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Foods Likes and Dislikes - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun worksheet where your ESL students write about foods they like and which foods they don't like.
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What do they like - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun practice on hobbies and Present Simple. Once the activity is completed, it can be used for speaking purposes.
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Do you like...? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun worksheet about food and drinks for ESL students. The students write about what they like and don't like.
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Grammar Lessons: Does Teaching Standard Grammar Mean Delivering it Like a Native Speaker? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Studying and learning standard English grammar is an experience that most native speakers must also do. Furthermore, even after learning grammar in an English education system, many native speakers still make grammatical errors in their everyday conversations, and especially so when writing formal documents.
Is clarity is over norms and rules?
Is focusing on mistakes effective?
Variations
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Opinion Writing: Why do you like the beach? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This printable ESL worksheet is ideal to practice opinion writing. Students have to write about why they like the beach.
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What's the weather like today? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun worksheet to practice the weather with your beginner ESL students. Have your students read the sentence and draw the correct weather accordingly.
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Tefl reviews - Like As - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this video Iban teaches a lesson on 'like' and 'as'. He warms the students up before moving onto the lesson point where he outlines the different uses of 'like' and 'as'. He ends the lesson with activities to get the students the language they have learned.
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.
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Tefl reviews - English Lesson Like As - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this video Iban teaches a lesson on "€˜like" and "€˜as". He warms the students up before moving onto the lesson point where he outlines the different uses of "€˜like"€™ and "as". He ends the lesson with activities to get the students the language they have learned.
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.
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What it's Like to Teach English Online: An Online Teacher Reveals Her Secrets! - TEFL Blog
Gaia Oliviero
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Working as an ESL teacher can be difficult if you live in a Western country and you haven't undertaken a certain path during your university studies. As far as Italy is concerned, if you want to teach in a public school, you need to hold at least a Master's Degree in pedagogical studies and/or educational sciences. No matter how good an English speaker you are, you are required to own those specific degrees. If you want to teach in a private school, you have to take into account the fact that they prefer to hire native speakers – which is totally licit, to a certain extent. In addition to that, if you have no experience whatsoever in teaching in front of a class, you are basically hopeless. At that rate, you have two options: waiting... [Read more]
Expressing Likes and Dislikes - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun ESL likes and dislikes activity to help you teach your students how to express preferences, likes, dislikes and favorites.
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Likes and Dislikes with Fruits - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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This is a fun worksheet for your ESL students to learn to express likes and dislikes for certain fruits.
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Likes and Dislikes Cards - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Cut out the cards. Students work in pairs, put the cards face down and Like-Dislike cards face up on the desk. Then they take turns and say whether they like something or not and explain why.
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A Day in the Life of an ALT on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme - TEFL Blog
Georgia Payne
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The unofficial motto of the JET Programme is 'every situation is different (ESID).' This is completely true, and every JET's day looks different depending on whether they work in a public or private school, whether they have co-JETs or are solo, their teaching partner's style, and the school's schedule. I teach in a private junior and senior high school in central Tokyo, where students are aged 12-18. The following is my own experience, but every ALT's (assistant language teacher) experience on the JET Programme is vastly different.
Wake up, get ready for school and commute to school 6:30 - 7:50
Home room: 8:10 - 8:30
Periods 1-4
Lunch time 12:30 - 13:10
Periods 5-7
After school 16:00 - 16:30
Saturdays
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The Secrets of Learning Proper Grammar in an ESL Class - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Learning grammar is, suffice it to say, one of the most important points to focus on. Equally, for foreign students, they need to know not just about vocabulary but how and why vocabulary "hangs" in a certain way within a sentence. In my teaching experience, grammar has been difficult from the standpoint of getting the student to agree with the fact that it is important. I've found that many clients have been indoctrinated into believing that grammar is "hard", "boring" "dull" and worst of all, "unnecessary". This has been a challenge, to say the least. As a foreign language teacher, I've had to not mention grammar at all and introduce it as "how to use English correctly". This new perspective for a person who has experienced a bad time with English... [Read more]
7 Misconceptions about TEFL Uncovered - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information
Teaching English abroad is a career more popular than ever. However, with so many options and resources about TEFL available online, there is a lot of false information out there. This post uncovers the seven most common misconceptions about TEFL and clears up any confusion!
Misconception #1: You need a degree to teach English abroad
Misconception #2: TEFL is only for young people
Misconception #3: TEFL doesn't pay well
Misconception #4: You need to speak another language
Misconception #5: It's really hard to find a job teaching English abroad
Misconception #6: You don't need a TEFL qualification if you're a native English speaker
Misconception #7: You have to teach kids
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Living and Teaching English in Costa Rica - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Habits & Customs
Costa Rica is one of the most exciting destinations in the world with millions of tourists coming to the country each year. Many of them love it so much that they decide to stay and work as English language teachers. The demand for qualified teachers is high and jobs can be found all over the country. This page offers an insight in Costa Rica’s best travel destinations, most exciting cities, what weather to expect on arrival, as well as information on the cost of living and what to pack for your adventure in Costa Rica.
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Empowering ESL Educators: A Guide to Free Teaching Tools - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Navigating the realm of ESL teaching is both rewarding and challenging. To equip educators with versatile and effective resources, a myriad of free tools has emerged, revolutionizing the way English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught. These tools not only streamline lesson planning but also enrich classroom engagement and student learning experiences. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into an array of invaluable free resources tailored specifically for ESL teachers, empowering them to craft dynamic and impactful lessons that resonate with diverse learners.
Zoom
Miro
Google Docs
Canva
Calendy
WeTransfer
Microsoft Loop
Teacheroo
There are three main sections on the site:
Pinterest
Browse your home feed
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16 Young Words for Old People - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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These 16 slang words are the perfect addition to your English vocabulary! Sound just like an English native speaker.
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How can I make extra cash when teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
While teaching English abroad can be rewarding, there may be instances when educators wish to supplement their income. One widely embraced strategy is offering private English lessons as there is a substantial market for one-on-one tutoring in most countries. Often, individual students or parents are willing to pay significant amounts, sometimes ranging from $20 to $40 per hour, for these personalized sessions. Leveraging such side gigs can significantly bolster earnings and enhance the overall teaching experience abroad.
Teaching private lessons
Teaching online
Blogging
Developing materials
Writing and proofreading
Au pairing
Virtual assistant
Examining
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Online TEFL Courses - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) provide a wide variety of highly practical, high-quality, online TEFL courses and certification options. Our most popular online course is the 120-hour TEFL certificate course with tutor support. As well as this standard TEFL course, we also offer an advanced online Diploma in TESOL and a range of course packages that provide great value for money.
The Master Package includes three courses in one; the 120-hour TEFL course, the 50-hour course in teaching business English (CTBE) and the 50-hour course in teaching English to young learners (CTEYL). This package includes tutor support and you will have the option of receiving three individual certificates for each course you complete, or a single 220-hour certificate on completion of all the... [Read more]
Top Reasons to take an English Level Test for a Non-Native English Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello everybody so liz is here and i'm super glad to welcome you to the itt weekly live session uh so today's session is devoted to international exams and the reasons to take them as a non-native esl teacher and before we begin please let me know if you see me and hear me clearly um just because i want to make sure my equipment works smooth so we've got this comments section and you can basically communicate with me so please let me know that you hear and see me well okay um and in addition uh while waiting for some more people to join okay i see that everything works thank you so much for letting me know and uh in addition while waiting for some more people to join me uh let me know uh where are you tuning in from so um as for me i'm located in the euro region of russia uh in the city... [Read more]
Tefl Review For Combined Course In Phuket - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Alison from the United States took our combined training course and completed her teaching practice in Phuket, Thailand. The online TEFL course she took prior to joining the training center, she felt comfortable with the material and felt like she had an advantage over the students. She also loved Phuket and exploring Thai culture and local attractions. She definitely recommends the combined course with training in Phuket to anyone who is interested in teaching English overseas and making it a career.
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Overview of TEFL and TESOL for Teaching English Abroad or Online - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
All right, looks like we're live! Awesome! This is great. So thanks so much for tuning in today for our actually very first Facebook live and I'm super happy to be here with Jessica today from GoOverseas. We're gonna talk today about all things teaching English abroad, online, and everything in between. All things TEFL and TESOL and all that good stuff and I'm actually tuning in live from South Korea where it's 9 00 am Friday and I think Jessica is in Southern California. Right, yep it's 5 p.m here so just starting to get dark. I've actually just realized I'm probably going to need the light before the session is over so i'm going to run and do that now while Linda just explains today's topic. No problem, cool.
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How do I become a TEFL teacher in the UK? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Becoming a TEFL teacher in the UK demands a combination of qualifications and experience. Firstly, you will require a bachelor's degree and a TEFL certification. Given the UK's stringent teaching standards, prior teaching experience is often essential to make your application competitive. For non-UK citizens, it is crucial to be aware of visa and work permit requirements before embarking on this career path in the UK.
What are the difficulties of teaching English in the UK?
How can I get a work permit to teach English in the UK?
Can I get a working holiday visa and teach English in the UK?
Can I earn a comfortable living teaching English in the UK?
What should I do if I can't find a job teaching English in the UK?
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The Complete Guide To Teaching English To Groups - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Teachers who walk into a new classroom are never sure what type of students will be there. Many times, they will get a class that has a mixed ability. Some of the students may have a stronger grasp of the English language than others. An experienced teacher would know what to do. But what about an inexperienced teacher? This post will describe some of the steps and strategies that would assist them.
"The teacher needs to arrive early to assess the environment of the classroom."
Start with a game!
Hold pre-assessments
Identify your students
Mix stronger students with weaker students
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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]
An Overview of Comparison in English Grammar - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Just like the superlative, knowing how to form correct comparisons is very important in English. Let's take a look at how comparison works in the English language.
For example:
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TEFL Alumni Interview with Zeynep Sulaimankulova - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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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!
1. What's your name?
2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take?
4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT?
5. What was your favorite part about the course?
6. You've finished your TEFL/TESOL course - now what? What are your plans and goals?
7. What's your no. 1 tip for other TEFL/TESOL course takers? What should they know? What do you wish you knew before?
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Top Qualities To Teach Kindergarteners - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
One of the most rewarding times of my life is my career of teaching kindergarten for the last fifteen years. These young learners bring curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm to the classroom. Five and six year olds are still accustomed to needing help, and making mistakes; therefore, they are less self-conscious and are eager to learn in order for them to become more self-reliant. My husband and I are embarking on a new adventure to Indonesia where I will be working in a school in the early childhood department. The information I learned from my TEFL course will be very useful.
Create a Cheerful Environment
Be patient, kind, encouraging and observant.
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Tefl reviews - The Esa Methodology Of Teaching Boomerang Esa Lesson - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The next example is going to be that of a boomerang lesson and remember the structure is like this. So, again, we're going to start with an engage phase and for our engage, the students are just going to have a discussion about jobs. What happens at interviews and so on and so forth. So, during that engage phase, what we'd hope to do is to elicit some useful language about jobs and interviews and the types of questions that are being asked. Then, we're going to move immediately into an activate activity and this is going to involve a role-play. So, we'll break the students into pairs. One will be an interviewer, the other will be an interviewee and they'll generate the language that that role-play will produce. What the teacher can do whilst that is taking place is to go around and... [Read more]