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Hadassah Roberts Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas As an English teacher, you may find yourself accepting the call to teach in a remote village or town in any part of the world where the inhabitants are more or less secluded from urban society. Often you may also find that the house you move into is a dry cabin. A dry cabin is when a house has no well or septic and yet is deemed livable—my experience in a dry cabin. I used to live in a dry cabin because, in Alaska, there are many dry cabins. My house was clean, neat, and cozy, and at first sight, you would never have guessed it to be a dry cabin. It was fun to live there, and it helped me to appreciate many more things in life that I previously had taken for granted. At...  [Read more]

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Hadassah Roberts Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas One should know that a healthy classroom stems from a healthy teacher. When the teacher is healthy, then the whole class atmosphere will be much more alive. The students will see the healthiness of the teacher and will be inspired to protect and build their health. This, in turn, will cause increased happiness and progress in their studies. Over the years in my teaching experiences, I have worked hard to increase my health for the benefit of not only myself but also for the benefit of my students. I have found some life habits that have greatly improved my health and helped me to maintain my health. I want to share what I have learned with other teachers so that we can increase...  [Read more]

Gianluca Costa Destinations Alumni Experiences After traveling to a few cities in Asia, I think Hong Kong should be on top of everyone's travel bucket list. The city offers lots of attractions like museums, restaurants, and bars on a 100+ floor of skyscrapers, shopping venues, and even beaches. Going around Hong Kong can sometimes be a struggle, especially during pick hours. So, knowing in advance where to go, what is the right bus to take, or what is the best restaurant to eat in, will make your holiday much more comfortable. Nowadays, we are lucky to live in the era of mobile apps, where everything we need is a touch away from us on our smart-phone. Hong Kong's attractions are all well-connected with apps to offer a fantastic...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas People say that language is a tree and the vocabulary is the leaf of that tree. Therefore teaching vocabulary items are indeed an essential part of any English learners’ growth. Especially for younger students, who are motivated to learn the basic words, they need to get by in the language. There are many different ways to teach vocabulary. Using flashcards is one of the most suitable media in teaching vocabulary. Because learners can easily memorize and understand the meaning of vocabulary through flashcards. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Huong Hoang T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Students sit in a circle with a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The simple answer yes it is very important because a motivated student will often learn more quickly. There are many factors to consider when dealing with students and motivation. Such as class size, age ranges, reasons for being there, etc. When we talk about learning I do not think the subject we are teaching makes any difference but the motivation keeps the same importance for you and student. I already have 3 years' experience in teaching a particular subject which is Scuba Diving and I only teach in English too many different nationalities of all ages. I also have different environments in which I have to teach in such as classroom, swimming pool, and the open sea. Each has its unique challenges and problems...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I, as an out of school English teacher, have been teaching English in China for about one year. My students are coming from elementary schools or middle schools. The teaching is one to one. The background and personality of my students are various. Some students are very interested in learning English and want to take extra courses to improve their English proficiency. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nan W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Some students feel having more challenges in grammar, vocabulary or speaking. Some students are not interested in learning English but have to learn it due to the pressure from school...  [Read more]

Our training centre in Natal offers one of the best TEFL Courses in Brazil, with excellent facilities and a location that provides the ideal environment for you to begin your TEFL journey. We also provide all our course participants with a unique job support service that means you should have little trouble finding a paid position on completion of the course. Whether you plan to stay in Brazil, move on to another part of South America or anywhere else in the world, with our high quality training and job support service the world really is your oyster. As Brazil is so vast in size there are a huge amount and variety of jobs available. Whether you prefer to work in the country’s rural areas or one of the larger towns and cities, a teacher trained by ITTT should have plenty of choices...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Safety First 3. Packing Essentials 4. Cultural Sensitivity Solo female travel is a transformative experience that allows women to explore the world on their own terms. It can be empowering, liberating, and a great way to connect with different cultures. However, safety concerns and cultural differences can sometimes make it daunting for women to embark on solo adventures. In this guide, we will provide you with essential tips and advice to help you navigate solo female travel with confidence and ease. When traveling solo as a woman, safety should always be your top priority. Research your destination thoroughly before your trip and familiarize yourself with local customs and laws. Avoid walking alone at night in unfamiliar areas and always trust your instincts. It's also...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Parents are the first teachers a child interacts with, from age zero to around three or four years when the child is exposed to early childhood education at schools. The parent role at this point is very critical for educating the child in; the culture of the society, religion of the family, the first language of the family and educational mentors among the family. Infants at this age are normally very keen on the happenings on the surrounding, and so they tend to model the behavior of the parents or the caregivers. Parents can help the infants feel secure and protected by playing with them. Infants can learn to build social connections when the parents let them be held by other people when they are around....  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Packing Tips for Solo Female Travelers 3. Safety Tips for Solo Female Travelers 4. Must-Have Items for Solo Female Travelers Solo female travel has become increasingly popular in recent years as more women choose to explore the world independently. Whether you are embarking on a solo adventure for the first time or are a seasoned traveler, there are certain essentials that every woman should pack to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey. In this guide, we will provide you with valuable tips and recommendations to help you prepare for your solo travel experience. Packing efficiently is essential for solo female travelers to ensure that you have everything you need while keeping your luggage manageable. Start by creating a packing list that includes versatile clothing,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I have a strong belief that no man corrects or punishes anyone minus love and a genuine concern about the future, human dignity and value of life. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tumelo S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Anything that grows on its own is considered wild and it can cause tremendous damage to anything around it, and the same applies to students. Look at how weeds badly affect any good crop. Failure to correct students will inevitably lead to self-destruction that will eventually affect innocent students or even leads to a rebellion in class. In short, bad behavior corrupts good morals. Teachers have had certain...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 'One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is necessary raw material, but warmth is vital for the growing plant and the child's soul. Carl Jung This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anamaria P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teachers are a never-ending source of experience. They have already gone through all the difficulties that their students are going through, undergone what they will go through, and can pass along lessons regarding subject matters and studies on...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teachers play an important role in every student’s life whom he or she encounters. Teachers are like guiding counselors to help students become successful in their preferred career and business goals. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Reggie T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Importantly, a good teacher shapes students to become good humanitarians in their local community, resident, society, neighborhood, and act like a model citizen for their country. Students are the future for a brighter nation, so the future development of a strong nation is in the hands of teachers. The role of a teacher is to use classroom instruction...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to Yoga 2. Benefits of Practicing Yoga 3. Getting Started with Yoga 4. Tips for a Successful Yoga Practice Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India and has gained popularity worldwide for its numerous physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. It involves a series of postures, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques that promote relaxation, flexibility, strength, and balance. Whether you're looking to improve your physical fitness, reduce stress, or enhance your overall well-being, yoga offers something for everyone. The practice of yoga offers a wide range of benefits for both the body and mind. Physically, yoga can help improve flexibility, strength, and posture. It also promotes better circulation, digestion, and overall heart health. Mentally, yoga can...  [Read more]

Ulysses Brown Destinations China is a popular market for teaching English as a foreign language. That's why I also took the leap and moved to China to teach. Here are 5 of the main reasons why I went to teach English in China. I studied at a university with an enormous international student body. Many of these students became good friends of mine, Romanians in particular. Most of the people with whom I associated were friendly enough, and those that weren’t found their way outside of my personal circle of friends and acquaintances. So, it can, therefore, be concluded that the majority of my friends during university were from other countries, and if they weren’t from other countries, they were from other areas. There was a caveat to this,...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. The Best Coffee Houses in NYC - Manhattan - Brooklyn - Queens - The Bronx Are you a coffee lover looking to explore the best coffee houses in the Big Apple? Look no further! In this guide, we will take you on a journey through the top coffee houses in New York City. From cozy cafes to trendy roasteries, NYC has a diverse coffee scene that caters to all coffee enthusiasts. Whether you prefer a classic espresso or a unique cold brew, there is a coffee spot in the city for you. Let's dive into the best coffee houses in NYC, categorized by borough. 1. Stumptown Coffee Roasters - Known for its high-quality beans and meticulous brewing methods, Stumptown Coffee Roasters is a go-to spot for coffee connoisseurs in Manhattan. Their cozy cafes offer a welcoming...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In everyone's life, there is at least one person that can be called a teacher, and it doesn't matter who is it — our older neighbor living next door or the person standing at the blackboard in a classroom for hours and trying to give you a piece of knowledge in some way. Anyway, we get something in the result. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ivan S. The teaching profession is very difficult. Teachers are people who play a big role in the formation of personality. Any teacher needs to realize what a huge responsibility he has. He can reach out to every child, pass on his knowledge, and even become a good friend. Trying to find the answer to the question «Who is a teacher» I would...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word mirage. This word refers to an optical illusion such as the appearance of water in a desert. This word comes from the French 'se mirer' meaning ‘be reflected'. 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. I have learnt about common problem situation while teaching English. Solutions for these problems are also taught in this lesson. Now I know for each situation, which types of activities are...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Holding a summer camp can be an intimidating challenge for new and experienced teachers alike. For these kinds of English camps, teachers typically create up to 10 lesson plans for the duration of the camp. Summer camps can last anywhere between one week and a month or even longer. The main goal of an English camp is to have a fun and memorable time with the students while practicing their English. While this might sound easy, English camp is so much more than just playing a couple of fun games. If you want to hold a successful camp session, you’ll have to do a lot of research and preparation. The following games are great activities for teaching English summer camp abroad. Props will make your summer camp a lot...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Destinations Tokyo is a dream city for many people who aspire to live abroad. It is modern yet traditional, and a vibrant culture of food, fashion, and popular media among other things ensures that it has something for everyone. For all its excitement, however, Tokyo is only one part of Japan as a whole. Each area of the island nation holds a distinct culture of its own, offering a myriad of experiences for travelers. Luckily, those who teach English in Japan have easy access to the country's major airports and extensive bullet train lines, meaning they can access almost anywhere else in Japan within a few hours. While living in Tokyo make the most of your experience abroad, and try checking out some of these must-see destinations....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In the world, there are many different professions that people dream of. If you ask someone to name some of them, they probably would say something like a doctor, teacher, singer, and so on. When I was a child, my dad wanted me to become a teacher. He thought that becoming a teacher was a great job. Not just him, but many other people also thought so. It has always been like that. Back then, I was too young to understand the reason. But now that I have become a teacher, I am starting to realize why my dad and everyone else liked it. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate OTGONTSETSEG S. Please note that this blog post might...  [Read more]

Hadassah Roberts Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Having a growth mindset can be life-changing. As an English teacher, you can teach your students to have growth mindsets, and this will undoubtedly be very helpful to them for the rest of their lives. I used to have absolutely no idea what a growth mindset was, but when I learned what it actually is, I realized how much I had been missing out on. I put what I had learned into practice, and my life started to improve a lot. Now I want to share with others what has made my life so much more beautiful. I see the special opportunity that we, as English teachers, have to spread the growth mindset in our students all around the world. A growth mindset believes that your talents can...  [Read more]

phuket is a fantastic tropical paradise. Located in the crystal clear, relaxing waters off the southwest coast of thailand, phuket has rightfully earned the name, “Pearl of the Andaman Sea”. phuket is thailand’s largest island and offers a huge variety of things to do and places to see. The island’s cities are safe and offer modern technology. Its famous nightlife is surrounded by quiet countryside, rolling mountains, lush jungle, historic temples and gentle waterfalls. Even the well-traveled know it’s difficult to find so many offerings on one island. phuket’s breath-taking beaches also offer plenty of variety. Famous, Patong bustles with activity year-round, yet the Zen-like beaches of Mai Khao and Layan remain sublimely quiet through high season. Even...  [Read more]

Mary Blancaflor Alumni Experiences All of us were taken by surprise and panic when Corona Virus had hit our community. As we looked for answers as to how we could avert its negative effect on us, most of us turned to the internet to search for answers. Google gave us an idea of what are the top 5 concerns as the pandemic happened due to the virus. Based on internet users’ searches on the internet the following topics were the most relevant to them: As people tried to get a hold of these items, experts reminded us on the proper way to use them effectively. If sanitizing wipes are not available then use bleach as a base. Bleach is effective against germs. Most importantly, bleach should be diluted or else the fume will harm the lungs or the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The world is an ever-changing, molding, and evolving into something else than what it was yesterday. It is a constant flow of new ideas, ways, life, and society. It doesn’t stop and won’t stop. This can make it hard for the individual to keep up with, adapt, and change. Especially, in society today that is full of technology and constant fast expansion. Technology that was new two years ago is old today and considered slow. A person has to do everything they can to be up to speed or fear being left behind. This isn’t easy and can be hard. However, with this advance in technology, not everything is bad. It has brought about the era of social media and connectivity in the world. People from other lands and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas English is the most widely spoken language if viewed internationally and has become the most important language to people in many parts of the world. I believe that people who can tell a very superior English level have more chances of finding a good job and have more job opportunities. Thus, it will give them a big chance to work at an international company. The job market has a strong demand for English, and fluency of the language can add an advantage to a candidate's possibility to get hired. Most companies require their employees to be well-versed in the English language to communicate fluently with English-speaking guests, clients,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal qualities are one’s identity and the characteristic of an individual. They all define to you who you are and which kind of relationship you have. Therefore, personal abilities are one of the core parts of human life to have effective communication in both daily life and business life. The basic point is that there are a lot of personal attributes such as; patience, sincere, open-minded, reliable, kind, ethical, responsible, enthusiastic, and so forth. Examining the working circumstances and which is the more suitable for defining the workplace because every work has its conditions to study about this occupation. At that point, all around the world, one of the significant systems in education....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences It is common knowledge that teachers play a crucial role in fostering the intellectual and social development of students during their formative years. The education that students receive is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in kindergarten, elementary school, high school, or in private schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment required for their students to develop into responsible, conscientious students. Teachers act in many different roles such as motivators, leaders, role-models, mentors, and—most importantly—a good friend to their students. Furthermore, teachers serve as facilitators or coaches, using classroom materials, presentations or individual instruction to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In my classroom, I often hear many of my students saying, "I want to be good at English." At the same time, I am aware that most of them almost lose their motivation for learning English. After studying English hard to pass the entrance examination, they are free from the "obligational" study of English. Now in college, no one in the classroom speaks out that English is unnecessary. On the contrary, they answered that they need to study English because it is a global language. More importantly, the ability to command the language strongly influences the success of their job hunting. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Milos O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]