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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas During the second half of my undergraduate career, I had the opportunity to serve as an English Language Assistant (LA) at the English Language Institute (ELI) at my alma mater, the University of Florida. In this role, I worked with another LA and one faculty member (often a Linguistics professor) in leading a class of roughly 15 students every semester. One of the first pieces of information the first professor I worked with gave me was on the importance of assessments at the ELI. Students at the ELI were placed in classes based on their proficiency level in the language, which included evaluations in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The most beginner level students started at level 10 and the most advanced students graduated from the ELI once...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As an aspirant teaching English to Chinese children, I chose ‘Pronunciation problems of Chinese people’ as the most attractive and the most useful topic for my summative task at this moment. As resources of this joyful and useful research on the internet, I have used three videos on Youtube made by the three experienced teachers of the English language. Only one of them works with children. And only one of them (accent coach from London, Luke Nicholson) gave a lot of live examples of the flaws in pronunciation that Chinese people, in general, make when speaking English, by showing the interviews with the Chinese actor Jackie Chan who sometimes manages to confuse his experienced interviewers. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Mushi Zhen? 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. During the second half of my undergraduate career, I had the opportunity to serve as an English Language Assistant (LA) at the English Language Institute (ELI) at my alma mater, the University of Florida. In this role, I worked with another LA and one faculty member (often a Linguistics professor) in leading a class of roughly 15 students every semester. One of the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In speaking of any language is global, and in our case, particularly English, several categories could be discussed to give us more understanding. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Frederic S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The first is the history of the language, where did it originate? If we say English was an obscure German dialect we can also say that without knowing more of the history behind it, there would be no way for us to plot its progression or understand its popularity. The second is the spread of the language, how and why did it occur? The third is economic, what were the factors that propelled its growth, and lastly, the cultural category. ...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information A TEFL certificate opens up loads of opportunities for work, travel and adventure. Here we look at some of the things you can do with your hard-earned TEFL qualification. Earning a TEFL certification enables you to work as an English teacher in almost any country around the world. Whether you want to teach English as a way to fund your world travels, as a new career, or as a means to supplement your retirement income, getting TEFL qualified gives you the skills to make your dream come true. Making money while teaching English is a great way to conserve your hard-earned savings and extend your globetrotting indefinitely. Why limit yourself to just a month or two backpacking? A TEFL certificate will allow you to spend quality time in each country you visit....  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! The below answers were given from real ITTT alumni who have agreed to share their thoughts for our blog section. Blanca Rodriguez I am from and currently residing in Honduras. I wanted to teach English, so I searched on the web and found ITTT. The brand looked very professional and had great reviews. It is a practical course. It teaches down to the point and the video explanations make it so easy to digest. Now that I finished...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate and answers the question: How Does Seating Arrangement in the Classroom Influence Classroom Management? Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on the most common problems students in Turkey face when learning English. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you planning on teaching English at kindergarten level? In this post, a TEFL course graduate provides some top tips for teaching in this rapidly growing area of English language teaching. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas It goes without saying that verbal instructions are vital in the classroom, however, nonverbal...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why reading influences language acquisition? Read in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on some peculiarities of teaching one-to-one and whole class. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to organize and manage your students in class? Read in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are many ways on establishing rapport with students. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on this point. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains 5 perfect flashcard activities to use in your ESL classroom. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the most important...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching materials. Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion on when they are vital and when it is possible to work without them. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is related to the problem of teaching vocabulary. Our TEFL graduate considers even difficult aspects as a lack of context. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to our TEFL graduate's personal teaching experience. She shares their story of working with professional English course students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate provides us with several ideas on how parents can assist their children in learning English. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how parents may help their children in English learning. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the most important teaching qualities to possess. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Slang and idioms are vital in the ESL classroom. What are the reasons to teach them? Read in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to some differences first and second languages have in terms of acquisition. Our TEFL graduate shares their knowledge and experience. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post overviews different roles and responsibilities of a TEFL teacher. ...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The warm up stage of an ESL class is vital as it sets the tone for the rest of the lesson. In this post, an ITTT graduate outlines how using music at the start of a lesson can really benefit the learning process. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching English and dwells upon the lifelong learning idea. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why Russian students make pronunciation errors. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their own views on motivating EFL students. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Daxindian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yantai 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. Informal words or phrases generally used among a certain group of people are called slang. In the 21st century, some of slang words have become widely common among all speakers, such as computer technology slang or internet slang (geek, blog, photoshopped, etc.). Idioms are language units which are not meant to be understood literally but figuratively (e.g. to sit...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate considers English learning as a road map where grammar takes the central line. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Technologies have already become a part of our day-to-day life. Our TEFL graduate considers the integration of technologies in the ESL classes. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their personal teaching experience got through participating in teaching programs in such countries as Japan and the US. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are many specific features in English. Our TEFL graduate explains some principles of teaching them. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate considers classroom management from the perspective of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching techniques and the roles of a TEFL instructor in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Is there any difference between Spanish, Latin and Hispanic students? Our TEFL graduate explains it in this blog post and shares some common challenges for Spanish speakers in English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on students' motivation and considers that it can be disadvantageous sometimes. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to different testing systems of English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their own story of becoming a teacher and explains how this course...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, you will find out how to create a perfect course for your students. Our TEFL graduate shares their knowledge and ideas. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to some reasons why teachers should teach writing skills. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their useful ideas on how to use flashcards during the lessons. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching English as a second language in kindergartens. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is written by our TEFL graduate who shares their experience of using the global power of English in improving students'...  [Read more]

William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas China is the largest EFL market in the world with more vacant positions than teachers to fill them with. If you want to teach English in China as well, it's a great idea to get a thorough understanding of the English speaking and writing errors made by Chinese students prior to coming to China. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Having the confidence to use your second language knowledge is a vital aspect of language learning. In this post, a TEFL course graduate examines the importance of classroom games for increasing student confidence. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on creating teaching materials. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their teaching ideas using games in the classroom. Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who discusses motivation across three different student groups. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of learning Chinese while teaching English as a second language in China. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on learning difficulties. Mark Crocker Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Stepping into a ESL classroom as a teacher for the first time can be a scary prospect. In this post, one of our graduates...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate contemplates on the first and the second language acquisition. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the multiple intelligences theory. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on preparing a lesson plan by new teachers. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the process of building confidence in the classroom. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to deal with classroom management. Mark Crocker Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English is the language of the modern world. All people around the world know the English language importance in our life, because we need it in our work and sometimes when we meet other people from other cultures, maybe they are not from Britain or America but we almost think they are talking English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Doaa E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. That doesn't mean our language isn't important. Sure all people love their language, but the first language now used as a global language in the world is English agree or disagree. As global communication expands throughout the world, so does the need for a global language. English has become the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of classroom management. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on taking a TEFL course. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate and answers the question: How Does Seating Arrangement in the Classroom Influence Classroom Management? Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on the most common problems students in Turkey face when learning English. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you planning on teaching English at kindergarten level? In...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers some striking differences between acquiring Chinese Mandarin as the first language and English as a second language. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Where does motivation for learning come from? Our TEFL graduate considers several roots of motivation in English learners. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL graduate considers the problem of classroom management as vital in the teaching process. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the topic of global status of English. Our TEFL graduate contemplates upon some benefits for students in learning a global language. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on several peculiarities of the English Language. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the ESA methodology. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching groups and one-to-one. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas of teaching English vocabulary. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas When learning a new language most students have some level of fear about making mistakes when practicing what they have learned. In this post, an ITTT graduate explains how her own foreign...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English is the language of the modern world. All people around the world know the English language in our life, because we need it in our work and sometimes when we meet other people from other cultures, maybe they are not from Britain or America but we almost think they are talking English. That doesn't mean our language isn't important. Sure all people love their language, but the first language now used as a global language in the world is English agree or disagree. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Doaa E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As global communication expands throughout the world, so does the need for a global language. English has become the lingua...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English is the language of the modern world. All people around the world know the importance of the English language in our life, because we need it in our work and sometimes when we meet other people from other cultures, maybe they are not from Britain or America but we almost think they are talking English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Doaa E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. That doesn't mean our language isn't important. Sure all people love their language, but the first language now used as a global language in the world is English agree or disagree. As global communication expands throughout the world, so does the need for a global language. English has...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL alumna shares their reasons on taking a TEFL course. They tell about 4 things that are crucial for teachers thinking of getting TEFL certified. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers the reasons of language acquisition. How does FLA differs from SLA? Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Teaching English has already become vital as this language got global. Out TEFL graduate opines that knowing English is also a benefit. Federico Riva Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching productive skills. They share their ideas on how to make the most out of it. Federico Riva Teaching Ideas The job of an English language teacher involves strategies of increasing interest. In this post, an ITTT graduate looks at some ways to motivate your classroom. Federico Riva Teaching Ideas This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who talks about some strategies of increasing classroom confidence. Federico Riva Teaching Ideas This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching English in a business related environment is one of the fastest growing areas of ESL teaching. In this post, an ITTT graduate explains how taking a specialized course in teaching business English helped to change their approach to lesson planning and course preparation. William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas China is the largest EFL market in the world with more vacant positions than teachers to fill them with. If you want to teach English in China as well, it's a great idea to get a thorough understanding of the English speaking and writing errors made by Chinese students prior to coming to China. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Having the confidence to use your second language knowledge is a vital...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching English to ESL students and explains how TEFL teachers impact English language learners. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching ESL students and explains why motivation is crucial in English learning. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of using games to teach English. ✅ Read this article to learn the...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas In this article, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas of implementing songs in the classroom. Federico Riva Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of seating arrangement in the classroom. Our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. Federico Riva Teaching Ideas In this article, an ITTT TEFL course graduate shares thoughts on the importance of lesson planning. Federico Riva Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL graduate who shares their thoughts on whether teacher influences students or not. Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Teaching English has already become vital as this language got global. Out TEFL graduate opines that knowing English is also a benefit. Federico Riva ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching English to ESL students and explains why reading is a crucial skill for them. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching English to teenagers and adults and explains how to use flashcards to increase the effectiveness of ESL classes. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching English to ESL students and...  [Read more]