Teach The Young

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Taking a TEFL Course 3. Course Overview 4. Why Choose ITTT for Your TEFL Course Are you passionate about teaching young learners and want to make a difference in their lives? If so, a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course may be the perfect choice for you. With the increasing demand for English language teachers worldwide, obtaining a TEFL certification can open up a world of opportunities for you. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers comprehensive online TEFL courses designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach English to young learners effectively. Taking a TEFL course with ITTT has numerous benefits. Firstly, a TEFL certification is highly recognized and respected by schools, language institutes, and...  [Read more]

In the heart of Chiapas, Mexico, lies a community filled with eager young learners. These children possess a thirst for knowledge and a desire to improve their English language skills. As a teacher, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on their lives by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. By teaching English to children in Chiapas, you can help unlock their potential and open doors to a brighter future. Teaching English in Chiapas is a rewarding experience that offers numerous benefits. Not only do you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children, but you also get to immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this vibrant region. Chiapas is home to stunning natural landscapes, ancient ruins, and a diverse population, making it an...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Language textbooks are a good source for language learners and teachers, especially new language learners or teachers who may not know exactly where to begin. However, while textbooks are a valuable resource, they do not teach students everything they need to know when it comes to interacting with native speakers of the target language. This is because all native speakers use some level of slang in their everyday speech, in the classroom, and even in their workplace. For this reason alone, ESL students need to begin learning common slang they may hear. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Justin W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Why Get TEFL Certified in Young? English Teaching Job Opportunities in Young Types of TEFL Courses in Young Adapting to Local Teaching Culture in Young Leading TEFL Providers in Young: ITTT Young offers excellent opportunities for earning a TEFL certification and entering the growing job market for English teachers. There is a strong demand for English teachers in Young, with numerous openings across schools, academies, and corporate training programs. TEFL courses in Young provide a range of learning formats, from online to classroom-based, making it easy for aspiring teachers to find a suitable program. Teachers in Young benefit from understanding the local education culture, which enhances their connection with students and ensures classroom success. ITTT stands out as a trusted TEFL...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas An ESL teacher will most likely teach a class with young learners and adults at some point in their careers. Teaching young learners and adults has its own set of challenges. Some of these challenges will be the learning experience that each possesses, the different ways of learning and how this affects the lesson, and the motivation of the student and how it affects behavior. Whether it is young learners for adults, the rewards can be satisfying. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Chris V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The learning experience will play a big role when teaching students. Given the age, young learners will have...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences I chose to take a TEFL course to make me more professional. I am an English teacher and I teach young kids from the age of 4 to 12 in China. I have been teaching kids for around 7 years. I was teaching kids from Grade 1 to Grade 5 in a public primary school in China. Now I teach young kids in a language training center. Teaching in a Chinese public school is totally different to teaching in a private training center. In a public school, what the teacher does everyday is giving the questionnaire to the students and have them complete as many questionnaires as possible. The goal is for students to remember the grammar rules and know how to give correct answers so that they can do well in their tests. So in a public...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences One of the pillars of the English language, vocabulary, could well be seen as an insurmountable challenge with no end for language learners, but it can actually be a rewarding one that opens up the very heart of the language. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dawson N. With multiple, controversial estimates, putting the number of words a native English speaker knows from around 20,000 active vocabulary words and 40,000 passive vocabulary words up to 20,000/120,000 for highly educated speakers, and with some saying 5,000/20,000 words are needed for L2 language proficiency, this can seem an arduous and never-ending task for young EFL learners. Despite this, young learners are in a good position...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In the education world, the potential and value of using stories and storytelling techniques have always been known and recognized, especially in the context of teaching younger students. Recently, more and more EFL teachers of young learners are integrating carefully selected children’s literature stories to teach English. Children’s literature is such a significant part of English language literature - using it for teaching English can be a very motivating tool for young learners. Stories chosen from children’s literature provide an excellent resource to develop a variety of language and learning activities, and the carefully selected materials can be appealing not only...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching grammar can be challenging, and it becomes especially tricky if we teach younger students, who learn differently than older students or adults. Whereas the latter group focuses primarily on learning vocabulary and grammar rules first, before applying those rules and expressing themselves in the new language, children need to be surrounded by the language and be able to sort it out. Comprehending abstract concepts and grammar rules is not the way young students connect with language and construct meaning. Young learners need to have opportunities to have engaging content, to be able to find patterns and make connections. Can grammar rules be taught that way? Certainly....  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Teaching English to Young Learners 3. Importance of Using TEFL Course Books for Young Learners 4. Features of TEFL Course Books for Young Learners Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to young learners can be a rewarding experience for both teachers and students. As the demand for English language skills continues to grow globally, the need for qualified and trained TEFL teachers is also on the rise. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers comprehensive TEFL courses that equip teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to young learners. Teaching English to young learners has numerous benefits, both for the students and the teachers. For students, learning English at a young age can improve cognitive...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of TEFL Certification for Teaching Young Learners 3. Requirements for Obtaining TEFL Certification 4. Courses Offered by ITTT for TEFL Certification Are you passionate about teaching young learners and looking to enhance your skills in the field of English language teaching? Obtaining a TEFL certification can be the perfect stepping stone to kickstart your career in education. With the right certification, you can gain the necessary knowledge and expertise to effectively teach English to young learners. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers a range of courses specifically designed for individuals interested in teaching English to young learners. Obtaining a TEFL certification for teaching young learners can open up a world of opportunities in the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A common theme that has been present in the 120-hour TEFL course, the 50-hour Business English course and the 50-hours Young Learners course has been that different age groups of students have different expectations of their teacher. Adult learners, for example, have fixed views on teaching and learning styles that they have built off of prior learning experiences. Young learners, on the contrary, typically are open-minded to new learning experiences and teaching methods. Young learners are typically not as motivated to learn English because they may not realize the direct benefits of learning English due to their lack of life experience. To specify, young learners, are anyone between the age of 2 and 13. Young...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas These days, young children from non-English speaking countries are increasingly being forced to learn English and many parents believe that their children knowing English will benefit their children’s futures. The demand for English teachers, particularly in Asia, is quite high and this has called for many schools and English learning centers in Asia to look to hire native English speakers. As demand is high, there often is a compromise on the quality of the teachers. Working with young children requires specific skill sets that often can be taught but must also come naturally. This essay will address issues and provide recommendations on what is needed to be able to work with young children that are learning...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I have a great fascination and interest to teach English as well as proper study techniques to students of all ages. This next year, I plan on moving to China to teach English to young children. When contemplating these future endeavors, I plan on implementing songs as a method to help young children learn English. Singing songs is a fun, interactive method that engages the attention of children. When teaching children, I argue that singing songs is a great method to cultivate and maintain a strong foundation in their English language level. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Oni M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Young children...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Trying to make your class fun and exciting for young learners can be quite difficult at times. The best way to get around teaching young learners is to add games in each lesson. Kids can learn a foreign language without really trying, they soak up the new language like a sponge. It is up to the teacher to be the facilitator in the learning process and make it happen. To be effective in the classroom you have to be able to engage with your young students. By making your lessons lively and interesting you can achieve just that. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Edgar R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Games during the lesson can...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Songs are very popular in classes for young learners. Children need frequent changes in activities to stimulate their curiosity. Songs are fun and offer a nice way to warm up students and spend out their high-level energy. But songs are likewise an effective way to teach new vocabularies and sentences, improve speaking fluency and develop students’ artistic abilities. Often teachers make use of videos downloaded at YouTube or another online platform, but they can also reproduce songs in a micro-system or even sing or play the song with a guitar or another instrument. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Gabriel C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

1. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification 2. Benefits of TEFL Certification 3. Teaching English to Young Learners in Ghana 4. ITTT's TEFL Certification Courses Are you passionate about teaching English to young learners in Ghana? Obtaining a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification is crucial for anyone looking to excel in this field. Whether you are a seasoned educator or a newcomer to the teaching profession, a TEFL certification from a reputable institution like ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) can open up a world of opportunities for you. A TEFL certification is a specialized training program that equips individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to teach English to non-native speakers. This certification is particularly...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Being a teacher, you should know that children learn language differently from adults. Although grammar does play an important role in language learning- especially in the early stage of the process where a new language can seem very contradictory, lacking structure and rules and disorganized where grammar teaching comes into its own. So I think we should find “how to teach grammar for young learners?” This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hien N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The children can imitate very quickly. With me when we teach grammar for young learners, we must make them funny and feel comfortable. There is a more...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Shifting from a traditional classroom to a virtual setting can be daunting for teachers who do not have experience teaching online. This is especially the case if one has to keep young students engaged and motivated. What are the tricks to instill excitement and interest in preschoolers who do not have the intrinsic motivation to perform to achieve good grades? Their parents’ primary desire is for them to speak like the native and one day go off to an internationally renowned US university or work for a foreign company. Young students are motivated by something else- a desire to have fun in a welcoming environment. In the evolving ESL education market, the English teaching...  [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...  [Read more]

  The second conditional is used when speaking about dreams, fantasies and hypothetical situations. This video is specifically aimed at teaching the second 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. This unit was a great reminder about conditionals. I really liked the activity ideas in the unit, there were some great examples of activities that would be fun for students and help them learn conditionals and reported speech....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Given that grammar is, unquestionably, one of the fundamental pillars of essentially any language, it is therefore of utmost importance to educate learners the correct grammatical rules, and even more preferably, when the learners are of a very young age, so that they can, presumably, have a better grasp of the underlying grammatical rules before they embrace on a pursuit of more advance intellectual knowledge. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate CHUN YAN T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Nonetheless, because English grammar is, by no means, the easiest to fully comprehend, not to mention the numerous grammatical exceptions...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching can be extremely satisfying and rewarding, but how we teach and the methodologies that we use should be adapted to teaching each specific learner or groups of learners. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Omar B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Let's begin with defining what is considered to be an adult and what is considered to be a young learner. According to regulatory standards, an adult is an individual over the age of 18. Young learners, on the other hand, can be categorized based on three bases; from the age of seven and under (very young learners), between the ages 8 to 12 and post-puberty, usually from ages 13...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Both adults and young learners are different age groups. Therefore, when working abroad and teaching adults there are both advantages and disadvantages when compared to young learners. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Emma M. Adults tend to have greater levels of motivation than adolescents which is an advantage over young learners. Teaching and Learning in an adult student classroom ‘behavioral problems are minimal,’ as they are not always completely absent because of their enthusiasm. This is shown through their maturity and concentration. This shows that adults attention spans are higher than children. This enables the classroom to be more relaxed and pleasant. In addition,...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Upon completing the 50-hour Teaching English to Young Learners Course, the best things I’ve learned would have to be the section that covered course development, including ESA (engage, study, activate), testing/assessment, and how they all come together to form a syllabus and ultimately an English language course. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kinsey K. I have seen ESA in the previous 120-hour TEFL course and my 50-hour Teaching Business English Course, however, I had not seen it applied in a way to be used specifically with the young learner in mind. Whenever a teacher is planning a course and a syllabus, the teacher needs to be able to ensure the material is at the appropriate level...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I started my teaching career in 2016. I was an international student in London, doing a part-time job as a private Mandarin tutor for covering my living cost. In London, I was teaching Mandarin for young learners, age between 3-15-year-old from 2016-2018. After I came back to my country in 2019, I have started to teach English for Kindergarten students age between 3-8-year-old in a private English School. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nina S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When I started to be a private Mandarin tutor, I did not have any teaching experience. The reason that made me decide to teach young learners was...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Why is the incorporation of storytelling and singing vital when teaching English to young learners? When a teacher is faced with the – sometimes daunting – task of teaching English to young learners, he or she must pause and consider a few things. First of all, if it is the first time a teacher is confronted with young learners, they must adapt their teaching approach. As with any new course, the teacher must evaluate his or her teaching approach. Who are the learners? What level are they at? How do I, as the teacher, reach the student, gain their attention and trust? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Therese B....  [Read more]

At ITTT, we have a range of special offers when signing up for our courses. Purchase an Online Course (with Tutor Support and Videos) before the end of the month and receive an additional free course in Teaching Business English, Teaching Young Learners, or Teaching English Online. Certificate included.   Purchase an In-class Course or Combined Course before the end of the month and receive an additional free course in Teaching Business English, Teaching Young Learners, Teaching English Online or an advanced TEFL/TESOL Diploma Certificate/Diploma included. We also are able to offer special discounted prices for enrolments of multiple students. Please contact [email protected] for further information. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Unlock your teaching potential with Advanced TESOL courses in Nepal by ITTT. Explore the vibrant culture of Nepal while enhancing your teaching skills. From advanced grammar to teaching young learners, our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in the classroom. Join us in Nepal and take your teaching career to new heights. 1. Enhance Your Teaching Skills 2. Dive into Advanced Grammar 3. Master the Art of Teaching Young Learners 4. Immerse Yourself in the Nepali Culture Our Advanced TESOL courses in Nepal are tailored to help you become a more effective and confident teacher. Whether you are a seasoned educator looking to expand your skill set or a novice teacher eager to learn, our courses cover a wide range of topics to meet your needs. From lesson...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of TEFL Certification 3. ITTT's TEFL Certification Program 4. How to Get Started Are you passionate about teaching and interested in making a difference in the lives of young learners around the world? A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification is a valuable credential that can open up a world of opportunities for you. With the increasing demand for English language teachers globally, obtaining a TEFL certification can enhance your teaching skills and career prospects. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers a comprehensive online TEFL certification program specifically designed for teaching young learners. Earning a TEFL certification from ITTT can provide you with numerous benefits. Firstly, it equips you with the necessary...  [Read more]