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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Bruce Mississippi and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: From an entirely personal perspective, since returning from travelling Southeast Asia a few months ago, my sole purpose for returning home was not only to see family and friends and earn some money in the meantime, but was also to embark on a recognised tefl course. Whilst travelling I noticed it had gotten to the stage where I felt the need to essentially ‘give something back', where I focussed my final stages of travelling largely on the basis of engaging with local people and visiting remote village schools,...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jones Pennsylvania and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Role of the teacher (69) *My research article is based on what I have learnt from the course and my own experiences. My assumptions when I started the tefl course and my interpretation of the role of the teacher was a very simple one and my perception of the style in which a good teacher should teach I now realize was very single minded. Upon my completion of the tefl course, through knowledge I have learnt from the course content, teachers I have observed and personal experiences that I have gained along the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jones Crossroads Delaware and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: I will keep all of the units and my lesson plans for future references. I think one of the most important things that I have learned is how to prepare good structured lesson plans. This will help me keep the class organized. I also appreciated the grammar part of the course because I never realized how many little details there are to my every day speaking that I just know naturally without a second thought. I will keep all of the units and my lesson plans for future references. I think one of the most...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Orange County California. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Orange County California, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Orange County California. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL San Mateo California and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Pronunciation problems in Malaysia (37) Since I intend to soon be embarking on a move to Malaysia, the childhood home of my wife, I decided that researching some of the common pronunciation...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Orlando Florida. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Orlando Florida, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Orlando Florida. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL WauchulaCounty Seat Florida and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: One of the biggest challenges I've encountered when teaching beginner students is avoiding the usage of their native language, mostly because I have always been in a situation where I know that language....  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Deweese Nebraska and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Many people probably think that a tefl course in unnecessary, especially if you have a degree in english and teaching experience. I on the other hand think it is useful to take the tefl course no matter who you are. I have 4 main reasons why anyone teaching esl should get tefl certified. Even if one reason doesn't apply to a prospective teacher it is very likely one of the other reasons will. So, the tefl does a good job reviewing basic english mechanics, it provides a lot of information about teaching english, it...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Establishing rapport with students is a crucial part of any successful teacher because it allows teachers to teach their students more effectively and in different ways. Rapport is defined as, "the ability to maintain harmonious relationships based on affinity...is more colloquially thought of as what happens when two people “click”—they connect, interact well, and respond to each other favorably" (Weimer, facultyfocus.com). This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dominic D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. This "click" is the ability of a teacher to connect with a student to ensure that motivation is always kept high. If a teacher takes the time to learn a...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL certification Sambalpur India and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In this unit we learned about classroom management techniques. As a band director having to deal with classroom sizes of 50 or more this was a refresher course to what I have already practiced. I liked the discussion on arranging the room as I'm not used to dealing with a strict classroom setting being a band director. I will probably use some different methods in my classroom to include Chris Biffle and Fred Jones methods for dealing with discipline and management but this was a great general course. ...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in LÎle Cadieux, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in LÎle Cadieux, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! english is my second language. I started learning english formally at ten years of age in school and finished with my A-Levels at nineteen. Throughout these years I believe I learned a lot from listening to music...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Weslaco Texas and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Classroom management, although rarely explicitly taught in education classes, is an essential (if not THE most essential) component of a successful classroom. Like any classroom, students in an efl class come with some basic needs apart from the need to learn something: the need to be respected, the need to be treated fairly, and the need to be heard. If these basic needs are not met by the teacher, he or she will have a hard time getting the students to work. Therefore, with the help of ideas from authors Wong &...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Regardless of the level, age or culture of students, a desire to learn is essential. Even the most intelligent, pleasant and well-prepared teacher will have a hard time teaching an unmotivated class. Teachers must engage students to create motivation when it is needed. In this essay, I will examine the need for, methods of achieving, and the deep importance of student motivation. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate AMY T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Motivating students and encouraging a desire to learn comes into play in most aspects of teaching. This includes material selection, classroom management, building rapport, combating boredom, and most importantly,...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Madison Wisconsin. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Madison Wisconsin, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Madison Wisconsin. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Maple Plain Wisconsin and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: I started the course coming from a teaching style marked by teacher explanation/translating (instead of teacher elicitation/students' production), minimum knowledge of areas encompassing the field of english...  [Read more]

The following books have been found useful by many teachers, during both their TEFL course and teaching careers: The Practice of English Language Teaching, by Jeremy Harmer (Longman) How to Teach English, by Jeremy Harmer (Longman) English Grammar in Use, by Raymond Murphy (CUP) Practical English Usage, by M. Swan (OUP) Practical English Grammar, by A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet (OUP,1990) Collins, Cobuild English Dictionary (Collins) How English Works, by Swan/Walter (OUP) More Grammar Games, by Rinvolucri and Davis (CUP) Grammar Practice Activities, by Penny Ur (CUP) Grammar Games and Activities, by Peter Watcyn-Jones (Penguin) The Resourceful English Teacher, by Chandler/Stone (Delta) Teaching English Abroad, by Susan Griffith (Crimson Publishing) It is certainly not essential to have...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Manns Choice Pennsylvania and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This article will be based on my personal course experiences and my experience as a teacher. I will argue that interactive and cooperative learning is a more effective way of teaching. I will draw on relevant materials to substantiate my claims. There are various methods of teaching suited to different learning levels. Each teacher should accommodate to the specific student cohorts, based on whether or not he or she are at an elementary, beginner, intermediate or advanced level. Carl Rogers introduced...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Suwon and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: S.H. - U.S. said: This article will be based on my personal course experiences and my experience as a teacher. I will argue that interactive and cooperative learning is a more effective way of teaching. I will draw on relevant materials to substantiate my claims. There are various methods of teaching suited to different learning levels. Each teacher should accommodate to the specific student cohorts, based on whether or not he or she are at an elementary, beginner, intermediate or advanced level. Carl Rogers introduced humanism in...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Lingbao and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: K.R. - Korea said: I have been preparing to go to Korea to teach english for quite some time now. The most common question I have heard from people wanting to know about what I will be doing has been, “Do you speak Korean?” When I answer no, the next question is always “How are you going to teach them if you don’t speak their language?” Good question. Having studied a foreign language myself, I know that learning happens most when my own native tongue is not used. That is a good principle, but then what? What does it...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Dickey North Dakota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Effective behavior management is the most important aspect to establishing a safe and positive learning environment. Ideally, behavior management techniques should be presented clearly and consistently from the beginning of the school year. Students need to be explicitly taught appropriate behavior and teacher expectations, as well as be actively engaged in establishing the rules and consequences. In order to teach the classroom rules and procedures, it will be critical for me to explicitly teach, model, and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Caiba Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yibin Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Within the context of my current duties, I do not teach grammar, other than basics, and so this unit section was an excellent refresher for me, especially considering that I have not formally studied this aspect of English in over thirty years. It further helps to remind me why many east Asian students are weary and beaten down in their formal English studies. They are...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in British Columbia? Are you interested in teaching English in Powell River, British Columbia? Check out our opportunities in Powell River, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! My Philosophy of Discipline Discipline is important in the classroom. It fosters a positive learning environment, self motivation, and the potential for learning. Most people would define...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In a globalized world, information comes faster and faster, and just a hand-held mobile phone, a computer, or a laptop is enough to gain access to the latest and fastest source of knowledge and information: The Internet. Education needs to be more and more inserted in this environment, aiming to reach people flexibly and interactively, either in the classroom or in the comfort of home. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Natália C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. According to the publication of The Next Web, the world is social and connected. According to the publication, a survey by Hootsuite and We Are Social reveals the top 20 most accessed websites in the world,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In the modern classroom, teachers need to be flexible with technology and digital materials to help students achieve better results. With the ideas on using social media below, you can diversify your lessons and engage students even more effectively. For this activity, you need to create a public page for your class on a social media platform (Facebook/Twitter/other platform). Encourage your students to write posts about something they are currently learning for their families to read. For example, cultures and traditions in different countries, sports, hobbies, music, etc. Ask them to accompany their posts with nice classroom pictures. Create a classroom blog and ask students to contribute to it. Let them repost from the blog to their social media and...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Surry New Hampshire and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: I will take away a lot from this course. Not only have I learned valuable information about teaching students of all ages, I've learned things about the english language that I never knew, like the names of all the different past, present, and future tenses. This course puts the english language in perspective for an english speaker about how difficult it must be to learn english as a second language, and makes me more sensitive to that fact as an instructor. As difficult as it was to plan lessons initially,...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Heron Lake Minnesota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: I will take away a lot from this course. Not only have I learned valuable information about teaching students of all ages, I've learned things about the english language that I never knew, like the names of all the different past, present, and future tenses. This course puts the english language in perspective for an english speaker about how difficult it must be to learn english as a second language, and makes me more sensitive to that fact as an instructor. As difficult as it was to plan lessons initially,...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information So you want to move abroad to teach English and explore a new culture? That’s great - but how do you get started? At first, the process of finding a teaching position abroad can seem like a daunting task. Where are the highest teacher salaries? Is it better to teach at a private or public school? Which country hires teachers in advance? China is the largest EFL market worldwide - but is it also the right choice for me? Finding out which country or type of school is the ideal fit for you isn’t always easy - but these top 8 resources for researching teaching English abroad should make it a whole lot easier! We have created country-specific guides for all the most popular teaching destinations around the globe, complete with tips about culture, language,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Laval, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in Laval, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! "Much education today is monumentally ineffective. All too often we are giving young people cut flowers when we should be teaching them to grow their own plants." -- John Gardner What appears to be lacking from the education...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Blanchard Louisiana and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In South Africa today, we are a multi-cultured and multi-lingual society, with many races, religions and genders that include 11 official languages. The South African classroom results in many diverse children with diverse needs based on their cultural backgrounds. This in it its own presents challenges and barriers, we as educators of the future nation need to overcome: many classrooms are english based and instructions are given in english throughout the grades. This causes a deep rooted issue as the majority...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Franklin Alabama and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Several types of new technology are coming together to present teachers of all kinds with novel opportunities in classrooms around the world. These innovations include both new hardware, such as interactive whiteboards and tablet computers, and new types of software. Social networking through sites such Facebook have exploded in popularity in the past few years. Many teachers who participate in such forums face a quandary when current or former students seek to “friend” them. Administrators and teachers are...  [Read more]

Linda is a passionate traveler and English teacher exploring the world one country at a time. After studying Mandarin Chinese, she moved to Guangzhou, China, to pursue an internship at a German online marketing company. She loved it so much that she decided to move back to China after finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Management in California. After working in online marketing for a while, she got into English teaching. Teaching English overseas has enabled her to experience life in different countries and fund her passion for travel. She taught English in China for a year and also during my her year in South Korea. She’s been living in South Korea since 2015 and returned to working in online marketing and teaching online in 2016 remotely. On her Website, she shares her tips and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Main Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Main Brook, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! What does Richard Branson, Tom Cruise, Bruce Jenner, Keira Knightley have in common? They are famous people said to have learning disabilities. Many people have learned to manage...  [Read more]

TEFL Lemon began in 2014 as an ESL blog on the WeChat platform in China, quickly becoming the biggest ESL blog on WeChat. TEFL Lemon provided English teachers with ELT articles to read and share, as well as free ESL lesson ideas, ESL games and fun speaking activities which TEFL teachers could use in their classes. English teachers in China could also download free ESL flashcards on a variety of themes. Following their success on the WeChat platform, in 2018, TEFL Lemon decided to build their own website to offer their ESL Flashcard Games for Kids, ESL Warmers, ESL games and speaking activities for teens and adults for free to TEFL teachers around the world. You can visit their website here. Not only do TEFL Lemon offer teachers brilliant ESL games and teaching ideas, but they also have...  [Read more]