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Federico Riva
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Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer.
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
This is a frequently asked question and we usually answer it with another question: Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course which will meet your specific needs. So what are the options?
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Visual aids have always been a part of teaching methodology because they obviously work and aid... [Read more]
Last posts written by Linda
Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
Linda Dunsmore
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Unlock a world of opportunities in Business English education with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to get certified, refine your resume, find the best teaching jobs, and succeed as a freelance teacher. Join us as we explore the dynamic field of Business English instruction.
Linda Dunsmore
Visa and Legal TEFL Information
Discover the unique advantages and opportunities of teaching English abroad at age 40 and beyond. Uncover the global demand, cultural sensitivity, and lifelong learning experiences awaiting you in this exciting teaching... [Read more]
Last posts written by Linda from: 24
Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary Destinations
Vietnam is one of the most popular destinations for EFL teaching in the world. If you are interested in joining the thousands of English teachers working in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in Vietnam.
Linda Dunsmore
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With conscious travel becoming more and more popular and widespread it’s getting easier to actually do some good while traveling to another country. Here are 5 ways to travel consciously and give something back to the locals.
Linda Dunsmore
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Last posts written by Linda from: 48
Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on ESL teaching to young learners and speaks about the advantages, disadvantages and common stereotypes.
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who answers the question: What traits should an EFL teacher have in teaching one-to-one Business English?
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on child development and summarizes Piaget’s theory on the... [Read more]
Last posts written by Mark
After leaving the UK to travel in the mid-1990s, Mark has to date visited over 50 countries across six continents. After completing a TEFL course in Phuket, Thailand, he decided to make it his base and has since worked as an online TEFL trainer and a freelance writer.
Mark Crocker
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Teaching online offers a great deal of freedom and flexibility that many teachers find refreshing in comparison to a regular in-class job. ✅ However, it can also be a tough environment to work in if you approach it in the wrong way. Take a look at these simple tips for maintaining motivation when teaching English online.Are you teaching English online and finding it difficult to stay motivated? Take a look at our simple tips to help you stay at the top of your game.
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Last posts written by Luciana
Luciana A. Campos, a dedicated scholar with a background in biomedical sciences, is a TEFL-certified educator bringing English, Math, and soft skills to young learners through gamification. As a professor and scientist, she integrates innovative teaching methods and holds advanced degrees in physiology. Luciana's impactful contributions extend to https://www.cheekyplayacademy.online/, her online education initiative empowering the next generation with essential skills for a competitive world.
Luciana Campos
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Elevate pronunciation skills with gamified language learning! Explore techniques, tips, and interactive games like Duolingo for effective communication. Engage young adults in an enjoyable learning journey.
Luciana Campos
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Last posts written by Sarah
Sarah Jennings
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Learning a new language differs whether it occurs during early childhood or later in life. Nevertheless, in both scenarios, breaking a language barrier is essential for the student's progress and success. So, how do we break it so students can efficiently communicate in English?
Sarah Jennings
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Whether you want to make it your full-time job or teach English on the side, teaching one-to-one lessons will allow you to have access to additional employment options.
Sarah Jennings
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Parents are the initial educators in every child's life. Their involvement significantly influences a child's success in school, leading them toward a life enriched with knowledge. Parents demonstrate to children how to develop independence... [Read more]
Last posts written by Anastasiia
Greetings from sunny Barcelona. My name is Anastasiia and I am a certified English teacher, originally from Russia. When I was 16, I got a scholarship to study in the United states and fell in love with an idea that foreign languages can lead you anywhere. Well, that led me to study and work in different parts of the world including Russia, Spain, and China. I really want to inspire my students to live Languages. During my lessons I use various authentic resources to show how and why foreign languages are not only necessary but also exciting and just fun.
Anastasiia Ovchinnikova
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In this blog post, our TEFL expert Anastasiia shares her experience of teaching English in China. She talks about 5 important things that helped... [Read more]
Last posts written by Elizaveta
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
Elizaveta Pachina
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This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who considers the problem of ESL teaching materials. ✅ Read this article to find out how to create and implement teaching materials in TEFL teaching.
Elizaveta Pachina
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This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate who considers the problem of ESL classroom management. ✅ Read this article to find out how to manage any TEFL class in 7 easy steps.
Elizaveta Pachina
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Last posts written by Gianluca
Gianluca Raffio Costa is a passionate TEFL teacher who has found in teaching young children a completely new and satisfying world. He his a sportive person who spend most of his free time riding bike, playing squash, tennis and, football.
Gianluca Costa
Destinations
Hong Kong is an energetic and exciting city. It is a modern metropolis with high skyscrapers, and its vast mountains make it a truly unique place. Here's what it's like as an expat in Hong Kong.
Gianluca Costa
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Hong Kong has a lot to offer if you are looking for an English teaching job because Hong Kong has a very active and diverse education system. If you live in Hong Kong and want to start a teaching career or plan to move to Hong Kong with the idea... [Read more]
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Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
In this TEFL review video, Regan from the US shares her experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. Regan is teaching English in Northern Japan and decided to take a TEFL course in order to have more knowledge on how to structure her lessons. She found that the course was very helpful and the online format allowed her to study at her own pace while working full time.
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
In this TEFL review video, Elleda from the US shares her experience of taking three TEFL courses with ITTT. Elleda felt that she learned a ton of new skills and is now equipped with the right knowledge to succeed in any classroom - abroad or online. She would 100% recommend ITTT for... [Read more]
Last posts written by Minh Huy
I’m Hoang Minh Huy from United States of America. I have been teaching in Vietnam for 3 years. Prior to Vietnam, I taught in Cambodia and Philippines. My first visited Vietnam in 2010, and since then I have traveled from PhuQuoc to Ha Long Bay, and almost everywhere in between. My favorite place is Da Lat City because of the cool weather, mountains, trees, and flowers. In my free time, I enjoy long rides on my motorbike, walking on the beaches, and traveling. I really enjoy teaching in Vietnam. The English language helps create opportunities for people for advancements and success in life.
Minh Huy Hoang
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Discover the importance of critical thinking in language education and explore engaging exercises for young learners in this... [Read more]
Last posts written by Hoàng Minh
HUY MINH HOANG is a 38-year-old English teacher from Vietnam who is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the language with children to help them become more confident learners. He has a variety of hobbies, but reading is his favorite as it improves his vocabulary and concentration, and opens up knowledge about the world, history, and literature. HUY MINH HOANG believes that reading is one of the most interesting indoor activities and he is dedicated to serving his students and their parents to the best of his ability.
Hoàng Minh Huy
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Dive into the transformative realm of English learning with technology. Uncover how AI revolutionizes fluency through personalized experiences and authentic conversations.
Hoàng Minh Huy
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Last posts written by Prachi and Morgan
Traveling duo with a passion for unfiltered storytelling, seeing the world through bad budgeting and even worse jokes. Ready for lunch.
Prachi and Morgan from AlienEating
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South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for teaching English abroad. While most teachers settle in the big cities like Seoul or Busan, the countryside also has its benefits. Check out this post to find out the answers to the question: Should you teach in the countryside or city?
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TEFL Middle East - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Uk Irish Early Years Primary Teachers ann. 2
Date posted:2024-03-25 | Writer: The Aquila School (UAE) | Email: [email protected]
We are looking for early years and primary teachers to join our growing school for next academic year 2024-25. You must-
1. Have a UK/Irish teaching qualification with QTS for this age group
2. Have taught in a school in the UK/Ireland
3. ESL teaching qualification preferred
4. Understand and believe in our school vision
If this applies to you – please read on.
The Aquila School opened in September 2018, initially with only primary children, growing to become a mixed 3-18 through school in future years. The school is located in a residential area of Dubailand and focuses on providing children with amazing... [Read more]
Last posts written by Linda from: 12
Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Schools are starting again and students and teachers flock back to the classroom. Check out these simple and powerful back-to-school ideas and your students will surely remember this first lesson of yours for a long time!
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
As an ESL teacher, getting your students talking can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish. English learners often lack the necessary confidence to speak openly and freely in English. The following activities are perfect for getting your students out of their shells! Here are 7 go-to activities for your ESL conversation... [Read more]
Last posts written by Linda from: 60
Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This blog post was written by a recent TEFL graduate who shares their thoughts on why you must take a TEFL course to teach English abroad.
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who has summarized the most important differences between British and American English.
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This blog post was written by a recent TEFL graduate who shares their reasons why they would recommend taking a TEFL course to their friends.
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This blog post was written by a recent... [Read more]
Last posts written by Linda from: 36
Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home.
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why you should complete a TEFL course.
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why the use of video technology in teacher training is important.
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on songs in the classroom.
Linda Dunsmore
Visa and Legal
With thousands of UK citizens teaching English as a foreign language abroad the question how Brexit will affect their... [Read more]
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Federico Riva
TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger!
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Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger!
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger!
Linda Dunsmore
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Being a Cultural Ambassador in Japan: the Other Side of the EFL Experience - TEFL Blog
Shanique Hutchinson
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Throughout my scholastic journey, I have been exposed to various foreign languages such as: Spanish, French, Japanese and Chinese. Apart from learning the lexical and grammatical structures of these languages, I was apprised of other cultural elements of the countries that spoke these languages through various materials as well as interacting with natives from these territories. This deep rooted love affair with other cultures, specifically languages, stirred my future aspirations to become a cultural ambassador.
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Cultural exchange and classroom teaching
Cultural exchange outside of the classroom versus inside of the classroom
Points to consider as a culture ambassador
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Adapting to the Differences Between Group Teaching and One-to-One Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Lesson planning for an individual ESL student can be successfully adapted from lesson planning for a group once the teacher recognizes the differences and similarities between teaching a group and teaching an individual in a one-to-one setting. My first teaching experience was volunteering to teach a multilingual, adult class. After the class ended, Yordanka, one of the students, approached me for private help with her English conversation skills. I kept the following concerns in mind when conducting one-to-one sessions with Yordanka. These concerns address seven issues: student needs, student talk versus teacher talk time, trust between teacher and student, scheduling, lesson duration, the timing of lesson elements, and supplies.
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Main Differences Between Private Teaching and Group Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
There are several differences that exist when a teacher is teaching one student only versus teaching a class of students at a given time. For this essay, each difference will be compared against each other to effectively highlight the distinction between the two.
Student-Centered Approach
Choice of Materials
Challenged Motivation
Students' Individual Needs
Student-Teacher Relationships
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Roxanne C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Firstly, if the student doesn't show up for class, then that's it, the class cannot go on as that student is the only person the... [Read more]
The Challenges of Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Teaching English as a foreign language presents several opportunities as well as choices for a teacher. Certainly, there are numerous teaching positions around the world in traditional, classroom settings, and most ESL teachers will spend time in those settings. For many teachers, the classroom setting is a fulfilling endeavor; however, other outlets exist for teaching English, including teaching business English.
Business English teaching vs. teaching for other purposes
Teaching experience
Running an Activity
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Robert E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
There... [Read more]
The Importance and Application of Created Materials in ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
When teaching English as a second language, one can find a variety of pre-made resources. From tried-and-true textbooks to authentic sources, an instructor can find a readily available structure for most lessons. However, to fully cater to one's students and their specific needs, a teacher must creatively produce relevant supplemental materials.For instance, one may encounter a broad range of information covered within a textbook; whether it be vocabulary or grammar, most English books offer a generalized base for students. Sometimes the reader may have insufficient explanations on grammar practices, or perhaps the students request more relevant vocabulary to add depth to the lesson. The instructor should aspire to... [Read more]
The Importance of Classroom Management While Teaching in Turkey - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Who was your favorite teacher in elementary school? Mine was my 5th-grade Teacher, Mr. Powers. Not because he was super cool, or cute, or wildly entertaining. It was because he was an amazing teacher. He was a retired Air Force pilot, yet was never very hard on us and I can't think of a single time that he got upset with us. I believe this is completely due to his amazing classroom management skills. I try my best to model my own teaching skills after Mr. Powers while teaching here in Istanbul, Turkey. Cultural and economic differences are actually the least of my problems while working with these amazing children. The most challenging aspects happen to be making the most of classroom space, ensuring the students are participating in in-class... [Read more]
Why is Grammar Essential and How to Improve it Successfully? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Some people think that correct English grammar matters only to teachers and is of no real importance in daily life. This is certainly not true. Grammar, regardless of the country or the language, is the foundation for communication. When a message is relayed with the correct grammar, it is easier to understand the purpose and meaning of that message. To communicate, a learner should know the grammar of the language. It is important to be able to express yourself, but this should be done in a way that people find easy to understand.
Reasons to Learn Grammar Rules
Modern Technologies
Different ways to improve your grammar
1. Read more in English
2. Listen more to English
3. Practice more
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The Principles of Building a Strong Vocabulary - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Teaching Ideas
Perhaps more than anything, the size of a student's vocabulary puts a limit on what he or she can and cannot do in English! Because although I think that grammar certainly has a place in the teaching of English, my own experience has shown me that the number of words and phrases in your language arsenal will be a bigger determining factor of your ability to understand and to use a language actively. Here I will explain why I believe that vocabulary is key when it comes to mastering English and at the same time give some examples of how to teach English vocabulary effectively to students in line with the ESA methodology.
Active vs. Passive Vocabulary
Benefits of a Large Vocabulary
Ways to Build a Strong Vocabulary
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5 Ways How Teacher Can Benefit From Teaching a Large Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How people living in extended families cannot choose whether it is good or bad to live with that many people, teaching and learning in a large class are equally controversial. However, there are just a few disadvantages as opposed to countless advantages to be taught in a large class for students.
1. Communication
2. Seating Arrangement
3. Chances to Observe
4. Choice of Activities
5. Excitement
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nalan F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
First of all, stress is a hindering factor in learning especially in an ESL class. The more stress a learner feels, the... [Read more]
Non-trivial Ways of Teaching Speaking and Writing - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Many language learners will have the difficulty of creating something new in the targeted language. Reading something written out loud is not as challenging or rewarding as reading your own work. When a language learner starts creating her own work, then she can start feeling productive and confident in the targeted language. There are many different ways of teaching productive skills such as speaking or writing.
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Natural skills
Higher level of interest
Types of writing
Teaching writing
What is speaking
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nalan F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or... [Read more]