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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 Ready to teach English as a Foreign Language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! 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]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Use this free printable Christmas Word Scramble Game for ESL students during your Christmas-themed classes.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

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. Listen to this blog post: Assessing Student Needs Lesson Planning Grouping Your Students Using Projects or Themes Creating a Variety of Materials Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! For the instructor, teaching multi-level classes can be quite a challenge. It requires more prep time and...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This free, printable worksheet is great for your winter and holiday-themed classes. Have your students fix the mixed up sentences with winter and Christmas vocabulary.     Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

If you have done any research into TEFL courses you are sure to have noticed that there are many different course providers offering a wide range of course options at various different prices. You might even have come across some courses offered for free or at a very minimal cost. While these cheap or free options might seem enticing on the surface, it is important to make sure that the qualification and the training you will receive is actually of a sufficient quality to be accepted by international employers. At ITTT all our online courses come with high-quality materials, a user-friendly online study platform, the option of an experienced online tutor, and many years experience in providing highly respected teacher training. The simple truth is that anyone offering free courses or...  [Read more]

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 Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Yanfen G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Firstly, it can help...  [Read more]

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 Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Natalie M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

At ITTT our range of courses is designed to cover every possible situation and each individual course comes complete with all the materials required to successfully complete it. Our materials are designed by some of the most experienced professionals in the EFL world and every course includes the added support of professional tutors, either online or in person. Because of the amount of time and effort that goes into maintaining these high standards we are unfortunately not able to offer any of our main TEFL courses free of charge. Instead, we do all we can to keep our overheads down to ensure each and every course is priced at the most affordable level possible. Free course options with in-class TEFL courses Free course options with online TEFL courses Free course options with multi-course...  [Read more]

At ITTT we do all we can to provide the very best value for money. One way we do that is by giving away free additional courses when you sign up for one of our online TEFL course options. If you choose our most popular 120-hour TEFL certification course with tutor support, you will also get one of our 50-hour specialized courses thrown in at no extra cost. Depending on your future teaching plans, you can pick any of the following free course options: Planning on teaching English online? Get the very best value with a TEFL course bundle By completing our 120-hour course you will be well prepared to start teaching English in any location you decide is right for you. By also adding one of our free specialized courses to your portfolio, you will greatly increase your teaching knowledge and...  [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]

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 Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thu N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 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]

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]

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]

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 Are you ready to teach English to business professionals around the world? Related Articles: There...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This free printable Halloween Word Search is perfect for the spooky season in your ESL and EFL classroom.   This fun printable Halloween word search is ideal for any ESL and EFL classroom. The students can work on this worksheet either at home or in the classroom. You can have them work on it individually or do it as a fun activity for the whole class! Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  English language teachers come across a range of pay and benefits that vary from one region to the next. Certain countries even provide free accommodation and airfare (+ other bonuses!) to their teachers. Let's have a look at the specific countries and regions during this live session. #TEFL #BestTEFL #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 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas We can start by considering a number of factors to investigate what these courses do or do not provide in terms of their outcomes. These factors are: Hours: Most free courses don't offer enough hours. Accreditation: Most free courses do not provide a recognized qualification. Marketing tool: The course is free, but you pay for certification. Summary: Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! It is possible to find some legitimate free TEFL or TESOL courses that do what they claim. Typically, they will be of a few hours' duration, such as a weekend course, and will have titles like "Introduction to TEFL/TESOL." These...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun crossword to introduce or reinforce fruits vocabulary with your ESL students.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check this free Thanksgiving writing printables out. Share it with your students and have them write down who or what they are thankful for.   Print out this fun Thanksgiving "I am Thankful For" worksheet and have your students think about what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving season. Introduce the meaning of Thanksgiving and give some examples of what you can be thankful for. If you have additional time left, you can let your students color in the pictures on the sheet. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

For educators in the TEFL field, having a structured lesson plan is a key to successful teaching. While some prefer crafting their own, others benefit from readily available online resources. Leveraging free online resources not only saves time but also offers insights into diverse teaching strategies. If you are looking for free TEFL lesson plans, there are numerous online platforms worth exploring. Here is a curated list of recommended sites where you can access these invaluable resources: Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans? UsingEnglish.com TEFL.NET The British Council Lanternfish ESL ThoughtCo BusyTeacher English Is a Piece of Cake The Internet TESL Journal iSLCollective Online English Expert Off2Class This website offers over 1,000 free lesson plans for English teachers, sortable...  [Read more]

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. Watch the video about this topic Gamification Individualization Charting your course Strategies of content delivery Narrowing down your niche Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! 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]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! 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.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Have your preschool or Kindergarten students trace and write the uppercase letters on the hearts for Valentine's Day.   Trace and write the uppercase letters.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This free printable Thanksgiving word search is an easy way to keep your students busy while learning about Thanksgiving.   Word searches are a great way to reinforce vocabulary and spelling skills. These kinds of worksheets can also help your students' improve their concentration. Laminate your word searches so you can use the same printables year after year. It’s a good way to make the most of your ink! At home laminating machines are super affordable and pay for themselves in 10-20 uses.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This free printable fall word search is perfect for introducing the fall season to your ESL students.   This fun printable printable fall word search is ideal for any ESL and EFL classroom. The students can work on this worksheet either at home or in the classroom. You can have them work on it individually or do it as a fun activity for the whole class!   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  If you want to find out more about TEFL courses and teaching English abroad before you sign up for a course, check out our free downloadable information packs. The ITTT brochure is a great place to start as it contains a wealth of information regarding our wide range of training courses, so you can make an informed decision about which one is the right fit for you and your future plans. Is an in-class TEFL course in a tropical location the best way for you to start your overseas teaching adventure, or would an online training course suit you better? Download the free brochure now to find out more. Once you have swotted up on our various TEFL course options, you should then take a look at our free e-guide to TEFL which covers the wider world of teaching English abroad. From the...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Listening is possibly the least covered of the four skills needed by ESL learners in most classrooms. As it is a fundamental skill, teachers should try to create as many listening skills lessons as they do for the other three skills: reading, writing, and speaking. Challenges of Listening Compared to Reading The Stages of Listening The Receiving Stage: Hearing and Attending The Understanding Stage: Decoding and Comprehension The Evaluating Stage: Forming Opinions and Thinking Ahead The Remembering Stage: Processing and Storing Information The Responding Stage: Verbal or Written Answers Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials!...  [Read more]

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]

  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 Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

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. Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles:...  [Read more]