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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
Budget and Salary TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
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]
TEFL ONLINE - page 2 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs online
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]
Several Things You Should Do as a TEFL Teacher - TEFL Blog
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.
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Creating a Right Atmpsphere
Setting up Learning Goals
Providing With Appropriate Activites
Extra Responsibilities
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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]
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
Destinations Teaching Ideas
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
TEFL Information
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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
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
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
TEFL Information
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
TEFL Information
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
TEFL Information
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
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
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
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
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
Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
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]
Posts in Category TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews
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
Destinations Alumni Experiences
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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Top 5 Free Resources for ESL Teachers - TEFL Blog
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
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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]
How Will My Personal Teaching Experiences as a Russian Teacher Help Me as an English Teacher? - TEFL Blog
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
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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]
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 tutor? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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]
Several Ways a Teacher Can Act in The Classroom - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The personality of a teacher, their attitude towards teaching and their relationship with the students have a major impact on the motivation of the class to learn a foreign language. Being kind, patient, entertaining and with a good subject, knowledge is some of the characteristics of a good teacher.
Leading Part
Role Model
Individual Instructor
Evaluator
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Vladislava B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Their ability to interact with the class, to involve all the students equally through the lesson, to correct them without offending or... [Read more]
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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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tebogo Z.
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The Most Important Roles of an ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
In my opinion, the most important role of the teacher is a provider of information, and all other roles are needed to help students absorb that information effectively. To prove my point let's take a look at major roles.
Traditional Roles
More Advanced Skills
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Yurii P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
The provider of the information is the traditional role of the teacher. The teacher gives lessons on a particular subject such as grammar, parts of speech, pronunciation, etc. He builds up the understanding of the English language in general and moves students... [Read more]
Reasons to Learn Managerial Skills for Your ESL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I have been working as an English teacher for almost five years and I have a lot of experience in teaching children and adults. Therefore, after learning these units, I can gain a better understanding of class management.
Reasons for Management in Class
Rapport
Young Learners
Adults
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Wenyi L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
When it comes to teaching children, class management is essential. Children have an innate curiosity, which is a big motivation. They like looking for something new and learning it. Studying when you were a child has many advantages.... [Read more]
TEFL ONLINE - page 4 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs online
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]
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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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alexandra R. Please note that this blog post might not... [Read more]
How Learning A Foreign Language Made Me a Better ESL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
I've taken four years of college Russian. Throughout my time at my university, I learned a few things about both learning and teaching a language that have helped me become a better ESL teacher.
Creating a Comfortable Classroom Environment
The teacher doesn't know everything.
Using a Variety of Teaching Aids and Materials
Always Be Respectful and Use the Right Language
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This post was written by our ITTT graduate Leif O.
One crucial aspect of learning a language is making sure that everyone in the class is comfortable. While this is true with young learners, this is especially true for adults. Adults don't want to make mistakes. Business professionals have devoted their... [Read more]