Goals For First Year Teachers

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I have been teaching for almost 5 years now. My teaching career, I should say is at the beginner level. But I rather call it the aspirational level. At this level, I am in the stage of acquiring different qualifications to have more advantages and gain a wider scope in teaching. But as I seek more qualifications, I slowly understand what is important for early-career teachers like me. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Chiedizberg J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In my 5-year teaching career, it wasn’t an easy road. In the first year of my teaching career, after graduation, the first qualification I wanted to achieve was...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. In high school, I was inspired by my English teachers and the way they were able to make material interesting and motivating. I remember telling myself that I would not be the person who changes the world, but perhaps as a teacher, I would be able to inspire the person who would. From the beginning, my motivation was to help others in a meaningful way. My goal was to improve the lives of others. When I entered university, I found myself studying philosophy to become a professor in the future. However, the reality of being a university professor was a lot of presenting and publishing, with very little teaching. Because teaching was my goal, I decided to leave my Ph.D....  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences My recent long journey through university had my interests caught on many subjects and topics. One which I finally decided to major in was that of educational psychology. The human brain, physical body, our intrinsic and extrinsic environments that everyone is conditioned by strikes my interest on this specific subject. Keeping with topic chosen I would like to share my interest, views and maybe slightly biased opinions on child development. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Neil S. There are some basic concepts of child development that I have learned to date. Child development, both psychologically and physically is for me personally an extremely interesting area to learn from especially as...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Change is coming to the way that English is taught in Japanese public schools. The changes to the curriculum by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) increase the teaching of English at all levels of schooling. The goal of this change is, in the words of Ikuko Tsuboya-Newel, founder and chair of Tokyo International School, “The government has decided that beginning in 2020 all high school graduates must achieve a level of English equivalent to B1” (“Why do Japanese have trouble learning English?”, The Japan Times, October 29, 2017). To achieve that goal, high school entrance exams are expected to include more testing of productive skills in English. Therefore, junior...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English is my first language, however, I studied Spanish throughout high school growing up in the Midwest and eventually received a Master’s degree in Spanish Literature. I learned to speak Spanish very well after becoming a high school Spanish teacher for eight years and then a principal for elementary and secondary schools for 26 more years speaking Spanish to new immigrant students and parents the whole time. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rex P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In reflecting on the title question I first asked myself how Spanish had influenced me over the years. The first obvious answer was that I...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Online TESOL Certification 3. Why Choose ITTT for Online TESOL Certification 4. Course Options and Specializations Are you considering a career in teaching English as a second language? One of the first steps towards achieving this goal is obtaining a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification. With the increasing demand for English language teachers worldwide, having a TESOL certification can open up numerous job opportunities both at home and abroad. In this article, we will explore the benefits of online TESOL certification programs and why you should choose ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) for your certification needs. Online TESOL certification programs offer flexibility and convenience for individuals who may...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Why Choose ITTT for Your TEFL TESOL Certification? 3. Our Online TEFL TESOL Courses 4. Benefits of Getting Certified with ITTT Are you looking to start a career in teaching English as a foreign language? International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) offers affordable online certification courses to help you achieve your goal. With our comprehensive programs, you can get certified to teach English to non-native speakers and open up a world of opportunities. ITTT is a leading provider of TEFL TESOL courses with over 25 years of experience in the field. Our online courses are designed to be convenient, flexible, and affordable, making it easy for anyone to pursue their dreams of teaching English abroad. Whether you are a recent graduate, a career changer, or a seasoned...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Teaching classes containing a wide variety of ages can be a great challenge. I have recently experienced such challenge. Below I am going to share my teaching experience and how I managed to overcome the difficulties. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Yan Z. In Spring this year, I was asked to teach an English Drama class in a children’s training center. Before the class started, the students were recruited and assigned by the center, which was not in my control. There were 12 elementary-school students in the class. Students were age-mixed, ranging from 7 years to 12 years old. Two thirds of the students were from Grades 1-3 and one third were from Grade 4-6. In order for the younger students...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas By the time a child is a year old, they can differentiate between the sounds that make up their first language but can’t distinguish between sounds that aren’t found in their first language. Even in the case of sounds that children may not be able to correctly produce until they are six years old, such as the /r/ sound. So, it would make sense that by the time a child is just a year old the way they learn language changes, as stated in Dr. Ryalls’ class. Further on when a child is finally in school they have some grasp of grammar, even if it isn’t complete by the time the child is school-aged. This means that by the time a child is in school when they would most likely start learning a language, they...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences I might not have realized it before since I was busy studying and just trying to achieve my short term goals but I believe that my mother has been an inspiration for me to become a teacher. I could remember seeing kids at home being taught by my mom and she used pictures to identify certain shapes and animals. My mom was a regular housewife then. She taught only for fun and to make my brother and I be more engaged in learning things with the company of our friends, our playmates. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Marie M. I remember how I strived hard to be able to be the best in my class when I was in elementary school. My mom would always prepare review lessons for me before my periodical...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Motivation in the classroom is the biggest reason why I teach students in a high school setting. I am a public-school teacher and I get English as a Second Language students all the time in my classroom. I am a 10th-grade teacher but my students' ages range from 14 years old to 19 years old. The number one factor that I teach is for motivation. My students are already matured and have seen things they probably should not have at their ages. Once they get to my classroom, they are mine to teach. I do my utmost best to teach my students. I have students from all over the world, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Egyptian, Asian, Africa, to name a few countries. I now have wonderful scores. I...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Near the end of my senior year at Oberlin College in America, I was selected to participate in the Oberlin Shansi Fellowship at Beijing Normal University. The main goals of the fellowship were to increase my Chinese language proficiency and to teach English to master’s students in the department of Chinese Language and Culture. Reflecting upon the experiences that I had this past year has illuminated many things that I would like to improve upon as a teacher next year and has reminded me of some of the key moments that inspired me to continue teaching. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Andrew B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Second language acquisition is used to refer to any language other than the first language, so it refers to the acquisition of any language after the acquisition of the mother tongue. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Abdelkabir E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. It functions as a recognized means of communication among members who speak some other language as their mother tongue. For example; English as a second language is learned in the United States and some countries in Africa. There are two types; the learner focuses on communication in naturalistic second language acquisition, In instructed second language...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Online ESL Teaching Certification 3. ITTT Online ESL Certification Programs 4. Why Choose ITTT for your Online ESL Teaching Certification Are you looking to start a career in teaching English as a second language (ESL)? Getting certified is a crucial step in achieving your goal. With the rise of online education, pursuing an online ESL teaching certification has become more accessible and convenient than ever before. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers a range of online ESL certification programs designed to help you become a qualified ESL teacher. Obtaining an ESL teaching certification online comes with a multitude of benefits. Firstly, online certification programs provide flexibility, allowing you to study at your own pace and schedule....  [Read more]

Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teachers are usually seen as welcoming, empathic, and, more often than not - enthusiastic creatures. Ready to change lives with the power of education. Students and parents often idolize them, leading exemplary lives that show they have it "together." They radiate positivity, and for some people, teachers are picture-perfect, the epitome of a human being. Understatement of the year! Although teachers may be seen as the superhumans of modern civilization, they are not superheroes. They are emotional beings who also experience various mixed emotions every day for a significant portion of my life. I witnessed fellow teachers navigating through negative emotions they experience...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teaching English abroad is an exciting career path that thousands of people embark on every year. The first step is usually a TEFL or TESOL certificate and then finding a job in a suitable location. Once you step into your own EFL classroom, you will then be able to use all the skills you learned during the course. However, every teacher makes mistakes every now and again, which is why we have summarized the top mistakes to avoid in the classroom while teaching English abroad to help you out! Yes, teaching English should be fun but if you lose control of your students and they don’t see you as a respectable teacher, there won’t be any learning. It’s a much better strategy to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Over the years, most parents who are regarded as ‘working parents’ because they work long hour jobs and those who do not have full-time jobs but other engagements, have seemingly left their children’s education in the hands of teachers. However, this should not be the case as parents need to work hand in hand with teachers to ensure the overall good performance of their children. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kaboyaone K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. During my high school years, I got to experience first-hand, the positive impact of parents being involved in their child’s schoolwork the school work...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Classroom management refers to what happens in the classroom refers to the different techniques which the teacher uses to ensure their classroom runs effectively or processes teachers use to ensure a smooth and organize class, in order to achieve their task in the classroom and to create an appropriate environment suitable for learning or rather the teacher set up rules that eliminates behavior that gets in the way of learning. Different teachers will have different approaches in respect, taking into consideration the age and level of the kids. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Deghela B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. About ITTT 3. TEFL Certification Programs 4. Benefits of TEFL Certification Are you looking to take your teaching career abroad? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students around the world? Consider getting TEFL certified with ITTT. Our accredited TEFL certification programs are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an English language teacher in a foreign country. Whether you're a seasoned educator looking for a new challenge or a recent graduate exploring career options, obtaining a TEFL certification can open doors to exciting opportunities worldwide. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) is a leading provider of TEFL certification courses. With over 25 years of experience in the field, we have helped...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Online TEFL Certification 3. ITTT TEFL Certification Programs 4. Why Choose ITTT for Your TEFL Certification Are you looking to start a career teaching English as a foreign language? Obtaining a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification is a crucial step towards achieving this goal. With the increasing demand for English teachers worldwide, having a TEFL certification not only enhances your job prospects but also equips you with the necessary skills to excel in the classroom. If you are considering pursuing your TEFL certification online, look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). Online TEFL certification programs offer flexibility and convenience for individuals looking to pursue a career in teaching English abroad....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Many teachers of the English language, both young and old at secondary school level are faced with the uphill task of designing a course structure. They often find designing a progression as a real Herculean task. As a secondary school student, I took English language courses with teachers who in most cases used just the prescribed textbooks page after page. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Buh Mariette M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Today as an amateur teacher for almost a year now, I have discovered that most teachers shy away from designing a scheme of work because they find it difficult and painstaking. Breaking the...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations For many people around the world, it’s their ultimate dream to go and live abroad. A TEFL certificate is one way to reach this goal as it enables you to head overseas and teach English. South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for EFL teachers for a variety of reasons, including high salaries, a vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Most teachers live in the capital Seoul or another major city, like Busan or Daejeon - but there is so much more to see in South Korea than just the big cities! If you, too, are heading to South Korea to teach English abroad, be sure to check out these 5 weekend trips you have to go on while living abroad in South Korea. Korean cuisine has a worldwide reputation for...  [Read more]

Embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a certified English language teacher with ITTT's TEFL certification course in Chiang Mai. This comprehensive program equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of teaching English as a foreign language. Whether you are a seasoned educator looking to enhance your qualifications or a newcomer to the world of teaching, our TEFL course in Chiang Mai is designed to cater to your needs and help you achieve your professional goals. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) is a globally recognized leader in providing high-quality TEFL and TESOL courses. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we have successfully trained thousands of individuals to become confident and effective English language teachers....  [Read more]

In today's globalized world, the demand for qualified English teachers is higher than ever before. Whether you are looking to travel the world, immerse yourself in new cultures, or make a difference in the lives of others, obtaining a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification is the first step towards achieving your goals. At ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we offer affordable and comprehensive TEFL courses in Nepal that will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field of English language teaching. ITTT is a leading provider of accredited TEFL and TESOL courses worldwide, with over 25 years of experience in training teachers and helping them achieve their career goals. Our TEFL courses in Nepal are designed to meet the highest...  [Read more]

Are you looking to start a career in teaching English as a second language (ESL) or do you want to advance your current teaching skills? Look no further! ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers some of the best online ESL teaching certification programs in the industry. With a variety of courses to choose from, ITTT provides comprehensive training that will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of ESL teaching. 1. Introduction to ITTT 2. Benefits of Online ESL Teaching Certification Programs 3. ITTT Course Options 4. Why Choose ITTT ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) is a leading provider of online ESL teaching certification programs. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, ITTT has helped thousands of individuals achieve...  [Read more]

- Introduction - Why Choose ITTT for Your TEFL Certification? - Online TEFL Certification Options - Benefits of Online TEFL Certification in China - Conclusion Are you looking to embark on an exciting journey teaching English as a foreign language in China? International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) offers affordable online TEFL certification courses that will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the classroom. With the demand for English teachers on the rise in China, obtaining a TEFL certification has become essential for anyone looking to teach English in this vibrant country. ITTT is a leading provider of online TEFL certification courses with over 25 years of experience in the field. Our courses are internationally recognized and accredited, ensuring that you...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I think to best address this question you need to know why I took this course. I am a USA certified teacher who arrived in China almost 6 years ago after a teacher in the Florida school system for 13 years. I was an ESE (Exceptional Student Education) certified, Middle School Math and Science teacher. When I first arrived, I assumed all the foreign teachers I worked with were also certified teachers. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jennifer K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I quickly discovered this was not true and began to experience working with TEFL/TESOL teachers. There was a distinct lack of understanding in many...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Why Choose ITTT for ESL Training? 3. Benefits of ESL Training with ITTT 4. Conclusion Are you looking to start a career in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Indonesia? International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) offers comprehensive ESL training programs to help you achieve your goals. With our internationally recognized certification, you can enhance your teaching skills and embark on a rewarding journey in the field of ESL education. ITTT is a leading provider of TEFL and TESOL courses, with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of aspiring ESL teachers, providing them with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in a classroom setting. With ITTT, you can expect quality training from experienced...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Online TEFL Certification 3. Why Choose ITTT for Your TEFL Certification 4. How to Get Started with ITTT Are you looking to start a new career teaching English as a foreign language? Obtaining a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification is a crucial step in achieving your goal. With the rise of online education, earning an online TEFL certification has become a convenient and flexible option for aspiring teachers. There are numerous benefits to obtaining an online TEFL certification. First and foremost, online courses offer the flexibility to study at your own pace and from anywhere in the world. This means you can continue working or pursuing other commitments while completing your certification. Additionally, online TEFL courses often...  [Read more]

  The first conditional is used for likely results of possible future situations, as well as promises, threats, warnings or back-up plans. This video is specifically aimed at teaching the first conditional in an ESL setting. 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. Unit fist aims to briefly overview the course of Teaching English to Young Learners. It starts from discussing the content of the course and explaining how the course works. We learn that...  [Read more]