How Can I Become An Esl Teacher

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Refugio 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: Self-analysis is more essential for a man because it is a process of self-examination for the purpose of instructional self-improvement. But a teacher must analyze about themselves day to day. The basic assumption in teacher self-analysis is that the teacher can function in an autonomous fashion in self-improvement activities. The teacher's ability to function in a self-directed manner is contingent upon acquiring a series of self-help skills or strategies. The purpose of teacher self assessment is to enable the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas If you think of Chinese ESL students it is safe to assume that most teachers would immediately worry about how they should teach phonics to Mandarin speakers. It is also true that the media has portrayed the Chinese accent as one of the most challenging to understand or even get rid of. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Graciela G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Usually, the first thing you will notice as an ESL teacher, speaking from experience, is the difficulty Chinese ESL students face when it comes to the pronunciation of certain English sounds. In this essay, I will address not only the most common but some of the most unexpected challenges in an ESL classroom...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Gujun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Baoji 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. There are many interactive tools that can be used during teaching to enhance a lesson and keep students engaged. There are also a few tools that are a teacher’s lifeline during a lesson. Course materials that range from props and pictures of vocabulary words, to simple worksheets and lesson plans are integral to teaching a good lesson. They can provide basic aid to a...  [Read more]

  Globalization and the increasing demand for English speaking professionals all over the world, especially in emerging regions, has brought about a new, steadily growing sector: English as a Second Language (ESL). An ESL teacher is, therefore, an educator who works with English Language Learners (ELLs) whose native language is not English. The goal of the ESL teacher is to help the students reach a certain level of fluency in English, on both a spoken and written level. ESL educators are not to be confused with foreign language teachers. ESL teachers do not share the same native language and are specifically trained to offer explanations and directed teaching methods to non-English speakers. This teaching style is mainly focused on repetition, drills, demonstrations, and visuals....  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas There are many interactive tools that can be used during teaching to enhance a lesson and keep students engaged. There are also a few tools that are a teacher’s lifeline during a lesson. Course materials that range from props and pictures of vocabulary words to simple worksheets and lesson plans are integral to teaching a good lesson. They can provide basic aid to a teacher or help keep the students’ attention. But, when overused or used during the wrong times, course materials can become problematic and disadvantageous. Different things that a teacher brings to a lesson can make or break an ESL lesson. This post was written by our ITTT graduate Emma H. There are some course materials that are all but necessary for an ESL teacher. A...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Roxana 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: Though a definite challenge at times (especially grammar review) I am so thankful I took this course. This course will serve to help me become a better esl teacher all around. I now have many more “tools” in my esl toolbox. I can devise a lesson plan, explain grammar more clearly and effectively, find resources online or in the library to aid in classroom teaching, understand specific methodologies (ESA) and have a better idea of what to expect in an esl classroom. I plan to put into practice what I've learned...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Hongyansi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shangluo 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. When one begins to study a new language, they can often find themselves to be a bit overwhelmed. Language acquisition is not an easy task, and it comes with many challenges and difficulties attached. Although, as ESL teachers, we are trained to look out for common errors and given the best teaching ideas and methodologies to use in the classroom, it can sometimes...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas When I started teaching English, I've always experienced imposter syndrome because my major was Linguistics. I had no idea about teaching itself, although I knew a lot about how the language works. To change this situation, I've started working on my teaching skills to build a successful ESL teaching career. In this blog post, I want to share five ways to start ESL teaching career development that helped begin my English teaching career, even though I had no degree in education. As I've already mentioned, I studied linguistics in university and was quite advanced in English when I graduated. Right after that, I jumped at the opportunity to teach in China. As an inexperienced teacher, I decided to enhance my resume with...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Lafayette Colorado 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: Improved understanding and teaching in terms of grammar. This has given me a deeper insight into the english language and its grammar components, which is something I hadn't been taught before in so much detail. This is not only essential for being an esl teacher and understanding the inner workings of the language but also since I have gained this knowledge from this course I have put it into practice more often during my lessons. Before I perhaps felt apprehensive to talk about grammar in class, but since...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Shelton 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: Improved understanding and teaching in terms of grammar. This has given me a deeper insight into the english language and its grammar components, which is something I hadn't been taught before in so much detail. This is not only essential for being an esl teacher and understanding the inner workings of the language but also since I have gained this knowledge from this course I have put it into practice more often during my lessons. Before I perhaps felt apprehensive to talk about grammar in class, but since picking...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Hedgesville West Virginia 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: Improved understanding and teaching in terms of grammar. This has given me a deeper insight into the english language and its grammar components, which is something I hadn't been taught before in so much detail. This is not only essential for being an esl teacher and understanding the inner workings of the language but also since I have gained this knowledge from this course I have put it into practice more often during my lessons. Before I perhaps felt apprehensive to talk about grammar in class, but...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Edmonton 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: Y.P. - South Africa said: It has always been a dream of mine to someday live abroad amongst a culture different from my own. I therefore decided that once I finish my degree, I would take a gap year and spend my gap year abroad. I decided to become an esl (english as a second language) teacher to achieve this purpose as it afforded me the opportunity to teach the language english, a universal language which will greatly benefit any non- native english speaker. Currently, there is a great worldwide interest in communicating in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Chambly, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in Chambly, 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! As an experienced esl instructor, I am a firm believer in the ceaseless pursuit of knowledge to become a better teacher. Taking a 120 hour tefl course has helped me in this pursuit, and I recommend that all teachers take...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhoucun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jincheng 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. When I was an elementary student, I've wanted to become a teacher. I admired my teachers in my subjects. I especially liked when they call the names of the students, checking the written exams and looking at their uniforms. I thought that it was that easy. They come to school, teach the lesson, give tests and after the class, they chat with co-teachers. But...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Fuyang 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: F.M. - Canada said: Cultural sensitivity within an esl classroom is one of the most important priorities to an esl teacher. The beginning of a school year is very stressful and creates much anxiety to mainstream teachers but esl teachers are faced with additional challenges when they are dealing with a multi-cultural and multi-level classroom. The teacher must be sensitive to all of the different cultures as well as to the level of english the students present. It is important that the teacher after receiving the class list,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I’m writing this essay from the perspective of young learners (4-10years of age) and the role their parents play on their English learning journey. I have been an ESL teacher for nearly 10 years and I’ve been teaching my private students in my private classroom for about 8 years. It has been an incredible journey. During this time that I’ve been teaching, I’ve learned many wonderful things about teaching ESL and I have spent much time analyzing and contemplating, trying to puzzle together a clear picture which aspects of the learning process breeds the most conclusive success. I’ve come to realize that this jigsaw is extremely complex and many little pieces don’t always fit neatly together to form a clear comprehensive picture. However, if I...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Shengzhou 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: J.D. - U.S.A. said: As an experienced esl instructor, I am a firm believer in the ceaseless pursuit of knowledge to become a better teacher. Taking a 120 hour tefl course has helped me in this pursuit, and I recommend that all teachers take advantage of the valuable information and guidance that a tefl course provides. There are many advantages to taking and completing a 120 hour tefl course. No matter if you are an experienced esl instructor or an aspiring esl instructor with zero classroom experience, a 120 hour tefl course...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video for the TEFL International course in Prague in the Czech Republic, Daniel talks about what he got out of the course and how it has prepared him for starting his English teaching career. ITTT's courses can be studied at any of the many training centers located around the world and our online courses can be studied in your own home at your own pace. 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. This unit outlines some of the personality...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Shepherdstown West Virginia 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: Cultural sensitivity in the classroom is an issue that every teacher should be aware of. It is especially imperative for those who wish to teach abroad as classes are going to be either monolingual or multilingual. As someone who has been abroad and hopes to teach english abroad. I think it is a fair assessment that we have a responsibility to have some basic knowledge on the cultural differences in the country we plan to relocate in. If not, then how do we as teachers, plan to gain the respect of our...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Cottlesville, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Cottlesville, 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! In the article esl Teaching Methods, the author explains the progression of esl teaching methods within the united states. It explains how dating until the 1950's, the united...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zaozhuang-shi? Are you interested in teaching English in Zaozhuang-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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| A classroom is the place where most individuals engage in attaining new information and interacting with others for a particular purpose Storytelling has been a powerful tool for centuries Teachers’ role in educational process is very important, but so as parents’ Since we should...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Wabush, 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! I have learned that teaching, like other professions, can be challenging while rewarding. I have learned various methods and techniques for teaching esl, while keeping in mind that...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Puppets can serve as a wonderful pedagogical tool in the ESL classroom. Young children are very familiar with them since puppets play a large role in the world of children’s imaginative play, and they have become widely accepted as a pedagogical tool because they are valuable in serving as an anchor in overcoming the language barrier. Their potential in ESL teaching could be used to enhance instruction and provide many useful benefits. Research clearly shows the benefits of using puppetry in English language teaching, and the use of puppets is an effective approach in teaching English to young learners. From the perspective of a preschool teacher, research results are very accurate when it comes to teaching the younger student...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Saguenay, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in Saguenay, 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! While I have been teaching in South Korea for the past year, I have learned through trial and error a lot of the tips talked about in here about dealing with and motivating students. However, I was still not very well...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL South Hutchinson Kansas 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: ESP, or english for Specific Purposes is a relatively new specialization within the esl Curriculum spectrum. With the end of WWII and the end of the Cold War fast approaching, the global landscape began to change in significant ways, specifically in the flow money and investment into oil rich nations. Also influencing this new globalization was technology and manufacturing expansion in countries outside of the US and Europe. english, due to the success and will of the united states, had already taken a lead...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Andhra Pradesh? Are you interested in teaching English in Gudur, Andhra Pradesh? Check out our opportunities in Gudur, 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! I began this course because I wanted to improve my pay grade in the public school system while teaching in Korea. Since this is not my first time teaching esl, I thought this course would be too easy and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in LÉpiphanie, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in LÉpiphanie, 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! I began this course because I wanted to improve my pay grade in the public school system while teaching in Korea. Since this is not my first time teaching esl, I thought this course would be too easy and redundant...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Ontario? Are you interested in teaching English in Kitchener, Ontario? Check out our opportunities in Kitchener, 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! I began this course because I wanted to improve my pay grade in the public school system while teaching in Korea. Since this is not my first time teaching esl, I thought this course would be too easy and redundant from...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinshengdian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Dezhou 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. When I envision myself in a classroom full of new English learners, I see myself striving to encourage and motivate students through positive student-to-student and student-to-teacher relationships. One of the key components of successfully learning a new topic is to enjoy it and to see a purpose in doing so. Creating a safe and welcoming environment is one of...  [Read more]