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Located in the Great Lakes Region, Ohio is a wonderful destination for outdoor fun. Long before western settlers arrived, the people living in the area had left behind numerous fascinating mounds and earthworks that can still be visited today. The Great Serpent Mound, for instance, was built by early humans to keep track of the sun and solstices. Ohio’s fertile soil and favorably climate have also created a thriving eco-system that is home to a wide diversity of flora and fauna. Whatever you plan to see and do during your visit, the state of Ohio is a great destination for your next vacation. Ohio has four distinct seasons offering lots of opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors from near and far can enjoy the unique environments found in the state’s huge number of parks, nature...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Establishing rapport with students is a crucial part of any successful teacher because it allows teachers to teach their students more effectively and in different ways. Rapport is defined as, "the ability to maintain harmonious relationships based on affinity...is more colloquially thought of as what happens when two people “click”—they connect, interact well, and respond to each other favorably" (Weimer, facultyfocus.com). This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dominic D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. This "click" is the ability of a teacher to connect with a student to ensure that motivation is always kept high. If a...  [Read more]

Named in honor of the legendary explorer Christopher Columbus, the city of Columbus is the capital and largest city in the state of Ohio. Home to one of the biggest universities in the whole country, the city has long been a center for education and therefore has all the facilities and amenities you would expect from a community with a large student population. Regularly achieving a high position in various polls and lists due to its low crime rate, thriving economy and general quality of life, Columbus is certainly a good choice of venue for a tefl/tesol training course. Founded around 200 years ago as the purpose built state capital, Columbus has grown from an area of dense forestland into a thriving center of education, business, finance, science and increasingly tourism. This wide...  [Read more]