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Sarah Jennings
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Obtaining a TEFL certification marks the onset of your journey as an EFL teacher. Truth be told, it’s merely the tip of the iceberg!
Sarah Jennings
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Motivation serves as a cornerstone for language learning success, and while students are expected to bring their own motivation to class, teachers play a significant role in fostering and sustaining it.
Sarah Jennings
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International TEFL and TESOL Training has been providing TEFL/TESOL training and qualifications for 30 years across a vast network of training centres as well as expertly devised online programs.
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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]
Professional Skills of a Great Teacher - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Education today revolves more around encouraging the student to awaken their confidence, curiosity and desire to learn. A number of teaching techniques have emerged due to this change in education. In my point of view, the following teaching skills are essential to language teaching.
Confidence of Varying Activities
Ways to Motivate
Planning
Evaluation and Praise
Practical Knowledge
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rong L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
In coping with a foreign language, confidence plays a very large part. Students need to feel that they will be able to... [Read more]
My Experience in Child Development - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
I have experience in Childhood development. I've taught over twenty plus years. My experience ranges from infants to school-age children. I have always taught three-year-olds and up. For almost two years, I have had the pleasure of working with children that are 18 months to 24 months old. I am the Lead teacher for our Toddler program.
Growing Expertise
Every Child is Unique
Early Childhood Education
Specific Techniques
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Judy N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Although working in a private preschool has helped me in childhood development, learning strategies... [Read more]
Child Development Through The Length of Modern Education - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Child development is a series of changes that occur from conception to the initiation of adulthood. It is a normal sequence of development where the child undergoes physical changes, emotional/ social growth and advancements in the ability to communicate with others using signs and language. A child's development is both external as well as internal i.e. indicating both physical as well as mental growth. During the innate phase of development, the child is predominantly dependent on their parents or guardians to perform and to learn day to day activities. With growth and development, the child becomes increasingly self-reliant. Also, a child's development is strongly affected by genetic factors as well as environmental factors.
Early Years... [Read more]
Child Development and Ways to Work on Language Abilities - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences
People say: "Children today, the world tomorrow ". So, what is child development and how do you develop foreign language abilities for children?
What is Child Development?
How do you develop foreign language abilities for children?
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anh P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
Child development is the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood. During this process, a child progresses from dependency on their parents to increasing independence. At the same time, child development is... [Read more]
Does ITTT offer any free TEFL courses? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
If you have done any research into TEFL courses you are sure to have noticed that there are many different course providers offering a wide range of course options at various different prices. You might even have come across some courses offered for free or at a very minimal cost. While these cheap or free options might seem enticing on the surface, it is important to make sure that the qualification and the training you will receive is actually of a sufficient quality to be accepted by international employers.
At ITTT all our online courses come with high-quality materials, a user-friendly online study platform, the option of an experienced online tutor, and many years experience in providing highly respected teacher training. The simple truth is that anyone offering free courses or... [Read more]
Why Course Structure and Development in a Business English Setting Is Important - TEFL Blog
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
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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]
Child Development According to J. Piaget and L. Vygotsky - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
As a noun, development refers to the end of a process of bringing something from latency to fulfillment (American Heritage Dictionary, 1993). As a verb, it means to "cause to become more complex or intricate; to cause gradually to acquire specific roles, functions, or forms, to grow by degrees into a more advanced or mature state." In biology, the term means "to progress from earlier to later stages of a life cycle; to progress from earlier to later or from simpler to more complex states of evolution" (American Heritage Dictionary, 1993). Miller (1983) asserted that "What is critical about developmental theory is that it focuses on change over time."
Every child is unique
Theoretical aspects by J. Piaget
Theoretical aspects by L. Vygotsky
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Top Soft Skills Every Young Professionals Needs to Have - TEFL Blog
Luciana Campos
Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
In today's highly competitive job market it is crucial for young professionals to stand out and succeed by demonstrating exceptional soft skills. And when should one get started on this craft? The answer is not as simple as one might have imagined.
What are some blogs saying about soft skills and employability?
Last Remarks
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One should begin honing their abilities conditional on the nature of the ability in question. Depending on their age, here are some broad suggestions for how to refine specific skills:
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TEFL Online - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teachers Needed Online To Work With It Professionals
Date posted:2023-11-26 | Writer: Unifyhub | Email: [email protected]
Unifyhub, a corporate language learning and content creation company with offices in Tallinn (Estonia), and Saint-Petersburg (Russia) is looking for ESL teachers to join our international team of professionals. In the past 14 years, we have helped over 100,000 people learn English, get into foreign universities, travel freely, and get better jobs. Our mission is to improve people’s lives and careers by helping them master their language knowledge. Responsibilities: ESL teacher (online)• Teaching Business and General English to corporate clients (adults) in groups and individually online (normally up to 100 academic hours per month) • Lesson planning • ... [Read more]
Can I get free TEFL certification? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
At ITTT our range of courses is designed to cover every possible situation and each individual course comes complete with all the materials required to successfully complete it. Our materials are designed by some of the most experienced professionals in the EFL world and every course includes the added support of professional tutors, either online or in person. Because of the amount of time and effort that goes into maintaining these high standards we are unfortunately not able to offer any of our main TEFL courses free of charge. Instead, we do all we can to keep our overheads down to ensure each and every course is priced at the most affordable level possible.
Free course options with in-class TEFL courses
Free course options with online TEFL courses
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TEFL course online free - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
At ITTT we do all we can to provide the very best value for money. One way we do that is by giving away free additional courses when you sign up for one of our online TEFL course options. If you choose our most popular 120-hour TEFL certification course with tutor support, you will also get one of our 50-hour specialized courses thrown in at no extra cost. Depending on your future teaching plans, you can pick any of the following free course options:
Planning on teaching English online?
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By completing our 120-hour course you will be well prepared to start teaching English in any location you decide is right for you. By also adding one of our free specialized courses to your portfolio, you will greatly increase your teaching knowledge and... [Read more]
Is a free TEFL certificate worth it? - TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas
We can start by considering a number of factors to investigate what these courses do or do not provide in terms of their outcomes. These factors are:
Hours: Most free courses don't offer enough hours.
Accreditation: Most free courses do not provide a recognized qualification.
Marketing tool: The course is free, but you pay for certification.
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It is possible to find some legitimate free TEFL or TESOL courses that do what they claim. Typically, they will be of a few hours' duration, such as a weekend course, and will have titles like "Introduction to TEFL/TESOL." These... [Read more]
Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
For educators in the TEFL field, having a structured lesson plan is a key to successful teaching. While some prefer crafting their own, others benefit from readily available online resources. Leveraging free online resources not only saves time but also offers insights into diverse teaching strategies. If you are looking for free TEFL lesson plans, there are numerous online platforms worth exploring. Here is a curated list of recommended sites where you can access these invaluable resources:
Where can I get free TEFL lesson plans?
UsingEnglish.com
TEFL.NET
The British Council
Lanternfish ESL
ThoughtCo
BusyTeacher
English Is a Piece of Cake
The Internet TESL Journal
iSLCollective
Online English Expert
Off2Class
This website offers over 1,000 free lesson plans for English teachers, sortable... [Read more]
Child Development: Sensory Processing in the Classroom, A New Tool for Teachers - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Child Development is a complex topic and can be described with a myriad of approaches formulated by scientists, psychologists, therapists and teachers alike. These approaches can break this topic down for those of us who work with children so that we may have a framework for what we are observing.
Theory Implementation
New Approach to Child Development
Child Sensory Development Model
What Makes Successful Students?
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Theories can also be used to help explain to us the various factors that impact a child so we can feel... [Read more]
Child Development: Points to Consider When Teaching English to Young Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
These days, young children from non-English speaking countries are increasingly being forced to learn English and many parents believe that their children knowing English will benefit their children's futures. The demand for English teachers, particularly in Asia, is quite high and this has called for many schools and English learning centers in Asia to look to hire native English speakers. As demand is high, there often is a compromise on the quality of the teachers. Working with young children requires specific skill sets that often can be taught but must also come naturally. This essay will address issues and provide recommendations on what is needed to be able to work with young children that are learning English for the first time.
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Ask a Non-Native TEFL Teacher: Career, Motivation, Self-Development - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys it's liza here and i'm super happy to welcome you to our weekly itttt live session uh today we are going to talk um about some usual teaching stuff and if you are interested in anything related to tefl teaching or um probably career building so feel free to uh comment and i'll try to help you out and reach you back with uh my thoughts and ideas um and maybe you'll find um my suggestions useful okay uh i have to fix my camera just slightly i feel like it's moving moving down somehow so um i hope that you can hear me clearly and you can see me clearly and if you see this video if you see this live please let me know where are you guys from so what's something is wrong with my camera uh for some reason i don't know why but uh it's just moving it's just uh going down for some reason... [Read more]
TEFL TESOL Courses Free E Guide And Brochure - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
If you want to find out more about TEFL courses and teaching English abroad before you sign up for a course, check out our free downloadable information packs. The ITTT brochure is a great place to start as it contains a wealth of information regarding our wide range of training courses, so you can make an informed decision about which one is the right fit for you and your future plans. Is an in-class TEFL course in a tropical location the best way for you to start your overseas teaching adventure, or would an online training course suit you better? Download the free brochure now to find out more. Once you have swotted up on our various TEFL course options, you should then take a look at our free e-guide to TEFL which covers the wider world of teaching English abroad. From the... [Read more]
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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How to get a TEFL certificate for free? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
An internet search for free TEFL courses will yield numerous results, including several free options and many seemingly budget-friendly ones. While these may appear attractive at first glance, it is crucial to evaluate them carefully before signing up.
Does the course come with certification?
Does the course have enough study hours?
Does the course result in a recognized qualification?
You get what you pay for
A checklist of TEFL course features
Free or unusually cheap TEFL courses often don't provide any certification. After completion, they may offer you various certification options for an additional cost, such as a digital certificate or a physical one mailed to you. With a reputable, globally recognized TEFL course like those provided by ITTT, all certification costs are included in... [Read more]
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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Are free or cheap TEFL / TESOL Certification courses worth it? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Marketing ploy: The course itself may be free or cheap, but legitimate TEFL / TESOL certification comes at a cost.
This practice is increasingly common across various online course providers. While you can access the course content for free or at a minimal fee, obtaining a certificate often requires an additional payment. Essentially, you end up paying for the certification, making the overall cost similar to that of a regular course where certification is included in the price.
Hours: Free TEFL / TESOL courses often lack the necessary study hours.
Accreditation: Most free TEFL / TESOL courses lack recognition.
Considering the adage "You get what you pay for?.
A checklist for evaluating TEFL / TESOL courses.
Video Testimonials.
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Where do schools provide free housing for English teachers abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
English teachers seeking opportunities abroad should note that certain regions and individual countries stand out for offering housing benefits. In Middle Eastern destinations, such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE (including Dubai & Abu Dhabi), educators frequently receive free accommodation or a housing subsidy. Also, many employers across Asia commonly include housing in their teaching contracts. If you land a job in China, Japan, South Korea, or Taiwan, you could well find your accommodation is covered.
Where am I most likely to get free housing as an English teacher abroad?
Who else provides free housing for English teachers abroad?
Two of the world's biggest markets for teaching English abroad are China and South Korea, both of which routinely provide free housing for... [Read more]
Where do schools provide free airfare for English teachers abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Schools in several Asian countries commonly offer free airfare to English teachers, including China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Many employers in Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., and Qatar also regularly cover the airfare for English teachers. Typically, you might be required to complete a probationary term before getting reimbursed, but upon fulfilling the contract's duration, many can expect their return flight to be either fully covered or significantly subsidized.
Do English teachers receive free airfares in China?
Do English teachers receive free airfares in South Korea?
Do English teachers receive free airfares in the Middle East?
Do English teachers receive free airfares elsewhere in Asia?
Do English teachers receive free airfares in Europe?
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TEFL Teachers - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Trainers & Trainees
All of our teacher training staff, at all of our classroom based TEFL course locations, are practicing teachers who have been involved in teaching and TEFL teacher training for many, many years. All of our training staff are highly qualified and experienced TEFL professionals who are both sensitive and supportive of the needs of our trainees. Our dedicated training staff are all active TEFL teachers and are also fully aware of the issues facing TEFL teachers and trainees in classrooms all over the world.
Trainees will have many opportunities to observe training staff teaching students of English during the course. Trainees will have input sessions with different members of our training staff during the course.
We welcome and accept applications for our TEFL courses from all applicants... [Read more]
TEFL Academy - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Other acronyms are often used within the English teaching world, such as TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), and ELT (English Language Teaching). However, in terms of teaching English abroad, they are often used interchangeably.
With an ITTT TEFL academy accredited TEFL course you can acquire all the specialist skills and knowledge required to become a qualified teaching professional and teach in almost any country in the world.
Many of the most popular countries for teaching English abroad require teachers to hold a TEFL certification in order to obtain a work visa or work permit. The recognized worldwide standard qualification for teaching English to non-native... [Read more]
TEFL Costa Rica - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Jobs in Costa Rica
ESL Teacher
Writer: Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano | Email: [email protected]
Work with Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano Costa RicaWe are excited to offer you the opportunity to teach English in virtual and face-to-face scenarios with an established institution with over 78 years of service to the country. Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano is a non-profit language institute and cultural centre declared to be of public interest by the government of Costa Rica. We serve the needs of thousands of English learners from around the country through our consolidated language programs and innovative learning materials. Our teachers are true educational professionals who plan and deliver high quality learning experiences for our students, and they are... [Read more]
Free Weekly TEFL and TESOL Live Sessions from ITTT - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Whether you want to pursue a career in teaching English abroad or online, it’s paramount to gather as much information as possible before embarking on your new adventure.
ITTT provides free, weekly live sessions with TEFL experts about everything TEFL and TESOL related - from the best places to teach and the best times to get hired to how to start teaching online and what to watch out for before signing your teaching contract.
Twice a week, you can join our live sessions on Facebook and Youtube and broaden your horizons, as well as ask us your questions about all things TEFL and TESOL!
Check out our library of previous live sessions, download the episodes as a podcast, and join our upcoming live sessions here.
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Free Weekly TEFL and TESOL Live Sessions from ITTT - page 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Are you interested in teaching English as a foreign language? Whether you want to pursue a career in teaching English abroad or online, it’s paramount to gather as much information as possible before embarking on your new adventure.
ITTT provides free, weekly live sessions with TEFL experts about everything TEFL and TESOL related - from the best places to teach and the best times to get hired to how to start teaching online and what to watch out for before signing your teaching contract.
Twice a week, you can join our live sessions on Facebook and Youtube and broaden your horizons, as well as ask us your questions about all things TEFL and TESOL!
Check out our library of previous live sessions, download the episodes as a podcast, and join our upcoming live sessions here.
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