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Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Ridgeland 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: Introduction This is a really interesting question that we need to consider because teaching young learners or adults are completely different jobs, requiring very different skills, approaches, attitudes and personalities. Teaching children • More opportunities Firstly, there are a whole lot more jobs out there for teaching young learners than there are for adults, although the number of adult learners has increased in recent years, but still much lower than the number of children enrolled in school. •...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Moran 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: Scenario: A new teacher, John Schultz, completes a tefl course prior to traveling abroad to teach english. His country of choice is South Korea. After a long and tedious application process he receives his notification of appointment and accepts the position. John arrives in South Korea, attends a week of orientation, and after a few weeks of preparation, attends his first class. Primary school is the language level John received in his notification of appointment. John lacks punctuality on the first day and arrives 5...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL graduate who shares their thoughts on English as a global language and international English language education. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information With so many TEFL course options emerging on the market, it's hard to pick the right one! This post written by a recent TEFL course graduate highlights the differences between online and onsite courses to make your decision easier. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Is it possible to teach English as a foreign language as a non-native speaker? The truth is - absolutely! Read this post to find out how TEFL for non-native English speakers is a possible career! Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas No two classrooms are ever the...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Hometown Illinois 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: When in the efl classroom, it can be difficult for students to see past the native english teacher's foreign background. To them, the teacher might be an imposing figure, louder than the people from their own country, dress strangely, have odd mannerisms, and generally not seem to “fit in.” This impression can be detrimental to the teacher who is trying to establish a relationship of trust and comfort with the students in order to better teach them english. And in this delicate balance, music can be a unifying...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in La Pocatière, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in La Pocatière, 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! Harris and Hodges (1995) describe vocabulary as all the words of a language. A more explicit definition is given by Neuman and Dwyer (2009), referred to by Bintz (2011), who stated that vocabulary is: the words...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Japan has been a popular destination for teaching English abroad for many years. This is mainly due to the country's vibrant culture, the great food and friendly locals. Japan has a lot to offer and it can be overwhelming to find the ideal city to move to. This post looks at the 10 best cities in Japan for teaching English abroad. Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Vietnam is one of the most popular destinations for EFL teaching in the world. If you are interested in joining the thousands of English teachers working in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in Vietnam. Kevin Cullen Budget and Salary How much money do you really need to get your career in teaching English abroad...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Jiyuan 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. H. - U.S.A. said: Music is a universal language. Music can inspire. Music can motivate. Music can move us. Music can teach us. In the classroom music can be used to teach ideas, rehearse sounds, and repeat important words. Songs can be adapted to just about any subject and can make learning a little more fun and memorable. In addition, music can be used for transitions and background as the class moves through the learning process. The article will examine these to primary uses of songs in the classroom – songs for learning...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Brentwood District Of Columbia 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: Music is a universal language. Music can inspire. Music can motivate. Music can move us. Music can teach us. In the classroom music can be used to teach ideas, rehearse sounds, and repeat important words. Songs can be adapted to just about any subject and can make learning a little more fun and memorable. In addition, music can be used for transitions and background as the class moves through the learning process. The article will examine these to primary uses of songs in the classroom – songs for...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Confidence and charisma are two central qualities for a teacher to possess, especially when it comes to teaching young learners. A teacher spends several hours a day being the center of attention in front of the same groups of kids. If their confidence is lacking, the students will be quick to notice, which will negatively impact the effectiveness of one’s teaching as well as a discipline within the classroom. It’s great when someone congratulates you and gives you a quick confidence boost, but as a teacher, it’s your job to do that for your students, not the other way around. You have to be in charge of nurturing your self-confidence. Whether you’re new to teaching or have years of experience, here are some tips to do just that. This post...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas First day as a teacher. The first day of any new job is going to be difficult. You are likely to be excited, after all, you have worked hard to get to where you are now. All that studying, finding a position, applying and being interviewed and then preparing for this day. Chances are that you didn’t sleep well last night, you find yourself rushing this morning, the last-minute forget and just getting there might involve some mishap, all increasing the tension you are feeling. And, unlike many other jobs, this one is in the spotlight with everyone looking towards you. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kevin A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. So, how do teachers...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I used to be a Mountain Guide, I have worked all over the World. I have often found myself with my clients in a mountain refuge where we would stay the night before making a summit bid the next morning. These refugees, usually found in remote and wild places, are manned by a Guardian who looks after the refuge, provides a dormitory bed for the night and cooks a hearty evening meal. The mountaineers who stay come from all over the World and everyone sits together on long tables, sharing food and wine and friendship. English is not always the common language but it would be the language we would try to use on our fellow diners. I can recall many a hilarious evening trying to make ourselves understood by a series of rough sketches on bits of paper, mimes...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Prospect Heights Illinois 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: Using songs in the efl classroom is a great way to help establish a relaxed and fun environment, as well as engage in culture. Music and group singing in particular, are an innate part of society -- people are known to sing at parties, events, religious services, school, in the car, or while taking a shower. Although some students may be reluctant at first, if the teacher is enthusiastic about it, usually the class will soon follow (which is the case for most activities!). In his 2001 article, Schoepp...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When a teacher walks into a classroom for the first time no matter if they are a new teacher or experienced teacher, their first lesson’s skills and techniques will determine the success for the rest of the class you are offering and to ensure all objectives/ aims are reached effectively by both yourself as a teacher and your students. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kevin A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. An important question that all teachers need to ask themselves is “What makes a good teacher?” As teachers we need to understand that by applying the below before, during and after your class you will be ensured success as a teacher and then in effect have...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences As an aspiring TEFL teacher, I have to be ready to teach students of all ages. While the language and lesson-planning follow frameworks that stay consistent for all students, the topics I utilize depend on who I am teaching; for example, the ESA lesson plan works for all classrooms, but different students require different engage-phase activities - a game of battleships is better suited for young learners than adults. In this report, I explore the similarities and differences between teaching young and adult learners. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kevin Y. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In general, adults seeking to learn English have specific goals in mind; for...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Anyone who has tried to learn a language as a second language is likely to express at some stage or another how difficult it is. We speak of absorbing our first language and having to work hard for our second. We will often look towards those who have learned more than one language at the same time, bilingual for example, as being lucky and that the path was easier for them. So, is the first language easier to learn and why, and can we use those techniques to learn or teach a second language? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kevin A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. We start to learn a language from birth with the sounds made by our parents and those around us, some...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yangmingbao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xinzhou 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. Learning a new language is a journey that can begin at home, in a classroom, on the street and even on the couch. It certainly takes some time to get fluent in a new language, but with motivation, methodology and a system of learning that can be customized, anyone has the capacity to pick up language. Knowing the variety of learning options available, why do...  [Read more]

Kevin Cullen Budget and Salary How much money do I need? Determine your costs to get TEFL certified and your running costs until you get your first teaching paycheck. The TEFL Budget Planner is a tool to estimate your total costs to become TEFL certified and then begin working as a teacher. Its spread out over three months as that’s a conservative plan to complete your one-month in-class TEFL course, interview and secure a position, begin teaching and final get your first paycheck at the end of your initial month. As most all schools pay at the end of the month, we’re assuming—conservatively again—that it’s at the end of the third month when you will start to receive income. Some may receive a partial paycheck in the second month, but that depends on the actual start date and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English has its origins in Britain and, as the history books will show, their colonization across a large part of the world brought the language to foreign lands. With their power and influence spread over more of the world, in turn, their language was also widely introduced. In that time, English was taught to those who now found themselves under British rule. Formal education was also taught in English, so it was necessary to know the language for the locals to verse themselves in the culture and enter into trades. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kevin E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. By the end of the 19th century, America had established itself as a global...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences French are bad at speaking English, it’s a fact, proven by many studies but also by the shameful spectacle of our politician trying to say things in Shakespeare’s language. The Elite not having a decent level it is hard to blame the population for not trying very hard. International studies are all putting French students at the last position in Europe for mastering English skills. Even more alarming in 2008 the TOEFL results were putting France at the 69th rank on 109 countries. In 9th Grade, only 14% of the students have an “independent level” according to a 2011 study of the European Commission (we also note that only 9% of English 9 graders are “independent” in French). This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kevin A....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences As someone whose parents and grandparents are ethnically Chinese, but lived in Canada ever since I can remember, there has always been a disconnect in terms of the two cultures I am stuck between. I hope to use my background as an advantage to find TEFL jobs in China, and this task will be part of my research to learn about the problems learners and I may face while engaging in English lessons. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph Kevin Y. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Speaking is a dominant skill in communication; even individuals who have never taken English lessons may know some words or phrases due to pop culture and songs. However, in Chinese, there are...  [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 Language Teachers If you’d rather like to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Quebec? Check out our opportunities in this beautiful US state, 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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| The reason why I chose this subject is that I wonder how I as a non native english speaker newly certificated as a tefl teacher will do as a teacher. Do nonnative english speaking teachers (NNEST) hav Personally I have gained a great deal from this course and wish I had taken it...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Budget and Salary TEFL Information Welcome, I'm Linda from ITTT, and we are doing a live Q&A session today, so let me just check if this is working. Is anybody here if you're here, if you can see me if you can hear me. Please, leave a comment. That would be great so that I know that you are here. And, please, let me know where you guys are tuning in from? I would be super interested to see where you are tuning in from. I'm in South Korea. I'm about an hour and a half outside of Seoul, like in the middle of South Korea in a city called Cheongju. It's not that big. It is quite big, but it's not pretty well known, but um, I've been here for five and a half years already. So, hello, some people are here great! Hi, welcome! Where are you guys? Please, let me know. So yeah,...  [Read more]