Free Teaching Resources

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. The British Council The Internet ESL Journal ThoughtCo...  [Read more]

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! Listen to this blog post: BusinessEnglishSite.com Busy Teacher AnnualReports Infoplease VOA Learning English BBC Learning English UsingEnglish.com Are you ready to start your adventure and teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our ITTT graduate Shannon S. This is a website that features hundreds of free online...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information So you want to move abroad to teach English and explore a new culture? That's great - but how do you get started? At first, the process of finding a teaching position abroad can seem like a daunting task. Where are the highest teacher salaries? Is it better to teach at a private or public school? Which country hires teachers in advance? China is the largest EFL market worldwide - but is it also the right choice for me? 1. ITTT Country Guides 2. ITTT FAQs 3. Your Local Library or Bookstore 4. Online Forums and Facebook Groups 5. ITTT Alumni Experiences 6. Blogs Written By Real Teachers Abroad 7. ESL Job Boards and Recruitment Agencies 8. ITTT Advisors Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Finding out which...  [Read more]

guys hello linda here from itt hope you are doing well today um thanks so much for joining today's live stream and as you can see today we're talking about this way top eight resources for finding the right teaching destination that's the topic for today i hope um you're going to enjoy it it's probably going to take about 30 to 40 minutes and then as always at the end there will be a q a part so you will be able to ask your own questions at that time but also feel free to just leave your comments as we go we are live on facebook and on youtube at the same time and if you can see me if you can hear me if you are there please please just leave a quick hi in the comment box that would really mean a lot and then i can see that somebody is here and i'm not just talking to myself that would be...  [Read more]

Starting your first teaching job can be a nerve wracking experience for any newly qualified teacher. With any luck you will find yourself working in a well equipped school with a set curriculum and all the resources you’ll need readily available. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and some schools may not even have a chalkboard for you to use let alone the latest IWB hooked up to the students’ iPads. In this case it is important for a teacher to know where to look for appropriate materials for their classes, whether it is to supplement those resources already provided or to start a course from scratch. If you know that you are headed to a school with limited resources before you leave home,and this could be the case for anyone volunteering in...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas The market for ESL teaching books is very large and all the major publishers have some form of involvement in the production and selling of these resources. There are many different types of books and resources that are used in ESL teaching and we will consider three main categories.1) General teaching theory books2) ESL book series3) Activity resource books General teaching theory books ESL book series Activity Resource books Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! As an ESL teacher unless you spend your entire career teaching kindergarten, you are going to have to teach English grammar. There are many books that cover this well and you...  [Read more]

  You completed your TEFL/TESOL course - now how do you find that dream teaching job? In this live event, TEFL expert Linda goes over the best strategies and resources for finding a TEFL/TESOL job. #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 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 There are three main sections on the site: Pinterest Browse your home feed Discover ideas...  [Read more]

hello hello welcome to the weekly ITTT session my name is lisa and i'm glad um that some people have been joining already so um i hope everything works smooth here and you can hear me clearly and see me well if not if anything goes wrong please let me know in the comment section uh so that i could fix it quickly and i'm happy to j uh i'm happy to welcome you here today thanks for coming to this session today we are going to talk about a vital topic of lesson materials i know that many people still struggle uh looking for resources and contents for the lessons so um this is something i want to dwell upon today and uh just while we are waiting for some more people to join us please let me know where are you guys tuning in from um i'm located in the euro region of russia in yekaterinburg...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas For many new and experienced EFL teachers, one of the most challenging aspects of their career is coming up with lesson plans that are both engaging and effective. Even if your employer provides a specific textbook to follow as a curriculum, you will often find that this can be rather dull for the students unless you spice things up by adding in some fun and original ideas from an outside source. By searching online you will find a huge amount of sites offering all manner of resources of varying quality and relevance. To save you the hassle of searching through them all, we have listed our 5 favorite websites that you can use to find quality lesson plans free of charge. Using English TEFL.net ESL Galaxy British Council Bogglesworld/Lanternfish Listen to this...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Teaching abroad is an exciting and enriching opportunity for anyone, but as an LGBT individual, there are additional challenges and considerations to keep in mind. Moving to a new country means adjusting to a different culture and navigating questions about discrimination, safety, coming out, and handling public displays of affection. While there has been significant progress in LGBT rights globally, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in more countries, there is still work to be done. Therefore, finding a place to teach abroad that is accepting and welcoming to the LGBT community becomes crucial. LGBTQIA+ Friendly EFL Destinations Spain: A Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Destination for Teaching English Abroad Thailand: Embracing Diversity...  [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]

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 Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Unlock the secrets to inspire young ESL learners! Discover proven strategies for a vibrant classroom, fostering confidence, and embracing diversity. Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Unveil the realm of learning difficulties. Discover insights into causes, strategies, and resilience against challenges. Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Explore the pros and cons of one-to-one language teaching. Personalized learning vs. limited peer interaction. Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teachers, new and experienced spend a lot of time planning lessons and preparing materials. Anything that can help reduce this task is always welcome. Here are five trusted and tested sites to do just that. ...  [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]

hey everybody it's lisa here and i'm super glad to welcome you to the weekly live stream by itt um if you don't know me yet um once again my name is lisa and i'm a non-native english teacher from russia i've been working online primarily since 2020 and today um i would like to reach out to you and tell you about um some esl course books uh to pick out for your uh teaching i'm not going to dig into details i'm just going to briefly present my approach how i choose the most appropriate materials but anyways i hope that this topic um will be interesting and helpful so uh stay tuned uh and um let me know that you hear and see me clearly because uh right now i i can see that there are seven people watching but i'm not sure if my equipment works well so uh we've got this comment section uh...  [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]

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]

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? Two of the world's biggest markets for teaching English abroad are China and South Korea, both of which routinely provide free housing for...  [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]

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

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]

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]