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At ITTT, we have a range of special offers when signing up for our courses. Purchase an Online Course (with Tutor Support and Videos) before the end of the month and receive an additional free course in Teaching Business English, Teaching Young Learners, or Teaching English Online. Certificate included.   Purchase an In-class Course or Combined Course before the end of the month and receive an additional free course in Teaching Business English, Teaching Young Learners, Teaching English Online or an advanced TEFL/TESOL Diploma Certificate/Diploma included. We also are able to offer special discounted prices for enrolments of multiple students. Please contact [email protected] for further information. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Gianluca Costa TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Many people have the dream to travel the world. However, it's hard to travel a lot unless you're rich or work for a big international company offering your business trips, right? What do you do about a visa, and what if you don't speak the local language? Fret not; it's actually easier than you think to find a job in an exciting foreign country. If you are a native English speaker or speak English fluently, why not consider a job teaching English abroad? English teachers are always in demand in countries where the English language is not the native language. Before you start your travel, you should consider getting TEFL qualified by completing a TEFL course, like the ones...  [Read more]

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Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Have you just graduated or are about to graduate college and face a massive amount of student loans? You are not on your own. In the United States alone, the national student debt totals over $1.4 trillion this year. This number means that the average graduate in the US owes $17,126 and this number is rising year after year. When you are this much in debt, you can’t possibly think about moving abroad - or can you? In fact, thousands of graduates every year head abroad to teach English in order to pay off their student debt - and most of them are debt-free much faster than if they stayed at home. Here are 7 steps to paying off your student loans while teaching English abroad. I know what you are thinking. How is...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Lifestyles of TEFL/TESOL teachers are as varied as the people who teach and the countries they choose to live in. The kind of life you can lead depends on your reasons for becoming a teacher. Many people choose to live and work abroad to escape the hustle and bustle of home. Others are looking for thrills and adventure. The TEFL world caters for everybody from fresh faced graduates to those looking for new experiences and change later in life. We all get that feeling toward the end of a holiday when we’re soaking up the rays and wish that this could last forever. A TEFL certificate lets the dream become reality. Get qualified to teach English and you can live and work in places others only dream of holidaying...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas For years and years teaching the English Language has been something where you, study the courses in TEFL, pass the unit exams, receive a certificate and then finally begin the hunt for a job in another nation where one of the first things the school, company, group, etc. ask you is "How much experience do you have?". This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Drexel A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Apart from that one question. There is a load of paperwork, permissions, visas, and relocation that is required to even start day one of your employment at a school abroad. The requirements to teach in person start to stack up when you...  [Read more]

Russ Tuff TEFL Information Alumni Experiences I have run my own businesses for many years. I used to have my staff tell people when they called looking for me “Tell anyone that is looking for me that I’m on a course” This has it appear I was always looking to better myself, and technically I wasn’t telling lies because I was on a golf course. That was back in the day. Since those days I have done more than 50 different “educational” courses. One could say I have some experience in the area of courses. I had the idea to do the 120-hour course before Christmas 2019. I did the first three units of that course before I was pulled away by my business, and it was March 2020 until I could get back into the course. (My wife...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary There are many reasons why some people decide to teach English abroad. Some want to explore a new culture or learn a new language. Others want to gain teaching experience or be able to save a lot of money to pay off student debt or simply make some money for the future. For a lot of people, it is exactly this financial aspect that leads them to live and work abroad as an English teacher. But do you know where you can earn the highest salaries when teaching English abroad? This article highlights the regions with the highest salaries on the EFL market. Asia has long been one of the most popular regions for teaching English as a foreign language. Besides the many vibrant cultures and fascinating natural wonders, a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The online mode of teaching has become a primary one in the COVID-19 era. For many teachers, remote work is not easy especially due to a different approach to creating materials. If you still struggle with games and activities for your activate phase of the lesson, take a look at the following three tools that can help you to versatile your Zoom classes and make your students super happy! Yes, it’s that easy! This tool is like a magic wand for ESL teachers because it’s easy to use and very flexible in adjusting dozens of favorite games. It's not just a visual aid for delivering a presentation to an audience, in fact, Google Slides can be used as a tool to create a unique learning experience for students. All...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas For many new and experienced EFL teachers, one of the most challenging aspects of their career is coming up with lesson plans that are both engaging and effective. Even if your employer provides a specific textbook to follow as a curriculum, you will often find that this can be rather dull for the students unless you spice things up by adding in some fun and original ideas from an outside source. By searching online you will find a huge amount of sites offering all manner of resources of varying quality and relevance. To save you the hassle of searching through them all, we have listed our 5 favorite websites that you can use to find quality lesson plans free of charge. This very useful website offers teachers a wealth...  [Read more]

ITTT’s support service offers you a one stop reference point for all of your questions regarding our courses. We are happy to help you throughout your tefl journey, from deciding on the best course to suit your particular needs right through to your post graduate teaching career. We will do all we can to ensure that we provide you with accurate and honest advice regarding all aspects of our training courses. We also try to reply to your queries as quickly as possible, often we will get back to you within one hour. Regardless of your location in the world, ITTT is committed to making the tefl journey as smooth as possible for all our students. Our dedicated support services are always available to offer you advice, as well as practical help with things such as lesson planning. Once you...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching English grammar is an important part of any EFL classroom. Depending on the level of your students and the degree of difficulty of the topics, the teacher may encounter several problems in the classroom. However, the following 10 tips should help you to prepare effective grammar lessons for your EFL students abroad. With an increasing change in the English language and the lack of proper grammar used in the spoken language, many students aren’t motivated to learn grammar. To ensure success, you should break this barrier and show your students why grammar matters. Create a big mind-map on the board and ask the students for statements about why grammar matters. This is a fun interactive way that gets the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences So, you have decided to become a foreign teacher and move abroad. Start a new journey and perhaps a new career or just using this experience to see for the world and take a gap year. But have you thought about all the other things that go along with going to another country? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jacq-Pierre B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Yes, you are there to work and enjoy your time, but there are a lot of extra things that you need to. How are you going to communicate with people? How are you going to get around in your new town? What will everything cost? Will you meet other foreigners in your city? Will...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in Thailand? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to Thailand. Thailand offers a variety of opportunities to English teachers. While a TEFL certification is not an official requirement, it certainly increases your chances of landing a teaching position at a reputable school and gets you a higher salary. English teachers in Thailand can either work at government-run public schools or private language institutes. If you want to work for a public school in Thailand, you will have to be a native English...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Speaking and writing are the two productive skills taught in the classroom. Although they both are developed in different ways, they are used to measure the communication competence that the students have. However, most of the times teachers and students cannot get the most out of these productive skills. Let´s take a look at techniques from experience that can help us develop these skills efficiently with students. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Diana M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Writing and speaking might be seen by teachers as the chance to build a rapport with the students. When you built a rapport with students they...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Hey guys, it's Liza here and I'm super happy to welcome you to our weekly ITTT live session. Today we are going to talk about some usual teaching stuff and if you are interested in anything related to TEFL teaching or career building, this is for you. Feel free to comment and I'll try to help you out with my thoughts and ideas, and maybe you'll find my suggestions useful. I have to fix my camera just slightly, I feel like it's moving down somehow. I hope that you can hear me clearly and see me clearly, please let me know where you guys are from. Also, let me know what stage of your career development you are at. As for me, I'm a TEFL teacher. I used to teach in China several years...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in Mexico? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to Mexico. Mexico is one of the most attractive EFL destinations in Latin America. This is mostly because of the country’s close relationship with the United States and the professional opportunities for English teachers resulting from that. While a TEFL certification is not an official requirement, it increases your chances of landing a teaching position at a reputable school and gets you a higher salary. English teachers in Mexico mostly work at...  [Read more]

Chris Rush TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Do you dream of using your TEFL certification to teach online? Online teaching is booming, and it’s an amazing opportunity, but working for an online teaching company also has its pitfalls: it’s hard to tell which companies are legit, wage information can be scarce, and you can be treated like a number rather than a person. The internet is unfortunately full of online teachers’ horror stories of being treated like replaceable commodities. To make matters even more confusing, social media is crawling with recruiters and teachers posting referral links to work at their companies. It’s hard to know who to trust! It’s easy to say: “work for yourself,” but it can be...  [Read more]

  Thailand’s capital city is a thriving, modern metropolis with gleaming sky scrapers rising above the exquisite Buddhist temples that dot the city. Traditional markets mingle with the latest shopping malls selling up-to-date fashions and technology. Bangkok is also home to some of the top restaurants in Southeast Asia and its street food is delicious, cheap and ubiquitous. Bangkok was named as one of the world’s Top Ten Cities by Travel + Leisure and the number one visited city by Global Destination Cities Index Bangkok is one of the most exciting places to visit in Asia if not the world. Whether you’re interests lay in exploring the history of the city and country or in finding the best place for a night out, there is bound to be something for you in Bangkok. Register now...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Winter is upon us, which doesn’t have to mean that you can’t travel and explore the world! These are the top 10 places to take your TEFL course in winter. Visiting Moscow during winter is an absolute visual wonder. Your Russian fairytale will come true when you explore the city’s beautiful parks, squares, and churches covered in powdery snow. While temperatures can reach crazy lows, when you pack a thick coat and waterproof boots, you’re going to have the time of your life in Moscow in winter. Get started and take our in-class TEFL certification course in Moscow and find out more about living and working in Russia in our country guide. Also read: Top 10 Cities in Europe with the Highest Demand for English...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information TEFL is considered a career with few opportunities for non-native English speaking teachers as a lot of employers only hire native English speaking teachers. However, with the expansion of TEFL worldwide and the increasing number of individuals ready to get TEFL certified and move abroad to teach, there are also many non-native English speakers who enter the career of TEFL teaching. A TEFL certificate allows teachers to explore the world, break out of their national boundaries while working a rewarding job and earning a competitive salary. So what about non-native English speaking teachers? While the competition on the global TEFL market is fierce, a non-native English speaking teacher can still find a suitable job...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are a lot of things to consider when you teach English to children online. Aside from the basic knowledge about the English language, you should also take into account your professionalism as an educator, the suitable place where you’ll be setting up your office, the essential devices that you’ll be needing for online teaching, and other prerequisites like paraphernalia (toys, flashcards, and visual aids), and computer applications. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate John K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Let’s talk about being professional. As a teacher, you should know how to effectively share your knowledge with...  [Read more]

How to Land the Perfect Job and Change your Life Forever Here, you will find everything you need to know about TEFL recruitment companies for teaching English abroad, including a list of our trusted recruiters with whom we have worked for several years. If you are a TEFL recruiter and would like to work with us, please contact us via email ([email protected]). The Advantages of Using a TEFL Recruitment Company Choosing a TEFL recruitment company for finding a teaching job is a popular option for many teachers. Recruiters specialized in the EFL market overseas have the professional know-how and network to connect teachers with suitable schools and companies. On top of that, recruiters know the local job market in their specialized region and know exactly what type of teacher is sought...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom management is the skill of organizing and managing the class, having a friendly, relaxed manner, and maintaining discipline. Good classroom management allows students to increase their motivation. Motivation has an impact on a student's academic performance. The main purpose of assigning jobs is to teach them some responsibility. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Satinder K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. While they do learn how to be responsible by taking care of their belongings and keeping their desks clean and organized, a classroom job helps students keep the room smoothly. classroom management means the process...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences I made a good number of blunders my first year teaching that still make me cringe. I learned though. And it's fair to say, when it comes to managing a classroom, most of what we learn as new teachers is trial by fire. It's also smart to heed the advice of those who have walked - and stumbled - before you. If you are struggling with discipline, here are five tips that you can start using right away: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Yilong L. Are you teaching in your normal voice? Every teacher can remember this from the first year in the classroom: spending those first months talking at an above-normal range until one day, you lose your voice. Raising our voice to get the students'...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Margaret Fuller has justly said, “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Remarkable leaders have countless exceptional habits - one of them, is reading. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Snehal A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy, so the phrase “use it or lose it” is particularly apt when it comes to your mind. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to tackle any challenge you’ll ever face. Good readers excel at life, conversely those that can’t read end up in dire circumstances. “Not all readers are...  [Read more]