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How Your Teaching Experience Can Help You With a TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Through my personal teaching experiences, I have found teaching kids to be both a fulfilling and rewarding endeavor. I have now realized that teaching is something I want to pursue as a profession. Being able to personally connect with the youth of all ages and to have them gain new knowledge has had a positive impact on me. I know that through my teaching engagements I have had a positive impact on my students as well. This is why I believe my personal teaching experiences will help me be successful with TEFL.
Important Skills
Team building and Leadership
Influence on My Teaching
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My Experience of Teaching One Student and a Group in France - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching is a very rewarding experience when you have enthusiastic and motivated students, regardless of teaching one student or a group of students. However, in my opinion, only very young learners seem to have the enthusiasm teachers crave for.
Conversation practice
Student personality
Mix of abilities and interests
Teaching bigger classrooms
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How To Find A TEFL Job Abroad Without Teaching Experience - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
"How can I get a TEFL job abroad if I don't have any previous teaching experience?" This live session will answer this question and show you exactly HOW you can move abroad to teach English without any teaching experience and the best countries to do so! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #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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How Important is Personal Teaching Experience in Russia? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Five years ago, I didn't have the experience, nor the knowledge to teach English. However, I have the skills to speak like a Native Speaker.
My First Classroom
Self-Study
Test Group
My Surprising Observation
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At first, I have 3-4 students between 2-3 years old. I was given lesson plans to follow and instructions on how to teach this group and I simply followed it. Teaching 2-3 year's old non-Native speakers were both difficult and fun. It's difficult because they are not familiar with the English language.... [Read more]
Teaching a Large Class: My Challenging Experience - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Back in 2014, I worked at a nursery school here in South Africa. I was the English teacher for the three to four-year-olds at this school. There were 32 students in my class. My class was so small that during nap time two students had to sleep on one mattress. There was no space to leave the class once the children had fallen asleep. I had to make sure that all my belongings were out of the class once the students came in for their naptime or I had to leave whatever was forgotten behind once I was one my way to my next job. In unit 3 on page 21, they talk about the whole class grouping pros and cons and that is really explained well where they say "class grouping is suitable for activities where the teacher needs to be in control" or "have the... [Read more]
How My Personal Classroom Experiences Have Shaped My Teaching Philosophy - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Teaching and learning are processes that go hand in hand with one another. Effective teachers are able to inspire and engage students with a desire to learn. They must be able to impart their abilities of learning into students in various ways. Through my personal teaching experiences, I firmly believe in establishing high, yet attainable expectations, creating a curriculum that is student centered, and providing real life experiences for students to help them grasp the concepts taught in the lesson.
Classroom Management is the Foundation of Learning
Student Centered Lesson Content is Key
Real Life Experiences Make a Real Difference
Bring It All Together
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Alumni Experience of Teaching Young Students Online - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching English online has been a great experience for me. For the past two years, I have been able to provide English lessons to Chinese students between the ages of 4 and 14 through a platform called VIPKID. It is a platform that allows Chinese parents to partner their Children with North American English teachers via the Internet. The platform provides all of the lesson materials that are easy to follow after training and participating in workshops with more knowledgeable teachers. It is an impressive platform that has positively impacted my teaching experience.
Pros and Cons for Teachers
How to Solve Problems?
My Thoughts on Online Education
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English in Early Childhood: Alumni Teaching Experience - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
For two years I have been teaching Italian children in a nursery, a group of 5,2-3 years old. They are still not able to speak well their mother tongue and have a short vocabulary. They have no experience yet in being taught traditionally, may still use pacifier and diaper, so how can you teach so small children English and is it even worth it? Shouldn't they first learn their native tongue? Many parents think so.
Difficulties
Flashcards
Songs
Books
Gymnastics
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My Unforgettable Experience Teaching Kindergarten in the Middle East - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
Teaching English to non-English speaking students can be a big and challenging task. You need to be full of patience, understanding and passion if you decide to enter this vocation. I worked for ten years as a kindergarten teacher in the Middle East and at times it seemed like I was in a "jungle survival" competition.
My first day in the 'Jungle'
My second day in the 'Jungle'
Major breakthrough!
Embracing the local culture
All my hard work paid off
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I was really in shock when I entered into the classroom on my first day as I had students with zero-English and it was really hard to understand them all. There... [Read more]
Can I teach English abroad without any teaching experience? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely, teaching English abroad without prior teaching experience is entirely possible. Many global institutions prioritize the English language, allowing countless English speakers to teach annually in diverse classrooms worldwide. In fact, about 90% of these individuals have no previous teaching background. Often, possessing a TEFL certificate is the primary requirement for these roles, even more so than formal education or teaching credentials.
How do I teach English without knowing my student's language?
How will a TEFL certificate help me in the classroom?
Teaching English without knowing your student's native language is achievable through the total immersion method. This approach involves exclusively using English in the classroom, simulating an English-speaking... [Read more]
Unusual Teaching Job as a Life-Long Experience: Alumni Story - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
My personal teaching experience is not a typical teaching job that most people come across. It starts back in the early 1990s. At that time, I was a Senior Prison Office with the Office of Corrections of Victoria and was working in the "B" Division at our maximum security prison H.M. Prison Pentridge.
Unusual Trajectory
Approach to Work
Teaching Approaches
Daily Routine
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"B" Division housed 105 of Victoria's worst prisoners and at the young age of 25 I oversaw them all, I also had 26 rotating staff to help run the... [Read more]
10 Alternative TEFL Destinations for an Off-the-Beaten-Path Teaching Experience - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Hello, everyone. Linda here from ITTT. Welcome to another live session this week. Thank you for joining and taking time out of your day to spend it with me. I'm very happy about that. Today, we have a very exciting topic. We are going to talk about teaching off the beaten path. 10 alternative TEFL destinations. I'm very excited always when I do live sessions about destinations. It's like a little bit of a virtual tour around the world. I really enjoy these types of live sessions. I thought we haven't had one of those in a while, so why not bring that on today. We are live on Facebook and YouTube. If you're watching this for the first time, very welcome. Welcome to join us. Maybe get a beverage, get some snacks, settle in. These live sessions usually take about 45 minutes to an hour. You... [Read more]
Teaching English Online with Preply: ✅ Anastasia's Experience - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Last year, Anastasia finished her Master's program in applied linguistics at the university of Barcelona, specializing in mobile-assisted language learning.
Do you like working on Preply? What are the benefits?
What are some registration requirements?
How fast did you find your first students on the platform? Does the platform help you promote your services?
What's the average hourly rate on Preply?
Is it challenging to compete with NETs?
Are there any teacher development opportunities?
How do you get paid?
Can you ask your student to pay you directly, avoiding the website transfers?
Does Preply provide lesson plans, materials, and software?
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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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Can I teach English online without any teaching experience? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Yes, you can teach English online even if you lack prior teaching experience. With the rising demand for online English instructors, many TEFL course graduates are stepping into virtual classrooms for the first time. Possessing a TEFL qualification opens doors to numerous teaching opportunities, allowing individuals to embark on a rewarding teaching journey without previous classroom exposure.
How do I teach English without knowing my student's language?
How will a TEFL certificate help me in the online classroom?
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Personal Teaching Experience: Navigating a Changing Curriculum as a Co-teacher in Japanese Elementary Schools - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
In Japan, elementary schools typically employ an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) to provide support to homeroom teachers during English classes. I have been working in such a capacity for the past two and a half years, first through an international program and currently as a direct-hire via my local city hall. Until recently, mandatory English classes at the elementary school level have been limited to the fifth and sixth grades, but new national requirements are being rolled out that will require mandatory English classes as early as third grade while doubling English classroom hours for the fifth and sixth grades.
English Language Tests
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Team Building
Group Lesson Planning
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How Will My Personal Teaching Experiences as a Russian Teacher Help Me as an English Teacher? - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
You have to put the emphasis on the right syllable," I said, finishing my demonstration.
Challenges in the Second Class: Timing and Assumptions
Learning from Mistakes: Lessons for Effective Language Teaching
Apology and Humility: A Turning Point
Valuable Lessons for Language Instructors
Carrying Lessons Forward: Teaching English with Confidence
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How can I get a TEFL job abroad if I don’t have any previous teaching experience? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi guys hello hi and welcome to another live session my name is linda and this live stream is hosted by itt the international tefl and tesol training uh welcome back again this week uh we go live every week so if this is your first time watching hello and welcome if you've watched before welcome back thanks so much for joining again this week and this week's topic is teaching english abroad without any experience how you can do it all the tips and tricks and everything that's involved with that so um yeah thanks so much for being here again today um please let me know where you are right now in the world where are you right now where are you watching from i am actually in south korea it is 10 a.m friday uh morning super exciting i'm so happy to be here usually um this is my usual time for... [Read more]
How has TEFL Affected my Personal Teaching Experience: TEFL Alumni Shares Their Story - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
My teaching career started fifteen years ago. It began as a whim. I left a very successful career in the healthcare corporate business sector to teach on the university level. Teaching and advising students has been my dedicated profession since then.
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My Teaching Experience
Teaching Non-Native Speakers
Understanding Foreign Cultures
ESA Methodology
Teaching Business English
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TEFL TESOL From Studying To Teaching; Your Teaching Careeer! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
At ITTT we don't just sell you a TEFL training course; we also guide you right through the entire process from start to finish. Initially, we can help you decide which training course is the right one to suit your future plans and give you advice on how to approach your studies. Once your studies are underway we will be right by your side as every course comes with the option of an online tutor whose main focus is to ensure you successfully complete the course. No matter what hurdles life puts in front of you, with the help of your professional tutor there should be nothing stopping you reaching your study goals. As soon as you have completed your training and are officially TEFL certified, you will no doubt be looking to land that dream job somewhere around the world. Luckily,... [Read more]
TEFL China - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Elementary Substitute Teacher
Date posted:2024-04-08 | Writer: American International School of Guangzhou | Email: [email protected]
Elementary School Substitute Teacher in Early Years and Lower Elementary School
We are looking for talents who are currently residing in GZ. This is a part-time position without benefits.
TEACHING ASSIGNMENT
Elementary Substitute Teacher.
There are 28 Classroom Teachers and 20 Specialists or 36 TAs that may require a short or long term substitute.
Grade levels range from Pre-Kindergarten through to Grade 5
CLASS SIZE
Between 18-24 students depending on grade level.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Approximately six 40-minute periods of an eight period day. The school runs on a 6-day schedule.
REQUIRED WEEKLY MEETING TIME
Monday Faculty meetings
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Top Tips For Teaching Business English Abroad In Japan - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
What does it mean to teach Business English? And how does it differ from normal classroom-style English teaching? Many adult students choose to take English classes to help support their business and activities as well as to advance their careers. However, business English doesn't take place in just a classroom-style setting. There are "teacher dispatch" companies that offer several important key factors that set them apart from a traditional teaching school.
Environment
Clothing
Body Language
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Q&A: Ask a Non-Native ESL Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys it's lizzy here and i'm happy to welcome you at another ittttts live stream uh if you don't know me yet i'm a non-native esl teacher i also passed a tefl certification uh several years ago and uh if you are here to learn a little bit more about uh tefl certification uh and uh particularly how to be a non-native esl teacher uh these days i'm here to help you out so feel free to ask me whatever um comes to your mind whatever disturbs you maybe because i am that person who is like 100 percent on your side i'm also a non-native esl teacher and um it took me a while to overcome some challenges being a non-native teacher so feel free to ask me anything by the way i have prepared several questions from from our channel on youtube so i'm gonna take those questions um to answer but if you... [Read more]
The 4 Most Common Problems Students Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Prior to starting a class, an English teacher needs to take into consideration many parameters. How many students will I have to teach? How old are they? What are their levels? What knowledge did they already acquire in terms of vocabulary and grammar? What are their nationalities?
Are the students monolingual or multilingual?
Cultural Differences
Similarities and Differences in Language
Cultural Differences
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Manon L.
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Q&A: Ask A Non Native ESL Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you a new non-native ESL teacher or have some challenges as an experienced one? Come to this live stream to chat with Liza, a non-native ESL teacher with 8 years of in-class and online teaching experience! #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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The Difference Between Teaching ESL and Teaching EFL - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
In my experience, many teachers are not really sure about the difference between teaching ESL and teaching EFL in the classroom. In this post I will try to explain both situations and give some insight into each as they are actually quite distinct.
The Basic Difference
Potential Problems of Both Situations
Typical Students of EFL and ESL
The Importance of Speaking English in the Classroom
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Teaching English Italy - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Rome
Language Italian
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 1,000 euro/month
Major TEFL locations Rome Florence Milan Naples Turin Palermo
Of all European countries, Italy has one of the highest demands for English teachers. In larger cities, there are more English teaching jobs than there are certified teachers to fill them. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, a certified TEFL teacher will be able to find a TEFL job relatively quickly.
We’re dedicated to helping you land the job that’s right for you — in Italy or anywhere else you’d like to work.
Language schools hire teachers year round so you’re likely to find a position anytime of the year. If you’d like to work in primary or secondary schools, the school year starts in... [Read more]
Teaching English Spain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Madrid
Language Spanish
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 1,000 euro / month
Major TEFL locations Madrid Barcelona Seville
Spain is one of the most popular locations in which to find a job teaching English. This can make for stiff competition amongst job seekers so our course graduates will most certainly benefit from our assistance with finding great employment opportunities.
Many teaching positions are for young learners, but you can also find adult and business English teaching quite easily. There are literally thousands of language schools in the larger cities of Spain. Finding a position teaching English in Spain it is easier while in the country. Schools like to see prospective teachers in the flesh so they can gain an impression of how the... [Read more]
Teaching English China - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Beijing
Language Cantonese/Mandarin
Currency Chinese Yuan
Typical TEFL teacher salary 7,000 - 10,000 Yuan monthly (varies widely from region to region)
Major TEFL locations Beijing Shanghai Zhuhai all urban centers
The opportunities for teaching English in China are as huge as the country itself. Year round, there are far more jobs available than there are teachers. Positions teaching English in China are available throughout the country but in order to find the best job for you, you might wish to take advantage of our lifetime jobs assistance.
Any TEFL qualified teachers should be able to teach English in any part of China they choose with a variety of opportunities throughout the country in both state and private sectors. China has developed rapidly over... [Read more]
Teaching English Germany - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Berlin
Language German
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 2,000 euros per month
Major TEFL locations Berlin Hamburg Munich and other major cities
Teaching English in Germany can be much easier than in other EU countries. Demand for teachers is high and when you complete your TEFL certification with ITTT or TEFL International, you will benefit from our lifetime assistance in finding a teaching position – in Germany or in any other country for that matter.
As in many other European countries, teaching business English in Germany is one of the major prospects for English teachers. Germany’s economy is both strong and stable so many large corporations and small companies have the funding for helping their employees develop better English language... [Read more]