel Lonely
3. You'll Be Taken Advantage Of
4. You Should Never Go Out at Night
5. You Can Never Drink
6. You'll Have to Pay More for Lodging
7. You'll Regret Not Going with Friends
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Etiquette Africa ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching English in Africa is a great way to put your newly acquired TEFL certificate to use and whichever country you may find yourself living and working in you can expect a truly rewarding experience. An important part of any preparations you make before travelling to a new country that you plan to make your home is finding out about the social customs that govern a particular society. Not only will this give you a better insight into the reason behind the many differences between your adopted country and home, it will also enable you to make better connections with your colleagues and new friends.
In Egypt showing the soles of your feet is considered rude and you should avoid sitting with your legs crossed. When visiting a person's home it is polite to accept any drink that is... [Read more]
The Principles of Classroom Motivation - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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As human beings, motivation is one of the most important components to succeed ultimately, anything. If an individual is not motivated, the likelihood to succeed merely diminishes. This pertains to a person's personal life, academic life, and professional life. Motivation is the root of success, and this is why motivating the students in an ESL classroom holds such importance. To motivate students, the teacher must determine the student's intrinsic goals and desires, help students define their goals, create a positive and friendly climate, and encourage each student.
Challenges of learning a second language
Rapport building
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The importance of volunteer work
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How much can I earn teaching English in Saudi Arabia? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
In Saudi Arabia, English teachers can expect to earn at least $2,500 to $4,000 monthly, depending on your level of qualifications and previous classroom experience. Demand for qualified and experienced teachers is strong in cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, where universities, colleges, international schools, and private language academies offer a variety of teaching positions.
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Guess Who Halloween Activity Sheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Read the clues and guess the spooky characters from this Halloween activity sheet! Either print it off and use it as a worksheet or read the clues as a time-filler activity.
1. I have four of something.
2. I can jump and leap.
3. It is said that I have 9 lives.
4. I have whisters on my face.
Answer: I am a cat.
1. You can buy me or grow me.
2. You can put a candle in me to light me up.
3. Sometimes I can look scary.
4. I am orange and round.
Answer: I am a pumpkin.
1. I have sharp teeth.
2. I like to drink a red liquid.
3. I can turn into a flying animal.
4. I sleep inside a coffin.
Answer: I am a vampire.
1. I have a pet.
2. I can turn you into a toad.
3. I can fly using a broom.
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Etiquette Europe ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Despite the many things the countries in Europe have in common there are plenty of ways in which the customs and cultures differ and each country has its own unique way of doing certain things. As an English teacher and visitor, an understanding of some of the manners and behaviour of people in your chosen country can go a long way to improving your experience of teaching English abroad.
On the topic of manners and behaviour each country has different attitudes that govern what is rude and what is not. In Switzerland, posture is important and slouching should be avoided and in Germany it is considered rude to have your hands in your pockets while talking to someone. Punctuality is important in Germany and you should always be one time for appointments. In France and Spain, being on... [Read more]
All Types of Verbs in the English Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Verbs are one of the most important parts of speech in English and incredibly important for learners of English. The below infographic showcases all types of verbs in the English language.
Generally speaking, a verb is a word that shows an action, state or an event. It is an essential part of a sentence and is known as the soul of language. For example:
"They study English grammar." (Action)
"We celebrate independence day." (Event)
"I sleep at night." (State)
Following are the different types of verbs:
When a verb's past tense (2nd form) and past participle (3rd form) is created by adding ‘d’ or ‘ed’, it is called a regular verb. Some examples of a regular verb include:
Walk
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Where are the cheapest places to teach TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
It is a common misconception that teaching English abroad requires a large amount of money up front before you even start earning. While you will need to cover the cost of your TEFL certification and get yourself to the destination you have chosen to work in, you should soon start earning enough to get those outlays back quickly. However, in some destinations the cost of living is so high that it can seem like you are constantly hemorrhaging money. So where can you teach English and live well on just a small budget? Here we look at some of the cheapest destinations for teaching English abroad.
Asia
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5 Perfect Activities With Flashcards - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Flashcards on its own is an easy method to apply when teaching beginners, teenagers even adults because they can match the words to the pictures and it's an easy way to remember new vocabulary. I think this is the best way of acquiring a new word of a second language because identification and recognition is the key.
1. Ask, Guess and Answer
Materials:
2. Display Flashcards on the Floor
Materials:
3 From Here to There
Materials:
4. Rhyme Concentration
Materials:
5. Puzzling Words
Materials:
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Troubles Faced by Students from China When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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If you think of Chinese ESL students it is safe to assume that most teachers would immediately worry about how they should teach phonics to Mandarin speakers. It is also true that the media has portrayed the Chinese accent as one of the most challenging to understand or even get rid of.
Personal Experience
Phonetical Errors
Grammar Challenges
Problems Due to Geographical Origin of Students
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Tefl reviews - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Sophie Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
English student Sophie describes her experience as a TEFL/TESOL student with ITTT. In this TEFL review she talks about how the course gave her the opportunity to study with people from many different countries. She also outlines how supportive the trainers were throughout the course.
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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TEFL TESOL Extra Services - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In-class TEFL courses have many highlights such as in-person instruction from professional teacher trainers and invaluable teaching practice with real English language students. On top of these major benefits, there are also a few extra bonuses on offer at some of our training locations. In many cases, our training staff are able to arrange free airport pickups which can be a great help if you are visiting a new country for the first time. The knowledge that you have transport to your accommodation arranged in advance means you can sit back and relax during your journey without worrying about finding a taxi, bus or train on arrival. Although the in-class course does involve some hard work, there will still be plenty of time to let your hair down during the evenings and weekends.... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Brian Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Brian took the 120-hour online TEFL course from ITTT so he could teach English abroad. In this TEFL review he tells us that as well as the many topics covered by the course he appreciated the flexibility that allowed him to complete it at his own pace.
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Past Simple Irregular Board Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This board game is a great speaking practice on some past simple irregular verbs.
Students take turns asking and answering questions about actions which happened in the past. They can practice some prepositions of time as well for more advanced students.
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In this ITTT TEFL review video Leanne talks about her experiences in completing the challenging and rewarding TEFL/TESOL certification in-class course. ITTT's courses have been developed over time to ensure that we offer the best professional, practical and effective course as possible. We are confident that our TEFL/TESOL certification will assist in making you a suitable candidate for prospective employers.
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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Do & Make: What's the difference? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The verbs "do" and "make" are among the most used words in the English language. These two words often confuse English learners because they often use one verb for both in their native language (like "hacer" in Spanish). To help your students understand this better, take a look at the following chart below showcasing the difference between "do" and "make".
"Do" and "make" are two verbs that frequently confuse students learning English. The following explanations will help you better understand the difference between "do" and "make" and when to use each one.
1. "Do" is used when talking about work, jobs or tasks:
2. "Do" is used to refer to non-specific activities, for example:
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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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Interactive ESL Transportation Board Game - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun board game around the topic of travel and transportation to help teach students language connected to traveling and modes of transport.
Before the game, go through the flight and travel information in the center of the board with your students and explain any unknown vocabulary.
Then, start the game at the "start" and take turns rolling dice. Students have to answer the questions by looking at the travel information in the ccenter.
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How can I save money while teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
While teaching English abroad, many educators prioritize living comfortably and experiencing the local culture without financial constraints. To maximize savings and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle, consider the following steps:
Preparation before departure and smart decisions after arrival can significantly boost your savings.
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