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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]

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 grammar quiz is perfect for ESL students practicing adjectives and adverbs in their ESL classes.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This grammar quiz is perfect for ESL students practicing indefinite pronouns in their ESL classes.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [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]

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]

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]

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]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Nowadays educators and CEOs are doubtful about the efficiency of the current educational contents and system. The question which keeps us alert about our performance as teachers is "Are we preparing our students to face the working demands of the century?" Reasons to Use Movies Ways to Become a Facilitator Working With Kindergarteners Working With School Kids Young Adolescents and Older Teens Preparing for The Movie Class During the Lesson Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laura A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. It has become evident that new abilities should be developed in the...  [Read more]

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

ProgressMe is an interactive linguistic platform for online education providing solutions for private online classes, language marathons, and schools with support for more than 140 languages. We bring together more than 50,000 language teachers around the world and help improve the quality of online learning every day. ProgressMe allows teach online using: - Virtual Classrooms; - Course Constructor; - Integrated Video communication system; - Automatic check of students' answers; - Personal accounts for each user with their own schedule; - Full synchronization with the student; - Library of interactive materials; - Blended learning mode; - ProgressMe Academy with educational content. Progressme / Live-classes 1 minute to prepare for the lesson Use of the ready-made interactive materials...  [Read more]

hey there it's lizzy here and i'm super glad to welcome you to today's live session um today i'm going to talk about um methodology and uh the reason i chose this topic is that um in my previous live streams many um viewers many um many of you who watched my uh previous live streams uh requested to dwell upon this point so i decided that it's a great topic to discuss over this live session uh and by the way um i am an online esl teacher uh so i always try to implement um this teaching methodologies uh in my online esl lessons so everything i try to deliver via these live streams is actually based on my personal experience um i also try to find some useful tips on the internet uh so uh it's it's not something super uh special or unique um everything related to teaching methodology um can...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English as a Foreign Language to adult Italian students within the corporate environment presents a variety of specific challenges, both for the teacher and the students. These include issues about the actual language acquisition and problems relating to particular company dynamics. Learning Experience English Environment Shaming Women vs. Men Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Flavia C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First of all, we must consider the students' specific learning background: in Piemonte, a region in the North-West of Italy, people who are now in their forties and...  [Read more]

Do you want to issue certificates to your students? Over the years, ITTT has focused on providing quality training to future TEFL and TESOL teachers, preparing them to teach English as a foreign language. We have been asked by a number of course graduates if, as qualified ITTT teachers, they can award certificates independently to the students they teach. ITTT has addressed this by providing certificates that graduates can issue to their students. These certificates, which can be purchased in packs of 10, 25, 50 or 100, allow the teacher to fill in the student’s name, class level and the number of hours of study, and are signed by the graduate. Each certificate is uniquely numbered, with a place on the certificate to enter the teacher’s ITTT certification number. Your students can...  [Read more]

hello everybody it's liza here and i'm super happy to welcome you to today's itttt live session um so i hope that you um have some spare time uh to tune in and uh let's talk about um another exciting uh teaching topic today uh so if you see and hear me clearly please let me know that you are here actually via the chat box and um by the way um i'm super excited uh not only because of this live session but also because of the weather it is super warm in my place today um my hometown is blooming and um it it feels so nice actually um also let me know where are you guys tuning in from uh so i am actually located um in the middle of russia um the city of yekaterinburg um so uh usually it's pretty cold here but may is just the best uh month of the year so if you um think of coming here one day...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What outdoor activities can help to teach English? I would like to say that there are plenty of outdoor activities that are effective to teach English. However, many teachers prefer indoor activities rather than outdoor, as they think that it might distract the students. Nonetheless, outdoor activities can increase their motivation for learning. Also, it helps to decrease their stress level, as they do not have to stay in the classroom as usual. Freewriting time Flashcard game 'Stand up if you've ever' game Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarosh Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The teacher...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Handling a large classroom is a task that many teachers must face eventually, so it is important to be able to know how to effectively instruct a class that is a size above average. A teacher must work on his/her performance and work on how to make lessons constructive with a big crowd in mind. Without these two objectives done successfully, the teacher risks being misunderstood and the students won't be learning adequately. Body Language Teaching Techniques Establishing Rapport Are you ready to teach English to ESL students? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cris K. A teacher's ability to perform is critical. Eye contact, voice, and gestures are all needed to get a large class...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Games are one of the most important components in the classroom. They include activities that have goals and rules at the same fun time. There are lots of benefits to playing games in the classroom. Students can practice important skills by playing an educational game in a small group or with a partner. Whole class games are great means to review skills for a test or at the end of the unit. When students need a brain break or during an inside recess, action games work perfectly. Games can be given for homework to provide fun, engaging and differentiated practice. Games can be played in all subjects and at all grade levels. Games are fun as well as beneficial. Here are important benefits that we should use games in the classroom: 1. Games are motivating...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The four basic language skills are divided into two categories; the receptive ("passive") skills — reading and listening, and the productive ("active") skills — speaking and writing. All are invaluable skills to learn when becoming proficient in a new foreign language and teachers should try to incorporate them into their lessons whenever possible. However, this summative task will be solely focused on receptive skills and how to teach them in the classroom. Students may need to read/listen for a purpose — for example, reading an extract of a book as part of their homework assignment, or they may want to read/listen for entertainment — for example, listening to their favorite audiobook. These skills are also important to learn...  [Read more]

hello hello um if you guys join me please let me know in the comment section that you can see me clearly and you can hear this uh video uh so that i know that my equipment works smooth um so please let me know that you're here and you see and hear me clearly i'll be very very thankful for that um and um yeah to start with uh my name is lisa i'm an itttttt tefl expert and an online english teacher and today we will talk about one of the most important things in tefl teaching online lesson planning well we will talk about lesson planning in general but as long as i'm more specialized in online teaching i'll try to share my personal experience in planning online classes um hello guys thanks for joining me um i hope that you are having a great time especially after your long winter holidays...  [Read more]