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Empowering ESL Educators: A Guide to Free Teaching Tools - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Navigating the realm of ESL teaching is both rewarding and challenging. To equip educators with versatile and effective resources, a myriad of free tools has emerged, revolutionizing the way English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught. These tools not only streamline lesson planning but also enrich classroom engagement and student learning experiences. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into an array of invaluable free resources tailored specifically for ESL teachers, empowering them to craft dynamic and impactful lessons that resonate with diverse learners.
Zoom
Miro
Google Docs
Canva
Calendy
WeTransfer
Microsoft Loop
Teacheroo
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Does ITTT offer any free TEFL courses? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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]
Can I get free TEFL certification? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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.
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TEFL course online free - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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:
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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]
Free Printable Halloween Word Search - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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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!
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Where Do Schools Provide Free Housing And Airfare? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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
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Is a free TEFL certificate worth it? - TEFL Blog
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.
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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]
Free Printable Fruits Crossword - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun crossword to introduce or reinforce fruits vocabulary with your ESL students.
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Free Thanksgiving Writing Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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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.
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Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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
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Free Valentine's Day Letter Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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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.
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Free Printable Thanksgiving Word Search - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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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.
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Free Printable Fall Word Search - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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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!
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Where do schools provide free housing for English teachers abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
English teachers seeking opportunities abroad should note that certain regions and individual countries stand out for offering housing benefits. In Middle Eastern destinations, such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE (including Dubai & Abu Dhabi), educators frequently receive free accommodation or a housing subsidy. Also, many employers across Asia commonly include housing in their teaching contracts. If you land a job in China, Japan, South Korea, or Taiwan, you could well find your accommodation is covered.
Where am I most likely to get free housing as an English teacher abroad?
Who else provides free housing for English teachers abroad?
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Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Even experienced teachers have difficulty sometimes thinking of new ways to plan and deliver their lessons. The following list gives a set of 'go to' resources, for new and experienced teacher alike, to use for ideas and activities. These examples have been chosen on the basis that they are actually useful, saving teacher time when looking for lesson ideas and materials at all levels and in a wide variety of teaching situationsEach of the websites indicated were correct for the time of writing. You may need to find alternatives if domain names have changed. Also be aware that over time, popular free website resources are sometimes later monetized, either partly or in full.
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TEFL TESOL Courses Free E Guide And Brochure - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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]
FREE Printable Back to School Coloring Page - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Document a new school year with this First Day of School Coloring Page. This free printable coloring page is a special way to remember all the firsts!
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The 10 best FREE tools and software for Online English Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi welcome to another live session by itt my name is linda welcome happy to have you today um as you can see today's topic is 10 free tools and software that english online teachers can use perfect for english online teachers or just online teachers in general it doesn't have to be english any sort of teacher can use these but we're primarily focusing on online english teachers today uh thank you so much for joining if you're here if you um are watching if you can see me and hear me clearly please just leave a comment in the comment box and let me know that everything is working properly you know sometimes there are technical issues and i just want to make sure that everything is working as it should um there are some comments already so yeah i guess it's working we are live on... [Read more]
How to Become a Freelance TEFL/TESOL Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi Linda here from ITT back this week with another live session and and today we're going to talk about how to become a freelance tefl teacher all right I think this is a topic that a lot of people are going to find very interesting um a lot of people are probably going to want to kind of follow in the in the footsteps of this newer kind well is it a new career but I mean we've definitely seen some changes in the teaching industry in the teaching Market um also thanks to the Boom in online teaching and freelance teaching freelance English teaching has definitely become uh increasingly popular for many different reasons many of these reasons we're gonna go into we're gonna go into um what it actually means to be a tefl freelance teacher um the benefits of it um also kind of the challenges... [Read more]
Where do schools provide free airfare for English teachers abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Schools in several Asian countries commonly offer free airfare to English teachers, including China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Many employers in Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., and Qatar also regularly cover the airfare for English teachers. Typically, you might be required to complete a probationary term before getting reimbursed, but upon fulfilling the contract's duration, many can expect their return flight to be either fully covered or significantly subsidized.
Do English teachers receive free airfares in China?
Do English teachers receive free airfares in South Korea?
Do English teachers receive free airfares in the Middle East?
Do English teachers receive free airfares elsewhere in Asia?
Do English teachers receive free airfares in Europe?
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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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Are free or cheap TEFL / TESOL Certification courses worth it? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Marketing ploy: The course itself may be free or cheap, but legitimate TEFL / TESOL certification comes at a cost.
This practice is increasingly common across various online course providers. While you can access the course content for free or at a minimal fee, obtaining a certificate often requires an additional payment. Essentially, you end up paying for the certification, making the overall cost similar to that of a regular course where certification is included in the price.
Hours: Free TEFL / TESOL courses often lack the necessary study hours.
Accreditation: Most free TEFL / TESOL courses lack recognition.
Considering the adage "You get what you pay for?.
A checklist for evaluating TEFL / TESOL courses.
Video Testimonials.
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How to get a TEFL certificate for free? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
An internet search for free TEFL courses will yield numerous results, including several free options and many seemingly budget-friendly ones. While these may appear attractive at first glance, it is crucial to evaluate them carefully before signing up.
Does the course come with certification?
Does the course have enough study hours?
Does the course result in a recognized qualification?
You get what you pay for
A checklist of TEFL course features
Free or unusually cheap TEFL courses often don't provide any certification. After completion, they may offer you various certification options for an additional cost, such as a digital certificate or a physical one mailed to you. With a reputable, globally recognized TEFL course like those provided by ITTT, all certification costs are included in... [Read more]
End of the Year Coloring Page - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a free printable for the end of the school year that your students are going to love.
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Free Weekly TEFL and TESOL Live Sessions from ITTT - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Whether you want to pursue a career in teaching English abroad or online, it’s paramount to gather as much information as possible before embarking on your new adventure.
ITTT provides free, weekly live sessions with TEFL experts about everything TEFL and TESOL related - from the best places to teach and the best times to get hired to how to start teaching online and what to watch out for before signing your teaching contract.
Twice a week, you can join our live sessions on Facebook and Youtube and broaden your horizons, as well as ask us your questions about all things TEFL and TESOL!
Check out our library of previous live sessions, download the episodes as a podcast, and join our upcoming live sessions here.
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Free Weekly TEFL and TESOL Live Sessions from ITTT - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Whether you want to pursue a career in teaching English abroad or online, it’s paramount to gather as much information as possible before embarking on your new adventure.
ITTT provides free, weekly live sessions with TEFL experts about everything TEFL and TESOL related - from the best places to teach and the best times to get hired to how to start teaching online and what to watch out for before signing your teaching contract.
Twice a week, you can join our live sessions on Facebook and Youtube and broaden your horizons, as well as ask us your questions about all things TEFL and TESOL!
Check out our library of previous live sessions, download the episodes as a podcast, and join our upcoming live sessions here.
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7 Great Resources for Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Business students are most likely already familiar with using computers and particularly the Internet for learning English. The Internet can provide a teacher with an enormous array of teaching resources from non-authentic and authentic materials to lesson plans and ideas. Here are 7 great resources for teaching business English at no cost to the teacher!
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BusinessEnglishSite.com
Busy Teacher
AnnualReports
Infoplease
VOA Learning English
BBC Learning English
UsingEnglish.com
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Christmas Word Scramble Worksheet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Use this free printable Christmas Word Scramble Game for ESL students during your Christmas-themed classes.
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Speaking Practice: All about Apartments and Houses - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here's a free printable ESL worksheet about apartments and houses to practice with your students.
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The 8 Best Countries in Asia for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
Asia is a premier destination for English teachers due to the ease of travel between countries, good salaries, extra benefits (free flights! free housing!) and the abundance of available jobs. Teaching English overseas provides unlimited opportunities for English speakers from all backgrounds to live, work and travel overseas. Here are the best countries in Asia to teach English as a foreign language in 2018.
Vietnam - The Land of the Ascending Dragon
Japan - The Land of the Rising Sun
South Korea - The Land of the Morning Calm
Thailand - The Land of Smiles
China - The Land of the Red Dragon
Taiwan - The Treasure Island
Cambodia - The Land of Peace and Prosperity
Russia - The Land of the Tsars
Hong Kong - The Pearl of the Orient
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