Teacher Goal Setting

hello and welcome to another live session from itt my name is linda and yeah it's so good to have you here if you can see me and if you can hear me please leave a comment that would be really really helpful so that i know that everything is working well because i think sometimes there is an issue with my mic i don't know what's wrong today um but oh okay somebody already said hi or hey hey mansi thanks for joining that's awesome okay so i guess you guys can hear me you can't see me so it's great perfect hello hi tiana cool so sometimes my mic kind of turns off i don't know why that is weird but at least i get a notification and i just have to turn it back on i'm so sorry about that don't know why that keeps happening anyway we're just gonna go with that and um yep so thanks so much for...  [Read more]

  Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2023? Our TEFL expert Linda goes over a realistic timeline from taking your TEFL/TESOL course to starting to teach for your 2023 TEFL goals. Don't miss it! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Hi, Linda here. Welcome back with another live session this week. Welcome, thank you so much for joining me today and taking some time out of your day today to spend it with me. I really appreciate it. I know it's a busy time of the year. You know we're almost New Year's Eve so we're heading into the new year, busy time. Busy time, but um I'm here and thank you that you're here as well. I appreciate that. How is everybody doing? Um, let me know guys, where are you watching from right now? I'm in South Korea, it is 10:30 a.m. Friday morning. And yeah, how about you? Where are you watching from today? What time is it? Let me know. I'm always super curious. Let me know in the comments and let me know if there's an issue if you can't hear me if you can't see me if something's wrong let me...  [Read more]

  Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2023? Our TEFL expert Linda goes over a realistic timeline from taking your TEFL/TESOL course to starting to teach for your 2023 TEFL goals. Don't miss it! #BestTEFL #TEFLcourse #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]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In the language classroom, there are many roles that a teacher should be able to play to be well-rounded. In different situations and problems, a teacher will need to change his/her roles to complement the matter or to solve the conflicts. I would like to discuss a few roles that a teacher would need to play in a classroom: Entertainer, motivator, and leader/manager. Attention-grabbing skills Confident work Management skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Po W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Holding a student's attention could be the most important element to have an effective lesson. One...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas "A man doesn't learn to understand anything unless he loves it" Goethe Accessor Observer Role model Guide Participant Assistant and motivator Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: The role of the teacher is very important in our lives. A good teacher provides us with knowledge, motivation, and encouragement while creating interest in his subject. He cares about his students and demonstrates patience. An experienced teacher knows what role or roles to take during his lesson. The most important role is the role of an organizer. The teacher instructs the class through daily activities. He may also split students into pairs for role-playing or encourage mill drill exercise, where students come to each other, ask...  [Read more]

  Alistair thinks the in-class course in Phuket is a life-changing experience. He thinks the course is fast-paced and keeps you on track of reaching your goal of becoming a certified EFL teacher. He thinks the value for money is great due to the amazing support and assistance he has received during the course. He also greatly enjoys life in Thailand and is thinking of staying there to pursue a teaching career in English as a Foreign Language. He feels like he has gained enough experience during his training to live abroad and teach English worldwide. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Luciana Campos Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Launched in late 2022, ChatGPT became the fastest growing app in history, bringing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into the public eye. The GenAI programs that can mimic human abilities to generate outputs like text, photos, videos, music, and code have been quite a sensation. There appears to be no end to the possibilities for modifying the models for use in domain-specific artificial intelligence applications. Millions of individuals are already utilizing GenAI every day. Since then, even more bots have been developed, leaving us bewildered as to which one to utilize. Educational ramifications Reasons Why AI Could Be Beneficial to Schools Concerns Regarding the Use of AI in the Classroom Everything comes down to thinking Last...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Business English Teacher needs to consider how to structure and develop a course for students. Because students in a Business English setting are working professionals, they typically will have specific needs and learning objectives that a teacher will have to cater to. Steps for creating a course structure Understanding students' motivation and language level Content and syllabus Verifying Tracking the progress Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jan S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Knowing how to structure and develop an ESL class for adult, Business-English students involves first...  [Read more]

There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Online English Teacher: Teaching Adults | (Date posted:2024-02-02) Date posted:2024-02-02 | Writer: NativeX Edtech | Email: [email protected] A. Overview•    Expected start time: March 2024 (after onboard training)•    Class duration: 45 minutes/ slot•    Teaching time: 8:00 - 23:45 every day (GMT+7), especially 8:00 - 11:45 and 19:00 - 22:00•    Teach General English (04 skills) to Vietnamese adults•  ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jenny M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What is lesson planning? Positive outcomes from planning Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: The fundamental of lesson planning is just like how someone would be planning for an upcoming vacation trip. This planning includes an objective, anticipated problems, places to visit, and also the amount of time needed for each activity. Lesson planning is similar where it will lists out how the lesson will proceed step by step through the different activities within different phases and also how much time each step will take. Although planning is required, it is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Motivating students is always a challenge and can, in fact, be one of the most difficult parts of education. There are countless ways to either encourage or intimidate a student into completing their work or participating in class but these external motivators have a limited effect. Encouragement and praise may only motivate a student while they are seated in the classroom. A teacher expressing disappointment on an uncompleted assignment may only encourage the student to avoid the subject or course work altogether. One of the best ways I have found for motivating students is to find a student's internal motivation. Finding Students' Future Goals Setting Up The Responsibilities Individual Learning Plan My Own Experience Are You Ready to Teach ESL...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas You have to put the emphasis on the right syllable," I said, finishing my demonstration. Challenges in the Second Class: Timing and Assumptions Learning from Mistakes: Lessons for Effective Language Teaching Apology and Humility: A Turning Point Valuable Lessons for Language Instructors Carrying Lessons Forward: Teaching English with Confidence Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! My very first class of students learning Russian had expressed their disdain for their books with stress notes denoted on every word. They started reading from the copies without the stress marks and consequently were butchering the...  [Read more]

There are a number of EFL teaching scenarios that involve tutoring. The most obvious is that of one-to-one teaching. This can take place in a school, a language center, at a business or privately. Regardless of the teaching scenario, the route to becoming a TEFL tutor is basically the same as becoming a TEFL teacher. In general there are three ways to gain the certification required to become a TEFL tutor. They all involve a course with a minimum of 120 hours of training. Online TEFL certification Onsite TEFL certification Combined TEFL certification This can be done from anywhere in the world with a computer and an internet connection. Typical 120-hour courses give you up to six months to complete the course, working at your own pace. These courses will cover the main aspects of EFL...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here are some useful phrases for business presentations in English from setting the scene, over announcing the new topic to finishing off.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

While many aspiring English teachers naturally lean towards urban centers for the sheer volume of job opportunities and bustling city life, there is a distinct allure to teaching in smaller towns. If you sign up for programs like South Korea's EPIK or France's TAPIF, your placement location may be predetermined. However, for those with the freedom to choose, the benefits of small-town teaching can be substantial and rewarding. Here is why teaching English in a less urbanized setting might be the right fit for you: Less pollution and noise Less traffic on the roads Seeing students and families outside of class Unusual traditions Learn about the town and community Many of today's global cities are grappling with significant air pollution, a concern for many, including English teachers....  [Read more]

  These three students came to Thailand to join our four-week in-class course in Chiang Mai and had a very positive experience. Coming from different backgrounds, they enjoyed meeting new people who shared the same goal of working abroad as English teachers. Within only a month, they have learned all the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in EFL classrooms worldwide. They are now eager to start teaching English overseas. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Any action performed by living beings is supported by a motive. In humans, we are driven by motivators unique to each one of us; without this motivation, our goals and desires remain unaccomplished. There are different types of motivators both internal and external that of which directly impact second language acquisition in the classroom. In this setting both parents and teachers alike play a pivotal role in motivating students, thus enabling their success in second language learning. This essay will outline how motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, affects students in the language learning classroom and how a teacher may establish motivation in students. What is Motivation? Internal Will External Will Teachers' Responsibilities Do you want to...  [Read more]

Before we answer this question we will first look at the three most common routes towards TEFL qualifications. A TEFL qualification is usually a prerequisite when looking for TEFL employment of any kind. These are: 1) Online courses: a 120-hour TEFL certificate course is the entry level qualification for most jobs. This type of course is conducted 100% online. 2) In-class courses: this type of course is conducted 100% in-class at a location somewhere in the world. Typically these courses also involve teaching practice. 3) Combined courses: this type of course is conducted by a combination of online study followed by a short in-class attendance to complete teaching practice. Three most common working options What other roles can TEFL teachers move into? School manager/director of studies...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What is phonology? Most students have not even heard about it. Whenever I ask my students whether they know or have ever learned about phonetics, the same answers come out, "No, we don't know about it at all". It is no wonder they reply like this because there is no phonetic teaching lesson in English classes from KG to high school here in my country. As for me, I got to study about this only when I attended college. Even then, it wasn't taught comprehensively and I only learned very little. So I couldn't read nor write phonetic symbols very well. Thus I thought it was the most difficult part of studying English. Reasons to pay attention to phonetics Phonetics in the early years Benefits Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are many important factors that a TEFL or TESOL teacher needs to consider their students when teaching. One of these factors is the stress of their students. Every student has a reason and motivation for wanting to learn and study English. However, this motivation can also come stress to perform with excellence or to learn it at a quick pace. This is stress can easily overwhelm even the brightest and most diligent and passionate of students. While the students themselves will be the final initiators to deal with their stress, there are ways that the teacher can help as well. Know how stress looks like Strategies to conquer stress Personal example Understand there can be anticipated problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Nowadays, the role of teachers is changing differently from the past. Teachers in these days are required to be kind and patient, be lively and entertaining, have a good rapport with students, and so on, it seems like the teachers are likely to be friends of students. It is good to have these qualities, however, teachers could become easygoing or too forgiving to omit the students' mistakes when they do something wrong. It is worse when teachers becoming targets and even victims of students' aggression. Therefore, it is quite difficult to teach students the boundaries between what they could and could not do. In this writing, there are two questions will be discussed. The first question is why the discipline in the classroom is important, and the second...  [Read more]

There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Online English Teachers for Conversation Classes | (Date posted:2022-10-08) Date posted:2022-10-08 | Writer: SpeakingAtHome | Email: [email protected] SpeakingAtHome is looking for Full or Part time Online English Tutors for European students. Mainly for evenings and nights. We offer full or part time positions and flexible working hours to busy individuals who wish to have an additional income. If you are passionate in English language. Have an extraordinary teaching ability. Then,...  [Read more]

hello hi welcome here my name is linda nice to see you if you're watching and my name is lisa yeah cool um so yeah if you're tuning in again thanks so much we are actually doing white weekly lives so if you are uh watching again thanks so much for watching again and if you are tuning in for the first time also thanks so much um yeah if you can see us and if you can hear us please um quickly leave a comment that'd be really great so that we know that everything is working well because sometimes you know there's problems so you never know so please leave like a hello oh there's a hello great hello hello awesome so looks like it's working great so yeah my name is linda i'm a tefl and tesol professional at itt and i've been living and working in asia since 2012-ish and i live in south korea...  [Read more]

  ESL Authority is an informational website designed to help make teaching abroad easy to understand no matter your nationality, degree, or experience. Founded by a former teacher, the website began as a resource for anyone interested in or currently teaching English abroad. The TEFL industry as a whole can be complicated and confusing, especially for someone looking to find their first job - ESL Authority was designed to make finding reliable information easy. The current version of ESL Authority offers users tips on finding a job via hiring guides, teaching resources and tips from the blog, and regularly updated jobs from the most popular teaching destinations in the world. Website: https://eslauthority.com/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ESLAuthority/ Youtube Channel:...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The role of the teacher, without a doubt, is the most important factor when you begin your teaching profession. For it is here--where you start and then continue to educate students your entire life. Everything a teacher does is what leads to the success and failure of the students. Listen to this blog post: Creating a Right Atmpsphere Setting up Learning Goals Providing With Appropriate Activites Extra Responsibilities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: For a teacher to achieve success, they must want it internally. Some teachers enter the field because they want summers off. I know it sounds absurd but it's true. The teacher must be dedicated to their profession and show that every day when they walk into the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Arguably, classroom management can make or break a teacher. For many prospective teachers, the sheer thought of it can invoke apprehension when studying pedagogical theory, however when embarking on a teacher training placement many of the necessary techniques and considerations can be learned on the job. This summative writing assignment will briefly discuss the different aspects of classroom management that I have previously encountered as a Science teacher and any potential extra considerations required when teaching English. This will be considered in three perspectives: Structured lessons, student and classroom arrangement, and teacher interpersonal skills and how these perspectives can be used to build an effective teaching environment. What issues...  [Read more]

There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online. Here are some online teaching positions: Online English Teachers Needed for Adults and Children | (Date posted:2022-01-19) Date posted:2022-01-19 | Writer: LatinHire | Email: [email protected] Teach fun online English classes to Latino adults or children! All you need is a solid colored wall (for background), laptop/computer, good WiFi, microphone and webcam to teach. Classes are available 24/7 with huge flexibility in dropping and picking up shifts. You can work as much as 48 hours a week right off the bat or as little as 16...  [Read more]

  This video is a sample EFL lesson in a real-life classroom setting abroad. In the engage phase of the lesson, the teacher elicits vocabulary from the students and gets them talking and thinking in English. It is important to always complete an engage phase before getting started on the study phase of a lesson. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This unit focused on the use of course books through...  [Read more]

  This video is a sample EFL lesson in a real-life classroom setting abroad. In the study phase of this lesson the students learn how to build questions with modal verbs. The teacher writes example sentences on the board and the students need to make corresponding questions. It is essential during a study lesson to clearly write information on the board so that the students can absorb the new grammar point or vocabulary effectively. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the...  [Read more]