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Two Main Ways of Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Vocabulary has a direct impact on written and spoken language comprehension. All students come to school with differences in their vocabulary knowledge, and part of teaching them how to be successful in English is to teach them vocabulary. Vocabulary development plays a critical role in helping English language learners increase their ability to communicate in the receptive and expressive domains in English. This is why vocabulary must be explicitly and systematically taught.
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Why Teach in Korea ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Koreans are obsessed with education to enable the best future for their children. No wonder that two thirds of Koreans aged 25-34 hold college degrees with mandatory English classes. English teachers in Korea can expect to make between $1,300 and $3,000 per month.
How far exactly will your salary get you in Korea? Most teachers can put away quite a good portion of their salary - even with a salary of $1,900 per month. You can live quite comfortably when teaching in South Korea.
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Alumni TEFL Chat with Maddy & Georgia - Two Aussie Sisters Teaching English in Japan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
all right hi hey everyone hi as you can see it's not only me this week welcome to our live stream we have guests today i'm super happy about it hi maddie hi georgia hello hey so yeah back here another for another week and i'm live on a different day i usually go live on fridays so today is very special and also because we have guests so i'm super happy about that and yeah if you are watching if you can see us if you can hear us please just leave a high in the comments that would be really cool and where you're watching from i'm always really curious about where people are watching from and um yeah i'm in south korea my name is linda from itt if you don't know me and i'm yeah about an hour and a half south of seoul at the moment it's 6 30 on a thursday evening and i think it's the same... [Read more]
How 10 Years of Teaching English Has Changed My Life - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
This blog post was written by recent ITTT graduate Kaitlin F., who shares her 10 years of teaching experience with us talking about the many different jobs in the English education field she was fortunate to work in.
What is an educator?
"I often dealt with preschool children who made my experience memorable and from there my passion to teach continued"
"Every day I would receive a call not knowing what to expect when I walked into a school"
"My experience while being a paraprofessional has let me become a more knowledgeable person in order to cater to students needs."
"I received an opportunity to teach as an education instructor at my neighborhoods local zoo."
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Getting Ready For A New School Year As An Online English Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Hey Online English Teacher! Are you worried about the coming school year? Then, this live stream is for you. Come to learn some tips and tricks about effective ESL teaching online. Get ready to rock! #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
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TEFL Teaching - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Would you like to earn some money during your gap-year or do you want to leave your boring 9 to 5 life behind and start a whole new career? Whatever your situation, if you have a dream to teach English to non-native English speakers in your home country, overseas, or online, we will do our very best to answer as many of your questions as possible. Before we go any further, we should first establish what we actually mean by TEFL and TEFL teaching.
The world of English language teaching loves to use acronyms and one of the most common is TEFL, which stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. This phrase is largely used in British English to label any environment where English instruction is provided to a non-native English speaker. Its American English equivalent is TESOL, which... [Read more]
Can I teach English abroad in my gap year? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely. Whether you are fresh out of high school or university, or seeking a break from a routine job, a gap year offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and growth. Teaching English abroad during this time can be incredibly rewarding. Not only does it allow you to immerse yourself in a new culture, but it also provides valuable work experience and a chance to impact others positively. As you navigate this journey, you will gain introspection, cherish present experiences, and set clearer visions for your future. So, considering a gap year to teach English can be one of the most enriching decisions you make.
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North Island vs South Island - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teach English Abroad
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8 Things I Wish I had Known Before I Started Teaching English Online - TEFL Blog
Karah Musani
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
I started teaching online two years ago. With no training, it was a bumpy start. If there is one thing I want you to take away from this post, it's this: relax. It gets better.
1. The learning curve is STEEP. You will get better.
2. You will have bad classes. It's not always your fault.
3. They don't have to get it right away.
4. Rushing class is counterproductive.
5. Students learn more if they're having fun.
6. You can't let your students see how far they have to go.
7. Starting kids off with a win helps them be more confident in class
8. It gets better
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Tefl reviews - Some Vs Any English Grammar Teaching Tips - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Some and Any are two words that often cause confusion, which is why we have decided to take a closer look at the difference of the two words in this video. Firsly, some is a determiner used for positive statements while any is a determiner used in questions and negative statements. Consider the following situation: I asked the teacher if he could give me some paper. I said ?Excuse me, have you got any paper?? Unfortunately, he didn?t have any. The first statement is positive and therefore requires us to use some. The second sentence is a question and therefore, we need to use any. The third and final sentence is a negative statement which also requries us to use any. It's worth noting that we do sometimes use some in questions and we also use any in positive statements. For... [Read more]
Business English and Young Learners - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In addition to its main TEFL courses, ITTT also offers two specialised certificates in teaching business English and teaching English to young learners. These courses are a fantastic way to improve your teaching skills, enhance your CV and give you the edge in the employment market.
Each course has 50 hours of study time and 6 study modules. Both courses are available with or without the support of a highly experienced online tutor, feature continuous assessment and are completed 100% online. Successful completion of the course results in certification and graduates will receive an embossed hard copy certificate via registered mail. The courses also come with complimentary lesson plan access and lifetime job placement assistance. Many countries around the world are lowering the age at... [Read more]
British English vs. American English: 50 Differences Illustrated - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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The differences between British English and American English are always fun to take a look at. Below are 40 differences between the two illustrated.
Learn the difference between American English vs British English.
British vs American English
1. Post ………… Mail
2. Film ………… Movie
3. Rubbish ………… Garbage
4. Football ………… Soccer
5. Chips ………… Fries
6. Rubber ………… Eraser
7. Zip ………… Zipper
8. Sweets ………… Candy
9. Biscuit ………… Cookie
10. Maize ………… Corn
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Perfect English (PE) - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
At Perfect English (PE), our motto is “Quality Education First” and its at the core of everything we do as a school. Our founders, Jack and Janet Murray, began the school in January 2002, it was because they believed English teaching in China could be improved. As an after-school program they saw a need to offer “quality” education, using native speakers, thus providing students with access to better oral English and improved language skills. Back in 2002, English after-school programs were rarely offered by native speakers, additionally in the Chinese public schools spoken English was just a minor part of what was taught. As trained educators, the Murray’s used their background to initiate a program of:
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Tefl Review For In Class Phuket Course 4 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This is Pam’s video testimonial after the first two weeks of her 1-month TEFL in-class course in Phuket. She learned a lot about English grammar, teaching techniques as well as phonetics. She enjoyed the non-native language classes. After several theoretical classes, the trainees were then able to prepare and teach their own lessons to local EFL students at the center in Thailand. She is excited to work on her student-profiling project as well. She highly recommends the course and is excited to complete the course soon.
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Review From Tefl Student Roby Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Roby is from the United States and she just recently completed the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course and is also enrolled in the certificate in teaching Business English. She enjoyed both courses a lot and it took her around two hours a night. She thinks the course units are very well organized and linked to each other. Moreover, she enjoys the post-course support she received from ITTT including job search, resume writing and interview preparation. She wants to live abroad in Japan and teach English there.
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Tefl Review From Students Georgia And Maddy - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TEFL review video, sisters Georgia and Maddy share their experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. The two sisters are originally from Australia but are currently teaching English in Japan under the JET program. Everything they learned during the course helps them navigate their classroom in Japan. They highly recommend ITTT and the courses to anyone also wanting to go abroad to teach English.
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Tefl reviews - Tesol Review From Kateryna - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TESOL review video, ITTT course graduate Kateryna from Ukraine has been working as an English for two years. In order to be able to travel and explore the world, she took a TEFL course. She decided to take an online TEFL course from ITTT and is now embarking on her teaching adventure in Vietnam.
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Tefl reviews - Teaching English Esl Efl Tips/teach Modal Auxiliary Verbs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
There are two main ways of approaching teaching modal auxiliary verbs. One is by selecting one modal auxiliary and one usage and focusing on that in that particular context. Another way, especially when teaching higher levels, is to choose a context, such as advice, and then use each of the most appropriate modal auxiliary verbs in a different way.
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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How to Motivate High School Students in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
Motivation in the classroom is the biggest reason why I teach students in a high school setting. I am a public-school teacher and I get English as a Second Language students all the time in my classroom. I am a 10th-grade teacher but my students' ages range from 14 years old to 19 years old. The number one factor that I teach is for motivation. My students are already matured and have seen things they probably should not have at their ages. Once they get to my classroom, they are mine to teach. I do my utmost best to teach my students. I have students from all over the world, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Egyptian, Asian, Africa, to name a few countries. I now have wonderful scores. I also have a high likability rating from my students; the... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Then Vs Than English Grammar Teaching Tips - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this video, Linda explains the difference between "then" and "than" two words often confused by native and non-native English speakers alike. "Than" is a conjunction used for comparisons, such as here: "Her car is faster than yours". "Then", on the other hand, is an adverb used to situate actions e.g. "I did my homework, then I had a nap?. As you can see, the usages of the two words is very different and cannot be used interchangeably. Keep their differences in mind and you'll not make any mistakes in the future.
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... [Read more]
2 Great Reasons for People in the D.R. of the Congo to Learn English - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Change is something that does not come naturally to us human. It requires us to go through the process of learning. It is especially hard for us to assimilate anything that is not so much used in our environment. I grew up in the French-speaking country that is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I have gone through the entire process of learning English not as a second, nor a third, but as a fourth one. And that is the case for most Congolese as well. Although it came quite naturally to me. Most of my classmates seemed to have been introduced to another world. It is easy to assimilate a new language when it is widely spoken in the area you live in. However, when it comes to the Congolese population English is a language that may appear impossible... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Invite Vs Invitation English Grammar Teaching Tips - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video breaks down the difference between the two words "invite" and "invitation". They are often used interchangeably but actually aren't synonyms. The word ?invite? is a verb and refers to the action of asking someone if they?d like to do something or go somewhere, such as here: 'I want to invite all my friends to a BBQ party'. "Invitation", on the other hand, is a noun and refers to the actual message of asking someone if they?d like to do something or go somewhere. A suitable example would be: 'I sent out an invitation to all my friends'. A very common mistake is to use 'invite' as a noun instead of 'invitation'. However, the sentence ?I haven?t responded to her invite yet? is incorrect and 'invitation' should be used.
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Teaching English Italy - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Rome
Language Italian
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 1,000 euro/month
Major TEFL locations Rome Florence Milan Naples Turin Palermo
Of all European countries, Italy has one of the highest demands for English teachers. In larger cities, there are more English teaching jobs than there are certified teachers to fill them. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, a certified TEFL teacher will be able to find a TEFL job relatively quickly.
We’re dedicated to helping you land the job that’s right for you — in Italy or anywhere else you’d like to work.
Language schools hire teachers year round so you’re likely to find a position anytime of the year. If you’d like to work in primary or secondary schools, the school year starts in... [Read more]
Teaching English Spain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Madrid
Language Spanish
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 1,000 euro / month
Major TEFL locations Madrid Barcelona Seville
Spain is one of the most popular locations in which to find a job teaching English. This can make for stiff competition amongst job seekers so our course graduates will most certainly benefit from our assistance with finding great employment opportunities.
Many teaching positions are for young learners, but you can also find adult and business English teaching quite easily. There are literally thousands of language schools in the larger cities of Spain. Finding a position teaching English in Spain it is easier while in the country. Schools like to see prospective teachers in the flesh so they can gain an impression of how the... [Read more]
Teaching English China - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Beijing
Language Cantonese/Mandarin
Currency Chinese Yuan
Typical TEFL teacher salary 7,000 - 10,000 Yuan monthly (varies widely from region to region)
Major TEFL locations Beijing Shanghai Zhuhai all urban centers
The opportunities for teaching English in China are as huge as the country itself. Year round, there are far more jobs available than there are teachers. Positions teaching English in China are available throughout the country but in order to find the best job for you, you might wish to take advantage of our lifetime jobs assistance.
Any TEFL qualified teachers should be able to teach English in any part of China they choose with a variety of opportunities throughout the country in both state and private sectors. China has developed rapidly over... [Read more]
Teaching English Germany - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Berlin
Language German
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 2,000 euros per month
Major TEFL locations Berlin Hamburg Munich and other major cities
Teaching English in Germany can be much easier than in other EU countries. Demand for teachers is high and when you complete your TEFL certification with ITTT or TEFL International, you will benefit from our lifetime assistance in finding a teaching position – in Germany or in any other country for that matter.
As in many other European countries, teaching business English in Germany is one of the major prospects for English teachers. Germany’s economy is both strong and stable so many large corporations and small companies have the funding for helping their employees develop better English language... [Read more]
Teaching English Greece - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Athens
Language Greek
Currency Euro
Typical TEFL teacher salary 900 euro per month
Major TEFL locations Athens Thessaloniki
Generally speaking, there are openings for teaching English as a foreign language in Greece and an assortment of private language schools need good teachers. With our certificate and subsequent lifetime assistance finding jobs — you can rest assured that if there’s a job on offer in Greece, we’ll help you find it.
Teaching is geared towards younger learners, but there are teaching possibilities in other areas. The salaries in Greece may appear to be low, but in relation to the cost of living, they are more than sufficient. Along with an internationally recognized TEFL certificate, such as that offered by ITTT and TEFL International,... [Read more]
Teaching English Poland - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Warsaw
Language Polish
Currency Zloty
Typical TEFL teacher salary 2,500 zloty / month
Major TEFL locations Warsaw Wroclaw Krakow
Poland is said to have more English teaching opportunities than anywhere else in Europe. Demand in Poland for our certified graduates is as high as it gets in Europe. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, you’re almost certain to find yourself in a classroom in no time.
Positions teaching English in Poland are available countrywide, in both the state and private sector, in language schools, institutes and inside major corporations. Salaries are high by local standards and you should be able to live comfortably.
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Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Overseas
Your journey starts here. A career in teaching English abroad is achievable for anyone who has a good knowledge and use of English in addition to a TEFL or TESOL qualification. Before you start your training it is important that you have some knowledge of what teaching English abroad entails and what options are available for you to get there. Here we will look at those options and the requirements needed to achieve them.
First and foremost you should choose a course which suits the type of work you hope to undertake and is recognized in the country or countries you hope to teach. All ITTT courses are suitable for teaching English overseas in a variety of settings. The typical minimum qualification requirement for employment is a course covering 100-120 hours of study. This can be done... [Read more]
Teaching English Thailand - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Teaching English Abroad
Capital city Bangkok
Language Thai
Currency Baht
Typical TEFL teacher salary 30-35,000 baht/month (40-45,000 in and around Bangkok)
Major TEFL locations Bangkok Chiang Mai Phuket Hat Yai
There are literally hundreds of job opportunities for teaching English in Thailand right now — especially in Bangkok and the countryside, where there are far more jobs than there are teachers to fill them. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding employment, we’ll not only help you find a job, we’ll help you find a job that’s right for you.
Throughout Thailand, a qualified TEFL teacher will have no problems securing a job. In most other parts of the country, the prospects are strong as well. All state schools aim to employ at least one native English language teacher so the... [Read more]