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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]
How My Enthusiasm Helped Me to Become a Fearless Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
My skin, infused with a generous amount of sunlight, illuminated the atmosphere all about me. My body gleamed in its home-made oil, as my heart throbbed through the entire flight. I clung to the acid-washed denim jacket that I wore as I departed Boeing 737; being born and raised on an island it was my first time experiencing weather that was below 62 degrees Fahrenheit – I was freezing.
My First Journey
Cultural Shock
What Inspires Me
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What Makes You a Good Teacher? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The role of a teacher is to help students acquire knowledge so that eventually, they can be competent in understanding and communicating in English. A good teacher is a successful teacher. The success or failure of a teacher lies not only on his/her teaching styles, but more importantly, the learning of the students. To a certain extent, the personality of the teacher may affect the learning of his/her students, but what is more indispensable is the relationship between the teacher and the students. A non-threatening relationship with the students can help to build the students' interests in learning, and create an atmosphere that is conducive and light-hearted for learning. A good teacher is also a responsible teacher who takes time in planning and... [Read more]
How to Become a TESOL Teacher in Vietnam - TEFL Blog
Minh Huy Hoang
Visa and Legal Destinations TEFL Information
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) in Vietnam can be a rewarding experience, but it's essential to be well-prepared and understand the local context. Here are three tips to help you become a TESOL teacher in Vietnam:
1. Earn a TESOL/TEFL Certification
2. Understand Vietnamese Culture and Language
3. Network and Research Job Opportunities
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The 3 Basic Functions of a Good Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teachers play a number of very important roles in the education process. Education forms a significant part of everyone's lives as it can contribute directly towards future possibilities and the roles we can play in society. This essay will discuss three of the most important roles played by teachers. The first is the role is that of a facilitator of learning and education, the second role is that of the role model, and the final is the role of the mentor and motivator.
1. Educator
2. Role Model
3. Mentor
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How do I become an English teacher overseas? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
The global demand for English language teachers presents vast opportunities. Here is a step-by-step guide to embarking on this journey:
While a degree and prior teaching experience isn't always mandatory, comprehensive research and careful planning are crucial to navigating and thriving in the international teaching arena.
Is it difficult to teach English in another country?
How do I go about becoming an English teacher in another country?
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Do I need to decide where to teach before taking a TEFL course?
How do I find a teaching job after completing my TEFL course?
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How do I become a TEFL teacher in the UK? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Becoming a TEFL teacher in the UK demands a combination of qualifications and experience. Firstly, you will require a bachelor's degree and a TEFL certification. Given the UK's stringent teaching standards, prior teaching experience is often essential to make your application competitive. For non-UK citizens, it is crucial to be aware of visa and work permit requirements before embarking on this career path in the UK.
What are the difficulties of teaching English in the UK?
How can I get a work permit to teach English in the UK?
Can I get a working holiday visa and teach English in the UK?
Can I earn a comfortable living teaching English in the UK?
What should I do if I can't find a job teaching English in the UK?
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How Good Classroom Management Depends On Exemplary Teacher Behavior - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
When a class is managed well, there is a minimum of disruptions that distract from learning. This is more of an issue in a class for children, as opposed to adults. Nevertheless, in all classes, maintaining the comportment of the group to facilitate learning is the objective of sound classroom management techniques. Furthermore, it is also important to develop cordial and friendly relations with learners on an individual basis, and with the class as a whole. Having a rapport with students, and creating a classroom community that is based on shared rules and norms that are understood and reasonable for everybody, is an essential part of classroom management. When accomplished, this creates a classroom culture that students feel safe and welcome in. This... [Read more]
How do I become a great English teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Throughout our schooling, we have likely encountered several teachers who, despite their profession, seemed mismatched for the role. Some might have resorted to strict penalties for minor mistakes, others may have been tediously boring or simply failed to heed their students' feedback. Nonetheless, we usually also recall those teachers who positively impacted our learning journey.
So, what makes these educators stand out? We believe that a combination of certain traits and skills contribute to a teacher being remembered for the right reasons. By incorporating these characteristics, you are likely to be remembered as an exceptional English teacher by your future students.
Communication
Passion
Patience
Organization
Adaptability
Confidence
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3 Awesome Reasons to Become an EFL Teacher Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
A teacher, in general, has the direct opportunity to make a difference and to change the future. As a teacher, you will expect every one of your students to want to learn and more importantly to understand. You want your students to fight over the seats in the front row as if they were attending a concert, not elementary school. You want to make your students wonder, make them question, make them think critically, make them write and of course to make them read.
Reason 1: You'll see amazing new things!
Reason 2: You'll increase your adaptability!
Reason 3: You'll broaden your personal horizons!
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5 Keys to become a great EFL Kindergarten Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Of all the hard jobs around, one of the hardest is being a good teacher. So how is it possible to become a great teacher? And how can a teacher become great at helping young learners in a kindergarten class who have little to no experience learning in a classroom setting? Although challenging at times, it can be done. There are a few keys to being a great kindergarten teacher.
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1. Teacher's Attitude and Mindset
2. Preparation
3. Support Teaching With Visual Aids
4. Encourage to Use English
5. Keep it Fun!
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What Are The Qualities that Make ESL Teachers Good? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I would like to start by first explaining what means to teach, which by a vague definition is to cause the student to learn and acquire the knowledge that is taught in the classroom to meet all the objectives that are previously set by the institution and by the teacher. In other words, the process of teaching is formulated and organized in such a psychological and educational way for both the learner and the teacher to be able to attain some prearranged goals.
Teaching Profession
Teacher's Uniqueness
Are there Good Teachers?
English as a Subject
Learning Types
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The Most Important Qualities in TEFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Teaching offers the chance to change other people's lives permanently for the better. As a teacher, you can help develop someone's subject of knowledge and/or their mind and personality. Teachers are instruments that ignite powerful thoughts in students, helping them unleash their true potential. In addition to being knowledgeable in their area of expertise and having the ability to plan and execute lesson plans, to be an effective and successful teacher you need to possess some personal emulateable skills. To bring a long-term impact in the lives of your students, it's important to have the following qualities;
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION SKILLS
SELF-DISCIPLINE
CREATIVE
PATIENCE
CONFIDENCE
SELF-MOTIVATED
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
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How do I become a TEFL trainer? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
After completing a TEFL certification course and working as an English language teacher, some people look to branch out into other avenues of the teaching profession in order to gain more experience or to earn a higher salary. One such route is to become a TEFL trainer. Teaching people to become classroom teachers can be a very rewarding and well paid job and a route into management positions or even setting up your own language school.
What are the basic requirements for becoming a TEFL trainer?
What are the characteristics of a TEFL trainer?
Do I need advanced qualifications to become a TEFL trainer?
How important is classroom experience for a TEFL trainer?
Where can I work as a TEFL trainer?
Who are the main employers of TEFL trainers?
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Tefl reviews - Tefl Review From Star - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Star is a college teacher from the United States. She recently decided to take the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT to be able to live and work abroad as an English teacher. She enjoyed taking the course and learned a lot. Check out her TEFL review video to hear more about why she recommends this course to others.
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How Learning Chinese Made Me A Better English Teacher In China - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The following blog post is about an ITTT graduate who shares his story on how learning Chinese helped him to become a better English teacher in China.
What do you call someone who speaks only one language?
"My insights into their language and culture were incredibly helpful."
"Many Chinese are anxious about speaking English with natives - more so than is to be considered normative."
"The best ESL teachers are the ones with experience with the native language of their students."
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Managing a Class as a Foreign EFL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
When it comes to managing a class, a teacher must be prepared to face many different challenges. This can be especially true for a teacher in classrooms abroad. In addition to teaching a subject, a foreign teacher may also have to worry about the cultural or social norms of a country they may be unaccustomed to, and other problems might arise from language barriers. An EFL teacher can better manage a classroom if they prepare for these in advance, and utilize the appropriate behaviors and routines while running the classroom.
The Importance of Planning Classes
Setting up Goals
Cultural Habits
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From Student to teacher in 6 easy steps - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Many people are unaware quite how accessible a career teaching English as a foreign language is while others are simply not aware that it is even possible to live and work abroad in almost any country in the world. Not only is possible but it is relatively easy to achieve in a short period of time. By following the six steps outlined here, you could be working abroad as an EFL teacher before you know it.
Step 1 involves research. Once you have decided where you would like to teach, you need to find out what the requirements are for the place you want to work in. Do you need a degree? Is an online or in-class TEFL certificate required? Find out what the local salaries are like and whether you can afford to work there - some countries are best avoided if you have large student loans to... [Read more]
Synonym Words for GREAT - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Here are some great synonyms for the word "great" that will make your writing and essays more interesting.
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Local Teacher Traines in Tokyo - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Teaching English as a foreign language is a rewarding career. At our in-class training center in Tokyo, you have the opportunity to become a qualified English teacher within one month of intensive training. All our courses are led by professional teacher trainers with years of experience teaching English in different parts of the world. Following the course, you can apply for teaching positions in Japan and around the world.
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Teacher Development Strategies for Non-Native Speakers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello everybody uh so it's liza here um i'm glad to see you joining me today uh if you guys hear and see me clearly please let me know via the chat box and today we are going to discuss a problem related to teacher development so while i am waiting for more people to join me please let me know that you hear me and see me clearly okay and um just quickly um let me introduce myself so um i am a non-native esl teacher and an itt tefl expert uh so i go live uh every week on tuesday uh and uh this live stream is provided by itttt international tefl and tesol training hello everybody yeah thanks a lot for uh letting me know that my system is working that my equipment is okay um i'm glad you are tuning in and by the way please let me know where are you guys from so um i'm located in russia but i... [Read more]
How to Give Feedback to Your ESL Students - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey everybody it's lisa here and i'm glad to welcome you to a new itttt live stream uh so i'm going to wait for a while for some more people to join us uh but while doing so i'm going to change the slide uh just one sec so that you could see it um bigger so i'm going to zoom in and yeah i'm just going to present itttt right right straight away uh so itttt is a leading tefl and tesol training and we provide high quality tefl certification so if you are interested in becoming a teacher and you are willing to build on um a successful career tefl should be the first step uh in this journey uh so check us out we are presented on various social networks uh and yeah just go ahead and subscribe to our youtube channel or follow us on instagram so choose um that social media you like and let me get... [Read more]
Top 10 Cities in Europe with the Highest Demand for English Language Teachers - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
While many people wanting to teach English abroad move to countries in Asia or Latin America, Europe is also a popular destination that cannot be ignored. Despite stricter visa regulations and tougher job markets for teachers, there are still many places in all parts of Europe that have a need for foreign teachers. Here are the top 10 cities in Europe with the highest demand for English language teachers.
Madrid - El Foro, The Forum of Spain
Prague - The City of a Hundred Spires
Rome - The Eternal City
London - The Royal City
Paris - The City of Love
Lisbon - City With a Future
Budapest - The Pearl of the Danube
Athens - The City of the Violet Crown
Istanbul - The Second Rome
Moscow - City of the Tsars
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Teaching English WITHOUT A Degree: Yes, You CAN! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
There are plenty of good options open to teachers without a high-level qualification - let's take a look at how you can teach English abroad or online WITHOUT a degree! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishAbroad 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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4 Main Challenges for ESL Students in China - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Destinations Alumni Experiences
I have been in China for four years; I came here on 15, September 2015, as a student. During this time pursuing my Master's degree, I taught English as a foreign language in training centers, elementary school, high school and currently teaching in a Polytechnics.
Weak Language Foundation
Late Start:
Weak Language Acquisition Device:
Teen Development Problems:
Curriculum Structure
Combined Topics Per Lesson:
Student Placement:
Course Materials:
Lack of Motivation
Testing of Students:
Student Placement:
Poor Language Training Institutions
Teaching, Learning, and Business:
Unprofessional Teachers:
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Tefl Review For Online Tefl Course 46 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Ben is from California but worked as an English teacher in South Korea for four years. During his time in Korea, he did not possess a teaching qualification. When he returned home to the United States, he decided to become qualified to further his education. Even though he had prior teaching experience, he learned a lot of new skills and techniques, such as the ESA methodology, classroom management and lesson planning. Therefore, he highly recommends the course to anyone who is working in the EFL field.
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Who can do a TEFL course? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Around the world there are always a huge number of EFL teaching jobs waiting to be filled which means there are potential opportunities for almost everyone. So what qualifications, background or characteristics do you require to take a TEFL course?
How important is a student's attitude when taking a TEFL course?
How important are English language skills when taking a TEFL course?
How important are academic qualifications when taking a TEFL course?
Are there any age restrictions when taking a TEFL course?
Are there any restrictions to consider when looking for TEFL jobs?
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Review From Tesol Student In Chiang Mai 2 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Heinz from Germany has been an English teacher abroad for several years when he decided to take his in-class TEFL training in Chiang Mai. He spent some time in Thailand in the 1980s and thought it was a good idea to return and take the TESOL training course. He thought the course was well balanced with easy modules and more challenging ones. Even though he had been teaching for years, he was still able to pick up new things during the course and was also able to improve his existing teaching skills.
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Teaching English Online with Zoom: ✅ The Ins and Outs - TEFL Blog
Anastasiya Akpinar
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
The Covid-19 pandemic began all of sudden and covered the world with silent panic and frustration. Quarantine rules provided by governments influenced all social spheres of life, including education. Schools were closed, and the teaching process was stopped. A solution was quickly found: universities, schools, and even pre-schools started giving lessons online. Most of them use the same application for online studying – ZOOM.
Why Zoom?
Digging deeper
The "Mute" button
Sharing on Zoom
Remote control or "motivating" feature
You have a message
Cyber-Safety
Record Lessons
A wonderful new world
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Buenos Aires In Class Course Review From Tefl Student Fernando - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Fernando is originally from Buenos Aires but spent the past 12 years working in the United States. As he has now returned to Argentina, he wants to become an English teacher. In his TESOL review he shares his thoughts on the center in Buenos Aires. He learned a lot regarding teaching techniques and lesson planning. He is confident that he can now lead his own classroom and is excited to start working as an English teacher in Buenos Aires.
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