Teaching Posts In China

Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at the differences in cultural and behavioral attitudes in different countries in Europe. 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 Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Stepping into a ESL classroom as a...  [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...  [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. Mark Crocker TEFL...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the students' motivation. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to apply the MI theory in lesson planning. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on classroom management. Dorothy Brown Smith Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in China? Here are ten things I have learned during my first year...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on English as a global language. Lydia Pincott Destinations Alumni Experiences The beaten path in Japan is pretty great and worth exploring thoroughly, but if you’ve done it, or feel like you’ve done it from seeing other people’s pictures, these 3 destinations are for you. Lydia Pincott Destinations Alumni Experiences How do you get out and see Japan, while still having a few yennies left over for fried chicken at Family Mart? This post covers exactly how to travel Japan on a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This article contains information on the differences between young learners and adults. Our TEFL graduate explains how approach to teaching this groups varies. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Parents play an important part in students' learning. They are basically become children's first educators and influence their development. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers some beneficial effects students may get from parents' help. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How families can take part in their children's education? Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion on the point. ...  [Read more]

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 Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the multiple intelligences theory. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on learning...  [Read more]

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...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This article is devoted to the problem of teaching different age groups. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and experience of work with children and adults. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL alumna answers the question on teacher's skills and their origin. Can you become a good teacher or you have to be born with necessary personal qualities to be a good teacher? Read in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their story of teaching abroad. They worked in China, one of the most popular destinations for...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing his thoughts on the different roles of a teacher. Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing her thoughts on the importance of songs in the classroom. Mark Crocker TEFL Information Alumni Experiences At ITTT we offer a wide range of online and in-class TEFL certification courses. In this post, one of our graduates explains why an online option was the best choice for him. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences China is an incredibly popular country for English teachers. Teaching in China is in high-demand, and there are many perks to working in such a large country. Options include teaching children and adults privately, as well as becoming an instructor in public schools. If an English teacher decides to teach at a university in China, there are key considerations to learn about before making the move. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Priscila E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. At most public universities in China, public funding will limit the pay and resources available to English teachers. Wages are often less than private...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In all, English has official or special status in at least 75 countries (with a combined population of two billion people). It is estimated that one out of four people worldwide speaks English with some degree of competence. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Karen B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Having lived in Asia for over 19 years, I have seen changes in the perception of English as a global language. There have been government interventions to curtail English usage in schools – in Malaysia, India, China, and Hong Kong for example. In 1908 Mahatma Gandhi, when talking of colonialism in India, said: “To give...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The world of English language teaching has seem many changes due to the advancement of technology. In this post, an ITTT graduate gives their opinion on the merits of embracing new technology in the ESL classroom. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL graduate from ITTT. This TEFL post discusses 5 big problems for English learners in Beijing, China. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences There are many important areas of English language teaching, including phonology and pronunciation, but how important are they? In this post, an ITTT graduate looks at these areas...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this post, an ITTT graduate looks at why everyone should volunteer as a teacher at least once in their life. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this blog post, a recent TEFL course graduate shares their thoughts on why someone should try out volunteer teaching. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The many differences between American and British English have caused amusement among language students for years. In this post, an ITTT graduate looks at these differences and how teachers can approach them in the classroom. Mark Crocker ...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Mainland China and Taiwan form a very large part of the Asian ESL market. There are obviously many similarities but also many differences. In this blog we will look at some of the major differences in job requirement in these two regions. It is said that there were around 100,000 foreign teachers working in China until recently, so that's a huge number. China is a vast country with huge demand for EFL teachers. There are opportunities at public schools, kindergartens, boarding schools, universities and international schools. However recent regulations have changed the Chinese EFL market drastically, so it's not as easy to find work as it used to be. Basically the government has placed...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There are many behaviors and simple acts of conduct that may or may not be considered appropriate in any given circumstance or country. There are multiple examples for specific regions of this world. In this assessment, I would like to focus on China. Mandarin is the main language, within which there are multiple dialects. In a way, I can see a similarity between the English language and that of China. Taking the major English speaking countries of the world, that’s including the United Kingdom, United States, or any other speaker of English in the first language including Australia. Every country has words that if not in slang, are spelled, worded or pronounced differently. This leads me to the following...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching in a foreign country is a dream for many people who are passionate about education. However, it can be confusing and scary thinking about teaching in a country with a culture and language that you are not familiar with. However, as long as you are a qualified, professional and patient teacher, you should have nothing to worry about. Teaching in a country like China might seem like a big challenge at first, however, there are many techniques and teaching methods that a professional teacher can apply during the lesson to ensure a successful outcome. So, the question is: How can a teacher apply what they have learned during a TEFL course in a...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations If you are teaching English in Asia, you will have the unique opportunity to experience Lunar New Year festivities like a local. Here are 8 Amazing Places to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Asia. 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. Dan Sloat Destinations Alumni Experiences Volunteer teaching in Nepal is thoroughly...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences It’s not fair to have to consider LGBTQ travel destinations based on your sexuality - but that’s the reality we (still) live in. We at ITTT want to make it easier in finding the perfect place for your teaching English adventure with our pick of the 10 best EFL teaching destinations for LGBTQ teachers. Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Visa and Legal Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In the post-epidemic time, qualified TEFL teachers grow in real...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences For the past twenty years, I have had the pleasure of teaching English to Chinese students of all ages in both Taiwan and mainland China. The following are my observations: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Eugene E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. If one were to argue that Socrates was the beginning of modern Western Civilization, one could easily surmise that that modern Chinese civilization has its roots in the teachings of Confucius. While Socrates told his students that the unexamined life was not worth living and that students should question everything, even their teacher; the opposite is true with the teaching of...  [Read more]

Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Visa and Legal Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In the post-epidemic time, qualified TEFL teachers grow in real demand in China again. If you consider this TEFL destination, we suggest you read carefully the article written by our ITTT TEFL expert who shares their important experience of job hunting in this country. Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Visa and Legal Budget and Salary Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you considering China as a TEFL destination? Read our TEFL expert's story to find out where...  [Read more]

Ramon Perez Destinations Alumni Experiences The prospect of working in a foreign country can be an exciting experience for any person seeking a change a pace. Every country has a unique adventure to offer, and many times we ask ourselves, “Which is the right place for me?”. Here, we are going to discuss on how to gain access to the bountiful opportunities China has to offer for English language educators. Despite some strict governmental policies China has in place, the English language labor market is open to native and non-native speakers.   Before you can embark on your new and exciting journey to China, there are some steps we must follow before we are eligible to work there as a non-native English speaker. Take an...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In 2010, I was on a cultural fact-finding mission. While living as an ex-pat in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, I decided I would like to teach English to Chinese students. I thought it would be a fun, constructive way to spend my extra time while my husband was working. So, I took the challenge! I call this a challenge because I had no prior ESL experience at the time. I soon found that understanding the Chinese culture was going to become a priority. Is sensitivity to the Chinese cultural norms significant in teaching ESL in China? A very important puzzle piece in successful teaching in China is defined by their culture. Learning about it and implementing it in my teaching classes smoothed many a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There are many behaviors and simple acts of conduct that may or may not be considered appropriate in any given circumstance or country. There are multiple examples for specific regions of this world. In this assessment, I would like to focus on China. Mandarin is the main language, within which there are multiple dialects. In a way, I can see a similarity between the English language and that of China. Taking the major English speaking countries of the world, that’s including the United Kingdom, United States, or any other speaker of English in the first language including Australia. Every country has words that if not in slang, are spelled, worded, or pronounced differently. This leads me to the following...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching profession is in fact, is out of my wildest dream when I was young. after completing my undergraduate studies major in marketing, I had worked in multiple fields and traveled to many countries which gave me chances to met a lot of a different kind of people, the local and foreigner.with the knowledge and experience gains throughout the time, I decided to retire from my current field and move on to China as my wife is from people of the Republic of China (PRC). This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shao Y. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I am Malaysian and now is the right time to stay close with my family there. At...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The following blog post is about an ITTT graduate who shares his story on how he found a passion for teaching English abroad after studying abroad in Taiwan. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph S. When I began my undergraduate education, I intended to pursue a Master's degree, likely in Industrial Psychology, and then a career in that field; most likely consulting. However, as a requirement for my Bachelor's degree I needed to study a foreign language. I had studied German for several years in High School, and thoroughly disliked it, so, I was very easily persuaded by the University's Chinese Professor to try out her class - what did I have to lose? She was very friendly and mentioned...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The following essay is a summative task for my TEFL certification course. I have chosen the topic ”Problems for learners in a country of your choice” and the country of focus is China. In the essay, I would like to answer the question “How to help Chinese learners improve their conversation skills?” This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nastja S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The reason for choosing this topic and this title in particular is that while living in China I have come across many Chinese who are learning English tell me how they have been studying the language for a long time but still don’t feel confident...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching in Turkey. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the classroom discipline. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on humor in the classroom. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the classroom discipline. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching English in China. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post overviews the problem of teaching young learners and adults. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL alumna who is now working in South Korea. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers how multiple intelligences influence students' ESL journey. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate lists the most common pronunciation challenges for Chinese native speakers in English. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas of the most suitable activities for storytelling classes. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working in China. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate talks about teacher's functions and roles. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]