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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
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Tefl reviews - Theories Methods Techniques Of Teaching Grammar Translation - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The purpose of grammar translation then is to basically translate between L1 and L2 and vice versa. So, we could take a simple example. Let's imagine that our native language was English and our target language was French and let's assume that we want to translate a document from French into English. Let's take a simple sentence. Here's a sentence in French "Ouvre la fenêtre" and we'll add "s'il vous plaît" at the end. What we want to do is to take this L2 and translate it back into English. Now, if we have a reasonable knowledge of French then we may well know that this particular verb "ouvre" "to open" translates directly and this female form of the and finally the fenêtre "Open the window" and this polite form of "please". This is all very well if the two structures that... [Read more]
Can I get a teaching job with an online TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
You can certainly get a teaching job with an online TEFL certificate. In fact, you can probably get a teaching job without any kind of qualifications or experience whatsoever. The real question is, can you get a quality teaching job with good pay and comfortable working conditions with an online certificate? The answer is still YES, if you make sure you sign up for the best quality online course you can find.
The main problem for online trainees is the obvious lack of any practical teaching experience. If you can afford a month-long in-class training course that includes multiple hours of teaching practice in a real classroom, you will be able to apply for a wider range of jobs in most parts of the world. If you choose the cheaper online option, you will find that you will be more... [Read more]
Teaching Idioms and Slang: Why Learning Idioms and Slang Connects Cultures - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
When it comes to learning a new language, the way that we make it comfortable for us is to try and relate it to our language. How many times have you met someone from another country and you ask them how to use swear words or how to say something is cool in their native language. Since English is very commonly spoken all over the world, for students to learn idioms and slang is for them to not only learn how to say certain things but get a deeper cultural understanding. With that deeper understanding comes relativity to their own lives, which means they see the ways that we are more similar instead of different.
Learning Goals
When to Start Teaching Slang and Idioms?
Learning Cultural Context
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Q&A with a Non-Native ESL Teacher: "I can't find a job! What to do?" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys it's lizzy here and today we are going to discuss a really crucial issue uh so i would like to uh draw everybody's attention to the problem of getting a job as a non-native esl teacher uh for some reason um i get constantly asked about this situation and people usually say like i got tefl certified but i can't find a job or in general i can't find a job without any reasons and i don't know what to do so um i believe that this uh point uh is super important to uh cover that is why uh today i decided to have this q a session uh with you and address your problems and try myself try try my best to help you out to overcome this trouble to overcome this problem so um what we are going to do is um we are going to communicate via the chat box so uh make sure uh that if you have a... [Read more]
English as a Global Language: What Motivates Students to Learn English? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
As an international study major in college, I learned that the United Nations, a non-governmental organization, officially recognizes six world languages: every meeting, written document, and speech are translated into these languages. English is one of them. It is spoken and written by billions of people around the world. Having traveled in eight countries myself, I was surprised to have seen how commonplace it was for countries to translate directional signs in both the official language and in English. A student's mastery of the English language, or in any language, can be a difficult journey to venture. Therefore, this essay will explore what factors may motivate a student to learn English.
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The 5 Most Common Types of EFL Students and How to Deal with Them - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
So you have got your TEFL certificate in hand and are about to set foot into your very own classroom abroad. You have planned your lessons, created your teaching materials and marked the right pages in your textbook. There's only one more thing to consider: challenging students! Here are the 5 common types of EFL students and how to deal with them in the classroom.
1. The Dominator
2. The Class Clown
3. The Silent Student
4. The Translator
5. The Arguer
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Step-By-Step Guide to Legally Teaching English in the Czech Republic - TEFL Blog
Christine Thompson
Visa and Legal Destinations
Though quite bureaucratic for non-EU passport holders, it is by no means impossible to get permission to work and stay legally in the Czech Republic. Depending on your country of origin, the process will differ slightly, but the following should give you a good idea of the process involved:
Step 1: Understanding the Visa Situation
Step 2: Documents You Will Need
Step 3: Get Your TEFL Certification
Step 5: Apply for Jobs
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Firstly - a business license
Secondly - permission to stay in the country in the form of a long-term stay visa
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Phonetics Difficulties for French Students - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
One of the most important problems encountered while learning a foreign language is undoubtedly pronunciation. Knowing a language fluently may not always be enough. Fluency level may be open to discussion if an accurate pronunciation is not used. Therefore as teachers, we must teach our students how to use the correct pronunciation. However, pronunciation can be a nightmare for some students, especially for young learners.
Common Errors in Pronunciation
/h/ Sound
Ways to Fix Errors
Articulation
Simple Way to Overcome the Problem
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How do I find a job teaching English in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
For those passionate about teaching English and enamored by Spain's rich culture, vibrant cities, and picturesque coastlines, securing a position in Spain can be a dream come true. To increase your chances of finding a teaching job in this sought-after destination, consider these steps:
Embarking on this journey not only offers a chance to teach but also to immerse oneself in Spain's rich tapestry of history, language, and culture.
What are the basic requirements for teaching English in Spain?
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When is the best time to apply for jobs teaching English in Spain?
Where are the best places to apply for jobs teaching English in Spain?
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How Learning Chinese Made Me A Better English Teacher In China - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The following blog post is about an ITTT graduate who shares his story on how learning Chinese helped him to become a better English teacher in China.
What do you call someone who speaks only one language?
"My insights into their language and culture were incredibly helpful."
"Many Chinese are anxious about speaking English with natives - more so than is to be considered normative."
"The best ESL teachers are the ones with experience with the native language of their students."
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Working with Thai Students – Four Fundamental Values - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
It is not easy to describe a nation or a country simply since people should be considered as individuals, but there are definitely some national characteristics in Thailand that make it very different from any other country. When in the Western world, especially in Europe, we need a lot of space and privacy and are often expected to be able to work unprompted, in Thailand things are done collectively. There are no "I's" in a team, literally. Understanding how these teams work and their sometimes not so obvious hierarchy it is much easier to adapt and be accepted as a part of them.
Collective thinking
Cultural concepts
Good relationships
Honor and respect
Kindness
Understanding and empathy
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Tefl reviews - Adapt Vs Adopt English Grammar Teaching Tips - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video covers the difference between 'adapt' and 'adopt'. Due to their similar spelling, their usage is often confused. 'Adapt' describes the action of taking something and changing it for a special purpose, for example: A screenwriter successfully adapts the book to make it work as a movie. The word 'adopt', on the other hand, refers to the action of taking something and using it or making it your own, such as here: Because they couldn't have children of their own, they decided to adopt a child.
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... [Read more]
Top Tips for Teaching Absolute Beginners in English as an EFL Teacher - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Teaching Ideas
Teaching the English language to total beginners is a challenge for any teacher - but it's so worth it! English teachers abroad are regularly faced with two possible situations: A) teaching English to a class with zero knowledge in English (often young learners), or B) having to integrate a new student into your class who has never studied English before and now he/she has to pick up the language quickly.
Assess the Exact Level of the Student(s)
What to Teach Absolute Beginners in English
Personal and family information
Social interaction
Classroom and school
Time, calendar and weather
Body parts
Food
Home
Incorporate Numbers, Colors, and Shapes
Teaching the Alphabet
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Tefl reviews - Zouhaier Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Zouhaier just completed his 120-hour online TEFL certification. He enjoyed working closely with his tutor who guided him along the way. He also recommends this course to anyone wanting to teach abroad or enhance their professional portfolio in teaching.
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 - Theories Methods Techniques Of Teaching The Classical Method - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Before looking at the methods or approaches themselves, there are some terms that we need to define. These are the approach, the method or the technique. Basically, these are hierarchical. The approach is an overriding set of principles that a method can actually make use of, whereas the technique are the things that we actually do in the classroom to approach that method. So, these three words are going to appear during the presentation. Again, for each of either the approaches all the methodologies we're going to ask four questions. So be it an approach or a method for each of those things: Where did it come from? What's its background? What does it involve when we're talking about actually in the classroom, in other words techniques? What is positive about it? What appears to... [Read more]
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]
TEFL USA - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Summer Academic Camp Instructor
Date posted:2024-03-19 | Writer: APLUS | Email: [email protected]
Summer Academic Camp Instructor.
For over two decades, APLUS's academic summer camp has helped thousands of students. Our summer camp instructors are an integral part of this mission! They have a love of teaching and are committed to seeing each student succeed. Not only are they adept at classroom management and cultivating a wonderful learning environment, but they are also able to teach the subject matter in a way that keeps students engaged and curious. If hired, summer camp instructors will be expected to carry out the following tasks:
- Provide a clear course schedule and syllabus to students and APLUS. Utilise applications effectively to maximise engagement with students outside of the classroom (i.e.... [Read more]
Can I get a work visa to teach English in the Czech Republic? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Yes, the Czech Republic stands out among European countries by offering a feasible pathway for non-EU citizens to acquire a long-term work visa for teaching English. Initially, most people enter the Czech Republic on a tourist visa, typically valid for up to 90 days. During this period, they can transition and apply for a work visa, allowing them to teach English legally.
This ease of visa accessibility, combined with the country's rich cultural heritage, friendly locals, and renowned beer, makes the Czech Republic a top destination for English educators abroad.
How do I apply for a work visa to teach English in the Czech Republic?
What other work visa options are there?
Can I teach English in the Czech Republic without a work visa?
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ProgressMe - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
ProgressMe is an interactive linguistic platform for online education providing solutions for private online classes, language marathons, and schools with support for more than 140 languages. We bring together more than 50,000 language teachers around the world and help improve the quality of online learning every day.
ProgressMe allows teach online using: - Virtual Classrooms; - Course Constructor; - Integrated Video communication system; - Automatic check of students' answers; - Personal accounts for each user with their own schedule; - Full synchronization with the student; - Library of interactive materials; - Blended learning mode; - ProgressMe Academy with educational content.
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Tefl reviews - Theories Methods Techniques Of Teaching Repition Drill Example - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
So let's take an example of what those drills might involve. So here is an example of a repetition drill. I will model the language and then my class will repeat after me. So "This is a cup." "Spoon" ? "This is a spoon." "Knife" - "his is a knife." Thank you. The reason that it's called or also called the army method is that it was the method adopted by the United States military who had personnel stationed around the world at the end of Second World War and they realized that they needed those personnel to pick up the language very quickly and one of the positive things about this particular methodology is that you do very quickly learn vocabulary. Another positive thing about it is that you quickly learn the correct pronunciation of that vocabulary. However, there are some... [Read more]
Tips for Polite and Diplomatic Language - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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As a teacher of English as a foreign language, it's a good idea to teach students polite words and expressions right from the start. While diplomatic language often includes difficult vocabulary, it's actually not that hard to add some polite spice to a simple sentence - even for beginner students.
Of course you can make sentences a lot more polite by using the two magic phrases "please" and "thank you". However, there are a lot of other ways to use more polite language when speaking to others.
For English leaners, the problem mostly comes down to the fact that words and expressions that are considered "kind" in one language, aren't always kind in another. English uses a lot of language strategies to express politeness that... [Read more]
My Personal Experience Moving to Beijing to Teach English - TEFL Blog
Joanna Dineva
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Traveling for me is more than seeing a tourist sight and snapping a picture for your social media. Traveling is the opportunity to explore the world, immerse myself in different cultures and connect with the people of those cultures. Teaching English abroad has allowed me to do just that. In late 2019 an opportunity presented itself for me to teach English in Beijing, China. I had never been to China before. I had never traveled to Asia before. Having an adventurous soul and nomadic heart that I have, I accept the offer without too much hesitation.At the time of writing this personal experience article, I have lived in China for approximately four months and would like to share some lessons I have learned thus far.
1. Language and... [Read more]
Living and Teaching English in Taiwan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Habits & Customs
Taiwan is one of the most popular countries in Asia for teaching EFL as there are always a large number of jobs available that offer very competitive salaries and attractive extra benefits such as paid housing and airfares. If you are thinking about teaching in Asia, take a look at these brief guides to Taiwan to see if it might be the right destination for you. They provide a range of travel advice to help you plan your trip and some fascinating facts about the country that you probably don’t know. There is also a handy weather guide to help you choose what to pack depending on the time of year.
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Living and Teaching English in Denmark - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Habits & Customs
Denmark regularly comes out on top of national rankings based on topics such as education, income level and overall standard of living, making it a popular destination for foreign workers. If you have found a job in Denmark or plan on heading there in the future, take a look at the following guides for some useful information on the country and its culture. They have a range of simple travel tips to help you organize your visit, as well as an insight into the local language and cuisine. You will also find a guide to Copenhagen, the Tivoli Gardens and the national obsession with cycling.
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Revolutionizing Foreign Language Teaching Methodology: Why ESA Was The Best Thing I Learned About in My TEFL Course - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The best thing I have learned from this TEFL course is that teaching methodology is no longer dominated by the framework of translation/grammar-based learning, but newer, more holistic methods are starting to be used by teachers, such as the ESA method.
Considering Language Structure
A New Methodology Learned
My Findings
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Grammar/translation learning primarily uses the practice of finding equivalents of the students' language in their target language. One of my main criticisms of this method is the... [Read more]
Is Globalization Changing the Way We Learn? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The short answer to the question in the title is a resounding Yes. Globalization has accelerated and reshaped not only the way we do business, but it has profoundly changed the way we interact, socialize, play and learn. But this just the tip of our (melting) iceberg.
Connection
Internet
Access to Information
Disadvantages
Education
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This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Conrad H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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How much can I earn teaching English in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
In Spain, English teachers in state schools usually earn between $10 to $13 USD per hour. Working full-time, typically around 25 hours weekly, this translates to monthly earnings of approximately $1,200 to $1,500. However, potential earnings can rise based on the school's prestige. In university positions, salaries can soar to as much as $3,000 to $4,000 per month.
What are TEFL salaries in Spain?
Can I get a job placement as an English language teacher in Spain?
Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Spain?
What is the cost of living for English teachers in Spain?
In Spain, TEFL salaries can vary based on several factors including experience, qualifications, location, and employer type. On average, TEFL teachers earn anywhere between $700 and $1,800 per month. For... [Read more]
TEFL Q&A: Online ESL Teaching - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey guys welcome to the itty weekly live stream uh my name is lisa and i'm super glad to welcome you uh today uh so while i'm waiting for some more people to join us uh let me introduce uh today's topic uh so today's live stream is going to be pretty short but concise because i'm going to focus just on one specific point which is online esl teaching uh and if you guys have any questions related to this problem feel free to comment uh feel free to uh use the comment section uh to send your questions or maybe concerns um and uh as for myself i am actually going to address uh top five um questions i've been asked recently on the point of online english teaching um so this is probably the outline of today's session if you have any questions related to uh some other topics um like tefl... [Read more]
TEFL Costa Rica - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Esl Teacher Needed In Costa Rica
Date posted:2023-03-04 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected]
Job DescriptionESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is important that you take pride in your teaching. We specifically look for professionals with a passion for teaching. We stress three things in our classrooms:1. Professionalism2. Chemistry with our learners3. STT - Student Talk TimeSalary and benefitsThe Institute pays teachers a fixed base salary approximately 10% above the average teacher's salary in-country. This salary is not adjusted down unless teachers request... [Read more]